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Crypto and mobile app industry headlines, pulled from the sources below and updated through the day.

Last updated September 30, 2026 · 13:28 UTC · 60 stories

The Defiant-241m ago

Standard Chartered Initiates ENA Coverage With $2 Target

Standard Chartered forecasts a 7x gain by end-2028 on the strength of Ethena's buyback program. The buyback switches on when USDe supply reaches $7.5 billion; USDe sits at $4.9 billion.

The Block6m ago

FCA starts accepting crypto authorization applications ahead of 2027 regime

FCA opens crypto authorization window, setting a Feb. 28, 2027 deadline as UK firms face fresh vetting under new regime.

Cointelegraph9m ago

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Bitcoin Magazine10m ago

David Lawant: Bitcoin Entering New “Bullish Regime” According to Options Market

Bitcoin Magazine David Lawant: Bitcoin Entering New “Bullish Regime” According to Options Market Bitcoin open interest hits $50B. Anchorage Digital’s David Lawant breaks down rising spot volume and…

MacRumors24m ago

Apple Still Plans to Release a New Full-Sized HomePod

Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman today briefly mentioned that "Apple aims to eventually update its larger HomePod," assuring that the company remains committed to the full-sized speaker, which was…

RevenueCat Blog26m ago

One prime-time TV segment brought WeWard 300,000 downloads in under five minutes, and crashed the app

US journalists passed on Yves Benchimol's pitch until he could offer them a conversation with Venus Williams.

Android Authority27m ago

Amazon is upgrading Alexa Plus with new features, but you’ll have to wait

The upgraded Alexa Plus with enhanced reasoning will get a dedicated hub on Fire TV devices.

Android Authority28m ago

Amazon unveils a new Fire TV Stick 4K and a remote you can navigate by feel

With the new launch, Amazon is simplifying its Fire TV Stick lineup to three distinct models.

Android Authority28m ago

Nanoleaf will soon let you control your smart lights with ChatGPT and Claude

Your smart lights could soon dynamically change based on real-time weather information.

CoinDesk28m ago

Cardano tapped by Brazil’s state oil giant to track cleaner jet fuel and diesel

Petrobras is testing the blockchain in two research projects aimed at preventing emissions benefits from being counted twice and tracing fuel data across production and use.

Cointelegraph28m ago

Singapore crypto activity grows 55% as broader region contracts

Singapore’s crypto economy grew 55.4% to $284 billion as institutional-platform activity surged 94%, while the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam stood out for small-value P2P transfers.

TechCrunch28m ago

Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature

As younger users grow increasingly tired of the endless scroll, dating apps are scrambling to adapt to a generation that increasingly wants dating to feel more social and rooted in real-world…

Android Authority45m ago

How often do you upgrade your smartwatch?

Some people get new smartwatches yearly, while others wear theirs to the grave. Which one are you?

9to5Mac52m ago

The clever way Apple embedded Face ID beneath the iPhone 18 Pro screen

In the iPhone 18 Pro , Apple has taken one of the next steps toward its long-term vision of the iPhone as a single slab of glass: embedding the Face ID module beneath the display. Achieving this…

MacStories54m ago

Frames CLI 1.5.0, Now with iPhone 18 Pro and (Experimental) iPhone Duo Support

The updated Frames CLI also supports proportional scaling for iPhone Duo. The Frames CLI – the companion command line interface to my Apple Frames shortcut I released earlier this year – received a…

Android Authority55m ago

Is ChatGPT down for you? Here’s what’s happening (Updated: Resolved)

OpenAI is looking into the issue.

Android Authority1h ago

ChatGPT’s new Space wants to replace the copy-paste dance with Google Docs

ChatGPT can now stay with your work after the conversation ends.

Cointelegraph1h ago

FCA opens crypto authorization window ahead of 2027 UK regime

Crypto businesses should apply by Feb. 28, 2027, while existing money laundering registrations will not convert into FCA authorization.

The Block1h ago

Standard Chartered sees over 600% upside for ENA, expects USDe to hit $40 billion by 2028

Standard Chartered forecasts ENA will reach $2 by the end of 2028 as USDe scales eightfold and buybacks reshape the token's value.

The Block1h ago

Crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto rolls out its first round of Senate endorsements after failed Clarity vote

Weeks after the Clarity Act stalled in the Senate, crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto rolled out its first round of Senate endorsements.

TechCrunch1h ago

Two Google alumni raise $11.3M to back AI startups that enterprises will actually pay for

BAG Ventures announces close of a $11.3M Fund I to invest in all things AI.

9to5Google1h ago

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series goes official from $1,199 with Photoshop pre-installed

Samsung is today officially launching its new Galaxy Tab S12 series with the Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra delivering big displays, powerful specs, and some new software tricks too. more…

Decrypt1h ago

Morning Minute: Robinhood Adds Perps, Weekend Stocks, and AI Traders

Robinhood is leaning deeper into crypto as they look to unlock their “everything app” vision.

MacRumors1h ago

Apple Working to Expand HomeKit

Apple is working to revamp HomeKit amid a new push into the smart home market, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . In a report that detailed the impending launch of next-generation Apple TV and…

Decrypt1h ago

CFTC Investigating Adam Kinzinger Over Kalshi Bets on His Own Pardon: Report

The former congressman says he made $823 on the trades, had no inside information, and had checked the platform's rules first.

MacRumors1h ago

Apple Smart Home Hub to Feature iMac G4-Style Design

Apple's long-rumored smart home hub will have an iMac G4-style design and a host of unique features, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reports. The smart home hub is said to feature a square 6-inch display…

Cointelegraph2h ago

Altcoin exchange deposit count jumps 160% in 2 weeks

CryptoQuant flagged potential selling pressure as deposit transactions and depositing addresses hit their highest counts since October 2025.

CoinDesk2h ago

A stronger dollar is a weaker threat to bitcoin than traders think

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 30, 2026

Decrypt2h ago

McDonald's AI ‘Pricing Engine’ Gauges What Customers Will Pay for a Big Mac: Report

Machine-learning models set an 'optimal price' per item per restaurant, and have widened the gap between branches two miles apart.

CoinDesk2h ago

Bitget hackers move $4 million into Zcash’s private pool, making funds harder to trace

Three transfers pushed about 15% of the stolen ZEC into Ironwood, where payments hide their senders, recipients and amounts.

MacRumors2h ago

Three New Apple Smart Home Products Coming on October 13

Apple plans to introduce a series of new smart home products on Tuesday, October 13, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Apple reportedly plans to debut its long-awaited smart home hub device , a…

CoinDesk2h ago

The SEC Is finally modernizing transfer-agent rules. Wall Street must not repeat the ‘paperwork crisis’

If ownership data is split across a token wrapper, a special-purpose vehicle (SPV), a broker’s internal ledger and a transfer agent's off-chain database, we are setting the stage for a Paperwork…

Cointelegraph2h ago

A single market worth protecting: Getting the MiCA review right

As the European Commission’s MiCA review consultation closes, Europe must decide whether its crypto rulebook is protecting the market without making it too costly to build in.

9to5Mac2h ago

Apple’s HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – Bloomberg

Apple’s long-awaited smart home hub, which we’ve been referring to as the HomePad , is set to launch on October 13, according to Bloomberg . The device is said to feature a 6-inch display and a…

9to5Mac2h ago

Small number of iPhone 18 Pro users report speaker ‘pops’ or ‘clicks’

A small number of iPhone 18 Pro users are reporting an issue where the speaker sometimes “pops” or “clicks,” describing it as a faint sound when doing things like switching apps … more…

CoinDesk2h ago

OpenAI, Google and Meta pledge outside AI audits under voluntary White House deal

Six companies signed a safety pact covering hacking and biological threats, with no penalties or deadline for putting the checks in place.

Decrypt2h ago

US Senator Blumenthal Calls Tether's USDT a 'Superhighway' for Iranian Sanctions Evasion

The Connecticut Senator's subcommittee released its report on Monday and referred the findings to Treasury and the Justice Department.

CoinDesk2h ago

Metaplanet directors push back against shareholder fury over a controversial executive payout plan

Independent directors cite management’s financial risk and restructuring role, but leave questions about Gerovich’s exercised shares and MMXX Ventures unanswered.

The Defiant3h ago

Gate: Same-Name Error Triggers Liquidations in Perp Market

Two self-identified Gate managers said a same-name asset error affected 200 accounts and that balance displays were being restored.

Cointelegraph3h ago

Bitcoin ETFs stretch $3.1B inflow streak as Ether funds turn red

Ether ETFs shed $3 million Tuesday after seven days of inflows, following an $8 million outflow from Zcash funds at the start of the week.

The Defiant3h ago

Stable Announces Visa Direct Integration for Bank and Mobile Wallet Payouts

Visa previously announced stablecoin funding and payout pilots; Stable has not specified when its connection will be available or which markets it will cover.

The Defiant3h ago

HSBC Names Hong Kong Stablecoin 'RedCoin' Ahead of Retail Rollout

The Hong Kong dollar token is planned for the second half of 2026, with initial distribution limited to PayMe and the HSBC HK Mobile App.

The Verge28m ago

The Sonos Ace Ultra are the headphones Sonos should have made the first time

The original Sonos Ace headphones should have been a triumphant entry into a new product category. Instead, they were overshadowed by Sonos's disastrous app redesign. And while the original Ace are…

The Verge1h ago

Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul

Since the Galaxy Tab S10 line, Samsung has updated its flagship Ultra tablet annually, but alternates its regular and Plus variants. It means that this year's Galaxy Tab S12 series includes an Ultra…

The Verge1h ago

Samsung’s new SmartTag is smaller, longer-lasting, and works with iPhones

Samsung has announced its third-generation Bluetooth tracker, the Galaxy SmartTag 3. It combines a smaller design and improved battery life with a few new tracking and software features, including…

The Defiant5h ago

Kalshi Files to End Volume Incentive Program

The reward pools exclude members with market-maker agreements; Kalshi cited separate liquidity payments to explain clustered ether perpetual trades.

The Block6h ago

Kalshi to end liquidity incentive program amid wash trading allegations

Its monthly volume reached $52.98 billion in September as of Sept. 29, marking an all-time high, even as September data remains incomplete.

The Verge2h ago

Apple’s ‘HomePad’ will reportedly launch on October 13th

Apple's long-rumored smart home hub will reportedly be revealed on October 13th. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the smart home device will be revealed alongside a new HomePod mini and an…

RevenueCat Blog6h ago

Wrapping a Swift Package in a Gradle Module: How RevenueCat's KMP SDK Builds purchases-ios Without CocoaPods

In this article, you'll dive deep into how the SDK wraps a Swift package in a Gradle module.

The Defiant6h ago

Lighter Token Drops After Robinhood Perps Plan

Robinhood's in-app perpetual futures will be offered by its own futures commission merchant through Bitstamp. LIT is down 22% over seven days.

TechCrunch9h ago

Apple Pay finally launches in India after years on the sidelines

Some of India's largest banks are holding off on supporting Apple Pay initially.

The Block10h ago

Robinhood to launch perps, weekend stock trading for US users

The trading platform also introduced Robinhood Agents, which allows users to build their own AI agents within the app.

9to5Mac12h ago

Apple Pay now rolling out to Axis Bank customers in India [U]

Update, 10:13 p.m. ET : Apple has now confirmed the launch for “customers with Axis Bank-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards.” The original story follows below. Nearly twelve years to the day…

9to5Mac12h ago

Bank of America says Meta’s Muse highlights a new risk for Apple’s services revenue

In a new investor note issued today, Bank of America says Meta’s new Muse AI agent highlights how third-party AI agents could increasingly bypass Apple’s ecosystem and threaten its services revenue…

MacRumors13h ago

Apple Pay Now Available in India With Axis Bank Cards

Apple Pay is now available in India , which means customers with an eligible card can add it to the Wallet app on iPhone and Apple Watch for contactless and online payments. To use Apple Pay in India…

MacRumors14h ago

OpenAI Launches Always-On 'Dots' Agents to Rival Meta's Muse

OpenAI today announced the launch of "Dots" to compete with Meta 's popular Muse agent. OpenAI describes Dots as always-on agents "built to handle everything." Dots use the GPT–6 Astra model and have…

TechCrunch15h ago

Your car and its mobile app are probably handing over all kinds of data to tech companies

Researchers at Northeastern University found vehicles and their companion apps regularly shared detailed data with some of the largest tech companies.

9to5Mac15h ago

Apple TV renews French drama ‘Carême’ for season two

Apple TV today announced that French-language drama “ Carême ” has been renewed for a second season. Here are the details. more…

Decrypt15h ago

Ethereum Gets Another Privacy Boost as Aztec Brings Back zk.money

Aztec Labs relaunched its self-custodial zk.money wallet on Aztec Network, letting users make private stablecoin payments using readable tags.

Decrypt16h ago

Cboe's New S&P Deal Opens the Door to Tokenized Options

The renewed agreement preserves Cboe's exclusive rights to S&P 500 index options through 2051 while opening the door to pairing the flagship benchmark with blockchain infrastructure.

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