Kinetiq Launches Elysium Testnet to Scale High-Frequency DeFi on Hyperliquid
September 23, 2026
Kinetiq has officially launched the testnet for Elysium, an Arbitrum Orbit Layer 2 designed to scale high-frequency DeFi apps within the Hyperliquid ecosystem.
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NEAR Protocol Integrates Ondo’s Tokenized US Equities with Confidential Cross-Chain Trading
September 23, 2026
near.com has integrated Ondo Finance's tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, enabling users across 30+ blockchain networks to trade real-world assets with confidential execution.
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Bitcoin Consolidates Near $87,000 as Institutional ETF Inflows Accelerate Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
September 23, 2026
Bitcoin holds steady near $87,000 supported by soaring spot ETF inflows, while global markets focus on the geopolitical impact of an upcoming summit between Trump and Xi.
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Kalshi Rejects Crypto Volume Manipulation Claims After Market Maker Scrutiny
September 23, 2026
Kalshi has denied allegations of faking its crypto trading volume, clarifying that repeating trade patterns in Ether perpetuals stemmed from a designated market maker losing money to faster traders.
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a16z and DeFi Education Fund Propose SEC Safe Harbor for Decentralized Exchanges
September 23, 2026
a16z and the DeFi Education Fund have submitted a joint proposal to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, proposing a safe harbor framework to exempt decentralized exchange protocols and front-ends from traditional exchange registration.
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Bitcoin Cash Surges 27% on CME Futures Listing Announcement as Broader Market Diverges
September 23, 2026
Bitcoin Cash jumped 27% after CME Group revealed plans to launch regulated BCH futures contracts. The news sparked a rally across select altcoins while Bitcoin faced downside pressure.
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Vitalik Buterin Backs Trueo’s Strategic Move to Ethereum Mainnet as TRUE Token Surges 900%
September 23, 2026
Vitalik Buterin praised prediction market protocol Trueo as ethical following its announcement to deploy on Ethereum mainnet, sparking a 900% rally in the TRUE token.
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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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