Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

Cardanos IOG warns users after YouTube channel hijack

Input Output Group has warned Cardano users to avoid its YouTube channel on Sept. 18 after an apparent takeover resulted in a suspected AI-manipulated Charles Hoskinson livestream promoting a cryptocurrency giveaway.　　Input Output said through its official X account that users should avoid interacting with the channel “until further notice,” while warning people not to click links, transfer funds or provide personal information through material appearing there.　　The warning came while the channel was carrying a livestream presented as a Project Catalyst town hall. The broadcast used footage resembling Hoskinson and promoted an offer that claimed viewers could “double your wealth” by following instructions linked through a QR code. No evidence reviewed shows Hoskinson or Project Catalyst authorized the promotion.　　IOG warns users away from its compromised YouTube channel　　At the time of the warning, the suspicious livestream had remained online for close to two hours, according to reporting on the incident. IOG did not state publicly how access to its channel had been obtained or identify the party behind the apparent takeover.　　Its security message focused on preventing further interaction. Users were told not to follow links, send cryptocurrency or submit personal details until the organization confirmed that its YouTube presence was safe again.　　No

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Fake AI crypto software is secretly replacing browser wallet extensions

HP Wolf Security, the companys threat-research team, said a fake AI crypto-trading assistant distributed malware that could replace browser crypto wallet extensions on an infected Windows computer and turn the familiar wallet interface into a credential trap.　　The campaign appeared in HPs September threat report, published Sept. 17 and based on threats observed from April through June 2026. HP described a compromise that began on a users endpoint after a counterfeit trading tool was downloaded and run, not a breach of Coinbase, MetaMask, or their official extensions.　　Malwarebytes had documented the TradingClaw campaign in April and found that Needle Stealer also circulated through other malware loaders. The fake AI assistant was one route into a broader malware operation.　　Related Company Coinbase A leading digital currency company　　Attackers promoted tradingclaw[.]pro as an AI assistant that could follow a personalized strategy and trade around the clock, according to the full HP report. Search-engine poisoning and paid advertisements directed prospective victims to a ZIP file presented as the softwares installer.　　Related Product MetaMask A crypto wallet s legitimate, digitally signed OLE/COM Object Viewer. HP said the signed program helped bypass Microsofts SmartScreen reputation check, while the malicious payload remained in the accompanying DLL.　　Related Company Microsoft American multinational technology

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Crypto.com joins U.S tokenized stock perps race amid Kraken-Hyperliquid push

The race for U.S tokenized stock perpetual futures (perps) is heating up as Crypto.com joins the trend.　　In an X post, Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek announced that they have gotten SEC authorization to offer tokenized stock perps in the U.S. He added that the products will be offered via the new futures exchange (OG.com).　　Source: X　　He noted that theyve been engaging both regulators, the SEC and the CFTC, to bring single-stock perps to the U.S markets.　　The most interesting part is that the announcement was made a few hours after Kraken revealed plans to bring Hyperliquid HIP-3 markets (RWA perps) to the United States.　　Discover more　　Business Operations　　Finance　　Currencies & Foreign Exchange　　Who will win U.S tokenized stock perps race？　　These developments together mean that the U.S market is up for grabs for RWA perps, especially those tracking single tokenized stocks. Unsurprisingly, Crypto.com has been planning this expansion for a while.　　In July, the exchange received a whopping $400M strategic investment from Citadel Securities. The funding was designed to help the exchange expand into other asset classes and markets, including tokenized securities and derivatives.　　Kris Marszalek best described what the exchange views as an opportunity, noting that,　　The size of the opportunity in front of us is staggering, as crypto increasingly

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Nostra Joins a September That Has Already Cost Crypto Over $326 Million

Starknet lending protocol Nostra paused its money market on Thursday after a manipulated price oracle let one account borrow roughly $3.5 million against NSTR collateral.　　Lending, borrowing, withdrawals, and liquidations remain unavailable while the team reconciles each asset. Recovery prospects remain unclear for now.　　Sponsored　　Sponsored　　Nostra Halts Money Market in Septembers Latest Oracle Exploit　　Nostra (NSTR) carries a market value of $546,751, according to BeInCrypto Markets data. A token that small needs little capital to move.　　Follow us on X to get the latest news as it happens　　Nostra (NSTR) Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto Markets　　The account pledged NSTR and drew Ethereum (ETH), Starknet (STRK), USDC, USDT, Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), and DAIv1. The haul exceeded the collateral tokens entire market value by roughly six times.　　Security firm PeckShield reported that the account bridged $1.92 million to Ethereum. That transfer included 234.57 ETH and 1.3 million DAI.　　Deposits collapsed afterward. Total value locked in the protocol fell from about $4 million on September 16 to roughly $710,632 at press time per DefiLlama.　　Sponsored　　Sponsored　　Starknets Second Oracle Failure in Two Weeks　　Nostra is not the only Starknet protocol hit this month. On September 4, an incorrect price from Pragmas publishing pipeline was published across several Starknet feeds.　　This triggered 47 liquidations across 42 borrower wallets

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Neutrl opens NUSD redemptions as contract reads 0.51

Neutrl has opened an early redemption program for NUSD and sNUSD holders on Sept. 17, allowing eligible users to exchange their tokens for USDC after a reserve-liquidity problem halted normal protocol operations in August.　　Neutrl said holders can connect the wallet containing their NUSD or sNUSD, sign an on-chain message to prove wallet ownership and review the applicable redemption details before submitting a request. Completed redemptions pay users in USDC and burn the corresponding NUSD or sNUSD.　　The company did not state a recovery percentage in the announcement. Structured-yield protocol Strata subsequently examined the deployed redemption contract and reported a redemptionRate() value of 510000000000000000, equivalent to a 0.51 reference rate.　　NUSD redemption contract points to a 0.51 rate　　Strata identified the redemption contract as 0xB3f07D3392102fC23264a78e2A1A8B6421123828 and said the rate visible on-chain was 0.51. The reading supports claims that holders currently face a payout close to half of NUSDs original $1 reference value, though Neutrl has not described the program publicly as a 50% recovery.　　NUSD and sNUSD holders may now submit redemption requests through the official Neutrl Redemption Portal subject to the applicable terms and conditions.　　The Redemption Program provides NUSD and sNUSD holders with a fixed redemption rate based on Neutrls previously disclosed…　　— Neutrl (@Neutrl)

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Cardanos IOG warns users to avoid YouTube channel amid giveaway scam

Input Output Group has urged users to avoid its YouTube channel, with the channel on Friday livestreaming a suspected AI-manipulated video of Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson promoting a crypto giveaway.　　The livestream purported to be a town hall for Project Catalyst, a decentralized community innovation fund and grant program, and has been live for nearly two hours at the time of writing.Source: YouTube　　The suspected manipulated video of Hoskinson directs viewers to a QR code with a promise to “double your wealth.”　　“Please avoid interacting with the IO Group YouTube channel until further notice,” the company said in a warning on its official X account.　　It advised users against clicking links, sending funds or sharing personal information in response to content on the channel.

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XRP Ledger 3.4.0 adds lending and protocol fixes

XRP Ledger developers have released xrpld version 3.4.0 on Sept. 16, adding two amendment packages that revise proposed native lending functions and harden several transaction paths while asking server operators to upgrade.　　SummaryXRPL version 3.4.0 introduces two amendments covering lending changes plus a bundled protocol-fix package now.LendingProtocolV1_1 adds closed-ended vaults and cash-basis accounting, but mainnet activation still requires sustained validator consensus.Server operators are urged to upgrade quickly as XRPL Foundation now distributes signed Linux packages.fixCleanup3_4_0 hardens vaults, AMMs, MPTs, escrow, signing, credentials, and permissioned trading behavior across transaction paths.The new lending amendment depends on XLS-65 and XLS-66, which remain below activation thresholds.　　XRPLs official release says version 3.4.0 introduces LendingProtocolV1_1 and fixCleanup3_4_0, while retiring fixAMMOverflowOffer after its post-amendment behavior became a permanent part of the protocol.　　The software release does not mean either new amendment is active on mainnet. XRPLs amendment process requires a proposal to receive more than 80% support from trusted validators continuously for two weeks before its rules become active.　　You might also like:　　XRP Ledger records 3,254 transactions in one ledger　　Lending V1.1 adds closed-ended vaults and cash accounting　　XRPLs 3.4.0 release says LendingProtocolV1_1 changes the design of Single Asset Vaults and the Lending Protocol by introducing closed-ended vaults with defined subscription, investment

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Galaxy launches 2 stablecoin vaults on Kamino

Galaxy has expanded its onchain lending business to Solana with two live stablecoin vaults on Kamino, adding separate USDC and USDT strategies managed through Galaxy Curation.　　SummaryGalaxy launched two Kamino vaults offering curated USDC and USDT lending strategies across Solana markets.Galaxy applies institutional collateral standards, exposure limits, and market monitoring to both newly launched vaults.Galaxy reported a $1.4 billion average loan book and 1,741 total trading counterparties during Q2.Kamino reports over $20 billion in originated loans and zero bad debt to lenders historically.The USDC vault is available through Yield.xyz, extending distribution beyond users accessing Kamino directly.　　Galaxy said on Sept. 17 that its curation team will decide which Kamino lending markets the vaults can enter, control exposure limits and monitor market conditions using the risk framework employed in its institutional lending business.　　Separately, Kamino confirmed the launch, describing the products as actively managed lending vaults that generate yield from borrower activity across its Solana credit markets. Neither announcement set a guaranteed return or fixed APY.　　You might also like:　　Galaxy adds 24/7 emergency services at Helios　　Galaxy brings its curation model onto Solana　　Galaxy Curation started in July with stablecoin strategies built on Morpho and distributed to institutions through Fireblocks Earn. The Kamino launch puts the same

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World launches self-custodial ‘super app’ World Money

World has launched World Money, a self-custody financial “super app” combining stablecoin payments, digital asset rewards and trading.　　The rollout began Thursday in more than 150 countries, World said, with features varying by location. Users can send supported digital assets, including stablecoins, to a recipients World username, deposit eligible assets to earn rewards, and buy and sell digital assets through exchanges.　　The app lets users access “Mini Apps” such as Kalshi, Credit and Morpho. A partnership with Stripe allows users to fund their accounts and buy stablecoins with Apple Pay, starting with users in the US.　　World has been expanding the financial capabilities of World App since its launch in May 2023, when it combined World ID with a crypto wallet, stablecoin transfers and token trading.　　In October 2024, World introduced World App 3.0 as a “super app for humans,” adding third-party Mini Apps and a Vault feature for earning on assets. In November 2025, it piloted virtual bank accounts in the US before rolling it out to more countries a month later, allowing paychecks and bank deposits that are converted into USDC.　　Related: Tools for Humanity expands World app toward super-app model　　With the launch of World Money, World said its identity and financial services

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Ripple (XRP) Prints an Extremely Bullish Signal: Is This the Perfect Buying Opportunity？

“By the time the crowd feels safe again, you may already be looking at XRP from behind,” one popular analyst stated.　　Ripples cross-border token was at the forefront of gains toward the end of August when its price reached $1.70. Since then, though, bears have regained control, and it has experienced a substantial pullback.　　The CLARITY Act‘s failure only worsened XRP’s position, driving it down to roughly $1.26. It has regained some ground and now trades around $1.30, but it is still down about 6% on a weekly basis. One popular analyst remains unfazed by the recent weakness, suggesting it may present an attractive buying opportunity. Heres why.　　First Time in History　　X user Cryptollica disclosed that XRPs two-week RSI ratio has dropped to around 33.5, the lowest point in its history and lower than in 2018, during the 2020 COVID pandemic, and in the 2022 bear market.　　“That is the part the market is misreading. Sentiment has been destroyed, momentum has been washed out to a historical extreme, and the asset is being treated as if the story is already over. But this is exactly where asymmetry becomes interesting. Market has already delivered the pain while the long term structire is still active,” the

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