Bitcoin prices edged lower on Tuesday, halting a week-long recovery as traders braced for the U.S. Federal Reserves upcoming interest rate decision. The leading cryptocurrency dropped 0.7% to $115,772.1 by 01:17 ET (05:17 GMT), weighed by uncertainty over the Feds stance on future monetary policy. Markets widely expect a 25 basis point rate cut during the Feds September 16-17 meeting. However, sticky inflation linked to higher U.S. tariffs has kept policymakers cautious, leaving investors unsure about the pace of additional easing. While lower rates generally boost speculative assets like...

South Koreas top cryptocurrency exchanges are cautiously reintroducing leverage-driven crypto lending services despite tighter financial regulation. Platforms like Upbit, Bithumb, and Coinone have reshaped their products to comply with the Financial Services Commissions (FSC) new guidelines, marking a regulated comeback for a once-controversial trading tool. Coinone, the nations third-largest exchange, launched its coin borrowing service this week, allowing users to borrow Bitcoin against Korean won collateral. Borrowing limits range from $22,000 (KRW 30 million) to $51,000 (KRW 70 million),...

Credit Saison, Japans third-largest credit card issuer, has unveiled a $50 million investment fund, Onigiri Capital, to accelerate growth in blockchain-based real-world asset (RWA) applications. Managed by Saison Capital, the fund has already raised about $35 million from internal and external investors and is expected to close at $50 million. The initiative highlights Asias rising role in blockchain finance and aims to bridge the gap between U.S. startups and Asian financial markets. Onigiri Capital will focus on early-stage companies building payment tools, tokenization platforms,...

Israels Ministry of Defense has ordered the seizure of 187 cryptocurrency wallets allegedly tied to Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Authorities claim the wallets, once holding over $1.5 billion in Tether (USDT), are either owned by the IRGC or used in financing terrorism. Currently, they contain about $1.5 million. The action, announced by Defense Minister Israel Katz under the Anti-Terrorism Law of 2016, comes just days after the U.S. Justice Department seized $584,741 in USDT from an Iranian national linked to the IRGCs drone program. The IRGC is designated as a terrorist...

The global cryptocurrency market has gained nearly 6% in capitalization, fueling optimism among traders and investors. Notably, several U.S.-based tokens are delivering impressive gains and could see further upside this week. Hifi Finance (HIFI), the native token of the DeFi protocol Hifi Finance, has surged more than 500% in the past week. The rally came after Binance announced on September 3 that it would delist HIFI on September 17. While delistings often trigger sell-offs, traders have instead driven the price higher, possibly to capture short-term profits before liquidity drops. If...

Gemini is moving toward closing one of its biggest legal battles with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The dispute stems from the Gemini Earn incident in January 2023, when customer funds were frozen following the platforms bankruptcy. Many investors were unable to access their assets, sparking a long legal fight. According to a recent joint filing with U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos, Gemini and the SEC have reached a resolution in principle that would end the case, pending approval by the Commission. Both sides have asked for a December 15 deadline to submit final...

Crypto-related stocks are gaining momentum as market optimism grows, with IREN Limited (IREN), Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR), and Soluna Holdings (SLNH) standing out this week. IREN closed last Friday at $33.96, up 3.26%, reaching an all-time high of $34. The companys August 2025 update revealed significant growth in AI cloud infrastructure, now at 10,900 NVIDIA GPUs, with plans to expand by 60,000 units across Canadian campuses. This expansion reinforces IRENs strategy to scale AI computing, making it a stock to watch. If demand holds, IREN could break new records, though support may sit...

Once a crypto skeptic, Kevin OLearybest known as Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tankhas dramatically simplified his digital asset portfolio. Instead of holding dozens of tokens, OLeary now focuses exclusively on three: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a stablecoin. He believes this concentrated approach gives investors broad exposure to the crypto market while minimizing risk. According to OLeary, Bitcoin serves as a proven store of value and hedge against inflation, much like digital gold. Its fixed supply and decentralized structure make it the granddaddy of crypto, giving portfolios long-term stability....

Gold and the SP 500 reached all-time highs today, but the crypto market cap slipped, raising concerns of a bearish shift. Traditionally, gold and stocks move inversely, so their simultaneous gains suggest both caution and optimism in traditional finance. Meanwhile, cryptos decoupling from both assets could indicate weakening momentum. Bitcoin, often labeled digital gold, usually benefits when gold rallies. Analysts even predicted that rising gold prices could push crypto higher, with some firms launching gold-crypto investment products. However, todays performance paints a different picture...

The crypto industry is stepping deeper into American politics with the launch of the Fellowship PAC, an independent expenditure committee pledging over $100 million to back pro-innovation and pro-crypto candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Positioning itself as a transparent alternative to established groups like Fairshake, the Fellowship PAC stated its mission is to protect Americas competitive edge in blockchain and digital assets while building trust across the broader ecosystem. While its backers remain undisclosed, the announcement signals growing influence of crypto lobbying...