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2026-09-20 · 8 high-impact headlines

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  1. Will cease operations on November 17, 2026, as Universal gradually shuts down the protocolDashTape reports Universal has officially announced that it will gradually shut down the Universal protocol because user adoption over the past two years has not reached the level needed to sustain the protocol over the long term. The protocol will continue normal operations for the next 60 days, and the existing infrastructure and the underlying asset backing for uAssets will not be affected; during the shutdown period, users can sell uAssets through the Universal app or directly redeem the underlying assets through the minting and redemption interface, and large redemptions can be handled by contacting the team. After November 17, 2026, the protocol will officially close, and remaining uAssets will be redeemed through smart contracts; uSOL, uXRP, uDOGE, uADA, uBTC, and uLTC on Base will each be exchanged for the corresponding bridged assets, while the remaining uAssets will be exchanged for USDC. The final redemption assets and smart contract information will be announced before the shutdown.
  2. Network paused, MultiversX says attackers attempted to exploit VM-level atomicity issueDashTape reports According to MultiversX monitoring, attackers attempted to exploit a VM-level atomicity issue, causing invalid state changes on the network. To prevent the incident from escalating further, the network has been paused. The development team has prepared a fix, which will first be verified in a shadow fork environment; after successful testing, it will be coordinated with validators, exchanges, and infrastructure partners for deployment to mainnet. Currently, the team is evaluating a targeted recovery plan to process only the invalid state changes related to this incident while preserving confirmed transaction history and normal user state. Users do not need to take any action. Until the official recovery notice is issued, please do not submit or rebroadcast transactions, and do not deposit or withdraw EGLD and ESDT assets through trading platforms or cross-chain bridges. After the incident is resolved and the investigation results are confirmed, MultiversX will release a full technical report.
  3. DPRK hacking group WaterPlum uses fake job listings to steal $10.71 millionDashTape reports that a joint alert from multiple international agencies, including the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and Japan's National Police Agency, shows that the DPRK-linked hacking group WaterPlum, also known as Contagious Interview, posed as companies in the AI, cryptocurrency, or NFT sectors offering fake positions from December 2025 to July 2026, launching attacks against IT developers worldwide. The attackers approached job seekers through social media and recruitment platforms, luring them into downloading malicious files under the pretext of technical interviews or coding tests. They have infected more than 30,000 devices across over 100 countries and regions and stolen data from more than 7,000 crypto wallets; at least $10.71 million in funds flowed into wallets controlled by the attackers.
  4. Holds 12.4 billion AKE, valued at $803 million; suspected AKE proactive market maker withdrew 216 million AKE 4 hours agoDashTape reports According to on-chain analyst Ember, 4 hours ago, after AKE briefly surged 115%, wallets suspected to belong to an AKE proactive market maker (0x803e...d7CD, 0xaf6b...9da1, 0xFE15...9A09b) withdrew 216 million AKE from Binance Alpha, worth $13.83 million. Currently, this group of wallets holds at least 12.4 billion AKE on-chain, worth $803 million, accounting for over 54% of the circulating supply. AKE and yesterday's gainer B2 are suspected to be operated by the same proactive market maker.
  5. Robert Kiyosaki: The "Biggest Crash in History" Has Begun, Keep Holding BitcoinDashTape reports Robert Kiyosaki has stated that the "biggest crash in history" in global markets has already begun, starting in Europe and Japan in 2026 and spreading worldwide, with contributing factors including AI speculation, war with Iran, excessive debt, and the retirement of the baby boomer generation. He said he is preparing through his personal businesses, income-producing real estate, oil producing well investments, as well as Bitcoin, gold, and silver, rather than holding cash, and expects severe financial stress to trigger a new round of money printing. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in April that global public debt as a share of GDP approached 94% in 2025 and is projected to reach 100% by 2029. Data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that in 2025, for every 100 people of working age (20 to 64), there are 33 people aged 65 and above, and this is expected to rise to 52 by 2050. (Bitcoin.com News)
  6. Gate Security Team Alerts Users to FomoPeek App RisksDashTape reports According to monitoring and analysis by the Gate security team, the FomoPeek App contains malicious code with high security risks. It may exploit iOS system vulnerabilities to attack other apps and is capable of dangerous operations such as accessing the clipboard, scanning sensitive phone data, and obtaining login credentials. Based on the security team's analysis, no attack losses caused by the FomoPeek App have been found among Gate App or its users so far, and Gate's existing risk control mechanisms are operating normally. Gate reminds users to upgrade their iOS system to the latest version as soon as possible and check whether the FomoPeek App is installed on their devices. If it is already installed, please uninstall it immediately and restart the phone. After that, it is recommended to log in again to the Gate App and other important applications; if using a Web3 wallet, it is advisable to promptly check the wallet's security status and transfer relevant assets if necessary to reduce potential security risks.
  7. Michael Saylor: The Best Protection for Digital Asset Innovation Is Mass Adoption, Aiming to Attract 50 Million U.S. UsersDashTape reports that Strategy founder Michael Saylor posted a statement saying that after the CLARITY Act was blocked, rather than accepting additional restrictions in a final compromise version, the digital asset industry should use the existing authority of the SEC, CFTC, the U.S. Treasury, and banking regulators to push for supportive regulatory rules and accelerate the rollout of digital financial products from 2027 to 2028. Saylor believes the industry should expand its user base through lower-cost and more convenient Bitcoin holding and collateralization, digital credit, tokenized securities, trading platforms, and stablecoin payments, with the goal of enabling 50 million U.S. users to actually benefit from digital financial products. He said that mass adoption can create a broader foundation of public interest, and that "the best protection for digital innovation is to let the public benefit from it."
  8. Israeli airstrike on northern Gaza Strip kills 2DashTape reports The Gaza Strip health department and Al-Shifa Hospital stated that on the 19th local time, the Israel Defense Forces carried out airstrikes on Gaza City in the northern Gaza Strip and the area surrounding the Jabalia refugee camp, killing 2 Palestinians. As of now, the Israel Defense Forces has not yet responded to this. (CCTV News)