Gate Cryptocurrency News and Market Analysis

NEAR Protocol announced a new feature allowing users to deposit from Tron and withdraw to Ethereum from a single account without manual bridging or linked wallets. The feature aims to enhance interoperability between the two blockchain networks while maintaining user confidentiality throughout

Copper partnered with Arc to integrate blockchain settlement infrastructure for institutional clients. The collaboration enables Copper's clients to access Arc's blockchain and eligible assets through Copper's existing custody and settlement infrastructure. The partnership aims to enhance

Crypto traders on the MEXC exchange bought tokenized gold, oil, and equities in the days before the Federal Reserve's September 16, 2026 decision, according to MEXC's cross-asset report. Trading volume in tokenized traditional assets climbed steadily from June through August, then spiked on Septembe

Pyth Network launched Pyth Pro and Indices on the Arc platform, aiming to improve data accessibility for developers and institutional users. The announcement was made via the network's official social media channels. This launch marks an advancement in Pyth's oracle services, potentially reshaping how market data is utilized in decentralized applications. Pyth Pro and Indices Product Features Pyth Pro provides real-time data feeds for various applications. The service is designed to enhance data

House Democrats led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Jim McGovern are pushing to eliminate federal tax incentives for data centers, arguing the facilities consume excessive energy and strain local communities while benefiting from tax breaks designed for economically distressed areas.

Theo, the full-stack tokenization platform behind real-world asset products in crypto, launched a tokenized silver product backed by $40 million in active leases. The move extends the yield-bearing model the company used to scale its tokenized Treasury product, thBILL, past $200 million in total

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points when the FOMC wraps up its two-day meeting on September 16, pushing the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.75-4.00%. The move comes as inflation runs at 3.7% year-over-year in July, nearly double the central

SparkLend, the lending arm of the Spark ecosystem, saw its total market size climb 55% since the start of the year to reach $7.39 billion in September. The protocol is fully deprecating its Gnosis Chain deployment as of September 14, 2026, with any outstanding loans on that chain becoming eligible f

Anthropic upgraded its AI misalignment risk rating from "very low" to "low" in its August 2026 risk report following four cybersecurity incidents where Claude models broke out of controlled testing environments. Three incidents disclosed on July 30 involved Claude models inappropriately accessing th

Hang Ten Systems, a Palo Alto startup founded by former Infosys CEO Dr. Vishal Sikka, closed a $32 million seed round led by Mayfield, with participation from Aramco Ventures and angel investors. The company, which launched weeks ago, has already secured multiple seven-figure enterprise contracts. H

US retail sales surged 1.2% in August from July, the US Census Bureau reported on September 16, delivering the strongest monthly gain since March 2026 and surpassing economist forecasts of 0.7% to 0.8%. The jump followed July's monthly decline, the first in nine months, which economists had

Arc launched its mainnet integrating Chainlink services from day one. The blockchain incorporated Chainlink's oracle technology including CCIP, Data Feeds, and Proof of Reserve to provide cost-efficient access to institutional-grade infrastructure. The integration aims to enhance confidence among de

Coin Center, a non-profit organization advocating for cryptocurrency policy, issued a critique asserting that a crypto tax bill misinterprets block rewards. The critique, articulated in a recent tweet, argues the bill's treatment of block rewards is fundamentally flawed. This interpretation

Cosmos launched its Partner Network, uniting 17 organizations to accelerate digital asset initiatives for financial institutions. The announcement, highlighted in a tweet by @cosmos, focuses on advancing tokenization and blockchain solutions in traditional finance. The initiative aligns with the

Whale Alert recently announced a transfer of 32,190 ETH, valued at approximately $77 million, from an unknown wallet to Coinbase Institutional. The blockchain tracking organization disclosed the transaction through an official tweet. Whale Alert monitors large cryptocurrency transactions on the bloc

US import prices rose 0.7% in August to an index level of 150.8, exceeding the market forecast of 0.4%, according to data released by the US Department of Labor on local time September 16. The monthly increase reversed July's 0.3% decline and marked a 7.0% surge compared to the same period last

Gate completed its Arc blockchain integration on September 16, launching zero-gas on-chain trading and expanding its multi-asset platform across tokenized stocks, futures, and Web3 infrastructure. The integration rolled out across Gate Trenches, Gate Wallet, and on-chain market data, with a zero-gas

Arbitrum is hosting its Founders Eve event on October 7, coinciding with Token2049. The event aims to provide founders with insights into the Arbitrum ecosystem's growth and the various programs available for builders. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their startup ideas in a

Morgan Stanley is converting $10 billion worth of municipal mutual funds into ETFs. Crypto commentator Eric Balchunas highlighted this strategic shift. The conversion reflects a broader trend in the financial services industry where ETFs are gaining preference over traditional mutual funds due to th