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BlackRock Says Blockchain Will Evolve Into Core Payments Network for AI Agent Economy

BlackRock said blockchain will evolve from a speculation-driven trading tool into decentralized payments infrastructure for artificial intelligence agents. In a recent white paper on AI and digital assets, the global asset manager said the spread of

Solana Pushes Alpenglow Testnet Rollout to Cut Transaction Finality to 0.15 Seconds From 13

Solana is pursuing a major network upgrade aimed at cutting transaction finality to 0.15 seconds from about 13 seconds. CoinDesk reported on September 23 that Anza, a Solana development firm, is moving to introduce its Alpenglow upgrade to a public t

CFTC Chairman Urges Preparation for Large-Scale Tokenization, Shift to On-Chain Finance

The chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission called on markets to prepare for tokenization, on-chain finance and a shift to 24-hour trading. Speaking at a U.S. Treasury market conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Sep

William Blair Maintains Outperform Ratings on Coinbase, Circle

William Blair Maintains Outperform Ratings on Coinbase, Circle William Blair maintained its bullish stance on Coinbase and Circle, citing growth potential from regulatory changes and business diversification. CoinDesk reported on Sept. 23 that Willia

US Spot Ether ETFs Draw $162.2 Million in Net Inflows for Third Straight Trading Day

U.S. spot Ether exchange-traded funds recorded more than $100 million in net inflows. Farside Investors data released on September 23 showed U.S. spot Ether ETFs posted total net inflows of $162.2 million in the previous session, extending their stre

Bitcoin Regains $87,000 as US Tech Stocks Rally, Hopes Rise for Easing Iran Tensions

Bitcoin regained the $87,000 level, supported by gains in US technology stocks and hopes for easing tensions in the Middle East. As of 1:25 p.m. on Sept. 23 in Seoul, Bitcoin was trading at $87,164 on Binance's USDT market, up 1.91% from a day earlie

U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Draw $714.7 Million, Marking Fourth Straight Session of Inflows

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds extended their inflow streak as more than $700 million flowed into the products. Farside Investors data released on September 23 showed the 12 U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded combined net inflows of $714.7 mill

Russia Crypto Holdings Reach $44 Billion; Investors to Bear Losses From Frozen Foreign Stablecoins

The Russian government said investors must bear losses resulting from freezes of stablecoins issued by foreign companies. Russia has about 20 million crypto users, and their holdings total about 3.7 trillion rubles, or $44 billion, Deputy Finance Min

FTX, Alameda Transfer $75.32 Million of Ether to Wintermute, Raising Prospect of Additional Sales

The team liquidating assets for FTX and Alameda Research may be poised to sell more Ether as the cryptocurrency market rebounds. On-chain analyst EmberCN said on September 22 that the FTX-Alameda liquidation team transferred 27,372 Ether through six

21Shares Launches Europe’s First Zcash ETP, Lists Ether.fi Product

21Shares, a European asset manager, has launched Europe’s first exchange-traded product backed by the privacy coin Zcash. Cointelegraph reported on September 22 that 21Shares listed a spot Zcash ETP on Euronext exchanges in France and the Netherlands

South Korea Crypto Exchange Net Inflows Slump 57% Ahead of January Tax, Overseas Net Outflows Jump 74%

With South Korea set to begin taxing virtual assets in January, capital flowing into domestic exchanges has dropped sharply, fueling concern that investment money may move overseas. Chosun Biz reported on September 23 that People Power Party lawmaker

Trump Faces Growing Republican Criticism Over Iran War, High Fuel Prices as Party Rifts Widen

Criticism of President Donald Trump is spreading within the Republican Party ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, with divisions widening over the Iran war and soaring fuel prices. Bloomberg reported on Sept. 22 that Republican lawmakers are increasi

Gold Holds Near $4,360 as US-Iran Talks, Lower Oil Temper Rate Concerns

International gold prices were little changed near $4,360 an ounce as traders watched for progress in U.S.-Iran talks and weighed whether lower oil prices could ease pressure on future Federal Reserve rate decisions. According to Bloomberg, spot gold

Coinone Launches 'Chuseok Bonus Event' for New Users, Offering $7,200 in Benefits

Coinone said on Sept. 23 that it will hold a "Chuseok Bonus Event" for new users, offering total benefits worth 10 million won ($7,200) during the Chuseok holiday period. The event begins at 10 a.m. on Sept. 23 and runs for one week through Sept. 30.

Bithumb Launches Chuseok ‘Double Up on Profit-Taking’ Event, Offering Up to $370 in Rewards

Bithumb said on Sept. 23 that it is holding a Chuseok event called “Double Up on Profit-Taking,” offering rewards equal to trading profits to new users and existing customers with no recent trading history. The event began on Sept. 22 and will run fo

Kospi Tops 7,100 as US Chip Stocks Rise, Hopes Grow for Easing Middle East Tensions

The Kospi rose more than 1% in early trading on September 23, climbing above the 7,100 mark as gains in US semiconductor shares and hopes for easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East lifted sentiment. As of 9:10 a.m., the Kospi was up 115.45 p

Trump Says US Held Productive Three-Hour Talks With Iran After UN Speech Threatening Military Action

The prospect of a diplomatic end to the Middle East war is back in focus after US and Iranian officials held talks in New York, even as President Donald Trump reiterated military threats against Tehran. Bloomberg reported on September 22 that Trump s

Fed’s Barkin Warns Inflation May Prove Persistent, Says Further Rate Hikes Bear Watching

Inflation pressures may last longer than expected even after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates last week, raising the risk that elevated price gains become entrenched. Thomas Barkin, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, said at

[Today’s Key Economic and Crypto Events] US September Services PMI Flash Estimate Due

<Today’s Key Economic Events> ▶︎ Sept. 23 (Wed.): △US September Manufacturing PMI Flash Estimate (10:45 p.m. Korea Standard Time) △US September Services PMI Flash Estimate (10:45 p.m. Korea Standard Time) △Crude Oil Inventories (11:30 p.m. Korea Stan

CFTC Tightens Standards for ‘Mention Market’ Bets, Warning of Manipulation Risks

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has tightened the standards for allowing betting products that predict whether public figures will use specific words in speeches or press conferences, warning that the contracts are vulnerable to manipulat

Lummis Blames Democrats for Failed Senate CLARITY Act Vote, Says Anti-Trump Sentiment Cost Policy Opportunity

Senator Cynthia Lummis sharply criticized Democrats after a Senate procedural vote on the CLARITY Act, a US crypto market-structure bill, failed to advance. CoinDesk reported on September 22 that Lummis, speaking at a policy and regulatory event in W

Hashed Becomes Anchor Investor in Toro Capital’s $300 Million Stablecoin Lending Fund

Global venture capital firm Hashed said on Sept. 23 that it has joined Toro Capital Management as an anchor investor in a stablecoin-based lending fund for digital-asset companies. Toro Capital plans to launch a $300 million private credit fund to pr

[Analysis] Bitcoin Breaks Above 365-Day Moving Average, Confirming New Bull Market

Bitcoin has entered a new bull market after reclaiming its 365-day moving average, CryptoQuant said. In its weekly cryptocurrency report on Sept. 22, the on-chain analytics firm said Bitcoin had broken above the 365-day moving average, formed around

White House Says It Can’t Wait for CLARITY Act, Turns to SEC and CFTC for Crypto Rules Overhaul

The White House and the Treasury Department said they will focus on reshaping digital-asset regulation through the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, rather than rely on Congress to pass the CLARITY Act t

SEC Nears New Crypto Custody Rule for Broker-Dealers, Investment Advisers

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to unveil a new rule to clarify crypto-asset custody standards for broker-dealers and investment advisers. Taylor Lindemann, senior adviser to the SEC’s crypto task force, told a policy and reg

Coinbase Launches Fixed-Rate Bitcoin-Backed Loans Through Morpho’s Midnight

Coinbase has launched a service that lets users take out fixed-rate loans backed by Bitcoin. The Block reported on September 22 that Coinbase added a USDC loan product integrated with Midnight, the fixed-rate offering from decentralized lending proto

Whale Sells 1,308 Bitcoin, Buys 40,670 Ether and Stakes All of It

A cryptocurrency whale swapped $104 million worth of Bitcoin for Ether over the past six days and staked all of the tokens it bought, according to on-chain data. Lookonchain said on Sept. 22 that the whale exchanged 200.71 Bitcoin for 6,247 Ether. Th

Arthur Hayes Says AI Bust Could Be Bullish for Bitcoin as Dollar Liquidity Expands

A cooling in artificial intelligence investment could jolt credit markets, but the fallout may still benefit cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin by expanding dollar liquidity, according to Arthur Hayes. In his recent essay "Safety First," Hayes, the co-

US Spot Ether ETFs Draw $270 Million in Net Inflows for a Second Straight Trading Day

More than $200 million flowed into US spot Ether exchange-traded funds in a single day. Farside Investors said on September 22 that US spot Ether ETFs recorded total net inflows of $270 million the previous day. That marked a second consecutive tradi

U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Draw $999 Million in One Day, Biggest Inflow in 12 Months

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded their biggest daily net inflow in 12 months after pulling in nearly $1 billion in a single day. Farside Investors data showed on Sept. 22 that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted combined net inflows of $999