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Although Ethereum ($ETH) price has been trapped in a bear market so far in 2026, down over 10% year-to-date (YTD), cryptocurrency analysts’ consensus has turned bullish. The Analyst Consensus Index, a daily crypto market sentiment metric that shows net bullish-vs-bearish balance among a curated group of tracked analysts, on Ethereum was bullish on September 23, according to data from CryptoQuant. Meanwhile, the hourly sentiment from 180 opinions from crypto analysts hovered at +59, or a ‘Strong Buy’ sentiment. Analyst Consensus Index for Ethereum. Source: Ethereum This index has remained on the ‘Buy’ consensus since around July 29, 2026, when $ETH…

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) shares traded near $91 in Thursday premarket trading after closing Wednesday at $91.72, down 3.03%. Two September transactions highlight how much equity Circle has issued — and may still issue — under separate deal structures. No reliable evidence links CRCL’s latest decline to Circle’s pending deal to acquire Tazapay. Current stock weakness provides market context for the share-count mechanics of Circle’s recent Binance investment and its approximately $400 million agreement to acquire Tazapay. Meanwhile, Circle Internet Group Tokenized bStocks ($CRCLB), a tokenized instrument providing economic exposure to Circle shares, was trading at $90.95, down 1.79%…

Grayscale said on September 18 that it plans a 3-for-1 forward split of its Zcash ETF (ZCSH). ZCSH is the first U.S. fund tracking a privacy coin. The move will triple each holder’s share count without changing what their stake is worth. What Grayscale’s Zcash ETF share split means for holders What does Grayscale’s share split mean for its shareholders? Grayscale has said that it is planning on splitting its Zcash ETF (ZCSH) in a way that anyone holding ZCSH at the close on September 28 receives two additional shares for each one they already own. The shares are to…

Ant International has partnered with Visa and Mastercard to develop common standards for identifying and monitoring AI agents as autonomous software takes on a larger role in global payments. Ant International said Thursday that the companies will work on an interoperable “Know Your Agent” framework designed to let merchants and payment providers verify which AI agents are behind transactions and whether they are authorized to act. The work comes as payment companies prepare for AI systems that can search for products, place orders and make payments for consumers and businesses. Ant cited McKinsey projections that AI agents could handle between…

South Korea has introduced a new regulation that paves the way for public institutions to use blockchain-based digital currency for operating expenses. According to the regulation, public institutions will be able to pay for certain operating expenses, including promotional and similar expenditures made by employees in the course of their official duties, using blockchain-based digital currency. South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT announced the approval of nine regulatory sandbox exemptions for new technologies and services. The decisions were made following a written review by the 45th ICT Regulatory Sandbox Committee, held on September 21st. Under the new regulation, public…

A hypothetical $10k investment highlights a key divergence. From a technical perspective, Bitcoin displayed stronger resilience than precious metals during the US-Iran conflict. A hypothetical $10,000 investment in $BTC would have grown to $11,762, while the same investment in gold and silver would have hit $8,200 and $7,310, respectively. This is notable, as metals usually act as a safe haven during macro uncertainty. However, in the presented scenario, Bitcoin was able to outperform both gold and silver, thus presenting a different risk-reward profile, making it a key divergence that could become important as macro volatility picks up this month. Source:…

Ethereum price prediction stays bullish above $2,672, the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement $ETH just cleared as prediction markets raise the odds it closes the year above $4,000. Ethereum Price Analysis: Can $ETH Hold Above $2,672? Ethereum Price Analysis (Source: TradingView) So far, yes. $ETH trades near $2,766.22, up 0.47% today, holding above the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement at $2,671.66 after clearing it for the first time since the sharp pullback that began in January. That level, measured from the 2025 cycle high near $3,396.63 down to this year’s low near $1,498.79, had capped every recovery attempt through the middle of this year.…

Under a current court order, De Bode remains Ondo’s CEO and can oversee day-to-day operations, but he cannot make major changes to the company while the dispute over its control is being resolved. A separate court petition by Allman’s half-sister and an Ondo investor sought to limit Kathleen’s control over her share of the estate. Kathleen Allman denied the petition’s allegations. Read more: The Ondo Finance succession crisis gets messier as Kathleen Allman’s daughter alleges ‘dementia’, alcoholism, and reckless spending The escalating legal fight for control of the firm has likely put any plans for a sale on hold, one…

A crypto trader has reportedly turned a $3,800 investment into nearly $3 million in just two months by trading Artificial Inu (AI), a token powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Known as Natan_benish, the trader purchased $3,800 worth of AI two months ago, when the asset had a market capitalization of roughly $219,800, according to the Arkham data. He then held the tokens without selling, with that original position now valued at approximately $2.92 million, as the cryptocurrency enjoys a market cap of $357.58 million. That represents a gain of roughly 760 times the initial investment. Natan_benish crypto holdings. Source: Arkham…

In a recent announcement, Bakkt revealed a strategic shift from infrastructure development to a stronger focus on commercial execution. The company aims to raise its total transacting volume target for 2026 to $3 billion, reflecting its commitment to scaling operations. This news was highlighted by the CryptoTwitter commentator @Bakkt and can be viewed in detail here. Investors should watch for how this expansion impacts Bakkt’s market positioning. The Latest Bakkt is stepping up its game as it transitions into a more operationally driven entity. The company’s focus on raising its 2026 transaction volume target to $3 billion showcases its ambition…