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  • SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 (3)

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 22, 2026 13:44 UTC

    How Banks Won A Quiet Victory Before CLARITY Act Even Failed

    A quietly filed amendment to the CLARITY Act suggests Republican support for the bill was more fractured than initially understood. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) submitted an amendment aimed at tightening stablecoin yield restrictions, a change requested by banking industry advocates and strongly opposed by the crypto industry. The amendment picked up more than a dozen co-sponsors, including seven Republicans, among them Senators Susan Collins (Maine) and Cindy Hyde-Smith. That level of GOP support for a bank-favored provision further complicates the path to the 60 votes needed for the bill to advance, revealing internal Republican disagreement that went largely unnoticed amid last week’s failed vote.

  • Exchange News Qadir AK Sep 22, 2026 08:03 UTC

    Upbit Flags SOPH for Review as Binance Removes Seven USDC Pairs

    South Korea’s Upbit placed Sophon (SOPH) under a trading warning and suspended deposits over concerns about disclosures, changes to its token circulation plan and related procedures. The review could result in delisting if the issues remain unresolved. Separately, Binance will remove seven USDC spot trading pairs — AIXBT, DOLO, ENJ, HUMA, SXT, TNSR and TURTLE — on September 25, citing liquidity and trading-volume factors. The affected tokens will remain available through other trading pairs.

  • Crypto news Qadir AK Sep 22, 2026 07:26 UTC

    iPhone Users Warned of Potential Safari Zero-Day Risk to Crypto Data

    Security researchers are warning iPhone users about a potential Safari zero-day that could expose sensitive data, including crypto private keys, recovery phrases and Apple Keychain information. The reported exploit chain could involve WebKit memory corruption, sandbox escape and kernel-level access. The warning reportedly covers iOS 13 through 26.5, although the full range has not been independently confirmed. Users should install the latest available iOS update and avoid opening untrusted links in Safari, particularly on devices storing crypto wallet data.

  • SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 (8)

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 21, 2026 14:27 UTC

    China’s Yuan Hits 44-Month High Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit

    China’s yuan strengthened to 6.6957 per dollar Monday, its strongest level since January 2023, as the People’s Bank of China eased its longstanding grip on the currency’s appreciation. For nearly a year, Beijing had deliberately set its daily reference rate weaker than markets wanted, capping the yuan’s rise. That restraint loosened sharply this month, just days before President Xi’s visit to Washington. The yuan is now up roughly 10% since April 2025, when US tariffs on China first took effect. Goldman Sachs said Chinese policymakers “should continue to feel comfortable allowing sustained but gradual currency appreciation” with the summit on the calendar, while OCBC noted some of the recent move likely reflects deliberate policy management rather than pure market forces.

  • Bitcoin Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 21, 2026 12:44 UTC

    Bitcoin Hits $85,000 As Weekly Chart Flashes Strongest Bullish Signal In Months

    Bitcoin is trading at $85,150, up 4.93% on the day, after reclaiming its 50-week moving average for the first time since November 2025 and posting its highest weekly close in four months. The daily MACD has also flipped bullish, confirming the momentum shift traders had been tracking after a brief pullback formed a higher low last week. The rally comes days after the CLARITY Act failed in the Senate and the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, two developments many expected to drag prices lower. Crypto market leverage has also climbed to its highest level since October 10, while stablecoin dominance is showing a bearish divergence, a pattern some read as liquidity rotating back into crypto.

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK Sep 21, 2026 12:18 UTC

    Strategy Acquires 950 BTC, Raising Holdings to 846,000 BTC

    Strategy acquired 950 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 846,000 BTC as of September 20. The company also repurchased $174 million worth of STRC preferred stock and held about $6.09 billion in USD assets. Before the latest purchase, Strategy held 845,050 BTC at an average cost of $75,412 per coin, with total acquisition costs of about $63.73 billion. The purchase further increases the company’s Bitcoin exposure as it continues managing its preferred-stock and cash positions.

  • Crypto Regulations Qadir AK Sep 21, 2026 09:58 UTC

    Russia Expands Regulated Crypto Access as Banks Prepare New Services

    Russia’s new crypto rules took effect on September 1, allowing qualified and non-qualified investors to trade through regulated intermediaries. Major banks are preparing infrastructure, while the Bank of Russia has proposed limiting banks’ crypto-related risk to 1% of their capital. Non-qualified investors face annual purchase limits, while crypto payments inside Russia remain prohibited. Banks will begin reporting crypto-related risk and turnover from January 2027.

  • Economy Nidhi Kolhapur Sep 21, 2026 08:13 UTC

    Japan Faces Rising Inflation Pressure as BOJ Considers Further Rate Hikes

    Japan’s inflation pressure is increasing as the Bank of Japan keeps tightening policy. The BOJ raised its rate to 1.25%, while the 10-year government bond yield reached 3%. The yen remains near ¥157 per dollar, raising the cost of imported energy and commodities. Manufacturing PMI reached 54.9, while services stood at 52.5, indicating continued economic growth. Governor Ueda said inflation could exceed the BOJ’s 2% target. Further rate hikes could be discussed at upcoming meetings, including October or December.

  • Ripple (XRP) Nidhi Kolhapur Sep 21, 2026 07:45 UTC

    XRP Rich List September 2026: 44,237 XRP Needed for Top 1%

    The September 2026 XRP rich list shows that holders need about 44,237 XRP to rank among the top 1% of XRP holders. The threshold for the top 10% stands at roughly 2,100 XRP, while about 7,400 XRP is needed for the top 5%. The top 4% requires around 10,140 XRP, followed by 13,949 XRP for the top 3% and 21,628 XRP for the top 2%. The analysis noted that wallet-based rankings do not directly represent individual holders, as people can control multiple addresses, while larger wallets may belong to institutions, custodians, OTC desks or founders.

  • Crypto news Nidhi Kolhapur Sep 21, 2026 06:44 UTC

    Kalshi Faces Questions Over Reported Crypto Trading Volumes

    Former quant trader Beni questioned Kalshi’s reported crypto trading volumes, citing about $539 million in 24-hour ETH-PERP volume against roughly $3.1 million in open interest. Kalshi’s crypto lead IcoBeast said Beni had confused prediction markets with perpetual futures and noted that rebates are not offered for crypto prediction markets. He also defended the platform’s market-making incentives and denied claims that Kalshi selects its self-clearing members. Beni said he received new non-public information and plans to disclose more after consulting lawyers.

  • Bitcoin Nidhi Kolhapur Sep 21, 2026 06:20 UTC

    X Sues Bitcoin Influencers Over Alleged £207,384 Creator Revenue Fraud

    X Corp. and X Internet Unlimited Company sued Bitcoin influencers Vivek Kumar Sen, Zamyang Sherpa and related account operators in the UK High Court on September 17. X alleges they coordinated accounts to post similar content and boost likes and reposts to fraudulently earn at least £207,384 through its Creator Revenue Sharing Program. X suspended the accounts on August 18. It is seeking repayment, damages, interest and legal costs, with investigation and remediation costs estimated at £75,000.

  • SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 (1)

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 20, 2026 22:23 UTC

    Malware Reportedly Drains $235,000 From Crypto Wallets In 48 Hours

    According to alleged reports, a remote access trojan has hijacked sessions and stolen over $235,000 from hundreds of crypto wallets over the past two days. How victims are being infected remains unknown, though session hijacking is suspected. Separately, a linked scam allegedly tricked victims into building an “AI trading bot” from a YouTube tutorial, with the code secretly designed to drain their wallets. About 224 wallets reportedly lost 274.6 ETH, worth roughly $517,000, with some victims allegedly asked to deposit an additional 50% after already being drained. Most stolen funds are reportedly sitting in USDC, tied to a single wallet address.

  • SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 (5)

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 18, 2026 15:35 UTC

    Bank Of Japan’s Softer Rate Guidance Rattles US Markets

    The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points but stopped short of signaling further hikes, a shift in tone that surprised markets expecting continued hawkishness across global central banks. According to market strategist Gareth Soloway, the softer guidance spooked the US bond market, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield back up to 4.984% and triggering a sharp reversal in S&P 500 futures overnight. Soloway pointed to a clear inverse pattern playing out in real time. As US yields climbed following the BOJ announcement, S&P futures fell in tandem, reflecting investor concern that global central banks, including Japan with debt at 230% of GDP, may not be serious about controlling their debt loads

  • Stock Market Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 18, 2026 12:35 UTC

    Warren Buffett Steps Down As Berkshire Hathaway Chairman

    Warren Buffett has stepped down as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after more than 60 years leading the company. Berkshire has returned 6,642,000% since 1964, nearly 120 times the S&P 500’s performance over the same period. In a letter to shareholders, Buffett wrote he has served Berkshire since 1965, recently celebrated his 96th birthday with family, including a great-grandchild who just turned one, and said he still considers his role “the best job in the world.” He thanked shareholders for thinking in decades rather than quarters, calling it a defining trait of Berkshire’s owner base since the beginning.

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 18, 2026 12:20 UTC

    Yen Carry Trade Unwind Delayed Despite BOJ Rate Hike

    USD/JPY nearly hit 158 even after the Bank of Japan raised rates by 25 basis points and hinted at further hikes ahead. Normally, a BOJ rate hike strengthens the yen, but this time the Fed also hiked rates, with another increase expected this month, keeping the US-Japan rate gap from narrowing and leaving yen borrowing still profitable. That leaves the BOJ in a difficult spot. If rate hikes alone can’t strengthen the yen, intervention becomes the remaining option, likely through selling US Treasuries.

  • Stock Market Nidhi Kolhapur Sep 18, 2026 06:06 UTC

    KOSPI Index Today : September 18th

    On September 18, 2026, the KOSPI index traded sharply higher in morning session, reaching around 6,850–6,860 points. This marked a gain of roughly 135–145 points, or about 2.0–2.5 percent, from the previous close of 6,715.41. The rise came as investors bought market heavyweights amid easing inflation concerns, falling oil prices, and positive overnight cues from Wall Street. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix led the advance, boosting overall sentiment. The Korean won traded near 1,385 against the U.S. dollar. Markets remained active with foreign and institutional buying supporting the upward momentum during the session.

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 18, 2026 05:06 UTC

    Bank Of Japan Raises Rates To Highest Level Since 1995

    The Bank of Japan hiked its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, the highest since 1995, as elevated inflation continues to pressure the economy. The move marks the shortest gap between rate increases since the BOJ began normalizing monetary policy in March 2024, coming just three months after June’s hike, down from a six-month gap previously. The decision passed 7-2, with board members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato dissenting. Both are seen as reflationists and were appointed earlier this year by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The hike had been widely anticipated, adding Japan to a broader global cycle of rising interest rates.

  • SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 (6)

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 17, 2026 13:01 UTC

    Ripple News: Russia’s Largest Exchange Now Offers XRP Perpetuals

    A new SEC filing has surfaced for the CYBER HORNET S&P 500 and XRP 75/25 Strategy ETF, filed September 16 under Collaborative Investment Series Trust. It joins CYBER HORNET’s existing 75/25 strategy ETFs tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana, adding to Wall Street’s growing lineup of XRP-linked products. Separately, the Moscow Exchange, Russia’s largest, launched perpetual futures on XRP, now offering BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and TRX perpetuals to qualified investors as of September.

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 17, 2026 12:54 UTC

    S&P Global Enters Crypto With OpenZeppelin Acquisition

    S&P Global has agreed to acquire OpenZeppelin, the smart contract security firm behind open-source code used to protect major stablecoins, DeFi platforms, and blockchain networks. Founded in 2015, OpenZeppelin has completed over 900 security audits to date. Following the deal, OpenZeppelin will continue operating independently under CEO Demian Brener, while S&P Global gains new tools to extend its risk analysis into onchain markets, a move both companies frame as strengthening trust in tokenized finance as institutional blockchain adoption grows.

  • Bitcoin Nidhi Kolhapur Sep 17, 2026 10:09 UTC

    Goldman Sachs Expects Another Fed Rate Hike in October

    Goldman Sachs now expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by another 25 basis points in October, reversing its earlier view that September’s hike would be the last. The bank said Wednesday’s Fed meeting was more hawkish than expected. The Fed’s projections showed 16 officials expecting another hike this year, while Chair Kevin Warsh repeatedly said the latest move had “removed a dose of accommodation.”

  • Economy Nidhi Kolhapur Sep 17, 2026 10:06 UTC

    U.S. Treasury Buys Back $4 Billion in Debt Today

    The U.S. Treasury is conducting a $4 billion debt buyback today, targeting 7- to 10-year maturity securities. The operation is scheduled from 1:40 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET, with settlement tomorrow. Treasury has expanded its buyback program to support liquidity in less-traded bonds. Some crypto market participants expect the move to lower yields and support Bitcoin, but the operation is not quantitative easing and does not directly create new liquidity. Treasury says the larger buybacks are intended to provide liquidity support in longer-dated securities.

  • SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 (8)

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 16, 2026 16:39 UTC

    When Is The FOMC Meeting Today?

    The Federal Reserve will announce its FOMC interest rate decision today at 2:00 PM ET. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh holds his press conference shortly after, at 2:30 PM ET. Money markets are pricing a more than 90% probability that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by 25 basis points today, according to CME’s FedWatch tool.Cryptocurrencies remain under pressure after the US Senate failed to pass the contested CLARITY Act, adding to uncertainty ahead of today’s Fed decision.

  • Hack Nidhi Kolhapur Sep 16, 2026 06:41 UTC

    Singapore Crypto Heist: Six Malaysians Sentenced Over S$4.9M Robbery

    Six Malaysian men have been convicted in Singapore over a 2024 armed robbery involving cryptocurrency, cash and luxury items worth about S$4.9 million. The robbers targeted a luxury property in Bukit Timah where high-stakes poker games were held and forced players to transfer crypto to designated wallets. The two ringleaders were each sentenced to 12 years and 11 months in prison and 24 strokes of the cane. Police have recovered about S$1.69 million in cryptocurrency, while the rest remains unaccounted for.

  • Crypto Regulations Qadir AK Sep 16, 2026 06:39 UTC

    Crypto India: Parliament Panel Questions Finance Ministry on Crypto

    India’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance is hearing oral evidence from the Ministry of Finance’s Department of Economic Affairs on virtual digital assets (VDAs) today. The hearing is part of the committee’s study, “A Study on Virtual Digital Assets and Way Forward,” focused on the future of crypto in India. The Finance Ministry’s appearance follows earlier discussions with other government and professional bodies. The hearing could provide further input into India’s approach to crypto regulation and policy.

  • Clarity Act News Updates Nidhi Kolhapur Sep 16, 2026 06:34 UTC

    CLARITY Act: CZ and Brian Armstrong Say Crypto Progress Will Continue

    Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao said the CLARITY Act setback will not stop crypto development, arguing that technological progress will continue. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong also said the Senate’s failure to advance the bill was disappointing but argued that the SEC and CFTC can create clearer rules under existing authority. Armstrong added that the GENIUS Act already provides a framework for stablecoins and said crypto development will continue regardless of the legislation’s outcome. The CLARITY Act failed to reach the 60 votes required to advance.

  • Ripple (XRP) Nidhi Kolhapur Sep 16, 2026 06:25 UTC

    XRP Price Today Falls 11% After CLARITY Act Vote Fails

    XRP price fell more than 11% during the day, with the sharpest drop coming after the U.S. Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act. XRP traded near $1.28, down from about $1.47 at the start of the session. Its market cap stood at $80.79 billion, while 24-hour trading volume rose 41.2% to $6.49 billion. XRP is down 9.5% over the past week but remains up 29% over the last 30 days. The Senate vote also triggered broader declines across major crypto assets.

  • FED Nidhi Kolhapur Sep 16, 2026 06:20 UTC

    What time is FOMC Meeting Today

    The Federal Reserve will announce its latest interest rate decision at 2:00 PM ET today. The current target range is 3.50%–3.75%, while markets expect a 25-basis-point hike to 3.75%–4.00%. The bigger market reaction could come from the Fed’s guidance on future rate moves. A hike could pressure stocks and crypto, while a hold could provide relief to risk assets. The decision and subsequent guidance are expected to be key volatility catalysts for crypto markets.

  • SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 (5)

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 15, 2026 16:04 UTC

    Just In: Ripple CEO Says CLARITY Act Outcome Won’t Stop Crypto’s Growth

    Speaking at a digital asset event in Kansas City, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said that while he supports the CLARITY Act, its fate won’t determine crypto’s future. “When you have a technology that’s better, faster, stronger, that usually wins,” he said, arguing existing financial infrastructure simply hasn’t kept pace. Garlinghouse also called it “ridiculous” that so many other G20 countries already have crypto regulatory frameworks in place, questioning why the US would risk ceding leadership in the technology to other nations.

  • Bitcoin Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 15, 2026 15:32 UTC

    Why Are Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Crashing Today?

    Bitcoin has dropped to $76,426.03, down 2.9% over 24 hours, fully erasing its recent pump as markets grow uneasy ahead of today’s critical Senate vote on the CLARITY Act. Ethereum fell below $2,500 to $2,423.76, down 3.8%, while XRP slipped to $1.40. More than $200 million in crypto positions have been liquidated over the past 12 hours. The selloff comes after Republicans rejected a counteroffer from Democrats on the bill’s ethics provisions, despite having called their latest draft “final.” Senator Cynthia Lummis’s spokesperson said the Democratic counterproposal “looks identical to their opening position at the start of recess,” signaling little movement ahead of today’s vote. Some traders see the drop as pre-vote positioning rather than a lasting trend, with one saying Bitcoin could test $74,000 before the vote, potentially setting up a sharp bounce if the CLARITY Act advances tonight.

  • Clarity Act News Updates Nidhi Kolhapur Sep 15, 2026 11:43 UTC

    What Time is Clarity Act Vote Today

    CLARITY Act is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. ET on September 15. This is a procedural cloture vote, not the final vote on the bill. The Senate needs 60 votes to advance the legislation to floor consideration. If cloture passes, senators can move toward debate and amendments. A separate final-passage vote would come later.

  • Crypto news Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 15, 2026 08:22 UTC

    DeFi Provisions Gutted In Latest CLARITY Act Draft, Critics Say

    DeFi took a significant hit in the latest version of the CLARITY Act, with the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act scaled back in the process. One legal scholar called the change a “rug pull,” expressing deep disappointment while still urging lawmakers to pass the broader bill, arguing crypto is better off with it than without. The criticism centers on removed language that would have clarified criminal liability protections for DeFi developers. Critics are now pushing for floor statements and a presidential signing statement making clear that such criminal exposure was never intended under the bill’s original DeFi provisions, and that a specific prosecutorial interpretation from federal prosecutors misreads Congress’s actual intent.

  • Clarity Act News Updates Anjali Belgaumkar Sep 15, 2026 02:32 UTC

    Senate Democrats Reject Latest CLARITY Act Draft Hours Before Vote

    Senate Democrats rejected the latest CLARITY Act draft over ethics concerns, just hours ahead of Tuesday’s crucial cloture vote, according to reports. Democrats argue the new crypto ethics rules still don’t go far enough, even as Republicans have called this their final offer. Democrats are now drafting a counterproposal before the 2:15 PM vote. Sentiment across the party remains split. The bill needs 60 votes Tuesday just to move forward to debate, not final passage.

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