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Bitcoin whale profits surge as Binance BTC holdings rise; Malone pleads guilty in crypto theft.
OpenAI pushes cost-per-task pricing as it expands into chip design and finance
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI is expanding its advanced models into chip design, life sciences, and finance, arguing that a model with a higher upfront cost can pay off by performing a task with fewer tries. Reuters reported on September 9 that CFO Sarah Friar made this argument at Goldman Sachs’ Communacopia + Technology Conference in San Francisco on...
Malone Lam pleads guilty in $245M crypto theft conspiracy
CoinTelegraph - US prosecutors said Lam organized an international network that targeted cryptocurrency holders through social engineering and home break-ins.
Bitcoin Whale Profits Surge as Binance BTC Holdings Increase Significantly
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin’s short-term whale crowd is sitting on a mountain of paper profits. And the question right now isn’t whether they’ll… Read the original on Bitcoin Whale Unrealized Gains Surge to $9 Billion as Binance Reserves Rise. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Binance Earn Adds New Yield Arena Offers Across Simple Earn, Staking, and Dual Investment
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, Binance Earn has added new offers to Yield Arena this week, expanding its lineup across Simple Earn, ETH Staking, SOL Staking, Dual Investment, and related earning products. The update includes limited-time opportunities for eligible users in several categories, with rewards tied to specific subscription periods and product types. Under Earn Spotlight Limited-Time Offers, users who hold at least 0.01 USDe for 24 hours can receive 4.75% APR rewards from 2026-09-04 00:00 (UTC) to 2026-09-10 23:59 (UTC). In Simple Earn, users who subscribe to USDT Flexible Products from 2026-09-08 00:00:00 (UTC) to 2026-09-22 23:59:59 (UTC) may receive up to 7% APR, including an exclusive Bonus Tiered APR. The announcement also says users who ...
Jefferies’ Chris Wood Keeps Favoring ‘Picks and Shovels’ Trade
Binance News - Chris Wood, Jefferies' global head of equity strategy, said he continues to favor the “picks and shovels” trade as long as capital spending holds up, according to Bloomberg. He also said China’s domestic market gives it an edge in the AI cycle. Wood made the comments on the sidelines of the KBFG Korea Conference in Seoul.
XRP and the CLARITY Act: Why September 15 Could Be a Major Test
CryptoPotato - Here's why the vast XRP Army is counting the days until the September 15 CLARITY Act vote. But, can they be wrong?
Volkswagen Group Signs JV Pact With India's JSW Group Amid Overhaul
Binance News - According to Nikkei Asia, Volkswagen Group said on Wednesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with India's JSW Group for a joint venture as part of a sweeping overhaul that could lead to 50,000 job cuts.
China Gold Jewelry Prices Fall Across Major Brands on September 9
Binance News - On September 9, several major gold jewelry brands in China lowered their domestic pure-gold jewelry prices from the previous day, according to Jiemian News. Lao Feng Xiang quoted 1,318 yuan per gram, down 15 yuan; Lao Miao Gold quoted 1,313 yuan per gram, down 19 yuan; Chow Sang Sang quoted 1,317 yuan per gram, down 19 yuan; and Chow Tai Fook quoted 1,317 yuan per gram, down 18 yuan.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Korea Head Says Confidence in AI-Driven Memory Chip Boom Will Continue
Binance News - According to Jin10, OpenAI Korea regional head Kim Kyung-hoon said at a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday that demand for AI chips is expected to keep growing and that OpenAI will continue to prioritize cooperation with South Korean semiconductor supply chain companies. He also reiterated his market optimism about the AI memory chip boom after OpenAI released its latest AI model, GPT-6 Astra, earlier this month.
GEOPOLITICS | Brent Climbs Toward $100 After US Strikes Iranian Tankers
Binance News - Brent oil moved closer to $100 a barrel after the US struck Iranian tankers near Iran's Kharg Island export hub and in the Gulf of Oman, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar had the latest.
BTPI Says Small Bitcoin Payment Tax Exemption Could Raise Federal Revenue by $859 Million Over 10 Years
Binance News - Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute said a minimum exemption for Bitcoin and crypto payments under $300 could increase U.S. federal net revenue by $859 million over 10 years, with an estimated range of $172 million to $2.58 billion. According to Odaily, the estimate assumes the number of digital asset payment users remains unchanged at 5.4 million. The report said U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis' S. 2207 bill would exempt such payments from capital gains tax, with an annual tax-free capital gains cap of $5,000. It added that some other legislative proposals would limit the exemption to regulated stablecoins, and discussions are ongoing. ...
Polymarket FaZe Option Jumps 19% in Counter-Strike Match Market
Binance News - The win probability for the FaZe option in Polymarket's "Map Handicap: FaZe (-1.5) vs magic (+1.5)" submarket surged from 30.5% one hour ago to 49.5%, a 19% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move occurred in the "Counter-Strike: magic vs FaZe (BO3) - FISSURE PLAYGROUND Group B" prediction market event, and users were advised to watch for any related breaking news impact.
B.AI Says Registered Users Exceed 2.4 Million
Binance News - B.AI said its cumulative registered users have surpassed 2,400,612, rising from 2.3 million to more than 2.4 million on September 9. According to ChainCatcher, the platform described itself as infrastructure for the AI agent era and said it aims to promote efficient circulation and sharing of intelligent computing power.
AI TRENDS | Meta's Alexandr Wang Says Muse Early Usage Far Exceeds Expectations
Binance News - According to Jin10, Meta Platforms chief artificial intelligence officer Alexandr Wang said Muse's early usage has far exceeded expectations, and current Muse user activity is 10 times that of the test group.
Toronto Blue Jays Option Jumps to 89.5% on Polymarket
Binance News - The win probability for the Toronto Blue Jays option in Polymarket's Toronto Blue Jays vs. Athletics market surged from 53.5% one hour earlier to 89.5%, a 36% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the sharp move may reflect the impact of breaking news.
BlackRock: Faster BOJ Rate Hikes Could Lift Global Bond Yields
Binance News - BlackRock said faster rate hikes by the Bank of Japan could prompt Japanese investors to bring money home in search of higher returns, pushing up global bond yields. According to Sina Finance, BlackRock strategist Wei Li and others wrote in a report that the spillover effects are real and that bond markets risk forming a feedback loop. The report said Japan currently offers attractive risk-free yields, and that Japanese investors have spent decades sending money overseas to seek income because domestic yields were kept at ultra-low levels. As rates rise, some of that capital may return to the Japanese market. ...
STOCKS | Anta Sports, Black Sesame Hit By Unusual Moves
Binance News - Anta Sports (02020) and Black Sesame Intelligent (02533) were flagged for unusual trading at 11:10 a.m., according to ETNet. Anta Sports fell 3.09% to HK$73.60, while its RMB counter (82020) dropped 2.8% to RMB63.05. Black Sesame Intelligent fell 2.89% to HK$9.915, hit a listing low, and extended its losing streak to three days for a cumulative decline of 6.81%.
Ledger CTO Criticizes Security Researchers for Prioritizing Publicity Over Safety
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Charles Guillemet is fed up. Ledger’s CTO went public recently with a sharp critique aimed squarely at security researchers who… Read the original on Ledger CTO Calls Out “Attention Farming” as AI Risks Exposing Wallet Vulnerabilities. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | LME Metal Prices Pull Back as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Binance News - According to Jin10, industrial metal prices pulled back as hostilities in the Middle East escalated, after a key London Metal Exchange (LME) price gauge surged to a record high. The LME's six-base-metals index hit an all-time high on Tuesday, copper jumped to a new peak, aluminum extended its gains, and zinc rose above $4,000 per ton for the first time since 2022. Supply-side problems played an important role in the rally, but the U.S.-Iran war still poses a risk to prices by threatening global growth. In the latest escalation, the U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers carrying crude after an attempted attack on a U.S. Navy ship in Tehran. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said in a statement today that, in response to U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers in the ...
Aptos Plans First Testnet Reset for October 7
Binance News - Aptos said its first testnet reset is scheduled for October 7. The testnet will return to its initial state, clearing deployed contracts, test accounts, balances, and history, and requiring redeployment. According to Foresight News, the reset will not affect the mainnet or devnet. Aptos said the testnet has processed more than 10 billion transactions, which has increased storage usage. Regular resets are intended to keep storage at a manageable level.
GEOPOLITICS | NTSB Says Amazon Cargo Jet Increased Thrust Before Miami Runway Overrun
Binance News - The Amazon.com Inc. cargo plane that crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday increased thrust seconds before it overran the runway and hit two vehicles, according to Bloomberg. The US National Transportation Safety Board said the jet applied thrust before the runway overrun.
SFC's Leung Says Hong Kong To Normalize Government Bond Issuance
Binance News - SFC Market Surveillance Division Executive Director Leung Chung-yin said in a keynote speech at the fourth HKEX China Opportunities Forum that Hong Kong will push for the regular issuance of government bonds, according to Ming Pao. He also said Hong Kong is studying the phased introduction of central counterparty clearing for bond repurchase transactions and the building of a dedicated settlement system.
GEOPOLITICS | IMF Considers Pandemic Preparedness Reforms for Congo as Ebola Spreads
Binance News - The International Monetary Fund is considering adding pandemic preparedness reforms to its financing program for the Democratic Republic of Congo as the country’s worsening Ebola epidemic exposes weaknesses in how it funds and responds to health emergencies, according to Bloomberg.
AI TRENDS | Apple Plans New Readiness App for Apple Watch
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. tech reporter Gurman said Apple plans to announce a new Apple Watch app called Readiness at its "Awe Dropping" event on Wednesday. The app will be a derivative of the existing Vitals App, which combines key health metrics including average heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen level, wrist temperature, and sleep duration from the previous night. Readiness is expected to use many of the same metrics to further assess a user's recovery and whether the body is fit for activity. The new app is intended to compete more effectively with screenless health-tracking devices from Whoop and Oura.
GEOPOLITICS | Industrial Metals Pull Back From London Record as Middle East Tensions Rise
Binance News - Industrial metals retreated after a key London Metal Exchange price gauge surged to an all-time high, according to Bloomberg. The move came as escalating hostilities in the Middle East underscored lingering headwinds.
GEOPOLITICS | Santos CEO Calls for Gas Rules to Spur Investment in Australia
Binance News - Santos Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Kevin Gallagher said Australia needs gas regulations that encourage investment in new assets to avoid a domestic shortfall and keep global markets supplied, according to Bloomberg. Santos is one of Australia’s top natural gas exporters.
Binance Spot Will List bStocks Salesforce and Hims & Hers Health Trading Pairs
Binance News - According to the [announcement](https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/7880bcb7f4744d8bbbba88cbbcd43124) from Binance, Binance Exchange will open trading at 2026-09-09 12:00 (UTC) for the bStocks Salesforce (CRMB) and Hims & Hers Health (HIMSB) trading pairs on Binance Spot. The exchange said Spot Algo Trading Bots will be aligned with the Spot listing time, while Rebalancing Bots will be enabled within 24 hours of the assets being listed on Spot. Binance also said users will be able to trade bStocks against BTC, USDT, and other tokens on Binance Convert at zero fees within one hour of bStocks being listed on Binance Spot. In addition, zero maker fees will apply to CRMB/USDT and HIMSB/USDT from the listing time to 2026-09-30 ...
AI TRENDS | JD.com Launches Physical AI Acceleration Plan
Binance News - JD.com announced the launch of its Physical AI Acceleration Plan at the 2026 JD Global Technology Explorers Conference, according to ETNet. JD Cloud said it will collect more than 10 million hours of real-world video data over the next two years. JD also plans to build 80 RoboBase robotics industrial bases nationwide over the next five years, while JD Logistics will buy 3 million robots, 1 million autonomous vehicles and 100,000 drones over the same period to push unmanned logistics across its full workflow. JD Cloud also said it has teamed up with partners including Moore Threads to ...
Xiaomi Responds To Test-Drive Incident After YU7 Launch
Binance News - Xiaomi said a customer accidentally drove out of a lane during a test drive on the evening of September 8 after mistaking the accelerator for the brake while turning to yield to a vehicle ahead, and no one was injured, according to ETNet. The company had launched its Xiaomi YU7 series on the evening of the 7th, with four models priced from RMB 209,900 to RMB 299,900. The lineup includes the N70 Pro, N70 Max, N90 Max and the N90 Max Explorer Edition with a lifting roof cabin. Xiaomi founder Lei Jun later posted on social media that locked orders for the YU7 topped 10,000 within four minutes.
CleanSpark Mines 593 Bitcoin in August, Raises Holdings to 13,703 BTC
Binance News - Bitcoin miner CleanSpark reported unaudited operating data for the period ended August 31, 2026, saying it mined 593 BTC in August and 4,903 BTC year to date. According to ChainCatcher, the company said its operating hashrate reached 50 EH/s, with fleet efficiency of 16.07 J/Th and total contracted power of 1.8 GW, including 808 MW in use. CleanSpark said its Bitcoin treasury totaled 13,703 BTC at the end of August. The company also sold 821 BTC in August through spot sales, call option exercises, and delta-neutral basis trades at an average realized price of $65,420. ...
UBS Sees NAND and DRAM Shortages Lasting Into 2027 as Global Chip Sales Fall 9.8% in July
Binance News - UBS said global chip sales fell 9.8% month on month in July, with memory sales down 16.3%, but the decline was mainly driven by lower shipments rather than weaker pricing, according to Jiemian News. UBS said average DRAM and NAND selling prices rose 8.3% and 9.8%, respectively, and forecast third-quarter DDR prices will rise 22% quarter on quarter while NAND contract prices will increase 20%. The bank said DRAM and NAND supply shortages are likely to persist until 2027. UBS also said the semiconductor upcycle remains intact: July integrated-circuit sales excluding memory rose 0.9%, logic-device sales increased 2.2% to a record ...
Strategy doubles its stock buyback to $2 billion to pull its STRC shares back to $100
CryptoSlate - Strategy doubled the size of its preferred-stock repurchase program to $2 billion Tuesday as Michael Saylor’s Sept. 8 recovery benchmark arrived with STRC still short of its $100 stated value. The board’s decision extends a campaign that was approaching the limits of its original $1 billion authorization after seven weeks of increasingly large purchases. Data […] The post Strategy doubles its stock buyback to $2 billion to pull its STRC shares back to $100 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Investor Interest Surges in Strive's SATA Preferred Stock Amid High Yield
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strive’s SATA preferred stock is closing in on a $1 billion market cap. The 13% annualized dividend is doing most… Read the original on Strive’s SATA Preferred Stock Approaches $1 Billion with 13% Yield Attracting Investors. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Whales Were Urging Friends to Buy Zcash Before Its Rally to $1,000
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin whales quietly urged investor Dan Held to buy Zcash months before its surge past $1,000, he says. The post Bitcoin Whales Were Urging Friends to Buy Zcash Before Its Rally to $1,000 appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Google says EU search overhaul will hurt users and local businesses
Cryptopolitan - Alphabet’s Google began rolling out changes to its European search results on Tuesday to satisfy EU antitrust regulators, saying the result will degrade the experience for users and raise costs for European businesses, per Reuters. A Google official said the changes represent the largest reduction in quality of service in the search engine’s 29-year history....
XRP Ledger Sees High AI Transaction Volume with Minimal XRP Settlements
TheCurrencyAnalytics - AI agents are busy on the XRP Ledger. Very busy. But the actual token demand? Not so much — at… Read the original on XRP Ledger Sees 4.5 Million AI Transactions but Only 5,836 XRP Settled. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin boom quietly turned a 46 million-share executive pay plan into a 319 million-share windfall
CryptoSlate - Metaplanet’s Bitcoin expansion has exposed an executive compensation windfall that shareholders want the company to unwind. The dispute centers on an executive options pool that expanded as the Tokyo-listed company repeatedly issued equity to finance its Bitcoin purchases. Shareholders are now demanding the cancellation of roughly 273 million potential shares added to management’s compensation package […] The post Metaplanet’s Bitcoin boom quietly turned a 46 million-share executive pay plan into a 319 million-share windfall appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Lummis Accuses Democrats Amid Upcoming Senate Vote on Crypto Clarity Act
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Tensions are rising in Washington. Cynthia Lummis, Republican senator from Wyoming and the Senate’s most prominent voice on cryptocurrencies, launched… Read the original on Cynthia Lummis Blasts Democrats Ahead of Crucial Senate Vote on Clarity Act. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ethereum Foundation’s Trillion Dollar Security Initiative rolls out ERC-7730 clear signing on Trezor
Cryptopolitan - The ERC-7730 standard was made as a solution to a challenge that has been plaguing crypto transactions for a very long time, and over time its adoption as a standard has been gaining traction. The standard allows wallets to decode smart contract transactions and show the actual action, tokens, amounts, and destination on the device...
France's Crypto Market Activity Positioned 13th in Global Rankings
TheCurrencyAnalytics - France sits at number 13 on Chainalysis’s global ranking for potentially taxable crypto activity, with an estimated $9.4 billion on… Read the original on France’s $9.4 Billion in Potentially Taxable Crypto Activity: What It Really Means. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Cognition raises $2B at $48B valuation as Devin revenue nears $900M
Cryptopolitan - Cognition has announced that it raised more than $2 billion in a Series E that values the AI coding company at $48 billion. The company has nearly doubled its price tag in under four months. Meanwhile, the run-rate revenue behind its Devin agent is approaching $900 million. How much did Cognition AI raise in its...
Zoomex Surpasses Milestone User Count Amid Market Turmoil and Economic Data
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Markets got messy last week. A surprise US jobs report and oil prices stubbornly parked above $90 a barrel rattled… Read the original on Zoomex Surges to 3 Million Users Amid Job Surprises and Oil Price Turmoil. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strategy’s $250 Bitcoin Jordans sold out as Saylor turns 4% of BTC supply into a consumer brand
CryptoSlate - The store advertises cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, while all nine listed shoe sizes are unavailable. The post Strategy’s $250 Bitcoin Jordans sold out as Saylor turns 4% of BTC supply into a consumer brand appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Meta’s Muse pushes the AI race past chatbots into transactions
Cryptopolitan - On Tuesday, September 8, Meta introduced Muse, its personal AI agent that can do more than just respond to queries. The AI agent has been developed in a way to interact with the email, travel tickets, retail shopping, and payment transactions of the users, according to the announcement. The key point is that the forthcoming...
Strategy Roasted Over Bitcoin-Themed Jordans You Can’t Buy With BTC
Bitcoin.com - 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 […]
Metaplanet Froze a 319 Million Share Insider Pool It Admits Amplified Dilution
BeInCrypto - Metaplanet froze a 319 million share insider pool after admitting the mechanism amplified shareholder dilution. The post Metaplanet Froze a 319 Million Share Insider Pool It Admits Amplified Dilution appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin bulls are loading up on calls while spot traders keep selling
CryptoSlate - Glassnode’s September 8 report shows richer calls and easing net spot selling, while stronger ETF inflows complicate the demand picture. The post Bitcoin bulls are loading up on calls while spot traders keep selling appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitmine Adds 28,086 ETH as Ethereum Treasury Hits $14.8B
Bitcoin.com - 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 […]
DBS and Citi Settle 24/7 Cross-Border Dollar Payment on SWIFT’s Ledger
CryptoPotato - What it used to take up to two business days was settled for minutes during the weekend.
Biggest XRP Myth Shattered by Top Crypto Asset Manager
U.Today - Major crypto asset manager 21Shares is pushing back against one of XRP’s oldest controversies, arguing that Ripple does not control the XRP Ledger despite its deep ties to the cryptocurrency. Major crypto asset manager 21Shares is pushing back against one of XRP’s oldest controversies, arguing that Ripple does not control the XRP Ledger despite its deep ties to the cryptocurrency.
Mathematician alleges OpenAI's proof story fell apart on a call
Cryptopolitan - A mathematician alleges OpenAI's little human input claim for its Navier-Stokes proof fell apart during a call.
Strive Loads up on 1,375 Bitcoin as ASST Jumps 114% in 30 Days
Bitcoin.com - 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 Crypto.com stakes in prediction markets deal
Cryptopolitan - Robinhood Markets has agreed to list Crypto.com’s yes-or-no event contracts on its app. The company has also agreed to buy minority stakes in both the exchange and its newly separated prediction-markets arm, OG.com. What did Robinhood and Crypto.com agree to? Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD), which is already making a lot of money from event contracts, with...
Bitcoin Holds, Wall Street Stalls as Oil Shock Revives Fed Hike Bets
Decrypt - Bitcoin is defending its golden zone support while the S&P 500 grinds inside its tightest range yet, both waiting on Friday's inflation report before the Fed's September 16 rate call.
Jim Cramer Names 2 Stocks Set to Win From ChatGPT-6 Astra Boom
BeInCrypto - Jim Cramer picks Nvidia and Broadcom as ChatGPT-6 Astra winners. Analysts see 42% to 44% upside for both chipmakers. The post Jim Cramer Names 2 Stocks Set to Win From ChatGPT-6 Astra Boom appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bybit launches 24/7 perpetuals for major currency pairs
CoinTelegraph - Bybit added USDT-settled perpetuals tracking EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD/JPY, with 24/7 trading and leverage of up to 100x.
JLR ties 4,000 job cuts to a £1.7 billion savings plan
Cryptopolitan - Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will cut about 4,000 jobs and lower its break-even target to about 300,000 vehicles a year.
Mexican Court to Hear Case Involving Bitcoin-Related Murders and Violence
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Two men are set to appear in a Mexican court Wednesday, charged with killing four people over a crypto wallet… Read the original on Mexican Court to Hear Shocking Bitcoin Murder Case of Four Victims. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strive Buys $109 Million in Bitcoin, Pushes Preferred Stock Toward $1 Billion
Decrypt - The Vivek Ramaswamy-founded asset manager added 1,375 BTC last week, its third straight week of 5%-plus growth.
Strategy Shifts Focus from Bitcoin to STRC Preferred Share Buyback
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy didn’t buy a single Bitcoin last week. Instead, it spent $176.3 million buying back its own preferred shares —… Read the original on Strategy Halts Bitcoin Purchases, Allocates $176M for STRC Share Buyback. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Circle to Acquire Tazapay to Boost Global USDC Payments
cryptoDNES - Circle agrees to acquire Tazapay, a B2B platform handling $25B annually, to bridge USDC stablecoin settlements with local bank networks in 100+ markets. The post Circle to Acquire Tazapay to Boost Global USDC Payments appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Robinhood takes stakes in Crypto.com, OG.com in prediction markets deal
CoinTelegraph - Robinhood will route event contracts through OG.com’s CFTC-regulated infrastructure as it expands its prediction markets business.
Ethereum Gives Itself Until 2029 to Outrun Quantum Computers
CoinPaprika - The Ethereum Foundation's Protocol cluster set December 2029 as its target for making Ethereum's base layer resistant to quantum computers. It published its first unified tier list, grading 62 upgrade proposals and naming two as must-ship.
BitMine Now Holds $15.7 Billion in Various Assets as Massive ETH Buying Spree Continues
CryptoPotato - BitMine now holds 5.93 million ETH, worth roughly $14.8 billion, representing 4.9% of total supply and bringing it close to its 5% target.
Intel Stock Jumps 9% on Chip Price Hike Report, US Stake Gains $36 Billion
BeInCrypto - Intel stock rose on a reported 10% CPU price hike, lifting Washington's 9.9% stake to a $36 billion paper gain. The post Intel Stock Jumps 9% on Chip Price Hike Report, US Stake Gains $36 Billion appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Coinbase's XRP Balance Explodes 4870% on Rich List, but It Is Not New XRP
U.Today - 5.5 billion XRP suddenly added to Coinbase balance with real trigger explained. 5.5 billion XRP suddenly added to Coinbase balance with real trigger explained.
Robinhood Takes Equity Stake in Crypto.com, Taps Exchange to Power Prediction Markets
Decrypt - The multi-year deal makes OG.com the infrastructure and clearing engine behind Robinhood's fastest-growing business.
Tom Lee's Bitmine Adds $70 Million in Ethereum, Holdings Reach 5.93 Million ETH
Decrypt - The company says it holds roughly 4.9% of Ethereum’s supply, with most of its tokens staked to earn rewards.
Institutional Investors Limit Bitcoin Exposure in Retirement Fund Strategies
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Most Americans don’t want Bitcoin anywhere near their 401(k). A recent survey found 77% of Americans see cryptocurrency as a… Read the original on Fidelity and BlackRock Recommend Limited Bitcoin Exposure in Retirement Portfolios. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Massachusetts Convenience Store Sells Record $29,710,000 Megabucks Jackpot Ticket
DailyHODL - A western Massachusetts store sold the biggest single Megabucks ticket ever, worth $29.71 million. The win tops all prior records for the state lottery game. The post Massachusetts Convenience Store Sells Record $29,710,000 Megabucks Jackpot Ticket appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Extortion Group Threatens To Release Florida Driver’s License Details, Photographs, Signatures and Addresses
DailyHODL - ShinyHunters added the State of Florida DMV to its data leak site and set a September 11, 2026 deadline for contact, publishing a purported DAVID system screenshot as evidence of a breach that remains unconfirmed by the agency. The post Extortion Group Threatens To Release Florida Driver’s License Details, Photographs, Signatures and Addresses appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
MEXC Offers No Maker Fees While Coinbase Imposes High Spot Fees
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Fees are eating traders alive. And in 2026, the gap between exchanges has never been wider — or more confusing… Read the original on MEXC Offers 0% Maker Fees While Coinbase Hits Casual Traders with 0.60%. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strategy's Return to Bitcoin Buying Lasted Exactly One Week
Decrypt - The Bitcoin treasury firm spent $176.3 million on its own preferred stock, and doubled the buyback program's authorization to $2 billion.
Bitmine buys 28k ETH, completes 97% of treasury accumulation goal
CoinTelegraph - While Bitmine’s completed 97% of its goal to acquire 5% of Ether’s supply, Tom Lee’s team faces a $5.1 billion unrealized loss on its main treasury asset.
CRO Rockets as Robinhood Takes Stakes in Crypto.com and OG.com
CryptoPotato - Robinhood has selected OG.com as an infrastructure and clearing partner for its prediction markets business.
Bybit Launches FX Perpetual Contracts, Starting With EUR, GBP, and USD Pairs
CryptoPotato - Bybit is bringing EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY exposure to its derivatives platform through USDT-settled perpetual contracts.
Morning Minute: The Trenches Just Had Their Biggest Week Since TRUMP
Decrypt - Is it a warning sign for a local top? Or is the onchain party just getting started?
XRP eyes breakout above $1.42 as traders increase long exposure
CoinJournal - Key takeaways XRP is approaching $1.40 after defending short-term support at $1.38. Futures open interest edged up to 2.24 billion XRP, indicating a modest increase in derivatives exposure. The open-interest-weighted funding rate remains positive at 0.01%, showing that bullish traders are paying to maintain long positions. A daily close above $1.42 could open the path […] The post XRP eyes breakout above $1.42 as traders increase long exposure appeared first on CoinJournal.
Strategy Repurchases $176M in STRC Shares, Doubles Program
cryptoDNES - Strategy repurchased $176.3M of STRC shares and doubled its buyback program to $2B, while maintaining its massive 845,050 BTC Bitcoin reserve. The post Strategy Repurchases $176M in STRC Shares, Doubles Program appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Brent Crude Oil Moves Above $100 for the First Time in 3 Months
BeInCrypto - Brent crude held above $100 for the first time since May after Houthi strikes on Saudi oil facilities. The post Brent Crude Oil Moves Above $100 for the First Time in 3 Months appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Strategy skips Bitcoin buy to repurchase $176M of STRC preferred shares
CoinTelegraph - Strategy repurchased $176 million worth of its STRC preferred stock and doubled the size of its digital securities repurchase program to $2 billion, while pausing on new Bitcoin buys.
Mexico quadruple homicide tied to alleged Bitcoin robbery attempt
CoinTelegraph - Two suspects face a Wednesday hearing over four killings allegedly linked to a crypto wallet believed to hold millions of dollars in Bitcoin.
Strive Adds More Bitcoin as Total Holdings Rise Above 24,500 BTC
CryptoPotato - Unlike Strategy, Strive continues to announce frequent BTC purchases.
BeInCrypto Partners with Opera to Expand Access to Digital Finance News
BeInCrypto - BeInCrypto is partnering with Opera to bring selected articles into Opera’s AI-driven content ecosystem, placing our reporting in front of a global user base of more than 296 million monthly active users. Through Opera’s recommendation cards, our news stories will appear on Opera’s homepage and within Opera’s articles. The way we find news has changed The post BeInCrypto Partners with Opera to Expand Access to Digital Finance News appeared first on BeInCrypto.
No Bitcoin for Strategy This Week as Focus Remains on STRC Buybacks
CryptoPotato - STRC's price remains inches below the coveted $100 par level.
Middle East Crypto Transactions Soar to $350,000,000,000 Amid Iran Conflict as Investors Seek Digital Hedges: Report
DailyHODL - Crypto on-chain volumes in the Middle East and North Africa are surging from $100 billion in 2022 to an estimated $350 billion by 2025-2026 as the Iran conflict prompts capital rotation into Bitcoin and stablecoins for wealth preservation. The post Middle East Crypto Transactions Soar to $350,000,000,000 Amid Iran Conflict as Investors Seek Digital Hedges: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Circle to acquire Tazapay to expand USDC cross-border payments
CoinTelegraph - Tazapay processes $25 billion in annualized volume and offers payout rails across 100-plus markets, extending Circle’s USDC payments reach.
Ethereum Moves to Let Users Pay Gas Fees Without Holding ETH
CoinPaprika - Ethereum core developers scheduled EIP-8141, called Frame Transactions, for inclusion in the Hegotá upgrade planned for 2027. The change would let apps or accounts pay a user's gas fee in ether, so people can transact without holding ETH.
Ledger CTO urges AI bug hunter responsibility, warns against ‘attention farming’
CoinTelegraph - Ledger and Trezor said researchers have a responsibility to publish their findings if vendors fail to fix bugs within an agreed disclosure window.
MicroStrategy Puts Its Bitcoin Identity on a $250 Pair of Nike Jordans
99Bitcoins - Strategy's Bitcoin Jordans turn its treasury brand into a $250 sneaker, but checkout accepts cards and Apple Pay instead of Bitcoin. The post MicroStrategy Puts Its Bitcoin Identity on a $250 Pair of Nike Jordans appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
DBS and Citi Settle a Weekend Dollar Payment in Minutes on Swift's Ledger
CoinPaprika - DBS and Citi completed the first cross-border weekend US dollar payment using tokenised deposits on Swift's Digital Ledger. The transaction, run on 5 September 2026 between Singapore and New York, settled in minutes instead of up to two business days.
Huawei unveils Kirin 950 Pro chip, claims no US technology
Atlas21 - The processor is used in the new three-screen foldable Mate XT2 The post Huawei unveils Kirin 950 Pro chip, claims no US technology appeared first on Atlas21.
Ethereum Foundation Targets Quantum-Resistant L1 for 2029
U.Today - The Ethereum Foundation is aiming to make Ethereum’s layer 1 fully resistant to quantum-computing attacks by December 2029. The Ethereum Foundation is aiming to make Ethereum’s layer 1 fully resistant to quantum-computing attacks by December 2029.
Fractional Real Estate Ownership Through Crypto: Pros and Cons
CoinPaprika - Fractional real estate crypto lets you own property from $50 — but thin secondary markets, regulatory gates, and platform risk matter.
Ethereum Aims for Quantum-Safe L1 by 2029 as Hegotá Upgrade Takes Form
CryptoPotato - The Ethereum Foundation assessed 62 proposed Hegotá changes, but only two received its highest "must ship" grade.
Australia says it removed 45 crypto, remittance registrations over the past year
CoinTelegraph - AUSTRAC said its yearlong sweep included canceled, suspended and unrenewed registrations, while its action against GetCoins helped disrupt organized investment scams.
Liquid ‘white hats’ return $270M in Bitcoin as network prepares restart
CoinTelegraph - The actors returned 85% of the Bitcoin withdrawn from Liquid’s federation wallet following the security incident.
STOCKS | Hong Kong ADRs Rise 124 Points as HSI Night Futures Fall
Binance News - U.S. markets were closed, while Hong Kong ADRs rose 124 points, or 0.49%, to 25,775, according to Ming Pao. The current-month Hang Seng Index night futures fell 82 points to 25,254, leaving them 159 points below the cash market.
Ethereum Institutional Co-Founder Visits South Korea to Seek Institutional Partnerships
Binance News - Ethereum Institutional co-founder Matthew Dawson made his first visit to South Korea and met with major local banks, securities firms, asset management companies, and exchanges to explore partnerships. According to ChainCatcher, Dawson said South Korea has strong financial institutions and a developer community capable of making full use of blockchain infrastructure, and he pointed to the Financial Services Commission's recent direction on tokenized securities policy as a favorable time for cooperation. Dawson said he expects South Korean institutions, which are currently starting with private chains, to eventually upgrade to public blockchains. He added that ...
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Responds to Rising H100 Rental Prices
Binance News - NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang responded on X to reports that H100 rental prices have risen, saying the company’s computing resources are easy to trade, durable, and highly valuable to rent. According to Odaily, earlier reports said NVIDIA’s H100 training chip rental price increased 22% to $3.28 per hour.