This month's edition of PYMNTS' Provider Rankings of Cryptocurrency Apps reflects leaps from Bybit, Huobi and Bitpay. The top spots remain consistent, but who knows what next month will bring?

https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2023/coinbase-binance-remain-top-crypto-app-provider-ranking/?utm_source=snapi

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a firm stance in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, announcing charges against three DeFi projects, Opyn, ZeroEx and Deridex, for unauthorized trading activities.

https://zycrypto.com/cftc-charges-three-defi-projects-for-illegal-operations/

Fractal co-founder and co-CEO Aya Kantorovich joins to discuss the state of the crypto industry after the FTX fallout a year ago, why she believes the underlying tech is here to stay, and how risk appetite is far higher in Asia than the US today given regulatory overhang. She joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow to weigh in on "Bloomberg Technology.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0n82W_0P2Q

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is scheduled to begin his criminal trial on October 4, 2023. Bankman-Fried faces a total of seven charges related to alleged fraud and embezzlement of customer funds through the company's crypto exchanges.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lebmAuX7TB0

The world of cryptocurrencies is no stranger to regulatory scrutiny, but recent comments by Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), have left the industry on edge. Gensler, who has been vocal about his concerns regarding digital assets, reiterated his skeptical stance during a recent congressional testimony.

https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/altcoins/sec-chair-gensler-takes-aim-at-crypto-firms-leaves-market-in-limbo-72411.php

While Thai regulators aim to tax crypto earned overseas, Brazilian lawmakers seek to protect it from seizure.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/hong-kong-to-tighten-crypto-regulation-thailand-to-tax-crypto-overseas-law-decoded-sept-18-25

In a surprising turn of events, Peter Marton, the Deputy Superintendent of Virtual Currency at the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), has announced his departure. This move has sparked speculation about the future direction of cryptocurrency regulation in the state of New York.

https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/events/new-yorks-top-crypto-regulator-departs-leaving-uncertainty-in-regulatory-landscape-71655.php

A valuable part of the fundamental analysis of the cryptocurrency market is to follow the project's live development activity. Think of that as being able to sit in an R & D room of the companies you are looking to buy some stocks.

https://finbold.com/top-5-smart-contract-cryptocurrencies-to-invest-in-september/?utm_source=snapi

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has sued Bit Trade, the Australian provider of the Kraken crypto exchange. The regulatory body alleges that Bit Trade failed to adhere to design and distribution obligations related to one of its trading products.

https://coingape.com/?p=159805

Stanford University reportedly intends to give back millions of dollars given to it by FTX. “We have been in discussions with attorneys for the FTX debtors to recover these gifts and we will be returning the funds in their entirety,” a spokesperson for the California school told Bloomberg News Tuesday (Sept.

https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2023/stanford-returns-ftxs-millions-following-suit-against-sbf-parents/?utm_source=snapi

British lawmakers successfully passed the "Online Privacy Bill".

https://coincu.com/219060-metaverse-safety-bill-unites-parliament-crypto/?utm_source=snapi

BTC20X introduces its own token called $BTC20X, offering new ideas and appealing opportunities for investors. This project draws inspiration from Bitcoin's legacy while adding unique features and perspectives, setting the stage for significant developments in the crypto world.

https://cryptosheadlines.com/sustainable-cryptocurrency-innovation-btc20x-leading-the-way/?utm_source=snapi

The UK House of Lords has pushed the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill to the final stages for approval.

https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/uks-bill-to-freeze-illicit-crypto-assets-reaches-final-stage

Binance US, once seen as a compliant crypto exchange, is currently grappling with legal and operational challenges. It's in hot water for not providing over 250 requested documents to the SEC. This has sparked concern and uncertainty within the crypto community about Binance's stability and its role in the future of cryptocurrencies.

https://coinpedia.org/news/binance-us-in-turmoil-whats-behind-the-98-drop-in-trading-volume/

In a groundbreaking turn of events, the cryptocurrency community has been witness to a truly extraordinary phenomenon. The Key token, a digital asset that had previously lingered in the shadows, has suddenly surged to an astonishing value of 1.26 ETH, sending shockwaves throughout the market.

https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/blockchain/crypto-pioneers-association-with-innovative-blockchain-platform-ignites-key-tokens-meteoric-rise-70306.php