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Robinhood Crypto Trading Volume Jumps 61% in August Robinhood Crypto Trading Volume Jumps 61% in August Robinhood Markets has reported a significant increase in its cryptocurrency trading volume for the month of August. The popular brokerage service revealed a 61% jump compared to July. This growth indicates a resurgence in interest among retail investors for digital assets. The uptick in trading activity aligns with a broader trend in the crypto market where other platforms have also reported increased volumes. Robinhood's success is seen as a reflection of the company's strategic efforts to expand its digital asset offerings and cater to its growing user base. The increase in Robinhood's crypto trading volume has drawn attention...

Bitcoin slips to $77,200 as rate pressure clashes with diversification case Investing.com -- Bitcoin slipped to around $77,200 on Sunday, with elevated interest-rate expectations weighing on crypto as investors also assessed the case for adding the token to portfolios increasingly concentrated around artificial intelligence. Bitcoin was trading at about $77,245.3 as of 19:41 ET (23:41 GMT), down roughly 0.03%, after ending Saturday around $77,300. The cryptocurrency has struggled to regain momentum as higher bond yields and expectations that interest rates will remain elevated increase the relative appeal of dollar-denominated assets. A longer-term portfolio argument offered some support to the outlook. Bitcoin Suisse said surging...

EU Regulator Says Prediction Markets Are 'Rife With Inside Trading' EU Regulator Says Prediction Markets Are 'Rife With Inside Trading' The European Union's financial regulatory agency has raised concerns about prediction markets, stating they are "rife with inside trading." This follows a report detailing the scale of insider trading in such markets, bringing regulatory scrutiny to platforms allowing users to bet on the outcomes of future events. Prediction markets have become increasingly popular, allowing participants to wager on everything from election results to policy changes. However, these platforms have been criticized for their potential to be manipulated by those with insider information, compromising their integrity and...

Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Friday, September 11, 2026: Bitcoin falls below $77,000 with key inflation data on deck Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Today, Friday, September 11, 2026: Bitcoin Falls Below $77,000 with Key Inflation Data on Deck Bitcoin's price fell below the $77,000 mark early today as investors turn their attention to upcoming inflation data, which could impact future interest rate decisions by the Federal Reserve. The cryptocurrency, which reached all-time highs earlier this year, has shown increased volatility in recent months amid macroeconomic uncertainty. The inflation data set to be released later today is generating significant interest as it could provide insights into whether the inflationary pressures...

Coinbase Partners with Moov to Bring Stablecoins to 1,000+ Community Banks Coinbase Partners with Moov to Bring Stablecoins to 1,000+ Community Banks That creates an unusual backdrop for the Moov partnership: Coinbase is effectively offering stablecoin infrastructure to the same segment of the banking industry that has been warning lawmakers about stablecoins' competitive risks. Stablecoin Battle Heads Toward Sept. 15 Vote The political fight could come to a head within days. The Senate is preparing for a key procedural vote on the CLARITY Act on Sept. 15 as crypto and banking groups intensify lobbying efforts. Armstrong has argued that crypto could gain greater regulatory certainty regardless of the outcome, saying the SEC and...

Uniswap Labs Launches StablePair Hook, a Dynamic-Fee Hook for Stable Pairs New York, New York, September 10th, 2026, Chainwire Uniswap Labs today launched StablePair Hook, a Uniswap v4 dynamic-fee hook built for stable pairs, such as USDC/USDT or WBTC/cbBTC. It is live on Ethereum mainnet with two pools, USDC/USDG and USDC/USDT. Stable pairs are among the most traded markets in DeFi. On the Uniswap Protocol, stablecoin-to-stablecoin swaps alone reached $43.4 billion in the second quarter of 2026, more than the next three onchain venues combined. Keeping Value in the Pool A stable pair trades around a known rate. When the price drifts, there is value in bringing it back to parity. A static fee hands most of that to arbitrage bots...

Nasdaq Invests $100M in Kraken Parent Payward at $21B Valuation Nasdaq Invests $100M in Kraken Parent Payward at $21B Valuation The world of cryptocurrency continues to capture the attention of traditional financial markets with Nasdaq investing $100 million in Payward, the parent company of Kraken. This strategic investment positions Payward at an impressive $21 billion valuation, indicating strong confidence in its capabilities and the potential of the cryptocurrency exchange market. Kraken, known for its strong regulatory compliance and robust platform, has been making strides in expanding its offerings and reach. Recent moves include acquiring derivative exchanges and increasing its influence in global markets. This investment...

CLARITY Act Gets ‘Troubling’ Bessent Warning Days Before Vote as Bitcoin Bulls Eye $500K CLARITY Act Gets ‘Troubling’ Bessent Warning Days Before Vote as Bitcoin Bulls Eye $500K Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong argued that crypto would emerge with greater regulatory clarity regardless of whether the bill advances. Armstrong predicted that the industry would receive regulatory clarity either on Sept. 15 or shortly afterward. He said the bill was ready for a "yes" vote and claimed that the senators he had spoken to were supportive. Armstrong added that his previous concerns with the legislation had been resolved after months of bipartisan negotiations. Armstrong said the White House had proposed strict restrictions, while Democrats...

BTCC Exchange Launches $1M "Trade to Win" Competition Ahead of TOKEN2049, with Tesla Cybertruck as Top Prize GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, September 10th, 2026, Chainwire BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, has launched its "Trade To Win" trading competition to celebrate TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026. Featuring a $1,000,000 prize pool and a Tesla Cybertruck as the top prize, the campaign is one of the exchange’s most rewarding trading competitions to date. As the platinum sponsor of TOKEN2049 Singapore, BTCC launched this competition to reward its global community and bring its 0-Barrier Trading theme to life at one of the world’s largest crypto events. Participation in this trading competition is easy. Users just...

Coinbase CEO: Senate Test Could Define Two Paths for US Crypto Rules Coinbase CEO: Senate Test Could Define Two Paths for US Crypto Rules The regulatory outcome carries direct stakes for Coinbase, where about half of revenue still comes from trading, a business Armstrong said has been down for the past year. Second-quarter revenue fell to $1.2 billion from $1.5 billion a year earlier, and the company posted a $359.5 million net loss versus a $1.43 billion profit in the same period last year, with shares down nearly 23% year to date. Coinbase has responded by expanding into stocks, commodities, and foreign exchange trading. This is complemented by non-trading revenue from stablecoins and institutional custody, alongside the expansion...

From Stablecoins to Onchain Credit: Illuminance Global Builds the Next Financial Layer Toronto Ontario, CA, September 10th, 2026, Chainwire Illuminance Global highlights Visa’s expansion of stablecoin infrastructure into onchain credit, marking a shift beyond payments and settlement toward liquidity and financing. Stablecoins are entering a new phase of financial infrastructure, with Visa extending its stablecoin strategy beyond movement and settlement into onchain credit. By combining VisaNet settlement data with blockchain-based lending infrastructure, the initiative is designed to support working capital in a digital, always-on financial environment. According to Visa, more than $694 billion in stablecoin-denominated loans have...

Orbs Appoints Ran Hammer CEO to Lead Its Next Stage of Growth Tel Aviv, Israel, September 10th, 2026, Chainwire Orbs, the decentralized Layer-3 blockchain infrastructure focused on advanced on-chain trading, has appointed Ran Hammer as chief executive officer, with Nadav Shemesh moving into the role of executive chairman. Hammer, who has been part of Orbs since the project began in 2017, will lead the company as it continues to develop its technology and expand its ecosystem. Hammer previously served as chief business officer at Orbs, where he led integration efforts across the protocol suite and worked with teams and partners to bring Orbs-powered products into use across the decentralized finance ecosystem. His work included...

Coinbase CEO calls the bottom in Bitcoin Investing.com -- Coinbase Global CEO Brian Armstrong said he believes Bitcoin has already bottomed in its current cycle. "Bitcoin goes through these four-year cycles. I personally think we’ve seen the bottom of the Bitcoin price in this cycle, and it’s going to start to trend up over the coming year or two as we reach the next halving event," Armstrong said, speaking to Bloomberg Television on Thursday in Singapore. He also said regulatory clarity for the crypto industry "has been getting a lot better," noting that the Clarity Act is "right on the finish line" in the Senate.  Armstrong said the legislation would mark "a big milestone for crypto" if passed. He added that U.S. regulators have...

Zamanat Targets GCC’s $250 Billion SME Financing Gap With Up to $100 Million Tokenized Private Credit Fund Dubai, UAE, September 10th, 2026, Chainwire Zamanat Fund CEIC Limited is the company’s first live proof point for regulated fund tokenization on ZIGChain focused on GCC private credit. Zamanat today announced its sponsorship of Zamanat Fund CEIC Limited (the “Fund”), a DIFC-domiciled tokenized private credit fund with a target size of up to USD 100 million. The Fund targets the GCC’s estimated $250 billion SME financing gap, with only 11 percent of SMEs across the region having access to credit. Closing a $250 billion structural gap in GCC SME credit Across the GCC, SMEs are central to economic growth yet remain significantly...

Crypto, Banks Take Clarity Act Lobbying Fight to Senators' Home States Crypto, Banks Take Clarity Act Lobbying Fight to Senators' Home States Crypto and banking industry groups are intensifying their lobbying efforts to influence the Clarity Act, seeking to target Senators in their home states. This strategic push comes as the U.S. Senate prepares for a potential vote on the bill which aims to bring clear regulatory frameworks to the crypto sector. The Clarity Act proposes significant changes to how cryptocurrencies are regulated, with potential implications for both the industry and its users. The bill's supporters argue that clearer guidelines will foster innovation and provide legal clarity for businesses, while opponents are...

How Hunter Biden’s Laptop Memecoin Could Help Base Compete With Robinhood "I think we've seen over the last few years that the sort of more cultural or speculative assets will always be a force onchain and they will always be a deeply polarizing topic," Cutler tells us. "We know that this is never completely going away … but we do see that the growth of the onchain economy is likely not going to come from more and more of these types of assets. It's going to come from onboarding trillion-dollar traditional assets onchain." Personally, it seems like an interesting test launch for the top DEX on Base. And it was fascinating to hear how this could just be a hook to get people interested and trading on Base. Of course, buyer beware...

What Happens to Bitcoin Price If the Fed Raises Interest Rates on Sept. 16? What Happens to Bitcoin Price If the Fed Raises Interest Rates on Sept. 16? Then comes leverage. Falling spot prices can push perpetual-futures funding lower, shrink open interest and force leveraged longs into liquidation, turning a macro selloff into a crypto-specific cascade. Glassnode uses funding rates as a gauge of speculative positioning, while the Fed has separately warned that leverage can amplify crypto fire sales and deleveraging. Institutional flows provide another transmission mechanism. CoinShares reported that about $100 million left digital-asset products following Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole message, before roughly $1 billion returned as...

PYUSDx stablecoin platform crosses $100 million in scale New York, NY, USA, September 9th, 2026, Chainwire As stablecoin issuance and usage accelerate, the PYUSD ecosystem is expanding alongside it. PayPal Saturn, Concrete, and Cap have launched stablecoins on the PYUSDx platform with over $100 million in processed volume, demonstrating how a single infrastructure can underpin fundamentally different financial products across credit, investments, and DeFi. About PayPal USD (PYUSD) PayPal USD is issued by Paxos Trust Company, N.A., a federally regulated national trust bank overseen by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Reserves for PayPal USD are fully backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar...

Bitcoin rebounds above $79k on Zcash ETF inflows; Fed, oil pressures limit rise Investing.com-- Bitcoin rose above $79,000 on Wednesday after losses in the prior session, as renewed interest in crypto exchange-traded products provided some support, although concerns over a potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike and surging oil prices kept risk appetite subdued. The world's largest cryptocurrency last traded 1% higher at $79,111.2 by 02:15 ET (06:15 GMT). It fell to lows near $77,600 on Tuesday. The cryptocurrency had climbed above $82,000 last week but reversed those gains after stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data. Get premium crypto market insights with InvestingPro -- at 50% off now The broader crypto market has also been...

Liquid Hackers Return $270M in Bitcoin After Swiping $320 Million Liquid Hackers Return $270M in Bitcoin After Swiping $320 Million In a surprising turn of events, hackers who initially made off with $320 million in Bitcoin from Liquid, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, have returned $270 million to the company. Liquid confirmed the return of funds and claimed that they are continuing efforts to recover the remaining amount. The hack occurred last week when Liquid disclosed that its hot wallets had been compromised, allowing hackers to make off with multiple cryptocurrencies. Liquid subsequently moved the remaining assets to cold wallets and paused all deposits and withdrawals to safeguard the assets. The hackers, who have been...