Crypto longs worth $570 million wiped out as Clarity Act fails
Bullish crypto futures bets worth millions have been liquidated in 24 hours. Bitcoin and ether longs have taken in the most losses.
Day: September 16, 2026
California wealth tax measure Proposition 40 holds narrow lead in poll
The narrow lead for Proposition 40 highlights the contentious nature of wealth taxation, potentially influencing future fiscal policies and political alignments. The post California wealth tax measure Proposition 40 holds narrow lead in poll appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
South Korean retail traders report $250M fraud losses in H1 2026
The surge in fraud losses highlights the urgent need for stronger regulatory measures and investor education to protect retail traders. The post South Korean retail traders report $250M fraud losses in H1 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
This Crypto Sector Is Up 213% Since Bitcoin’s 2025 Peak – One Coin Is Driving It
Privacy coins have climbed 213% since Bitcoin’s October 2025 peak even as BTC itself remains well below that high, according to a breakdown posted today by analyst Wise Crypto. It is a narrow corner of the market, but one token in particular, Zcash (ZEC), has pulled the entire privacy sector into positive territory while most […]
DFI Climbs 39.02% in 15 Minutes Amid Social Media Hype
Trading volumes for DFI spiked significantly earlier today, with the coin experiencing a remarkable 39.02% surge in just 15 minutes. Currently priced at $0.000687, DFI’s rapid ascent reflects heightened interest in the asset. The last recorded trading volume stood at $48.38, indicating a strong but thin flow in this timeframe. What Went Down This price […]
XRP sinks 10% as the Clarity Act fails and bitcoin slides toward $76,000
The Senate’s 49-50 procedural vote left the crypto market structure bill 11 short of what it needed, and every major token fell.
Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, warns of ‘red line’
Heightened tensions risk disrupting global oil supply chains, impacting international shipping routes and regional stability. The post Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, warns of ‘red line’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
US Moves to Forfeit $61M in Crypto Linked to Iran’s Oil Sales
U.S. prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of roughly $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly generated through sanctioned Iranian oil sales. The assets are tied to a wider network accused of moving more than $1.5 billion in illicit oil proceeds. US Targets $61M in Tether From Alleged Iranian Oil Network More than $61 million in cryptocurrency could be […]
AI assistant startup Instinct targets $10B valuation in new funding talks: Report
Instinct’s ambitious valuation pursuit highlights the growing demand and competitive landscape for AI-driven personal assistant technologies. The post AI assistant startup Instinct targets $10B valuation in new funding talks: Report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
House opposes Iran conflict escalation ahead of midterms
The House’s stance may shift U.S. foreign policy dynamics, affecting market perceptions and influencing future diplomatic negotiations. The post House opposes Iran conflict escalation ahead of midterms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
