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Bitget wallet integrates Brazil’s PIX to entable crypto payments in Reais

ExchangesSep 21

Bitget Wallet integrates Brazil’s PIX system, enabling direct crypto payments in reais. Users can spend USDT and USDC across major blockchains by scanning PIX QR codes. Merchants receive instant settlements in Brazilian reais, available 24/7, including holidays. Bitget Wallet, a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet, has integrated PIX, Brazil’s quick payment system, allowing users to pay immediately using self-custodied cryptocurrencies like USDT and USDC by scanning PIX QR codes, according to a company press release sent to Invezz on Wednesday. The tool, developed in collaboration with local licensee Aeon, allows users to spend stablecoins on major blockchains such as BNB, Ethereum, Solana,…

Spheron Network Joins Hivello for DePIN Supply Scaling

BlockchainSep 21

Spheron Network, a decentralized compute infrastructure firm, has partnered with Hivello, a popular DePIN management entity. The partnership seeks to combine the decentralized CPU and GPU infrastructure of Spheron with the onboarding solutions of Hivello. As the official social media announcement of Speron Network discloses, the development provides convenience to individuals in joining DePIN and monetizing their idle resources. Keeping this in view, the collaboration intends to establish a community-led DePIN financial sector that expands beyond the conventional corporate control. New Partnership Drop @SpheronFDN 🤝 @HivelloOfficial Hivello makes it easy for anyone to join DePIN and earn from idle resources.…

Here’s How Big Buys Are Pushing Price Higher

EthereumSep 21

Ethereum price is holding above $4,320, but trading has stayed flat for nearly a week. Since September 5, the token has barely moved, stuck between tight ranges. For traders, that kind of sideways action usually builds tension before a larger move. On the charts, Ethereum might be breaking out of a bullish setup, but confirmation is still needed. Meanwhile, whale buying and supply signals show the buildup could already be underway. Whales Grab $17 Billion as Exchange Supply Tightens Over the past five days, whales have scooped up nearly 4 million ETH (from 95.73 million to 99.66 million). At today’s…

What Will the Fed Decide on Wednesday? What Will Jerome Powell Say?

RegulationSep 21

Interactive Brokers chief strategist Steve Sosnick said the Fed may scale back expectations of future interest rate cuts ahead of this week's interest rate decision. Sosnick stated that markets have almost certainly priced in a 25 basis point cut, saying, “The Fed doesn't want to disappoint the majority of people. However, they may dampen excessive optimism about future cuts. We could call this a 'hawkish rate cut.'” Noting that inflation is still out of control, Sosnick noted that core PCE and core CPI are trending upward again. As US-China trade talks continue, China's launch of an antitrust investigation into NVIDIA…

First U.S. XRP ETF Launches Sept. 18, CME to List Options on XRP Futures Oct. 13

ExchangesSep 21

XRP is drawing fresh attention from traditional finance as new products roll out in both securities and derivatives markets, broadening access points for exposure to the token. At the time of writing, according to CoinDesk Data, XRP was trading around $3.0263, down nearly 1% over the past 24 hours. On Sept. 18, REX Shares and Osprey Funds will debut the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to XRP and Dogecoin DOGE$0.2746 on the Cboe BZX Exchange, under the tickers XRPR and DOJE. These products are not entirely “pure” spot funds, however. Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart wrote on X that…

SpoonOS introduces SpoonGraph, a structured execution engine for AI agent workflows

BlockchainSep 21

SpoonOS has launched SpoonGraph, a structured execution engine designed to support deterministic control flow, intelligent routing, parallel execution, and integrated memory management for AI agents. The framework is intended to improve reliability and auditability in agent workflows and address several limitations in current LLM-based agents. In AI development, graph-based architectures offer a structured approach to modeling agent logic. They represent workflows and memory through a network of interconnected nodes and edges. Developers can construct traceable and auditable reasoning systems by using graphs rather than prompt chaining or opaque decision-making. According to SpoonOS, current frameworks face persistent challenges such as unclear…

Ethereum Staking Hits ATH, 2,000,000 ETH Locked in Beacon Address

EthereumSep 21

Ethereum (ETH), the leading altcoin, is gaining bullish momentum as stakers in the community are locking a good portion of the asset for rewards. This has increased the total Ethereum staked by community validators to an all-time high (ATH). Compounding validators double staked Ethereum in one month In an update shared by Everstake.eth, a platform tracking the numbers, compounding validators now hold a total of 2.026 million ETH. This represents approximately 5.67% of all staked Ethereum. For context, validators are critical to Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system as they lock up ETH to secure the network. It reflects a growing reinvestment strategy…

S&P 500 and Gold Hit All-Time Highs: Why Hasn’t Crypto?

RegulationSep 21

Gold and the S&P 500 both reached all-time highs today, while crypto market caps suffered a slight decline. This decoupling could be a bearish signal for future markets. These two assets usually have an inverse correlation, so their simultaneous gains indicate a mix of caution and eagerness. If crypto gets left behind by both trends, it may be difficult to regain momentum. Gold and S&P 500 Post Huge Gains Bitcoin is often called the “digital gold,” and these asset categories can overlap in interesting ways. Analysts recently predicted that the ongoing gold rally could push crypto to new heights, and…

Judge Rules Denver Pastor Defrauded Investors in $3M Crypto Scheme

LegalSep 21

A Colorado court has entered judgment against a Denver pastor and his wife after finding they defrauded hundreds of investors by selling crypto tokens created for their church. The ruling, handed down last Friday in Denver District Court, found that Eli and Kaitlyn Regalado violated state securities laws and must repay $3.39 million, according to a statement from the Colorado Division of Securities posted Tuesday. It follows a May bench trial where state attorneys said they raised funds from at least 509 INDXcoin investors and 87 Sumcoin investors. Decrypt reached out to the state securities regulator’s office for comment but…

Crypto.com adds SKY Token as MakerDAO Rebrand Gains Momentum

ExchangesSep 21

Crypto.Com has announced that SKY token support is now being included in its Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP) Trading Bot. This signals a remarkable breakthrough in Time-Weighted Automated Trades on the platform. It is a very timely addition given that the previous MakerDAO ecosystem is finalizing its total rebrand as Sky Protocol, with the SKY token slowly succeeding MKR on the major exchanges in the global marketplace. This integration is timed to demonstrate that Crypto.Com is interested in serving the emerging governance tokens and offering advanced trading products accessed by those sophisticated investors wading through the rapidly changing DeFi universe. Strategic…