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Journalist says lawmakers remain committed to crypto market structure bill despite a recent setback and industry skepticism Journalist Eleanor Terrett reported that Senate Democrats have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing crypto market structure legislation. Her reporting centers on seven Democratic senators who reportedly vowed to keep pushing the CLARITY Act forward.

The exchange says users can now independently verify reserves for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and a widening list of other tokens. Bitget has widened the scope of its proof of reserves system, according to reports from CoinGape and BeInCrypto.

A new report from the exchange's research arm examines tokens that mimic stock tickers and draw crypto liquidity toward traditional equities. HTX Research, the analytical division of crypto exchange HTX, has released a report examining stock-linked memecoins. The publication looks at tokens that borrow branding, tickers, or narratives from publicly traded companies.

Crypto markets absorb a shift in Federal Reserve policy as privacy coin Zcash posts another outsized gain. Bitcoin showed resilience after the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate increase in three years, according to a CryptoPotato market update published Wednesday.

Investors pulled money from Ethereum exchange-traded funds even as the underlying asset's price edged higher. BlackRock's iShares Ethereum ETF recorded about $110 million in client redemptions, according to a report from CryptoBriefing. The selling came as part of a broader pullback from Ethereum-linked investment funds across the market.

The banking and payments firm says its rails already handle billions in volume for major fintech clients. Column has introduced stablecoin infrastructure designed to let users move between USDC and USDT instantly. The company positions the launch as a direct answer to a persistent friction point in digital dollar markets.

A new developer kit lets builders route XRP transactions through Stripe and Tempo's emerging framework for AI-driven payments Ripple has launched a new developer kit that brings XRP payment support to Stripe and Tempo's AI payment standard. The integration was reported by CoinDesk and CryptoBriefing on September 17, 2026.

MOEX will offer regulated perpetual futures on BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL and TRX, according to multiple reports. The Moscow Exchange, known as MOEX, is preparing to introduce perpetual futures contracts tied to five cryptocurrencies. Reports indicate the launch is set for September 22. The assets involved are Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Tron.

New blockchain network Arc saw the bulk of its first-day decentralized exchange activity flow through platforms built for launching meme tokens. Arc's first day of trading produced approximately $410 million in decentralized exchange volume, Cryptopolitan reported. Meme coin launchpads were responsible for 82% of that figure, according to BeInCrypto.

Coinfomania and CryptoBriefing both cover Vitalik Buterin's comments on AI and cybersecurity resilience, but they disagree on the format and date of his statement. Coinfomania and CryptoBriefing both cover Vitalik Buterin's comments on AI and cybersecurity resilience, but they disagree on the format and date of his statement.

Experts warn that delays to the market structure bill could leave the SEC and CFTC to set crypto policy by default. The Clarity Act, a proposed framework meant to divide oversight of digital assets between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is reportedly running into new obstacles.

TronWeekly and CoinTurk News EN report KRW1's supply at 100 million tokens, while AMBCrypto puts circulating supply at 142 million. TronWeekly and CoinTurk News EN report KRW1's supply at 100 million tokens, while AMBCrypto puts circulating supply at 142 million.

On-chain data points to holder capitulation after the crypto market structure bill failed to advance as expected Bitcoin's Coinbase Premium has slipped to its lowest reading in a month, according to data highlighted by Cointelegraph. The metric tracks the price difference between Bitcoin on Coinbase and other major exchanges.

Federal authorities allege the pair used inside knowledge of upcoming token listings to trade Hyperliquid perpetual contracts. Federal prosecutors in the United States have charged two former Robinhood engineers with fraud. The charges center on allegations that the men traded crypto assets ahead of public listing announcements.

Stuart Alderoty says XRP already enjoys legal clarity, even as the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the Senate. Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, sought to reassure XRP holders after the CLARITY Act failed to clear the U.S. Senate.

Phishing sites mimicking routine browser security checks are draining crypto wallets, researchers warn Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new wave of phishing pages built around meme coin projects that mimic Cloudflare's familiar "verify you are human" screens. These checks appear on countless legitimate websites and are widely trusted by internet users.

Chart watchers disagree on SUI's next move, with one report citing a breakout scenario and another describing a falling wedge pattern. Two technical readings of SUI's chart published within hours of each other on September 16 point to different near-term scenarios for the token.

The social media platform now lets users tap cashtag symbols to trade cryptocurrencies through partner exchanges. X has introduced a new trading option built into its cashtag feature, according to reports from Coinfomania, UNLOCK Blockchain, and The Cryptonomist EN.