Bitwise Refines XRP ETF Prospectus in New SEC Filing as Institutional Push Escalates
September 22, 2026
Bitwise has submitted an amended S-1 prospectus for its proposed spot XRP ETF, refining custody details, creation mechanisms, and regulatory disclosures as institutional crypto adoption accelerates.
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Ohio Expands Digital Payment Horizons by Accepting Cryptocurrency for State Fees
September 22, 2026
The State of Ohio has officially expanded its financial payment options, allowing citizens and businesses to pay state fees and taxes using popular cryptocurrencies through a secure, immediate conversion gateway.
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Bitcoin Surges Past $86,000 to Eight-Month High as Plunging Crude Oil Triggers Global Risk-On Rally
September 22, 2026
Bitcoin has hit $86,355, its highest price since January, propelled by spot market buying, short covering, and an 8% drop in crude oil prices that ignited broader risk-on sentiment across equities and crypto.
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World Liberty Financial Proposes 180-Day Token Locking Mechanism to Boost Governance Engagement
September 22, 2026
World Liberty Financial opens a governance vote proposing a 180-day token lockup and active voting requirement for WLFI holders to earn treasury and market fee rewards.
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Crypto Super PAC Fairshake Commits $30 Million to Oppose Sherrod Brown in Ohio
September 22, 2026
Crypto super PAC Fairshake plans a $30 million ad campaign in Ohio targeting former Sen. Sherrod Brown following the failed cloture vote on the CLARITY Act.
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Circle Launches Bitcoin-Backed USDC Borrowing for Institutional Clients via Morpho
September 22, 2026
Circle has launched Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing for institutional Mint users via Morpho. Clients can now post cirBTC collateral to draw stablecoin liquidity directly into their accounts.
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OCC Grants Preliminary Approval to Catena Labs for National Trust Bank Charter
September 22, 2026
The OCC has granted preliminary conditional approval to Catena Labs to organize Catena Trust Bank, N.A., paving the way for a regulated institution handling fiat, securities, and digital assets.
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Coinbase Expands Into Primary Markets, Offering Retail Investors Access to Oura IPO Allocations
September 22, 2026
Coinbase is opening primary equity market access to U.S. retail investors, allowing eligible users to request pre-market IPO allocations starting with smart ring manufacturer Oura.
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ZetaChain Governance Votes Overwhelmingly to Wind Down Layer 1 Network and Migrate ZETA Token to Solana
September 21, 2026
ZetaChain governance has approved Proposal 68 with 99.4% support, agreeing to wind down its Layer 1 blockchain and migrate ZETA tokens to Solana as SPL tokens at a 1:1 ratio.
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Trade Size Anomaly Raises Questions Over Kalshi Ethereum Perpetual Market Volume
September 21, 2026
Public API data from Kalshi reveals that a single repeating trade size accounts for a major share of its Ethereum perpetual futures volume, sparking debates over market incentives and wash-trading concerns.
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