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The Chief Information Security Officer of Slow Fog, 23pds, tweeted that public WiFi itself does not steal coins. The losses are caused by phishing pages opened by fake WiFi and the actions of users themselves signing transactions or importing private keys. What websites are accessed and what operations are performed after connecting are the core factors that determine whether asset losses occur.Previously, X user Xiaoyu_184CM tweeted that after connecting to free WiFi at Singapore Airport, a wallet that had not been used for a month had 3.7 BNB transferred away. Binance founder CZ responded that he has always advised against connecting to public WiFi, but merely connecting to WiFi does not lead to wallet theft, and asked if there were any other operations in between. Crypto KOL AB KuaiDong speculated that someone might have specifically set up free WiFi or modified the router, and Xiaoyu indicated that he felt this was likely the case.

According to The Business Times, Hong Qi Yu, the former CEO and founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange Tokenize Xchange, and his ex-wife Erin Koo, have had nearly SGD 53 million in assets frozen under a court asset freeze order. This amount corresponds to the total claims made by 249 former customers in the lawsuit.The injunction prohibits the two from selling, disposing of, transferring, mortgaging, pledging, or otherwise diminishing the value of the related assets. The couple, both 36 years old, failed to lift the injunction during a hearing presided over by Judge Mohamed Faizal at the Singapore High Court on September 28, and the injunction remains in effect. Hong Qi Yu denies being the sole decision-maker and driving force behind AmazingTech, the operating entity behind Tokenize.

Lamine Brahimi, co-founder and managing partner of the cryptocurrency custody and tokenization company Taurus, stated in an interview with CoinDesk that banks need to meet three conditions to access the newly launched blockchain ledger by Swift: a proprietary permissioned chain that interacts with the Swift ledger, wallet capabilities, and tokenization and smart contract capabilities to integrate Swift's smart contracts.He pointed out that this means the Swift ledger is not a replacement for banks' internal systems, but rather acts as an orchestration layer, helping institutions achieve cross-border, round-the-clock transfers of tokenized deposits, with final settlement still completed through existing arrangements. Banks still need to hold and manage tokenized deposits, digital asset wallets, and related smart contracts themselves. In July, Swift announced that 17 banks were preparing for real-time transactions of tokenized deposits; in August, HSBC and Standard Chartered completed the first real-time interbank transaction, followed by DBS and Citibank completing weekend cross-border USD payments, reducing settlement time from a maximum of two business days to just a few minutes.Brahimi stated that additional infrastructure should not be seen as a flaw in Swift's design; the ledger is still an early product but provides banks with a choice between existing payment channels and tokenized deposits that can circulate around the clock. Taurus announced in August that it had completed Swift integration, providing the aforementioned three layers of capability through a single platform. He added that tokenized deposits were used very little before Swift's announcement, primarily adopted by larger global banks like JPMorgan. The Swift model retains deposits on the banks' balance sheets, distinguishing it from stablecoins issued outside the banking system.

Swift CEO Javier Pérez-Tasso stated at Sibos 2026 that Swift's blockchain-based ledger is now live and being used by some of the world's major financial institutions.By the end of this year, at least 19 banks are expected to use this ledger, enabling round-the-clock payments through tokenized deposits covering five major currencies. Swift announced the development of this ledger at last year's Sibos conference.

According to a report by crypto.news, Chainlink announced the launch of a connectivity framework that allows banks to access the SWIFT blockchain ledger through the Chainlink platform while retaining transaction signing keys.The framework coordinates the interaction between institutional systems and ledgers through the Chainlink runtime environment, allowing banks using a self-signing model to avoid handing over authorization keys to Chainlink. The SWIFT ledger supports 24/7 tokenized deposit payments, with final settlements still completed through existing real-time gross settlement mechanisms. Seventeen banks from six continents, including ANZ, HSBC, Citibank, Standard Chartered, and UBS, are preparing to pilot tokenized deposits on the SWIFT ledger.

IBM announced that customers of its digital asset management platform IBM Digital Asset Haven can now connect to permissioned blockchain networks, including the blockchain-based shared ledger from Swift. A new beta version of the ISO 20022 message adapter allows financial institutions to initiate tokenized deposit transactions through this ledger using standard payment messages. IBM stated that financial institutions participating in Swift-related programs have tested tokenized deposits on this ledger using Digital Asset Haven. The ledger supports tokenized deposits issued by banks, enabling participating IBM clients to transfer digital assets around the clock, with final settlement still completed through existing systems.Swift first announced this ledger at Sibos 2025, based on a prototype developed in collaboration with Consensys, with over 40 financial institutions involved in its design, 17 of which are participating in the tokenized deposit pilot. Swift currently connects over 12,500 financial institutions across more than 200 markets worldwide. The aforementioned message adapter allows banks to continue using existing payment message formats and operational processes without adopting blockchain-specific workflows.IBM is also expanding Digital Asset Haven to a localized deployment beta version, which can be installed on IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE in the client's own data center for managing digital assets such as stablecoins and tokenized deposits, without relying on public cloud infrastructure. IBM stated that the platform and key management layer are fully retained within the client's own environment, with keys protected by IBM Crypto Express hardware security modules.

Bonk Guy posted on his personal channel stating that excluding TRUMP, USELESS has currently become the highest market cap Meme coin in the Solana ecosystem, surpassing tokens like BONK, WIF, and FARTCOIN. Bonk Guy further mentioned that although the market caps of the aforementioned tokens had reached several times the current market cap of USELESS months ago, USELESS's rise to the top of the Solana Meme coin market was "inevitable," based on the logic that "all Solana Meme coins are USELESS," and USELESS will ultimately surpass every crypto Meme coin.

According to the Nikkei, SWIFT has launched a pilot project in collaboration with 17 banks including Citigroup, Mitsubishi UFJ, Wells Fargo, Bank of New York Mellon, UBS, and BNP Paribas to test tokenized deposit cross-border payments.The goal of this pilot is to achieve 24/7 instant transfers between different banks and reduce the cost of cross-border payments.

DBS and Citibank's New York office completed a cross-border payment in US dollars between Singapore and the United States on September 5 using tokenized deposits through the Swift Digital Ledger. The transaction was executed over the weekend and took only a few minutes, while traditional cross-border payments typically take up to two business days, allowing businesses to avoid losing time due to time zone differences and weekend gaps. This is the second confirmed real-time application of the ledger, following HSBC and Standard Chartered's completion of the first real-time tokenized deposit cross-border transaction in August. Swift announced the ledger's preliminary availability on July 9, with 17 banks ready to pilot it, and DBS is the only bank headquartered in Asia among the 12 core design group members. DBS Group Chief Operating Officer Rachel Chew stated that the Swift Digital Ledger is connecting traditional banking infrastructure with emerging digital networks to drive the practical application of tokenized currency from experimentation. Citibank's Head of South Asia Services Mridula Iyer noted that weekend real-time transactions prove that around-the-clock cross-border payments have become a reality. DBS will launch DBS Token Services in 2024, offering 24/7 programmable instant value transfer services.

According to Cointelegraph, digital asset infrastructure provider Taurus has integrated its tokenization and custody platform with Swift's blockchain-based ledger. Taurus stated in the announcement that its clients can make payments on this ledger using bank-issued tokenized deposits through the existing digital asset infrastructure.The first batch of client integrations is expected to go live in a few days, with the first distributed ledger transactions completed through the Taurus platform anticipated to occur within weeks. Swift announced in July this year that the ledger is available for preliminary use, with 17 banks from six continents preparing to pilot real-time transactions using tokenized deposits.Previously, Standard Chartered Bank and HSBC completed the first real-time cross-border transaction through this ledger, connecting their respective independent tokenized deposit systems. Swift's ledger acts as a coordinating layer, supporting 24/7 cross-border payments for tokenized deposits on participating banks' balance sheets and coordinating inter-institutional transfers through existing mechanisms (including real-time gross settlement systems) before final settlement.

On Wednesday local time, U.S. President Trump met with executives from cryptocurrency and fintech companies such as Coinbase, Ripple, Robinhood, Gemini, and Chainlink in the Roosevelt Room of the White House and delivered a speech in support of cryptocurrencies.Trump stated that his administration has "completely ended the war on cryptocurrencies," and the industry is thriving. The U.S. must maintain its "undisputed leadership" in areas such as Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, prediction markets, and artificial intelligence, and is committed to becoming the "world capital of cryptocurrency."He mentioned that the U.S. government has discussed accumulating a "significant amount" of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, stating that cryptocurrencies "greatly alleviate the pressure on the dollar." At the same time, he urged Congress to pass a "fair version" of the Clarity Act, claiming this would allow the U.S. to lead over China and other countries.Trump also noted that the SEC chairman is working to bring Hyperliquid to the U.S. market in a compliant manner; and reviewed the policy achievements of the signed Genius Act (stablecoin legislation), strategic Bitcoin reserves, and the prohibition of CBDCs.

According to CoinDesk, HSBC and Standard Chartered have completed the first real-time tokenized deposit transaction on the Swift blockchain ledger. This transaction marks progress for traditional financial institutions in utilizing blockchain technology to handle tokenized deposits, with both parties achieving real-time transfer and settlement of deposit tokens through Swift's distributed ledger infrastructure.As a global interbank messaging and clearing network, Swift is promoting the application of its blockchain ledger in tokenized asset and deposit scenarios to enhance the efficiency of cross-border and inter-institutional funds. As major international banks, the collaboration between HSBC and Standard Chartered demonstrates the feasibility of tokenized deposits in practical business, helping to explore further integration of traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure.

Brian Armstrong posted on the X platform expressing appreciation for Paul S. Atkins and the SEC for their progress on token classification, calling it a long-awaited step towards modernizing the financial system. He stated that he has been advocating for clear cryptocurrency rules for years, and token classification is a necessary measure for the U.S. to maintain innovation.Brian Armstrong also expressed anticipation for the SEC to release the Innovation Exemption to promote on-chain trading of tokenized stocks. He mentioned that relevant progress is being made and that the CLARITY Act should be pushed through as soon as possible, moving the market on-chain before leading the way in other regions.

Ripple officially announced that Jeonbuk Bank has become the first local bank in South Korea to deploy Ripple Payments, providing its corporate clients with near real-time, 24/7 cross-border settlement services to replace the time-consuming SWIFT transfers. This collaboration will help the bank enhance its cross-border payment efficiency and service capabilities.This is Ripple's third partnership in South Korea this year, having previously collaborated with Kyobo Life Insurance and Kbank on custody, wallet infrastructure, and payment services. Several leading financial institutions in South Korea are continuing to advance cooperation with Ripple in the fields of payments and related infrastructure.

Caixin published an article titled "The Collapsed Balance Sheet of the Boxing Champion," which reveals that for the six individual creditor friends of Zou Shiming and his wife, the funds invested in P2P and virtual currencies are the only amounts that still have the possibility of recovery compared to other losses.Real estate has been sold, luxury goods have been discounted, the boxing gym renovation has been written off, and cross-industry projects have been shut down; these are all irreversible sunk costs. However, P2P and virtual currencies are different: if the platform has not completely liquidated, or if the wallet address can still be traced, there is theoretically room for subrogation. For example, the Beijing procuratorial authorities have successfully recovered over 89 million yuan in illicit funds by using penetrating reviews combined with blockchain big data analysis tools to trace the flow of virtual currencies.

According to official news, Swift announced that its blockchain-based ledger is ready, and 17 banks from six continents are preparing to pilot the use of tokenized deposits for 24/7 cross-border payment trials.The ledger provides a secure orchestration layer for participating banks, supporting them in issuing tokenized deposits on their own ledgers, enabling around-the-clock fund movement before final settlement through existing systems. Participating banks include ANZ, BNP Paribas, BNY Mellon, Citibank, DBS Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, FirstRand Bank, HSBC, Itaú Unibanco, Lloyds Bank, Mashreq Bank, MUFG, OCBC Bank, Standard Chartered, UBS Group, UOB, and Wells Fargo.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Williams stated that if the Middle East war can be resolved quickly, it will help reduce inflationary pressures.

According to Cointelegraph, Michelle Bond, the wife of former FTX executive Ryan Salame, is facing criminal charges for allegedly using FTX funds to finance her 2022 congressional campaign. Manhattan federal judge George Daniels has denied Bond's request to dismiss the charges, ruling that the case will proceed. Bond previously claimed that prosecutors had promised not to prosecute her in exchange for Salame's guilty plea, but the judge found no such promise in the plea agreement. Prosecutors allege that Bond received $400,000 from FTX through a consulting agreement and accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional funds transferred by Salame to illegally finance her campaign, while concealing the source of the funds and making false statements to the Federal Election Commission. Bond faces a total of four charges, each carrying a maximum sentence of five years in prison. The case may become the last criminal trial related to the collapse of FTX.

According to French media "Le Journal du Dimanche," Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, experienced a kidnapping attempt this week at his residence in Villenoy, Seine-et-Marne, France.The report states that a man disguised as a courier arrived at the front door, and after Borget's wife opened the door, five masked accomplices rushed into the yard, attempting to forcibly drag her into a vehicle. Neighbors intervened after hearing her cries for help, and the suspects subsequently fled the scene. Two suspects have already been arrested, while four others remain at large. Police found fake guns, zip ties, and hoods on the arrested individuals. French police's preliminary investigation suggests that the incident is related to cryptocurrency.The report noted that France has recorded 41 cases of kidnapping or attempted kidnapping related to cryptocurrency this year, totaling 135 cases since 2023, accounting for nearly 80% of related cases in Europe.

Korean trader Definalist posted on social media that there are suspected wash trading activities during the listing process of WIF and VVV on Upbit. Several addresses funded by Upbit's hot wallet bought before WIF was listed on Upbit and quickly sold after the listing; similar operations also appeared with VVV.In addition, Definalist hinted that Upbit has been intensively testing STABLE tokens recently, and the suspected wash trading wallets also showed related buying activities.