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Trump Rejects Iran Proposal to Reopen Hormuz, Tehran Says Diplomacy Is Only Solution

President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, while Tehran urged a negotiated diplomatic solution. Reuters reported on September 26 that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a social me

US, China Agree to Cut Tariffs on $30 Billion of Goods, Set Up AI Consultative Body

The United States and China agreed to cut tariffs on $30 billion of goods and expand cooperation in artificial intelligence. Reuters reported on September 26 that the agreement was reached at a summit held during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit

Altcoin Market Cap Jumps 45%, but Signs of Overheating Are Emerging

Large sums of capital continue to flow into the altcoin market, extending the rally, but several indicators are beginning to signal overheating, according to a market analysis. CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost wrote on September 26 that the altcoin m

Markets Brace for U.S. Jobs, Inflation Data With Focus on Possible October Fed Rate Hike

Expectations for continued strength in U.S. employment and consumer spending are sharpening focus on the possibility of another Federal Reserve interest-rate increase. Bloomberg reported on September 26 that economists expect U.S. nonfarm payrolls to

Kalshi Loses Another Appeal, Raising Odds of US Supreme Court Review

Prediction-market platform Kalshi lost another appeal, increasing the chances that the case will reach the US Supreme Court. Cointelegraph reported on September 26 that the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit unanimously dismissed Kalshi’s appe

U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $2.4 Billion in Weekly Inflows, Most Since October 2025

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds posted their biggest weekly net inflow since October 2025, pushing cumulative flows for this year back into positive territory. The Block, citing SoSoValue data on Sept. 26, reported that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs

Bitcoin Quantum-Attack Defense Cost Falls 79% to Below $67 Per Transaction

The cost of generating Bitcoin transactions designed to withstand quantum-computer attacks has fallen about 79% in a week through technical optimization. Cointelegraph reported on Sept. 24 that blockchain technology company StarkWare estimates the co

Major UK Banks Complete World’s First Interbank Tokenized Deposit Transfer

Major U.K. banks have completed the world’s first interbank fund transfers using tokenized deposits. Reuters reported on September 24 that Lloyds, NatWest and Barclays completed two mortgage refinancing transactions using tokenized deposits. Three ba

Hong Kong Plans Up to $2.6 Billion Digital Green Bond Sale, Set to Be World’s Largest

Hong Kong’s government is preparing to sell as much as $2.6 billion of digital green bonds, stepping up its push to expand the blockchain-based bond market. Bloomberg reported on Sept. 24 that the government is preparing a digital green bond offering

SEC Says It Dropped Crypto Lawsuits to Prepare for Sweeping Policy Shift

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said its decision to drop lawsuits against major crypto companies last year was aimed at preparing for a sweeping shift in regulatory policy. SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda, speaking at a financial markets con

US Spot Ether ETFs Draw $104.63 Million in Net Inflows, Marking Fourth Straight Session

US spot Ether exchange-traded funds attracted more than $100 million in net inflows. SoSoValue data released on September 24 showed US spot Ether ETFs logged total net inflows of $104.63 million the previous day. It was the fourth consecutive trading

U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Log $346.98 Million of Net Inflows, Extending Streak to Five Sessions

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded more than $300 million in net inflows in the previous session. According to Trader T, total net inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs stood at $346.98 million on September 23. That marked a fifth straigh

Yen Nears 160 Per Dollar Again as Japan FX Intervention Risks Return

The Japanese yen is approaching 160 per dollar again after falling for a second straight week, bringing renewed attention to the possibility of intervention by Japanese authorities in the foreign-exchange market. Bloomberg reported on September 24 th

Global Crypto Market Cap Halved, but Trading Activity Slips Just 1.6% as Stablecoin Use Expands

Global cryptocurrency market capitalization has been cut in half over the past year, but actual crypto economic activity declined only modestly. Chainalysis said in its seventh annual report, cited by The Block on September 23, that global cryptocurr

Bitcoin Falls Below $84,000 as Treasury Yields Surge, Triggering $510 Million in Liquidations

Bitcoin fell below $84,000 as stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data and a sharp rise in Treasury yields hit the market. U.S. economic data for September released on Sept. 23 beat market expectations, snapping Bitcoin's recent rally. As Treasury y

Bitcoin Falls Below $84,000 as Strong U.S. Data Spurs Selling

Bitcoin fell below $84,000 on Sept. 24 as concerns over additional U.S. rate hikes and a wave of forced liquidations weighed on the market. As of 11:08 a.m. Korea time on Sept. 24, Bitcoin was trading at $83,793.62 on Binance's USDT market, down 2.84

Bankless Co-Founder Says Zcash Could Be '2026's Ethereum 2021' as Bitcoin Inflows Draw Focus

David Hoffman, co-founder of crypto podcast platform Bankless, compared Zcash to Ethereum in 2021, arguing that Bitcoin investors could become a major source of new inflows. In a post on X on September 23, Hoffman wrote that Zcash is emerging as a ne

Gold Extends Losses on Fed Rate-Hike Fears, Holds Near $4,290

Gold remained under pressure as rising oil prices and solid U.S. economic data fueled concerns that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates further. Bloomberg reported that spot gold traded at $4,290.29 an ounce as of 8:08 a.m. Singapore time on

Bitcoin Whales Add 113,950 BTC in Two Months, Bolstering Rally

Large Bitcoin investors holding 100 to 1,000 BTC have bought more than 110,000 additional Bitcoin over the past two months, data showed. According to on-chain analytics firm Santiment on September 23, wallets holding 100 to 1,000 BTC added a combined

White House Crypto Adviser Blames Democrats, Banks for CLARITY Act’s Senate Collapse

The White House has blamed Democrats and the banking industry for the Senate’s failure to move forward with the CLARITY Act, a market-structure bill for digital assets. CoinDesk reported on September 23 that Patrick Witt, the White House’s crypto adv

[Today’s Key Economic and Crypto Events] US Initial Jobless Claims, US-China Leaders’ Summit

[Today’s Key Economic Events] ▶ Sept. 24 (Thu.): △US initial jobless claims (9:30 p.m. Korea Standard Time) △US new home sales for August (11 p.m. Korea Standard Time) △South Korea’s stock market closed for Chuseok △US-China leaders’ summit (time to

[Analysis] Bitcoin Breaks From Past Four-Year Cycles, Making Another Sharp Drop Less Likely

Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen less than it did in past bear markets, suggesting the traditional four-year cycle theory is not playing out in this market. On-chain analytics firm Glassnode wrote on September 23 that Bitcoin's recent price action looks mark

Oil Rises on Renewed US-Iran Tensions, With WTI Near $93

International oil prices are rising again as uncertainty over renewed negotiations between the US and Iran deepens. Bloomberg reported on September 23 that, as of 6:08 a.m. Singapore time, November West Texas Intermediate was trading at $92.70 a barr

CFTC Chair Says Agency Will Use Existing Powers to Build Crypto Regulatory Framework

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is accelerating efforts to build a regulatory framework for digital assets using authority it already holds under existing law. CFTC Chair Michael Selig told CNBC on Sept. 23 that regulators are crafting ru

US, China Agree to Extend Trade Truce by Two Months, Continue AI and Trade Talks

The US and China agreed to extend their existing trade truce by two months and continue negotiations. Bloomberg reported on September 23 that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News he and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng had agreed to keep t

Bitcoin Tops $80,000 on Institutional, Spot ETF Inflows as Market Debates Rally’s Staying Power

Bitcoin rebounded on inflows from institutional investors and exchange-traded products, but the market remains split over whether the advance can continue. The Block reported on Sept. 23 that K33, Nexo and Sygnum identified inflows from institutional

Trump Administration Weighs Overseas Expansion of Dollar Stablecoins to Reinforce Dollar Dominance

The Trump administration is considering ways to expand the use of dollar-backed stablecoins overseas to reinforce the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency. Bloomberg reported on September 23 that US officials are discussing a plan to estab

Trump Personally Welcomes Xi at Airport in Rare Protocol Break During First State Visit to U.S. in 11 Years

President Donald Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at the airport on September 23, offering a rare diplomatic gesture as Xi began his first state visit to the United States in 11 years. Bloomberg reported that Xi arrived with his

Kalshi Says No Formal CFTC Probe, Rejects Volume-Inflation Allegations

Kalshi, the U.S. prediction market platform, has denied that regulators are investigating unusual trading patterns in its crypto derivatives markets. CoinDesk reported on September 23 that Kalshi said it had not been contacted by the U.S. Commodity F

Trump Bought Up to $100,000 More of Strategy Stock in July, Also Added Coinbase

President Donald Trump bought up to $100,000 more of Strategy stock in July, according to a personal transaction disclosure. Records filed with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics and cited by Cointelegraph on Sept. 23 show Trump bought between $50,