Crypto

Google’s AI payment protocol was developed in collaboration with Coinbase, signaling crypto’s growing role in powering the AI-driven digital economy. Google has unveiled an open-source protocol that allows AI applications to send and receive payments, including transactions using stablecoins — highlighting the growing role of dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies in the emerging AI-driven web. The initiative is being launched in partnership with Salesforce, American Express and more than 60 other companies, Fortune reported Tuesday. Stablecoin functionality was developed in collaboration with crypto exchange Coinbase, and the Ethereum Foundation was also consulted on the project.  James Tromans, head of Web3 at Google Cloud, confirmed the rollout, telling Fortune that the protocol was designed to support both “existing payment rail capabilities as well as forthcoming capabilities such as stablecoins.” Read more

Galaxy’s tokenized fund will ultimately be available on the Ethereum, Solana and Stellar blockchains, said a person familiar with the plans.

XRP retests breakout after ascending triangle. EGRAG CRYPTO outlines key levels and two possible price paths.

Crypto credit infrastructure firm Grove commits $50 million to the Anemoy Tokenized Apollo Diversified Credit Fund (ACRDX) with help from Plume and Centrifuge.

Stellar's token hits $0.39 peak on massive volume before wiping out gains in final trading hour as institutional interest builds.

The House bill to regulate U.S. crypto was a big win for the industry, but it's the current Senate effort that's likely to be the one that rules the sector.

With the acquisition, Keyrock aims to expand services beyond market making into on-chain portfolio management.

The crypto exchange's shares soared 64% on debut, but investor enthusiasm has since cooled as profitability remains elusive.

SharpLink Gaming bought back more shares of SBET as its market cap trades below the value of its Ethereum holdings.

Hedera’s native token gave back earlier gains on Sep. 16 as institutional selling pushed prices lower into the close.

Bitcoin price action swirls around $115,000 as gold sets new record highs, but markets are getting cautious going into Wednesday's FOMC meeting. Key points: Bitcoin attempts to liquidate longs at the Wall Street open with $115,000 a focus. Markets are flipping short ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting. Read more

While altcoins are enjoying renewed momentum, the structure of the market has evolved than it was back in 2020.

Pump.fun livestreamer devs are pulling out all the stops to pump their Solana meme coins—including pretending to be a lamp.

Ethereum tests long-term resistance near $4,950 for the 7th time. Analysts eye $10K if ETH clears this key ceiling.

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Altcoin Sherpa highlights SOL's relative strength against ETH, while CoinDesk Research points to key support around $233 and a trading ceiling near $238.

Corporate treasuries now hold around 828,900 BNB, worth roughly $770 million, with several companies, including CEA Industries, pledging to accumulate the cryptocurrency.

The US Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates, which could prove a bullish signal for crypto markets. As the US Federal Reserve prepares to adjust interest rates on Wednesday, a broader shake-up at the central bank could have serious implications for crypto markets. The Fed is expected to cut interest rates tomorrow, in a move that traditionally signals a rally in crypto markets: Lower yields on assets like bonds mean riskier assets like crypto are more attractive. The expected rate cuts come amid a political battle and a new appointment to the Federal Reserve. US President Donald Trump’s administration has charged Fed governor Lisa Cook with mortgage fraud as it seeks her removal. Meanwhile, the Senate has confirmed White House economic adviser Stephen Miran to the board of governors. Read more

Venezuela tensions rise as Bitcoin traders eye Fed decision amid U.S. vessel strikes and warnings of potential market volatility ahead.

The tech giant expands its open-source AI protocol into financial transactions, partnering with Coinbase, the Ethereum Foundation to integrate stablecoin rails.