Crypto news today
Fed Releases September FOMC Projections: Rate Hike Odds Hit 99%
Why it matters: A more hawkish dot plot weighs on long-duration assets, including crypto, through higher yields and a stronger dollar.
SEC and CFTC Prepare Crypto Rules as CLARITY Act Stalls
Why it matters: U.S. regulators are taking the initiative into their own hands — rules could arrive faster, but without a legislative foundation.
BTC Breaks $76,000, Up 0.31% on the Day
Why it matters: A slight rebound above $76,000 amid expectations for the Fed's rate decision.
Kalshi Integrates Pyth Indices for Gold and Silver Markets
Why it matters: The integration shows demand for on-chain data for traditional assets and could draw metals traders onto crypto platforms.
Anthropic uncovers dating app network with 4,700 AI profiles used for fraud
Why it matters: The scheme shows how generative AI scales micro-payment fraud, heightening risks for users of crypto and payment services.
USELESS jumps 15% against a red market: triangle breakout and $0.33 target
Why it matters: The meme coin is rising against the market on social signals, but holding $0.20 determines whether the bullish scenario persists.
ETH tops $2,400, up 0.36% on the day
Why it matters: The return above $2,400 is an attempt to hold short-term support after a market sell-off.
ECB begins testing digital euro in shops and points of sale
Why it matters: The pilot will determine the timing and terms of a large-scale digital euro launch, which could change payment competition and affect stablecoins in the EU.
Crypto venture investment rose to $5.68 billion in Q2 2026
Why it matters: The rise in investment is driven by large late-stage rounds rather than new funds, indicating capital concentration in mature projects.
US Treasury gathers banks to combat Iranian crypto flows
Why it matters: Stablecoin issuers and crypto infrastructure have for the first time been systematically classified as sanctions risks, threatening new restrictions and checks.
Ownera integrates FinP2P protocol with Hedera for RWA tokenization
Why it matters: Strengthening RWA tokenization infrastructure could attract institutions to the Hedera ecosystem.
Brazil considers new format for asset tokenization tests
Why it matters: A lighter regulatory regime could accelerate asset tokenization in Brazil and attract more market participants.
AVAX tests $7 after CLARITY Act fails in Senate
Why it matters: The $7 level determines whether AVAX's rally since June continues or a deeper correction begins.
Robinhood Chain TVL nears $1B, but analyst recalls fate of failed L1s
Why it matters: Robinhood Chain's growth has yet to be tested by a full market cycle, and the history of L1s shows liquidity can vanish once interest fades.
Curve: LLAMMA turns liquidations into a managed process with 704 episodes in six months
Why it matters: The LLAMMA model reduces the risk of forced selling during stress periods, which matters for the resilience of DeFi lending.
BitGo closes $42.5M purchase of NYDIG's trading business
Why it matters: Consolidating custody, trading and financing under one roof intensifies the battle for institutional clients.
DGB rises 9.47% in 30 minutes to $0.00416
Why it matters: A small-cap altcoin rising without an obvious catalyst points to returning risk appetite, but volumes are too small for a sustained trend.
CME FedWatch: odds of a 25 bps Fed rate hike in September at 88.7%
Why it matters: Fed tightening weighs on risk assets, including bitcoin and altcoins, ahead of the FOMC meeting.
Coinbase Premium falls to -0.079 as Americans sell BTC after CLARITY Act failure
Why it matters: Selling pressure is concentrated in the U.S. while global demand is steadier, which limits the scale of the BTC selloff.
Canaan hit by a double blow amid crypto market crisis
Why it matters: Pressure on miners heightens the risk of hashrate cuts and BTC sales to cover costs.