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Pons Outpaces Pump.fun in Daily Launchpad Fees
Pons generates higher daily revenue than Pump.fun despite a two-month head start for the latter.

Bitcoin Captures 42 Percent of Repeat Crypto Purchases
Bitcoin holds a 42.67 percent share of second transactions, outpacing Ethereum and stablecoins combined. Paybis data shows retail buyers maintain this preference over three years.

Lendary targets 24 hour crypto loan processing
Lendary aims to cut individual loan processing to 24 hours while expanding LRY token utility.

Blockstream refuses to pay ransom for 598 stolen Bitcoin
Blockstream rejected a 10% ransom demand for 598 Bitcoin held by Liquid Network hackers. The company stated it will pursue legal recovery instead of financial payment.

US CPI Forecast at 3.4% Sets Stage for Crypto Volatility
Bitcoin dips below $77,000 as Wall Street banks converge on a 3.4% inflation forecast.

Bitwise shuts down Dogecoin ETF with 688k in assets
Bitwise is liquidating its Dogecoin ETF, BWOW, with final trading on October 14 and shareholder payouts scheduled for October 22. GN markets/crypto (en-US) details the liquidation timeline and notes that the fund saw limited trading volume since its launch just 10 months ago.

Bitcoin Slides Below $77,000 as Fed Hike Odds Hit 71%
The crypto market lost 1.55% in 24 hours. Bitcoin fell to $77,225 while Fed rate hike bets surged to 71%.

Russia mandates tax IDs for crypto accounts
Russian digital depositories must now collect taxpayer identification numbers to open crypto accounts, a move that tightens anti-money laundering controls in the newly regulated market.

Revised CLARITY Act Defines Non-Decentralized DeFi Protocols
The revised CLARITY Act introduces a specific definition for non-decentralized finance protocols. This classification triggers mandatory compliance with US securities and anti-money laundering laws for controlling parties.

Touchscreen MacBook Odds Hit 60% on Polymarket
Prediction markets price a 60% chance of an Apple touchscreen MacBook launch by year-end, following strong iPhone 18 sales.

Brevo flaw exposes 347k Trezor users to phishing
An attacker accessed 138 Brevo client accounts to send phishing emails to 347,000 Trezor subscribers. The breach also affected BitBox and CoinTracking.

Stablecoins Integrate Into Core Banking Infrastructure
Circle acquires Tazapay to secure regulated banking relationships in 100 markets. The focus shifts from token utility to settlement rails.
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Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin Prediction Market Favors $75,800 Range by 91 Percent
Market participants are heavily backing a specific $100 band for Bitcoin, with the $75,800 to $75,899 range commanding 91 percent of the implied probability. This dominant position has effectively absorbed the majority of trading volume for the September 11, 2026 event contract.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin's four-year cycle and the case for buying dips
Bitcoin's current cycle low sits at $57,748. Historical data shows a four-year pattern between major peaks and troughs. Accumulating during downturns yields higher returns than buying at highs.

Illustration: Tradingbird SEC proposes blockchain as official securities ledger
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a rule change that would allow blockchain ledgers to serve as the official record of securities ownership.

Illustration: Tradingbird Hassett held up to $5M in Coinbase stock during crypto policy shifts
Kevin Hassett retained a significant stake in Coinbase while leading the White House National Economic Council during major regulatory changes.

Illustration: Tradingbird Senate Republicans Circulate Updated Crypto Bill Ahead of Tuesday Vote
Senate Republicans have circulated a revised 630-page Clarity Act ahead of a critical September 15 procedural vote, introducing specific federal definitions and CFTC registration requirements for certain DeFi protocols. The legislation faces a steep path to the 60-vote threshold, as it still lacks committed Democratic support despite claims of bipartisan compromise on issues ranging from ethics rules to stablecoin incentives.

Illustration: Tradingbird CAKE Falls 5.8% As Macro Data Drives Crypto Selloff
PancakeSwap token declined 5.8% as broader market conditions shifted against risk assets.

Illustration: Tradingbird Korea delays corporate crypto access, stalling KRW 82 trillion market
Korea’s corporate crypto assets under management could reach KRW 82 trillion by 2030, but regulatory delays keep this capital offshore. The market currently relies on retail traders, creating a structural gap in institutional demand.

Illustration: Tradingbird Solana App Fees Drop 31 Percent While ETF Inflows Slow
Solana application fees fell 31 percent quarter-over-quarter to $552 million. ETF inflows dropped to $5.25 million in early September.

Illustration: Tradingbird 1,000 XRP vs 1 ETH: 2028 Value Comparison
One Ethereum token currently exceeds the value of 1,000 XRP coins. Standard Chartered's 2028 projections show this gap remains wide across most market scenarios.

Illustration: Tradingbird UK Lords Vote 194-138 For Digital Asset Strategy
The House of Lords voted 194 to 138 to mandate a national digital asset strategy. The Treasury must publish this plan within 12 months of the bill receiving Royal Assent.

Illustration: Tradingbird Ethereum Hitters Million Dollar Threshold First
Ethereum holders with 400 coins crossed the one million dollar mark in August, while XRP requires a 7,250% gain to match.

Illustration: Tradingbird Metaplanet shares face insider backlash as SE Asia crypto funding doubles
Shareholders of Metaplanet are protesting insider equity allocations while Southeast Asian crypto investment hits a new high.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin Falls Below $77,000 as Inflation Data Hits Markets
Bitcoin has slipped below $77,000 following stronger-than-expected US inflation data that raised the likelihood of a September Fed rate hike to over 70%. While the total crypto market cap dropped 2.18%, DeFi assets like Raydium are defying the sell-off to reach new multi-month highs.

Illustration: Tradingbird Larsen defends $9.4M surveillance fund despite family pressure
Chris Larsen maintained his financial support for police surveillance technology despite pressure from his son and growing public opposition.

Illustration: Tradingbird Robinhood invests in Crypto.com prediction market spin-off
Robinhood acquires an equity stake in OG, the prediction market exchange spun off from Crypto.com.

Illustration: Tradingbird CLARITY Act Passage Odds Drop to 17 Percent Amid Crypto Split
Predictions markets price the CLARITY Act at 17 percent for 2026 passage as vertical integration rules block Senate progress.

Illustration: Tradingbird Cantor Fitzgerald Raises Crypto Stock Targets Amid Market Bottom Thesis
Cantor Fitzgerald doubled its price targets for three crypto-linked stocks, citing a potential bear-market bottom by October 2026.

Illustration: Tradingbird XRP and Ethereum Millionaire Thresholds by 2028
One coin requires a 26x price jump from its record high to reach a million-dollar valuation for a standard holding, while the other has already crossed that mark briefly this year.

Illustration: Tradingbird Ethereum Nears Million Threshold as XRP Lags Behind
A 400-ETH stake is within 1% of $1 million, while XRP would need a 72.5x surge to match the milestone.

Illustration: Tradingbird Lummis pushes Democrats to support 114 crypto bill changes
Senator Lummis has released the final 630-page Clarity Act text ahead of the September 15 procedural vote, highlighting 114 Democratic-requested revisions including CFTC registration for non-DeFi protocols. While the bill moves closer to a floor vote, it faces continued hurdles over unresolved conflicts with the Trump administration's crypto interests and lingering Democratic opposition to the current ethics enforcement structure.

Illustration: Tradingbird XRP Prediction Markets Price September 2026 Above $1.34
Prediction markets assign a 95% probability to XRP trading above $1.34 in September 2026.

Illustration: Tradingbird Korean crypto gifts to minors triple ahead of tax changes
South Korean families transferred 4.03 billion won in crypto to children in 2025, a sharp rise driven by upcoming tax enforcement.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin fees hit 3-7 TPS limit causing cost spikes
Bitcoin network capacity restricts throughput to 3-7 transactions per second. This limit drives fees above the transfer amount during peaks.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin holds at $77,286 as altcoins drop 5%
Total crypto market cap fell to $2.71 trillion. Inflation data and rate hikes drove the sell-off.

Illustration: Tradingbird Ethena Slides 6% Amid Macro Headwinds and Unlock Fears
Ethena (ENA) dropped 5.9% in 24 hours as macro factors and an upcoming token unlock weighed on the asset.

Illustration: Tradingbird Senate CLARITY Act Vote Sets Stage for $3.30T Crypto Target
With the Senate set to vote on the CLARITY Act on September 15, analysts see a potential path from the current $2.61 trillion market cap to $3.30 trillion, supported by an approaching golden cross and broader regulatory frameworks for digital assets.

Illustration: Tradingbird Hunter Biden's Laptop Coin Drops 98% From Intraday Peak
The $LAPTOP token lost 98% of its value within 48 hours of launch. Trading began at $37, spiked to $225, and settled near $0.60 by Thursday.

Illustration: Tradingbird Phishing wave hits crypto users after email provider breach
Thousands of crypto wallets faced phishing attempts after a breach at email provider Brevo. The attack exploited 120 compromised accounts to send malicious messages.

Illustration: Tradingbird XRP Faces Senate Vote as Solana ETF Inflows Hit Record
XRP and Solana both rose over 30% last month, but only one has a decisive catalyst this week.

Illustration: Tradingbird Witkoff's Crypto Income Rises to 107 Million Dollars
Steve Witkoff reported 107 million dollars in 2025 income via a Trump-linked entity. The figure marks a significant increase from the previous year.

Illustration: Tradingbird Prediction Markets Price XRP Above $1.34 for September 2026
Prediction markets reflect near-unanimous trader expectations that XRP will maintain a price floor of $1.34 by September 2026, underscoring a dominant bullish outlook in event contracts.

Illustration: Tradingbird India Blocks 15 Crypto Apps Over Compliance Failures
FIU-IND issued non-compliance notices to 15 providers. Users face potential loss of app access. Funds are not confirmed frozen.

Illustration: Tradingbird Hyperliquid joins Hashdex ETF as Multicoin sells
Hyperliquid secured a 3.36% weighting in the Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF on September 1, 2026. Multicoin Capital simultaneously reduced its position by nearly 75%.

Illustration: Tradingbird BFS Token Drops 98% After MrBeast Denies Link
BFS crypto lost nearly all its value after MrBeast's team confirmed no official tie to the token.

Illustration: Tradingbird SOL prediction market odds settle near $99.50
Prediction markets price SOL at $99.50 or higher with 17% probability for September 10, 2026.

Illustration: Tradingbird MoneyGram Launches Visa Stablecoin Card in Colombia
MoneyGram introduces a virtual Visa stablecoin debit card in Colombia, following Western Union's recent similar launch.

Illustration: Tradingbird Brent crude tops $100, challenging Bitcoin's risk asset status
Brent crude oil has broken above the $100 per barrel threshold. This energy shock tests whether Bitcoin functions as a hedge or a volatile risk asset. Inflation fears and central bank tightening pressures now dominate market sentiment.

Illustration: Tradingbird US Inflation Hits Gold and Crypto Markets
US producer prices rose 0.4% in August. Gold and Bitcoin fell as bond yields spiked.

Illustration: Tradingbird Minecraft-linked hacker faces 20 years for $245 million theft
Malone Lam, a 22-year-old linked to Minecraft communities, has pleaded guilty to leading a cybercrime ring that stole $245 million in cryptocurrency through sophisticated social engineering and physical theft. Facing up to 20 years in prison, Lam oversaw a lavish lifestyle funded by the heists, which included private jets and high-end luxury goods.

Illustration: Tradingbird Nasdaq puts $100 million into Kraken for 2027 tokenized stocks
Nasdaq Ventures is committing $100 million to Kraken parent Payward at a $21 billion valuation to launch tokenized stocks in Q2 2027, a move backed by Nasdaq’s surveillance integration and Wells Fargo’s advisory role. This strategic push occurs as the tokenized equity sector expands rapidly to over $2 billion in market cap, though it faces ongoing scrutiny regarding ownership rights and unauthorized trading markets.

Illustration: Tradingbird Solana hits record 263,000 token issuances in one day
Solana minted over 263,000 tokens on Wednesday, shattering previous daily records.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin Prediction Markets Price September 2026 Outcome
Prediction markets maintain a 69% probability that Bitcoin will exceed $76,700 by September 10, 2026, reflecting continued market confidence in the asset's upward momentum.

Illustration: Tradingbird Ethereum Prediction Market Favors $2,455 to $2,460 Range
Fresh market data reinforces the consensus that Ethereum is poised to land in the $2,455 to $2,460 band on September 10, 2026, with odds decisively outpacing adjacent price levels.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin Drops 3% Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Bitcoin falls below $78,200 as geopolitical risks near the Strait of Hormuz suppress institutional demand and weigh on broader crypto assets.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin ETFs lose $167M after record inflow streak
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $166.8 million in net outflows over two trading sessions. This reversal follows the strongest three-week inflow period of 2026.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin tests $78,000 support as momentum cools
Bitcoin trades at $78,094, testing a key support level. Ethereum holds near $2,470. XRP falls to $1.38. Market sentiment remains in Greed territory.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin slides to $77,941 ahead of inflation data
Bitcoin opened at $78,291.64 on Thursday, September 10, 2026, marking a 0.2% decline from Wednesday. Ethereum followed suit, opening at $2,467, a 0.7% drop. Both assets posted their lowest opening prices this week.

Illustration: Tradingbird Ethereum Traders Bet on $2,460 Range by September 2026
Prediction market odds place Ethereum at $2,460-$2,465 by September 2026. The contract resolves to the most likely price bucket based on benchmark data.

Illustration: Tradingbird LAPTOP token loses 95% in first hour of trading
Hunter Biden denies profiting from the crash, citing locked allocations and trading bots.

Illustration: Tradingbird Arya.ag tokenizes $2 billion in grain records on Avalanche
Arya.ag is testing a system to tokenize warehouse receipts for stored grain on Avalanche. The network aims to link farmer, warehouse, and loan data for lenders.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin sell-side risk hits rare low as sellers fade
Bitcoin's sell-side risk ratio dropped to seven from sixteen in September. This places the metric among its lowest readings on record.

Illustration: Tradingbird iPhone 18 Crypto Cost Jumps Amid Apple Price Hike
The iPhone 18 Pro now costs 53% more in Bitcoin than its predecessor. Apple raised the base price by $100 while crypto values fell sharply.

Illustration: Tradingbird Unicoin sues Uniswap Labs over trademark rights
Unicoin filed a lawsuit in New York seeking to cancel the UNI trademark registration. The suit follows three demand letters from Uniswap.

Illustration: Tradingbird INDXcoin Fraud Cost Investors Over $3 Million
The Regalados told investors God directed them to sell the token.

Illustration: Tradingbird Ark Invest Adds $33.6 Million to Circle, Coinbase, and Robinhood
Cathie Wood’s fund increased positions in three major crypto-linked stocks, citing stablecoin yields and blockchain expansion.

Illustration: Tradingbird 87% of institutions expect ETP growth to boost active crypto demand
A global survey reveals that nearly nine in ten institutional investors believe expanding exchange-traded products will drive demand for active digital asset management.

Illustration: Tradingbird Ledger merges CIO and CISO roles amid rising cyber threats
Ledger has appointed Oded Blatman as its combined Chief Information Officer and Chief Security Officer to address escalating AI-driven cyber risks in the crypto sector.

Illustration: Tradingbird Trustees Reject Crypto Assets Citing Volatility and Custody Risks
UK taxpayers sold 13.8 billion pounds in crypto last year, yet trustees refuse to hold these assets due to volatility and custody concerns.

Illustration: Tradingbird Coinbase enables AI agents to trade stocks and crypto
Coinbase confirms its platform allows AI agents to execute trades in over 900 crypto pairs and S&P 500 equities. The company is building dedicated financial accounts for machine autonomy.

Illustration: Tradingbird Trust firms reject crypto wealth over laundering risks
Institutional trust providers are systematically excluding clients with significant cryptocurrency holdings. The decision stems from strict anti-money-laundering compliance protocols.

Illustration: Tradingbird Crypto market caps $2.70T as derivatives volume hits record
Bitcoin rose 24.8% as total market capitalization reached $2.70 trillion. Perpetual futures volume surged to $421 billion, signaling heightened speculative activity.

Illustration: Tradingbird Trezor and BitBox issue urgent warnings over fake security alerts
Trezor confirmed a breach at its email provider, prompting immediate user warnings.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin miners lag 22% rally as stablecoins surge
Bitcoin miners have underperformed the market significantly. The median return for these firms is only 1.8%. Exchanges and stablecoins have traded at parity with the asset.

Illustration: Tradingbird Witkoff earns $107M from Trump-linked crypto firm
Steve Witkoff reported nearly $107 million in income from a venture co-founded with President Trump, according to recent financial disclosures.

Illustration: Tradingbird XRP Prediction Market Odds Signal Near-Term Price Floor
Updated prediction market data reaffirms a 98 percent probability that XRP will hold above the $1.38 level through September 2026, highlighting sustained confidence in the asset's price floor.

Illustration: Tradingbird Crypto Market Cap Falls to $2.75 Trillion as Majors Slip
Global cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped to $2.75 trillion, a 1.2% decline over the past 24 hours.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin Prediction Markets Price September 2026 at $78,200
Prediction markets maintain an 87% probability of Bitcoin hitting $78,200 by September 2026, while odds for prices above $78,400 remain under 35%.

Illustration: Tradingbird Suspect pleads guilty in $245M crypto theft
A 22-year-old Miami resident admitted to leading a global network that stole $245 million in digital assets.

Illustration: Tradingbird Treasury Secretary Urges Senate to Pass CLARITY Act
Treasury Secretary Bessent is urging the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act before the end of the year, warning that failure to do so will damage America's standing in the crypto sector. Passage remains a steep uphill battle, requiring 60 votes against a backdrop of Democratic opposition and prediction markets that have dropped their odds of success to just 10%.

Illustration: Tradingbird Crypto Losses Reach $7.7 Billion in Documented Errors
A single forgotten password and a discarded hard drive represent billions in lost value. These documented errors remain unrecoverable.

Illustration: Tradingbird Singaporean forfeits 28 luxury cars after $245M crypto theft
Malone Lam pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $245 million cryptocurrency fraud. He forfeited 28 luxury vehicles and high-value assets to the US government.

Illustration: Tradingbird Binance Pro Costs 17 Times Less Than Instant Buy Interface
A 1,000 euro purchase on Binance Pro costs 1.00 euro in fees, while the standard interface charges 17.50 euros. This 17-fold gap exists within a single provider and distorts most market comparisons.

Illustration: Tradingbird BlackRock IBIT Draws 3.7 Billion Dollars in Quarterly Inflows
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust recorded net inflows of $3.7 billion this quarter. This marks the fund’s strongest intake since the third quarter of 2025.

Illustration: Tradingbird Grok Gains Direct Trade Execution Rights on Coinbase
xAI's chatbot now supports direct trade execution on Coinbase, moving beyond read-only portfolio views to active order management for users.

Illustration: Tradingbird Ethereum prediction markets show 64% probability of $2,465 by 2026
Prediction markets now assign a 64% chance that Ethereum will trade at or above $2,465 by September 2026. The current odds suggest the asset's value is likely to settle within the $2,460 to $2,470 range.

Illustration: Tradingbird Witkoff Earns $107M From Trump-Crypto Link
Steve Witkoff generated $107 million from a Trump-linked crypto firm last year, per new disclosures.

Illustration: Tradingbird Biden Crypto Token Drops 95 Percent After Launch
Hunter Biden's new token lost over 95 percent of its value within hours of going live. The price crashed from a peak of $222.75 to $1.34 by midafternoon Wednesday.

Illustration: Tradingbird Witkoff earns $107M from Trump-linked crypto firm
Steve Witkoff realized nearly $107 million in gains from a cryptocurrency venture co-founded with the President. Disclosures reveal the scale of his financial involvement despite claims of full divestment.

Illustration: Tradingbird Blockchain Association Targets Stablecoin ID Rules
Regulators face pushback on uniform bank standards for digital currency identity checks. Industry data shows a mismatch between current rules and token circulation patterns.

Illustration: Tradingbird Crypto Groups Seek Injunction Against Illinois Tax
Industry leaders, including Anchorage Digital, are fighting Illinois' 2027 digital asset tax by seeking a preliminary injunction in Sangamon County. The lawsuit, filed by the Crypto Council for Innovation and the Blockchain Association, contends that the 0.2% valuation-based tax violates the Internet Tax Freedom Act and imposes unmanageable compliance burdens on custodians.

Illustration: Tradingbird XRP, Cardano, and Dogecoin 2028 Valuation Scenarios
A 10,000-coin position in XRP could reach $126,000 by 2028 under bullish assumptions, while Cardano and Dogecoin face stricter supply constraints that limit their upside potential for similar holdings.

Illustration: Tradingbird Ripple CLO urges Senate to hear from 67 million crypto holders
Ripple's Chief Legal Officer is urging undecided senators to meet with everyday crypto holders before the CLARITY Act vote, citing the impact on 67 million Americans. However, new details reveal the bill faces a high probability of failure on Sept. 15 due to unresolved disputes over ethics provisions involving the President, with prediction markets pricing the odds of passage at a mere 15%.

Illustration: Tradingbird MFI Raises $500 Million for Bitcoin Cash Treasury Strategy
mF International Limited executed a private placement to secure $500 million. The capital supports a new digital asset treasury focused on Bitcoin Cash.

Illustration: Tradingbird TRM Labs hits $2 billion valuation
The blockchain intelligence firm expanded its Series C round, doubling its valuation to $2 billion after quadrupling annual recurring revenue.

Illustration: Tradingbird Consensys splits to isolate MetaMask consumer business
Consensys will separate its consumer wallet operations from institutional infrastructure, creating two distinct entities to address diverging strategic goals.

Illustration: Tradingbird South Florida Man Pleads Guilty in $245M Crypto Theft Case
Malone Lam, 22, admitted to leading a RICO conspiracy that stole $245 million in cryptocurrency to fund a lifestyle of luxury cars and private jets.

Illustration: Tradingbird Florida defendant admits to $245 million crypto theft plot
A 22-year-old Miami resident pleaded guilty to leading a global network that stole hundreds of millions in digital assets.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin stalls at $80K as yen carry trade risks rise
Bitcoin remains below the $80,000 level as a stronger yen threatens global liquidity.

Illustration: Tradingbird Illinois crypto tax faces injunction bid before January start
Trade groups file for a preliminary injunction to stop a 0.2% levy on digital asset transactions from taking effect in 2027.

Illustration: Tradingbird XRP ETFs Record Inflows as Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds See Outflows
XRP exchange-traded funds are the only crypto products capturing new capital this week. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana funds all recorded net redemptions.

Illustration: Tradingbird Dogecoin loses 66% of value since Musk endorsement
A $1,000 investment made in October 2021 is now worth roughly $341. Dogecoin trades near $0.09, sitting 88% below its all-time high.

Illustration: Tradingbird Crypto Activity Continues Despite Premature Death Narratives
Dogecoin funded a lunar satellite, while federal legislation moves to regulate stablecoins and digital assets. The sector shows signs of institutional integration and legislative progress, contradicting claims that the market is defunct.

Illustration: Tradingbird Iran Uses Tether to Bypass Sanctions
Tether stablecoin adoption in Iran has accelerated as traditional banking channels shrink. This shift highlights the growing role of digital dollars in sanctioned economies.

Illustration: Tradingbird Consensys Splits Into MetaMask and Institutional Unit
Consensys rebrands as MetaMask to isolate its consumer wallet business from its institutional software operations.

Illustration: Tradingbird Flex enables direct crypto deposits via Mesh partnership
Flex integrates Mesh to allow business owners to fund accounts directly with crypto and stablecoins from hundreds of exchanges.

Illustration: Tradingbird US Senate Set for Key Crypto Regulatory Vote
The Senate is set for a September 15 cloture vote on the CLARITY Act, following the recent circulation of an updated draft that includes new CFTC registration rules for DeFi and expanded credit union powers. While XRP remains stable at $1.42, the bill faces continued resistance from Democrats who argue the text does not go far enough on regulatory conflicts of interest.

Illustration: Tradingbird XRP Holds $1.42 Ahead of Senate Cloture Vote
XRP trades at $1.42 as the US Senate prepares for a procedural vote on digital asset regulation. This step could establish a permanent framework for crypto markets.

Illustration: Tradingbird Robinhood Event Contract Revenue Tops Equities Trading
Robinhood reported $156 million in event contract revenue for the second quarter, surpassing its equities and crypto trading income.

Illustration: Tradingbird BitMart Appoints Alvarez & Marsal After Missing Deadline
BitMart failed to meet its self-imposed deadline for a restructuring roadmap, appointing Alvarez & Marsal as a financial adviser without disclosing asset figures.

Illustration: Tradingbird Zcash ETF Assets Hit $500M as Bitcoin Holds Near $79K
Grayscale's Zcash ETF has attracted over $500 million in assets, providing stability to the crypto market while Bitcoin consolidates near $79,000 ahead of key inflation data.

Illustration: Tradingbird Canary Launches First Staked TRON ETF on BATS Exchange
Canary Capital begins trading the Canary Staked TRX ETF on Wednesday. The fund aims to capture TRON staking rewards alongside token price appreciation.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin Prediction Markets Price Sept 9 2026 Range
Prediction market data confirms the $79,300 to $79,399 band holds the top position for Bitcoin's price on September 9, 2026, with an implied probability of 17%.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin SOPR hits 2026 high as XRP targets $1.50
Bitcoin's spent output profit ratio remains above breakeven since August 19, marking the longest bullish streak of 2026. Ripple trades near $1.42 with $1.50 as the key resistance level.

Illustration: Tradingbird UK Agency Warns of Crypto Laundering Scale
Britain's National Economic Crime Centre identifies crypto assets as a primary vector for large-scale illicit value transfer, prioritizing them over traditional cash methods.

Illustration: Tradingbird UK Agencies Freeze $12M in Crypto Amid Rising Laundering Threats
The UK National Economic Crime Centre reports that criminals are using crypto to move illicit funds at scale. Recent enforcement actions have frozen $12 million and led to 129 arrests.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin drops 0.8% as geopolitical tensions persist
Bitcoin opened at $78,446.18, down 0.8% from Tuesday, while Ethereum held steady near $2,485. Middle East escalations and oil prices at $100 per barrel are weighing on risk assets.

Illustration: Tradingbird FCA Proposes Crypto Rule Deferrals Ahead of 2027 Deadline
The FCA has introduced transitional provisions to ease the transition to full crypto regulation in October 2027. Firms must submit feedback by 12 October 2026 to secure these phased compliance measures.

Illustration: Tradingbird CLARITY Act faces September deadline with 16% pass odds
With Senate passage odds for the CLARITY Act at 16% due to ethics concerns, the crypto and banking sectors are engaging in a fierce grassroots battle across state homes during the recess, aiming to secure the 60 votes needed for cloture by the September 15 deadline.

Illustration: Tradingbird Crypto lobbies launch seven-figure ad push for CLARITY Act
Crypto lobbies have escalated their push for the CLARITY Act beyond Washington, launching a seven-figure ad campaign and aggressive state-level lobbying efforts to secure the 60 Senate votes required before the September 15 cloture deadline.

Illustration: Tradingbird Hunter Biden Launches $LAPTOP Token on Base
Hunter Biden’s $LAPTOP token has lost nearly 99% of its value since launch, mirroring the dramatic post-launch decline of the TRUMP coin. Analysts note that while these meme coins initially hit $9 billion valuations, they lack fundamental support, leaving early investors with significant losses and raising questions about the sustainability of celebrity-backed crypto assets.

Illustration: Tradingbird Robinhood Acquires Stake in Crypto.com for Prediction Markets
Robinhood is expanding its prediction market infrastructure by routing football contracts through Crypto.com's CFTC-regulated exchange, a move that coincides with its event contract business outperforming core equities and crypto revenues in Q2. This strategic deepening aims to capture significant volume from the upcoming NFL season and 2026 midterm elections, leveraging a newly diversified network of execution venues.

Illustration: Tradingbird Robinhood invests in Crypto.com, lifting CRO token
Robinhood is expanding its prediction market infrastructure by securing minority stakes in Crypto.com and OG.com, with the new partnership focusing on football contracts ahead of the NFL season while the firm maintains its multi-provider strategy to navigate state regulatory hurdles.

Illustration: Tradingbird Italy enforces zero-threshold crypto sanctions screening
Italian regulators have mandated zero-threshold sanctions screening for all crypto transactions, with Banca d’Italia formally ordering service providers to deploy strict internal controls. This regulatory crackdown aims to counter illicit flows, including the significant volume of sanctioned stablecoins and Iranian cross-border settlements identified by blockchain analytics firms.
