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UBS raised its price target for Palantir Technologies (PLTR) stocks to $250 from $220 on Tuesday while maintaining a 'Buy' rating, citing the company's position as the best AI enabler in the market. The upgrade followed UBS attendance at Palantir's AIPCon customer event last week, where

The U.S. government is seeking to seize about $61 million in cryptocurrency that federal prosecutors say came from black-market sales of sanctioned Iranian oil to buyers in China. A civil forfeiture complaint filed by federal prosecutors in Manhattan alleges that a network of companies, cryptocurren

Whale Alert reported a transfer of 1,258 BTC, valued at approximately $96 million, from an unknown wallet to Coinbase on September 15. Whale Alert specializes in tracking large blockchain transactions and provides insights into market trends based on wallet movements. The organization aggregates and

XBusiness has integrated with Kraken to enable users to purchase XRP with a single tap via crypto cashtags. The feature is effective immediately for users in the United States. The integration aims to streamline the purchasing process and enhance accessibility for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Kraken

Saudi Arabia shut its 1,200-kilometer East-West pipeline on Tuesday after attacks by Yemen-based Houthis damaged the critical route, with the outage expected to last weeks. The shutdown drove Brent crude futures for November delivery up more than 3.4% to around $109.3 per barrel and West Texas

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent voiced support for President Donald Trump's proposal to issue $5,000 checks to American adults if Republicans maintain control of Congress ahead of midterm elections. Bessent testified before lawmakers that the Treasury Department had studied the dividend

Chainalysis has been tracking the on-chain movement of Iranian oil money for several months. The blockchain analysis firm's findings are part of a 2026 Crypto Crime Report that outlines a network linked to a $61 million forfeiture by the Southern District of New York (SDNY). The report highlights

Fetch.ai unveiled a new transaction workflow for BNBCHAIN that employs three distinct uAgents to streamline transaction processes within the blockchain ecosystem. The system architecture includes a sender that signs

FalconX transferred 1,291 BTC, valued at approximately $98.7 million, to an unknown wallet, according to Whale Alert. The transaction has drawn attention across the cryptocurrency community, as large-scale movements often indicate shifts in market sentiment. Investors are closely monitoring these

US Bank launched a stablecoin pilot using Stellar's technology to streamline cross-border payments, according to AmerBanker. The initiative targets improvements in transaction speed and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional correspondent banking methods. Financial institutions are

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on the 15th (local time) that a stronger yen is more favorable for US exports, adding that yen strength eliminates Japan's need to sell US assets to fund foreign exchange market intervention. Bessent made the remarks during testimony before the House

Carolyn Wilkins, a member of the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee, said Tuesday that the rise of stablecoins could reinforce US dollar global dominance and increase demand for US Treasurys. Speaking at Queen's University Belfast, Wilkins argued dollar-denominated stablecoins strengthen t

The European Central Bank is calling on merchants to participate in a pilot program for the digital euro to test retail use cases ahead of a potential launch in 2029. The initiative aims to explore practical applications of the central bank digital currency across European retail environments.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Treasury Department's expanded buyback operations as 'successful' during testimony to the House Financial Services Committee on September 15 (local time). Bessent responded to criticism that Treasury yields rose despite the buyback expansion last

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged two Robinhood engineers, Hefu Chai, 36, and Huaisong 'Jerry' Xiang, 30, with commodities fraud and wire fraud for allegedly using confidential information about upcoming cryptocurrency listings to trade perpetual futures on decentralized exchange Hyperliquid. T

JupiterExchange launched Jupiter Help, a new platform designed to streamline user support and feedback. The platform allows users to access FAQs, product support, and submit feedback directly to the team, according to an announcement shared by the @JupiterExchange account. The initiative comes as us

Maple Finance recently clarified the concept of 'trustless' interactions in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. In a tweet, the decentralized finance platform explained that being trustless does not imply a lack of trust in counterparties; rather, it means that trust is not necessary for transactions to o

Binance launched a wealth management service offering access to 11 US-listed exchange-traded funds focused on short-term US Treasurys and investment-grade bonds. The new Binance Earn offering groups the ETFs into cash management, steady income, and yield enhancement products based on investment

Revolut contacted 680 customers after an unauthorized party obtained personal and financial data through a fraudulent information request sent from a legitimate government email domain, the Financial Times reported. Revolut staff processed the request as legitimate after it passed technical

Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, emphasized the necessity of trust and transparency within the cryptocurrency industry in a recent statement. Teng highlighted that while the industry has undergone multiple cycles, exchanges should focus on improving how they treat users during difficult times, noting t