Crypto Briefs
Short updates on stories reported by a single outlet so far — summarized in a few sentences, always linking the original reporting. Stories picked up by more publications get full articles.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
WhaleInsider reports $150M in crypto long positions liquidated
WhaleInsider data indicates $150 million in crypto long positions were liquidated over a 24-hour period, according to Crypto Briefing. The liquidations signal increased market volatility and suggest investors may be reassessing crypto asset valuations and confidence levels.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingCircle acquires Tazapay for $400M to expand USDC in emerging markets
Circle announced a $400 million acquisition of Tazapay, a payments platform with established connections in emerging markets, to accelerate USDC adoption in regions where Tether has maintained dominance. The deal targets stablecoin expansion in emerging markets, described by analysts as the sector's "next battleground," by acquiring infrastructure that would take years to build independently.
Read the original at CoinDeskUK Company Liquidates 669 BTC Treasury for Shareholder Returns
An unnamed UK company has sold its entire Bitcoin reserve of 669.4867 BTC to distribute proceeds to shareholders, with settlement expected by September 28. The move represents a significant corporate treasury liquidation event in the digital asset space.
Read the original at CryptoSlateJupiter routes majority of DeFi trades to traditional market makers
A CryptoSlate analysis finds that approximately 90% of trades executed through Jupiter, a popular Solana DEX aggregator, are routed to Wall Street market makers rather than executed on-chain. Jupiter functions as a liquidity search engine that connects retail traders to external liquidity providers, obscuring the final execution venue from users who believe their swaps occur directly on decentralized platforms.
Read the original at CryptoSlateAltcoins hit peak inflows as Binance drives investor interest
Altcoins recorded their highest 7-day inflow transactions in months, with Binance leading volume flows, according to Crypto Briefing. The uptick suggests investors are diversifying away from established cryptocurrencies into alternative tokens, marking a potential shift in market sentiment toward higher-risk digital assets.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingBNB Chain leads 2026 RWA growth with $3.62B gain
BNB Chain led real-world asset (RWA) growth in 2026 with a $3.62 billion gain, outpacing Solana according to CryptoRank data. Total onchain RWA value surpassed $39 billion, marking continued expansion of tokenized assets across blockchain networks.
Read the original at Crypto.newsOndo Finance Lists 430 Tokenized Stocks, ETFs on Uniswap
Ondo Finance integrated over 430 tokenized stocks and ETFs onto Uniswap decentralized exchange, expanding access to traditional asset classes on-chain. The offering excludes US persons due to regulatory restrictions.
Read the original at NewsBTCBitcoin Weakness Attributed to AI Capital Shift, HashKey Analyst Says
HashKey analyst Sun argued that recent Bitcoin weakness reflects capital rotation toward artificial intelligence investments rather than declining risk appetite. The analysis suggests investor interest has shifted between asset classes rather than indicating broader market stress or diminishing crypto demand.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoBNB Chain Launches BNB Agent Studio AI Infrastructure
BNB Chain has launched BNB Agent Studio, an infrastructure platform for AI agents on its blockchain. The studio is positioned as a development tool for autonomous agents to execute transactions and interact with smart money applications on the BNB network.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoAnalyst Model Suggests Zcash Overvalued vs. Bitcoin Framework
Crypto analyst filbfilb has applied a Bitcoin-based valuation framework to Zcash, concluding that ZEC currently trades above levels justified by its network activity. The model tests whether privacy-focused ZEC can follow Bitcoin's valuation trajectory using on-chain metrics.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoXRP ETFs Record $19M Inflow This Week Amid Institutional Interest
XRP exchange-traded funds saw $19 million in inflows this week, continuing a positive trend in institutional adoption. The flows suggest growing acceptance of XRP among institutional investors and could presage price appreciation by 2026.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingMetaMask Launches Money Account with 4% Yield on mUSD Stablecoin
MetaMask introduced a Money Account feature offering up to 4% variable annual percentage yield on mUSD stablecoin balances, integrated with Mastercard for merchant spending without leaving the wallet. The product combines yield generation with point-of-sale functionality within the MetaMask interface.
Read the original at 99BitcoinsSEC Opens 60-Day Comment Period on Novel ETF Rules
The SEC has launched a 60-day public comment period on proposed regulations governing novel ETF products, including those tracking crypto assets, event contracts, and leveraged strategies. The rulemaking could reshape how these emerging asset classes are packaged and offered to investors.
Read the original at 99BitcoinsAtlanta Fed GDPNow Q2 forecast drops sharply amid economic slowdown
The Atlanta Federal Reserve's GDPNow model shows a significant decline in its Q2 estimate, reflecting cooling economic momentum. The weakness may pressure the Fed toward monetary easing, which historically benefits risk assets including cryptocurrencies.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingTether USDT faces EU delisting as MiCA compliance deadline nears
Tether's $186 billion USDT stablecoin will lose access to regulated crypto exchanges across the EU after July 1, 2026, when the bloc's MiCA transition completes and Tether lacks a compliant route to operate. The Markets in Crypto-Assets framework has forced the withdrawal without a clear regulatory pathway for the stablecoin's continued distribution in Europe.
Read the original at Crypto.newsAster DEX Adds Lisk and Power Ledger Perpetual Futures
Aster DEX has listed perpetual futures contracts for Lisk and Power Ledger tokens with 5x leverage, as part of its expansion strategy. The exchange positions the move as broadening access to diverse crypto assets and increasing market liquidity.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingWhales accumulate 10M LINK after 17% correction
Large Chainlink (LINK) holders purchased 10 million tokens following a 17% price decline, according to Crypto Briefing. The accumulation pattern is interpreted as signaling sustained confidence in the protocol despite near-term market volatility.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingBitcoin surges above $60K as Fed Chair Warsh avoids rate guidance
Bitcoin climbed above $60,000 following Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's refusal to signal future interest rate direction during an ECB policy discussion. BTC traded around $60,175 at the time of reporting, with the price movement appearing to correlate with Warsh's ambiguous stance on monetary policy.
Read the original at Crypto.newsMoody's Warns of Quantum Threat to Bitcoin, Urges Crypto Adoption of Resistant Tech
Moody's issued a warning that President Trump's quantum computing executive orders heighten urgency for Bitcoin and digital assets to implement quantum-resistant cryptography. The rating agency flagged quantum computing as a material risk to current cryptographic security standards underlying cryptocurrency networks.
Read the original at Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin enters H2 bear market amid ETF, Fed pressure
Bitcoin has declined approximately 33% year-to-date and over 50% from its October 2024 peak above $126,000, trading near September 2024 lows. The asset's support systems from its previous rally are under pressure as it faces a critical $100,000-to-$50,000 range test, with the second half shaped by ETF flows, Federal Reserve policy, and macroeconomic strategy.
Read the original at CryptoSlateBitcoin reclaims $60K as MSTR and ASST surge over 10%
Bitcoin price climbed above $60,000 on Wednesday, with Bitcoin treasury stocks Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) rising more than 10% intraday. The move lifted sentiment in Bitcoin-related equities as the largest cryptocurrency recovered from recent declines.
Read the original at Bitcoin MagazineCircle CEO: Open USD must overcome USDC network effect
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire stated that Open USD, a stablecoin backed by 140 entities, will need to break USDC's established network effect to succeed. Allaire emphasized that competition will ultimately depend on liquidity, integrations, and regulated usage once Open USD launches.
Read the original at CryptoSlateVenice Raises $65M Series A at $1B Valuation Led by Dragonfly
Erik Voorhees' privacy-focused AI platform Venice closed a $65 million Series A round at a $1 billion valuation led by Dragonfly, marking its first institutional funding. The company achieved profitability in Q1 2024 prior to the raise, positioning itself as a privacy-first alternative in the AI sector.
Read the original at The DefiantCloudflare Launches Stablecoin Payment Gateway via x402 Protocol
Cloudflare opened a waitlist Wednesday for its Monetization Gateway, enabling customers to charge for web pages, datasets, APIs, and MCP tools with settlements in stablecoins over the x402 protocol. The company hired Will Papper, formerly of Syndicate, as product manager for Agent Payments to lead the initiative.
Read the original at The DefiantSupreme Court Overturns Humphrey's Executor, Affects SEC and CFTC Leadership
The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Trump v. Slaughter overturned Humphrey's Executor, a 91-year-old precedent that had protected independent agency commissioners from at-will removal by the president. The decision has direct implications for SEC and CFTC leadership structure as the CLARITY Act moves toward a floor vote.
Read the original at The DefiantSupreme Court Clears Trump to Fire SEC, CFTC Commissioners
The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Trump v. Slaughter overturned Humphrey's Executor, a 91-year precedent that had shielded independent agency commissioners from at-will removal. The decision has direct implications for SEC and CFTC leadership as the CLARITY Act approaches a floor vote, potentially enabling faster regulatory personnel shifts in crypto oversight.
Read the original at The DefiantSolana Token Launches Reach 80-Day High on Meme Coin Surge
Solana daily token creation climbed to an 80-day high, driven by a resurgence in meme coin launches and high-velocity decentralized finance activity. The metric reflects renewed on-chain activity and user engagement across the Solana ecosystem.
Read the original at BitcoinistXRP Active Addresses Hit 3-Month High Amid Leverage Flush
XRP network activity reached a three-month high in active addresses as derivative market leverage was liquidated. The metric suggests renewed on-chain engagement following a period of elevated leveraged positions unwinding from the market.
Read the original at BitcoinistOpen USD Stablecoin Consortium Draws Comparisons to XRP Ledger Design
A new stablecoin consortium involving Visa and Mastercard has reignited discussion about similarities between its reserve-sharing model and the XRP Ledger's early architectural approach. The comparison highlights design choices in how decentralized payment networks manage liquidity and settlement across participants.
Read the original at BitcoinistSolana dApps Generated $257M in Q2 Revenue
Solana decentralized applications generated $257 million in revenue during the second quarter, according to available data. The figure underscores Solana's continued position as a leading blockchain by fee-generating activity among layer-one networks.
Read the original at Bitcoinist