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Thursday, September 10, 2026
Bitcoin ETFs Post $120M Outflow; Altcoin Funds Attract Capital
Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced outflows of $120 million on Wednesday, the second consecutive day of withdrawals and more than double Tuesday's $55 million loss. Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs all recorded inflows during the same period, suggesting a rotation from bitcoin into alternative assets.
Read the original at CoinDeskSGX Opens Bitcoin and Ether Perpetual Futures to U.S. Institutions
Singapore Exchange has expanded access to its bitcoin and ether perpetual futures contracts to U.S. institutional traders. The move represents a cross-border bridge between American trading desks and Asian liquidity pools, potentially increasing capital flows between markets.
Read the original at CoinDeskBitcoin Whales Hold Position as BTC Trades Below $80,000
Large Bitcoin holders are holding steady as the cryptocurrency trades below $80,000, with market observers suggesting whales may be waiting for upcoming major developments. The article notes an apparent reluctance among major participants to take positions ahead of uncertain near-term catalysts.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoTrezor, BitBox alert users to phishing emails after breaches
Hardware wallet makers Trezor and BitBox warned users Wednesday of phishing emails impersonating urgent security notices, following suspected compromises of third-party email services used by both companies. The firms advised users to verify sender addresses and avoid clicking links in unsolicited messages claiming security issues.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBinance Sets September 24 Deadline for USDP Delisting
Binance announced a phased delisting of USDP (Paxos Dollar), ending spot trading on September 24, halting deposits September 25, and closing withdrawals November 24. The stablecoin will be removed from the exchange's trading pairs over the three-month window.
Read the original at Crypto.newsAnt International, Visa, Mastercard to develop AI agent payment standards
Ant International has joined Visa and Mastercard to establish common standards for identifying and monitoring AI agents in payment systems as autonomous software expands its role in global commerce. The partnership aims to create unified protocols for managing AI-driven transactions across payment networks.
Read the original at Crypto.newsSui DeFi TVL Surpasses $1 Billion Milestone
Sui has crossed $1 billion in total value locked on DeFiLlama, according to NewsBTC, strengthening the Move-based blockchain's position in the competitive DeFi ecosystem. The milestone reflects growing liquidity adoption on the network as Move-based chains compete for capital allocation.
Read the original at NewsBTCSEC, CFTC Seek Comment on Portfolio Margining Harmonization
The SEC and CFTC have opened a public comment period on portfolio margining harmonization, a regulatory initiative that could affect institutional crypto derivatives trading desks. The move aims to align margining standards across traditional and crypto-adjacent derivatives markets, though specific implementation details remain under review.
Read the original at NewsBTCCosmos Launches 17-Partner Network Including BitGo for Bank Tokenization
Cosmos announced a 17-member partner network that includes BitGo, Galaxy, and OpenZeppelin aimed at enabling banks to deploy tokenized deposits and digital assets. The partnership represents an effort to bridge traditional banking infrastructure with blockchain-based token services.
Read the original at Crypto.newsHoskinson Claims Cardano Development Accelerating Amid AI Integration
Charles Hoskinson stated that Cardano's development team is moving faster than ever as the blockchain ecosystem adopts AI technologies. The statement reflects the project's push to integrate artificial intelligence into its platform and operations.
Read the original at ZyCryptoCoinbase Builds Financial Accounts for AI Agents
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced the exchange is developing financial accounts designed for AI agents, featuring isolated portfolios and controlled trading access. The initiative extends Coinbase's platform to enable automated trading in both stocks and cryptocurrencies through AI-driven systems.
Read the original at Crypto.newsUnicoin sues Uniswap Labs over UNI trademark in New York federal court
Unicoin filed a lawsuit against Uniswap Labs in New York federal court on September 8, seeking a declaration that its UNICOIN brand does not infringe Uniswap's trademarks and asking the court to cancel Uniswap's federal UNI trademark registration. The dispute centers on competing claims to similar branding in the crypto space.
Read the original at Crypto.newsZcash Rallies 125% in Month as F2Pool Founder Raises Fundamentals Concerns
Zcash surged above $1,250 with a 30-day gain of 125%, lifting its market cap to approximately $19.48 billion. F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang questioned the sustainability of the rally, attributed partly to ETF demand, citing concerns about Zcash's underlying fundamentals.
Read the original at CCNKraken Adds Spot Trading Support for Bittensor TAO Token
Kraken has launched spot trading for Bittensor's TAO token, expanding access to the decentralized AI asset on a regulated exchange platform. The listing reflects growing institutional interest in AI-focused cryptocurrency projects.
Read the original at NewsBTCAnalyst: Deeply Depressed Altcoins May Outperform Bitcoin
An unnamed analyst contends that altcoins down 80-90% from peaks mirror Bitcoin's accumulation phases before major rallies, suggesting potential for outperformance. The claim relies on historical pattern recognition but lacks specificity on which altcoins or timeframes.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoTether Launches Bitcoin-Native USDT via UTEXO Protocol
Tether has deployed USDT on Bitcoin using the UTEXO protocol, which employs client-side validation and RGB technology to enable private Lightning Network settlements. The move aims to reduce transaction fees and eliminate intermediaries compared to issuing USDT on Tron or Ethereum blockchains.
Read the original at Bitcoin MagazineTrump Signals Potential Bitcoin Inclusion in Trump Accounts Program
President Trump stated he is "a big fan of crypto" and indicated Bitcoin could eventually be included in a new Trump Accounts savings program. The comments signal openness to cryptocurrency integration within a forthcoming financial product, though no timeline or implementation details were provided.
Read the original at Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Reaches Weekly High; Bernstein Reaffirms $150K Year-End Target
Bitcoin reached its highest price in weeks as financial analysts at Bernstein maintained their year-end price target of $150,000 despite acknowledging recent painful retracements. The firm's continued bullish stance reflects confidence in the cryptocurrency's longer-term trajectory despite near-term volatility.
Read the original at DecryptDogecoin Leads Crypto Selloff With 5% Drop as Bitcoin Holds $78K
Dogecoin fell 5% to lead declines among major cryptocurrencies, with BNB down roughly 4% and XRP off 3%, according to CoinDesk. Rising Treasury yields driven by oil price moves pressured the broader market.
Read the original at CoinDeskTreasury Bond Buyback Expansion Fails to Lift Bitcoin Above Recent Highs
The U.S. Treasury announced it would triple the size of its long-term bond buybacks, a policy move that previously correlated with Bitcoin's rally from $65,000 to $80,000. However, the announcement this time did not produce the same upward price action, prompting analysis of why the market response differed despite the similar macroeconomic stimulus signal.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoSouth Korea crypto gifts to minors surge ahead of 2027 tax rules
South Korean families increased reported cryptocurrency gifts to minors by 2.7 times year-over-year, with transfers to children aged 18 or younger reaching 4.03 billion won ($2.8 million) in 2025. The surge appears tied to incoming inheritance and gift tax regulations scheduled for 2027, prompting families to gift assets before stricter rules take effect.
Read the original at Crypto.newsCoinbase CEO: CLARITY Act vote may not determine U.S. crypto rules
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong told CNBC that U.S. crypto regulation could advance regardless of the CLARITY Act's September 15 Senate vote outcome. Armstrong suggested the industry might gain clearer federal rules through either Congressional action or regulatory intervention, indicating multiple pathways to regulatory clarity beyond the specific legislation.
Read the original at Crypto.newsTRM Labs Reaches $2B Valuation on AI Crime Platform Launch
Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs doubled its valuation to $2 billion in follow-on funding, the company announced ahead of launching an AI-powered crime detection platform. The funding round marks a significant milestone for the compliance-focused blockchain analytics provider as it expands its product offerings.
Read the original at Crypto.newsXRP stalls near $1.14 as breakout attempt lacks volume
XRP pulled back from session lows but remained unable to decisively break above the $1.13–$1.14 resistance level, with traders citing muted trading volume as a constraint on momentum. The coin's consolidation near these levels leaves direction uncertain pending stronger buying interest.
Read the original at CoinDeskConsenSys and MetaMask to Separate Into Independent Entities by 2026
ConsenSys announced plans to separate MetaMask into an independent company by the end of 2026, with ConsenSys president David Cunningham citing the shift toward tokenization and always-on financial infrastructure as a driver of the decision. The separation will create two distinct entities focused on their respective market opportunities in the blockchain ecosystem.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoXRPL Addresses Critical Permission Delegation Bug
The XRP Ledger fixed a critical bug in its permission delegation system and tightened delegation rules to prevent accidental delegation of newer Vault and Lending features. The fix strengthens security controls around feature access within the protocol.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoBONK Governance Attack Results in $20M Treasury Drain
An attacker acquired sufficient BONK tokens to pass a malicious governance proposal that transferred the project's treasury holdings to a controlled wallet, then began selling the stolen assets. The attacker spent approximately $4 million to execute the attack, resulting in a $20 million drain from BONK's treasury, highlighting governance vulnerabilities in the memecoin project.
Read the original at CoinDeskBitcoin retreats from $64.4K as geopolitical tensions weigh
Bitcoin touched $64,400 overnight before declining, maintaining a 6% weekly gain despite a $213 million sale by Strategy. A missile strike on a Qatari gas ship in the Strait of Hormuz elevated oil prices and strained a late-June peace agreement, coinciding with renewed Asian tech sector weakness.
Read the original at CoinDeskRipple Obtains Full MiCA License From Luxembourg Regulator
Ripple announced it has received full Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorization from Luxembourg's Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, completing its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) compliance. The license permits Ripple to offer regulated crypto services across the European Union under the bloc's comprehensive digital-asset framework.
Read the original at The DefiantFidelity Expands FIDD Stablecoin for Institutional On-Chain Finance
Fidelity is expanding its FIDD stablecoin, which has a $50 million allocation, for institutional use with features including direct dollar redemption and Ethereum transfers. The stablecoin will undergo monthly reserve reviews to maintain transparency and backing.
Read the original at Crypto.news