Bitcoin has remained trapped between large liquidation zones near $76,000 and $82,000 as falling spot-market selling meets rising leverage before the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision. Bitfinex analysts said in their latest Bitcoin market report that leverage has accumulated on both sides of the month-long range, leaving Bitcoin vulnerable to sharp moves after the Federal Reserve
Corporate insiders at US public companies sold roughly $10 worth of shares for every $1 they bought last month, according to SEC Form 4 filings, making August the worst buy:sell ratio of the year. Unfortunately, this month’s slightly less abysmal 1:3.6 buy:sell ratio doesn’t put September on track to improve sentiment. Insiders have been increasingly
Tuesday’s US estimated-tax deadline will shift cash toward the Treasury, testing whether last week’s improvement in bank reserves can hold through the Federal Reserve’s meeting. Bitcoin liquidity could come under pressure if the transfer tightens dollar funding and limits risk-taking before policymakers conclude their September 15–16 meeting. The IRS calendar sets September 15, 2026 as
Shinhan Asset Management said on September 14 that it received final approval to serve as a “super validator” on the Canton Network, the institutional blockchain whose participants include Nasdaq, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corp. (DTCC) and Goldman Sachs, according to Seoul Economic Daily. The South Korean firm, part of Shinhan Financial Group, one of
Institutions are increasingly demanding privacy, faster withdrawals, and easier access to liquidity in on-chain infrastructure. This trend, highlighted by @Optimism, underscores a significant shift in institutional expectations that could shape the future of blockchain technology. As these demands grow, developers may be forced to innovate rapidly to meet the evolving needs of this sector. The
Solana’s ecosystem expands as Robinhood Chain and $BNB Smart Chain launch on Universal Deposit. This integration, reported by CryptoTwitter commentator @JupiterExchange, highlights Solana’s growing appeal among blockchain projects. The implications for user engagement and trading activity could be significant as more platforms utilize Solana’s capabilities. Inside the Move The announcement of Robinhood Chain and $BNB
After the initial ‘employment apocalypse’ and the subsequent ‘universal abundance’ discussions regarding what artificial intelligence (AI) will bring, the latest pivot was toward warnings that the technology could bring about the extinction of humans. One prominent investor, however, appears relatively unmoved by the debate kickstarted by the resignation announcement of Jacob Coxon and has even
Ethlabs’ Derek Chiang, who founded ZeroDev, said a collaboration to reconcile Base-led EIP-8130 with Ethereum’s EIP-8141 Frame Transactions ended last week, leaving the two sides to pursue separate native account-abstraction standards. The official Ethereum Improvement Proposal registry lists both EIP-8130 and EIP-8141 as drafts. Ethlabs backs Frame Transactions for Hegotá, which it describes as an
Hedera has responded to a recent call for input from the FCA and the Bank of England regarding UK wholesale markets. In a tweet, Hedera highlighted that regulatory clarity alone is insufficient, advocating for greater interoperability, governance, and auditability. This engagement is significant as it illustrates the growing dialogue between crypto entities and regulatory bodies,
A bill proposing the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve within the US federal government may be put to a vote in the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday, according to reports. Bill H.R. 8957, titled the “American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026,” was introduced to the House of Representatives on May 21, 2026, and