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Bitcoin21 Sept, 2026

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.

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BitcoinEmma Collins · 21 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Bitcoin Holds Above $81K as NEAR Surges on ZEC Swap Activity

Bitcoin traded above $81,000 during Monday's Asian session as NEAR surged about 23% on increased Zcash swap activity through NEAR Intents. Broader markets also gained as investors watched U.S.-China trade talks and falling oil prices.

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BitcoinEmma Collins · 19 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Bitcoin Holds Near $81K as BIT-Linked Wallet Sends 2,400 BTC to Binance

Bitcoin is holding near $81,000 as a wallet linked to BIT, formerly Matrixport, sends another 1,000 BTC to Binance. The latest transfer brings the wallet's reported deposits to 2,400 BTC this week.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 19 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Vietnam and Austria Strengthen Cooperation on Crypto Oversight

Vietnam and Austria are expanding cooperation on financial supervision as Vietnam prepares to develop its pilot crypto-asset market and license service providers. Officials discussed investor protection, risk management and anti-money laundering controls.

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MarketsJames Walker · 19 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Linera Winds Down After $900K Token Sale Falls Short

Linera is winding down after its LNRA token sale raised about $900,000, below the $1.5 million minimum, despite $12 million in previous funding.

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MarketsJames Walker · 19 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Anthropic Targets November IPO at $2T Valuation

Anthropic has shifted its planned IPO to November, with investors discussing a potential $2 trillion valuation and as much as $100 billion in proceeds.

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AltcoinsEmma Collins · 19 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

21Shares Says Growing XRPL Activity Could Lift XRP Demand

21Shares says expanding payments, stablecoins, tokenized assets and DeFi activity on the XRP Ledger could increase demand for XRP through fees, reserves and bridge transactions.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 19 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Bitcoin Reclaims $81K as ETF Inflows Return

Bitcoin has climbed back above $81,000 as renewed spot ETF inflows and a broader market rebound put BTC back in focus.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 18 Sept, 2026 · 2 min

Bitcoin Holds September Loss to 1.5% amid Headwinds

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding a contained 1.5% decline in September, a month that has averaged a roughly 3% drop since 2013, as policy and macro headwinds test sentiment. After a 25% August rally to around $81,000, BTC remains up about 32% this quarter, trading near $78,000.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 18 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

dtcpay secures $25M Series A led by SBI Group

dtcpay closed a $25 million Series A funding round, adding a strategic investment from Japan’s SBI Group. The stablecoin payments provider, licensed as a Major Payment Institution in Singapore, says the capital will support its infrastructure for asset conversion, custody, and a Visa-linked card that lets users spend stablecoins.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 18 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Crypto VC Funding Jumps 31% to $5.7B in Q2 2026

Crypto venture funding rose 31% to about $5.7 billion across 384 deals in Q2 2026, marking a sharp rebound led by larger, later-stage financings. The recovery contrasts with unusually weak fundraising for new crypto venture funds, highlighting a market favoring mature projects over early-stage bets.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 18 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin Corporate Buys Slow to 5,900 BTC in 3 Months

Bitcoin (BTC) demand from publicly listed corporate treasuries slowed sharply, with just 5,900 BTC added over the past three months. Most of that came from a single Nasdaq-listed buyer that acquired 4,603 BTC in late August. At a spot price near $76,400, the new holdings are worth roughly $451 million, underscoring a weaker backdrop.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 17 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

French Court Rejects Emergency Bid to Suspend DAC8 Crypto Rules

France’s Council of State has rejected an emergency request from Paymium and Bull Bitcoin to suspend the decree implementing EU DAC8 crypto reporting rules. The broader legal challenge remains ongoing.

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AltcoinsEmma Collins · 17 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Ripple Adds XRP and RLUSD Support to Stripe-Tempo AI Payments Standard

Ripple has expanded the XRP Ledger AI Starter Kit with support for Stripe and Tempo’s Machine Payments Protocol and the Open Wallet Standard, adding XRP and RLUSD to automated AI payments.

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MarketsJames Walker · 17 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin tests 2022 parallels as Fed hikes 25 bps

Bitcoin (BTC) is confronting 2022-style macro conditions after the Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, lifting the benchmark range to 3.75%–4.00%. With markets pricing a further 75 basis points over six months, investors face a rare setup where a single hike historically gives way to broader tightening.

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MarketsJames Walker · 17 Sept, 2026 · 2 min

Diesel Hits $6.29 as Bitcoin Slips 12% and Gold Stalls

U.S. diesel prices set a record this week at $6.29 per gallon, up nearly 80% year to date, intensifying inflation concerns as transport and supply-chain costs rise. Bitcoin stands at $76,400, down almost 12% for the year, while gold is little changed after pulling back from a $5,600 peak earlier in 2026.

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RegulationJames Walker · 17 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

FCA Finalizes Crypto Rules, Authorization From Oct. 25, 2027

The Financial Conduct Authority published final cryptoasset perimeter guidance on Sept. 16, setting out when UK digital-asset businesses need authorization. From Oct. 25, 2027, covered activities generally require FCA approval. One unresolved issue remains: domestic banks can still restrict transfers to crypto platforms, leaving consumer access and on-ramps uncertain.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 17 Sept, 2026 · 2 min

Zcash Jumps 23% as Bitcoin Holds ~$76K on Fed Hike

Zcash (ZEC) surged 23% in the past 24 hours on Thursday as Bitcoin hovered near $76,258 and major cryptocurrencies advanced, even as the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest-rate hike since 2023. The move came alongside a recovery in stock futures, signaling risk appetite despite tighter monetary policy.

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MarketsJames Walker · 17 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Tether Deal Triggers $230M Venezuelan Oil Loss at Orlen

Tether (USDT) payments tied to discounted Venezuelan crude left Poland’s state-controlled Orlen facing losses of up to $424 million in late 2023, after a covert crypto-based procurement plan unraveled. The episode matters for energy traders and crypto risk controls as $230 million allegedly vanished via USB drives.

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MarketsJames Walker · 17 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Goldman Sachs pivots, forecasts Fed hike in October

Goldman Sachs now expects the Federal Reserve to raise rates again in October, pivoting after Wednesday’s 25 basis point hike to a 3.75%-4.00% target range. Policymakers’ projections point to at least one more increase this year, and traders are pricing just over a 50% chance of another 25 basis point move.

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RegulationJames Walker · 17 Sept, 2026 · 2 min

CLARITY Act Push Continues as 7 Democratic Senators Pledge

CLARITY Act momentum continued on Sept. 16 as seven Democratic senators vowed to keep working on a federal framework for cryptocurrency markets after a failed Senate vote. The pledge signals bipartisan talks will continue, keeping the future of U.S. digital asset market structure in play for investors and companies.

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BitcoinEmma Collins · 16 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Bitcoin Core 32.0 Enters Final Testing With Fee and Security Updates

Bitcoin Core 32.0 has entered its release-candidate phase with changes to fee estimation, block-processing performance, wallet handling and node security. The final release is currently targeted for October 10, 2026.

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MarketsJames Walker · 16 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Zcash Jumps 6% as Bitcoin Slips Before Fed Decision

Zcash (ZEC) climbed nearly 6% to just above $1,200 on Wednesday morning in Europe, bucking a broad crypto pullback. Bitcoin (BTC) traded just under $76,000 as majors fell ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision later today, a meeting where a quarter-point hike is already priced in.

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RegulationJames Walker · 16 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

UK Funds AML Drive With $676M, 500 New Officers

UK money laundering crackdown will add 500 officers backed by £500 million ($676 million) over three years, the Home Office said Tuesday. The funding launches a new Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Strategy as authorities target illicit finance increasingly routed through fintech, crypto and AI tools.

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MarketsJames Walker · 16 Sept, 2026 · 2 min

Bitcoin Slips to $75,800 as Fed Eyes 25 bp Hike

Bitcoin traded at $75,800 on Wednesday, down nearly 3% ahead of a 2:00 PM ET Federal Reserve decision that markets have largely priced as a 25-basis-point hike to 3.75%-4%. With the Clarity Act defeated in the Senate, traders are focused on Chair Kevin Warsh’s 2:30 PM press conference for policy signals.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 16 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Fed Meeting Puts Bitcoin in Focus as Markets Brace for Warsh

Bitcoin is facing another major macro test as markets prepare for the Federal Reserve’s September meeting. A hawkish rate outlook could pressure risk assets, while a weaker dollar could create a different setup for BTC.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 16 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Crypto Longs Lose $570M as CLARITY Act Vote Fails

Crypto traders betting on further gains suffered more than $570 million in long liquidations after the U.S. Senate rejected a procedural motion to advance the CLARITY Act.