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XRP fell more than 8% after the US Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act on September 15, briefly dropping below $1.30 to a monthly low. Cumulative volume delta fell to negative $10.5 million, indicating stronger selling pressure than routine profit-taking. The setback delays regulatory clarity but does not eliminate progress for XRP. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the company’s business momentum and XRP’s US legal position remain intact. XRP-related exchange-traded funds have also attracted more than $1.7 billion in inflows in less than a year. ChatGPT expects XRP to consolidate between $1.25 and $1.50 as traders assess regulation and ETF flows. A sustained move above $1.50 could open a retest of $1.70 and potentially support a move towards $2.00 if institutional demand and broader altcoin strength improve. Conversely, weakening ETF flows and market momentum could push XRP towards $1.20. The immediate XRP outlook is risk-sensitive, with regulatory developments and institutional flows likely to drive volatility.

FomoPeek, an iPhone app marketed as a whale-wallet tracker for Solana, Ethereum and TRON, contained malware that could bypass iOS protections and steal crypto wallet credentials. SlowMist, working with OKX’s security team, issued an asset-theft warning on 19 September after investigating cases involving stolen crypto assets. FomoPeek versions 1.1 and 1.2 reportedly included an iOS kernel exploit framework with eight attack methods. Researchers said it could target iOS 12.0–18.7 and iOS 26.0–26.1, escape the app sandbox, access and decrypt Keychain data, and read information from other applications. Exposed data may include private keys, seed phrases, login credentials and personal files. Network activity suggested the malicious functions could run automatically at regular intervals. Users who installed FomoPeek 1.1 or 1.2 should uninstall it, update iOS and avoid reinstalling the app. Deleting FomoPeek does not invalidate stolen wallet credentials. Users should create new wallets on a clean device and transfer any remaining funds. SlowMist has not disclosed the number of affected devices or the total value stolen. The FomoPeek malware creates a direct wallet-drain risk for traders, but there is no evidence that the Solana, Ethereum or TRON networks were compromised.

The crypto market faces mixed signals across regulation, token performance and security. Kalshi has applied to launch US single-stock perpetual contracts, pending approval from the CFTC. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said he will continue strengthening privacy efforts. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson predicted that blockchain assets could reach $10 trillion and that crypto will become deeply integrated with artificial intelligence over the next five to 10 years. GSR’s review of more than 2,300 token listings found that the median token fell below its launch price within three days and lost 50% within 90 days, highlighting persistent listing and liquidity risks. Arthur Hayes recorded an unrealised profit of $3.28 million on ENA after holding it for one month. Security concerns remain significant. Polymarket’s US platform reportedly handled more than $10 million linked to suspected fraud, while North Korean hacking group WaterPlum allegedly stole $10.71 million through fake recruitment offers. Paraguay also seized 35 mining machines in an illegal crypto-mining crackdown. These developments may increase scrutiny of crypto exchanges, prediction markets and token issuers, adding to short-term volatility in the crypto market.

Meta has filed a judicial review in the UK High Court challenging Ofcom’s fee and penalty calculations under the Online Safety Act. The company argues that using “qualifying worldwide revenue” unfairly places most regulatory costs on large global platforms instead of reflecting UK-specific revenue or user numbers. Platforms with qualifying worldwide revenue above £250 million face annual fees. Online Safety Act penalties can reach 10% of worldwide revenue or £18 million, whichever is higher. Meta reported about $201 billion in revenue in the previous fiscal year, creating substantial potential exposure. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 7 May 2026, with the main hearing expected in October. The Computer and Communications Industry Association and Epic Games are expected to support Meta, while the 5Rights Foundation will back Ofcom. Meta-owned WhatsApp and Instagram, along with Roblox and Quora, are separately challenging their Category 1 designations, which carry the strictest content moderation and user-safety requirements. The case could determine whether the Online Safety Act’s global-revenue model becomes a template for other regulators or is replaced by a UK-focused framework.

Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from mBridge, a China-led cross-border payments platform using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and distributed ledger technology. The Saudi Central Bank, known as SAMA, joined as an observer in 2023 and became a full participant in June 2024. It completed its minimum viable product proof of concept on 13 May 2025 but chose not to continue into the platform’s next phase. SAMA described its participation as exploratory, rather than a commitment to commercial operations. The mBridge platform reportedly processed about $55.5 billion in transactions by late 2025. China, Hong Kong, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates remain involved as the project moves towards commercial operation through a new Hong Kong-based entity. The Bank for International Settlements, which helped launch mBridge in 2021, ended its active involvement in October 2024. Saudi Arabia’s departure may raise further questions about the platform’s governance, sanctions compliance and ability to challenge existing cross-border payment infrastructure such as SWIFT and dollar clearing. The decision does not indicate that Saudi Arabia has abandoned CBDC or digital-payment research. Instead, it highlights Riyadh’s cautious approach to joining China-led financial infrastructure while balancing relations with China and the United States. For crypto traders, the development is primarily a signal about institutional adoption, payment-system geopolitics and the long-term evolution of digital currencies, rather than an immediate catalyst for cryptocurrency prices.

The crypto market faces several major operational and trading changes from 21–27 September 2026. Moscow Exchange will list cash-settled perpetual futures linked to BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and TRX on 22 September. The contracts are denominated in US dollars, settled in Russian roubles and available only to qualified investors. The exchange says more than 72,000 qualified investors have traded crypto futures since last summer, generating over 600 billion roubles in turnover. BitMEX will stop accepting new users immediately and close on 23 September. New positions have already been restricted, while remaining positions will be forcibly liquidated after closure. Unwithdrawn assets held by KYC users may incur a monthly management fee of $50 or 1% of the balance, whichever is higher. Phantom will end Sui support on 24 September, while Binance will delist all USDP spot pairs and Coinbase will suspend IOTX trading. Switchboard will stop maintaining its oracle services and terminate remaining support on 25 September, requiring affected protocols to migrate to alternatives such as Pyth or RedStone. Binance will also launch quarterly 0326 delivery futures for BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP and SOL. Federal Reserve officials, including John Williams, Philip Jefferson, Austan Goolsbee and other regional bank presidents, are scheduled to speak throughout the week. Their comments could influence interest-rate expectations, liquidity and broader crypto market volatility. The crypto market may therefore see heightened event-driven trading, particularly in BTC and major altcoins.

Blink Wallet restored services on September 19 after attackers accessed a few dozen custodial accounts and withdrew funds. The Bitcoin wallet temporarily suspended operations while investigating the security incident and deploying a patch. Blink said most customer funds remained secure, and non-custodial wallets were unaffected. Blink identified all affected accounts and said users would receive full reimbursement without taking action. The company has not disclosed the stolen amount or the attack method. Most custodial funds are reportedly held in multisignature cold storage, while a smaller hot-wallet balance supports payments. Services resumed at about 4:19 p.m. ET after Blink verified the fix. The company plans to publish a technical post-mortem covering the attack path and remediation. Traders should monitor the report, reimbursement progress and any wider risks to Bitcoin payment infrastructure. The incident may increase short-term caution around custodial Bitcoin wallets, although its direct impact on BTC prices is likely limited.

Universal, a cross-chain asset protocol, will gradually shut down after user adoption failed to reach the level needed for long-term sustainability. The protocol will continue operating normally for 60 days and will formally close on 17 November. During the wind-down period, users can sell uAssets through the Universal application or exchange them directly for their underlying assets through the minting and redemption interface. Users seeking large redemptions can contact the team for assistance. Universal said its existing infrastructure and the backing of uAssets will remain unaffected during the transition. After closure, remaining uAssets will be redeemed through smart contracts. On Base, uSOL, uXRP, uDOGE, uADA, uBTC and uLTC will be converted into their corresponding bridged assets. Other uAssets will be converted into USDC. Universal said the final redemption assets and smart-contract details will be published before the shutdown. The closure could create short-term liquidity and redemption pressure for Universal-linked assets, while the broader impact on major cryptocurrencies is expected to be limited.

Goldman Sachs has maintained its gold price target of $5,400 per ounce for the end of 2027, despite the Federal Reserve’s recent rate hike and expectations of another increase in October. The bank expects tighter monetary policy to slow gold’s near-term rise rather than end its longer-term bull market. Goldman cut its year-end fair-value forecast from $4,900 to $4,650 per ounce, still above the current spot price of about $4,350. It said much of the rate-hike pressure has already been absorbed by exchange-traded fund demand. Central-bank buying remains the main structural support for the gold price. Goldman’s tracking model estimates purchases at about 91 tonnes per month, compared with an average of 17 tonnes before 2022. The bank now expects average monthly central-bank demand of 60 tonnes in 2026 and 2027. Gold call-option open interest is about three times its historical average. Dealer hedging could amplify price moves, with Goldman estimating that an additional 100 tonnes of firm demand could lift gold by 6.8% under current positioning, compared with about 2% in normal conditions. Traders should watch two risks: an unexpectedly aggressive Federal Reserve path could push gold temporarily towards $4,070, while positioning ahead of the US midterm elections could drive a short-term rally followed by sharp selling after the result.

Anthropic is considering an early launch of its next AI model after OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra rapidly gained enterprise usage, Reuters reported. The move would mark a shift from Anthropic’s recent call to slow AI development and reflects rising commercial pressure ahead of a potential initial public offering. OpenRouter data shows Astra captured about 13% of enterprise AI spending roughly two weeks after launch, compared with about 8% for Anthropic’s Fable series. OpenAI’s share of token usage on the platform rose to approximately 65% in the first week of September, while Anthropic’s share fell to about 35%. This was reportedly the first time in two and a half years that OpenAI overtook Anthropic on OpenRouter. Anthropic launched Fable 5.1 on 1 September and cut its cache-read prices by 75%, but demand for its highest-priced flagship model remained weaker than expected. Its potential IPO may also be delayed until November, increasing the importance of revenue growth and visible market share. The Anthropic model launch decision could therefore become a key indicator of competition in enterprise AI and the company’s pre-IPO strategy.

The SEC’s five-year Innovation Exemption allows qualifying US platforms to trade fully backed tokenized National Market System stocks without registering as traditional exchanges or dealers. The tokenized equities must provide the same ownership rights as underlying shares, including dividends and voting rights. Synthetic stock products are excluded, while issuers can block tokenization after receiving 30 days’ notice. Peter Schiff said the announcement is bearish for Bitcoin, arguing that 24/7, borderless equities with dividends and voting rights could reduce Bitcoin’s appeal. Bitcoin nevertheless rose about 1.6% to roughly $81,290 on September 19. Market bulls offered a different interpretation. They said SEC approval validates blockchain-based financial infrastructure and could expand decentralised finance use cases, including tokenized stocks as collateral or liquidity-pool assets. Traders should distinguish between tokenized securities and Bitcoin: equities represent regulated ownership, while Bitcoin remains a scarce, decentralised digital asset. The immediate Bitcoin impact is therefore mixed, with regulatory validation offsetting possible competition from tokenized stocks.

Lido DAO is considering a contingent market-making mandate to support LDO liquidity on major centralised exchanges. The proposal would authorise up to 7.5 million LDO, valued at no more than $1.5 million, as recallable inventory, alongside up to $480,000 in USDC for fixed retainers and related costs over as long as 12 months. The LDO market-making programme would remain inactive unless Lido’s Growth Committee decides that exchange liquidity has deteriorated, or is likely to deteriorate, to an unacceptable level. The assets would remain in the DAO treasury until activation and would be provided temporarily rather than permanently transferred to a market maker. The authorisation would expire after two years if unused. Lido reported that LDO’s average daily trading volume fell to about $34 million over the latest 90-day period, from $43.8 million in the previous period and $95.4 million during the comparable period in 2025. Contributors said thinner order books could raise slippage and exchange-delisting risks. For traders, the LDO plan is a potential liquidity backstop, not an immediate token sale. If activated, it could improve LDO market depth and reduce fragmentation, but counterparty, execution and potential selling-pressure risks remain. The proposal is still under Lido governance discussion.

Uniswap Labs has proposed extending Uniswap protocol fees to Arc, Circle’s Layer 1 blockchain. The proposal covers Uniswap v2, v3 and v4 deployments, while UniswapX is already available on the network. The proposal is currently a temperature check, not an executed change. A Snapshot vote opened on 18 September and runs until 23 September. If approved, an on-chain governance vote would follow before Uniswap protocol fees are activated. Under the plan, fees would accumulate in TokenJar contracts. Searchers could claim the fees by burning UNI, connecting trading activity on Arc to Uniswap’s broader UNI burn mechanism. Governance instructions would originate on Ethereum and reach Arc through Wormhole infrastructure. Arc went live this month, with Uniswap available from launch. Approval would make Arc the latest network to join Uniswap’s expanding protocol-fee rollout. The proposal could support long-term UNI value accrual if Arc attracts meaningful liquidity and trading volume, although the immediate market impact is likely to remain limited until governance approval and measurable fee generation occur.

Optimism has released op-batcher v1.17.0 and designated it as a required upgrade for operators supporting OP Stack chains. The batcher collects Layer 2 transaction data and submits it to Ethereum, helping rollups maintain data availability and settlement guarantees. The release adds compatibility with Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade, introduces configurable limits for alternative data availability (AltDA), and includes security updates. It also removes one structured-log field. While the changes are largely invisible to end users, operators that fail to upgrade could face compatibility or transaction-data publication issues. The op-batcher v1.17.0 upgrade is primarily an infrastructure and reliability development rather than a direct market catalyst. Traders should monitor OP Stack chains and related Optimism infrastructure for service disruptions during the upgrade process.

Business development companies (BDCs) declined through the second week of September as Treasury yields rose, expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes strengthened and geopolitical tensions increased. Recent bond issuances by Ares Capital (ARCC), Capital Southwest (CSWC), Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) and OTF highlight a sector-wide income headwind: refinancing maturing debt at higher rates can increase funding costs and reduce net investment income. However, a shift in Federal Reserve expectations also lifted short-term interest rates, which may support BDC net income in the third quarter because many BDC assets carry floating rates. For traders, the key themes are interest-rate sensitivity, refinancing risk, credit performance and the balance between higher portfolio yields and rising borrowing costs. The article does not report a direct cryptocurrency event.

PEPE recorded more than $40 million in trading volume on Solana within roughly 24 hours of its launch through Sunrise, an asset orchestration layer built on Wormhole infrastructure. The Ethereum-native meme coin is available as a canonical Solana token across decentralised exchanges including Raydium, Orca and Meteora. The rapid PEPE volume highlights continued demand for meme coin trading on Solana, where lower fees and faster transactions support high-frequency activity. Sunrise said its listed assets had generated more than $10 billion in cumulative Solana trading volume by early September 2026. PEPE’s launch also demonstrates the potential of canonical cross-chain tokens to reduce liquidity fragmentation. However, the $40 million figure measures trading activity rather than net buying or price performance. Traders should monitor liquidity depth, spreads, token-contract verification, volume persistence and broader meme coin sentiment before treating the launch as a sustained bullish signal.

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Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL), Luxembourg’s oldest private bank, is being marketed for sale at a valuation of €2.5 billion to €3 billion. Goldman Sachs is managing the process, with initial bids expected by the end of September 2026. The potential BIL sale would value the bank 69% to 103% above the €1.48 billion that China’s Legend Holdings paid for a 90% stake in 2017. The Luxembourg government retains a separate 10% holding, which is not included in the sale. Founded in 1856, BIL operates in retail banking, corporate banking and wealth management across Luxembourg and Switzerland. It reported about €50 billion in assets under management at the end of 2025, up 7% year on year, while net profit rose 24% to €210 million. BIL’s Hong Kong wealth-management unit closed in early 2025. The BIL sale reflects wider Chinese divestment from European financial assets amid geopolitical tensions, tighter regulatory scrutiny and pressure to keep capital in China. European and Middle Eastern institutions have reportedly shown preliminary interest, but no deal is guaranteed. For crypto traders, the BIL sale is mainly a macro and financial-sector development rather than a direct digital-asset catalyst. Attention should focus on the final buyer, regulatory approval and any broader impact on European banking sentiment, cross-border capital flows and risk appetite.

Crypto liquidations initially reached about $115 million in one hour, with long positions accounting for roughly $109 million. A later CoinGlass update put total liquidations at $81.62 million, including $76.94 million in long positions and $4.68 million in shorts. The decline in total liquidations suggests the immediate forced-selling wave eased, but long liquidations still dominated, signalling continued downside pressure and high leverage. In the latest breakdown, Ethereum recorded about $25.98 million in liquidations, followed by Bitcoin at $24.39 million and Solana at $7.65 million. Earlier figures showed Bitcoin and Ethereum liquidations at approximately $41.01 million and $40.44 million, respectively. Traders should monitor funding rates, open interest, spot-market volume and key support levels, as further price breaks could trigger another wave of crypto liquidations.

Lido has completed the wind-down of the regular clusters in its Simple DVT Module, according to a September 18 governance forum update. The move follows a DAO vote earlier this year that approved the shutdown with about 57.4 million LDO in support and no opposing votes. Simple DVT uses distributed validator technology to share validator responsibilities among multiple node operators. This reduces dependence on a single operator and supports greater decentralisation in Lido’s staking infrastructure. The module also helped test DVT at scale within Lido’s validator network. Eligible node operators have begun receiving the first tranche of transition grants, worth 0.175 stETH per participant. Lido said the retirement of regular Simple DVT clusters does not represent an end to distributed validators. Instead, it reflects the protocol’s shift towards newer validator modules and evolving staking infrastructure. The change is unlikely to require any action from stETH holders because it affects Lido’s backend validator operations rather than user balances. Traders should monitor LDO governance activity, validator decentralisation developments and any changes to confidence in Lido’s staking model.

A Ukrainian drone strike near Moscow killed two civilians and injured others, according to reports cited by Crypto Briefing and RT. Russian air defences reportedly intercepted the wider attack, but the incident highlights Ukraine’s expanding long-range drone capabilities and the growing risk to civilians away from the front line. The drone strike could prompt further Russian retaliation and increase geopolitical risk. The escalation may also reduce market expectations for Ukraine to recapture Crimea by the end of 2026. Traders should monitor official statements from Russia and Ukraine, additional strikes, military retaliation and prediction-market pricing linked to the conflict. The event has no direct impact on a specific cryptocurrency, but a broader escalation could increase short-term volatility across risk assets, including crypto, if it affects energy markets, sanctions or investor sentiment.

An AI-generated intelligence report nearly triggered a military confrontation between the United States and China during the US-Iran war this spring, CNN reported. The report incorrectly claimed that a Chinese vessel sailing in the Middle East was carrying components for a nuclear weapons programme. US military personnel prepared to board the vessel, and aircraft were launched for the interception. The operation was halted after officials reviewed the source and found that the conclusion came from a chatbot and was completely wrong. The AI system had combined open-source information with classified signals intelligence, producing a false assessment of the ship’s cargo. The incident highlights the risks of using AI military intelligence in target identification. Officials reportedly said similar AI hallucinations have occurred within government intelligence systems. Analysts also face pressure to produce and distribute assessments more quickly, while younger users may be more likely to accept AI-generated conclusions without sufficient verification. The case shows that AI military intelligence can accelerate both decision-making and error. It also raises concerns about inadequate safeguards for civilian protection, avoiding friendly-fire incidents and keeping humans meaningfully involved in high-risk decisions. For traders, the event is primarily relevant to AI governance, geopolitical risk and defence technology rather than cryptocurrency fundamentals.

NEAR rose from about $2.30 to above $3.90 in one week, gaining more than 50% as traders responded to its expanding role in cross-chain trading, privacy and derivatives infrastructure. The rally initially accelerated after the launch of the NEAR@3.33 incentive programme and renewed attention on NEAR Intents. The first incentive round offers 333,333 NEAR tokens to eligible privacy-trading users after privacy assets reached $70 million. Rewards become transferable only if NEAR’s three-day volume-weighted average price reaches at least $3.33. At that price, the programme is worth about $1.11 million. The price condition may support short-term momentum, but it also creates a potential source of selling once the campaign loses attention. NEAR Intents allows users to specify the assets they want to sell and receive while market makers compete to execute transactions. The service connects more than 30 blockchains and has processed over $30 billion in cross-chain volume. Its protocol fee is 0.0001%, with additional fees available to integrated wallets and applications. Recent activity has also generated about $5.01 million in gross fees and $1.58 million in net revenue over 30 days, according to the NEAR Revenue Dashboard. Confidential Intents uses a private NEAR shard to conceal orders, quotes and execution paths. This targets institutions and DeFi traders concerned about front-running and strategy leakage. A transaction involving 2,500 ETH exchanged for 6,601.37 ZEC, with 16.75 ETH paid in fees, highlighted demand for private settlement. NEAR has also integrated Hyperliquid perpetual markets. Users can deposit assets from multiple chains and trade more than 50 contracts with leverage of up to 40 times while limiting the public visibility of positions and order details. NEAR is additionally developing AI-agent infrastructure through NEAR AI, IronClaw and Chain Signatures, although sustainable usage and revenue in this area remain unproven. For traders, NEAR’s shift from a conventional layer-1 blockchain narrative to cross-chain trading and privacy infrastructure supports a stronger long-term investment case. However, the sharp rally, incentive-linked demand and potential profit-taking leave NEAR vulnerable to near-term volatility.

SOL first fell below the 100 USDT level on 15 September 2026, trading at 99.99 USDT with a 1.36% 24-hour decline. By 20 September, SOL was trading at 109.99 USDT on OKX, down 3.31% over 24 hours, after falling below the 110 USDT threshold at 09:47 UTC+8. The latest move points to renewed short-term selling pressure in SOL. Traders should monitor support near 110 USDT, trading volume and broader crypto-market sentiment. A sustained break below 110 USDT could increase downside risk, while a recovery above the level may suggest that SOL’s decline is losing momentum.

Agent security concerns have intensified after researchers found that Zhipu’s ZCode coding agent automatically packaged and uploaded users’ project data when they were logged in. Security blogger ferstar identified an encrypted file of about 313MB containing roughly 42,000 files, with more than 80% linked to project history. The upload process reportedly bypassed some filtering rules, potentially including deleted keys, passwords, caches and operation logs. The encryption key remained on Zhipu’s servers, meaning users could not independently inspect the package. The investigation also found that visible privacy controls did not stop the upload. Zhipu said the issue was caused by a repository-indexing feature enabled by default, apologised and promised to fix the problem, open-source ZCode’s codebase and arrange third-party reviews. However, researchers questioned whether the explanation addressed uploads triggered before user prompts and why historical data formed most of the package. The incident follows similar reports involving xAI’s Grok Build, which allegedly uploaded entire projects, including files users told the agent not to read, and Claude Code, which was found to transmit environment and identity-related signals. These cases highlight a broader Agent security gap: existing frameworks focus on external attacks and model misuse, but rarely audit the data practices of Agent providers themselves. For traders, the direct market impact is limited because no cryptocurrency or blockchain network was involved. The longer-term implications are more relevant to AI and cloud-software valuations. Repeated privacy failures could increase regulatory scrutiny, enterprise procurement costs and reputational risk for AI-agent companies.

Lemon will exit Brazil after concluding that new virtual-asset service provider (PSAV) licensing costs are too high for its local business. Brazil’s PSAV rules took effect on February 2, 2026, with minimum capital requirements of 10.8 million to 37.2 million Brazilian reais, depending on the services offered. Providers must also fund technology, compliance and reporting operations. Lemon has stopped accepting new Brazilian-real deposits. Lemon Card payments will end on September 30, and around 15,000 Brazilian accounts with remaining balances will be closed on October 16. The company entered Brazil in March 2022 and recently launched its Visa-based Lemon Card through Pomelo, making the rapid shutdown a notable setback for its local expansion. Lemon says the PSAV requirements are disproportionate to its Brazilian revenue and customer base. It will redirect investment to Argentina, Peru and Colombia, where it reports more than one million users in Peru and over 150,000 in Colombia. Coinext and Crypto.com have also reduced Brazilian services, while Binance and Ripple continue to maintain or pursue operations there. For crypto traders, Lemon’s Brazil exit points to market consolidation rather than weakening crypto demand. Smaller platforms may face higher compliance barriers, potentially reducing local competition and liquidity. Larger, better-capitalised exchanges could gain market share as Brazil’s licensing framework matures.

ZAMA rose about 42% in 24 hours to $0.085, reaching a record high. Its market capitalisation exceeded $210 million, while daily trading volume reached $112 million. The rally followed several product launches by Zama, including the expansion of Morpho Confidential Vaults on Ethereum from five to 21 vaults, the launch of Confidential Incentives with Merkl, and the rollout of Zama Swap Protocol. Zama says Shielded TVL has exceeded $75 million, while DefiLlama reports approximately $78.28 million. The project uses fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) to enable smart-contract execution on encrypted data, targeting privacy-focused DeFi and institutional users. However, ZAMA’s token economics remain a concern. Protocol fees are fully burned, but staking rewards create new tokens at an annual rate of about 5%. With 11 billion total tokens and roughly 2.56 billion in circulation, annual issuance could reach 550 million ZAMA. At a fee of about $0.13 per encryption operation, the network would need roughly 4.2 billion annual operations for burns to offset new issuance. Current activity appears far below that level. The quality of Shielded TVL is also uncertain. Some deposits may be driven by Merkl incentives, while hybrid vaults could create potential double-counting of underlying assets. Only four vaults are standalone products that more clearly indicate organic privacy demand. At $0.085, ZAMA has an estimated fully diluted valuation of $935 million, or about 12 times Shielded TVL. This is well above comparable DeFi valuation multiples. Traders should monitor post-incentive TVL retention, FHE usage, token burns and supply growth. ZAMA’s rally reflects strong privacy infrastructure expectations, but its current valuation remains largely narrative-driven rather than supported by fee revenue.

Arthur Hayes said on X that ENA could rise to $0.50. The post is a market opinion rather than a new partnership, protocol update or price-target report supported by data. Traders should monitor ENA’s trading volume, liquidity, stablecoin market conditions and broader crypto sentiment before treating the ENA prediction as a confirmed signal. The ENA forecast may attract short-term speculative buying, but the token’s move will depend on market participation and follow-through.

Robert Kiyosaki has warned that what he calls the “largest crash in history” may have begun in Europe and Japan in 2026 before spreading globally. In an earlier warning, the Rich Dad Poor Dad author cited high AI valuations, the Iran war, global debt and baby-boomer retirements as major risks. He later said he is preparing with businesses, income-producing property, oil wells, Bitcoin, gold and silver rather than cash. Kiyosaki expects severe financial stress to prompt another round of money printing, which could support Bitcoin and other hard assets over the long term. The IMF said global public debt was close to 94% of worldwide GDP in 2025 and could reach 100% by 2029. OECD data also showed the ratio of people aged 65 and over to working-age people rising from 33 per 100 in 2025 to a projected 52 by 2050. The crash forecast remains personal market commentary, not confirmation of a global downturn. Traders should monitor credit conditions, central-bank policy, inflation, bond yields, equity volatility and Bitcoin’s correlation with risk assets. Bitcoin could benefit from renewed liquidity over the long term, but near-term trading may remain volatile if investors reduce risk.