Base DeFi TVL hit a new all-time high of $5.7B
Base's DeFi growth signals increased investor confidence and could influence future token launch strategies and market dynamics. The post Base DeFi TVL hit a new all-time high of $5.7B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 6:18:37 AM
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI extends losses below $1 billion market capitalization
Pi Network (PI) faces intense downside pressure, edging lower on Thursday after two consecutive days of 7% losses. The broader market uncertainty weighs on the Pi Core Team’s efforts to boost ecosystem expansion through network upgrades.
By N/A 9/17/2026, 6:15:50 AM
Anchorage Digital expands custody to Etherlink and tokenized uranium
Anchorage Digital has added institutional custody support for Etherlink and seven assets issued on the Tezos layer 2 network, including xU3O8, a token representing physical uranium. Anchorage Digital said institutional clients can now hold xU3O8, wrapped XTZ, stXTZ, USDT, USDC,…
By Rony Roy 9/17/2026, 6:08:56 AM
Franklin's XRP ETF Pulls In Fresh $3.5 Million
Franklin Templeton’s XRPZ continues to stand out as a steady anchor for institutional demand, pulling in $3.5M in fresh net inflows even as a broader market selloff hit XRP.
By Alex Dovbnya 9/17/2026, 6:03:59 AM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Sam Bourgi 9/17/2026, 6:01:31 AM
BitMEX faces Celsius lawsuit ahead of exchange closure
The Celsius estate alleges BitMEX wrongfully liquidated and seized 6,360 BTC, worth nearly $490 million, during the March 2020 market crash.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/17/2026, 5:55:18 AM
Fed Hikes Rates Again, Putting Inflation Front and Center
Federal Reserve policymakers raised the benchmark range a quarter point to 3.75%-4.00%, the first since July 2023, as Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation is “too high and has been for too long”. The post Fed Hikes Rates Again, Putting Inflation Front and Center appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 9/17/2026, 5:50:17 AM
OpenAI discloses 6 new cases of ‘misaligned’ AI behavior
The six cases are separate from July’s incident, when OpenAI models escaped containment and hacked Hugging Face during a security evaluation.
By Felix Ng 9/17/2026, 5:49:06 AM
Avalanche’s Helicon upgrade cuts validator lockups from 14 days to 48 hours
Scheduled for Sept. 22, the upgrade adds validator auto-renewal while making full cycle rewards harder to secure. The post Avalanche’s Helicon upgrade cuts validator lockups from 14 days to 48 hours appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/17/2026, 5:40:12 AM
Bitcoin reserve bill clears House panel 28-21
The House Financial Services Committee advanced H.R. 8957 by 28-21, setting a 20-year hold for Bitcoin placed in a federal reserve.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/17/2026, 5:38:16 AM
Zcash Holders Vote for Faster Blocks and Existing Halving Schedule
Zcash holders backed cutting block times to 25 seconds with almost 2.4 million ZEC in favour and just 142 against, while keeping the network's halving schedule for the upcoming NU7 upgrade. The post Zcash Holders Vote for Faster Blocks and Existing Halving Schedule appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 9/17/2026, 5:31:05 AM
FCA Clears Crypto Rulebook, but UK Banks Can Still Block Transfers
The FCA has published final guidance defining which crypto businesses will need authorization under the U.K.’s incoming regulatory regime. The clarity removes a major uncertainty for firms, but a separate problem remains: U.K. banks can still restrict customers from sending money to crypto platforms. FCA Sets Oct. 2027 Start for New UK Crypto...
By Emmanuel Musa 9/17/2026, 5:30:53 AM
BlackRock’s IBIT sees $144M in net outflows as bitcoin ETFs drop
Rising Treasury yields are prompting a shift away from risk assets like bitcoin ETFs, impacting market dynamics and investor strategies. The post BlackRock’s IBIT sees $144M in net outflows as bitcoin ETFs drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:16:41 AM
SEC and CFTC Signal Crypto Rulemaking Push After Clarity Act Stalls
US regulators signal they will push ahead with crypto rules after CLARITY stalls, while industry leaders expect faster progress on digital asset regulation. The post SEC and CFTC Signal Crypto Rulemaking Push After Clarity Act Stalls appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 9/17/2026, 5:09:32 AM
Anthropic priced above $2 trillion as markets eagerly await IPO filing
Anthropic's high valuation may spark concerns of overvaluation, influencing market cap predictions and investor sentiment in tech IPOs. The post Anthropic priced above $2 trillion as markets eagerly await IPO filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:04:55 AM
House Panel Advances Crypto Tax Bill with Bipartisan Support
US lawmakers advance a crypto tax bill with bipartisan backing, but industry critics say its mining, staking and wash-sale rules could create problems overall. The post House Panel Advances Crypto Tax Bill with Bipartisan Support appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 9/17/2026, 5:04:37 AM
Saylor’s buybacks boost Strategy’s STRC stock near $100 offering price
Saylor's buybacks highlight the potential for strategic interventions to stabilize stock prices, though market confidence varies over timeframes. The post Saylor’s buybacks boost Strategy’s STRC stock near $100 offering price appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:02:16 AM
Oregon Man Admits Role in Scheme to Pass Army Secrets to China
A former U.S. Army soldier from Oregon has admitted conspiring with active-duty troops to collect and pass sensitive military information to China. Ruoyu Duan, 41, of Hillsboro pleaded guilty to conspiracy to gather and transmit national defense information, says the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon. Court records show the scheme...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/17/2026, 4:56:38 AM
Zcash jumps 23% as bitcoin and major tokens rise despite Fed’s first hike since 2023
Bitcoin traded above $76,000 as the Fed projected limited further tightening, while Paradigm’s Matt Huang discussed Zcash’s role as a privacy complement to bitcoin.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/17/2026, 4:47:27 AM
South Korea stock scam losses hit $250 million
South Korean retail investors reported $250 million in stock-scam losses in H1 2026, while police investigated 3,506 chatroom-linked cases.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/17/2026, 4:47:12 AM
Crypto VC funding hits $5.68B in Q2, Galaxy says
Crypto VC funding rebounded 31% to $5.68B in Q2 across 384 deals, led by later-stage rounds and U.S.-based companies.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/17/2026, 4:34:09 AM
How $230M in Crypto for Venezuelan Oil Vanished on USB Drives
Poland’s state energy company Orlen lost hundreds of millions of dollars after a covert plan to buy discounted Venezuelan crude using tether collapsed. Disappearing Millions and USB Drives A clandestine attempt by Poland’s state-controlled energy giant to purchase discounted Venezuelan crude using cryptocurrency has collapsed into one of the...
By Terence Zimwara 9/17/2026, 4:30:05 AM
Nvidia CEO sees new AI compute demand from data centers testing frontier models
The rising AI compute demand from data centers could significantly boost AI infrastructure investments, impacting tech giants' growth trajectories. The post Nvidia CEO sees new AI compute demand from data centers testing frontier models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 4:29:40 AM
Dunamu partners with Kazakhstan’s Alatau City on digital finance push worth $6B
Dunamu's partnership with Alatau City could accelerate Central Asia's digital finance evolution, fostering regional fintech innovation and integration. The post Dunamu partners with Kazakhstan’s Alatau City on digital finance push worth $6B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 4:27:59 AM
California Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Ponzi Scheme Defrauding 93 Victims
Federal prosecutors have secured a nine-year prison sentence against a California man who ran a Ponzi scheme for more than 25 years. Edwin Emmett Lickiss Jr., 78, of Danville pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after taking more than $9.5 million from at least 93 victims from 1998 through September of 2024, says the U.S. […] The post...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/17/2026, 4:23:12 AM
Goldman pivots, now forecasts Fed rate hike in October
The Fed is likely to raise rates by 25 basis points in October, Goldman said, drawing attention to Fed's own hawkish near term rate projections.
By Omkar Godbole 9/17/2026, 4:17:55 AM
Ripple and Stellar outlook: XRP and XLM rebound amid mixed signals
Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) extend their recovery at the time of writing on Thursday after finding support at key technical levels. However, mixed derivatives and on-chain data for both altcoins suggest that traders remain cautious and have yet to show strong conviction in a sustained rebound.
By N/A 9/17/2026, 4:11:48 AM
South Korea Targets 26 Polymarket Users in $12.7M Betting Case
South Korean police booked 26 Polymarket users over 17.6 billion won in alleged illegal bets, with 18 cases now referred to prosecutors.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/17/2026, 4:09:43 AM
XRP’s 70% Breakout Had a Warning Sign: 85 Millionaire Wallets Moved First
XRP whales moved early as 85 new millionaire wallets appeared before the dramatic August breakout.
By Chayanika Deka 9/17/2026, 4:05:38 AM
Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy in Jamaican Lottery Scam
Federal prosecutors have obtained a guilty plea from a Missouri man who helped operate a Jamaican lottery scam that defrauded victims of roughly $96,000. Christopher Gibbon, 55, admitted in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud after he received cash packages and wire transfers while […] The post...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/17/2026, 4:03:24 AM
Crypto Overview: Bitcoin steadies above $76,000 amid Fed rate hike – Privacy coins rally
Bitcoin (BTC) holds steady around $76,000 at press time on Thursday, showing near-term strength as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates by 25 bps. Privacy coins, Zcash (ZEC) and Dash (DASH), post double-digit gains over the last 24 hours, emerging as top performers.
By N/A 9/17/2026, 3:56:21 AM
Ethereum’s client diversity picture fractures under incompatible estimates
Client estimates already disagree, while daily key rotation could weaken the public traces used to detect concentrated risk. The post Ethereum’s client diversity picture fractures under incompatible estimates appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/17/2026, 3:30:37 AM
Circle’s Arc Mainnet Runs on USDC Gas, Not the ARC Token
Circle launched its Arc layer-1 blockchain with USDC as the fee currency, minted 10 billion ARC tokens at genesis, and secured the network with BlackRock, Visa and DTCC among its validators. [...]
By Evans Karanja 9/17/2026, 3:30:27 AM
Bitcoin slips below $76.7K True Market Mean amid weak demand — Glassnode
Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped below its recent trading range and the True Market Mean at $76,700, but the top crypto has remained relatively resilient despite a failed Clarity Act Senate vote, FOMC rate hike and a broader altcoin sell-off.
By N/A 9/17/2026, 3:06:56 AM
7 Democratic Senators Vow to Keep Pushing CLARITY Act After Setback
A group of Democratic senators says the failed Senate vote on the CLARITY Act will not end efforts to establish a federal framework for cryptocurrency markets. The lawmakers pledged to continue bipartisan negotiations aimed at passing the legislation. Democratic Senators Renew CLARITY Act Push The push for comprehensive U.S. cryptocurrency...
By Kevin Helms 9/17/2026, 3:05:00 AM
Bitcoin absorbs Fed rate hike as officials see more tightening
Bitcoin showed little immediate reaction to the Fed’s first rate increase since 2023, but 16 of 18 officials expect at least one more hike before the end of the year.
By Felix Ng 9/17/2026, 2:52:08 AM
Bitcoin, crypto market see muted activity following FOMC rate hike
Bitcoin (BTC) traded above $76,000 on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing the federal funds target range to 3.75%-4.00%. The unanimous 12-0 decision marked the Fed’s first rate hike since July 2023.
By N/A 9/17/2026, 2:31:05 AM
Circle opens Arc mainnet as it seeks an edge for USDC utility
The network uses one USDC balance for payments and fees, but catching its rival depends on additional demand. The post Circle opens Arc mainnet as it seeks an edge for USDC utility appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/17/2026, 1:50:26 AM
Ripple Says XRP Is Not a Security, Recognized as Digital Commodity
Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty says XRP’s U.S. regulatory status remains clear following years of litigation and federal agency guidance. He pointed to the 2023 federal court ruling and a March SEC-CFTC interpretation naming XRP a digital commodity. Alderoty Says Ripple and XRP Stand on Settled Ground XRP’s legal and regulatory...
By Kevin Helms 9/17/2026, 1:45:34 AM
Lionel Messi extends record for most goals in finals to 36
Messi's unmatched finals goal record underscores his enduring impact and adaptability, solidifying his legacy across football's evolving landscape. The post Lionel Messi extends record for most goals in finals to 36 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 1:21:49 AM
Hyperliquid Perps to Enter US Market via Kraken; HYPE Up 1.7%
In the future, Americans will be able to trade Hyperliquid (HYPE) on-chain perpetual futures through a one-of-a-kind partnership with Kraken crypto exchange. According to a recent announcement by Kraken’s parent company Payward, the partnership leverages Kraken’s regulated operations to bring Hyperliquid trading to US clients. Hyperliquid...
By Steve Muchoki 9/17/2026, 1:18:40 AM
Vitalik Buterin argues AI can enhance software security against hacking
AI, paired with formal verification, could revolutionize software security, reshaping trust models and enhancing blockchain resilience. The post Vitalik Buterin argues AI can enhance software security against hacking appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 1:05:18 AM
Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia
The sanctions bill may escalate U.S.-Russia tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and reducing the likelihood of a near-term ceasefire. The post Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 1:02:46 AM
Daler.com Launches Crypto Casino With Collectible Reward Packs and Player-Configurable Loyalty System
Innovative crypto-first casino combines XP progression, one-time Booster Cards and Perk Cards with slots, live...
By Visionary Financial 9/17/2026, 12:58:31 AM
United states denies palestinian president mahmoud abbas entry visa for UN general assembly in New York next week – AFP
The visa denial may signal a shift in U.S. diplomatic stance, potentially affecting future Palestinian state recognition and international relations. The post United states denies palestinian president mahmoud abbas entry visa for UN general assembly in New York next week – AFP appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 12:45:32 AM
The Attackers Who Deceived Revolut Now Demand 6,000 XMR
The attackers claiming to be behind the Revolut breach have dropped the earlier bitcoin demand and are now asking for 6,000 XMR, roughly $3 million, to keep 680 customer files off the market. According to the hackers speaking exclusively with the Financial Times (FT), Revolut didn’t lose customer data because hackers cracked its servers. The […]
By Jamie Redman 9/17/2026, 12:44:54 AM
Guy Young builds Ethena Pay neobank to deliver yield directly to users
Ethena Pay's innovative yield-sharing model could disrupt traditional banking by offering competitive returns and fostering crypto adoption. The post Guy Young builds Ethena Pay neobank to deliver yield directly to users appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 12:36:55 AM
US lawmakers advance bill to lock Trump’s Bitcoin reserve into law
The legislation would effectively codify Trump’s Bitcoin reserve policy, locking up Bitcoin acquired through civil and criminal forfeiture for 20 years.
By Felix Ng 9/17/2026, 12:23:44 AM
ECB opens merchant applications for controlled 2027 digital euro pilot
Online merchants can apply by Oct. 27 for the controlled 2027 pilot, while issuance remains contingent on EU legislation. The post ECB opens merchant applications for controlled 2027 digital euro pilot appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/17/2026, 12:20:31 AM
Celsius Sues BitMEX for $495M Over 2020 Liquidations
Summary Celsius’s litigation trust is suing five BitMEX-affiliated entities for $495 million. The claim covers 6,360.16 BTC liquidated during the March 2020 crash. The complaint arrived 11 days before BitMEX permanently shuts down. The case exposes leveraged positions Celsius once sold to users as low-risk. The Celsius bankruptcy estate has filed...
By Alexander Stefanov 9/17/2026, 12:16:04 AM