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The upgrade pushes Solana nearer its long-discussed 200ms slot target without raising overall transaction capacity. Solana's latest network upgrade has reduced the time it takes to produce new blocks by 17%, according to reporting from CoinDesk and crypto.news.

Galaxy's data shows venture investment in crypto and blockchain startups jumped roughly 31% from the prior quarter. Venture capital deployed into crypto and blockchain startups totaled $5.68 billion in the second quarter, according to figures published by research firm Galaxy.

Developers warn that builder abuse on the Glamsterdam testnet could delay or stall the network upgrade. Ethereum core developers have locked in dates for the Glamsterdam upgrade, according to reporting from CoinDesk and crypto.news. The upgrade is the next scheduled step in Ethereum's ongoing roadmap of protocol improvements following prior hard forks.

Singapore-based dtcpay adds SBI Group as an investor, growing its Series A round to US$25 million. dtcpay has expanded its Series A funding round to US$25 million, with backing from SBI Group. The announcement was reported by Fintech News Singapore and The Block on September 18, 2026.

The upgrade introduces on-chain lending features that could lock XRP for periods ranging from minutes to decades, according to reporting on the release. The XRP Ledger has launched version 3.4.0, bringing a set of lending protocol amendments to the network's base layer.

Three publishers confirm a UK enforcement action while every overnight price move carried by this desk still rests on just two. Three publishers confirm a UK enforcement action while every overnight price move carried by this desk still rests on just two.

A Senate vote and a House schedule change have combined to stall the crypto market structure bill until November. The CLARITY Act, one of the most closely watched pieces of crypto legislation in Congress, is facing another delay. A recent Senate vote has left the bill's status unresolved, according to Coinspeaker.

SOL price stabilizes near the psychological $100 mark even as technical indicators send mixed signals. Solana's native token, SOL, is trading around the $100 mark after reclaiming the level in recent sessions. The move has drawn attention from traders tracking the broader altcoin market, where price action has been choppy through much of the year.

A rapid 17% price surge forced short sellers into full liquidation, according to two crypto news outlets. Zcash's native token, ZEC, pushed close to the $1,400 range in a rapid price advance driven by a short squeeze.

Futures positioning drops as spot market selling pressure outweighs buying activity XRP's derivatives market has seen a notable contraction in open interest, the total value of outstanding futures and options contracts. Two reports published on September 17 described the decline, though they differ on the exact scale and scope of the move.

Ahead of the US open, four stories carry a specific transaction or vote behind them, not sentiment. Ahead of the US open, four stories carry a specific transaction or vote behind them, not sentiment. The Fed's Hike Sets the Floor Bitcoin Is Trading Against Bitcoin showed limited reaction after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates…

A Paradigm-linked investment disclosure and a community vote on faster block times helped push ZEC higher alongside broader crypto market gains. Zcash posted one of its strongest single-day moves in months, with reported gains ranging from 20% to 23% depending on the measurement window.

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.