What Happened in Crypto — September 7, 2026
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Bitcoin network used by exchanges hit by $320 million exploit. Hackers claim they're the 'good guys'
A major Bitcoin sidechain used by exchanges has been halted after hackers drained $320 million, claiming they did so to protect the funds.
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News - 2
DBS and Citi complete weekend USD payment via Swift’s Digital Ledger using tokenized deposits
Major global banks successfully tested using tokenized deposits to settle cross-border payments over the weekend using the Swift network.
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News - 3
Ethereum commits to letting users pay gas fees without having to hold ETH
Ethereum developers have committed to a major upgrade that allows users to pay transaction fees using stablecoins instead of holding the native cryptocurrency.
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News - 4
Harmony proposes shutting down layer 1, migrating ONE to Ethereum
The creators of the Harmony blockchain have proposed shutting down their network entirely and migrating their token to Ethereum due to security vulnerabilities.
Source: Cointelegraph.com News - 5
UK regulator weighs easing financial prediction market ban: Times
The United Kingdom's financial regulator is considering lifting its ban on prediction markets, which could open the door for regulated crypto betting platforms.
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News - 6
Solana to triple transaction size as apps get room for more complex trades
Solana is planning to triple its maximum transaction size, allowing developers to build more complex decentralized applications.
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News - 7
Philippines eyes payment operator registration freeze, tighter VASP checks
The Philippines is tightening its regulatory grip on the crypto sector by planning a freeze on new payment operator registrations.
Source: Cointelegraph.com News - 8
Polish prosecutors charge fifth suspect in a massive crypto probe
Polish authorities have arrested and charged a fifth suspect in an ongoing criminal investigation into the Zondacrypto exchange.
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News