Scheduled for September 24 in Washington, the Trump-Xi summit is set to address tariffs, artificial intelligence, and sensitive technologies. This meeting would extend the trade détente, however many Chinese commitments remain contested by the United States.
The digital asset market changed pace after the rebound observed last week. Bitcoin now surpasses Tesla and Samsung in market capitalization, according to reported data. This progress follows a price rise up to 81,914 dollars on Saturday. Market capitalization reaches 1,615 billion dollars, ahead of two widely followed global groups. The ranking places the digital asset at 13th among monitored assets. Tesla holds 14th place, while Samsung ranks 15th, behind it.
Ethereum staking regains real momentum, with thirteen times more ETH awaiting entry than exit. This imbalance potentially reduces the available supply, without by itself guaranteeing a price increase.
Donald Trump wants to strengthen the oversight of artificial intelligence in the United States. On Saturday, the American president announced on Truth Social the creation of an "AI Force" and the upcoming appointment of an AI czar. This announcement comes as debates on the regulation of advanced models intensify in Washington.
Last week, the crypto market resisted several macroeconomic shocks. After a drop to 75,000 dollars, bitcoin regained ground, reaching nearly 82,000 dollars on Sunday. However, this rebound lost momentum when buyers attempted to cross this zone. Tensions in the Middle East revived caution, while a technical signal confirmed the slowdown of the movement. ETF flows and liquidations provide keys to understanding the correction.
Strategy's bitcoin acquisition could resume after a two-week break, according to a new message from Michael Saylor. Indeed, the company's executive chairman broadcast the group's purchase chart with a reference to the orange color, however no transaction is yet confirmed.
The CLARITY Act stalls, pushing Saylor to bet on mass adoption of crypto products as U.S. regulators keep moving.
Since September 15, Robert Kiyosaki claims that "the biggest crash in history" has already started. According to him, the movement started from Europe and Japan before gradually spreading to other markets. Some bond indicators give weight to his concern. For the rest, the data does not yet show a scenario of widespread panic.
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According to Jurrien Timmer, global macroeconomics director at Fidelity, the bitcoin bull cycle could restart for four years. His arguments are based on BTC's resistance above $60,000 and the improvement of its performance against gold.
The bitcoin market experienced an unusual rebound in August, without a wave of new bullish bets. In five days, the price gained 24.6%, while the open interest denominated in cryptocurrency fell by 12.6%. A report from Glassnode and Bybit links this rise to liquidations of short positions. About 64,000 BTC of open interest disappeared during this phase. Sellers fueled the movement, while the options market confirmed persistent bearish pressure.
Visa will end a loophole that allowed certain memecoin purchases by card to generate loyalty points. The network has asked its payment processors to stop using the concerned merchant code starting next week. Purchases will still be possible by card, but without the associated rewards.
The Graham law now offers Donald Trump a new economic arsenal against Russia and other countries that finance its energy sector. Enacted on September 18, this legal standard authorizes tariffs that can reach 100% against the main buyers of Russian oil and gas.
The crypto market is recovering, and a simple message raises questions again. Billy Markus, cofounder of Dogecoin, posted a short phrase on X without providing further explanations. However, Markus did not mention any specific asset. The link to Dogecoin remains uncertain, even though his message occurs during a general price recovery. His message comes as several major cryptocurrencies show significant gains over twenty-four hours. In this context, the publication quickly attracted the community's attention.
Solana has tightened its clock a third time since August with 250 milliseconds per block, compared to 300 before. A speed gain, not capacity. Coincidence or not, the announcement comes on the same day the network shows a record of more than 5 billion monthly crypto transactions.
Warren Buffett announced this Friday, September 18, 2026, that he was stepping down from his position as chairman of the board of Berkshire Hathaway. A prominent figure in global investing, the Oracle of Omaha, aged 96, becomes chairman emeritus. His eldest son, Howard Buffett, succeeds him as chairman of the board. This transition, effective immediately, marks the final stage of the conglomerate's succession plan.
While Bitcoin has just crossed back above the $80,000 threshold and capital is starting to flow back into altcoins, XRP has gained 6.93%. Behind this rise, a scenario closely watched by investors is unfolding. Indeed, XRP's moving averages are approaching a likely golden cross. This movement remains to be confirmed, however, various technical indicators now add more weight to the hypothesis of a sustainable rebound.
The world's largest crypto event returns to Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, on October 7 and 8, 2026. Feature of this edition: with Dubai postponed to 2027, TOKEN2049 Singapore is the only major brand gathering this year, which focuses the attention of an entire sector over two days. A reduced rate is reserved for the Cointribune community.
The cryptocurrency market could see a new turning point if major institutions strengthen their confidence in digital assets. Kevin O’Leary therefore believes that bitcoin could one day reach 1 million dollars, but he associates this trajectory with a specific condition: lifting doubts around quantum computing. During an interview on The Rollup podcast, the investor also detailed his vision of tokenization, blockchains, and infrastructures necessary for the digital economy.
Bitcoin has just marked a new reversal. A few days after a drop below 75000 dollars, the leading crypto rebounded to 81636 dollars, its highest level since September 4. Indeed, this recovery comes after a week marked by the failure of the CLARITY Act, Federal Reserve decisions, and new regulatory signals from Washington. Behind this increase, another phenomenon grabbed attention: the return of spot demand was accompanied by a massive liquidation of short positions.
Zcash is not only making headlines on the stock market with the split of its ETF. Behind the scenes, developers are finalizing NU7, the update planned for November 5 to triple the block time and set up a new mechanism for redistributing fees to crypto miners.
In Europe, the Binance case is taking an unexpected institutional turn. According to an investigation by the Wall Street Journal, Christine Lagarde is said to have personally weighed in to block the obtaining of a MiCA license by the exchange in Greece. This intervention is all the more sensitive as the ECB has no official power to issue these approvals. Two major issues emerge behind this showdown: the place of dollar-backed stablecoins in Europe and the future architecture of crypto supervision within the Union.
The crypto market has just gone through a busy week, between American inflation, the Fed's decision, and the vote on CLARITY. Bitcoin has nevertheless returned to levels it hadn't reached for two weeks. After several sharp movements, buyers gradually took control again. The Senate's rejection of the bill and the rate hikes by the Fed and then the BOJ did not prevent the market from restarting. The journey remains marked by high volatility and several rapid reversals.
XRP leverage is shrinking on Binance while altcoins rebound. CryptoQuant data sheds light on selling pressure and an approaching golden cross.
Europe was not lacking in conferences on artificial intelligence. What it lacked, according to the organizers of the AI Summit Barcelona, was a place where the people building AI come with what they have already done, not what they promise to do. On September 22 and 23, 2026, the World Trade Center in Barcelona, on the waterfront, hosts the second edition of this summit which aims to be the European stage of applied AI. And the scale jump is spectacular: about 1,500 participants last year, more than 10,000 expected this year.
The market would reserve an unexpected paradox for bitcoin. Indeed, the distrust that still surrounds it would become a supporting factor if investors reduce their hedges. In a note, JPMorgan analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou compared the recent dynamics of bitcoin to those of gold. Their interpretation relies on three elements: flows to ETFs, institutional positioning in futures markets, and the level of hedging around the main listed funds. Thus, gold appears more advanced in its recovery, while bitcoin retains more catching-up potential.
Tron, Aptos, BNB Chain, Bitcoin: Chainalysis has just demonstrated that public blockchains also serve as dead mailboxes for state hackers. A North Korean group links three crypto networks to hide its servers, with Iran occupying an address related to Satoshi. Meanwhile, Wall Street predicts $500,000 for BTC.
The cryptocurrency market is going through a particular moment as the US Federal Reserve has just raised its rates. This decision, the first since 2023, triggered only a limited reaction on bitcoin. On Thursday, investors are watching the next steps of US monetary policy and their potential effect on risky assets. Between bond yields, the dollar, and inflation, the context remains tense. Yet, crypto prices show relative stability, while some altcoins display more marked movements.
Wall Street institutions are increasingly approaching the crypto universe. According to Tom Lee, president of BitMine, this evolution would support the market over the next twelve months. His scenario relies on the growing adoption of blockchain by traditional finance, BitMine's exposure to Ethereum, and a market he considers cleansed after excessive leverage. However, US regulation remains more uncertain.
The SEC paves the way for the tokenization of US stocks for five years. Between guaranteed rights, issuers' veto, and exclusion of synthetic tokens, decoding a major regulatory turning point.