Markets bet on 2-3 rate cuts in 2026, defying the Fed. Trump pushes for lower rates, but persistent inflation weakens his political leverage.

Meme coins stage a 30% rally in early 2026, topping $47B in market cap. Rising search interest and trading volume signal a potential retail comeback.

BOJ signals more rate hikes ahead, pressuring Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency fell 20-31% after each of the last three BOJ hikes as yen carry trades unwound.

$657M in crypto tokens unlock this week, led by Hyperliquid's $330M HYPE unlock. ENA and APT releases also on the calendar, potentially sparking volatility.

A sophisticated phishing scam targets MetaMask users with fake 2FA alerts, tricking victims into handing over seed phrases.

MicroStrategy leverages its STRC preferred shares near $100 to raise capital via ATMs, boosting Bitcoin holdings with minimal common stock dilution.

Over 1% of Zcash's supply was unshielded in early 2026, raising sell-off fears. The move coincided with a whale sending 74K ZEC to Binance as privacy coins underperform.

Grayscale predicts Bitcoin will hit a new all-time high by March 2026. Macro tailwinds and a bipartisan crypto market structure bill are key catalysts.

Aave's price jumps over 10% after the team announces plans to share off-protocol revenue with AAVE token holders. A formal proposal is headed to the DAO.

US crypto ETFs drew $670M in inflows on 2026's first trading day. Bitcoin ETFs led with $471M, while ETH, XRP, and SOL funds also saw strong demand.

Recent data showing apparent Bitcoin whale accumulation was actually exchange wallet housekeeping. Large investors were net sellers in December as long-term holders locked in record losses.

BitMine doubles down on Ethereum staking, locking up an additional $260M. The firm also seeks to raise its authorized share count to 50B, prepping for an ETH "supercycle."

Bitcoin ATMs face a regulatory reckoning after scammers routed over $330M through them in 2025. US policymakers are moving from warnings to strict legislation.

Tom Lee urges BitMine shareholders to approve a massive share count expansion to 50B. The move would ease future dilution, capital raises, and stock splits as the firm doubles down on ETH.

Bithumb seeks $201M in dormant crypto assets from 2.57M inactive accounts. Meanwhile, Upbit dominates Korea's youth, with 44% of users in their 20s-30s.

A dark web post claims to sell read-only access to Kraken's admin panel for $1. Even this level of access risks exposing sensitive KYC data and enabling targeted phishing.

MicroStrategy's stock fell 49% in 2025 as Bitcoin underperformed. 2026 could be tough, with a pending MSCI decision risking billions in outflows.

Coinbase's 2026 vision of an "everything exchange" faces user backlash over security lapses and Base's focus on meme coins. Critics say execution lags ambition.

Major Bitcoin predictions for 2025 fell short, with BTC ending near $87K. Bullish forecasts of $150K-$500K were derailed by liquidity and leverage constraints.

ZachXBT flags an active exploit draining small sums from hundreds of crypto wallets. Losses exceed $107k and are rising, with the root cause still unknown.

Major institutions are buying Ethereum dip. BitMine & Trend Research invested $200M+, signaling long-term conviction despite current market weakness.

A new trend in crypto scams: criminals pose as police to steal millions. They use fake cybercrime reports and spoofed calls to coerce victims into transferring crypto to scam wallets.

Crypto titans from Coinbase, Ripple, and Tether joined Trump's White House fundraiser for a new $250M ballroom project.

The Ethereum Foundation sells 1,000 ETH for stablecoins to fund operations, its 17th sale this year. #Ethereum

Morgan Stanley will launch Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading on E*Trade in 2026, integrating crypto into retail brokerage accounts.

NY regulators push banks to adopt blockchain analytics for crypto compliance. Essential for risk management.

Tokyo fashion brand Gyet pivots to Bitcoin and AI. Plans to acquire 1,000 BTC via purchases and US mining.

US August CPI used 36% estimated prices, not real data. Trust in the key inflation metric erodes.

New K-drama "To The Moon" puts crypto mania on prime-time TV, premiering Sept 19.

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Africa leads Web3 growth with necessity-driven innovation, stablecoin use, and real-world blockchain adoption beyond speculation.

$7.4T sits in money market funds. Fed rate cuts could push this cash into risk assets like crypto. Even 1% flow could fuel massive rallies.

Upbit's parent launches GIWA, a global Ethereum L2 blockchain. Targets international devs with Korean cultural branding. Defi, RWA focus.

Japan's FSA proposes regulating crypto under securities law. Experts push back, citing disastrous IEO performance with 90%+ losses. #Crypto #Japan

SharpLink Gaming bought $176M in ETH last week, expanding its treasury to 837,230 ETH ($3.6B total). Stock down 5% despite 400% YTD gains. #ETH

Japan launches first regulated crypto ATM network. Chinese capital network backs Trump's WLFI with $19B in USD1 stablecoin. #Crypto #Asia

Binance to delist BAKE, HIFI, and SLF on Sept 17. Prices immediately crashed. Past delistings saw tokens drop over 40%. #Binance #Crypto

Trump ends $800 de minimis shipping exemption, hitting crypto hard. Cold wallet makers and small miners face higher costs, tariffs on Chinese ASICs. US mining growth may slow.

MetaPlanet trades at 400% premium to Bitcoin holdings, but Japan's tax reforms and potential ETFs threaten its proxy appeal. Dilution risks rise as it funds BTC buys with share sales.

Google Play bans non-compliant crypto wallets in US/EU—non-custodial apps like MetaMask may be delisted. Follows FATF guidelines post-Tornado Cash case. #Crypto #GoogleBan