Daily Summary of Bitcoin & Crypto News - Wednesday, 23 September 2026
➖ BitMEX officially halted all crypto trading activity after 11 years of operation, even though withdrawal facilities remain open. The platform that pioneered perpetual swap contracts has finally closed its exchange amid regulatory pressure.
➖ A total of 1,971 BTC worth $161 million from four decade-old wallets suddenly moved over the past two weeks. The latest transaction of 600 BTC ($51.9 million) is even tied to the label of a legal lawsuit “Noah Doe.”
➖ Wallets linked to FTX and Alameda transferred $75 million worth of Ether to market maker Wintermute. This on-chain flow strongly signals preparation for a large-scale asset liquidation.
➖ A former Polish police officer was formally charged in the Zondacrypto exchange case as investigators searched a fuel depot. The location is the last known point where the exchange’s founder was seen before mysteriously disappearing in 2022.
➖ Network upgrade…
➖ BitMEX officially halted all crypto trading activity after 11 years of operation, even though withdrawal facilities remain open. The platform that pioneered perpetual swap contracts has finally closed its exchange amid regulatory pressure.
➖ A total of 1,971 BTC worth $161 million from four decade-old wallets suddenly moved over the past two weeks. The latest transaction of 600 BTC ($51.9 million) is even tied to the label of a legal lawsuit “Noah Doe.”
➖ Wallets linked to FTX and Alameda transferred $75 million worth of Ether to market maker Wintermute. This on-chain flow strongly signals preparation for a large-scale asset liquidation.
➖ A former Polish police officer was formally charged in the Zondacrypto exchange case as investigators searched a fuel depot. The location is the last known point where the exchange’s founder was seen before mysteriously disappearing in 2022.
➖ Network upgrade…