Putin delays summit over Ukrainian drone threat: FT
The summit delay highlights escalating security concerns, impacting diplomatic engagements and increasing uncertainty in geopolitical relations. The post Putin delays summit over Ukrainian drone threat: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/15/2026, 4:16:41 AM
Democrats send counteroffer to Republicans over Clarity Act provisions
Democratic Senators were said to be meeting late Monday to discuss the latest proposed draft text.
By Nikhilesh De 9/15/2026, 4:09:01 AM
CLARITY Act Odds Slide to 18% as Banks and State AGs Push Back
Polymarket traders now give the CLARITY Act an 18% chance of becoming law in 2026, down from roughly 34% earlier on Sept. 14 and 82% in February. Bank and state opposition has left key disputes unresolved before a Senate vote. Why CLARITY Act Odds Fell Back to 18% The CLARITY Act’s rebound unraveled within hours […]
By Kevin Helms 9/15/2026, 4:05:22 AM
David Raya wins Premier League Golden Glove for third straight season
Raya's achievement underscores Arsenal's defensive prowess and sets a high benchmark for future goalkeepers, influencing team strategies. The post David Raya wins Premier League Golden Glove for third straight season appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 4:04:18 AM
Ripple and Stellar outlook: Extend gains as derivatives support upside
Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) extend their gains on Tuesday after surging over 6% and 8%, respectively, on the previous day. In addition, improving derivatives metrics support a bullish bias, signaling further gains for both altcoins.
By N/A 9/15/2026, 3:59:00 AM
Bitcoin Is Holding Firm, Ethereum Is Pulling In Money: Here’s What Crypto Positioning Shows
Bitcoin remains relatively resilient despite technology stock weakness, while Ethereum continues to attract institutional money through strong ETF inflows.
By Chayanika Deka 9/15/2026, 3:56:20 AM
Thailand’s dominant e-wallet TrueMoney partners with Fireblocks to embed THBT wallet in its app
TrueMoney's THBT wallet initiative could revolutionize digital payments in Southeast Asia, enhancing financial inclusion and cross-border transactions. The post Thailand’s dominant e-wallet TrueMoney partners with Fireblocks to embed THBT wallet in its app appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 3:44:47 AM
Kyrgyzstan’s central bank taps CertiK for digital som security and oversight
This partnership could enhance Kyrgyzstan's digital asset security, potentially boosting investor confidence and fostering economic growth. The post Kyrgyzstan’s central bank taps CertiK for digital som security and oversight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/15/2026, 3:42:59 AM
Garlinghouse Backs Bessent’s CLARITY Act Case Ahead of Senate Vote
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse backed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s case for advancing the CLARITY Act, arguing the final compromise deserves Senate support. Bessent says the bill gives Treasury tools to protect community banks if stablecoin-related deposit flight emerges. Garlinghouse Backs Bessent Ahead of Senate Vote Treasury Secretary Scott...
By Kevin Helms 9/15/2026, 3:35:10 AM
US Attorney’s Office files complaint against $61M in Iranian oil proceeds laundered through crypto
The case highlights the growing scrutiny on crypto's role in sanctions evasion, potentially leading to stricter regulations globally. The post US Attorney’s Office files complaint against $61M in Iranian oil proceeds laundered through crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 3:34:28 AM
Balancer eyes wind-down after restructuring fails to revive revenue
Balancer cut costs and shipped new products after restructuring, but Marcus Hardt says v3 failed to replace legacy revenue as November’s $128 million exploit continued to weigh on adoption.
By Felix Ng 9/15/2026, 3:33:23 AM
Crypto Overview: Bitcoin remains volatile amid CLARITY Act vote – Zcash, Stellar rally
Bitcoin (BTC) holds steady around $78,000 on Tuesday, sustaining its roughly 2% recovery from the previous day. Broader cryptocurrency market volatility remains elevated ahead of the scheduled CLARITY Act cloture vote on Tuesday.
By N/A 9/15/2026, 3:29:28 AM
China’s factories ramp up as consumer spending slows, deepening economic divide
China's economic imbalance may lead to increased reliance on exports, risking global market saturation and potential trade tensions. The post China’s factories ramp up as consumer spending slows, deepening economic divide appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 3:28:00 AM
U.S. House panel shares crypto tax bill ahead of hearing later this week
The House Ways and Means Committee published a crypto tax bill addressing de minimis transactions, staking and other issues for which the industry's clamored for policies.
By Nikhilesh De 9/15/2026, 3:27:38 AM
Bitcoin slips to $77,800 as Senate Clarity Act vote nears and oil prices climb
Bitcoin pulls back from $79,000 as the Senate prepares to vote on the Clarity Act and oil prices rise.
By Omkar Godbole 9/15/2026, 3:23:28 AM
Coinbase-backed Base just exposed the uncomfortable truth about Ethereum’s L2s
Ethereum and Coinbase-backed layer-2 network Base have abandoned an effort to agree on how the next generation of crypto wallets should work. On Sept. 14, Ethlabs researcher Derek Chiang said collaboration between developers working on Ethereum’s EIP-8141 Frame Transactions and Base’s EIP-8130 broke down last week after attempts to produce a...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/15/2026, 3:20:48 AM
CoinEx to cease operations and shut down exchange by December 22
CoinEx's closure highlights the growing challenges of sustainability and compliance in the crypto exchange industry, impacting user trust. The post CoinEx to cease operations and shut down exchange by December 22 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 3:10:34 AM
Democrats Draft CLARITY Act Counteroffer as Ethics Dispute Grows
Senate Democrats are preparing a counteroffer to the Senate Republicans’ CLARITY Act draft text introduced on Sunday. Democrats have criticized the new ethics language as falling short of their expectations, and even some Republicans have expressed doubt about the CLARITY Act’s content and scope. Senate Democrats to Introduce CLARITY Act...
By Sergio Goschenko 9/15/2026, 3:02:21 AM
A US state just published its security criteria for cross-chain infrastructure, and LayerZero failed them
Wyoming's Stable Token Commission moved FRNT to Chainlink CCIP and published the security criteria it expects cross-chain providers to meet. LayerZero failed the review. [...]
By Charles Kibue 9/15/2026, 3:00:14 AM
China buying twice more gold than officially reported amid surge in central bank purchases
China's undisclosed gold purchases may signal a strategic reserve shift, potentially impacting global gold prices and market dynamics. The post China buying twice more gold than officially reported amid surge in central bank purchases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/15/2026, 3:00:05 AM
Algorand (ALGO)'s x402 Protocol Powers AI Payments and Agent Commerce
Algorand (ALGO)'s x402 enables AI agents to make blockchain-backed payments, driving innovations in agentic commerce and reshaping digital workflows. (Read More)
By N/A 9/15/2026, 2:59:03 AM
Crypto market rally stalls as optimism fades over US regulatory bill
The fading optimism over US crypto regulation highlights the ongoing uncertainty and volatility in the crypto market, impacting investor confidence. The post Crypto market rally stalls as optimism fades over US regulatory bill appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 2:54:52 AM
China’s economy shows signs of weakness as investment slumps to new lows
China's economic slowdown, marked by declining investment and consumption, risks exacerbating global supply-demand imbalances and deflationary pressures. The post China’s economy shows signs of weakness as investment slumps to new lows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 2:51:22 AM
California gas prices hit $6 per gallon amid rising living costs
Rising living costs in California may intensify support for wealth tax proposals, influencing future economic policies and election outcomes. The post California gas prices hit $6 per gallon amid rising living costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/15/2026, 2:44:35 AM
China tightens travel restrictions for citizens amid security concerns
China's travel restrictions may signal increased state control and potential diplomatic tensions, impacting global relations and market perceptions. The post China tightens travel restrictions for citizens amid security concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/15/2026, 2:44:32 AM
XRP News: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says CLARITY Act Trades ‘Weren’t Small’
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse pushed back Sunday on the idea that the CLARITY Act represents a watered-down compromise, responding to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s public reaffirmation of support for the bill. “This bill isn’t just a compromise, it’s the product of real, substantive trades policymakers made to get here,” Garlinghouse wrote,...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 9/15/2026, 2:44:27 AM
UK Lords Defeat Government 194-138 Over Crypto Strategy
The United Kingdom government has suffered a House of Lords defeat after peers voted 194-138 to require the Treasury to produce a national digital-assets strategy. The amendment puts fresh pressure on the U.K. to sharpen its approach to crypto, stablecoins and tokenized finance as competing jurisdictions move ahead with their own frameworks....
By Emmanuel Musa 9/15/2026, 2:40:48 AM
Binance curbs commodity perpetual futures trading to weekdays only
Binance's shift to weekday-only trading for commodity futures may prompt traders to reassess strategies, impacting market dynamics and liquidity. The post Binance curbs commodity perpetual futures trading to weekdays only appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 2:33:19 AM
National Stock Exchange of India set for landmark IPO, impacting unlisted shares
NSE's IPO could reshape India's capital markets, challenging unlisted share platforms and highlighting inefficiencies in price discovery. The post National Stock Exchange of India set for landmark IPO, impacting unlisted shares appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 2:30:19 AM
Korea Exchange sees erratic trading in first after-hours session
The chaotic debut of Korea Exchange's after-hours trading highlights the need for improved liquidity and safeguards to stabilize future sessions. The post Korea Exchange sees erratic trading in first after-hours session appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/15/2026, 2:18:27 AM
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 DOJ 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 DOJ 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