📰 Bernstein: Robinhood Chain fees could reach $160M annually by 2028 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 06:58 UTC - Crypto Breaking News Robinhood’s blockchain network could become a major fee generator, with Bernstein analysts forecasting up to $160 million in annual fees by 2028. In a ➤ Bernstein analysts project Robinhood's blockchain network could generate up to $160 million in annual fees by 2028, driven by increasing tokenized stock trading. ➤ Tokenized stocks now constitute 27% of the chain's trading volume, a significant increase from its memecoin-dominated launch, with Uniswap AMM pools fostering 'reflexive demand'. ➤ Despite optimistic fee projections, the offering faces scrutiny, including criticism from AMC's CEO and potential regulatory sensitivity, highlighting ongoing challenges for tokenized equities. #robinhoodchain #tokenizedstocks #bernstein #annualfees #uniswap #memecoins #defi #tradingvolume #adamaron #regulatorysensitivity 🔗 Read more at:

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Bernstein: Robinhood Chain fees could reach $160M annually by 2028

Robinhood’s blockchain network could become a major fee generator, with Bernstein analysts forecasting up to $160 million in annual fees by 2028....

📰 Crypto Industry Launches New Push Ahead Of Key Clarity Act Vote 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 09:51 UTC - Fahd Parihar The crypto industry is pushing for the Clarity Act ahead of a Senate procedural vote on September 15, but Republican lawmakers remain split over ethics concerns tied to President Trump’s crypto interests. ➤ The crypto industry is lobbying for the Clarity Act, aiming to define regulatory oversight between the SEC and CFTC, ahead of a crucial Senate procedural vote. ➤ Republican lawmakers are divided over ethical concerns related to President Trump's crypto interests, potentially jeopardizing the bill's passage. ➤ The banking industry opposes certain provisions, particularly those concerning stablecoin rewards, while the crypto industry emphasizes consumer protection and competition. #clarityact #cryptoindustry #senatevote #sec #cftc #republicanlawmakers #ethicsconcerns #stablecoin #bankingindustry #consumerprotection 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto Industry Launches New Push Ahead Of Key Clarity Act Vote

The crypto industry is pushing for the Clarity Act ahead of a Senate procedural vote on September 15, but Republican lawmakers remain split over et...

📰 Visa Adds On-Chain Credit for Its Expanding Stablecoin Card Program 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 00:25 UTC Visa has unveiled a new approach to funding businesses by linking its payment settlement records with blockchain-based lending. The payments company says the move is designed to let lenders use VisaNet settlement data together with onchain transaction information to assess borrow... ➤ Visa is integrating its payment settlement data with blockchain-based lending to offer on-chain credit for businesses, utilizing VisaNet settlement records and onchain transaction information. ➤ This initiative aims to provide lenders with a new data layer for assessing borrowers and extending credit against payment obligations, moving beyond traditional documentation. ➤ The expansion of Visa's stablecoin-linked card programs and settlement volume is seen as a foundation for this new credit offering, with early examples like Credit Coop showing significant volume. #visa #stablecoin #onchaincredit #visanet #blockchainlending #settlementdata #creditcoop #paymentobligations #workingcapital #underwriting 🔗 Read more at:

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Visa Adds On-Chain Credit for Its Expanding Stablecoin Card Program

Visa has unveiled a new approach to funding businesses by linking its payment settlement records with blockchain-based lending. The payments compan...

📰 Company Pauses Bitcoin Purchases as It Repurchases $176M of STRC 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 02:25 UTC Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, did not add to its BTC treasury during its most recent reporting window. Instead, it used part of its financing machinery to repurchase shares of its preferred stock vehicle, STRC, signaling a shift toward capital structure manag... ➤ Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has paused new BTC purchases to focus on repurchasing its preferred stock (STRC) and expanding its Digital Credit Securities Repurchase Program. ➤ The company repurchased $176.3 million of STRC shares, which are trading below par, potentially impacting its ability to raise funds and its dividend economics. ➤ While Strategy paused, other corporate buyers like Strive and Capital B continued to accumulate Bitcoin, highlighting competitive dynamics in corporate treasury strategies. #strategy #bitcoin #strc #preferredstock #treasury #repurchaseprogram #digitalcreditsecurities #corporateholdings #strive #capitalb 🔗 Read more at:

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Company Pauses Bitcoin Purchases as It Repurchases $176M of STRC

Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, did not add to its BTC treasury during its most recent reporting window. Instead, it used part o...

📰 Bitmine Acquires 28K ETH, Hits 97% of Treasury Accumulation Goal 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 01:25 UTC Bitmine Immersion Technologies, the largest publicly listed corporate holder of Ether, says it has added another large batch of ETH to its treasury. The purchase—announced in a Tuesday release—moves the company closer to its stated objective of acquiring 5% of Ethereum’s total su... ➤ Bitmine Immersion Technologies has acquired an additional 28,086 ETH, bringing its total holdings to 5.93 million ETH and achieving 97% of its goal to accumulate 5% of Ethereum's total supply. ➤ The company is leveraging staked ETH to generate an estimated $330 million in annualized staking revenue, aiming to offset significant unrealized losses on its Ether holdings. ➤ Despite ongoing accumulation and staking efforts, Bitmine's stock has seen a decline, reflecting investor uncertainty regarding mark-to-market losses and the ultimate impact on shareholder value. #bitmine #ethereth #treasuryaccumulation #stakingrevenue #unrealizedlosses #corporateholdings #ethereumsupply #marketvolatility #shareholdervalue 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitmine Acquires 28K ETH, Hits 97% of Treasury Accumulation Goal

Bitmine Immersion Technologies, the largest publicly listed corporate holder of Ether, says it has added another large batch of ETH to its treasury...

📰 Mexico Probe Links Quadruple Homicide to Alleged Bitcoin Robbery Attempt 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 03:25 UTC Authorities in Mexico have arrested two suspects accused of killing four people in a home invasion they allegedly carried out in search of a Bitcoin “cold wallet” believed to contain millions of dollars, according to La Jornada and an update from the Attorney General’s Office of ... ➤ Mexican authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with a quadruple homicide, allegedly motivated by an attempt to steal a Bitcoin cold wallet containing millions of dollars. ➤ The incident highlights a growing trend of 'wrench attacks,' where criminals use violence or threats to coerce victims into revealing crypto access. ➤ The case underscores the physical security risks associated with holding significant amounts of cryptocurrency, even when stored offline. #bitcoin #coldwallet #wrenchattack #homicide #mexico #robbery #cryptocrime #assetseizure #criminalprosecution 🔗 Read more at:

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Mexico Probe Links Quadruple Homicide to Alleged Bitcoin Robbery Attempt

Authorities in Mexico have arrested two suspects accused of killing four people in a home invasion they allegedly carried out in search of a Bitcoi...

📰 Robinhood takes Crypto.com stake in prediction markets deal 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 15:45 UTC Robinhood has signed a multi-year deal to route selected event contracts through OG.com while taking equity stakes priced against $20 billion and $5 billion valuations for Crypto.com and OG.com, respectively. Robinhood adds OG.com as an event-contract provider Robinhood and OG.co... ➤ Robinhood has partnered with OG.com, a prediction market operator, to route selected event contracts through its federally regulated platform, while also taking equity stakes in both Crypto.com and OG.com. ➤ This deal expands Robinhood's prediction markets business, which generated significant revenue in Q2 2026, and positions OG.com as a key infrastructure provider for innovative derivative instruments. ➤ The partnership faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny regarding the classification of sports contracts as derivatives versus gambling, with availability varying by state. #robinhood #cryptocom #ogcom #predictionmarkets #eventcontracts #derivatives #cftc #equitystakes #regulatory #financialinfrastructure 🔗 Read more at:

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Robinhood takes Crypto.com stake in prediction markets deal

Robinhood has signed a multi-year deal to route selected event contracts through OG.com while taking equity stakes priced against $20 billion and $...

📰 CoinCorner launches Lloyd’s-insured Bitcoin custody 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 17:05 UTC CoinCorner has launched a Bitcoin custody service for UK customers that charges a 1.5% annual fee and uses keys held separately by CoinCorner and AnchorWatch. CoinCorner said its new Vault uses multi-signature technology to divide control of customers’ Bitcoin between… ➤ CoinCorner has launched a new Bitcoin custody service called Vault for UK customers, utilizing a multi-signature technology with keys split between CoinCorner and AnchorWatch. ➤ The service is insured by Lloyd's of London against key loss and unauthorized access, but it is not regulated by the FCA and lacks FSCS protection. ➤ Vault charges a 1.5% annual fee and offers flexible identity checks, with upcoming UK regulatory changes for crypto custodians set to take effect in 2027. #coincorner #bitcoincustody #lloydsoflondon #anchorwatch #multisignature #ukregulation #fca #fsgs #vault #insurance 🔗 Read more at:

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CoinCorner launches Lloyd’s-insured Bitcoin custody

CoinCorner has launched a Bitcoin custody service for UK customers that charges a 1.5% annual fee and uses keys held separately by CoinCorner and A...

📰 Kalshi court split could fragment US prediction markets: expert 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 16:45 UTC With 38 active cases across 21 states, conflicting federal rulings over Kalshi have raised the risk that U.S. prediction-market access will fragment by location and trading venue, Kalshinomics co-founder Aaron Courtney has told crypto.news. Courtney, who co-founded prediction-mar... ➤ Conflicting federal court rulings on Kalshi's prediction markets risk fragmenting U.S. access by location and trading venue. ➤ Legal challenges, particularly concerning sports contracts, are creating divergent state and federal circuit rules, potentially impacting market liquidity. ➤ While current data doesn't show significant price separation, local markets are more vulnerable to liquidity shocks from access restrictions. #kalshi #predictionmarkets #fragmentation #liquidity #legalrulings #cftc #stateregulation #arbitrage #traderaccess 🔗 Read more at:

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Kalshi court split could fragment US prediction markets: expert

With 38 active cases across 21 states, conflicting federal rulings over Kalshi have raised the risk that U.S. prediction-market access will fragmen...

📰 Copper CEO exits as $500 million sale search drags on 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 18:25 UTC Copper CEO Amar Kuchinad has left the crypto custody company four months into a sale process that reportedly values the firm at $500 million despite potential offers near $200 million. Copper CEO leaves during buyer search According to a report… ➤ Copper CEO Amar Kuchinad has departed amidst a sale process where the company is reportedly seeking $500 million, but potential offers are closer to $200 million. ➤ The crypto custody firm has appointed Cantor Fitzgerald to manage the sale, which has been ongoing for four months without a confirmed buyer. ➤ The article also touches upon increased competition in the institutional custody market from both traditional banks and crypto-native firms, alongside recent leadership changes at Copper. #copper #cryptocustody #ceoexit #saleprocess #valuation #cantorfitzgerald #institutionalclients #digitalassets #compliance #operations 🔗 Read more at:

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Copper CEO exits as $500 million sale search drags on

Copper CEO Amar Kuchinad has left the crypto custody company four months into a sale process that reportedly values the firm at $500 million despit...

📰 Castle lets users convert STRC dividends into Bitcoin 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 19:25 UTC Castle has opened its automated financial platform to individual users, allowing customers to convert any portion of the 12% annual dividend paid by Strategy’s STRC preferred stock into Bitcoin. Castle said in a Tuesday statement that personal account holders can… ➤ Castle now allows individual users to convert portions of their STRC preferred stock dividends directly into Bitcoin through an automated platform. ➤ This feature enables investors to receive regular income from STRC's 12% annual dividend while simultaneously accumulating Bitcoin, eliminating the need for separate exchange transfers. ➤ The service, previously exclusive to businesses, offers flexibility in allocation between cash and Bitcoin, though it does not alter the underlying STRC security's terms or provide tax guidance. #castle #strc #dividends #bitcoin #preferredstock #automatedplatform #cashconversion #strategy #yield #income 🔗 Read more at:

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Castle lets users convert STRC dividends into Bitcoin

Castle has opened its automated financial platform to individual users, allowing customers to convert any portion of the 12% annual dividend paid b...

📰 Clarity Act may fail as Lummis blames Democrats 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 21:45 UTC The Clarity Act has faced a new threat ahead of its Sept. 15 procedural vote, with Republican senators warning that the measure may lack the 60 votes needed to advance. Clarity Act faces a difficult Senate vote Semafor reported on… ➤ The Clarity Act, a proposed bill for digital asset regulation in the U.S. Senate, faces an uncertain future due to unresolved disputes, primarily concerning ethics rules related to presidential conflicts of interest. ➤ Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis blames Democratic demands for potentially derailing the bipartisan bill, while Democrats argue the proposed ethics provisions are insufficient, particularly concerning digital asset businesses linked to the President's family. ➤ Key sticking points also include stablecoin rewards and protections for DeFi developers, with the bill needing 60 votes to advance, a threshold that appears increasingly difficult to reach before the upcoming procedural vote. #clarityact #digitalassets #senatevote #cynthialummis #democrats #republicans #ethicsrules #stablecoinrewards #defiprotections #sec 🔗 Read more at:

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Clarity Act may fail as Lummis blames Democrats

The Clarity Act has faced a new threat ahead of its Sept. 15 procedural vote, with Republican senators warning that the measure may lack the 60 vot...

📰 Circle adds prepaid fees to CCTP Fast Transfer 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 22:25 UTC Circle has added upfront fee payments to CCTP Fast Transfer, allowing developers to quote and collect cross-chain USDC fees on the source network while preserving the amount delivered to recipients. CCTP collects transfer fees before burning USDC Circle’s official developer… ➤ Circle's CCTP Fast Transfer now supports upfront fee payments, allowing developers to collect fees on the source network before burning USDC. ➤ This new model ensures recipients receive the full intended amount of USDC, separating transfer value from protocol fees. ➤ Fees can be paid in USDC or the source blockchain's native gas token, with an EVM-compatible source chain required for this feature. #circle #usdc #cctp #fasttransfer #crosschain #fees #quoteapi #evm #tokenmessenger #burnandmint 🔗 Read more at:

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Circle adds prepaid fees to CCTP Fast Transfer

Circle has added upfront fee payments to CCTP Fast Transfer, allowing developers to quote and collect cross-chain USDC fees on the source network w...

📰 DeFi Development targets more SOL with $11M raise 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 05:45 UTC DeFi Development closed an $11 million CHAD preferred stock offering carrying an initial 13% dividend rate to finance additional SOL purchases. ➤ DeFi Development Corp. successfully raised $11 million through a CHAD preferred stock offering, with plans to use the majority of the net proceeds to acquire more Solana (SOL). ➤ The CHAD preferred stock features an initial 13% dividend rate, with the company aiming to manage its market price through variable rate adjustments and utilizing SOL staking rewards to support dividends. ➤ This offering is positioned as the first 'SOL-backed Digital Credit' instrument, though legally classified as preferred equity, and aims to increase SOL per common share for investors. #defidevelopment #solana #chadpreferredstock #dividendrate #solpurchases #preferredequity #digitalcreditinstrument #stakingrewards #tomlee #fundstrat 🔗 Read more at:

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DeFi Development targets more SOL with $11M raise

DeFi Development closed an $11 million CHAD preferred stock offering carrying an initial 13% dividend rate to finance additional SOL purchases.

📰 US Destroys Five Iranian Tankers After Missile Attacks; Iran Hits Jordan Base as Oil Tops $100 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:34 UTC - Anthony Will The U.S. destroyed five Iranian oil tankers following missile attacks on a Navy warship, escalating tensions in a six-month conflict affecting global oil prices and regional stability. ➤ The US destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to missile attacks on a US warship, escalating a six-month conflict. ➤ Iran retaliated by targeting a US base in Jordan and claiming strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil prices. ➤ The conflict highlights the intersection of geopolitical tensions, energy markets, and international trade routes like the Strait of Hormuz. #iranianoiltankers #usnavywarship #straitofhormuz #oilprices #geopoliticaltensions #missileattacks #centcom #iraniancrudecarriers #brentcrude #rubio 🔗 Read more at:

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US Destroys Five Iranian Tankers After Missile Attacks; Iran Hits Jordan Base as Oil Tops $100

The U.S. destroyed five Iranian oil tankers following missile attacks on a Navy warship, escalating tensions in a six-month conflict affecting glob...

📰 MEXC Launches Opportunity Compass as 53.7% of Crypto Users Move Into Stocks but Knowledge Gaps Remain 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 10:12 UTC ➤ MEXC has launched 'Opportunity Compass,' an educational initiative to help crypto users understand traditional and digital markets as they increasingly overlap. ➤ A recent survey indicates 53.7% of crypto users are investing in stocks, but a significant knowledge gap remains, with many citing insufficient investment knowledge as a barrier. ➤ The program aims to bridge this gap by providing structured education on market cycles, asset behavior, and risk, rather than focusing on specific investment recommendations. #mexc #opportunitycompass #cryptousers #traditionalfinance #marketeducation #assetclasses #tokenizedassets #realworldassets #investmentknowledge #globalmarkets 🔗 Read more at:

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MEXC Launches Opportunity Compass as 53.7% of Crypto Users Move Into Stocks but Knowledge Gaps Remain

MEXC has launched 'Opportunity Compass,' an educational initiative to help crypto users understand traditional and digital markets as they increasi...

📰 MEXC Launches “Trade Wall Street Without Walls” to Break Traditional Barriers to Stock Market Participation 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 10:10 UTC ➤ MEXC has launched "Trade Wall Street, Without Walls" to address traditional barriers in stock market participation, such as high fees and limited trading hours. ➤ A significant majority of traditional finance users are shifting trading activity to crypto exchanges due to demand for 24/7 access and lower costs. ➤ The campaign emphasizes MEXC's multi-asset platform, offering a range of stock-related products and an educational initiative to support retail investors in a converging financial landscape. #mexc #tradewallstreetwithoutwalls #cryptoexchange #traditionalassets #stockmarket #retailinvestors #0feetrading #tokenizedstocks #preipofutures #opportunitycompass 🔗 Read more at:

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MEXC Launches “Trade Wall Street Without Walls” to Break Traditional Barriers to Stock Market Participation

MEXC has launched "Trade Wall Street, Without Walls" to address traditional barriers in stock market participation, such as high fees and l...

📰 BNB Price Prediction 2026, 2027 and 2028: Can BNB Replace Ethereum as Binance AI Blockchain Nears Testnet 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 09:08 UTC - Antony Jackson Srithar BNB trades near $727 as BNB Chain prepares a major infrastructure shift. A new Layer-1 for autonomous AI agents and high-frequency trading is planned for testnet in late 2026, with mainnet targeted for early 2027. That raises a bigger BNB news question: can BNB close the gap with Ethereum? BNB News: The New AI Blockchain […] ➤ BNB Chain is preparing a significant infrastructure upgrade with a new Layer-1 blockchain focused on AI agents and high-frequency trading, targeting testnet in late 2026 and mainnet in early 2027. ➤ The upgrade aims to increase transaction speeds to over 100,000 TPS and could drive network demand if adoption is successful, though it's unlikely to completely replace Ethereum due to Ethereum's established ecosystem. ➤ Price predictions for BNB are cautiously optimistic, with potential growth contingent on the successful rollout and adoption of the new AI blockchain, alongside factors like BNB burns and broader market conditions. #bnb #bnbchain #aiblockchain #ethereum #testnet #mainnet #highfrequencytrading #autonomousaiagents #transactionspersecond #memetoro 🔗 Read more at:

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BNB Price Prediction 2026, 2027 and 2028: Can BNB Replace Ethereum as Binance AI Blockchain Nears Testnet

BNB trades near $727 as BNB Chain prepares a major infrastructure shift. A new Layer-1 for autonomous AI agents and high-frequency trading is plann...

📰 USBDC Stablecoin Pilot Tests U.S. Bank Cross-Border Payments 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:15 UTC TLDR: The USBDC stablecoin completed a live cross-border transaction between U.S. Bank entities in North America and Europe through the Stellar blockchain. The test covered minting, payment redemption, freezing and clawback functions while validating links to finance, compliance,... ➤ U.S. Bank successfully conducted a cross-border payment pilot using its USBDC stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, connecting entities in North America and Europe. ➤ The test validated key functions like minting, redemption, freezing, and clawback, while integrating with internal finance, compliance, and risk systems. ➤ While not a client-facing product yet, the pilot explores applications in treasury operations, liquidity management, and collateral movement, signaling institutional interest in tokenized payments. #usbdc #usbank #stellarblockchain #crossborderpayments #stablecoinpilot #treasuryoperations #liquiditymanagement #collateralmovement #digitalassetplatform 🔗 Read more at:

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USBDC Stablecoin Pilot Tests U.S. Bank Cross-Border Payments

TLDR: The USBDC stablecoin completed a live cross-border transaction between U.S. Bank entities in North America and Europe through the Stellar blo...

📰 Iran Exporters Turn to Crypto Payments Amid US Sanctions 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:21 UTC - Bilal Hassan Iran exporters are turning to crypto payments as US sanctions restrict banking access, with USDT becoming a key cross-border payment option. ➤ Iranian exporters are increasingly using cryptocurrencies, particularly USDT, for cross-border payments due to restrictive US sanctions on traditional banking access. ➤ Iranian authorities have eased foreign exchange controls, allowing exporters to repatriate foreign income via crypto exchanges, with USDT favored for its stability. ➤ Despite the adoption of crypto, US sanctions continue to target Iranian financial networks and crypto platforms, highlighting the risks and ongoing enforcement actions. #ussanctions #cryptopayments #iranexporters #usdt #tether #crossborderpayments #financialsanctions #digitalassets #bitcoin #foreignexchange 🔗 Read more at:

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Iran Exporters Turn to Crypto Payments Amid US Sanctions

Iran exporters are turning to crypto payments as US sanctions restrict banking access, with USDT becoming a key cross-border payment option.