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Why Franklin Templeton Thinks Wall Street Is Underestimating Crypto’s Impact Why Franklin Templeton Thinks Wall Street Is Underestimating Crypto’s Impact Some of Wall Street's largest companies are already beginning to make that argument for him. Robinhood Markets has pushed aggressively into tokenized stocks and around-the-clock trading, part of a broader bet that investors increasingly expect markets to operate more like the internet — continuously rather than according to bankers' hours. Coinbase is making a similar bet from the other direction, trying to expand beyond simply buying and selling crypto and toward a financial system where traditional assets can increasingly interact with blockchain infrastructure. Even BlackRock...

Why is Bitcoin US Dollar stock climbing today? Investing.com -- Bitcoin US Dollar rose +1.7% to trade at $77,960 today, propelled by a one-two punch of a less-hawkish-than-feared Federal Reserve policy update and a significant legislative milestone for Bitcoin in Washington. The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to raise the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75%–4.00%, marking the first rate increase since 2023, but the accompanying dot plot projection of a 4.1% median rate through both end-2026 and end-2027 signaled that further tightening would be limited — a relief for risk assets broadly. Adding to the bullish momentum, the House Financial Services Committee passed the American Reserve...

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is moving past the Clarity Act's failure: 'There's another path' Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is moving past the Clarity Act's failure: 'There's another path' Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is looking beyond the setback of the Clarity Act's failure, emphasizing that there are alternative routes ahead for the company. In the wake of regulatory challenges, Armstrong remains optimistic about Coinbase's future and its ability to navigate through complex legal landscapes. Highlighting the importance of adaptability and innovation, Armstrong believes that the company can continue to thrive despite setbacks. This approach aligns with Coinbase's broader strategy to expand its presence in the rapidly evolving...

AI Helps Hackers Open a New Front in Crypto’s Cybercrime Wave AI Helps Hackers Open a New Front in Crypto’s Cybercrime Wave "This gives malicious developers greater control over the model and more privacy," said Vitaly Kamluk, founder of cybersecurity consultancy TitanHex. By contrast, companies such as OpenAI and Alphabet Inc.'s Google can block access to their AI services when they detect abuse. The transparency of blockchains cuts both ways, though. Every update attackers post is permanently recorded, letting investigators map their infrastructure and connect campaigns that would otherwise look unrelated, according to Chainalysis. This article has been published in bloomberg.com via Yahoo News...

Fed Hikes Rates for the First Time Since 2023, Bitcoin Spikes The Trump-Warsh Collision The hike puts Warsh in an uncomfortable spot. Wednesday's meeting was only his third since being confirmed in May, and it delivers close to the opposite of what Trump said he wanted when he picked him. "I'm going to put somebody that wants to cut rates," Trump told reporters last year before nominating Warsh. He also encouraged Warsh to be "independent." Seems like Warsh ended up doing both what Trump expected and didn't expect: Being totally independent and increasing rates. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a longtime critic of Warsh's independence from the White House, told CNN that Trump's own Iran conflict and tariff policies had backed the Fed chair...

Cardano Climbs 10% In Bullish Trade Cardano was trading at $0.2149 by 22:25 (02:25 GMT) on the Investing.com Index on Friday, up 10.06% on the day. It was the largest one-day percentage gain since August 21. The move upwards pushed Cardano’s market cap up to $7.8141B, or 0.30% of the total cryptocurrency market cap. At its highest, Cardano’s market cap was $94.8001B. Cardano had traded in a range of $0.2015 to $0.2150 in the previous twenty-four hours. Over the past seven days, Cardano has seen a rise in value, as it gained 2.97%. The volume of Cardano traded in the twenty-four hours to time of writing was $394.0322M or 0.55% of the total volume of all cryptocurrencies. It has traded in a range of $0.1905 to $0.2157 in the past 7...

Trump Crypto Ethics Dispute Derails Senate Crypto Bill: Is The Whitehouse Still Good for Crypto? Trump Crypto Ethics Dispute Derails Senate Crypto Bill: Is The Whitehouse Still Good for Crypto? Sen. Elissa Slotkin noted that while significant progress had been made on law enforcement and national security concerns, the unresolved conflict of interest kept her from supporting it. Similarly, Sen. Mark Warner argued that Congress couldn't enact major crypto legislation while the president profited from it. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a leading opponent of the bill, pointed to the administration's approval of a bank charter for a Trump-linked entity as evidence of the unacceptable intertwining of the president's business interests and...

Zcash Closes On $1,400 After Coinholders Vote to Keep Bitcoin-Style Halvings Zcash Closes On $1,400 After Coinholders Vote to Keep Bitcoin-Style Halvings Zcash, the privacy-focused cryptocurrency, has seen a recent surge in its market value. The digital asset closed near the $1,400 mark after its coinholders voted to maintain the Bitcoin-style halving mechanism. This event significantly impacts how Zcash operates and influences investor confidence. The decision to keep the halving mechanism comes after extensive discussions within the Zcash community, weighing the benefits and potential drawbacks of altering the system. Maintaining the halving policy means that mining rewards will continue to halve at regular intervals, similar to...

Bitcoin steady at $76.5k as markets digest Fed rate hike, M.East tensions Investing.com-- Bitcoin moved in a tight band on Thursday as markets digested an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, while focus also remained on heightened tensions in the Middle East.  The world’s largest crypto rose 0.6% to $76,491.7 by 02:35 ET (06:35 GMT), having shown limited reaction to the Fed’s rate hike overnight. Broader crypto prices also moved in a flat-to-slightly-higher range, but were nursing some losses in the run-up to the Fed decision. The failure of a major crypto regulatory act, in the U.S. Senate, had also rattled crypto markets this week.  Get more insights on crypto by subscribing to InvestingPro-- with up to 55% for a limited...

Crypto Tax Bill Clears House Committee After Clarity Act Setback Crypto Tax Bill Clears House Committee After Clarity Act Setback A proposed bill aimed at clarifying the tax obligations of cryptocurrency holders has successfully passed through a House committee, despite facing a setback from the Clarity Act. The legislation, known as the Crypto Tax Clarity Act, seeks to address ambiguous aspects of crypto taxation, providing clearer guidelines for investors and the Internal Revenue Service. Key Provisions of the Crypto Tax Clarity Act The act simplifies existing tax regulations by defining which cryptocurrency transactions are taxable. One of its main components involves establishing a de minimis exemption for small cryptocurrency...

With hopes for crypto legislation dimming, Trump’s regulators step into the fray With hopes for crypto legislation dimming, Trump’s regulators step into the fray Atkins and Selig are expected to continue pushing the financial markets' transition to 24-hour trading days, a crypto hallmark. Both agencies are examining whether long-standing rules should be updated for crypto-based markets. And Atkins' SEC is expected to soon unveil a highly anticipated effort aimed at allowing for the trading of U.S. stocks through crypto technology, a plan that has drawn concern from traditional financial firms like GOP megadonor Ken Griffin's Citadel Securities. The SEC has already launched the effort: In August, the agency floated a new regulatory...

XRP Price Loses 10% as Crypto Weakness Deepens XRP Price Loses 10% as Crypto Weakness Deepens XRP has experienced a significant price drop, losing 10% of its value amidst growing crypto market weakness. The downturn comes as the broader digital currency market grapples with various challenges, including regulatory pressures and investor concerns. The situation has been compounded by a growing skepticism from investors and traders, who are wary of the current volatility in the market. XRP, like many other cryptocurrencies, is facing headwinds that could further impact its value in the coming weeks. Investors in cryptocurrencies continue to face uncertainty, as market trends remain unpredictable. While some analysts suggest that...

CFTC and SEC Double Down on Crypto After Clarity Act Defeat The U.S. regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies has taken a dynamic turn following the recent defeat of the Clarity Act in the Senate. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) remain committed to imposing regulatory frameworks for the evolving crypto market, despite legislative setbacks. Regulatory Authorities Step Up With the Clarity Act failing to clear a key Senate hurdle, both the CFTC and SEC are reinforcing their roles in crypto oversight. The Clarity Act was designed to provide guidance on the regulation of digital currencies, but its legislative demise hasn’t deterred these agencies from moving forward with...

Bitcoin Under Renewed Pressure as Looming Fed Hike Adds to Woes Bitcoin Under Renewed Pressure as Looming Fed Hike Adds to Woes "This points to the larger challenge ahead," said Samson Leo, chief legal officer at the Singapore-based stablecoin issuer StraitsX. "The longer major markets operate without clear and compatible frameworks, the harder it becomes to address fragmentation." But the immediate focus is now on the Fed, with markets pricing a better than 90% chance of a 25 basis-point hike, swaps data show. "Market turmoil is to be expected across all asset classes if Warsh fails to hike rates," said Caroline Mauron, co-founder of Orbit Markets. She added that inflation concerns could revive the debasement trade, which is...

Coinbase cuts trading fees for active users on Advanced platform Coinbase (COIN) announced on September 16, 2026 a revised fee structure for active traders on its Coinbase Advanced platform, reducing spot trading rates across multiple regions and consolidating volume tiers to include both spot and derivatives activity. Under the new structure, the qualifying volume threshold for advanced tiers has been lowered to $10,000 from $25,000, allowing traders to reach reduced fee levels sooner. Entry-level spot trading fees vary by region: U.S. traders face a 0.50% maker and 0.90% taker fee; EU and UK traders pay 0.25% maker and 0.50% taker; and traders in Brazil, India, and other international markets pay 0.09% maker and 0.10% taker...

Wall Street Bets on Fed Rate Hike: Here's What It Means for Bitcoin, Bonds and Trump Wall Street Bets on Fed Rate Hike: Here's What It Means for Bitcoin, Bonds and Trump The hike lands two months before the November midterms, where polls already show voters frustrated with high prices and borrowing costs, and it's arriving in part because of the tariff and Iran-conflict policies Trump himself has championed. Bond markets haven't waited for Wednesday. The 10-year Treasury yield touched 5.04% this week, its highest level since July 2007, as traders priced in both the hike and a longer stretch of elevated rates. The two-year yield, more sensitive to Fed policy, hit its highest level since July 2024. Higher yields make Treasurys more...

Bitcoin falls below $76k as Clarity vote fails; Fed rate hike in focus Investing.com-- Bitcoin fell on Wednesday, extending overnight losses after the U.S. Senate struck down a major regulatory bill, while caution before a Federal Reserve meeting also weighed. Cryptocurrency prices remained on the backfoot after the Senate’s decision on Tuesday evening, with concerns over worsening geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, plus rising Treasury yields, also providing pressure. Bitcoin fell 1.8% to $75,893.1 by 02:32 ET (06:32 GMT).  Get more insights on crypto and U.S. regulation with InvestingPro-- now at 55% off Bitcoin sinks after Senate votes against Clarity act Bitcoin fell overnight after the Senate, in a slim 49-50 vote...

BASIS.pro Expands On-Chain Infrastructure with XDC Network Partnership and Zypher DAO as Auto Earn Goes Live London, United Kingdom, September 16th, 2026, Chainwire New developments extend BASIS across real-world asset and AI-native infrastructure while introducing automated reward restaking for BTC, ETH, SOL, and PAXG participants BASIS, the institutional-grade crypto yield and staking platform built on market-neutral execution infrastructure, is continuing to expand its institutional footprint with three new developments: an ecosystem partnership with XDC Network, a collaboration with Zypher DAO, and em-dash (Auto Earn an automated) reward restaking feature now live for BTC, ETH, SOL, and PAXG participants. Yield Infrastructure...

US Senate fails to advance sweeping cryptocurrency bill in blow for industry Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, fell more than 5% as the vote appeared on track to fail, its biggest daily percentage decline since June. Shares of crypto exchange Coinbase and stablecoin issuer Circle fell as much as 10%. This article has been published in reuters.com via Yahoo News. https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/us-senate-vote-advancing-landmark-100117868.html

The crypto industry saw Trump as its savior. His crypto business just snagged a key bill The crypto industry saw Trump as its savior. His crypto business just snagged a key bill But that hasn't been enough to pull bitcoin, an industry bellwether, out of its slump. After hitting back-to-back records fueled by Trump's promises to clear the regulatory path, the token has given up most of its gains over the past year. Bitcoin fell 4% on the Clarity Act news on Tuesday, trading at around $75,700. Coinbase, a popular trading platform, fell 10%, and stablecoin issuer Circle fell 11% amid a broader selloff. Some crypto leaders were frustrated by the vote. But several market participants struck a resilient tone, suggesting the loss isn't...