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Tesla Removes Dogecoin Payment Note as Regional Pages Still Reference DOGE
Tesla removed a Dogecoin payment note from its main Shop support page, while regional pages and a dedicated DOGE page still indicate that eligible products can be purchased with DOGE.
Ondo Launches Tokenized Intelligent Portfolios With BlackRock Strategies for Onchain Investors
Ondo launched tokenized Intelligent Portfolios powered by BlackRock strategies, bringing diversified investment allocations onchain. The launch expands institutional participation in tokenized finance.
Duelbits Takes Platform Offline After $7 Million Hot Wallet Security Breach
Duelbits suspended operations after attackers drained about $7 million from hot wallets. The platform is investigating a suspected private key compromise while stating user funds are safe.
Oracle Expands Digital Assets Platform With Blockchain Payments and AI-Based Monitoring Tools
Oracle expanded its Digital Assets Data Nexus with payment, wallet, and AI monitoring tools. The platform connects blockchain assets with banking systems for regulated financial institutions.
Solana Foundation Adds Binance and Polygon Veterans as Tokenized Finance Strategy Expands
Solana hired Binance and Polygon veterans to strengthen institutional partnerships, payments, and tokenized finance efforts. The network is expanding beyond trading toward broader blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
US Weighs Global Initiative to Expand Dollar-Backed Stablecoins and Boost Treasury Demand
The U.S. is considering promoting dollar-backed stablecoins overseas to reinforce the dollar’s global role and potentially increase demand for U.S. Treasuries.
Swiss National Bank Holds Interest Rate at 0% as Inflation and Global Risks Remain in Focus
The SNB kept its policy rate at 0%, while forecasting 0.7% inflation in 2026 and warning that Middle East tensions and higher energy prices could lift inflation.
BitMEX Shuts Down Trading After 11 Years, Introduces Fees on Remaining Accounts
BitMEX ends trading after 11 years, with remaining balances in verified accounts subject to maintenance fees of $50 monthly or 1% annually, whichever is greater.
Bitcoin Falls Below $84,000 as Treasury Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2007
Bitcoin falls below $84,000 as the 10-year Treasury yield reaches 5.11%, its highest since 2007, while rising yields, stronger U.S. data and a large options expiry pressure crypto markets.
a16z Seeks SEC Exemption for DEXs as TradFi Pushback Looms
a16z and DeFi Education Fund ask the SEC to exempt non-custodial DEXs and developers from exchange rules, while proposing a separate pathway for centralized crypto trading platforms.
Patrick Witt Defends Trump Crypto Ties After Senate Clarity Act Setback
Patrick Witt defended Trump’s crypto ties after the Senate failed to advance the Clarity Act, saying the White House had accepted significant ethics restrictions during negotiations.
BlackRock Says AI Agents Could Unlock New Demand for Stablecoins and On-Chain Assets
BlackRock says AI agents could drive future demand for stablecoins and on-chain assets through machine payments and tokenized computing resources.
Chinese Automakers Capture Nearly 12% of Europe’s New-Car Market in August
Chinese automakers captured nearly 12% of Europe’s new-car market in August, while their brands took roughly one-quarter of hybrids and one-third of plug-in hybrids.
Hoskinson Teases Texas Project He Says Could Surpass Cardano in Scale
Charles Hoskinson says a secret Texas project could surpass Cardano in scale and plans to reveal it before the end of 2026, while stepping back from a proposed Cardano governance bloc.
NYSE Links With Blockchain.com to Push Tokenized Stocks Into Crypto Markets
NYSE and Blockchain.com are exploring access to tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs for Blockchain.com’s 44M+ accounts, alongside a two-way market-data partnership.
Ethereum Withdrawals From Binance Hit 3-Year High as ETF Outflows Raise a Key Contradiction
Ethereum withdrawals from Binance top 90,000 monthly transactions, a 3-year high, while ETH trades above $2,700. The signal points to stronger custody demand but contrasts with $404.7M of ETF outflows.
ShinyHunters Claims FBI Breach as Data on Thousands of Agents Surfaces
ShinyHunters claims it breached the FBI and stole data on thousands of agents, but the bureau is still investigating. Reuters verified some records while the source of the data remains unclear.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Challenges Banks in Growing Stablecoin Rewards Fight
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong defends USDC rewards as banks seek tighter rules, arguing stablecoins are fully reserved and fundamentally different from fractional-reserve bank deposits.
Solana Tests Alpenglow Upgrade to Cut Finality From 12.8 Seconds to 150 Milliseconds
Solana is testing Alpenglow, an upgrade targeting finality of 150ms versus 12.8 seconds, with the testnet rollout assessing whether validators can migrate to its new Votor consensus system.
Scott Bessent Reportedly Considered for Trump AI Czar Role Amid Expanding AI Policy Focus
Scott Bessent is reportedly a leading candidate for Trump’s AI czar role, though no appointment is finalized. The move highlights AI’s growing role in economic and national security policy.
NEAR Integrates Ondo Tokenized Stocks and ETFs to Expand Onchain Access to Traditional Assets
NEAR partnered with Ondo to bring tokenized stocks and ETFs to near.com. The integration offers eligible users access to traditional assets through blockchain infrastructure using multiple supported assets.
Bitcoin Halving Progress Reaches 61% as BTC Regains Long-Term Market Strength
Bitcoin halving progress has reached 61% with the next event expected in 2028. BTC reclaimed long-term averages, while ETF inflows exceeded $1B as market momentum improved.
ChatGPT, Claude, Grok and Gemini Give Diverging Bitcoin Forecasts for Q4 2026
ChatGPT, Claude, Grok and Gemini offer Bitcoin Q4 2026 scenarios ranging from roughly $50,000 to $150,000, highlighting uncertainty around ETF flows, Fed policy, liquidity and key price levels.
White House Launches 24/7 “Trump TV” on YouTube After Banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico
The White House launched 24/7 Trump TV on YouTube days after barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters, with the three outlets now challenging the restrictions in court.
AMD Reaches $1 Trillion Market Cap for the First Time as Shares Surge More Than 9%
AMD shares gained more than 9%, taking its market value to $1 trillion for the first time as AI-related CPU demand draws investor attention.
Bitcoin ETFs Record Nearly $1 Billion Inflow, Marking Ninth-Largest Daily Flow Since Launch
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $998.95M in net inflows, their ninth-largest daily inflow since launch, while Bitcoin reached $85K and quarterly gains hit 44%.
Dogecoin Surges 14% as $1.84B Volume Fuels Broad Crypto Market Recovery
Dogecoin jumped more than 14% to $0.0957 as volume reached $1.84B, with broad crypto gains and heavy derivatives liquidations supporting the sharp recovery.
Masked Men Force €40,000 Crypto Transfer in Violent French Home Invasion
Four masked men reportedly held a French crypto worker and his family captive for over three hours before forcing a €40,000 cryptocurrency transfer.
Bessent Defends Dollar Dominance by Pointing to Stablecoins, FX Share and Global Payment Rails
Bessent points to the dollar’s 89.2% FX share and dollar-pegged stablecoins as evidence of continued dominance, while Treasury yields near 5% keep debt and funding conditions in focus.
Google and Apple Seek Crypto Talent as Big Tech Builds Toward Stablecoin and Tokenization Infrastructure
Google and Apple are hiring digital-asset specialists as stablecoins, tokenization and blockchain payments gain strategic relevance across major tech and payments ecosystems.
Bitmine Adds $75M in Ether as Tom Lee Says Institutions Remain Underweight Crypto
Bitmine bought 27,562 ETH worth $75.2M, lifting holdings to 5.98M ETH. Tom Lee says institutions remain underweight crypto and could increase exposure in late 2026.
ECB Launches Pontes Platform to Connect Private Blockchain Networks With Central Bank Money
The ECB launched Pontes to connect private blockchains with central bank money, enabling banks to settle tokenized assets and advancing its broader Appia blockchain infrastructure plan.
Strategy Acquires 950 Bitcoin Worth $75.7 Million, Expanding Its Bitcoin Holdings
Strategy purchased 950 BTC for $75.7M, expanding its Bitcoin holdings and reinforcing the company’s continued direct exposure to the asset
Bitcoin Breaks Above $84K as $260M in Shorts Liquidated
Bitcoin broke above $84K, triggering about $260M in short liquidations within 60 minutes as the sharp move higher pressured leveraged bearish positions.
XRP Trades Near $1.41 as Technical Weakness and Market Uncertainty Pressure Outlook
XRP trades near $1.41 after a failed breakout attempt. Weak technical signals, rising short positions, and market uncertainty suggest possible sideways action with downside pressure.
Polygon to Burn 100 Million POL Tokens as Network Moves Toward Deflationary Mod
Polygon will permanently burn 100 million POL tokens from accumulated fees, moving toward a deflationary model. The mechanism may enable quarterly burns tied to future network fee revenu
Michael Saylor Says Clarity Act Delay Could Preserve Crypto Market Flexibility
Michael Saylor said the Clarity Act’s failure could benefit crypto by avoiding permanent restrictions. The bill, which aimed to define digital asset oversight, failed in a 49-50 Senate vote.
Grayscale Splits Zcash ETF Shares 3-for-1 as Fund Attracts $233 Million Inflows
Grayscale will split its Zcash ETF shares 3-for-1 on Sept. 30, lowering the share price without changing value. The fund has attracted $233M in inflows since launch, reaching $890M in assets.
Charles Hoskinson Predicts Crypto Could Become AI’s Financial Backbone
Charles Hoskinson predicts crypto could become a key AI infrastructure layer within 5–10 years, powering automated payments, data provenance and distributed computing.
U.S. Oil Imports From Venezuela Reach Highest Level in Nine Years
U.S. crude imports from Venezuela hit 782,000 barrels per day last week, the highest since 2017, after rising 237% over six months.