📰 Gold attracts $500B despite rising yields: Is Bitcoin’s lead at risk? 🗓️ Sep 17 2026 03:00 UTC - Ritika Gupta Gold is showing surprising resilience despite rising Treasury yields, raising the risk of a potential rotation into metals after the FOMC. ➤ Gold is demonstrating unusual resilience to rising Treasury yields, attracting over $500 billion despite a traditional inverse relationship. ➤ This divergence is attributed to strong central bank demand, shifting gold's yield-sensitive dynamics and potentially impacting risk assets like Bitcoin. ➤ With the FOMC approaching, investors are strategically positioning in gold as a hedge against potential yield volatility, raising questions about Bitcoin's safe-haven status. #gold #bitcoin #treasuryyields #centralbanks #fomc #safehaven #etfs #riskassets #monetarypolicy 🔗 Read more at:

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Gold attracts $500B despite rising yields: Is Bitcoin’s lead at risk?

Gold is showing surprising resilience despite rising Treasury yields, raising the risk of a potential rotation into metals after the FOMC.

📰 US Lawmakers Advance Bill to Make Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Law 🗓️ Sep 17 2026 02:25 UTC U.S. lawmakers moved closer to formalizing President Donald Trump’s plan for a government-held Bitcoin program after the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 cleared the House Committee on Financial Services. The bill, H.R. 8957, passed the committee on Wednesday in a 28–21... ➤ U.S. lawmakers have advanced the American Reserve Modernization Act (H.R. 8957), a bill that would formalize a government-held Bitcoin reserve managed by the U.S. Treasury. ➤ The legislation mandates a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' for forfeited digital assets, requiring 20-year federal custody, quarterly 'proof of reserve' reports, and third-party audits. ➤ While establishing federal custody, the bill also emphasizes private ownership and self-custody rights, and must now pass the full House and Senate to become law. #bitcoinreserve #americanreservemodernizationact #hr8957 #housecommitteeonfinancialservices #strategicbitcoinreserve #digitalassetstockpile #ustreasury #proofofreserve #thirdpartyaudits #federalcustody 🔗 Read more at:

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US Lawmakers Advance Bill to Make Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Law

U.S. lawmakers moved closer to formalizing President Donald Trump’s plan for a government-held Bitcoin program after the American Reserve Moderni...

📰 Stablecoins could boost US dollar and Treasury demand: BoE 🗓️ Sep 15 2026 21:25 UTC Dollar stablecoins have grown to about $300 billion in circulation, prompting a Bank of England policymaker to warn that their expansion could increase demand for US Treasurys while creating new risks during periods of heavy redemptions. Stablecoins could extend the… ➤ Dollar stablecoins, with $300 billion in circulation, could increase demand for US Treasurys and enhance the dollar's international role, according to a Bank of England policymaker. ➤ Issuers like Tether and Circle hold significant amounts of Treasury bills, influencing short-term yields, but large redemptions could force reserve sales and stress Treasury markets. ➤ New US and UK regulations aim to manage stablecoin risks, focusing on reserves and liquidity, though concerns remain about rapid asset conversion during redemption crises. #stablecoins #usdollar #treasurybills #bankofengland #carolynwilkins #tether #circle #redemptions #reserveassets #genesisact 🔗 Read more at:

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Stablecoins could boost US dollar and Treasury demand: BoE

Dollar stablecoins have grown to about $300 billion in circulation, prompting a Bank of England policymaker to warn that their expansion could incr...

📰 Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Can Advance Despite CLARITY Act Setback - TokenPost 🗓️ Sep 16 2026 19:04 UTC - TokenPost Michael Saylor has weighed in on the recent setback for the CLARITY Act, arguing that the Senates failure to advance the crypto legislation does not mark the end of progress for Bitcoin or the broader digital asset... ➤ Michael Saylor believes the Senate's failure to advance the CLARITY Act is a setback, not a barrier, for Bitcoin and digital asset progress. ➤ He suggests regulatory agencies like the SEC and CFTC can use existing laws to provide clarity, and traditional banks will drive adoption through custody services and BTC-backed loans. ➤ Saylor also points to the GENIUS Act as a potential catalyst for stablecoin adoption, indicating multiple growth avenues for the U.S. digital asset ecosystem. #michaelsaylor #bitcoin #clarityact #regulatorycertainty #sec #cftc #ustreasury #digitalassets #banks #geniusact 🔗 Read more at:

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Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Can Advance Despite CLARITY Act Setback - TokenPost

Michael Saylor has weighed in on the recent setback for the CLARITY Act, arguing that the Senates failure to advance the crypto legislation does no...

📰 XRP Targets 107% Rocket Rally as Ripple CEO Urges US Senate to “Vote Yes” on CLARITY Act 🗓️ Sep 15 2026 15:05 UTC Ripple-promoted XRP could be gearing up for another move higher as Ripple CEO Bradley Garlinghouse presses U.S. lawmakers to back the CLARITY Act. ➤ Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is urging the U.S. Senate to vote 'yes' on the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill, emphasizing its potential to foster institutional investment. ➤ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent supports the CLARITY Act, viewing it as crucial for U.S. leadership in stablecoins and technological innovation. ➤ The potential passage of the CLARITY Act is fueling optimistic price predictions for XRP, with some analysts forecasting a rally of up to 107%. #xrp #ripple #clarityact #ussenate #bradgarlinghouse #scottbessent #stablecoins #digitalassets #institutionalcapital #marketstructure 🔗 Read more at:

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XRP Targets 107% Rocket Rally as Ripple CEO Urges US Senate to “Vote Yes” on CLARITY Act

Ripple-promoted XRP could be gearing up for another move higher as Ripple CEO Bradley Garlinghouse presses U.S. lawmakers to back the CLARITY Act.

📰 Mastercard Just Added Cardano to its $9.2 Trillion Payment Network — Could This Be the Catalyst That Sends ADA Parabolic? 🗓️ Sep 15 2026 19:25 UTC Cardano has scored a notable win in the payments space, with the Cardano Foundation joining Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program. ➤ Cardano Foundation has joined Mastercard's Crypto Partner Program, integrating Cardano's blockchain with Mastercard's global payment network. ➤ This partnership aims to connect public blockchain infrastructure with existing bank and business payment systems for cross-border transactions, focusing on B2B transfers and settlement infrastructure. ➤ While the partnership could be a catalyst for ADA's price, its actual impact depends on Cardano achieving measurable adoption and transaction activity within the mainstream payments industry. #cardano #mastercard #ada #cryptopartnerprogram #paymentsnetwork #crossbordertransactions #stablecoins #blockchainintegration 🔗 Read more at:

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Mastercard Just Added Cardano to its $9.2 Trillion Payment Network — Could This Be the Catalyst That Sends ADA Parabolic?

Cardano has scored a notable win in the payments space, with the Cardano Foundation joining Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program.

📰 Senate Blocks Landmark CLARITY Act, But Ripple’s Garlinghouse Says Crypto’s Endgame Is Still a Win — Here’s Why 🗓️ Sep 15 2026 21:05 UTC The Senate’s failure to advance the CLARITY Act on Tuesday dealt a major blow to the crypto industry’s push for long-awaited market structure rules. ➤ The U.S. Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act, a significant market structure bill for the crypto industry. ➤ Despite the legislative setback, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed confidence in crypto's long-term success due to its technological superiority. ➤ The failure of the CLARITY Act led to a market downturn for Bitcoin and XRP, though the industry previously secured a win with the passage of the GENIUS Act for stablecoins. #clarityact #ripple #bradgarlinghouse #senate #cryptomarketstructure #bitcoin #xrp #geniusact #stablecoins #legislativesetback 🔗 Read more at:

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Senate Blocks Landmark CLARITY Act, But Ripple’s Garlinghouse Says Crypto’s Endgame Is Still a Win — Here’s Why

The Senate’s failure to advance the CLARITY Act on Tuesday dealt a major blow to the crypto industry’s push for long-awaited market structure r...

📰 Bitcoin’s Next Rally Won’t Depend on CLARITY Act, Arthur Hayes Argues 🗓️ Sep 16 2026 09:35 UTC BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has dismissed the CLARITY Act’s importance to Bitcoin’s next major rally, arguing that liquidity and broader macroeconomic conditions will matter far more than new U.S. crypto legislation. Speaking recently on the Altcoin Daily YouTube channel, Haye... ➤ Arthur Hayes argues that Bitcoin's next rally will be driven by liquidity and macroeconomic factors, not the CLARITY Act. ➤ He believes concerns over U.S. government debt and potential monetary easing will increase demand for scarce assets like Bitcoin. ➤ Hayes emphasizes that while legislation impacts crypto businesses, Bitcoin's price cycles are more tied to monetary policy and investor demand for scarcity. #arthurhayes #bitcoin #clarityact #liquidity #macroeconomicconditions #usgovernmentdebt #treasurymarkets #monetaryeasing #scarceassets #federalreserve 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitcoin’s Next Rally Won’t Depend on CLARITY Act, Arthur Hayes Argues

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has dismissed the CLARITY Act’s importance to Bitcoin’s next major rally, arguing that liquidity and broader mac...

📰 MEXC Releases July–August Security Report: Over 38 Million USDT in Risk-Related Funds Intercepted, Futures Insurance Fund Reaches 792 Million USDT 🗓️ Sep 16 2026 10:00 UTC - BlockmanPR Mutsamudu, Comoros, September 16, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its July–August 2026 security report. The report ➤ MEXC's July-August security report highlights the interception of over 38 million USDT in risk-related funds and a Futures Insurance Fund balance of 792 million USDT. ➤ The exchange identified and restricted over 20,000 risk-related accounts, returning over 600,000 USDT in misdirected assets. ➤ MEXC emphasizes its commitment to user asset protection through transparency, cross-platform cooperation, and robust reserve ratios above 100% for major assets. #mexc #securityreport #usdt #futuresinsurancefund #proofofreserves #riskrelatedfunds #phishing #ai #assetprotection #blockchain 🔗 Read more at:

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MEXC Releases July–August Security Report: Over 38 Million USDT in Risk-Related Funds Intercepted, Futures Insurance Fund Reaches 792 Million USDT

Mutsamudu, Comoros, September 16, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its July–August 2026 security report. The...

📰 BIS paper finds major gap in Bitcoin onchain transfer estimates 🗓️ Sep 15 2026 21:35 UTC BIS researchers found major discrepancies in crypto data, from Bitcoin transfer values and market capitalization to stablecoin volumes across different blockchains. ➤ A BIS paper highlights significant discrepancies in on-chain data for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and stablecoins, with transfer value estimates varying by up to sixfold. ➤ The study, analyzing billions of blockchain records, points to issues with transaction structures, smart contracts, and the aggregation of stablecoin activity across different chains. ➤ Researchers conclude that on-chain indicators should be treated as 'noisy approximations' rather than direct measures of economic activity, with adjusted metrics like Visa's showing a fraction of raw transaction volumes. #bis #bitcoin #stablecoins #onchaindata #transactionvolume #marketcapitalization #ethereum #tron #dataaccuracy #measurementchallenges 🔗 Read more at:

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BIS paper finds major gap in Bitcoin onchain transfer estimates

BIS researchers found major discrepancies in crypto data, from Bitcoin transfer values and market capitalization to stablecoin volumes across diffe...

📰 US charges ex-Robinhood engineers over alleged pre-listing crypto trades 🗓️ Sep 16 2026 05:15 UTC Two former Robinhood engineers allegedly used confidential token-listing information to trade Hyperliquid perpetuals, earning over $50,000 each. ➤ Two former Robinhood engineers have been charged by US prosecutors with fraud for allegedly using confidential information about upcoming crypto listings to profit from trades on Hyperliquid. ➤ The engineers allegedly made over $50,000 each by trading perpetual futures contracts based on tokens before they were listed on Robinhood. ➤ This case highlights the challenges of insider trading in the evolving landscape of tokenized assets and decentralized derivative markets. #robinhood #insidertrading #cryptolistings #hyperliquid #perpetualfutures #commoditiesfraud #wirefraud #doj #tokenization #decentralizedderivatives 🔗 Read more at:

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US charges ex-Robinhood engineers over alleged pre-listing crypto trades

Two former Robinhood engineers allegedly used confidential token-listing information to trade Hyperliquid perpetuals, earning over $50,000 each.

📰 About USIG Digital | Institutional Tokenized Debt 🗓️ Sep 15 2026 12:59 UTC Learn how USIG Digital builds low-risk tokenized debt products for wholesale finance, combining institutional structure with on-chain collateral mobility. ➤ USIG Digital is launching a 'collateral coin' backed by Treasury bills, designed for institutional wholesale finance. ➤ The product aims to provide stable value and manage risk with high-quality collateral for on-chain use cases. ➤ The company emphasizes institutional structure, collateral mobility, and robust operational controls for its tokenized debt offerings. #usigdigital #tokenizeddebt #treasurybills #collateralcoin #wholesalefinance #institutionalmarkets #onchain #riskmanagement #settlement 🔗 Read more at:

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About USIG Digital | Institutional Tokenized Debt

Learn how USIG Digital builds low-risk tokenized debt products for wholesale finance, combining institutional structure with on-chain collateral mo...

📰 Singapore’s Gold Hub Ambition Gets Lift With DBS Vault Expansion 🗓️ Sep 17 2026 01:49 UTC - Yihui Xie ➤ Singapore is expanding its gold storage capacity, with DBS increasing vault space and other banks considering similar moves, to support its ambition of becoming a global gold hub. ➤ This expansion is crucial for Singapore's planned gold clearing system, which requires sufficient capacity for clearing banks to store and settle large volumes of bullion. ➤ The city-state faces competition from Hong Kong, which is also developing its gold clearing system and storage capacity. #singapore #goldhub #dbs #vaultexpansion #preciousmetal #clearingsystem #lefreeport #hongkong #bullionstorage 🔗 Read more at:

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Singapore’s Gold Hub Ambition Gets Lift With DBS Vault Expansion

Singapore is expanding its gold storage capacity, with DBS increasing vault space and other banks considering similar moves, to support its ambitio...

📰 Morgan Stanley Says Bathla Shows Need for More Credit Disclosure 🗓️ Sep 17 2026 00:52 UTC - Joe Flynn and Richard Henderson ➤ Morgan Stanley highlights the need for enhanced credit risk disclosure in the property development sector, particularly concerning private credit funding, following the Bathla Group's collapse. ➤ While direct risk to major Australian banks is deemed limited, the event underscores potential second-order stress in construction and property, with calls for greater transparency on bank exposure. ➤ The situation also raises questions about the opaque nature of private credit markets and the regulatory implications of shifting risk away from traditional banking. #morganstanley #bathlagroup #creditrisk #propertydevelopers #privatecredit #disclosure #bankexposure #constructionsector #australia 🔗 Read more at:

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Morgan Stanley Says Bathla Shows Need for More Credit Disclosure

Morgan Stanley highlights the need for enhanced credit risk disclosure in the property development sector, particularly concerning private credit f...

📰 Hong Kong Leans Into Yuan Bond Boom as Debt Hub Rivalry Builds 🗓️ Sep 17 2026 01:18 UTC - Janice Huang Hong Kong is making the most of a record flurry of offshore yuan debt issuance as competition for fixed-income business intensifies. The Hong Kong government plans to promote regular issuance of dim sum securities and support building an offshore yuan yield curve. The city faces competition from several directions, including Macau, Tokyo, and Australia, which are also developing their bond markets. ➤ Hong Kong is actively promoting offshore yuan debt issuance to solidify its position as a leading fixed-income hub amidst growing competition. ➤ The city plans to launch an index for yuan securities and support the development of an offshore yuan yield curve, alongside expanding the usage of these notes as collateral. ➤ Despite facing competition from other financial centers, Hong Kong aims to leverage Beijing's push for yuan internationalization and expanded cross-border financial channels to boost its debt market. #hongkong #yuanbonds #dimsumsecurities #debthub #offshoreyuan #yieldcurve #bondconnect #fixedincome #marketrivalry #issuance 🔗 Read more at:

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Hong Kong Leans Into Yuan Bond Boom as Debt Hub Rivalry Builds

Hong Kong is making the most of a record flurry of offshore yuan debt issuance as competition for fixed-income business intensifies. The Hong Kong ...

📰 Venezuela Aluminum Heads to US; Heeney Eyes Gold Deal 🗓️ Sep 16 2026 14:09 UTC - James Attwood, Jacob Lorinc, Eric Martin and Archie Hunter Venezuela is preparing to ship aluminum to the US under a deal with Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. and Heeney Capital. Heeney plans to invest in a Venezuelan gold mine, with production from the operation to be brought to the US. The deals represent a widening push by US and other Western companies into Venezuela’s mining and metals sector after years of economic and diplomatic isolation. ➤ Venezuela is set to resume aluminum shipments to the US through a deal with Mercuria Energy Group and Heeney Capital. ➤ Heeney Capital also plans a significant investment in a Venezuelan gold mine, aiming to bring its production to the US. ➤ These deals signify a broader re-engagement of Western companies in Venezuela's mining and metals sector after a period of isolation. #venezuela #aluminum #gold #mercuriaenergygroup #heeneycapital #us #mining #commercialties #sanctions #investment 🔗 Read more at:

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Venezuela Aluminum Heads to US; Heeney Eyes Gold Deal

Venezuela is preparing to ship aluminum to the US under a deal with Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. and Heeney Capital. Heeney plans to invest in a Vene...

📰 6 Best Altcoins To Buy Now as XRP ETF Demand Holds and Solana Treasury Buying Builds 🗓️ Sep 17 2026 01:18 UTC - BTCPressWire Press release - BTCPressWire - 6 Best Altcoins To Buy Now as XRP ETF Demand Holds and Solana Treasury Buying Builds - published on openPR.com ➤ The article highlights six altcoins to watch, driven by institutional demand for XRP ETFs and increasing Solana treasury accumulation by public companies. ➤ DigiTap is featured as an early-stage opportunity with a working beta app and a token presale, while XRP and Solana are noted for their growing institutional interest. ➤ Ethereum, Chainlink, and BNB are also discussed for their roles in institutional gateways, payment infrastructure, and network upgrades, respectively. #altcoins #xrpetf #solanatreasury #digitap #institutionaladoption #presale #blockchain #crypto 🔗 Read more at:

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6 Best Altcoins To Buy Now as XRP ETF Demand Holds and Solana Treasury Buying Builds

Press release - BTCPressWire - 6 Best Altcoins To Buy Now as XRP ETF Demand Holds and Solana Treasury Buying Builds - published on openPR.com

📰 DTCC’s $114T Securities Infrastructure is Going On-chain - Zenith joins DTC Digital Assets Solutions 🗓️ Sep 16 2026 18:51 UTC - Zenith DTCC is moving DTC-custodied securities into production on @CantonNetwork. As Zenith joins the industry working group supporting @The_DTCC’s Tokenization Service, the focus is expanding from bringing ➤ DTCC is integrating its $114 trillion securities infrastructure onto the Canton Network, with Zenith joining the industry working group to support this transition. ➤ The initiative involves tokenizing U.S. Treasuries, equities, and ETFs, enabling their use in various financial workflows and fostering an ecosystem of decentralized applications. ➤ Zenith's role is to provide Ethereum and Solana-compatible execution environments that can interact atomically with Canton's privacy-preserving infrastructure, facilitating institutional asset programmability. #dtcc #cantonnetwork #zenith #tokenization #ustreasuries #equities #etfs #institutionalassets #evm #solana 🔗 Read more at:

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DTCC’s $114T Securities Infrastructure is Going On-chain - Zenith joins DTC Digital Assets Solutions

DTCC is moving DTC-custodied securities into production on @CantonNetwork. As Zenith joins the industry working group supporting @The_DTCC’s Toke...

📰 Tokenized Shares Dispute Could Reshape The Case For AMC Stock 🗓️ Sep 17 2026 00:32 UTC - Simply Wall St AMC Entertainment Holdings recently objected to Robinhood offering tokenized versions of AMC shares without company approval, while Robinhood and Coinbase both moved to attach traditional shareholder rights, including voting and redemptions, to their tokenized stock products. The clash over tokenized AMC shares raises practical questions for investors about who truly controls voting power, how ownership is recorded, and what that might mean for a heavily scrutinized balance sheet and ongoing... ➤ AMC Entertainment is disputing Robinhood's offering of tokenized shares without company approval, highlighting a conflict over shareholder rights and control. ➤ This dispute raises practical questions for investors regarding voting power, ownership records, and their implications for AMC's balance sheet and recovery efforts. ➤ The article suggests that uncertainty surrounding tokenized shares adds complexity to AMC's investment narrative, which relies on rebuilding attendance and managing debt. #tokenizedshares #amcentertainment #robinhood #coinbase #shareholderrights #votingpower #governance #dilution #balancesheet #recoverynarrative 🔗 Read more at:

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Tokenized Shares Dispute Could Reshape The Case For AMC Stock

AMC Entertainment Holdings recently objected to Robinhood offering tokenized versions of AMC shares without company approval, while Robinhood and C...

📰 This Ethereum Treasury Company Is Close to Owning 5% of All ETH in Circulation. Does That Make It a Buy? 🗓️ Sep 17 2026 01:01 UTC - Dominic Basulto BitMine continues to buy Ethereum at a rapid clip, but where's the payoff for investors? ➤ BitMine, a company focused on accumulating Ethereum, now holds nearly 5% of all circulating ETH, aiming for over 5% by year-end. ➤ Despite its aggressive accumulation strategy, BitMine's stock performance has lagged significantly due to Ethereum's price decline, offering minimal premium to investors. ➤ The article suggests direct Ethereum investment or spot ETFs are superior alternatives to investing in treasury companies like BitMine, especially outside of bull markets. #ethereum #bitmine #eth #tokenization #rwa #spotetfs #staking #treasurycompany #digitalassets 🔗 Read more at:

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This Ethereum Treasury Company Is Close to Owning 5% of All ETH in Circulation. Does That Make It a Buy?

BitMine continues to buy Ethereum at a rapid clip, but where's the payoff for investors?