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Uniswap founder Hayden Adams has said Sam Bankman-Fried paid seven figures for Uniswap.com before Uniswap Labs secured the domain through a 2021 legal proceeding that found it had been used in bad faith. In a Sept. 21 post on X, Adams said the original owners wanted a seven-figure payment for the domain, which his team declined. He claimed Bankman-Fried later paid that amount and redirected Uniswap.com toward a fork of the Uniswap protocol. Adams did not disclose the purchase price, transaction documents or identity of the seller in his post. “I guess to flex / mess with us,” Adams wrote…

Robinhood Chain’s recent performance has sparked discussions in the crypto community. An analysis by Digital Asset revealed that the Chain collected an impressive $4.5 million in daily transaction fees, while Ethereum only received $400 for data posting and proof costs. This stark contrast highlights the growing revenue gap in the crypto ecosystem, suggesting that increased Layer 2 activity may not directly benefit Ethereum’s bottom line. What Happened Currently, the broader crypto market is exhibiting mixed signals, with Ethereum navigating critical price levels amid market uncertainty. As the Robinhood Chain continues to grow, questions arise about the sustainability of Ethereum’s revenue…

Galaxy has launched a crypto-backed credit line for eligible US clients, allowing them to borrow against Bitcoin, Ether and Solana without selling their holdings. The revolving facility also accepts staked Solana. The credit line combines eligible assets under one facility. Galaxy says pledged collateral remains protected and is not rehypothecated, allowing borrowers to access cash while keeping their crypto positions. Borrowing Against Crypto Holdings The Crypto Portfolio Line of Credit carries an 8.99% annual percentage rate, with no origination fee and interest-only monthly payments. Clients can generally access funds soon after opening a line and withdraw dollars or USDC for…

Senator Cynthia Lummis has publicly criticized Senate Democrats for failing to take consumer protection seriously in recent crypto legislation. In her recent tweet, she highlighted ongoing negotiations where Democrats shifted their demands, ultimately leading to a vote against vital protections for American consumers. This ongoing situation raises concerns about the future of crypto regulation in the U.S. and its implications for both consumers and industry leaders. The Story So Far In a recent tweet, Senator Lummis expressed her disappointment with Senate Democrats, accusing them of playing political games at the expense of consumer protection in the cryptocurrency space. She emphasized…

Banking Circle S.A. has expanded its collaboration with OSL Group (HKEX: 863), a global stablecoin payment and trading platform, to support OSL’s business solutions across five additional currencies beyond the euro, the two firms said in a joint announcement published on September 15, 2026. The Luxembourg-licensed bank is now supporting OSL across six currencies — AUD, EUR, GBP, HKD, SGD and USD — as the Hong Kong-listed company’s business-to-business arm expands into new markets. Fiat Settlement and Liquidity on One Platform Under the expanded agreement, Banking Circle will supply OSL with the infrastructure to streamline fiat settlement, crypto conversion and…

On Tuesday, the 15th of September, the Senate voted to block the CLARITY Act from passing, pushing regulatory clarity back to 2027. Bitcoin [$BTC] reacted bearishly to this news, as it adds uncertainty to the crypto markets. Democrats had withheld support. They argued that the final draft did not do enough to protect against conflicts of interest, such as President Trump, his family, and the crypto business ventures of the Trump family. Republicans had put forth a revised draft, which included a new ethics division, safeguards around stablecoin rewards, and developer protection. Short-term Bitcoin holders reacted in panic Source: Darkfost…

Vitalik Buterin, the prodigy behind Ethereum, has made it clear that he does not intend to abandon privacy, which remains the core idea in crypto. “It’s only dead if you give up,” Buterin wrote in a recent X post. “I’m not giving up on privacy. I’m doubling down.” The terse statement comes after privacy became a technical priority for Ethereum. Work is now spanning wallets, transaction inclusion, private blockchain queries, as well as shielded transfers. “CROPS” Back in March, Buterin argued that Ethereum should think of itself as part of an ecosystem of what he called “sanctuary technologies.” The Canadian…

While uncertainty surrounding the US Federal Reserve’s (FED) monetary policy persists, Boston Fed President Susan Collins has delivered a new interest rate message that is of great interest to the markets. In an article published on the official Boston Fed website, Collins stated that if there is no evidence that inflation is genuinely continuing to fall, an interest rate increase may be necessary soon. At this point, Collins expressed concerns about price stability, saying, “Inflation is still very high.” The Real Concern: Inflation! He stated that the US economy was growing at a pace close to its trend and that…

“The president should not be able to use the power and influence of his office to benefit his own crypto holdings while his administration makes decisions that could directly affect their value,” said Senator Mark Warner, one of the Democrats who worked on the illicit-finance portions of the bill and said he really wanted to vote yes on it. “At a minimum, any serious crypto legislation must include meaningful ethics requirements that prevent the president and other senior government officials from profiting off the policies they oversee.” But the Democrats said they were making an effort to continue talks down…

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced it will delist some trading pairs currently traded on the spot market. The exchange stated that it regularly reviews all spot trading pairs to protect users and maintain a high-quality trading market. According to a statement by Binance, following recent evaluations, trading on the BREV/$USDC, COOKIE/$USDC, LA/$USDC, and QNT/$USDC trading pairs will be terminated. These trading pairs are scheduled to be removed from the platform on September 18, 2026, at 06:00 AM. The exchange stated that decisions regarding the removal of spot trading pairs were based on multiple factors, with low liquidity and trading volume being…