📰 Kalshi has filed to launch gold and silver perps 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 17:35 UTC - Lawrence Mondal Kalshi has certified gold and silver perpetual futures with the CFTC, offering eligible U.S. traders cash-settled contracts with no expiry. ➤ Kalshi has filed with the CFTC to launch cash-settled perpetual futures contracts for gold and silver, set to trade 24/7 starting September 9th. ➤ These contracts, GOLDPERP and SILVERPERP, will track the spot prices of gold and silver respectively, using Pyth Network data and settling in U.S. dollars without requiring physical delivery. ➤ The move expands Kalshi's offering beyond cryptocurrencies, but faces ongoing legal challenges regarding the classification of perpetual futures as futures contracts versus swaps. #kalshi #gold #silver #perpetualfutures #cftc #pythnetwork #cashsettled #derivatives #tokenization 🔗 Read more at:

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Kalshi has filed to launch gold and silver perps

Kalshi has certified gold and silver perpetual futures with the CFTC, offering eligible U.S. traders cash-settled contracts with no expiry.

📰 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...

📰 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...

📰 Circle to Acquire Tazapay to Expand USDC Cross-Border Payments in the US 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 04:25 UTC Circle has agreed to acquire Singapore-based cross-border payments platform Tazapay in a $400 million all-stock deal expected to close in 2027, the companies announced. The acquisition is structured as a Class A common stock purchase, with the final price subject to adjustments t... ➤ Circle is acquiring Singapore-based cross-border payments platform Tazapay for $400 million in an all-stock deal, expected to close in 2027. ➤ The acquisition aims to expand Circle's USDC cross-border payment capabilities, particularly in Asia-Pacific and emerging markets, leveraging Tazapay's existing infrastructure and stablecoin-heavy transaction volume. ➤ The deal highlights the growing trend of infrastructure providers securing distribution for faster, 24/7 payment solutions and underscores the regulatory considerations in cross-border payment infrastructure involving stablecoins. #circle #tazapay #usdc #crossborderpayments #acquisition #stablecoins #fintech #singapore #emergingmarkets #paymentrails 🔗 Read more at:

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Circle to Acquire Tazapay to Expand USDC Cross-Border Payments in the US

Circle has agreed to acquire Singapore-based cross-border payments platform Tazapay in a $400 million all-stock deal expected to close in 2027, the...

📰 BitMine Purchases 28,086 ETH, Edges Closer To 5% Target 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 14:55 UTC BitMine bought 28,086 ETH for about $70.1 million, bringing its holdings to 5.93 million ETH and edging closer to its 5% supply target, with staking and AI-linked catalysts cited by chairman Tom Lee. ➤ BitMine Immersion Technologies has significantly increased its Ethereum (ETH) holdings, acquiring 28,086 ETH for $70.1 million, bringing its total to 5.93 million ETH, nearing its 5% supply target. ➤ The company's chairman, Tom Lee, is optimistic about ETH's future, citing positive crypto legislation, the growth of tokenization, and the increasing use of blockchain by AI as key catalysts. ➤ BitMine also actively stakes its ETH holdings, generating substantial revenue, and believes that tokenization and AI advancements will particularly benefit Ethereum's demand and performance. #eth #ethereum #bitmine #tokenization #staking #ai #treasury #cryptolegislation #blockchainbasedai 🔗 Read more at:

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BitMine Purchases 28,086 ETH, Edges Closer To 5% Target

BitMine bought 28,086 ETH for about $70.1 million, bringing its holdings to 5.93 million ETH and edging closer to its 5% supply target, with stakin...

📰 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...

📰 Strategy pauses Bitcoin buys, doubles buyback plan 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 04:55 UTC Strategy spent $176.3 million repurchasing STRC, doubled its preferred securities buyback authorization and kept 845,050 BTC. ➤ Strategy doubled its Digital Credit Securities Repurchase Program to $2 billion and spent $176.3 million on repurchasing STRC preferred shares, pausing Bitcoin acquisitions for the week. ➤ The company maintained its holdings of 845,050 BTC, acquired at an average cost of $75,412 per coin, while its USD Reserve balance stood at $5.10 billion. ➤ Future actions regarding Bitcoin purchases, STRC buybacks, or ATM programs remain dependent on market conditions and management decisions. #strategy #bitcoin #strc #preferredshares #buyback #digitalcreditsecurities #treasury #secfiling #capitalstructure #dividend 🔗 Read more at:

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Strategy pauses Bitcoin buys, doubles buyback plan

Strategy spent $176.3 million repurchasing STRC, doubled its preferred securities buyback authorization and kept 845,050 BTC.

📰 Plattsburgh weighs 12-month crypto mining ban 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 05:05 UTC Plattsburgh is considering a 12-month moratorium on new crypto mining, AI and data centers using at least 300 kilowatts. ➤ Plattsburgh is considering a 12-month moratorium on new cryptocurrency mining, AI, and data centers using over 300 kilowatts to update zoning regulations. ➤ The proposed ban aims to address concerns regarding electricity usage, noise, cooling, and safety, with existing operations allowed to continue under certain conditions. ➤ This initiative echoes a previous halt in 2018 and reflects a broader trend of municipalities grappling with the energy demands of high-density computing. #plattsburgh #cryptomining #moratorium #aidatacenters #zoningrules #electricityconsumption #hydroelectricpower #locallawp2 #newyork 🔗 Read more at:

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Plattsburgh weighs 12-month crypto mining ban

Plattsburgh is considering a 12-month moratorium on new crypto mining, AI and data centers using at least 300 kilowatts.

📰 Circle buys Tazapay in $400M all-stock deal 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 05:45 UTC Circle agreed to acquire Tazapay for $400 million in stock, adding payment volume exceeding $25 billion and payout rails across 100 markets. ➤ Circle is acquiring payments company Tazapay for $400 million in an all-stock deal to expand its global payment network and USDC adoption. ➤ Tazapay processes over $25 billion in annualized volume, with over 60% already utilizing stablecoins, and operates in over 100 markets. ➤ The acquisition aims to leverage Tazapay's infrastructure to enhance USDC-based cross-border payments, particularly in Asia-Pacific and emerging markets, pending regulatory approvals. #circle #tazapay #acquisition #usdc #stablecoin #payments #crossborder #singapore #regulatoryapproval #emergingmarkets 🔗 Read more at:

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Circle buys Tazapay in $400M all-stock deal

Circle agreed to acquire Tazapay for $400 million in stock, adding payment volume exceeding $25 billion and payout rails across 100 markets.

📰 Gemini wins full Singapore crypto payment license 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 06:25 UTC Gemini secured a Singapore MPI license covering digital payment token and cross-border transfer services without standard volume limits. ➤ Gemini has obtained a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), allowing it to offer digital payment token and cross-border transfer services. ➤ This license, which took nearly two years to secure, permits Gemini's Singapore entity to operate without standard transaction volume limits but with enhanced regulatory obligations, including AML and KYC compliance. ➤ The approval solidifies Singapore as a strategic hub for Gemini in Asia, enabling them to serve both retail and institutional customers with regulated crypto services. #gemini #singapore #majorpaymentinstitutionlicense #digitalpaymenttoken #crossbordertransfer #monetaryauthorityofsingapore #paymentservicesact #aml #kyc #cryptoregulation 🔗 Read more at:

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Gemini wins full Singapore crypto payment license

Gemini secured a Singapore MPI license covering digital payment token and cross-border transfer services without standard volume limits.

📰 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.

📰 Iran turns to crypto for export payments amid sanctions: FT 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 06:25 UTC Iran reportedly eased foreign-exchange controls and tolerated cryptocurrency export payments as U.S. sanctions restrict conventional banking channels. ➤ Iran is reportedly using cryptocurrencies, primarily USDT, for export payments to circumvent U.S. sanctions that restrict conventional banking. ➤ This unofficial policy shift allows exporters to repatriate funds through domestic crypto exchanges, reducing reliance on state-controlled channels. ➤ Despite this tolerance, U.S. sanctions remain in place, posing risks to Iranian entities and foreign counterparties, as demonstrated by Tether's asset freezes. #iran #cryptocurrency #ussanctions #exportpayments #usdt #centralbankofiran #tether #blockchain #financialchannels #enforcement 🔗 Read more at:

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Iran turns to crypto for export payments amid sanctions: FT

Iran reportedly eased foreign-exchange controls and tolerated cryptocurrency export payments as U.S. sanctions restrict conventional banking channels.

📰 RBI’s Vasudevan flags legal, privacy, interoperability risks in tokenization 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 12:09 UTC - Subhana Shaikh RBI's executive director P. Vasudevan said interoperability has been one of the success stories of India’s payments ecosystem and should not be lost in the move towards tokenized assets. ➤ RBI's executive director P. Vasudevan highlighted significant challenges in tokenizing financial assets, including legal uncertainty, data privacy, and interoperability. ➤ He emphasized the need for caution alongside optimism as India expands tokenization, drawing parallels to ongoing experiments in Europe, the UK, the US, and Asia. ➤ The article also details recent successful pilot issuances of tokenized corporate bonds by REC and Larsen & Toubro, showcasing potential benefits like faster settlement and fractional ownership. #tokenization #rbi #pvasudevan #legalclarity #dataprivacy #interoperability #financialassets #tokenizedbonds #rec #larsentoubro 🔗 Read more at:

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RBI’s Vasudevan flags legal, privacy, interoperability risks in tokenization

RBI's executive director P. Vasudevan said interoperability has been one of the success stories of India’s payments ecosystem and should not be l...

📰 The Repricing Nobody Is Modeling 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 16:05 UTC - Ben Lilly It’s prying open the door. And once it opens, it won’t close. ➤ The article discusses the upcoming wave of asset tokenization, drawing parallels to the commodity ETF boom of the early 2000s, highlighting how tokenization will reduce friction and increase liquidity for traditionally illiquid assets. ➤ ARK Investment Management's plan to tokenize its Venture Fund is presented as a significant step, enabling fractional ownership and peer-to-peer trading on blockchain-based systems, thereby addressing the current lack of liquidity in private investments. ➤ Recent regulatory shifts, including the SEC's overhaul of transfer agent rules and a no-action letter for blockchain-integrated shareholder files, signal that widespread asset tokenization is imminent, poised to create a market exceeding $100 billion in a few years. #tokenization #arkventurefund #blockchain #sec #transferagents #liquidity #privateequity #cathiewood #assetinnovation #frictionreduction 🔗 Read more at:

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The Repricing Nobody Is Modeling

It’s prying open the door. And once it opens, it won’t close.

📰 Is your business losing money between payment and conversion? 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 13:55 UTC - Guest Trybit lets businesses accept crypto and automatically convert incoming payments into a selected stablecoin once transactions are confirmed on-chain. ➤ Trybit offers a crypto payment infrastructure that automatically converts incoming volatile cryptocurrencies into stablecoins upon confirmation, mitigating losses due to price fluctuations. ➤ The platform aims to reduce the time between payment receipt and conversion, addressing an operational issue where value can be lost due to market volatility. ➤ Beyond automatic conversion, Trybit provides features like bulk payouts via API, scheduled withdrawals, and white-label solutions for businesses processing high volumes of digital asset transactions. #trybit #cryptopayments #stablecoinconversion #volatilityexposure #automaticconversion #bulkpayouts #api #whitelabel #enterprisepayments #digitalassetmanagement 🔗 Read more at:

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Is your business losing money between payment and conversion?

Trybit lets businesses accept crypto and automatically convert incoming payments into a selected stablecoin once transactions are confirmed on-chain.

📰 Business News | Visa Brings Onchain Lending into Everyday Payments 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 05:10 UTC - ANI Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Singapore, September 9: Today, Visa (NYSE: V) announced a new approach to onchain credit designed to help stablecoin-linked card programs and fintechs access working capital using onchain lending infrastructure and Visa data. By combining VisaNet settlement data with blockchain lending, Visa is helping its partners unlock new financing opportunities for stablecoin-linked card programs. Business News | Visa Brings Onchain Lending into Ever... ➤ Visa is integrating onchain lending infrastructure with its payment network to provide working capital for stablecoin-linked card programs and fintechs. ➤ The initiative leverages VisaNet settlement data and blockchain lending to unlock new financing opportunities, addressing challenges in traditional financing for growing payment companies. ➤ This move expands Visa's stablecoin strategy, aiming to bridge traditional finance with digital asset technologies for more transparent and programmable financial services. #visa #onchainlending #stablecoins #workingcapital #fintech #visanet #blockchainlending #creditcoop #programmablefinance #digitalassets 🔗 Read more at:

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Business News | Visa Brings Onchain Lending into Everyday Payments

Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Singapore, September 9: Today, Visa (NYSE: V) announced a new approach to onchain credit ...

📰 Three Crypto Presales to Watch in September 2026: RWA Energy Markets, On-Chain Trust, and AI Trading 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 17:52 UTC - Dan El Watt2Trade sits at the top of this list because it is aiming at an existing industry instead of inventing a closed crypto-only marketplace. ➤ Three crypto presales are highlighted for September 2026: Watt2Trade aims to tokenize electricity markets, Ethos Network focuses on on-chain reputation, and Moonberg offers AI-powered trading tools. ➤ Watt2Trade is positioned as a leading RWA play due to its focus on the existing multi-trillion dollar energy sector and its team's industry expertise. ➤ The article discusses the potential of these projects to attract capital by addressing key narratives: real-world assets, trust, and AI-assisted markets. #watt2trade #electricitytrading #rwa #ethosnetwork #onchainreputation #moonberg #aitrading #tokensales #blockchain #presale 🔗 Read more at:

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Three Crypto Presales to Watch in September 2026: RWA Energy Markets, On-Chain Trust, and AI Trading

Watt2Trade sits at the top of this list because it is aiming at an existing industry instead of inventing a closed crypto-only marketplace.