cryptocurrency
Swiss National Bank Warned of Threat Stablecoins Pose to Bank Deposits
The widespread adoption of stablecoins could transform not only the payments market but also the way central banks conduct monetary policy, warned Petra Chudin, a member of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB).
Crypto Market Ends the Week on a High Note — Analysis by Fixygen
The cryptocurrency market ended the week of September 28–October 2 mostly higher: Bitcoin (BTC) returned above $86,000, Ethereum (ETH) approached $2,750, and investors shifted their focus to the outlook for U.S. interest rates and the continued inflow of institutional capital into digital assets.
Cross-border transfers in stablecoins rose by 77.5% — Chainalysis
The volume of tracked cross-border transfers in stablecoins rose by 77.5% during the most recent period analyzed—from $124.2 billion to $220.3 billion—according to data from the Chainalysis Geography of Cryptocurrency Report 2026, published on September 23.
Prediction markets set new record: weekend trading volume exceeded $5.8 bln
Global prediction markets continue to grow rapidly and are becoming one of the most prominent segments at the intersection of cryptocurrencies, trading, and sports betting. During the first weekend of the new NFL season, the total trading volume on the largest prediction markets reached at least $5.83 billion, according to data from Aldrin Research cited by Barron’s.
U.S. Senate Blocks Key Crypto Market Bill; Bitcoin Drops 4%
The U.S. Senate failed to advance the Clarity Act, a bill intended to establish a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for the digital asset market. Sixty votes were needed to pass the procedural vote, but the bill did not receive the necessary support.