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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

X enables crypto trading directly on user timelines with partner exchanges

X's crypto integration could boost digital asset adoption and engagement, impacting market dynamics and regulatory landscapes significantly. The post X enables crypto trading directly on user timelines with partner exchanges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Global refinery crunch drives diesel prices to record highs

The refinery crunch may lead to broader energy market volatility, affecting crude oil prices and highlighting geopolitical tensions' impact. The post Global refinery crunch drives diesel prices to record highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

weETH surpasses $4B in deposits on Aave V3, becoming the protocol’s second-largest asset

weETH's rise on Aave V3 highlights the growing influence of liquid restaking tokens, potentially reshaping DeFi lending dynamics and strategies. The post weETH surpasses $4B in deposits on Aave V3, becoming the protocol’s second-largest asset appeared first on Crypto Briefi

Meta’s Muse AI agent fuels chip stock rally as AMD hits $1 trillion market cap

The surge in chip stocks highlights the transformative potential of AI-driven workloads, reshaping market dynamics and investment strategies. The post Meta’s Muse AI agent fuels chip stock rally as AMD hits $1 trillion market cap appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Saudi Arabia boosts oil exports, stabilizing prices near $100

Saudi Arabia's increased oil exports may stabilize global markets, but ongoing geopolitical risks could still trigger future price volatility. The post Saudi Arabia boosts oil exports, stabilizing prices near $100 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev predicts crypto will dominate prediction markets

Robinhood's crypto focus in prediction markets could reshape the industry, challenging competitors and leveraging its vast user base and regulatory edge. The post Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev predicts crypto will dominate prediction markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US lawmakers consider slowing China investment amid security concerns

Heightened scrutiny on U.S.-China investments may intensify economic tensions, impacting global markets and strategic corporate alignments. The post US lawmakers consider slowing China investment amid security concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BitGo rolls out quantum-risk management tools to shield institutional Bitcoin wallets

BitGo's quantum-risk tools enhance Bitcoin security, potentially setting a new standard for institutional crypto custody amid evolving threats. The post BitGo rolls out quantum-risk management tools to shield institutional Bitcoin wallets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Robinhood CEO Says Crypto Will Beat Sports at Prediction Markets' Own Game

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says crypto event contracts are already outpacing sports bets, and could become the platform's dominant category within a few years.

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

Bitcoin Reclaims $85,000 For First Time In Eight Months

TL;DR Bitcoin crossed $85,000 on September 21, reaching a session high of $85,174.35. That marked BTC’s highest spot level since January 2026. The move is a price milestone, not confirmation of a new bull-market leg. Bitcoin pushed through $85,000 on September 21, putting t

ZetaChain Votes to Wind Down Layer 1 and Move ZETA to Solana

Proposal 68 passed with 99.4% support and 58% participation, but exchanges must confirm the swap before a second vote sets the snapshot, claims and shutdown schedule.

Coinbase Opens IPO Allocations to US Retail Investors With Oura

Eligible US customers can request shares at the offer price before trading begins, but allocations depend on supply from underwriters and investor demand.

ECB launches ‘digital euro for banks’ and prepares to buy tokenized bonds

The Eurosystem launched the wholesale settlement system while the ECB began work on a small, undisclosed investment in tokenized public-sector securities. The post ECB launches ‘digital euro for banks’ and prepares to buy tokenized bonds appeared first on CryptoSlate.

OCC Gives Catena Preliminary Conditional Approval for National Trust Bank

The proposed bank could custody and manage fiat, securities and digital assets, but Catena must meet capital, liquidity and preopening requirements before it can operate.

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 Rip

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

Saudi Arabia exits China-backed mBridge CBDC project: FT

Saudi Arabia has left mBridge, a cross-border CBDC platform that has drawn scrutiny from US policymakers, according to the Financial Times.

Massive $1 Billion in Liquidations as Bitcoin Taps $87K: What’s Next?

Bitcoin has surged to an eight-month high as a massive short squeeze accelerates the rally, putting $90,000 firmly in focus.

Circle Opens Bitcoin-Backed USDC Borrowing To Mint Clients, Routed Through Morpho

The cirBTC market on Arc holds $14.3 million of USDC borrowed against 287 cirBTC, up from $1.37 million on Sept. 17. Galaxy and Keyrock supply nearly all the dollars. Circle issues the wrapper and the wallet; the loan terms sit with Morpho.

Why Quantum Computers Could Steal Satoshi’s Bitcoin First

Rushing early into post-quantum cryptography could create risks, including bugs or scams posing as wallet upgrades.

X Sues Two Bitcoin Influencers Over Bot Army That Milked Creator Payouts

A lawsuit accuses UK users of running six coordinated accounts to pull at least $278,000 from X's now-defunct Creator Revenue Sharing Program.

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 Milli

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.

How cutting power to Bitcoin miners can actually burn more energy

A share-triggered controller can leave slowed machines hashing through a finite window with few or no accepted shares. The post How cutting power to Bitcoin miners can actually burn more energy appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Coinbase Brings IPO Shares to US Retail Traders, With Oura Up First

Eligible customers can request shares at the offering price, but allocations are not guaranteed.

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 a

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

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Takes a Serious Hit: Is the Worst Yet to Come?

After the latest reshuffle, SHIB is now the 34th-largest cryptocurrency.

Europe’s Central Bank Prepares to Invest Own Funds in Tokenized Securities

The central bank plans to buy euro-denominated public-sector debt and settle the transactions through its new Pontes service.

One wallet links $1.55 million FetchAI theft to massive 408.5 million NTX mint

Fetch.ai says its own contracts were unaffected, while shared bridge routes leave an unresolved NTX supply question. The post One wallet links $1.55 million FetchAI theft to massive 408.5 million NTX mint appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ondo lets institutions convert stocks directly into tokenized shares

Ondo’s new in-kind conversion system allows approved institutions to mint and redeem tokenized stocks and ETFs using the underlying securities instead of cash.

What Is VVV? The Privacy-Obsessed AI Token That’s Up 3,000% in 2026

Venice (VVV) has clawed back from under a dollar to a record $34, and the pitch behind it is simple: an AI chatbot that promises to forget you the moment you close the tab.

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 Bre

Crypto PAC to spend $30M opposing Sherrod Brown in Ohio, again

The digital asset-aligned PAC joined other groups to spend more than a combined $300 million in the 2024 Ohio Senate race, resulting in Sherrod Brown’s loss to Bernie Moreno.

Can a Fruit Fly Brain Mine Bitcoin? These Companies Are Testing It

The HashFly browser experiment uses a digital neural model for Bitcoin hashing and projects greater efficiency from a hypothetical biological version.

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

From Bear Trap to $88K: Analyst Reveals Why Bitcoin’s Rally Isn’t Over

After several weeks of rejection and a bear trap, Bitcoin reclaimed MA50 Weekly.

Bitcoin hits $86,000 putting ETF investors back in profit after $86 billion wipeout

Bitcoin’s rally toward $86,000 has pushed US spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors back into profit after months underwater. Data from CryptoSlate showed Bitcoin gained about 6% over the past 24 hours, extending its September rebound and briefly trading near $86,000. Bloomber

xAI Launches Grok 4.7. It's Bigger, But Late to the AI Frontier Party

xAI says the new model is a "notable improvement" over Grok 4.6 at the same price. The benchmarks say it's still in second place.

BitMine Buys 27,562 ETH in a Week as Holdings Reach $17.1 Billion

The company is on track to reach its goal of owning 5% of ETH's supply.

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

Circle launches Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing for institutional clients

Circle is bringing Bitcoin-backed borrowing to institutional clients, allowing them to tap BTC holdings for USDC liquidity without selling their Bitcoin.

Sony Says You Don't Own the Games You Bought. Crypto Says It Can Fix That

Crypto advocates argue that NFTs can deliver real digital ownership, but privacy gaps and integration hurdles have held the tech back.

Will proposed faster block times really fix Ethereum’s biggest market losses?

EIP-8198 keeps throughput broadly flat while tightening the propagation and attestation windows that protect broad participation. The post Will proposed faster block times really fix Ethereum’s biggest market losses? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin price tags $86K as analysis sees crypto in ‘new bull market’

Bitcoin crossed the $86,000 mark for the first time since late January as falling oil prices and concerns over supply lifted US stocks.

Clarity Act fallout: crypto’s Fairshake PAC commits $30 million against Sherrod Brown

Crypto PAC Fairshake is throwing $30 million into an Ohio race against former Sen. Sherrod Brown, who has been skeptical of crypto.

Ethereum Crosses $2,700: Bull Trap or the Start of a Major Rally?

Despite the surge, some expect ETH to plunge below $1,500 in the short term.

NOWPayments Releases Cross-Chain Payout Data Revealing Key Performance Benchmarks Across TRON, BNB Chain, and Solana

[PRESS RELEASE – Tallinn, Estonia, September 21st, 2026] NOWPayments today published new empirical data analyzing six months of enterprise payout activity, offering a comparative performance benchmark across TRON, BNB Smart Chain, Solana, Bitcoin, and Ethereum to help busin

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

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

Strategy and Strive buy $183 million in Bitcoin as $85,000 rally revives treasury trade

Bitcoin treasury companies Strategy and Strive bought about $183 million of BTC last week as the cryptocurrency’s rebound helped corporate balance sheets recover losses. Strategy Inc., the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, acquired 950 BTC for $75.7 million between Sept. 14 an

Why Balancer’s $1.4M hack recovery won’t pay LPs anytime soon

The pending plan uses attack-time losses and pre-exploit pool balances, but no V1 claim window is open. The post Why Balancer’s $1.4M hack recovery won’t pay LPs anytime soon appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Crypto Biz: CLARITY Act setback puts Coinbase in the spotlight

Coinbase draws scrutiny after the CLARITY Act stalls, while the SEC moves ahead with tokenized stocks and crypto firms push deeper into payments.

Strive adds 1,355 bitcoin, picks up pace toward year-end second-place treasury goal

Strive (ASST) remains the fifth-largest public bitcoin holder, behind Strategy, Twenty One, Metaplanet and MARA.

ECB plans to buy tokenized bonds with its own funds

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

Bitcoin (BTC) Just Reached $86K: There’s Just One Problem

The Coinbase Premium remains slightly negative even as Bitcoin rallied to $86,000.

Coinbase opens IPO allocations to US customers, starting with Oura

This expands Coinbase's push beyond secondary-market stock trading into the primary market, following its rollout of pre-IPO derivatives.

Why truly decentralized DeFi needs no legal exemption according to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce

SEC and CFTC actions focus on custody, access, routing, fees and intervention powers, each within a separate legal framework. The post Why truly decentralized DeFi needs no legal exemption according to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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

CoinsBee payment data shows USDT on TRON recorded nearly twice as many payments as Bitcoin over the past 90 days, while its share of all payments on CoinsBee increased by 64% compared with 2025.   Stuttgart, Germany, September 21, 2026 – CoinsBee, a global platform that make

Kyle Samani predicts SOL flippening, claims ‘no one’ uses ETH

Multicoin Capital co-founder Samani expects SOL to surpass Ether’s market capitalization “this market cycle” and argues that “today, no one really uses Ethereum.”

‘Crypto bull market is underway,’ Tom Lee says as Bitmine nears 5% Ethereum supply target with 27,562 ETH buy

Bitmine's total investments currently stand at $17.1 billion, and the company owns over 4.9% of Ethereum's circulating supply.

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

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

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

‘A little more orange’: Strategy buys 950 bitcoin for $76 million, bringing total holdings to 846,000 BTC

Strategy's total holdings account for around 4% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap — worth roughly $72 billion.

Zoomex to Host Traders After Party During TOKEN2049 Singapore, Connecting Traders and the Web3 Community

Industry KOL panels, an interactive session with F1 driver Ollie Bearman, live music, and grand prizes including a MacBook Air and iPhone Duo will highlight the evening. Global cryptocurrency derivatives platform Zoomex will host the “ZOOMEX TRADERS AFTER PARTY @ TOKEN2049 SINGAP

Bitcoin taps $85,000 for first time since January as crypto short liquidations surge

CoinGlass recorded at least $750 million in crypto liquidations over 24 hours, most of them short positions.

X sues UK duo over alleged $277K crypto account payout fraud

X alleges two UK users manipulated crypto-focused accounts to obtain $277,000 through its creator revenue-sharing program.

FCA Targets Three London Premises In Illegal P2P Crypto Trading Crackdown

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Ondo’s Oasis Pro Joins DTCC Fund/SERV In Tokenized Fund Milestone

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World Rolls Out World Money App With Stablecoins And Stripe Integration

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WisdomTree And MoonPay Expand US Access To Tokenized Funds

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S&P Global Agrees To Acquire Smart Contract Security Firm OpenZeppelin

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ZetaChain votes to shut down Layer 1 network and move ZETA to Solana

The team plans to focus instead on Anuma, its private AI app, though the migration will still take one more vote.