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Senate Democrats table CLARITY Act counterproposal ahead of cloture vote
Senate Democrats released a revised proposal on the CLARITY Act overnight, keeping negotiations active before a scheduled 2:15pm ET cloture vote today. The move signals ongoing legislative momentum on crypto regulation.
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US prosecutors seek $61M in USDT frozen by Tether over alleged Iran sanctions breach
Tether froze $61.19 million across 10 Tron addresses in 2025 that US prosecutors claim were linked to illicit Iranian oil sales proceeds, marking a significant enforcement action against sanctions evasion.
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Matrixport moves 1,400 BTC to Binance, withdraws 10k ETH
Matrixport deposited approximately 1,400 BTC (~$107.8M) to Binance while simultaneously withdrawing 10,000 ETH (~$24.67M) from the exchange, according to on-chain monitoring.
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$95M in crypto longs liquidated as Bitcoin dips below $77K
Over $95 million in long positions were liquidated in the past 12 hours following Bitcoin's decline below the $77,000 level, signaling increased market volatility and leveraged position unwinding.
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Solana increases transaction size limit to 4,096 bytes in mainnet upgrade
Solana's latest mainnet upgrade raised the maximum transaction size to 4,096 bytes, expanding capacity for zero-knowledge proofs and multi-signature transactions. The change gives developers more flexibility for complex on-chain operations.
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Crypto tax bill scheduled for markup, would reshape IRS rules on staking and mining
The Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act, a 114-page proposal, is set for committee markup on September 16. The bill would revise IRS treatment of staking rewards, mining income, network fees, tokenized assets, and crypto lending activities.
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XRP Ledger nears activation of Batch V1.1 upgrade
The XRP Ledger is one validator vote away from enabling Batch V1.1, a feature allowing users to bundle up to eight transactions into a single atomic operation to prevent partial transfer failures.
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Binance launches stock options trading with flat $0.60 per-contract fee
Binance has rolled out stock options trading covering 1,000+ U.S. stocks and ETFs, charging a single flat rate of $0.60 per contract with no exercise, platform, or conversion fees.
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Injective exec outlines potential benefits of US CLARITY Act for crypto sector
Injective's head of policy discussed possible positive outcomes if the US CLARITY Act passes, addressing regulatory clarity for the crypto industry.
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Bitcoin short-term holders' sustained profits may signal bear market end
CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost observes that Bitcoin short-term holders maintaining profitability could indicate a shift in market cycle dynamics away from bearish conditions.
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10-year Treasury yield tops 5%, highest since 2007
U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 5% amid oil price pressures, inflation concerns, and heavy debt supply. Market participants anticipate a Fed rate decision Wednesday; strategists flag potential capital outflows from equities if yields sustain above 5%.
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Polish energy firm Orlen loses $424M in failed Venezuela oil deal using USDT
Polish state-controlled energy company Orlen lost approximately $424 million through its Swiss trading arm after a Venezuelan crude oil transaction involving stablecoin payments went wrong. The firm prepaid $230 million for oil that was largely never delivered, resulting in shipping losses and a criminal investigation.
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Zama launches confidential Morpho vaults on Ethereum, first vault exceeds $40M
Zama expanded its confidential lending product suite on Ethereum, enabling private access to 12 existing Morpho vaults and introducing four new confidential-only vaults. The initial vault has surpassed $40 million in deposits.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP spot ETFs record net inflows
BTC, ETH, SOL and XRP spot exchange-traded funds saw positive net inflows on September 14, with Bitcoin leading at $160M, followed by Ethereum at $121M.
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Bitcoin retreats 3% as Senate advances crypto market structure bill
Bitcoin pulled back from near $80k as the Senate prepared a procedural vote on the Clarity Act. XRP and ZEC outperformed while broader market softened.
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Revolut exposed 680 customers' data via fraudulent government requests
Revolut disclosed that cybercriminals impersonated government officials to extract sensitive customer data including passport details, bank accounts, and Bitcoin activity from 680 users. The UK ICO has launched an investigation; Revolut has notified affected parties and blocked the compromised account.
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CoinEx to shut down after 9 years amid market headwinds
Crypto exchange CoinEx announced closure, citing prolonged market downturn, declining trading volume and liquidity, plus mounting regulatory and compliance expenses as contributing factors.
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Avalanche partners with UAE PASS on institutional adoption pilot
Avalanche has entered a partnership with UAE PASS to test institutional-grade blockchain adoption. The deal signals potential scaling of enterprise use cases in the region.
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Crypto.com transfers 500M CRO to unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a 500 million CRO transfer (~$28.7M) moving from Crypto.com to an unidentified address, signaling potential large holder activity or exchange outflow.
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Anthropic integrates Claude AI into wealth-management platforms
Anthropic launched Claude for Financial Advisers, integrating its AI chatbot with investment and wealth-management software from BlackRock, Charles Schwab, and Addepar.
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XRP Ledger nears consensus on Batch V1.1 payments upgrade
The XRP Ledger is close to activating Batch V1.1, a protocol upgrade allowing users to bundle up to eight linked transactions into a single operation. The proposal has secured backing from 27 of 35 trusted validators.
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BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF buys $1B while Grayscale sells
BlackRock's IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF accumulated $1.08B of BTC over 20 days with inflows on 7 days, while Grayscale's GBTC saw net outflows of $254.7M in the same period, signaling divergent institutional positioning.
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Bitcoin and Ether spot ETFs see strong inflows; BlackRock products lead
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $160M in net inflows on Sept. 14, with BlackRock's IBIT accounting for $134M. Spot Ether ETFs posted $121M in inflows, led by BlackRock's ETHA at $80.5M.
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CLARITY Act passage odds drop to 16% as Democrats reject GOP's latest crypto bill text
Key Democrats have pushed back against the GOP's revised CLARITY Act proposal, citing concerns over stablecoin loopholes and prediction market provisions affecting tribal sovereignty. Passage odds have fallen to 16%.
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Peru's Economy Ministry X account hacked to promote fake token airdrop
Peru's Economy Ministry reported its X account was compromised, with attackers posting multiple messages promoting a fraudulent token airdrop to citizens, according to Bloomberg.
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Balancer proposes protocol shutdown and treasury distribution to BAL token holders
Balancer Labs has proposed winding down the protocol and returning treasury assets to BAL holders, following the company's operational shutdown six months after a 2025 exploit resulted in $128M in losses.
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Lazarus Group liquidates 911 ETH in recent hours
Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain reports that the Lazarus Group hacking collective sold approximately 911 ETH over a two-hour window, representing a significant liquidation of stolen assets.
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USDC.e and WETH now bridgeable to Neo X via Chainlink CCIP
Chainlink CCIP-powered Transporter now enables bridging of USDC and WETH from Ethereum to Neo X, Neo's EVM-compatible sidechain, to increase stablecoin and ETH liquidity for DeFi and trading applications.
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U.S. DOJ pursues $61M in crypto assets tied to Iranian oil sales
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture action targeting approximately $61 million in cryptocurrency proceeds allegedly derived from Iran's illicit oil transactions and used to finance military operations.
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CoinEx announces shutdown, cites market downturn and compliance costs
Cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx has announced it will shut down operations, citing prolonged market weakness and rising regulatory compliance expenses. Withdrawals remain available through December 22.
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White House crypto council director discusses Senate Clarity Act ahead of vote
Eleanor Terrett released a new CryptoAmerica episode featuring White House Crypto Council Executive Director Patrick Witt, recorded at the Solana Institute Summit, discussing the upcoming Senate Clarity Act vote.
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CoinEx to shut down after 9 years amid trading decline and regulatory pressure
CoinEx announced it will cease operations, citing falling trading volumes, reduced liquidity, and escalating regulatory and compliance expenses. User withdrawals remain available until December 22.
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Solana boosts transaction size limit to 4,096 bytes, expanding developer capabilities
Solana's Transaction V1 upgrade increases the maximum transaction size from 1,232 to 4,096 bytes, enabling more complex operations like multi-step trades and privacy proofs without additional overhead.
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Ethereum and Base devs end alignment talks on account abstraction proposals
Developers from Ethereum and Base ended efforts to unify two competing account abstraction proposals (EIP-8130 and EIP-8141) after disagreements over technical priorities prevented consensus.
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Democrats counter Republicans on Clarity Act crypto framework
Democratic senators are negotiating revised language on the Clarity Act, a key crypto regulatory bill. The parties are working through competing draft provisions.
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NY Attorney General leads coalition opposing Crypto Clarity Act
New York's top law enforcement official Letitia James is coordinating with other state attorneys general to urge Congress to reject the proposed Crypto Clarity Act.
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US DOJ pursues $61M in crypto from alleged Iranian oil laundering scheme
US prosecutors allege two Chinese firms used Binance to launder proceeds from illicit Iranian oil sales to Iran and affiliated entities. DOJ is seeking recovery of approximately $61 million in cryptocurrency.
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World Liberty Financial proposes token-locking rewards for governance participation
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial has announced a governance proposal offering rewards to $WLFI holders who lock tokens for 180+ days and participate in voting, with an October 1 launch target.
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Hayes: Japan capital repatriation could reshape global markets and Fed liquidity
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argues that a shift in Japanese policy could trigger large-scale repatriation of overseas capital into yen assets, potentially strengthening the yen and forcing the Fed to inject liquidity. Wu Blockchain notes Hayes' mixed prediction track record.
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Balancer considers wind-down as v3 fails to restore revenue post-exploit
Balancer's restructuring and cost cuts, including new product launches, have not reversed declining revenue following November's $128M security breach. Leadership is now evaluating a potential shutdown.
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