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According to CoinDesk, on September 9, PayPal officially launched PYUSDx, a developer platform for creating custom stablecoins backed by PayPal USD (PYUSD). The platform was built in collaboration with M0, a fiat-backed token expert, and MoonPay, a crypto payment company. It provides enterprises with infrastructure to issue custom stablecoins. Three crypto-native companies—Saturn, Concrete, and Cap—have already launched tokens on the platform, generating over $100 million in transaction volume.

According to media reports, the European Commission approved €114.7 million in emergency aid to Spain on September 9 to strengthen border control in the North African enclave of Ceuta and expedite deportation procedures. The funds will be allocated to reinforce border security infrastructure and support the reception, screening, and return processes for migrants.

According to Fortune, Consensys announced on September 9 that it will spinoff its flagship wallet MetaMask into an independent entity led by founder Joe Lubin as CEO. The restructured Consensys, now led by longtime executive Mike Kriak, will focus on institutional protocols and Ethereum software. Lubin cited MetaMask's faster value accumulation relative to other business units as the reason for the separation. MetaMask has expanded from an Ethereum wallet to a platform offering features includin

According to Bitfinex Alpha, Bitcoin has consolidated between $77,100 and $81,300 over the past 20 trading days, with the price now testing key support levels. If resistance at $81,300 is broken, a volume void above could push prices toward $86,500. Meanwhile, altcoins showed strength, with 29 major tokens up last week. Polkadot surged 43% and Zcash climbed 42%. Altcoin perpetual open interest exceeded Bitcoin for the first time this week.

According to Foresight News, Solana-based prediction market platform World launched its independent platform world.xyz today, opening access to over 1 million waitlist users. The platform covers NFL regular season games, seven major football leagues, Formula 1, the 2026 midterm elections, and the Federal Reserve's next rate decision. World has already operated via Phantom integration since July, with over 150,000 markets deployed. The platform is powered by Chainlink Data Streams and Chainlink R

According to Die Welt on Wednesday, the German Federal Ministry of Finance proposed applying a standard 25% flat-rate tax to cryptocurrency trading profits beginning in 2028. The proposal applies to all crypto assets acquired after January 1, 2027, with grandfathering protections for assets purchased before the deadline under existing tax rules. Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil previously disclosed in late April that Germany expects an additional 2 billion euros (approximately $2.3 billion) in re

According to Susquehanna analyst Mehdi Hosseini citing Semiconductor Industry Association data, memory chips now account for 50-55% of total semiconductor revenue as of September 8, up sharply from a historical average of 20-30%, driven by sustained AI data center investments. Hosseini expects DRAM average prices to rise 50% quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2026, with an additional 20% increase in Q4; NAND prices are projected to climb 60% this quarter and 25% next quarter. Micron Technology has ralli

Norwegian King Harald V's funeral was held in Oslo on September 9. Members of the Norwegian royal family, royals from multiple countries, and foreign dignitaries attended the ceremony.

According to PANews, Bilinear Labs has been acquired by Sei Labs on September 9. The Bilinear Labs team will join Sei Labs to participate in the development of Sei Network and Sei Giga projects. The platform will cease operations on September 14.

According to GMGN data, Base Meme coin BLUECHIP surged over 60% within 24 hours to reach a $30 million market cap on September 9, driven by attention from Coinbase trading product lead Cobie. The token's narrative traces back to a 2014 discussion thread from Cobie about a token named BlueChip; recently resurfaced community posts created a "2014 meme revival" storyline that propelled the token's price movement from a daily low of around $20 million.

According to SEC filings, Bastion Trading Limited, which holds 9.99% of Solana treasury company SkyAI, plans to vote against all five current board members at the company's annual shareholder meeting on September 18. Bastion cited concerns over bylaw amendments that weaken shareholder rights, a poison pill plan implemented by the board without shareholder approval, and related-party transactions. SkyAI currently holds approximately 2 million SOL tokens, valued at roughly $59 million, and has see

According to HyperliquidNews, Hyperliquid's Grant wallet transferred 1 native HYPE to another address today. The wallet held 300 million native HYPE at token generation event (TGE).

According to the latest CoinMarketCap data, Binance leads the RWA perpetuals market with cumulative trading volume of $15.919 trillion, capturing 50.4% of the total market share across centralized exchanges. The exchange currently offers approximately 179 RWA perpetual contracts, with its product lineup focused on core assets including gold, silver, and top-ranked stocks. This market positioning reflects Binance's role as a key bridge connecting traditional financial assets with crypto-native tr

According to Yonhapinfomax, on September 9, the U.S. dollar index fell 0.2% to 98.665 amid continued yen strength. The dollar-yen rate declined 0.41% to 153.34 yen, reflecting growing expectations for a Bank of Japan interest rate hike from 1.0% to 1.25% at its September 17-18 policy meeting. The yen's strength came despite rising crude oil prices, driven by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. WTI October futures rose over 2% to $95 per barrel after the U.S. attacked five Iranian tankers and Iran thr

According to ChainCatcher, citing data from MSX.COM and GMGN, BNC fell over 8% to $4.77 after U.S. market open on September 9. On BSC, the BNC4 stock token trades at $5.25, representing a 10% premium to the equity.

According to The Block, Coinbase selected ION's XTP platform on September 9 to provide settlement infrastructure for Kalshi's event contracts. The XTP system automates contract creation, adjudication, and settlement for the prediction market. During its initial launch over the Super Bowl weekend, the platform processed over 1 million Kalshi trades.

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) reported 3.64% on September 8, down 1 basis point from 3.65% the previous trading day. The effective federal funds rate remained steady at 3.63% for both days.

According to Bitget's official announcement, on September 9, Bitget launched perpetual futures for four stocks: FCX (Freeport-McMoRan), BHP (BHP Group), RIO (Rio Tinto), and VALE (Vale S.A.). The contracts are settled in USDT and support up to 20x leverage with 24/7 trading. Bitget now offers perpetual futures for a total of 310 stock contract assets.

According to China Maritime Safety Administration, the Dalian Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigation warning on September 9. On September 10 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., parts of the Bohai Sea will conduct military exercises. Ships are prohibited from entering the designated areas during this period.

According to market data, on September 9, Grayscale's newly launched spot Zcash ETF has accumulated over $500 million in assets just two weeks after its NYSE Arca debut, becoming a stabilizing force in crypto markets. ZEC, which surged past $1,000 for the first time in a decade, has gained more than 2,300% over the past year and is now the tenth-largest cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, Bitcoin traded near $78,900, oscillating around the $79,000 level as traders priced in a 58% probability of a Federal