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What the 1% crypto capital cap captures The draft regulation reaches beyond coins held outright. Its numerator includes direct and indirect investments, derivatives tied to crypto prices, and instruments such as loans, bonds, guarantees, repos and credit lines when their settlement or value depends on crypto or foreign digital instruments. Banks would receive limited recognition for hedges. Long and short positions may be netted only within the draft’s qualifying lower-risk category, which imposes conditions tied to the asset, settlement and maturity as well as freezing and liquidity risk. Direct holdings and other higher-risk exposures are measured more conservatively and cannot…

A small but useful update for Shibarium.Its RPC listing has been refreshed in the ethereum-lists/chains registry, with updated connection details now available on Chainlist.Connecting to Shibarium? Find the network settings here:https://t.co/VReDcGBewn — Shib (@Shibtoken) September 14, 2026 The update was necessitated after Shibarium migrated its public RPC, and this entry was never updated; the endpoint listed was thus no longer resolving. In late 2025, old public RPC endpoints connecting to Shibarium were shut down as part of a migration to a new official, more stable, and decentralized RPC infrastructure. However, since the migration, this change had not been reflected in…

The cryptocurrency link arose with Iza. The prosecution alleged that Au used approximately $16 million of dirty money to buy cryptocurrency for Iza. U.S. District Judge Percy Anderson also ordered Au to pay $1.48 million in restitution and forfeit luxury and high-performance cars, designer handbags, three “Godfather” sculptures, and other assets. Shell companies and cash to sheriff’s deputies Prosecutors said Au played a central role in moving Iza’s money. At his direction, she created shell companies and opened bank accounts in their names. About $1 million, mostly in cash, was then paid to active Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies…

What the Data Shows Currently, Grok shows no reported trading volume on Coinbase, indicating a potential period of consolidation or a focus on strategic positioning. Despite the lack of immediate trading activity, Grok’s status as a leading client suggests a strong foundation for future engagement. The absence of volume might reflect broader market conditions, where traders are assessing their strategies amid mixed signals in the crypto landscape. Grok functions as a platform for agentic traders, providing tools for sophisticated trading strategies. Coinbase, as a leading exchange, holds jurisdiction over Grok’s operations, making this partnership significant for both entities in the…

Bitcoin Bancorp, whose shares trade at $0.04 on OTC Markets, is a small company compared to its predecessor, with a market cap of around $18.5 million, a fraction of Bitcoin Depot’s peak of around $400 million while it was listed on the Nasdaq. The firm also bought the associated floorspace agreements, intellectual property, trademarks, patents and the BitcoinDepot.com domain name for another $110,500. “Final closings remain subject to customary closing conditions,” Bitcoin Bancorp said on Wednesday. “The company currently expects the remaining closings to be completed during the upcoming quarter.” Crypto ATMs crackdown Crypto ATMs are machines that accept cash…

UsePaid was unclear as to why it had to pause X Money payments and didn’t expand upon the “payment issues” it suffered. X Money payments are currently paused while we work through payment issues. Existing balances remain safe and fees will continue to accrue. A web portal for claims will be available soon as an interim option while we restore full payment service. We’re committed to getting… — Paid (@UsePaid) September 27, 2026 UsePaid deposits failed to credit Twenty four hours earlier, UsePaid revealed that Automated Clearing House ($ACH) deposits were failing to credit. Because of this, it said it…

Galaxy Payroll Group announced its own service on Sept. 2, with a rollout planned through September. Deel, which already offers stablecoin payouts, updated its employer guidance on Sept. 17. Deel stressed that paying with stablecoins does not remove an employer’s existing wage, tax, withholding, or reporting obligations. Neither announcement tells us how many employees are choosing stablecoins or how much money they save by doing so. But they highlight a basic question: Who pays the costs of getting a paycheck from the employer to a form the employee can actually spend? Stablecoins can reduce some payment costs, especially for international…

As a result, people with product ideas, industry expertise, and entrepreneurial experience can create applications without advanced programming skills. Midnight highlighted the growth of AI-powered development platform Replit as evidence of this shift. Replit now has more than 60 million users worldwide, demonstrating how quickly the pool of people capable of building applications, websites, and products is expanding. According to Midnight, this growing pool of builders presents a significant opportunity for its ecosystem. Midnight Shifts Focus to AI-Native Tools Rather than focusing solely on helping developers build privacy-preserving applications, Midnight now wants to make its ecosystem accessible to a much…

Which Crypto Assets Fall Under the VDA Rules? According to the tax department’s explainer, crypto assets, NFTs, and other digital assets fall under the broader definition of Virtual Digital Assets. In addition, crypto assets that represent value and rely on cryptographically secured distributed ledger technology are also included under this category. However, it is worth noting that not all digital assets can automatically be considered a VDA. Indian currency, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), foreign currency, and some notified digital assets are reportedly excluded from the VDA definition. Other exclusions include certain gift cards, vouchers, reward points, loyalty cards, and…

Price Action Breakdown The current $XRP price remains unreported, reflecting a low trading volume over the last 24 hours. However, the substantial transfer hints at active trading strategies and potential speculative interest, as traders analyze the effects of such significant movements on liquidity and market trends. $XRP, the native token of the Ripple network, operates within a framework aiming to facilitate international money transfers efficiently. Regulatory scrutiny and market adoption play pivotal roles in its journey, with entities like Uphold facilitating liquidity. The recent transfer underscores ongoing dynamics affecting $XRP’s market position and investor sentiment. The Road Ahead Traders are…