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  • TODAYS, OCTOBER 1, 2026 (5)

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Oct 1, 2026 17:12 UTC

    Coinbase CEO: Banks May Push For ‘CLARITY 2.0’ In A Few Years

    Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said banks may eventually be the ones pushing the US to pass “CLARITY 2.0,” in an interview with Scott Melker published September 20. He agreed with former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo that banks need such legislation more than the crypto industry, given their heavier legal constraints, slower pace, and desire to enter the crypto custody market. Armstrong also said bank lobbying contributed to the original bill’s failure, with banks opposing Coinbase’s stablecoin rewards. He noted the bill’s failure leaves Coinbase free to keep offering those rewards, putting banks under greater competitive pressure.

  • Ripple (XRP) Nidhi Kolhapur Oct 1, 2026 12:42 UTC

    XRP News : Armada II Shareholders Approve Evernorth XRP Treasury Deal

    Armada Acquisition Corp. II shareholders approved the proposed business combination with Evernorth on September 30. The deal is expected to raise about $300 million in gross cash proceeds, while investors have also contributed XRP. At closing, Evernorth is expected to hold about 473 million XRP, making it the largest publicly traded pure-play XRP treasury company. The transaction is expected to close on October 7, subject to remaining conditions. The combined company is expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under “XRPN” on October 8.

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Oct 1, 2026 10:48 UTC

    Top Analyst Says XRP Could Outpace Ethereum’s ROI This Cycle

    Crypto analyst CrediBULL Crypto said XRP is set up for one of the strongest runs of the current cycle, potentially outperforming Ethereum’s return on investment off the lows. The token remains stuck in a short-term range and isn’t ready for its next major move yet, but the setup could be significant once it arrives. Separately, Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin supply hit a new high of $2.49 billion, up 86% since the start of 2026, now trailing PayPal’s PYUSD by just $248 million, even as PYUSD sits 35% below its peak.

  • Stock Market Anjali Belgaumkar Oct 1, 2026 10:29 UTC

    Indian Stocks Crash: Nifty Hits 6-Month Low, On Track For 8th Straight Weekly Loss

    Indian equities tumbled sharply as the Nifty fell 1.5% to its lowest level in six months, wiping out over ₹5.1 trillion ($57 billion) in market value. The index is now on track for its eighth consecutive weekly loss, its longest losing streak in 25 years. The Sensex crashed over 1,000 points below 71,600, with the broader selloff erasing nearly ₹9 lakh crore from the BSE, driven largely by heavy foreign investor selling. The rupee slipped to ₹96.25 per dollar as crude oil pushed above $100 a barrel, adding further pressure. Analysts say the market is now at risk of falling below its 200-week moving average for the first time since COVID, a level that has historically triggered either a sharp bounce or a deeper crash over the past two decades.

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Oct 1, 2026 04:53 UTC

    Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP From Escrow, Worth $1.49 Billion

    Ripple has unlocked a total of 1 billion XRP, worth roughly $1.49 billion, across four separate escrow transactions of 400M, 300M, 200M, and 100M XRP, all executed within minutes of each other. The move marks the start of Ripple’s monthly escrow cycle. XRP was trading at $1.50, up 0.27%, with market watchers flagging the unlock as a potential liquidity shift worth monitoring for intra-day price moves.

  • SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 (3)

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 30, 2026 10:43 UTC

    Illinois Drafts Rules To Tax Crypto Transactions Starting 2027

    The State of Illinois released draft rules that would tax crypto transactions regardless of profit or loss starting in 2027. The Digital Chamber, Blockchain Association, and other crypto industry groups are suing over the proposal, calling it draconian for singling out crypto and taxing every transaction. Commentary tied to the report said political backing from Senator Elizabeth Warren behind the governor’s stance, though this claim is unverified.

  • Bitcoin Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 30, 2026 04:03 UTC

    Bitcoin Up 43.1% In Q3 2026, Best Quarterly Performance Since 2024

    Bitcoin is up 43.1% so far in Q3 2026, on track for its best quarterly performance since Q4 2024 and its third-best quarterly gain since US spot Bitcoin ETFs began trading in January 2024. Since August 19 alone, Bitcoin has surged 29.8%, coinciding with the US Treasury’s announcement that it would increase buybacks of long-dated Treasuries. US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $2.4 billion in inflows for the week ending September 25, their largest weekly intake since October 2025. Year-to-date inflows now stand at $1.0 billion, a sharp reversal from $5.0 billion in total outflows recorded at the end of July.

  • SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 (9)

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 29, 2026 14:56 UTC

    US Job Openings Fall To 7.08 Million In August

    US job openings dropped to 7.079 million in August, down from a revised 7.335 million in July, according to the Labor Department’s JOLTS report. The job-openings rate slipped to 4.3% from 4.4%, while hiring edged up to 5.192 million. Quits remained largely unchanged at 3.066 million, while layoffs and discharges fell to 1.641 million.

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 29, 2026 14:37 UTC

    BTC, ETH and XRP Gear Up as Fed Rate Clues Loom

    Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and XRP are heading into a key macro session as markets await fresh signals on the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision. Today’s US data includes Case-Shiller home prices, consumer confidence and JOLTS job openings, offering new clues on housing, consumer strength and the labour market. Four Fed officials are also scheduled to speak, with traders watching closely for hints on whether Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and policymakers could hike rates or hold them steady. The data and Fed commentary could drive volatility across crypto markets as investors reassess the path for interest rates.

  • Stablecoin Qadir AK Sep 29, 2026 13:14 UTC

    Morgan Stanley Launches Digital Asset Lab to Test Stablecoins and DeFi

    Morgan Stanley has established a Digital Asset Lab to test blockchain applications including stablecoins, tokenization and DeFi. Bloomberg reported that the lab will also explore tokenized deposits, CBDCs, money-market funds and DeFi vaults. The initiative is part of Morgan Stanley’s existing innovation lab network and allows employees to test emerging technologies separately from core systems. The bank has also expanded its crypto offering through E*TRADE and launched investment products linked to Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana.

  • Bitcoin Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 29, 2026 12:03 UTC

    Bitcoin Price Today: Profit-Taking Weakens Even As BTC Climbs Toward $87K

    Bitcoin is trading at $84,358, up 1.6%. According to analyst Axel Adler Jr, despite the higher price, on-chain data shows profit-taking has weakened compared to August. At the September 24 peak, seven-day realized profits totaled $7.3 billion with Bitcoin at $84.1K, 19% lower than the $9.1 billion realized at the August 26 peak when Bitcoin traded at $78.6K. Realized losses also fell over the same period, from $2.6 billion to $1.5 billion. Short-term holder profitability, measured via STH SOPR, has stayed above 1 since August 20, meaning holders are still selling at a profit on average, but that margin has narrowed from 2.8% in late August to just 1% by September 28. Adler said this pattern may suggest sellers are holding back in anticipation of further gains, though a drop in STH SOPR below 1 alongside negative realized profit/loss would signal a shift toward deterioration.

  • Ethereum Qadir AK Sep 29, 2026 11:57 UTC

    Kanye West-Linked Wallet Transfers 1,445 ETH to Binance After 11 Months

    A wallet linked to Kanye West transferred 1,445 ETH to Binance, marking its first substantial activity on the exchange in 11 months. Before the transfer, the wallet withdrew 1,439 ETH from Aave and consolidated the holdings before moving them to Binance. The wallet currently holds assets worth about $26.7 million. The transfer puts the ETH on a centralized exchange, although the transaction itself does not confirm whether the holdings will be sold.

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK Sep 29, 2026 06:23 UTC

    Strategy Moves 3,568 BTC Across Linked Wallets

    Strategy-linked wallets moved 3,568 BTC worth about $297 million within nine hours, according to on-chain data shared by Lookonchain and attributed to Arkham Intelligence. The 11 transfers moved Bitcoin between wallets linked to Strategy. The BTC was not sent to major exchanges such as Binance or Coinbase. Some of the addresses involved have also been linked to Fidelity custody. This suggests the transfers could be related to wallet or custody management. The movements do not confirm that Strategy sold Bitcoin. Further transfers to exchanges or addresses linked to selling activity would provide more evidence of a potential sale.

  • Crypto news Qadir AK Sep 29, 2026 06:12 UTC

    Michael Saylor’s Crypto Market Prediction For Next 24 Months

    Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said the next 24 months could be important for the digital asset industry, highlighting the leadership of the CFTC, SEC, Treasury and White House. Speaking at the Bitcoin Policy Institute’s Freedom Tech DC Summit, Saylor said regulatory policies could influence the development and use of digital assets. He has also called for rules that protect the ability to create, custody, transfer and use digital assets. His comments come as the U.S. regulatory framework for crypto, stablecoins and tokenized assets continues to develop.

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 29, 2026 03:31 UTC

    Bond Volatility Spike Raises Alarm As MOVE Index Jumps To 104

    The MOVE Index, which tracks volatility in US Treasury yields, jumped from around 80 to above 104 in just two days, the sharpest move in months. Past spikes of this kind preceded major stress events: the 2008 financial crisis, the 2020 COVID panic, and the 2023 regional bank collapses. This time, the move isn’t panic-driven. Higher oil prices, strong growth data, and rising Fed rate hike expectations are pushing yields up together, with the 10-year, 20-year and 30-year Treasuries all sitting at multi-decade highs simultaneously. Since Treasury yields underpin mortgage rates, corporate borrowing costs and government debt, instability here tends to ripple across the broader financial system.

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 29, 2026 02:36 UTC

    XRP ETF Net Assets Hit All-Time High Of $1.77 Billion, Up 80% In Q3

    XRP ETF net assets have grown 80% during the third quarter to reach an all-time high of $1.77 billion. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said institutional demand comes down to two simple factors. Financial advisors’ confidence that XRP has staying power, backed by its long track record, and its clear real-world use cases in stablecoins and cross-currency liquidity that advisors can easily understand.

  • SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 (11)

  • Fintech Company Nidhi Kolhapur Sep 28, 2026 12:02 UTC

    Strategy Acquires 1,665 BTC and Repurchases $152 Million of STRC

    Strategy acquired 1,665 Bitcoin for approximately $142.7 million between September 21 and 27, bringing its total holdings to 847,666 BTC. The company also repurchased 1.53 million STRC shares for about $151.7 million. During the same period, Strategy raised approximately $246.2 million through the sale of 1.47 million MSTR shares under its ATM program and issued no preferred stock. As of September 27, its Bitcoin holdings cost about $63.95 billion, averaging $75,437 per BTC, alongside $6.02 billion in USD assets.

  • Stablecoin Qadir AK Sep 28, 2026 11:58 UTC

    Citi Partners With Coinbase to Enable Stablecoin Payments

    Citigroup has partnered with Coinbase to enable stablecoin payments for institutional clients. Citi’s corporate customers will be able to accept stablecoins through its merchant-processing services, convert fiat into crypto or stablecoins, make on-chain payments and convert funds back to fiat. Citi operates across 94 markets and more than 300 clearing systems, while Coinbase has about $246 billion in assets on its platform. Citi projects stablecoin issuance could reach $1.9 trillion by 2030 in its base case.

  • Price Analysis Qadir AK Sep 28, 2026 11:56 UTC

    Why is Crypto Down Today

    The crypto market is down 2.07% to $2.85 trillion after Bitcoin fell below $82,700, triggering about $70 million in long liquidations. The drop followed Bitcoin’s failure to hold the $87,000 resistance level, prompting profit-taking across major altcoins. Layer 1 tokens fell 2.21%, while the Binance ecosystem declined 2.02%. Geopolitical uncertainty also weighed on risk sentiment. The market is now watching the $2.85 trillion support level, with a break potentially exposing the $2.8 trillion area.

  • Altcoins Qadir AK Sep 28, 2026 11:53 UTC

    Charles Hoskinson Predicts Midnight Crypto Could Surpass Zcash

    Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said privacy-focused blockchain Midnight could eventually become bigger than Zcash, citing its privacy technology, AI capabilities, cross-chain functionality and Cardano infrastructure. Hoskinson did not define what he meant by “bigger.” Midnight’s NIGHT token currently has a market capitalization of about $437 million, compared with roughly $26.4 billion for Zcash. Midnight’s mainnet launched in March as a specialized Layer-1 partner chain operating alongside Cardano.

  • Stock Market Qadir AK Sep 28, 2026 11:48 UTC

    Meta Stock Price Target Raised to $830 by Monness Crespi Hardt

    Monness Crespi Hardt raised its Meta price target to $830 from $730 while maintaining a Buy rating. The firm cited early traction for Meta’s Muse personal AI agent and its broader AI strategy. The analyst said the progress is changing the investment narrative after months of concerns about Meta’s heavy AI spending. The firm now sees stronger evidence that Meta’s AI investments are translating into competitive progress.

  • Hack Qadir AK Sep 28, 2026 11:45 UTC

    ZachXBT Says Bitget Hack Funds Are Moving Through Cross-Chain Bridges and Wasabi

    Blockchain investigator ZachXBT said funds from the $387.5 million Bitget hack are being moved across chains and into mixing services including Wasabi. He alleged Chinese illicit actors are laundering the funds on behalf of suspected North Korean attackers and seeking order support through Discord and Telegram channels. ZachXBT also linked an operator known as “Alias 4” to the $292 million KelpDAO exploit earlier this year. He said similar patterns appeared in other TraderTraitor-attributed attacks and plans to release more data in the coming weeks.

  • Stock Market Nidhi Kolhapur Sep 28, 2026 07:03 UTC

    Apple, Nvidia and Tesla Tokenized Stocks Can Now Back USDC Loans on Aave

    Seven Coinbase tokenized U.S. stocks, including Apple, Nvidia and Tesla, are now available as collateral on Aave V4 on Base. Eligible non-U.S. users can use the assets to borrow USDC, with Chainlink supplying market data through Coinbase’s official oracle feeds. The tokenized stocks include AAPLc, AMZNc, GOOGLc, METAc, MSFTc, NVDAc and TSLAc. The assets are currently available only as collateral and cannot themselves be borrowed.

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 28, 2026 06:38 UTC

    Does Brad Garlinghouse See XRP As Digital Gold? Here’s What He Said

    Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says he sees XRP as a hedge against currency devaluation, but he leaves the digital gold title to Bitcoin. Asked whether Ripple could be viewed as digital gold, Garlinghouse first separated the company from the token, a habit he says stuck after the US lawsuit. “I view XRP as a hedge,” he said. His bullish case rests on distrust of government money management. “You can’t trust governments to manage monetary supply in an expert way,” he said, noting the dollar has lost about 30% of its value in five years and more than 90% over 30 to 40 years. He expects more capital to flow into non-inflationary assets, including gold and crypto.

  • Bitcoin Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 28, 2026 06:31 UTC

    Why Is Bitcoin Price Going Down Today?

    Bitcoin slipped to $83,076.05, down 1.4% over 24 hours, as a wave of selling hit global markets. Over $550 billion was wiped out from gold and silver in just three hours, while Chinese stocks lost more than ¥1.21 trillion ($181 billion) as the Shanghai index fell 1.75% and the CSI 300 dropped to its lowest level in 12 months. Geopolitical tension added to the pressure. Iran said it is ready for “real diplomacy” with the US but remains prepared for “an apocalyptic war” if attacked, according to Al Jazeera. The dip follows a strong stretch. Bitcoin had just posted its highest weekly close in eight months above $84,000, leaving it up 45% from its June low, and remains up 2.2% over the past week.

  • Ripple (XRP) Qadir AK Sep 28, 2026 06:05 UTC

    XRP Price Analysis for Today 28th Sept

    XRP gained 7.53% during the week but faced heavy selling toward the end of the period following reports of the D’CENT wallet hack and the XRP stolen from Bitget. The security incidents may weigh on market sentiment in the near term. Based on the current price action, XRP could continue trading between $1.30 and $1.60 before a new trend develops. Traders will watch whether XRP can hold the lower end of the range while facing resistance near $1.60.

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 28, 2026 03:36 UTC

    BTC, ETH and XRP Brace For Packed Week Of US Economic Data And Fed Clues

    A heavy data calendar could decide whether the Fed hikes again in October, with markets pricing a 64% chance of a 25 basis point increase. The week opens Tuesday with August JOLTS job openings and September consumer confidence, followed Wednesday by core PCE inflation and Q2 GDP, Thursday’s ISM manufacturing PMI, and Friday’s September jobs report. The Bank of Japan’s policy minutes land Monday and could shape global bond markets if they hint at further hikes. Hotter readings could push October hike odds higher, while softer numbers would ease pressure. More than 20 Fed speakers, including Chair Kevin Warsh, are also scheduled, alongside earnings from Micron and Nike, testing whether the economy can absorb higher rates without slowing.

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