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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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Markets price in >50% odds of Fed rate hike in October
Wall Street is positioning for the possibility of another Federal Reserve rate increase in October, with derivatives markets assigning better-than-even odds to the move.
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Gemini stock down 80% from IPO, sparking takeover interest
Gemini's market value has fallen to roughly $753 million, down 80% from its public offering, renewing speculation about potential acquisition interest in its licenses, custody systems, and user base.
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Goldman Sachs: SEC innovation exemption could boost Coinbase, Robinhood, Circle
Goldman Sachs and Citizens analysts assess that the SEC's five-year innovation exemption framework could expand opportunities for Coinbase, Robinhood, and Circle through tokenized stock trading on public blockchains, though trading limits and issuer safeguards may constrain impact.
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Bitcoin outpaces altcoins as market divergence widens, Glassnode-Bybit analysis shows
A Glassnode and Bybit report highlights Bitcoin's sustained outperformance relative to altcoins over the past two years, with speculative capital concentrating in riskier market segments while BTC leads.
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Bloomberg analyst flags crypto's tight stock correlation as dual-direction risk
Bloomberg Intelligence's Mike McGlone warns that crypto's elevated correlation with equities and higher volatility expose it to losses in both rising and falling market scenarios.
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MicroStrategy stock surges 48% in a month, tops Nasdaq-100 gainers
MicroStrategy (MSTR) gained roughly 48% over the past month, outpacing other Nasdaq-100 constituents including Meta and AMD, according to market data.
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Bitcoin defies bearish forecasts as traders expected sharp decline
Market analysts had anticipated a significant Bitcoin selloff this week, but the asset instead demonstrated price stability. Experts attribute the resilience to Bitcoin's independence from policy shifts and ongoing global adoption trends.
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SEC tokenized-stock initiative seen opening doors for Coinbase, Robinhood, Circle
Analysts at Goldman Sachs and Citizens identify custody, tokenization infrastructure, and stablecoin settlement as growth areas from the SEC's push into tokenized securities, potentially benefiting major brokers expanding onchain offerings.
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Saudi Arabia exits China-led digital currency initiative for alternative payments
Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from a China-backed digital currency program designed to create a cross-border payments alternative to the US dollar, signaling a shift in regional monetary cooperation.
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Grayscale's Zcash ETF announces 3-for-1 share split
Grayscale filed for a 3-for-1 forward share split on its Zcash ETF, effective at market close on Sept. 28, giving shareholders two additional shares per existing share held.
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Binance Wallet launches pre-IPO subscription campaigns via PancakeSwap
Binance Wallet has introduced Pre-Access campaigns on PancakeSwap offering users tokenized exposure to companies ahead of potential public offerings. Participation tiers can be boosted via Alpha Points and bStocks trading activity, with assets held in self-custody.
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REX and Tuttle launch leveraged ETF tracking Bitcoin treasury firm Strive
REX and Tuttle have introduced ASSX, a leveraged exchange-traded fund providing 2x daily exposure to shares of Strive, a Bitcoin treasury management firm.
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Solana pitches internet capital markets connecting billions to tokenized assets
Solana's head of institutional growth outlined the network's vision to link global internet users with tokenized productive assets including commodities and equities.
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MicroStrategy stock leads Nasdaq-100 with 48% monthly gain
MicroStrategy (MSTR) was the top performer in the Nasdaq-100 index over the past month, posting a 48% surge. The company is known for its large Bitcoin holdings.
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Schiff: SEC tokenized stocks could compete with Bitcoin's utility
Peter Schiff argues that the SEC's tokenized securities announcement poses a bearish signal for Bitcoin, suggesting tokenized stocks may offer comparable convenience with more stable underlying value.
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VanEck criticizes Metaplanet's executive compensation structure
VanEck has flagged concerns about Metaplanet's executive pay practices, characterizing them as a potential shareholder trap.
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ETH staking queue shows 13.6x more deposits than withdrawal requests
Ethereum staking data indicates significantly more ETH entering the staking queue than exiting, suggesting strong ongoing demand to participate in network validation.
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Saudi Arabia exits Chinese digital currency and blockchain payment initiative
Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from a China-led digital currency and blockchain payment system designed to reduce dependence on the US dollar, according to reports.
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WSJ: Polymarket CEO allegedly told staff to ignore fraud risks amid $10M stolen-card scheme
Wall Street Journal reports fraudsters used stolen debit cards to attempt moving $10M through Polymarket accounts in February. Payment processor rejection rates spiked to 80%+ versus industry norm of ~1%. CEO reportedly instructed staff to continue growth and accept potential regulatory fines rather than address the issue.
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Bybit CEO: Bitcoin volatility still too high for institutional store-of-value role
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou said Bitcoin remains immature as "digital gold" due to ongoing volatility that deters traditional finance adoption, while stablecoins are better suited for payments.
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Altcoin market cap surpasses $1.07T as Bitcoin dominance declines
Altcoin market capitalization has exceeded $1.07 trillion while Bitcoin's market dominance weakens, potentially signaling a shift in capital allocation across the crypto market.
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Robinhood Chain collected $4.5M in fees while paying Ethereum just $400
Robinhood Chain generated approximately $4.5 million in transaction fees on September 3, but only paid Ethereum $398 for data posting and proof costs, highlighting how Layer 2 growth doesn't proportionally benefit Ethereum's revenue.
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Uniswap drives tokenized stock DeFi growth with $82.8M inflow
Uniswap led total value locked growth in the tokenized stock DeFi sector over the past month, accumulating $82.8 million in deposits across its V4 and V3 versions.
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Kalshi seeks approval for perpetual futures on individual US stocks
Kalshi has filed regulatory paperwork to offer perpetual futures contracts tied to individual US equities, following similar moves by Coinbase to bring crypto-style derivatives to traditional stock markets.
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Turkish lira hits record lows against Bitcoin amid currency weakness
The Turkish lira has depreciated sharply against Bitcoin, reaching near-zero valuations in the pair. The move reflects ongoing currency pressure on the Turkish fiat amid broader economic headwinds.
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$172M USDC transferred to Aave protocol
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 172 million USDC from an unknown address to the Aave protocol, signaling potential liquidity activity on the lending platform.
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Tom Lee: Crypto winters show pattern of capitulation before bottoms
Fundstrat's Tom Lee outlined three recurring features of crypto downturns: sharp declines, leverage liquidation, and investor exits. He suggested recent public Bitcoin skepticism signals a potential market bottom, though cautioned his forecasts tend bullish.
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Large USDC withdrawal from Aave to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 172 million USDC from the Aave protocol to an unidentified wallet address, flagging significant stablecoin movement.
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Binance transfers 150M USDT to Tether Treasury
Whale Alert detected a 150 million USDT transfer from Binance to Tether's treasury, signaling potential stablecoin management or redemption activity.
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REX launches 2x leveraged ETF tracking Bitcoin treasury firm Strive
REX has introduced the ASSX fund, a 2x daily leveraged ETF that tracks Strive, a Bitcoin treasury company. The product allows traders to gain amplified exposure to Strive shares.
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Interpol expands cross-border asset-tracing system, flags €36M in criminal holdings
Interpol is rolling out an expanded Silver Notice system enabling its 196 member countries to coordinate identification and seizure of illicit assets including cryptocurrency. Since January 2025 trial, 82 countries have participated and located at least €36 million in criminal proceeds.
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Kalshi files for US stock perpetual futures, joining Coinbase and Bitnomial
Kalshi has submitted a regulatory filing to offer perpetual futures contracts tied to individual US stocks, following similar moves by Coinbase and Bitnomial to expand derivatives offerings in the US market.
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Ethereum targets Q4 2026 for Glamsterdam upgrade to boost speed and scalability
Ethereum's planned Glamsterdam upgrade is scheduled for Q4 2026 and aims to improve network performance, reduce transaction costs, and enhance scaling capabilities.
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Bitcoin ETFs post positive week on $433M Friday inflow; ether funds break streak
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $433 million on Friday, with Fidelity's FBTC leading at $310.7 million, helping the funds finish the week in positive territory. Ethereum ETFs ended a four-week inflow run.
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Trump projects AI could comprise quarter of US economic output
Former president Trump stated that artificial intelligence could eventually represent 25% of US GDP, signaling bullish macro outlook for AI-adjacent sectors including crypto.
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Clarity Act's defeat expands SEC and CFTC authority over crypto regulation
The failure of the Clarity Act leaves regulatory power concentrated with the SEC and CFTC rather than establishing clearer legislative boundaries for crypto oversight.
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Clarity Act stalls in Senate, leaving SEC and CFTC to shape crypto rules
The Clarity Act failed to advance through the Senate, leaving regulatory authority over digital assets in the hands of the SEC and CFTC rather than Congress.
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VanEck flags Metaplanet exec equity dilution despite 41% pool reduction
VanEck criticized Metaplanet for maintaining executive equity exposure above peers in the digital asset treasury space, even after cutting its potential share pool by 41%.
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