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The price cut appears aimed at undercutting a newly released Anthropic model and keeping developers on OpenAI's platform. OpenAI has reduced API pricing for its GPT-6 Sol and Luna models by half, according to reports from Cryptopolitan, CoinTurk News, and The Cryptonomist. The cut applies to the developer-facing API tier, not consumer subscriptions.

The asset manager floats blockchain-based ownership of compute capacity as an extension of its broader tokenization push BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has raised the possibility that computing capacity used to power artificial intelligence systems could eventually be represented as tokens on a blockchain.

The two overnight items with the deepest sourcing were bank infrastructure moves, while the price highlights ran on half the corroboration. The two overnight items with the deepest sourcing were bank infrastructure moves, while the price highlights ran on half the corroboration.

ADA reaches a four-month high after integration with the x402 payment protocol expands its use for autonomous AI transactions. Cardano has recorded a 57% jump in network activity after its integration with x402, a payment protocol built to support transactions between autonomous AI agents.

The digital bank now settles Mastercard transactions using its own SoFiUSD token, marking a first for a major card network. SoFi has begun settling its Mastercard card program through a stablecoin called SoFiUSD, according to reporting on the launch.

The country's largest lenders are exploring joint infrastructure for on-chain deposits rather than separate, competing platforms. Canada's six largest banks are reportedly collaborating on infrastructure for tokenized deposits, according to reports from Finextra Blockchain, Cryptopolitan, crypto.news, Crypto News Flash and Crypto Economy.

Authorities say counterfeit euro-pegged tokens were passed off as genuine EURC in luxury watch transactions Dutch police have arrested two people suspected of running a scam that used fake versions of the EURC stablecoin to buy Rolex watches, according to reports from U.Today and crypto.news.

The Telegram-based trading tool joins Robinhood Chain, promising to return most trading fees in ether to early users. Zappin has launched on Robinhood Chain, according to reports from CryptoBriefing and CoinGape. The platform is offering users a 90% cashback on trading fees, paid out in ether.

Security researchers transferred the bitcoin to a dedicated trust structure meant to return funds to affected users. Security researchers associated with a hack affecting Coldcard hardware wallets have transferred 52 bitcoin into a newly designated Crypto Recovery Trust. The move was reported by CryptoBriefing and CoinDesk.

The company's crypto holdings continue to expand as its treasury strategy centers on Ethereum accumulation. BitMine's Ethereum treasury is approaching 6 million ETH, with total holdings now valued at $17.1 billion, NewsBTC reported.

The long-range government report addresses artificial intelligence as a growth driver but makes no mention of digital assets. Australia's latest long-term economic outlook, covering a 40-year horizon, explicitly acknowledges what it calls an 'AI revolution.' The document treats artificial intelligence as a meaningful force expected to shape productivity, labor markets, and national output over coming…

Cardano joins Solana and the XRP Ledger in building payment rails aimed at autonomous AI systems Cardano has added support for x402, a protocol designed to let software agents pay for services automatically, according to reporting from CoinDesk and crypto.news.

The Web3 investment firm says its plan to list publicly remains intact even as merger talks with Currenc stall. Animoca Brands has suspended merger talks with Currenc, a transaction that was expected to serve as the company's route to a public listing.

Elon Musk's social platform moves closer to letting users buy and sell bitcoin and equities without leaving the app. X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has partnered with crypto and stock exchanges to bring trading closer to its main feed.

The stories that moved from one publisher to several overnight are not the same shape as the ones that stayed thin, and the difference is worth reading before the numbers. The stories that moved from one publisher to several overnight are not the same shape as the ones that stayed thin, and the difference…

The three parties will explore stablecoin opportunities and shared digital asset infrastructure in South Korea. Fireblocks has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Kakao Pay and Kakao Bank. The agreement was reported on September 22, 2026, by multiple crypto news outlets.

The new system lets institutions settle tokenized securities transactions using central bank funds. The European Central Bank has rolled out a new institutional settlement system called Pontes. It is designed to connect tokenized assets with central bank money. The move signals the ECB's intent to bridge blockchain-based financial instruments with the eurozone's established monetary framework.

The rally triggered $262 million in short liquidations as some analysts declared the bear market over. Bitcoin traded above $84,000 on Monday, breaking through a ceiling that had held since May. The last time the asset changed hands at this level was in January.