Cryptocurrency
House committee to weigh 20-year Strategic Bitcoin Reserve mandate
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee is set to vote Wednesday on the American Reserve Modernization Act, a bill that would codify a federal Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The legislation mandates that government-held Bitcoin remain off-market for at least two decades, prioritizing long-term storage over immediate liquidity or aggressive accumulation.
Binance Altcoin Inflows Surge Ahead of CLARITY Act and Fed Decision
Altcoin deposit activity on Binance has spiked to a seven-day average of 31,800 transactions, marking a near fourfold increase from July levels as markets brace for a pivotal Senate vote on the CLARITY Act and an anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate hike.
Bitcoin poised for volatility as Fed decision nears
Bitcoin currently sits trapped between two critical liquidation zones at $76,000 and $82,000, as mounting leverage and a looming Federal Reserve interest-rate decision create a high-stakes environment for traders. Analysts at Bitfinex warn that the asset could swing toward either boundary as the market braces for policy shifts.
Banking groups and state attorneys general challenge CLARITY Act
A coalition of eight banking associations and 17 state attorneys general is mounting a last-minute challenge to the CLARITY Act, signaling deep concerns ahead of a critical September 15 procedural vote in the Senate that requires 60 votes to overcome legislative gridlock and advance the digital asset framework.
Bitcoin investors retreat to sidelines ahead of Fed and BoJ decisions
Bitcoin is hovering near $77,000 as investors brace for a high-stakes week of central bank policy shifts. With markets pricing in an 87% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike, traders are favoring liquid assets over speculative positions, wary that hawkish guidance could trigger a broader market repricing.
Bitfinex Securities pushes for clarity in tokenized stock debate
The debate over tokenized stocks should shift from whether corporate issuers can veto third-party products to a more rigorous examination of what these digital assets represent, according to Bitfinex Securities. The firm argues that the current focus on issuer consent overlooks critical differences in investor rights and information access.
Bulgaria Tightens Crypto Oversight to Meet EU Tax Standards
Bulgaria’s National Assembly has passed legislation mandating that crypto service providers report comprehensive user and transaction data to the country’s National Revenue Agency. The move, which secured 149 votes in favor, aligns the nation with broader European Union directives aimed at curbing tax evasion across digital asset markets.
Senate Democrats Submit Last-Minute Counteroffer on CLARITY Act
Hours before a critical procedural vote on the CLARITY Act, Senate Democrats delivered a counterproposal to Republican negotiators, keeping negotiations over federal ethics rules and stablecoin regulations alive. The Senate is scheduled to vote at 2:15 p.m. ET, requiring a 60-vote threshold to move toward formal floor debate.
BabyDoge Acquires LimeWire to Pivot Toward AI and Decentralized Storage
BabyDoge has acquired the LimeWire brand, marking a transition in leadership as the platform shifts its focus toward decentralized storage and AI-powered creator tools. Abel Czupor will oversee the next stage of development, succeeding founders Julian and Paul Zehetmayr, who spent five years rebuilding the service’s infrastructure.
Bank of Russia targets stablecoins as potential ruble substitutes
The Bank of Russia has classified stablecoins and decentralized digital assets as structural threats to the national financial system. In a new strategic review, the regulator warned that these private instruments risk displacing the ruble, potentially leaving investors without recourse due to the absence of underlying collateral or accountable entities.
CoinEx to Cease Operations After Nine Years of Volatile Markets
After nearly a decade in the digital asset space, CoinEx has initiated a phased shutdown of its exchange platform. Citing a prolonged downturn in trading volume, shrinking market liquidity, and the escalating costs of regulatory compliance, the firm will wind down services over the coming months, concluding with a final withdrawal deadline in December 2026.
DOJ Targets $61 Million in Tether Allegedly Linked to Iranian Oil Sales
U.S. prosecutors have initiated a civil forfeiture case to seize $61.2 million in USDT from ten TRON addresses, alleging the funds are proceeds from a massive, illicit Iranian oil-trafficking network. The assets, already frozen by Tether, are accused of supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other sanctioned military entities.
US Treasury Yields Hit 17-Year High as Oil Prices Fuel Inflation Fears
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield surged to 5.012% during Monday’s trading, marking its highest intraday level since 2007. This spike, driven by volatile oil prices and looming Federal Reserve policy decisions, sent ripples through equity markets as investors braced for the impact of sustained high borrowing costs on risk assets.
Balancer proposes protocol wind-down after revenue recovery stalls
The decentralized exchange Balancer is moving toward a total shutdown of its protocol, with a proposal to distribute over $9 million in remaining treasury assets to BAL holders. The move follows a failed attempt to restore financial viability after a devastating $128 million exploit crippled the platform in late 2025.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Brace for $16.6 Billion Quarterly Expiry
Traders are bracing for the September quarterly expiry as $16.6 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options prepare to settle. Data from Coinbase Markets reveals a market tilted toward higher strike prices, with call open interest significantly outpacing puts across both digital assets ahead of the September 25 deadline.
Ethereum and Base diverge on account abstraction standards
Developers behind Ethereum and Base have abandoned plans for a unified account abstraction standard, effectively ending attempts to reconcile the EIP-8141 and EIP-8130 proposals. The split forces both networks to pursue independent technical paths, leaving wallet providers to navigate a fragmented landscape of competing transaction formats.
XRP Ledger nears Batch upgrade activation after security overhaul
The XRP Ledger’s Batch V1.1 amendment has secured 27 of 35 validator votes, sitting just one tally away from the 80% threshold required to trigger its activation. This milestone follows an intensive remediation effort that saw developers resolve 11 software vulnerabilities uncovered during recent security audits.
BitMine Aggressively Accumulates Ethereum as Treasury Nears 5% Supply
BitMine Immersion Technologies has bolstered its Ethereum treasury with an additional 28,086 tokens, bringing its total holdings to 5.93 million ETH. This latest acquisition, valued at approximately $70.1 million, moves the firm closer to its stated goal of controlling 5% of the total Ethereum supply.
Circle Updates CCTP to Enable Prepaid Fees for USDC Transfers
Developers can now collect cross-chain USDC transfer fees upfront, ensuring the exact amount sent by a user reaches the recipient without deductions. This update to Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol simplifies cost transparency by allowing users to pay protocol charges in either USDC or native blockchain gas tokens.
Senate Clarity Act faces collapse as bipartisan support stalls
The Clarity Act faces a critical hurdle ahead of its September 15 procedural vote, with Republican senators warning the legislation lacks the 60 votes required to advance. As the Senate returns from recess, deep divisions over presidential ethics and digital asset regulations threaten to derail the high-stakes bill.
Utah Gains Authority to Enforce Gambling Laws Against Kalshi
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Kalshi’s request for an emergency injunction, clearing the way for Utah officials to pursue civil or criminal action against the prediction market. The ruling strips the platform of temporary protections while it continues to challenge state gambling restrictions in court.
Castle adds automated Bitcoin conversion for STRC dividend investors
Individual investors can now automatically convert dividends from Strategy’s STRC preferred stock into Bitcoin through the Castle financial platform. By extending its services beyond business treasuries, the company allows personal account holders to set custom allocations between cash payments and digital asset purchases with every dividend distribution.
Copper CEO Departs Amid Stalled $500 Million Sale Effort
Amar Kuchinad has exited his role as CEO of Copper, leaving the crypto custody firm in a state of limbo as its protracted search for a buyer continues. The company is currently marketing itself at a $500 million valuation, despite reports that incoming bids are hovering closer to the $200 million mark.
CoinCorner Debuts Bitcoin Custody Backed by Lloyd’s Insurance
UK-based exchange CoinCorner has introduced a Bitcoin custody service that splits control of assets between two independent firms. By utilizing multi-signature technology and Lloyd’s of London insurance, the product aims to mitigate the risks of unauthorized access and key loss, though it remains outside the scope of UK regulatory protections.
US prediction markets face fragmentation as legal battles mount
Conflicting federal rulings on Kalshi have created a legal patchwork that threatens to fracture U.S. prediction markets by state. With 38 active cases across 21 jurisdictions, the lack of a uniform regulatory standard is forcing exchanges to navigate a volatile landscape of state-level geofencing and enforcement.
Robinhood deepens prediction market push with OG.com equity deal
Robinhood has finalized a multi-year agreement to route retail event contracts through the federally regulated OG.com platform. Alongside the operational tie-up, the brokerage has secured minority equity stakes in both OG.com and its parent, Crypto.com, based on valuations of $5 billion and $20 billion respectively.
Senate showdown looms for CLARITY Act as ethics impasse persists
The CLARITY Act faces a critical procedural hurdle on September 15, with Senate momentum stalling over deep-seated disputes regarding presidential ethics and crypto-market oversight. Republican leaders require at least seven cross-party votes to clear the 60-vote threshold, yet negotiations remain deadlocked as the congressional calendar rapidly shrinks.
Nansen adds Outcome.xyz to trading platform via Hyperliquid HIP-4
Nansen has become the first front end to integrate Outcome.xyz’s HIP-4 markets, allowing users to execute trades directly through its interface. This move marks a strategic shift for the analytics firm, bridging its historical focus on onchain intelligence with real-time execution in the growing prediction market sector.
Stacks maps out a path for Bitcoin-native finance
Bitcoin holds vast stores of idle capital, yet the bridge between passive ownership and active financial utility remains fragmented. Stacks is proposing a 2026 roadmap centered on self-custodial Bitcoin Staking, aiming to convert the world’s largest digital asset into a productive foundation for lending, trading, and decentralized finance.
Robinhood’s tokenized AMC experiment tests limits of market influence
When Robinhood’s tokenized AMC product surged to $18.04 over Labor Day weekend, it reignited debates over whether onchain activity can force a short squeeze on traditional equities. While the price spike drew headlines, the underlying mechanics suggest that dynamic token creation acts more as a stabilizer than a catalyst for volatility.