📰 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...

📰 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...

📰 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.

📰 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.

📰 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.

📰 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.

📰 Hunter Biden defends LAPTOP memecoin as Kraken deletes promotional post 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 06:45 UTC Hunter Biden has defended his LAPTOP memecoin hours before its Sept. 9 launch on Base, saying 20% of the supply will be distributed through community airdrops while 30% will be tied to political, crypto and cultural predictions. In an X… ➤ Hunter Biden is launching a memecoin called $LAPTOP on the Base network, aiming to reclaim the controversy surrounding his laptop. ➤ The token's distribution includes community airdrops (some for TRUMP memecoin losers) and allocations tied to political and cultural predictions, with Kraken deleting a promotional post due to backlash. ➤ Biden defends the project as a statement rather than a financial investment, contrasting it with the significant losses experienced by holders of the TRUMP memecoin. #hunterbiden #laptopmemecoin #kraken #base #trumpmemecoin #airdrops #politicalpredictions #cryptotraders #coinbase #tokenomics 🔗 Read more at:

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Hunter Biden defends LAPTOP memecoin as Kraken deletes promotional post

Hunter Biden has defended his LAPTOP memecoin hours before its Sept. 9 launch on Base, saying 20% of the supply will be distributed through communi...

📰 Tether Freezes $39.3M USDT Linked to Xinbi Guarantee 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 04:45 UTC Tether reportedly froze approximately $39. 3 million in USDT linked to Xinbi Guarantee, according to MistTrack’s September 8, 2026 statement, highlighting issuer control over stablecoin settlement. The post Tether Freezes $39.3M USDT Linked to Xinbi Guarantee was initially publis... ➤ Tether has reportedly frozen approximately $39.3 million in USDT across 10 TRON addresses linked to Xinbi Guarantee, according to MistTrack. ➤ The freeze is characterized as a crackdown on illicit Telegram-based escrow platforms, following a previous freeze of Huione-linked funds. ➤ The exact reasons for the freeze and the status of the funds remain unconfirmed by Tether, and independent verification of the transactions is pending. #tether #usdt #xinbiguarantee #misttrack #tronaddresses #frozenfunds #escrowactivity #ofac #sanctions #blockchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Tether Freezes $39.3M USDT Linked to Xinbi Guarantee

Tether reportedly froze approximately $39. 3 million in USDT linked to Xinbi Guarantee, according to MistTrack’s September 8, 2026 statement, hig...

📰 Coinbase Expands Morpho-Powered USDC Lending to Brazil 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:25 UTC Coinbase is bringing its Morpho-powered USDC lending product to Brazil, letting eligible customers lend the dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC and earn variable interest. Read original article on coinlineup.com ➤ Coinbase is expanding its USDC lending product, powered by the Morpho network, to eligible customers in Brazil. ➤ Users can lend USDC to earn variable interest, with rates determined by market supply and demand, not fixed by Coinbase. ➤ Withdrawals are generally flexible, but actual access may depend on market liquidity, and users are advised to verify specific terms within their accounts. #coinbase #usdc #brazil #morpho #lending #stablecoin #defi #yield #onchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Coinbase Expands Morpho-Powered USDC Lending to Brazil

Coinbase is bringing its Morpho-powered USDC lending product to Brazil, letting eligible customers lend the dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC and earn ...

📰 Hyperliquid policy group cites 2 flaws in CME lawsuit 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:45 UTC The Hyperliquid Policy Center has asked a federal court to dismiss CME Group’s lawsuit against the CFTC, arguing that the derivatives exchange lacks standing and cannot rely on the Commodity Exchange Act provisions cited in its complaint. Hyperliquid policy group… ➤ The Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC) has filed an amicus brief supporting the CFTC in its lawsuit against CME Group, arguing CME lacks standing and its claims are outside the Commodity Exchange Act's scope. ➤ HPC contends CME has not demonstrated a competitive injury from the CFTC's approval of Kalshi's Bitcoin perpetual futures contract, suggesting any disadvantage is self-inflicted. ➤ The lawsuit centers on whether perpetual contracts are futures or swaps, with HPC urging dismissal to prevent CME from stifling product development in U.S. derivatives markets. #cmegroup #cftc #hyperliquidpolicycenter #kalshi #bitcoinperpetualfutures #commodityexchangeact #derivativesmarket #amicusbrief #competitorstanding #futuresvsswaps 🔗 Read more at:

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Hyperliquid policy group cites 2 flaws in CME lawsuit

The Hyperliquid Policy Center has asked a federal court to dismiss CME Group’s lawsuit against the CFTC, arguing that the derivatives exchange la...

📰 Treasury to buy back up to $6B in longer-term debt as bond yields hit highest level since 2023 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:13 UTC - Eric Revell Treasury buyback of up to $6 billion in 10-year notes and 20-year bonds sent yields surging, with the 10-year hitting above 4.85% amid a challenging bond market. ➤ The U.S. Treasury announced a $6 billion buyback of longer-term debt (10-year notes and 20-year bonds) to enhance liquidity, but yields surged to their highest levels since 2023. ➤ Analysts view the buyback size as insufficient given the massive national debt and ongoing debt issuance, suggesting the market is signaling a deeper structural debt crisis. ➤ The article touches on the impact of inflation, geopolitical events (Iran war), and the AI buildout on bond markets and U.S. fiscal policy, highlighting significant economic uncertainty. #treasurybuyback #bondyields #10yearnotes #20yearbonds #liquidity #inflation #nationaldebt #aitrade #fiscalposition #structuraldebtcrisis 🔗 Read more at:

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Treasury to buy back up to $6B in longer-term debt as bond yields hit highest level since 2023

Treasury buyback of up to $6 billion in 10-year notes and 20-year bonds sent yields surging, with the 10-year hitting above 4.85% amid a challengin...

📰 $11B Asset Manager Debunks the Biggest Misconception Surrounding Ripple-Linked XRP 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 18:40 UTC - Brenda Ngari 21Shares, which oversees roughly $11 billion in assets worldwide, has weighed in on some of the most persistent claims about Ripple-promoted XRP. ➤ Asset manager 21Shares clarifies that Ripple, a private company, does not control the decentralized XRP Ledger (XRPL) or its native asset XRP. ➤ The XRPL is an open, public blockchain with over 150 validators, and Ripple operates only one validator on its default list. ➤ 21Shares also highlighted XRP's capped supply of 100 billion tokens, with a portion permanently destroyed per transaction, and noted its existing XRP investment products. #xrp #ripple #21shares #xrpledger #decentralization #tokensupply #assetmanager #cryptocurrency #validators 🔗 Read more at:

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$11B Asset Manager Debunks the Biggest Misconception Surrounding Ripple-Linked XRP

21Shares, which oversees roughly $11 billion in assets worldwide, has weighed in on some of the most persistent claims about Ripple-promoted XRP.

📰 Solana Widens Memecoin Volume Lead Over Robinhood‬ 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 18:51 UTC - Olivia Brooke Solana captured 67% of all memecoin trading volume across spot decentralized exchanges on September 7th, nearly three times Robinhood Crypto's 23% share. ➤ Solana has significantly widened its lead in memecoin trading volume, capturing 67% of decentralized exchange activity compared to Robinhood Crypto's 23%. ➤ This dominance is a sustained trend, with Solana consistently holding over 50% of memecoin volume since mid-June. ➤ Solana also leads in x402 activity, facilitating AI agent payments with stablecoins, indicating its growing role in automated, agent-driven transactions. #solana #memecoin #tradingvolume #decentralizedexchanges #robinhoodcrypto #bnbchain #x402 #aiagents #stablecoins 🔗 Read more at:

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Solana Widens Memecoin Volume Lead Over Robinhood‬

Solana captured 67% of all memecoin trading volume across spot decentralized exchanges on September 7th, nearly three times Robinhood Crypto's 23% ...

📰 Consensys Splits Into MetaMask and Infrastructure Firms as Crypto Finance Expands 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:30 UTC - James Godstime Consensys separates MetaMask from its institutional business as the firms target consumer finance, tokenization, and blockchain infrastructure growth. ➤ Consensys is splitting into two independent companies: MetaMask, focusing on consumer finance products like payments and savings, and a new Consensys entity for institutional blockchain infrastructure. ➤ The restructuring is driven by growing demand for tokenization and stablecoins from financial institutions, with the new Consensys targeting banks and asset managers. ➤ MetaMask's expansion includes a Mastercard payment card, a Money Account offering yield on stablecoin balances, and integration of Bitcoin and Solana. #metamask #consensys #tokenization #ethereum #infrastructure #stablecoin #institutional #consumerfinance #layer2 #blockchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Consensys Splits Into MetaMask and Infrastructure Firms as Crypto Finance Expands

Consensys separates MetaMask from its institutional business as the firms target consumer finance, tokenization, and blockchain infrastructure growth.

📰 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...

📰 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...

📰 CATASTROPHE Coalition Warns Proposed Regulations Would Cripple South African progress (9 Sep) 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 05:25 UTC JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 9th, 2026, Chainwire ➤ A coalition named CATASTROPHE is campaigning against proposed South African regulations that would restrict cross-border crypto payments and individual self-custody. ➤ The coalition argues these rules would harm local businesses, jobs, and isolate South Africa from the global digital economy, despite global advancements in stablecoin and digital asset infrastructure. ➤ CATASTROPHE advocates for technology-neutral regulation, where equivalent economic activities are treated similarly regardless of the technology used, and urges public support before the comment period closes. #southafrica #catastrophecoalition #cryptoregulations #crossborderpayments #selfcustody #nationaltreasury #southafricanreservebank #technologyneutrality #stablecoins #casps 🔗 Read more at:

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CATASTROPHE Coalition Warns Proposed Regulations Would Cripple South African progress (9 Sep)

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📰 Consensys to split into MetaMask and institutional blockchain company 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:05 UTC Consensys plans to separate MetaMask from its institutional blockchain business by the end of 2026 as the crypto wallet expands into broader financial services. ➤ Consensys is splitting its operations into two independent companies: MetaMask for consumer financial services and a new Consensys focused on institutional blockchain infrastructure. ➤ The new Consensys will concentrate on Ethereum infrastructure, tokenization, and stablecoins for financial institutions, while MetaMask will expand into payments, savings, and traditional financial products. ➤ This strategic move reflects the diverging priorities of Consensys's consumer and institutional businesses, with MetaMask aiming for broader financial service integration beyond crypto. #metamask #consensys #institutionalblockchain #tokenization #stablecoins #defi #onchainfinancialservices #consumerbusiness #ethereuminfrastructure 🔗 Read more at:

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Consensys to split into MetaMask and institutional blockchain company

Consensys plans to separate MetaMask from its institutional blockchain business by the end of 2026 as the crypto wallet expands into broader financ...