Crypto Digest by MINE.exchange (September 29

U.S. sanctions network accused of financing Hamas through crypto
On October 5, the U.S. Treasury sanctioned five participants in a network that, according to the department, raised more than $2 million for Hamas between 2020 and 2026. Around $1.5 million was collected after October 7, 2023, with hundreds of thousands of dollars transferred in cryptocurrency.
Amazon to invest more than $1B in communities around data centers
Over the next five years, Amazon will fund education, workforce training, energy efficiency, and water conservation projects in U.S. regions hosting AWS data centers. The program is expected to reach more than 300 schools and public buildings, as well as over 30,000 homes.

AI helps UK clinic treat 30% more patients
After introducing the DERM system, a clinic at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bradford increased capacity from 24 to 32 patients per session. Unnecessary biopsies fell by around 10%, while the developer says the system reaches 98% sensitivity in detecting skin cancer.
Bank of Japan warns of possible market correction from AI boom
On October 5, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said markets could face a correction if massive AI investments fail to deliver the expected profits. At the same time, he described AI as a powerful positive shock for demand and economic growth.
ECB proposes moving bank reserves directly onto blockchain
ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel backed the idea of issuing tokenized central bank reserves directly on a DLT platform. This could enable repo transactions, collateral management, and liquidity provision through smart contracts. On September 21, the Eurosystem had already launched its Pontes initiative.
CZ recalls selling a $900,000 apartment to buy Bitcoin
The New York Times published an extensive profile of Changpeng Zhao, noting that early in his crypto journey he sold an apartment worth about $900,000 and invested in BTC. After serving four months in U.S. prison, CZ remains a major Binance shareholder and has increasingly taken on an informal “crypto diplomat” role, advising governments.
USDT returns to the Bitcoin network after more than a decade
Utexo plans to launch USDT on Bitcoin via the RGB protocol in October. The solution is expected to support private transfers, direct BTC-to-USDT swaps, and native Bitcoin collateral. USDT’s market capitalization currently stands at around $184 billion.

Crypto Digest by MINE.exchange (September 29 – October 5 2026)