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Blockworks Lets Exchanges Take Compliance Alerts Straight From AI Agents
Crypto

Blockworks Lets Exchanges Take Compliance Alerts Straight From AI Agents

Agentic Detection, live Thursday in Messari Monitoring, lets a listings or compliance desk take a development the moment Blockworks' agents find it, before an analyst has checked it. Every alert carries a tag saying whether an agent or an a

thedefiant.io · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
X Adds US 'Trade' Button to Cashtags With Coinbase, Kraken and Gemini
Crypto

X Adds US 'Trade' Button to Cashtags With Coinbase, Kraken and Gemini

Users complete transactions directly at partner brokerages, while Kraken says any crypto cashtag can route to it and Gemini names five tokens.

thedefiant.io · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
World Rolls Out Money App as Key Features Remain Country-Limited
Crypto

World Rolls Out Money App as Key Features Remain Country-Limited

The self-custodial app combines Bridge-linked accounts and Morpho lending, but availability, eligibility and third-party providers vary by jurisdiction.

thedefiant.io · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Stellar activates Protocol 28 as network hits record throughput and RWA value climbs
Crypto

Stellar activates Protocol 28 as network hits record throughput and RWA value climbs

The opt-in Soroban tools also ease data migrations, while raw-ledger systems must handle a new empty-ledger value. The post Stellar activates Protocol 28 as network hits record throughput and RWA value climbs appeared first on CryptoSlate .

cryptoslate.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
From Bear to Bull: Analyst Says Bitcoin UTXO Data Points to a Cycle Shift
Crypto

From Bear to Bull: Analyst Says Bitcoin UTXO Data Points to a Cycle Shift

Recent analyses suggest that Bitcoin may be on the cusp of a bull market, driven by a significant drop in addresses holding losses. On-chain analyst Crypto Dan highlights that historical patterns indicate this could signal the end of the bear phase. However, macroeconomic events, like a recent Federal Reserve rate hike and legislative obstacles, continue to influence market sentiment. ## BODY: Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, continues to be a focal point of discussion within the financia

assetmarketcap.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 5 min read
From Bear to Bull: Analyst Says Bitcoin UTXO Data Points to a Cycle Shift
Crypto

From Bear to Bull: Analyst Says Bitcoin UTXO Data Points to a Cycle Shift

Bitcoin barely reacted to CLARITY's failure, and one analyst says it's the clearest sign that markets are in a bad news doesn't matter phase.

cryptopotato.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
WisdomTree, MoonPay team up to expand US access to tokenized money market fund
Crypto

WisdomTree, MoonPay team up to expand US access to tokenized money market fund

MoonPay plans to use WisdomTree’s $1.2 billion WTGXX tokenized fund as part of its stablecoin reserves while helping expand access to US investors.

cointelegraph.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
S&P Global to Acquire OpenZeppelin in Onchain Risk Push
Crypto

S&P Global to Acquire OpenZeppelin in Onchain Risk Push

The smart contract security firm will retain its name and audit team as S&P expands from financial risk assessments into onchain technology risk.

thedefiant.io · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Is there any chance left to save the CLARITY Act?
Crypto

Is there any chance left to save the CLARITY Act?

CLARITY isn’t dead after failing a key Senate vote, but with time running short and Democrats still demanding changes, its path forward is narrowing.

cointelegraph.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Bitcoin coils near $76.5K as US stocks rebound from Fed rate hike
Crypto

Bitcoin coils near $76.5K as US stocks rebound from Fed rate hike

Bitcoin made modest daily gains as US stocks saw upside in the aftermath of the US Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate hike since July 2023.

cointelegraph.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Vitalik Buterin Has a Different Take on AI Hackers and the Future of Cybersecurity
Crypto

Vitalik Buterin Has a Different Take on AI Hackers and the Future of Cybersecurity

Buterin said that modern AI could allow developers to verify entire programs instead of checking only the parts they consider security-critical.

cryptopotato.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Zcash miner Fortitude taps former Hut 8 CEO to lead ahead of public listing
Crypto

Zcash miner Fortitude taps former Hut 8 CEO to lead ahead of public listing

Former Hut 8 CEO Jaime Leverton will take the helm at Fortitude as the Zcash-focused miner expands its operations and moves toward a planned public listing.

cointelegraph.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Saudi Strikes Leave Polymarket’s Houthi Entry Question Unresolved
Crypto

Saudi Strikes Leave Polymarket’s Houthi Entry Question Unresolved

Polymarket traders face an unresolved threshold as Houthi missiles and drones hit Saudi Arabia, with no confirmed ground incursion. The post Saudi Strikes Leave Polymarket’s Houthi Entry Question Unresolved appeared first on Cryptonews .

cryptonews.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Lawmakers pass bill to freeze federal Bitcoin holdings for two decades
Crypto

Lawmakers pass bill to freeze federal Bitcoin holdings for two decades

# Federal Bitcoin Bill: 20-Year Holding Period and Its Implications **SUMMARY:** A new bill aiming to establish a federal Bitcoin reserve proposes a mandatory 20-year holding period for Bitcoin. The legislation mandates annual audits and public reporting, reflecting a cautious yet strategic approach to digital asset management. As lawmakers grappl

assetmarketcap.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 6 min read
Crypto Tokenized Stocks Gain a Temporary SEC Pathway After Senate Setback
Crypto

Crypto Tokenized Stocks Gain a Temporary SEC Pathway After Senate Setback

Tokenized stocks gain a temporary SEC pathway after the CLARITY Act misses the Senate's 60-vote threshold, leaving broader crypto rules uncertain. The post Crypto Tokenized Stocks Gain a Temporary SEC Pathway After Senate Setback appeared f

cryptonews.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Is BTC About to Break Above $80K or Crash Below $72K?
Crypto

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Is BTC About to Break Above $80K or Crash Below $72K?

Bitcoin has absorbed a fresh macro shock without losing its broader post-breakout structure. The Federal Reserve raised its target rate by 25 basis points to 4.00% on Wednesday, a tightening move that also strengthened the dollar and pushed

cryptopotato.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Arc Blockchain Explained: Everything You Need to Know About Circle’s Layer 1
Crypto

Arc Blockchain Explained: Everything You Need to Know About Circle’s Layer 1

A complete guide to Arc, Circle’s stablecoin-native Layer 1 blockchain, covering its architecture, USDC gas model, ecosystem, use cases and competition.

cryptopotato.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Tenka Announces Pre-Seed Round Led by Maven 11 to Build Market Infrastructure for Asset-Backed Finance
Crypto

Tenka Announces Pre-Seed Round Led by Maven 11 to Build Market Infrastructure for Asset-Backed Finance

Tenka, the liquidity platform for asset-backed finance, has closed its pre-seed round led by Maven 11, with participation from Gami Capital and several angel investors.

thedefiant.io · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
OG.com cleared by SEC to offer single-stock futures, says Crypto.com CEO
Crypto

OG.com cleared by SEC to offer single-stock futures, says Crypto.com CEO

Crypto.com’s CEO said its sister exchange was cleared to offer US access to single-stock perpetual futures, as the latest platform to bridge TradFi and digital assets.

cointelegraph.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
SEC grants temporary exemption for tokenized US stock trading
Crypto

SEC grants temporary exemption for tokenized US stock trading

The SEC’s Innovation Exemption allows limited tokenized US stock trading on onchain venues with trading caps and transparency requirements.

cointelegraph.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Bitcoin treasury firms can outperform BTC... but is the risk worth taking?
Crypto

Bitcoin treasury firms can outperform BTC... but is the risk worth taking?

Bitcoin treasury companies promise to amplify returns over investing in Bitcoin alone, but does the potential upside outweigh the risks to the downside?

cointelegraph.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
S&P Global to acquire blockchain security platform OpenZeppelin
Crypto

S&P Global to acquire blockchain security platform OpenZeppelin

S&P Global agreed to buy OpenZeppelin, which says its smart contracts have facilitated more than $37 trillion in value transfers.

cointelegraph.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
A $29B private exodus from US bonds is threatening Bitcoin’s next big rally
Crypto

A $29B private exodus from US bonds is threatening Bitcoin’s next big rally

July’s bill rebound masked a split at longer maturities as official buying offset most private selling and September’s 10-year yield held near 5%. The post A $29B private exodus from US bonds is threatening Bitcoin’s next big rally appeared

cryptoslate.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Ripple News: MPP AI kit as XRP Payment Demand Rises
Crypto

Ripple News: MPP AI kit as XRP Payment Demand Rises

Ripple’s XRPL AI Starter Kit now supports Machine Payments Protocol, but beta status and absent usage data still leave demand unproven. The post Ripple News: MPP AI kit as XRP Payment Demand Rises appeared first on Cryptonews .

cryptonews.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Crypto adoption blooming in Germany, while UK is falling ‘behind,’ says CoinShares researcher
Crypto

Crypto adoption blooming in Germany, while UK is falling ‘behind,’ says CoinShares researcher

German crypto adoption is progressing through family offices and wealth managers, while the UK’s retail-facing cryptocurrency market remains “nascent,” according to the researcher.

cointelegraph.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
State hackers drive 420% surge in onchain malware, Chainalysis finds
Crypto

State hackers drive 420% surge in onchain malware, Chainalysis finds

North Korea-linked hackers used Tron, Aptos and BNB Chain to maintain malware infrastructure, while suspected Iran-linked actors embedded directions in Bitcoin transactions.

cointelegraph.com · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read