Crypto news today
Tokenovate executes intraday repo trade on Canton Network settled in USDC
Why it matters: The case demonstrates the use of the Canton blockchain and USDC stablecoin in institutional post-trade operations.
Market prices 80.5% odds of Fed rate hike at September 15-16 meeting
Why it matters: A rate hike would increase pressure on risk assets, including Bitcoin, and could trigger outflows from crypto into short-term bonds.
US tax deadline on September 15 to test Bitcoin liquidity
Why it matters: The drain of liquidity into the Treasury ahead of the Fed decision could increase Bitcoin volatility and pressure on risk assets.
Fed holds rates for fifth time; 30-year Treasury yield tops 5.2%
Why it matters: Rising US government bond yields increase pressure on risk assets, including Bitcoin, ahead of the Fed meeting on September 15-16.
Aave founder: CLARITY Act will be a turning point for DeFi
Why it matters: Federal rules and bank access to DeFi could sharply expand capital in the sector, but the outcome of the September 15 vote is not yet guaranteed.
Weekly MA50 caps bitcoin: key levels at $71,000 and $82,500
Why it matters: Without a return above the weekly MA50, bitcoin's rally remains in question, and the Fed decision and the CLARITY Act vote will set the direction for the week.
Maple joins Zodia Custody's Interchange network
Why it matters: Growth in institutional on-chain financing with segregated collateral custody reduces counterparty risks for large players.
Analyst: Binance threatens Hyperliquid revenue and the HYPE price
Why it matters: If Binance pulls away volume and fees, HYPE buybacks will shrink, a direct risk to the token's price.
Kaito launches Pulse extension with zk verification of activity on X
Why it matters: zk verification could become the standard for confirming on-chain and exchange activity without revealing data, reducing leak risks.
Towngas and PolyU build blockchain platform for green fuel
Why it matters: A major industrial case of tokenizing and verifying ESG data, expanding blockchain use beyond finance.
CryptoQuant: BTC reserves on Binance at 2024 highs ahead of FOMC
Why it matters: Rising exchange reserves are not necessarily a bearish signal: in 2024, a similar level preceded a BTC rally above $120,000.
Robinhood Chain and BNB Smart Chain connect to Solana via Universal Deposit
Why it matters: A growing number of connected networks strengthens Solana's position in DeFi and could support demand for SOL.
WTO chief: fragmented regulation limits stablecoin adoption
Why it matters: A signal to regulators on the need to harmonize stablecoin rules, which could accelerate their adoption in international settlements.
Public companies sold $21.63M in BTC last week, Strategy hasn't bought for two weeks
Why it matters: Corporate demand for bitcoin is weakening: Strategy and Metaplanet are not buying, while some companies are locking in positions.
U.S. Bank launches USBDC stablecoin on Stellar in pilot
Why it matters: The pilot's success could become a template for bank stablecoins and accelerate blockchain adoption in traditional settlements.
Pantheon Macro expects Fed rate hike of 25 bps as disinflation stalls
Why it matters: Rising expectations of a rate hike increase pressure on risk assets, including bitcoin and the crypto market.
STRAX falls 10.02% in an hour to $0.01132
Why it matters: A break below support at $0.0105 could intensify selling, while a return above $0.012 would restore bullish momentum.
DePIN network Tina raises $3M on Solana
Why it matters: Growing funding for DePIN projects shows venture interest in monetizing user data through blockchain.
SHIB: exchange outflows up 191.89%, inflows up 354.32%
Why it matters: Mixed flows provide no signal: rising inflows could increase selling pressure and push SHIB back to test support.
Democrats prepare probes into Trump family crypto income
Why it matters: The investigations could touch crypto projects linked to the Trump family and affect the political backdrop around U.S. industry regulation.