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A shift in stance removes a longstanding obstacle to the US crypto market structure bill's progress in Congress. A law enforcement group in the United States has dropped its opposition to the CLARITY Act, moving instead to a neutral stance on the legislation. Coindoo, Cointelegraph and crypto.news each reported the development on September 4.

Two accounts of the same September 4 zcash move disagree by a factor of three, and nothing in either report resolves which number is right. Two accounts of the same September 4 zcash move disagree by a factor of three, and nothing in either report resolves which number is right.

The investment from the decentralized exchange protocol coincided with a sharp rally that pushed PONS to a new all-time high, though traders remain divided on what comes next. Uniswap has purchased a stake in PONS, according to reports from CryptoPotato and BeInCrypto.

A sharp rally in ZEC triggered tens of millions of dollars in short-seller liquidations as trading volume spiked. Zcash, the privacy-oriented cryptocurrency known by its ticker ZEC, rose approximately 20% on September 4, 2026, to trade near $1,023.

XRP defended a critical technical floor, raising questions about whether momentum can carry it higher. XRP has managed to defend a support zone that market watchers consider pivotal for its short-term trend. The token's ability to hold this level has drawn attention from technical analysts tracking its price structure in recent sessions.

The fund confirmed El Salvador has not spent public money on bitcoin since June 2025, unlocking new financing The International Monetary Fund said El Salvador has not used public money to buy bitcoin since June 2025. The statement was tied to a review of the country's ongoing financing arrangement with the fund.

One report claims XRP ETFs doubled Bitcoin ETF returns, while another says XRP funds traded lower as Bitcoin ETFs pulled in fresh capital. Two separate reports this week offered different pictures of how altcoin exchange-traded funds performed relative to Bitcoin ETFs.

The two firms will study how physical gold reserves could support validator operations on the Solana network. Flowra and KorDA announced a memorandum of understanding on September 3, 2026, to jointly explore gold-backed infrastructure for Solana validators. The MOU signals intent to study a possible partnership rather than a finalized deal.

The cross-chain stablecoin standard now connects Stellar's network to Tether's global USDT supply. USDT0 has launched on Stellar, according to reports published on September 2. The rollout connects Stellar to a shared pool of USDT liquidity exceeding $180 billion. That figure reflects the total circulating supply of Tether's stablecoin across the networks where it operates.

The agreement aims to deepen cooperation on real-world asset tokenization within Dubai's regulated virtual asset framework. VARA, the government body overseeing virtual asset activity in Dubai, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Securitize. The tokenization firm is known for issuing and managing digital securities backed by real-world assets.

AMBCrypto and CoinTurk News EN report the same $42.4M USDT freeze lawsuit against Tether but give different years for when the freeze occurred. AMBCrypto and CoinTurk News EN report the same $42.4M USDT freeze lawsuit against Tether but give different years for when the freeze occurred.

The Tokyo-listed firm sold Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Dogecoin, consolidating $115 million into Bitcoin alone. Remixpoint, a Tokyo-listed company, has liquidated its holdings in Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Dogecoin. The firm has consolidated its digital asset treasury into Bitcoin alone, according to reports published on September 2.

The state now verifies its stablecoin's backing onchain in real time using two new Chainlink checks. Wyoming has expanded transparency around its state-issued stable token by adopting Chainlink's Proof of Reserve infrastructure. The move shifts reserve verification from periodic, off-chain reporting to continuous, onchain confirmation.

Atkins points to a September 15 Senate vote as a possible milestone for the long-stalled market structure bill. SEC Chair Paul Atkins has voiced optimism that the CLARITY Act will advance through Congress this month, according to reports from Bitcoin Magazine, CoinGape and Coinpedia.

Ripple frames its dollar-pegged token as infrastructure for cross-border payments rather than a trading instrument. Ripple's dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, has crossed the $2 billion mark in total circulation. The milestone marks a significant expansion for a token that launched with the aim of competing in an increasingly crowded stablecoin market.

Five independent publishers carried the bank stablecoin plan, while overnight price moves in Bitcoin and Ethereum rest on thinner, two-outlet sourcing tied to the Fed and Iran. Five independent publishers carried the bank stablecoin plan, while overnight price moves in Bitcoin and Ethereum rest on thinner, two-outlet sourcing tied to the Fed and Iran.

The agency's own agenda for a 24-hour trading roundtable is the sole primary record in today's docket, and everything else is reported activity with no filing behind it. The agency's own agenda for a 24-hour trading roundtable is the sole primary record in today's docket, and everything else is reported activity with no filing behind…

CryptoBriefing and Watcher.Guru give conflicting numbers for Robinhood Chain's trading volume, TVL, and stablecoin supply. CryptoBriefing and Watcher.Guru give conflicting numbers for Robinhood Chain's trading volume, TVL, and stablecoin supply. What all sources agree on Robinhood Chain's DEX trading, TVL, and stablecoin supply have all risen sharply in recent weeks.

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