Circle launches Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing
Circle has launched Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing in Circle Mint, letting eligible institutions use cirBTC collateral on Arc and Ethereum.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/22/2026, 5:31:18 AM
Kalshi’s Parlay Maker Fee Has Already Brought in $26 Million in Four Weeks
Kalshi’s maker fees on parlays have brought in $26 million in their first four weeks, according to an Ingame analysis of the exchange’s trade data. The fee took effect on Aug. 20, with traders first flagging it rather than the prediction market itself. At the time of writing, it still does not appear in the […]
By Luci Kelemen 9/22/2026, 5:30:14 AM
USDT On TRON Overtakes Bitcoin In CoinsBee Payment Activity
TL;DR CoinsBee says USDT on TRON generated about 1.8 times as many completed payments as Bitcoin over its measured 90-day window. USDT on TRON accounted for 16.23% of CoinsBee’s 2026 year-to-date payments, up from 9.92% in 2025. The figures describe CoinsBee activity only and should not be generalized to global crypto payments. USDT on TRON has...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 5:30:00 AM
Elon Musk's X brings bitcoin and stock trading closer to the timeline
Elon Musk’s X lets U.S. users tap cashtags such as $BTC to view live charts and access Coinbase, Kraken and other trading platforms.
By Omkar Godbole 9/22/2026, 5:26:00 AM
Ondo Finance launches in-kind tokenized stock conversion
Ondo Finance now lets approved institutions mint and redeem tokenized stocks using underlying shares through Alpaca on Ethereum and BNB Chain.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/22/2026, 5:21:15 AM
Russia conducts large-scale strike on Ukrainian targets, says defence ministry
The escalation in military operations could hinder Ukraine's strategic objectives and alter regional economic and security dynamics. The post Russia conducts large-scale strike on Ukrainian targets, says defence ministry appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/22/2026, 5:13:48 AM
Shiba Inu Price Forecast: SHIB extends gains as trading volume and Open Interest climb
Shiba Inu (SHIB) extends its gains, trading above $0.0000060 at the time of writing on Tuesday after surging more than 10% the previous day.
By N/A 9/22/2026, 5:12:00 AM
Silicon Data CEO Carmen Li wants to turn GPU prices into a futures market
Silicon Data's GPU futures market could revolutionize AI compute pricing, impacting global tech economics and financial trading strategies. The post Silicon Data CEO Carmen Li wants to turn GPU prices into a futures market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 5:04:53 AM
AI-driven growth sustains investor risk appetite in 2026: CITIC CLSA
AI's role in sustaining investor risk appetite may lead to increased market optimism, but also raises concerns about valuation and investment pace. The post AI-driven growth sustains investor risk appetite in 2026: CITIC CLSA appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/22/2026, 5:01:54 AM
Kakao Pay, KakaoBank sign Fireblocks stablecoin MoU
Kakao Pay and KakaoBank signed an MoU with Fireblocks to test stablecoin infrastructure suited to South Korea’s regulatory and security needs.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/22/2026, 4:59:15 AM
Trueo Ethereum plan draws Vitalik Buterin praise
Trueo plans to move its prediction market from Base to Ethereum, while Base markets remain live and TRUE migration stays open-ended for users.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/22/2026, 4:48:55 AM
Armenia emerges as a top hub for US AI infrastructure
Armenia's rise as a US AI hub could reshape regional geopolitics, boost local tech sectors, and test infrastructure resilience. The post Armenia emerges as a top hub for US AI infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 4:44:49 AM
Pepe Price Forecast: PEPE signals trend reversal amid a short squeeze
Pepe (PEPE) price is up nearly 30% in the last 24 hours, outperforming most top cryptocurrencies and hinting at further upside potential. Derivatives data suggest a short squeeze of more than $2 million during the same period, forcing traders to buy back positions in the meme coin.
By N/A 9/22/2026, 4:40:01 AM
Binance faces U.S. probe over Iran sanctions
Binance faces a U.S. federal probe over possible Iran sanctions violations as prosecutors review compliance controls and trading activity.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/22/2026, 4:35:27 AM
Dogecoin leads market rebound with 15% pump, bitcoin steady above $85,000
A wave of forced buying that cost short sellers $844 million has run its course, leaving the largest cryptocurrency flat over the past hour and ZEC the only major token in the red.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/22/2026, 4:33:11 AM
US proposes $5B fund to aid Gulf nations’ energy infrastructure rebuilding
The U.S. fund could shift Gulf energy dynamics, reducing Strait of Hormuz reliance and potentially stabilizing regional tensions with Iran. The post US proposes $5B fund to aid Gulf nations’ energy infrastructure rebuilding appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/22/2026, 4:33:08 AM
Monks Erased an Archimedes Manuscript, and Science May Have Lost Centuries
In 1906, Danish philologist Johan Ludvig Heiberg spotted faint traces of Archimedes beneath a medieval prayer book, a palimpsest created after monks recycled the parchment. Modern multispectral imaging using ultraviolet, infrared, and X-rays later recovered “The Method of Mechanical Theorems,” showing Archimedes developed mathematical ideas...
By Guest Author 9/22/2026, 4:30:58 AM
ShredPay Joins Jack Henry Network To Bring Stablecoin Infrastructure To Banks
TL;DR ShredPay has joined the Jack Henry Fintech Integration Network. The integration can connect ShredPay’s stablecoin and digital-asset services with Jack Henry institutions through jXchange and SymXchange APIs. Jack Henry serves about 7,400 banks and credit unions combined. ShredPay has joined Jack Henry’s Fintech Integration Network, opening a...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 4:30:00 AM
Cardano joins Solana, XRP Ledger in race to power AI agent payments
The official x402 kit now includes Cardano tools for apps and AI agents to pay with ADA and other network tokens, though the facilitator has so far only been tested on pre-production.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/22/2026, 4:15:45 AM
Crypto Overview: Bitcoin tops $85,000 post-CLARITY Act failure – TAO and FET lead gains
Bitcoin (BTC) price trades above $85,000 at press time on Tuesday, maintaining a constructive tone amid positive institutional inflows, Strategy’s first BTC purchase since August, and alternative regulatory expansions following the CLARITY Act's failure.
By N/A 9/22/2026, 4:15:30 AM
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong addresses USDC rewards and banking regulations
Coinbase's USDC rewards debate highlights tensions between innovation and regulation, impacting US financial competitiveness and market dynamics. The post Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong addresses USDC rewards and banking regulations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 4:07:08 AM
Ethereum Investors Are Pulling ETH Off Binance at a Pace Not Seen in 3 Years
Ethereum is seeing stronger accumulation than Bitcoin, as Binance withdrawals reached three-year highs.
By Chayanika Deka 9/22/2026, 4:05:43 AM
US bans Iranian airlines starting Sept. 23 amid regional tensions
The ban on Iranian airlines may escalate regional tensions, potentially leading to broader economic impacts and increased geopolitical instability. The post US bans Iranian airlines starting Sept. 23 amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/22/2026, 4:04:33 AM
Alibaba plans AI model with 5-10 trillion parameters, unveils Zhenwu V900 chip
Alibaba's ambitious AI and chip advancements could significantly bolster China's tech independence amid global trade tensions. The post Alibaba plans AI model with 5-10 trillion parameters, unveils Zhenwu V900 chip appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 4:03:26 AM
Trueo prediction market moves from Base to Ethereum
Trueo said Base was the right choice when it launched, as Ethereum gas fees were higher, but said mainnet now offers greater integration potential.
By Felix Ng 9/22/2026, 4:03:00 AM
AI Risk Is Bitcoin Price Opportunity as Giant Funds Get Anxious
As capital rotation into all things AI-related has been cited as one of the reasons for the bitcoin bear market this year, a new environment is emerging that could help BTC recapture at least some of that capital. One reason for this possible capital rotation back into bitcoin is that AI now affects so many […]
By Linas Kmieliauskas 9/22/2026, 3:45:30 AM
Ripple and Stellar outlook: Momentum improves as bulls target further gains
Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) stabilize on Tuesday after extending their gains by nearly 9% at the start of the week on Monday. Improving momentum indicators support XRP and XLM bullish price action and hint at further rally.
By N/A 9/22/2026, 3:43:58 AM
Circle launches Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing, leaving liquidation risk with Morpho protocol
The Mint workflow removes operational steps, while variable market terms and liquidation risk remain with the third-party lender. The post Circle launches Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing, leaving liquidation risk with Morpho protocol appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/22/2026, 3:40:51 AM
Coinbase Opens IPO Allocations To US Retail Traders Starting With Oura
TL;DR Eligible US retail Coinbase customers can now request allocations in IPOs through the Coinbase app. The service is offered through FINRA-registered Coinbase Capital Markets. Oura is the first IPO on the platform, with allocation rules designed to discourage immediate flipping. Coinbase is adding initial public offerings to the list of...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 3:30:00 AM
Kakao Pay, KakaoBank to explore stablecoin opportunities with Fireblocks
Kakao Pay and KakaoBank are exploring digital asset opportunities with Fireblocks, including infrastructure for stablecoins.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/22/2026, 3:13:22 AM
Binance Expands Bstocks Collateral as Tokenized Stock Volumes Jump 33x
Binance has expanded access to its tokenized equity suite, allowing all eligible retail and institutional users to use tokenized stocks as collateral for futures and margin trading. Democratizing Cross-Margin Collateral Binance announced Sept. 21 that it is expanding collateral access for its tokenized equity suite, bstocks, enabling all eligible...
By Terence Zimwara 9/22/2026, 3:05:31 AM
XRP jumps 8% as crypto short squeeze and Ripple developments draw attention
Key takeaways XRP rose more than 8% in 24 hours as the broader crypto market rallied. Its trading volume increased 55% to approximately $4.7 billion. Crypto-wide short liquidations reached about $665 million; that figure is not specific to XRP. XRP outpaces major cryptocurrencies XRP gained more than 8% over 24 hours amid a broad cryptocurrency...
By Hassan Maishera 9/22/2026, 3:00:34 AM
Nvidia forecasts $108B in quarterly revenue, assumes zero chip sales to China
Nvidia's robust growth despite China's absence highlights global AI infrastructure demand, while potential policy shifts could unlock significant revenue. The post Nvidia forecasts $108B in quarterly revenue, assumes zero chip sales to China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 2:59:25 AM
Tesla registers local entity in Vietnam, eyes EV market entry
Tesla's entry into Vietnam's EV market could intensify competition, challenging VinFast's dominance and potentially reshaping regional dynamics. The post Tesla registers local entity in Vietnam, eyes EV market entry appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 2:35:02 AM
Alibaba rolls out China’s most powerful AI chip to boost data centers
Alibaba's AI chip development could reshape global tech dynamics, enhancing China's self-reliance and challenging US tech dominance. The post Alibaba rolls out China’s most powerful AI chip to boost data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 2:34:22 AM
ECB Plans Direct Investment In Tokenized Securities Using Pontes
TL;DR The ECB has started preparatory work to invest a small portion of its own-funds portfolio in tokenized euro-denominated securities. Initial eligible assets are expected to include euro-area public-sector and supranational issuers. The future purchases are intended to settle in central-bank money through Pontes; purchases have not yet been...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 2:30:00 AM
Manhattan US Attorney leading probe into Binance’s Iran compliance: Bloomberg
The investigation is examining whether Binance knowingly allowed trading that violated US sanctions on Iran, months after reports first revealed a Justice Department probe.
By Felix Ng 9/22/2026, 2:22:59 AM
This AI Can’t Chat, but Crypto Traders Are Already Putting It to Work
This weekend, the cryptocurrency community has been discussing Typesafe AI’s System One model, a product known as Jev. What makes this AI particularly intriguing is that it does not chat; instead, users feed it facts and tightly bounded questions, such as buy or sell, yes or no, or a numerical score, and it returns probabilities […]
By Jamie Redman 9/22/2026, 2:20:53 AM
Bitcoin rises, trader 0xc3ed liquidated four times in 14 hours and loses $32.5M in shorts
Leveraged trading's volatility underscores the precarious balance between skill and risk, highlighting the potential for significant financial loss. The post Bitcoin rises, trader 0xc3ed liquidated four times in 14 hours and loses $32.5M in shorts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 2:20:34 AM
Republican senators complicate Clarity Act with stablecoin yield support
The legislative gridlock over stablecoin yields underscores the broader challenge of achieving consensus on U.S. crypto regulation. The post Republican senators complicate Clarity Act with stablecoin yield support appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/22/2026, 2:11:07 AM
COLDCARD white hats transfer 52 BTC to Crypto Recovery Trust for victim reimbursement
The recovery effort highlights the importance of proactive security measures and collaboration in mitigating the impact of crypto exploits. The post COLDCARD white hats transfer 52 BTC to Crypto Recovery Trust for victim reimbursement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 2:04:58 AM
Jack Butcher launches NFT artwork ‘8’ sold via $8 transfers on X Money
Jack Butcher's NFT project highlights the potential for centralized payment systems to influence digital art distribution and accessibility. The post Jack Butcher launches NFT artwork ‘8’ sold via $8 transfers on X Money appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 2:03:22 AM
Iran ready to target US assets as UK boosts Saudi air defenses
Heightened military tensions and international involvement complicate prospects for US-Iran diplomatic resolutions, impacting regional stability. The post Iran ready to target US assets as UK boosts Saudi air defenses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/22/2026, 1:50:43 AM
Kakao Pay and Kakao Bank partner with Fireblocks to build digital asset infrastructure in South Korea
Kakao's collaboration with Fireblocks could accelerate South Korea's digital finance evolution, enhancing secure digital asset services and innovation. The post Kakao Pay and Kakao Bank partner with Fireblocks to build digital asset infrastructure in South Korea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 1:47:40 AM
Over $1B liquidated from crypto market as shorts get obliterated
Over $1 billion in crypto positions were liquidated as Bitcoin surged past $85,000, with $850 million in shorts wiped out in a massive squeeze. The post Over $1B liquidated from crypto market as shorts get obliterated appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 1:30:17 AM
ECB Launches Pontes For Central-Bank Settlement Of Tokenized Assets
TL;DR The European Central Bank has launched Pontes, a wholesale settlement service for tokenized financial assets. Pontes settles transactions in central-bank money through TARGET Services and DLT interoperability. The system is institutional infrastructure and is separate from the retail digital-euro project. The European Central Bank has...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 1:30:00 AM
Bitcoin Rally Has ‘Serious Institutional Money’ Behind It, Devere Says
Bitcoin’s renewed advance reflects stronger institutional demand, according to Devere Group CEO Nigel Green, who predicts that bulls have regained control. His outlook follows a rebound in ETF inflows, despite uneven fund demand and a U.S. legislative setback. Green Sees Institutional Demand Supporting Bitcoin Bitcoin’s recovery could gain...
By Kevin Helms 9/22/2026, 1:30:00 AM
Glassnode reports shift from Bitcoin to altcoin season amid broader rally
The shift to altcoin season suggests a diversification trend, but low leverage indicates cautious market sentiment and potential volatility. The post Glassnode reports shift from Bitcoin to altcoin season amid broader rally appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 1:14:36 AM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH rallies above $2,700 as investors shrug off bearish sentiment
Ethereum (ETH) climbed above $2,700 on Monday after investors defended the realized price level despite negative sentiment over the Clarity Act's failure and the Federal Reserve rate hike.
By N/A 9/22/2026, 1:13:04 AM
Pragma flags 6 price feeds as critical risk following $3.5M Starknet lending exploit
The September 18 assessment exposes a gap between oracle valuations and the liquidity lenders need to sell collateral. The post Pragma flags 6 price feeds as critical risk following $3.5M Starknet lending exploit appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/22/2026, 1:10:56 AM