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Revolut Starts EURR Rollout With Bridge as Regulated Issuer
Revolut opens EURR to selected customers in three countries; Bridge reported €374 outstanding, compared with €394.5 million of Circle’s EURC.
SEC Crypto Custody Rewrite Enters White House Review
The planned rule would cover advisers and investment companies and clarify digital-asset custody, following the withdrawal of a separate 2023 proposal.
New Zealand Dollar edges lower as Fed rate hike bets and Iran tensions underpin USD
The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers during the Asian session on Monday and currently trades near the 0.5870 region, down around 0.15% for the day. Spot prices, however, remain confined…
Canadian Dollar moves little despite weaker US Dollar, higher oil prices
USD/CAD remains steady after registering modest gains in the previous day, trading around 1.3830 during Asian hours on Monday.
Gold falls below $4,400 as strong US jobs data raise the prospects for Fed rate hike
Gold price (XAU/USD) tumbles to near $4,395 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal extends the decline as robust US employment data boost US Federal Reserve (Fed)…
The Last Time Treasury Yields Hit 6%, Bitcoin Didn't Exist — What Happens If They Get There Again?
Rick Bensignor expects US 10-year Treasury yields to climb toward 6%. Here's what that could mean for Bitcoin's price. The post The Last Time Treasury Yields Hit 6%, Bitcoin Didn't…
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7795 vs. 6.7787 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7795 compared to Friday's fix of 6.7787 and 6.7086 Reuters estimate.
WTI rises to near $90.00 on escalating US-Iran conflict
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gains ground after registering losses in the previous trading day, hovering around $90.00 per barrel during Asian hours on Monday.
Apple's First Foldable iPhone Headlines John Ternus's September 9 Keynote
Apple's foldable iPhone headlines John Ternus's first keynote as CEO, testing his hardware and AI strategy on September 9. The post Apple's First Foldable iPhone Headlines John Ternus's September 9…
Japanese Yen consolidates near August highs vs USD as hawkish BoJ, Fed bets clash
The USD/JPY pair struggles to capitalize on Friday's modest bounce from the vicinity of early August lows and kicks off the new week on a softer note. Spot prices currently…
British Pound gains as US Dollar weakens despite Fed rate hike odds surge
GBP/USD inches higher after posting minor losses in the previous day, trading around 1.3520 during Asian hours on Monday. The currency pair gains ground as the US Dollar (USD) struggles,…
Euro holds gains above 1.1600 despite robust US jobs data, traders eye ECB rate decision
The EUR/USD pair posts modest gains near 1.1615 during the early Asian session on Monday. However, the potential upside for the major pair might be limited amid a stronger-than-expected U.S.…
‘White hats’ take 4000 BTC from Liquid, ETFs see best inflows of 2026: Hodler’s Digest
Purported white hat hackers have taken 4000 Bitcoin from the Liquid sidechain in a major security breach. The Bitcoin ETFs see the best three weeks of inflows in 2026.
Raydium crypto flips $1 – Can $190M in buybacks sustain RAY’s rally?
Raydium rose 33% to an 8-month high of $1.19, aided by tight supply.
China injects $54 billion stimulus for financial sector amid fears over sluggish growth
China's Finance Ministry will inject billions into its largest banks and insurers, as Beijing moves to shore up balance sheets and sustain growth in a slowing economy, Bloomberg reported on…
OPEC+ agrees to keep oil output policy unchanged for October
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) agreed on Sunday to keep its oil output policy unchanged for October, as the group needs to agree on new…
Australian Dollar drifts higher above 0.7200 despite as strong US NFP
The AUD/USD pair gathers strength to around 0.7205 during the early Asian session on Monday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) as China seeks to…
Liquid Sidechain Paused After 3,998 BTC Leaves Federation Wallet
Blockstream's Liquid disabled its bridge nodes on Sunday after almost the entire bitcoin reserve backing L-BTC was withdrawn to a single address, whose owner wrote “we are whitehats” into a…
Iran, US trade tanker attacks as Tehran will declare 'prohibited zone'
Iranian government said that it targeted three oil tankers using an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a number of US-linked ships, in retaliation for US…
Alleged White-Hat Hackers Withdraw 4,000 bitcoin from Blockstream’s Liquid Network Federation Reserves
Bitcoin Magazine Alleged White-Hat Hackers Withdraw 4,000 bitcoin from Blockstream’s Liquid Network Federation Reserves Liquid Network said purported white-hat hackers withdrew about 4,000 bitcoin from the federation wallet that backs…
Crypto market’s weekly winners and losers – PONS, ARB, PUMP, CC
This week, altcoins surged with triple-digit gains. Here’s a quick look at how some of your favorite coins performed.
Top 3 Meme Coins to Watch in the Second Week of September
BONK holds its breakout while USELESS and MARSCOIN reject resistance. See the meme coins to watch this September week. The post Top 3 Meme Coins to Watch in the Second…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AGI Has Arrived With OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra
Jensen Huang says AGI has arrived after OpenAI's newest model trained on NVIDIA chips. OpenAI has not said it. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AGI Has Arrived With…
‘I currently give him $1,000 a month’: My grandson has severe mental illness. How do I protect him after I’m gone?
“I’m desperately trying to plan ahead while I’m still able.”
Liquid Network pauses after purported ‘white-hat’ hackers withdraw $320 million in bitcoin
The Bitcoin sidechain has been paused, with exchanges suspending LBTC deposits and withdrawals as Blockstream works to contact those responsible.
Three DeFi projects face possible exclusion from future Arbitrum DAO programs
Good Entry, Limitless and APX Finance could face separate off-chain ban votes, but the combined figure is not one repayable balance. The post Three DeFi projects face possible exclusion from…
‘It’s not fair’: My twin brother and I were left houses by our parents. Can I make him pay his share for taxes and upkeep?
“I am frustrated and financially exhausted from continuing to invest my own money into these properties.”
STONK surges 250% to $140 million market cap as stock-paired Solana launchpad StonkFun pulls volume to Raydium and Jupiter
The platform integrated with Raydium's LaunchLab on Saturday as RAY also saw gains of more than 40%.
Bitcoin Is Backed by Nothing? Peter Schiff Revives Old War
Peter Schiff reopens the Bitcoin backing controversy. He argues spent mining energy backs nothing, even as US debt climbs past $40 trillion. The post Bitcoin Is Backed by Nothing? Peter…
Attackers Leave On-chain Message After $320 Million Exits Liquid Network
$319 million left Blockstream's Liquid peg on Sunday. The wallet left a note. The chain says the peg still balances. The post Attackers Leave On-chain Message After $320 Million Exits…
Jupiter up 12% as monthly buybacks pass 1M tokens – Can JUP break $0.25?
Jupiter's buyback program, discussions around Solana ecosystem and a bullish market structure hint at breakout.
My wife and I are in our 70s. Should we move to California and take on a bigger mortgage to be near our kids?
“We currently live in a relatively low-cost, lower-tax Northwest state.”
‘Poverty doesn’t have to be my reality’: I thought I’d have to rely on Social Security. Then I taught myself how to invest.
“It always baffled me how some people managed to retire with significant wealth.”
Why does almost nobody want to befriend older people like me — except scammers?
“I’d rather leave my estate to people who spent time with me because they genuinely valued my company.”
Kalshi Paid the Wrong Winners $18.6 Million Before Michigan's Miracle Comeback
Kalshi's settlement error paid the wrong traders on the Michigan game, forcing clawbacks on an $18.6 million market. The post Kalshi Paid the Wrong Winners $18.6 Million Before Michigan's Miracle…
Bitcoin’s faces a weird new macro reality as the Fed turns off the tap and Treasury opens the floodgates
Bitcoin's current rally started when the Treasury Department announced on Aug. 19 that, beginning Sept. 9, it would at least double the maximum size of certain buyback operations for government…
Uniswap V4 captures 31% of tokenized-stock liquidity – Can UNI benefit?
Uniswap V4 is emerging as a key venue for tokenized stocks, while UNI’s improving supply dynamics draw growing whale interest.
XRP Price Prediction: Spot Trading Volume Hits Highest in 6 Months
XRP spot trading volume hits its highest level in six months. Full price analysis, key levels, and what's driving the surge. The post XRP Price Prediction: Spot Trading Volume Hits…
Prediction markets inch closer to the Supreme Court: State of Crypto
New Jersey petitioned for a writ of certiorari in Kalshi's case against it last week, finally throwing the ball to the high court.
How Bitmine could surpass its 5% Ethereum goal without buying more ETH
A two-year model needs about 74% reward retention with flat ETH supply, rising to 96.5% at 0.5% annual supply growth. The post How Bitmine could surpass its 5% Ethereum goal…
Coinbase-backed Router Protocol to shut down, burn 303 million ROUTE tokens
The shutdown comes after attempts to commercialize, license or find a buyer for its technology failed to produce a sustainable business.
The Graph crypto surges 15% – Why GRT’s rally could face a reversal
GRT continues to soar, but there is still a hurdle ahead.
McDonald’s India Drama Erupts While Wall Street Targets 24% Stock Rally
McDonald's India's X account melted into memecoin posts while Wall Street still targets a 24% MCD stock rally. The post McDonald’s India Drama Erupts While Wall Street Targets 24% Stock…
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Is Shockingly Good at Almost Everything
Early testers spent OpenAI's launch weekend pushing Astra through 3D cities, playable games, Bach chorales and research papers.
Bitcoin ETF inflows fall 76% entering Labor Day break as only BlackRock and Fidelity attract fresh money
Seven funds posted positive flows Thursday, but only IBIT and FBTC did on Sept. 4, ahead of Monday's US exchange closure. The post Bitcoin ETF inflows fall 76% entering Labor…
Robinhood flips Solana in DEX volume: A breakout signal for ETH/SOL?
Robinhood Chain has overtaken Solana in 24-hour DEX volume for the first time.
Hackers Demand $2 Million in Bitcoin from Germany. Berlin Refuses to Pay
Berlin refused a $2.4 million Bitcoin ransom, so Rhysida published 5.7TB of state data on the dark web. The post Hackers Demand $2 Million in Bitcoin from Germany. Berlin Refuses…
XRP Gets Another Boost Through Ripple Deal With Florida Athletics
The multi-year deal will place the XRP logo on the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium starting this season, extending Ripple's push into college athletics.
Ukrainian police took down a crypto scam that stole up to $1 million a month
Investigators have identified 62 victims and say more than 46 Ukrainians took part in the alleged operation.
The US Dollar Has Lost 97% of Its Value Since 1913: Is Bitcoin the Way Out?
Since the Federal Reserve was created in 1913, the US dollar has lost about 97% of its purchasing power, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-U. A 1913 dollar…
Aave crypto lending proposal would let emergency tools freeze markets – but not unfreeze them
The proposal would grant bounded emergency roles now, but the current Risk Steward release cannot invoke their one-way safety calls. The post Aave crypto lending proposal would let emergency tools…
Stablecoins Won't Scale Without Banks
With a growing number of institutions exploring stablecoins, the bottleneck is regulated infrastructure they can trust.
PancakeSwap flips $2, rallies 13% with 110% volume surge: $3 in sight
CAKE surged 13% and rose to a 9-month high of $2.28 amid reducing market supply.
The $63 billion revolving door carrying the entire US Bitcoin ETF market
Bitcoin's best and newest large buyer has no face, no investment committee, and no public opinion about whether the price looks cheap. It appears near the end of the US…
Better and Coinbase’s bitcoin-backed mortgages can reuse borrowers’ collateral
Better Mortgage can reuse the pledged bitcoin, and borrowers cannot recover their crypto until the main conventional mortgage is fully repaid or refinanced.
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‘I’m leaving money on the table’: I’m 64 and my husband is 70. Should I take spousal benefits or wait for my own?
“I paid a significant amount into Social Security.”
LeBron James Polymarket Deal: Will Prediction Markets Go Mainstream?
LeBron James backs Polymarket after his DraftKings deal expired, giving prediction markets their biggest sports name yet as legal fights intensify. The post LeBron James Polymarket Deal: Will Prediction Markets…
Satoshi-era Bitcoin wakes after 16 years of dormancy as 600 BTC moves
Whale Alert identified 12 mining rewards totaling 600 BTC that moved after 16 years of dormancy, with the onchain tracking platform finding no connection to Satoshi Nakamoto.
This Crypto Project Just Funded 1,000 Student Loans Entirely On-Chain
The team behind Pencil Finance says the financing supported thousands of Southeast Asian students, but it did not disclose borrower costs, defaults, or investor returns.
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