India warns US tariffs on Russian oil could strain ties
US tariffs on Russian oil could disrupt global energy markets, strain US-India relations, and elevate geopolitical tensions in Asia. The post India warns US tariffs on Russian oil could strain ties appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 10:05:59 AM
Bitcoin Reserve Bill Advances in House Committee
House Financial Services Committee advances H.R. 8957, establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve with a 20-year minimum holding period. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Simona Ram 9/17/2026, 10:05:00 AM
Bank of England’s QT plans overshadow interest rate decision at Thursday’s meeting
The BoE's QT strategy signals long-term monetary policy direction, impacting bond yields and investor confidence more than rate holds. The post Bank of England’s QT plans overshadow interest rate decision at Thursday’s meeting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 10:03:52 AM
OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs call to slow AI development surprises staff: FT
The unexpected call to slow AI development by OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs may alter market dynamics and future valuation expectations. The post OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs call to slow AI development surprises staff: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 10:02:57 AM
Kraken Becomes an X Cashtag Partner, Adding One-Tap Crypto Trading From Posts
Kraken has joined X’s U.S. Cashtag Partner Program, routing supported ticker users to its platform to trade nearly 2,500 assets.
By Maya Sinclair 9/17/2026, 10:01:08 AM
NEAR crosses $70 million in confidential TVL, unlocking first incentive drop
NEAR has surpassed $70 million in confidential total value locked, automatically triggering the first snapshot under its [email protected] incentive program and setting aside 333,333 milestone tokens for eligible users. According to a Sept. 17 announcement from NEAR shared with crypto.news,…
By Rony Roy 9/17/2026, 10:00:47 AM
XRP Open Interest Plunges 23% as Traders Unwind Leverage
XRP open interest on Binance alone dropped from $558 million in August to roughly $423 million now, the steepest slide of any exchange.
By Wayne Jones 9/17/2026, 9:59:26 AM
Revolut says no direct contact after $3 million public ransom demand
Revolut says it received no direct contact despite separate ransom demands for $3 million in Monero and 10,000 Bitcoin from competing breach claimants.
By Helen Partz 9/17/2026, 9:57:51 AM
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC extends cautious rebound as ETF outflows, hawkish Fed risks cap upside potential
Bitcoin (BTC) extends cautious rebound trading around $76,500 at the time of writing on Thursday after a mild recovery in the previous session. Continued outflows from spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) highlight cautious institutional positioning so far this week.
By N/A 9/17/2026, 9:43:27 AM
Polymarket users referred to prosecutors in South Korea: Report
South Korean police reportedly referred 18 Polymarket users to prosecutors in a gambling probe involving 26 people and $12.7 million in bets.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/17/2026, 9:37:32 AM
XRP recovers but weak derivatives data limits bullish conviction
Key takeaways XRP’s long-to-short ratio stands at a bullish 1.06 as funding rates turn negative. XRP holds above its 50-day and 100-day EMAs at $1.284 and $1.255. A daily close above the 200-day EMA at $1.353 could place $1.90 in focus. XRP extended its recoveries on Thursday after finding support at important technical levels. However, […] The...
By Hassan Maishera 9/17/2026, 9:36:13 AM
Susquehanna loses bid to freeze $100m in alleged insider trading case
A New York federal judge has denied Susquehanna’s bid to freeze nearly $100 million tied to dozens of traders accused of profiting from alleged insider information before China announced a crackdown on cross border trading platforms. According to a Sept.…
By Rony Roy 9/17/2026, 9:33:33 AM
Seven Democrats Renew CLARITY ACT Push as Atkins Signals SEC Action
Seven Senate Democrats who voted against advancing the CLARITY Act have reaffirmed their commitment to passing the legislation…
By Khwaish Manwani 9/17/2026, 9:31:30 AM
Bitcoin holds $76,000 after Fed rate hike, but 4 demand signals flash warning
Bitcoin fell to an intraday low of $75,064.82 on Sept. 16, but recovered and reclaimed the $76,000 zone after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference wrapped up. The S&P 500 fell roughly 0.7%, the Dow dropped 1.2%, and the 2-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.734% in the same window, while Bitcoin held its ground. Warsh's […] The post Bitcoin holds...
By Gino Matos 9/17/2026, 9:30:53 AM
Draftkings CEO Says Prediction Market Wins Are Sinking His Own Stock
At a Tuesday industry event, Jason Robins used harsh language to dismiss a Fortune report on a $30 million marketing deal with a departing cofounder as a “total hit piece.” He also described something as an unusual economic mechanic: a share price that falls when prediction markets win and rises when courts rule against them. […]
By Luci Kelemen 9/17/2026, 9:30:07 AM
Ethereum reclaims $2,431 as buyers absorb rate hike and regulatory setback
Key takeaways Ethereum gained 1.7% and reclaimed the important $2,431 level. US spot Ethereum ETFs lost $365.5 million across Tuesday and Wednesday. A break above $2,544 could target $2,626, while major support sits near $2,269–$2,282. Ethereum (ETH) gained 1.7% over 24 hours and reclaimed $2,431 despite the Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate...
By Hassan Maishera 9/17/2026, 9:20:32 AM
New York Woman and Co-Conspirator Drain $252,672 From Elderly Neighbor: DOJ
A New York woman received a four-year federal prison sentence after helping steal more than $250,000 from her elderly neighbor through wire fraud and identity theft. The post New York Woman and Co-Conspirator Drain $252,672 From Elderly Neighbor: DOJ appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/17/2026, 9:15:03 AM
Claude AI Predicts Bitcoin Price After the Fed’s First Rate Hike in Three Years
Claude AI Predicts Bitcoin's 2026 roadmap after the Fed's first rate hike in three years, as BTC holds near $76,500. The post Claude AI Predicts Bitcoin Price After the Fed’s First Rate Hike in Three Years appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 9/17/2026, 9:13:38 AM
Bitcoin Price Tests Key $76.7K Level As Federal Reserve Raises Rates
Bitcoin price holds near $76.4K as traders assess the Fed rate hike and watch $76.7K for signs of a range breakdown. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Simona Ram 9/17/2026, 9:06:00 AM
Column Adds Native Stablecoin Settlement and Card Issuing for Fintechs
Column has added USDC and USDT conversion, stablecoin-backed card issuing and 24/7 network settlement to its banking core for fintechs.
By Idris Calloway 9/17/2026, 9:01:06 AM
Bitcoin treasuries buy just 5.9K BTC in three months as paper losses linger
Bitcoin corporate treasuries remained at an unrealized loss on their holdings as the price fell below $80,000 and fresh capital inflows dwindled.
By William Suberg 9/17/2026, 9:00:31 AM
Top Altcoins Price Forecast: Ripple, Cardano, Dogecoin – Downside risk looms amid market uncertainties
Top altcoins, including Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), and Dogecoin (DOGE), face imminent downside risk as prevailing upside momentum recedes toward neutral.
By N/A 9/17/2026, 8:50:20 AM
HTX Research Examines Stock-Linked Memecoins: A New Connection Between Equity Assets and Crypto Liquidity
Apia, Samoa, September 17 – HTX Research, the dedicated research arm of HTX, has released a new report titled Stock-Linked Memecoins: Issuance, Liquidity, and the Emerging AMM Stack, a systematic study of a new asset category that emerged following the launch of Robinhood Chain. These memecoins are paired directly with stock tokens representing...
By BlockmanPR 9/17/2026, 8:45:50 AM
Unlocking the Trillion-Token Era: B.AI’s Global Settlement Layer for the Agent Economy
Summary: Positioned squarely between foundation models and AI agents, B.AI is integrating compute routing, decentralized settlement, and full-stack agent infrastructure to establish itself as an undoubted spearhead in AI infrastructure. Just five months after its launch, B.AI has already set a new industry record with a daily throughput of over...
By BlockmanPR 9/17/2026, 8:42:08 AM
Bitcoin faces 2022 parallels as Federal Reserve resumes rate increases
Bitcoin’s drawdown mirrors its position before the Fed’s first hike in March 2022, raising questions over whether a relief rally could precede further losses.
By James Van Straten 9/17/2026, 8:41:48 AM
Ripple CTO Emeritus Schwartz: US Senate Blocked CLARITY Act to Protect Bank Profits
Ripple’s David Schwartz exposes how the US Senate killed the landmark CLARITY Act to protect traditional bank profits, not rural economic interests.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 9/17/2026, 8:38:30 AM
Vitalik Buterin Rejects Cybersecurity Doom Over AI Hacking
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is pushing back against fears that increasingly capable AI will make cybersecurity unwinnable.
By Alex Dovbnya 9/17/2026, 8:36:22 AM
Hyundai Card eyes larger Avalanche stablecoin rollout
Hyundai Card is testing whether its Avalanche stablecoin payment model can scale after a $20,000 U.S.-Mexico transfer settled in seven minutes.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/17/2026, 8:36:15 AM
Kraken Parent Payward to Launch US Onchain Perpetuals
Payward plans to launch the first regulated U.S. onchain perpetual futures markets using the Hyperliquid protocol. Regulatory framework and oversight Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, announced Sept. 16 its plans to deploy onchain perpetual futures markets for U.S. clients through the decentralized trading protocol...
By Terence Zimwara 9/17/2026, 8:30:00 AM
Bitcoin (BTC) Reacts to Fed Rate Hike: Analysts Split on What Comes Next
Bitcoin's reaction may depend less on this rate hike and more on whether the Fed continues tightening monetary policy.
By Chayanika Deka 9/17/2026, 8:29:07 AM
RoboTech Frontier Hub founder explains why AI needs blockchain based verification
In an interview with crypto.news, Selva Ozelli speaks with RoboTech Frontier Hub founder Denis “Dan” Saklakov about the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain and finance, and how his AI assisted investment tool Meijin uses an investor’s risk profile to manage…
By Selva Ozelli 9/17/2026, 8:17:19 AM
CryptoQuant analysis suggests bear cycle return is unlikely despite macro headwinds
Despite macroeconomic challenges, improving Bitcoin network health suggests a reduced likelihood of a prolonged bear market. The post CryptoQuant analysis suggests bear cycle return is unlikely despite macro headwinds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 8:15:41 AM
Justice Department Sues California City Over ‘Unconstitutional’ $1,600 Gun Permit Fee
The U.S. Justice Department has sued the City of San Jose and its police department for imposing what officials call an unconstitutional fee on residents seeking to carry firearms. The fee reaches nearly $1,600 per license and stands as the highest in the nation, far above charges in cities such as New York, Washington D.C., […] The post Justice...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/17/2026, 8:15:18 AM
Strategy’s trading volume surpasses Berkshire Hathaway’s, marking a new era for Bitcoin proxy stocks
The shift in trading dynamics highlights the growing influence of cryptocurrency on traditional markets, challenging established investment norms. The post Strategy’s trading volume surpasses Berkshire Hathaway’s, marking a new era for Bitcoin proxy stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 8:14:18 AM
Coinbase Advanced Lowers Trading Fees and Lets USDC Balances Unlock VIP Tiers
Coinbase Advanced lowered its entry volume threshold to $10,000 and now lets USDC balances qualify customers for Advanced and VIP fee tiers.
By Karim Daniels 9/17/2026, 8:14:07 AM
Deutsche Bank Plans Institutional Bitcoin, Ether and Stablecoin Custody Launch in Europe
Deutsche Bank plans to onboard European institutions to a regulated custody service for Bitcoin, Ether, USDC, EURC and EURAU later in 2026.
By Maya Collins 9/17/2026, 8:13:58 AM
Harmony Price Prediction 2026, 2027-2030: ONE Token Outlook and Future
Story Highlights The current price of Harmony is . ONE could attempt a recovery toward $0.020 by 2026 if ecosystem rebuilding gains traction. By 2030, Harmony’s price may depend on whether it successfully repositions itself as a niche infrastructure chain, potentially targeting $0.286. Harmony was built with an ambitious vision: to make...
By Rizwan Ansari 9/17/2026, 8:13:27 AM
Russian drone strike on Tanzania-flagged ship kills one, injures three: Ukraine
The escalation in Black Sea tensions threatens commercial shipping and complicates Ukraine's strategic goals, impacting Crimea recapture odds. The post Russian drone strike on Tanzania-flagged ship kills one, injures three: Ukraine appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 8:09:24 AM
Synapse (SYN) Skyrockets 30% in Unexpected 24-Hour Breakout
Synapse (SYN) has returned to the spotlight after a breakout pushed the token above $0.20 intraday.
By Arman Shirinyan 9/17/2026, 8:05:00 AM
Zcash Price Rally Accelerates Past $1,300 as Whale Activity Adds to Market Momentum
Zcash price has surged beyond $1,300, extending one of the market’s sharpest rallies as renewed buying pressure combines with notable whale activity. The move follows a breakout from a prolonged consolidation range, shifting ZEC into a stronger upward structure and bringing higher price targets into focus. With ZEC trading at higher levels, the...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 9/17/2026, 8:03:51 AM
XRP Price Prediction: $1.33 Is the Line in the Sand — Break It or Bust
XRP is coiling under a stack of short-term resistance at $1.30, but smart money is loading up long with open interest surging 6% in 24 hours — a clean break above $1.33 targets $1.46 within two to ... (Read More)
By N/A 9/17/2026, 8:01:43 AM
Chainflip to reset TRON USDT provider balances to zero following $736,000 exploit
Providers retain a separate on-chain record of what they are owed, but Chainflip has not disclosed repayment timing. The post Chainflip to reset TRON USDT provider balances to zero following $736,000 exploit appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/17/2026, 8:00:08 AM
Ripple adds XRP payments to Stripe and Coinbase’s x402 AI standard in new developer kit
Ripple's integration into AI payment protocols could significantly enhance XRP's role in automated transactions, boosting its utility and adoption. The post Ripple adds XRP payments to Stripe and Coinbase’s x402 AI standard in new developer kit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 7:58:52 AM
Ripple integrates XRP payments with Stripe and Tempo’s AI standard
Ripple's integration of XRP into AI-driven systems could accelerate its adoption, signaling a shift towards innovative financial solutions. The post Ripple integrates XRP payments with Stripe and Tempo’s AI standard appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 7:56:40 AM
Kyobo Life, SBI complete Korea-Japan stablecoin test
Kyobo Life and SBI completed a Canton Network test of direct yen-won stablecoin settlement without using the U.S. dollar as an intermediary
By Olivia Stephanie 9/17/2026, 7:56:20 AM
Ripple adds XRP payments to Stripe and Tempo’s AI standard in new developer kit
The update expands support for automated payments in XRP and RLUSD, with tools that let agents pay repeatedly for services and manage wallets across blockchains.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/17/2026, 7:54:33 AM
Bitcoin quantum migration may take years, Ledger CTO says
Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet says Bitcoin’s quantum challenge centers on migration, as SHRINCS raises new wallet state and recovery risks.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/17/2026, 7:37:36 AM
Ethereum Classic miners reverse Core Geth v1.13.0 migration after warning
Ethereum Classic node operators have been urged to avoid a disputed Core Geth v1.13.0 release after several mining pool nodes briefly adopted the software before returning to the maintained Argos client. Classix said in a Sept. 16 incident report that…
By Rony Roy 9/17/2026, 7:37:32 AM
Solana and XRP spot ETFs see inflows as Bitcoin and Ethereum face combined $520M in outflows
Institutional shifts towards smaller crypto ETFs like Solana and XRP may signal growing diversification and confidence in altcoins. The post Solana and XRP spot ETFs see inflows as Bitcoin and Ethereum face combined $520M in outflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 7:36:52 AM
Stellar Lumens Draws Global Capital as U.S. Bank Rolls Out USDC on Stellar; CEO Discusses XLM’s Rise
The Stellar network is gaining recognition on Wall Street, yet few people are talking about it. Today, the company’s CEO commented at the impactful event. In a broadcast shared Tuesday, Stellar Network CEO Denelle Dixon reflected on the achievement after U.S. Bank moved to launch its stable asset on Stellar for real-time cross-border payments....
By Erie Maxwell 9/17/2026, 7:32:21 AM