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Solana Tests Alpenglow Upgrade Targeting 150-Millisecond Finality
Solana is testing Alpenglow, an upgrade that could reduce transaction finality from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds. CoinDesk said the change may help exchanges, bridges and merchants treat payments as irreversible almost immediately.
Bitcoin Tracks Rare Three-Month Winning Streak Last Seen in 2012
Bitcoin’s 10% September gain has put it on track for a rare three-month sequence of monthly advances, a streak CoinDesk says would be the cryptocurrency’s first since 2012 if sustained through month-end.
DeepSeek and Dario Amodei to Advise UN Security Council on AI Risks
DeepSeek will speak to the UN Security Council about AI risks this week alongside Dario Amodei, who has spent the past year calling China’s government the industry’s biggest threat, Decrypt reported.
$161 Million in Dormant Bitcoin Moves Across Four Ancient Wallets
Four decade-old Bitcoin wallets moved 1,971 BTC worth about $161 million between September 6 and September 22. One transfer involved 600 BTC valued at $51.9 million, while three wallets carried “Noah Doe” lawsuit tags.
CME Adds Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Futures to Crypto Offering
CME is adding standard and micro futures for Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap, extending its crypto derivatives lineup. Decrypt says the exchange already offers altcoin futures tied to Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar, Avalanche and Sui.
Coinbase Designs Bitcoin Custody for a Post-Quantum Future
Coinbase is building adaptable Bitcoin custody infrastructure that can support whichever post-quantum signing scheme Bitcoin eventually adopts, Decrypt reports. Cryptography chief Yehuda Lindell described the approach as part of the exchange’s $250 billion custody strategy.
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Attract Nearly $1 Billion in One Day
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs received $999 million in net inflows on Monday, their strongest one-day result since October 6, according to Farside Investors data cited by Bitcoin Magazine. The figure signals renewed demand for BTC exposure through ETF products.
OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna Minutes After Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 5.5
OpenAI launched GPT-6 Sol and Luna minutes after Anthropic released Claude Opus 5.5, while cutting mid-tier model prices by 50%. The timing underscores the increasingly rapid rivalry between the AI companies.
Bitcoin Breaks Higher as Record Nasdaq and Falling Oil Support Risk Assets
Bitcoin is moving higher alongside a record Nasdaq and declining oil prices, with Iran-related hopes supporting the oil slide. Decrypt also points to a rate hike from the Federal Reserve alongside quietly expanding liquidity.
Dogecoin Reaches Its Highest Level in Months as Musk Link Draws Attention
Dogecoin has climbed to its highest price in months, with Decrypt reporting that renewed attention around Elon Musk may be linked to the rally. The report does not cite a specific announcement or provide price details.
Bitcoin ETFs Attract Nearly $1 Billion in One Day as Average Holder Returns to Profit
Bitcoin ETFs drew nearly $1 billion on Monday, exceeding their combined inflows for the previous week, which had been the weakest in their history. The average ETF holder also returned to profit, Decrypt reported.
Robinhood CEO Sees Crypto Taking the Lead in Prediction Markets
Decrypt reports renewed crypto interest in market data and highlights Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s view that crypto could surpass sports in prediction markets. The report provides no specific performance figures or price forecasts.
Binance Takes $100 Million Stake in Circle Under Five-Year USDC Deal
Binance acquired a $100 million stake in Circle and entered a five-year commercial agreement to promote USDC. Both the equity placement and commercial deal closed on the same day, with funds moving between the companies.
Bitcoin Rebounds Toward $86,000 as Oil Slides Below $90
Bitcoin recovered from Asian-session lows and traded near $86,000 as WTI crude fell below $90. Strong stock markets also supported risk appetite, CoinDesk reported.
CLARITY Act Faces Senate Hurdle as Four Supporters Seek Stablecoin Changes
The CLARITY Act needs 11 more Senate votes after a 49-50 procedural defeat. Four Republican senators who supported advancing the bill also back a bank-backed amendment seeking tougher restrictions on stablecoin yield.