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‘AI Will Take Everyone’s Jobs’: Why Bitcoin Bull Tim Draper Is Hiring More

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 23:30

‘AI Will Take Everyone’s Jobs’: Why Bitcoin Bull Tim Draper Is Hiring More AI could take your job, Tim Draper warns, but his team is still growing as it adopts the technology. The venture capitalist and outspoken bitcoin bull argues that workers who use AI will gain an advantage, and that new roles will emerge. Why Draper Says His Team Is Growing Workers worried about AI replacing them […]

Bitmex Crypto Exchange Closes; Funds Left Behind Face New Account Fees

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 22:33

Bitmex Crypto Exchange Closes; Funds Left Behind Face New Account Fees Bitmex has ended exchange operations, but users can still log in and withdraw their crypto. Balances left on the platform are now subject to account fees for users who completed identity verification, making the withdrawal terms the immediate concern. Bitmex Trading Ends, but Withdrawals Remain Open Users with funds on Bitmex can still access their […]

Trump Accounts Reveal MSTR Buy as Bitcoin Treasury Giant Rebounds

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 21:05

Trump Accounts Reveal MSTR Buy as Bitcoin Treasury Giant Rebounds Trump-linked investment accounts spent the early summer unloading shares of Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), the world’s largest publicly traded corporate holder of bitcoin. Then, with the stock badly beaten down, the accounts turned around and bought it back. On July 24, they reported a Strategy purchase in the $1,001-to-15,000 range, according to ethics filings. Three days […]

Solana DEX Trades Top NYSE With 208M Weekly Transactions

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 20:35

Solana DEX Trades Top NYSE With 208M Weekly Transactions Solana decentralized exchanges processed about 208 million spot trades in the week ending Sept. 13, surpassing the NYSE’s roughly 190 million transactions for the first time. The milestone does not make Solana larger than Wall Street in economic value, but it shows how quickly onchain trading activity is scaling. Solana Narrows Nasdaq Gap as Weekly […]

$228B Raiffeisen Bank Opens Crypto Door to 18 Million Customers

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 20:05

$228B Raiffeisen Bank Opens Crypto Door to 18 Million Customers According to the European digital investment platform Bitpanda, the 99-year-old financial institution, Raiffeisen Bank International, is preparing the plumbing that could put crypto trading inside banking apps used by as many as 18 million customers across 11 Central and Eastern European markets. Bitpanda Enterprise will supply the infrastructure, while individual Raiffeisen banks decide what to […]

Bitcoin Derivatives Are Heating up, but Traders Want Insurance

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 19:27

Bitcoin Derivatives Are Heating up, but Traders Want Insurance Bitcoin derivatives are flashing a split personality as bitcoin’s price trades around $84,000 on Sept. 23. Futures open interest is climbing back toward $60 billion, while options open interest has jumped above $50 billion. Calls command 60% of options positions, yet puts account for 58.2% of 24-hour options volume. Meanwhile, billions in contracts are staring […]

Kalshi says it is not being investigated by the CFTC over trading activity

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2026. Sep. 23. 19:04

Kalshi says it is not being investigated by the CFTC over trading activity The prediction market says unusual patterns in its ether perpetual market are the result of liquidity incentives.

Former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju Chuang found dead following public dispute with the firm

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2026. Sep. 23. 18:59

Former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju Chuang found dead following public dispute with the firm The crypto community is seeking answers after 37-year-old growth executive Hsin-Ju Chuang was found dead in a remote California desert vehicle.

Bitcoin Losing AI Payments Battle per Blackrock, but Not the War

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 18:05

Bitcoin Losing AI Payments Battle per Blackrock, but Not the War A new report from Blackrock and new findings by the Bitcoin Policy Institute show that bitcoin is losing the agentic payment battle in the medium term at least, but the longer-term war is still undecided. The latest paper from Blackrock on “The Machine-Native Economy” essentially omits bitcoin, assigning it only the role of a savings […]

White House adviser defends President Trump's crypto ties in wake of Clarity Act defeat

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2026. Sep. 23. 18:04

White House adviser defends President Trump's crypto ties in wake of Clarity Act defeat President Donald Trump's crypto adviser, Patrick Witt, accused Democrats of unfairly amplifying Trump's crypto ties as a political weapon.

Bitcoin Price Plunges Below $84K as Rally Snaps

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 17:31

Bitcoin Price Plunges Below $84K as Rally Snaps Bitcoin’s rally abruptly ended as its price dropped below $84,000, reaching an intraday low of $83,508 shortly after failing to hold above $87,000. Rejection at Key Resistance Bitcoin’s latest rally snapped Wednesday as the cryptocurrency dipped below $84,000 for the first time since Monday. The reversal came just hours after it breached $87,000 for the […]

$100B and Still Untouched: Satoshi’s Estimated Bitcoin Stash Just Got Bigger

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 16:51

$100B and Still Untouched: Satoshi’s Estimated Bitcoin Stash Just Got Bigger This month has seen a storm of dormant bitcoin wake up from slumber, and on Sept. 5, a set of 12 distinct block rewards from 2010 were shifted for the first time since they were mined. Moves like these often trigger breathless questions among the community, most prominently: Is Satoshi Nakamoto finally moving his coins? […]

NYSE and Blockchain.com Plot 24/7 Stocks for 44 Million Users

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2026. Sep. 23. 16:10

NYSE and Blockchain.com Plot 24/7 Stocks for 44 Million Users The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has signed an agreement that could eventually put tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs inside Blockchain.com, placing Wall Street assets within reach of more than 44 million confirmed crypto accounts. There’s one fairly large catch: the NYSE digital market they would trade on hasn’t opened. The deal lays out a […]

Inside the FBI’s little-known annual crypto crime gathering

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2026. Sep. 23. 15:26

Inside the FBI’s little-known annual crypto crime gathering The Virtual Asset Technical Exchange brings together investigators, law enforcement officials, and crypto-security specialists to exchange intelligence on a wide range of crimes involving digital assets.

Liquid Hack Leaves Bull Bitcoin Users Facing 30-Day Wait to Reclaim BTC

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 15:20

Liquid Hack Leaves Bull Bitcoin Users Facing 30-Day Wait to Reclaim BTC Earlier this week, the Canadian bitcoin exchange and wallet company Bull Bitcoin explained that customers currently cannot convert their L-BTC back to BTC using the platform. The news traces back to the Liquid Network hack that occurred on Sept. 6, which saw 4,000 BTC siphoned from the protocol. While most of it was returned, the […]

Crypto Long & Short: Inside the chain settling $150 billion of stablecoins a week

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2026. Sep. 23. 15:07

Crypto Long & Short: Inside the chain settling $150 billion of stablecoins a week Tron launched as a content-distribution project and has become the settlement layer for a large share of the world's USDT, processing roughly $150 billion to $190 billion of stablecoin transfers a week. Josh Olszewicz of Canary Capital breaks down how the network's economics work and what stablecoin regulation could do to the thesis.

Peter Brandt Sees Ethereum at $8,600 if ETH Clears $5,000

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 14:30

Peter Brandt Sees Ethereum at $8,600 if ETH Clears $5,000 Ethereum could eventually reach $8,600 if it first clears $5,000, according to a long-term chart posted by veteran trader Peter Brandt. With ETH trading well below that threshold, investors have a substantial price gap to watch before his scenario comes into view. Ethereum Faces a $5,000 Hurdle Ethereum investors have a clear threshold to watch […]

Kalshi Thinks Bitcoin Price Will Reach $97K in 2026, but Not This Month

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 14:30

Kalshi Thinks Bitcoin Price Will Reach $97K in 2026, but Not This Month Traders on Kalshi now give bitcoin roughly a 46% chance of topping $100,000 before year-end, even as their bets on a September breakout cool with bitcoin’s price back near $86,200. The Number on the Screen Kalshi, the U.S.-regulated prediction market where traders buy contracts that pay $1 if an event happens, runs a contract series […]

Bitcoin ETFs Add $715M as 4-Day Inflow Streak Hits $2.3B

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 13:40

Bitcoin ETFs Add $715M as 4-Day Inflow Streak Hits $2.3B Bitcoin ETFs pulled in another $714.75 million on Tuesday, extending their inflow streak to four sessions as bitcoin traded near $86,000. Ether, solana, XRP and ZEC funds also attracted fresh capital, broadening the institutional bid across crypto markets. No Bitcoin Fund Posts an Outflow as Net Assets Climb Above $110B The money kept coming. A […]

Bitcoin's $16 billion quarterly options settlement arrives with a 'call-heavy' book

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2026. Sep. 23. 13:02

Bitcoin's $16 billion quarterly options settlement arrives with a 'call-heavy' book Nearly $18 billion in bitcoin and ether options will expire on Friday, potentially reshaping dealer hedging flows and short-term volatility.

Chainalysis Report: The US Owns the Most Crypto but Uses It the Least

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 13:00

Chainalysis Report: The US Owns the Most Crypto but Uses It the Least Per Chainalysis’ latest report, crypto’s total market cap halved in the 12 months to June 30, a $2.1 trillion contraction. The economic activity underneath it fell 1.6%. The Number That Didn’t Move The seventh edition of Chainalysis’ Geography of Cryptocurrency report covered one of the strangest stretches in market history, i.e., between July 1, 2025, […]

MoonPay to acquire SEC-registered North Capital in $60 million all-stock deal

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2026. Sep. 23. 13:00

MoonPay to acquire SEC-registered North Capital in $60 million all-stock deal The acquisition will support MoonPay’s aim of supporting mass adoption of tokenized real-world assets, CEO Ivan Soto-Wright said.

Live updates: Bitcoin slips under $86,000 as money rotates into BCH and ZEC

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2026. Sep. 23. 11:29

Live updates: Bitcoin slips under $86,000 as money rotates into BCH and ZEC Bitcoin matched Monday's high near $87,300 before running into selling, while citcoin cash surged 28% on a CME futures listing and ZEC added 9%.

Live updates: Bitcoin slips as higher rates and dollar pressure markets

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2026. Sep. 23. 11:29

Live updates: Bitcoin slips as higher rates and dollar pressure markets Bitcoin matched Monday's high near $87,300 before running into selling, while bitcoin cash surged 28% on a CME futures listing and ZEC added 9%.

Live updates: Bitcoin pulls back to $84,000 as bond yields fly higher

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2026. Sep. 23. 11:29

Live updates: Bitcoin pulls back to $84,000 as bond yields fly higher The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has soared 18 basis points on Wednesday to its highest level since 2007.

ETH Price Nears $2,800 as FTX Estate Sends $75M in Ether to Wintermute

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 11:05

ETH Price Nears $2,800 as FTX Estate Sends $75M in Ether to Wintermute FTX’s bankruptcy estate moved 27,372 ETH worth about $75.32 million to market maker Wintermute on Tuesday, routed through six separate wallets. Decoding the Movements Arriving in a big bunch, the FTX and Alameda Research liquidation team transferred 27,372 ETH, worth roughly $75.32 million, to Wintermute across six wallets, according to onchain analyst EmberCN. Other trackers […]

Bitcoin consolidates near $86,000 as rally narrows and Brent slips below $100

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2026. Sep. 23. 10:28

Bitcoin consolidates near $86,000 as rally narrows and Brent slips below $100 Thirty-eight of the 100 CoinDesk 100 constituents were lower on the day, with bitcoin cash up 32% over 24 hours on a CME futures listing.

BitMEX shuts down: perpetuals pioneer officially closes it doors after 11 years

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2026. Sep. 23. 10:24

BitMEX shuts down: perpetuals pioneer officially closes it doors after 11 years The exchange, co-founded by Arthur Hayes, stopped trading and deposits, but says users can still log in and withdraw funds as its wind-down continues.

Bitcoin Reclaims $87K as Bull Market Momentum Builds

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 10:05

Bitcoin Reclaims $87K as Bull Market Momentum Builds Bitcoin briefly reclaimed the $87,000 level for the second time in 48 hours, peaking at $87,251 before pulling back to around $86,400. Despite minor consolidation, the asset remains up 35% since pre-Aug. 19 levels with a market cap near $1.74 trillion. Short Liquidations Cool off as Long Losses Rise For the second time in less […]

FTX, Alameda-linked wallets send $75 million in ether to Wintermute, onchain data shows

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2026. Sep. 23. 09:57

FTX, Alameda-linked wallets send $75 million in ether to Wintermute, onchain data shows Onchain analysts PeckShield and EmberCN say the funds moved to a Wintermute wallet, but neither a sale nor the purpose of the transfer have been confirmed.

AI agents will soon buy their own computing power and data using stablecoins, according to BlackRock

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2026. Sep. 23. 09:17

AI agents will soon buy their own computing power and data using stablecoins, according to BlackRock The asset manager sees payments as the nearer-term opportunity, while markets for computing capacity remain at an early stage

BlackRock says AI agents could drive stablecoin and crypto adoption

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2026. Sep. 23. 09:17

BlackRock says AI agents could drive stablecoin and crypto adoption The asset manager sees payments as the nearer-term opportunity, while markets for computing capacity remain at an early stage

What $1,000 Would Be Worth at Every Major ‘Bitcoin Is Dead’ Call

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 09:05

What $1,000 Would Be Worth at Every Major ‘Bitcoin Is Dead’ Call A quick look at the numbers shows bitcoin has been declared dead 478 times since 2010. Here are some dollar figures on what ignoring each of those calls would have paid. Who Called It, and When? BTC’s obituary is its own genre by now, and the arithmetic on it has finally been done. Here’s what […]

From Wallet to Wallet: How BIX Is Making Crypto More Usable in Everyday Life

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 08:32

From Wallet to Wallet: How BIX Is Making Crypto More Usable in Everyday Life There is a particular frustration familiar to anyone holding stablecoins. The balance sits in the app. It is dollar-denominated, it is liquid, and it is useless at the till. Reaching spendable money has traditionally meant a detour: transfer to an exchange, sell, withdraw to a bank account, wait. By the time it arrives, the convenience […]

Zcash Price Cracks $1,600 as 21shares Lists Europe’s First ZEC Product

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 07:59

Zcash Price Cracks $1,600 as 21shares Lists Europe’s First ZEC Product ZEC cleared $1,600 on Tuesday for the first time since 2016, hours after 21shares listed Europe’s first Zcash exchange-traded product on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam. The Listing That Moved It ZEC pushed past $1,600 over the past 24 hours and is currently trading at $1,622 (up 8%). The catalyst arrived from Europe as asset manager […]

Coinbase users can now borrow USDC against bitcoin at a fixed rate

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2026. Sep. 23. 07:49

Coinbase users can now borrow USDC against bitcoin at a fixed rate Coinbase now allows users to borrow the USDC stablecoin against their bitcoin at a fixed interest rate and repayment date.

XRP Ledger retries upgrade that lets banks split payment and compliance duties

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2026. Sep. 23. 07:37

XRP Ledger retries upgrade that lets banks split payment and compliance duties The upgrade could activate Oct. 5, letting businesses give another account limited powers such as making payments or approving customers without handing over full control.

Pokerstars Opens Its Player Pool to Rival Brands. Here’s Why

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 06:30

Pokerstars Opens Its Player Pool to Rival Brands. Here’s Why Pokerstars has launched a sales site inviting outside operators to join the Pokerstars Network, the shared player pool that Flutter has so far used only to merge its own poker brands. The pitch comes with the brand trailing GGPoker on traffic, and the one partner success story it offers is a sister company. Pokerstars Pitches […]

Chainlink Partners With Infosys, the IT Giant Behind 1.7B Accounts

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 05:30

Chainlink Partners With Infosys, the IT Giant Behind 1.7B Accounts On Tuesday, the decentralized oracle network Chainlink announced a strategic partnership with Infosys, the information technology (IT) giant. Chainlink detailed that the companies are teaming up to help major traditional finance (TradFi) institutions easily plug their systems directly into blockchain networks. Chainlink’s Institutional Push Adds Another IT Giant Chainlink has logged quite a few institutional […]

Solana starts testing upgrade that could cut finality from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds

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2026. Sep. 23. 05:16

Solana starts testing upgrade that could cut finality from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds Alpenglow would let exchanges, bridges and merchants treat payments as irreversible almost immediately.

Bitcoin's on a streak it hasn't hit since 2012

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2026. Sep. 23. 05:12

Bitcoin's on a streak it hasn't hit since 2012 Bitcoin’s 10% September gain puts it on track for a rare three-month winning streak last seen in 2012.

A 460-Vacuum-Tube Computer Shows What Modern Laptops Hide

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 04:30

A 460-Vacuum-Tube Computer Shows What Modern Laptops Hide 460 vintage 6N3P vacuum tubes from the 1950s and 1960s power Mike’s Tube Computer MK3, a working 8-bit machine built from 46 modules across a 190 by 130 cm panel. It uses 920 triodes wired into NOR logic and runs a 16-instruction set after a 15-minute warm-up, trading practicality for a visible, hands-on view of […]

Zcash leads crypto majors with a 10% gain as bitcoin holds near $87,000

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2026. Sep. 23. 04:10

Zcash leads crypto majors with a 10% gain as bitcoin holds near $87,000 Falling oil eased inflation worries through the Asian session, while a bill to make the government's bitcoin stockpile permanent moved further through Congress than any before it.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Challenges Banks as Stablecoin Rewards Fight Grows

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 03:30

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Challenges Banks as Stablecoin Rewards Fight Grows Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says USDC rewards should not be treated like bank-deposit interest, arguing that fully reserved stablecoins pose fundamentally different risks from fractional-reserve banking. His comments sharpen a policy fight that has become one of the most consequential fault lines between crypto firms and traditional banks. Coinbase CEO Defends USDC Rewards Coinbase CEO […]

US Crypto Ownership Falls to 11% as 63% of Investors See High Risk

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 02:30

US Crypto Ownership Falls to 11% as 63% of Investors See High Risk U.S. cryptocurrency ownership among investors fell to 11% from 17% in 2025 while 63% classified the asset class as very risky. The pullback reduced participation across every major investor subgroup, while younger men remained the most likely owners. Investor Ownership Retreats From Its 2025 Peak U.S. investors pulled back from cryptocurrency after ownership reached a […]

Binance Buys $100M in Circle Stock, Deepens USDC Alliance

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 01:30

Binance Buys $100M in Circle Stock, Deepens USDC Alliance Binance has purchased $100 million of Circle stock while signing a new five-year commercial agreement designed to expand USDC adoption across its platform. The deal links Binance more closely to both Circle’s equity value and the growth of its flagship stablecoin. Circle, Binance Align Around USDC With 5-Year Deal Binance is making a sizable financial […]

XRP Tops $1.60 as 1,917 Whale Transactions Hit Monthly High

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 23. 00:30

XRP Tops $1.60 as 1,917 Whale Transactions Hit Monthly High XRP crossed $1.60 for the first time since Feb. 4 as Santiment counted 1,917 large transactions and 3,647 new wallets. The activity points to heightened interest, though the transaction count alone cannot establish whether whales bought or sold. XRP Crosses $1.60 as Large Transfers Surge XRP traders saw the token move above $1.60 on Sept. […]

U.S. regulator warns about cheating risks in 'mention markets' on prediction platforms

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2026. Sep. 23. 00:00

U.S. regulator warns about cheating risks in 'mention markets' on prediction platforms The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a new advisory to flag the unique dangers of markets based on individuals' behavior.

SoFi Moves $25 Billion Mastercard Program Onto Stablecoin Rails

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 22. 23:43

SoFi Moves $25 Billion Mastercard Program Onto Stablecoin Rails Mastercard welcomed SoFi on Tuesday as the first nationally chartered bank to begin settling card transactions with stablecoins via the financial giant’s network. SoFi will use stablecoin settlement for its entire card program, which is expected to process $25 billion annually. SoFi Makes Major Stablecoin Move SoFi has become the first nationally chartered bank to […]

Bitcoin Could Deliver 3-5x Returns This Cycle as Volatility Fades

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 22. 22:41

Bitcoin Could Deliver 3-5x Returns This Cycle as Volatility Fades Bitcoin’s current bull cycle could deliver threefold to fivefold returns followed by a milder downturn, according to Cryptoquant’s founder and CEO. His forecast links smaller market extremes to growing institutional ownership and a larger capital base. Bitcoin’s Return Potential Comes With a Different Trade-Off Bitcoin investors could face smaller cycle gains alongside shallower losses as […]

White Hats Beat Coldcard Attackers, Rescuing Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 22. 21:41

White Hats Beat Coldcard Attackers, Rescuing Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin A group of white hats appears to have pulled off something victims of the Coldcard exploit desperately needed, securing 52.37 BTC before malicious attackers could steal it. Galaxy Digital’s Head of Firmwide Research, Alex Thorn, says the bitcoin, representing 2.8% of the exploited funds, has now been consolidated into an address controlled by Crypto Recovery […]

Democrats 'chose visceral hatred for' Donald Trump over crypto Clarity Act, Lummis says

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2026. Sep. 22. 21:29

Democrats 'chose visceral hatred for' Donald Trump over crypto Clarity Act, Lummis says Senator Cynthia Lummis said the crypto industry should "pin it on the Democrats" in her first public remarks after last week's failed Clarity Act vote.

Crypto market structure can't wait for shot at post-election Clarity Act surge: White House

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2026. Sep. 22. 20:31

Crypto market structure can't wait for shot at post-election Clarity Act surge: White House White House and U.S. Treasury officials agree that despite some hope that Congress' "lame duck" session could see the bill again, the work's in regulators' hands.

Bitcoin Cash Price Surges 30% as CME Announces BCH Futures Launch

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 22. 20:30

Bitcoin Cash Price Surges 30% as CME Announces BCH Futures Launch CME Group has announced plans to launch bitcoin cash futures contracts, triggering a 30% surge in the cryptocurrency’s price to $345. BCH Outperforms Market on Derivatives Expansion Bitcoin cash (BCH) broke through $300 Tuesday for the first time in nearly three months after CME Group announced plans to add the token and Uniswap (UNI) to […]

Bitcoin Holders Face Violent Attacks—How to Stay Safe as BTC Price Soars

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 22. 19:38

Bitcoin Holders Face Violent Attacks—How to Stay Safe as BTC Price Soars Phyiscal attacks on bitcoin holders have climbed in recent years, and the anticipated return of a bull market could further increase risks for crypto asset owners. A new interactive map shows that France has emerged as a hotspot for attacks, though wherever you are, there are many strategies that crypto owners can use to help […]

Someone Bet $3.17M on Bitcoin Price Rising—But Could Lose Big if BTC Hits $100K

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 22. 18:33

Someone Bet $3.17M on Bitcoin Price Rising—But Could Lose Big if BTC Hits $100K A bitcoin options trader targeted a price of $95,000 by October 30, with $3.17 million paid upfront. A bigger rally could erase the position’s entire payout at expiry, however, creating an unusual predicament for someone betting on higher prices. A Multimillion-Dollar Bet With a Precise Destination The price of bitcoin reaching $100,000 for the first […]

Coinbase and Morpho Make Bitcoin-Backed Loans More Predictable

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 22. 17:40

Coinbase and Morpho Make Bitcoin-Backed Loans More Predictable Coinbase just gave bitcoin holders something borrowers usually expect from a bank. Customers can now borrow USDC against their bitcoin while locking in the interest rate and repayment date before taking the money. The fixed-rate loans launched Tuesday through Morpho Midnight on Base, giving eligible U.S. users outside New York a way to tap their […]

Canada's 'Big Six' banks to launch interbank tokenized deposit initiative

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2026. Sep. 22. 17:34

Canada's 'Big Six' banks to launch interbank tokenized deposit initiative Initial testing will focus on moving digital commercial deposits across participating institutions before linking to broader digital asset ecosystems.

Bitcoin Liquidations Drop Sharply as BTC Price Holds Above $86,000

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 22. 16:43

Bitcoin Liquidations Drop Sharply as BTC Price Holds Above $86,000 Following a brief pullback from an eight-month peak of $87,374, the price of bitcoin stabilized around $86,000, keeping its market cap at $1.73 trillion and the broader crypto market above $3 trillion.   Derivatives Cool Off After Volatile Session Bitcoin’s rally briefly paused following its spike above $87,000 on Monday, settling into sideways consolidation while […]

Russia’s Largest Exchange Lists XRP Perpetuals, but There Is a Caveat

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 22. 16:33

Russia’s Largest Exchange Lists XRP Perpetuals, but There Is a Caveat Moscow Exchange began trading perpetual futures on an XRP index on Sept. 22, listing the token beside bitcoin on Russia’s largest bourse, yet only qualified investors can touch the contracts. Going Live The contracts opened this morning in Moscow as Moex, Russia’s largest exchange, listed five cash-settled perpetual contracts, BTCUSDF, ETHUSDF, SOLUSDF, XRPUSDF and TRXUSDF, […]

Next for the U.S. SEC: Agency's chief crypto counsel illuminates path for custody

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2026. Sep. 22. 15:21

Next for the U.S. SEC: Agency's chief crypto counsel illuminates path for custody Taylor Lindman, the top lawyer on the agency's Crypto Task Force, says the SEC is trying to get firms comfortable with blockchain technology and crypto assets.

European central banks push to expand stablecoin yield ban to crypto lending and staking

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2026. Sep. 22. 14:32

European central banks push to expand stablecoin yield ban to crypto lending and staking Central bankers argue that indirect yield structures blur the line between electronic payment tokens and commercial bank deposits, distorting financial system competition.

Bitcoin Holder’s $4,500 Stash Turns Into a $51.6M Fortune

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 22. 14:31

Bitcoin Holder’s $4,500 Stash Turns Into a $51.6M Fortune An old bitcoin wallet created on July 14, 2012, suddenly moved 600 BTC on Tuesday after sitting through nearly 14 years of market chaos. Back then, bitcoin traded near $7.52 per unit, putting 600 coins at roughly $4,512. At Tuesday’s $86,012 price, the same stash is worth $51.6 million. The coins were shifted from an […]

Bitcoin ETFs Hit 2026 High With $999M Inflow as Bitcoin Price Tops $86K

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 22. 13:41

Bitcoin ETFs Hit 2026 High With $999M Inflow as Bitcoin Price Tops $86K U.S. bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) opened the week with $998.95 million in net inflows, their largest single-day haul of 2026, as bitcoin traded above $86,000. Ether, solana, HYPE and ZEC funds also attracted capital, while XRP ETFs finished flat. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Pull in Combined $1.27 Billion Institutional demand came roaring back on Monday, […]

Bitcoin Price Tests $86K as 1.07M BTC Supply Wall Looms

Bitcoin News

2026. Sep. 22. 12:54

Bitcoin Price Tests $86K as 1.07M BTC Supply Wall Looms Bitcoin has climbed into the $86K resistance zone, one of the market’s most important technical and onchain barriers. With 1.07 million BTC concentrated between $83,000 and $86,000 and U.S. spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors above breakeven, the next move could reveal whether the crypto recovery has enough demand to absorb significant overhead supply. Glassnode Flags […]

Bitcoin, ether perpetual volumes on Kalshi are dominated by an unusual, repetitive trade, data shows

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2026. Sep. 22. 12:32

Bitcoin, ether perpetual volumes on Kalshi are dominated by an unusual, repetitive trade, data shows CoinDesk found one $5,499 trade size accounting for 57% of sampled ether-perpetual volume, while recurring $2,500 and $5,000 trade sizes made up 54% of sampled bitcoin-perpetual volume.

Why Payward-backed Reap is betting on non-USD stablecoins for 24/7 cross-border FX settlement

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2026. Sep. 22. 12:05

Why Payward-backed Reap is betting on non-USD stablecoins for 24/7 cross-border FX settlement Reap is preparing to add a Mexican peso stablecoin and is exploring Hong Kong dollar, euro, won and yen tokens for foreign exchange outside banking hours.

Bitcoin FOMO Hits Two-Year High After $87K Breakout

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2026. Sep. 22. 11:30

Bitcoin FOMO Hits Two-Year High After $87K Breakout Market psychology around bitcoin has shifted sharply into bullish territory as the cryptocurrency broke past $87,300, driven by a combination of a major short squeeze and a surge in social volume. Short Squeeze Drives Volume Jump Market sentiment across the cryptocurrency space flipped sharply into bullish territory as bitcoin (BTC) pushed past $87,300, propelled by […]

Binance buys $100 million Circle stake in five-year USDC promotion deal

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2026. Sep. 22. 11:07

Binance buys $100 million Circle stake in five-year USDC promotion deal Circle sold 1.24 million shares at $80.84 each and will pay Binance a monthly fee tied to USDC held through its wallet infrastructure.

Bitcoin recovers from Asian-session lows as falling oil price supports risk appetite

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2026. Sep. 22. 10:59

Bitcoin recovers from Asian-session lows as falling oil price supports risk appetite Bitcoin traded near $86,000 as WTI crude dropped below $90 and strong stock markets supported risk appetite.

Strategy’s Market Cap Soared 80% in 3 Months; The Stock Rose 54%

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2026. Sep. 22. 10:30

Strategy’s Market Cap Soared 80% in 3 Months; The Stock Rose 54% Strategy says MSTR added $31.6 billion, or 80%, in market value over three months, yet the Class A share price rose about 54% over the same stretch. The Numbers Strategy posted a chart on X on Monday night with a one-line caption: Last 3 months for MSTR: +$32B (+80%). The graphic put the company’s market […]

Live updates: Oil falls as Iran signals possible hormuz reopening, bitcoin holds near $86,000

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2026. Sep. 22. 10:20

Live updates: Oil falls as Iran signals possible hormuz reopening, bitcoin holds near $86,000 WTI crude oil drops to $89 as reports suggest Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.

Live updates: Bitcoin trades near $86,000 as U.S. stocks post small gains

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2026. Sep. 22. 10:20

Live updates: Bitcoin trades near $86,000 as U.S. stocks post small gains WTI crude oil dropped to $90 as reports suggested Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.

Binance probed by U.S. federal prosecutors for sanctions violations: Bloomberg

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2026. Sep. 22. 10:07

Binance probed by U.S. federal prosecutors for sanctions violations: Bloomberg Federal prosecutors in Manhattan and the Justice Department are said to be investigating whether the crypto exchange knowingly permitted users to bypass U.S. sanctions on Iran.

Animoca Brands delays IPO plans, suspends merger talks with Currenc

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2026. Sep. 22. 09:47

Animoca Brands delays IPO plans, suspends merger talks with Currenc Talks between the two kicked off late last year, with plans for the former to own 95% of the merged company.

ICO Era Whale Buys ETH at $2,794 as Ethereum Price Now Sits At $2,720

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2026. Sep. 22. 09:30

ICO Era Whale Buys ETH at $2,794 as Ethereum Price Now Sits At $2,720 A wallet linked to an Ethereum initial coin offering (ICO) participant swapped $23.7 million in stablecoins for 8,492.8 ETH on Sept. 21, six months after selling ETH near $2,010. Four Orders in Eight Minutes The trade surfaced through onchain analyst ai_9684xtpa, who described the buyer as an ICO-era whale re-entering the market after half a […]

Report: Polymarket Ignored Warnings During $10M Fraud Attack

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2026. Sep. 22. 08:30

Report: Polymarket Ignored Warnings During $10M Fraud Attack Bad actors targeted Polymarket’s U.S. platform in a $10 million fraud scheme using stolen debit cards, pushing payment processor Checkout.com to reject over 80% of deposits as fraudulent. High Rejection Rates Trigger Payment Processor Crackdown Prediction-market startup Polymarket faces accusations of prioritizing user expansion and aggressive growth over compliance safeguards when bad actors targeted its […]

Spot bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion on Monday, the 9th largest inflow ever

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2026. Sep. 22. 07:40

Spot bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion on Monday, the 9th largest inflow ever Inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs picked up Monday as bitcoin rallied to its highest since January.

Bitcoin Price Has Risen 37% Since Jim Cramer Said Sell BTC Last Month

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2026. Sep. 22. 07:30

Bitcoin Price Has Risen 37% Since Jim Cramer Said Sell BTC Last Month Bitcoin has climbed as much as 37% since Jim Cramer told CNBC viewers on Aug. 3 that he was dumping his bitcoin over quantum computing fears. The Call That Aged Badly Cramer’s apprehension apparently began on July 30, when, during an interview with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna, he asked whether quantum computers could […]

Draftkings Shelved a Problem-Gambling AI While Targeting Likely Losers

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2026. Sep. 22. 06:30

Draftkings Shelved a Problem-Gambling AI While Targeting Likely Losers According to a New York Times investigation published Saturday, Draftkings built a machine-learning model to steer promotions toward the gamblers it predicted would lose the most, and shut down internal efforts to predict problem gambling. The company rejects the characterization. ‘The Best Investment Would Be a Problem Gambler’ The Times based its reporting on interviews […]

Whitehats move 52 bitcoin from the Coldcard hack to a recovery trust

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2026. Sep. 22. 06:27

Whitehats move 52 bitcoin from the Coldcard hack to a recovery trust According to Galaxy Digital, the good guys have moved 52 BTC to an address carrying an OP_RETURN message reading "claim:cryptorecoverytrust dot com."

Kalshi’s Parlay Maker Fee Has Already Brought in $26 Million in Four Weeks

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2026. Sep. 22. 05:30

Kalshi’s Parlay Maker Fee Has Already Brought in $26 Million in Four Weeks Kalshi’s maker fees on parlays have brought in $26 million in their first four weeks, according to an Ingame analysis of the exchange’s trade data. The fee took effect on Aug. 20, with traders first flagging it rather than the prediction market itself. At the time of writing, it still does not appear in the […]

Elon Musk's X brings bitcoin and stock trading closer to the timeline

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2026. Sep. 22. 05:26

Elon Musk's X brings bitcoin and stock trading closer to the timeline Elon Musk’s X lets U.S. users tap cashtags such as $BTC to view live charts and access Coinbase, Kraken and other trading platforms.

Elon Musk's X brings crypto and stock trading via Coinbase, Kraken and Interactive Brokers partnership

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2026. Sep. 22. 05:26

Elon Musk's X brings crypto and stock trading via Coinbase, Kraken and Interactive Brokers partnership Elon Musk’s X lets U.S. users tap cashtags such as $BTC to view live charts and access Coinbase, Kraken and other trading platforms.

Dogecoin leads market rebound with 15% pump, bitcoin steady above $85,000

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2026. Sep. 22. 04:33

Dogecoin leads market rebound with 15% pump, bitcoin steady above $85,000 A wave of forced buying that cost short sellers $844 million has run its course, leaving the largest cryptocurrency flat over the past hour and ZEC the only major token in the red.

Monks Erased an Archimedes Manuscript, and Science May Have Lost Centuries

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2026. Sep. 22. 04:30

Monks Erased an Archimedes Manuscript, and Science May Have Lost Centuries In 1906, Danish philologist Johan Ludvig Heiberg spotted faint traces of Archimedes beneath a medieval prayer book, a palimpsest created after monks recycled the parchment. Modern multispectral imaging using ultraviolet, infrared, and X-rays later recovered “The Method of Mechanical Theorems,” showing Archimedes developed mathematical ideas roughly 1,800 years before Newton and Leibniz. A prayer book […]

Cardano joins Solana, XRP Ledger in race to power AI agent payments

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2026. Sep. 22. 04:15

Cardano joins Solana, XRP Ledger in race to power AI agent payments The official x402 kit now includes Cardano tools for apps and AI agents to pay with ADA and other network tokens, though the facilitator has so far only been tested on pre-production.

AI Risk Is Bitcoin Price Opportunity as Giant Funds Get Anxious

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2026. Sep. 22. 03:45

AI Risk Is Bitcoin Price Opportunity as Giant Funds Get Anxious As capital rotation into all things AI-related has been cited as one of the reasons for the bitcoin bear market this year, a new environment is emerging that could help BTC recapture at least some of that capital. One reason for this possible capital rotation back into bitcoin is that AI now affects so many […]

Binance Expands Bstocks Collateral as Tokenized Stock Volumes Jump 33x

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2026. Sep. 22. 03:05

Binance Expands Bstocks Collateral as Tokenized Stock Volumes Jump 33x Binance has expanded access to its tokenized equity suite, allowing all eligible retail and institutional users to use tokenized stocks as collateral for futures and margin trading. Democratizing Cross-Margin Collateral Binance announced Sept. 21 that it is expanding collateral access for its tokenized equity suite, bstocks, enabling all eligible retail and institutional users to deploy […]

This AI Can’t Chat, but Crypto Traders Are Already Putting It to Work

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2026. Sep. 22. 02:20

This AI Can’t Chat, but Crypto Traders Are Already Putting It to Work This weekend, the cryptocurrency community has been discussing Typesafe AI’s System One model, a product known as Jev. What makes this AI particularly intriguing is that it does not chat; instead, users feed it facts and tightly bounded questions, such as buy or sell, yes or no, or a numerical score, and it returns probabilities […]

Bitcoin Rally Has ‘Serious Institutional Money’ Behind It, Devere Says

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2026. Sep. 22. 01:30

Bitcoin Rally Has ‘Serious Institutional Money’ Behind It, Devere Says Bitcoin’s renewed advance reflects stronger institutional demand, according to Devere Group CEO Nigel Green, who predicts that bulls have regained control. His outlook follows a rebound in ETF inflows, despite uneven fund demand and a U.S. legislative setback. Green Sees Institutional Demand Supporting Bitcoin Bitcoin’s recovery could gain durability from institutional allocations, according to comments […]

XRP Jumps 8.7% as Peter Brandt’s Chart Signals Advance to $5.40

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2026. Sep. 22. 00:47

XRP Jumps 8.7% as Peter Brandt’s Chart Signals Advance to $5.40 XRP climbed nearly 9% to $1.54 as veteran trader Peter Brandt published a chart pointing to an eventual $5.40. The rally coincided with Absa’s launch of a Ripple-powered custody service. Peter Brandt’s Long-Term XRP Chart Points to $5.40 XRP investors received a bullish long-term projection on Sept. 21 as veteran trader Peter Brandt shared on […]

BNB Crosses $800 While DOGE and XRP Log Double-Digit Gains

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2026. Sep. 22. 00:04

BNB Crosses $800 While DOGE and XRP Log Double-Digit Gains Bitcoin’s price breached $87,000 for the first time since late January, triggering a broader altcoin surge. Ether gained 6% to reach $2,770, renewing optimism around long-term targets despite remaining more than 40% below its all-time high. Bitcoin Rally Triggers Market-Wide Altcoin Gains Several high-cap altcoins surged Monday amid a market-wide cryptocurrency rally that saw bitcoin […]

European Central Bank Connects Tokenized Assets to Central Bank Money

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2026. Sep. 21. 23:25

European Central Bank Connects Tokenized Assets to Central Bank Money The European Central Bank has launched Pontes, giving banks a new route to settle tokenized assets in central bank money. The rollout could remove one of the biggest obstacles to institutional blockchain adoption in Europe: connecting crypto-style market infrastructure with legally final central-bank settlement. Christine Lagarde Pushes ECB Into Tokenized Settlement The European Central Bank […]

Hana Bank Put $100M on Blockchain and Skipped the 5-Day Wait

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2026. Sep. 21. 22:45

Hana Bank Put $100M on Blockchain and Skipped the 5-Day Wait Hana Bank raised $100 million with a five-year foreign-currency digital bond and settled the entire transaction the same day, collapsing a process that normally takes three to five business days into T+0. Issued through Euroclear’s blockchain-based D-FMI, the deal marked the first time a Korean financial institution directly used Euroclear’s infrastructure for a digital bond […]

Circle Now Lets Institutional Clients Borrow USDC Against Their Bitcoin

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2026. Sep. 21. 22:10

Circle Now Lets Institutional Clients Borrow USDC Against Their Bitcoin Stablecoin issuer Circle is courting crypto-owning institutions, launching a lending service on Monday that lets them borrow USDC against their bitcoin holdings. Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has launched a service that lets institutional customers borrow dollar-pegged tokens against their bitcoin holdings—the latest push by a crypto firm to court treasury departments that […]

Bitcoin Price Rips to $87K, and Suddenly $90K Is Back in the Conversation

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2026. Sep. 21. 21:39

Bitcoin Price Rips to $87K, and Suddenly $90K Is Back in the Conversation Bitcoin’s price ripped to an intraday high of $87,374 on Monday, Sept. 21, reaching its highest level since late January as billions of dollars flooded back into the crypto economy. The broader sector is now nearing $3 trillion in value, while BTC has rebounded sharply from last week’s lows around $75,000 to $76,000. Bitcoin is […]

Kraken Boss Blasts Hostile US Political Stance on Crypto Rules

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2026. Sep. 21. 20:50

Kraken Boss Blasts Hostile US Political Stance on Crypto Rules David Ripley, co-head of Kraken, a leading U.S. crypto exchange, commented that Europe has taken a more pragmatic approach to crypto regulation, adopting a less belligerent stance when delivering market rules like MiCA, which bring clarity to the industry. Kraken CO-CEO David Ripley Praises Europe’s Crypto Regulation Industry figureheads are still examining the landscape of […]

Bitcoin could test $90,000 after shorts get squeezed, but traders warn leverage is building

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2026. Sep. 21. 20:39

Bitcoin could test $90,000 after shorts get squeezed, but traders warn leverage is building Bitcoin has broken out to $86,000, but analysts say the next leg depends on whether spot buyers continue to show up as leverage builds.

Fairshake PAC Targets Sherrod Brown With $30M War Chest

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2026. Sep. 21. 20:10

Fairshake PAC Targets Sherrod Brown With $30M War Chest Fairshake, the largest cryptocurrency PAC, is reportedly spending $30 million to spoof the odds of Democrat Sherrod Brown returning to the Senate this year. The move is being taken as payback, as Democrats bombed the CLARITY Act in the Senate. Fairshake Crypto PAC Moves $30 Million Against Sherrod Brown’s Campaign The cryptocurrency industry, left without […]

Slowmist Warns Darksword iOS Exploit Targets Crypto Wallet Keys

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2026. Sep. 21. 19:15

Slowmist Warns Darksword iOS Exploit Targets Crypto Wallet Keys 23pds, Chief Information Security Officer at Slowmist, reported the evolution of this exploit, which, due to the combination of several techniques, allows threat actors to steal wallet private keys and other data. Users must update their phones to the latest software version to avoid being targeted. iPhone Face One Click Full Wallet Control Hack Exploit […]

Why this investment bank expects little demand for tokenized stocks despite SEC’s new trading rules

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2026. Sep. 21. 19:08

Why this investment bank expects little demand for tokenized stocks despite SEC’s new trading rules TD Cowen expects limited demand for tokenized stocks despite new SEC rules opening a path for trading outside traditional markets.

Smaller Bitcoin Holders Sold Before $85K Rally as 69,494 Wallets Exit

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2026. Sep. 21. 18:26

Smaller Bitcoin Holders Sold Before $85K Rally as 69,494 Wallets Exit Bitcoin climbed above $85,000 after 69,494 wallets disappeared from two smaller-holder balance groups during the July-August downturn. Santiment argues that the earlier capitulation reduced reactive supply before the latest rally. Smaller Bitcoin Wallet Groups Contract Before Breakout Smaller bitcoin holders appear to have reduced their exposure before the cryptocurrency recovered above $85,000. Onchain analytics platform […]

Massive Short Squeeze Sends Bitcoin Price Above $86,000

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2026. Sep. 21. 17:31

Massive Short Squeeze Sends Bitcoin Price Above $86,000 Bitcoin’s price rallied past $86,000, achieving a 6% daily gain and pushing its market capitalization to $1.72 trillion. The move brought the asset near its Jan. 1 opening price of $87,575, narrowing year-to-date losses to under 2%. Two Waves of Price Action Lead to $1.72T Market Cap Bitcoin’s price tapped $86,000 shortly after midmorning as […]

Trump Memecoin Team Sends 8.4M TRUMP to OKX as Bitcoin Price Nears $85K

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2026. Sep. 21. 16:57

Trump Memecoin Team Sends 8.4M TRUMP to OKX as Bitcoin Price Nears $85K Wallets tied to the Official Trump memecoin team have routed about 8.4 million TRUMP, worth roughly $18 million, into OKX deposit addresses since the token’s Sept. 18 unlock. The Transfers, in Order Last week, onchain sleuths reported that a TRUMP team address had moved out 11.25 million tokens, worth $26 million, on Sept. 7, and […]

X Files Lawsuit Targeting UK Crypto Influencers

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2026. Sep. 21. 16:20

X Files Lawsuit Targeting UK Crypto Influencers Social media giant X has filed a lawsuit against crypto influencers Vivek Kumar Sen and Zamyang Sherpa, accusing them of fraudulently taking over $277,000 from the platform’s creator revenue-sharing program. Account Suspensions and the Pivot to Original Content Billionaire Elon Musk’s social media company X has sued two cryptocurrency influencers in the High Court of […]

Crypto's Fairshake repeats history with $30 million to oppose Sherrod Brown Senate bid

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2026. Sep. 21. 16:01

Crypto's Fairshake repeats history with $30 million to oppose Sherrod Brown Senate bid It's the biggest spending from the industry's campaign arm in 2026, much like Fairshake's $40 million against Brown two years ago was its largest-ever outlay.

Crypto political group plans to spend $30 million against Sherrod Brown's Senate bid

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2026. Sep. 21. 16:01

Crypto political group plans to spend $30 million against Sherrod Brown's Senate bid It's the biggest spending from the industry's campaign arm in 2026, much like Fairshake's $40 million against Brown two years ago was its largest-ever outlay.

Bitcoin ETFs Flip From $426M Outflow to $6M Weekly Inflow

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2026. Sep. 21. 15:50

Bitcoin ETFs Flip From $426M Outflow to $6M Weekly Inflow U.S. crypto ETFs endured one of their most volatile weeks of September as policy shocks triggered heavy midweek selling before capital rushed back on Friday. Bitcoin funds finished with a slim $6.21 million inflow, while ether ETFs snapped a four-week winning streak with $140 million in net withdrawals. Crypto ETF Buyers Reverse Midweek Selloff The […]

Coinbase Adds IPO Shares to Its Expanding Everything Exchange

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2026. Sep. 21. 15:10

Coinbase Adds IPO Shares to Its Expanding Everything Exchange Coinbase is giving eligible U.S. retail investors access to IPO allocations through its app, beginning with Oura’s offering. The expansion adds primary-market shares to a platform already combining crypto, stocks, derivatives, and prediction markets. Coinbase Opens IPO Allocations to Retail Investors Eligible U.S. retail investors can now request shares at the IPO price before public […]

ECB plans to buy tokenized bonds with its own funds

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2026. Sep. 21. 15:00

ECB plans to buy tokenized bonds with its own funds The European Central Bank rolled out a new system to link its payment system to blockchain-based financial markets.

Why banks and offshore hubs like Dubai are winners of the Senate killing the Clarity Act

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2026. Sep. 21. 14:53

Why banks and offshore hubs like Dubai are winners of the Senate killing the Clarity Act One expert believes that the failure to pass the bill is a win for the banks that staunchly oppose stablecoin yields, while a global crypto lawyer believes overseas jurisdictions benefit.

Bitmine Buys 27,562 ETH as Tom Lee Says Bull Market Is Underway

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2026. Sep. 21. 14:35

Bitmine Buys 27,562 ETH as Tom Lee Says Bull Market Is Underway Bitmine Immersion Technologies has quietly accumulated nearly 6 million ETH, giving one public company control of roughly 4.9% of all ether in circulation. Its $16.1 billion ethereum pile is now just 121,000 ETH shy of Chairman Tom Lee’s “Alchemy of 5%” target. Records show that Bitmine has bought ETH every single week since June 30, […]

Ripple Brings Custody to Absa as XRP Price Jumps 6.7%: Here’s What Launched

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2026. Sep. 21. 14:01

Ripple Brings Custody to Absa as XRP Price Jumps 6.7%: Here’s What Launched South African lender Absa switched on Absa Digital Asset Custody on Sept. 21, putting Ripple’s custody technology live inside one of Africa’s largest banking groups 11 months after the two firms first announced the partnership. What Went Live Today? Absa’s corporate and investment banking arm announced the offering via X on Monday morning, calling the […]

USDT on TRON Becomes Most Used Onchain Payment Option on CoinsBee as Stablecoin Spending Grows

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2026. Sep. 21. 13:48

USDT on TRON Becomes Most Used Onchain Payment Option on CoinsBee as Stablecoin Spending Grows Stuttgart, Germany, September 21, 2026 – CoinsBee, a global platform that makes it easy to use cryptocurrency for everyday purchases, today announced that USDT (TRC-20) on the TRON network has become the most-used onchain token and network payment option on CoinsBee, according to payment data from the global crypto gift card platform. Over the 90-day […]

Strive’s Bitcoin Stash Tops $2B After a 5-Week Buying Binge

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2026. Sep. 21. 13:20

Strive’s Bitcoin Stash Tops $2B After a 5-Week Buying Binge Strive Inc. bought another 1,355 bitcoin for roughly $107.7 million last week, yet somehow finished the same stretch with more cash than it started with. The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin treasury firm lifted its holdings to 26,355 BTC, now worth roughly $2.1 billion to $2.2 billion at Monday morning prices. The trick is increasingly familiar. Strive keeps […]

Bitmine bought $75 million ether as Tom Lee says institutions are still underweight crypto

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2026. Sep. 21. 13:11

Bitmine bought $75 million ether as Tom Lee says institutions are still underweight crypto The largest Ethereum-centric treasury firm kept buying, while its chairman argued ETH’s strong third quarter could push institutions to increase crypto exposure.

Hyperliquid Generates $429M as HYPE’s Price Hits All-Time High of $95

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2026. Sep. 21. 12:45

Hyperliquid Generates $429M as HYPE’s Price Hits All-Time High of $95 Hyperliquid has emerged as crypto’s top revenue generator outside the industry’s two dominant stablecoin issuers, pulling in $429 million as of Sept. 15. More strikingly, sector-wide revenue has remained relatively resilient even as bitcoin fell almost 40% during 2026. Hyperliquid Leads $3.4B Crypto Revenue Pool Crypto prices may be under pressure, but some of the […]

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent champions dollar dominance across global markets and stablecoins

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2026. Sep. 21. 12:44

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent champions dollar dominance across global markets and stablecoins Bessent pushed back against a bearish assessment of the U.S. economy highlighting strong growth, foreign demand for American assets and continued dollar dominance.

Google and Apple seek crypto talent as Big Tech eyes stablecoin and tokenization rails

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2026. Sep. 21. 12:17

Google and Apple seek crypto talent as Big Tech eyes stablecoin and tokenization rails The tech giants’ job listings could indicate that they are separately pursuing experts in stablecoins and tokenized deposits for future projects.

Strategy Buys 950 Bitcoin and Rebuilds Its 846,000 BTC Hoard

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2026. Sep. 21. 12:11

Strategy Buys 950 Bitcoin and Rebuilds Its 846,000 BTC Hoard Strategy is buying bitcoin again, but the bigger number is already sitting on its balance sheet. Michael Saylor’s company picked up 950 BTC for $75.7 million last week, lifting its stash to exactly 846,000 BTC, roughly 4% of all bitcoin that can ever exist. At the same time, Strategy spent another $174 million repurchasing STRC […]

Strategy returns to bitcoin buys, adding $75 million of BTC last week

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2026. Sep. 21. 12:08

Strategy returns to bitcoin buys, adding $75 million of BTC last week It's the first week of bitcoin purchases for Strategy in about three weeks.

BLAKE2b Bitcoin Fork Wants Miners to Wait 45 Days to Touch Their Coins

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2026. Sep. 21. 11:30

BLAKE2b Bitcoin Fork Wants Miners to Wait 45 Days to Touch Their Coins The developers who maintain the minority chain that forked away from Bitcoin on Aug. 8, 2026, plan to make it so miners cannot unlock newly mined coins for 45 days. The news comes as BTCB2, also labeled Bitcoin BLAKE2b, Bitcoin BIP-110, or XBT on some trading venues, has dropped 84% below its all-time high. From […]

Perp futures linked to 'bitcoin VIX' debut on Hyperliquid

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2026. Sep. 21. 11:30

Perp futures linked to 'bitcoin VIX' debut on Hyperliquid Deployed via Kinetiq's Markets frontend and led by Volmex CEO Cole Kennelly, Hyperliquid's new BVIV perpetuals let traders easily go long or short on 30-day bitcoin volatility.

ECB deploys Pontes platform to settle wholesale tokenized assets in central-bank money

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2026. Sep. 21. 11:18

ECB deploys Pontes platform to settle wholesale tokenized assets in central-bank money The EU central bank's new wholesale platform connects DLT market infrastructure to its payment rails, separate from the retail digital euro pilot planned for 2027.

Bitcoin Price Taps $85K, But the Coinbase Premium Index Just Went Negative

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2026. Sep. 21. 11:01

Bitcoin Price Taps $85K, But the Coinbase Premium Index Just Went Negative Bitcoin’s price broke $85,200 earlier today for the first time in over eight months, yet the Coinbase Premium Index, the market’s favorite gauge of U.S. spot demand, slid back below zero. The Number That Didn’t Move BTC has climbed about 6% over the past day and printed an intraday high of $85,248 just as $260+ […]

Kasplex KRC-20 Indexer Signature Bypass Drains Two Token Pools

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2026. Sep. 21. 10:30

Kasplex KRC-20 Indexer Signature Bypass Drains Two Token Pools This weekend, an attacker pulled 186.4 million ZEAL and 54.4 billion NACHO from a Kaspa KRC-20 bridge wallet without possessing its private key, then recycled the tokens through layer two (L2) networks and sold them into liquidity pools. The strange part is that Kaspa itself wasn’t hacked. Five valid transactions fooled an off-chain indexer into […]

Bitcoin hits $85,000 as short squeeze forces out $648 million of bearish bets

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2026. Sep. 21. 10:30

Bitcoin hits $85,000 as short squeeze forces out $648 million of bearish bets Open interest climbed 7.59% to $156 billion even as positions were closed out, a sign traders are chasing the move rather than stepping back.

X sues its own users for running a fake bitcoin news bot farm

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2026. Sep. 21. 10:15

X sues its own users for running a fake bitcoin news bot farm X has sued Vivek Kumar Sen and Zmyang Sherpa for running fake bitcoin headline accounts to fraudulently earn creator rewards from the platform.

Ethereum Price Clears $2,700 Behind Two Whales Pouring $106M Into ETH

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2026. Sep. 21. 10:00

Ethereum Price Clears $2,700 Behind Two Whales Pouring $106M Into ETH Two ether whales have committed a combined $106.4 million to ETH over five days, and the second-largest crypto asset just traded above $2,700 for the first time since Jan. 31. The Rotation That Hasn’t Stopped Over the past five days, a whale sold 1,107 BTC worth $86.76 million on Hyperliquid, bought 34,422 ETH worth $86.5 […]

Bitcoin Price Crosses $84,000 as Analysts Declare Bear Market Over

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2026. Sep. 21. 09:30

Bitcoin Price Crosses $84,000 as Analysts Declare Bear Market Over Bitcoin’s price crossed the $84,000 mark early Monday morning after closing the week above its 50-week moving average for the first time in 45 weeks. Technical Milestones Signal Potential Cycle Bottom Bitcoin’s price crossed the $84,000 mark late Sept. 21 as the top cryptocurrency looked set to start the week building on momentum sparked by […]

Hana Bank issues South Korea’s first digital bond using Euroclear’s blockchain

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2026. Sep. 21. 08:49

Hana Bank issues South Korea’s first digital bond using Euroclear’s blockchain South Korea's second-largest bank’s $100 million foreign-currency bond blockchain issuance shortened settlement time to the same day from three to five business days.

Live updates: Bitcoin rockets above $83,500 as falling oil lifts risk assets

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2026. Sep. 21. 08:39

Live updates: Bitcoin rockets above $83,500 as falling oil lifts risk assets Crypto majors climbed alongside equity futures on Monday, with Monero's XMR up 13%, as Brent fell for a fourth straight session and traders positioned ahead of a Trump-Xi summit later this week.

Live updates: Bitcoin hits $85,000 as short liquidations hit $300 million in an hour

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2026. Sep. 21. 08:39

Live updates: Bitcoin hits $85,000 as short liquidations hit $300 million in an hour Crypto majors climbed alongside equity futures on Monday, with Monero's XMR up 13%, as Brent fell for a fourth straight session and traders positioned ahead of a Trump-Xi summit later this week.

Live updates: Bitcoin tops $85,000, reclaims U.S. ETF cost basis for first time since January

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2026. Sep. 21. 08:39

Live updates: Bitcoin tops $85,000, reclaims U.S. ETF cost basis for first time since January Crypto majors climbed alongside equity futures on Monday, with Monero's XMR up 13%, as Brent fell for a fourth straight session and traders positioned for Trump-Xi summit later this week.

Live updates: Bitcoin tops $86,000, while Saylor returns to BTC buying

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2026. Sep. 21. 08:39

Live updates: Bitcoin tops $86,000, while Saylor returns to BTC buying Crypto majors climbed alongside equity futures on Monday, with Monero's XMR up 13%, as Brent fell for a fourth straight session and traders positioned for Trump-Xi summit later this week.

Live updates: Bitcoin hits $87,000, while traders pile into leveraged bets

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2026. Sep. 21. 08:39

Live updates: Bitcoin hits $87,000, while traders pile into leveraged bets Crypto majors climbed alongside equity futures on Monday, with Monero's XMR up 13%, as Brent fell for a fourth straight session and traders positioned for Trump-Xi summit later this week.

Bloomberg Analyst Warns Crypto Faces a Lose-Lose Scenario

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2026. Sep. 21. 07:30

Bloomberg Analyst Warns Crypto Faces a Lose-Lose Scenario Mike McGlone stressed that, since 2017, crypto has been performing poorly with increasingly high volatility levels, and that the reason behind this behaviour could be linked to a hawkish turn by the Federal Reserve and an overstretched SPX index valuation. McGlone Warns About Crypto’s Demise As The Fed Turns Hawkish Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist […]

Kalshi faces ‘fake crypto volume’ allegations as critic flags identical $5,500 trades

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2026. Sep. 21. 06:20

Kalshi faces ‘fake crypto volume’ allegations as critic flags identical $5,500 trades Kalshi clarified that its inflated headline volume stems from an industry-wide convention tracking maximum potential payouts rather than actual cash spent, emphasizing its public regulatory filings ensure absolute transparency.

US Blacklists Bitbank Over Hundreds of Millions in Bitcoin Transfers

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2026. Sep. 21. 05:30

US Blacklists Bitbank Over Hundreds of Millions in Bitcoin Transfers The United States blacklisted Iranian crypto exchange Bitbank and its software developer over alleged sanctions-evasion activity. Treasury says financier Babak Zanjani used the platform to move hundreds of millions of dollars in bitcoin to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), an elite branch of Iran’s armed forces. Treasury Blocks Bitbank and Its Developer Companies handling […]

Bitcoin rises above $81,000, while NEAR jumps 23% on Zcash swap traffic

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2026. Sep. 21. 04:03

Bitcoin rises above $81,000, while NEAR jumps 23% on Zcash swap traffic Bitcoin extended a slow climb through the Asian session while regional equities and U.S. stock futures rose on progress in trade talks between Washington and Beijing.

Bitcoin’s price has cleared a key hurdle that has historically preceded major bull runs

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2026. Sep. 21. 03:56

Bitcoin’s price has cleared a key hurdle that has historically preceded major bull runs Bitcoin's price has topped its 50-week average for the first time in 45 weeks, a major bullish signal.

House Panel Advances US Bitcoin Reserve Bill With 20-Year Hold

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2026. Sep. 21. 03:30

House Panel Advances US Bitcoin Reserve Bill With 20-Year Hold A House committee advanced legislation that would codify the existing U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and prohibit sales of qualifying federal bitcoin for 20 years. The amended bill would place the current executive policy in federal law. House Panel Advances the Bitcoin Reserve Bill Bitcoin legally owned by the federal government and not required by law […]

Massive French Data Leaks Spark Surge in Fake Crypto Support Calls

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2026. Sep. 21. 02:05

Massive French Data Leaks Spark Surge in Fake Crypto Support Calls Owen Simonin, known as Hasheur, reported a rise in the number of fraudulent call scams in which threat actors impersonate customer service representatives of a crypto platform. Simonin stressed that this rise was caused by the recent data leaks affecting French crypto users. Crypto Call Scams Rise in France, Says Crypto Entrepreneur The recent data […]

Weekly Wrap: Bitcoin Reclaims $81K as ZEC and HYPE Hit New Highs

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2026. Sep. 21. 00:46

Weekly Wrap: Bitcoin Reclaims $81K as ZEC and HYPE Hit New Highs The total cryptocurrency market capitalization reclaimed $2.8 trillion and briefly approached $2.9 trillion amid a broad weekly rally. Crypto Economy Market Cap Nears $2.9 Trillion The cryptocurrency economy saw its total market capitalization reclaim the $2.8 trillion mark during a week in which privacy coins again outperformed the broader market. Market data showed that total […]

One Attacker Hits Two Crypto Projects and Walks With $2 Million

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2026. Sep. 20. 23:27

One Attacker Hits Two Crypto Projects and Walks With $2 Million One attacker appears to have cracked two separate crypto projects in the same minute, draining 8.72 million FET from a Fetch.ai converter while minting roughly 408.5 million NTX at Nunet. The combined damage landed around $2.01 million, but the strangest number was buried inside the NTX attack. The newly created coins represented roughly 42% of […]

Four Armed Men Tie up Family in French Crypto Home Invasion

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2026. Sep. 20. 21:31

Four Armed Men Tie up Family in French Crypto Home Invasion Cryptocurrency networks are secured by advanced mathematics, but criminal networks in France are bypassing it entirely with iron bars and home invasions. In a terrifying new trend labeled “crypto-rapts,” organized gangs are targeting families to force physical transfers of digital wealth. The latest strike this weekend in northern France involved four armed men holding a […]

CLARITY Fails, Kraken Prepares for On-Chain Perps, And More – Weekly Recap

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2026. Sep. 20. 19:48

CLARITY Fails, Kraken Prepares for On-Chain Perps, And More – Weekly Recap This week’s stories centered on regulation, institutional adoption and market infrastructure. Seven Democratic senators vowed to keep negotiating on the CLARITY Act, while Tom Lee forecast a bullish 12 months for crypto. Revolut attackers demanded 6,000 XMR for stolen customer data, Kalshi captured about 80% of U.S. prediction-market volume, and Kraken parent Payward unveiled plans […]

ACI Announces 5th Annual Forum on Digital Assets, Bringing Regulatory, Legal and Compliance Leaders to New York

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2026. Sep. 20. 19:13

ACI Announces 5th Annual Forum on Digital Assets, Bringing Regulatory, Legal and Compliance Leaders to New York NEW YORK, NY — American Conference Institute will host its 5th Annual Forum on Digital Assets: Compliance, Enforcement & Regulatory Oversight on November 17–18, 2026, at 3 Times Square in New York City. As digital assets move further into mainstream financial services, legal and compliance teams are confronting a new phase of regulatory, enforcement and […]

Zcash Price Holds Above $1,440 After Sharp Rally Pullback

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2026. Sep. 20. 18:20

Zcash Price Holds Above $1,440 After Sharp Rally Pullback Zcash pulled back to $1,429 after hitting a year-to-date high of $1,590, finding support above $1,440 with a 5% daily loss. Alongside the price action, a significant governance debate has emerged regarding the Zcash Development Fund, which expires in 2028. ZEC Retains Strong Gains Despite Pullback Zcash (ZEC) pulled back on Sunday after a sharp […]

One Attacker Hits Two Crypto Projects and Walks With $2 Million

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2026. Sep. 20. 18:05

One Attacker Hits Two Crypto Projects and Walks With $2 Million One attacker appears to have cracked two separate crypto projects in the same minute, draining 8.72 million FET from a Fetch.ai converter while minting roughly 408.5 million NTX at Nunet. The combined damage landed around $2.01 million, but the strangest number was buried inside the NTX attack. The newly created coins represented roughly 42% of […]

Ethereum Price Retreats From $2,668 as Momentum Starts to Fray

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2026. Sep. 20. 16:01

Ethereum Price Retreats From $2,668 as Momentum Starts to Fray Ethereum’s price is back close to $2,600 after climbing from $2,360 to nearly $2,668 in a matter of days, yet the second-largest crypto asset by market cap remains roughly 47% below its October 2025 peak near $4,946. That hasn’t stopped forecasts ranging from $4,000 to $10,000 before year-end. The catch is that getting there requires […]

Crypto platform Gemini’s stock is down 80% from its IPO. That’s reviving takeover speculation

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2026. Sep. 20. 14:54

Crypto platform Gemini’s stock is down 80% from its IPO. That’s reviving takeover speculation The crypto platform’s market value has fallen to about $753 million, putting fresh attention on the licenses, custody infrastructure and customer relationships a buyer could inherit.

A Little More Orange: Saylor Signals Fresh Strategy Bitcoin Buy

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2026. Sep. 20. 14:20

A Little More Orange: Saylor Signals Fresh Strategy Bitcoin Buy Michael Saylor has revived speculation about another Strategy bitcoin purchase with a new “orange” signal and holdings chart. The post follows a two-week buying pause while the company retained 845,050 BTC and billions in cash. Saylor Drops Another Bitcoin Purchase Signal Another large corporate bitcoin purchase could be approaching after Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive […]

Bitcoin Price Hits an $82K Wall After a Wild $7,000 Comeback

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2026. Sep. 20. 13:45

Bitcoin Price Hits an $82K Wall After a Wild $7,000 Comeback Bitcoin’s price is sitting in an interesting spot Sunday morning, caught between a daily uptrend that still looks intact and a shorter-term rally that has plainly run out of steam beneath $82,000. Trading around $80,438 to $80,443 and down roughly 1% over 24 hours, BTC remains above nearly every major moving average tracked on the […]

No CLARITY, Plenty of Activity — Week in Review

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2026. Sep. 20. 13:00

No CLARITY, Plenty of Activity — Week in Review This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Bitcoin and U.S. equities are relatively flat from […]

Coinbase, Robinhood, Circle could be early winners of SEC's tokenized-stock push, analysts say

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2026. Sep. 20. 12:00

Coinbase, Robinhood, Circle could be early winners of SEC's tokenized-stock push, analysts say Goldman Sachs and Citizens analysts said the agency's move create new opportunities in custody, tokenization infrastructure and stablecoin settlement, while giving brokers room to expand onchain products.

Crypto traders braced for a total wipeout this week but Bitcoin had other plans

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2026. Sep. 20. 12:00

Crypto traders braced for a total wipeout this week but Bitcoin had other plans Market experts view bitcoin’s price stability as evidence of its fundamental independence from Washington, maintaining that global liquidity and adoption cycles remain the primary growth drivers.

Schiff Warns Tokenized Stocks Will Siphon Liquidity From Bitcoin

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2026. Sep. 20. 11:30

Schiff Warns Tokenized Stocks Will Siphon Liquidity From Bitcoin The gold bug argued that the market reaction to the new official push for tokenized stocks made no sense, as these would constitute another investment source competing with bitcoin for available liquidity, comparing the latter to a Ponzi scheme. Peter Schiff Says Latest Bitcoin Rally Makes ‘No Sense’ The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) latest […]

Scammers Use Fake USDT Tokens to Steal From Venezuelan Merchants

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2026. Sep. 20. 10:30

Scammers Use Fake USDT Tokens to Steal From Venezuelan Merchants Reports indicate that scammers are taking advantage of the high level of adoption of USDT in Venezuela to send fake USDT tokens as payment. Scammers use fake USDT tokens with zero value to target merchants using self-custody wallets. Fake USDT Tokens Surge for Payments in Venezuela Threat actors are leveraging the high level of adoption […]

NASA’s Apollo Computer Mined Bitcoin in 2019 But Today It Would Take Forever

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2026. Sep. 20. 09:30

NASA’s Apollo Computer Mined Bitcoin in 2019 But Today It Would Take Forever The computer that guided Apollo astronauts to the moon once ran Bitcoin’s mining math, and a viral clip of the stunt is lighting up crypto timelines again this week. The Clip That Came Back Crypto media outlets circulated the story again earlier today, explaining that computer scientist Ken Shirriff was able to program an Apollo […]

Raoul Pal Says Bitcoin Will Outrun the Nasdaq as Rates Break Higher

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2026. Sep. 20. 08:30

Raoul Pal Says Bitcoin Will Outrun the Nasdaq as Rates Break Higher Real Vision founder Raoul Pal says bitcoin is set to outperform the Nasdaq 100 from here, arguing that rising rates will force governments into printing the liquidity crypto feeds on. What Did Pal Actually Say? The macro investor laid out his case in a six-post thread on X on Friday, adding: My view for a […]

Calacanis Calls Bitcoin a Dead Cat, Saylor and Cathie Wood Fire Back

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2026. Sep. 20. 07:30

Calacanis Calls Bitcoin a Dead Cat, Saylor and Cathie Wood Fire Back Jason Calacanis called bitcoin a bouncing “dead cat” just as bitcoin’s price cleared $81,000, prompting immediate replies from Michael Saylor and Cathie Wood. A Million Views and a Ratio Calacanis, a popular angel investor and co-host of the All-In podcast, opened with “the dead cat continues to bounce,” and attached a one-year chart of BTC […]

Fake IT Job Interviews Help North Korea Steal Millions in Crypto

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2026. Sep. 20. 06:30

Fake IT Job Interviews Help North Korea Steal Millions in Crypto A North Korean state-backed hacker group infected over 30,000 computers across 100 countries with malware that stole millions of dollars in crypto between late 2025 and July 2026. Fake Job Interviews Used as Bait A North Korean cyberattack campaign disguised as legitimate tech recruitment has infected more than 30,000 computers across at least 100 countries, […]

AI Is Rereading Crypto’s Old Code, and Finding What Humans Missed

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2026. Sep. 20. 05:30

AI Is Rereading Crypto’s Old Code, and Finding What Humans Missed Crypto’s security problem took a strange turn in 2026. Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted researchers found a four-year-old Zcash flaw capable of creating counterfeit ZEC, a Coldcard weakness dating to 2021, which preceded more than $100 million in estimated bitcoin thefts, and attackers manipulated an AI agent into transferring roughly 3 billion DRB. Meanwhile, malicious instructions embedded […]

A Factory-Sealed NES Set From 1986 Just Sold for $120,000. Here’s Why Old Games Are the New Gold

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2026. Sep. 20. 04:30

A Factory-Sealed NES Set From 1986 Just Sold for $120,000. Here’s Why Old Games Are the New Gold A factory-sealed, never-opened 1986 Nintendo Entertainment System Deluxe Set with R.O.B., a Zapper, and boxed copies of Gyromite and Duck Hunt sold for $120,000 at Heritage Auctions in November 2023, the highest auction price ever paid for a commercially released video game console. That record now sits inside a retro gaming collectibles boom projected to […]

Arthur Hayes Calls CLARITY Act ‘Nonsense’ as Bitcoin Tops $80K

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2026. Sep. 20. 03:30

Arthur Hayes Calls CLARITY Act ‘Nonsense’ as Bitcoin Tops $80K Arthur Hayes seized on bitcoin’s move above $80,000 to dismiss the CLARITY Act and argue that higher rates give wealthy investors more money for financial assets. The rally followed the Senate setback and the Federal Reserve’s rate increase. Hayes Pits a Rate Hike Against Crypto Regulation Bitcoin investors watched the cryptocurrency reclaim $80,000 after two […]

Michael Saylor Sees a Bigger Crypto Opportunity Beyond CLARITY

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2026. Sep. 20. 02:30

Michael Saylor Sees a Bigger Crypto Opportunity Beyond CLARITY Michael Saylor says crypto’s larger opportunity lies in building financial products that millions use rather than accepting restrictive legislation for certainty. He argues broad adoption could create economic value and a durable political constituency for digital innovation. Saylor Puts Adoption Ahead of Legislative Certainty Crypto users could gain cheaper payments, wider market access, and greater […]

Ripple Swell 2026 Agenda Goes Live With XRP in Finance’s Next Wave

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2026. Sep. 20. 01:30

Ripple Swell 2026 Agenda Goes Live With XRP in Finance’s Next Wave Ripple has released the Swell 2026 agenda, placing XRP, tokenization, stablecoins, and institutional settlement within a broader discussion about finance’s next phase. The New York conference will feature leaders from major financial and crypto companies. Swell Agenda Puts XRP Alongside Institutional Finance Financial institutions, crypto companies and XRP developers will converge in New York after […]

Robert Kiyosaki Says ‘Biggest Crash in History’ Has Started, Backs Bitcoin

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2026. Sep. 20. 00:30

Robert Kiyosaki Says ‘Biggest Crash in History’ Has Started, Backs Bitcoin Robert Kiyosaki says the “biggest crash in history” has begun and is spreading across global markets. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author is preparing for further turmoil by holding bitcoin, gold, silver, income-producing real estate, and oil investments. Kiyosaki Says Global Crash Has Already Started Robert Kiyosaki says a long-predicted global market crash is already […]

Standard Chartered Forecasts $10 ARB as Arbitrum Revenue Grows

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2026. Sep. 19. 23:20

Standard Chartered Forecasts $10 ARB as Arbitrum Revenue Grows Standard Chartered expects ARB to reach $10 by the end of 2030 as Arbitrum earns more from helping financial firms launch blockchains. ARB has since risen above the bank’s reference price, reducing the implied gain. Standard Chartered Maps ARB’s Path to $10 ARB could reach $10 by the end of 2030, according to a Sept. […]

Only Four Crypto Exchanges Await Central Bank Approval in Brazil

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2026. Sep. 19. 22:20

Only Four Crypto Exchanges Await Central Bank Approval in Brazil With a little over a month until the new crypto regulatory regime’s deadline, local sources indicate that only five VASPs have submitted authorization requests to the Central Bank of Brazil, and one has already been rejected. Only Five Exchanges Have Applied for Operating Licenses in Brazil The Central Bank of Brazil’s proposed and approved crypto […]

Bitcoin Owner Turns $324 Stack Into $8 Million After Nearly 15 Years

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2026. Sep. 19. 21:20

Bitcoin Owner Turns $324 Stack Into $8 Million After Nearly 15 Years With bitcoin’s price almost hitting the $82,000 range on Saturday, at block height 967732, a wallet first created on Nov. 2, 2011, shifted 100 BTC worth more than $8 million using current bitcoin exchange rates. Bitcoin From 2011 and 2013 Suddenly Stirs September has logged a slew of unique sleeping bitcoin wallets from ancient days, […]

Brian Armstrong Says WSJ Will Blame Coinbase for CLARITY’s Collapse

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2026. Sep. 19. 20:20

Brian Armstrong Says WSJ Will Blame Coinbase for CLARITY’s Collapse Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the Wall Street Journal is preparing a story blaming him for the CLARITY Act’s Senate defeat, and he went public with his defense before it ran. A Pre-Emptive Strike Armstrong did not wait for the alleged article to come out; instead, he took to X and aired his thoughts, stating: […]

Fidelity Drives $433M Bitcoin ETF Surge as Bitcoin’s Price Tops $80K

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2026. Sep. 19. 19:20

Fidelity Drives $433M Bitcoin ETF Surge as Bitcoin’s Price Tops $80K U.S. crypto ETFs closed the week with a broad surge in demand, led by $433.03 million flowing into bitcoin funds. Ether, solana, Zcash and HYPE products also attracted fresh capital, while XRP ETFs posted a marginal outflow. Bitcoin Leads as Crypto Funds Rally Broadly Institutional money returned with force on Friday, Sept. 18, spreading well […]

Blink Wallet Hit by Attacker, ‘Few Dozen’ Custodial Accounts Drained

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2026. Sep. 19. 18:20

Blink Wallet Hit by Attacker, ‘Few Dozen’ Custodial Accounts Drained On Saturday, the Lightning Network payments platform Blink Wallet, which provides both custodial and non-custodial services, revealed that an attacker had infiltrated a limited number of custodial accounts and moved the funds. Blink Wallet Says Every Affected Custodial Account Will Be Made Whole Lightning Network applications and platforms cannot get a break these days, and […]

JPYC Hit South Korea’s Upbit at 1 Yen and Traders Sent It Flying Past 3

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2026. Sep. 19. 17:20

JPYC Hit South Korea’s Upbit at 1 Yen and Traders Sent It Flying Past 3 This week, Japan’s first licensed yen stablecoin, JPYC, landed on South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, and promptly shot higher, briefly reaching the equivalent of more than 3 yen. At present, the JPYC/KRW pair ranks among the trading platform’s most active markets. JPYC’s 1:1 Yen Peg Meets Upbit’s Retail Rush Launched under strict national regulations, […]

Bitcoin Price Nears 4 Million Lira as Turkey’s Currency Hits the Floor

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2026. Sep. 19. 16:20

Bitcoin Price Nears 4 Million Lira as Turkey’s Currency Hits the Floor Turkey’s lira has fallen to a fresh record low near 48.8 per dollar, while bitcoin’s price now costs roughly 3.95 million lira. Five years ago, a dollar bought about 8.3 to 8.9 lira. Today it buys nearly six times as many. Behind that slow-motion erosion sits inflation still running above 31% officially, while Turkish households […]

Clarity Act, we hardly knew ye: We look at what was in the bill and what's replacing it

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2026. Sep. 19. 16:00

Clarity Act, we hardly knew ye: We look at what was in the bill and what's replacing it U.S. agencies are racing to substitute their regulations for the law that was meant to set crypto markets in governmental bedrock, but will the stand-ins last?

Fed’s Next Rate Move Has Traders Staring at a Coin Toss

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2026. Sep. 19. 15:20

Fed’s Next Rate Move Has Traders Staring at a Coin Toss The Federal Reserve waited 1,148 days to raise interest rates again, and speculators are already betting it won’t stop at one. Polymarket, Kalshi, and CME futures now lean toward another quarter-point hike at the Oct. 28 meeting, while CME puts the odds of rates being higher by December at 90.1%. Just one month ago, futures […]

Bitcoin Traders Pile Into Calls as $100B Derivatives Bet Builds

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2026. Sep. 19. 14:19

Bitcoin Traders Pile Into Calls as $100B Derivatives Bet Builds Bitcoin derivatives traders are carrying more than $56 billion in futures exposure and roughly $42 billion in options open interest, while bitcoin sits near $81,273. The stranger part is where the options money is leaning. Market data shows that calls control 60.74% of open interest, the biggest contracts cluster around September strikes from $70,000 to […]

'We have lost control': Crypto pioneer warns AI could trigger systemic banking and infrastructure shocks

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2026. Sep. 19. 14:00

'We have lost control': Crypto pioneer warns AI could trigger systemic banking and infrastructure shocks Marc van der Chijs sold much of his bitcoin to invest in AI. Now, growing concerns about the technology accompany a move to put some profits back into crypto.

Ripple says asset managers are preparing for XRP Ledger’s next payments upgrade

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2026. Sep. 19. 13:39

Ripple says asset managers are preparing for XRP Ledger’s next payments upgrade The upcoming Batch V1.1 can make linked asset and payment transfers succeed together or fail together, and Ripple says commercial projects are already being built around the feature after an extensive security review.

Bitcoin Price Stays Near $81,000 as Matrixport Ships 2,400 BTC to Binance

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2026. Sep. 19. 12:15

Bitcoin Price Stays Near $81,000 as Matrixport Ships 2,400 BTC to Binance A wallet linked to BIT, the firm formerly known as Matrixport, dropped another 1,000 BTC worth $81.06 million into Binance on Saturday, its second large deposit to the exchange this week. The Wallet in Question The address, which begins with ‘bc1qsz,’ sent the coins to Binance early Saturday, tracker Lookonchain reported. Other outlets carried and […]

'The orange tie stays': Michael Saylor responds to venture capitalist's bitcoin obituary

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2026. Sep. 19. 12:13

'The orange tie stays': Michael Saylor responds to venture capitalist's bitcoin obituary "Bitcoin feels like the CD in the age of Spotify, the DVD in the age of Netflix," wrote Jason Calacanis.

Robinhood Chain fees collapse 97% even as transactions stay near record highs

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2026. Sep. 19. 12:00

Robinhood Chain fees collapse 97% even as transactions stay near record highs Seven-day average fees fell 82% while transaction counts slipped 6%, with about $1.5 billion a day still changing hands.

Why Wall Street giants build tokenization money for institutions, not regular consumers

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2026. Sep. 19. 12:00

Why Wall Street giants build tokenization money for institutions, not regular consumers JPMorgan and Citi move billions in tokenized deposits, but only among their branches. A U.K. challenger bank is about to do something neither has done.

Korean Police Traced Polymarket Users Through the Blockchain

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2026. Sep. 19. 10:30

Korean Police Traced Polymarket Users Through the Blockchain South Korean police spent five months identifying individual Polymarket traders through public blockchain records and booking them on suspicion of illegal gambling, all while the platform was still legally accessible in the country. The platform is now blocked in Korea entirely. The Nature of Predictions Remains Contentious The Gangwon Provincial Police Agency’s cyber investigation unit […]

Vietnam and Austria Partner on Crypto Oversight

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2026. Sep. 19. 08:30

Vietnam and Austria Partner on Crypto Oversight Vietnam has built a pilot legal framework and plans to license its first crypto-asset service providers in 2026. Building Guardrails Vietnam reportedly plans to license its first crypto-asset service providers in 2026 under a pilot legal framework as the Southeast Asian country seeks to modernize its financial market oversight. Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen […]

SBI Invests in Singapore’s Dtcpay to Scale Stablecoin Rails

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2026. Sep. 19. 06:30

SBI Invests in Singapore’s Dtcpay to Scale Stablecoin Rails SBI Group is backing Singapore-based Dtcpay as the regulated payments company expands its stablecoin merchant network and product suite. The investment extends Dtcpay’s Series A to $25 million and deepens SBI’s digital asset push across Asia. SBI Extends Dtcpay’s Series A to $25 Million Regulated stablecoin payment access is set to expand across Asia after […]

Ripple Legal Chief Calls for Crypto Unity After CLARITY Act Defeat

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2026. Sep. 19. 04:30

Ripple Legal Chief Calls for Crypto Unity After CLARITY Act Defeat Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty is calling for greater coordination across the crypto industry after the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the Senate. He said the setback exposed divisions in messaging and political support surrounding digital asset legislation. Alderoty Calls for One Crypto Voice After Senate Setback The crypto industry’s response to Washington […]

21shares Sees XRP Demand Growing as XRPL Activity Expands Further

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2026. Sep. 19. 03:30

21shares Sees XRP Demand Growing as XRPL Activity Expands Further XRP demand could increase as payments, stablecoins, decentralized finance, and tokenized assets bring more activity to the XRP Ledger, according to 21shares. The asset manager says activity could support XRP demand through fees, reserves, and bridge transactions. 21shares Ties XRP Demand to Fees, Reserves, and Bridge Use XRP demand could eventually rise as tokenized assets […]

Evernorth Lines Up $30M in Notes for XRP Buys, Ecosystem Activity

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2026. Sep. 19. 02:05

Evernorth Lines Up $30M in Notes for XRP Buys, Ecosystem Activity Evernorth has agreed to issue a $30 million convertible note to fund XRP purchases and broader ecosystem activity. The financing remains contingent on its proposed merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II closing during the fourth quarter. Evernorth Ties Note Proceeds to XRP Purchases Evernorth could add $30 million to its XRP-focused capital base under a […]

Bitcoin Price Predictions Draw a Brutal Line Between $84K and $100K

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2026. Sep. 19. 00:51

Bitcoin Price Predictions Draw a Brutal Line Between $84K and $100K Bitcoin’s price climbed as high as $81,377 on Friday, Sept. 18, putting the leading crypto asset within striking distance of $84,000. Prediction traders think that short hop is increasingly likely, but the optimism starts falling apart as the targets climb. Myriad Markets gives bitcoin an 84% shot at hitting $84,000 before falling to $55,000, while […]

ICE Considers Avalanche to Launch NYSE Tokenized Trading Engine

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2026. Sep. 18. 23:42

ICE Considers Avalanche to Launch NYSE Tokenized Trading Engine Michael Blaugrund, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at ICE, the parent company of NYSE, stated that the company was considering Avalanche to host the trading and on-chain settlement platform currently under development to enable 24/7 trading of tokenized securities. NYSE Might Implement Tokenized Trading Solutions On Top of Avalanche The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) […]

Argentina to Share Crypto User Transaction Data Globally by 2029

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2026. Sep. 18. 21:47

Argentina to Share Crypto User Transaction Data Globally by 2029 The exchange network will give Argentine tax authorities new tools to curb tax evasion linked to cryptoassets in transactions involving virtual asset service providers registered abroad. Over 77 jurisdictions have agreed to implement this framework by 2029. Argentina to Implement Crypto Asset Reporting Framework by 2029 Argentina is joining a global network of nations that […]

Grayscale Lowers ZCSH Share Price With 3-for-1 Split for Zcash ETF

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2026. Sep. 18. 20:09

Grayscale Lowers ZCSH Share Price With 3-for-1 Split for Zcash ETF Grayscale’s Zcash ETF is preparing a 3-for-1 forward share split less than two months after becoming the world’s first Zcash exchange-traded product. The move will lower the ETF’s per-share price without changing investor value, potentially making ZEC exposure more accessible through traditional brokerage accounts. Grayscale Zcash ETF Split Could Broaden Access for Investors Grayscale is […]

UAE and Sweden Dismantle $7M Crypto Gang Tied to Contract Hits

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2026. Sep. 18. 18:30

UAE and Sweden Dismantle $7M Crypto Gang Tied to Contract Hits The joint operation resulted in the arrest of seven individuals: the leader of the Sweden-based laundering ring in the UAE and six others in the gang in Sweden. The organization had laundered over $7 million using crypto, with links to other activities, including contract killings. UAE and Sweden Dismantle Crypto Contract Killing Laundering Ring International […]

Bitcoin Price Hits $81K on Renewed Spot Demand, Leverage Reset

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2026. Sep. 18. 17:24

Bitcoin Price Hits $81K on Renewed Spot Demand, Leverage Reset Bitcoin surged past $81,000 on Friday, hitting an intraday high of $81,238, before settling around $80,800 with a $1.62 trillion market cap. CFTC Draft Rules Spark Rally Beyond $81,000 Bitcoin’s price breezed past $81,000 Friday amid reports that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sent crypto market rules to the White House for review. The […]

Bitcoin Returns to Inflows With $159M as Zcash ETF Draws $46.6M

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2026. Sep. 18. 16:28

Bitcoin Returns to Inflows With $159M as Zcash ETF Draws $46.6M U.S. bitcoin ETFs returned to inflows on Thursday with $159.45 million, led by a sharp rebound in Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether and XRP funds remained under pressure, while the recently launched Zcash ETF drew $46.56 million in fresh capital. Blackrock Drives Bitcoin Rebound Institutional demand returned to bitcoin on Thursday, offering some relief after a bruising […]

Bitcoin’s Price Rips Past $80K as Short Sellers Get Steamrolled

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2026. Sep. 18. 15:20

Bitcoin’s Price Rips Past $80K as Short Sellers Get Steamrolled Bitcoin’s price ripped from the mid-$76,000s to nearly $81,000 on Friday at 10:45 a.m. ET, after traders spent the week absorbing a failed U.S. Senate crypto vote and two central-bank rate hikes. The final leg wasn’t simply buyers charging in. Roughly $192 million in leveraged crypto positions vanished in one hour, including more than $183 […]

CFTC sends crypto rules to White House to review as Congress stalls on Clarity Act

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2026. Sep. 18. 15:16

CFTC sends crypto rules to White House to review as Congress stalls on Clarity Act The regulator is moving ahead with crypto market rules as the SEC also opens a new path for tokenized stock trading.

Crypto tech provider Haruko hit by cyberattack affecting 15 clients, some funds lost

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2026. Sep. 18. 15:06

Crypto tech provider Haruko hit by cyberattack affecting 15 clients, some funds lost Some smaller hedge funds with weaker security controls may have lost funds in the targeted attack, sources said.

SBI, Kyobo Complete Japan-Korea Stablecoin Test With No Dollar Leg

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2026. Sep. 18. 14:05

SBI, Kyobo Complete Japan-Korea Stablecoin Test With No Dollar Leg SBI Digital Practice and Kyobo Life completed a cross-border pilot that directly converted yen-linked test tokens into won-linked tokens. The trial examined whether stablecoin infrastructure could reduce delays, conversion steps, and costs in institutional transfers. SBI and Kyobo Test Direct Yen-Won Settlement Cross-border institutions could eventually move funds between Japan and South Korea without routing […]

DHS’s predictive policing is unconstitutional, un-American and should be stopped

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2026. Sep. 18. 13:00

DHS’s predictive policing is unconstitutional, un-American and should be stopped Targeting Americans based on what their spending habits can tell us about their politics is an abuse of our financial system, writes Coin Center’s Laz Pieper.

ECB President Christine Lagarde intervened to block Binance’s EU MiCA license: WSJ

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2026. Sep. 18. 12:57

ECB President Christine Lagarde intervened to block Binance’s EU MiCA license: WSJ Although the ECB holds no formal licensing authority under MiCA, high-level intervention led Greece to stall an application that regulators had previously deemed complete, the Journal said.

Zcash targets November upgrade to make private payments up to three times faster

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2026. Sep. 18. 12:50

Zcash targets November upgrade to make private payments up to three times faster NU7 would reduce block times to 25 seconds while setting aside at least 60% of transaction fees to supplement mining rewards beginning in 2031.

XRP Open Interest Is Back Above Pre-CLARITY Levels

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2026. Sep. 18. 11:30

XRP Open Interest Is Back Above Pre-CLARITY Levels Binance traders now hold more XRP in futures contracts than they did before the Senate sank the CLARITY Act on Sept. 15, even with XRP still about 65% below its all-time high. The Number That Came Back Open interest, i.e. the total amount of futures contracts still open, is the cleanest read on how much […]

Layer-2 and DeFi tokens lead broad crypto advance as post-Fed hike nerves fade

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2026. Sep. 18. 10:33

Layer-2 and DeFi tokens lead broad crypto advance as post-Fed hike nerves fade Starknet and arbitrum gained more than 17% while the 10-year Treasury yield slipped back below 5%, with 98 of CoinDesk 100 constituents advancing.

White Hats Used Anthropic’s Claude to Break Into OpenAI in 72 Hours

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2026. Sep. 18. 10:30

White Hats Used Anthropic’s Claude to Break Into OpenAI in 72 Hours A small team of researchers chained three bugs with Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5 and ended up inside OpenAI’s private code repository. The whole job took under 72 hours, and OpenAI paid $6,500 for it. The Chain, Link by Link A vulnerable ‘libheif’ library inside Discourse, the forum software, allowed remote code execution (RCE) on the […]

Bitcoin weathers September storm as rate hikes and Clarity act setback test bulls

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2026. Sep. 18. 10:07

Bitcoin weathers September storm as rate hikes and Clarity act setback test bulls Bitcoin is down just 1.5% in its historically weakest month and remains on track for its first quarterly gain in a year, despite rising rates, surging oil and a stronger dollar.

Live updates: HYPE leads altcoin rally as bitcoin recovers toward $78,000

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2026. Sep. 18. 09:49

Live updates: HYPE leads altcoin rally as bitcoin recovers toward $78,000 Bitcoin recovered from $75,972 overnight to just below $78,000, a third straight day of gains.

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs above $78,000 early Friday

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2026. Sep. 18. 09:49

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs above $78,000 early Friday Bitcoin recovered from $75,972 overnight to just below $78,000, a third straight day of gains.

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs over $80,000 as rally accelerates at U.S. market open

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2026. Sep. 18. 09:49

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs over $80,000 as rally accelerates at U.S. market open Another central bank hiked rates overnight, this time the Bank of Japan. The move failed to halt the slide in the yen.

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs over $80,000 as crypto shakes off Clarity failure and higher interest rates

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2026. Sep. 18. 09:49

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs over $80,000 as crypto shakes off Clarity failure and higher interest rates Another central bank hiked rates overnight, this time the Bank of Japan. The move failed to halt the slide in the yen.

WSJ: Lagarde Blocked Binance’s EU License and Left It Locked Out

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2026. Sep. 18. 09:30

WSJ: Lagarde Blocked Binance’s EU License and Left It Locked Out The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde personally intervened to keep Binance out of the European Union. Three months after the bid collapsed, the world’s largest exchange is still locked out of the bloc. The Announcement That Never Shipped By late May, Binance’s paperwork was effectively done, so much […]

Saylor Says SEC Exemption Puts Tokenized MSTR and STRC Onchain 24/7

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2026. Sep. 18. 08:30

Saylor Says SEC Exemption Puts Tokenized MSTR and STRC Onchain 24/7 Michael Saylor says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new innovation exemption clears tokenized MSTR and STRC to trade onchain around the clock. It is the first live test of the digital credit pitch he has spent a year selling. A Reaction, Not a Rule Saylor did not wait long to make the proclamation […]

SBI Group backs payments firm dtcpay in $25 million funding round

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2026. Sep. 18. 07:37

SBI Group backs payments firm dtcpay in $25 million funding round Stablecoin payments company dtcpay completed a $25 million Series A funding round with a strategic investment from Japan’s SBI Group.

500 Million XRP Worth $649M Left Uphold for Five Wallets Yesterday

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2026. Sep. 18. 07:30

500 Million XRP Worth $649M Left Uphold for Five Wallets Yesterday Five XRP Ledger addresses that didn’t exist until about a day earlier now hold 100 million XRP each, and every one was created by the same Uphold wallet that filled it. The Alert That Lit up XRP Twitter A burst of posts on Sept. 17 flagged half a billion XRP leaving Uphold, the multi-asset trading […]

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz toll booth ran through a bitcoin exchange, U.S. says

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2026. Sep. 18. 06:52

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz toll booth ran through a bitcoin exchange, U.S. says The U.S. Treasury sanctioned BitBank, a Tehran exchange it says moved hundreds of millions of dollars in bitcoin to the Revolutionary Guards and handled payments collected from ships buying passage through the world’s most important oil chokepoint.

Crypto VC Funding Jumps 31% to $5.7 Billion in Q2 2026

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2026. Sep. 18. 06:30

Crypto VC Funding Jumps 31% to $5.7 Billion in Q2 2026 Crypto venture funding rebounded sharply in the second quarter of 2026, with investors deploying about $5.7 billion across 384 deals. The recovery was driven by larger, later-stage financings, while fundraising for new crypto venture funds remained unusually weak. Crypto VC Firms Deploy Funds Across 384 Q2 Deals Crypto venture capital is showing signs of life […]

Solana speeds up blocks by 17%, but transaction capacity stays the same

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2026. Sep. 18. 06:16

Solana speeds up blocks by 17%, but transaction capacity stays the same The network is cutting its target slot time to 250 milliseconds, giving apps fresher blockchain data and validators shorter control windows while reducing the amount of work allowed in each slot.

Corporate treasuries bought just 5,900 bitcoin in 3 months. Other demand signals look weak, too.

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2026. Sep. 18. 05:43

Corporate treasuries bought just 5,900 bitcoin in 3 months. Other demand signals look weak, too. Corporate treasuries bought just 5,900 bitcoin in three months, while broader demand signals remain weak.

UK Lords Want Gambling Ads Banned, Sector Growth Goal Dropped

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2026. Sep. 18. 05:30

UK Lords Want Gambling Ads Banned, Sector Growth Goal Dropped A cross-party House of Lords committee has told the UK government to ban almost all gambling advertising as soon as it is “practicable” to do so, and to abandon its objective of growing the sector along the way. The industry’s lobby group, the Betting and Gaming Council, immediately called the report “deeply misguided.” A Ban […]

Ethereum confirms Glamsterdam dates, but warns 'fake' builders could stall the chain

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2026. Sep. 18. 05:23

Ethereum confirms Glamsterdam dates, but warns 'fake' builders could stall the chain Free test ether lets fake builders outbid rivals and withhold transaction payloads, while client teams get half the usual review time before Sepolia.

Ether and XRP ETFs post outflows as bitcoin moves above $77,000

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2026. Sep. 18. 04:49

Ether and XRP ETFs post outflows as bitcoin moves above $77,000 Ether funds shed money for a third straight session even as the token rose, while every major gained and zcash extended its run.

Ether and XRP ETFs post outflows as crypto majors move higher

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2026. Sep. 18. 04:49

Ether and XRP ETFs post outflows as crypto majors move higher Ether funds shed money for a third straight session even as the token rose, while every major gained and zcash extended its run.

A Family Found a Trove of Sealed 1980s Nintendo Games in a Closet. It Could Be Worth a Fortune

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2026. Sep. 18. 04:30

A Family Found a Trove of Sealed 1980s Nintendo Games in a Closet. It Could Be Worth a Fortune Heritage Auctions in Dallas traced a rare video-game hoard in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and sent partner Cris Bierrenbach to meet the seller without knowing what he would find. About 90% of the games in the Dallas-Fort Worth Collection were sealed, including early prints of The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, and Contra alongside dozens of […]

The Real AI Safety Threat Isn’t Speed—It’s Centralized Control

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2026. Sep. 18. 03:50

The Real AI Safety Threat Isn’t Speed—It’s Centralized Control Growing concerns over AI safety have sparked an intense debate on regulation. While Andrew Yang warns that rogue self-replicating code is already corrupting web training data, Sentient Labs argues that simply slowing down AI development is ineffective without dynamic evaluation and independent verification infrastructure. Rogue Code Forces Tech Firms Into ‘Synthetic Internets’ Days after Anthropic […]

Ex-SEC Chief Claims Agency Overreaches Authority on Crypto Rules

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2026. Sep. 18. 03:20

Ex-SEC Chief Claims Agency Overreaches Authority on Crypto Rules John Reed Stark argues that the SEC’s new regulatory pretensions run counter to a decade of litigation and conflict with the major questions doctrine, stressing that Congress should discuss and regulate matters of such significance. Reed Stark Claims SEC Usurps Congressional Authority On Crypto Rulemaking After the CLARITY Act failed to pass cloture on Tuesday […]

Bank of Japan raises interest rates by 25 basis points. Bitcoin tops $77,000

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2026. Sep. 18. 03:03

Bank of Japan raises interest rates by 25 basis points. Bitcoin tops $77,000 The yen declined and BTC rose after the BOJ hiked rates to the highest level in 31 years.

Brazil Weighs Banning Online Casino Games by Decree

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2026. Sep. 18. 02:50

Brazil Weighs Banning Online Casino Games by Decree Brazil’s government is drafting a provisional measure that would prohibit online casino games and restrict sports betting, the Brazilian news portal UOL reported Wednesday, citing government sources. No text has been published, and the government has not confirmed its contents. An Extinction-Level Threat President Lula, who is less than three weeks from an election with […]

Waters and Emmer Clash Over CLARITY Act Failure and Trump Deals

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2026. Sep. 18. 02:20

Waters and Emmer Clash Over CLARITY Act Failure and Trump Deals Even after the CLARITY Act’s recent demise, Congress still discusses digital assets regulation. Rep. Tom Emmer is still hopeful for a new discussion and eventual CLARITY Act Passage before year-end, while Rep. Maxine Waters stresses that passing it as it is would condone Trump’s “worst actions” Is the CLARITY Act truly dead? Emmer and Waters […]

Bitcoin Faces $80,000 Ceiling as Fed and CLARITY Risks Mount

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2026. Sep. 18. 01:50

Bitcoin Faces $80,000 Ceiling as Fed and CLARITY Risks Mount Bitcoin may struggle to break decisively above $80,000 as tighter U.S. monetary policy and the CLARITY Act setback weigh on near-term conditions. Coinshares sees both headwinds delaying a stronger crypto recovery. Bitcoin’s $80,000 Breakout Faces a Tougher Fed Bitcoin faces a more difficult path above $80,000 after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signaled […]

Grayscale Says Bitcoin Traders Shouldn’t Fear This Fed Cycle

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2026. Sep. 18. 01:01

Grayscale Says Bitcoin Traders Shouldn’t Fear This Fed Cycle Bitcoin traders may have less to fear from the Federal Reserve’s latest tightening than during the last bear market, according to Grayscale. The crypto asset manager sees the current rate cycle as a limited adjustment rather than a prolonged policy shift. Grayscale Sees a Different Fed Cycle for Bitcoin Bitcoin traders should not treat the […]

Bitcoin Has 92,272 Millionaires as Crypto Wealth Spreads Globally

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2026. Sep. 18. 00:15

Bitcoin Has 92,272 Millionaires as Crypto Wealth Spreads Globally The world now has 135,694 crypto millionaires, including more than 92,000 whose fortunes are tied to bitcoin, according to Henley & Partners’ Crypto Wealth Report 2026. The figures show how digital-asset wealth has broadened even as crypto remains well below its 2025 peak. Henley Counts 23 Crypto Billionaires in 2026 Wealth Report Crypto wealth has […]

A Federal US Crypto Bank Just Added Physical Uranium Tokens

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2026. Sep. 17. 23:05

A Federal US Crypto Bank Just Added Physical Uranium Tokens Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the first federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, officially began offering institutional custody for xU3O8 on September 16, 2026. The token represents physical uranium yellowcake stored in Cameco facilities under an English trust structure. With a modest market capitalization hovering just above $9 million, the move allows regulated funds […]

Revolut Denies Hacker Contact Over Reported $3M Ransom Claim

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2026. Sep. 17. 22:10

Revolut Denies Hacker Contact Over Reported $3M Ransom Claim Revolut said it has received no direct ransom demands following a recent data breach. Certik analyst Jonathan Riss warned that mandatory know your customer (KYC) rules force platforms to store sensitive identity data, making them high-value targets for hackers. No Direct Demands Received, Revolut Says Revolut said it has not received direct contact from or […]

Real stocks are finally coming on blockchain. Here’s how the SEC wants it to work

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2026. Sep. 17. 21:47

Real stocks are finally coming on blockchain. Here’s how the SEC wants it to work The SEC is giving tokenized stocks a regulated U.S. pathway, while keeping trading volumes, access and issuer rights tightly controlled.

The Ondo Finance succession crisis gets messier as Kathleen Allman’s daughter alleges ‘dementia’, alcoholism and reckless spending

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2026. Sep. 17. 21:28

The Ondo Finance succession crisis gets messier as Kathleen Allman’s daughter alleges ‘dementia’, alcoholism and reckless spending The estranged daughter of 77-year-old Kathleen Allman has petitioned a Hawaiian court to establish a limited conservatorship to protect her parents’ share of her brother’s stake in Ondo.

Wisdomtree’s Tokenized Treasury Fund Lands Inside Moonpay’s Network

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2026. Sep. 17. 21:18

Wisdomtree’s Tokenized Treasury Fund Lands Inside Moonpay’s Network According to an announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, Wisdomtree and Moonpay aim to put a tokenized Treasury money market fund in front of a very large crowd. Moonpay’s network has more than 35 million accounts, and Wisdomtree plans to use that reach to give eligible U.S. investors another route into WTGXX. The interesting twist on […]

L-BTC Peg-Out Still Shut Down as Blockstream Refuses Hacker Demand

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2026. Sep. 17. 20:30

L-BTC Peg-Out Still Shut Down as Blockstream Refuses Hacker Demand It’s been 11 days since the so-called white hat hackers siphoned nearly 4,000 BTC from the Liquid Network. Since then, after the return of 3,400 BTC and a whole lot of onchain bickering, L-BTC to BTC peg-outs are still not functional on Liquid, and the hackers still hold 598.50 BTC valued at more than $45 […]

‘God Access’ Recycled in Another Lawsuit Against BitMEX

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2026. Sep. 17. 19:54

‘God Access’ Recycled in Another Lawsuit Against BitMEX Just days before its closure, one of the oldest crypto exchanges, BitMEX, was hit with another lawsuit that repeats the same “God Access” theme. This time, it’s related to the collapsed crypto giant Celsius and is filled with accusations based “on information and belief.” In short, on Sept. 12, Blockchain Recovery Investment Consortium (BRIC), a […]

CFTC Gives Crypto Wallet Developers a New Regulatory Escape Hatch

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2026. Sep. 17. 19:01

CFTC Gives Crypto Wallet Developers a New Regulatory Escape Hatch The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) just opened a regulatory side door for software developers, allowing some to market derivatives, collect trading fees and avoid registering as brokers. The agency’s Market Participants Division extended conditional no-action relief to providers of “passive software” on Sept. 17, taking a framework originally granted to Phantom Technologies in […]

Kevin O’Leary says Congress will revisit Clarity early next year as crypto tax bill advances

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2026. Sep. 17. 18:40

Kevin O’Leary says Congress will revisit Clarity early next year as crypto tax bill advances The Shark Tank investor says Congress will face pressure to revive crypto market structure legislation as it moves to establish tax rules for digital assets.

SEC opens door to tokenized U.S. stock trading. Here’s who could benefit

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2026. Sep. 17. 18:38

SEC opens door to tokenized U.S. stock trading. Here’s who could benefit The five-year experiment gives DeFi-style trading venues, tokenization firms and liquidity providers a new U.S. pathway while leaving synthetic stock tokens outside the framework.

JUSTICE Skyrockets While Bitcoiners Cheer Return of Julian Assange

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2026. Sep. 17. 18:12

JUSTICE Skyrockets While Bitcoiners Cheer Return of Julian Assange The native token of AssangeDAO, JUSTICE, jumped fourfold in a couple of hours amid low trading volume as Wikileaks founder Julian Assange returned to X after two years of silence, prompting welcome messages from bitcoiners. “I’m back,” Assange posted on X on Thursday, sharing a post by Wikileaks with his picture and fueling the JUSTICE […]

Crypto Liquidations Surge Past $260M as Bitcoin’s Price Touches $77K

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2026. Sep. 17. 17:30

Crypto Liquidations Surge Past $260M as Bitcoin’s Price Touches $77K Bitcoin’s price snapped its recent downward trend, briefly touching $77,000 before settling around $76,600. Despite sharp swings and pressure from a unanimous 25-basis-point Fed rate hike, bitcoin maintained a $1.54 trillion market cap with a 1% daily gain. Market Recovery and Price Action Bitcoin’s price showed signs of recovery Thursday after briefly touching $77,000, snapping […]

Tom Lee Sees Bullish 12 Months as Wall Street Embraces Crypto

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2026. Sep. 17. 16:55

Tom Lee Sees Bullish 12 Months as Wall Street Embraces Crypto Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee expects crypto to enter a powerful 12-month period as Wall Street embraces blockchain, leverage returns and the market approaches what he views as the bottom of its four-year cycle. Wall Street Turns to Blockchain as Tom Lee Sees Crypto Cycle Bottom Tom Lee sees the ingredients for another major crypto expansion […]

XRP Open Interest Plunges 32% on Binance as Spot Sellers Beat Buyers

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2026. Sep. 17. 15:42

XRP Open Interest Plunges 32% on Binance as Spot Sellers Beat Buyers XRP derivatives exposure has fallen sharply since late August as traders reduce leveraged positions while aggressive selling continues across spot and perpetual markets. Binance XRP open interest has dropped about 32%, while selling pressure has intensified across centralized exchanges. XRP Open Interest Drops Nearly One-Third XRP traders have sharply reduced derivatives exposure while aggressive sellers […]

UK signals end of 'light-touch' era with multi-agency raid on peer-to-peer crypto hubs

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2026. Sep. 17. 15:08

UK signals end of 'light-touch' era with multi-agency raid on peer-to-peer crypto hubs Increased enforcement coincides with detailed regulatory guidance issued to crypto firms ahead of the full framework taking effect in late 2027.

U.S. SEC begins prepping for around-the-clock trading that crypto treats as the norm

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2026. Sep. 17. 15:03

U.S. SEC begins prepping for around-the-clock trading that crypto treats as the norm The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dug into plans for around-the-clock trading in an event on the same morning it approved tokenized securities.

Clarity Act failure may hamper U.S. crypto as industry seeks legal clarity elsewhere

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2026. Sep. 17. 14:50

Clarity Act failure may hamper U.S. crypto as industry seeks legal clarity elsewhere The U.S. is likely to lose out to foreign markets in the short term, but SEC and CFTC rules will help underpin the industry.

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Lose $520M as XRP Bucks Fed Rate-Hike Selloff

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2026. Sep. 17. 14:45

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Lose $520M as XRP Bucks Fed Rate-Hike Selloff U.S. bitcoin and ether ETFs lost a combined $520.09 million on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest-rate increase since 2023. XRP, solana and HYPE funds bucked the pressure with modest inflows. Blackrock Leads Bitcoin, Ether ETF Selloff Wall Street’s renewed fight against inflation landed squarely on the crypto market on Wednesday, Sept. […]

S&P Global Buys Openzeppelin in a Big Bet on Onchain Finance

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2026. Sep. 17. 14:01

S&P Global Buys Openzeppelin in a Big Bet on Onchain Finance According to the major market intelligence firm S&P Global, the company is acquiring the digital security firm Openzeppelin. The goal of the acquisition is to enhance S&P Global’s “risk assessment and ecosystem development capabilities” associated with the digital asset market space. S&P Global Expands Its Onchain Reach On Thursday, the 158-year-old company S&P Global announced […]

SEC Cracks Open the Door for Wall Street Stocks to Trade Onchain

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2026. Sep. 17. 13:15

SEC Cracks Open the Door for Wall Street Stocks to Trade Onchain The SEC just gave a limited slice of the U.S. stock market permission to do something that sounds more like crypto than Wall Street: trade tokenized stocks through onchain automated market makers and liquidity pools. Under an exemption approved Sept. 17, certain venues can temporarily handle tokenized NMS stocks while the regulator watches the experiment, […]

Ratings giant S&P Global acquires OpenZeppelin in tokenized finance risk push

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2026. Sep. 17. 13:15

Ratings giant S&P Global acquires OpenZeppelin in tokenized finance risk push Building on its recent market-data investment in Kaiko, S&P Global’s latest purchase targets the technological risks facing banks and asset managers onchain.

SEC rolls out long-awaited 'innovation exemption' for tokenized securities venues

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2026. Sep. 17. 13:00

SEC rolls out long-awaited 'innovation exemption' for tokenized securities venues The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a blanket 5-year exemption for listing and trading tokenized securities without registering as an exchange.

Bitcoin Price Escapes $74.9K Low, but the Easy Part May Be Over

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2026. Sep. 17. 12:45

Bitcoin Price Escapes $74.9K Low, but the Easy Part May Be Over At 8:45 a.m. Eastern time, bitcoin’s price is trading between $76,875 to $77,083 per coin on Thursday, Sept. 17, caught between a broader recovery structure that still has some life and short-term charts that keep flashing caution. After falling as low as roughly $74,913-$74,962 and bouncing toward the mid-$76,000s, BTC has stopped the bleeding for […]

Ethereum’s upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade clears rehearsal for a big jump in capacity

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2026. Sep. 17. 12:37

Ethereum’s upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade clears rehearsal for a big jump in capacity The test network raised its limit on work per block toward 200 million gas as developers prepare for a proposed October 6 public test.

Zcash miner Fortitude names former Hut 8 chief Jaime Leverton CEO ahead of Nasdaq deal

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2026. Sep. 17. 12:00

Zcash miner Fortitude names former Hut 8 chief Jaime Leverton CEO ahead of Nasdaq deal Leverton will lead the DCG-owned mining company as it pursues a public listing through its proposed merger with HeartSciences.

How Circle’s institutional Arc blockchain got taken over by memecoins on day one

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2026. Sep. 17. 11:42

How Circle’s institutional Arc blockchain got taken over by memecoins on day one Circle blockchain Arc's first day was dominated by memecoins, and the traders behind them had already moved on by Thursday morning.

Zcash Nears $1,400 as Privacy Coins Rally

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2026. Sep. 17. 10:55

Zcash Nears $1,400 as Privacy Coins Rally Zcash surged nearly 15% in 24 hours to hit a high of $1,388, pushing its market capitalization to $23.21 billion and extending its lead over monero by more than $10 billion. Privacy Coin Surge and Market Decoupling Zcash (ZEC) price nearly breached $1,400 Thursday amid a privacy coin rally that saw several coins post double-digit […]

Live updates: Bitcoin continues near $76,000 as stocks surge following Fed rate hike

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2026. Sep. 17. 10:41

Live updates: Bitcoin continues near $76,000 as stocks surge following Fed rate hike The SEC debuted its long-awaited "innovation exemption," providing a roadmap for blockchain-based venues to offer tokenized securities.

Live updates: Bitcoin edges higher as Nasdaq climbs 1.7% in wake of Fed rate hike

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2026. Sep. 17. 10:41

Live updates: Bitcoin edges higher as Nasdaq climbs 1.7% in wake of Fed rate hike The SEC debuted its long-awaited "innovation exemption," providing a roadmap for blockchain-based venues to offer tokenized securities.

Crypto rallies through the Fed's first rate increase since 2023

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2026. Sep. 17. 10:40

Crypto rallies through the Fed's first rate increase since 2023 Bitcoin rose 0.88% over 24 hours to $76,621 as the central bank's projections implied only one further hike. Zcash jumped 23% to a record after Paradigm disclosed a stake.

BASIS.pro Expands On-Chain Infrastructure With XDC Network Partnership and Zypher DAO as Auto Earn Goes Live

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2026. Sep. 17. 10:31

BASIS.pro Expands On-Chain Infrastructure With XDC Network Partnership and Zypher DAO as Auto Earn Goes Live London, United Kingdom, September 17th, 2026, Chainwire. New developments extend BASIS across real-world asset and AI-native infrastructure while introducing automated reward restaking for BTC, ETH, SOL, and PAXG participants BASIS, the institutional-grade crypto yield and staking platform built on market-neutral execution infrastructure, is continuing to expand its institutional footprint with three new developments: an ecosystem […]

Draftkings CEO Says Prediction Market Wins Are Sinking His Own Stock

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2026. Sep. 17. 09:30

Draftkings CEO Says Prediction Market Wins Are Sinking His Own Stock At a Tuesday industry event, Jason Robins used harsh language to dismiss a Fortune report on a $30 million marketing deal with a departing cofounder as a “total hit piece.” He also described something as an unusual economic mechanic: a share price that falls when prediction markets win and rises when courts rule against them. […]

Bitcoin faces 2022 parallels as Federal Reserve resumes rate increases

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2026. Sep. 17. 08:41

Bitcoin faces 2022 parallels as Federal Reserve resumes rate increases Bitcoin’s drawdown mirrors its position before the Fed’s first hike in March 2022, raising questions over whether a relief rally could precede further losses.

Kraken Parent Payward to Launch US Onchain Perpetuals

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2026. Sep. 17. 08:30

Kraken Parent Payward to Launch US Onchain Perpetuals Payward plans to launch the first regulated U.S. onchain perpetual futures markets using the Hyperliquid protocol. Regulatory framework and oversight Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, announced Sept. 16 its plans to deploy onchain perpetual futures markets for U.S. clients through the decentralized trading protocol Hyperliquid. The initiative, which remains subject to regulatory […]

Ripple adds XRP payments to Stripe and Tempo’s AI standard in new developer kit

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2026. Sep. 17. 07:54

Ripple adds XRP payments to Stripe and Tempo’s AI standard in new developer kit The update expands support for automated payments in XRP and RLUSD, with tools that let agents pay repeatedly for services and manage wallets across blockchains.

Is the CLARITY Act Really (Not) Needed for Bitcoin Price to Rally?

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2026. Sep. 17. 07:30

Is the CLARITY Act Really (Not) Needed for Bitcoin Price to Rally? The short answer, if you’re looking at the CLARITY Act as it is and not at the speculative sentiment around it in the market, is — not really. However, if signed into law, its main value for bitcoin would be protection against policy reversals, and it would matter mostly from 2029, and only if the […]

U.S. diesel prices hit record high as bitcoin and gold struggle

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2026. Sep. 17. 07:27

U.S. diesel prices hit record high as bitcoin and gold struggle Record diesel prices could feed through to consumer price inflation, confirming more Fed rate hikes. The central bank appears determined to raise rates into a oil supply shock.

Jeff Bezos Says One Question in a Job Interview Reveals Who Never Did the Reading

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2026. Sep. 17. 06:30

Jeff Bezos Says One Question in a Job Interview Reveals Who Never Did the Reading Jeff Bezos’s “perfect meeting” at Amazon banned PowerPoint in favor of six-page narrative memos, with everyone silently reading the document together for about 30 minutes at the start in what he called “study hall.” The idea, Bezos said, is that participants can’t “pretend to do the reading” the way they can in a slide-driven meeting […]

FCA Clears Crypto Rulebook, but UK Banks Can Still Block Transfers

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2026. Sep. 17. 05:30

FCA Clears Crypto Rulebook, but UK Banks Can Still Block Transfers The FCA has published final guidance defining which crypto businesses will need authorization under the U.K.’s incoming regulatory regime. The clarity removes a major uncertainty for firms, but a separate problem remains: U.K. banks can still restrict customers from sending money to crypto platforms. FCA Sets Oct. 2027 Start for New UK Crypto Authorization Regime […]

Zcash jumps 23% as bitcoin and major tokens rise despite Fed’s first hike since 2023

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2026. Sep. 17. 04:47

Zcash jumps 23% as bitcoin and major tokens rise despite Fed’s first hike since 2023 Bitcoin traded above $76,000 as the Fed projected limited further tightening, while Paradigm’s Matt Huang discussed Zcash’s role as a privacy complement to bitcoin.

How $230M in Crypto for Venezuelan Oil Vanished on USB Drives

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2026. Sep. 17. 04:30

How $230M in Crypto for Venezuelan Oil Vanished on USB Drives Poland’s state energy company Orlen lost hundreds of millions of dollars after a covert plan to buy discounted Venezuelan crude using tether collapsed. Disappearing Millions and USB Drives A clandestine attempt by Poland’s state-controlled energy giant to purchase discounted Venezuelan crude using cryptocurrency has collapsed into one of the largest corporate and political scandals in […]

Goldman pivots, now forecasts Fed rate hike in October

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2026. Sep. 17. 04:17

Goldman pivots, now forecasts Fed rate hike in October The Fed is likely to raise rates by 25 basis points in October, Goldman said, drawing attention to Fed's own hawkish near term rate projections.

7 Democratic Senators Vow to Keep Pushing CLARITY Act After Setback

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2026. Sep. 17. 03:05

7 Democratic Senators Vow to Keep Pushing CLARITY Act After Setback A group of Democratic senators says the failed Senate vote on the CLARITY Act will not end efforts to establish a federal framework for cryptocurrency markets. The lawmakers pledged to continue bipartisan negotiations aimed at passing the legislation. Democratic Senators Renew CLARITY Act Push The push for comprehensive U.S. cryptocurrency legislation remains active despite this […]

Ripple Says XRP Is Not a Security, Recognized as Digital Commodity

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2026. Sep. 17. 01:45

Ripple Says XRP Is Not a Security, Recognized as Digital Commodity Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty says XRP’s U.S. regulatory status remains clear following years of litigation and federal agency guidance. He pointed to the 2023 federal court ruling and a March SEC-CFTC interpretation naming XRP a digital commodity. Alderoty Says Ripple and XRP Stand on Settled Ground XRP’s legal and regulatory position remains intact, […]

The Attackers Who Deceived Revolut Now Demand 6,000 XMR

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2026. Sep. 17. 00:44

The Attackers Who Deceived Revolut Now Demand 6,000 XMR The attackers claiming to be behind the Revolut breach have dropped the earlier bitcoin demand and are now asking for 6,000 XMR, roughly $3 million, to keep 680 customer files off the market. According to the hackers speaking exclusively with the Financial Times (FT), Revolut didn’t lose customer data because hackers cracked its servers. The […]

What CLARITY Act’s Failure Means for XRP, Ripple and Investors

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2026. Sep. 16. 23:15

What CLARITY Act’s Failure Means for XRP, Ripple and Investors Ripple says the CLARITY Act’s failure does not alter XRP’s established legal position or disrupt its business. The company is emphasizing continued demand across payments, stablecoins, and institutional markets while broader U.S. crypto legislation remains unresolved. XRP’s Position Remains Unchanged After Senate Vote The CLARITY Act failed its Sept. 15 Senate test, but the result […]

Saylor Sees Bitcoin Winning as Regulators Move Without Congress

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2026. Sep. 16. 21:44

Saylor Sees Bitcoin Winning as Regulators Move Without Congress Bitcoin can continue gaining institutional ground even with the CLARITY Act stalled in Congress, according to Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor. He expects regulators to advance rules under existing law and banks to expand bitcoin custody and loans. Saylor Says Bitcoin Progress Does Not Depend on Congress Bitcoin’s integration into the U.S. financial system can […]

Ripple CEO Sees Reason for Crypto Optimism After CLARITY Act Defeat

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2026. Sep. 16. 20:35

Ripple CEO Sees Reason for Crypto Optimism After CLARITY Act Defeat Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says there is still reason for optimism about U.S. crypto after the CLARITY Act failed to advance, pointing to continued SEC and CFTC rulemaking while stressing that the company’s business momentum remains intact. Garlinghouse Looks Beyond Failed Senate Vote Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is looking beyond Congress after the CLARITY Act […]

Elon Musk’s X Adds One-Tap Trading Links to Stock and Crypto Cashtags

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2026. Sep. 16. 19:45

Elon Musk’s X Adds One-Tap Trading Links to Stock and Crypto Cashtags X is turning Cashtags into a more direct bridge between market conversation and trade execution. U.S. users can now move from a stock or crypto ticker on the platform to a participating brokerage or exchange with a single tap. Coinbase, Kraken Join X Cashtags as U.S. Trading Links Go Live X is pushing deeper into […]

Revolut hackers demand $3 million in Monero, threaten to sell customer data

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2026. Sep. 16. 19:07

Revolut hackers demand $3 million in Monero, threaten to sell customer data The group gave Revolut 24 hours to pay and said it targeted customers with significant crypto holdings.

Group behind Revolut data breach demands $3 million in Monero, threaten to sell customer data

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2026. Sep. 16. 19:07

Group behind Revolut data breach demands $3 million in Monero, threaten to sell customer data The group gave Revolut 24 hours to pay and said it targeted customers with significant crypto holdings. Revolut said it has not not received any direct contact from the individuals.

KBW2026 Unveils Partner Lineup Featuring Global Digital Asset Leaders

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2026. Sep. 16. 18:50

KBW2026 Unveils Partner Lineup Featuring Global Digital Asset Leaders Korea Blockchain Week 2026 with Upbit (KBW2026), Asia’s leading digital asset conference, has unveiled its partner lineup, bringing together major players across exchanges, blockchain infrastructure, stablecoins and institutional digital assets. FACTBLOCK, the organizer of KBW2026, announced on September 9 that Upbit, 0G, BRV, Stable, Tria and BitGo will participate as key sponsors of this year’s […]

After Years of Holds and Cuts, the Fed Just Raised Rates Again

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2026. Sep. 16. 18:08

After Years of Holds and Cuts, the Fed Just Raised Rates Again The Federal Reserve just did something it hadn’t done in 1,148 days: raise interest rates. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 12-0 to lift the federal funds target range by a quarter percentage point to 3.75%-4%, marking the first increase since July 26, 2023. That ends a stretch of more than three years without […]

Fed raises rates by 25 basis points in first hike since July 2023

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2026. Sep. 16. 17:54

Fed raises rates by 25 basis points in first hike since July 2023 The widely expected move places the U.S. Federal Reserve's benchmark fed funds rate range at 3.75%-4.0%.

Bitcoin Price Holds $75,500 as Traders Price In Fed Rate Hike

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2026. Sep. 16. 17:52

Bitcoin Price Holds $75,500 as Traders Price In Fed Rate Hike Bitcoin’s price oscillated between $75,000 and $76,000 following a market slide triggered by the failed passage of the CLARITY Act in Congress. Investors are awaiting an upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision, where prediction markets expect a 25-basis-point hike. Bitcoin Volatility Follows Failed CLARITY Act Vote Bitcoin spent the last 24 hours hovering between $75,000 and […]

Celsius sues BitMEX for $495 million over 2020 crash liquidations

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2026. Sep. 16. 17:34

Celsius sues BitMEX for $495 million over 2020 crash liquidations The estate is chasing 6,360 BTC lost in the Covid crash — a leveraged long position that sits awkwardly with the lender's delta-neutral marketing.

SEC and CFTC Take the Wheel After CLARITY Vote Failure

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2026. Sep. 16. 17:21

SEC and CFTC Take the Wheel After CLARITY Vote Failure Following the failed Senate vote on Tuesday concerning the CLARITY Act, several high-profile individuals shared their two cents on the matter. The following day, the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) told the public that the “outcome of yesterday’s Senate vote was unfortunate.” The SEC and CFTC Are Ready to Move Without Congress […]

Crypto Wallet Maker DCENT Tells Users to Get Their Coins Out

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2026. Sep. 16. 16:24

Crypto Wallet Maker DCENT Tells Users to Get Their Coins Out On Wednesday, the cybersecurity company based in South Korea and the firm behind DCENT App Wallet issued a critical security notice telling users to “transfer assets as soon as possible to a secure hardware wallet or another trusted wallet address.” DCENT Warns App Wallet Users to Move Assets 2026 continues to be riddled with security […]

U.S. House's tax committee advances crypto tax bill in wake of Clarity Act loss

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2026. Sep. 16. 16:21

U.S. House's tax committee advances crypto tax bill in wake of Clarity Act loss The Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act would ease complicated tax burdens for everyday use of cryptocurrencies, though Trump's industry ties spurred some pushback.

Fidelity Leads $450M Bitcoin ETF Exit as Senate Vote Fails

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2026. Sep. 16. 15:52

Fidelity Leads $450M Bitcoin ETF Exit as Senate Vote Fails U.S. crypto ETFs suffered a broad reversal Tuesday as bitcoin funds recorded $450.33 million in net outflows, their largest daily exit since June 25. Ether ETFs lost another $141.47 million, while solana was the only major category to finish with fresh inflows. Bitcoin ETF Assets Drop Nearly $5B as Bitcoin’s Price Falls Below $76K The […]

Hamas’ military wing told donors to avoid Binance. Use Bybit, OKX and others instead

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2026. Sep. 16. 15:25

Hamas’ military wing told donors to avoid Binance. Use Bybit, OKX and others instead Hamas’ military wing advised donors not to use Binance to handle funds but rather to use Bybit, OKX, Kast and Redotpay, according to recent U.S. Department of Justice documents.

Hamas military wing told donors to avoid sending crypto directly from Binance, DOJ filing shows

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2026. Sep. 16. 15:25

Hamas military wing told donors to avoid sending crypto directly from Binance, DOJ filing shows Hamas’ military wing advised donors not to use Binance to handle funds but rather to use Trust Wallet, Bybit, OKX, Kast and Redotpay to send funds to an external TRON wallet, according to recent U.S. Department of Justice documents.

Deutsche Bank Brings Bitcoin Custody to Europe’s Institutional Set

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2026. Sep. 16. 15:05

Deutsche Bank Brings Bitcoin Custody to Europe’s Institutional Set Deutsche Bank, founded in 1870, plans to start safeguarding bitcoin, ethereum, and selected stablecoins for institutional clients later in 2026. The 156-year-old German banking giant, which reported $2.217 trillion in assets under management (AUM) across its Private Bank and Asset Management businesses earlier this year, is preparing to manage wallets, private keys, and crypto transfers […]

Payward plans to offer U.S. clients onchain perpetual futures on Hyperliquid

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2026. Sep. 16. 14:35

Payward plans to offer U.S. clients onchain perpetual futures on Hyperliquid Leveraging its $550 million acquisition of Bitnomial, Payward aims to become the first registered U.S. exchange to deploy markets on the Hyperliquid protocol.

Zcash Price Hits $1,270 After a 99.9% Governance Landslide

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2026. Sep. 16. 14:30

Zcash Price Hits $1,270 After a 99.9% Governance Landslide Zcash holders delivered a nearly unanimous message on Network Upgrade 7 (NU7) to make the network faster, but leave its monetary clock alone. Nearly 2.4 million ZEC participated in the private poll, with 99.9% backing a cut in target block time from 75 seconds to 25, and 98.9% choosing to preserve Zcash’s Bitcoin-style halving schedule. […]

Blockchain finance platform Theo launches tokenized silver backed by $40 million in active leases

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2026. Sep. 16. 14:00

Blockchain finance platform Theo launches tokenized silver backed by $40 million in active leases The onchain finance platform said thSLVR allows investors to retain exposure to silver while earning income from lending the metal to institutional borrowers.

A LatAm telecom operator is putting part of its finances on Avalanche

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2026. Sep. 16. 14:00

A LatAm telecom operator is putting part of its finances on Avalanche Led by former IBM Blockchain partner Jules Miller, Iris is helping Bolivia's VIVA use stablecoins for settlement, dollar reserves and new financial services without replacing its existing telecom systems.

Bitcoin Price Clings to $75K After a Nasty $74,913 Shakeout

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2026. Sep. 16. 13:15

Bitcoin Price Clings to $75K After a Nasty $74,913 Shakeout At 8:40 a.m., bitcoin’s price is hovering around $75,879 on Sept. 16, 2026, after a sharp intraday washout tested $74,913 and buyers managed to pull the price back into the mid-$75,000s. The bigger picture is far less tidy. Short-term momentum remains weak, longer-term moving averages still lean positive, and bitcoin is sitting between nearby support […]

A stolen coin can be returned. A leaked identity cannot.

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2026. Sep. 16. 13:00

A stolen coin can be returned. A leaked identity cannot. We keep building the honeypots, and we are about to hand the same architecture to billions of AI agents, writes Evin McMullen, CEO and co-founder of Billions.

Blackrock and Visa Now Validate Circle’s Arc; So Do Two XRP Ledger Partners

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2026. Sep. 16. 12:57

Blackrock and Visa Now Validate Circle’s Arc; So Do Two XRP Ledger Partners Circle has opened Arc’s public mainnet with 11 founding validators drawn almost entirely from traditional finance. At least two of them are also among Ripple’s closest commercial partners. The Validator List Reads Like a Bank Directory Arc’s genesis validator cohort is Blackrock, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Galaxy, Global Payments, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), […]

Bitcoin Core 32 enters final testing with faster validation, fee changes and security fixes

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2026. Sep. 16. 12:00

Bitcoin Core 32 enters final testing with faster validation, fee changes and security fixes The October update changes how nodes estimate transaction fees and process blocks, while fixing a wallet flaw that could let an authenticated user run commands on a node.

DSA’s Adrian Wall Leads Institutional Infrastructure Discussion at The Digital Chamber’s Convergence Forum

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2026. Sep. 16. 11:54

DSA’s Adrian Wall Leads Institutional Infrastructure Discussion at The Digital Chamber’s Convergence Forum Washington, D.C., September 16, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research, and education related to emerging technologies, today announced the conclusion of Managing Director Adrian Wall’s participation in The Digital Chamber’s Convergence Forum, held September 14, 2026, in New York City. The forum […]

Whale Sells 866 BTC for 26,924 ETH Hours Before Bitcoin Price Tanked

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2026. Sep. 16. 11:30

Whale Sells 866 BTC for 26,924 ETH Hours Before Bitcoin Price Tanked A trader sold 866 bitcoin and bought 26,924 ether on Sept. 15, hours before the U.S. Senate blocked the CLARITY Act, resulting in bitcoin’s price falling under $75,000 shortly afterward. The Trade Onchain analytics firm Lookonchain flagged the wallet, labeled 0x4553, and the accounting turned out to be unusually clean, with the whale swapping 512 […]

Bitcoin traders brace for Fed hike, but a surprise hold could pose bigger risk

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2026. Sep. 16. 11:00

Bitcoin traders brace for Fed hike, but a surprise hold could pose bigger risk Bitcoin is stuck near $80,000 as traders build stablecoin positions that could return to the market once Fed uncertainty clears.

Two Prime makes onchain finance push with $10 million-backed bitcoin yield vault

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2026. Sep. 16. 11:00

Two Prime makes onchain finance push with $10 million-backed bitcoin yield vault Two Prime expands into onchain finance with a bitcoin lending vault built on Pareto for institutional investors.

Bitcoin ETFs shed $450 million as Clarity Act fails

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2026. Sep. 16. 10:48

Bitcoin ETFs shed $450 million as Clarity Act fails U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs shed $450 million, the most since June, as the Senate's failure to advance the Clarity Act sent regulatory-sensitive tokens sharply lower.

Deutsche Bank close to debuting crypto custody for institutions

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2026. Sep. 16. 10:46

Deutsche Bank close to debuting crypto custody for institutions The service will support a select range of cryptocurrencies at debut, including bitcoin and ether and stablecoins like USDC and EURC.

Live updates: Bitcoin holds near $76,000 as spot ETFs outflows surged alongside Clarity Act failure

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2026. Sep. 16. 10:37

Live updates: Bitcoin holds near $76,000 as spot ETFs outflows surged alongside Clarity Act failure Privacy token zcash, meanwhile, is up 130% over 30 days and trades near its all-time highs from 2016.

Live updates: Bitcoin holds near $76,000 as traders brace for first Fed rate hike in three years

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2026. Sep. 16. 10:37

Live updates: Bitcoin holds near $76,000 as traders brace for first Fed rate hike in three years Privacy token zcash, meanwhile, is up 130% over 30 days and trades near its all-time highs from 2016.

Live updates: Bitcoin slips as Fed hikes rates and suggests more to come

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2026. Sep. 16. 10:37

Live updates: Bitcoin slips as Fed hikes rates and suggests more to come Privacy token zcash, meanwhile, is up 130% over 30 days and trades near its all-time highs from 2016.

Live updates: Bitcoin steady as stocks slide following Fed rate hike, Warsh press conference

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2026. Sep. 16. 10:37

Live updates: Bitcoin steady as stocks slide following Fed rate hike, Warsh press conference Privacy token zcash, meanwhile, is up 130% over 30 days and trades near its all-time highs from 2016.

Kalshi Hits $40B+ Volume and 80% of US Prediction Market

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2026. Sep. 16. 10:30

Kalshi Hits $40B+ Volume and 80% of US Prediction Market Kalshi now moves $40B+ in monthly volume while handling roughly 80% of U.S. prediction market volume. The figures lie in stark contrast to recent developments, the most pertinent being the Senate’s decision to quash the highly awaited crypto market structure bill, à la CLARITY. A Regulated Winner on a Losing Night Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo […]

Circle debuts Arc blockchain which Jeremy Allaire calls ‘more consequential’ than USDC

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2026. Sep. 16. 10:30

Circle debuts Arc blockchain which Jeremy Allaire calls ‘more consequential’ than USDC The USDC issuer's chain is built for payments, tokenized assets and institutional finance as banks and payment giants pile into the stablecoin market.

Bitcoin's Coinbase premium sinks to one-month low, here’s why

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2026. Sep. 16. 09:57

Bitcoin's Coinbase premium sinks to one-month low, here’s why Weakening U.S. demand, a setback for the Clarity act and expectations of a fed rate hike weigh on bitcoin.

Two Robinhood engineers charged with insider trading using Hyperliquid perpetuals

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2026. Sep. 16. 09:42

Two Robinhood engineers charged with insider trading using Hyperliquid perpetuals U.S. prosecutors allege two engineers used confidential Robinhood token listing data to front-run announcements using Hyperliquid perpetual futures.

XRP Falls 10% as Ripple Insists It Stands on ‘Settled Ground’

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2026. Sep. 16. 09:30

XRP Falls 10% as Ripple Insists It Stands on ‘Settled Ground’ XRP dropped about 10% to $1.29 after the U.S. Senate blocked the CLARITY Act, the steepest fall among major crypto assets. The Steepest Drop on the Board XRP seems to have bore the brunt of the recent market bloodbath the worst, with the token falling to $1.29, a slide of roughly 7.5% to 10% depending […]

Bitcoin Price Needs a $78K Weekly Close or Things ‘Could Get Ugly’

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2026. Sep. 16. 08:30

Bitcoin Price Needs a $78K Weekly Close or Things ‘Could Get Ugly’ Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards says bitcoin needs a weekly close back above $78,000 “pronto.” The market is currently about $2,000 short of it. One Level, One Deadline Edwards did not mince his words in terms of bitcoin’s near-term trajectory earlier today, stating: Bitcoin needs a weekly close back above $78K pronto or this could […]

Ethereum, Base give up on common wallet standard after months of talks

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2026. Sep. 16. 08:07

Ethereum, Base give up on common wallet standard after months of talks Ethereum is moving ahead with EIP-8141 while Coinbase-backed Base backs EIP-8130, leaving wallets and apps that span both networks facing different transaction systems.

Polish Olympic Chief Fired Over $94M Crypto Scandal

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2026. Sep. 16. 07:30

Polish Olympic Chief Fired Over $94M Crypto Scandal The Polish Olympic Committee voted to remove President Radoslaw Piesiewicz following his arrest, appointing Marian Kmita as acting president through April. Mounting Internal Pressure The Polish Olympic Committee (PKOl) has dismissed its president following his arrest on corruption charges related to a collapsed cryptocurrency firm, the organization’s newly appointed leader announced Sept. 14. Marian Kmita […]

Kalshi Beats the Books on NFL Totals, Loses to Fanduel on Moneylines

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2026. Sep. 16. 06:45

Kalshi Beats the Books on NFL Totals, Loses to Fanduel on Moneylines A Citizens JMP note published Monday found Kalshi priced NFL Week 1 cheaper than Draftkings and Fanduel. Its figures show the edge comes entirely from over/under markets: on game outcomes, Fanduel is cheaper. The comparison also sits before Kalshi’s transaction fee, which the same note puts at 1.6% to 1.8% per 100 contracts. An Edge […]

Fed meeting is shaping up to be a nightmare for Warsh. Bitcoin might still shine

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2026. Sep. 16. 06:42

Fed meeting is shaping up to be a nightmare for Warsh. Bitcoin might still shine An aggressive market expectations trap and a strict aversion to forward guidance have backed the Fed chair into a corner, where failing to deliver a hawkish message risks destroying the central bank’s inflation-fighting credibility.

Bitcoin Bull Jack Dorsey Joins AI Pacing War as Block at Stake

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2026. Sep. 16. 06:05

Bitcoin Bull Jack Dorsey Joins AI Pacing War as Block at Stake Long-time bitcoin bull Jack Dorsey just pushed back on parts of Anthropic’s boss’s AI development pacing plan, advocating for more openness. How this debate settles could also affect Dorsey-led Block, whose products span bitcoin and AI-powered solutions as the company builds a financial system “open to everyone.” Claude developer Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei recently started […]

Zcash holders overwhelmingly back faster transactions and bitcoin-style halvings

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2026. Sep. 16. 05:54

Zcash holders overwhelmingly back faster transactions and bitcoin-style halvings Nearly 2.4 million ZEC participated, with 99.9% backing 25-second blocks and 98.9% voting to preserve the network’s existing halving schedule.

In 1984, NASA Sent 3,301 Bees to Space and They Built Comb in Seven Days

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2026. Sep. 16. 05:30

In 1984, NASA Sent 3,301 Bees to Space and They Built Comb in Seven Days 3,301 honeybees rode aboard NASA’s STS-41C mission, launched April 6, 1984, to see whether a colony could build hexagonal comb in microgravity. After early disorientation, the bees produced about 200 cm² of functional comb with thicker walls and smaller cells, while the queen laid roughly 35 eggs that did not hatch after the flight. On […]

Bubblemaps CEO Pushes Transparency as LAPTOP’s Drop Fuels Scrutiny

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2026. Sep. 16. 04:30

Bubblemaps CEO Pushes Transparency as LAPTOP’s Drop Fuels Scrutiny Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP saw a nearly 10% rebound to $0.24 after sinking to $0.192. However, the token remains down 99% from its Sept. 9 peak of $199.51. Market Volatility and Post-Launch Slump Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin rose nearly 10% Tuesday, defying a broader crypto market sell-off triggered by the U.S. Senate’s failed CLARITY Act vote. […]

Crypto longs worth $570 million wiped out as Clarity Act fails

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2026. Sep. 16. 04:07

Crypto longs worth $570 million wiped out as Clarity Act fails Bullish crypto futures bets worth millions have been liquidated in 24 hours. Bitcoin and ether longs have taken in the most losses.

XRP sinks 10% as the Clarity Act fails and bitcoin slides toward $76,000

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2026. Sep. 16. 03:37

XRP sinks 10% as the Clarity Act fails and bitcoin slides toward $76,000 The Senate's 49-50 procedural vote left the crypto market structure bill 11 short of what it needed, and every major token fell.

US Moves to Forfeit $61M in Crypto Linked to Iran’s Oil Sales

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2026. Sep. 16. 03:30

US Moves to Forfeit $61M in Crypto Linked to Iran’s Oil Sales U.S. prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of roughly $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly generated through sanctioned Iranian oil sales. The assets are tied to a wider network accused of moving more than $1.5 billion in illicit oil proceeds. US Targets $61M in Tether From Alleged Iranian Oil Network More than $61 million in cryptocurrency could be […]

Grayscale Makes XRP a Core Holding in New Crypto Model Portfolios

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2026. Sep. 16. 02:30

Grayscale Makes XRP a Core Holding in New Crypto Model Portfolios Grayscale has made its XRP ETF one of the largest allocations across its new crypto model portfolios for financial advisors. The XRP fund ranks second only to Grayscale’s ether ETF in the bitcoin-excluding Next Gen strategy and third behind its bitcoin and ether funds in the broader Leaders model. XRP Takes Top-Three Position in Grayscale’s […]

SEC Chair Pushes Crypto Self-Custody in New Regulatory Framework

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2026. Sep. 16. 01:30

SEC Chair Pushes Crypto Self-Custody in New Regulatory Framework SEC Chair Paul Atkins has asked staff to develop a proposal allowing investment advisers to self-custody crypto assets under certain conditions. The plan would also permit state trust companies to serve as custodians for advisers and regulated funds. Atkins Wants Advisers to Self-Custody Crypto Assets Investment advisers could gain a clearer path to holding crypto […]

XRP Branding Comes to Louisville Basketball in New Ripple Deal

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2026. Sep. 16. 00:30

XRP Branding Comes to Louisville Basketball in New Ripple Deal Ripple has signed a multi-year partnership with the University of Louisville athletics program that will place XRP branding on the school’s basketball court. The XRP logo will appear permanently on Denny Crum Court at the KFC Yum! Center, where Louisville’s men’s and women’s basketball teams play home games. XRP Logo Gets Permanent Place on Denny […]

Grayscale Sees US Crypto Policy Maturing Despite CLARITY Setback

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2026. Sep. 15. 23:30

Grayscale Sees US Crypto Policy Maturing Despite CLARITY Setback Grayscale says the crypto industry is still making progress despite the Senate’s failure to advance the CLARITY Act to formal debate. The asset manager pointed to ongoing work at the SEC and CFTC while reaffirming its support for comprehensive digital asset rules. Grayscale Points to Regulatory Progress After Senate Vote Grayscale is looking beyond Congress […]

Ethiopia’s Bitcoin Mining Boom Just Ran Into a Water Problem

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2026. Sep. 15. 22:06

Ethiopia’s Bitcoin Mining Boom Just Ran Into a Water Problem Ethiopia has cut electricity deliveries to bitcoin miners by 75%, leaving them with just 23% of contracted power after El Niño reduced reservoir inflows by roughly 20%. The twist is that miners had become one of Ethiopian Electric Power’s biggest customers, consuming roughly a third of its electricity and supplying about 35% of revenue. Now […]

There were many conductors in the derailment of the crypto industry's Clarity Act

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2026. Sep. 15. 21:58

There were many conductors in the derailment of the crypto industry's Clarity Act Last minute, behind-the-scenes disputes locked in a dismal showing for the market structure legislation the industry pinned its greatest hopes on.

Inside the last-minute political breakdown that doomed the Clarity Act vote

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2026. Sep. 15. 21:58

Inside the last-minute political breakdown that doomed the Clarity Act vote Last minute, behind-the-scenes disputes locked in a dismal showing for the market structure legislation the industry pinned its greatest hopes on.

Remember Limewire? A Meme Coin Just Bought the Legacy P2P Brand

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2026. Sep. 15. 21:14

Remember Limewire? A Meme Coin Just Bought the Legacy P2P Brand In the interesting world of meme coins, surprising things happen all the time, and this week, the meme coin project Baby Doge announced that it acquired the peer-to-peer file-sharing brand Limewire. While the merger pairs a meme coin project and a legacy tech brand, the team did not disclose the purchase price. Baby Doge Buys […]

CLARITY Act Isn’t Dead, but Washington Is Running Out of Calendar

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2026. Sep. 15. 20:32

CLARITY Act Isn’t Dead, but Washington Is Running Out of Calendar The CLARITY Act finally reached its first real Senate floor test Tuesday and promptly hit a wall. Senators voted 49-50 against cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 3633, leaving the crypto market-structure bill 11 votes short of the 60 needed to advance. The bill isn’t technically dead, but with Congress racing toward its […]

Crypto stocks sink after Senate rejects Clarity Act

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2026. Sep. 15. 20:03

Crypto stocks sink after Senate rejects Clarity Act Coinbase, Circle and Galaxy lead a broad crypto stock selloff after the U.S. Senate failed to advance a long-awaited market structure bill.

Tokenized RWAs Hit $46.7B as Ethereum Holds Nearly Half the Market

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2026. Sep. 15. 19:38

Tokenized RWAs Hit $46.7B as Ethereum Holds Nearly Half the Market The tokenized real-world asset market has expanded to $46.7 billion, up 17.4 times in three years, with growth spreading across credit funds, gold, stocks, and multiple blockchains. RWA Market Grows 17-Fold as Onchain Liquidity Deepens Tokenized real-world assets have crossed a new milestone, with the onchain market reaching $46.7 billion, as of Sept. 15, as […]

Crypto industry reacts after Clarity Act fails Senate vote

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2026. Sep. 15. 19:06

Crypto industry reacts after Clarity Act fails Senate vote One of the most crucial U.S. regulations for crypto markets couldn't secure enough support to clear the Senate's final 60-vote hurdle.

CLARITY Act Made 126 Concessions and Still Couldn’t Get 60 Votes

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2026. Sep. 15. 19:03

CLARITY Act Made 126 Concessions and Still Couldn’t Get 60 Votes The Senate’s first full-floor test of comprehensive crypto market-structure legislation ended before the bill itself was even debated. On Sept. 15, senators failed to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, after the opposition reached the point where 60 votes became mathematically impossible. Among those voting […]

Crypto Clarity Act flames out in failed U.S. Senate vote

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2026. Sep. 15. 18:50

Crypto Clarity Act flames out in failed U.S. Senate vote The years-long effort to set U.S. regulations for crypto markets couldn't muster enough support to make the leap over the Senate's final 60-vote hurdle.

Dinari Powers Bitcoin.com’s U.S. Launch of Tokenized Equities

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2026. Sep. 15. 18:33

Dinari Powers Bitcoin.com’s U.S. Launch of Tokenized Equities The integration brings Dinari’s tokenized U.S. equities to eligible Bitcoin.com users in the United States and demonstrates a turnkey embedded model that can extend to broker-dealers and other financial platforms. Earlier this year, Dinari and Bitcoin.com announced a partnership to bring tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs directly into the Bitcoin.com Wallet. Today, that integration is […]

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Adds 65.1MW for Nvidia AI as Pipeline Hits $7B

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2026. Sep. 15. 18:20

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Adds 65.1MW for Nvidia AI as Pipeline Hits $7B Bitdeer has secured another 65.1 megawatts of AI data-center capacity in Malaysia, taking its committed AI Cloud footprint to about 206.5 MW. The expansion underscores how bitcoin miners are increasingly using their power infrastructure to chase potentially larger and more predictable AI revenues. Bitdeer Adds 65.1 MW in Malaysia as AI Expansion Accelerates Bitdeer is […]

Solana lender Kamino taps fintech veteran Michael Weisz as CEO for massive U.S. expansion

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2026. Sep. 15. 18:02

Solana lender Kamino taps fintech veteran Michael Weisz as CEO for massive U.S. expansion Michael Weisz will lead Kamino from a new New York headquarters as the DeFi lender is expanding into tokenized assets.

Robinhood Engineers Accused of Turning Listings Into Insider Trades

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2026. Sep. 15. 17:24

Robinhood Engineers Accused of Turning Listings Into Insider Trades Two Robinhood engineers allegedly turned one of the company’s most sensitive pieces of information, which cryptocurrencies were about to get listed, into a personal trading signal on Hyperliquid. Federal prosecutors say Hefu Chai and Huaisong Xiang repeatedly bought perpetual futures before Robinhood Crypto announced new token listings in 2025 and 2026. Each allegedly cleared more […]

Bitcoin Price Drops Below $76K Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

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2026. Sep. 15. 16:56

Bitcoin Price Drops Below $76K Ahead of Fed Rate Decision Bitcoin’s price dropped below $76,000, erasing its Monday gains and hitting a nearly four-week low of $75,560 after breaking past key $77,000 support. Market Reversal Bitcoin wiped out Monday’s gains, tumbling below $76,000 as Senate negotiations over the CLARITY Act remained deadlocked. The reversal came ahead of a crucial Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, […]

Bitcoin ETFs Snap Four-Day Slide With $160 Million Inflow

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2026. Sep. 15. 16:03

Bitcoin ETFs Snap Four-Day Slide With $160 Million Inflow U.S. crypto ETFs opened the week broadly higher, with bitcoin funds drawing $160.04 million and ether products adding another $121.02 million. XRP and solana ETFs also attracted fresh capital, giving the major categories a clean sweep of inflows. Blackrock Drives $160M Bitcoin ETF Rebound Institutional buyers returned to bitcoin with conviction on Monday, Sept. 14. […]

Crypto Clarity Act barrels toward disappointment barring last-minute Senate turnaround

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2026. Sep. 15. 15:50

Crypto Clarity Act barrels toward disappointment barring last-minute Senate turnaround As the parties dig in their heels, the market structure bill hasn't yet amassed the votes it would need to clear the first Senate hurdle scheduled for Tuesday.

CLARITY Act Needs 60 Votes Today Just to Reach the Real Vote

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2026. Sep. 15. 15:09

CLARITY Act Needs 60 Votes Today Just to Reach the Real Vote A Senate vote at 2:15 p.m. ET Tuesday could decide whether the CLARITY Act stays alive, but senators aren’t actually voting on whether to pass the crypto bill. They’re voting on whether to stop debating it. That requires 60 votes, meaning the Republican majority needs Democratic help before the Senate can even reach the ordinary […]

NBKR and CertiK Establish Long-Term Strategic Partnership on Digital Som Security and Digital Asset Oversight

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2026. Sep. 15. 14:57

NBKR and CertiK Establish Long-Term Strategic Partnership on Digital Som Security and Digital Asset Oversight Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 15th, 2026, Chainwire. The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) and CertiK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a long-term strategic partnership to advance cooperation on Digital Som security and digital asset oversight. The partnership brings CertiK into a central-bank environment shaped by stringent security, compliance, and operational requirements, […]

European Central Bank calls for merchants to participate in digital euro pilot

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2026. Sep. 15. 14:15

European Central Bank calls for merchants to participate in digital euro pilot The 12-month test will put a beta version of the central bank currency through online, mobile, in-store and peer-to-peer payments.

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Tops $600M Just Five Months After Launch

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2026. Sep. 15. 14:14

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Tops $600M Just Five Months After Launch Morgan Stanley’s spot bitcoin ETF has crossed $600 million in net assets only five months after launch, with almost no redemption pressure since debut. The fund’s rapid growth adds another sign that major-bank distribution is becoming a meaningful channel for crypto demand. Bitcoin ETF Buyers Stick With Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley’s bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) […]

Clarity Act's odds of passing plunge as Republicans reject Democrats' counter-proposal

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2026. Sep. 15. 14:13

Clarity Act's odds of passing plunge as Republicans reject Democrats' counter-proposal Prediction markets sharply marked down the crypto market structure bill’s near-term prospects as negotiations remained stuck hours before a key Senate vote.

A hacker turned 25 cents of bitcoin into 46 billion fake BTC tokens on a DeFi bridge

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2026. Sep. 15. 13:43

A hacker turned 25 cents of bitcoin into 46 billion fake BTC tokens on a DeFi bridge Two software bugs allowed the attacker to create more than 2,000 times Bitcoin’s maximum supply in unbacked syBTC. Symbiosis puts preliminary losses at 9.97 BTC.

Standard Chartered predicts Arbitrum's ARB to rise 70-fold to $10, citing Robinhood Chain revenue

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2026. Sep. 15. 13:25

Standard Chartered predicts Arbitrum's ARB to rise 70-fold to $10, citing Robinhood Chain revenue The bank expects tokenization to make Arbitrum a favored network for traditional finance, even though ARB holders currently have no direct claim on the fees.

Bitcoin’s Price Is Sitting on Support After a Brutal $79K Rejection

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2026. Sep. 15. 13:00

Bitcoin’s Price Is Sitting on Support After a Brutal $79K Rejection Bitcoin’s price is sitting near $76,900 on Sept. 15, 2026, after getting knocked back from the upper-$79,000 range, and the strange part is how cleanly the three major time frames agree. Sellers have the short-term advantage, but they have pushed BTC directly into an area where buyers recently showed up. The $76,000-$76,700 neighborhood has effectively […]

To ensure permanent economic innovation, we must pass the Clarity Act now

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2026. Sep. 15. 12:00

To ensure permanent economic innovation, we must pass the Clarity Act now Congress needs 60 Senators willing to put innovation first and provide critical relief to the digital asset industry, argues Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.)

Goldman, JPMorgan, BofA, Morgan Stanley and More Expect a Fed Hike Tomorrow

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2026. Sep. 15. 11:30

Goldman, JPMorgan, BofA, Morgan Stanley and More Expect a Fed Hike Tomorrow More than a dozen banks are expecting the Federal Reserve to raise rates by 25 basis points on Sept. 16. The List UBS, HSBC, Barclays, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase all expect the Federal Reserve to lift rates by 25 basis points (bps) this week. Both JPMorgan […]

Russia Classifies Crypto as Major Risk to Monetary Sovereignty

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2026. Sep. 15. 11:00

Russia Classifies Crypto as Major Risk to Monetary Sovereignty The Bank of Russia’s latest draft policy document classifies cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as major financial market risks, citing threats to monetary sovereignty, potential complete losses for investors, and their role in enabling shadow markets. Central Bank Identifies Major Crypto Risks The Bank of Russia has categorized cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as major financial market risks in […]

Why banks should stop worrying and learn to love the Clarity Act

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2026. Sep. 15. 11:00

Why banks should stop worrying and learn to love the Clarity Act They could be the biggest winners from regulatory clarity, argues Alex Tapscott, CEO of CMCC Global Capital Markets.

Velocity extends Series A to $48M at $200M valuation with backing from Visa, Circle, and Ripple

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2026. Sep. 15. 11:00

Velocity extends Series A to $48M at $200M valuation with backing from Visa, Circle, and Ripple The investment brings Velocity's Series A round to $48 million and values the London-based payments infrastructure firm at $200 million, CEO Eric Queathem said.

Bitcoin gives back Monday's gain as Clarity Act odds fade on Polymarket

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2026. Sep. 15. 10:41

Bitcoin gives back Monday's gain as Clarity Act odds fade on Polymarket Bitcoin fell 1.7% since midnight UTC to $76,862, unwinding a late Monday rally as Polymarket odds on the Clarity Act becoming law this year halved overnight.

$206M in XRP Just Left an Uphold Wallet. Here’s What Happened Next

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2026. Sep. 15. 10:30

$206M in XRP Just Left an Uphold Wallet. Here’s What Happened Next A single 145,634,500 XRP transfer worth about $206 million emptied a labeled Uphold wallet on Sept. 14, but onchain records point to an internal custody reshuffle rather than a whale exit. The Alert That Started It Onchain trackers flagged the move as 145,634,500 XRP (valued at $206,551,114) being sent from one wallet to another within […]

How a simple coding mistake let a hacker drain $7.8 million from a crypto wallet

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2026. Sep. 15. 10:27

How a simple coding mistake let a hacker drain $7.8 million from a crypto wallet Security firms traced the $7.8 million loss to a helper contract the wallet owner had authorized, not to Safe itself.

Nigel Farage-backed Stack BTC eyes $16 million gold dealer deal to fund bitcoin buy

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2026. Sep. 15. 10:06

Nigel Farage-backed Stack BTC eyes $16 million gold dealer deal to fund bitcoin buy The proposed acquisition would use cash flow from precious metals sales to build bitcoin holdings.

Nigel Farage-backed Stack BTC plans to acquire a gold dealer for $16 million to fund bitcoin buy

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2026. Sep. 15. 10:06

Nigel Farage-backed Stack BTC plans to acquire a gold dealer for $16 million to fund bitcoin buy The proposed acquisition would use cash flow from precious metals sales to build bitcoin holdings.

Ethereum Whale From 2021 Moves $37M Worth of ETH to OKX at a Loss

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2026. Sep. 15. 10:00

Ethereum Whale From 2021 Moves $37M Worth of ETH to OKX at a Loss Two wallets that had been quiet for more than a year moved 14,700 ETH, worth about $36.94 million, into OKX on Sept. 14, and onchain records show those coins landed in 2021 when they were worth nearly $57 million. The Transfers, Timestamped Analysis firm Lookonchain first flagged the deposits and said the two addresses possibly […]

Hong Kong crypto exchange CoinEx to cease operations after 9 years in business

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2026. Sep. 15. 09:30

Hong Kong crypto exchange CoinEx to cease operations after 9 years in business Founder and CEO Haipo Yang cited mounting security and compliance risks and said he rejected a sale in favor of a “clean ending.”

XRP Rallies 9.8% on CLARITY Hopes; Prediction Markets Aren’t Buying It

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2026. Sep. 15. 09:30

XRP Rallies 9.8% on CLARITY Hopes; Prediction Markets Aren’t Buying It XRP climbed as much as 9.8% in the day ahead of Tuesday’s Senate CLARITY Act cloture vote before cooling to $1.41, as futures traders piled fresh leverage into the move. The Numbers XRP spent Sunday pinned near $1.34, but by Monday afternoon it was floating around $1.49, up 9.8% for the day. Since then, the […]

Coinex Is Closing After 9 Years, and Its Founder Won’t Sell It

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2026. Sep. 15. 08:30

Coinex Is Closing After 9 Years, and Its Founder Won’t Sell It Coinex, the exchange Haipo Yang launched in December 2017, will end spot trading on Sept. 29 and shut down completely on Dec. 22, blaming a long crypto slump and rising compliance costs. The Calendar Users Need Coinex announced an orderly wind-down on Sept. 14 with four hard dates: Sept. 15: registrations and referral rewards stop, […]

US House Crypto Tax Bill Spares Fees Under $10, but Not Heavy Traders

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2026. Sep. 15. 07:30

US House Crypto Tax Bill Spares Fees Under $10, but Not Heavy Traders House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith unveiled a 114-page crypto tax bill on Monday night that would stop taxing network fees under $10, setting up a committee markup on Wednesday, Sept. 16. What the Bill Actually Changes Bloomberg Government reported that Smith, a Missouri Republican, released the text on Monday night and that it […]

Live updates: Bitcoin slides from nearly $80,000 as Senate votes on Clarity Act

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2026. Sep. 15. 06:37

Live updates: Bitcoin slides from nearly $80,000 as Senate votes on Clarity Act Senators take a procedural vote on the crypto market structure bill later Tuesday. Bitcoin has given back 3% since touching $79,530 overnight, with XRP and zcash the only majors gaining ground.

Live updates: Bitcoin slides to $77,000 as Senate votes on Clarity Act

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2026. Sep. 15. 06:37

Live updates: Bitcoin slides to $77,000 as Senate votes on Clarity Act Senators take a procedural vote on the crypto market structure bill later Tuesday. Bitcoin has given back 3% since touching $79,530 overnight, with XRP and zcash the only majors gaining ground.

Live updates: Bitcoin slides to $77,000 ahead of Senate vote on Clarity Act

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2026. Sep. 15. 06:37

Live updates: Bitcoin slides to $77,000 ahead of Senate vote on Clarity Act CoinDesk will be live-streaming and blogging the vote on our website, which is expected to start at 2:15pm ET.

Live updates: Bitcoin slides below $76,000 as Clarity Act passage odds fade

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2026. Sep. 15. 06:37

Live updates: Bitcoin slides below $76,000 as Clarity Act passage odds fade CoinDesk will be live-streaming and blogging the vote on our website, which is expected to start at 2:15pm ET.

Live updates: Bitcoin slumps as Clarity Act passage odds fade

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2026. Sep. 15. 06:37

Live updates: Bitcoin slumps as Clarity Act passage odds fade CoinDesk will be live-streaming and blogging the vote on our website, which is expected to start at 2:15pm ET.

Live updates: Clarity Act fails in Senate, sending crypto lower

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2026. Sep. 15. 06:37

Live updates: Clarity Act fails in Senate, sending crypto lower The failure essentially ends market structure legislative work in the Senate for 2026 and is a major blow to the crypto industry, which has invested years and hundreds of millions of dollars trying to support its interests.

Bitcoin Suisse Cutting up to 50% of Swiss Workforce

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2026. Sep. 15. 06:35

Bitcoin Suisse Cutting up to 50% of Swiss Workforce Swiss crypto firm Bitcoin Suisse is restructuring to expand internationally as a global wealth manager, a move that will cut up to 50% of its workforce at its Zug headquarters. Cost-Cutting Drives Relocation Swiss cryptocurrency pioneer Bitcoin Suisse is restructuring its business model and expanding internationally, a strategic shift that could cost up to half […]

A Fake Tesco Casino Is Still Live and Ranking First on Google

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2026. Sep. 15. 06:05

A Fake Tesco Casino Is Still Live and Ranking First on Google “The official Tesco casino” was able to advertise itself as the real deal on Meta until the Guardian put questions to it. The unlicensed casino remains online at the time of writing this article, and ranks first in Google’s organic results for the search term it targets. It is just one of many impersonation scandals […]

XRP Ledger is one vote away from starting its next big payments upgrade

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2026. Sep. 15. 05:58

XRP Ledger is one vote away from starting its next big payments upgrade Batch V1.1 would let users bundle up to eight linked transactions into one operation, with 27 of 35 trusted validators now backing the change.

How Everyday Savers Can Accidentally End Up With AI-Heavy Portfolios

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2026. Sep. 15. 05:35

How Everyday Savers Can Accidentally End Up With AI-Heavy Portfolios Years of AI-driven gains increased technology exposure inside index trackers, workplace pensions, and other mainstream holdings, according to Devere CEO Nigel Green. Monday’s sell-off showed how savers can acquire concentrated exposure without deliberately buying technology stocks. How AI Exposure Builds Inside Ordinary Savings Everyday savers can accumulate AI-heavy portfolios without purchasing shares in an artificial […]

U.S. DOJ seeks $61 million in what it calls Iran's crypto-laundered black market oil sales

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2026. Sep. 15. 05:12

 U.S. DOJ seeks $61 million in what it calls Iran's crypto-laundered black market oil sales Prosecutors have filed a civil forfeiture complaint against what they call Iran's illegal crypto proceeds that are used to fund its military.

Less Than 10 Billionaires Have Actually Kept Their Promise to Give Away Their Fortune

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2026. Sep. 15. 05:05

Less Than 10 Billionaires Have Actually Kept Their Promise to Give Away Their Fortune Fewer than 10 of the 256 billionaires who signed the Giving Pledge have actually followed through on giving away their fortunes, and most of the fulfillments happened only after death. Liz Baker, CEO of Greater Good Charities, argues Elon Musk is right about the challenge, saying, “as somebody who’s responsible for giving away money, yeah, […]

Kyrgyzstan Central Bank Taps Certik for CBDC Oversight

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2026. Sep. 15. 04:35

Kyrgyzstan Central Bank Taps Certik for CBDC Oversight The Kyrgyz central bank has entered into a partnership with blockchain security firm Certik to establish a long-term framework to enhance the cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory oversight of the country’s digital currency. Framework for Cooperation The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) has entered into a strategic partnership with blockchain security firm Certik […]

Solana transactions just got more than 3 times bigger, giving an edge over Ethereum

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2026. Sep. 15. 04:34

Solana transactions just got more than 3 times bigger, giving an edge over Ethereum Transaction V1 raises Solana’s limit to 4,096 bytes from 1,232, giving developers more room for multi-step trades, company-wallet approvals and privacy proofs.

Solana transactions just got more than 3 times bigger, narrowing the gap with Ethereum

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2026. Sep. 15. 04:34

Solana transactions just got more than 3 times bigger, narrowing the gap with Ethereum Transaction V1 raises Solana’s limit to 4,096 bytes from 1,232, giving developers more room for multi-step trades, company-wallet approvals and privacy proofs.

Democrats send counteroffer to Republicans over Clarity Act provisions

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2026. Sep. 15. 04:09

Democrats send counteroffer to Republicans over Clarity Act provisions Democratic Senators were said to be meeting late Monday to discuss the latest proposed draft text.

CLARITY Act Odds Slide to 18% as Banks and State AGs Push Back

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2026. Sep. 15. 04:05

CLARITY Act Odds Slide to 18% as Banks and State AGs Push Back Polymarket traders now give the CLARITY Act an 18% chance of becoming law in 2026, down from roughly 34% earlier on Sept. 14 and 82% in February. Bank and state opposition has left key disputes unresolved before a Senate vote. Why CLARITY Act Odds Fell Back to 18% The CLARITY Act’s rebound unraveled within hours […]

Garlinghouse Backs Bessent’s CLARITY Act Case Ahead of Senate Vote

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2026. Sep. 15. 03:35

Garlinghouse Backs Bessent’s CLARITY Act Case Ahead of Senate Vote Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse backed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s case for advancing the CLARITY Act, arguing the final compromise deserves Senate support. Bessent says the bill gives Treasury tools to protect community banks if stablecoin-related deposit flight emerges. Garlinghouse Backs Bessent Ahead of Senate Vote Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pressed senators Sept. 14 to support […]

U.S. House panel shares crypto tax bill ahead of hearing later this week

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2026. Sep. 15. 03:27

U.S. House panel shares crypto tax bill ahead of hearing later this week The House Ways and Means Committee published a crypto tax bill addressing de minimis transactions, staking and other issues for which the industry's clamored for policies.

Bitcoin slips to $77,800 as Senate Clarity Act vote nears and oil prices climb

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2026. Sep. 15. 03:23

Bitcoin slips to $77,800 as Senate Clarity Act vote nears and oil prices climb Bitcoin pulls back from $79,000 as the Senate prepares to vote on the Clarity Act and oil prices rise.

Democrats Draft CLARITY Act Counteroffer as Ethics Dispute Grows

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2026. Sep. 15. 03:02

Democrats Draft CLARITY Act Counteroffer as Ethics Dispute Grows Senate Democrats are preparing a counteroffer to the Senate Republicans’ CLARITY Act draft text introduced on Sunday. Democrats have criticized the new ethics language as falling short of their expectations, and even some Republicans have expressed doubt about the CLARITY Act’s content and scope. Senate Democrats to Introduce CLARITY Act Counteroffer The future of the […]

UK Lords Defeat Government 194-138 Over Crypto Strategy

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2026. Sep. 15. 02:40

UK Lords Defeat Government 194-138 Over Crypto Strategy The United Kingdom government has suffered a House of Lords defeat after peers voted 194-138 to require the Treasury to produce a national digital-assets strategy. The amendment puts fresh pressure on the U.K. to sharpen its approach to crypto, stablecoins and tokenized finance as competing jurisdictions move ahead with their own frameworks. Treasury Faces New […]

Lummis Pushes Senate Democrats to Rally Behind Final CLARITY Draft

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2026. Sep. 15. 02:10

Lummis Pushes Senate Democrats to Rally Behind Final CLARITY Draft Senator Cynthia Lummis, one of the driving forces behind the CLARITY Act, remarks that the bill, in its final form, represents one of the largest bipartisan Senate endeavors. She stresses that if it fails, crypto companies will take their business elsewhere. ‘Put Their Money Where Their Mouth Is’: Lummis Calls Democrats to Rally Behind CLARITY […]

What’s New in the Final CLARITY Act Ahead of the Senate Vote

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2026. Sep. 15. 01:30

What’s New in the Final CLARITY Act Ahead of the Senate Vote Senate Republicans have outlined what’s new in the final version of the CLARITY Act ahead of a Sept. 15 procedural vote. The changes would strengthen ethics enforcement, create a stablecoin safeguard, and extend developer protections to miners and validators. What’s New for Federal Officials U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), John Boozman (R-AR) and Tim Scott […]

21Shares Builds XRP Case Around Utility, ETFs, and Fixed Supply

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2026. Sep. 15. 00:45

21Shares Builds XRP Case Around Utility, ETFs, and Fixed Supply 21Shares has framed XRP’s investment case around regulatory clarity, institutional access, measurable utility, and fixed supply. The asset manager also cautioned that growing XRP Ledger adoption may not translate directly into sustained token demand. Regulatory Clarity Anchors 21Shares’ XRP Thesis XRP investors now have a four-part framework for assessing the asset’s prospects after crypto asset […]

Privacy Coins Outrun Bitcoin as Market Rotates Into Zcash and Monero

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2026. Sep. 15. 00:05

Privacy Coins Outrun Bitcoin as Market Rotates Into Zcash and Monero Privacy coins have broken away from a weak crypto market, with zcash and monero delivering gains while bitcoin remains below its October peak. Fresh sector data points to a rotation amid privacy demand, institutional access, and persistent network use. Privacy Coins Separate From the Broader Crypto Market Market leadership has rotated toward privacy coins as […]

Even if Clarity fails, Wall Street’s crypto push is unlikely to stop

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2026. Sep. 14. 23:43

Even if Clarity fails, Wall Street’s crypto push is unlikely to stop The Clarity Act could give banks, brokers and asset managers a clearer rulebook, but financial firms have already moved far enough into digital assets that failure may slow adoption rather than stop it.

SEC's Atkins backs Clarity Act but says agency will keep pushing crypto rules without it

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2026. Sep. 14. 23:30

SEC's Atkins backs Clarity Act but says agency will keep pushing crypto rules without it The SEC chair said crypto issuance, transfer agent modernization and custody will form the backbone of the agency’s regulatory push.

Grayscale Launches 4 Crypto Portfolios for Financial Advisors

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2026. Sep. 14. 23:20

Grayscale Launches 4 Crypto Portfolios for Financial Advisors Grayscale has launched four model portfolios that let financial advisors add diversified crypto exposure through exchange-traded products. The strategies standardize asset selection, weighting, and quarterly rebalancing while leaving implementation decisions with individual advisors. Four Models Package Crypto Exposure for Advisor Accounts Financial advisors gained four preconstructed approaches to digital asset exposure on Sept. 14, when […]

Gulfport Man Wins $1M on a $30 Scratch-Off: Seven Top Prizes Remain

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2026. Sep. 14. 22:40

Gulfport Man Wins $1M on a $30 Scratch-Off: Seven Top Prizes Remain A Mississippi player claimed the third $1 million top prize on the state lottery’s Millionaire Maker game after buying the ticket at a Shell station during his usual round. The game launched in January with ten such prizes. Three Millionaires in Eight Months, Seven Prizes Left The player, who remains anonymous, bought the winning $30 […]

U.S. Senator Lummis says Democrats won't quit asking for more on crypto Clarity Act

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2026. Sep. 14. 22:34

U.S. Senator Lummis says Democrats won't quit asking for more on crypto Clarity Act One of the top crypto market structure negotiators in Washington says she's run out of gas on new revisions for the bill she's worked on for more than five years.

Bulgaria Passes Law Granting Tax Officials Full Crypto Data Access

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2026. Sep. 14. 22:05

Bulgaria Passes Law Granting Tax Officials Full Crypto Data Access Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted to amend the Tax and Social Security Procedure Code, adopting European Union directives to curb tax evasion and enhance cross-border tax transparency. Lawmakers Approve EU-Aligned Legislation Bulgaria’s National Assembly on Sept. 9 approved the final reading of amendments to the Tax and Social Security Procedure Code that will give revenue officials […]

UAE Taps Avalanche to Secure Digital Identity for 12.5M People

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2026. Sep. 14. 21:20

UAE Taps Avalanche to Secure Digital Identity for 12.5M People The system, which handles data for 12.5 million citizens issued by government and private entities, will upgrade to use Avalanche’s decentralized services to “strengthen the scalability and performance needed to support continued growth” of digital identity and verifiable documents in the UAE. UAE Upgrades National Document ID Vault To Avalanche The UAE is trusting the […]

Robinhood plans share redemptions, voting rights for stock tokens, after criticism

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2026. Sep. 14. 21:05

Robinhood plans share redemptions, voting rights for stock tokens, after criticism CEO Vlad Tenev said more shareholder features are coming as Robinhood’s offshore stock tokens draw scrutiny over ownership rights.

As Revolut Attackers Make Threats, Here’s How You Can Lower KYC Risks

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2026. Sep. 14. 20:40

As Revolut Attackers Make Threats, Here’s How You Can Lower KYC Risks Major fintech Revolut and some of its clients falling into a fraudsters’ extortion trap have once again highlighted the inefficiency and dangers of KYC/AML policies. Below, you will find alternatives to some platforms that require KYC, which will help you better manage your risks. While Revolut claims that “a limited number” of its customers were […]

3,790 Sleeping Bitcoin Moved This Month, 62% on Weekends

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2026. Sep. 14. 20:05

3,790 Sleeping Bitcoin Moved This Month, 62% on Weekends On Monday, at block height 966937, a bitcoin whale with a wallet first created in 2013 shifted 113 BTC, worth around $8.8 million, for the first time since the address was loaded. While September hasn’t matched August’s massive dormant supply moves so far, with two weeks left in the month, around 3,790 vintage BTC has […]

Trump's $800 million stake into World Liberty Financial's token now has a timeline to becoming sellable

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2026. Sep. 14. 19:21

Trump's $800 million stake into World Liberty Financial's token now has a timeline to becoming sellable Onchain records show that an $800 million crypto stake that matched Donald Trump's holding was moved into a vesting contract, locking any sales until 2028 after a mandatory 10% token burn.

Swiss Bitcoin Pay Just Went Dark After a Mysterious Intruder

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2026. Sep. 14. 19:15

Swiss Bitcoin Pay Just Went Dark After a Mysterious Intruder On Monday, the non-custodial merchant payment processor Swiss Bitcoin Pay disclosed that it had discovered a malicious user had gained access to the firm’s internal systems. The company reported that the team believes the user accessed information like customer email addresses, bitcoin addresses, and IBANs. Malicious User Gains Access to Swiss Bitcoin Pay Systems 2026 […]

White House crypto adviser says Trump gave up 'historic' ethics powers in compromise

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2026. Sep. 14. 18:34

White House crypto adviser says Trump gave up 'historic' ethics powers in compromise President Donald Trump's digital assets adviser spoke at a Washington event the day after a new compromise language was released for the Clarity Act.

Final CLARITY Act Packs 126 Changes Requested by Senate Democrats

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2026. Sep. 14. 18:17

Final CLARITY Act Packs 126 Changes Requested by Senate Democrats Senate Republicans released a final CLARITY Act draft with 126 policy revisions they said Democrats requested during negotiations. The changes alter token classifications, issuer disclosures, exchange rules, DeFi compliance, bank protections, developer safeguards, consumer enforcement, and federal ethics restrictions. What the 126 Democrat-Requested Changes Cover The 126 changes are revisions to the existing CLARITY Act […]

Banks escalate stablecoin rewards fight as Senate prepares for a Clarity Act vote

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2026. Sep. 14. 17:51

Banks escalate stablecoin rewards fight as Senate prepares for a Clarity Act vote Eight banking groups on Monday said they want tighter limits on stablecoin rewards, keeping the ongoing banks-versus-crypto dispute alive in Congress.

Bitcoin Price Reclaims $78K as CLARITY Act Talks Heat Up

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2026. Sep. 14. 17:33

Bitcoin Price Reclaims $78K as CLARITY Act Talks Heat Up Bitcoin rebounded past $78,000 on Monday, reaching around $78,972 after dipping to a Sunday low of $76,464. The move leaves the top cryptocurrency virtually flat compared to its Sept. 1 opening price. CLARITY Act News Sparks Monday Rebound Bitcoin’s price rallied past $78,000 on Monday, rebounding from quiet weekend trading as momentum built around the […]

S&P Global Leads $110M Kaiko Round as Wall Street Goes Onchain

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2026. Sep. 14. 16:35

S&P Global Leads $110M Kaiko Round as Wall Street Goes Onchain S&P Global has led a strategic investment that expands Kaiko’s Series B to $110 million, drawing backing from banks, exchanges and trading firms across traditional and crypto markets. The deal signals that institutions are moving beyond experimenting with tokenization and beginning to fund the infrastructure needed to run markets onchain. Nasdaq, BNP Back Kaiko to […]

Blackrock Ether Staking ETF Draws $308M Over 20 Days as Assets Top $1B

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2026. Sep. 14. 16:05

Blackrock Ether Staking ETF Draws $308M Over 20 Days as Assets Top $1B Blackrock’s ether staking ETF has attracted $307.72 million across 20 inflow days since late July without recording a single day of net redemptions. The streak strengthens the case that yield-bearing ethereum ETFs could become an important second leg of institutional demand for ETH. Blackrock Stakes 75% of ETHB as Inflows Rise Blackrock’s newer ether ETF […]

A bipartisan coalition of 17 state attorneys generals urge Senate to reject Clarity Act

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2026. Sep. 14. 15:57

A bipartisan coalition of 17 state attorneys generals urge Senate to reject Clarity Act The state AGs said they were concerned the crypto legislation might restrict their ability to bring securities and commodities cases tied to online scams.

NY AG Letitia James Throws a Wrench Into Washington’s CLARITY Act

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2026. Sep. 14. 15:31

NY AG Letitia James Throws a Wrench Into Washington’s CLARITY Act New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a bipartisan coalition of 18 states to kill a landmark cryptocurrency bill on the eve of the CLARITY Act Senate vote. The twist is that the legislation grants these state prosecutors unprecedented national power over presidential crypto holdings. Yet the coalition is willing to throw that authority […]

Clarity Act odds surge on prediction markets, but crypto bill still faces long road

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2026. Sep. 14. 15:10

Clarity Act odds surge on prediction markets, but crypto bill still faces long road Kalshi and Polymarket bettors sharply raised the chances of U.S. crypto market structure legislation advancing, with Tuesday's Senate vote the next test.

Bitcoin Options Traders Turn Bullish for the First Time in 12 Months

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2026. Sep. 14. 14:41

Bitcoin Options Traders Turn Bullish for the First Time in 12 Months Bitcoin’s derivatives market is doing something it has not done in a year. Derive data and Reuters reports that traders are paying more for upside than downside protection, even with bitcoin still nearly $50,000 below its October 2025 peak. Futures open interest sits at a hefty $52.64 billion, calls command 61.39% of options open interest, […]

Consensus heads to Hong Kong for third year with expanded focus on AI

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2026. Sep. 14. 14:37

Consensus heads to Hong Kong for third year with expanded focus on AI Consensus Hong Kong will focus on institutional adoption of digital assets and the growing role of artificial intelligence in the future of money.

Don’t let perfect be the enemy of Clarity

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2026. Sep. 14. 14:34

Don’t let perfect be the enemy of Clarity On September 15, the Senate has the chance to show that it can address issues in a reasonable timeframe, rather than waiting for the next market failure to act, writes the Blockchain Association's Summer Mersinger.

Here is the revised Clarity Act ethics provision Donald Trump has agreed to

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2026. Sep. 14. 14:27

Here is the revised Clarity Act ethics provision Donald Trump has agreed to The new Clarity Act draft would force divestiture and give state attorneys general the ability to sue to enforce the ethics provision.

Ether, XRP and Solana Record Weekly Gains as Bitcoin ETFs Lose $463M

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2026. Sep. 14. 14:08

Ether, XRP and Solana Record Weekly Gains as Bitcoin ETFs Lose $463M U.S. crypto ETFs ended the holiday-shortened week with roughly $263 million in combined net outflows, as heavy bitcoin redemptions overwhelmed continued demand for ether, XRP, and solana funds. Bitcoin ETFs lost $462.73 million, ending a three-week inflow streak, while ether extended its winning run to four weeks. Ether Gains $197M as Bitcoin Ends Three-Week Inflow […]

Kaiko extends Series B funding round to $110 million with S&P Global, BNP Paribas

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2026. Sep. 14. 14:06

Kaiko extends Series B funding round to $110 million with S&P Global, BNP Paribas Financial rating giant S&P Global joined top traditional banks and exchange operators to fund Kaiko's expansion into continuous market data services

Strategy’s Bitcoin War Chest Sat Still While Saylor Defended STRC

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2026. Sep. 14. 13:28

Strategy’s Bitcoin War Chest Sat Still While Saylor Defended STRC The world’s largest bitcoin treasury company, Strategy, announced it has repurchased $139 million worth of its preferred stock STRC. The company did not sell or acquire any bitcoin over the past week and defended the preferred instead. Strategy Spends $139 Million Defending STRC “Strategy has repurchased $139M of STRC,” Strategy founder Michael Saylor wrote on […]

Bitmine adds $68 million in ether as Tom Lee sees more upside catalysts ahead

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2026. Sep. 14. 12:58

Bitmine adds $68 million in ether as Tom Lee sees more upside catalysts ahead The Ethereum treasury firm is closing in on its 5% accumulation goal as Lee points to a rising ETH-BTC ratio and institutional demand.

Bitcoin’s Price Refused to Break at $76K, but $79K Won’t Give

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2026. Sep. 14. 12:30

Bitcoin’s Price Refused to Break at $76K, but $79K Won’t Give Bitcoin’s price is back near $77,800 after buyers stepped in around $76,370 and turned an ugly overnight drop into a fast rebound. The strange part is that the charts now look considerably better without actually resolving much of anything. Short-term momentum is picking up steam, the longer moving averages remain firmly positive, and yet bitcoin […]

Dogecoin ETFs struggled for buyers while rival XRP and Solana funds pulled in $3 billion

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2026. Sep. 14. 12:08

Dogecoin ETFs struggled for buyers while rival XRP and Solana funds pulled in $3 billion Bitwise's BWOW dogecoin ETF will close after 10 months, adding to weak demand across DOGE funds and raising a harder question for altcoin ETFs: What problem are they actually solving?

Trump agrees to stricter ethics rules to save Clarity Act crypto bill: AP

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2026. Sep. 14. 12:07

Trump agrees to stricter ethics rules to save Clarity Act crypto bill: AP President Donald Trump agreed to expanded conflict-of-interest rules and state-level enforcement powers to secure key Senate votes for the Clarity Act.

FCA considers exempting tokenized gold from fund rules to defend London market

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2026. Sep. 14. 11:58

FCA considers exempting tokenized gold from fund rules to defend London market The Financial Conduct Authority is exploring a bespoke regulatory framework with the Treasury to carve out digital gold from traditional fund laws.

Live updates: Bitcoin manages small gains as stocks drop on AI concern, oil surges

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2026. Sep. 14. 11:44

Live updates: Bitcoin manages small gains as stocks drop on AI concern, oil surges The Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting begins tomorrow, with nearly all now expecting the U.S. central bank to hike its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points.

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs as stocks drop, U.S. 10-year yield rises to 5%

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2026. Sep. 14. 11:44

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs as stocks drop, U.S. 10-year yield rises to 5% The Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting begins tomorrow, with nearly all now expecting the U.S. central bank to hike its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points.

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs near $79,000 as stocks narrow declines

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2026. Sep. 14. 11:44

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs near $79,000 as stocks narrow declines The Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting begins tomorrow, with nearly all now expecting the U.S. central bank to hike its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points.

Nvidia Eyes $10B of Anthropic’s IPO While Polymarket Bets on a $2T Pop

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2026. Sep. 14. 11:30

Nvidia Eyes $10B of Anthropic’s IPO While Polymarket Bets on a $2T Pop Polymarket traders give Anthropic a 66% chance of closing its first trading day above a $2 trillion market cap, even though a second contract says its initial public offering (IPO) will most likely price below that line. Two Markets, One Gap The figure Polymarket posted on Sunday comes from its Anthropic IPO closing market cap […]

XRP Ledger Broke Its Transaction Record, and 20 Wallets Did Most of It

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2026. Sep. 14. 10:30

XRP Ledger Broke Its Transaction Record, and 20 Wallets Did Most of It The XRP Ledger crammed a record 3,254 transactions into one ledger on Sept. 13, yet 2,000 of them were identical 1-drop payments fired by just 20 wallets. The Number on the Explorer The record belongs to ledger 106,965,249, which closed on Sunday, Sept. 13, holding 3,254 transactions. Hussein Zangana, the XRP Ledger Foundation community director […]

Bitcoin climbs to $78,000 as crypto sits out the AI selloff

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2026. Sep. 14. 10:09

Bitcoin climbs to $78,000 as crypto sits out the AI selloff Bitcoin rose 1.9% since midnight UTC while Nasdaq 100 index futures fell 1.65% on calls to slow AI development and crude gained almost 4% on a Saudi pipeline closure.

Zamanat Targets GCC’s $250 Billion SME Financing Gap With Up to $100 Million Tokenized Private Credit Fund

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2026. Sep. 14. 09:49

Zamanat Targets GCC’s $250 Billion SME Financing Gap With Up to $100 Million Tokenized Private Credit Fund Dubai, UAE, September 14th, 2026, Chainwire. Zamanat Fund CEIC Limited is the company’s first live proof point for regulated fund tokenization on ZIGChain focused on GCC private credit. Zamanat today announced its sponsorship of Zamanat Fund CEIC Limited (the “Fund”), a DIFC-domiciled tokenized private credit fund with a target size of up to USD 100 […]

TikTok developer ByteDance arranges $29.6 billion loan as it builds AI ambitions

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2026. Sep. 14. 09:43

TikTok developer ByteDance arranges $29.6 billion loan as it builds AI ambitions ByteDance was reportedly considering spending $70 billion on AI data centers and infrastructure. The news comes as U.S. AI giants call for slowing the AI race.

Trader Bought STONK at a $1M Market Cap and Walked Away With $320K Profit

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2026. Sep. 14. 09:30

Trader Bought STONK at a $1M Market Cap and Walked Away With $320K Profit A memecoin trader known as loshmi says he closed every position on Sept. 13 with $327,436 in realized profit, led by STONK, a token he began buying near a $1 million market cap. Where the Conviction Came From Loshmi, who has about 54,000 followers on X, laid out the trade in a long post on […]

Fed, BOE, BOJ interest-rate decisions: Crypto Week Ahead

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2026. Sep. 14. 09:29

Fed, BOE, BOJ interest-rate decisions: Crypto Week Ahead Your look at what's coming in the week starting Sept. 14.

Ripple’s RLUSD Sets a $2.44B Record, Mostly Outside the XRP Ledger

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2026. Sep. 14. 08:30

Ripple’s RLUSD Sets a $2.44B Record, Mostly Outside the XRP Ledger Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin touched a record $2.442 billion in supply this week, yet most of the dollars added since July landed on Ethereum, not the XRP Ledger. The Number on the Board Data aggregators flagged a fresh all-time high of $2.442 billion for RLUSD this week. Defillama’s stablecoin tracker showed $2.42 billion in circulation on […]

Bitcoin bucks tech selloff as AI safety concerns weigh on stocks

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2026. Sep. 14. 08:07

Bitcoin bucks tech selloff as AI safety concerns weigh on stocks Bitcoin rose above $77,000 as calls to slow AI development hit technology shares, while rising oil prices added to market pressure.

A $7M Memecoin Named After Saylor’s Strategy Runs on Tokenized MSTR

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2026. Sep. 14. 07:30

A $7M Memecoin Named After Saylor’s Strategy Runs on Tokenized MSTR A memecoin called STRATEGY has climbed to a roughly $7.2 million valuation on Robinhood Chain, and every trade into its main pool runs through tokenized shares of Michael Saylor’s Strategy. What Is STRATEGY, Exactly? The token’s main pool went live on Sept. 4 on Robinhood Chain, the Ethereum L2 built on Arbitrum. A Sept. 6 […]

Albuquerque Passes Strict Ordinance Banning Local Crypto ATMs

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2026. Sep. 14. 06:30

Albuquerque Passes Strict Ordinance Banning Local Crypto ATMs On September 10, the city passed O-26-49, known as the “Virtual Currency Ordinance,” banning cryptocurrency ATMs and cashier-facilitated crypto transaction services within city limits. Councilor Stephanie W. Telles, a co-sponsor of the ordinance, stressed that 90% of these transactions in Albuquerque were tied to fraud. Albuquerque Imposes Blanket Ban on Crypto ATMs With Virtual Currency […]

DNA From a 42,000-Year-Old ‘Last Neanderthal’ Points to 50,000 Years of Isolation

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2026. Sep. 14. 05:30

DNA From a 42,000-Year-Old ‘Last Neanderthal’ Points to 50,000 Years of Isolation Researchers led by Ludovic Slimak at the University of Toulouse sequenced DNA from a tooth belonging to Thorin, a Neanderthal found at Grotte Mandrin in France’s Rhône Valley and dated to about 42,000 years ago. The analysis, published in Cell Genomics, shows long-term inbreeding and no genetic mixing with modern humans, pointing to a population […]

Big AI’s Regulatory Capture Play May Have Backfired Spectacularly

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2026. Sep. 14. 03:30

Big AI’s Regulatory Capture Play May Have Backfired Spectacularly Before the crypto exchange FTX collapsed, the company and several senior executives, including Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), poured tens of millions of dollars into Washington, recruited former government officials, and championed legislation billed as consumer protection. To this very day, some critics believe FTX’s broader ambition was regulatory capture, a strategy in which one of an […]

Senate Republicans Update CLARITY Act With Strict Ethics Rules

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2026. Sep. 14. 03:22

Senate Republicans Update CLARITY Act With Strict Ethics Rules On Sunday night, Senate Republicans released an updated draft of the CLARITY Act with changes to the ethics and other relevant provisions to sway Democrats to vote for the bill on Tuesday. However, it is still unclear whether these changes will be enough for Democrats to support the bill. Senate Republicans Update CLARITY Act With […]

Russia Launches Digital Ruble Nationwide With 87K New Accounts

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2026. Sep. 14. 01:30

Russia Launches Digital Ruble Nationwide With 87K New Accounts Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina stated that the digital ruble launch had progressed smoothly and that the number of accounts had jumped by nearly 87,000 over ten days, prompted by the instrument’s novelty and users’ curiosity to test how it works. Bank of Russia Reveals Digital Ruble Accounts Rose to Record Levels Since Its […]

The Oil Escape Route Went Dark, and Markets Are Feeling It

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2026. Sep. 14. 00:10

The Oil Escape Route Went Dark, and Markets Are Feeling It According to a myriad of reports, a drone strike reportedly launched from Iraq paralyzed Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline, also known as Petroline. Between the pipeline and the Strait of Hormuz disruption, Brent crude oil prices jumped 3% to $109 a barrel. Petroline Strike Sends Oil to $109 as Global Markets Flinch Earlier this week, drones […]

Caroline Ellison’s New Charity Job Comes With an Awkward FTX Link

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2026. Sep. 13. 23:05

Caroline Ellison’s New Charity Job Comes With an Awkward FTX Link According to a Substack post written by Manifund co-founder and CEO Austin Chen, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison has been hired by the 501(c)(3) charity. Chen explained that Ellison spent two months quietly working under the name “Carol” when she started. Caroline Ellison Became ‘Carol’ The girl who had a relationship with Sam Bankman-Fried […]

Strategy’s Bitcoin Guide Makes the Case for a Global Reserve Asset

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2026. Sep. 13. 21:32

Strategy’s Bitcoin Guide Makes the Case for a Global Reserve Asset Michael Saylor promoted Strategy’s bitcoin investor guide, advancing its case for BTC as a global reserve asset. The document examines the investment thesis alongside ownership, portfolio exposure, custody, and risk. Strategy Positions Bitcoin as Global Reserve Capital Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), promoted the company’s bitcoin investor guide on X on […]

Tom Lee Says a 2% Bitcoin Bet Quietly Became an 85% Portfolio

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2026. Sep. 13. 20:30

Tom Lee Says a 2% Bitcoin Bet Quietly Became an 85% Portfolio More than a decade ago, Fundstrat told clients willing to venture into crypto to put just 2% of their portfolio into bitcoin. Then they basically left it alone. According to Fundstrat founder and Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee, that tiny allocation has since ballooned into more than 85% of the average portfolio that followed the advice, […]

Schumer Calls Senate Caucus to Decide Fate of CLARITY Bill

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2026. Sep. 13. 19:24

Schumer Calls Senate Caucus to Decide Fate of CLARITY Bill The meeting, slated for Sunday evening, might seal the fate of the CLARITY bill if Democrats convene to vote against it in full on Tuesday. While a new bill draft was revealed last Thursday with over 100 changes, it falls short of solving key roadblocks. Senate Democrats To Consider Position On CLARITY Bill The destiny […]

LAPTOP Enters Memecoin Frenzy, $245 Million Crypto Heist Sees Guilty Pleas, And More – Weekly Recap

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2026. Sep. 13. 18:18

LAPTOP Enters Memecoin Frenzy, $245 Million Crypto Heist Sees Guilty Pleas, And More – Weekly Recap This week’s stories highlighted crypto’s widening reach — and its risks. Pump.fun paired memecoins with tokenized stocks, while Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP token collapsed 98% after launch. Liquid began recovering from a 4,000 BTC exploit, a cybercrime network admitted stealing more than $245 million in crypto, and reports said Iran is increasingly using bitcoin and USDT […]

McGlone Warns SPX Pullback Could Send Bitcoin Price to $10K

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2026. Sep. 13. 17:15

McGlone Warns SPX Pullback Could Send Bitcoin Price to $10K Mike McGlone, senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, stressed that high stock prices and upcoming interest rate hikes suggest bitcoin’s price may retrace meaningfully to $10,000, serving as a leading indicator of a risk-asset drawdown. Bloomberg’s McGlone: Bitcoin’s ‘A Dud,’ ‘Beta’ While the cryptocurrency market enjoyed one of its finest Augusts ever, with Bitcoin prices […]

CCE.Cash—Exchange Ecosystem Continues to Expand

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2026. Sep. 13. 17:00

CCE.Cash—Exchange Ecosystem Continues to Expand CCE.Cash has successfully integrated with Rubic, the Best Rate Finder for users and dApps. Rubic aggregates DEXs, bridges, intent providers, deposit-based exchanges, and privacy solutions across 70+ blockchains, comparing execution paths across different liquidity and trust models—including rates, expected output, speed, and route structure. As an integrated deposit-based provider, CCE.Cash now contributes to Rubic’s expanding […]

Quantum-proof blockchain: why math, not machines, holds the key

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2026. Sep. 13. 17:00

Quantum-proof blockchain: why math, not machines, holds the key lockchains don’t need quantum computers to be quantum-safe, argues Optimum co-founder and MIT professor Muriel Médard. Classic math already gives us the tools.

Another Bitcoin Bridge Broke, and This Time Billions Were Minted

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2026. Sep. 13. 16:10

Another Bitcoin Bridge Broke, and This Time Billions Were Minted Over the past week, the crypto community has been hearing about bizarre hacks involving bitcoin-backed tokens, and following the troubles tied to the Liquid Network’s L-BTC and Nomic’s nBTC, Symbiosis’s bitcoin bridge was exploited. Reports say that a hacker minted billions of unbacked syBTC across a set of transactions and managed to cash out around […]

Cyprus Bank Panic: Frozen Savings Meet Bitcoin’s Explosive Rally

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2026. Sep. 13. 15:01

Cyprus Bank Panic: Frozen Savings Meet Bitcoin’s Explosive Rally Bitcoin.com’s new documentary plunges viewers into the moment Cyprus’ banks locked their doors, froze transfers, rationed cash, and placed private savings in jeopardy. Panic engulfed the island while bitcoin surged from about $47 to $265. Inside the Human Cost of Cyprus’ Banking Panic The documentary begins with a nightmare hiding inside an ordinary bank account: […]

Bitcoin’s Price Looks Shaky at $76K, but the Trend Says Otherwise

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2026. Sep. 13. 14:15

Bitcoin’s Price Looks Shaky at $76K, but the Trend Says Otherwise Bitcoin’s price is sitting between $76,400 to $76,700 per unit on Sunday morning, which sounds pretty uneventful until you look under the hood. Short-term momentum has gone sour, BTC has been turned away twice from roughly $82,300-$82,800, and several averages immediately overhead are now working against it. Yet zoom out far enough and almost the […]

Your Bank Account Isn’t Your Property: Here’s Why

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2026. Sep. 13. 13:30

Your Bank Account Isn’t Your Property: Here’s Why Events like the 2013 Cyprus crisis and recent government account freezes highlight the reality of third-party risk. As Graham Stone emphasizes, holding self-sovereign assets outside the traditional banking system, such as physical cash, gold, or bitcoin via private keys, is essential for effective financial risk management. Documentary Insights To mark the release of a new […]

Everyone Wants to Be the House — Week in Review

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2026. Sep. 13. 13:00

Everyone Wants to Be the House — Week in Review This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. From last Friday, bitcoin has moved lower, around […]

Fed rate hike is about Wall Street, not inflation, says economist

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2026. Sep. 13. 13:00

Fed rate hike is about Wall Street, not inflation, says economist Goldman Sachs late Friday became the last of the major banks to retract its forecast of no rate hike next week.

Circle's $400M Tazapay deal buys emerging market links that take ‘years to build’

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2026. Sep. 13. 13:00

Circle's $400M Tazapay deal buys emerging market links that take ‘years to build’ Stablecoins' “next battleground is in emerging markets,” one expert said, as Circle looks to expand USDC's reach where rival Tether has long been strong.

Crypto's Clarity Act is a Schrödinger's cat in life-death limbo as U.S. Senate returns

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2026. Sep. 13. 12:00

Crypto's Clarity Act is a Schrödinger's cat in life-death limbo as U.S. Senate returns The crypto industry eagerly awaits a September 15 vote, though it might not happen. Or maybe it will. Or it might get delayed or reappear in some other form.

Crypto’s Clarity Act heads into a make-or-break week with no clear outcome

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2026. Sep. 13. 12:00

Crypto’s Clarity Act heads into a make-or-break week with no clear outcome The crypto industry eagerly awaits a September 15 vote, though it might not happen. Or maybe it will. Or it might get delayed or reappear in some other form.

Crypto Moguls Pledge £72M to Fund Reform UK Election Campaign

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2026. Sep. 13. 11:30

Crypto Moguls Pledge £72M to Fund Reform UK Election Campaign Ben Delo, co-founder of the crypto exchange BitMEX, and Christopher Harborne, a Tether investor, have pledged to donate 72 million pounds ($97.44 million) to Reform UK as Parliament debates a ban on crypto-based political donations. Reform UK Rakes In 72 Million Pounds From Crypto Millionaires Reform UK, the far-right political party, has received donation pledges […]

Strict Capital Rules Trigger Mass Exit of Brazil Crypto Firms

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2026. Sep. 13. 09:30

Strict Capital Rules Trigger Mass Exit of Brazil Crypto Firms Out of the estimated 200 to 300 crypto companies now operating in Brazil, only 10 would have the structure and funding to satisfy the new rules established by the central bank, which establish capital requirements of up to 37.2 million reais, nearly $7.2 million, in some cases. Brazilian Crypto Market Expected To Consolidate After New […]

ERCOT Batch Zero: A New Scoreboard in AI Power Arms Race

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2026. Sep. 13. 08:30

ERCOT Batch Zero: A New Scoreboard in AI Power Arms Race Bitcoin miners have found a new way to flex. In 2021, they competed on mining machine preorders and exahashes promised. In 2024 and 2025, the contest shifted toward HPC contracts: who could sign a major customer and announce the biggest deal. Now the competition reaches further upstream, to the electricity those computing ambitions require. This […]

Bitcoin Miners Found 2 Valid Blocks, Then One Was Left Behind

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2026. Sep. 13. 07:30

Bitcoin Miners Found 2 Valid Blocks, Then One Was Left Behind Galaxy Research documented a Bitcoin blockchain reorganization on Sept. 11, when two of the network’s largest mining pools found competing valid blocks, setting off a brief race that ended with one pool’s block joining the chain with the most accumulated work while the rival block was ultimately discarded. Bitcoin’s One-Block Reorg Pits Spiderpool Against Antpool […]

Feds Have Now Frozen $938M in Scam Crypto After Telegram Market Bust

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2026. Sep. 13. 06:30

Feds Have Now Frozen $938M in Scam Crypto After Telegram Market Bust Federal authorities restrained about $52 million in scam-linked cryptocurrency in a single day during a crackdown on Xinbi Guarantee, lifting the Justice Department strike force’s running total to roughly $938 million. Treasury says the marketplace processed more than $24 billion and was reportedly used by North Korean hackers. Crypto Scam Crackdown Nears $1 Billion About […]

Ripple Board Member Who Ran Amazon Finance Is Polymarket’s New CFO

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2026. Sep. 13. 05:30

Ripple Board Member Who Ran Amazon Finance Is Polymarket’s New CFO Polymarket has hired former Amazon CFO and Ripple board member Warren Jenson to oversee its finances as the prediction market expands. His responsibilities include capital strategy, long-range planning, and building the company’s financial infrastructure. Polymarket Adds Finance Leadership as Business Expands Polymarket is putting its financial and capital strategy under Warren Jenson as it scales […]

Lummis to Democrats: You Helped Build the CLARITY Act, Now Vote for It

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2026. Sep. 13. 04:10

Lummis to Democrats: You Helped Build the CLARITY Act, Now Vote for It Sen. Cynthia Lummis has spent months trying to get a sweeping U.S. crypto market structure bill across the finish line. Democrats asked for more than 100 changes, Republicans put many of them into a revised 630-page draft, and now Washington is staring at a Sept. 15 vote that still needs seven Democratic votes to clear […]

Analyst Sees SKY Rising 5x, Beating Bitcoin on ‘Federal Bank’ Model

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2026. Sep. 13. 03:05

Analyst Sees SKY Rising 5x, Beating Bitcoin on ‘Federal Bank’ Model Standard Chartered expects SKY to climb from a reference price of $0.065 to $0.325 by end-2028. The bank ties its fivefold projection to expanding USDS supply, agent borrowing, staking rewards, and token buybacks. Standard Chartered Sets Fivefold SKY Price Target SKY token holders could capture substantially more value as the Sky ecosystem expands, according to […]

Trump’s $5,000 Stimulus Could Send Bitcoin Higher, Pompliano Says

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2026. Sep. 13. 01:45

Trump’s $5,000 Stimulus Could Send Bitcoin Higher, Pompliano Says Trump’s $5,000 payment pledge has bitcoin investor and entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano looking beyond the checks to potential gains in bitcoin, gold, and land. He predicts larger government handouts will push those assets higher, while the offer hinges on Republican election victories. Trump’s Cash Pledge Fuels Pompliano’s Bitcoin Case A $5,000 check could put cash in […]

Grayscale Says US Crypto Rules Can Advance Without CLARITY Act

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2026. Sep. 13. 00:45

Grayscale Says US Crypto Rules Can Advance Without CLARITY Act U.S. crypto regulation is becoming clearer even as the CLARITY Act faces an uncertain path through Congress, according to Grayscale. Stablecoin legislation and agency initiatives are advancing, though several changes remain proposals rather than final rules. Grayscale Sees Regulatory Progress Beyond CLARITY Crypto businesses could gain clearer fundraising and trading rules even if Congress fails […]

Ripple Breaks Down Stablecoin Rules as Institutions Evaluate RLUSD

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2026. Sep. 12. 23:40

Ripple Breaks Down Stablecoin Rules as Institutions Evaluate RLUSD Stablecoin licenses carry different reserve and oversight requirements, Ripple emphasized as it outlined RLUSD’s regulatory structure. The company also distinguished its conditional federal bank approval from a completed charter and clarified the scope of derivatives collateral rules. Ripple Explains the Rules Behind RLUSD Protections for stablecoin holders depend on the issuer’s actual license, reserve requirements, […]

Zcash Mining Highly Profitable: Grayscale Says Rewards Beat Bitcoin 2x

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2026. Sep. 12. 22:36

Zcash Mining Highly Profitable: Grayscale Says Rewards Beat Bitcoin 2x Zcash mining rewards are roughly twice Bitcoin’s per machine and four times higher per unit of electricity, Grayscale estimates. Strong token prices are encouraging more mining activity, with the firm linking that expansion to stronger network security. Grayscale Details Zcash’s Mining Advantage Zcash miners can earn roughly twice the daily rewards per machine compared with […]

An IVF Company Bought 146,432 XRP Last Year, Then Sold It All

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2026. Sep. 12. 21:31

An IVF Company Bought 146,432 XRP Last Year, Then Sold It All Newgenivf Group’s latest Nasdaq registration statement shows the fertility provider bought 146,432 XRP during 2025, disposed of all of it before Dec. 31, and cleared $10,849 on the round trip. What The SEC Filings Actually Say Buried in an amended registration statement from a fertility clinic operator with units in Cambodia and Kyrgyzstan is one […]

OpenAI IPO won't happen this year, says Sam Altman

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2026. Sep. 12. 21:09

OpenAI IPO won't happen this year, says Sam Altman "Given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Fortune.

Bitcoin Suisse plans to cut up to half its Swiss jobs as it shifts work abroad

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2026. Sep. 12. 21:09

Bitcoin Suisse plans to cut up to half its Swiss jobs as it shifts work abroad The company is closing its Copenhagen IT site while maintaining Bratislava and opening a new hub in Vietnam to reduce costs.

Polymarket Gives Bitcoin Price a 64% Chance of Reaching $80K This Month

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2026. Sep. 12. 20:21

Polymarket Gives Bitcoin Price a 64% Chance of Reaching $80K This Month Traders on Polymarket put a September dip to $75,000 at 68.5% and a touch of $80,000 at 64%, pricing the downside as the likelier of the two with 18 days left on the clock. What the $80,000 Market Actually Asks Polymarket’s “Will Bitcoin reach $80,000 in September?” market resolves yes if even a single one-minute […]

Inside Solana’s Staking Giants and the Mystery Whales With Billions

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2026. Sep. 12. 19:21

Inside Solana’s Staking Giants and the Mystery Whales With Billions Solana has been trading above the $100 mark since the end of August, but the more interesting action may be happening far away from the price chart. Tens of millions of SOL are sitting in enormous staking positions controlled by exchanges, institutional operators, liquid staking pools and, further down the list, a handful of entities […]

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK lands $97 million donations from two crypto billionaires in 24 hours

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2026. Sep. 12. 18:51

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK lands $97 million donations from two crypto billionaires in 24 hours The combined haul equals the largest individual political donations in U.K. history, sharply scaling up crypto industry backing.

Anthropic CEO calls for AI race to slow down. Musk and OpenAI's Altman agrees

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2026. Sep. 12. 18:43

Anthropic CEO calls for AI race to slow down. Musk and OpenAI's Altman agrees Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Elon Musk have agreed on an unusual position: frontier AI development may need to slow as systems become capable of helping build their own successors.

Anthropic CEO calls for AI race to slow down citing safety. Musk and OpenAI's Altman agrees

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2026. Sep. 12. 18:43

Anthropic CEO calls for AI race to slow down citing safety. Musk and OpenAI's Altman agrees Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Elon Musk have agreed on an unusual position: frontier AI development may need to slow as systems become capable of helping build their own successors.

Goldman Sachs Flips to a Rate Hike as Bitcoin’s Price Stalls Under $80,000

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2026. Sep. 12. 18:15

Goldman Sachs Flips to a Rate Hike as Bitcoin’s Price Stalls Under $80,000 Goldman Sachs abandoned its forecast that the Federal Reserve would hold rates through 2026 and now expects a 25-basis-point increase next week, days after a hotter-than-expected inflation print pushed hike odds above 86%. The Reversal As recently as July 31, Goldman Sachs was the loudest institutional voice arguing the Fed would sit still. The bank […]

Deep in Mexico’s Jungle, Police Found 300 Crypto Miners Humming

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2026. Sep. 12. 16:50

Deep in Mexico’s Jungle, Police Found 300 Crypto Miners Humming According to reports, Mexican law enforcement authorities discovered a cryptocurrency mining farm located deep in the remote Sierra Norte mountains of Puebla. Officials believe the GPU farm was financed via organized crime syndicates, and it’s the fourth hidden crypto mining operation discovered in the area since 2025. 300 GPU Miners Found Deep in the Puebla […]

Ether ETFs Gain $216M as Bitcoin ETFs Extend 4-Day Outflow Streak

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2026. Sep. 12. 16:17

Ether ETFs Gain $216M as Bitcoin ETFs Extend 4-Day Outflow Streak U.S. bitcoin ETFs posted a fourth straight day of outflows on Friday, losing $13.29 million. In contrast, ether funds moved sharply in the opposite direction, attracting $216.41 million and closing a fourth consecutive week with net inflows. Bitcoin ETFs Stay Negative With Bitcoin’s Price Stuck at $77K Friday brought a striking split across the crypto […]

Ripple stablecoin chief sees $13 trillion corporate treasury opportunity for RLUSD

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2026. Sep. 12. 16:00

Ripple stablecoin chief sees $13 trillion corporate treasury opportunity for RLUSD Payments and capital markets are driving growth for Ripple's $2.4 billion digital dollar as it looks to bring RLUSD to Europe under MiCA, the firm's Jack McDonald said.

Ditching bonds for bitcoin: How crypto can tackle the AI-heavy portfolio dilemma

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2026. Sep. 12. 16:00

Ditching bonds for bitcoin: How crypto can tackle the AI-heavy portfolio dilemma Bitcoin Suisse says rising AI investment, government debt and weakening stock-bond diversification strengthen the case for adding bitcoin to traditional portfolios.

Revolut Leaks Customer Data to Hackers Posing as State Agency

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2026. Sep. 12. 15:14

Revolut Leaks Customer Data to Hackers Posing as State Agency The institution shared personally identifiable information from an unknown number of users after receiving a request from an unauthorized government email account. The shared documents include identity details, ID and verification information, and financial statements, putting affected users at risk. Revolut Leaks Customer Information To Unidentified Threat Actors Revolut, a UK-based neobank, became the latest […]

Bitcoin Price Takes a $3,215 Ride Just to Land Back at $77K

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2026. Sep. 12. 14:15

Bitcoin Price Takes a $3,215 Ride Just to Land Back at $77K Bitcoin’s price is hanging around $77,300 on Saturday morning, after somehow squeezing a $3,215 intraday adventure into a 24-hour gain of just 0.2%. That tiny move does a pretty good job of hiding what has actually been a wild ride underneath, as bitcoin’s longer-term structure remains intact while the short-term picture has clearly cooled, leaving […]

Staked ether should be seen as the benchmark of the decentralized economy

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2026. Sep. 12. 14:00

Staked ether should be seen as the benchmark of the decentralized economy The yield-generating asset has a special place in the digital asset investor’s portfolio, argues GlobalStake’s Ryan Haczynski.

Bitcoin’s Price Just Drew an $85M Bet From Last Year’s ETH Top-Caller

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2026. Sep. 12. 13:30

Bitcoin’s Price Just Drew an $85M Bet From Last Year’s ETH Top-Caller An address that sold 50,600 ETH near the top in late 2025 has spent four days converting $85.42 million in stablecoins into 1,075.6 BTC, and it still holds $74.32 million in unspent dry powder. The Trade That Earned the Attention In late 2025, the whale liquidated 50,600 ETH at an average price of $2,921, a […]

Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP Burns $3.5M After Eric Trump and Beeple Mentions

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2026. Sep. 12. 12:30

Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP Burns $3.5M After Eric Trump and Beeple Mentions Two public mentions, one from Eric Trump and one from digital artist Beeple, resolved the first bets written into Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin and permanently destroyed 10 million tokens worth about $3.56 million. The Bet Baked Into the Token LAPTOP doesn’t work like an ordinary memecoin, with thirty percent of its 1 billion supply being […]

Betmgm Bets on Injury Refunds and a $50K Free-to-Play NFL Jackpot

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2026. Sep. 12. 11:30

Betmgm Bets on Injury Refunds and a $50K Free-to-Play NFL Jackpot Betmgm has rolled out a football-season product slate built around two headline features: a prop bet refund when a named player is injured early, and a free-to-play game with a weekly $50,000 bonus bets jackpot. Both are excluded in several jurisdictions, and one of them covers ground prediction markets have just been pushed off. Two […]

Bitcoin activity, passports exposed after Revolut falls for fake government request

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2026. Sep. 12. 10:11

Bitcoin activity, passports exposed after Revolut falls for fake government request Passports, selfies and home addresses were also handed over after the digital bank treated a fraudulent request as legitimate, but no customer funds were lost.

Latam Banking Giant Nu Launches US Operations With Lead Bank

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2026. Sep. 12. 09:30

Latam Banking Giant Nu Launches US Operations With Lead Bank The institution remarked that the move represents a new chapter after starting as a Latin American-focused business. Nu is now scaling to bring its services to the U.S. and internationally, with the launch of a global multi-currency digital account in 35 countries. Nu launches services in the US, Goes Global Nu, one of the largest […]

A16z Wants Your Crypto Private and Your Car Tracked by Flock

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2026. Sep. 12. 07:30

A16z Wants Your Crypto Private and Your Car Tracked by Flock Big money, huge interests, and two different positions on privacy: Venture capital powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) has fiercely defended its investment in the controversial Flock surveillance network while pouring millions into financial privacy simultaneously. A16z Stance On Privacy And Flock Explained As the fight over Flock automated license plate readers (ALPRs) heats up in the […]

Canada Regulator Clears Tokenized Deposits for Banking System

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2026. Sep. 12. 05:30

Canada Regulator Clears Tokenized Deposits for Banking System The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions adopted an innovation-friendly approach to tokenized deposits, stressing that they are “not legally distinct” from traditional deposits, paving the way for banks and other financial institutions to build onchain rails for their operations. Canadian Banking Regulator Takes A Stance Regarding Tokenized Deposits The Canadian financial system has […]

Sydney Sweeney Takes Equity in Novig for Its Viral Ad

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2026. Sep. 12. 04:05

Sydney Sweeney Takes Equity in Novig for Its Viral Ad More details have come forth about Sydney Sweeney’s viral ad for sports prediction market Novig, which drew an adult content warning on X. It has now been revealed that the actress has joined Novig as a strategic partner and equity holder, with the company’s chief executive claiming she approached him first. Viral Ad Came With […]

Wealth Managers Signal Crypto Shift With 60% Planning Allocations

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2026. Sep. 12. 02:30

Wealth Managers Signal Crypto Shift With 60% Planning Allocations Crypto buying plans and bullish price expectations emerged from a wealth manager poll, with 60% planning allocations within a year and an equal share anticipating year-end gains. Yet 67% had no existing crypto allocation. Polled Wealth Managers Signal Plans for Crypto Exposure Potential crypto demand emerged from a presentation to 400 wealth managers, with 60% […]

Clearpool Targets XRP Ledger Credit Market With Token Overhaul

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2026. Sep. 12. 01:05

Clearpool Targets XRP Ledger Credit Market With Token Overhaul Clearpool plans to bring institutional lending infrastructure to the XRP Ledger while replacing CPOOL with a proposed CLEAR token. The overhaul would recapitalize its treasury and fund incentives intended to support the network expansion. Clearpool Links Token Migration to XRP Ledger Expansion Institutional borrowers and lenders could gain another route into XRP Ledger-based credit under […]

Robinhood CEO says companies shouldn't get veto over stock tokens in AMC feud

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2026. Sep. 11. 23:47

Robinhood CEO says companies shouldn't get veto over stock tokens in AMC feud In a post on Friday, Vlad Tenev said securities issuers should control shareholder rights, but not separate products that track their publicly traded shares.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits $244K Jackpot After Nearly 40-Day Drought

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2026. Sep. 11. 23:40

Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits $244K Jackpot After Nearly 40-Day Drought Earlier this week, at block height 966351, against some seriously long odds, a solo miner hit the jackpot, raking in a solid $244,920 worth of bitcoin. Someone mining through Braiins Solo pool discovered the first solo block in nearly 40 days and walked away with the entire block subsidy and fees associated with the block. […]

Solana Tokenized Stocks Hit Record $684M as Trading Surges

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2026. Sep. 11. 22:35

Solana Tokenized Stocks Hit Record $684M as Trading Surges Tokenized equities on Solana have climbed to an all-time high of roughly $684 million as real-world assets, stock trading, and new launch platforms gain momentum. The surge is being reinforced by rising DEX activity and aggressive token buybacks. Solana Draws $354M in RWA Inflows as Stock Tokens Expand Solana’s push into tokenized equities is no […]

ETH Price Surges Past $2,600 as CPI Data Triggers Squeeze

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2026. Sep. 11. 21:21

ETH Price Surges Past $2,600 as CPI Data Triggers Squeeze Ethereum surged over 6.5% in less than an hour Friday to hit a multi-month high of $2,663 following a favorable U.S. consumer price index report. CPI Catalyst On Friday, Sept. 11, ether (ETH) breached $2,600 for the first time since early February, reviving hopes that the number two cryptocurrency could end the year in the […]

Binance Reserves Hit 693,000 BTC as Bitcoin’s Price Faces $85K Wall

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2026. Sep. 11. 20:15

Binance Reserves Hit 693,000 BTC as Bitcoin’s Price Faces $85K Wall Binance’s bitcoin reserves have climbed above 693,000 BTC, their highest level in two years and about 30% of reserves held across major exchanges. The buildup arrives as bitcoin struggles below heavy long-term holder supply, making the next price move unusually important. Binance Controls 30% of Bitcoin on Exchanges Bitcoin is facing a fresh test from […]

XRP Can Flip Bitcoin, Ex-Ripple CTO Schwartz Says: Here’s What He Didn’t Say

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2026. Sep. 11. 19:16

XRP Can Flip Bitcoin, Ex-Ripple CTO Schwartz Says: Here’s What He Didn’t Say Ripple Chief Technology Officer Emeritus David Schwartz said XRP could eventually overtake bitcoin by market capitalization, a reversal that would require XRP to trade near $24.70, roughly 18 times its current price of $1.34. What Was Said Exactly During an X Spaces discussion the day before yesterday, Schwartz was asked whether he believed XRP could […]

Bitcoin Price Spikes Near $80K as CPI Matches Forecasts

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2026. Sep. 11. 17:47

Bitcoin Price Spikes Near $80K as CPI Matches Forecasts Bitcoin briefly spiked to $79,837 following the release of August CPI data that matched projections, but volatile intraday trading triggered over $732 million in crypto liquidations. Volatile Trading Triggers $732M in Liquidations Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $79,000 Friday after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released August Consumer Price Index (CPI) data that aligned with economists’ […]

The legal drama of imprisoned Sam Bankman-Fried is waiting on its last act

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2026. Sep. 11. 17:12

The legal drama of imprisoned Sam Bankman-Fried is waiting on its last act The fallen leader of the former top exchange FTX is looking for answers from the U.S. Supreme Court.

ARK Leads Bitcoin ETF $283M Selloff as XRP Funds Add $5.14M

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2026. Sep. 11. 16:43

ARK Leads Bitcoin ETF $283M Selloff as XRP Funds Add $5.14M Bitcoin ETFs posted $282.56 million in net outflows on Thursday, extending their losing streak to three sessions as bitcoin traded near $77,000. Ether and solana funds also slipped into negative territory, while XRP ETFs were the only category to attract fresh capital. Bitcoin Funds Extend 3-Day Outflow Streak to $449 Million The week’s pressure on […]

With Fed rate hike all but assured, here's how markets might react

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2026. Sep. 11. 15:45

With Fed rate hike all but assured, here's how markets might react Traders could look past an expected Fed hike and weigh what higher rates are signaling about the economy.

Anchorage Digital, Frgmnt Team Up to Unlock Institutional DeFi Yields

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2026. Sep. 11. 15:30

Anchorage Digital, Frgmnt Team Up to Unlock Institutional DeFi Yields Frgmnt has partnered with Anchorage Digital to give institutions direct access to its fUSD and sfUSD stablecoin infrastructure. Yield Mechanics and Protocol Assets Frgmnt, a stablecoin protocol built on Base, said Sept. 11 that it has partnered with Anchorage Digital to widen institutional access to its stablecoin infrastructure. The collaboration allows clients to hold, mint, […]

India's richest state is exploring tokenizing its own assets to fund new infrastructure

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2026. Sep. 11. 15:17

India's richest state is exploring tokenizing its own assets to fund new infrastructure Maharashtra is drafting a policy to tokenize the state's assets, including the electricity transmission infrastructure.

‘Return the Bitcoin’: Blockstream Draws Line After 4,000 BTC Hack

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2026. Sep. 11. 14:18

‘Return the Bitcoin’: Blockstream Draws Line After 4,000 BTC Hack A group that drained nearly 4,000 BTC from Blockstream’s Liquid Network returned 3,400 BTC, kept about 598.5 BTC, demanded a 10% bounty, and warned L-BTC holders could face a 15% loss. Now Blockstream has answered with an unusually direct ultimatum: It will not pay. The company says taking the bitcoin was theft, not white-hat security […]

Metaplanet cuts executive reward pool by 41%, extinguishes $220 million in value

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2026. Sep. 11. 13:46

Metaplanet cuts executive reward pool by 41%, extinguishes $220 million in value The bitcoin treasury firm cut the potential Series 10 share pool to 188.2 million.

ZEC Dips Below $1,100 as Market Selloff Triggers Altcoin Pullback

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2026. Sep. 11. 13:41

ZEC Dips Below $1,100 as Market Selloff Triggers Altcoin Pullback Privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) fell below $1,100, dropping over 10% to a $18.5 billion market cap following a broader market pullback. Privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) tumbled Friday, briefly dipping below $1,100 amid a cryptocurrency market downturn initially sparked by the release of hotter-than-expected U.S. producer price index data. Market data show ZEC, which peaked at […]

Zodia Custody CEO Julian Sawyer steps down, becomes adviser

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2026. Sep. 11. 13:32

Zodia Custody CEO Julian Sawyer steps down, becomes adviser Sawyer will become a strategic adviser rather than take the helm of Zodia Solutions, as previously announced.

AFTER 2049 Confirms Headliners Claptone and Crusy for Singapore Grand Prix Weekend Kickoff

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2026. Sep. 11. 13:23

AFTER 2049 Confirms Headliners Claptone and Crusy for Singapore Grand Prix Weekend Kickoff Singapore, Singapore, September 11th, 2026, Chainwire. TOKEN2049, the world’s largest digital assets conference series, announced the line-up for AFTER 2049, the official closing event of this year’s Singapore edition. Global house icon Claptone headlines, joined by Madrid’s Crusy. Taking place on 9 October 2026 at the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck, the night’s lineup […]

Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, setting up possible Fed rate hike

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2026. Sep. 11. 12:32

Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, setting up possible Fed rate hike The August CPI report had taken on outsized importance after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh two weeks ago suggested the central bank may have to act if inflation doesn't soon slow.

Up 1,384%: DRW’s Cumberland Is Buying Robinhood Chain’s Meme Star PONS

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2026. Sep. 11. 11:30

Up 1,384%: DRW’s Cumberland Is Buying Robinhood Chain’s Meme Star PONS A wallet linked to Cumberland added 2.7 million PONS on Sept. 11, taking its position in Robinhood Chain’s biggest token launchpad to 11.2 million tokens. Who Is Actually Buying A wallet linked to Cumberland, the crypto trading arm of Chicago firm DRW and one of the oldest market makers in the industry, has bought another […]

Live updates: Bitcoin volatile as U.S. inflation data could point to rate hike next week.

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2026. Sep. 11. 11:04

Live updates: Bitcoin volatile as U.S. inflation data could point to rate hike next week. Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, but the yearly pace of 2.4% was in line with expectations.

Live updates: Bitcoin heads higher as investors look past looming Fed rate hike

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2026. Sep. 11. 11:04

Live updates: Bitcoin heads higher as investors look past looming Fed rate hike Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, but the yearly pace of 2.4% was in line and the slowest rate since early 2021.

Live updates: Bitcoin gives up early gains as markets fully price in Fed rate hike

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2026. Sep. 11. 11:04

Live updates: Bitcoin gives up early gains as markets fully price in Fed rate hike Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, but the yearly pace of 2.4% was in line and the slowest rate since early 2021.

Live updates: Bitcoin gives up early gains, with markets moving to price in multiple rate hikes

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2026. Sep. 11. 11:04

Live updates: Bitcoin gives up early gains, with markets moving to price in multiple rate hikes Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, but the yearly pace of 2.4% was in line and the slowest rate since early 2021.

Bitcoin recovers toward $77,300 as zcash leverage unwinds

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2026. Sep. 11. 10:50

Bitcoin recovers toward $77,300 as zcash leverage unwinds Bitcoin rose 0.7% since midnight UTC to around $77,200, and 68 of the CoinDesk 100 constituents gained, though the index remains 1.4% lower over 24 hours.

Sam Bankman-Fried Takes His $11 Billion Fight to the Supreme Court

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2026. Sep. 11. 10:30

Sam Bankman-Fried Takes His $11 Billion Fight to the Supreme Court Sam Bankman-Fried has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out his fraud conviction and the $11 billion forfeiture order attached to it. Two Asks, Not One The latest filing does two separate things, namely: First, the conviction: Bankman-Fried’s lawyers argue the trial court improperly barred him from presenting evidence that FTX and Alameda Research, […]

B.AI, SUN.io, JustLend DAO, and BitTorrent Expand MetaMask Connectivity, Driving Global DeFi Access

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2026. Sep. 11. 10:30

B.AI, SUN.io, JustLend DAO, and BitTorrent Expand MetaMask Connectivity, Driving Global DeFi Access Singapore, September 11, 2026 — B.AI, SUN.io, JustLend DAO, and BitTorrent, four leading decentralized applications (dApps) across the TRON ecosystem, now support MetaMask connectivity. MetaMask, one of the world’s largest consumer platforms for onchain finance, giving users direct control over their money and access to the onchain economy. This gives MetaMask users direct, in-wallet access […]

Bitcoin pulls back as another golden cross fails to deliver

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2026. Sep. 11. 10:13

Bitcoin pulls back as another golden cross fails to deliver Bitcoin’s golden cross may support the longer-term outlook, but history suggests much of the upside often occurs before the signal appears.

Nasdaq’s Biggest HYPE Holder Just Bought $29M More Tokens at a Loss

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2026. Sep. 11. 09:30

Nasdaq’s Biggest HYPE Holder Just Bought $29M More Tokens at a Loss Hyperliquid Strategies stacked another 365,000 HYPE worth $29.65 million in 24 hours, at an average cost basis that now sits above the token’s market price. A Look at The Wallet’s Movements An address attributed to Hyperliquid Strategies Inc. (Nasdaq: PURR) accumulated and staked 365,000 HYPE, worth roughly $29.65 million, over a single 24-hour stretch. By […]

Bitcoin Price Has to Fall Just $750 to Erase a Whale’s $70 Million BTC Long

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2026. Sep. 11. 08:30

Bitcoin Price Has to Fall Just $750 to Erase a Whale’s $70 Million BTC Long A Hyperliquid trader with a 92.5% win rate is long 911.55 BTC at 40x leverage, and bitcoin’s price now sits less than 1% above the level that wipes the position out entirely. The Position A wallet tagged 0x396d went long 911.55 BTC at an average entry of $77,733 late on Sept. 10. At a leverage […]

Bitcoin Red Team Claims Blockstream Ignored Warnings Before Hack

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2026. Sep. 11. 07:30

Bitcoin Red Team Claims Blockstream Ignored Warnings Before Hack The security team, which has already uncovered thousands of vulnerabilities, hinted at a previous disclosure of the bug that allowed a white-hat hacker to take control of nearly 4,000 BTC. Calle, who leads the team, stressed that Blockstream ignored their emails before the incident. Bitcoin Red Team Allegedly Reported Liquid Bug Before 4,000 BTC Incident […]

Quantus Targets $2.7 Trillion Crypto Risk With Quantum-Safe Mainnet

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2026. Sep. 11. 06:30

Quantus Targets $2.7 Trillion Crypto Risk With Quantum-Safe Mainnet Quantus has launched its proof-of-work mainnet with post-quantum cryptography built in from day one, betting that quantum resistance will become a defining requirement for crypto networks. Quantus Builds Quantum Defense Into Crypto From Day One A new blockchain is making an unusually specific bet: that crypto’s next security crisis will come from quantum computing. Quantus […]

Kalshi wants 24/7 Tesla and Nvidia perps as Wall Street fights over who regulates them

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2026. Sep. 11. 06:17

Kalshi wants 24/7 Tesla and Nvidia perps as Wall Street fights over who regulates them The prediction-market operator plans to seek U.S. approval for about 60 stock and ETF perps, taking one of crypto's biggest trading products into equities.

Denmark’s Central Bank Flags Risks From US Dollar Stablecoins

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2026. Sep. 11. 05:50

Denmark’s Central Bank Flags Risks From US Dollar Stablecoins Stablecoin adoption in Denmark is currently very low and poses no immediate threat to domestic financial stability. However, according to the central bank, the rapid global growth in U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins could expose Denmark to indirect financial market volatility and liquidity risks. Limited Local Adoption, Potential External Risks Danmarks Nationalbank, Denmark’s central bank, has issued […]

India starts tokenizing $620 billion corporate bond market with digital rupee settlement

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2026. Sep. 11. 05:13

India starts tokenizing $620 billion corporate bond market with digital rupee settlement SEBI’s Demat 2.0 pilot turns corporate bonds into digital tokens and settles payment through the RBI’s wholesale digital rupee, with secondary trading and retail access expected in later phases.

A 97% Favorite Lost at Goodwood and the Bookmakers Still Took a Hit

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2026. Sep. 11. 05:05

A 97% Favorite Lost at Goodwood and the Bookmakers Still Took a Hit Najidi Storm went off at 1-33 in a three-runner novice stakes on Tuesday and was beaten by a horse part-owned by Manchester City’s Phil Foden. It set a British record that had stood since 1948, and cost Paddy Power and Boyle Sports money anyway. A Favorite Losing Bucks Conventional Wisdom Najidi Storm started the Cleansing […]

Bitcoin below $77,000, Zcash leads losses as traders bet on a Fed rate hike

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2026. Sep. 11. 04:46

Bitcoin below $77,000, Zcash leads losses as traders bet on a Fed rate hike Ninety-five of the CoinDesk 100 fell over the past 24 hours, and bitcoin has shed more than 5% on the week.

Ripple puts AI agents inside its $1 billion corporate treasury bet

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2026. Sep. 11. 04:25

Ripple puts AI agents inside its $1 billion corporate treasury bet The software can monitor cash, risk and forecasts and suggest financial moves, but humans still have to approve every action.

1,500 Magnets Could Form a Power-Free Radiation Shield for Astronauts

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2026. Sep. 11. 04:25

1,500 Magnets Could Form a Power-Free Radiation Shield for Astronauts A 0.37-square-meter panel built from about 1,500 neodymium permanent magnets could deflect roughly 20% of low-energy solar protons while drawing no spacecraft power, the researchers estimate. The concept is still in feasibility testing, and the prototype design would weigh around 200 kilograms with magnet costs near $35,000, while leaving higher-energy particles largely unaffected. Beyond Earth’s […]

Top Crypto Takeaways From Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and Duo Launch

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2026. Sep. 11. 03:50

Top Crypto Takeaways From Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and Duo Launch No, Apple didn’t mention bitcoin, crypto, stablecoins or tokenized assets at its product launch event on Sept. 9, but the news — and lack thereof — is still somewhat relevant to the blockchain-powered industry. This was the first product launch event led by new CEO John Ternus, who introduced the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, […]

Coinbase-Moov Deal Opens Stablecoins to 1,000+ Banks and Credit Unions

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2026. Sep. 11. 03:05

Coinbase-Moov Deal Opens Stablecoins to 1,000+ Banks and Credit Unions More than 1,000 community banks and credit unions could gain access to stablecoin payments, settlement, custody, and real-time funding through a new partnership connecting Coinbase’s digital asset infrastructure with Moov’s established payments platform. Stablecoin Payments Move Into Community Banking Small financial institutions could offer stablecoin services without developing and operating separate digital asset systems under […]

Mastercard Wallet Pay Enters Massive 4.3 Billion-User Market

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2026. Sep. 11. 02:30

Mastercard Wallet Pay Enters Massive 4.3 Billion-User Market Mastercard has launched Wallet Pay to connect digital wallets with its global network across contactless, QR code, online, and cross-border payments. The expansion enters a market serving more than 4.3 billion users worldwide. Mastercard Connects Local Wallets to Global Payments Digital wallet users could gain broader payment access without abandoning the local services they already […]

Elon Musk Says AI and Robots Could Double the Global Economy

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2026. Sep. 11. 01:45

Elon Musk Says AI and Robots Could Double the Global Economy Elon Musk predicts artificial intelligence and humanoid robots could more than double global economic output within a decade. His forecast rests on rapid automation, mass robot production, and enough electricity to support the expansion. Musk Sees Machines Transforming Global Economic Output A surge in machine-driven production could transform employment, wages, prices, and investment across nearly […]

Bessent Urges Senate to Advance Clarity Act Ahead of Tuesday Vote

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2026. Sep. 11. 01:05

Bessent Urges Senate to Advance Clarity Act Ahead of Tuesday Vote Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged senators to advance the CLARITY Act before Tuesday’s scheduled procedural vote. The measure would establish federal digital asset rules, but unresolved political divisions leave its path through the Senate uncertain. Treasury Push Raises Pressure Before Senate Vote Federal digital asset legislation faces a decisive procedural test Tuesday after Treasury Secretary […]

Bitcoin Eyes $100K as Analyst Sees Potentially Explosive Q4

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2026. Sep. 11. 00:25

Bitcoin Eyes $100K as Analyst Sees Potentially Explosive Q4 Bitcoin’s outlook has strengthened amid positive September ETF flows and signs of greater risk appetite across altcoins. Following new PPI data, a 21Shares strategist said conditions could propel BTC toward $100,000 during a “potentially explosive Q4.” Inflation Data Put Bitcoin’s Support Level to the Test Bitcoin investors face another inflation test after wholesale prices climbed […]

Inside Ripple’s AI Treasury Push: Automation Without Losing Control

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2026. Sep. 10. 23:51

Inside Ripple’s AI Treasury Push: Automation Without Losing Control Ripple is expanding GSmart with AI agents that monitor corporate treasury operations and recommend actions under company-defined policies. Financial calculations remain deterministic, while treasury personnel preserve approval authority over every transaction. Ripple Puts Guardrails Around Treasury Automation Corporate finance teams can automate more treasury analysis without transferring final decision-making authority to artificial intelligence. Ripple expanded […]

BTCC Exchange Unveils TOKEN2049 “Trade to Win” Competition: $1M Prize Pool and Tesla Cybertruck Giveaway

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2026. Sep. 10. 23:31

BTCC Exchange Unveils TOKEN2049 “Trade to Win” Competition: $1M Prize Pool and Tesla Cybertruck Giveaway GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, September 10, 2026 — BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, has launched its “Trade To Win” trading competition to celebrate TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026. Featuring a $1,000,000 prize pool and a Tesla Cybertruck as the top prize, the campaign is one of the exchange’s most rewarding trading competitions to date. As the […]

Banca d’Italia Tightens Crypto Screening to Enforce EU Sanctions

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2026. Sep. 10. 23:19

Banca d’Italia Tightens Crypto Screening to Enforce EU Sanctions Banca d’Italia has issued a communication to payment service providers and crypto asset service providers (CASPs), reinforcing the need for continued screening of financial transactions using travel rule-related procedures, stressing that there are no minimum amounts for these checks. Italy Highlights ‘No Minimum’ Exception for Sanctions Screening on Crypto Transactions The European Union (EU) is […]

Tim Draper Tells Families: Stockpile Bitcoin Before a Run on US Dollar

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2026. Sep. 10. 22:14

Tim Draper Tells Families: Stockpile Bitcoin Before a Run on US Dollar Venture capitalist Tim Draper warned Thursday that the U.S. dollar could eventually become unwanted money, urging families, companies, and governments to stock up on bitcoin before a potential rush out of dollars begins. Writing on Sept. 10, Draper reached back to a childhood lesson involving a Confederate banknote his father gave him. The bill carried […]

Paypal, M0 and Moonpay Let Companies Build Branded Stablecoins in Days

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2026. Sep. 10. 21:29

Paypal, M0 and Moonpay Let Companies Build Branded Stablecoins in Days This week, payments juggernaut Paypal, alongside M0 and Moonpay, launched PYUSDx, a platform that allows companies to create their own stablecoin-based products. Moreover, Paypal’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of Crypto explained that the fiat-pegged sector is growing up and “maturing fast.” Paypal, M0 and Moonpay Turn Stablecoin Launches Into a Days-Long Job On […]

Pump.fun Lets Memecoins Trade Against Tokenized Stocks on Solana

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2026. Sep. 10. 20:47

Pump.fun Lets Memecoins Trade Against Tokenized Stocks on Solana Pump.fun is letting users launch tokens paired directly with tokenized stocks, crypto majors, and metals on Solana. The move brings memecoin speculation and real-world assets into the same liquidity pools, while reviving questions about how far tokenized equities can stretch before regulation catches up. Pump.fun Pushes Tokenized Stocks Into 24/7 Solana Trading Pump.fun is blurring […]

New Clarity Act text tweaks DeFi, credit union provisions, but road ahead for bill remains murky

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2026. Sep. 10. 20:21

New Clarity Act text tweaks DeFi, credit union provisions, but road ahead for bill remains murky The Clarity Act needs 60 votes when the Senate returns from its recess next week. Republicans circulated a fresh draft on Thursday ahead of the vote.

The CLARITY Act Has 100 New Changes and a 60-Vote Problem

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2026. Sep. 10. 20:11

The CLARITY Act Has 100 New Changes and a 60-Vote Problem According to reports, Senate Republicans circulated a new Digital Asset Market Clarity Act draft on Thursday following the August Congressional recess. Polymarket bettors increased the odds of the legislation passing this year from 16% to 19% following the news. Lummis Says the New Draft Includes More Than 100 Changes On Thursday, Senate Banking Digital Assets […]

163-Year-Old US Bank Just Moved Its Own Stablecoin Across Europe

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2026. Sep. 10. 19:38

163-Year-Old US Bank Just Moved Its Own Stablecoin Across Europe The fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States, U.S. Bank, announced this week that the Minneapolis lender completed a transaction using a stablecoin it issued itself on the public Stellar blockchain. U.S. Bank Takes Its Own Stablecoin Onto a Public Blockchain The banking industry is very much involved with blockchain and stablecoins these days, and […]

Why a new SEC plan could ease a legal headache for tokenized securities

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2026. Sep. 10. 19:01

Why a new SEC plan could ease a legal headache for tokenized securities The SEC's new proposal to overhaul transfer-agent rules could eliminate duplicate offchain shareholder records, reducing reconciliation costs and legal uncertainty for tokenized securities.

Bitcoin Fund Lost 36% of Its Backing, Nobody Noticed for 74 Days

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2026. Sep. 10. 18:37

Bitcoin Fund Lost 36% of Its Backing, Nobody Noticed for 74 Days Amid what seems like an endless stream of hacks, data breaches, exploits and bugs, one software flaw quietly wiped out a third of a bitcoin fund’s backing, and somehow went unnoticed for two months. Nomic Bug Leaves Alloyed BTC With a 36% Backing Hole According to the decentralized exchange (DEX) platform Osmosis, a software flaw […]

$562M Liquidation Surge Hits Crypto Market After PPI Inflation Jump

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2026. Sep. 10. 17:10

$562M Liquidation Surge Hits Crypto Market After PPI Inflation Jump Bitcoin slid below $77,000 to a daily low of $76,651 following a hotter-than-expected 0.4% monthly rise in the U.S. Producer Price Index. PPI Surprise Sparks Sell-Off Bitcoin’s price slid below $77,000 Thursday after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing a 0.4% monthly increase in the U.S. Producer Price Index. Though largely expected, […]

OKX brings OpenAI and Anthropic bets to Europe as pre-IPO trading grows

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2026. Sep. 10. 17:07

OKX brings OpenAI and Anthropic bets to Europe as pre-IPO trading grows The exchange is offering up to 10x leverage on private-company valuations alongside 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs.

Europe’s top regulator questions Polymarket and Kalshi’s EU access, warns of authorization gaps

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2026. Sep. 10. 17:03

Europe’s top regulator questions Polymarket and Kalshi’s EU access, warns of authorization gaps ESMA said that event contracts may fall under existing EU binary-options bans, crypto-asset frameworks like MiCA or national gambling laws.

Nasdaq Drops $100M on Kraken Parent in Tokenized Stock Power Play

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2026. Sep. 10. 16:16

Nasdaq Drops $100M on Kraken Parent in Tokenized Stock Power Play Nasdaq Ventures has agreed to invest $100 million in Kraken parent Payward as the companies deepen a partnership designed to move traditional stocks onto blockchain networks and build markets that can operate beyond conventional trading hours. The investment, announced Sept. 10, adds financial backing to a relationship Nasdaq and Payward established in March. Bloomberg, citing […]

Polymarket names former Amazon finance chief Warren Jenson as its first CFO

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2026. Sep. 10. 16:10

Polymarket names former Amazon finance chief Warren Jenson as its first CFO Jenson becomes the prediction market’s first CFO as Polymarket builds its regulated U.S. exchange and global platform.

Monument Bank delays retail tokenized deposits, cites regulatory issues in the UK

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2026. Sep. 10. 15:53

Monument Bank delays retail tokenized deposits, cites regulatory issues in the UK The London-based challenger bank tapped a Canadian custodian to meet the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulatory requirements. It now expects to roll out retail tokenized deposits by November.

Monument Bank delays retail tokenized deposits while onboarding custody partner

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2026. Sep. 10. 15:53

Monument Bank delays retail tokenized deposits while onboarding custody partner The London-based challenger bank tapped a Canadian custodian to meet the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulatory requirements. It now expects to roll out retail tokenized deposits by November.

Bitcoin Bancorp snaps up thousands of defunct Bitcoin Depot ATMs for $620,000

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2026. Sep. 10. 15:14

Bitcoin Bancorp snaps up thousands of defunct Bitcoin Depot ATMs for $620,000 Just over a quarter of Bitcoin Depot’s more than 9,200 kiosks have been sold for less than $1 million, court records show.

Bitcoin Price Slides as Coinbase Boss Calls the Cycle Bottom

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2026. Sep. 10. 15:10

Bitcoin Price Slides as Coinbase Boss Calls the Cycle Bottom On Thursday, Coinbase CEO and founder Brian Armstrong appeared on a Bloomberg Insight video with Haslinda Amin, and he seemed pretty convinced that the worst of bitcoin’s current cycle is behind it. Bitcoin’s price has trended below the $77,000 range on Thursday, and it has lost 3.3% over the last day. The downtrend picked up […]

MoneyGram unveils stablecoin-backed card as digital dollars move into everyday spending

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2026. Sep. 10. 14:30

MoneyGram unveils stablecoin-backed card as digital dollars move into everyday spending The remittance giant is rolling out a Visa card that lets customers hold dollars and spend from a stablecoin-backed balance.

Liquid Network Resumes Block Production After 4,000 BTC Exploit

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2026. Sep. 10. 14:08

Liquid Network Resumes Block Production After 4,000 BTC Exploit The Liquid team announced that the network has entered the next phase of its controlled resumption after a white-hat hacker took control of nearly 4,000 BTC and later returned 3,400 BTC. Nonetheless, transactions will not be available until the network is confirmed to be stable. Liquid Resumes Operations After Hacking Incident The Liquid network sidechain, […]

Nasdaq, Boerse Stuttgart, others ask EU to remove or increase cap in tokenization trial

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2026. Sep. 10. 13:56

Nasdaq, Boerse Stuttgart, others ask EU to remove or increase cap in tokenization trial The coalition warned that the current limit is too low, noting some existing European projects already exceed it.

MAKE Group Bridge Connects Casper Protocol to $32B RWAs

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2026. Sep. 10. 13:00

MAKE Group Bridge Connects Casper Protocol to $32B RWAs MAKE Group launches a cross-chain bridging protocol on the Casper blockchain, connecting it with four protocols and establishing a direct compliance link to the T-REX Ledger. Tackling the Cross-Chain Compliance Challenge MAKE Group has unveiled a cross-chain bridging protocol launched on the Casper blockchain designed to move tokenized real-world assets across major networks while preserving […]

Threatened with arrest online? Recognizing a law enforcement impersonation scam

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2026. Sep. 10. 13:00

Threatened with arrest online? Recognizing a law enforcement impersonation scam So-called digital arrest scams use false claims of authority to pressure victims virtually into making rapid digital payments, including cryptocurrency transactions, writes Moody's Rich Graham.

Crypto researchers cut Bitcoin and Ethereum quantum attack estimate by 50%

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2026. Sep. 10. 13:00

Crypto researchers cut Bitcoin and Ethereum quantum attack estimate by 50% A paper shared with CoinDesk shows humans and AI agents beating Google’s March result on a core calculation used by Shor’s algorithm, adding another variable to crypto’s quantum clock.

Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Plan Fails to Move Bitcoin’s Price Past $78K

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2026. Sep. 10. 12:30

Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Plan Fails to Move Bitcoin’s Price Past $78K Bitcoin’s price held steady between $77,650 to $78,000 even as President Donald Trump offers $5,000 dividend checks to American adults if Republicans retain Congress in the midterm elections. Bitcoin Holds Flat Ahead of Key Inflation Data Bitcoin’s price was largely unchanged early Thursday, just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump floated the idea of $5,000 […]

BIS chief warns AI capex arms race relies on opaque debt, posing systemic risks

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2026. Sep. 10. 12:00

BIS chief warns AI capex arms race relies on opaque debt, posing systemic risks Pablo Hernandez cited historical railway and dot-com bubbles to caution that spending driven by hype over actual profits risks broad economic corrections.

Treasury yields continue to rise even as Bessent doubles down on bond buybacks

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2026. Sep. 10. 11:47

Treasury yields continue to rise even as Bessent doubles down on bond buybacks Long-term yields moved higher despite a $6 billion Treasury buyback, as debt concerns and rising oil prices continue to pressure global bond markets.

Crypto exchange giant Bybit to offer European ‘super-app’ with stocks, derivatives

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2026. Sep. 10. 11:36

Crypto exchange giant Bybit to offer European ‘super-app’ with stocks, derivatives Bybit has an electronic money institution license in Austria and is about to snag a MiFID license too, CEO Ben Zhou told Coindesk.

XRP, Ether Draw Fresh Cash as Bitcoin ETFs Lose $120M

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2026. Sep. 10. 11:30

XRP, Ether Draw Fresh Cash as Bitcoin ETFs Lose $120M U.S. bitcoin ETFs posted $120.24 million in net outflows on Wednesday, extending their losing streak to a second session. Ether, XRP and solana funds all attracted fresh capital, while HYPE ETFs remained under pressure. ARK Leads Outflows for Bitcoin ETFs The money kept moving, just not in bitcoin’s direction. U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) […]

Nasdaq invests $100 million in Kraken parent company Payward at $21 billion valuation

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2026. Sep. 10. 11:21

Nasdaq invests $100 million in Kraken parent company Payward at $21 billion valuation The investment expands a strategic partnership to bring tokenized, voting-enabled equities to crypto exchange users.

Hackers Hijack Trezor, Bitbox Emails to Target Crypto Users

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2026. Sep. 10. 10:30

Hackers Hijack Trezor, Bitbox Emails to Target Crypto Users Trezor, Bitbox, and Cointracking warned customers Thursday that phishing emails were sent through compromised mailing infrastructure, turning what looked like legitimate security notices into traps designed to steal information from cryptocurrency users. The incident that occurred on Sept. 9 and 10 appears to stretch beyond a single company. Bitbox said multiple bitcoin companies were targeted […]

Bitcoin trades near $78,000 as memecoins, small caps lead a broad crypto retreat

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2026. Sep. 10. 10:24

Bitcoin trades near $78,000 as memecoins, small caps lead a broad crypto retreat Bitcoin fell 2% over 24 hours to $78,111 as 95 of the 100 CoinDesk 100 constituents declined, with most of the damage done overnight.

Indian agri warehouse giant is putting $2 billion in grain-backed loans onchain

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2026. Sep. 10. 09:42

Indian agri warehouse giant is putting $2 billion in grain-backed loans onchain Arya.ag is using Avalanche technology to tokenize grain deposits to help lenders verify crops backing agricultural loans.

Gen Z Is Twice as Likely to Call Sports Betting an Investment, BofA Finds

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2026. Sep. 10. 08:30

Gen Z Is Twice as Likely to Call Sports Betting an Investment, BofA Finds New research by Bank of America found that across every generation, Americans were more likely to consider buying event contracts an investment than placing a sports bet, with Gen Z respondents at a standout high. The same data shows bettors recovering less than 75 cents for every dollar sent to online betting platforms – with […]

Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs post a second straight outflow while other major funds turns green

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2026. Sep. 10. 07:45

Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs post a second straight outflow while other major funds turns green The bitcoin funds shed $120 million on Wednesday, more than double Tuesday's loss. Ether, XRP and solana all took money in.

Live updates: Treasury yields climb further as Brent crude tops $102 and tech futures slip

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2026. Sep. 10. 07:45

Live updates: Treasury yields climb further as Brent crude tops $102 and tech futures slip Bitcoin trades around $78,000 as gold slips below $4,400 an ounce amid rising treasury yields and oil prices.

Live updates: Bitcoin slumps as ECB hikes rates and U.S. core PPI eases, but remains hot

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2026. Sep. 10. 07:45

Live updates: Bitcoin slumps as ECB hikes rates and U.S. core PPI eases, but remains hot Treasury yields and the price of oil continued to surge, with both hitting new cycle highs on Thursday.

Live updates: Bitcoin slumps as oil and bond yields surge to new highs

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2026. Sep. 10. 07:45

Live updates: Bitcoin slumps as oil and bond yields surge to new highs The ECB hiked rates earlier Thursday, and U.S. core PPI was softer than expected, but still running hot.

97 Sealed NES Games Found in a Wisconsin Storage Unit, Some Valued Near $9,000

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2026. Sep. 10. 07:30

97 Sealed NES Games Found in a Wisconsin Storage Unit, Some Valued Near $9,000 A stash of unopened Nintendo Entertainment System games pulled from a family storage space in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has now been authenticated and graded by PSA, with some titles receiving a perfect 10. Store owner Thor Jensen says the 97-game haul includes rare production variants of classics like Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt, and part […]

SGX's bitcoin and ether perpetual futures are now open to U.S. institutions

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2026. Sep. 10. 07:01

SGX's bitcoin and ether perpetual futures are now open to U.S. institutions The Singapore Exchange says U.S. institutions can now trade its bitcoin and ether perpetual futures, a milestone that bridges U.S. trading desks with Asian liquidity.

Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP blames bots after 98% crash as traders rack up six-figure losses

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2026. Sep. 10. 06:13

Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP blames bots after 98% crash as traders rack up six-figure losses The team said thin liquidity and automated traders distorted the launch, while Nansen data showed some early buyers sitting on six-figure losses after the memecoin’s debut.

Singapore Grants Gemini Major Crypto License for Trading Push

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2026. Sep. 10. 06:05

Singapore Grants Gemini Major Crypto License for Trading Push Singapore has granted Gemini a Major Payment Institution license covering digital payment token and cross-border transfer services, strengthening the exchange’s regulated trading presence. The approval supports spot trading, custody, and over-the-counter services for retail and institutional customers. Gemini Clears Singapore’s Major Licensing Hurdle Retail and institutional customers in Singapore can continue accessing Gemini’s regulated digital […]

Dogecoin sinks 5% to lead majors losses, with bitcoin holding $78,000 level

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2026. Sep. 10. 05:30

Dogecoin sinks 5% to lead majors losses, with bitcoin holding $78,000 level Dogecoin led the losses, BNB fell about 4% and XRP 3%, with oil pushing Treasury yields to their highest since late 2023.

Dogecoin sinks 5% to lead majors' losses, with bitcoin holding $78,000 level

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2026. Sep. 10. 05:30

Dogecoin sinks 5% to lead majors' losses, with bitcoin holding $78,000 level Dogecoin led the losses, BNB fell about 4% and XRP 3%, with oil pushing Treasury yields to their highest since late 2023.

Crypto wins regardless of Clarity Act vote, Coinbase's Armstrong says

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2026. Sep. 10. 05:05

Crypto wins regardless of Clarity Act vote, Coinbase's Armstrong says Coinbase CEO tells CNBC the crypto industry gets regulatory clarity whether or not the Senate passes the bill on Sept. 15.

Crypto Gang Stole $245M Through Deception and Brazen Home Break-Ins

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2026. Sep. 10. 04:30

Crypto Gang Stole $245M Through Deception and Brazen Home Break-Ins A Singaporean cybercrime ringleader has admitted directing a network that stole and laundered more than $245 million in cryptocurrency. The enterprise combined online impersonation with home break-ins, then poured stolen funds into exotic cars, private jet rentals, and nightlife. Malone Lam Admits Leading the Crypto Theft Enterprise Malone Lam, a 22-year-old Singaporean citizen and recent […]

Man Hid Millions in Crypto, Then Claimed Just $0.34 in Bankruptcy

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2026. Sep. 10. 03:06

Man Hid Millions in Crypto, Then Claimed Just $0.34 in Bankruptcy A Virginia man convicted of stealing more than $2.5 million from investors concealed millions in cryptocurrency before declaring just 34 cents in financial assets. Federal prosecutors said he also denied owning any crypto during bankruptcy. Crypto Fortune Disappears From Bankruptcy Filings A federal jury in Alexandria convicted Jihoon Park, 52, on Sept. 8 of defrauding […]

No Anthropic Stock Exists, but Crypto Traders Just Priced It at $2T

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2026. Sep. 10. 01:21

No Anthropic Stock Exists, but Crypto Traders Just Priced It at $2T The artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic is still private, but crypto traders are assigning the Claude maker an implied valuation of about $2.12 trillion through synthetic perpetual contracts that do not represent company shares. The juggernaut OpenAI has witnessed its synthetic perp contracts push the firm’s inferred worth to $1.58 trillion. On Sept. 9, Defillama’s […]

Illinois Crypto Tax Faces New Court Bid Before It Hits Residents

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2026. Sep. 10. 00:10

Illinois Crypto Tax Faces New Court Bid Before It Hits Residents Illinois’ 0.2% digital asset tax could cost crypto firms millions and expose them to felony charges for compliance errors, two trade groups warn. They want enforcement blocked before the Jan. 1, 2027 launch produces irreversible costs and customer losses. Crypto Groups Race to Stop Tax Before Illinois Users Pay Illinois crypto users could soon owe […]

Visa Stablecoin Settlement Tops $20 Billion as Card Volume Surges

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2026. Sep. 09. 23:04

Visa Stablecoin Settlement Tops $20 Billion as Card Volume Surges Visa’s stablecoin settlement volume has climbed above a $20 billion annualized run rate, up more than 15-fold from a year ago. The growth is forcing card issuers, lenders and banks to rethink how they finance settlement in an always-on crypto market. Visa Stablecoin Cards Expand to 160+ Programs Worldwide Visa’s stablecoin business is starting to […]

Cut off From Global Finance, Iran Turns to Bitcoin and Tether

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2026. Sep. 09. 21:47

Cut off From Global Finance, Iran Turns to Bitcoin and Tether According to reports, cryptocurrency use in Iran is not fringe but a working trade-settlement rail. Tehran is quietly moving funds across these digital rails using bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT) to undermine financial sanctions. Digital Assets Take on a Bigger Role in Iran’s Trade On Wednesday, the Financial Times (FT) reported that Iran’s central bank […]

Circle Targets $25B Payments Flow for USDC With $400M Tazapay Deal

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2026. Sep. 09. 20:30

Circle Targets $25B Payments Flow for USDC With $400M Tazapay Deal Circle is acquiring Tazapay in a $400 million all-stock deal that would bring more than $25 billion in annual payment volume into its orbit. With 60% of Tazapay’s transactions already involving stablecoins, the acquisition could materially expand USDC’s reach across Asia, Africa and other fast-growing markets. Circle Pushes USDC Into 100+ Markets With Tazapay Acquisition […]

Grayscale Drives $47M Bitcoin Outflows as XRP Funds Gain $1.55M

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2026. Sep. 09. 19:31

Grayscale Drives $47M Bitcoin Outflows as XRP Funds Gain $1.55M U.S. crypto ETFs reopened after the Labor Day break with broad selling pressure, as bitcoin, ether, solana, and HYPE funds all posted net outflows. XRP ETFs were the only major category to finish Tuesday in positive territory, drawing $1.55 million. Crypto ETFs Open Short Week With Multiple Selloffs The first session after the Labor Day […]

Metamask Breaks Free From Consensys as 2027 IPO Buzz Heats Up

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2026. Sep. 09. 18:30

Metamask Breaks Free From Consensys as 2027 IPO Buzz Heats Up On Wednesday, Consensys Software Inc. announced plans to split into two independent companies, with consumer wallet platform Metamask breaking away from Consensys, which will remain focused on protocols and institutional infrastructure. Metamask Breaks Away as Lubin Takes the Helm Consensys Executive Chairman Joe Lubin said the company spent more than a decade helping build the […]

Bitcoin Price Steadies at $78K Despite $6B Treasury Action

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2026. Sep. 09. 17:30

Bitcoin Price Steadies at $78K Despite $6B Treasury Action Despite a $6 billion long-term debt buyback by the U.S. Treasury, bitcoin experienced a volatile yet ultimately flat trading session, swinging between $78,095 and $79,650 before settling near $78,600. Volatile Trading and Middle East Conflict Bitcoin experienced another volatile trading period as it swung from just over $78,700 to $79,600, even as reports suggested that […]

Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP Meme Coin Implodes 98% in Just 90 Minutes

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2026. Sep. 09. 16:14

Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP Meme Coin Implodes 98% in Just 90 Minutes On Wednesday, the crypto community is discussing Hunter Biden’s new meme coin as the launch has seen the coin drop from a high of $199 to an all-time low of $1.36 in 90 minutes following the release. LAPTOP Meme Coin Crashes 98% as $199 High Vanishes in Minutes Hunter Biden’s new meme coin, known as […]

Canary Capital Launches the First U.S. Spot Staked TRX ETF (Ticker: TRXS)

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2026. Sep. 09. 16:11

Canary Capital Launches the First U.S. Spot Staked TRX ETF (Ticker: TRXS) Brentwood, TN – (September 9, 2026) — Canary Capital Group LLC (“Canary Capital”), a digital asset investment management firm, today announced the launch of the Canary Staked TRX ETF (Ticker: TRXS). The Fund seeks to provide exposure to the spot price of TRX, the native utility token of the TRON blockchain network. In addition, the […]

Robinhood’s CEO Vlad Tenev fires back at AMC CEO in escalating fight over stock tokens

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2026. Sep. 09. 16:11

Robinhood’s CEO Vlad Tenev fires back at AMC CEO in escalating fight over stock tokens Tenev told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Wednesday that public companies shouldn't have veto power over third-party securities that reference their shares.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev fires back at AMC's Aron in escalating fight over stock tokens

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2026. Sep. 09. 16:11

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev fires back at AMC's Aron in escalating fight over stock tokens Tenev told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Wednesday that public companies shouldn't have veto power over third-party securities that reference their shares.

U.S. Treasury sanctions another widespread cyber-scam hub, Xinbi Guarantee

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2026. Sep. 09. 16:05

U.S. Treasury sanctions another widespread cyber-scam hub, Xinbi Guarantee Chinese-language platform Xinbi is accused of operating on crypto transactions as it offered services to other criminal networks.

Tether pushes into private credit with $400 million fund with Fasanara

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2026. Sep. 09. 15:51

Tether pushes into private credit with $400 million fund with Fasanara The USDT issuer will help source lending opportunities and provide stablecoin payment infrastructure for Fasanara's private credit network.

Bitcoin and Ethereum race quantum clock as U.S. backs $300 million hardware push

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2026. Sep. 09. 15:30

Bitcoin and Ethereum race quantum clock as U.S. backs $300 million hardware push The threat is not here yet, but fault-tolerant machines and crypto’s migration plans are starting to converge on the same 2029 window.

Consensys to split MetaMask into its own firm while staying silent on IPO

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2026. Sep. 09. 15:24

Consensys to split MetaMask into its own firm while staying silent on IPO The existing company, Consensys Software Inc., will rebrand as MetaMask under Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin as chairman and CEO.

Bitcoin Price Stalls at $79K as US-Iran Strikes Shake Oil Markets

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2026. Sep. 09. 15:01

Bitcoin Price Stalls at $79K as US-Iran Strikes Shake Oil Markets Brent crude has surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time since July, while West Texas Intermediate topped $95 amid a military escalation in the Middle East. Military Conflict Escalates On Wednesday, oil prices surged, with Brent crude reaching two-month highs while bitcoin retreated to $79,000 following new reports of U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers […]

Crypto Long & Short: Inside the 300-to-1 onchain gap between the dollar and euro

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2026. Sep. 09. 14:58

Crypto Long & Short:  Inside the 300-to-1 onchain gap between the dollar and euro Ryan Connor of RockawayX writes that the dollar leads the euro about 3 to 1 across the offchain economy and more than 300 to 1 onchain. Euro-pegged stablecoins total €711 million, under 1% of supply. He traces the gap to path dependency and missing euro DeFi infrastructure, and argues MiCA-regulated issuance and euro vault rails are changing it.

Blockstream Hackers Demand 10% Bounty, Threaten 15% Holder Loss

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2026. Sep. 09. 14:20

Blockstream Hackers Demand 10% Bounty, Threaten 15% Holder Loss Blockstream’s standoff with the self-described white hats behind the Liquid Network exploit kicked into high gear Wednesday after the group demanded a 10% bug bounty and threatened further losses for holders. White Hats Come Out Swinging With 10% Demand The latest message appeared on the Bitcoin blockchain through OP_RETURN, a feature that lets users attach […]

Kalshi election data goes live on DoubleZero ahead of U.S. midterms

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2026. Sep. 09. 14:00

Kalshi election data goes live on DoubleZero ahead of U.S. midterms The expansion gives institutional and automated traders access to full-depth political prediction-market order books ahead of the U.S. midterms.

PayPal expands stablecoin rails with custom token issuance platform

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2026. Sep. 09. 14:00

PayPal expands stablecoin rails with custom token issuance platform The PYUSDx stablecoin developer platform, backed by PayPal USD (PYUSD), is built with the help of M0 and MoonPay.

Hunter Biden's new LAPTOP token lost 98% of its value in under an hour after $1.6 billion debut

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2026. Sep. 09. 13:57

Hunter Biden's new LAPTOP token lost 98% of its value in under an hour after $1.6 billion debut LAPTOP swung from $190 to under $4 within minutes of opening on Base. Onchain records show tokens had been distributed to market makers for a week before trading began.

Lightning Security Alert: Alby Reveals Critical Hub Vulnerability

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2026. Sep. 09. 13:49

Lightning Security Alert: Alby Reveals Critical Hub Vulnerability On Sept. 9, 2026, Alby, the Bitcoin Lightning Network and Nostr tooling company, revealed a critical security flaw in older versions of Alby Hub, a Lightning-centric node and wallet. Lightning Project Alby Confirms Critical Flaw in Older Hub Versions The team disclosed the issue on the social media platform X on Wednesday, stating: “We have […]

KYC data is an irresistible honeypot for hackers, and we must change how it is collected

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2026. Sep. 09. 13:02

 KYC data is an irresistible honeypot for hackers, and we must change how it is collected Privacy-preserving identity verification systems could allow individuals to prove only what a service needs to know while keeping the underlying information under their control, writes Coin Center’s Laz Pieper.

Algorand names former Chainlink executive William Herkelrath as CEO

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2026. Sep. 09. 13:00

Algorand names former Chainlink executive William Herkelrath as CEO The former Chainlink and Curv executive will lead the blockchain organization’s push into institutional finance and quantum-resistant security.

Bitcoin Price Roars Back From $77,603 as Bulls Eye $80,000

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2026. Sep. 09. 12:45

Bitcoin Price Roars Back From $77,603 as Bulls Eye $80,000 Bitcoin’s price was back around $79,000 early Wednesday after buyers aggressively defended Tuesday’s plunge to $77,603, putting the leading crypto asset within striking distance of its $79,742 session high. The recovery has put bulls back in the driver’s seat in the short term, but resistance near $79,700 to $80,000 means the broader breakout is not […]

Germany moves to tax bitcoin like stocks as new draft bill targets tax-free gains

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2026. Sep. 09. 12:13

Germany moves to tax bitcoin like stocks as new draft bill targets tax-free gains Existing holdings would keep the current tax treatment, which can allow tax-free sales after a 12-month holding period.

A Whale Sold 16,976 SOL to Buy STONK’s 33% Dip; Then Came It’s All-Time High

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2026. Sep. 09. 12:10

A Whale Sold 16,976 SOL to Buy STONK’s 33% Dip; Then Came It’s All-Time High A single wallet pulled 16,976 SOL off Binance and spent it on Stonkfun’s STONK token at an average price of $0.19, buying into a drawdown. The token then set a new all-time high the same day. The Trade, Step by Step The sequence of events was short enough to read in two lines: A wallet […]

Crypto lobbying orgs ask court to suspend Illinois tax as legal case continues

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2026. Sep. 09. 12:00

Crypto lobbying orgs ask court to suspend Illinois tax as legal case continues The motion for a preliminary injunction comes a few weeks after the Crypto Council for Innovation and Blockchain Association sued to block the law.

U.S. Bank takes next step towards launching its stablecoin with cross-border payment test

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2026. Sep. 09. 11:40

U.S. Bank takes next step towards launching its stablecoin with cross-border payment test The fifth-largest U.S. commercial bank said it is exploring USBDC stablecoin for treasury payments, liquidity management and collateral after completing a live transaction.

Get Ready for Friday as This Bitcoin Price Swing Pattern Gets Tested

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2026. Sep. 09. 11:30

Get Ready for Friday as This Bitcoin Price Swing Pattern Gets Tested Data shows that, in the short term, the bitcoin price has been reacting more strongly to U.S. economic data releases than to the Federal Reserve’s actual rate decisions, which were influenced by that data. This pattern will be tested this Friday again as the market awaits the central bank’s decision next Wednesday. Friday’s data will […]

OpenAI says 10,000 AI agents solved a $1 million math problem. Now mathematicians are fighting

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2026. Sep. 09. 11:23

OpenAI says 10,000 AI agents solved a $1 million math problem. Now mathematicians are fighting An internal model more powerful than GPT-6 Astra produced a proposed solution to one of mathematics’ seven Millennium Prize Problems, though questions are emerging over how independently it got there.

Bitcoin climbs as oil tops $100, equities drop after Iran strikes

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2026. Sep. 09. 10:47

Bitcoin climbs as oil tops $100, equities drop after Iran strikes Bitcoin advanced to as high as $79,700 while Brent crude topped $100 and European shares fell, leaving crypto tracking gold rather than equities.

Byrrgis CEO Explains How Stablecoins Will Fix DeFi’s Biggest Flaw

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2026. Sep. 09. 10:30

Byrrgis CEO Explains How Stablecoins Will Fix DeFi’s Biggest Flaw Noncustodial trading platform Byrrgis aims to fix fragmented decentralized finance trading by removing the need for native gas tokens and unifying discovery, evaluation and execution across chains. Fragmented DeFi Trading Across Networks Decentralized finance (DeFi) trading has expanded across multiple networks, yet the user experience remains fundamentally fragmented. Active traders routinely move between market screeners, […]

Iran eases currency controls to let traders bring earnings home in crypto: FT

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2026. Sep. 09. 09:59

Iran eases currency controls to let traders bring earnings home in crypto: FT Exporters can use overseas earnings to fund imports directly, bypassing the official foreign-exchange system, the FT reported.

Singaporean 22-year old pleads guilty to being the ringleader in $245 million crypto fraud case

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2026. Sep. 09. 09:54

Singaporean 22-year old pleads guilty to being the ringleader in $245 million crypto fraud case Malone Lam, a Miami resident charged with stealing 4,100 bitcoin, led a ring of fraudsters who stole crypto via online scams and home invasions.

Republican Senators Say CLARITY ACT Passage Odds Aren’t Looking Good

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2026. Sep. 09. 09:30

Republican Senators Say CLARITY ACT Passage Odds Aren’t Looking Good Two Republican senators say the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is heading for defeat when the Senate votes Sept. 15, with ethics language covering President Donald Trump’s family the unresolved sticking point. The Sentence That Moved the Odds For most of 2026, the CLARITY Act’s problem was scheduling, but now it is the numbers. Sen. […]

Four XRP ETFs Now Sit in a Schwab Money Fund’s Repo Collateral

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2026. Sep. 09. 08:30

Four XRP ETFs Now Sit in a Schwab Money Fund’s Repo Collateral Shares in four U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are being pledged as collateral against nearly $4 billion of borrowing from a Charles Schwab money market fund, according to the fund’s latest monthly filing. What the Filing Shows Charles Schwab Family of Funds recently filed its monthly N-MFP3 portfolio report, covering the period ended Aug. […]

India’s financial intelligence unit flags 15 crypto platforms for AML lapses

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2026. Sep. 09. 08:17

India’s financial intelligence unit flags 15 crypto platforms for AML lapses The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) issued non-compliance notices to what it calls virtual digital asset service providers.

Ripple’s Legal Chief Chases Democratic Votes to Save the CLARITY Act

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2026. Sep. 09. 07:30

Ripple’s Legal Chief Chases Democratic Votes to Save the CLARITY Act Ripple chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty says he has gone to the offices of senators who are undecided on or opposed to the CLARITY Act with a single request: meet a real American crypto holder before you vote. The Ask Alderoty made the request public in a deliberately unglamorous fashion, calling not lobbyists or exchange […]

Live updates: Brent crude hits $100 for first time since July as bitcoin holds above $79,000

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2026. Sep. 09. 07:20

Live updates: Brent crude hits $100 for first time since July as bitcoin holds above $79,000 Japanese yen extends its rally against the U.S. dollar, briefly strengthening past 153 per dollar.

Live updates: Brent crude hits $100 for first time since July as bitcoin trades around $79,000

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2026. Sep. 09. 07:20

Live updates: Brent crude hits $100 for first time since July as bitcoin trades around $79,000 Japanese yen extends its rally against the U.S. dollar, briefly strengthening past 153 per dollar.

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs past $79,000 as Brent Crude tops $100 for first time since July

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2026. Sep. 09. 07:20

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs past $79,000 as Brent Crude tops $100 for first time since July The Japanese yen extended its rally against the greenback, briefly strengthening past 153 per dollar.

Live updates: Bitcoin gives up gains as yields head higher following Treasury buyback announcement

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2026. Sep. 09. 07:20

Live updates: Bitcoin gives up gains as yields head higher following Treasury buyback announcement The Japanese yen extended its rally against the greenback, briefly strengthening past 153 per dollar.

Live updates: Bitcoin slips as yields head higher following Treasury buyback announcement

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2026. Sep. 09. 07:20

Live updates: Bitcoin slips as yields head higher following Treasury buyback announcement The Japanese yen extended its rally against the greenback, briefly strengthening past 153 per dollar.

Grayscale’s Zcash ETF Tops $500M, but $100M Came From a DCG Affiliate

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2026. Sep. 09. 06:30

Grayscale’s Zcash ETF Tops $500M, but $100M Came From a DCG Affiliate Grayscale said its Zcash ETF passed $500 million in assets two weeks after listing. A regulatory filing shows $100 million of that arrived from a company affiliated with the fund’s own sponsor. What the Filing Actually Says Grayscale told followers on Sept. 8 that the world’s only Zcash fund had surpassed $500 million in assets […]

Anthropic researcher quits with a warning on AI that echoes 'The Terminator' script

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2026. Sep. 09. 06:20

Anthropic researcher quits with a warning on AI that echoes 'The Terminator' script The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade, Coxon said on X, explaining his resignation.

AI could kill us, Anthropic researcher says after resigning

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2026. Sep. 09. 06:20

AI could kill us, Anthropic researcher says after resigning The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade, Coxon said on X, explaining his resignation.

Kucoin Rolls out Yield Product to Tackle Idle Capital Problem

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2026. Sep. 09. 05:30

Kucoin Rolls out Yield Product to Tackle Idle Capital Problem Stablecoins supply core market liquidity, yet large balances often sit idle to meet instant trading and margin needs. Kucoin says it has unveiled a solution that reduces the trade-off between earning returns and retaining trading utility. The Problem With Idle Capital Cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin argues that while stablecoins underpin the vast majority of liquidity across […]

Hunter Biden defends LAPTOP ahead of Wednesday launch, calls TRUMP a ‘grift’

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2026. Sep. 09. 05:22

Hunter Biden defends LAPTOP ahead of Wednesday launch, calls TRUMP a ‘grift’ Biden says the token is about “resilience, redemption and recovery” and will give coins to nearly one million wallets that lost money on TRUMP.

Moonshot’s Kimi rattled markets. U.S. agencies now say it was trained on American models

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2026. Sep. 09. 04:40

Moonshot’s Kimi rattled markets. U.S. agencies now say it was trained on American models Moonshot, whose Kimi model rattled markets earlier this year, is among six Chinese AI firms accused of systematically extracting capabilities from U.S. models.

Bitcoin recovers toward $79,000 as Zcash records a $500 million ETF haul

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2026. Sep. 09. 04:35

Bitcoin recovers toward $79,000 as Zcash records a $500 million ETF haul Bitcoin fell to nearly $77,600 on Tuesday before clawing most of it back, leaving it little changed on the day while zcash gained roughly 43% on the week and Grayscale's new fund crossed half a billion dollars.

Bill Gates, Retired, Took Customer Support Duty at His Daughter’s Startup

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2026. Sep. 09. 04:30

Bill Gates, Retired, Took Customer Support Duty at His Daughter’s Startup Bill Gates spent a day handling customer support at Phia, the sustainable fashion startup co-founded by his daughter Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, taking on the role of a “luxury customer advisor.” Phia sells an app and Chrome extension that scans more than 40,000 sites to find fashion deals and second-hand alternatives. Gates later said […]

How the De Minimis Tax Exemption Might Support Bitcoin’s Price

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2026. Sep. 09. 03:30

How the De Minimis Tax Exemption Might Support Bitcoin’s Price A new report from Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute might give G20 governments and others some clues about how a counterintuitive move could help their economies and boost tax revenue, while also potentially helping bitcoin’s price and increasing government revenue even further. The report examined how the so-called de minimis exemption on bitcoin and […]

Minority Chain Meltdown: XBT Ticker Grab and Mining Revolt Grip BTCB2

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2026. Sep. 09. 02:30

Minority Chain Meltdown: XBT Ticker Grab and Mining Revolt Grip BTCB2 More controversy is brewing around the latest Bitcoin fork, BTCB2, as the team behind the minority chain has persuaded a couple of small trading venues to list the coin under the ticker XBT. The decision is drawing criticism because XBT is a long-established ISO 4217-style code used for bitcoin (BTC) itself across Kraken futures and […]

Bitcoin Volatility at Historic Low as Long-Term Holders Dominate

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2026. Sep. 09. 01:30

Bitcoin Volatility at Historic Low as Long-Term Holders Dominate Bitcoin’s one-month realized volatility is historically low, according to Glassnode, whose statistical analysis identifies long-term holder supply as the leading explanatory variable. Market capitalization, trading turnover, and derivatives positioning show substantially weaker relationships. Long-Term Holder Supply Leads Glassnode’s Analysis Bitcoin was trading at $78,449.49 at the time of writing after falling below $79,000 following an […]

Nexus ID Breach Exposes a Blueprint for Fraud, Experts Warn

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2026. Sep. 09. 00:28

Nexus ID Breach Exposes a Blueprint for Fraud, Experts Warn The Nexus identity breach is far more dangerous than a typical password dump because the stolen material reportedly includes the faces, addresses, birth dates and hidden security features of government-issued IDs, cybersecurity expert Dr. Marilyne Ordekian told Bitcoin.com News. The dark-web marketplace surfaced in late August, claiming access to roughly 170 million records, including more […]

Coincorner, Anchorwatch Roll out Bitcoin Custody With Lloyd’s Insurance

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2026. Sep. 08. 23:30

Coincorner, Anchorwatch Roll out Bitcoin Custody With Lloyd’s Insurance On Tuesday, the bitcoin and Lightning services firm Coincorner introduced the launch of a product called Vault, a bitcoin storage service offering multi-signature security in partnership with the custody company Anchorwatch, with “insurance underwritten by Lloyd’s of London, covering loss of keys and unauthorised access.” Coincorner Launches Vault With Multi-Signature Bitcoin Security Anchorwatch and Coincorner, […]

Bitcoin Gains Ground in MENA Region as Crypto Volume Triples to $350B

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2026. Sep. 08. 22:17

Bitcoin Gains Ground in MENA Region as Crypto Volume Triples to $350B Crypto transaction volume across the Middle East and North Africa has surged from about $100 billion in 2022 to an estimated $350 billion in 2025–2026. The growth is increasingly tied to two forces: regulated Gulf adoption and demand for bitcoin and stablecoins during periods of war, inflation, and currency stress. Turkey Leads MENA Crypto With […]

Strategy Roasted Over Bitcoin-Themed Jordans You Can’t Buy With BTC

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2026. Sep. 08. 21:10

Strategy Roasted Over Bitcoin-Themed Jordans You Can’t Buy With BTC While market observers and crypto proponents discussed Strategy’s latest STRC buyback, social media is also talking about the company’s new store offerings, which sell Strategy-branded Nike Air Jordans and Nike Dunks. Critics, however, are ragging on the bitcoin treasury firm for only accepting Apple Pay and credit cards. Strategy’s $250 Bitcoin-Themed Sneakers Spark Social Media […]

Bitmine Adds 28,086 ETH as Ethereum Treasury Hits $14.8B

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2026. Sep. 08. 20:19

Bitmine Adds 28,086 ETH as Ethereum Treasury Hits $14.8B Bitmine now controls about 5.93 million ETH, worth about $14.8 billion, putting it within touching distance of its 5% ethereum supply goal. With most of that position staked, the company is turning its balance sheet into one of the biggest single bets on ethereum anywhere in public markets. Bitmine Builds One of Public Markets’ Biggest […]

Strive Loads up on 1,375 Bitcoin as ASST Jumps 114% in 30 Days

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2026. Sep. 08. 19:41

Strive Loads up on 1,375 Bitcoin as ASST Jumps 114% in 30 Days While the bitcoin treasury firm Strategy has paused buying for the time being, Strive Inc. disclosed on Tuesday that it purchased another 1,375 bitcoin last week. Strive Adds 1,375 Bitcoin as Treasury Climbs to Fifth Largest According to the SEC Form 8-K submitted by Strive, the firm’s corporate bitcoin treasury now stands at 24,531 BTC. […]

Robinhood Takes Stakes in Crypto.com and Its $5B Prediction Spinout

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2026. Sep. 08. 19:01

Robinhood Takes Stakes in Crypto.com and Its $5B Prediction Spinout Robinhood said Tuesday it will route some football event contracts through OG.com’s federally regulated exchange while taking minority equity stakes in the platform and its former parent, Crypto.com. The stakes are priced against a $20 billion valuation, and contracts began reaching eligible U.S. customers the same day. ‘The beginning of a very strategic relationship’ Robinhood […]

Binance Founder CZ Says Bitcoin Could Overtake Gold in Next Bull Run

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2026. Sep. 08. 18:28

Binance Founder CZ Says Bitcoin Could Overtake Gold in Next Bull Run Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) says bitcoin could eventually overtake gold, potentially as soon as the next bull market. His call comes as bitcoin trades increasingly like the precious metal and less like a technology stock, strengthening the digital gold argument. CZ Calls Bitcoin Better Than Gold as Market Gap Narrows Bitcoin’s long-running comparison with […]

Crypto Liquidations Hit $264M as Bitcoin Price Slides Ahead of CPI Data

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2026. Sep. 08. 17:40

Crypto Liquidations Hit $264M as Bitcoin Price Slides Ahead of CPI Data Bitcoin dipped below $78,000 on Tuesday, reaching a daily low of $77,603 before mounting a minor relief rally back to around $78,600. Bitcoin Drops Below $78,000 as August Momentum Cools Bitcoin briefly dipped below $78,000 on Tuesday, continuing a downward trend after dropping below $79,000 following a weekend above that threshold. The gradual decline, which […]

Abraxas Buys $32M Ether to Hedge a $353M Short It Won’t Close

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2026. Sep. 08. 17:02

Abraxas Buys $32M Ether to Hedge a $353M Short It Won’t Close Abraxas Capital has added 13,000 ETH worth about $32.39 million in the spot market, offsetting a 141,180 ETH short on Hyperliquid valued near $353.27 million. Abraxas’ Buy The purchase was brought to light earlier today, with the firm acquiring 13,000 ETH in the spot market for about $32.39 million (or an implied price near $2,491 […]

Bitcoin Price Holds Near $80K as XRP Eyes $1.50 Ahead of Sept. 11 Test

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2026. Sep. 08. 15:30

Bitcoin Price Holds Near $80K as XRP Eyes $1.50 Ahead of Sept. 11 Test Bitcoin and XRP have traded in near-perfect sync since Sept. 3, peaking on the same day and pulling back by almost the same amount. That relationship faces a major test this week as an XRP Ledger upgrade lands alongside U.S. inflation data. Bitcoin-XRP Lockstep Faces Its Biggest Test as CPI and XRPL Upgrade Near Bitcoin […]

Copper CEO Amar Kuchinad departs as search for a buyer enters a fourth month

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2026. Sep. 08. 15:23

Copper CEO Amar Kuchinad departs as search for a buyer enters a fourth month Kuchinad, the CEO of cryptocurrency custody firm Copper since 2024, has left the company, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Circle agrees to buy cross-border payments firm Tazapay for $400 million

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2026. Sep. 08. 14:40

Circle agrees to buy cross-border payments firm Tazapay for $400 million The deal could grant Circle vital, regulated "last-mile" infrastructure, bridging the gap between stablecoins and traditional local banking systems.

Zcash Surges 2,496% as Privacy Sector Leaves Crypto Rivals Behind

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2026. Sep. 08. 14:40

Zcash Surges 2,496% as Privacy Sector Leaves Crypto Rivals Behind Privacy is the only major crypto sector trading above its level when bitcoin peaked in October 2025, rising 213% while every other sector remains underwater. Zcash has led the move with a 2,496% gain, though the rally’s scale is reviving questions about whether fundamentals justify its new top-10 status. Zcash Drives 213% Privacy Rally as […]

Strive’s SATA nears $1 billion market cap as Strategy’s STRC continues to underperform

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2026. Sep. 08. 14:33

Strive’s SATA nears $1 billion market cap as Strategy’s STRC continues to underperform SATA’s 13% annualised dividend and resilience around par are helping Strive raise capital and outperform Strategy.

Visa combines VisaNet data with onchain lending to power stablecoin card working capital

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2026. Sep. 08. 14:29

Visa combines VisaNet data with onchain lending to power stablecoin card working capital Visa's stablecoin settlement volume surpassed a $20 billion annualized run rate, up 15x year over year. Now it wants blockchain lenders to use that data to extend credit to the issuers driving the growth.

Saylor Fires $176M at STRC as Strategy Doubles Buyback War Chest

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2026. Sep. 08. 13:40

Saylor Fires $176M at STRC as Strategy Doubles Buyback War Chest Strategy founder Michael Saylor announced Tuesday that the company repurchased $176 million of STRC and doubled its securities repurchase program to $2 billion, putting fresh attention on how the bitcoin-heavy company supports its financing strategy. Strategy Doubles Its Buyback Capacity The move, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), affects Strategy’s U.S. securities […]

Ethereum makes quantum resistance a top priority with a 2029 deadline

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2026. Sep. 08. 13:18

Ethereum makes quantum resistance a top priority with a 2029 deadline The Foundation wants the network protected before a quantum computer capable of breaking today's cryptography could plausibly arrive, and says upcoming upgrades will be judged against that clock.

Bitcoin rally has more room as volatility shorts unwind, Two Prime CEO says

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2026. Sep. 08. 13:18

Bitcoin rally has more room as volatility shorts unwind, Two Prime CEO says Alexander Blume said subdued funding rates and continued call selling suggest the rebound is not yet being driven by excessive speculation.

Bitmine purchased another $69 million of ETH, with Tom DeMark expecting price uptrend to soon resume

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2026. Sep. 08. 13:06

Bitmine purchased another $69 million of ETH, with Tom DeMark expecting price uptrend to soon resume At the latest purchase pace, Tom Lee's Ethereum treasury firm could reach its crypto accumulation goal in another seven weeks.

Bitcoin Price Loses Steam as Bears Circle Critical $78K Floor

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2026. Sep. 08. 13:02

Bitcoin Price Loses Steam as Bears Circle Critical $78K Floor Bitcoin’s price was trading between $78,060 and $78,500 on Tuesday morning around 8 a.m. EDT, after pulling back from the $80,537 area, leaving short-term sellers with an edge even as longer-term technical measures remained constructive. The split leaves bitcoin’s price walking a tightrope between support around $78,170-$78,193 and resistance stretching from roughly $78,430 to $80,537. […]

Bitcoin’s complexity paradox: How layer-2 scalers became AI's main target

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2026. Sep. 08. 12:09

Bitcoin’s complexity paradox: How layer-2 scalers became AI's main target A string of incidents involving Coldcard, Lightning and Liquid highlights how AI is changing the economics of finding bugs in bitcoin infrastructure.

Cypherpunk Disavows Robinhood Token as Mow Labels ZEC ‘Pump and Dump’

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2026. Sep. 08. 11:30

Cypherpunk Disavows Robinhood Token as Mow Labels ZEC ‘Pump and Dump’ Nasdaq-listed Cypherpunk Holdings distanced itself from a stock token bearing the Zcash ticker on Robinhood’s blockchain and clarifying it only holds the privacy coin. Cypherpunk Says It Only Holds ZEC Nasdaq-listed Cypherpunk Holdings has distanced itself from a crypto token using its name on Robinhood’s blockchain platform, joining a growing list of public companies condemning […]

How Curve's soft liquidation model lets borrowers survive market drawdowns

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2026. Sep. 08. 11:06

How Curve's soft liquidation model lets borrowers survive market drawdowns Data tracked by lending platform Curve data tracked 704 soft-liquidation instances lasting a median 14.5 days, showing how some DeFi loans can survive for weeks after entering the 'danger zone.'

Cronos executes controversial blockchain rollback to recover crypto worth $111 million

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2026. Sep. 08. 10:39

Cronos executes controversial blockchain rollback to recover crypto worth $111 million Validators rolled back nearly two hours of blockchain history to recover user assets. But the attackers still managed to get away with $9.19 million before Cronos halted the network.

Bitcoin slips to $78,800 as BNB and DeFi tokens buck the selloff

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2026. Sep. 08. 10:33

Bitcoin slips to $78,800 as BNB and DeFi tokens buck the selloff Bitcoin fell 0.42% since midnight UTC to $78,874, but the CoinDesk 20 rose 0.2% and the memecoin index gained 0.41% as BNB Chain tokens rallied.

Chainalysis: Over 90% of France’s Crypto Gains Go Undeclared

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2026. Sep. 08. 10:30

Chainalysis: Over 90% of France’s Crypto Gains Go Undeclared Chainalysis estimates France generated $9.4 billion in taxable crypto activity in 2025, while just 24,000 French taxpayers declared €368 million (approx. $427 million) in gains for 2024. The Two Numbers That Don’t Match A quick look at the numbers and the problem states itself. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis puts potentially taxable crypto activity in France […]

Stablecoins could save South Korean merchants up to $3.8 billion a year, budget office says

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2026. Sep. 08. 09:51

Stablecoins could save South Korean merchants up to $3.8 billion a year, budget office says South Korea’s budget office warned that stablecoin adoption could reduce banks' roles as credit intermediaries and potentially destabilize token pegs during mass redemptions.

Tracking cocoa may be just the beginning for PwC, Merck, Hashgraph provenance system

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2026. Sep. 08. 09:39

Tracking cocoa may be just the beginning for PwC, Merck, Hashgraph provenance system The firms say their combination of physical authentication, digital traceability and enterprise process design has no precedent in supply chains, and cocoa is just the start.

OrbitX Introduces Stablecoin-Powered QR Payments Across 15+ Global Markets

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2026. Sep. 08. 09:34

OrbitX Introduces Stablecoin-Powered QR Payments Across 15+ Global Markets OrbitX has officially launched its QR payment functionality, enabling users to convert stablecoin balances into local currency purchases at point-of-sale terminals via simple QR scans. The initial rollout is active in Vietnam and the Philippines—two regions dominated by QR-based merchant transactions—with expansion planned across additional markets in the coming weeks. The launch addresses a fundamental […]

Tron’s Justin Sun Pulls 10,000 ETH and Sends $12.3M to Poloniex

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2026. Sep. 08. 09:30

Tron’s Justin Sun Pulls 10,000 ETH and Sends $12.3M to Poloniex Tron founder Justin Sun has redeemed 10,000 ETH from Lido since Aug. 26, and roughly $12.3 million of it has already landed on Poloniex, an exchange he backs. The Trail Since Aug. 26 Onchain analysts flagged the latest step on Tuesday: a wallet cluster attributed to Sun requested the unstaking of another 5,000 ETH from […]

Live updates: Yen rally and rising bond yields pressure bitcoin and risk assets

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2026. Sep. 08. 08:30

Live updates: Yen rally and rising bond yields pressure bitcoin and risk assets Bitcoin, gold and technology stocks fall as the yen rallies, while oil prices and government bond yields climb globally.

Live updates: Bitcoin below Friday's post-jobs report low as oil and copper surge higher

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2026. Sep. 08. 08:30

Live updates: Bitcoin below Friday's post-jobs report low as oil and copper surge higher Copper rushed to a new record high amid supply shortages colliding with rising AI-related demand.

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs from sessions lows as oil prices pull back

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2026. Sep. 08. 08:30

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs from sessions lows as oil prices pull back Copper rushed to a new record high amid supply shortages colliding with rising AI-related demand.

Live updates: Bitcoin slips below $78,500 as stocks close lower

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2026. Sep. 08. 08:30

Live updates: Bitcoin slips below $78,500 as stocks close lower Copper rushed to a new record high amid supply shortages colliding with rising AI-related demand.

Robinhood Chain Volume Pushes Uniswap’s UNI Burn Past $250M a Year

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2026. Sep. 08. 08:30

Robinhood Chain Volume Pushes Uniswap’s UNI Burn Past $250M a Year Uniswap founder Hayden Adams says the protocol’s annualized UNI burn rate has passed $250 million, up from the $200 million pace he flagged days earlier. From $200M to $250M in a Single Post Adams marked the milestone with a simple message, “Update: now over $250m,” quoting his own earlier post noting that the trailing seven-day […]

Bitcoin’s Price Action Has Three Dates Left to Escape the $80,000 Ceiling

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2026. Sep. 08. 07:30

Bitcoin’s Price Action Has Three Dates Left to Escape the $80,000 Ceiling Bitcoin traded near $79,100 on Tuesday, unable to hold $80,000, with jobless claims, inflation data and a Federal Reserve decision all landing inside eight days. The Calendar Doing the Work Three dates now stand between bitcoin’s price and a resolution of the range it has been stuck in. The first is Sept. 10, when U.S. […]

Bit2Me sets up specialized unit to help law enforcement track down crypto assets

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2026. Sep. 08. 07:00

Bit2Me sets up specialized unit to help law enforcement track down crypto assets The unit formalizes past operations, building on 1.5 million euros in seized crypto the exchange processed in 2025 for agencies including Interpol and Europol.

UK Regulator Revisits the 2019 Ban Blocking Prediction Markets

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2026. Sep. 08. 06:30

UK Regulator Revisits the 2019 Ban Blocking Prediction Markets Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority has held talks with trading platforms about easing the retail binary options ban that keeps Kalshi and Polymarket out of the UK, The Times reported. The rules are unchanged, and a second regulator still stands between the platforms and British customers. A British Change in Direction The Financial Conduct Authority has […]

Hunter Biden wants to launch a LAPTOP memecoin. Crypto traders hate it already

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2026. Sep. 08. 06:23

Hunter Biden wants to launch a LAPTOP memecoin. Crypto traders hate it already Kraken deleted a promotional post after backlash, while a media group named in the token's distribution publicly distanced itself from the project.

Bitcoin’s golden cross is here

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2026. Sep. 08. 05:56

Bitcoin’s golden cross is here A golden cross has triggered on bitcoin's daily price chart, indicating a potential long-term bullish trend ahead.

Jupiter Mobile Adds Physical Pokémon Card Ripping Feature

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2026. Sep. 08. 05:50

Jupiter Mobile Adds Physical Pokémon Card Ripping Feature Decentralized finance platform Jupiter has integrated its Gacha trading digital card platform directly into the mobile app, allowing users to buy, rip, and collect physical trading cards without leaving the application. Scaling Mobile Adoption Jupiter, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform on Solana, announced Monday that its rip-and-collect trading card product, Jupiter Gacha, is now natively […]

Chelsea’s USDC Jersey Deal Triggers Fears for Hong Kong Fans

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2026. Sep. 08. 05:10

Chelsea’s USDC Jersey Deal Triggers Fears for Hong Kong Fans The deal has sparked concerns among Hong Kong fans, who fear that wearing the team’s jersey could make them liable for what the HKMA’s stablecoin ordinance describes as offenses related to advertising regulated stablecoin activity and offering specified stablecoins. Hong Kong Chelsea Fans Nervous About Latest USDC Jersey Deal The recent deal between Chelsea FC […]

Liquid Network gets back 3,400 bitcoin from whitehat hackers; talks underway for the rest

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2026. Sep. 08. 04:41

Liquid Network gets back 3,400 bitcoin from whitehat hackers; talks underway for the rest Supposed whitehat hackers behind Sunday’s Liquid Network breach have returned 3,400 of the 4,000 BTC they took, but nearly $47 million in bitcoin is still outstanding.

Bitcoin slips under $79,000, Zcash leads losses as Fed hike odds hold near 60%

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2026. Sep. 08. 04:40

Bitcoin slips under $79,000, Zcash leads losses as Fed hike odds hold near 60% Every major token fell on Tuesday, though most keep weekly gains, with traders pricing a 60% chance of a Fed hike next week.

Sixteen Years After 12,000 Tons of Orange Peels, a Costa Rica Forest Grew Back

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2026. Sep. 08. 04:30

Sixteen Years After 12,000 Tons of Orange Peels, a Costa Rica Forest Grew Back Tree biomass jumped 176% on a degraded plot inside Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Conservation Area after 12,000 tonnes of orange peels were spread there in 1997. The experiment was later halted by Costa Rica’s Supreme Court after a challenge from rival producer TicoFruit, but researcher Timothy Treuer’s 2013 revisit found a nutrient-rich, invasive-resistant canopy where bare […]

Casino Lobby Blames Prediction Markets for First Flat NFL Betting Season

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2026. Sep. 08. 03:50

Casino Lobby Blames Prediction Markets for First Flat NFL Betting Season The American Gaming Association expects citizens to wager $29.5 billion with regulated sportsbooks on the 2026 NFL season, the first one without meaningful growth since the Supreme Court struck down the federal betting ban in 2018. The trade body attributes the stall to prediction markets, which it calls “backdoor sports betting.” Trade Body Forecast Lands […]

Sweden Hits 6 Crypto Firms With $51M Back Tax Demand

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2026. Sep. 08. 03:10

Sweden Hits 6 Crypto Firms With $51M Back Tax Demand The Swedish Tax Agency ordered six cryptocurrency mining entities to pay approximately $56.5 million in back taxes and penalties. Audit Uncovers Systemic Tax Evasion The Swedish Tax Agency (STA) has reportedly imposed approximately $56.5 million (540 million Swedish kronor) in back taxes and penalties on six cryptocurrency mining companies operating in Boden following an investigation […]

Man Reclaims $4.4M in Bitcoin 12 Years After Exchange Collapse

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2026. Sep. 08. 02:30

Man Reclaims $4.4M in Bitcoin 12 Years After Exchange Collapse Chris, the pseudonym the British man gave to the media, managed to reclaim his bitcoin stash after a legal fight with Intersango, formerly known as Britcoin, an exchange that shut down operations in 2014. While it was under Intersango’s custody, his investment grew to 3.3 million pounds ($4.4 million). Man Recovers Multi-Million-Dollar BTC Fortune After […]

Year-End Bitcoin Price Predictions Grow Cautious as Bettors Eye $81K

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2026. Sep. 08. 01:50

Year-End Bitcoin Price Predictions Grow Cautious as Bettors Eye $81K While bitcoin’s price has risen a great deal over the last month, and Wall Street, die-hard crypto proponents, and even AI chatbots are bullish, prediction market bettors are expecting BTC prices to stay volatile and rather boring throughout the rest of the year. Prediction Markets Still See a Shaky, Sideways Road Ahead Over the last […]

Bitcoin Bull Market Setup Mirrors 2015, Willy Woo Says as Debate Grows

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2026. Sep. 08. 01:05

Bitcoin Bull Market Setup Mirrors 2015, Willy Woo Says as Debate Grows A bullish bitcoin setup is emerging as BTC separates from the S&P 500, according to Willy Woo, who compares the divergence with 2015. Another analyst disputes whether the chart shows a meaningful decoupling. Bitcoin-Stock Split Revives the 2015 Comparison Bitcoin market analyst Willy Woo argued Sept. 6 that BTC’s relationship with stocks had reached its […]

Ripple CEO Sees $11B Dutch Gold Move as an Ideal Crypto Use Case

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2026. Sep. 08. 00:05

Ripple CEO Sees $11B Dutch Gold Move as an Ideal Crypto Use Case Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the Dutch central bank’s $11 billion gold relocation illustrates how slowly traditional finance moves value. The bank used physical transfers and market transactions to reposition 86 metric tons. Garlinghouse Contrasts Gold Logistics With Crypto Transfers Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse argued on Sept. 4 that a months-long gold operation by De […]

Capital B Buys 376 Bitcoin for $29.4M as Treasury Grows to 3,521 BTC

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2026. Sep. 07. 23:05

Capital B Buys 376 Bitcoin for $29.4M as Treasury Grows to 3,521 BTC France-listed Capital B has acquired another 376 bitcoin after raising fresh capital from investors including Adam Back and TOBAM. The purchase lifts its bitcoin treasury to 3,521 BTC, even as the market value of those holdings remains below their accumulated cost. Capital B Adds Bitcoin After $33.3M Private Placement Capital B is doubling down on […]

Metaplanet CEO breaks silence but shareholders say the hard questions remain unanswered

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2026. Sep. 07. 23:01

Metaplanet CEO breaks silence but shareholders say the hard questions remain unanswered Simon Gerovich said Metaplanet had not adequately explained the structure, and denied involvement in MMXX Ventures’ trading decisions.

Cathie Wood Sees Bitcoin Price Breakthrough as Gold Link Strengthens

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2026. Sep. 07. 22:05

Cathie Wood Sees Bitcoin Price Breakthrough as Gold Link Strengthens Bitcoin’s relationship with gold is strengthening even as the cryptocurrency becomes less sensitive to rising Treasury yields. Cathie Wood says the shift is reassuring, adding to the case that bitcoin may be maturing into an independent monetary asset rather than trading like a high-beta tech stock. Bitcoin-Gold Correlation Climbs as Treasury Sensitivity Weakens Bitcoin’s price […]

Citi, DBS Send Tokenized USD in Minutes as TradFi Rails Sleep

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2026. Sep. 07. 21:03

Citi, DBS Send Tokenized USD in Minutes as TradFi Rails Sleep On Sept. 6, two major multinational banking and financial services corporations, DBS and Citi, announced the firms completed a USD payment between Singapore and the U.S. over the weekend, leveraging tokenized deposits via the Swift Digital Ledger. Citi and DBS Put Swift’s 24/7 Digital Ledger to the Test During Weekend Hours The blockchain technology used, […]

Bitcoin’s $9.07B Whale Profit Record Puts Rally Floor to Test

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2026. Sep. 07. 19:31

Bitcoin’s $9.07B Whale Profit Record Puts Rally Floor to Test Bitcoin’s short-term whale cohort amassed a record $9.07 billion in unrealized profit before the figure eased as BTC slipped. A new analysis suggests the paper gains could increase selling pressure and test the rally’s underlying price floor. Bitcoin Whale Paper Gains Reach a Record Short-term holder whale unrealized profit and loss reached $9.07 billion on […]

Hunter Biden Unleashes Laptop Meme Coin in Direct Shot at Trump

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2026. Sep. 07. 18:43

Hunter Biden Unleashes Laptop Meme Coin in Direct Shot at Trump Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden is launching a 1 billion-token meme coin called LAPTOP on Wednesday, turning one of the biggest controversies surrounding his family into a cryptocurrency project aimed partly at Donald Trump’s own crypto following. Biden Takes the Laptop Story Onto Base The token is scheduled to launch Sept. 9 […]

Bitcoin Takes 79% of Crypto ETF Weekly Inflows as Funds Add $1.24B

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2026. Sep. 07. 17:59

Bitcoin Takes 79% of Crypto ETF Weekly Inflows as Funds Add $1.24B U.S. crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted about $1.24 billion in net inflows during the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, led overwhelmingly by bitcoin funds. Bitcoin ETFs alone drew $986.85 million, while ether, XRP, solana and HYPE products also finished the week in positive territory. Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $987M in Third Straight Winning […]

Bitcoin Price Drops Below $79K Line as Longs Get Torched in $208M Rout

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2026. Sep. 07. 17:16

Bitcoin Price Drops Below $79K Line as Longs Get Torched in $208M Rout Bitcoin price fell back below $79,000 on Monday after a brief spike to $80,537, down 1% over 24 hours to trade near $78,785. Long Liquidations Outpace Shorts Bitcoin price slipped under $79,000 on Monday, just hours after briefly reclaiming the $80,000 level for the first time since Friday’s sharp sell-off. Before the decline, bitcoin traded […]

Liquid Hackers Return 3,400 BTC, Keep $47M as Network Stays Frozen

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2026. Sep. 07. 16:38

Liquid Hackers Return 3,400 BTC, Keep $47M as Network Stays Frozen Self-described white-hat hackers who drained nearly all of Liquid Network’s bitcoin reserves have returned 3,400 BTC worth about $268 million, while keeping roughly 598.5 BTC valued at $47 million. The return marks a significant turn in an incident that began Sunday, Sept. 6, when roughly 4,000 BTC, then worth about $320 million, left the Liquid […]

Hunter Biden debuts 'LAPTOP' memecoin targeting TRUMP holders

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2026. Sep. 07. 15:44

Hunter Biden debuts 'LAPTOP' memecoin targeting TRUMP holders LAPTOP debuts Wednesday on Base, with nearly a third of the supply set to be burned if a slate of political and market outcomes — including a Democratic win in 2028 — comes good.

XRP Open Interest Recovers as Analyst Flags ‘Unusual Structure’

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2026. Sep. 07. 15:43

XRP Open Interest Recovers as Analyst Flags ‘Unusual Structure’ XRP derivatives exposure is returning after a sharp late-August contraction, but aggressive selling continues across perpetual and spot markets. A new analysis suggests bearish taker-side positioning remains active even as the token’s price shows resilience. XRP Open Interest Rebounds From Late-August Contraction XRP’s seven-day open-interest change moved from negative 27% on Aug. 29 to positive […]

Polish prosecutors charge fifth suspect in a massive crypto probe

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2026. Sep. 07. 15:28

Polish prosecutors charge fifth suspect in a massive crypto probe BitBay became Zondacrypto in 2021. The exchange stopped trading in April after customers faced frozen withdrawals and estimated losses of at least $94 million.

Trader Wins 26 Bets in a Row; Zcash and Strategy Shorts Are Bleeding

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2026. Sep. 07. 14:50

Trader Wins 26 Bets in a Row; Zcash and Strategy Shorts Are Bleeding A Hyperliquid trader with 26 consecutive wins is $5.3 million underwater on an $18.95 million ZEC short, with liquidation at $1,317, roughly 10% above where zcash trades currently. $1,317 Is the Number on the Screen A Hyperbot dashboard revealed the trader’s potentially unfortunate story in one row: Short 15,784.87 ZEC, cross margin at 5x, entry […]

Stablecoin wallets challenge traditional bank accounts as main consumer money hub

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2026. Sep. 07. 14:12

Stablecoin wallets challenge traditional bank accounts as main consumer money hub Industry leaders debate whether digital dollar wallets will dismantle traditional bank accounts or simply modernize the underlying infrastructure.

HYPE Price Hits Record $89.67 as UBS, Jane Street Hold HYPE ETFs

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2026. Sep. 07. 13:54

HYPE Price Hits Record $89.67 as UBS, Jane Street Hold HYPE ETFs Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has surged to a record $89.67 as fresh exchange-traded fund (ETF) buying and institutional holdings reinforce demand. Bitwise’s BHYP has now accumulated $166.3 million since launch, while known institutional holders across HYPE ETFs include UBS, Bank of Montreal, and Jane Street. HYPE Gains 176% in Six Months as ETF Assets Reach $481M […]

Ethereum commits to letting users pay gas fees without having to hold ETH

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2026. Sep. 07. 13:54

Ethereum commits to letting users pay gas fees without having to hold ETH The Frame Transactions feature was locked into the Hegotá upgrade last month, and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says the work has moved quickly since.

From XRP Pioneer to AI-Powered Trading: How Bitrue Built an Exchange for What’s Next

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2026. Sep. 07. 13:48

From XRP Pioneer to AI-Powered Trading: How Bitrue Built an Exchange for What’s Next On most exchanges, XRP appears as a secondary listing—a sidebar, not a main stage. That choice reflects a philosophy: XRP is an asset among assets. On Bitrue, XRP isn’t a listing. It’s infrastructure. That single structural difference—XRP as a base pair rather than an afterthought—has compounded over eight years into something unusual: an exchange that […]

Bitcoin Price Rejected at $80.5K as Bulls Scramble to Defend $79K

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2026. Sep. 07. 13:15

Bitcoin Price Rejected at $80.5K as Bulls Scramble to Defend $79K Bitcoin’s price was trading between $79,300 and $79,500 on Sept. 7 after a significant rejection from $80,537 left its short-term price action caught between fading momentum and a still-constructive daily trend. The market remains inside a $79,013-$80,537 intraday range, putting those boundaries firmly in the cards as the levels that could determine what comes next. […]

Solana to triple transaction size as apps get room for more complex trades

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2026. Sep. 07. 12:08

Solana to triple transaction size as apps get room for more complex trades A Transaction v1 feature activates Wednesday, allowing complex proofs and large multisig operations to fit in one transaction while forcing services that read Solana to update.

DBS and Citi complete weekend USD payment via Swift’s Digital Ledger using tokenized deposits

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2026. Sep. 07. 12:05

 DBS and Citi complete weekend USD payment via Swift’s Digital Ledger using tokenized deposits The transaction is the second confirmed live use of Swift's blockchain ledger, coming as the network races to prove it can compete with digital payment rails that never close.

Zcash, XRP and Solana Bets Push Altcoin Leverage Past Bitcoin

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2026. Sep. 07. 11:30

Zcash, XRP and Solana Bets Push Altcoin Leverage Past Bitcoin Open interest in altcoin perpetual futures moved above bitcoin’s this weekend for the first time since December 2024, a shift that preceded sharp mid-cap corrections the last time it happened. What Metric Flipped Actually? Aggregate open interest, the dollar value of futures contracts still open, in altcoin perpetuals surpassed the same figure for bitcoin yesterday. […]

UK regulator weighs easing financial prediction market ban: Times

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2026. Sep. 07. 10:42

UK regulator weighs easing financial prediction market ban: Times The FCA reportedly held talks with trading platforms as Britons turn to Polymarket and Kalshi, though its public position still supports the ban.

A two-key breach could hand control of $91 billion in USDT to hackers, report finds

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2026. Sep. 07. 10:35

A two-key breach could hand control of $91 billion in USDT to hackers, report finds The rating agency's new framework combines Wall Street financial auditing with Web3 code reviews to evaluate both off-chain reserves and on-chain security.

Blockstream to Liquid Network Hacker: ‘Safe to Return the Funds’

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2026. Sep. 07. 10:30

Blockstream to Liquid Network Hacker: ‘Safe to Return the Funds’ As the major Bitcoin sidechain Liquid Network has been paused due to a $320 million hack, the absolute majority of the key players in the network haven’t issued any statements, while L-BTC is now backed by only 4.7% of the required bitcoin, as Blockstream says it’s “safe to return the funds.” In the most recent […]

Weekend altcoin rally runs out of road as bitcoin slips

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2026. Sep. 07. 10:26

Weekend altcoin rally runs out of road as bitcoin slips Bitcoin fell 1.1% since midnight UTC as Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.3%, while the weekend's double-digit altcoin gains stalled.

Bitcoin struggles at $83,000 sell wall as whales distribution flip into net selling

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2026. Sep. 07. 09:48

Bitcoin struggles at $83,000 sell wall as whales distribution flip into net selling All wallet cohorts have shifted into net distribution for the first time since early June, but a potential golden cross offers bulls some hope.

Bitcoin struggles at $83,000 'wall' as whales flip into net selling

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2026. Sep. 07. 09:48

Bitcoin struggles at $83,000 'wall' as whales flip into net selling All wallet cohorts have shifted into net distribution for the first time since early June, but a potential golden cross offers bulls some hope.

Coldcard hacker moves $7.7 million in BTC, 45% of bitcoin stolen in third attack wave

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2026. Sep. 07. 09:32

Coldcard hacker moves $7.7 million in BTC, 45% of bitcoin stolen in third attack wave The attacker has now drained the 11 largest vaults tied to the third wave of Coldcard thefts, Galaxy Research said.

‘CLARITY Act Is Dead’ in Washington, Ex Federal Prosecutor Says

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2026. Sep. 07. 09:30

‘CLARITY Act Is Dead’ in Washington, Ex Federal Prosecutor Says Eight days before the Senate’s Sept. 15 cloture vote, former federal prosecutor Mariotti says the message from lawmakers and staff in Washington is that the CLARITY Act is dead. What Mariotti Heard Mariotti, a former federal prosecutor, spent the week in Washington and subsequently posted his thoughts on his sojourn, claiming that members of Congress […]

No, Friday's jobs report hasn't materially boosted Fed rate hike odds

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2026. Sep. 07. 08:38

No, Friday's jobs report hasn't materially boosted Fed rate hike odds BTC fell on Friday and Treasury yields rose, but the hawkish market reaction looks overdone when compared to the largely steady Fed rate hike odds.

Zcash’s $1,200 Push Sustains, Sending Garrett Jin’s Short $25.7M Underwater

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2026. Sep. 07. 08:30

Zcash’s $1,200 Push Sustains, Sending Garrett Jin’s Short $25.7M Underwater ZEC has pushed past $1,200, and its largest short seller on Hyperliquid, Garrett Jin, is sitting on a $25.7 million paper loss on a position opened at $444. The Position, Line by Line Onchain analyst EmberCN posted the tally as ZEC printed above $1,200, noting: 32,760 ZEC short, average entry $444, opened in early July […]

Live updates: Bitcoin holds $79,000 as hike odds climb, zcash runs 45% in a week

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2026. Sep. 07. 08:17

Live updates: Bitcoin holds $79,000 as hike odds climb, zcash runs 45% in a week August payrolls came in three times above forecast and pushed September hike odds toward 58%. Equities sold it and crypto has not.

U.S. inflation, Coinbase’s Deribit switch: Crypto Week Ahead

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2026. Sep. 07. 08:07

U.S. inflation, Coinbase’s Deribit switch: Crypto Week Ahead Your look at what's coming in the week starting Sept. 7.

Once-hyped Ethereum rival Harmony wants to shut its blockchain over AI threats

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2026. Sep. 07. 08:02

Once-hyped Ethereum rival Harmony wants to shut its blockchain over AI threats Developers want to voluntarily shut down the network, saying state actors and AI agents have made security too difficult, then redirect ONE emissions into an AI video business.

Zcash Breaches $1,200 as Market Cap Hits $20 Billion

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2026. Sep. 07. 07:30

Zcash Breaches $1,200 as Market Cap Hits $20 Billion Zcash surged past $1,200 to an intraday peak of $1,249, its highest level since Q4 2016, marking a weekly gain of over 45%. Market Cap Reaches $20B as Derivatives Liquidations Spike Zcash (ZEC) breached $1,200 Sunday, outperforming the rest of the cryptocurrency market after posting double-digit gains. Market data showed that the privacy coin surged […]

Ethereum’s Vitalik Bets 90% of His Net Worth Against an AI Bitcoin Crash

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2026. Sep. 07. 06:30

Ethereum’s Vitalik Bets 90% of His Net Worth Against an AI Bitcoin Crash Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says he is taking “the opposite side” of a forecast that artificial intelligence will cut bitcoin’s price in half within two years, and he has roughly 90% of his net worth riding on it. The Wager on the Table Liron Shapira, an angel investor who hosts the Doom Debates podcast and […]

This cat memecoin has paid holders $2.8 million in Zcash as ZEC tops $1,200

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2026. Sep. 07. 05:52

This cat memecoin has paid holders $2.8 million in Zcash as ZEC tops $1,200 A brand new ZCAT token charges a 3% tax whenever the token moves and uses the proceeds to distribute ZEC to holders, creating an unusual link to one of crypto's hottest assets.

DOJ Nails Cartel Intermediary in $4M Crypto Money Laundering Scheme

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2026. Sep. 07. 05:30

DOJ Nails Cartel Intermediary in $4M Crypto Money Laundering Scheme Carlos Érick Vázquez González, a Mexican national who worked with the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación, has pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering in connection with drug trafficking in the U.S. and Mexico. Vázquez González used cryptocurrency for these crimes. Mexican Drug Kingpin Admits Participation in $4 Million Crypto Money Laundering Scheme A large intermediary […]

Oil up, bitcoin down as U.S. strikes Iranian crude carriers

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2026. Sep. 07. 04:44

Oil up, bitcoin down as U.S. strikes Iranian crude carriers Bitcoin trades lower by nearly 1% as escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities push oil higher.

Bitcoin network used by exchanges hit by $320 million exploit. Hackers claim they're the 'good guys'

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2026. Sep. 07. 03:43

Bitcoin network used by exchanges hit by $320 million exploit. Hackers claim they're the 'good guys' Liquid Network, a settlement layer used by exchanges, halted all transactions after losing $320 million worth of bitcoin in a security exploit.

How FBI Traced and Seized $560K in Crypto From Hamas’ Network

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2026. Sep. 07. 03:30

How FBI Traced and Seized $560K in Crypto From Hamas’ Network FBI agents combined blockchain analytics, human intelligence, and court orders to trace and seize more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency intended for Hamas. The operation followed funds through shared wallets, cross-chain bridges, exchanges, and stablecoin accounts. Shared Gas Wallets Expose a Wider Network Federal investigators built the seizure cases by connecting blockchain transactions with donation addresses […]

Robinhood Chain Fee Debate Reaches Solana, Arbitrum, BNB Chain

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2026. Sep. 07. 01:30

Robinhood Chain Fee Debate Reaches Solana, Arbitrum, BNB Chain Robinhood Chain’s fee model has become the focus of a broader debate over how blockchains finance growth. BNB Chain executive Nina Rong argued that sustainable revenue and commercial structures now outweigh further transaction-cost reductions. Robinhood Fee Debate Moves Beyond Transaction Costs A debate over Robinhood Chain’s network economics expanded on Sept. 6 into a wider […]

Blockstream Hunts ‘White Hats’ After 4,000 BTC Leaves Liquid

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2026. Sep. 07. 00:30

Blockstream Hunts ‘White Hats’ After 4,000 BTC Leaves Liquid The layer two (L2) sidechain known as the Liquid Network paused on Sunday following a so-called white hacker exploiting a bug in Blockstream’s Elements software, according to the X account Sideswap (Blockstream’s atomic-swap marketplace). 4,000 BTC Exit Liquid as Blockstream Scrambles to Contain Exploit On Sunday afternoon, the onchain sleuth Ergo BTC discovered that Blockstream’s […]

Weekly Crypto Recap: Bitcoin Rises as ZEC Deliver Strong Gains

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2026. Sep. 06. 23:34

Weekly Crypto Recap: Bitcoin Rises as ZEC Deliver Strong Gains The crypto economy gained 2% over the first week of September, peaking at $2.82 trillion before a pullback brought aggregate capitalization back under $2.8 trillion. Zcash (ZEC) led the market with a nearly 40% jump, breaching $1,200 for the first time since 2016 and taking 9th place in the market cap rankings. A Volatile Week […]

Fomo Takes Crypto by Storm, Grayscale Predicts Rotation From Stocks, and More – Weekly Recap

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2026. Sep. 06. 22:30

Fomo Takes Crypto by Storm, Grayscale Predicts Rotation From Stocks, and More – Weekly Recap This week’s stories spanned retail trading, portfolio diversification, regulation, privacy, and sanctions. Fomo broke into the top five U.S. finance apps, while Grayscale argued that record stock concentration strengthens the case for crypto. Prediction markets turned bearish on the CLARITY Act, a claimed leak of 153 million drivers’ licenses reignited criticism of KYC, and the […]

US Spot XRP ETF Inflows Reach $1.68 Billion as Demand Accelerates

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2026. Sep. 06. 21:19

US Spot XRP ETF Inflows Reach $1.68 Billion as Demand Accelerates U.S. spot XRP ETFs have accumulated approximately $1.68 billion in net inflows, while their combined net assets stood at about $1.48 billion. The totals show continued demand for exchange-listed XRP exposure despite uneven daily flows and price volatility. XRP ETF Inflows Build Despite an Uneven September Start U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended Sept. […]

Bitcoin Whale Shifts 1,260 BTC as 75 Casascius Coins Are Peeled

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2026. Sep. 06. 20:17

Bitcoin Whale Shifts 1,260 BTC as 75 Casascius Coins Are Peeled Following the 2010 dormant bitcoin wallets that shifted 600 vintage BTC from the Satoshi-era, another whale with a wallet first created in 2016, shifted 1,260.77 BTC worth over $100 million at block height 965770. Decade-Old Bitcoin Stash Turns Into $100 Million Fortune At first, September was witnessing a slowdown of dormant bitcoin moves in comparison […]

‘We Are Whitehats’: Nearly 4,000 BTC Drained From Blockstream’s Liquid Peg

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2026. Sep. 06. 19:17

‘We Are Whitehats’: Nearly 4,000 BTC Drained From Blockstream’s Liquid Peg According to several reports, nearly 4,000 bitcoin worth roughly $319 million appear to have moved out of the Liquid Network’s federation wallet Sunday, followed by an onchain message from an unidentified party claiming, “we are whitehats. contact us on chain.” The developing story remains unconfirmed by the network’s team, and neither Blockstream, Liquid, nor Adam […]

Prediction markets inch closer to the Supreme Court: State of Crypto

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2026. Sep. 06. 18:30

Prediction markets inch closer to the Supreme Court: State of Crypto New Jersey petitioned for a writ of certiorari in Kalshi's case against it last week, finally throwing the ball to the high court.

Difficulty Rises, Hashprice Rips 22% as Bitcoin Hashrate Stalls

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2026. Sep. 06. 18:15

Difficulty Rises, Hashprice Rips 22% as Bitcoin Hashrate Stalls While bitcoin’s price has fueled mining revenue, miners experienced a moderate difficulty rise of 1.31% at block height 965664. The latest change marks the eighth difficulty increase in 2026. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Climbs 1.31% At present, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty is 1.31% harder than it was before block 965664 and the two weeks that preceded that […]

Bitcoin Fork BTCB2 Hits $1,799 as Thin Liquidity Fuels Wild Ride

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2026. Sep. 06. 17:10

Bitcoin Fork BTCB2 Hits $1,799 as Thin Liquidity Fuels Wild Ride This weekend, the crypto community is once again discussing the crypto asset that was born after the Bitcoin chain split that occurred on Aug. 8, 2026, at block height 961632. Over the last few hours, the asset dubbed “bitcoin blake2” or “BTCB2” has been trading at prices between 750 USDC and 1,000 USDC over the […]

Ukrainian police took down a crypto scam that stole up to $1 million a month

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2026. Sep. 06. 16:00

Ukrainian police took down a crypto scam that stole up to $1 million a month Investigators have identified 62 victims and say more than 46 Ukrainians took part in the alleged operation.

Ripple CEO Says BIS Testing With XRP Ledger Is No Surprise to Him

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2026. Sep. 06. 15:52

Ripple CEO Says BIS Testing With XRP Ledger Is No Surprise to Him Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said a BIS research team’s decision to test the XRP Ledger was unsurprising, citing its fees, speed, and record. The experiment used XRPL to help authenticate official statistical datasets. Garlinghouse Highlights XRP Ledger’s Technical Record Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reacted on Sept. 4 after the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) published […]

Mexican Rock Star and Family Murdered Over $1.5M Bitcoin Wallet

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2026. Sep. 06. 14:50

Mexican Rock Star and Family Murdered Over $1.5M Bitcoin Wallet Jonathan Meléndez, part of the Mexican rock band Camilo Séptimo, his pregnant wife, their three-year-old daughter, and their housemaid were killed by an associate who knew of Meléndez’s bitcoin holdings in one of the worst wrench attacks in Mexican history. Four Dead in Mexico in Wrench Attack Involving $1.5 Million in BTC Jonathan Meléndez, part […]

Bitcoin Price Faces $82K Wall as Weekend Momentum Fizzles

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2026. Sep. 06. 14:00

Bitcoin Price Faces $82K Wall as Weekend Momentum Fizzles At 9:30 a.m., bitcoin’s price was clocking roughly $79,750 to $80,100 per unit on Sept. 6, stuck in a tight weekend range after its early-September run above $82,000 lost steam. There’s a great deal happening under the surface, though: BTC’s price remains above every listed major daily simple moving average (SMA) and exponential moving average […]

Better and Coinbase’s bitcoin-backed mortgages can reuse borrowers’ collateral

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2026. Sep. 06. 14:00

Better and Coinbase’s bitcoin-backed mortgages can reuse borrowers’ collateral Better Mortgage can reuse the pledged bitcoin, and borrowers cannot recover their crypto until the main conventional mortgage is fully repaid or refinanced.

It’s a Memecoin World and We’re Just Living in It — Week in Review

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2026. Sep. 06. 13:00

It’s a Memecoin World and We’re Just Living in It — Week in Review This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Stocks are up, oil is up, gold is […]

Miner Weekly: Bitcoin Miners Unplug 23% as AI Revenue Surges 52%

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2026. Sep. 06. 11:30

Miner Weekly: Bitcoin Miners Unplug 23% as AI Revenue Surges 52% Bitcoin’s second-quarter unplug looked like capitulation. It wasn’t. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocksbridge Consulting curating the latest news in energy, compute, infrastructure, and data analysis from The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. Public miners analyzed by TheEnergyMag shed an estimated 56 EH/s of realized […]

Bukele Denies El Salvador Transferred Its Bitcoin Reserve

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2026. Sep. 06. 10:30

Bukele Denies El Salvador Transferred Its Bitcoin Reserve President Nayib Bukele denied claims that El Salvador was ceding control of its strategic bitcoin reserve to a private operator, calling these allegations “totally false.” Bukele stressed that only Chivo Wallet shares were transferred to a private operator, not the BTC the nation owns.   Bukele Denies El Salvador Transferred Its Bitcoin Reserve to a […]

Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Awakens, Moves $48M in Vintage BTC

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2026. Sep. 06. 08:30

Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Awakens, Moves $48M in Vintage BTC On Saturday, at block height 965639 through block 965646, a set of 12 distinct transfers from wallets created in 2010 shifted 600 BTC worth $47.84 million using current exchange rates. 2010 Bitcoin Miner Suddenly Moves 600 BTC Earlier on Saturday, Bitcoin.com News reported that September had logged 626.74 BTC so far. That figure didn’t stick […]

Orionx Halts Operations After Audit Uncovers $7M Financial Hole

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2026. Sep. 06. 06:30

Orionx Halts Operations After Audit Uncovers $7M Financial Hole The exchange terminated operations and stopped withdrawals after an audit found unknown transactions worth over $7 million that moved custodied assets to external wallets. Orionx accused Joaquín Díaz and Roberto Zibert, the exchange’s founding partners, of participating in these movements. Orionx Halts Customer Withdrawals Amidst $7 Million Fund Deficit Chile, which had discussed adopting bitcoin […]

Year-End Bitcoin Price Bets Get Wild as 11 AI Models Target up to $105K

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2026. Sep. 06. 04:30

Year-End Bitcoin Price Bets Get Wild as 11 AI Models Target up to $105K Over the last week, bitcoin’s price has been trading between $76,200 to $82,100, and market sentiment has been far more bullish. BTC’s price is roughly around the same height it was around May, and at that time, Bitcoin.com News queried 11 artificial intelligence (AI) models to predict bitcoin’s year-end price. With September historically proving to […]

$560K in Crypto Seized as FBI Identifies Thousands of Hamas Donors

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2026. Sep. 06. 03:30

$560K in Crypto Seized as FBI Identifies Thousands of Hamas Donors The FBI seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency intended for Hamas through a series of court-authorized operations. Agents also took control of online infrastructure, intercepted donations, and gathered information about thousands of potential supporters. FBI Takes Control of Hamas Fundraising Network Federal investigators seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency and took control of domains and […]

Polish Parliament Fails to Override Crypto Bill Veto in Tight Vote

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2026. Sep. 06. 02:30

Polish Parliament Fails to Override Crypto Bill Veto in Tight Vote The motion to reconsider the presidential veto, pushed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, failed to garner support in the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish Parliament, after President Nawrocki faced corruption allegations tied to the Zondacrypto exchange scandal. Polish Sejm Fails to Overturn Presidential Veto On Crypto-Asset Market Act Poland is facing a battle […]

Top XRP ETF Holders Revealed: Goldman, Jane Street Lead the List

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2026. Sep. 06. 00:30

Top XRP ETF Holders Revealed: Goldman, Jane Street Lead the List Goldman Sachs, Jane Street, and Millennium Management led disclosed spot XRP ETF holdings in second-quarter filings. Bloomberg Intelligence data showed known filers held $183.5 million in fund exposure representing about 176.4 million XRP. Goldman Sachs Leads XRP ETF Holder Rankings Institutional investors held $183.5 million across U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at the end […]

Grayscale: Robinhood Chain, BNB, Solana Lead $3B Weekly Stock Trade

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2026. Sep. 05. 23:30

Grayscale: Robinhood Chain, BNB, Solana Lead $3B Weekly Stock Trade Tokenized equity trading reached nearly $3 billion in weekly volume during August, with Robinhood Chain, BNB Chain, and Solana handling most activity. However, only about 5% of the market is deployed in onchain financial applications. Tokenized Equity Trading Reaches New High Tokenized equity trading climbed to new highs in August as blockchain-based stocks attracted activity […]

Bitwise CIO Calls Bitcoin and Zcash Assets to Own for the Next Decade

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2026. Sep. 05. 22:30

Bitwise CIO Calls Bitcoin and Zcash Assets to Own for the Next Decade Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan has boiled the whole crypto market down to three stories, i.e., bitcoin, zcash and tokenization. Three Stories, One Portfolio Matt Hougan isn’t typically one to pick individual assets, as the Bitwise chief investment officer spends most of his airtime on structure, be it exchange-traded funds (ETFs), financial advisors, or regulation. However, […]

Ripple CEO Says US Crypto Capital Goal Is Now ‘Within Reach’

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2026. Sep. 05. 21:05

Ripple CEO Says US Crypto Capital Goal Is Now ‘Within Reach’ Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse renewed his call for U.S. crypto leadership after joining industry executives and federal regulators at the White House. His message arrives as the CLARITY Act approaches a Senate procedural vote on federal crypto market structure legislation. Garlinghouse Renews US Crypto Leadership Call Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse renewed his support for President […]

Strategy Joins SpaceX, Google, Intel as Top US Equity Issuers

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2026. Sep. 05. 20:10

Strategy Joins SpaceX, Google, Intel as Top US Equity Issuers Strategy ranked fourth among the largest U.S. equity issuers in 2026 after issuing $20.9 billion in common and preferred stock, according to CEO Phong Le. The bitcoin treasury company trailed SpaceX, Alphabet, and Intel. Strategy Reaches the Top Four Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) joined some of America’s largest technology companies near the top of the […]

Ethereum Price Teases Breakout as Bulls Eye a Violent Move

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2026. Sep. 05. 19:30

Ethereum Price Teases Breakout as Bulls Eye a Violent Move As of this weekend at 2:55 p.m. EDT on Saturday, ethereum’s price is exchanging hands for $2,479 per unit, up 1.3% against the U.S. dollar over the last day. Ether’s price action this week was pretty much two-sided and not a clean trend. Ether Holds Its Ground With $302 Billion Market Cap One-month statistics against […]

Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Continue to Stir as $50M Moves in September

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2026. Sep. 05. 18:45

Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Continue to Stir as $50M Moves in September With bitcoin trading between $76,000 to $82,000 this past week, during the first five days of September, a total of 626.74 BTC worth over $50 million, from dormant sleeping bitcoin wallets, moved for the first time in years. While the steady stream of transfers continues, the pace at which vintage coins are waking from dormancy […]

Robinhood Chain Tops $3B Daily DEX Volume, Pushes UNI Burn Past $1M

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2026. Sep. 05. 18:05

Robinhood Chain Tops $3B Daily DEX Volume, Pushes UNI Burn Past $1M Robinhood Chain cleared $3 billion in daily decentralized exchange volume for the first time on Thursday, and Uniswap burned a record $1.15 million of UNI as a result. It also briefly lost contact with Ethereum. The Burn Starting with the number Uniswap holders care about, the protocol burned 184,000 UNI on Thursday, worth about $1.15 […]

Why crypto experts say buying and holding bitcoin easily beats trying to time the market

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2026. Sep. 05. 18:05

Why crypto experts say buying and holding bitcoin easily beats trying to time the market A historical analysis of bitcoin price performance from 2010 through 2026 demonstrates that the vast majority of the asset's annual returns occur during a tiny fraction of the calendar year.

Timing the bitcoin market is exciting but nearly impossible. Here's why

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2026. Sep. 05. 18:05

Timing the bitcoin market is exciting but nearly impossible. Here's why A historical analysis of bitcoin price performance from 2010 through 2026 demonstrates that the vast majority of the asset's annual returns occur during a tiny fraction of the calendar year.

Strategy’s Phong Le Explains Why They Sold Bitcoin at $60K, Bought at $80K

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2026. Sep. 05. 17:21

Strategy’s Phong Le Explains Why They Sold Bitcoin at $60K, Bought at $80K Strategy sold roughly 7,000 bitcoin at $60,000 to $65,000 this summer, then bought 4,603 back at $80,318. CEO Phong Le says both trades were right, and the numbers behind that claim deserve a closer look. Sell Low, Buy High? Le Says That Is the Wrong Question This summer, Strategy sold about 7,000 BTC in the […]

Dollar-backed stablecoins can push local currencies lower, Bank of Korea study finds

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2026. Sep. 05. 16:43

Dollar-backed stablecoins can push local currencies lower, Bank of Korea study finds Buying pressure in Binance-paired currencies correlates with local currency depreciation as market makers balance positions.

Lebron James Teases Polymarket Deal as Prediction Market Hype Explodes

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2026. Sep. 05. 16:33

Lebron James Teases Polymarket Deal as Prediction Market Hype Explodes On Saturday, NBA superstar LeBron James published a video on X and Instagram hinting at an upcoming partnership with the leading prediction marketplace Polymarket. The promotion comes as prediction markets have become a mega-trend worldwide and a multi-billion-dollar industry. LeBron James Teases Polymarket Partnership “Welcome to Polymarket HQ. Coming soon,” James wrote on X. “In […]

Blackrock’s IBIT Drives $175M ETF Inflows as Bitcoin’s Price Falls Below $80K

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2026. Sep. 05. 15:35

Blackrock’s IBIT Drives $175M ETF Inflows as Bitcoin’s Price Falls Below $80K U.S. bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) closed Friday with $174.60 million in net inflows, even as bitcoin’s price slipped back below $80,000. Ether and HYPE funds also attracted capital, while solana ETFs posted outflows. Bitcoin ETF Demand Holds Despite Price Retreat Wall Street ended the week with two competing signals: resilient demand for bitcoin exposure and […]

Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $80K as Momentum Starts to Crack

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2026. Sep. 05. 14:34

Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $80K as Momentum Starts to Crack Bitcoin is trading above $79,700 per coin on Saturday, Sept. 5, as bulls and bears duke it out following a rejection from $82,281, putting the $78,500-$80,000 zone front and center in this week’s volatile market environment. Bitcoin’s price has logged a 0.26% 24-hour gain at $79,715 and is clocking a rolling range of $78,706-$79,848, leaving […]

Zcash Tops $1,000 as Arthur Hayes and Others Back the Privacy Trade

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2026. Sep. 05. 13:23

Zcash Tops $1,000 as Arthur Hayes and Others Back the Privacy Trade Zcash traded above $1,000 on this week for the first time since its 2016 launch, and three of crypto’s loudest voices spent the day explaining why they own it. The Chart Arthur Hayes Could Not Stop Crying Over At 22:18 UTC on Thursday, Arthur Hayes posted a one-hour chart showing ZEC at $1,021.69, adding: “I […]

Bitfinex Flags Bullish Bitcoin Price Signal on Weekly Super Trend Chart

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2026. Sep. 05. 12:40

Bitfinex Flags Bullish Bitcoin Price Signal on Weekly Super Trend Chart Bitfinex analysts explained that this indicator, based on bitcoin price volatility, has had a positive week for the first time in months since the downtrend started, confirming that the bull move has developed into a larger, more stable trend. Bitfinex: Super Trend Index Turns Positive, Bullish News for Bitcoin Prices While bitcoin has behaved erratically […]

British investor thought he lost $2,000 in bitcoin in 2012. He just recovered $4.5 million

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2026. Sep. 05. 12:00

British investor thought he lost $2,000 in bitcoin in 2012. He just recovered $4.5 million CEL Solicitors says it has identified a wallet holding more than 5,500 BTC linked to former Intersango users.

The New RWA Meme Coin Meta Has TradFi CEOs Furious

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2026. Sep. 05. 11:30

The New RWA Meme Coin Meta Has TradFi CEOs Furious Robinhood Chain traders have found a new use for tokenized U.S. stocks: making investors acquire them before they can buy newly created meme coins, a pairing that is driving significant trading volume and producing bizarre stock prices while Wall Street is closed. Robinhood Chain launched July 1 as an Arbitrum Orbit Layer-2 blockchain built around […]

Robinhood Tops Binance bStocks With 862,800 Holders in 2 Months

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2026. Sep. 05. 09:30

Robinhood Tops Binance bStocks With 862,800 Holders in 2 Months Robinhood’s push into tokenized equities and blockchain infrastructure is gaining traction just two months after launch. Its stock tokens now lead the market by holder count, while Robinhood Chain is producing revenue at a pace that could reach roughly $1.7 billion annually if sustained. Robinhood Chain Sees Uniswap Volume Reach $1.7B Daily Robinhood’s crypto strategy […]

AMC CEO Demands Robinhood Halt Token Trading as Feud Erupts

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2026. Sep. 05. 08:30

AMC CEO Demands Robinhood Halt Token Trading as Feud Erupts AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron has called on Robinhood to stop trading a token linked to AMC shares, triggering a sharp public exchange with Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev. The dispute has spilled into crypto markets, where tokenized AMC is already being traded and paired with meme coins on Robinhood Chain. Robinhood CEO Fires Back as […]

Kalshi’s SCOTUS Pregame: Wait for the CFTC to Rewrite the Rules

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2026. Sep. 05. 07:30

Kalshi’s SCOTUS Pregame: Wait for the CFTC to Rewrite the Rules New Jersey asked the Supreme Court on Sept. 2 to step in as the Third and Ninth Circuits produced a split on whether states can regulate sports bets offered on a federally registered exchange. Kalshi’s answer, delivered by three executives before any brief is filed, is that the conflicting decision rests on a regulation the […]

Is ‘This Time Is Different’ Really Different for Bitcoin Price?

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2026. Sep. 05. 06:30

Is ‘This Time Is Different’ Really Different for Bitcoin Price? As the almost 18-year-old bitcoin market is notorious for recycling the same claims that haven’t come true yet, once again, there’s not much difference in the “this time is different” claims, as the observed change simply fits the long-term pattern. Since mid-August, analysts have started talking about the differences in this bitcoin (BTC) cycle more […]

XRP Ledger has fewer active accounts than last year, but bigger trades and more value

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2026. Sep. 05. 05:30

XRP Ledger has fewer active accounts than last year, but bigger trades and more value Daily order-book traders fell about 40% from a year ago while volume rose 79%, as the value held on XRPL climbed above $4 billion.

AEREDIUM Targets Single-Key Risk as Crypto Hacks Jump 67%

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2026. Sep. 05. 05:30

AEREDIUM Targets Single-Key Risk as Crypto Hacks Jump 67% The cryptocurrency sector recorded 50 major hacks in August 2026, though total financial losses dropped 49.5% to $136.3 million. Security analysts and industry leaders emphasize that many major DeFi breaches stem from a single point of failure. Crypto Exploits Surge in August as Financial Losses Drop The cryptocurrency sector saw a sharp rise in security […]

Southeast Asia’s crypto funding rebounds to $680 million as investors focus on mature firms

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2026. Sep. 05. 05:00

Southeast Asia’s crypto funding rebounds to $680 million as investors focus on mature firms Blockchain investment in Southeast Asia in 2026 has been led by crypto financial services, though funding remains heavily concentrated in Singapore and a handful of companies.

Connecticut AG Issues Crypto Alert After Investor Loses $200K

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2026. Sep. 05. 04:30

Connecticut AG Issues Crypto Alert After Investor Loses $200K Connecticut’s attorney general warned consumers about offshore DeFi trading platforms after a resident deposited $200,000 through an apparent deception and could not recover the funds. The alert also highlighted leverage, synthetic assets, and limited recourse. Connecticut Links $200,000 Loss to Unregulated DeFi Exchange A Connecticut resident cannot recover $200,000 deposited into an unregulated decentralized finance […]

US and UK Form First-of-Its-Kind Alliance Against Crypto Scams

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2026. Sep. 05. 03:30

US and UK Form First-of-Its-Kind Alliance Against Crypto Scams The United States and United Kingdom formed a first-of-its-kind enforcement alliance targeting overseas cryptocurrency scam centers blamed for nearly $10 billion in annual American losses. The agreement establishes parallel investigations, information sharing, jurisdictional coordination, and case prioritization. US and UK Agencies Coordinate Scam Center Cases Federal prosecutors and British authorities established a joint framework on […]

XRP Branding Hits Florida Field in Reported $5M Annual Ripple Deal

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2026. Sep. 05. 02:30

XRP Branding Hits Florida Field in Reported $5M Annual Ripple Deal Florida Athletics signed a multiyear agreement with Ripple that will place the XRP logo on the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The sponsorship will reportedly generate $5 million annually while extending Ripple’s cryptocurrency branding and education campaign across the university. XRP Branding Arrives at Florida Field Florida Athletics, the University of Florida’s intercollegiate sports […]

Strategy: Bitcoin Would Have to Fall 83% for STRC to Hit 1x BTC Rating

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2026. Sep. 05. 01:05

Strategy: Bitcoin Would Have to Fall 83% for STRC to Hit 1x BTC Rating Based on Strategy’s model, bitcoin would need to fall 83% before STRC reaches a 1x BTC Rating. The company maps its preferred securities against separate bitcoin price thresholds under an internal calculation. Why Strategy Published the Bitcoin Floor Chart Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) used the Sept. 1 chart to address a central risk created by […]

Washington State Seeks $1.03M Fine, Ban for Crypto Kiosk Firm

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2026. Sep. 04. 23:45

Washington State Seeks $1.03M Fine, Ban for Crypto Kiosk Firm Washington regulators are seeking to revoke Coinflip’s license and impose a $1.03 million fine over alleged crypto kiosk compliance failures. The charges also demand consumer refunds and industry bans for the company and its CEO. Washington Regulator Seeks License Revocation The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced Sept. 3 that it had filed […]

UK Revolut Nears US Bank Launch as Bitcoin Services Could Follow

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2026. Sep. 04. 22:45

UK Revolut Nears US Bank Launch as Bitcoin Services Could Follow Revolut has secured conditional OCC approval for a U.S. national bank charter, clearing a major regulatory hurdle in just six months. If final approvals arrive, the fintech plans to launch Revolut Bank US in 2027 with deposits, lending, cards, crypto, and eventually stablecoins. Revolut Eyes US Stablecoins After Clearing Key OCC Hurdle Revolut has moved […]

Geyser Rejects Cuba Bitcoin Initiative Over US Sanction Compliance

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2026. Sep. 04. 21:45

Geyser Rejects Cuba Bitcoin Initiative Over US Sanction Compliance Cuba Bitcoin, a Bitcoin community, reported that an application to launch an initiative on Geyser, a crowdfunding platform, was rejected because the wallet used was affected by U.S. sanctions. Geyser acknowledged that while the company was founded under the Bitcoin ethos, some limiting factors were outside its control. Geyser Rejects Cuba Bitcoin Initiative Under Sanctions […]

Coinbase Brings 24/7 Stock Perpetuals to the US

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2026. Sep. 04. 20:40

Coinbase Brings 24/7 Stock Perpetuals to the US Coinbase has filed two notices with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer single-stock perpetual futures to U.S. traders, and its policy chief says the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) must sign off next. What Was Filed The filings, dated Sept. 1, cover two regulated arms. Coinbase Derivatives filed Form 1-N to register as […]

IMF Reveals Donations Fund El Salvador Bitcoin Accumulation

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2026. Sep. 04. 19:33

IMF Reveals Donations Fund El Salvador Bitcoin Accumulation After the second and third reviews of a $1.4 billion ongoing extended fund facility, the IMF reported that it had reviewed documentation linking El Salvador’s bitcoin purchases to private donations. The institution said it expected no bitcoin accumulation beyond the documented donations. IMF Certifies El Salvador’s Bitcoin Comes From Private Funding The mystery behind El […]

Sheriffs Go Neutral on CLARITY Act, Easing Pressure on Senate Vote

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2026. Sep. 04. 18:28

Sheriffs Go Neutral on CLARITY Act, Easing Pressure on Senate Vote The National Sheriffs’ Association withdrew its opposition to the CLARITY Act ahead of a scheduled Senate vote. The shift removes a prominent law enforcement objection but does not amount to an endorsement of the crypto market structure bill. Sheriffs’ Association Moves From Opposition to Neutral The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) changed its position on the […]

Bitcoin Price Rally Collapse Wipes Out $295M in Long Positions

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2026. Sep. 04. 17:29

Bitcoin Price Rally Collapse Wipes Out $295M in Long Positions Bitcoin erased its 24-hour gains after peaking at $82,281, plunging below $78,700 before stabilizing near $79,500. Its market cap fell from $1.62 trillion to $1.57 trillion. Market Reversal Erases Gains Bitcoin erased nearly all its recent gains Friday in a sharp sell-off, sparked by stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data that experts warn diminishes the odds of […]

Bitcoin ETFs Pull in $731M as Bitcoin Price Breaks Above $80K

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2026. Sep. 04. 16:21

Bitcoin ETFs Pull in $731M as Bitcoin Price Breaks Above $80K U.S. bitcoin ETFs recorded $730.87 million in net inflows on Thursday, their third-largest single-day haul of 2026, as bitcoin surged above $80,000. Ether ETFs also rebounded strongly, while XRP and solana funds ended the session in positive territory. Bitcoin ETFs Log Third-Biggest 2026 Inflow A surge in bitcoin’s price above $80,000 brought institutional money rushing […]

Ethereum Price Holds Firm as Mystery Whale Dumps 167,855 ETH

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2026. Sep. 04. 15:30

Ethereum Price Holds Firm as Mystery Whale Dumps 167,855 ETH The unidentified ethereum whale that began routing 167,855 ETH to exchanges in late August has now sold the entire $408 million stack, and ether is up anyway. Five Days, Three Updates The wallet’s first movements were tracked on Sept. 1, with onchain sleuths reporting that it had received 167,855 ETH from multiple addresses and deposited […]

AEON Launches Agentic Checkout, Powered by AI Card for Autonomous Commerce

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2026. Sep. 04. 15:14

AEON Launches Agentic Checkout, Powered by AI Card for Autonomous Commerce AEON, the settlement layer built for the AI economy, has launched Agentic Checkout, enabling AI agents to autonomously shop, check out, and pay across e-commerce platforms such as Shopify and Amazon. Powered by the AEON AI Card, Agentic Checkout gives agents controlled spending capabilities to turn user intent into completed purchases. Natively integrated with Model […]

AMC CEO tells Robinhood to stop issuing stock token as industry executives weigh in

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2026. Sep. 04. 14:56

AMC CEO tells Robinhood to stop issuing stock token as industry executives weigh in Adam Aron said synthetic AMC shares could divert demand from the actual stock and strip investors of shareholder rights, drawing support from some tokenization executives.

Robinhood isn't backing down after AMC CEO demands halt to stock tokens

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2026. Sep. 04. 14:56

Robinhood isn't backing down after AMC CEO demands halt to stock tokens AMC boss Adam Aron called Robinhood’s stock tokens “synthetic equity” and threatened legal action. Vlad Tenev says the brokerage stands behind the product.

Bitcoin Price Plunges From $82K as $78,000 Becomes the Line

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2026. Sep. 04. 14:30

Bitcoin Price Plunges From $82K as $78,000 Becomes the Line Bitcoin’s price was caught between short-term selling pressure and a still-rising daily trend Friday, Sept. 4, after a surge to $82,281 gave way to a retreat into the $79,000 area. The reversal puts a great deal of attention on whether buyers can defend nearby support while the broader technical picture remains supported by daily moving […]

From warning to listing: UK’s largest retail investment platform opens access to crypto ETNs

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2026. Sep. 04. 14:23

From warning to listing: UK’s largest retail investment platform opens access to crypto ETNs The U.K.'s largest retail investment platform, Hargreaves Lansdown, has reversed course following the FCA's decision to lift its retail ban on crypto ETPs in October.

U.S. Sheriff’s association shifts opposition stance to Clarity Act to 'neutral'

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2026. Sep. 04. 14:12

U.S. Sheriff’s association shifts opposition stance to Clarity Act to 'neutral' The law enforcement association said it has pivoted its position regarding the Clarity Act to neutral, months after it warned against a law it said would shield crypto crime.

Bitcoin Spikes Above $82K After Heavy Short Liquidations

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2026. Sep. 04. 13:23

Bitcoin Spikes Above $82K After Heavy Short Liquidations Bitcoin jumped past $82,000 on Sept. 3, overcoming a recent fall to $76,000. It later settled into a support zone near $80,500 before a sell-off sent it tumbling to $79,200. Bitcoin Spikes After Heavy Short Liquidations Bitcoin’s sudden spike on Sept. 3 pushed its price above $82,000, shrugging off the bearish sentiment that had emerged […]

U.S. added stronger than expected 162,000 jobs in August as labor market bounced back

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2026. Sep. 04. 12:31

U.S. added stronger than expected 162,000 jobs in August as labor market bounced back This morning's report will be key as the Fed considers whether to raise interest rates at its September policy meeting.

Trezor Data Leak Spirals as 67,000 More US Buyers Get Exposed

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2026. Sep. 04. 12:30

Trezor Data Leak Spirals as 67,000 More US Buyers Get Exposed Another day, another security alert. Hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor says a breach involving shipping partner Shipmonk exposed the personal information of roughly 67,000 additional U.S. customers after records that Trezor says should have been deleted instead remained tucked away in the vendor’s systems. The newly identified records cover U.S. orders placed between November 2019 and […]

Fidelity Isn’t Calling a Bottom yet Despite Bitcoin Price Rally

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2026. Sep. 04. 11:30

Fidelity Isn’t Calling a Bottom yet Despite Bitcoin Price Rally Fidelity Digital Assets says bitcoin’s best month since November 2024 is not proof the bear market is over, and its research chief is keeping November 2026 circled as a possible date for a fresh low. A Rally Without a Verdict In its fourth-quarter crypto outlook published this week, Fidelity wrote that “despite the recent push […]

Zcash jumps 20% to landmark $1,000 level as short sellers lose $34 million

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2026. Sep. 04. 10:40

Zcash jumps 20% to landmark $1,000 level as short sellers lose $34 million ZEC briefly traded above $1,020 as a sharp rally forced traders betting against the token out of leveraged positions.

Bitcoin Is Trading Like Gold Again, Bitwise Says the Last Time Was 2020

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2026. Sep. 04. 10:30

Bitcoin Is Trading Like Gold Again, Bitwise Says the Last Time Was 2020 Bitcoin’s 90-day correlation with gold has climbed to its highest level since the 2020 stimulus wave, according to Bitwise, and the firm’s chief investment officer says the $40 trillion U.S. debt pile leaves investors with two trades worth owning. The Hard-Asset Handshake Bitwise’s chart, based on data compiled from April 2015 through Aug. 31, 2026, […]

Bitcoin clears $81,000 as privacy coins lead a broad crypto rally

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2026. Sep. 04. 09:57

Bitcoin clears $81,000 as privacy coins lead a broad crypto rally BTC pushed through the level that capped it in late August, while zcash gained 16% and dash 19%.

IMF confirms El Salvador’s bitcoin growth was funded by private donations, not public money

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2026. Sep. 04. 09:47

IMF confirms El Salvador’s bitcoin growth was funded by private donations, not public money The IMF confirmed that all bitcoin added to official holdings since June 2025 was sourced from private donations, with no public funds used for accumulation.

South Korea targets February 2027 rollout for full tokenized securities market

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2026. Sep. 04. 09:41

South Korea targets February 2027 rollout for full tokenized securities market Financial regulators unveiled a phased roadmap moving traditional capital markets onto distributed ledgers, concluding with onchain stablecoin settlement.

Brazil Crypto Purchases Plummet 80% in July to $572 Million

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2026. Sep. 04. 09:30

Brazil Crypto Purchases Plummet 80% in July to $572 Million Demand for crypto assets fell sharply in July, as the Central Bank of Brazil’s numbers indicate that crypto investments reached only $572 million. This represents an 80% month-on-month decline as exchanges adapt to new anti-money laundering rules announced by the central bank. Brazil’s Crypto Investments Recoil 80% as Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies The Brazilian crypto industry […]

UK Parliament Preps Crypto Donation Ban in New Election Bill

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2026. Sep. 04. 08:30

UK Parliament Preps Crypto Donation Ban in New Election Bill The UK Government is moving to amend provisions regarding cryptocurrency donations in elections, as recommended in April by the Rycroft review. While the document recommended a moratorium on these donations, a new proposal would ban them entirely, including donations “made from the proceeds generated by crypto-assets.” UK Government to Deal With Political Cryptocurrency Donations The […]

Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs take $731 million, their biggest day since January

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2026. Sep. 04. 07:34

Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs take $731 million, their biggest day since January Every fund in the complex rose almost 6% on Thursday and net assets crossed $103 billion for the first time. BlackRock's IBIT accounted for well over half the money.

Live updates: Bitcoin tumbles after blowout August jobs print

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2026. Sep. 04. 07:34

Live updates: Bitcoin tumbles after blowout August jobs print Net assets in spot bitcoin ETFs crossed $103 billion for the first time, with BlackRock's IBIT accounting for well over half the money.

Banco Do Brasil Makes Latam’s First Digital Structured Note Trade

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2026. Sep. 04. 07:30

Banco Do Brasil Makes Latam’s First Digital Structured Note Trade The transaction, which the institution claims is the first of its kind in Latam, pioneers institutional investment in blockchain-based investment instruments and opens the door to expanding these activities, fostering the creation of standards and infrastructure to support them. Banco do Brasil Pioneers Institutional Investment in Blockchain-Based Note Latam has been open to digital assets […]

Hungary Moves to Abolish Regulator Behind Controversial 35-Year Casino Deal

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2026. Sep. 04. 06:30

Hungary Moves to Abolish Regulator Behind Controversial 35-Year Casino Deal Hungary’s new government has ordered a report on how to terminate the authority that oversees gambling, tobacco, and concessions, six weeks after that authority extended a casino license to 2061 without a public tender. On Wednesday, the prime minister said legislation is coming and the body “served private interests.” The authority says it will cooperate. […]

OpenAI puts $1 billion behind cyber defense after unveiling AI that can find zero-days

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2026. Sep. 04. 05:49

OpenAI puts $1 billion behind cyber defense after unveiling AI that can find zero-days The company is subsidizing access to its Daybreak security platform after saying Astra can independently find previously unknown software flaws and turn them into working attacks.

Bill Gates Warns a Fast-Moving Tech Threat Needs an IAEA-Style Watchdog

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2026. Sep. 04. 05:30

Bill Gates Warns a Fast-Moving Tech Threat Needs an IAEA-Style Watchdog In an interview with journalist Karen Weise, Bill Gates argued that Silicon Valley is deploying AI too quickly for today’s regulatory frameworks to handle, warning of job displacement and even AI-enabled biological attacks. He’s calling for an international oversight body modeled on the International Atomic Energy Agency, along with a “token tax” on compute and […]

One full bitcoin now buys a little more than 18 ounces of gold, the most since January

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2026. Sep. 04. 05:10

One full bitcoin now buys a little more than 18 ounces of gold, the most since January Bitcoin is pulling ahead of gold even as both hard assets rally together, driven by fears that governments will inflate away their debt rather than by bond yields.

Tokenized Gold Explored as Collateral for SOL Staking

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2026. Sep. 04. 04:30

Tokenized Gold Explored as Collateral for SOL Staking Korea Gold Exchange Digital Asset partners with Flowra to explore using a gold-backed digital asset as collateral to secure solana tokens for network validators. Capitalizing on Onchain Real-World Assets Solana blockchain infrastructure firm Flowra has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Gold Exchange Digital Asset. (KorDA) to explore using gold-backed digital assets as collateral […]

Bitcoin back above $81,000 as hike odds fade, Zcash leads with 15% jump

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2026. Sep. 04. 04:22

Bitcoin back above $81,000 as hike odds fade, Zcash leads with 15% jump Every major token gained on Friday as traders cut bets on a September Federal Reserve rate increase to a coin flip, though most of the majors are barely changed on the week.

Bitcoin Price Could Reach $250K-$840K if Wall Street Allocations Grow

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2026. Sep. 04. 03:30

Bitcoin Price Could Reach $250K-$840K if Wall Street Allocations Grow Bitcoin’s price could rise to between $250,000 and $840,000 over the next three to five years if portfolio adoption broadens and allocations move toward Wall Street’s recommended ranges. The bullish scenario rests on trillions of dollars in potential inflows meeting an asset with a fixed supply. Bitcoin Could See $5.3T in Inflows if Portfolio Adoption […]

U.S. banking agency gives blockchain bank OpenReserve initial OK to operate

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2026. Sep. 04. 03:26

U.S. banking agency gives blockchain bank OpenReserve initial OK to operate The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted a provisional charter to the new full-service bank, adding it to the growing mix of crypto-native institutions.

AMC CEO blasts Robinhood for stock token, putting synthetic shares in spotlight

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2026. Sep. 04. 03:03

AMC CEO blasts Robinhood for stock token, putting synthetic shares in spotlight Adam Aron said AMC has no connection to Robinhood’s tokenized shares, reviving questions around how stocks are brought onchain.

Zcash Price Spike Fuels Massive Mining Profits and Hashrate Boom

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2026. Sep. 04. 02:30

Zcash Price Spike Fuels Massive Mining Profits and Hashrate Boom According to the latest market metrics, the privacy coin zcash (ZEC) witnessed its price tap an intraday high of $979 per coin on Thursday afternoon, around 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. At the same time, the Zcash network’s hashrate continues to operate at peak highs, as mining profitability takes the top spot in terms of today’s […]

Treasury Flags Nearly $13 Billion Tied to Overseas Crypto Scams

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2026. Sep. 04. 01:20

Treasury Flags Nearly $13 Billion Tied to Overseas Crypto Scams The Treasury Department linked approximately $12.7 billion in reported financial activity to suspected digital asset investment scams centered overseas. FinCEN’s new alert outlines how criminal networks attract victims, move proceeds, and exploit financial institutions. FinCEN Analysis Tracks $12.7 Billion in Suspected Activity The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) identified approximately $12.7 billion in […]

500 Million XRP Leave Binance as Reserves Hit Early 2024 Low

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2026. Sep. 04. 00:12

500 Million XRP Leave Binance as Reserves Hit Early 2024 Low Binance’s monthly average XRP reserves have fallen by about 500 million tokens since November 2025, according to Cryptoquant. The decline may reflect accumulation and ETF demand, although exchange transfers could also affect the metric. Binance XRP Reserves Fall to 2.6 Billion Binance’s monthly average XRP reserves have declined from about 3.1 billion in November 2025 […]

Bitcoin’s Biggest Lost Fortunes: 8 Costly Mistakes Owners Can Never Undo

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2026. Sep. 03. 23:12

Bitcoin’s Biggest Lost Fortunes: 8 Costly Mistakes Owners Can Never Undo While the price of bitcoin is down 35% below its all-time high, just above $126,000 back in October 2025, even at the current price, it has made a fortune for those who got into it early. On the other hand, some of the leading crypto asset’s most unbelievable stories are simply about significant wealth getting […]

Grayscale and A16z Fight Jane Street and Schwab Over Crypto ETF Speed

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2026. Sep. 03. 22:10

Grayscale and A16z Fight Jane Street and Schwab Over Crypto ETF Speed How quickly you might get your next crypto ETF, how good it will be, and how much it will cost you could depend on which side the SEC picks in the ongoing discussion — Grayscale’s, A16z’s, and Crypto Council for Innovation’s, or major TradFi players Jane Street and Charles Schwab. The differing positions of these […]

Hargreaves Lansdown Adds Bitcoin, Ether ETNs for Eligible UK Investors

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2026. Sep. 03. 21:19

Hargreaves Lansdown Adds Bitcoin, Ether ETNs for Eligible UK Investors Hargreaves Lansdown has begun offering bitcoin and ether exchange-traded notes to eligible U.K. customers, nearly a year after regulators reopened retail access. The move brings crypto exposure to one of the United Kingdom’s largest investment platforms, though strict eligibility checks remain in place. Hargreaves Lansdown Lists 9 Crypto ETNs From Blackrock, Bitwise One of the […]

SWIFT Services Provider Taps Chainlink to Bring 600 Banks Onchain

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2026. Sep. 03. 20:34

SWIFT Services Provider Taps Chainlink to Bring 600 Banks Onchain Chainlink and Bottomline are teaming up to give more than 600 banking customers access to blockchain-based cross-border settlement while allowing banks to keep using familiar payment messaging systems. Bottomline Brings Blockchain Rails to a $16 Trillion Payments Network The recently announced partnership puts Chainlink technology inside a significant piece of global financial infrastructure. Bottomline, a […]

Bitcoin ETFs Inflows Hit $101M as XRP, Ether and Solana Lose Funds

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2026. Sep. 03. 19:51

Bitcoin ETFs Inflows Hit $101M as XRP, Ether and Solana Lose Funds Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) returned to positive territory on Wednesday with $101.15 million in net inflows, led by Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether, XRP and solana funds all posted outflows, while HYPE ETFs were flat for the session. Blackrock Leads Bitcoin ETF Comeback With $115M IBIT Inflow The balance of power shifted back toward bitcoin on Wednesday, […]

Crypto Market Rockets to $2.73T as Fed Rate Hike Fears Evaporate

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2026. Sep. 03. 19:00

Crypto Market Rockets to $2.73T as Fed Rate Hike Fears Evaporate The crypto market’s overall valuation turned sharply higher Thursday, pushing its total value to $2.73 trillion as fading expectations for another Federal Reserve rate increase sent traders piling back into digital assets. The move stretched across the broad market rather than staying concentrated in one corner. Bitcoin climbed roughly 4.8% and touched $81,364, while ethereum […]

Bitcoin Price Stalls Below $83K as $14B Options Expiry Nears

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2026. Sep. 03. 18:08

Bitcoin Price Stalls Below $83K as $14B Options Expiry Nears Bitcoin’s August short squeeze pushed the price above $80,000, but the rally quickly lost momentum beneath a heavy resistance zone. With Treasury yields climbing and a major options expiry approaching, bitcoin is back inside a clearly defined range. Bitcoin Tests Heavy Supply Zone After Brief Move Above $80K Bitcoin’s late-August rebound has run into a […]

Bitcoin Price Barrels Toward $81K as Shorts Lose $415M

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2026. Sep. 03. 17:10

Bitcoin Price Barrels Toward $81K as Shorts Lose $415M Bitcoin reclaimed $81,000 on Thursday, driving its market capitalization back above $1.62 trillion for the first time in September and recording a nearly 5% 24-hour gain. Bitcoin Price Reclaims $81,000 as Geopolitical Tensions Ease, Dips Back After Intraday High Bitcoin’s price trend rebounded Thursday, reclaiming $80,000 as hostilities paused between the United States and Iran. […]

153 Million Driver’s License Leak Sparks Explosive KYC Backlash

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2026. Sep. 03. 16:21

153 Million Driver’s License Leak Sparks Explosive KYC Backlash This week, the crypto community is discussing how cybersecurity experts from Krebs on Security’s researcher and journalist Brian Krebs, have discovered a dark web service known as Nexus claiming to be selling scans of more than 153 million driver’s licenses from people living in the U.S. and Canada. The conversation has sparked an outcry against […]

Standard Chartered brings spot crypto trading to Dubai FX platform

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2026. Sep. 03. 15:58

Standard Chartered brings spot crypto trading to Dubai FX platform The bank is now offering institutional crypto spot trading in the region, bringing BTC and ETH onto the same eFX rails that institutions use to trade dollars and euros.

SoFi Opens Banking Rails to Kraken in Sweeping Crypto Alliance

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2026. Sep. 03. 15:15

SoFi Opens Banking Rails to Kraken in Sweeping Crypto Alliance On Thursday, SoFi Technologies, Inc. and Payward, the parent company of Kraken, announced a partnership aimed at enhancing digital asset payments, liquidity, and enhanced banking experiences. The new deal will allow Kraken to tap into SoFi’s banking network in order to move money faster. SoFi Opens Its Banking Network as Kraken Adds SoFiUSD SoFi explained, […]

A memecoin making app becomes crypto’s top fee generators as Robinhood Chain activity explodes

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2026. Sep. 03. 14:51

A memecoin making app becomes crypto’s top fee generators as Robinhood Chain activity explodes Users paid nearly $6 million in a day to create and trade tokens through Pons, more than they paid to use Pump or Hyperliquid, and even more than they paid to use Robinhood Chain itself.

Bitget in talks with Wall Street giants including BlackRock to fuel Asian distribution

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2026. Sep. 03. 14:41

Bitget in talks with Wall Street giants including BlackRock to fuel Asian distribution Gracy Chen highlighted the world's largest asset manager as one example of such a firm seeking to expand distribution of their tokenized ETFs in the region.

Bitcoin Price Surges as Bulls Slam Into $79,000 Resistance

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2026. Sep. 03. 13:40

Bitcoin Price Surges as Bulls Slam Into $79,000 Resistance Over the last hour, bitcoin’s price stood between $78,400 to $78,743 per coin on Thursday morning, up 2.5% over 24 hours as buyers defended a crucial support area while resistance near $79,000 and higher continued to slow the recovery. In the volatile land of wild bitcoin prices, the Sept. 3 setup remains range-bound inside a […]

$70M Bitcoin Movie Portrays Craig Wright as Satoshi

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2026. Sep. 03. 12:30

$70M Bitcoin Movie Portrays Craig Wright as Satoshi A $70 million feature film titled Bitcoin, starring Gal Gadot, Casey Affleck, Pete Davidson, and Isla Fisher and directed by Doug Liman, has entered post-production. Bitcoin Movie Enters Post-Production New reports suggest that the bitcoin movie featuring several A-list Hollywood actors is in post-production, typically the fifth stage of the seven-step filmmaking process. At this […]

SoFi, Kraken tie up as crypto and banking push into each other's turf

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2026. Sep. 03. 12:00

SoFi, Kraken tie up as crypto and banking push into each other's turf Kraken is joining SoFi's settlement network and list SoFiUSD as the companies link traditional banking with crypto markets.

The yen is surging and it’s helping bitcoin, for now

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2026. Sep. 03. 11:19

The yen is surging and it’s helping bitcoin, for now Yen's rise has led to a broad-based USD weakness, driving the Dollar Index lower. BTC and gold are loving it, for now.

Live updates: Bitcoin shrugs off higher oil prices as Japanese yen rallies

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2026. Sep. 03. 10:42

Live updates: Bitcoin shrugs off higher oil prices as Japanese yen rallies Bitcoin is back above $77,500 with every major green on the day, though the week still reads red. Global investors are carrying their lowest currency protection on U.S. assets in a decade.

Live updates: Bitcoin rises to $78,000, with next week's CPI report looming large

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2026. Sep. 03. 10:42

Live updates: Bitcoin rises to $78,000, with next week's CPI report looming large The government's employment data (due tomorrow) is usually the main economic report of the month, but this time around it's next week's inflation numbers that will decide Fed policy.

Live updates: Bitcoin jumps above $81,000 as rates fall, dollar weakens

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2026. Sep. 03. 10:42

Live updates: Bitcoin jumps above $81,000 as rates fall, dollar weakens The government's employment data (due tomorrow) is usually the main economic report of the month, but this time around it's next week's inflation numbers that will decide Fed policy.

Remixpoint Goes All-In on Bitcoin After $5.54 Million Altcoin Sale

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2026. Sep. 03. 10:30

Remixpoint Goes All-In on Bitcoin After $5.54 Million Altcoin Sale Japan-listed Remixpoint has sold its entire altcoin portfolio and will now hold only bitcoin as part of a more concentrated crypto strategy. The company exited ETH, SOL, XRP, and DOGE positions for about $5.54 million (¥879 million), locking in roughly $743,270 (¥118 million) in profit. Remixpoint Locks $743K Profit as Bitcoin Becomes Sole Crypto Japanese […]

Bitcoin recovers toward $78,000 as pons and arbitrum extend Robinhood Chain rally

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2026. Sep. 03. 10:29

Bitcoin recovers toward $78,000 as pons and arbitrum extend Robinhood Chain rally BTC rose 0.76% since midnight as a softer dollar lifted equities and metals alongside crypto, while ARB and PONS pushed higher for a third session.

Australia is cracking down on crypto businesses as its strict new regulatory deadline nears

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2026. Sep. 03. 10:09

Australia is cracking down on crypto businesses as its strict new regulatory deadline nears Firms that miss the deadline could breach financial services law from Oct. 1 and face civil or criminal penalties.

Bitmart Users Form Group to Recover Trapped Assets

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2026. Sep. 03. 09:30

Bitmart Users Form Group to Recover Trapped Assets Echo Base has organized a committee of claimholders to represent users with frozen assets on Bitmart and retained legal counsel to explore recovery options. Echo Base Steps in After Ignored $10M Offer More than a month after Bitmart announced its wind-down, Echo Base said Sept. 2 that it helped form an ad hoc committee representing […]

CFTC asks judge to dismiss CME lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures

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2026. Sep. 03. 09:13

CFTC asks judge to dismiss CME lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures The regulator claims the dispute is "much ado about nothing," noting that the order allows any designated contract market, including CME, to list these products.

A 52-Year-Old Mississippi Farmer Faces Elon Musk’s Data-Center Push

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2026. Sep. 03. 08:30

A 52-Year-Old Mississippi Farmer Faces Elon Musk’s Data-Center Push A SpaceXAI-backed buildout of massive data centers in Southaven, Mississippi, near the Tennessee border is rattling nearby residents with round-the-clock noise from gas turbines and fears of toxic emissions. The NAACP is pursuing legal action against SpaceXAI subsidiary MZX Tech, while a community petition has gathered more than 1,400 signatures as families report worsening asthma. […]

Catastrophe bonds may join tokenization rush, with plans for test issuance in 2027

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2026. Sep. 03. 08:30

Catastrophe bonds may join tokenization rush, with plans for test issuance in 2027 A law firm and a tokenization platform say their proposed structure would give investors legal ownership of cat bonds onchain and could lower the minimum investment.

Bitcoin’s fabled golden cross is coming. And USDT may be the real signal this time

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2026. Sep. 03. 07:01

Bitcoin’s fabled golden cross is coming. And USDT may be the real signal this time BTC is nearing a bullish golden cross, a widely tracked signal with a mixed record of success in crypto markets. But this time, USDT is supporting the bullish read.

Don’t Fall for BTC-Stealing Fake Claude Apps as Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 Released

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2026. Sep. 03. 06:30

Don’t Fall for BTC-Stealing Fake Claude Apps as Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 Released Criminals have already started impersonating Anthropic’s Claude app in an attempt to empty your bitcoin and/or crypto wallet. With the latest Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 models now released, scammers might target potential victims looking to use these most capable models “for free.” Cybersecurity researchers at Morphisec said they’ve found a fake “Claude Opus 5 […]

Dogecoin becomes only losing bet for Japan-listed firm as it sells altcoins for bitcoin

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2026. Sep. 03. 04:58

Dogecoin becomes only losing bet for Japan-listed firm as it sells altcoins for bitcoin Remixpoint booked gains on ether, solana and XRP, but sold DOGE below its fiscal-year opening value as it concentrated its crypto holdings in bitcoin.

World Adds Post-Quantum Security to New ZK Proving Toolkit

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2026. Sep. 03. 04:30

World Adds Post-Quantum Security to New ZK Proving Toolkit World integrated 128-bit post-quantum security using the WHIR hash-based scheme to prevent future-proof forgery and align with National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines.   Proactive Post-Quantum Adoption World recently unveiled an open-source and production-ready zero-knowledge (ZK) proving toolkit designed to enable individuals to generate cryptographic proofs directly on smartphones and web browsers. Already integrated […]

Bitcoin back above $77,500, XRP leads majors as Fed hike odds near 66%

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2026. Sep. 03. 04:22

Bitcoin back above $77,500, XRP leads majors as Fed hike odds near 66% Every major token is green over 24 hours, though only zcash and hyperliquid are holding gains on the week.

Bitcoin back above $77,500, XRP leads majors as Fed hike odds slide to 62%

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2026. Sep. 03. 04:22

Bitcoin back above $77,500, XRP leads majors as Fed hike odds slide to 62% Every major token is green over 24 hours, though only zcash and hyperliquid are holding gains on the week.

G20 Backs Clear Regulatory Pathways for Digital Asset Growth

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2026. Sep. 03. 02:30

G20 Backs Clear Regulatory Pathways for Digital Asset Growth G20 finance leaders endorsed clear regulatory pathways for digital asset innovation while pairing growth with financial stability safeguards. The statement also advances work on global stablecoins, cross-border payments, and tougher enforcement of virtual asset standards. G20 Places Digital Assets Within Its Global Growth Agenda Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 […]

Fidelity Warns Bitcoin’s Private Keys Face Future Quantum Risk

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2026. Sep. 03. 01:30

Fidelity Warns Bitcoin’s Private Keys Face Future Quantum Risk Fidelity Digital Assets says future quantum computers could derive Bitcoin private keys from exposed public keys, threatening funds. A proposed hash-based signature system could strengthen security, although larger signatures would reduce transaction throughput and complicate wallet recovery. Fidelity Examines Bitcoin’s Quantum Vulnerability Bitcoin’s private-key protections may eventually require replacement or supplementation, according to the Fidelity […]

French Hill Highlights CLARITY Act as 2026 Passage Odds Hit 15%

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2026. Sep. 03. 00:30

French Hill Highlights CLARITY Act as 2026 Passage Odds Hit 15% Prediction-market traders assign the CLARITY Act only a 15% chance of becoming law in 2026. House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill continues to place the bill within a broader push for permanent financial rules. Prediction Markets Remain Skeptical of 2026 Passage Washington’s effort to establish national rules for crypto trading, custody, and market oversight […]

Grayscale Sees Crypto Opportunity as Stock Concentration Soars

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2026. Sep. 02. 23:40

Grayscale Sees Crypto Opportunity as Stock Concentration Soars Grayscale says record U.S. household equity exposure and demanding stock valuations strengthen the case for crypto diversification. The crypto asset manager argues digital assets are emerging from a market reset with lower valuations and investor positioning. Record Equity Exposure Strengthens Diversification Case Record stock concentration has left household portfolios more exposed to an equity-market reversal, […]

Record Squeeze Drives Bitcoin Price Rally, But $83K Resistance Looms

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2026. Sep. 02. 22:50

Record Squeeze Drives Bitcoin Price Rally, But $83K Resistance Looms A massive short squeeze on Aug. 19, which is the largest single-day short liquidation event recorded by Glassnode since 2019, catalyzed a bitcoin price rally toward $80,000. Record Squeeze Triggers Price Rebound The massive wave of short liquidations on Aug. 19 served as the primary catalyst for bitcoin’s rapid price rebound, according to blockchain analytics […]

Bitcoin Miners Pocket $1B in August, but Halving Pain Still Lingers

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2026. Sep. 02. 21:45

Bitcoin Miners Pocket $1B in August, but Halving Pain Still Lingers According to metrics, last month, bitcoin miners logged their best month in revenue since May, capturing $1 billion in profits between the subsidy and fees. The strong earnings were fueled by bitcoin’s price rising 24.95% in August, giving mining operators some much-needed breathing room. Bitcoin Miners Pocket $1 Billion as Hashprice Finds Relief Bitcoin miners […]

DOJ says Hamas crypto seizures reached $560,000 as FBI took over fundraising sites

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2026. Sep. 02. 21:24

DOJ says Hamas crypto seizures reached $560,000 as FBI took over fundraising sites FBI agents took control of domains and servers, specifically Alqassam.ps, to intercept donations and prevent further fundraising for the Al-Qassam Brigades.

BIP-110 Fork Price Stutters as ‘High-Risk’ Exchange Warnings Spread

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2026. Sep. 02. 20:44

BIP-110 Fork Price Stutters as ‘High-Risk’ Exchange Warnings Spread According to a slew of reports, the failed BIP-110 forked asset from the August chain split is now seeing a market price. The newly launched cryptocurrency was listed on an exchange called Neoxa Exchange and started trading for around $80 per coin under the ticker BTCB2. However, a Reddit user claims that the trading platform […]

Kraken parent Payward delays IPO to second quarter of 2027 at earliest

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2026. Sep. 02. 20:08

Kraken parent Payward delays IPO to second quarter of 2027 at earliest The crypto exchange operator, which confidentially filed for a U.S. listing last November, had already put its IPO plans on hold amid difficult market conditions.

August’s Crypto Market Winners Explode as September Danger Looms

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2026. Sep. 02. 19:52

August’s Crypto Market Winners Explode as September Danger Looms While August saw gains from nearly every crypto asset on the block, some digital currencies did a whole lot better than others. For instance, the strongest gainer over the last 30 days was a meme-inspired token dubbed non-playable coin (NPC). The meme coin managed to rise 206% against the U.S. dollar over the month-long window. […]

Bitcoin Hashrate Enters First Bear Market as AI Pulls Miners Away

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2026. Sep. 02. 18:41

Bitcoin Hashrate Enters First Bear Market as AI Pulls Miners Away Twenty One Capital CEO Rapha Zagury says bitcoin is experiencing its first sustained bear market in network hashrate. The shift could reshape mining economics as operators increasingly compete with artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing for power and infrastructure. Twenty One CEO Warns Bitcoin Hashrate Is in Its First Bear Market Bitcoin mining may be […]

Bitcoin Price Resists $76K Dip as Analyst Flags Next Buy Zone at $74K

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2026. Sep. 02. 18:00

Bitcoin Price Resists $76K Dip as Analyst Flags Next Buy Zone at $74K On Sept. 2, bitcoin’s price fell toward the $76,000 mark following renewed military strikes between the U.S. and Iran. Despite brief price rebounds, high volatility capped bitcoin at a sub-1% daily loss, dragging its market cap down to $1.55 trillion. Volatile Recovery Interrupted by Geopolitical Friction On Sept. 2, bitcoin appeared to recover from a […]

Crypto made new friends in U.S. primaries, but focus now shifts to general election

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2026. Sep. 02. 17:39

Crypto made new friends in U.S. primaries, but focus now shifts to general election Adding Massachusetts incumbent Auchincloss to the list of winning primary candidates Fairshake supported, the industry's influence moves on to November.

New Jersey becomes first state to ask Supreme Court to weigh in on prediction markets

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2026. Sep. 02. 17:23

New Jersey becomes first state to ask Supreme Court to weigh in on prediction markets After multiple appeals courts ruled differently about whether states can crack down on prediction markets' sports products, New Jersey asked SCOTUS to step in.

Blackrock, Nasdaq, Citadel to Join SEC’s 24/7 Trading Roundtable

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2026. Sep. 02. 17:01

Blackrock, Nasdaq, Citadel to Join SEC’s 24/7 Trading Roundtable This week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the attendees of a public roundtable that aims to discuss how traditional finance (TradFi), particularly American stocks, can trade 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Digital currencies have always traded 24/7/365 since the first bitcoin (BTC) exchanges were launched more than a […]

XRP Price Slides 27% in 2026 as XRPL Stablecoins, Tokenization Surge

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2026. Sep. 02. 16:18

XRP Price Slides 27% in 2026 as XRPL Stablecoins, Tokenization Surge XRP fell sharply in the first eight months of 2026, but activity across the XRP Ledger moved in the opposite direction. Stablecoins, tokenized assets, and Ripple’s institutional infrastructure all expanded, creating a widening gap between the XRP price and underlying network development. Ripple Pushes Deeper Into Tokenization XRP has had a difficult year on the […]

Blackrock Leads $236M Bitcoin ETF Exit as XRP Funds Gain $14M

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2026. Sep. 02. 15:18

Blackrock Leads $236M Bitcoin ETF Exit as XRP Funds Gain $14M Crypto ETF flows diverged sharply on Tuesday, with bitcoin funds posting $236.46 million in net outflows while ether, XRP, solana, and HYPE products added fresh capital. Ether ETFs extended their inflow streak to 12 straight trading days. Blackrock and Fidelity Lead Bitcoin Outflows The day’s exchange-traded funds (ETF) tape carried a clear message: investors were […]

Crypto Long & Short: Crypto VCs are mistaking consensus for discipline

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2026. Sep. 02. 15:15

Crypto Long & Short: Crypto VCs are mistaking consensus for discipline In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Varun Datta of Truth Ventures writes that crypto venture capital's retreat to later-stage deals is a consensus trade dressed as discipline. With proven companies taking 57% of last quarter's capital, he argues the founding-stage gap is where the returns are, and lays out three things to look for.

Bitcoin Price Gets Squeezed Below $78K as Bulls Defend the Floor

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2026. Sep. 02. 14:15

Bitcoin Price Gets Squeezed Below $78K as Bulls Defend the Floor Bitcoin’s price hovered around $76,400 to $77,100 on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. after retreating from the Aug. 28 high of $81,455 per coin. In the crazy and volatile bitcoin market, a great deal now rests on $76,229 per unit support as short-term weakness collides with a significantly stronger, longer-term moving-average structure. Bitcoin’s 1-Hour Chart […]

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Stash Grows to 7,762 BTC Despite IMF Reservations

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2026. Sep. 02. 13:20

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Stash Grows to 7,762 BTC Despite IMF Reservations El Salvador added another bitcoin to its national reserve this week, pushing its stash to 7,762 BTC even as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues urging the government to stop buying. Another Day, Another Bitcoin Added El Salvador’s national bitcoin reserve grew again this week, with the government confirming its holdings now stand at 7,762 […]

CrowdStrike and federal authorities dismantle Russian malware that secretly stole crypto for 8 years

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2026. Sep. 02. 13:14

CrowdStrike and federal authorities dismantle Russian malware that secretly stole crypto for 8 years Russia-based Sality watched for copied bitcoin and Ethereum addresses and quietly replaced them with the attacker’s. CrowdStrike and law enforcement have now isolated more than 15,000 infected machines.

The token supercycle: everything of value is becoming programmable

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2026. Sep. 02. 13:00

The token supercycle: everything of value is becoming programmable Tokenization is not just about increasing access to tokens, whatever they may represent, but a fundamental shift in how value is created, owned, financed and moved, argues Solana Foundation’s Lily Liu.

‘It’s Their Problem’: Kiyosaki Says He’s $1.2B in Debt

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2026. Sep. 02. 12:32

‘It’s Their Problem’: Kiyosaki Says He’s $1.2B in Debt Robert Kiyosaki says he’s $1.2 billion in debt on real estate, and he’s not worried, because he believes owing that much makes it the bank’s problem, not his. Kiyosaki Doesn’t Care Robert Kiyosaki, the 79-year-old author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” told the Get Rich Education podcast he’s sitting on $1.2 billion in debt tied […]

XRP and bitcoin may be forming the 'Bart Simpson pattern' as prices pull back

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2026. Sep. 02. 12:13

XRP and bitcoin may be forming the 'Bart Simpson pattern' as prices pull back Analysts discuss the cartoon-themed price action as prices for major cryptocurrencies wilt.

The bearish 'Bart Simpson' pattern is back as bitcoin and XRP prices pull back

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2026. Sep. 02. 12:13

The bearish 'Bart Simpson' pattern is back as bitcoin and XRP prices pull back Analysts discuss the cartoon-themed price action as prices for major cryptocurrencies wilt.

Capital B aims to add 376 BTC to bitcoin treasury following $8.8 million Adam Back investment

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2026. Sep. 02. 11:45

Capital B aims to add 376 BTC to bitcoin treasury following $8.8 million Adam Back investment The Euronext Growth Paris-listed firm issued 13,181,030 shares with four warrants each at 58 euro cents per share, according to a filing on Wednesday.

Thai Investors Sue Tether Over $42M USDT Freeze Without Warrant

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2026. Sep. 02. 11:30

Thai Investors Sue Tether Over $42M USDT Freeze Without Warrant Two Thai businessmen say Tether blacklisted $42.4 million of their USDT four months before any court authorized the freeze, and now they’re suing to get it back. A Freeze Before Any Warrant Nutthawat Rukthammachalern and Natthawat Kasamvilas filed suit against Tether on Aug. 31 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New […]

Lawsuit challenges Tether for allegedly freezing $42.4 million USDT before U.S. warrant

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2026. Sep. 02. 11:03

Lawsuit challenges Tether for allegedly freezing $42.4 million USDT before U.S. warrant The plaintiffs allege that Tether acted in response to an informal U.S. law-enforcement request more than three months before a seizure warrant was issued.

Bitcoin slips below $76,500 as U.S. strikes on Iran send oil above $93

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2026. Sep. 02. 10:50

Bitcoin slips below $76,500 as U.S. strikes on Iran send oil above $93 Bitcoin fell 1% since midnight as Brent jumped past $93 and Treasury yields climbed toward 4.8%.

Cryptoquant: Bitcoin Price Rally Hid a 60,000 BTC Whale Buying Spree

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2026. Sep. 02. 10:30

Cryptoquant: Bitcoin Price Rally Hid a 60,000 BTC Whale Buying Spree Wallets holding more than 100 bitcoin added roughly 60,000 BTC in August, according to Cryptoquant data, while smaller holders sold into the month’s rally. The Chart Behind the Bitcoin Price Rally Cryptoquant analyst Woo Minkyu laid out the month gone by in a single chart, exposing a stark slip. Between August 1 and August 30, […]

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss says bond rout could force emergency spending cuts

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2026. Sep. 02. 10:27

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss says bond rout could force emergency spending cuts The former prime minister said U.K. is among the worst examples of rising debt and warns the situation may have gone too far.

Bitfinex Puts Strategy, Metaplanet Stock Onchain in Tokenized First

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2026. Sep. 02. 09:30

Bitfinex Puts Strategy, Metaplanet Stock Onchain in Tokenized First Bitfinex Securities just made Strategy and Metaplanet shares tradable as tokens for the first time, letting eligible investors get exposure to bitcoin’s biggest corporate holders with as little as $1. Five New Ways to Bet on Bitcoin Treasuries Bitfinex Securities, the tokenized-asset arm of crypto exchange Bitfinex, unveiled five new products this week that track […]

Live updates: BlackRock's IBIT drives $236 million bitcoin ETF outflow

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2026. Sep. 02. 08:31

Live updates: BlackRock's IBIT drives $236 million bitcoin ETF outflow Bitcoin slipped below $77,500 and every major is red on the day. The smaller crypto ETFs kept taking money while the bitcoin funds gave some back.

Live updates: Global bond yields surge, pressuring debasement-trade assets further

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2026. Sep. 02. 08:31

Live updates: Global bond yields surge, pressuring debasement-trade assets further Bitcoin slipped below $77,500 and every major is red on the day. The smaller crypto ETFs kept taking money while the bitcoin funds gave some back.

Live updates: Bitcoin trades near $77,000, as yields ease following soft ADP jobs report

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2026. Sep. 02. 08:31

Live updates: Bitcoin trades near $77,000, as yields ease following soft ADP jobs report The ADP reported private-sector job growth of just 38,000, missing forecasts and marking the weakest level since January.

Live updates: Bitcoin trades near $77,000, with central bank policy rate decisions taking center stage

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2026. Sep. 02. 08:31

Live updates: Bitcoin trades near $77,000, with central bank policy rate decisions taking center stage The ADP reported private-sector job growth of just 38,000, missing forecasts and marking the weakest level since January.

SEC Taps Blackrock, Robinhood, NYSE and More for 24-Hour Trading Push

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2026. Sep. 02. 08:30

SEC Taps Blackrock, Robinhood, NYSE and More for 24-Hour Trading Push The SEC has set Sept. 17 for a roundtable on preparing Wall Street for 24-hour trading, pulling in Blackrock, Citadel Securities, NYSE and more than a dozen other major players. A Roundtable With Wall Street’s Biggest Names The SEC announced this week that it will hold a roundtable on Sept. 17 to work through what […]

London Stock Exchange, Payward Target 100 UK Stocks for 24/7 Trading

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2026. Sep. 02. 07:30

London Stock Exchange, Payward Target 100 UK Stocks for 24/7 Trading The London Stock Exchange and Payward are working to bring tokenized versions of major U.K.-listed shares onchain. The partnership could eventually connect regulated market infrastructure with 24-hour blockchain-based trading and settlement. LSE and Payward Prepare 100 UK xStocks for Investors in 110+ Countries Payward, the company behind the xStocks tokenized equities framework, has partnered with […]

XRP ETFs pull in $170 million over eleven days. Goldman tops institutional holders

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2026. Sep. 02. 07:20

XRP ETFs pull in $170 million over eleven days. Goldman tops institutional holders Spot XRP funds have logged nine straight sessions of inflows, while Q2 filings show Goldman Sachs, Jane Street and Millennium among their biggest professional holders.

XRP ETFs pull in $170 million over 11 days. Goldman tops institutional holders

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2026. Sep. 02. 07:20

XRP ETFs pull in $170 million over 11 days. Goldman tops institutional holders Spot XRP funds have logged 11 straight sessions of inflows, while Q2 filings show Goldman Sachs, Jane Street and Millennium among their biggest professional holders.

A China indicator that greases risk-taking in stocks and bitcoin is flashing red

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2026. Sep. 02. 06:53

A China indicator that greases risk-taking in stocks and bitcoin is flashing red China's "credit impulse" is flashing red for risk assets.So far, bitcoin has mostly shrugged it off.

A China indicator that supports risk-taking in stocks and bitcoin is flashing red

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2026. Sep. 02. 06:53

A China indicator that supports risk-taking in stocks and bitcoin is flashing red China's "credit impulse" is flashing red for risk assets.So far, bitcoin has mostly shrugged it off.

‘I Screamed so Loud That I Scared My Son’: Michigan Woman Wins $1 Million on Scratch-Off

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2026. Sep. 02. 06:30

‘I Screamed so Loud That I Scared My Son’: Michigan Woman Wins $1 Million on Scratch-Off A 58-year-old Kent County woman won the top prize on the Michigan Lottery’s $1,000,000 Bonus Scratch Multiplier and elected a lump sum worth about 69% of face value. Two more $1 million tickets remain unclaimed in the game. A $10 Ticket and a 31% Discount An anonymous 58-year-old player from Kent County scratched the top […]

Binance Pushes Into Wall Street, Adds Options on 1,000+ US Stocks

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2026. Sep. 02. 05:30

Binance Pushes Into Wall Street, Adds Options on 1,000+ US Stocks Binance is expanding beyond crypto with physically settled options tied to more than 1,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs for eligible users outside the country. The launch comes as traditional-asset trading on the exchange has surged this year. US Traders Excluded From Binance Stock Options Rollout Binance is adding another Wall Street product to its crypto-native […]

OpenAI says its new 'Astra' AI can build attacks without human help

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2026. Sep. 02. 05:28

OpenAI says its new 'Astra' AI can build attacks without human help Astra is the first OpenAI model to reach its “Critical” cybersecurity threshold, meaning it can find previously unknown vulnerabilities and develop ways to exploit them across hardened systems.

Solana, ether, xrp lead majors slide as Iran strikes drive a broad risk selloff

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2026. Sep. 02. 05:01

Solana, ether, xrp lead majors slide as Iran strikes drive a broad risk selloff Every large-cap token fell over the past 24 hours, and the high-beta majors gave up roughly triple what bitcoin did.

Bitcoin withstands $90 oil and rising yields while gold slides. A firm dollar is the catch

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2026. Sep. 02. 04:40

Bitcoin withstands $90 oil and rising yields while gold slides. A firm dollar is the catch BTC trades choppy as $90 oil and rising bond yields weigh on stocks and gold.

A Chinese Humanoid-Robot Maker’s Shanghai IPO Surged About 500% After a New “Superman” Demo

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2026. Sep. 02. 04:30

A Chinese Humanoid-Robot Maker’s Shanghai IPO Surged About 500% After a New “Superman” Demo Unitree’s shares jumped about 500% in their Shanghai Stock Exchange debut after the Hangzhou humanoid-robot maker showcased its new “Superman” model. The stock opened up as much as 629% and traded around 883.87 yuan, up from an IPO price of 150.8 yuan, putting the company’s valuation near 445 billion yuan. Unitree hit the Shanghai Stock […]

US Operation Economic Outcast Targets Global Financial Lifelines

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2026. Sep. 02. 03:30

US Operation Economic Outcast Targets Global Financial Lifelines Operation Economic Outcast is preparing to expand its banking offensive, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying the U.S. plans to sanction another bank. The planned action follows FinCEN’s proposal targeting Banque Misr UAE. How Treasury Uses Dollar Access as Leverage Operation Economic Outcast is preparing to expand its pressure on foreign financial institutions. Bessent told […]

Singapore Plan Would Ban Interest on MAS-Regulated Stablecoins

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2026. Sep. 02. 02:30

Singapore Plan Would Ban Interest on MAS-Regulated Stablecoins Singapore is proposing to prohibit interest payments on MAS-regulated stablecoins while adding stress tests, recovery plans and stronger customer safeguards. The consultation also opens potential pathways for jointly issued and selected foreign-regulated stablecoins. MAS Proposes Interest Ban and Stronger Issuer Safeguards The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) proposed legislative changes Sept. 1 that would prohibit […]

How the Ripple-Settlemint Deal Could Change Institutional Crypto

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2026. Sep. 02. 01:30

How the Ripple-Settlemint Deal Could Change Institutional Crypto Ripple and Settlemint are combining digital asset custody and tokenization tools for regulated financial institutions. The integration could reduce reliance on separate providers for issuance, compliance, settlement, custody, and ongoing asset servicing. Ripple and Settlemint Combine Custody With Tokenization Ripple and Settlemint, a blockchain technology company specializing in digital asset lifecycle management, formed a strategic […]

Saylor Strikes Back: Strategy Slams MSCI’s Flawed Index Test

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2026. Sep. 02. 00:45

Saylor Strikes Back: Strategy Slams MSCI’s Flawed Index Test Michael Saylor and Strategy Inc. are challenging an MSCI proposal that could remove the bitcoin treasury company from global equity indexes. Strategy argues the screening methodology misclassifies its bitcoin operations and targets digital asset treasury firms. Strategy Calls MSCI Test a Reworked Crypto Exclusion Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) urged MSCI on Aug. 31 to withdraw […]

How CASHCAT and PONS Turned $220K Into $4.7M on Robinhood Chain

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2026. Sep. 02. 00:05

How CASHCAT and PONS Turned $220K Into $4.7M on Robinhood Chain A single wallet turned roughly $220,000 into more than $4.7 million by catching two of Robinhood Chain’s hottest memecoins, CASHCAT and PONS, in the same trading run. Two Trades, One Very Good Week Onchain trackers found address ‘0x7e3ba’ to have posted back-to-back wins on two different Robinhood Chain tokens: The first trade was straightforward: $106.5K […]

SEC proposes transfer agent rule, sets event to figure out round-the-clock U.S. trading

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2026. Sep. 01. 23:55

SEC proposes transfer agent rule, sets event to figure out round-the-clock U.S. trading The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued an agenda for its 24-trading roundtable and proposed a new transfer-agent rule with blockchain implications.

ETH, SOL, and XRP Price Predictions Flash Major Downside Risk

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2026. Sep. 01. 23:30

ETH, SOL, and XRP Price Predictions Flash Major Downside Risk Despite the latest crypto rally in August, prediction marketplace bettors are signaling a bumpy road for ethereum (ETH), XRP, and solana (SOL) through the end of 2026, with traders putting meaningful odds on further price declines even as they keep some recovery bets in the cards. Ethereum Attracts the Biggest Bets As of today, ethereum’s […]

Rising Price Manipulation Attacks Increasingly Hurt Crypto Traders and Lenders

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2026. Sep. 01. 22:30

Rising Price Manipulation Attacks Increasingly Hurt Crypto Traders and Lenders Besides organic growth and pump-and-dump schemes, there’s another increasingly popular yet malicious reason why your crypto might be skyrocketing, as price manipulation attacks have already surpassed the results for the whole of 2025. It is hurting participants in the growing crypto-backed lending market too. These attacks occur when an attacker artificially pumps the price of […]

Goldman, Citi, UBS Join 21-Firm Push for Dollar Stablecoin by 2027

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2026. Sep. 01. 21:30

Goldman, Citi, UBS Join 21-Firm Push for Dollar Stablecoin by 2027 21 major financial institutions are forming a new company to launch a U.S. dollar stablecoin in the first half of 2027. The group plans to expand into other G7 currencies, with a euro-denominated token among its priorities. Global Banks Double Stablecoin Coalition to 21 Ahead of 2027 Launch Some of the world’s largest banks and […]

Bitcoin Price Predictions Pit $400K Bulls Against $10K Bears

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2026. Sep. 01. 20:37

Bitcoin Price Predictions Pit $400K Bulls Against $10K Bears Over the last month, bitcoin’s price has rallied, and this has increased positive sentiment and encouraged bullish vibes. It has also produced a slew of price predictions from a handful of bulls and bears during the last two weeks. Market data shows that over the last seven days, bitcoin’s price has exchanged hands for $76,962 […]

Zcash and Monero’s Price Rip Higher as Privacy-Coin Markets Roar

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2026. Sep. 01. 19:57

Zcash and Monero’s Price Rip Higher as Privacy-Coin Markets Roar Privacy-focused digital assets outpaced the broader cryptocurrency market in August, led by zcash (ZEC), whose market cap rose to over $14 billion during the period. Institutional Exposure Drives Zcash Gains Privacy-focused digital assets surged across August, with many outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market as macroeconomic uncertainty and regulatory scrutiny spurred demand for shielded financial rails. […]

Markets Buckle After US Strikes Iran, Dow Sinks 400 Points

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2026. Sep. 01. 18:40

Markets Buckle After US Strikes Iran, Dow Sinks 400 Points According to the U.S. military and President Donald Trump, American forces started striking Iranian targets again, and Trump called the strikes “large and powerful.” Markets are reacting negatively following the U.S. airstrikes against Iran this afternoon, with selling showing up across stocks, precious metals, and bitcoin prices. CENTCOM Confirms New U.S. Strikes Against Iranian Targets […]

Trump Jr. Adds Another $300M Into Polymarket’s $21B Funding Round

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2026. Sep. 01. 17:47

Trump Jr. Adds Another $300M Into Polymarket’s $21B Funding Round Donald Trump Jr.’s investment fund, 1789 Capital, is putting another $300 million into Polymarket as part of a roughly $1 billion funding round that would value the prediction market platform at $21 billion. Doubling Down, Again This isn’t 1789 Capital’s first bet on Polymarket, and it won’t surprise anyone who has watched the fund’s involvement […]

Bitcoin Price Swings Intensify as Bond Rout Hammers Markets

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2026. Sep. 01. 16:57

Bitcoin Price Swings Intensify as Bond Rout Hammers Markets Bitcoin’s price opened September, moving back and forth, marked by intraday swings between $77,283 and a hair above $78,000. The volatility follows a 25% surge in August 2026, keeping bitcoin’s market capitalization steady at $1.57 trillion. On Tuesday, bitcoin’s price kicked off September with characteristic volatility, swinging on either side of $77,200 or $78,000 amid […]

Citi, Goldman, other global banks and asset managers team up on stablecoin venture

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2026. Sep. 01. 15:36

Citi, Goldman, other global banks and asset managers team up on stablecoin venture The group will focus first on a U.S. dollar stablecoin for payments and digital asset settlement, with a euro token a priority for expansion.

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP ETFs Pull In $310M as Blackrock Drives Demand

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2026. Sep. 01. 15:35

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP ETFs Pull In $310M as Blackrock Drives Demand Bitcoin ETFs returned to inflows with $216.70 million on Monday, recovering quickly from Friday’s interruption. Ether funds extended their winning streak to 11 sessions with $87.68 million, while XRP and solana also attracted fresh capital. Bitcoin ETFs Close August With $3.52B in Monthly Inflows August closed with buyers back at the table. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds […]

Robinhood's new crypto network is printing cash, and it's sending Arbitrum's token soaring

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2026. Sep. 01. 15:28

Robinhood's new crypto network is printing cash, and it's sending Arbitrum's token soaring Revenue on Robinhood Chain hit a 24-hour record of $1.9 million, driving a 30% rally in ARB as traders chased downstream gains.

Musk’s X hit by wave of unsolicited password reset emails

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2026. Sep. 01. 14:59

Musk’s X hit by wave of unsolicited password reset emails Multiple crypto industry figures and CoinDesk staff received unexpected password reset emails on Tuesday, though there is no evidence yet that X itself has been breached.

Trump Demands Rate Cuts as Warsh Sends Fed Hike Odds Above 66%

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2026. Sep. 01. 14:36

Trump Demands Rate Cuts as Warsh Sends Fed Hike Odds Above 66% While the CME Fedwatch tool shows the chances of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raising the federal funds rate odds now stand at 66%, U.S. President Donald Trump is once again insisting that the central bank needs to lower borrowing costs. Trump Wants Cheaper Money as Warsh Weighs a Rate Hike In the Oval […]

Firelight raises $8 million, expands beyond XRP as it aims to make DeFi less scary for fintechs

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2026. Sep. 01. 13:56

Firelight raises $8 million, expands beyond XRP as it aims to make DeFi less scary for fintechs The protocol aims to give fintechs and investors a faster way to recover losses from DeFi hacks, while letting XRP, bitcoin and XLM holders earn yield by backing that protection.

Bitcoin enters ‘Rektember’ as rate-hike risk combines with seasonality to threaten rally

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2026. Sep. 01. 13:55

Bitcoin enters ‘Rektember’ as rate-hike risk combines with seasonality to threaten rally September has historically been a poor month for risk assets in general, and bitcoin, in particular.

Who’s Behind the $408 Million ETH Move to Exchanges?

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2026. Sep. 01. 13:31

Who’s Behind the $408 Million ETH Move to Exchanges? A mystery ethereum whale has moved 167,855 ETH, worth about $408 million, toward crypto exchanges over the past two days. A Familiar Onchain Signal Blockchain trackers spotted the movement, noting that a wallet received 167,855 ETH, worth about $408 million, from multiple addresses and has been steadily funneling it into exchanges. Over the past two […]

Ethena pushes stablecoins into everyday banking with high-yield savings, cards and payments

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2026. Sep. 01. 13:15

Ethena pushes stablecoins into everyday banking with high-yield savings, cards and payments Ethena Pay offers a 6% dollar savings rate and 5% card cashback, using Avalanche for settlement.

UK’s crime agency freezes Premier League $13.5 million account in crypto crime probe

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2026. Sep. 01. 12:37

UK’s crime agency freezes Premier League $13.5 million account in crypto crime probe Authorities targeted funds from a $140 million sponsorship deal with crypto firm Sorare, though law enforcement confirmed no wrongdoing by the Premier League.

Kalshi’s Most-Requested Market Isn’t Politics, It’s Divorce

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2026. Sep. 01. 12:30

Kalshi’s Most-Requested Market Isn’t Politics, It’s Divorce Kalshi’s Head of Institutional says the single market users request most isn’t tied to sports or elections, it’s whether their own relationship will survive. The Market Nobody Expected to Top the Request List Kalshi built a tool inside its app that lets users pitch markets they want to see listed. Ask Andy Ross, the platform’s […]

Hut 8's Texas power site sits inside Anthropic’s $35 billion AI deal

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2026. Sep. 01. 12:11

Hut 8's Texas power site sits inside Anthropic’s $35 billion AI deal The company's Texas campus has two long-term leases worth $19.6 billion, more than 260 times its latest quarterly revenue, as AI companies race to secure power and data-center capacity.

Bitcoin Price Update: $77K Support Is Key as September Begins

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2026. Sep. 01. 11:30

Bitcoin Price Update: $77K Support Is Key as September Begins Bitcoin’s price traded between $77,850 to $78,125 early Tuesday morning, pulling back from the $79,000 area and landing near the bottom of its post-rally trading range. The start of September presently has a split technical setup. August’s sharp run-up has lost some steam in the short term, but longer-term moving averages are still clocking a […]

Singapore proposes 100% reserves and a ban on yields for stablecoin issuers

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2026. Sep. 01. 10:35

Singapore proposes 100% reserves and a ban on yields for stablecoin issuers The country’s financial watchdog says its proposed stablecoin rules are aligned with U.S. and EU frameworks and that it also paves the way for the recognition of foreign stablecoin.

Trump Meme Team Moves $26.65M in SOL Ahead of Token Unlock

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2026. Sep. 01. 10:30

Trump Meme Team Moves $26.65M in SOL Ahead of Token Unlock A wallet tied to the Official Trump meme coin team moved another 11.01 million SOL, worth $26.65 million, continuing a pattern of large transfers ahead of a scheduled token unlock. Another Big Move From a Familiar Wallet Onchain sleuths flagged the latest transfer, noting that the Official Trump Meme Team wallet sent out another 11.01 […]

Bitcoin consolidates near $78,000 as Arbitrum surges 30% on Robinhood Chain revenue

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2026. Sep. 01. 10:29

Bitcoin consolidates near $78,000 as Arbitrum surges 30% on Robinhood Chain revenue BTC drifted lower after last week's rally to $81,428, while ARB led DeFi gains as Robinhood Chain's daily fees topped $2 million.

Zcash Leads August Rally With Massive 82% Surge

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2026. Sep. 01. 09:59

Zcash Leads August Rally With Massive 82% Surge In August 2026, the cryptocurrency market staged a strong recovery, adding approximately $500 billion to reach an aggregate valuation above $2.7 trillion. The primary catalyst was macroeconomic policy—specifically, the U.S. Treasury’s decision to double bond buybacks alongside supportive comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bitcoin Rebounds Toward Year-End Profitability Following a rocky opening, August delivered […]

Russia’s New Crypto Law Takes Effect, Caps Investors at $3,700

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2026. Sep. 01. 09:30

Russia’s New Crypto Law Takes Effect, Caps Investors at $3,700 Russia’s new digital asset law came into force on September 1, legalizing regulated crypto trading nationwide while capping retail investors at roughly $3,700 a year through licensed intermediaries. A Regulated Lane Opens News of the law’s start spread quickly earlier today. The legislation, formally Bill No. 1194918-8, cleared the State Duma in its second and […]

Strategy spends $635M buying back STRC as perpetual preferred stock lags $100 par

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2026. Sep. 01. 09:29

Strategy spends $635M buying back STRC as perpetual preferred stock lags $100 par STRC trades at $97.34 despite Strategy’s growing repurchases, while SATA’s higher dividend rate has helped it hold its $100 par value.

Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs resume buying as ether funds stretch streak to 11 days

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2026. Sep. 01. 08:35

Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs resume buying as ether funds stretch streak to 11 days The bitcoin funds took $217 million Monday, one session after an outflow ended their nine-day run. Ether ETFs have not posted a red day since mid-August.

Live updates: Bitcoin trades around $78,000 as global bond sell-off deepens

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2026. Sep. 01. 08:35

Live updates: Bitcoin trades around $78,000 as global bond sell-off deepens The bitcoin funds took $217 million Monday, one session after an outflow ended their nine-day run. Ether ETFs have not posted a red day since mid-August.

Live updates: Bitcoin trades around $78,000 as crude surges, global bond sell-off deepens

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2026. Sep. 01. 08:35

Live updates: Bitcoin trades around $78,000 as crude surges, global bond sell-off deepens Bitcoin ETFs took in $217 million on Monday, one session after an outflow ended their nine-day run. Ether ETFs have not had net outflows since mid-August.

Live updates: Bitcoin slumps as oil surges to three-month high on new Iran strikes

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2026. Sep. 01. 08:35

Live updates: Bitcoin slumps as oil surges to three-month high on new Iran strikes Bitcoin ETFs took in $217 million on Monday, one session after an outflow ended their nine-day run. Ether ETFs have not had net outflows since mid-August.

Bitcoin’s Price Rally Fuels Binance’s Record $15.7B August Inflows

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2026. Sep. 01. 08:30

Bitcoin’s Price Rally Fuels Binance’s Record $15.7B August Inflows Binance, the largest exchange by traded volume, received over $15.7 billion in inflows in August, as bitcoin’s price and the crypto market valuations rebounded. The exchange dwarfed its competitors, managing to overshadow them by gathering over 75% of the digital assets ecosystem inflows. Binance Maintains Leadership, Registers Record Inflows In August As one of the […]

London Stock Exchange to work with Payward to bring biggest UK stocks onchain

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2026. Sep. 01. 07:49

London Stock Exchange to work with Payward to bring biggest UK stocks onchain The LSE is working with Kraken owner Payward, the developer of the xStocks tokenized equities framework, to bring top U.K.-listed stocks onchain.

Apple’s Bitcoin Strategy Will Depend on More Than John Ternus

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2026. Sep. 01. 07:30

Apple’s Bitcoin Strategy Will Depend on More Than John Ternus If you’re looking to the next CEO, John Ternus, for clues about how crypto asset-related strategy might change at the multi-trillion-dollar tech giant Apple, you need to look elsewhere too. August 31 is Tim Cook’s last day at the company as CEO, after serving in this position for 15 years and now moving into the […]

OpenAI’s ‘Trust Us’ TIME cover raises an old warning for AI bulls

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2026. Sep. 01. 06:52

OpenAI’s ‘Trust Us’ TIME cover raises an old warning for AI bulls The magazine-cover indicator has a messy record, but TIME’s OpenAI cover checks the classic boxes: a mainstream publication, a widely understood theme and a multiyear run-up in investor enthusiasm.

Vietnam Opens Crypto Floodgates With $14T Tokenization Gamble

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2026. Sep. 01. 06:30

Vietnam Opens Crypto Floodgates With $14T Tokenization Gamble Vietnam is launching a national pilot framework to regulate crypto assets, focusing on real-world asset tokenization to attract foreign investment and spur economic growth. Framework and Foreign Access Vietnam is opening a new channel for capital raising and strengthening investor safeguards through a pilot framework for crypto assets, aligning with global trends as international markets […]

A Big Tech Company Buried 2,700 Early GUI PCs in 1989 and Shaped Today’s Desktop

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2026. Sep. 01. 05:30

A Big Tech Company Buried 2,700 Early GUI PCs in 1989 and Shaped Today’s Desktop In September 1989, a Big Tech company sent 2,700 unsold GUI-era PCs to a landfill in Utah, with guards on site to stop anyone from salvaging them. The machine, introduced in 1983 and priced around $5,000 to $10,000, flopped commercially, and the mass disposal helped turn the surviving units into six-figure collectibles. On a stretch […]

‘An Unserious Company’: Santos Fires Back at Kalshi Lifetime Ban

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2026. Sep. 01. 04:30

‘An Unserious Company’: Santos Fires Back at Kalshi Lifetime Ban Kalshi issued its first permanent ban on Monday, barring former U.S. Rep. George Santos and fining him $71,356 over trades on his own State of the Union attendance. The exchange cited his failure to cooperate with its investigation – a finding its own notice never substantiates, and one the CFTC contradicted in July. Disagreements and […]

Bitcoin steady above $78,000, HYPE leads as majors slip on hawkish Fed bets

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2026. Sep. 01. 04:30

Bitcoin steady above $78,000, HYPE leads as majors slip on hawkish Fed bets Ether, solana, tron and dogecoin all shed ground over 24 hours while HYPE added about 4%, leaving bitcoin flat on the week after August's 24% run.

Trump Jr's firm leads $1 billion Polymarket raise at $21 billion value: Report

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2026. Sep. 01. 04:19

Trump Jr's firm leads $1 billion Polymarket raise at $21 billion value: Report 1789 Capital is putting in about $300 million, adding to a roughly $200 million stake, as the prediction market's valuation rises from $15 billion.

CME’s share of XRP futures jumps as token rallies 40% in a week

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2026. Sep. 01. 03:49

CME’s share of XRP futures jumps as token rallies 40% in a week Outstanding XRP futures positions outside CME fell by more than 500 million tokens in two weeks, while exposure on the regulated U.S. exchange climbed about 36% as XRP rallied toward $1.40.

Social Trading Predictions Point to Crypto’s Next Roaring Kitty

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2026. Sep. 01. 03:30

Social Trading Predictions Point to Crypto’s Next Roaring Kitty Social trading could produce celebrity traders, powerful online groups, and crypto’s next Gamestop-style movement. New predictions suggest trading applications will increasingly combine markets, content, competition, and financial incentives as the sector develops. Seven Predictions Show How Social Trading Could Reshape Crypto Social trading applications increasingly combine market data, public performance records, discussions, and trade execution […]

EU Targets ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox With Tougher DSA Scrutiny

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2026. Sep. 01. 02:30

EU Targets ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox With Tougher DSA Scrutiny The European Commission has placed ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under direct supervision, requiring each to assess and mitigate the risks its systems create within four months of notification of their designations. Breaches can cost 6% of global annual turnover. Why the Commission Classified ChatGPT as a Search Engine The European Commission designated ChatGPT, Reddit and […]

Grayscale Sees Zcash Gaining as AI Raises Financial Privacy Risks

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2026. Sep. 01. 01:30

Grayscale Sees Zcash Gaining as AI Raises Financial Privacy Risks Grayscale expects artificial intelligence to intensify financial privacy concerns by making public blockchain activity easier to connect with real-world identities. The crypto asset manager says Zcash’s shielded transactions could gain importance as users seek stronger protections. Grayscale Predicts a Third Wave of Financial Privacy Demand Artificial intelligence could strengthen demand for Zcash privacy features as […]

Bitwise XRP ETF Crosses $500M in Assets 9 Months After Launch

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2026. Sep. 01. 00:30

Bitwise XRP ETF Crosses $500M in Assets 9 Months After Launch Bitwise’s XRP ETF has surpassed $500 million in assets under management nine months after its launch. The fund now holds nearly 364.8 million XRP, giving brokerage-account investors indirect exposure to the crypto token without direct custody. Bitwise XRP ETF Passes $500 Million Milestone Bitwise Asset Management stated in an Aug. 31 post on X that […]