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MicroStrategy Rises 48% in a Month, Best Performer in Nasdaq 100
Binance News - MicroStrategy was the best-performing stock in the Nasdaq 100 over the past month, with its share price surging 48%. According to ChainCatcher, the move was reported by Cointelegraph.
Trump Wants an AI Force and a Czar Who Meets One Key Bar
BeInCrypto - President Donald Trump said he is forming an AI Force and will soon name an artificial intelligence (AI) czar, promising not to hinder or stifle the industry’s growth. He posted the plan on Truth Social on Saturday and modeled the body on the Space Force. He has not yet named a budget, a structure, or The post Trump Wants an AI Force and a Czar Who Meets One Key Bar appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Binance Wallet Launches Madrid Derby Prediction Market and 100,000 USDT PnL Trading Competition
Binance News - Binance Wallet announced on X that the Club Atlético de Madrid vs. Real Madrid CF prediction market is now live. The announcement highlighted the Madrid derby matchup between the two clubs and said the market is available for users to participate in. It also noted that the event is tied to a PnL Trading Competition with a total prize pool of 100,000 USDT. No additional details were provided in the post about the competition format, eligibility, or timing. The announcement focused on the live status of the prediction market and the prize pool available for participants. The post described the matchup as a contest between two sides of the same city ...
Binance Wallet Adds Access to Sports Prediction Markets
Binance News - Binance Wallet announced on X that users can access Sports Prediction Markets through the Binance App and Binance Wallet Web. In the Binance App, the path is Exchange, then Markets, then Prediction, then Sports, or Wallet, then Home, then Prediction, then View more, then Sports. On the web, users can go to Binance Web, then Trade, then Prediction, then Sports, or Binance Wallet Web, then Prediction, then Sports. The announcement said Prediction Markets are available only to users in eligible regions and may not be available to all users.
Russia Says 1,110 Ukrainian Fixed-Wing Drones Were Intercepted Overnight
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Russia's Defense Ministry said on the morning of September 20 that 1,110 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones were intercepted and shot down overnight over 20 locations and the Black Sea waters.
Bitcoin Supply Held for at Least One Year Rises to 63.3%
Binance News - Bitcoin's supply share that last moved at least one year ago rose to 63.3% on Sept. 18 from 62.32% on Aug. 18, according to Maketo's HODL-wave data. According to NS3.AI, the increase suggests more supply is sitting in older age bands, but it does not prove current buying or a deliberate withdrawal from the market. The report said entity-adjusted balances, exchange flows and spending behavior would be needed to test a fresh-accumulation thesis.
Anthropic Considers Early Model Release as OpenAI Gains Enterprise Share
Binance News - Anthropic is considering releasing a new model earlier than planned after OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra launched and took enterprise share, Reuters reported. According to PANews, the company has also discussed moving up its release schedule, while its IPO plan may be delayed until November. OpenRouter data showed Astra captured about 13% of enterprise AI spending about two weeks after launch, while Anthropic’s Fable series held about 8%. OpenRouter analyst Peter Walker said OpenAI’s share rose to about 65% in the first week of September, while Anthropic fell to about 35%, marking the first time in two and a half years that OpenAI overtook Anthropic on the platform. ...
Why Bitcoin’s 63% HODL wave isn’t the mega bull signal everyone thinks it is
CryptoSlate - The one-year share rose 0.98 percentage points in a month while adjacent age bands shifted around the threshold. The post Why Bitcoin’s 63% HODL wave isn’t the mega bull signal everyone thinks it is appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Address Buys 12.31 Million GSTOCK, Gains $51,000
Binance News - An on-chain analyst monitored an address that first bought GSTOCK two days ago and added to the position during a rapid 20-minute price surge. According to ChainCatcher, the address spent a total of $261,000 to accumulate 12.31 million GSTOCK at an average entry price of $0.02117. The address is currently up $51,000 and ranks among the top four GSTOCK holders.
Trader Builds 12.31 Million GSTOCK Position for $261,000, Now Up $51,000
Binance News - A trader first bought GSTOCK two days ago and added to the position during a rapid 20-minute price rise, spending a total of $261,000 to accumulate 12.31 million tokens at an average price of $0.02117. According to Odaily, the address is now up $51,000 and ranks among the top four GSTOCK holders.
VanEck Critiques Metaplanet's Option Pool as Hazardous to Investors
TheCurrencyAnalytics - VanEck went after Metaplanet. Hard. The investment management firm publicly called out the Japanese Bitcoin treasury company’s executive pay structure,… Read the original on VanEck Calls Out Metaplanet’s 14.7% Option Pool as Shareholder Dilution Risk. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI Is Rereading Crypto’s Old Code, and Finding What Humans Missed
Bitcoin.com - Crypto’s security problem took a strange turn in 2026. Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted researchers found a four-year-old Zcash flaw capable of creating counterfeit ZEC, a Coldcard weakness dating to 2021, which preceded more than $100 million in estimated bitcoin thefts, and attackers manipulated an AI agent into transferring roughly 3 billion DRB. Meanwhile, malicious instructions embedded […]
Novo Nordisk Shareholders Urge Acquisitions to Broaden Product Portfolio
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Novo Nordisk shareholders are urging the pharmaceutical group to expand its product portfolio through acquisitions to reduce profit dependence on the diabetes drug Ozempic. Flossbach analyst Eugen Uretzki said the development potential of Novo Nordisk's assets "still remains to be proven," while Baillie Gifford investment manager Julia Angeles said the company needs to explain how it will transition away from reliance on Ozempic, with possible options including partnerships to explore more experimental therapies.
STOCKS | Meta and Alphabet Bet on Long-Duration Batteries for AI Power Demand
Binance News - AI-driven electricity demand has triggered billions of dollars in clean-energy investment, including next-generation geothermal power, advanced nuclear reactors, and long-duration batteries. According to Sina Finance, developers are beginning to deploy long-duration storage systems at data centers, and experts said the move could help scale the technology and support greater use of renewable energy. Crusoe co-founder and President Cully Cavness said long-duration storage is an important part of the supporting technology stack for building AI infrastructure at an unprecedented scale. The company builds and operates AI data centers for ...
GEOPOLITICS | China to Intensify Enforcement on Malicious Price Competition
Binance News - China will step up scrutiny of malicious price competition, including cost investigations and price inspections of companies that engage in such practices, according to Bloomberg. The State Administration for Market Regulation said at a State Council Information Office briefing on Sunday that it will increase enforcement against companies involved in such pricing behavior.
REX Shares Introduces New Leveraged ETF Linked to Strive's Bitcoin Holdings
TheCurrencyAnalytics - REX Shares just dropped a new leveraged ETF tied to Strive, the Bitcoin treasury firm sitting on 25,000 BTC. The… Read the original on REX Shares Launches ASSX, a Unique 2x Leveraged ETF on Strive’s Bitcoin Holdings. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
GEOPOLITICS | Tropical Storm Dujuan May Disrupt Tokyo-Area Trains
Binance News - East Japan Railway Co. warned that the approaching tropical cyclone Dujuan could suspend or delay train lines in the greater Tokyo area from as early as Sunday evening through Tuesday morning, according to Bloomberg. The operator said disruptions are possible on its services as the storm nears Japan.
CXMT Begins Mass Production of Fifth-Generation Memory Platform
Binance News - CXMT announced at the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention that its fifth-generation technology platform has entered mass production. According to ChainCatcher, the company said the platform reduces the active area half-pitch of its memory array to 11.95 nanometers, raises the capacitor aspect ratio to 45:1, and lowers the core kinetic zone height to 6,762 nanometers. The company said the fifth-generation process platform significantly improves memory density and increases wafer output by more than 50% under the same conditions compared with the previous generation. A 24GB LPDDR5X product based on the platform has also entered mass production and is being used in mainstream ...
Vitalik Buterin Says He Will Continue Prioritizing Privacy
Binance News - Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said privacy is only truly dead if people give up on it, adding that he will not abandon privacy and will instead increase his efforts. According to ChainCatcher, he made the remarks in response to Paradigm CTO Georgios Konstantopoulos' question about what room remains for privacy development. Buterin previously updated Ethereum's roadmap in August, with quantum security, privacy protection, and native rollups listed as future priorities.
China August Power Use Exceeds 1 Trillion kWh as Load Sets Record
Binance News - China’s electricity consumption topped 1 trillion kilowatt-hours in August, while power load hit a record, according to Bloomberg. The National Energy Administration said on its WeChat account Sunday that power demand remained robust.
Saylor and Calacanis Debate Bitcoin's Future Amid Ongoing Market Tensions
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin hit $80,000 again. And instead of celebration, it sparked a fight. Jason Calacanis, one of the more vocal American… Read the original on Saylor Defends Bitcoin’s $1.6 Trillion Value Against Calacanis’s Harsh Critique. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Arthur Hayes Calls CLARITY Act ‘Nonsense’ as Bitcoin Tops $80K
Bitcoin.com - Arthur Hayes seized on bitcoin’s move above $80,000 to dismiss the CLARITY Act and argue that higher rates give wealthy investors more money for financial assets. The rally followed the Senate setback and the Federal Reserve’s rate increase. Hayes Pits a Rate Hike Against Crypto Regulation Bitcoin investors watched the cryptocurrency reclaim $80,000 after two […]
STOCKS | China Smart-Glasses Sales More Than Double in First Eight Months
Binance News - China’s sales of smart glasses on key platforms more than doubled in the first eight months of the year, while electrocardiogram monitor sales rose 75% and action camera sales gained about 27%, according to Bloomberg. The Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Sunday that the categories posted the gains on major platforms.
Venezuela, TotalEnergies Sign Pact for French Oil Major’s Return
Binance News - Venezuela and TotalEnergies SE signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday, paving the way for the French company to resume operations in the South American country, according to Bloomberg.
Michael Saylor Sees a Bigger Crypto Opportunity Beyond CLARITY
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor says crypto’s larger opportunity lies in building financial products that millions use rather than accepting restrictive legislation for certainty. He argues broad adoption could create economic value and a durable political constituency for digital innovation. Saylor Puts Adoption Ahead of Legislative Certainty Crypto users could gain cheaper payments, wider market access, and greater […]
Kalshi Seeks Approval for Perpetual Contracts Linked to U.S. Stocks
Binance News - Kalshi has filed a rule change request with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and an application with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to seek approval for perpetual contracts tied to U.S. individual stocks. According to PANews, the proposed contracts would have no preset expiration date and would use periodic funding rates between long and short positions to keep prices aligned with the underlying stock. Kalshi said the contracts would be treated as securities futures products and cleared through Kalshi Klear, its CFTC-registered clearinghouse.
Fuel Shortages Worsen as Brent Crude Surges Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Day 203. That’s where things stand, and the fuel pain is spreading fast across five countries simultaneously — France, Pakistan,… Read the original on Fuel Rationing Spreads to Five Nations as Brent Crude Surges to $110. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
U.S. President Donald Trump Returns to the White House Early From Camp David
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House from Camp David in Maryland on the evening of September 19 U.S. Eastern Time, shortening his planned weekend trip by one day, with the exact reason unclear. Axios and other media reported the early return, while a CNN program said Trump had reviewed and assessed options for strikes against Yemen's Houthi forces at Camp David.
Ripple Swell 2026 Agenda Goes Live With XRP in Finance’s Next Wave
Bitcoin.com - Ripple has released the Swell 2026 agenda, placing XRP, tokenization, stablecoins, and institutional settlement within a broader discussion about finance’s next phase. The New York conference will feature leaders from major financial and crypto companies. Swell Agenda Puts XRP Alongside Institutional Finance Financial institutions, crypto companies and XRP developers will converge in New York after […]
BofA Survey Finds Global Semiconductor Longs Remain the Most Crowded Trade
Binance News - A Bank of America survey conducted from September 4 to 10 found that 53% of global fund managers still view being long global semiconductors as the most crowded trade, marking the fourth straight month at the top. According to ChainCatcher, 33% of respondents said related companies are overinvested, the highest share on record. Shorting government bonds rose to second place for the first time, with 18% of respondents naming it the most crowded trade. Only 7% said being long the Magnificent 7 was the most crowded trade. ...
Polymarket Launches Perps Exchange Built in Rust
Binance News - Polymarket Engineering Vice President @devjoshstevens said Polymarket Perps is now live and open to all users. According to ChainCatcher, the product is a new exchange built from scratch in Rust, designed for retail and professional traders, and can be integrated through an SDK. The post also invited product feedback.
Polymarket 'Ceasefire Continues' Submarket Jumps to 79%
Binance News - The probability of the "Yes" option in Polymarket's "U.S.-Iran ceasefire continues" event for the "September 30" submarket surged to 79% from 63.5% one hour earlier, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 15.5 percentage point swing and came amid the impact of breaking news.
STOCKS | Huang and Wife Donate 438,000 Nvidia Shares
Binance News - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and his wife's trust donated a total of 438,000 company shares on September 17. According to Sina Finance, SEC filings released on September 18 showed that 292,000 shares went to the Huang family foundation and 146,000 shares went to a donor-advised fund. Nvidia shares rose 1.34% on September 18 to $222.27, giving the company a market value of $5.4 trillion. According to Sina Finance, the donated shares were worth about $97.35 million based on that price. The filings also showed that about 160,200 Nvidia shares held by five ...
Robert Kiyosaki Says ‘Biggest Crash in History’ Has Started, Backs Bitcoin
Bitcoin.com - Robert Kiyosaki says the “biggest crash in history” has begun and is spreading across global markets. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author is preparing for further turmoil by holding bitcoin, gold, silver, income-producing real estate, and oil investments. Kiyosaki Says Global Crash Has Already Started Robert Kiyosaki says a long-predicted global market crash is already […]
Standard Chartered Forecasts $10 ARB as Arbitrum Revenue Grows
Bitcoin.com - Standard Chartered expects ARB to reach $10 by the end of 2030 as Arbitrum earns more from helping financial firms launch blockchains. ARB has since risen above the bank’s reference price, reducing the implied gain. Standard Chartered Maps ARB’s Path to $10 ARB could reach $10 by the end of 2030, according to a Sept. […]
XRP Treasury Giant Evernorth Raises $30 Million – But There’s a Catch
CryptoPotato - The company has secured another $30 million in financing as it moves closer to completing its planned public-market debut.
Gen Z are investing like Boomers – with some surprising portfolio decisions
CryptoSlate - Like fashion, investing eventually finds something embarrassing in the back of the wardrobe and puts it on again. Millennial-era crypto gave us yield-bearing dog coins and all kinds of food-themed financial contraptions. Now Gen Z has entered the market in JNCO jeans, carrying an ironic digicam and, in at least one corner of the market, […] The post Gen Z are investing like Boomers – with some surprising portfolio decisions appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Why Trump backed a crypto ethics rule that stopped at the family business
CryptoSlate - Washington came surprisingly close this week to writing a dollar amount into one of its thorniest crypto ethics rule debates. Under the final Senate draft of the CLARITY Act, senior federal officials holding equity worth at least $15,000 in certain businesses that issue or sponsor digital assets would have had to sell that interest or […] The post Why Trump backed a crypto ethics rule that stopped at the family business appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Fidelity surge brings in $310M BTC saving Bitcoin ETFs from a disastrous week
CryptoSlate - Friday broadened demand, yet the two-day rebound left the midweek withdrawal gap partly open. The post Fidelity surge brings in $310M BTC saving Bitcoin ETFs from a disastrous week appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Binance Reports Significant Increase in Bitcoin Holdings Amid Price Surge
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin cleared $81,000. And right when the rally looked clean, fresh data from CryptoQuant dropped a wrinkle: reserves on Binance… Read the original on Binance Bitcoin Reserves Soar to 702,900 BTC as Price Surges Past $81,000. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
REX launches 2x leveraged ETF tied to Bitcoin treasury firm Strive
CoinTelegraph - The new ASSX fund offers 2x daily exposure to Strive shares, giving traders a leveraged way to bet on the Bitcoin treasury company.
Circle wants you to love USDC a little like you love Chelsea
CryptoSlate - Chelsea has found a cool new shirt sponsor whose main product is…a stablecoin? USDC is designed to be worth one dollar. Today, tomorrow, next Tuesday: one dollar. If everything is working properly, absolutely nothing should happen to its price, so there is not much room for a victory parade. And yet Circle, the company behind […] The post Circle wants you to love USDC a little like you love Chelsea appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Kalshi joins Coinbase with own filing for US stock perpetual futures
CoinTelegraph - Kalshi’s proposal would bring perpetual futures tied to individual stocks to US traders, as Coinbase and Bitnomial pursue similar products.
Anthropic’s potential $2 trillion IPO is fueling an $80 million crypto trade
CryptoSlate - Anthropic’s prospective $2 trillion IPO has already spawned nearly $80 million in crypto derivatives bets before its public debut. Open interest in futures linked to the Claude developer has climbed to about $79.27 million, close to a record $80 million, as traders position around what could become one of the largest initial public offerings ever […] The post Anthropic’s potential $2 trillion IPO is fueling an $80 million crypto trade appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Fidelity Analyzes Bitcoin's Potential to Surpass Key Price Levels
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Fidelity thinks Bitcoin has a real shot. A 35% shot, to be precise — that’s the firm’s stated probability that… Read the original on Fidelity Sees 35% Chance Bitcoin Hits $95K if It Surpasses $82K Barrier. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
The Fed Hiked Rates and Bitcoin Went Up: Here’s Why That Matters
CryptoPotato - The first Fed rate hike in over three years didn't bring BTC down for long.
Fuel Shortages Hit 5 Countries on Day 203 of the Iran War: Full List
BeInCrypto - It’s day 203 of the Iran war. And, at least five countries are rationing fuel or reporting empty pumps as of September 19. Brent crude traded at nearly $110 this month, its strongest level since spring. The Strait of Hormuz has been largely shut since Iran retaliated for US and Israeli strikes on February 28. The post Fuel Shortages Hit 5 Countries on Day 203 of the Iran War: Full List appeared first on BeInCrypto.
How the Clarity Act's Defeat Handed the SEC and CFTC the Wheel on Crypto
Decrypt - The Clarity Act failed to advance in the Senate, shifting the industry’s focus to a new wave of action from the SEC and CFTC.
CFTC Bypasses Congress, Sends Crypto Rules to the White House
CoinPaprika - The Commodity Futures Trading Commission sent a new crypto market-structure proposal to the White House for review on 17 September 2026. The move came two days after the U.S. Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act.
Dtcpay Secures Significant Investment from Japan’s SBI Group in Series A Round
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Singapore’s Dtcpay just locked in $25 million. The payments company completed its Series A funding round with a strategic investment… Read the original on Dtcpay Secures $25 Million Series A with Backing from Japan’s SBI Group. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
VanEck criticizes Metaplanet over executive dilution despite compensation cuts
CoinTelegraph - VanEck said Metaplanet’s executive equity exposure remains well above its digital asset treasury peers, even after the company cut its potential share pool by 41%.
Vietnam Moves to Regulate Digital Asset Platforms with New Licensing Framework
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Vietnam is moving fast. The country wants to license crypto-asset service providers under a pilot legal framework, with operations expected… Read the original on Vietnam’s New Crypto Licensing Plan Set for 2026 to Regulate Digital Asset Platforms. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
ZEC’s 100% rally above $1500 sends Grayscale’s Zcash ETF within $85 million of $1 billion
CryptoSlate - ZCSH holders would receive three shares for every one held as the fund cuts per-share NAV proportionately without changing investment value solely because of the split. The post ZEC’s 100% rally above $1500 sends Grayscale’s Zcash ETF within $85 million of $1 billion appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Sepolia Sets the Stage for Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Upgrade
99Bitcoins - Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade reaches Sepolia on October 6, 2026, while mainnet remains a Q4 target without a confirmed launch date. The post Sepolia Sets the Stage for Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Upgrade appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Bitcoin Reserve on Binance Surges Despite $81,000 Rebound
U.Today - Bitcoin has surged back above $81,000 following a broader crypto market recovery, but its exchange reserve on Binance appears to be painting a different picture. Bitcoin has surged back above $81,000 following a broader crypto market recovery, but its exchange reserve on Binance appears to be painting a different picture.
Grayscale Is Making Its Red-Hot Zcash ETF More Affordable
Decrypt - The Zcash ETF is splitting its shares three ways after pulling in more than $233 million in under a month, as Wall Street piles into crypto's hottest privacy trade.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Explosive BTC Rally Faces One Major Obstacle
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin has recovered sharply from the latest pullback and is once again pressing against the upper boundary of its consolidation. With BTC trading around $81.5K, the market is approaching a decisive area where a confirmed bullish breakout could trigger another expansion higher. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart The daily chart continues to show Bitcoin […]
Trader With 89% Win Rate Loses $10.68 Million Shorting Zcash
BeInCrypto - Zcash (ZEC) has climbed 177.8% in a month, and the traders betting against it are paying for that move. One short was closed at a $10.68 million loss this week, and the largest position still open sits $33.87 million underwater on Hyperliquid. Zcash Shorts Collapse as the Token Jumps 177% in a Month Lookonchain flagged The post Trader With 89% Win Rate Loses $10.68 Million Shorting Zcash appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin faces an October 18 test as Trump prepares new Russia tariffs
CryptoSlate - Trump’s new law sets the clock, but rates, targets and energy-market spillovers will decide whether crypto feels it. The post Bitcoin faces an October 18 test as Trump prepares new Russia tariffs appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Apple and Tesla Perps Could Reach US Traders Under Coinbase Plan
CoinPaprika - Coinbase filed with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission on 18 September 2026 to list single-stock perpetual futures for American traders. The plan covers roughly 50 to 60 contracts, including Apple, Microsoft, Tesla and Nvidia, pending regulatory approval.
U.S. Central Command's Cooper Says Iran's Crude Oil Exports Are Zero Under Blockade
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. Central Command commander Cooper said Iran's crude oil exports are zero because of the blockade, more than 1 billion barrels of oil have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in recent months, and oil, cargo, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) volumes over the past two weeks hit a six-month high.
Market News | The Yen Fell 1.2% to 157.80 in the Session After the BOJ Raised Rates
Binance News - The dollar rose 1.18% against the Japanese yen to 157.796, per Gate data.That move came in the same window the Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark borrowing cost to a 31-year high — a combination that runs against the standard relationship between rates and currencies.The dollar fell 0.07% against the offshore Chinese yuan to 6.6986.A Currency Falling on a Rate Increase Is the SignalHigher rates normally support a currency by raising the return on holding it. The yen weakening after a hike points to something other than rate differentials setting the price.Two explanations fit. The hike may have been fully priced — markets had 75% odds on it for weeks — in which case the delivery removes a reason to hold yen ahead of the event.The alternative is that ...
Bitcoin News | Bitcoin Buys 18.55 Ounces of Gold, Up From 15.3 in a Month
Binance News - One Bitcoin is currently worth approximately 18.55 ounces of gold, according to analyst Miller Cole, against roughly 15.3 at this time last month.The ratio has again exceeded its 50-week simple moving average, which Cole reads as a bullish signal. He expects the BTC/XAU price to see significant new highs in the coming years.Gold Falling Did Most of the WorkA 21% move in the ratio across a month looks like Bitcoin strength. The components say otherwise.Bitcoin traded around $79,400 in mid-August and sits near $78,000 now — a small decline. Gold peaked above $4,587 in that window and has since fallen to roughly $4,300-$4,400, a drop of several hundred dollars.The ratio rose because the denominator shrank.That distinction matters for what the signal means. A ratio breakout ...
'Golden Cross' Trap: Why Bitcoin's Rally to $81,280 Worries Analysts
U.Today - As Bitcoin’s Golden Cross is done, Benjamin Cowen reveals why the $81,280 rally requires two hard metrics to avoid a massive fakeout. As Bitcoin’s Golden Cross is done, Benjamin Cowen reveals why the $81,280 rally requires two hard metrics to avoid a massive fakeout.
AI TRENDS | B.AI Says Registered Users Top 2,700,048
Binance News - B.AI said its cumulative registered users have surpassed 2,700,048 as of September 19, rising from 2.6 million to more than 2.7 million. According to Odaily, the platform attributed the increase to ongoing adjustments to model supply and pricing, along with expanded agent capabilities.
GEOPOLITICS | ECB Should Stay Vigilant, Not Rush, Stournaras Says
Binance News - European Central Bank Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras said the ECB must be mindful of upside inflation risks but should not act hastily, according to Bloomberg. He said the central bank should remain vigilant.
GEOPOLITICS | Jon Gray Says India’s Growth Story Is Drawing Global Investors
Binance News - Blackstone Chief Operating Officer Jon Gray said India’s young population, expanding middle class and improving infrastructure are attracting global investors, according to Bloomberg. He also said millions of young people graduate each year while formal-sector job creation has not kept pace with their skills and expectations. Indian states are competing for investment by cutting regulatory barriers, building industrial infrastructure and targeting sectors from electronics to semiconductors.
US to Return $2.5 Million Seized From Property Linked to Ex-Gambian Dictator
Binance News - The US will transfer $2.5 million recovered from a Maryland property tied to former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh to compensate eligible victims of his more than 22-year rule, according to Bloomberg.
Ethereum Eyes $3,000 Breakout as Analysts Highlight Key $2,570 Level
DailyHODL - Crypto analysts on X are spotlighting Ethereum's position in a 4-hour channel, with a strong close above $2,570 potentially unlocking moves to $2,700 and $3,000 amid bullish setups. The post Ethereum Eyes $3,000 Breakout as Analysts Highlight Key $2,570 Level appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Supertanker Shortage Threatens Long-Haul Oil Trade
Binance News - Rising costs to ship oil globally are making some long-distance crude trades uneconomical, threatening to disrupt flows as fuel markets remain tight, according to Bloomberg.
Miller Cole Says Bitcoin-Gold Ratio Reclaimed 50-Week Average
Binance News - Miller Cole, research and content analyst at Bitcoin treasury company The Smarter Web Company, said on X that 1 bitcoin is now worth about 18.55 ounces of gold, up from about 15.3 ounces a month ago. According to ChainCatcher, he said Friday's bitcoin price move pushed the BTC/XAU ratio back above its 50-week simple moving average, which he described as a bullish signal. Cole added that he expects the BTC/XAU ratio to reach a new high during the current cycle over the next few years.
XRP Ledger Spikes 8.9% in Network Activity as Price Reclaims $1.43
U.Today - XRP Ledger is experiencing a rapid surge in network activity after momentum turned bullish, processing over 2.34 million XRP transactions in the last 24 hours. XRP Ledger is experiencing a rapid surge in network activity after momentum turned bullish, processing over 2.34 million XRP transactions in the last 24 hours.
Volkswagen Reportedly Plans to Cut About 4,100 More Jobs at Porsche
Binance News - Volkswagen is reportedly planning to cut about 4,100 jobs at Porsche as part of a broader turnaround effort after issuing a profit warning tied to problems at its sports-car subsidiary. According to Sina Finance, a document recording a recent agreement reached by Volkswagen's supervisory board said the group plans to reduce Porsche's workforce by about 4,100 employees to address an operating cost gap of about 700 million euros, or about $803.8 million. The report said the layoffs would be carried out outside existing agreements. In July, Porsche management and labor representatives agreed to cut an additional 5,000 jobs on top of an earlier plan to eliminate 4,000 positions, which would ...
UK Financial Services Face Increased Scrutiny After Surge in FCA Complaints
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Consumer frustration with UK financial services is boiling over. The Financial Conduct Authority just dropped data showing a 35% jump… Read the original on FCA Reports 35% Surge in Complaints, Promises Stricter Oversight for Banks and Insurers. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
FCA Implements Stricter Guidelines for Financial Promotions Across Media Platforms
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is cracking down. The FCA just rolled out a sweeping set of new measures designed… Read the original on UK’s FCA Enforces Stricter Financial Promotion Rules for Digital Ads and Social Media. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
FedEx Taps Polish Billionaire Rafal Brzoska for Europe Push
Binance News - FedEx is counting on Polish billionaire Rafal Brzoska to help crack European markets, according to Bloomberg. Brzoska built InPost into a parcel company operating in nine countries, though the path was not always smooth.
Crypto ETFs Rebound as Bitcoin Hits $81,294 Amid Market Rally
cryptoDNES - Bitcoin ETFs saw $433M in net inflows on Sept 18, leading a broader market recovery as Ethereum and Solana funds also recorded significant capital gains. The post Crypto ETFs Rebound as Bitcoin Hits $81,294 Amid Market Rally appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Ethereum's Glamsterdam Clears Key Rehearsal Before a 3x Capacity Jump
CoinPaprika - Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade completed its devnet-11 rehearsal this week, with blocks produced under new rules that raise the block gas limit from 60 million to 200 million. Developers are targeting an October 6 deployment on the Sepolia test network, pending formal confirmation.
Paramount, States May Settle Warner Bros. Deal Fight As Soon As This Weekend
Binance News - According to CNBC, Paramount and states seeking to block its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. could reach a settlement as soon as this weekend, with independent content monitoring of CNN and a commitment on the number of theatrical releases among the terms under discussion. Paramount shares rose nearly 7% after markets closed, while Warner Bros. Discovery shares gained 8.4% in after-market trading. The case brought by California and 11 other states is one of the final hurdles to Paramount's bid to become a larger rival to Netflix and Walt Disney, and a settlement this week could help Paramount avoid paying millions of dollars in fees to Warner Bros. shareholders. Paramount is on the hook for a $7 million-a-day ticking fee after September 30 until the deal ...
Kevin O'Leary Names the One Thing Standing Between Bitcoin and $1 Million
BeInCrypto - Kevin O’Leary says Bitcoin (BTC) can reach $1 million. He attaches one condition, which is resolving doubts about quantum computing breaking the encryption behind the network. The O’Leary Ventures chairman set out that condition, speaking with The Rollup podcast at Avalanche Summit in New York. Why Quantum Doubt Stands Between Bitcoin and $1 Million Interviewers The post Kevin O'Leary Names the One Thing Standing Between Bitcoin and $1 Million appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Signals Potential Price Movement with Fourth Fisher Transform Crossover
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin might be setting up for something big. A rare technical signal — one that’s only fired three times before… Read the original on Bitcoin’s Rare Fisher Transform Crossover Sparks $90K Price Speculation. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Glassnode Says Bitcoin Buyers Are Strong Enough to Absorb Profit-Taking
Binance News - Glassnode said current market buying demand is strong enough for Bitcoin holders to sell at a profit without immediately triggering a price pullback. According to Odaily, the firm said an entity-adjusted SOPR staying above 1 is typically a feature of a bull market, while a drop below 1 could indicate weakening demand.
Bitcoin SOPR 7-Day Average Returns Above Break-Even Level
Binance News - Glassnode data shows Bitcoin's entity-adjusted SOPR 7-day moving average has moved back above the break-even level of 1. According to ChainCatcher, the metric suggests most coins sold on-chain are currently being sold at a profit, while prices have not immediately pulled back, indicating buyers are absorbing profit-taking pressure. If the indicator remains above 1, it points to steady demand. If it falls back below 1, it would suggest weakening support.
VanEck Rates Metaplanet 'Bad' On Executive Compensation
Binance News - VanEck rated Metaplanet “Bad” on executive compensation, making it the only one of the 10 largest digital asset treasuries to receive that grade and saying it failed all four of its tests. The research note landed on September 18, according to BeInCrypto, even after Metaplanet cut its executive option pool twice in the past month. Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed company holding 43,000 Bitcoin (BTC), has seen its share count rise from 153.9 million to roughly 1.35 billion in two years.
Machi Expands Long Positions to $131 Million as Market Rises
Binance News - On-chain analyst Lookonchain said well-known trader Machi has continued adding to long positions as the market rises, bringing his total long exposure to $131 million. According to ChainCatcher, the positions include 32,600 ETH with a liquidation price of $2,517, 495 BTC with a liquidation price of $73,501, and 55,500 HYPE with a liquidation price of $18.7.
'Hostile': Coinbase CEO Slams Wall Street Journal Over CLARITY Act Reports
U.Today - Coinbase's CEO Brian Armstrong has called out the Wall Street Journal over a potential publication on the CLARITY Act targeted at blaming him and Coinbase for the bill's failure to pass. Coinbase's CEO Brian Armstrong has called out the Wall Street Journal over a potential publication on the CLARITY Act targeted at blaming him and Coinbase for the bill's failure to pass.
Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer Says Bitcoin's New Four-Year Bull Cycle May Have Started
Binance News - Fidelity Investments Global Macro Director Jurrien Timmer said Bitcoin began moving higher after consolidating near the $60,000 support zone for nearly a year, a period he said is comparable to a typical Bitcoin winter. According to ChainCatcher, Timmer said this suggests a new four-year cycle bull market may already be underway. Timmer also said the BTC-gold Z-score has moved from -100% to positive territory, a signal that has historically confirmed a bottom. He added that the current environment reflects a new long-term regime with higher capital costs, and that governments may respond with financial repression.
Anthropic Targets November IPO Window As It Weighs New Model Launch
Binance News - Anthropic is targeting a November IPO window as it weighs whether to ship a new model before its roadshow, with the timing and product decision seen as key to pricing what could be the largest listing ever. according to BeInCrypto, the Wall Street Journal said the company is aiming later than the October debut investors expected, while Reuters reported the listing could slip past the November midterm elections. The New York Times said offering documents could be released within weeks.
Jiang Zhuoer Says Crypto Trading Profit Reached 92% in U-Settled Terms
Binance News - LaiBit mining pool founder Jiang Zhuoer said his crypto trading profit reached 34% in coin-denominated terms after several months of trading, while U-settled profit has reached 92%, close to doubling. According to ChainCatcher, he said the key to profitability is position sizing, trading, and asset selection. Jiang said market sentiment must be incorporated into trading and described the current market as a bull cycle. He said his default personal position is fully allocated to spot ETH, and that recent short positions were mainly used as protection for spot holdings after price gains, helping reduce downside drawdowns.
Amway To Hand $225,000,000 After FTC Alleges Deceptive MLM Recruitment
DailyHODL - Amway and two affiliates agreed to pay $225 million to settle FTC and Washington state claims they misled recruits with false earnings promises and pushed unsellable product buys. The post Amway To Hand $225,000,000 After FTC Alleges Deceptive MLM Recruitment appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Anthropic's Path to the Public Markets Just Got 2 New Developments
BeInCrypto - Anthropic is weighing two key decisions as the firm plans to debut in public markets this year. One concerns the timing of the listing, the other what it ships before the roadshow begins. Each decision may shape how investors price what could be the largest listing ever. Anthropic Sets a November IPO Window The Wall The post Anthropic's Path to the Public Markets Just Got 2 New Developments appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Matrix Raises $6.5 Million in Funding Round
Binance News - Matrix has completed a $6.5 million funding round, with AC Capital and UZ Capital among the investors. According to ChainCatcher, Matrix is an Unstoppable Execution Rollup built on BNB Chain L1. The project says it uses the Facet technology stack to rebuild and adapt to PoSA consensus, while inheriting BNB ordering, data availability, and finality through an independent high-performance execution environment.
Anduril Founder Says Trump’s Taiwan Arms Delay Is Hurting Business
Binance News - According to CNBC, Anduril founder Palmer Luckey said President Donald Trump’s delay in approving a $14 billion arms package for Taiwan is affecting the defense tech company’s business, and that he has discussed the issue with Trump. Speaking to reporters in Taipei, where he attended a defense forum with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, Luckey said he did not know the status of the package and added that Anduril’s business with Taiwan would be in a different position if the deal moved forward. He said he had also raised the matter with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and warned that delaying the package could have broader, longer-lasting effects. Anduril’s Altius drone is used by Taiwan, and last year Taiwan unveiled its first missile ...
IG Holds 54% Chance to Beat JDG in LPL Qualifier Prediction Event
Binance News - In predict.fun’s prediction event for the LPL qualifier match between IG and JDG, IG’s chance of defeating JDG is currently 54%. According to Odaily, the two teams will meet at 5 p.m. in the final match of the 2026 Global Finals LPL qualifier, a best-of-five series. The winner will become the LPL’s fourth seed and secure the region’s final World Championship berth, while the loser will end its season and miss the 2026 Global Finals. IG lost 1-3 to TES in the first round of the qualifier, while JDG beat WE 3-1 in an elimination match yesterday.
Vietnam Plans First Crypto Asset Licenses Under Pilot Framework in 2026
Binance News - Vietnam plans to issue licenses to its first crypto asset service providers in 2026 under a pilot legal framework and allow the first digital asset platforms to begin operating. According to ChainCatcher, Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi met with Mariana Kuhnel, Executive Director of Austria's Financial Market Authority, in Vienna to discuss bilateral cooperation and the exchange of financial regulatory experience. Vietnam National Securities Commission Chair Vu Thi Chan Phuong said the regulatory mechanism will cover service providers and investor transactions, with a focus on risk management, investor asset protection, and anti-money ...
Anthropic pushes $2T IPO to November as AI safety debate intensifies
Cryptopolitan - Investors will have to wait until November for Anthropic’s massive IPO, according to insiders. Initially, there were expectations that the company would hold its historic IPO in October. The timeline change comes against the backdrop of industry giants calling for a temporary slowdown in AI development. Nonetheless, some sources claim the November target was set...
United Russia Leads Polymarket Russian Parliamentary Election Seat Market
Binance News - Polymarket trading on the event for the party expected to win the most seats in Russia's parliamentary election is among the market's most active, with the cumulative pool reaching $367 million. According to ChainCatcher, the leading choice is United Russia, with an implied probability of about 75.5%.
Whale Adds 2,086 ETH at Average Price of $2,599 Over 15 Hours
Binance News - A wallet bought 2,086 ETH at an average price of $2,599 over the past 15 hours, according to on-chain analyst Ai Yi. According to Odaily, the address has accumulated 9,058.19 ETH since yesterday by selling UBTC and buying ETH, with an average cost of $2,492.62.
RWA Market Hits $34 Billion as Institutional Interest Surges
cryptoDNES - RWA capitalization reached $34.18 billion by September, marking an 85.2% YTD increase driven by bonds and money market funds. The post RWA Market Hits $34 Billion as Institutional Interest Surges appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
OpenAI’s $280B compute build-out is repricing Bitcoin miners’ power assets
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI anticipates that it will use about $278 billion in cash from 2026 to 2030 and spend about $856 billion on computing infrastructure. In this context, the expansion of artificial intelligence is not merely about securing sufficient semiconductors, but also securing electricity, land, power lines, and existing sites that are already connected to the grid....