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SEC Crypto Custody Rewrite Enters White House Review

The planned rule would cover advisers and investment companies and clarify digital-asset custody, following the withdrawal of a separate 2023 proposal.

SEC Clears Tokenized Stocks To Trade Onchain As CFTC Widens Software Relief

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a five-year conditional exemption on Thursday letting tokenized National Market System (NMS) stock trade on permissioned automated market makers (AMMs), and Commodity Futures Trading Commission staff opened introducing-broker relief t

Brent Tops $106 And Hike Odds Reach 64% As Crypto Sells Off

One hundred and three of the 125 largest non-stablecoin tokens were lower on the day after August producer prices came in at 0.4% and the 30-year Treasury yield passed every close of the past five years. Bitcoin traded at $77,120. Ether.fi rose 14.2% on a buyback vote that closed

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

Coinbase expands Morpho lending with fixed rate Bitcoin loans

Coinbase's fixed-rate Bitcoin-backed loans could drive broader adoption of crypto lending by offering stability and predictability to borrowers. The post Coinbase expands Morpho lending with fixed rate Bitcoin loans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OpenAI’s GPT-6 Sol and Luna slash API costs by 50% compared to GPT-5.6

The reduced API costs of GPT-6 models could democratize AI access, enabling broader adoption and innovation across various industries. The post OpenAI’s GPT-6 Sol and Luna slash API costs by 50% compared to GPT-5.6 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SpaceXAI’s Grok Bot tops 400K weekly users one month after launch

Grok Bot's rapid user growth highlights its potential to redefine workflow automation, challenging competitors and reshaping enterprise efficiency. The post SpaceXAI’s Grok Bot tops 400K weekly users one month after launch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

KRP2 Law Firm Expands Specialized SIM Swap Crypto Recovery Litigation Across Major US Jurisdictions

[PRESS RELEASE – Miami, FL, USA, September 22nd, 2026] Kaplan Rothstein Prüss Peraza (KRP2), a prominent cybersecurity and data privacy litigation firm, has announced the expansion of its specialized legal practice focused on recovering digital assets lost to SIM swap fraud

Trump outlines strategy for Iran, Gaza, Latin America amid US-Iran deal talks

Trump's strategy may shift diplomatic dynamics, potentially impacting US-Iran negotiations and regional stability in complex geopolitical landscapes. The post Trump outlines strategy for Iran, Gaza, Latin America amid US-Iran deal talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Praxis plans AI-powered city in Uruguay, first residents by 2027

Praxis' AI-powered city in Uruguay could redefine urban living, blending tech innovation with governance, impacting future city planning. The post Praxis plans AI-powered city in Uruguay, first residents by 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bernstein Predicts $10 Trillion Prediction Market by 2035—10X Its Original Forecast

Bernstein now projects prediction markets will handle $10 trillion a year by 2035, up from its own $1 trillion by 2030 forecast made just five months ago.

US leaves Middle Eastern ally hanging after halting air strikes on Yemen’s Houthis

The U.S. decision to halt air strikes may enhance regional stability, reducing the perceived risk of regime change in Iran and affecting markets. The post US leaves Middle Eastern ally hanging after halting air strikes on Yemen’s Houthis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A 127-year-old hydroelectric plant found its second life through Bitcoin mining

Repurposing historic energy assets for Bitcoin mining highlights innovative solutions for economic viability and renewable energy utilization. The post A 127-year-old hydroelectric plant found its second life through Bitcoin mining appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Binance distributes $0.75 QQQB dividends to spot wallets

Binance's reinvestment of dividends into tokenized assets enhances user engagement and showcases the potential of blockchain in financial services. The post Binance distributes $0.75 QQQB dividends to spot wallets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Why Bitcoin’s rally is dangerous according to new Fed data

The index measures shock-amplification capacity, exposing funding risks that can build while spot demand remains firm. The post Why Bitcoin’s rally is dangerous according to new Fed data appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Dogecoin (DOGE) Rises to a 3-Month High: The Breakout to $1 Has Begun?

"The DOGE breakout to $1 has begun. It will happen much faster than you think," one popular analyst claimed.

Anthropic’s New Claude Opus 5.5 Matches Fable at 60% the Price

Anthropic's new flagship claims Fable 5.1-level performance at a fraction of the cost—but GPT-6 Astra still beats it on two published benchmarks.

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 B

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

Vitalik Buterin Backs Trueo's Ethereum Move As TRUE Jumps 900%

Trueo said it will make Ethereum mainnet its primary deployment and build its next oracle there. Vitalik Buterin called the project “ethical and not corposlop.” The TRUE token is up 900% in 24 hours. Trueo's contracts are still deployed only on Base, and no migration date has bee

Dogecoin Jumps to Highest Price in Months: Here's What's Going On

Dogecoin is rallying, and once again, Elon Musk may have something to do with it.

Binance Under US Investigation as Prosecutors Examine Iran-Linked Trading

Federal prosecutors are investigating Binance over possible Iran sanctions violations.

Narrowing price cushions leave Bitcoin loans vulnerable to 4.7% price dips as Aave weighs higher leverage

The plan would lift WBTC and cbBTC borrowing limits while shrinking the simplified maximum-leverage price cushion from 6.4% to 4.7%. The post Narrowing price cushions leave Bitcoin loans vulnerable to 4.7% price dips as Aave weighs higher leverage appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Kalshi Denies Faking Its Crypto Volume

The exchange says the repeating trade size that drew wash-trading accusations over the weekend came from one market maker it pays to keep orders on the book, and that the maker was losing money to faster traders.

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 pau

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 lar

Near Adds Ondo’s Tokenized Stocks With Confidential Execution

near.com began offering Ondo Finance’s tokenized U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Tuesday, letting users buy them with crypto held across more than 30 networks. The companies said the trades are not broadcast publicly. The tokens are not available to U.S. persons o

Zcash gets first European ETP following US ETF launch

21shares listed physically backed ZEC and ETHFI products on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, as issuers broaden their offerings beyond major cryptocurrencies.

Solo GP Jed Breed raises $15 million for his second early-stage crypto fund

Breed VC has raised $15 million for its second crypto fund. Backers include FalconX, Nic Carter, Rob Hadick and Jake Brukhman.

Bitcoin price seeks $86K as new support after oil dips below $90

Bitcoin price action avoided a significant drop below $86,000 as US president Donald Trump pledged a deal with Iran after November’s midterm election.

Bitcoin ETFs just absorbed 11,500 BTC in their biggest buying day in nearly two years

ARKB and FBTC each drew substantial capital, widening participation without displacing BlackRock from the top spot. The post Bitcoin ETFs just absorbed 11,500 BTC in their biggest buying day in nearly two years appeared first on CryptoSlate.

CLARITY vote failure could stoke more crypto PAC spending in key races

Control of the US House and Senate is up for grabs in 2026, and some advocates speculate that the crypto industry could ratchet up attempts to sway elections after the CLARITY vote.

Arthur Hayes Says AI Glut Could Lower Compute Costs and Boost Crypto

In Hayes' scenario, a potential bailout of insurers exposed to AI debt could increase the money supply and support Bitcoin prices.

ECB, EU cenbanks seek changes in MiCA’s minimum bank deposit for stablecoins

The ECB and EU central banks want to replace MiCA’s stablecoin bank-deposit requirements with liquidity thresholds, warning that sudden withdrawals could strain lenders.

XRP Is Crushing Bitcoin on Korean Exchange Upbit: Here Are the Numbers

XRP drew $350M (about ₩481B) of trading volume on Upbit on Sept. 21, beating bitcoin’s $225.8M (₩308B), and it has out-traded bitcoin on the exchange every day for a month. The Numbers On Monday night, onchain data showed that XRP was “dominating Upbit,” with th

Kinetiq Opens Elysium Testnet for Hyperliquid-Focused DeFi Apps

The liquid staking protocol published a chain ID, an RPC endpoint and an explorer for its Arbitrum Orbit network, a month after saying HyperEVM's throughput leaves little room for sustained high-frequency activity.

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

Bitcoin ETFs Take Nearly $1B in a Day as Average Holder Returns to Profit

The funds pulled in more on Monday than across the whole of last week, when they posted the weakest net inflow of their history.

Coinbase targets stock futures but CFTC standstill blocks launch

The cash-settled contracts would offer price exposure without ownership or delivery of the underlying shares. The post Coinbase targets stock futures but CFTC standstill blocks launch appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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

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 m

Massive ETF capital exits threaten Bitcoin’s fragile $86,000 price surge

Spot taker flow and realized-cap growth improved while futures exposure and profit-taking climbed with the rebound. The post Massive ETF capital exits threaten Bitcoin’s fragile $86,000 price surge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Coinbase adds fixed-rate bitcoin-backed loans through Morpho Midnight

Coinbase has added fixed-rate loans through Morpho Midnight, letting users borrow USDC against their bitcoin.

CME adds Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures as crypto derivatives push grows

The exchange will offer standard and Micro contracts, covering 250 BCH and 25 BCH, and 10,000 UNI and 1,000 UNI, respectively.

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 Pu

GameStop may have surrendered $31 million of Bitcoin upside with one options trade

Bitcoin traded above the $70,000 strike ahead of the Sept. 25 maturity, but GameStop’s position status and settlement terms remain undisclosed. The post GameStop may have surrendered $31 million of Bitcoin upside with one options trade appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Big Questions: Does Satoshi actually own 1.1 million Bitcoin?

Researchers can trace an estimated 1.1 million BTC to a distinctive early mining operation. The harder question is whether that miner was actually Satoshi.

Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis: Bulls Eye $3K Following Breakout Above $2.7K Resistance

Ethereum has extended its recovery from the September lows and is now trading around $2.73K after slightly breaking above the $2.7K resistance area. The latest move has strengthened the short-term structure, although ETH is approaching another major resistance zone and momentum m

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Binance Makes $100M Bet on Circle and Signs Five-Year USDC Deal

Binance has invested $100 million in Circle, acquiring 1.24 million shares, while renewing a five-year partnership to expand USDC adoption across global markets.

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 whet

Binance takes $100 million Circle stake alongside five-year USDC deal

The exchange also expanded its USDC partnership with Circle, agreeing to promote USDC on its platform under a five-year arrangement.

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

Moscow Exchange launches 5 crypto perpetual futures as demand tops 600 billion rubles

The automatically rolling contracts track Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP and Tron prices, but settle in rubles and never deliver cryptocurrency. The post Moscow Exchange launches 5 crypto perpetual futures as demand tops 600 billion rubles appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Binance takes $100M stake in Circle under expanded USDC deal

Circle sold Binance $100 million in stock and agreed to pay monthly incentives under an expanded five-year partnership promoting USDC.

Morning Minute: Robinhood CEO Bets Crypto Will Beat Sports at Prediction Markets

Crypto is interesting again and that means attention is flowing back to the sector. And it’s starting to show in the data.

Important Pi Network News and PI Price Update: September 22

"Pi Network completes last step towards protocol v27 launch," X account BSCN disclosed.

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

SoFi begins stablecoin settlement on Mastercard network for program expected to exceed $25 billion in annualized volume

SoFi launches live SoFiUSD stablecoin settlement on Mastercard's network, with its card program targeting $25 billion in annualized volume.

Binance Takes $100M Stake in Circle Under Five-Year USDC Promotion Deal

The two sides closed an equity placement and a five-year commercial deal on the same day, with money moving in both directions.

A $3.2 million 'bitcoin butterfly' option trade bets on $95,000 by the end of October

Coinbase pushes beyond crypto with retail access to $2.2 billion Oura IPO

Eligible U.S. users can request Oura shares at the offer price, but allocations remain limited and early exits may restrict future access. The post Coinbase pushes beyond crypto with retail access to $2.2 billion Oura IPO appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Coincheck Group Confirms Executive Chairperson Change In SEC Filing

TL;DR Coincheck Group disclosed that Executive Chairperson Takashi Oyagi resigned effective September 21. The company said the resignation was for personal reasons. The filing supports a leadership-transition story, not speculation about enforcement or financial distress. Coinche

ECB to put its own money into tokenized securities via new Pontes DLT

The ECB aims to gain firsthand DLT market experience by buying tokenized public-sector securities and settling the trades through Pontes.

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

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

This Signal Has Flipped to Altcoin Season as Crypto Rally Spreads Beyond Bitcoin

Glassnode's indicator compares BTC with a market-cap-weighted basket of 250 altcoins, excluding stablecoins, to track relative performance.

Bernstein sees annual prediction market volumes hitting $10 trillion by 2035 as financial assets overtake sports

Bernstein projects global prediction market volume will hit $10 trillion by 2035, driven by expanding financial assets.

Kalshi Files To Bring Perpetual Futures To US Stocks And ETFs

TL;DR KalshiEX has filed proposed listing standards for perpetual security futures tied to 58 stocks and ETFs. The proposal was published on September 18 under SEC File No. SR-KALSHIEX-2026-02. The products are not live; CFTC approval is still pending. KalshiEX is seeking regulat

MEXC Expands Opportunity Compass with Stock Trading Handbook to Help Crypto Users Build Investment Knowledge

Mutsamudu, Comoros, September 22, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has expanded its Opportunity Compass education initiative by introducing the MEXC Stock Trading Handbook, a new guide designed to help crypto traders bridge the knowledge gap as they enter th

US Probes Whether Binance 'Knowingly' Let Iran-Linked Trades Through: Report

Binance says it has a "zero-tolerance policy" for sanctions violations. Prosecutors are asking whether its 2023 compliance fixes held.

Cipher Mining Expands AI Data Center Push With ERCOT Capacity And Long-Term Lease

TL;DR Cipher Mining disclosed conditional ERCOT interconnection capacity for up to 300 MW. The company also reported a 15-year hyperscaler master lease tied to HPC data-center infrastructure. The SEC filing does not identify the hyperscaler tenant by name. Cipher Mining is pushin

REX Launches 2X Leveraged ETF Tracking Bitcoin Treasury Firm Strive

TL;DR REX Shares has launched the T-REX 2X Long Strive Daily Target ETF under ticker ASSX. The fund seeks 200% of the daily performance of Strive Asset Management stock. ASSX is a leveraged single-stock ETF, not a spot Bitcoin ETF. Investors now have a leveraged ETF tied to one o

Spot bitcoin ETFs attract nearly $1 billion in largest daily inflow in 11 months

US spot bitcoin ETFs saw $999 million in net inflows on Monday, the largest single-day amount the funds have attracted since Oct. 6, 2025.

Bitwise Updates XRP ETF Prospectus In New SEC Filing

TL;DR Bitwise filed a post-effective amendment updating disclosures for its XRP ETF trust. The September 21 filing registered zero new shares. The filing is a prospectus update, not an SEC approval notice or a new ETF launch. Bitwise has filed an updated prospectus for its XRP ex

New York Life Takes High-Yield Bond Strategy Onchain With Centrifuge

TL;DR New York Life Investment Management is working with Centrifuge to tokenize a US high-yield corporate bond strategy. The product is being built on Avalanche with USDC subscriptions and redemptions. Access is restricted to qualified institutional buyers. New York Life Investm

Onchain prediction market Trueo migrates to Ethereum; Vitalik Buterin welcomes ‘ethical’ market contender

Vitalik Buterin touted Trueo as a strong prediction market contender that is decentralized, ethical, and 'not corposlop.'

USDT On TRON Overtakes Bitcoin In CoinsBee Payment Activity

TL;DR CoinsBee says USDT on TRON generated about 1.8 times as many completed payments as Bitcoin over its measured 90-day window. USDT on TRON accounted for 16.23% of CoinsBee’s 2026 year-to-date payments, up from 9.92% in 2025. The figures describe CoinsBee activity only a

Google Admits Gemini AI Hacked Three Companies—It Stayed Silent for 7 Weeks

Google learned in late July that Gemini had breached three real companies during a May security test, but said nothing publicly for seven weeks.