Lummis Pushes Senate Democrats to Rally Behind Final CLARITY Draft
Senator Cynthia Lummis, one of the driving forces behind the CLARITY Act, remarks that the bill, in its final form, represents one of the largest bipartisan Senate endeavors. She stresses that if it fails, crypto companies will take their business elsewhere. ‘Put Their Money Where Their Mouth Is’: Lummis Calls Democrats to Rally Behind CLARITY […]
By Sergio Goschenko 9/15/2026, 2:10:13 AM
China reports mixed economic data for August, retail sales miss expectations
China's economic struggles highlight the need for stronger domestic demand and policy adjustments to sustain growth amid global uncertainties. The post China reports mixed economic data for August, retail sales miss expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 2:07:07 AM
BlackRock’s digital assets chief to speak at Bitcoin Treasuries Conference in New York City
BlackRock's involvement signals growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, potentially influencing corporate strategies and market dynamics. The post BlackRock’s digital assets chief to speak at Bitcoin Treasuries Conference in New York City appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 1:57:56 AM
Gold stays lower as Middle East oil disruptions lift rate hike bets
The Fed's rate hike amid geopolitical tensions may curb inflation but risks stifling economic growth, complicating market dynamics. The post Gold stays lower as Middle East oil disruptions lift rate hike bets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 1:54:03 AM
Mecca defense pact stalls amid Houthi-Saudi conflict escalation
The stalled Mecca defense pact highlights regional disunity, potentially undermining broader diplomatic efforts like U.S.-Iran negotiations. The post Mecca defense pact stalls amid Houthi-Saudi conflict escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/15/2026, 1:44:12 AM
Solana activates Transaction V1 on mainnet, boosting transaction size 3.3x
Solana's upgrade enhances blockchain efficiency, enabling more complex operations and innovations, but demands infrastructure adaptation. The post Solana activates Transaction V1 on mainnet, boosting transaction size 3.3x appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 1:42:26 AM
Samsung urged by hedge fund to buy back preferred shares in push to close valuation gap
Samsung's buyback could signal a shift in South Korean corporate governance, potentially narrowing the "Korea discount" and boosting investor confidence. The post Samsung urged by hedge fund to buy back preferred shares in push to close valuation gap appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 1:40:35 AM
Zelenskyy signals Ukraine’s readiness for de-escalation with Russia
Zelenskyy's de-escalation stance may boost diplomatic efforts, potentially increasing the likelihood of a ceasefire and impacting market confidence. The post Zelenskyy signals Ukraine’s readiness for de-escalation with Russia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/15/2026, 1:38:24 AM
What’s New in the Final CLARITY Act Ahead of the Senate Vote
Senate Republicans have outlined what’s new in the final version of the CLARITY Act ahead of a Sept. 15 procedural vote. The changes would strengthen ethics enforcement, create a stablecoin safeguard, and extend developer protections to miners and validators. What’s New for Federal Officials U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), John Boozman (R-AR)...
By Kevin Helms 9/15/2026, 1:30:50 AM
Ethereum builders face a choice between locking up too much cash or relying on trusted brokers
Lido’s ePBS debate exposes costs that could favor trusted payments, while relay auctions may still help builders compete. The post Ethereum builders face a choice between locking up too much cash or relying on trusted brokers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/15/2026, 1:30:19 AM
ARK Invest sells $65M in shares of Circle, Coinbase and others
Ark Invest's strategic sell-off amid a market surge highlights the importance of portfolio rebalancing to manage risk and maintain target allocations. The post ARK Invest sells $65M in shares of Circle, Coinbase and others appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 1:24:57 AM
Democrats push back on GOP’s ‘final’ CLARITY offer with counterproposal: Politico
Some Democrats remain dissatisfied with the bill’s crypto ethics provisions and will be sending a counterproposal just hours before a key procedural vote.
By Felix Ng 9/15/2026, 12:46:15 AM
21Shares Builds XRP Case Around Utility, ETFs, and Fixed Supply
21Shares has framed XRP’s investment case around regulatory clarity, institutional access, measurable utility, and fixed supply. The asset manager also cautioned that growing XRP Ledger adoption may not translate directly into sustained token demand. Regulatory Clarity Anchors 21Shares’ XRP Thesis XRP investors now have a four-part framework for...
By Kevin Helms 9/15/2026, 12:45:36 AM
US seeks forfeiture of $61M in crypto allegedly tied to Iranian military
The DOJ's action underscores the increasing scrutiny on crypto exchanges and highlights the challenges of enforcing international sanctions. The post US seeks forfeiture of $61M in crypto allegedly tied to Iranian military appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 12:35:43 AM
XStocks surpasses $1B in DEX trading volume as SPYx drives tokenized equity boom on Solana
The rise of tokenized equities on Solana signals a shift towards decentralized finance, challenging traditional exchanges and broadening market access. The post XStocks surpasses $1B in DEX trading volume as SPYx drives tokenized equity boom on Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 12:28:31 AM
Tokenized gold hits $5.1B but represents less than 0.02% of the $30.1T gold market
Tokenized gold's rapid growth and integration into DeFi highlight its potential to reshape financial markets despite its current market share. The post Tokenized gold hits $5.1B but represents less than 0.02% of the $30.1T gold market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 12:06:55 AM
Privacy Coins Outrun Bitcoin as Market Rotates Into Zcash and Monero
Privacy coins have broken away from a weak crypto market, with zcash and monero delivering gains while bitcoin remains below its October peak. Fresh sector data points to a rotation amid privacy demand, institutional access, and persistent network use. Privacy Coins Separate From the Broader Crypto Market Market leadership has rotated toward...
By Kevin Helms 9/15/2026, 12:05:30 AM
XRP, Zcash (ZEC), Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis for September 15: Market's Chance to Bounce
XRP, Zcash, Bitcoin and Ethereum are consolidating near key technical levels after their strong August moves, with bulls now looking for the next breakout.
By Arman Shirinyan 9/15/2026, 12:01:00 AM
A new XRPL upgrade could concentrate XRP ownership inside banks instead of retail wallets
Pending sponsorship rules could shift reserves and fees to businesses, whose ability to release capital would depend on user funding and exit rules. The post A new XRPL upgrade could concentrate XRP ownership inside banks instead of retail wallets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/15/2026, 12:00:22 AM
Gold prices fall as oil supply disruptions fuel inflation concerns
Rising oil prices and inflation fears may lead to tighter monetary policy, impacting gold's appeal as a safe-haven investment. The post Gold prices fall as oil supply disruptions fuel inflation concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/14/2026, 11:58:08 PM
Samsung backs AI chip rival in $250M funding round as GPU alternatives rise
Samsung's investment in AI chip alternatives highlights a shift towards diversifying suppliers, reducing dependency on dominant market players. The post Samsung backs AI chip rival in $250M funding round as GPU alternatives rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 11:49:38 PM
Circle and Tether emerge as key beneficiaries of the neobank boom
The neobank boom highlights stablecoins' pivotal role in fintech, yet profitability challenges and regulatory shifts could reshape market dynamics. The post Circle and Tether emerge as key beneficiaries of the neobank boom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 11:48:38 PM
Polymarket sees 9X increase in NFL and college football volume
The surge in prediction market volumes highlights their growing role as information aggregation tools, despite operational challenges. The post Polymarket sees 9X increase in NFL and college football volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 11:45:19 PM
Even if Clarity fails, Wall Street’s crypto push is unlikely to stop
The Clarity Act could give banks, brokers and asset managers a clearer rulebook, but financial firms have already moved far enough into digital assets that failure may slow adoption rather than stop it.
By Helene Braun 9/14/2026, 11:43:28 PM
SEC's Atkins backs Clarity Act but says agency will keep pushing crypto rules without it
The SEC chair said crypto issuance, transfer agent modernization and custody will form the backbone of the agency’s regulatory push.
By Krisztian Sandor 9/14/2026, 11:30:40 PM
Grayscale Launches 4 Crypto Portfolios for Financial Advisors
Grayscale has launched four model portfolios that let financial advisors add diversified crypto exposure through exchange-traded products. The strategies standardize asset selection, weighting, and quarterly rebalancing while leaving implementation decisions with individual advisors. Four Models Package Crypto Exposure for Advisor Accounts...
By Kevin Helms 9/14/2026, 11:20:47 PM
USDC surpasses $100T in all-time on-chain transaction volume
USDC's milestone highlights its pivotal role in DeFi, but Circle's revenue reliance on interest rates poses financial stability risks. The post USDC surpasses $100T in all-time on-chain transaction volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 11:15:55 PM
US Bitcoin Reserve Bill Faces First Committee Vote
Summary The House Financial Services Committee marks up the ARMA bill on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The bill would lock federal Bitcoin holdings for at least 20 years, sellable only to pay down national debt. Washington already controls roughly 328,372 BTC, almost all of it seized in criminal cases. ARMA’s 1 million BTC purchase goal [...]
By Alexander Stefanov 9/14/2026, 11:08:09 PM
UEFA to decide Champions League final venue between Spotify Camp Nou and Wembley
UEFA's decision will influence regional tourism, economic impact, and global football prestige, shaping future bidding dynamics and investments. The post UEFA to decide Champions League final venue between Spotify Camp Nou and Wembley appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 11:04:07 PM
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells Trump he won’t slow AI development
The unwavering commitment to rapid AI development by influential leaders may intensify global competition and ethical debates in technology. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells Trump he won’t slow AI development appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 11:01:09 PM
Nearly $17B in Bitcoin and Ethereum options set for 2026 Q3 expiry
The significant volume of options expiring in 2026 could lead to increased market volatility and influence long-term price expectations. The post Nearly $17B in Bitcoin and Ethereum options set for 2026 Q3 expiry appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 11:00:12 PM
BCE plans data center expansion in Saskatchewan to 1.2 gigawatts
BCE's expansion in Saskatchewan could boost local economy, enhance Canada's AI infrastructure, and strengthen data sovereignty efforts. The post BCE plans data center expansion in Saskatchewan to 1.2 gigawatts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 10:59:52 PM
Circle’s Arc launch ties Wall Street firms to the network without making them its safety net
Ahead of the planned Sept. 16 launch, institutional validators offer ledger accountability without a blanket guarantee for applications or losses. The post Circle’s Arc launch ties Wall Street firms to the network without making them its safety net appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/14/2026, 10:50:42 PM
Gulfport Man Wins $1M on a $30 Scratch-Off: Seven Top Prizes Remain
A Mississippi player claimed the third $1 million top prize on the state lottery’s Millionaire Maker game after buying the ticket at a Shell station during his usual round. The game launched in January with ten such prizes. Three Millionaires in Eight Months, Seven Prizes Left The player, who remains anonymous, bought the winning $30 […]
By Luci Kelemen 9/14/2026, 10:40:38 PM
KULR Technology sells remaining 764 Bitcoin for $59M, fully exits crypto treasury strategy
KULR's exit from crypto reflects a strategic pivot towards core business investments, highlighting the volatility and risk of crypto assets. The post KULR Technology sells remaining 764 Bitcoin for $59M, fully exits crypto treasury strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 10:38:15 PM
U.S. Senator Lummis says Democrats won't quit asking for more on crypto Clarity Act
One of the top crypto market structure negotiators in Washington says she's run out of gas on new revisions for the bill she's worked on for more than five years.
By Jesse Hamilton 9/14/2026, 10:34:18 PM
Hewlett Packard Enterprise stock falls 11% after analyst downgrade despite 159% year-to-date rally
The downgrade highlights market volatility and valuation concerns, emphasizing the need for cautious investment strategies amid AI sector fluctuations. The post Hewlett Packard Enterprise stock falls 11% after analyst downgrade despite 159% year-to-date rally appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 10:31:03 PM
Polymarket captures 44% of Kalshi’s football volume within months of launch
Polymarket's rapid market share gain suggests increased competition and innovation in the US sports prediction market, challenging incumbents. The post Polymarket captures 44% of Kalshi’s football volume within months of launch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 10:22:32 PM
Peru Economy Ministry’s X account hacked by crypto scammers promoting fake token
The hack highlights the growing vulnerability of government social media accounts, undermining public trust and exposing citizens to scams. The post Peru Economy Ministry’s X account hacked by crypto scammers promoting fake token appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 10:20:49 PM
Drone attack on Saudi pipeline threatens 4% of global oil supply
The attack underscores vulnerabilities in global oil infrastructure, potentially leading to increased market volatility and geopolitical tensions. The post Drone attack on Saudi pipeline threatens 4% of global oil supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/14/2026, 10:15:04 PM
Aptos overhauls tokenomics with 10x gas fees, halved staking rewards, and a 2.1B APT hard cap
Aptos' tokenomics overhaul could enhance scarcity and governance power, potentially increasing token value and community influence. The post Aptos overhauls tokenomics with 10x gas fees, halved staking rewards, and a 2.1B APT hard cap appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 10:05:54 PM
Bulgaria Passes Law Granting Tax Officials Full Crypto Data Access
Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted to amend the Tax and Social Security Procedure Code, adopting European Union directives to curb tax evasion and enhance cross-border tax transparency. Lawmakers Approve EU-Aligned Legislation Bulgaria’s National Assembly on Sept. 9 approved the final reading of amendments to the Tax and Social Security Procedure...
By Terence Zimwara 9/14/2026, 10:05:47 PM
Vitalik Buterin Says Crypto Anti-Collusion Rules Could Apply to AI Safety
Buterin's past work on harmful coordination on a blockchain may offer a blueprint for managing increasingly autonomous AI agents.
By Wayne Jones 9/14/2026, 9:55:54 PM
XRP holders could earn new yield, but getting out may take up to 60 days
Firelight's planned coverage rollout would lengthen withdrawals while eligible claims could reduce exiting collateral after emissions stop. The post XRP holders could earn new yield, but getting out may take up to 60 days appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Andjela Radmilac 9/14/2026, 9:45:51 PM
Bamboo Insurance seeks $700 million in IPO as backers plan exit
Bamboo's IPO highlights investor appetite for high-growth insurtech firms, despite the absence of direct capital infusion into the company. The post Bamboo Insurance seeks $700 million in IPO as backers plan exit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 9:43:56 PM
Roberto De Zerbi backs Dominic Solanke ahead of Liverpool clash
De Zerbi's support for Solanke highlights the strategic importance of nurturing player confidence amid Tottenham's challenging season start. The post Roberto De Zerbi backs Dominic Solanke ahead of Liverpool clash appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 9:42:49 PM
AI exposure could affect 380 million jobs, with advanced economies facing nearly triple the disruption risk of emerging markets.
AI disruption could exacerbate economic inequality, disproportionately affecting advanced economies reliant on knowledge-based jobs. The post AI exposure could affect 380 million jobs, with advanced economies facing nearly triple the disruption risk of emerging markets. appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 9:40:35 PM
Rodrygo Goes’ father hopes for return to action before February 2027
Rodrygo's timely return could bolster Real Madrid's attack, enhancing their prospects in La Liga and Champions League competitions. The post Rodrygo Goes’ father hopes for return to action before February 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 9:32:08 PM
Mike Johnson clashes with Donald Trump over AI regulation ahead of midterms
The GOP's internal AI policy divide may hinder cohesive strategy, impacting tech innovation and geopolitical positioning against China. The post Mike Johnson clashes with Donald Trump over AI regulation ahead of midterms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/14/2026, 9:25:00 PM
Iran demands conditions met before talks amid US mixed signals
Iran's firm preconditions for talks heighten diplomatic tensions, complicating potential U.S.-Iran engagement and reducing optimism for progress. The post Iran demands conditions met before talks amid US mixed signals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/14/2026, 9:24:55 PM