CoinDesk - 2026-09-16 ​
4 items collected.
1. Group behind Revolut data breach demands $3 million in Monero, threaten to sell customer data ​
Author: Helene Braun,AI Boost
Published: 9/16/2026, 7:07:34 PM
Categories: Markets, News
The group gave Revolut 24 hours to pay and said it targeted customers with significant crypto holdings. Revolut said it has not not received any direct contact from the individuals.
2. Fed raises rates by 25 basis points in first hike since July 2023 ​
Author: James Van Straten
Published: 9/16/2026, 5:54:55 PM
Categories: Markets, Federal Reserve, Top Stories, Breaking News, Bitcoin News, News
The widely expected move places the U.S. Federal Reserve's benchmark fed funds rate range at 3.75%-4.0%.
3. Celsius sues BitMEX for $495 million over 2020 crash liquidations ​
Author: Oliver Knight
Published: 9/16/2026, 5:34:04 PM
Categories: Finance, Crypto Lending, News
The estate is chasing 6,360 BTC lost in the Covid crash — a leveraged long position that sits awkwardly with the lender's delta-neutral marketing.
4. U.S. House's tax committee advances crypto tax bill in wake of Clarity Act loss ​
Author: Jesse Hamilton
Published: 9/16/2026, 4:21:44 PM
Categories: Policy, Tax, Regulation, News
The Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act would ease complicated tax burdens for everyday use of cryptocurrencies, though Trump's industry ties spurred some pushback.