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Altcoins24 Sept, 2026

Litecoin Jumps 8% as Bitcoin Slips 3% in 24 Hours

Litecoin (LTC) surged nearly 8% over the past 24 hours to about $66, its highest level since January, bucking broader market weakness. The move matters because it extends a 37% month-to-date rally as Bitcoin (BTC) fell 3% in 24 hours and is up just 6% this month.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 24 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin slides to $83,344 as yields hit 2007 high

Bitcoin (BTC) fell to $83,344 on Thursday, down 1.23% since midnight UTC, as a selloff in Treasurys pushed the U.S. 10-year yield to its highest level since 2007. The renewed rise in yields weighed on cryptocurrencies for a second day, pressuring broader risk assets and firming the U.S. dollar.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 24 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin unmoved as 10Y hits 5.13%; 90‑day link weak

Bitcoin (BTC) traded around $83,262.77 on Wednesday as the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield jumped 15 basis points to 5.13%, its highest since 2007. Despite a common narrative that rising yields pressure non-yielding assets, historical data show little to no consistent correlation between bitcoin and bond yields, tempering fears of a durable headwind.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 24 Sept, 2026 · 2 min

U.S. stablecoin plan weighed by Trump team to bolster dollar

Bitcoin World News reports the Trump administration is examining a global stablecoin initiative that would partner with private firms to expand use of dollar-backed tokens overseas. The effort, led by Washington agencies, aims to reinforce the dollar’s reserve status and channel demand toward U.S. Treasury notes.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 24 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin quantum-safe tx cost cut to $66 after AI push

Bitcoin (BTC) development efforts cut the estimated GPU cost of preparing a quantum‑resistant transaction to $66 from $320 in one week, after an open optimization contest. The work matters for hardening cryptocurrency signatures against future quantum attacks without prohibitive compute costs.

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MarketsJames Walker · 24 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Dogecoin Falls 7% as Bitcoin Slips Under $84K on 5.11% Yields

Bitcoin (BTC) traded near $83,900 on Thursday Asian morning hours, down more than 2% in 24 hours after nearly touching $87,300. Dogecoin (DOGE) slid 7% to just above $0.09 as the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield closed at 5.11%—the highest since 2007—tightening financial conditions across risk assets.

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MarketsJames Walker · 24 Sept, 2026 · 2 min

Bitcoin Drops $67K as Crypto Activity Slips 1.6%

Bitcoin fell $67,000 from peak to trough as global crypto activity edged down 1.6% in the year to June 30, even as market capitalization contracted by $2.1 trillion. The period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 also included a fresh all-time high.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 23 Sept, 2026 · 6 min

U.S. Holds the Most Crypto as Payment Use Trails Other Markets

Chainalysis’ latest geography report shows a sharp divide in how countries use crypto. The U.S. leads in overall flows and onchain balances, while markets such as Nigeria and Brazil show stronger payment and cross-border activity.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 23 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

EU Watchdogs Warn Quantum Computing Could Threaten Crypto Security

European financial regulators are warning that advances in quantum computing could eventually challenge the cryptography protecting blockchain networks. Bitcoin developers and Ethereum researchers are already exploring long-term migration plans to quantum-resistant systems.

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MarketsJames Walker · 23 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin Holds $86K as Rally Narrows; Brent Below $100

Bitcoin is consolidating near $86,000 on Wednesday, trading around $86,379 in the European morning. The move comes with a sharp narrowing in market breadth and softer volumes, even as a key index edges higher. Brent crude slipped below $100, underscoring a more cautious cross-asset backdrop for cryptocurrency traders.

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BitcoinEmma Collins · 23 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin Reclaims $87K as Momentum Builds, Peaks at $87,251

Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed $87,000 for the second time in 48 hours, topping out at $87,251 before easing to about $86,400. The move follows a rebound from an intraday low of $85,163 on Sept. 22 and firm support above $85,000, with BTC up 35% since pre-Aug. 19 levels.

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RegulationJames Walker · 23 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Zondacrypto Probe: Ex-Police Officer Charged on Two Counts

Zondacrypto is back in focus as Polish prosecutors charged a former police officer on two counts Tuesday in a widening probe. Investigators also searched a fuel depot where the exchange’s founder was last seen before disappearing four years ago, signaling an escalation in efforts to trace missing funds and accountability.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 23 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin 'Death' Calls Hit 478; First Came at $0.11

Bitcoin (BTC) has been declared “dead” 478 times since 2010, including 24 declarations this month, underscoring persistent skepticism even as the asset has matured. The first obituary arrived in December 2010, when BTC traded at $0.11, highlighting how often peak pessimism has contrasted with subsequent market performance.

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MarketsJames Walker · 23 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Stablecoins Poised to Power AI Agent Payments, BlackRock

Artificial intelligence could be one of the biggest drivers of digital asset adoption as autonomous agents begin paying for computing power, data, and services with stablecoins. BlackRock argues AI brings machine-native intelligence while digital assets provide always-on settlement rails, enabling agents to execute tasks and payments without human intermediaries.

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AltcoinsEmma Collins · 23 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

XRP Ledger upgrade enters 14-day countdown with 80% backing

XRP Ledger began a 14-day activation countdown on Sept. 21 for PermissionDelegationV1_1, a feature that lets one account delegate payments or compliance approvals to another. With 29 of 35 validators backing it—above the 80% threshold—the upgrade could go live Oct. 5 at 11:18 UTC if support holds.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 23 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin Logs Rare 3-Month Streak; September Up 10.9%

Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to close a third straight monthly gain in September, a feat last seen in 2012. The cryptocurrency rose 4.8% in July, 25.2% in August, and is up 10.9% this month, underscoring rare momentum that matters for trend watchers assessing durability of the latest advance.

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MarketsJames Walker · 23 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Zcash jumps 10% as Bitcoin holds near $87,000

Zcash (ZEC) led major cryptocurrencies with a 10% jump to just above $1,616 on Wednesday, while Bitcoin (BTC) held near $86,900, up 1% in 24 hours. The move matters as broad market tone improved alongside policy signals from Washington and selective altcoin strength.

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MarketsJames Walker · 23 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

U.S. Crypto Ownership Drops to 11% as 63% See High Risk

U.S. cryptocurrency ownership among investors fell to 11% as of Sept. 21, down from 17% in 2025, with 63% labeling the asset class very risky. The pullback spanned all major investor subgroups, though younger men remained the most likely owners. A June 1–15 poll surveyed 2,043 adults, including over 1,000 investors.

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BitcoinEmma Collins · 22 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Bitcoin Tests $86K as 1.07M BTC Supply Wall Comes Into Focus

Bitcoin has pushed into the $86,000 area, where Glassnode identifies roughly 1.07 million BTC of supply between $83,000 and $86,000. ETF breakeven levels and short-liquidation clusters add to the significance of the zone.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 22 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Strategy Market Cap Jumps 80% as MSTR Stock Gains 54%

Strategy says its market capitalization increased by $31.6 billion over three months, while MSTR shares gained about 54% as the company continued managing its Bitcoin treasury and preferred-stock programs.

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BitcoinEmma Collins · 22 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Bitcoin ETFs Pull Nearly $1B as BTC Reaches Highest Level Since January

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in net inflows on Sept. 21, marking their strongest daily inflow since October 2025 as Bitcoin climbed to its highest level since January.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 22 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Dogecoin Leads Crypto Rebound as $844M in Shorts Liquidate

Dogecoin jumped more than 15% as the crypto market rebounded, while more than $1 billion in positions were liquidated over 24 hours. Bitcoin held above $85,000 as forced short buying drove much of the rally.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 22 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Whitehats Move 52 BTC From Coldcard Exploit to Trust

Whitehat researchers moved 52.37 BTC linked to the Coldcard exploit into a recovery trust designed to return recovered Bitcoin to verified owners.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 22 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

X Brings Bitcoin and Stock Trading Closer to the Timeline

X is expanding its financial features for U.S. users, allowing them to tap cashtags such as $BTC and $TSLA, view live market data and move directly to partner trading platforms.

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RegulationJames Walker · 22 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Kakao Pay, KakaoBank Explore Stablecoins With Fireblocks

Kakao Pay and KakaoBank signed an MoU with Fireblocks to explore stablecoin infrastructure and digital-asset services tailored to South Korea.

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MarketsJames Walker · 22 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Bitcoin Could Test $90K as Short Squeeze Fuels Rally

Bitcoin surged to an eight-month high above $86,000 as short liquidations and renewed ETF demand fueled the rally, but rising leverage could increase volatility.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 21 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin: Strategy Adds 950 BTC, Hoard Hits 846,000

Bitcoin (BTC) buying resumed at Strategy (STRC) last week, with 950 BTC acquired for $75.7 million between Sept. 14-20, lifting the company’s holdings to 846,000 BTC. The stash equals roughly 4% of all bitcoin that can ever exist. Strategy also repurchased $174 million of STRC preferred stock, deploying nearly $250 million in cash.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 21 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

X sues users over Bitcoin bot farm, seeks $277,000

Bitcoin is at the center of a new X lawsuit alleging two users built a fake news bot farm to harvest creator-fund payouts. X seeks at least £207,000 ($277,000) and named nine accounts tied to coordinated “breaking” headlines posted seconds apart. The platform is represented by Lewis Silkin LLP.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 21 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Crypto Week Ahead: Bitcoin Rebounds as Markets Digest Fed Hike

Bitcoin is holding near $85,000 as crypto markets recover after the Federal Reserve raised its policy rate to a 3.75%-4% target range. This week, traders will watch U.S. economic data, tokenized-stock developments and major crypto governance votes.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 21 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Bank of Korea Begins 24-Hour Won Settlement Pilot for Foreign Investors

The Bank of Korea has launched a pilot for a 24-hour won settlement network designed to give foreign investors access to Korean won settlement outside South Korea’s normal banking hours.