What Happened in Crypto — September 2, 2026
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CrowdStrike and federal authorities dismantle Russian malware that secretly stole crypto for 8 years
U.S. authorities and cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike successfully dismantled a Russian malware network that spent eight years covertly stealing cryptocurrency from victims.
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News - 2
Thailand adopts crypto Travel Rule with self-custodial wallet checks
Thailand has implemented the international crypto Travel Rule, introducing mandatory identity checks for transfers involving self-custodial wallets.
Source: Cointelegraph.com News - 3
Lawsuit challenges Tether for allegedly freezing $42.4 million USDT before U.S. warrant
A new lawsuit in Thailand challenges Tether's authority to freeze user funds, alleging the stablecoin issuer froze over $42 million before a formal U.S. warrant was issued.
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News - 4
New Jersey becomes first state to ask Supreme Court to weigh in on prediction markets
New Jersey has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on the legality of prediction markets, which could establish a nationwide precedent for crypto betting platforms.
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News - 5
Coinbase launches regulated crypto derivatives in Canada
Coinbase has expanded its regulated derivatives offerings into Canada, allowing institutional and retail traders in the country to trade crypto futures.
Source: Cointelegraph.com News - 6
Wyoming adds Chainlink reserve verification to state-issued stable token
Wyoming has integrated Chainlink's technology to provide real-time, public verification of the reserves backing its state-issued stable token.
Source: Cointelegraph.com News - 7
Kraken parent Payward delays IPO to second quarter of 2027 at earliest
Kraken's parent company has pushed back its planned initial public offering to at least 2027, delaying a major liquidity event for the crypto exchange sector.
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News - 8
Sui DeFi protocol Full Sail to wind down after Switchboard incident
A decentralized finance protocol on the Sui network is shutting down permanently following a critical oracle exploit that compromised its system.
Source: Cointelegraph.com News