Circle Debuts Arc Mainnet: Institutional Layer 1 Powered by BlackRock, Visa, and DTCC
September 17, 2026
Circle has launched the Arc mainnet, a permissioned Layer 1 blockchain using USDC for gas fees, with BlackRock, DTCC, and Visa among its inaugural block producers.
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Crypto Industry Turns to SEC and CFTC Following Senate Defeat of CLARITY Act
September 17, 2026
Following the Senate's decision to block the CLARITY Act, digital asset leaders are turning their focus to SEC and CFTC rulemaking, highlighting the challenges of relying on administrative agency rules over permanent legislation.
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Ondo Subsidiary Oasis Pro Markets Integrates with DTCC’s Fund/SERV to Accelerate Institutional Tokenization
September 17, 2026
Oasis Pro Markets, a subsidiary of Ondo Finance, has joined DTCC's Fund/SERV network, becoming the first tokenization firm to access the standardized fund processing platform.
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SEC and CFTC Move Ahead With Crypto Regulations Following Senate Delay on CLARITY Act
September 17, 2026
Following Senate inaction on the CLARITY Act, leadership at the SEC and CFTC announced plans to write independent cryptocurrency rules using existing statutory authority.
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Fed Delivers First Rate Hike Since 2023: Bitcoin Volatility Spikes as Zcash Outperforms
September 17, 2026
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points in a unanimous decision. Bitcoin experienced brief volatility before returning to baseline, while Zcash posted impressive gains.
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How Crypto Airdrops Trigger Market Cycles: Lessons From DeFi Summer to the Next Bull Run
September 16, 2026
Major crypto airdrops can trigger historic bull runs or signal local market tops. We analyze how token distributions impact ecosystem liquidity, user retention, and broader crypto market cycles.
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Senate Deadlock on Crypto Legislation Sparks Debate Over Digital Asset Regulation
September 16, 2026
A high-profile cryptocurrency regulation bill has stalled in the U.S. Senate, revealing deep legislative divisions over digital asset oversight, consumer safety, and economic innovation.
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Aave Labs Targets Institutional DeFi Growth with Avalanche-Based Tokenized Asset Market
September 16, 2026
Aave Labs has announced plans for an institutional real-world asset credit market on Avalanche, allowing institutions to borrow Tether-branded USA₮ against tokenized assets.
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Kraken Parent Payward Plans Regulated Hyperliquid Perpetual Futures for US Traders
September 16, 2026
Kraken parent company Payward is advancing plans to offer permissioned Hyperliquid perpetual futures to U.S. traders through a compliant framework involving Bitnomial and NinjaTrader Clearing.
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Poland Energy Giant Loses $400 Million in Venezuelan Oil Deal Involving Cryptocurrency
September 16, 2026
Poland's state-backed energy giant Orlen lost $400 million after a Swiss subsidiary made cryptocurrency advance payments for Venezuelan crude oil that was never delivered.
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