Solana price remained above the key $100 level on Wednesday after gaining roughly 5% over the previous 24 hours, outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market. SOL traded near $101.32, up 4.36%, as improving market sentiment supported major digital assets. The total crypto market capitalization climbed 2.13% to $2.63 trillion, while overall market performance rose around 2.16%. Sentiment also strengthened after a House committee passed H.R. 8957, which proposes establishing a federal Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The development renewed institutional adoption expectations despite the recent...

Bitcoin faced renewed volatility on Thursday after stronger-than-expected U.S. labor data fueled speculation that the Federal Reserve could maintain its hawkish stance following its latest interest rate hike. Initial jobless claims fell by 10,000 to 196,000 for the week ending September 12, according to U.S. Department of Labor data. The figure came well below the 207,000 forecast and the previous weeks 206,000 reading. Meanwhile, the four-week moving average declined to 203,250. The stronger labor-market data could support tighter Federal Reserve policy because fewer unemployment claims...

The crypto market is showing signs of recovery after a volatile week marked by the Senates failure to advance the CLARITY Act and the Federal Reserves latest interest rate increase. Bitcoin has climbed back above $76,000, while several major altcoins have also stabilized despite concerns over tighter U.S. monetary policy. The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on September 16, a move that appeared to have been largely anticipated by financial markets. Attention is now shifting toward the Feds October meeting, with Goldman Sachs reportedly expecting...

Ethereum price recovered to around $2,445 on Thursday after briefly slipping below the critical $2,400 support level as tighter monetary policy, ETF outflows and U.S. regulatory uncertainty pressured the crypto market. ETH fell to an intraday low near $2,372 before buyers stepped in, helping the cryptocurrency reclaim $2,400. Bitcoin traded near $76,845, XRP hovered around $1.31, while Solana advanced toward $100.88. The latest volatility followed the Federal Reserves September meeting, where policymakers unanimously raised the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a 3.75%4.00% range....

Bitcoin and gold remain under pressure after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points on September 16, its first hike since 2023. The unanimous FOMC decision lifted the federal funds target range to 3.75%-4.00% as policymakers responded to elevated inflation. The rate increase initially pushed Bitcoin (BTC) back into its consolidation range while gold (XAU) retested the $4,200 area. Attention is now shifting toward the Feds remaining 2026 meetings as traders assess the possibility of additional monetary tightening. The next scheduled FOMC decisions are October 28 and...

XRP is trading near $1.29 after a steep correction pushed its two-week Relative Strength Index (RSI) to the lowest level recorded in the cryptocurrencys 13-year trading history. The extreme oversold signal has fueled debate over whether XRP is approaching a major cycle bottom or remains vulnerable to further losses. Crypto analyst Cryptollica highlighted that XRPs two-week RSI has fallen to around 33.5, below levels reached during the 2018 bear market, the COVID-driven crash in 2020 and the 2022 crypto downturn. Despite the weak momentum, XRP remains within a long-term ascending channel that...

Binance has notified cryptocurrency users of a scheduled wallet infrastructure upgrade on September 22, 2026, that will temporarily halt deposits and withdrawals across the exchange. The major crypto exchange said the Binance wallet system upgrade will begin at 06:00 UTC and is expected to last approximately one hour. During the maintenance period, users will be unable to make cryptocurrency deposits or withdrawals. However, token trading on Binance will remain available and will not be affected by the upgrade. Binance said deposits and withdrawals will resume once its wallet infrastructure...

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stepped up enforcement against illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading, targeting three London premises as the country prepares to introduce its broader cryptocurrency regulatory framework. The FCA said the Sept. 10 operation was conducted alongside HM Revenue Customs (HMRC) and the Metropolitan Police Service. Authorities issued cease-and-desist letters at all three locations, ordering traders to halt suspected illegal crypto businesses. Peer-to-peer, or P2P, crypto trading allows individuals to buy and sell digital assets directly with one...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is accelerating efforts to modernize American stock markets, exploring a shift toward 24-hour trading while simultaneously opening a regulatory pathway for tokenized securities. The SEC held a roundtable at its Washington headquarters on September 17 to examine preparations for extended trading, including overnight surveillance, liquidity, settlement, cybersecurity, technology resilience and investor protections. The initiative could eventually move U.S. equities closer to the continuous trading model already common in cryptocurrency markets. SEC...

The U.S. crypto industry faces prolonged regulatory uncertainty after the Senate failed to advance the Clarity Act, leaving digital asset companies without a comprehensive federal market structure framework and keeping the division of authority between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) unclear. Markets reacted quickly to the setback. Coinbase shares fell about 10% following the vote, while stablecoin issuer Circle also suffered a sharp decline as investors assessed the implications for U.S. crypto regulation. Industry executives say...