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 […]
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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, […]
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: […]
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’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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This weekend, the BIP-110 community restarted the stalled fork that occurred on Aug. 8, 2026, and so far, the chain has mined over 800 blocks. In addition to changing the proof-of-work (PoW) consensus from SHA-256d to Blake2b, blockchain developer Luke Dashjr reduced the block size, something he’s been itching to do to Bitcoin for years. […]
Bitwise’s solana staking exchange-traded fund (ETF) has crossed $1 billion in assets just 10 months after launch, making solana one of only three crypto assets with an ETF above that threshold. The milestone comes as SOL rebounds sharply and major financial firms expand access to the token. Bitwise Takes Solana ETF Past $1 Billion as […]
As August comes to a close, the CLARITY Act is barreling toward a critical Sept. 15 Senate test with prediction marketplace odds flashing serious doubt that Congress can drag the sprawling U.S. crypto market structure bill across the finish line before 2026 ends. The split is hard to miss. At the time of writing, Kalshi […]
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