Strive adds $12 million to its dividend tab after issuing nearly one million new preferred shares to buy Bitcoin
At the current 13% rate, SATA payouts imply about $130 million annually, while higher cash keeps static coverage near 19 months. The post Strive adds $12 million to its dividend tab after issuing nearly one million new preferred shares to buy Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/9/2026, 7:10:06 AM
Wintermute Flags Historic Shift: Bitcoin Bottoms Are Getting Less Brutal
Bitcoin is spending less time near extreme capitulation levels, suggesting the market may be maturing compared with earlier cycles.
By Wayne Jones 9/9/2026, 7:07:55 AM
Polkadot community votes on DOT backed native stablecoin dotUSD
Polkadot’s community has opened a governance vote on a native decentralized stablecoin called dotUSD, with a proposal to make the dollar-pegged asset the network’s primary stable-value instrument and eventually back it mainly with DOT. According to OpenGov Referendum 1944, the…
By Rony Roy 9/9/2026, 7:07:31 AM
BTC Price Prediction: $80K Breakout or Bull Trap — The Flatline Before the Fire
Bitcoin is coiling at $79,164 with smart money positioned long and a momentum inflection point forming right below the $79,816 resistance wall. A clean break above $80,468 opens a run toward $82K–$... (Read More)
By N/A 9/9/2026, 7:02:52 AM
$11B Asset Manager Sets the Record Straight on XRP Biggest Misconceptions
21Shares AG, a major asset manager with $11 billion in global AUM, has addressed several misconceptions surrounding XRP, including the belief that Ripple controls the XRPL. Launched in 2012, XRP remains one of the oldest and most enduring digital assets in the blockchain industry. Visit Website
By Lele Jima 9/9/2026, 7:01:24 AM
Jack Dorsey's Block Seeks OCC National Bank Charter
Block filed with the OCC on Sept. 8 to establish Builders Bank & Trust, an uninsured national trust bank for bitcoin and stablecoin custody.
By Elliot Veynor 9/9/2026, 7:01:10 AM
Upbit drops HEMI after exploit, lists CP and USELESS
Upbit listed CP and USELESS but canceled HEMI trading after an exploit drained 124.5 million unclaimed tokens from a legacy contract.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/9/2026, 7:01:08 AM
Tether freezes $39.3M USDT linked to Xinbi Guarantee
Tether has frozen roughly $39.3 million in USDT held across 10 Tron addresses linked to Xinbi Guarantee, a Chinese-language guarantee marketplace that blockchain investigators have tied to billions of dollars in crypto transactions. MistTrack, the onchain tracing platform developed by…
By Rony Roy 9/9/2026, 6:55:18 AM
CleanSpark produces 593 BTC and sells 821 in August
CleanSpark mined 593 BTC in August as hashprice recovered, but undisclosed power and operating costs prevent a definitive profit calculation.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/9/2026, 6:41:59 AM
ARK asks SEC to approve tokenized share class for $562M venture fund
ARK Investment Management has asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to approve a tokenized share class for its $562 million venture fund, allowing ownership records to be maintained using distributed ledger technology. According to an application filed with the…
By Rony Roy 9/9/2026, 6:36:47 AM
Grayscale’s Zcash ETF Tops $500M, but $100M Came From a DCG Affiliate
Grayscale said its Zcash ETF passed $500 million in assets two weeks after listing. A regulatory filing shows $100 million of that arrived from a company affiliated with the fund’s own sponsor. What the Filing Actually Says Grayscale told followers on Sept. 8 that the world’s only Zcash fund had surpassed $500 million in assets […]
By Shiraz Jagati 9/9/2026, 6:30:57 AM
Hunter Biden defends LAPTOP memecoin as Kraken deletes promotional post
Hunter Biden has defended his LAPTOP memecoin hours before its Sept. 9 launch on Base, saying 20% of the supply will be distributed through community airdrops while 30% will be tied to political, crypto and cultural predictions. In an X…
By Rony Roy 9/9/2026, 6:29:45 AM
Charles Schwab Filing Reveals Millions in XRP ETF Collateral
A newly surfaced Charles Schwab regulatory filing has revealed nearly $4.8 million worth of XRP ETF shares being used as collateral.
By Alex Dovbnya 9/9/2026, 6:27:31 AM
Anthropic researcher quits with a warning on AI that echoes 'The Terminator' script
The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade, Coxon said on X, explaining his resignation.
By Omkar Godbole 9/9/2026, 6:20:38 AM
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, escalating EU-Russia tensions
Hungary's diplomatic move may hinder Ukraine-Russia peace talks, reflecting broader EU-Russia tensions and impacting geopolitical stability. The post Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, escalating EU-Russia tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 6:15:40 AM
Norway’s August PPI surges, driven by oil and gas sector
Rising production costs in Norway's energy sector may drive global oil prices higher, impacting economic forecasts and market strategies. The post Norway’s August PPI surges, driven by oil and gas sector appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 6:15:39 AM
Iran turns to crypto for export payments amid sanctions: FT
Iran reportedly eased foreign-exchange controls and tolerated cryptocurrency export payments as U.S. sanctions restrict conventional banking channels.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/9/2026, 6:13:49 AM
Gemini wins full Singapore crypto payment license
Gemini secured a Singapore MPI license covering digital payment token and cross-border transfer services without standard volume limits.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/9/2026, 6:04:35 AM
Finassets launches new crypto payment gateway Dashboard for transaction monitoring
Finassets launches new crypto payment gateway Dashboard for transaction monitoring
By Chainwire 9/9/2026, 6:00:27 AM
Jack Dorsey’s Block files OCC application for Bitcoin and stablecoin custody bank
Block has applied to establish an uninsured U.S. national trust bank that would place some of its Bitcoin, stablecoin and digital asset custody operations under direct federal supervision. Block said on Tuesday that it submitted an application to the Office…
By Rony Roy 9/9/2026, 5:58:02 AM
Diesel crunch to sustain high prices, cut demand amid refinery outages
High diesel prices may elevate transportation costs, impacting goods pricing and economic activity, while fueling crude oil price speculation. The post Diesel crunch to sustain high prices, cut demand amid refinery outages appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 5:52:59 AM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/9/2026, 5:51:21 AM
Australia Removes 45 Remittance and Crypto Firms From AML Registers
AUSTRAC cancelled, suspended or refused to renew 45 remittance and crypto firm registrations over the past year, removing them and warning firms to manage their risk or stop operating. The post Australia Removes 45 Remittance and Crypto Firms From AML Registers appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 9/9/2026, 5:49:22 AM
Canary Capital launches first staked TRON ETF in the US
The Canary Staked TRX ETF has begun its U.S. market debut under the ticker TRXS, giving investors exposure to TRON’s native token while incorporating rewards earned from staking. According to recent reporting, the Canary Capital product is set to start…
By Rony Roy 9/9/2026, 5:48:24 AM
Strive adds $109M in Bitcoin through SATA funding
Strive bought 1,375 Bitcoin for approximately $109 million, raising its holdings to 24,531 BTC as SATA approached $1 billion outstanding.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/9/2026, 5:44:14 AM
DeFi Development Corp launches CHAD as first SOL-backed Digital Credit instrument
DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV) has launched CHAD, a variable-rate perpetual preferred stock backed by the company’s Solana (SOL) treasury strategy.
By N/A 9/9/2026, 5:38:38 AM
Jack Dorsey’s Block seeks OCC approval to establish national trust bank for Bitcoin, stablecoin custody
Block's move to establish a national trust bank could significantly enhance regulatory clarity and trust in digital asset custody services. The post Jack Dorsey’s Block seeks OCC approval to establish national trust bank for Bitcoin, stablecoin custody appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/9/2026, 5:38:20 AM
DeFi Development targets more SOL with $11M raise
DeFi Development closed an $11 million CHAD preferred stock offering carrying an initial 13% dividend rate to finance additional SOL purchases.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/9/2026, 5:38:06 AM
Bitcoin Whales Hold Record $9B in Unrealised Profits as Key Support Comes Into Focus
Short-term Bitcoin whales' unrealised profit hit a record $9.07 billion on September 4, according to CryptoQuant, the highest since 2016 and a paper gain that could put the rally's floor to the test. The post Bitcoin Whales Hold Record $9B in Unrealised Profits as Key Support Comes Into Focus appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 9/9/2026, 5:33:35 AM
Oil nears $100 amid Middle East strikes raising supply disruption fears
Rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions could lead to global economic instability and increased volatility in energy markets. The post Oil nears $100 amid Middle East strikes raising supply disruption fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 5:32:49 AM
Kucoin Rolls out Yield Product to Tackle Idle Capital Problem
Stablecoins supply core market liquidity, yet large balances often sit idle to meet instant trading and margin needs. Kucoin says it has unveiled a solution that reduces the trade-off between earning returns and retaining trading utility. The Problem With Idle Capital Cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin argues that while stablecoins underpin the vast...
By Terence Zimwara 9/9/2026, 5:30:49 AM
Gemini receives Singapore payment license for crypto services
Gemini’s local entity is authorized to provide digital payment token and cross-border money transfer services without standard transaction-volume limits.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/9/2026, 5:27:12 AM
Bitcoin Slips Below $79K as Strive Buys BTC While Strategy Skips Round
Bitcoin dips below US$79K as Strive buys more BTC funded by its SATA stock, while Strategy pauses purchases to fund a US$176M STRC buyback. The post Bitcoin Slips Below $79K as Strive Buys BTC While Strategy Skips Round appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 9/9/2026, 5:25:25 AM
Russian aerial attack on Kyiv kills at least five in major escalation
The escalation may undermine Ukraine's territorial ambitions, affecting market confidence and altering geopolitical dynamics in the region. The post Russian aerial attack on Kyiv kills at least five in major escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 5:24:31 AM
Circle buys Tazapay in $400M all-stock deal
Circle agreed to acquire Tazapay for $400 million in stock, adding payment volume exceeding $25 billion and payout rails across 100 markets.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/9/2026, 5:23:51 AM
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI rebound holds as momentum improves
Pi Network (PI) extends its recovery on Wednesday, trading above $0.098 after finding support around the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) earlier this week.
By N/A 9/9/2026, 5:23:10 AM
Hunter Biden defends LAPTOP ahead of Wednesday launch, calls TRUMP a ‘grift’
Biden says the token is about “resilience, redemption and recovery” and will give coins to nearly one million wallets that lost money on TRUMP.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/9/2026, 5:22:57 AM
Brent crude nears $100 as yen strengthens on potential Bank of Japan rate hike
Rising oil prices and a stronger yen could lead to global economic shifts, affecting trade balances and monetary policies worldwide. The post Brent crude nears $100 as yen strengthens on potential Bank of Japan rate hike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 5:21:52 AM
Visa Brings Onchain Lending to Payment Settlement
Visa is linking its settlement data with onchain lending, aiming to give stablecoin-linked card programmes and fintechs better access to working capital. The post Visa Brings Onchain Lending to Payment Settlement appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 9/9/2026, 5:16:17 AM
Bybit launches 24/7 FX perpetuals with 100x leverage
Bybit launched 24/7 USDT perpetuals tracking EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD/JPY, with no expiration and leverage reaching 100x.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/9/2026, 5:07:22 AM
Bitcoin’s Historic Capitulation Zone Is Near $38.4K: But Something Is Changing
Balanced Price has historically identified deep-cycle bottoms, yet Bitcoin’s changing relationship with the metric raises a fundamental possibility.
By Chayanika Deka 9/9/2026, 5:07:03 AM
Russian strikes target Mykolaiv port infrastructure, escalating conflict
The strikes on Mykolaiv's port infrastructure could severely disrupt Ukraine's logistics, impacting military and economic stability. The post Russian strikes target Mykolaiv port infrastructure, escalating conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 4:57:34 AM
Plattsburgh weighs 12-month crypto mining ban
Plattsburgh is considering a 12-month moratorium on new crypto mining, AI and data centers using at least 300 kilowatts.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/9/2026, 4:57:17 AM
America has 36% of its Patriot interceptors left, and allies are being pushed to the back of the line
The depletion of U.S. Patriot interceptors heightens NATO's vulnerability, potentially escalating tensions and risk of conflict with Russia. The post America has 36% of its Patriot interceptors left, and allies are being pushed to the back of the line appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 4:47:44 AM
Malone Lam admits role in $245M crypto crime ring
Malone Lam admitted joining a RICO conspiracy that U.S. prosecutors linked to more than $245 million in cryptocurrency thefts.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/9/2026, 4:46:20 AM
Moonshot’s Kimi rattled markets. U.S. agencies now say it was trained on American models
Moonshot, whose Kimi model rattled markets earlier this year, is among six Chinese AI firms accused of systematically extracting capabilities from U.S. models.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/9/2026, 4:40:54 AM
Strategy pauses Bitcoin buys, doubles buyback plan
Strategy spent $176.3 million repurchasing STRC, doubled its preferred securities buyback authorization and kept 845,050 BTC.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/9/2026, 4:36:06 AM
Bitcoin recovers toward $79,000 as Zcash records a $500 million ETF haul
Bitcoin fell to nearly $77,600 on Tuesday before clawing most of it back, leaving it little changed on the day while zcash gained roughly 43% on the week and Grayscale's new fund crossed half a billion dollars.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/9/2026, 4:35:55 AM
FirstFT: Anthropic withheld AI model from UK testers
Anthropic's cautious AI release strategy may weaken its market position and influence perceptions of its leadership in AI innovation. The post FirstFT: Anthropic withheld AI model from UK testers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 4:34:20 AM
Bill Gates, Retired, Took Customer Support Duty at His Daughter’s Startup
Bill Gates spent a day handling customer support at Phia, the sustainable fashion startup co-founded by his daughter Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, taking on the role of a “luxury customer advisor.” Phia sells an app and Chrome extension that scans more than 40,000 sites to find fashion deals and second-hand alternatives. Gates later said […]
By Guest Author 9/9/2026, 4:30:29 AM