Injective2026-10-01 12:45:21Injective rolls out first demo of privacy platform CypherOSInjective has released the first demo version of its privacy platform, CypherOS, according to a Techub News item citing Crypto Briefing. The platform is designed to add privacy protection to blockchain transactions. Injective said the product is aimed at addressing rising demand for privacy in areas including institutional trading. The release marks an early public look at CypherOS, though the brief did not disclose technical details, launch timing beyond the demo, or any user rollout plan. The announcement centers on the platform’s intended use case: privacy-preserving blockchain transactions for participants that require greater confidentiality.80
Injective2026-09-28 16:23:43Injective says total transactions have topped 3 billion, with over 42 million added in 30 daysInjective said on Sept. 29 that total transactions on its network have surpassed 3 billion. The project said that figure puts it ahead of major blockchains including Avalanche and Algorand. It also reported that more than 42 million transactions were added over the past 30 days, pointing to a recent jump in activity on the network. The update came in a post from Injective and was cited by BlockBeats in a brief market flash.290
Bithumb2026-09-22 07:02:07Bithumb removes Injective from its trading risk watch listSouth Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said it has lifted its trading risk designation for Injective. The exchange had previously placed INJ under a trading risk watch status, a move that could lead to restrictions on services such as deposits and withdrawals. With that designation now removed, those related restrictions will also be lifted. The update was disclosed in a Bithumb notice and later summarized by Techub News. No additional details were provided in the source text beyond the exchange’s decision and the effect on related service limits.410
Balancer2026-09-20 14:04:09This Week in Crypto Catalysts: Balancer Shutdown Vote Nears, Aave Teases Automated BuybacksCrypto commentator @TheDeFiInvestor has outlined a packed week of protocol and product catalysts, with Balancer and Aave drawing the most attention. Balancer is set to hold a Snapshot vote from Sept. 25 to Sept. 29 on a proposal to wind down the protocol, halt new business development, and distribute at least $9 million in treasury assets pro rata to BAL holders who burn their tokens. The proposal follows a 2025 exploit that drained more than $128 million from v2 stable pools across multiple chains and a prolonged collapse in protocol revenue. If approved, liquidity providers would need to exit by Oct. 30, with the first redemption window opening in late May 2027. Aave, meanwhile, is preparing what founder Stani Kulechov called Aavenomics 3.0. According to The Defiant, the plan would replace the current committee-run buyback model with an automated, non-discretionary onchain mechanism funded by protocol revenue and income from the GHO stablecoin. Elsewhere, Avalanche’s Helicon upgrade will go live on Sept. 22, Binance Wallet and PancakeSwap have launched a Pre-Access subscription channel for tokenized exposure to private companies, and Injective’s Meridian upgrade is scheduled for Sept. 24 with a focus on regulated real-world asset issuance.630
Injective2026-09-20 01:41:40Injective and Microsoft to co-host onchain business event ahead of Token2049Injective said it is partnering with Microsoft to hold an onchain business-focused event before the Token2049 conference. According to the announcement cited by Techub News, the session will center on the intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence. The discussion is set to examine how that combination could affect digital commerce and financial systems. No additional details on the event’s schedule, venue, or speakers were disclosed in the brief. The item was published by Techub News and cited Crypto Briefing as the source of the information.370
21Shares2026-09-19 01:07:4121Shares amends Injective ETF filing, plans Nasdaq listing under TINJ21Shares has filed an amended S-1/A registration statement for its proposed Injective ETF, with plans to list the product on Nasdaq under the ticker TINJ. The fund is designed to track the performance of the INJ token by using the FTSE Injective Index as its benchmark. The filing also says the fund may stake part of its INJ holdings when appropriate in order to earn staking rewards. The amendment relates to the initial application submitted in October 2025. The ETF has not been approved for listing at this stage, and its custody arrangement has yet to be finalized. The update was cited by Odaily, which referenced Crypto Briefing.450
21Shares2026-09-19 00:20:0021Shares files amended S-1 with SEC for spot INJ ETF21Shares has filed an amended S-1/A registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for its Injective ETF, according to Crypto Briefing. The filing updates the original application submitted in October 2025. If approved, the fund would trade on Nasdaq under the ticker TINJ and passively track the performance of the INJ token through the FTSE Injective Index. The filing also says the ETF may stake a portion of its holdings at its discretion to enhance yield. 21Shares has already launched an Injective staking ETP in Europe, and the new filing represents an expansion effort into the U.S. market.480
Polkadot2026-09-08 21:32:57Polkadot Leads a Rotation Into Older Layer-1 Tokens as Fed Hike Odds Reach 54.5%Older layer-1 tokens launched before 2018 led parts of the crypto market on Tuesday, with Polkadot rising 16.7% after a proposal to create the network’s native stablecoin, dotUSD, entered OpenGov. Bitcoin and ether finished lower as traders increased bets on a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve rate hike at next week’s meeting. Polymarket priced the hike at 54.5%, with $104.6 million in volume. Bitcoin traded at $78,539, down 0.83% over 24 hours but up 1.6% over seven days, while ether fell 0.29% to $2,484.83. Cosmos Hub, Decred and Ethereum Classic also advanced without a dated catalyst. Zcash gained 0.82% after Grayscale said its ZCSH fund was available for options trading on the NYSE, though no exchange notice or SEC filing confirming the listing was retrieved. Injective rose 5.25% following announcements tied to native USDC on Kraken, INJ trading on Robinhood and record on-chain staking. Useless Coin gained 24% after Bithumb and Upbit opened trading. Brent crude settled at $99.31 a barrel, while U.S. equities closed lower.1080