Kraken Launches US Crypto Borrowing With Up To 3x Buying Power
Kraken has launched Kraken Borrow US for eligible customers in 48 states. Users can borrow against supported assets to buy additional crypto, with total buying power of up to three times eligible collateral value. The product has no fixed repayment deadline or minimum payment, but interest and liquidation risk still apply. **ID:** B25-01 **Site:** Bitcoinist […]
Hammack Says Persistent Inflation Complicates U.S. Economic Planning
The Cleveland Fed president said higher inflation expectations can influence wages, prices and other decisions, making price stability harder to restore.
Fed’s Hammack: High inflation complicates economic planning
Persistent high inflation may lead to unpredictable interest rate changes, affecting economic stability and strategic business decisions globally. The post Fed’s Hammack: High inflation complicates economic planning appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitwise, Franklin ETF clients acquire $23M in XRP, boosting institutional interest
Institutional investments in XRP ETFs could enhance market confidence, potentially driving price momentum and influencing future valuation forecasts. The post Bitwise, Franklin ETF clients acquire $23M in XRP, boosting institutional interest appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
EU faces September 30 clock to decide future of DeFi loans

The European Banking Authority has asked the European Commission to examine new MiCA rules for crypto firms that connect customers to DeFi loans. Its September 24 response calls for a cost-benefit analysis of possible duties for intermediated borrowing and lending, and for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) that give clients access to DeFi lending through interfaces […]
Solana’s 150-millisecond settlement upgrade reaches second public test network
Alpenglow is running on both public test networks, giving application teams a place to check their software before the live blockchain switches.
Pump.fun Climbs 7.34% in Four Hours to Reach $0.004476
Pump.fun (PUMP) was trading at $0.004476 at 12:57 a.m. ET on Sept. 26. The token was up 13.89% over 24 hours.
Bitdeer Maintains Zero Bitcoin Holdings After Selling 288.4 BTC
The Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner produced 288.1 BTC during the week ended Sept. 25 and said its net additions were zero BTC.
Prisoner Pleads Guilty to Organizing Two Crypto Robbery Attempts
Robert Barr allegedly directed the 2024 attempts from prison after intruders took a hardware wallet but failed to access more than £2 million in cryptocurrency.
Cybercriminal Directed $2.6M Crypto Heist From Prison: Prosecutors

A cybercriminal and organized crime boss masterminded a plot to steal over $2.6 million in cryptocurrency while incarcerated at Edinburgh’s Saughton prison, prosecutors said this week. Plotting Behind Bars A cybercriminal operating from inside a Scottish prison directed an organized crime gang in a series of home invasion attempts targeting millions of dollars in cryptocurrency, […]