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Singapore-based licensed stablecoin payment firm DTCPay has closed a $25 million Series A round, with Japan's SBI Group joining as a strategic investor. The funding will expand merchant networks and develop B2B and consumer products, aiming to build a compliant payment corridor between Japan and Southeast Asia.
Read MoreBinance founder CZ argues that banks should adopt blockchain technology rather than resist it. He describes blockchain as an open, efficient, and low-cost infrastructure for value transfer—a tool that financial institutions can integrate to enhance transparency and operational efficiency.
Read MoreNEAR's price surged over 30% on September 18, breaking above $3.5. This price action has met the first-day condition for unlocking the [email protected] milestone tokens. The achievement follows recent positive ecosystem data, sparking market interest in the project's next moves.
Read MoreZcash's NU7 mainnet upgrade is scheduled for November 5, featuring a dramatic reduction in block time from 75 to 25 seconds. The upgrade also integrates network sustainability mechanisms and phases out legacy transactions, with testnet activation starting in early October.
Read MoreOn September 18th, Binance founder CZ shared a tweet regarding BNC's rebranding community vote. This endorsement triggered a swift market reaction, with the related token BNCB surging past $6, marking a 24-hour gain of over 21% and drawing significant investor attention.
Read MoreUS spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of approximately $159.5 million yesterday, signaling renewed institutional confidence in the crypto market. This significant capital movement highlights growing investor interest and potential market stabilization.
Read MoreUNI's price surged nearly 28% in 24 hours, breaking $8.8. The rally is fueled by a new SEC exemption allowing tokenized stocks on licensed DEXs. Uniswap's founder highlighted that its V4 licensed pools are positioned as a primary gateway for compliant U.S. digital asset trading.
Read MoreInvestors are intensifying scrutiny of executive pay and related-party transactions at crypto asset trusts, following a collective $50 billion loss. Major trusts have seen shares plummet over 80% from peaks, prompting some to revise compensation plans.
Read MoreKey financial developments on September 18th include the Bank of Japan's expected 25bps rate hike and the offshore yuan breaking through 6.70 against the dollar. US regulators moved to expand crypto trading while sanctioning an overseas digital asset exchange. Robinhood stock token volume surpassed $10 billion.
Read MoreRecent data from Farside Investors reveals a significant shift in investor sentiment toward US spot Ethereum ETFs, with a net outflow of $39.3 million recorded on September 18. This movement may indicate profit-taking or a reassessment of market conditions, marking a notable change in capital flows.
Read MoreJiang Zhuo'er analyzes the growing BNCB holdings and its relationship with BNB and BNC. He suggests BNCB could offer discounted exposure to BNB, potentially creating capital flow between crypto and stock markets that may impact valuation gaps.
Read MoreOn September 18, a crypto whale deposited 440,000 HYPE tokens worth approximately $36 million into FalconX, followed by a withdrawal of 12,250 ETH valued at around $30.12 million. This significant asset shift highlights strategic portfolio rebalancing by large holders.
Read MoreOn September 18, the USD/JPY pair broke above the key 157 level, reaching its highest point since September 3 with a daily gain of 0.68%. This move underscores renewed dollar strength and persistent pressure on the yen, drawing significant market attention to future trends.
Read MoreThe Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% on September 18, marking the highest level in 31 years. This widely anticipated move signals a historic shift away from prolonged ultra-loose monetary policy, with significant implications for global markets and the yen.
Read MoreFollowing a widely anticipated 25-basis-point rate hike by the Bank of Japan on September 18th, the yen unexpectedly weakened sharply against major global currencies. The surge in pairs like USD/JPY and EUR/JPY highlights a classic "sell the fact" market reaction and underlying pressures from global monetary policy divergence.
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