Category: crypto

World Foundation raised $52.5 million through a WLD token sale to expand its World ID identity network, with all tokens locked for a year. The nonprofit aims to support enterprise adoption of World ID, with over 39 million users and 18 million completed verifications. The funding comes amid global expansion and regulatory scrutiny.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has ruled out passing the CLARITY Act before the August recess, reducing its chance of becoming law in 2026 to 33%. Election politics, disputes over Trump’s crypto businesses, and opposition from banking groups have complicated negotiations, with the bill facing challenges in reaching the required 60 votes in the Senate.…

Coinbase Institutional and Glassnode maintain a neutral Q3 outlook despite early Bitcoin accumulation signals. Weak ETF demand and leveraged longs leave crypto vulnerable. Fed policy and geopolitical tensions restrict liquidity. Onchain data suggests early Bitcoin bottoming. Ethereum in full capitulation. Neutral stance for Q3 due to macro conditions. Coinbase expands globally.

The National Fraternal Order of Police, representing over 382,000 members, now supports the latest CLARITY Act after concerns about cryptocurrency investigations were addressed in the legislation. The union believes the revised provisions protect law enforcement powers in investigating crimes involving digital assets, despite Senate delays pushing passage odds down to 33%.

DEXE plummeted 96.8% in 11 days from a record high of $49.43 to $1.56. Large Ceffu transfers to Binance raised questions about a potential connection to DWF Labs. On-chain analyst Ai Yi traced the transfers but found no concrete evidence linking them to the initial price drop. Other recent token collapses have raised concerns about…

Pons has announced its V2 upgrade with an ETH-based bonding curve, Uniswap V4 integration, and creator payouts in ETH. The update will support custom trading pairs with tokenized assets and eliminate trading restrictions for regular wallets. This comes as competition intensifies among token launchpads on Robinhood Chain.

The Smarter Web Company repaid its $11.7 million Smarter Convert instrument early by selling 177.89 Bitcoin, eliminating the potential issuance of 7.7 million shares while retaining a treasury of 2,700 BTC. The company no longer views convertible instruments as a preferred source of capital, continuing its Bitcoin treasury strategy.

BitMEX will shut down its cryptocurrency derivatives exchange on Sept. 23, following a strategic review by the board. Users must close open positions and withdraw funds by the deadline. The closure comes after a period of leadership changes and the exchange exploring a potential sale. Trading restrictions will be gradually introduced leading up to the…

Galaxy Digital is raising $3.5 billion through its first junk bond sale to expand its Helios AI data center campus in Texas. The financing is backed by long-term CoreWeave contracts expected to generate over $1 billion in annual revenue. This move reflects Galaxy’s increasing investment in AI infrastructure alongside its digital asset and institutional businesses.

Bitcoin-backed lending is gaining popularity as investors seek liquidity without selling their holdings. Ledn is a top platform in 2026 for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering transparency and protection. Other platforms like Unchained, Nexo, Coinbase, and Strike also offer similar services with varying features and requirements. Choose a lender based on risk management and transparency.