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Bybit has launched Bybit Odds, a fixed-return crypto price contract product that lets users take views on Bitcoin and Ether without leverage or liquidation risk. According to a Sept. 16 announcement shared with crypto.news, the product lets traders allocate a defined amount of $USDT to a price view and see the potential return before placing an order. The amount committed to each position represents the maximum amount that can be lost, with trades starting from 5 $USDT. Bybit Odds is initially available for $BTC and $ETH and offers three contract formats covering price direction, specific targets and trading ranges. Contracts…
Bitcoin price fell toward $75,500 after the U.S. Senate rejected the CLARITY Act, while bearish momentum and nearby liquidation clusters raised the risk of another decline before the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin ($BTC) price traded at approximately $75,940 at press time, according to the 4-hour chart. The price had recovered slightly from an intraday low of $75,350 but remained under pressure after the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the U.S. Senate. The procedural vote ended 49-50, leaving the proposed crypto market structure legislation 11 votes short of the 60 required to move forward.…
Zerohash, the crypto infrastructure company that serves high-profile partners such as Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade, BlackRock and Stripe, returned to the applicant pool for a U.S. banking charter after the federal regulator handed back its first effort. The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which regulates and charters national banks and trust companies, had formally returned the Chicago-based firm’s first application last month, meaning the effort had some material deficiencies. But Zerohash said it would be quickly starting a new application with a significantly narrower focus. That trust application is now awaiting the OCC’s review, and a public comment…
The failed vote on the CLARITY Act has drawn attention from Gemini, which recently commented on the implications for market sentiment. Their tweet highlights the ongoing reaction to this regulatory setback, showing how it affects trader confidence. As the market grapples with mixed signals, understanding these dynamics is crucial for navigating future trends. What Went Down In the wake of the CLARITY Act vote failure, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing noticeable shifts in sentiment. Gemini’s tweet, which reflects a personal observation of the ‘red candles’ following this event, underscores the emotional landscape among traders. Currently, the broader crypto market is…
MoneyGram has launched a stablecoin-backed card, a significant development that underscores the increasing integration of cryptocurrencies into mainstream financial services. This move, highlighted by a tweet from @upbitglobal, may shift how consumers utilize digital assets for everyday transactions. As the digital payments landscape evolves, this could enhance MoneyGram’s competitive edge in the financial services market. What Went Down The crypto market just witnessed a sharp move as MoneyGram announced its new stablecoin-backed card, aiming to provide customers with a seamless way to transact using digital currencies. This development arrives amid a broader altcoin rotation, where interest in various cryptocurrencies is…
Michael Saylor, the chairman of [company name missing], has joined the buzzing discussion on the recent failure of the CLARITY Act after the Senate failed to pass the bill, driving negative momentum across the crypto market ecosystem. In his post, Michael Saylor has sent assuring words, stating that the setback does not necessarily mean the end for Bitcoin nor the broad crypto ecosystem. Saylor calls SEC to action After sharing his belief, Michael Saylor called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and U.S. Treasury to continue advancing crypto rules under existing laws. Michael Saylor…
OFAC Opens Iran’s Digital Asset Sector to Sanctions Foreign crypto businesses now face broader sanctions exposure when dealing with Iran-linked counterparties following the Treasury Department’s latest economic campaign. The Treasury launched Operation Economic Outcast on Aug. 24, targeting nearly 60 entities, individuals, and vessels connected to Iranian nuclear, missile, cyber, and oil networks. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis wrote: “One of the most sweeping components of the package is a first-of-its-kind sectoral determination that allows OFAC to sanction anyone globally that operates in or supports Iran’s digital assets sector.” “OFAC additionally targeted individuals supporting Iran through crypto-enabled trade payments and theft,”…
MemeToro Starts Building Its AI Agent As Traders Search For The Best Altcoin To Buy Before BNB’s Next Upgrade
Finding the best altcoin to buy before $BNB Chain’s next upgrade requires looking at applications designed for its future capacity. MemeToro has started foundation and architecture work with Coinsult, creating the base for an AI agent that will scan news, markets, and social sentiment. Its goal is to produce one complete memecoin launch concept every hour. $BNB Chain Targets a Faster Network $BNB Chain published its second-half 2026 roadmap on July 8 after improving BSC performance during the first half. BSC reduced block intervals from 750 milliseconds to 450 milliseconds and increased benchmark throughput from roughly 2,800 to 5,200 transactions…
The Senate did not advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on Tuesday, rejecting cloture on the motion to proceed by a vote of 49 to 50. The measure needed 60 votes to overcome a procedural hurdle and fell 11 votes short. Collins, Hawley, Moran, and Tillis broke with their party Every yes vote came from a Republican. Four Republicans broke with their party to vote no: Maine’s Susan Collins, Missouri’s Josh Hawley, Kansas’s Jerry Moran, and North Carolina’s Thom Tillis. No Democrat or independent supported the motion. Delaware’s Chris Coons did not cast a vote. The vote came at…
Crypto.com Exchange connects to ZagTrader’s institutional network to expand digital asset access in MENA
Crypto.com Exchange, one of the world’s largest digital asset trading platforms, and ZagTrader, a capital markets infrastructure provider, have established direct connectivity between the Zag Financial Network and the Crypto.com Exchange trading platform, giving ZagTrader’s institutional client base a native route into Crypto.com’s markets without changes to their existing infrastructure, according to a report published on September 16, 2026. ZagFN integration lets institutions add Crypto.com without changing existing systems The integration adds Crypto.com Exchange as a new trading destination on ZagFN, the network through which more than 100 institutions with over $500 billion in assets connect directly, with thousands more…