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Bitcoin adds to bull-market hopes as price metric prints fourth-ever bullish cross
The Fisher Transform indicator produced a rare crossover for only the fourth time in Bitcoin’s history.
Bitcoin weathers September storm as rate hikes and Clarity act setback test bulls - CoinDesk
After bitcoin rallied 25% in August, reaching around $81,000, expectations were that it would surrender much of those gains. That’s because September has delivered an average loss of roughly 3% since 2013.
UAE, Sweden Arrest Seven Over $7.1M Crypto Laundering Ring Linked to Contract Killings
Police in the United Arab Emirates and Sweden have arrested seven people over an international money laundering network, and say following its cryptocurrency transactions led them to organized crime and contract killing…
Stablecoin payments firm dtcpay closes $25 million Series A with SBI Group investment
SINGAPORE, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- dtcpay, a Major Payment Institution headquartered in Singapore, today announced the completion of its US$25 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Vertex Ventures …
Treasury Sanctions Crypto Exchange Behind Iran's Bitcoin Tolls on Hormuz Ships
OFAC has designated BitBank, an Iranian exchange controlled by financier Babak Zanjani.
Binance brushes off Lagarde MiCA speculation, reaffirms Europe commitment
Binance declined to address reports of ECB intervention in its Greek MiCA bid, saying it remains committed to securing authorization in Europe.
Bitcoin cycle bottom may already be in at $58K, says analyst James Check
Onchain analyst James Check says Bitcoin may have bottomed near $58,000 after two capitulations and warns against anchoring to an October low.
OpenAI Hacked Using Anthropic’s Claude, Hackers Confirmed It
Hacktron AI researchers say they hacked OpenAI on July 25 using Anthropicâs Claude.
SBI Group backs payments firm dtcpay in $25 million funding round
Stablecoin payments firm dtcpay announced today the formal completion of its $25 million Series A funding round, securing a strategic investment from Japan’s financial giant, the SBI Group.
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz toll booth ran through a bitcoin exchange, U.S. says
Iran has spent this year charging tankers between $1 million and $2 million to cross the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S. Treasury said that since June, part of that money has moved through a cryptocurrency exchange in Te…
Solana Price Analysis: Why $106 Could Decide SOL’s Next Move
Solana continues to defend the $100 support zone,$106 acts as the immediate breakout trigger, with $130 as the next upside target.
Bank of Japan Raises Key Rate to 1.25%, Crypto Market Reacts Positively
Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, highest in three years.
Uniswap Price Surges as SEC Opens Path for Permissioned AMM Trading—How High Can UNI Go?
Uniswap price surged from $6.63 to $8.49 as the SEC opened the pathway for permissioned AMM trading, strengthening Uniswapâs v4.
KOSPI Index Today : September 18th
On September 18, 2026, the KOSPI index traded sharply higher in morning session, reaching around 6,850â6,860 points. This marked a gain of roughly 135â145 points, or about 2.0â2.5 percent, from the previous close …
Bank Of Japan Raises Rates To Highest Level Since 1995
The Bank of Japan hiked its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, the highest since 1995, as elevated inflation continues to pressure the economy. The move marks the shortest gap between rate increases since the BOJ …
Zcash targets November for NU7 mainnet upgrade with 25-second blocks
NU7 will cut Zcash block times to 25 seconds and preserve its halving schedule, with testnet activation planned for Oct. 6.
Cardano’s IOG warns users to avoid YouTube channel amid apparent hijack
Input Output Group told users to avoid its YouTube channel after it began livestreaming a suspected AI-manipulated Charles Hoskinson video promising to “double your wealth.”
World launches self-custodial ‘super app’ World Money
World Money is rolling out across more than 150 countries, combining stablecoin payments, digital asset rewards and trading in a self-custodial app.
Bank of Japan raises interest rates by 25 basis points. Bitcoin tops $77,000
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Friday, lifting it to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years, as it battles sticky inflation and a chronically weak yen.
NEAR Surges 21% as It Launches Historic Confidential Perps Powered by Hyperliquid
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US sanctions Iran’s BitBank, saying it processes ‘Hormuz Safe’ Bitcoin payments
US Treasury says the Iranian exchange processed payments received through Iran’s Strait of Hormuz maritime scheme and helped move hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to the IRGC.
ZEC Surges 10% After Paradigm Co-founder Endorsement: Will It Hit $1,800?
Zcash (ZEC) has rallied 10% in the day and risen past $1,400 following public endorsement by Paradigm Co-founder Matt Huang.
North Korea drives onchain malware surge, CoinEx shuts: Asia Express
North Korea and Iran account for the majority of onchain malware, while Malaysia has been named among the most crypto curious Islamic nations.