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Bitcoin holds $76.5K as US stocks rally on Fed rate hike
Bitcoin traded near $76,500 as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained following the Federal Reserve's first interest-rate increase since July 2023, with subdued volatility suggesting rangebound conditions.
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S&P Global acquires OpenZeppelin, blockchain security platform
S&P Global agreed to acquire OpenZeppelin, a blockchain security company whose smart contracts have facilitated more than $37 trillion in value transfers. The deal, announced Thursday, aims to expand S&P Global's risk assessment capabilities in the digital asset market. OpenZeppelin will operate as a separate business unit with CEO Demian Brener remaining in leadership.
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Hong Kong banker sentenced to four years for $470K crypto bribes
A former China Construction Bank customer relationship manager in Hong Kong was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to accepting over $470,000 in Tether bribes in exchange for falsifying letters of credit worth $1.6 billion, highlighting crypto's role in traditional financial fraud.
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US, Denmark, Greenland finalize trilateral security deal
The US, Denmark, and Greenland finalized a trilateral security agreement on September 18, 2026, granting permanent US military access to Greenland while affirming the territory's right to self-determination and blocking non-NATO military presence.
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Dtcpay closes $25M Series A with SBI Group as strategic investor
Singapore-based payments company dtcpay closed its Series A funding round at $25 million, led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India in April, with Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Group joining as a strategic investor alongside Genedant Capital and existing backer Kwee Liong Tek.
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Bitcoin approaches $82,000 resistance as ETF trading halts
Bitcoin hit $81,400 on Friday and now faces a critical test at the $82,000–$82,200 zone this weekend, when US spot ETF trading closes but crypto markets remain open. Technical analysts say a genuine breakout requires broad volume confirmation, not a single price spike.
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Hong Kong jails banker four years for $1.6B false credit scheme, crypto bribes
A former China Construction Bank official in Hong Kong was sentenced to four years in prison for falsely authenticating $1.6 billion in letters of credit and accepting over $470,000 in cryptocurrency bribes.
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Jorge Jesus signals merit-based selection for Portugal, challenging Ronaldo's legacy
Portugal's new head coach Jorge Jesus has made clear that Cristiano Ronaldo's five Ballon d'Or awards and 146 international goals won't guarantee playing time. Selection will depend on current form, not reputation.
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Vitalik Buterin: Local AI protects privacy, but wallet security needs stronger rules
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin argued that recent improvements in local AI models like Qwen 3.8 Flash make privacy-preserving inference practical on laptops, though wallet software still needs stronger safeguards before trusting AI with crypto assets.
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Bitcoin ETFs pull in $433M as Ethereum ETFs add $144M surge
US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw significant inflows on September 18, with Fidelity and BlackRock dominating flows and signaling renewed institutional interest in crypto exposure.
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Shiba Inu stabilizes at $0.00000537 as exchange inflows ease selling pressure
Shiba Inu's daily price structure stabilized after absorbing 465 billion SHIB in exchange inflows, with bears failing to sustain selling pressure. SHIB rose above key moving averages at $0.00000500–$0.00000520 following a brief dip below $0.00000480.
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Binance launches perpetual futures on seven US stocks including Hut 8, AMC
Binance Futures rolled out seven new USDT-margined perpetual contracts tied to US equities on September 18, offering up to 20x leverage and round-the-clock trading to non-US traders. The move extends crypto derivatives to traditional finance assets while sidestepping US regulatory restrictions through geographic access controls.
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XRP ETFs see $5.15M outflow but holdings remain at $1.39B
A $5.15 million redemption from US spot XRP ETFs on September 17 briefly interrupted a month of strong inflows, but the five major products still hold approximately 1.08 billion XRP worth a combined $1.39 billion, with the outflow concentrated in just two funds.
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Morgan Stanley Limits Redemptions at $7B Private Credit Fund for Third Quarter
Morgan Stanley capped withdrawals at its $7 billion North Haven Private Income Fund to 5% in Q3 2026, the third consecutive quarter of redemption restrictions. Investor requests exceeded 11.4% of shares, signaling broader stress in the private credit market.
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UNI, NEAR, HYPE surge to record highs as Bitcoin eyes resistance
Uniswap nearly tripled from its mid-August lows while Near Protocol entered price discovery above $3.60, and Hyperliquid pushed toward $92 on September 19 as bulls controlled major crypto assets.
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XRP Surges to $1.40, Triggering $8 Million in Short Liquidations
XRP rallied 8.4% over 24 hours to reclaim $1.40, forcing $8.05 million in short liquidations as bearish traders were caught off guard by the sharp move. Futures volume exploded across major exchanges.
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Kane reaches 100 Bundesliga goals in 98 games, fastest in history
Harry Kane scored his 100th and 101st Bundesliga goals in Bayern Munich's 7-0 victory over Union Berlin on September 18, 2026, reaching the century mark in just 98 league appearances—31 games faster than the previous record holder, Dieter Müller.
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Coinbase Files CFTC Approval for Single-Stock Perpetual Futures
Coinbase filed with the CFTC on Friday to offer leveraged perpetual futures contracts on individual U.S. stocks, potentially launching 50-60 contracts including Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, and Nvidia if regulators approve.
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Bitcoin rallies to $81K after BOJ raises rates to 1.25%
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% on September 18, with new rates taking effect September 24. Bitcoin climbed to $81,000 intraday following the announcement, though the yen weakened rather than spike sharply, limiting immediate carry-trade unwind pressure.
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Dtcpay raises $25M Series A led by Vertex, SBI Group joins
Japanese investment firm SBI Group joined Dtcpay's $25 million Series A round as a strategic investor, backing the Singapore payments startup's expansion into enterprise portals, merchant networks, and cross-border stablecoin settlement.
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Bitcoin surges past $81K on SEC tokenized securities exemption
Bitcoin rose 6% on September 18 to cross $81,000, driven by the SEC's new tokenized securities exemption and declining oil prices. The move marked a sharp reversal from mid-week consolidation, with spot ETF inflows and short liquidations amplifying the rally.
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FCA sets UK regulatory boundary for offshore crypto platforms in 2027
The UK Financial Conduct Authority published final cryptoasset perimeter guidance on September 16, clarifying when overseas crypto providers fall under UK authorization rules beginning October 25, 2027. Direct consumer access and agency trading can trigger regulatory scope.
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Westinghouse Electric targets $50B+ valuation in confidential IPO filing
Westinghouse Electric, whose reactors power over half the world's operating nuclear plants, filed confidentially with the SEC on July 31 for a US IPO targeting a valuation exceeding $50 billion—a significant jump from its $8 billion acquisition price in late 2023.
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DTE Energy secures 2.4 GW data center deals, $148 price target set
DTE Energy has secured 2.4 GW in executed power agreements with hyperscale data center operators including Oracle and Google. Analysts at 24/7 Wall St. set a $148.32 price target, implying 12-13% upside, citing the utility's positioning in AI infrastructure buildout.