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Wall Street leans into crypto: E*Trade to add BTC, ETH and SOL, JPMorgan cools on stablecoin risks, and CFTC tests tokenized collateral. Crypto’s integration with traditional finance is accelerating. Major banks are rolling out crypto trading services, expanding stablecoin initiatives and preparing for regulatory shifts that could let tokenized assets serve as collateral in derivatives markets. This week’s Crypto Biz dives into Morgan Stanley’s plan to launch crypto trading via E*Trade, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s cautious acknowledgment of stablecoins and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) exploration of tokenized collateral. Plus, Strategy’s Michael Saylor dismisses talk of a fading bull market, predicting institutional demand will push Bitcoin higher in Q4. Morgan Stanley’s discount brokerage E*Trade will begin offering cryptocurrency trading in 2026 through a partnership with infrastructure provider Zerohash, marking another sign that major banks are moving into digital assets. Read more

Eric Trump has argued that stablecoins could help the dollar as World Liberty Financial advances and ABTC lists on Nasdaq. Lawmakers have raised conflict concerns, the GENIUS Act has progressed, and Citigroup has projected sector growth while JPMorgan remains cautious. The post Eric Trump’s Bold Claim: Stablecoins Will “Save the U.S. Dollar” – But There’s a Catch appeared first on Cryptonews.

Swift has chosen Consensys-developed Linea to pilot its transition from traditional interbank messaging to blockchain-based communications, according to a Sept. 26 report by The Big Whale. A source familiar with the matter said the global banking consortium selected the Ethereum layer-2 network after months of negotiations to test how interbank on-chain messaging can replace its […] The post Swift reportedly picks Linea for multi-month interbank messaging system transition appeared first on CryptoSlate.

A record $18 billion Bitcoin options expiry today may spark delayed volatility as crypto markets brace for weekend moves, said analysts.

Large miners have secured multi-year AI hosting agreements and GPU buildouts that have diversified income, while Bitcoin price dependence has moderated and capital formation cycles have shifted across the industry. The post AI Won’t ‘Kill’ Bitcoin Mining – It Might Reprice It appeared first on Cryptonews.

A new AI study finds that large language models show stable, surprising behaviors when left alone.

The stablecoin issuer is seeking to raise up to $15-$20 billion for a 3% stake. Ark Invest and Softbank are in discussions to participate.

Dogecoin’s monthly RSI and chart structure mirror previous bull runs. Analysts say DOGE may rally if $0.22 support holds.

Core readings from the PCE measure have been 2.9% YoY; August headline PCE has risen 2.7% YoY and 0.3% MoM. Bitcoin has pulled back as traders watch $107K support and increased odds of additional rate cuts into October. The post U.S. Core PCE Hits 2.9% in August, Matches Expectations – Does This Clear the Path for Bitcoin? appeared first on Cryptonews.

SoftBank and Ark Invest have entered early discussions to participate in Tether’s largest external capital raise, according to a Sept. 26 Bloomberg News report. The stablecoin issuer seeks between $15 billion and $20 billion in exchange for approximately 3% equity through a private placement. The fundraising could value Tether at $500 billion, positioning it among the […] The post SoftBank and Ark Invest reportedly join Tether’s $20 billion funding round appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The United Nations' pension fund tried blockchain technology to back up a "digital certificate of existence" that vastly improved its old, paper-based system.

PCE inflation data matched analyst expectations, but leaves policymakers balancing sticky inflation with a softer labor market, Sygnum Bank's CIO noted.

The couple told investors "Coach Wendy" would guide crypto trades, but the platform was fake and the advisor's identity remains unknown.

Bitcoin and several major altcoins are trying to start a recovery, but they are likely to be met with significant selling pressure at higher levels. Key points: Bitcoin is nearing the support of the large range, indicating that a relief rally is possible in the near term. Several major altcoins are trying to start a relief rally, but they are likely to meet significant resistance from the bears at higher levels. Read more

Although crypto treasury companies have enjoyed short-term price gains, most have underperformed the underlying assets they hold. Crypto asset prices retraced this week, but the spot market is faring better than most digital asset treasury companies, which have lost over 90% of their value in some cases due to market saturation and investor concerns over the sustainability of the digital asset treasury business model. Strategy, the largest Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company, is down about 45% from its all-time high of $543 per share during intraday trading in November. Comparatively, BTC is up about 10% since hitting a high of over $99,000 over the same month. Additionally, BTC has printed successive new highs since December, hitting an all-time high of over $123,000 in August, whereas Strategy has failed to reach a new all-time high in 2024 or even recapture its previous all-time high during the same time period. Read more

Crypto regulation has progressed this week: the UK–US have launched a transatlantic task force, senators have debated a market structure bill, the SEC and CFTC have weighed exemptions and stablecoin use, and a Senate tax hearing has been scheduled as policymakers assess market integrity and competitiveness. The post Weekly Crypto Regulation Roundup: U.S. & UK Drive Global Rules as SEC, CFTC Indicate Shakeup appeared first on Cryptonews.

The USDT stablecoin issuer is reportedly looking to raise up to $20 billion at a valuation of $500 billion, which would make it one of the most valuable private companies in the world.

"The pullback is in line with the historical retracements," ChatGPT stated.

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