Bitcoin briefly rebounded past $79,000 and US stocks turned green as US CPI inflation data met expectations. Bitcoin (BTC) returned to $79,000 on Friday after key US inflation data broadly conformed to expectations. Key points: Read more Go to Source
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Bitcoin Price Spikes Near $80K as CPI Matches Forecasts
Bitcoin briefly spiked to $79,837 following the release of August CPI data that matched projections, but volatile intraday trading triggered over $732 million in crypto liquidations. Volatile Trading Triggers $732M in Liquidations Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $79,000 Friday after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released August Consumer Price Index (CPI) data that aligned with economists’ …
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ARK Leads Bitcoin ETF $283M Selloff as XRP Funds Add $5.14M
Bitcoin ETFs posted $282.56 million in net outflows on Thursday, extending their losing streak to three sessions as bitcoin traded near $77,000. Ether and solana funds also slipped into negative territory, while XRP ETFs were the only category to attract fresh capital. Bitcoin Funds Extend 3-Day Outflow Streak to $449 Million The week’s pressure on …
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Anchorage Digital, Frgmnt Team Up to Unlock Institutional DeFi Yields
Frgmnt has partnered with Anchorage Digital to give institutions direct access to its fUSD and sfUSD stablecoin infrastructure. Yield Mechanics and Protocol Assets Frgmnt, a stablecoin protocol built on Base, said Sept. 11 that it has partnered with Anchorage Digital to widen institutional access to its stablecoin infrastructure. The collaboration allows clients to hold, mint, …
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‘Return the Bitcoin’: Blockstream Draws Line After 4,000 BTC Hack
A group that drained nearly 4,000 BTC from Blockstream’s Liquid Network returned 3,400 BTC, kept about 598.5 BTC, demanded a 10% bounty, and warned L-BTC holders could face a 15% loss. Now Blockstream has answered with an unusually direct ultimatum: It will not pay. The company says taking the bitcoin was theft, not white-hat security …
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ZEC Dips Below $1,100 as Market Selloff Triggers Altcoin Pullback
Privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) fell below $1,100, dropping over 10% to a $18.5 billion market cap following a broader market pullback. Privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) tumbled Friday, briefly dipping below $1,100 amid a cryptocurrency market downturn initially sparked by the release of hotter-than-expected U.S. producer price index data. Market data show ZEC, which peaked at …
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AFTER 2049 Confirms Headliners Claptone and Crusy for Singapore Grand Prix Weekend Kickoff
Singapore, Singapore, September 11th, 2026, Chainwire. TOKEN2049, the world’s largest digital assets conference series, announced the line-up for AFTER 2049, the official closing event of this year’s Singapore edition. Global house icon Claptone headlines, joined by Madrid’s Crusy. Taking place on 9 October 2026 at the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck, the night’s lineup …
Metaplanet cuts Series 10 stock pool by 41%, plans Hong Kong subsidiary
Metaplanet will cut 131.3 million potential shares and form a $1 million Hong Kong subsidiary for trading in Bitcoin, equities and credit products. Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said the Japanese Bitcoin treasury company will further amend its Series 10 stock acquisition rights amid shareholder backlash over dilution concerns. Metaplanet will reduce the number of potential …
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Trading stocks against BONER is the latest trend for DeFi degens
Why would anyone want to trade a healthcare stock for a memecoin like BONER? Why wouldn’t they, ask the degens on Robinhood Chain who are building a strange new corner of DeFi. The HIMS token is designed to track shares of the teleheath company Hims & Hers, which trade on the New York Stock Exchange …
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Ex-Pastor and Bank Vice-President Scams Individuals and Institutions out of at Least $9,395,882 in Alleged ‘Cattle-Buying’ Scheme
A former Missouri bank vice president and pastor is pleading guilty to federal fraud charges after running a cattle investment scheme that defrauded victims and his employer of millions. The 45-year-old Butler resident worked as a vice president and loan officer at Community First Bank while serving as a pastor, according to the U.S. Attorney’s …
America’s Sixth-Largest Bank Launches Dollar-Backed Stablecoin for Cross-Border Transfers
A major billion-dollar bank is executing a live pilot of its proprietary dollar-backed stablecoin on a public blockchain to move funds across borders. U.S. Bank, which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, says the transaction was completed on the Stellar network between its North American and European entities. The pilot validates the bank’s Digital Asset Platform, …
New Jersey Duo Steal $670,313 Worth of Checks From USPS Collection Boxes
Two New Jersey men are admitting their roles in a conspiracy to steal checks from the mail and engaging in check washing in order to cash out. The operation targeted USPS collection boxes in Livingston and Clifton using stolen postal keys and caused financial institutions to lose $670,313.46, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District …
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BRICS Leader China Pours $3,118,217,180 Into Gold In Largest Monthly Purchase Since 2023
China’s central bank is extending its gold accumulation as emerging market institutions continue adding to their yellow metal reserves. The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) added 20 tonnes of gold in July marking its 21st consecutive month of buying and bringing its year-to-date total to 60 tonnes, reports the World Gold Council. The addition marks …
Bitcoin ETF outflows accelerate as investors pull $449M in three days
ARK 21Shares accounted for $164 million of Thursday’s Bitcoin ETF withdrawals, while Ether and Solana funds also recorded net outflows. US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered their largest daily outflow in nearly two months, reversing part of the $3.8 billion in net inflows recorded during the funds’ strongest three-week stretch of 2026. The spot …
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Robinhood’s crypto volume increases 61% in August, still down 38% YoY
Bitstamp accounted for $10.1 billion of Robinhood’s August crypto volume, while trading on the Robinhood app fell 46% from a year earlier. Robinhood’s crypto trading volume rose 61% month-on-month to $17.5 billion in August, though it remained 38% below the year-earlier level. The online brokerage said in its August 2026 monthly operating report, published Thursday, …
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