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DZ Bank partners with Boerse Stuttgart Digital for crypto trading. The collaboration targets around 700 cooperative banks under DZ Bank's network. Customers will gain access to digital assets like Bitcoin and Ether. Initial rollout planned for late 2024, with a phased approach starting this year.

Bitcoin surged to $62K on September 18th following an unexpected 0.50% rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The cryptocurrency reached a two-week high of $62.5K, marking a nearly 18% recovery in September. A Bloomberg poll indicated that only 9 out of 114 economists anticipated the 50 basis point cut.

Central Bank raises Brazil's benchmark interest rate to 10.75% per year. The increase is driven by a rise in the dollar and inflation uncertainties. This marks the first interest rate hike in over two years. The Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously for a 0.25 percentage point increase.

NAFDAC destroyed substandard products worth ₦43 billion in Oyo State on September 19. The destruction occurred at the Moniya dump site in Ibadan, with oversight from security agencies and state representatives. Items destroyed included unwholesome regulated products.

The Australian Central Bank is launching 'Project Acacia' to explore wholesale digital currencies over a three-year period. The initiative aims to implement tokenized money and develop new settlement frameworks. Industry participants will contribute diverse insights and expertise to the project.

Crypto exchange Bitget has signed a landmark deal to become the official crypto partner of the Spanish football league, La Liga. The financial specifics are undisclosed, but Bitget CEO Gracy Chen described the deal as a “multi-million dollar” investment.

Bybit sponsors Ethereum's inaugural "Attackathon" with a commitment of 75 ETH. The event is organized by Immunefi and the Ethereum Foundation. The Attackathon focuses on enhancing the security of the Ethereum protocol. It combines elements of a global audit contest and hackathon.