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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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Kalshi defends volume reporting as industry-standard payout tracking, not actual trading volume
Kalshi responded to allegations of inflated volume by clarifying that its headline figures reflect maximum potential payouts under industry convention, not actual cash traded. The platform cited its public regulatory filings as evidence of transparency.
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Bitcoin spot ETFs see modest inflows; Ethereum ETFs post $140M outflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $6.21M in net inflows for the week ending Sept 18, with BlackRock's IBIT leading at $121M. Spot Ethereum ETFs reversed course with $140M in net outflows, breaking a four-week inflow streak.
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BTC, SOL, XRP spot ETFs see inflows; ETH outflows last week
Spot ETFs for Bitcoin, Solana, and XRP recorded net inflows last week, while Ethereum spot ETFs experienced net outflows of $140M.
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Key US economic data and Fed speakers on tap this week
Markets face a busy week of macro data including ADP employment, manufacturing and services PMI, home sales, and durable goods orders, plus eight Fed speaker events. Oil markets under close watch.
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X sues Bitcoin influencers over alleged creator revenue fraud scheme
X Corp filed a UK High Court lawsuit against crypto influencers for coordinating multiple accounts to artificially boost engagement and fraudulently claim at least £207k from the platform's creator revenue program. X suspended the accounts in August and is seeking fund recovery and damages.
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Bitcoin breaks above 50-week moving average amid bear-market debate
Bitcoin has moved above its 50-week moving average, a level historically tied to bear-market reversals. Analysts caution that a single weekly close is insufficient to confirm a sustained bull run.
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Hana Bank issues $100M digital bond via Euroclear blockchain, cuts settlement to same-day
South Korean Hana Bank completed a five-year digital bond issuance using Euroclear's blockchain infrastructure, reducing settlement time from 3–5 business days to same-day execution.
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Apple and Google hiring for stablecoin and Web3 payment roles
Apple is recruiting a financial product strategist with stablecoin expertise for Apple Pay, while Google seeks a Web3 architect focused on tokenized assets and digital custody. Both firms are exploring blockchain infrastructure for payments, though no concrete stablecoin launch is confirmed.
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Bitcoin climbs past $81K as trade optimism lifts risk appetite
Bitcoin extended gains through Asian trading as U.S.-China trade negotiations showed progress, lifting broader risk sentiment alongside equities and futures markets.
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North Korean hackers impersonate crypto recruiters, steal $10.7M across 30K+ devices
A North Korean hacking group reportedly used fake job postings in crypto and AI sectors to distribute malware, resulting in theft of at least $10.7 million and compromise of over 30,000 devices globally.
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Uniswap founder: SBF bought domain for seven figures, legal team reclaimed it free
Hayden Adams revealed that SBF purchased the Uniswap.com domain for seven figures and redirected it to a forked project after Uniswap's team declined to pay the seller's asking price. Uniswap's legal team later recovered the domain at no cost due to its malicious use.
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Bitcoin breaks above 50-week average for first time in 45 weeks
Bitcoin's price has surpassed its 50-week moving average, marking the first time in 45 weeks. Analysts note this technical level has historically preceded sustained rallies.
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SoftBank plans $11B+ bond offering to fund OpenAI stake
SoftBank is pursuing one of the largest junk bond issuances on record, with proceeds partly directed toward additional OpenAI investment, according to Bloomberg reporting.
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Kalshi crypto volumes questioned over wash-trading concerns
Stealth Neolab co-founder Beni raised questions about Kalshi's ETH-PERP trading volumes relative to open interest, citing potential wash-trading. Kalshi's crypto lead disputed the comparison and clarified its market-making incentive structure.
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Antpool moves 696 BTC to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 696 bitcoin (~$56.6M) from mining pool Antpool to an unidentified wallet address.
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Uniswap founder says SBF bought domain for trolling, team recovered it
Hayden Adams disclosed that Sam Bankman-Fried purchased the Uniswap(.)com domain for a seven-figure sum as a prank, but the Uniswap team ultimately regained control of it at no cost.
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Whale rotates $87M from Bitcoin to Ethereum, stakes ETH position
A major whale sold approximately 1,107 BTC on Hyperliquid over five days and deployed the proceeds into 34,422 ETH, which was then staked. The transaction represents a significant shift in positioning between the two largest cryptocurrencies.
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Bitcoin closes above 50-week MA for first time in 45 weeks
BTC closed a week above its 50-week moving average for the first time in 45 weeks. Galaxy's Alex Thorn notes this technical signal has historically aligned with bear market bottoms.
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North Korean hackers pose as recruiters, compromise 30K devices for crypto theft
Cyber group WaterPlum impersonated recruiters at crypto and AI firms to distribute malware, infecting over 30,000 devices across 100+ countries and stealing $10.7M in cryptocurrency.
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Antpool moves 700 BTC to Binance
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 700 bitcoin (~$57M) from Antpool mining pool to Binance exchange, potentially signaling miner selling pressure or rebalancing activity.
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700 BTC moved to Antpool from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 700 BTC (approximately $57.1M) from an unidentified wallet address to Antpool, a major mining pool operator.
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Whale deposits $175M USDC to Aave
An unknown whale transferred approximately 175 million USDC to the Aave protocol, according to Whale Alert. The deposit may signal liquidity positioning or lending activity on the platform.
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Oil prices climb on Middle East tensions; Brent crude up to $104.68
Houthi missile and drone strikes on Riyadh pushed crude higher, with Brent crude rising 0.78% and WTI gaining ground. Geopolitical risk remains a key driver of energy markets and broader macro sentiment.
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Major ZEC short liquidated with $35M loss; trader retains large spot holdings
A prominent trader closed a 38,000 ZEC short position, realizing a $35.44M loss. The same trader holds over 202,000 ZEC in spot holdings with unrealized gains, according to on-chain data.
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Circle exec: Arc growth depends on AI agents, not just Ethereum migration
Circle's CPO said Arc won't expand by moving existing USDC activity from Ethereum, but rather by enabling AI agents to record work and verify economic output on-chain.
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Polymarket CEO reportedly downplayed $10M fraud scheme, WSJ says
According to WSJ reporting, Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan allegedly dismissed a stolen debit card fraud attempt targeting at least $10 million, instructing compliance staff to focus on growth and handle regulatory penalties later.
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Large USDC withdrawal from Aave to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 174.9 million USDC from Aave protocol to an unidentified wallet address.
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Canary Capital advances staked SEI spot ETF application
Canary Capital filed an amended S-1 registration statement for a staked SEI exchange-traded fund holding spot SEI tokens, signaling progress toward potential regulatory approval.
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NEAR launches privacy-focused perpetual futures on Hyperliquid
NEAR Protocol introduced confidential-by-default perpetual futures trading via Hyperliquid integration. The token gained over 80% in the past week following the announcement.
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ZetaChain votes to shut down Layer 1, migrate ZETA token to Solana
ZetaChain community voted to discontinue its Layer 1 network and relocate the ZETA token to Solana, with the team pivoting focus to Anuma, a private AI application. A second vote is required to finalize the migration.
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Fed's Kashkari: U.S. inflation remains elevated beyond energy costs
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari stated that inflation pressures persist across the broader U.S. economy, not limited to oil price movements alone.
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US may increase short-term debt issuance as borrowing costs rise
Wall Street analysts warn the US could issue up to $1 trillion in short-term debt as interest rates remain elevated, potentially affecting broader market liquidity and risk sentiment.
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Ethereum rebounds above $2,500 amid tightening liquid supply
ETH has recovered above the $2,500 level while on-chain data shows liquid supply contracting, setting up a potential test of demand dynamics.
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Lummis: Democrats voted against crypto bill with audited financials requirement
Sen. Cynthia Lummis reported that Democrats opposed a crypto bill that included audited financial statement requirements, despite previously advocating for such provisions.
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China's US Treasury holdings hit 18-year low amid reduced foreign demand
China has cut its US Treasury holdings to $618 billion, down from $1.3 trillion a decade ago, with the pace accelerating post-2022. Declining foreign government purchases are contributing to higher Treasury yields, increasing US borrowing costs.
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Visa to close meme coin credit card rewards arbitrage
Visa is taking steps to eliminate a loophole that allowed users to earn credit card rewards by purchasing meme coins, addressing an unintended arbitrage opportunity in its rewards system.
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Polymarket targeted by $10M fraud scheme; hackers compromised ~500 user accounts
Polymarket faced a $10 million fraud attempt while leadership prioritized growth over compliance safeguards, according to WSJ reporting. Separately, attackers gained unauthorized access to nearly 500 user accounts using stolen personal data.
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Visa to tighten merchant coding for meme coin purchases, blocking rewards loophole
Visa is moving to prevent meme coin transactions from being classified as digital media purchases, which had allowed cardholders to earn credit card rewards. The shift follows banks' failed effort to strengthen stablecoin regulation via the Clarity Act.
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Solana outpaces large-cap peers with 9% weekly gain, breaks $114 resistance
SOL has gained 9% over the past week and cleared key resistance at $114, while the SOL/ETH ratio strengthened 4%, suggesting relative outperformance among major cryptocurrencies.
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