Justin Sun Establishes the Justin Sun Prize: “My Wealth Came from Mathematics and Will Return to Mathematics”
Geneva, Switzerland — September 16, 2026 — The Office of Justin Sun today announced the establishment of the Justin Sun Prize, a zero-trust, decentralized academic bounty mechanism based on a “problem list,” with breakthroughs in fundamental disciplines and machine formal verification as the criteria for awarding prizes, and a top prize of up to...
By BlockmanPR 9/16/2026, 10:16:35 AM
European shares rebound as oil prices ease and bond selloff slows
European equities' temporary relief highlights the fragile balance between oil prices, bond yields, and central bank policies impacting markets. The post European shares rebound as oil prices ease and bond selloff slows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/16/2026, 10:13:58 AM
MEXC Releases July–August Security Report: Over 38 Million USDT in Risk-Related Funds Intercepted, Futures Insurance Fund Reaches 792 Million USDT
Mutsamudu, Comoros, September 16, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its July–August 2026 security report. The report shows that MEXC successfully intercepted all 215 risk-related fund reports during the period, covering approximately 38.66 million USDT. The total balance of the Futures Insurance Fund rose to 792...
By PR DESK 9/16/2026, 10:13:37 AM
SK Hynix denies confirmed plans for US memory chip talks with Intel
SK Hynix's potential US expansion could reshape global semiconductor dynamics, enhancing US tech infrastructure and supply chain resilience. The post SK Hynix denies confirmed plans for US memory chip talks with Intel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/16/2026, 10:12:16 AM
European natural gas remains near highest levels since 2022 as storage deficit deepens
Elevated gas prices may lead to economic strain in Europe, affecting industries and necessitating strategic shifts in energy sourcing. The post European natural gas remains near highest levels since 2022 as storage deficit deepens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/16/2026, 10:11:39 AM
Core Lightning Warns Experimental-Feature Users Over Potential Risk to Funds
Core Lightning urged node operators using experimental features to disable them as developers investigate issues that could affect user funds.
By Idris Calloway 9/16/2026, 10:08:26 AM
Anthropic employees exhibit cult-like devotion to AI model Claude
Anthropic's intense mission-driven culture may influence AI ethics discourse, highlighting potential risks of conflating technology with ideology. The post Anthropic employees exhibit cult-like devotion to AI model Claude appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/16/2026, 10:08:13 AM
Bitcoin’s Coinbase premium sinks to one-month low as US buying interest fades
The declining Coinbase premium signals potential shifts in US institutional sentiment, impacting Bitcoin's market dynamics and global positioning. The post Bitcoin’s Coinbase premium sinks to one-month low as US buying interest fades appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/16/2026, 10:07:09 AM
The Standard Chartered Effect: Is bank research becoming crypto’s new short-term catalyst?
Standard Chartered initiated coverage on Arbitrum's ARB token on the morning of Sept. 15 with a $10 price target for 2030. That implies roughly 70 times upside from a token trading near $0.13 and down about 1% over the prior 24 hours. In the same session, ARB gained up to 9%, Bitcoin fell around 4%, […] The post The Standard Chartered Effect: Is...
By Gino Matos 9/16/2026, 10:05:11 AM
Mitsui OSK Lines expects LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz to remain halted
The prolonged halt of LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could lead to sustained high energy prices and increased geopolitical tensions. The post Mitsui OSK Lines expects LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz to remain halted appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/16/2026, 10:04:26 AM
Stablecoin Supply Reached $303B in August as Payments Topped $401B, Allium Says
Stablecoin supply reached $303 billion in August 2026, while identified payments totalled $401 billion to $527 billion in the first eight months.
By Karim Daniels 9/16/2026, 10:02:05 AM
The CLARITY Act Just Hit a Senate Wall. What Should Crypto Expect Next?
The Senate setback leaves crypto markets facing renewed uncertainty as Bitcoin, XRP and Solana slide and U.S. regulation hangs in the balance. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Simona Ram 9/16/2026, 10:00:00 AM
Italy investigates government email breach linked to Revolut data leak
Italy is probing the Revolut-linked breach after its cyber agency reported more than 650 cases involving abused or illicit certified email accounts.
By Helen Partz 9/16/2026, 9:58:48 AM
UK banks keep crypto limits as FCA regime nears
UK banks can retain crypto payment restrictions as the FCA opens authorization applications Sept. 30 ahead of its October 2027 regime.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/16/2026, 9:58:40 AM
AI Agent Statistics 2026: Every Number Checked at Its Source
The most-quoted AI agent statistics count intent, and real use in any single department is no more than 10 percent, finds a source-checked analysis by bdautomated 75 figures from 18 publishers traced to the original reports, with who was asked and what counted; the dataset is free to download 15 September 2026. bdautomated today published “AI...
By BlockmanPR 9/16/2026, 9:57:29 AM
Bitcoin's Coinbase premium sinks to one-month low, here’s why
Weakening U.S. demand, a setback for the Clarity act and expectations of a fed rate hike weigh on bitcoin.
By James Van Straten 9/16/2026, 9:57:12 AM
Binance opens Capital Connect to wealthy investors with $1M in assets
Binance has opened its Capital Connect investment marketplace to eligible individual users for the first time, giving wealthy clients access to professionally managed strategies previously reserved for institutional investors. CNBC reported that the cryptocurrency exchange is expanding access as it…
By Rony Roy 9/16/2026, 9:56:25 AM
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium hits monthly low as CLARITY Act vote squeezes US demand
Bitcoin exchange demand on Coinbase declined after the US Senate voted against the CLARITY Act, while traders sent BTC to exchanges at an unrealized loss.
By William Suberg 9/16/2026, 9:55:16 AM
Manchester City coach criticizes focus on controversial Haaland goal
The focus on VAR controversies overshadows the resilience and strategic depth teams must exhibit, impacting perceptions of match outcomes. The post Manchester City coach criticizes focus on controversial Haaland goal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/16/2026, 9:54:20 AM
Digital Asset Leaders Converge at KBW2026 as Partner Lineup Unveiled
Upbit joins as Presenting Partner, with 0G and BRV confirmed as Official Conference Partners Stable and Tria join as Diamond Sponsors, while BitGo comes on board as Official Institutional Sponsor Kyoungsuk Oh, Michael Heinrich, Brian Mehler, John Lilic and Mike Belshe among featured speakers Korea Blockchain Week 2026 with Upbit (KBW2026), Asia’s...
By BlockmanPR 9/16/2026, 9:51:58 AM
Illegal Immigrant Admits To Orchestrating $25,000,000 Ponzi Scheme, Gets 11-Year Prison Sentence
A federal judge sentenced Siddharth Jawahar to 11 years in prison for a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme after rejecting a Missouri congressman's recommendation for four years. Prosecutors say he took in more than $35 million through Swiftarc Capital LLC and invested only about $10 million. The post Illegal Immigrant Admits To Orchestrating...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/16/2026, 9:50:15 AM
Two Robinhood engineers charged with insider trading using Hyperliquid perpetuals
U.S. prosecutors allege two engineers used confidential Robinhood token listing data to front-run announcements using Hyperliquid perpetual futures.
By Olivier Acuna 9/16/2026, 9:42:37 AM
Deutsche Bank to launch BTC, ETH crypto custody
Deutsche Bank plans institutional crypto custody this year, supporting Bitcoin, Ether, USDC, EURC and EURAU after regulatory steps.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/16/2026, 9:41:57 AM
Japan FSA pushes blockchain adoption across financial infrastructure
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has made the adoption of blockchain-based on-chain finance a policy priority for its 2026 program year, with plans covering payments, securities settlement, tokenization and cross-border transfers. The Financial Services Agency outlined the direction in its 2026…
By Rony Roy 9/16/2026, 9:38:52 AM
Ripple News: What Does the Senate CLARITY Act Setback Mean for XRP?
The CLARITY Act vote failed in the Senate, but Ripple says XRP’s existing legal footing remains distinct from the wider crypto market. The post Ripple News: What Does the Senate CLARITY Act Setback Mean for XRP? appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 9/16/2026, 9:37:13 AM
Jurgen Klopp plans to call up new players for Germany national team from Bundesliga 3
Klopp's unconventional squad selection could rejuvenate Germany's national team, fostering innovation and long-term success through diverse talent. The post Jurgen Klopp plans to call up new players for Germany national team from Bundesliga 3 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/16/2026, 9:35:37 AM
Bitcoin drops to $75K on Clarity Act failure
The Clarity Act was rejected in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, leading to a sharp drop in the Bitcoin price down to $75K. A 25 bps hike is expected to be announced in the Federal Reserve FOMC meeting later on Wednesday. While the effects of this are probably already baked in, market reaction could decide whether Bitcoin falls further.
By Laurie Dunn 9/16/2026, 9:31:01 AM
Bitcoin’s Next Rally Won’t Depend on CLARITY Act, Arthur Hayes Argues
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has dismissed the CLARITY Act’s importance to Bitcoin’s next major rally, arguing that liquidity and broader macroeconomic conditions will matter far more than new U.S. crypto legislation. Speaking recently on the Altcoin Daily YouTube channel, Hayes said Bitcoin does not need the proposed legislation to rise,...
By Newton Gitonga 9/16/2026, 9:30:50 AM
XRP Falls 10% as Ripple Insists It Stands on ‘Settled Ground’
XRP dropped about 10% to $1.29 after the U.S. Senate blocked the CLARITY Act, the steepest fall among major crypto assets. The Steepest Drop on the Board XRP seems to have bore the brunt of the recent market bloodbath the worst, with the token falling to $1.29, a slide of roughly 7.5% to 10% depending […]
By Shiraz Jagati 9/16/2026, 9:30:38 AM
EU’s von der Leyen supports AI slowdown, plans talks with leading labs
The EU's AI slowdown initiative may lead to stricter regulations, impacting global AI competition and development timelines significantly. The post EU’s von der Leyen supports AI slowdown, plans talks with leading labs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/16/2026, 9:22:24 AM
Ethereum Activity Explodes 68% With Transactions Tapping 203.9M in Q2
Ethereum (ETH) transaction volumes spiked in the last three months following a general upward trend in crypto traders' sentiment.
By Aliyu Pokima 9/16/2026, 9:20:37 AM
Kansas Credit Union Loan Officer Embezzles $171,000 With Fake Member Loans
A Kansas credit union loan officer stole $171,164 by creating fictitious member loans and was sentenced to 19 months in prison plus more than $207,000 in restitution. The post Kansas Credit Union Loan Officer Embezzles $171,000 With Fake Member Loans appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/16/2026, 9:15:54 AM
Fed’s first rate hike may not curb rising long-term bond yields: MarketWatch
Fed's first rate hike may not curb long-term bond yields. Pause in next three decisions at 12% YES. The post Fed’s first rate hike may not curb rising long-term bond yields: MarketWatch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/16/2026, 9:15:53 AM
Fed and BOJ Decisions Put Rate Gaps in Focus for Bitcoin
Bitcoin volatility may hinge on how Fed and BOJ decisions affect rate gaps, the yen and carry trades as traders assess possible policy convergence. The post Fed and BOJ Decisions Put Rate Gaps in Focus for Bitcoin appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 9/16/2026, 9:14:12 AM
Ripple CEO says crypto growth won’t hinge on CLARITY
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says crypto can grow without the CLARITY Act after the Senate rejected cloture 49-50 on the market structure bill.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/16/2026, 9:13:54 AM
Russians fear election aftermath as United Russia expected to dominate
The anticipated dominance of United Russia may solidify authoritarian control, stifling political diversity and impacting future reforms. The post Russians fear election aftermath as United Russia expected to dominate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/16/2026, 9:07:06 AM
Bitcoin ETF exits erase Monday’s rebound as spot selling deepens before the Fed
Spot and perpetual selling deepened while futures positioning stayed large enough to amplify the next move. The post Bitcoin ETF exits erase Monday’s rebound as spot selling deepens before the Fed appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/16/2026, 9:05:19 AM
BASIS.pro Expands On-Chain Infrastructure With XDC Network and Zypher DAO Partnerships as Auto Earn Goes Live
BASIS, the institutional-grade crypto yield and staking platform built on market-neutral execution infrastructure, is expanding its institutional footprint with three new developments: an ecosystem partnership with XDC Network, a collaboration with Zypher DAO, and the launch of Auto Earn — an automated reward restaking feature now live for BTC,...
By PR DESK 9/16/2026, 9:02:52 AM
US Charges Two Ex-Robinhood Engineers With Fraud Over Crypto Listing Trades
Federal prosecutors have charged two former Robinhood engineers with commodities fraud and wire fraud for allegedly trading perpetual futures on Hyperliquid using confidential information about upcoming cryptocurrency listings, with each profiting more than $50,000. The post US Charges Two Ex-Robinhood Engineers With Fraud Over Crypto Listing...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/16/2026, 9:00:48 AM
Building collapse in Gaza kills 14, highlights stalled Israel-Hamas ceasefire
The collapse underscores worsening humanitarian conditions and may reduce the likelihood of Israeli military withdrawal, affecting regional stability. The post Building collapse in Gaza kills 14, highlights stalled Israel-Hamas ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/16/2026, 8:57:48 AM
Bitcoin Holders Capitulate After CLARITY Act Failure: What the Data Shows
The impact from the CLARITY Act vote failure was far more profound than just a price drop for BTC.
By Jordan Lyanchev 9/16/2026, 8:57:31 AM
Bitcoin Miner MARA Suddenly Buys Around $100 Million in BTC Amid Its AI Expansion
MARA Holdings snaps up $98.6 million in Bitcoin via FalconX, halting its massive tech selloff to fund a hybrid AI and crypto treasury expansion.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 9/16/2026, 8:57:15 AM
Crypto.com Exchange connects to ZagTrader’s institutional network to expand digital asset access in MENA
Crypto.com Exchange, one of the world’s largest digital asset trading platforms, and ZagTrader, a capital markets infrastructure provider, have established … Continue reading The post Crypto.com Exchange connects to ZagTrader’s institutional network to expand digital asset access in MENA appeared first on Finbold.
By Diana Paluteder 9/16/2026, 8:54:53 AM
Underdog sues Connecticut to block crackdown on sports event contracts
Sports gaming firm Underdog has sued Connecticut officials in federal court to stop the state from treating its sports event contracts as illegal gambling, extending its legal fight against state regulators to a sixth jurisdiction. According to Underdog’s lawsuit filed…
By Rony Roy 9/16/2026, 8:54:06 AM
Trump claims deal to halt Russia-Ukraine energy attacks
Trump's unconfirmed claim adds uncertainty to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, impacting ceasefire market sentiment and diplomatic dynamics. The post Trump claims deal to halt Russia-Ukraine energy attacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/16/2026, 8:43:12 AM
Russian drone attack on Ukrainian bus kills five civilians
The attack highlights the ongoing threat to Ukrainian civilian safety and infrastructure, complicating military strategies and regional stability. The post Russian drone attack on Ukrainian bus kills five civilians appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/16/2026, 8:39:24 AM
ECB seeks online merchants for 2027 digital euro pilot
Euro-area online and mobile merchants can apply until Oct. 27 to test beta digital euro payments in a 12-month pilot.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/16/2026, 8:36:44 AM
Bitcoin Price Needs a $78K Weekly Close or Things ‘Could Get Ugly’
Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards says bitcoin needs a weekly close back above $78,000 “pronto.” The market is currently about $2,000 short of it. One Level, One Deadline Edwards did not mince his words in terms of bitcoin’s near-term trajectory earlier today, stating: Bitcoin needs a weekly close back above $78K pronto or this could […]
By Shiraz Jagati 9/16/2026, 8:30:51 AM
Bitcoin drops below $76,000 as Senate rejects CLARITY Act motion
The 49-50 cloture defeat stalled the bill, while the crypto selloff and liquidations had already begun before the vote. The post Bitcoin drops below $76,000 as Senate rejects CLARITY Act motion appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/16/2026, 8:30:30 AM
Argentina commits to OECD crypto tax reporting framework by 2029
Argentina has committed to implementing the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and starting the automatic exchange of information on crypto transactions by September 2029, bringing the country into a system now backed by 77 jurisdictions. The OECD’s Global Forum on Transparency…
By Rony Roy 9/16/2026, 8:18:42 AM