Bitcoin fails to reclaim $80K as Bessent fuels yen strength around 153 per dollar
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Bitcoin trended lower with US stocks on Iran escalation while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent contributed to fears of a yen carry-trade unwind.
Bitcoin trended lower with US stocks on Iran escalation while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent contributed to fears of a yen carry-trade unwind.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-09 16:28:19
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-09 16:28:19
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Hunter Biden’s laptop controversy gets a memecoin afterlife
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The project’s disclosures say LAPTOP has no utility, lock founder tokens for six months and reserve 2% for wallets that lost money on TRUMP.
The project’s disclosures say LAPTOP has no utility, lock founder tokens for six months and reserve 2% for wallets that lost money on TRUMP.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-09 15:58:39
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-09 15:58:39
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Metaplanet’s executive stock pool sparks shareholder backlash as CEO addresses MMXX ties
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Metaplanet’s executive stock pool continues to draw backlash over dilution concerns, as investors urged the company to freeze the exercise rights tied to 273 million shares.
Metaplanet’s executive stock pool continues to draw backlash over dilution concerns, as investors urged the company to freeze the exercise rights tied to 273 million shares.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-09 11:15:23
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-09 11:15:23
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Oil Higher, Yen Consolidates, US to Reveal Bond Buyback Plans
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There are two main developments today. The first is the escalation of the Middle East war has lifted oil prices. October WTI rose 9.7% last week, and with today’s gains, is a little more than 4% this week. This has helped lift bond yields. The second is the short squeeze of the Japanese yen. [...]
There are two main developments today. The first is the escalation of the Middle East war has lifted oil prices. October WTI rose 9.7% last week, and with today’s gains, is a little more than 4% this week. This has helped lift bond yields. The second is the short squeeze of the Japanese yen. [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-09 10:48:45
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-09-09 10:48:45
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Silvergate ex-CEO blames Biden pressure for bank’s 2023 wind-down
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Alan Lane said a “coordinated attack” by the Biden administration made Silvergate’s continued operation untenable and prompted its liquidation.
Alan Lane said a “coordinated attack” by the Biden administration made Silvergate’s continued operation untenable and prompted its liquidation.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-09 10:05:00
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-09 10:05:00
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Join Us: EF Protocol Reddit AMA - September 16th, 2026
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Every year since January 2019, teams from the Ethereum Foundation have spent an afternoon or two on r/ethereum answering questions from the community. The format hasn’t really changed: one thread, technical debates, detailed explanations, and community members asking whatever is on their mind. [...]
Every year since January 2019, teams from the Ethereum Foundation have spent an afternoon or two on r/ethereum answering questions from the community. The format hasn’t really changed: one thread, technical debates, detailed explanations, and community members asking whatever is on their mind. [...]
Keywords: Research & Development
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-09 00:00:00
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-09 00:00:00
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Bitcoin faces key support test at $78.3K as US crude oil hits three-month high
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Bitcoin fell with US stocks on the opening of Tuesday’s Wall Street trading session as analysis warns that BTC price support at $78,300 must hold.
Bitcoin fell with US stocks on the opening of Tuesday’s Wall Street trading session as analysis warns that BTC price support at $78,300 must hold.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-08 15:41:11
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-09-08 15:41:11
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Is Bitcoin too volatile to risk your retirement on?
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Bitcoin believers see it as an almost certain long-term investment, but retirement demands a different approach. How much crypto exposure is too much for your retirement account?
Bitcoin believers see it as an almost certain long-term investment, but retirement demands a different approach. How much crypto exposure is too much for your retirement account?
Keywords: Magazine
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-08 13:30:00
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-09-08 13:30:00
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Strategy skips Bitcoin buy to repurchase $176M of STRC preferred shares
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Strategy repurchased $176 million worth of its STRC preferred stock and doubled the size of its digital securities repurchase program to $2 billion, while pausing on new Bitcoin buys.
Strategy repurchased $176 million worth of its STRC preferred stock and doubled the size of its digital securities repurchase program to $2 billion, while pausing on new Bitcoin buys.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-08 12:51:00
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-09-08 12:51:00
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Mexico quadruple homicide tied to alleged Bitcoin robbery attempt
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Two suspects face a Wednesday hearing over four killings allegedly linked to a crypto wallet believed to hold millions of dollars in Bitcoin.
Two suspects face a Wednesday hearing over four killings allegedly linked to a crypto wallet believed to hold millions of dollars in Bitcoin.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-08 12:41:14
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-08 12:41:14
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Yen Short Squeeze Runs into Middle East War Escalation
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The yen’s surge that began in the middle of last week continued today. The greenback fell from above JPY160 to a little below JPY153 today, its lowest level in seven months. There still is no evidence of official intervention. The swaps market continues to price a hike next week and most [...]
The yen’s surge that began in the middle of last week continued today. The greenback fell from above JPY160 to a little below JPY153 today, its lowest level in seven months. There still is no evidence of official intervention. The swaps market continues to price a hike next week and most [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-08 10:46:31
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-08 10:46:31
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Uzbekistan begins government bond-backed stablecoin payment pilot
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Humo Digital will test HUMO payments with more than 20 merchants under a sandbox jointly overseen by NAPP and Uzbekistan’s central bank.
Humo Digital will test HUMO payments with more than 20 merchants under a sandbox jointly overseen by NAPP and Uzbekistan’s central bank.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-08 10:07:10
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-09-08 10:07:10
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Bitcoin chips away at weekend upside as $80K hangs in the balance
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Bitcoin price fell 2% in low-liquidity conditions as the US Labor Day holiday saw $80,000 once again slip from bulls’ grasp.
Bitcoin price fell 2% in low-liquidity conditions as the US Labor Day holiday saw $80,000 once again slip from bulls’ grasp.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-07 15:57:47
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-07 15:57:47
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Zcash hits highest price since 2016 as market cap tops $20B
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ZEC gained 45% over the past week, extending its rally since Grayscale converted its Zcash Trust into an ETF that began trading Aug. 25.
ZEC gained 45% over the past week, extending its rally since Grayscale converted its Zcash Trust into an ETF that began trading Aug. 25.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-07 12:31:23
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-07 12:31:23
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Citi, DBS complete first weekend tokenized cross-border deposit on Swift
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Citi and DBS completed their first tokenized cross-border transfer over the weekend, using Swift’s blockchain-based ledger to circumvent the constraints of traditional banking hours.
Citi and DBS completed their first tokenized cross-border transfer over the weekend, using Swift’s blockchain-based ledger to circumvent the constraints of traditional banking hours.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-07 10:34:47
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-07 10:34:47
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Fomo overtakes Pump.fun in daily revenue on Solana
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Fomo generated $1.76 million on Friday, beating Pump.fun’s $1.1 million, though the memecoin launchpad remains ahead over 30 days.
Fomo generated $1.76 million on Friday, beating Pump.fun’s $1.1 million, though the memecoin launchpad remains ahead over 30 days.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-07 07:45:39
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-07 07:45:39
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EF Protocol: The Hegotá EIP Opinion Post and Tier List
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This is the EF Protocol cluster’s tier list for Hegotá. We evaluated the 62 EIPs proposed for inclusion, each with a tier and a short note on the grade. It is the first time the cluster has published one unified view rather than per-team opinions. Geth, of course, being...
This is the EF Protocol cluster’s tier list for Hegotá. We evaluated the 62 EIPs proposed for inclusion, each with a tier and a short note on the grade. It is the first time the cluster has published one unified view rather than per-team opinions. Geth, of course, being...
Keywords: Research & Development
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-07 00:00:00
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-07 00:00:00
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EF Protocol: Current and Emerging Priorities
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In May, the Protocol cluster welcomed a trio of new cluster coordinators and promised updates to follow. After months of settling in and aligning with contributors cluster-wide, across the EF and across the Ethereum ecosystem, we are now happy to share Protocol's priorities: what Protocol is [...]
In May, the Protocol cluster welcomed a trio of new cluster coordinators and promised updates to follow. After months of settling in and aligning with contributors cluster-wide, across the EF and across the Ethereum ecosystem, we are now happy to share Protocol's priorities: what Protocol is [...]
Keywords: Research & Development
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-07 00:00:00
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-07 00:00:00
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How BitRobot Crowdsources Real-World Data for Embodied AI, with Jonathan Victor
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BitRobot open-sourced 2,000 hours of robot navigation data and uses Solana to track and reward embodied AI data contributors.
BitRobot open-sourced 2,000 hours of robot navigation data and uses Solana to track and reward embodied AI data contributors.
Source: Solana News: Ecosystem and Developer Updates | Solana Media ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-07 00:00:00
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Tether-backed Orionx to shut down after audit flags $7M custody gap
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Tether-backed Orionx is permanently closing after an audit found more than $7 million in customer assets had moved to wallets outside its custody.
Tether-backed Orionx is permanently closing after an audit found more than $7 million in customer assets had moved to wallets outside its custody.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-06 09:07:08
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-06 09:07:08
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Week Ahead: Yen in Play, ECB Hikes, and US CPI to Impact FOMC
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The G20 and Shanghai Cooperation Council held their respective summits. The American agenda was to convince countries to take a harder stand against Chinese exports while still threatening some members with sanctions due to trade or facilitating trade with Iran, including airlines. The G20 [...]
The G20 and Shanghai Cooperation Council held their respective summits. The American agenda was to convince countries to take a harder stand against Chinese exports while still threatening some members with sanctions due to trade or facilitating trade with Iran, including airlines. The G20 [...]
Keywords: Macro, Prices
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-05 10:33:21
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-09-05 10:33:21
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Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $3.8B in strongest three-week stretch of 2026
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US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew nearly $1 billion in the latest week as Friday inflows stayed positive despite Bitcoin briefly falling below $79,000.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew nearly $1 billion in the latest week as Friday inflows stayed positive despite Bitcoin briefly falling below $79,000.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-05 08:03:06
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-05 08:03:06
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Surprise nonfarm payrolls print sends Bitcoin back below 80K
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The US economy added far more jobs than expected in August, pressuring Bitcoin lower as traders repriced the odds of a Federal Reserve rate cut this month.
The US economy added far more jobs than expected in August, pressuring Bitcoin lower as traders repriced the odds of a Federal Reserve rate cut this month.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: Charles Bennett ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-04 20:30:47
Authors: Charles Bennett ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-04 20:30:47
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US law enforcement group moves to ‘neutral’ position on CLARITY Act
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Despite earlier opposition to the CLARITY Act over consumer protection, the National Sheriffs’ Association says it will now “step back and allow the legislative process to proceed.“
Despite earlier opposition to the CLARITY Act over consumer protection, the National Sheriffs’ Association says it will now “step back and allow the legislative process to proceed.“
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Turner Wright ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-04 17:05:34
Authors: Turner Wright ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-04 17:05:34
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Token buybacks are booming. But are they good for crypto projects?
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Crypto projects are spending hundreds of millions buying their own tokens. But are buybacks creating lasting value — or just making tokens look more valuable than they really are?
Crypto projects are spending hundreds of millions buying their own tokens. But are buybacks creating lasting value — or just making tokens look more valuable than they really are?
Keywords: Magazine
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-04 13:30:00
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-04 13:30:00
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