CFTC grants broker registration relief to crypto developers
The CFTC has granted conditional broker-registration relief to passive software providers under a no-action position that sets 10 requirements for developers offering tools connected to regulated derivatives trading. CFTC relief covers passive derivatives software The CFTC’s Market Participants Division said…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/17/2026, 6:15:48 PM
Zcash climbs 18% in 24 hours as governance vote and Grayscale inflows fuel rally past $1,500
Zcash's surge highlights the impact of governance decisions and institutional interest on cryptocurrency market dynamics and investor confidence. The post Zcash climbs 18% in 24 hours as governance vote and Grayscale inflows fuel rally past $1,500 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:12:49 PM
JUSTICE Skyrockets While Bitcoiners Cheer Return of Julian Assange
The native token of AssangeDAO, JUSTICE, jumped fourfold in a couple of hours amid low trading volume as Wikileaks founder Julian Assange returned to X after two years of silence, prompting welcome messages from bitcoiners. “I’m back,” Assange posted on X on Thursday, sharing a post by Wikileaks with his picture and fueling the JUSTICE […]
By Linas Kmieliauskas 9/17/2026, 6:12:32 PM
FIFA Collect surpasses 1 million users after migrating to its own Avalanche-powered blockchain
FIFA's blockchain success highlights the growing importance of digital assets in sports, enhancing fan engagement and revenue streams. The post FIFA Collect surpasses 1 million users after migrating to its own Avalanche-powered blockchain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:12:12 PM
StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson links Zcash rise to Bitcoin ossification fears
Zcash's rise highlights shifting market dynamics, emphasizing adaptability and governance as key factors in crypto's evolving landscape. The post StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson links Zcash rise to Bitcoin ossification fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:11:39 PM
HBAR Call Puts a 455% Target On a Level Tested 4 Times
Hedera’s native coin is looking to bounce off this mirror-like structure for 455% upside potential. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 9/17/2026, 6:10:00 PM
Equinix data center in New Jersey leaks 5,000 gallons of diesel into local waterway
The spill highlights the environmental risks of aging infrastructure in data centers, prompting potential regulatory scrutiny and industry reforms. The post Equinix data center in New Jersey leaks 5,000 gallons of diesel into local waterway appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:55:33 PM
Harley Bassman questions Simplify Asset Management’s governance in shareholder letter
Bassman's critique of Simplify's governance could prompt increased scrutiny on ETF structures, potentially influencing industry transparency standards. The post Harley Bassman questions Simplify Asset Management’s governance in shareholder letter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:55:31 PM
Iran downed at least 2 unmanned American aircraft in recent days, US officials say
Escalating military tensions in the Persian Gulf could lead to significant geopolitical instability and impact global markets and diplomacy. The post Iran downed at least 2 unmanned American aircraft in recent days, US officials say appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:54:43 PM
Federal market regulators prepare for crypto policy shift under Clarity Act
The Clarity Act's passage signals a new era of regulatory certainty, potentially fostering innovation and stability in the crypto market. The post Federal market regulators prepare for crypto policy shift under Clarity Act appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:54:35 PM
Anthropic launches beta Life Sciences Verification Program for AI models
Anthropic's program could accelerate breakthroughs in drug discovery and biological research, while raising important ethical and safety considerations. The post Anthropic launches beta Life Sciences Verification Program for AI models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:53:15 PM
King Charles III hosts private AI summit at Dumfries House with tech leaders and policymakers
The summit underscores the UK's role as a neutral platform for AI dialogue, fostering global consensus on ethical AI development without binding policies. The post King Charles III hosts private AI summit at Dumfries House with tech leaders and policymakers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:48:41 PM
CleanSpark stock gains 5% on proposed $2.23B debt deal
CleanSpark shares have gained 4.73% to close near $13.40 after the Bitcoin miner proposed a $2.227 billion secured notes offering to finance construction at its Sandersville data center campus. CleanSpark said on Sep. 17 that its wholly owned subsidiary, CSDC…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/17/2026, 5:47:37 PM
From Bear to Bull: Analyst Says Bitcoin UTXO Data Points to a Cycle Shift
Bitcoin barely reacted to CLARITY's failure, and one analyst says it's the clearest sign that markets are in a bad news doesn't matter phase.
By Wayne Jones 9/17/2026, 5:46:42 PM
CleanSpark seeks $2.2B through junk-bond offering for Meta-linked AI data center
CleanSpark's bond strategy highlights a shift in data center financing, emphasizing the growing importance of AI infrastructure investments. The post CleanSpark seeks $2.2B through junk-bond offering for Meta-linked AI data center appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:40:24 PM
US targets Iranian crypto exchange BitBank over Strait of Hormuz payments
The sanctions on Iranian crypto exchanges could destabilize global crypto liquidity and heighten compliance risks for international platforms. The post US targets Iranian crypto exchange BitBank over Strait of Hormuz payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:39:49 PM
Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo says tokenization won’t go mainstream without non-crypto buyers
Tokenization's growth hinges on attracting traditional investors, enhancing market liquidity and fostering broader institutional adoption. The post Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo says tokenization won’t go mainstream without non-crypto buyers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:39:26 PM
US imposes sanctions on Bitbank cryptocurrency exchange, accusing it of enabling Iranian government
The sanctions on Bitbank may hinder U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, reducing chances for a deal and complicating diplomatic efforts. The post US imposes sanctions on Bitbank cryptocurrency exchange, accusing it of enabling Iranian government appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:36:47 PM
XRP Price Forecast: 75% Holders Bought Above $2, Should You Sell?
XRP trades near $1.30 as most holders remain underwater from $2 entries. Key support, resistance levels, and an early-stage alternative explained. The post XRP Price Forecast: 75% Holders Bought Above $2, Should You Sell? appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 9/17/2026, 5:35:43 PM
Sports Illustrated Tickets partners with Premier League clubs as it expands onchain ticketing
The expansion of onchain ticketing in the Premier League could revolutionize fan engagement and stadium operations, enhancing security and flexibility. The post Sports Illustrated Tickets partners with Premier League clubs as it expands onchain ticketing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:34:35 PM
Securitize manages $5B in tokenized assets, targets non-crypto users
Securitize's focus on non-crypto users may drive mainstream adoption of tokenized assets, influencing traditional finance and regulatory landscapes. The post Securitize manages $5B in tokenized assets, targets non-crypto users appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:34:32 PM
Goldman Sachs reverses Fed call twice in four days, sending ripples through Bitcoin and XRP markets
Goldman's forecast shifts highlight market volatility, impacting crypto's stability and investor strategies amid potential sustained Fed tightening. The post Goldman Sachs reverses Fed call twice in four days, sending ripples through Bitcoin and XRP markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:34:04 PM
Roundtable secures $1B deal with Paradium.AI for media platform migration
The deal could reshape media monetization, integrating AI and DeFi, potentially setting new industry standards and influencing future partnerships. The post Roundtable secures $1B deal with Paradium.AI for media platform migration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:33:59 PM
Trump: Major progress on US Army base in Poland, location announcement soon
The potential establishment of a U.S. Army base in Poland could solidify NATO's eastern defense, complicating peace efforts in Eastern Europe. The post Trump: Major progress on US Army base in Poland, location announcement soon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:33:36 PM
BlackRock Snaps Up $1B in Bitcoin While Grayscale Dumps
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF has purchased a massive $1.08 billion worth of BTC, on-chain reporting firm Arkham shows.
By Talha Arshad 9/17/2026, 5:33:36 PM
WisdomTree, MoonPay team up to expand US access to tokenized money market fund
MoonPay plans to use WisdomTree’s $1.2 billion WTGXX tokenized fund as part of its stablecoin reserves while helping expand access to US investors.
By Nate Kostar 9/17/2026, 5:31:12 PM
Crypto Liquidations Surge Past $260M as Bitcoin’s Price Touches $77K
Bitcoin’s price snapped its recent downward trend, briefly touching $77,000 before settling around $76,600. Despite sharp swings and pressure from a unanimous 25-basis-point Fed rate hike, bitcoin maintained a $1.54 trillion market cap with a 1% daily gain. Market Recovery and Price Action Bitcoin’s price showed signs of recovery Thursday after...
By Terence Zimwara 9/17/2026, 5:30:29 PM
Crypto’s first big tax win comes with a catch for stakers and everyday payments
H.R. 10357 advances toward full House consideration with targeted fee and stablecoin relief alongside expanded anti-abuse rules. The post Crypto’s first big tax win comes with a catch for stakers and everyday payments appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/17/2026, 5:30:26 PM
“I Would Never Invest in XRP” — Singapore Investor Breaks Down Why He’s Avoiding the Ripple-Linked Token
XRP has long attracted investors betting on Ripple’s growing role in the crypto and payments industry, but one Singapore-based investor is taking the opposite view. Royal Kane, an investor on X, says he would “never invest in XRP” at its current stage. Here’s why. The $81B Question Behind Kane’s XRP Rejection Royal Kane, who says […]
By Brenda Ngari 9/17/2026, 5:27:44 PM
New Fed chair committed to independence amid rate hike speculation
The Fed's commitment to independence may lead to more aggressive rate hikes, impacting economic stability and market expectations. The post New Fed chair committed to independence amid rate hike speculation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:26:56 PM
Inter’s John Stones suffers thigh injury on debut start, faces 3-4 weeks out
Stones' injury highlights the risks of relying on injury-prone players, impacting both Inter's strategy and England's national team plans. The post Inter’s John Stones suffers thigh injury on debut start, faces 3-4 weeks out appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:24:40 PM
SEC approves trading of tokenized securities in US market through five-year Innovation Exemption
The SEC's move could accelerate blockchain adoption in financial markets, potentially reshaping trading dynamics and investor engagement. The post SEC approves trading of tokenized securities in US market through five-year Innovation Exemption appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:24:04 PM
Base Labs partners with Hugging Face and Goodfire on AI safety initiative
The partnership underscores the growing necessity for robust AI safety measures, balancing transparency with security in open models. The post Base Labs partners with Hugging Face and Goodfire on AI safety initiative appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:20:38 PM
Donald Trump pushes back on Federal Reserve rate hike ahead of midterms
Trump's criticism of the Fed's rate hike may shift economic blame, impacting voter perceptions and midterm election outcomes. The post Donald Trump pushes back on Federal Reserve rate hike ahead of midterms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:17:32 PM
SEC Green Lights Tokenized Stock Trading Despite Clarity Act Fail
Bitcoin Magazine SEC Green Lights Tokenized Stock Trading Despite Clarity Act Fail Regulators like the SEC are pushing forward with crypto rulemaking even if lawmakers have held back the long-awaited Clarity Act. This post SEC Green Lights Tokenized Stock Trading Despite Clarity Act Fail first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew...
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/17/2026, 5:11:39 PM
Hyperliquid sees real-world assets surge of trading volume
The surge in real-world asset trading on Hyperliquid could drive innovation in blockchain specialization and influence market dynamics significantly. The post Hyperliquid sees real-world assets surge of trading volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:10:32 PM
US government sells $19B in 10-year TIPS at 2.653% real yield
Rising TIPS yields indicate increasing government borrowing costs, impacting fiscal policy and highlighting inflation concerns for investors. The post US government sells $19B in 10-year TIPS at 2.653% real yield appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:09:33 PM
Bitwise CIO says CLARITY Act failure will not derail crypto bull market
The CLARITY Act's failure highlights the resilience of the crypto market, with regulatory focus shifting to the SEC and CFTC for guidance. The post Bitwise CIO says CLARITY Act failure will not derail crypto bull market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:06:44 PM
The CLARITY Vote Excuse Doesn’t Sit Right With Schwartz
David Schwartz explains why crypto’s regulatory status is now entrenched in subsequent CLARITY Act delays. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 9/17/2026, 5:06:00 PM
Kremlin warns US sanctions complicate Ukraine peace efforts
US sanctions may hinder diplomatic progress, reducing the likelihood of a near-term resolution in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The post Kremlin warns US sanctions complicate Ukraine peace efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:05:34 PM
Trump: US-Iran war nearing critical decision on military operations
Increased military tensions with Iran could destabilize global markets and shift geopolitical alliances, impacting international relations. The post Trump: US-Iran war nearing critical decision on military operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:03:48 PM
Nvidia commits $2B to Brookfield AI Fund as chipmaker bets big on infrastructure financing
Nvidia's $2B investment in AI infrastructure signals a shift towards long-term institutional backing, reshaping AI as a stable asset class. The post Nvidia commits $2B to Brookfield AI Fund as chipmaker bets big on infrastructure financing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:02:23 PM
Trump spares Fed Chair Warsh from criticism after rate hike
Trump's restraint may enhance the Fed's autonomy, potentially stabilizing market expectations and supporting future monetary policy decisions. The post Trump spares Fed Chair Warsh from criticism after rate hike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:02:04 PM
House Panel Advances Bill to Codify a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
House Financial Services Committee advanced H.R. 8957, a bill directing Treasury to form a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve within 180 days of enactment.
By Karim Daniels 9/17/2026, 5:01:04 PM
RWA futures volume jumps 142-fold after crypto’s $19B wipeout
Real-world asset futures trading has climbed from $760 million to $107.6 billion in nine months as commodities, equities and pre-IPO contracts have taken a larger share of on-chain derivatives activity. RWA futures have matched crypto trading volume OKX and Token…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/17/2026, 5:00:50 PM
Is there any chance left to save the CLARITY Act?
CLARITY isn’t dead after failing a key Senate vote, but with time running short and Democrats still demanding changes, its path forward is narrowing.
By Christina Comben 9/17/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Marc-Olivier Fortin: The CAQ’s fear-of-Trump campaign starts to crumble
The CAQ's faltering strategy highlights the risks of relying on foreign political dynamics, potentially reshaping Quebec's electoral landscape. The post Marc-Olivier Fortin: The CAQ’s fear-of-Trump campaign starts to crumble appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 4:59:48 PM
IonQ stock jumps 10% on quantum computing breakthrough with Synopsys
IonQ's quantum-classical integration could revolutionize engineering simulations, significantly reducing development time and boosting efficiency. The post IonQ stock jumps 10% on quantum computing breakthrough with Synopsys appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 4:56:02 PM
Tom Lee Sees Bullish 12 Months as Wall Street Embraces Crypto
Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee expects crypto to enter a powerful 12-month period as Wall Street embraces blockchain, leverage returns and the market approaches what he views as the bottom of its four-year cycle. Wall Street Turns to Blockchain as Tom Lee Sees Crypto Cycle Bottom Tom Lee sees the ingredients for another major crypto expansion […]
By Emmanuel Musa 9/17/2026, 4:55:46 PM
SEC, CFTC to draft crypto rules independently, focus on XRP and Bitcoin
Independent crypto regulation by SEC and CFTC may boost market confidence but also introduces uncertainty in Bitcoin's future valuation. The post SEC, CFTC to draft crypto rules independently, focus on XRP and Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 4:53:50 PM