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Sharplink allocated $200 million in ETH staking through Lido, according to an official announcement on Lido's Twitter. Lido will host a Poolside call on September 17, where CEO Joe Chalom will discuss the allocation decision. The move reflects growing institutional interest in Ethereum staking

Stellar's real-world asset (RWA) market cap reached $3.3 billion, positioning it as the third-largest chain in this space, according to a recent tweet from @tokenterminal. The blockchain platform recorded a $149.4 million increase over the past month. This growth reflects a broader trend where

The $VOO ETF received $13 billion in inflows this week, according to commentator Eric Balchunas. This brings year-to-date inflows to $131 billion, approaching last year's record of $137 billion. The $VOO ETF tracks the S&P 500 index and is a widely-used investment vehicle for broad US stock market e

Colosseum announced a $25,000 prize for startups participating in the Crypto World's Fair to develop innovative products on Arbitrum One. The initiative was shared by the @arbitrum Twitter account and aims to incentivize creativity within the Arbitrum ecosystem. Arbitrum is a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum designed to improve transaction speeds and reduce costs. Colosseum Launches $25,000 Prize for Arbitrum One Startups The $25,000 prize targets startups eager to enhance their offerings o

CryptoTwitter commentator Kraken observed stagnation in institutional interest in cryptocurrencies. The observation questions the state of ETF dynamics amid current market conditions. The broader crypto market exhibits mixed signals with varying momentum across major assets, while trading volumes re

Houthi forces seized Perim Island at the southern mouth of the Red Sea on Friday 11 September 2026, according to four Yemeni government sources who spoke to Reuters, as Saudi-backed government forces withdrew from the strategic position that divides the Bab el-Mandeb Strait into two navigable

Bitcoin market participants are responding to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) results for September released today. Crypto commentator Ran Neuner highlighted these results as a significant indicator for Bitcoin's market trajectory. Bitcoin is trading at the $64,000 to $65,000 resistance level, with t

Cosmos executives Eran Barak, Chief Commercial Officer, and Adair Kelley, Sr. Solutions Engineer, presented the Cosmos Tokenization Suite at FinovateFall. The presentation showcased the suite's capabilities for 24/7 settlement and solutions designed to help banks grow revenue and retain deposits. Ba

Ethereum surged past the $2,600 mark recently, according to a tweet shared by Poloniex Exchange. The cryptocurrency's price movement was highlighted by the digital asset trading platform as a notable milestone. Ethereum is a leading cryptocurrency known for its smart contract functionality and

The CLARITY bill is set to undergo its first significant Senate test on Monday. The revised 630-page draft addresses cryptocurrency regulatory frameworks, but unresolved ethical disputes persist, raising questions about Democratic support. K33 Research noted the outcome could significantly

Bitfinex reported $688 million in Ethereum trading volume over the past 24 hours. The exchange attributes this surge to a bullish SuperTrend indicator that has persisted for four consecutive weeks. The elevated trading activity reflects growing trader interest in ETH amid mixed signals across the

Metaplanet restructured its executive compensation structure, with CEO Simon Gerovich forfeiting $123 million from a Series 10 compensation plan in response to investor concerns. The company cut Series 10 executive compensation by 131 million shares, representing a 41% reduction, with Gerovich

Fireblocks and Visa highlighted significant stablecoin developments during Fintech Week in London, with monthly stablecoin volume reaching $200 billion, representing approximately 15% of global activity. The figures reflect growing institutional interest in digital assets as a component of the

Whale Alert reported a 500 million USDT transfer from Tether Treasury to Binance on September 11, 2026, according to a tweet from the blockchain tracking organization. The transfer, valued at approximately $500 million, represents a substantial movement of the stablecoin between the issuer and one o

The U.S. Consumer Price Index held steady at an annual rate of 3.4% in August, matching market expectations, as reported by @WuBlockchain. Core inflation fell to 2.4%, marking the lowest level since March 2021, while the month-over-month increase reached 0.4%, the largest rise in three months. The u

Bitfinex reported that most of the 25 largest crypto assets are trading below their October 2025 levels, with only four assets performing better. Two of the four outperforming assets are privacy coins, with Zcash specifically highlighted for its significant rise. The privacy sector has tripled

A report highlighted by @elliptic shows agentic stablecoin transactions increased 500% over three months. These transactions occur without human oversight, representing automated payment execution. The increase reflects a broader automation trend in cryptocurrency payments, with emphasis on

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, recently tweeted 'Just buy Bitcoin,' generating significant engagement within the cryptocurrency community. The tweet accumulated over 5,000 likes and substantial interaction on social media. Saylor's advocacy stems from his

Morgan Stanley warned that data center projects targeting operational status before the end of 2027 must begin construction by October. The investment bank stated that groundbreaking-to-operational timelines now run two to three years at minimum, making the October deadline a hard ceiling rather tha

Tesla deployed 720 Megapacks at xAI's Colossus 2 data center in Memphis, Tennessee, forming the largest grid-connected battery system in the United States, with satellite imagery confirming the deployment on July 11, 2026. The system powers a facility purpose-built to train AI models on hundreds