Hong Kong plans 24/7 CBDC settlement for tokenized deposits by year end
Hong Kong has set plans to bring 24/7 central bank digital currency settlement to its tokenized deposit market by around the end of 2026, while preparing real value CBDC transactions for after hours derivatives trading and tests involving more than…
By Rony Roy 9/18/2026, 9:27:24 AM
Why Bitcoin's over 30% rebound doesn't mean the bear market cycle is done
Bitcoin (BTC) has staged a strong recovery after falling to a yearly low of $57,800 in July, gaining nearly 33% and recording two consecutive months of gains in July and August.
By N/A 9/18/2026, 9:27:09 AM
CLARITY Act needs 3 more senators and a race against the clock for a 2026 revival
Seven Democratic senators said Sept. 16 that CLARITY's failed Senate vote was not the end. The crypto market-structure bill fell short 49-50 the previous day on a procedural motion that needed 60 votes to advance. Getting from that statement to a law now depends on a compressed legislative calendar, still-unresolved policy disputes, and a House...
By Gino Matos 9/18/2026, 9:20:55 AM
NEAR Price Prediction: The 28% Candle Is a Trap Door Unless $3.25 Holds as New Floor
NEAR just detonated 28% in a single session, blowing clean through its upper Bollinger Band with RSI at 80 and MACD momentum already stalling at zero — the next 72 hours will either cement a new tr... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 9:20:17 AM
EU to deliver €3.3B aid to Ukraine on September 18, boosting defense efforts
EU's aid to Ukraine may extend conflict duration, reducing near-term peace prospects and prompting potential shifts in Russia's military strategy. The post EU to deliver €3.3B aid to Ukraine on September 18, boosting defense efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 9:20:04 AM
Hyperliquid Price Forecast: HYPE eyes record high amid SEC’s Innovation Exemption, confidential perpetuals
Hyperliquid (HYPE) is trading in the green on Friday, extending gains toward $90 after an 8% rise the previous day.
By N/A 9/18/2026, 9:17:39 AM
New York Prosecutors Seek $61,000,000 Crypto Forfeiture From Iranian Military Oil Sales
Federal prosecutors have filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking approximately $61 million in cryptocurrency generated by black-market sales of sanctioned Iranian oil. The proceeds were intended to finance Iran’s government and military components, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a designated terrorist organization, says the...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/18/2026, 9:15:37 AM
Stablecoin payments firm dtcpay closes $25M round with SBI backing
Dtcpay plans to expand its merchant network and payment products after completing a $25 million Series A backed by Japan’s SBI Group.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/18/2026, 9:14:03 AM
XLM Price Prediction: $0.19 Is the Wall — Smart Money Is Stacking Chips for a Breakout
XLM is trading at exactly $0.19, pressing directly against hard resistance while top-trader positioning turns decisively bullish — but flat MACD momentum is the trap door. A clean break above $0.19... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 9:12:17 AM
England recalls Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold for Nations League campaign
Tuchel's squad reshaping signals a strategic shift, integrating experienced and emerging talents, potentially altering England's tactical dynamics. The post England recalls Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold for Nations League campaign appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 9:10:47 AM
TRX Price Prediction: Coiling for a Breakout — $0.36 Target or Flush to $0.31 on Rejection
Every major moving average on TRX has collapsed into the same $0.33–$0.34 zone — a textbook volatility squeeze that historically precedes a sharp, directional move. With aggressive spot buying domi... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 9:05:17 AM
Bitcoin escapes the drop: looking bullish again
At one point on Tuesday falling to just under $75K, the $BTC price has since recovered strongly and is firmly back inside its bullish flag. Did the weaker hands sell? Is the Bitcoin price getting ready for an explosive upside move, perhaps into the end of this year?
By Laurie Dunn 9/18/2026, 9:04:58 AM
RWA futures trading volume catches up with crypto at $107.6 billion
Real world asset futures have reached $107.6 billion in monthly trading volume, putting contracts tied to equities, commodities and private companies roughly level with crypto futures after a 142 fold increase in nine months. According to a joint report from…
By Rony Roy 9/18/2026, 9:04:24 AM
Bitcoin Price Forecast: JP Morgan Calls BTC to Outperform Gold
JPMorgan says Bitcoin ETF short interest and hedging gaps could fuel BTC outperformance versus gold. Full price analysis and key levels inside. The post Bitcoin Price Forecast: JP Morgan Calls BTC to Outperform Gold appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 9/18/2026, 9:03:14 AM
CT3 to Participate as Speaker at CoinFerenceX Singapore 2026
CT3 to Participate as Speaker at CoinFerenceX Singapore 2026
By Chainwire 9/18/2026, 9:00:31 AM
LTC Price Prediction: $57 Breakout or Exhaustion Trap — The Next 10 Days Are Make-or-Break
Litecoin is pressing hard against a wall of resistance between $56.11 and $57.02 after a sharp 4.75% daily surge, with smart money firmly net long but open interest quietly bleeding — a setup that ... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 8:56:17 AM
Arab Israeli arrested for alleged contact with Lebanese agent amid Israel-Hezbollah tensions
The arrest underscores ongoing intelligence threats, complicating Israel's military withdrawal plans and impacting regional security dynamics. The post Arab Israeli arrested for alleged contact with Lebanese agent amid Israel-Hezbollah tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 8:55:45 AM
China Coast Guard rams Philippine vessel on resupply mission
The incident exacerbates regional tensions, potentially influencing China's military posture towards Taiwan and affecting regional stability. The post China Coast Guard rams Philippine vessel on resupply mission appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 8:53:02 AM
Binance brushes off Lagarde MiCA speculation, reaffirms Europe commitment
Binance declined to address reports of ECB intervention in its Greek MiCA bid, saying it remains committed to securing authorization in Europe.
By Helen Partz 9/18/2026, 8:50:38 AM
Why risk a smart contract exploit when safe US Treasuries pay better crypto yields?
The Federal Reserve raised its target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% on Sept. 16, pushing the one-year Treasury yield to 4.45% the same day and pressuring crypto lending yields. That move lifts the return available to anyone willing to hold nothing riskier than government debt, setting a fresh benchmark for crypto lending yields […] The...
By Gino Matos 9/18/2026, 8:50:29 AM
Bitcoin cycle bottom may already be in at $58K, says analyst James Check
Onchain analyst James Check says Bitcoin may have bottomed near $58,000 after two capitulations and warns against anchoring to an October low.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/18/2026, 8:47:20 AM
ATOM Price Prediction: Dead Cat or Launchpad? The $1.69 Wall Decides Everything
ATOM's 6.5% intraday pop looks compelling on the surface, but with MACD momentum already flatlined and open interest falling as price climbs, this rally has short-squeeze fingerprints all over it. ... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 8:47:17 AM
Huge Pi Network Update Affects Over 900,000 Pioneers: Details
Pi Network has rolled out a new batch of KYC and Mainnet migration changes that could unblock more than 900,000 users.
By Jordan Lyanchev 9/18/2026, 8:45:16 AM
BCH Price Prediction: $269 or Bust — Smart Money Is Loaded, But the Selling Pressure Tells a Different Story
BCH has just detonated 11.91% higher in 24 hours, trading at $248.10 with top-tier traders positioned 60.9% long — but taker flow is skewing aggressively to sells and a critical MACD crossover is h... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 8:40:17 AM
Trump weighs Russia business deals before Ukraine conflict ends: NYT
Potential U.S.-Russia business deals could undermine peace efforts, altering geopolitical dynamics and impacting market stability and ceasefire prospects. The post Trump weighs Russia business deals before Ukraine conflict ends: NYT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 8:39:40 AM
UNI Price Prediction: 27% Explosion Hits a Wall — Fade or Follow?
UNI just detonated 27.54% in a single session, blasting through every major moving average and breaking above its upper Bollinger Band — but with RSI at 77 and open interest collapsing 15.88%, the ... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 8:33:17 AM
Saylor Says SEC Exemption Puts Tokenized MSTR and STRC Onchain 24/7
Michael Saylor says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new innovation exemption clears tokenized MSTR and STRC to trade onchain around the clock. It is the first live test of the digital credit pitch he has spent a year selling. A Reaction, Not a Rule Saylor did not wait long to make the proclamation […]
By Shiraz Jagati 9/18/2026, 8:30:49 AM
Trump to address UN amid skepticism over US-Iran deal prospects
The skepticism at the UN could hinder diplomatic progress, affecting market perceptions and reducing chances for U.S.-Iran peace talks. The post Trump to address UN amid skepticism over US-Iran deal prospects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 8:29:26 AM
LINK Price Prediction: Smart Money Is Loading Up — But $12.09 Is the Line in the Sand
Chainlink rips 5.59% into $11.83 with whale positioning sitting at a commanding 66% long — yet a dead-flat MACD histogram warns this momentum could stall cold before the real move begins. Bull targ... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 8:26:17 AM
AVAX Price Prediction: $8.28 Breakout or Bull Trap — The 200-Day SMA Test Decides Everything
AVAX is trading at $7.91, pressing directly into a wall of resistance clustered around the 200-day moving average at $7.98 with a 4.83% intraday pop — smart money is 74% long, but MACD momentum has... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 8:18:17 AM
Lagarde Reportedly Blocked Binance’s Bid for Greek MiCA License
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reportedly stepped in to block Binance from securing an EU wide crypto…
By Devanshi Kashyap 9/18/2026, 8:17:54 AM
Crypto Gainers Today: SEC Stock-Token Order Lifts UNI, ARB, RAY
Summary Arbitrum, Uniswap and NEAR top today’s gainers board. A fresh SEC exemption for tokenized stocks is powering the DeFi bid. Uniswap and Arbitrum sit closest to the onchain-equities flow. All five leaders trade in overbought territory on short timeframes. The five biggest gainers in the market today are decentralized exchange and Layer-2...
By Alexander Stefanov 9/18/2026, 8:15:34 AM
Virginia Men Steal U.S. Mail, Drain $84,000 From Victims’ Debit and Credit Cards
Two Richmond men used stolen USPS arrow keys to steal mail and pull 4,000 from victims' bank accounts in a federal bank fraud conspiracy. The post Virginia Men Steal U.S. Mail, Drain $84,000 From Victims’ Debit and Credit Cards appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/18/2026, 8:15:17 AM
DOT Price Prediction: $1.25 or Bust — 13% Surge Meets the Bollinger Wall
Polkadot detonated 13% to $1.14 today, slicing above its 200-day moving average and stacking every key SMA beneath it — but with MACD momentum gone completely flat and price pressing against the up... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 8:10:17 AM
MATIC Price Prediction: Dead-Cat Territory — $0.31 Beckons Unless Bulls Reclaim $0.43 Fast
Polygon is pinned at $0.38 with every major moving average stacked as overhead resistance, a near-flatlined MACD, and volume so thin it barely registers. The 7-30 day setup is skewed bearish — a fl... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 8:02:17 AM
DOGE Price Prediction: Coiled and Dangerous at $0.08 — The $0.09 Wall Is About to Define the Next 30 Days
Dogecoin is locked in a textbook volatility squeeze at $0.08 with momentum flat-lining and all short-term averages converged — smart money is loaded long at 74.8%, but a rejection at the $0.09 deat... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 7:54:17 AM
SOL Price Prediction: $110 or Fade? The Upper Bollinger Band Squeeze That Decides Everything
SOL is pressing against upper Bollinger Band resistance at $106.58 after a sharp 5.82% surge, but with momentum dead flat and open interest bleeding out, the next 48 hours are binary — either bulls... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 7:47:17 AM
ADA Price Prediction: The $0.22 Wall Is the Only Trade That Matters Right Now
ADA's 7.5% single-session pop is running into a hard ceiling at $0.22 with momentum indicators flatlining — smart money is net long, but open interest is quietly bleeding out. Bull target: $0.23-$0... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 7:40:17 AM
Scam Alert: Charles Hoskinson's and Cardano's YouTube Are Hacked, Don't Click Any Links
Cardano users are being warned of an active scam after Input Output Group’s YouTube channel was apparently compromised.
By Arman Shirinyan 9/18/2026, 7:40:00 AM
SBI Group backs payments firm dtcpay in $25 million funding round
Stablecoin payments company dtcpay completed a $25 million Series A funding round with a strategic investment from Japan’s SBI Group.
By Omkar Godbole 9/18/2026, 7:37:32 AM
XRP Price Prediction: Dead Calm at $1.33 Won't Last — Here's Which Way It Breaks
XRP is coiling below its 20-day moving average with momentum completely flatlined and open interest bleeding 7% overnight — but smart money is stubbornly staying long. A confirmed break above $1.34... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 7:33:17 AM
Cardano Founder Warns IOG YouTube Channel Has Been Compromised
The hijack lands during a rough stretch for crypto security, just days after a fintech's leaked data turned into a Bitcoin ransom demand.
By Wayne Jones 9/18/2026, 7:32:22 AM
Wall Street gains direct oversight of Web3 security as S&P Global buys OpenZeppelin
The security firm says its team and tools will continue, while S&P adds data, research and institutional reach after closing. The post Wall Street gains direct oversight of Web3 security as S&P Global buys OpenZeppelin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/18/2026, 7:30:56 AM
500 Million XRP Worth $649M Left Uphold for Five Wallets Yesterday
Five XRP Ledger addresses that didn’t exist until about a day earlier now hold 100 million XRP each, and every one was created by the same Uphold wallet that filled it. The Alert That Lit up XRP Twitter A burst of posts on Sept. 17 flagged half a billion XRP leaving Uphold, the multi-asset trading […]
By Shiraz Jagati 9/18/2026, 7:30:47 AM
BNB Price Prediction: $780 Breakout or Bull Trap — The Next 48 Hours Are Make-or-Break
BNB is trading at $755 with every major moving average stacked bullishly below price, but a MACD that has gone completely dead at zero and open interest contracting 3.86% during today's rally are t... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 7:26:17 AM
Binance EU License: How the ECB Blocked It Without a Vote
Summary The WSJ reports Lagarde personally asked Greece’s prime minister to reject Binance’s EU license application. The file had already cleared Greek technical review and was close to approval. Lagarde pointed to Binance’s US criminal settlement and to stablecoin risks for the digital euro. The ECB has no licensing veto under MiCA, so the...
By Alexander Stefanov 9/18/2026, 7:24:07 AM
Russians fear new mobilization in Ukraine war after elections
Potential new mobilization could escalate the Ukraine conflict, impacting market perceptions and international diplomatic responses. The post Russians fear new mobilization in Ukraine war after elections appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 7:22:04 AM
ETH Price Prediction: Bulls Eye $2,600 But One Wall Could Break the Rally
Ethereum is coiling just below key resistance at $2,518 after a sharp 1.97% intraday push, with smart money sitting 61% long and technicals at a make-or-break inflection point. A clean break above ... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 7:17:17 AM
Data centers turn to ‘forever chemicals’ instead of water for AI cooling
The shift to PFAS for AI cooling raises environmental concerns, potentially leading to stricter regulations and a push for alternative solutions. The post Data centers turn to ‘forever chemicals’ instead of water for AI cooling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 7:13:55 AM
XRP holds $1.30 as falling futures interest signals weak demand
Key takeaways The failed CLARITY Act vote and the Federal Reserve’s rate increase have weighed on sentiment. XRP futures open interest fell from 2.25 billion to 2.12 billion tokens, signaling softer speculative demand. The 50-day and 100-day EMAs provide support between $1.28 and $1.26. Ripple’s XRP remained under bearish pressure on Friday,...
By Hassan Maishera 9/18/2026, 7:09:39 AM