Crypto Instants⚡
689 subscribers
57.1K photos
493 videos
2 files
45.8K links
Join today to get instant news from the Best Crypto news sites around the world in one place!

🔶 Crypto News Instant⚡
Download Telegram
🔴 US Senate Rejects CLARITY Act as Bitcoin Drops Below $76,000

The US Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on September 15, stalling a major effort to create a federal framework for the crypto industry. The cloture vote ended 49-50, falling short of the 60 votes required to proceed to debate.

Following the news, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to an intraday low of $74,967.97. The broader altcoin market cap also tumbled 3.6%, though it remained above $1.15 trillion.

Market volatility triggered massive liquidations, with CoinGlass reporting over $300 million in positions wiped out within 20 minutes of the vote. Total 24-hour liquidations reached $665 million.

#Bitcoin #CryptoRegulation #USSenate #MarketUpdate
🔴 US Senate Blocks CLARITY Act; XRP Drops 8%

The US Senate has rejected the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (H.R. 3633) in a 49-50 vote. The failure to advance the bill removes a near-term path for a federal crypto market-structure framework, causing XRP to slide over 8% to a low of $1.27 amid broader market liquidations.

Despite the legislative setback, Ripple leadership maintains that XRP's status as a digital commodity remains settled under current SEC and CFTC interpretations. Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty noted that the March regulatory framework identifying XRP among 18 digital commodities is still in effect.

#XRP #Ripple #CryptoRegulation #SEC
⚡ Ripple Integrates Stripe-Backed AI Payment Standard

RippleX has released version 1.1 of its XRPL AI Starter Kit, adding support for the Machine Payments Protocol (MPP). This protocol, co-authored by Stripe and Tempo, allows AI agents to autonomously pay for computing power, data, and other online services.

The update enables software agents to use XRP and Ripple’s upcoming RLUSD stablecoin for transactions. It supports both one-time payments and ongoing payment sessions, though session-based payments for stablecoins currently require a proposed ledger upgrade.

By integrating the Open Wallet Standard, the kit lets AI agents request transactions without accessing private keys. It includes security safeguards such as spending limits and approved destinations to prevent unauthorized fund use.

#Ripple #XRP #Stripe #AI
⚖️ CFTC grants regulatory relief to crypto wallets and trading apps

The CFTC has expanded regulatory relief for passive software providers, allowing crypto wallets and apps to connect users to regulated derivatives and prediction markets without registering as introducing brokers. This move simplifies how platforms offer access to perpetual contracts and other financial products.

To qualify, providers must limit their role in transactions and cannot exercise discretion over user orders. This policy extends a previous exemption granted to Phantom wallet in March, following requests from Phantom and the Hyperliquid Policy Center for clearer rules.

#CFTC #CryptoRegulation #Wallets #Derivatives
⚡ S&P Global Acquires Smart Contract Security Firm OpenZeppelin

Financial giant S&P Global has agreed to acquire OpenZeppelin, a leading provider of smart contract security and open-source blockchain tools. The deal will integrate the crypto security firm into the S&P Global Ratings division, marking a major move by Wall Street into Web3 infrastructure.

OpenZeppelin is a cornerstone of the crypto ecosystem, with its software facilitating over $37 trillion in value transfers since 2015. The acquisition aims to combine S&P's institutional risk expertise with OpenZeppelin's technical knowledge of smart contracts and decentralized finance.

#SPGlobal #OpenZeppelin #Web3 #CryptoSecurity
🚨 ECB President Blocked Binance’s EU Entry

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde personally intervened to stop Binance from gaining a foothold in the European Union, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The central bank chief reportedly waded in just as the exchange was on the cusp of operating in the trading bloc.

Officials cited in the report claim Lagarde wanted to keep the exchange out due to its history of financial-crime violations in the US. She was also concerned that Binance would promote the dominance of dollar-based stablecoins in Europe instead of the proposed Digital Euro.

Binance recently withdrew its MiCA license application in Greece. This follows the company and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, pleading guilty to anti-money-laundering violations and paying a $4.3 billion fine last year.

#Binance #ECB #MiCA #CryptoRegulation
🚨 Former Hong Kong Banker Jailed Over $1.6B Fraud and Crypto Bribes

Lam Chun-yin, a 32-year-old former manager at China Construction Bank (Asia), has been sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to falsely authenticating letters of credit totaling over $1.6 billion.

Investigations revealed that Lam accepted bribes worth $470,000 paid in cryptocurrency to facilitate the massive fraud. The court has ordered him to pay back the full amount as restitution.

Judge Ernest Lin Kam-hung stated that deterrent sentences are necessary as such crimes undermine Hong Kong's standing as a global financial hub. The ICAC has already obtained arrest warrants for other individuals involved in the case.

#HongKong #CryptoCrime #Banking #Regulation
💰 Fidelity Leads $433M Friday Inflow Into Bitcoin ETFs

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $433 million in net inflows on Friday, September 18. Fidelity’s FBTC dominated the session with $310.7 million, nearly triple the $108.4 million added by BlackRock’s IBIT.

The surge helped recover from a massive $746.3 million outflow recorded earlier in the week. Those withdrawals occurred around the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to a 3.75%-4.00% range.

Despite the strong Friday finish, the week ended with a razor-thin net inflow of only $6.1 million. While Fidelity led the final session, BlackRock remained the weekly leader with $120.6 million in total net gains across the five sessions.

#Bitcoin #ETF #Fidelity #BlackRock
⚡ X and Kraken Partner for Crypto Trading via Cashtags

Social media giant X has expanded its Cashtag feature by partnering with the Kraken exchange. Starting Sept. 16, US users searching for tickers like $BTC or $ETH can access direct trading links within their social feed.

When a user taps a Cashtag, X displays a real-time price chart and a direct link to Kraken. This allows users to jump straight to the Kraken app or website to sign in and complete a purchase without needing to leave the platform to find an exchange manually.

X is not becoming an exchange itself; the partnership aims to shorten the distance between discovering an asset and buying it. eToro launched a similar integration in 2023, which saw 420 million searches in its first three months, proving high user interest in social-linked trading.

#X #Kraken #CryptoTrading #Bitcoin
🚨 Liquid Network Exploit: 4,000 BTC Stolen Without Private Key Breach

The Liquid network suffered a major security incident on Sept. 6, resulting in the loss of nearly 4,000 BTC. In a rare type of attack, the network's private keys were not compromised. Instead, attackers exploited a software flaw that tricked the system into approving unauthorized withdrawals.

Attackers generated L-BTC (Liquid Bitcoin) without providing the required BTC backing. They then exchanged these unbacked tokens for real Bitcoin from the shared reserve. The automated withdrawal software trusted the incorrect account balances and authorized the transfer using valid keys.

This event highlights that private key security is not a total guarantee of safety. If smart contracts or underlying network software contain vulnerabilities, assets can be drained even when keys remain secure.

#Bitcoin #LiquidNetwork #CryptoSecurity #BTC
🚨 ZetaChain to Shut Down Layer 1 and Migrate to Solana

ZetaChain tokenholders have overwhelmingly approved Governance Proposal 68 to wind down the project’s standalone Cosmos-based Layer 1 blockchain. The move will see the native ZETA token migrate to the Solana network as an SPL token through a 1:1 conversion.

The proposal passed with 99.4% support and 58% participation. The team stated that maintaining a dedicated blockchain no longer aligns with their pivot toward Anuma, a private-focused AI application. By moving to Solana, resources will be redirected to developing the Private Memory Layer for encrypted AI context.

#ZetaChain #Solana #ZETA #CryptoNews
💰 Bitcoin Hits $86,000 as Shorts Liquidated

Bitcoin surged to a fresh eight-month high of $86,000 on Monday after breaking through the $82,000 resistance level. This breakout triggered a massive $750 million liquidation of bearish short positions, forcing exchanges to execute buy orders that added further fuel to the upward move.

Market data shows traders are doubling down, with $2 billion in new leveraged exposure added since the breakout. Analysts from Nansen and Wintermute now point to $90,000 as the next major psychological target, followed by $92,000.

Institutional demand remains robust, with U..S Spot Bitcoin ETFs recording $433 million in net inflows last Friday. The average cost basis for ETF buyers is now $82,225, marking the first time in months that these institutional investors are broadly in profit.

#Bitcoin #BTC #CryptoNews #ETF
💰 Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Massive $1 Billion Inflow

U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a massive net inflow of $998.95 million on Monday. This marks the 9th largest single-day inflow since these funds launched in January 2024, signaling a strong return of institutional confidence.

BlackRock’s IBIT led the surge with $381.37 million, followed by Ark’s ARKB at $289.12 million and Fidelity’s FBTC at $238.84 million. This is the largest daily inflow since October 2025, when Bitcoin reached its record high of $126,200.

The surge comes despite recent macro headwinds, including a Fed interest rate hike. Bitcoin has outperformed all major assets this quarter, rising 44% to trade around the $85,000 level.

#Bitcoin #ETF #CryptoNews #BlackRock
💰 CME Group to Launch Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Futures

CME Group, the world's largest derivatives exchange, announced plans to add Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) to its regulated crypto futures lineup on October 19, pending regulatory review.

Traders can choose between standard and micro contracts. BCH contracts will represent 250 BCH (standard) and 25 BCH (micro), while UNI contracts will cover 10,000 UNI (standard) and 1,000 UNI (micro).

Following the announcement, Bitcoin Cash surged over 25% to reach $338, while UNI climbed 5.5% to $9.28. This expansion brings CME’s total crypto suite to 11 single-asset products, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana.

#CME #BitcoinCash #Uniswap #CryptoFutures
💰 Bitcoin ETFs See Massive $1.7 Billion Inflow in Just Two Days

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded over $1.7 billion in net inflows across two days as BTC surged past $86,000. On Monday, the funds saw $999 million in new capital—a 2026 high—followed by another $715 million on Tuesday.

BlackRock’s IBIT led the charge with $350 million in Tuesday inflows, while Fidelity’s FBTC added $257 million. Total net assets for these funds have now reached $111 billion, recovering significantly from the $71 billion low seen in June.

Analyst James Seyffart noted that the average Bitcoin ETF investor is now profitable again. The estimated cost basis for these holders is $81,722, meaning most institutional and retail ETF buyers are currently "above water" as BTC trades around $86,467.

#Bitcoin #BTC #ETF #CryptoNews
Do you have a Telegram channel? Are you already monetizing it? 🤔 Try Inside Ad — I’ve already started earning. Here’s the link:

https://t.me/InsideAds_bot/open?startapp=r_8574744964
⚖️ US Lawmakers Urge Supreme Court to Rule on Kalshi Prediction Markets

The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) has filed an amicus brief with the US Supreme Court, supporting New Jersey’s push to regulate the prediction market platform Kalshi. This legal battle centers on whether individual states or federal agencies like the CFTC have jurisdiction over event contracts.

Lawmakers argue that if Kalshi operates outside state regulation, it could undermine existing gaming laws and cause substantial harm. They claim that allowing federal preemption would leave states powerless to oversee betting activities on these platforms, potentially forcing a total reconsideration of state regulatory regimes.

#Kalshi #SCOTUS #Regulation #PredictionMarkets
💰 Institutions Held Crypto Through 50% Market Crash

A new Bitwise report reveals that 15 major institutions, including pensions and sovereign wealth funds, maintained or increased their crypto allocations during a 50% market drawdown. None of the interviewed firms sold assets due to falling prices.

Every institution in the group held Bitcoin (BTC) as their largest and longest-held position, treating it as a store of value similar to gold. Portfolio allocations typically ranged between 1% and 2%, though some reached as high as 13%.

While BTC is viewed as a core asset, investors expressed more caution regarding Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL). Several firms noted they might exit these positions if network growth in DeFi and stablecoins fails to translate into direct value for the tokens.

#Bitcoin #Bitwise #InstitutionalCrypto #CryptoNews
📈 Bitcoin Holds $84,000 as US Treasury Yields Hit 19-Year Highs

US 10-year Treasury yields surged to 5.18% on Thursday, the highest level since 2007. While rising yields typically pressure risk assets, Bitcoin (BTC) remained resilient, trading near $84,000 after briefly dipping below $83,000 during US market hours.

The yield spike follows a $6 billion US Treasury bond buyback program. Analysts suggest that potential Japanese currency intervention to support the Yen could add further pressure to the Treasury market if Japan sells US securities.

Amid the macro volatility, Ondo Finance (ONDO) rallied to the $0.50 level. The surge follows the launch of BlackRock-backed Ondo Intelligent Portfolios, which allow non-US users to trade tokenized shares in diversified investment strategies.

#Bitcoin #ONDO #BlackRock #RWA
💰 Bitcoin ETF Inflows Slow to $191M as 6-Day Streak Hits $2.8B

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $191 million in net inflows on Thursday. While this marks a slowdown for the third consecutive day, it brings the total inflows over the last six trading sessions to a massive $2.8 billion.

Daily inflows peaked on Monday at $999 million, a high for 2026, before dropping 81% by Thursday. This trend coincides with Bitcoin retreating from levels above $87,000 to trade around $83,807 at the time of reporting.

BlackRock’s IBIT continues to lead the market, contributing $163 million to Thursday's total. Over the current six-day streak, IBIT alone has captured $1.35 billion, nearly half of all institutional capital entering these funds.

#Bitcoin #ETF #BlackRock #CryptoNews