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Fed's Goolsbee signals openness to rate cuts if inflation stabilizes at 2%
Fed official Goolsbee indicated the central bank could consider lowering interest rates if inflation convincingly moves toward its 2% target, provided demand remains controlled. He characterized the current environment as an inflation problem rather than an employment issue.
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ECB launches Pontes platform for tokenized asset settlement in central-bank money
The European Central Bank has deployed its Pontes platform to enable wholesale settlement of tokenized assets using central-bank money, operating independently from the retail digital euro pilot expected in 2027.
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FTT trading volume surges as token rallies
FTX token (FTT) experienced a sharp spike in trading volume alongside a notable price increase, prompting questions about the sustainability of the move.
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Four inactive wallets deposit 48K ETH to Bitfinex after 2+ years
On-chain tracker Lookonchain reports that four previously dormant wallets transferred approximately 48,000 ETH (~$130.7M) to Bitfinex exchange, ending inactivity periods exceeding two years.
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NEAR rallies 80% as Intents protocol hits $29B cumulative volume
NEAR token surged nearly 80% over one week as the Intents protocol reached $29.3 billion in cumulative trading volume, including transactions involving privacy-focused assets like Zcash.
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Apple seeks Apple Pay strategy lead with stablecoin and blockchain expertise
Apple is recruiting a strategy lead for Apple Pay focused on stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and blockchain technology, signaling potential expansion into digital asset infrastructure.
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Bitcoin reaches $85K as $750M in crypto shorts liquidated
Bitcoin climbed to $85,000 for the first time since January, coinciding with over $750 million in crypto liquidations tracked in 24 hours, predominantly from short positions.
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Large ETH deposit to Bitfinex signals potential selling pressure
Whale Alert detected a transfer of roughly 19,800 ETH (valued near $53.7M) from an unknown address into Bitfinex, a major cryptocurrency exchange. Large deposits to exchanges often precede sell-offs.
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ECB launches Pontes platform for digital euro wholesale payments
The European Central Bank has introduced Pontes, a new system enabling banks to settle tokenized wholesale transactions using digital euros, advancing the EU's central bank digital currency infrastructure.
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Bitcoin rebounds above 52-week moving average for first time since November
Bitcoin recovered 9.21% in under a week after hitting a local low of $74,967 on September 15, closing a weekly candle above its 52-week moving average for the first time since November 2025.
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ECB launches digital euro pilot for tokenized bank-to-bank payments
The European Central Bank has begun a pilot program enabling digital euro payments for tokenized transactions between financial institutions, marking a step toward central bank digital currency infrastructure in the EU.
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Large Bitcoin withdrawal from Bitstamp to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 1,318 BTC (~$111M) moving from the Bitstamp exchange to an unidentified wallet, signaling potential institutional or whale movement.
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Bitcoin reaches eight-month peak above $85K amid oil price decline
Bitcoin climbed to its highest level since January, breaking above $85,000 as markets reacted to cooling oil prices. The move reflects broader macro sentiment shifts affecting crypto markets.
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Bitcoin rally triggers $648M short liquidations as open interest surges
Bitcoin reached $85,000 as a short squeeze forced closure of $648 million in bearish positions. Open interest climbed 7.59% to $156 billion despite position liquidations, indicating traders are adding exposure into the rally.
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Zcash rallies on $36M short unwind, but faces headwind
ZEC gained on a $36 million short position closure, though the asset faces an unspecified near-term challenge according to the report.
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X sues users for operating fraudulent bitcoin news bot accounts
X has filed a lawsuit against two users for allegedly running fake bitcoin headline accounts designed to fraudulently claim creator rewards from the platform.
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Jupiter token rallies 15% as Solana-based tokenized stocks launch
Jupiter (JUP) gained 15% following the introduction of tokenized stocks on the Solana blockchain, expanding the platform's asset offerings.
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French hostage extortion targets crypto worker's family for $46K
A crypto industry employee's children were held hostage in France in an extortion scheme that resulted in approximately $46,000 being taken, according to reporting on the incident.
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Altcoin market cap approaches $1.2 trillion
The combined market capitalization of altcoins has risen toward the $1.2 trillion level, marking a significant move in the broader crypto market.
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French 'wrench attack' targets crypto worker's family; $46K stolen
A crypto industry employee's children were held hostage in France as part of an extortion attack, resulting in $46,000 theft. France has logged over 70 such incidents in the first eight months of 2026, making it the global hotspot for these crimes.
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X sues Bitcoin account operators over alleged creator payout fraud scheme
X has filed suit against six Bitcoin-focused accounts accused of coordinating posts and engagement manipulation to artificially inflate creator payouts, with alleged losses exceeding $378,000.
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Arkham launches Transaction Explorer V2 with enhanced trade tracking
Arkham Intelligence released an upgraded transaction explorer showing individual trades, fills, and balance changes across all supported chains, with cross-DEX swap detection.
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Russia's Finance Ministry projects 10M new crypto users by 2027
Russia's Finance Ministry forecasts the country could add up to 10 million new cryptocurrency users by 2027, signaling potential institutional openness to digital assets despite prior regulatory restrictions.
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700 BTC moved from Kraken to Bitfinex
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 700 bitcoin (~$58.8M) from Kraken exchange to Bitfinex, signaling potential market activity or position shifts among major trading venues.
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$300M in short positions liquidated as Bitcoin breaks above $84K
Bitcoin surged past $84,000, triggering approximately $300 million in short liquidations within an hour, signaling sharp upward price momentum.
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X sues UK users over alleged creator program fraud worth $277K
X has filed a lawsuit against two UK-based users accused of exploiting its creator revenue-sharing program to fraudulently obtain approximately $277,000 through manipulation of crypto-focused accounts.
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Bitcoin hashrate rebounds after recent decline, signaling miner activity pickup
Bitcoin's hashrate has reversed its recent downtrend and is climbing again, according to CryptoQuant data, indicating renewed engagement from miners on the network.
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Abraxas Capital's $1.2B Hyperliquid shorts underwater by $100M+
On-chain data shows Abraxas Capital holds $1.2B in short positions on Hyperliquid with unrealized losses exceeding $100M, according to Lookonchain.
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OKX founder Star Xu recalls rejecting Ethereum listing in 2017
OKX founder Star Xu reflected on turning down Vitalik's 2017 pitch to list Ethereum, admitting he dismissed it as a shitcoin due to overconfidence from Litecoin's success. He discussed how the misjudgment shaped his approach to product development and user-centric design.
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$250M in crypto shorts liquidated in 30 minutes
A quarter-billion dollars worth of short positions were liquidated across crypto markets within a half-hour window, signaling sharp upward price movement.
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South Korea's Hana Bank issues digital bond on Euroclear blockchain, cuts settlement to same-day
Hana Bank completed a $100 million foreign-currency bond issuance using Euroclear's blockchain platform, reducing settlement time from 3–5 business days to same-day execution. The transaction marks South Korea's first digital bond of this kind.
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$260M in crypto shorts liquidated as Bitcoin surges toward $84K
A sharp rally in Bitcoin triggered approximately $260 million in short liquidations within an hour as BTC approached $84,000, signaling rapid deleveraging across derivatives markets.
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Bitcoin surges past $83.5K as oil falls and risk appetite returns
Bitcoin and major altcoins rallied Monday alongside equity futures, with Monero gaining 13%, as Brent crude declined for a fourth consecutive session and traders positioned ahead of a Trump-Xi summit.
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Russia explores expanded crypto market access through banking sector talks
Russia is reportedly engaging with major banks and financial institutions to broaden crypto market participation, signaling potential policy shifts toward institutional involvement in digital assets.
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177M XRP transferred to Binance over past week
A significant volume of XRP—177 million tokens—moved into Binance within a seven-day period. The source notes this activity does not necessarily indicate imminent selling pressure.
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South Korea's central bank pilots 24-hour won settlement for foreign investors
The Bank of Korea has launched a pilot program enabling round-the-clock Korean won settlement for international investors, with full deployment targeted for January 2027.
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Hyperliquid leads crypto projects by revenue with $429M YTD
CoinGecko ranked top crypto projects by revenue Jan–Sep 2026: Hyperliquid ($429M), Pumpfun ($322M), Axiom Pro ($132M), and others. Ranking excludes stablecoin issuers and custodians.
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$270M USDT moved from Ceffu to Binance
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 270 million USDT from Ceffu to Binance, a significant stablecoin movement that may signal trading or liquidity positioning.
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Bank of Korea pilots extended won settlement for overseas investors
South Korea's central bank launched a pilot program enabling foreign investors to settle won transactions outside traditional business hours, expanding access to Korean currency markets.
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ECB launches Pontes digital euro pilot for banks ahead of 2027 testing
The European Central Bank is rolling out Pontes, a digital euro platform restricted to banking institutions, as the first phase of a broader pilot program scheduled for mid-2027.
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