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President Trump Announces "AI Force," Projects AI at 25% of US GDP

President Trump announced the creation of a new "AI Force" initiative, signaling a major federal push to accelerate artificial intelligence development and integration. The announcement underscores the administration's focus on positioning AI as a central pillar of national economic strategy. Trump stated that artificial intelligence could eventually account for 25% of U.S. GDP, highlighting the technology's projected transformative impact on domestic economic output. This projection emphasizes the administration's expectation that AI will become a primary driver of future American growth and productivity.
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Circle Arc Launches Proxy Payments for x402 Protocol

Circle's Arc blockchain has launched proxy payments through its new Facilitator Service, providing x402 developers with a hosted access path that accepts USDC. The service enables on-chain settlement across Arc, Base, and Polygon networks without requiring Relayer keys or a separate gas fee wallet. This infrastructure update streamlines integration for developers building on the x402 protocol by removing key management and gas funding complexities. The Facilitator Service handles transaction processing directly, allowing seamless USDC payments and multi-chain settlement capabilities within a single hosted solution.

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Jito Labs Exec: Banks Can Operate Compliantly on Permissionless Blockchains

Rebecca Rettig, COO and CLO of Jito Labs, argues that financial institutions can maintain regulatory compliance on permissionless blockchains without requiring permissioned networks. Writing for a16z crypto, Rettig states that the Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions laws mandate reasonable risk-based controls rather than zero-risk infrastructure or direct network control. The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency confirmed in November 2025 that banks may pay blockchain network fees and hold related crypto assets. Rettig highlights that privacy technologies like zero-knowledge proofs enable institutions to demonstrate compliance to regulators without exposing customer positions, aligning with the recently passed GENIUS Act which places anti-money laundering controls at the application layer.

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Phemex Crypto Market Daily: BTC Reclaims $81K as SEC Tokenization Relief Lifts Alts (Sep 19)

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1. Macro Environment Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, authorizing up to 100% tariffs on Russia’s top energy buyers including China and India days before the Xi-Trump summit. The Fed raised rates 25bp to 3.75%-4%, joining BoJ and ECB tightening as Brent crude stays above $100. Morgan Stanley turned hawkish, forecasting two additional Fed hikes in 2026 amid persistent inflation and oil-driven price pressures. 2. Crypto Market Crypto markets staged a broad rebound as post-Fed-hike nerves faded, with Layer-2 and DeFi tokens leading gains. BTC rose 0.90% to $81,493 and ETH climbed 2.71% to $2,641, lifted by the SEC’s five-year Innovation Exemption for tokenized NMS stocks and $143.8M in spot ETH ETF inflows. RWA and synthetic-dollar sectors outperformed: XTZ surged 35.8% on regulatory classification tags, ENA jumped 22.5% after USDe/sUSDe expanded to TRON with TVL hitting $5.25B, and ONDO gained 9.3% on the new tokenized-equity pathway. 3. Today's Outlook Over $746M in token unlocks begins this week led by LayerZero, Connex and Bedrock, creating immediate sell pressure as ZRO trades at $1.14 (+2.35%). US-China preparatory trade talks start today ahead of the expected Sep 23-24 Trump-Xi summit under the new 100%-tariff authority. Global Flash PMI data on Sep 23 will set the next growth signal, while CFTC crypto rulemaking awaits White House review.
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Iran Signals Readiness for US Talks Amid Strait of Hormuz Standoff

Iran has indicated willingness to resume negotiations with the United States within days, provided Washington returns to the Islamabad Memorandum and fulfills its terms. Mediators Qatar and Pakistan have conveyed that the US is prepared to negotiate in good faith, though Tehran demands credible guarantees against future attacks before proceeding. Iran states it will immediately initiate talks on nuclear issues and sanctions relief once the US implements substantive memorandum provisions, including ceasing hostilities, lifting blockades, and permitting oil exports. Despite reaching an understanding with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Iran confirms the waterway will remain closed until the blockade ends and a formal agreement with the US is reached.
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France Faces Fuel Crisis as 11% of Stations Run Dry and Diesel Nears Record High

Eleven percent of gas stations across France are currently out of gasoline or diesel as fuel shortages intensify. Diesel prices have surged to €2.38 per liter, placing the fuel within 1% of its all-time record high. President Emmanuel Macron has convened an emergency meeting to address the escalating supply crisis. The French government is simultaneously preparing financial assistance measures specifically targeting drivers who travel long distances.
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Blink Wallet Suspends Services Following Security Breach and Custodial Fund Withdrawals

Bitcoin Lightning Network wallet Blink Wallet has suspended all platform services to investigate a security incident that resulted in unauthorized access to custodial accounts. Attackers successfully withdrew funds from affected accounts, prompting the immediate service halt. The company stated that the vast majority of funds remain safe and confirmed that non-custodial wallets are completely unaffected by the breach. Operations will remain paused while the security investigation continues.
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Hyperliquid Burns $2.42M in HYPE as Cumulative Token Burn Hits 48.76M

Hyperliquid bought back and burned 26,310 HYPE tokens worth approximately $2.42 million over the past 24 hours at an average price of $91.86. The cumulative token burn has now reached 48.76 million HYPE, valued at roughly $4.5 billion and representing 4.88% of the maximum supply. The protocol generated $64.34 million in revenue over the past 30 days, bringing its cumulative historical revenue to $1.26 billion. These figures highlight the platform's sustained fee generation and ongoing deflationary token mechanics driven by buyback-and-burn activity.

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AGI Humanoid Robots Positioned as New Workforce Species Amid Demographic Decline

Advanced humanoid robots equipped with AGI are being developed as a new workforce capable of outperforming humans in speed, strength, and dexterity without retirement. This technological shift arrives as Western nations face shrinking workforces and aging populations, fundamentally altering economic calculations through the integration of artificial labor. The deployment of AI-driven robotics mirrors post-war labor expansions that previously helped reduce national debt levels exceeding total economic output. Unlike historical demographic booms, this incoming workforce will be manufactured rather than born, offering a potential solution to current structural economic challenges through automated productivity.
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Elon Musk Reports All-Time Record Usage on X Platform

Elon Musk announced that X is currently experiencing all-time record usage. The statement marks a significant milestone for the social media platform under his ownership, indicating peak activity levels across the service. No specific metrics or user statistics were provided to quantify the reported record. The announcement highlights continued engagement growth on the platform as it evolves beyond its previous iteration as Twitter.
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XRP Ledger Batch V1.1 Upgrade Set for September 29 Activation

The XRP Ledger's Batch V1.1 upgrade has entered its activation countdown and is expected to go live on September 29 after securing support from 30 of 35 tracked validators. The amendment enables combining up to eight transactions into a single atomic operation, ensuring all transfers succeed or fail together to prevent partial settlement risks during simultaneous asset and payment exchanges. Asset managers and commercial projects are preparing to adopt the feature, which addresses critical execution requirements for complex transactions. This redesigned version replaces Batch V1.0, which was never activated due to a signature verification vulnerability, and was released with xrpld 3.3.0 following security improvements by RippleX engineers.

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ZachXBT Labels Zcash NFT Project zkSNARKs an Eight-Figure Money Grab

On-chain investigator ZachXBT has accused the newly launched Zcash NFT project zkSNARKs of being an eight-figure money grab following a blind auction that raised $17 million. Despite the significant capital raise, ZachXBT stated the project offers no utility to participants. The critique highlighted that the team secured a 10% token allocation and 5% royalties while incurring minting costs of only about $2,000. ZachXBT compared the launch structure to previous Ordinals scams, raising concerns over the project's legitimacy and value proposition.
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Bitcoin Market Shifts From Panic Selling to Buying the Dip, Analyst Says

CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost reports a substantive shift in Bitcoin market behavior, with investor sentiment transitioning from panic selling to buying the dip. The market has crossed a significant threshold where price retracements are now treated as accumulation opportunities rather than triggers for liquidation. This behavioral change suggests that expectations for further significant downside face increasing resistance. Short sellers now encounter a more complex environment as traders actively capitalize on pullbacks instead of capitulating during volatility.

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Saylor Defends Bitcoin as 'Digital Capital' Amid Skeptic Criticism

Strategy founder Michael Saylor countered bearish remarks from investor Jason Calacanis, asserting that Bitcoin’s primary utility is serving as "digital capital" for generational wealth preservation rather than transactional use or social entertainment. With Bitcoin trading at $80,000 and holding a $1.6 trillion market cap, Saylor emphasized that the asset's value proposition has evolved beyond early adoption narratives to become the world's most valuable digital asset. Calacanis had characterized Bitcoin’s recent price recovery as a "dead cat bounce," arguing the network lacks smart contract functionality and mass adoption after 17 years. He described the ecosystem's shift from "pirates" to corporate advocates as a sign of stagnation. Saylor rejected this assessment, affirming his continued commitment to the asset by declaring "the orange tie stays," signaling unwavering support for Bitcoin's long-term role as a store of value.

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XRP Whales Accumulate $2 Billion in Tokens Over 96 Hours

Large XRP holders have significantly increased their positions over the past 96 hours, accumulating approximately 1.54 billion tokens worth roughly $2 billion. The surge in whale activity indicates substantial capital inflow from major market participants within the XRP network. Analyst Ali Charts reported the accumulation trend on X, highlighting the concentrated buying pressure from large wallets. This significant volume of purchases by whales represents a notable shift in on-chain activity for the asset during this four-day period.

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Robinhood Chain Fees Drop 97% From Peak as Trading Volume Holds Near Highs

Robinhood Chain fees have plummeted 97% from their early-September peak, falling from $8 million to approximately $230,000 daily, while trading volume declined only 32%. The sharp fee reduction stems primarily from lower transaction rates rather than diminished activity, with average costs dropping from 64 cents to just 2.6 cents per transaction. Despite the fee collapse, network fundamentals remain robust. Decentralized exchanges on the chain processed $13 billion in volume over the seven days through September 16, up 5% month-over-month, while stablecoin supply dipped only 1% to roughly $1 billion. On-chain applications generated $8 million in fees and retained $1.5 million in revenue over the past 24 hours, significantly outpacing the network's own fee collection.
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SlowMist Warns of Full iOS Attack Chain Targeting Crypto Wallets Across Versions 13 to 26.5

Black and gray market actors have developed a complete attack chain targeting iOS users that enables the theft of private keys and mnemonic phrases through malicious links. SlowMist Chief Information Security Officer 23pds disclosed that the exploit uses WebKit memory corruption to bypass security protections, escape sandboxes, and achieve kernel-level root access for exfiltrating Keychain and wallet data. The vulnerability affects iOS versions 13 through 26.5, with attackers leveraging Safari browser exploits to gain native call capabilities after initial JavaScript layer compromise. Users are advised to upgrade their devices immediately to mitigate the risk of credential theft and unauthorized wallet access.
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MultiversX Investigating Potential Mainnet Issue, Updates Expected Within 12 Hours

MultiversX is actively investigating a potential issue detected on its mainnet. The team stated that protecting users and ensuring secure, reliable network operations remain the top priority during this investigation. Further updates regarding the situation will be released within the next 12 hours or as soon as a clear conclusion is reached. No additional details about the nature of the potential issue have been disclosed at this time.

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Qianjue Robotics Secures Hundreds of Millions in Strategic Funding for Tactile AI Development

Shanghai-based embodied-touch company Qianjue Robotics has completed two consecutive rounds of strategic financing totaling hundreds of millions of yuan. The latest funding follows a previous 100-million-yuan round backed by Tianji Capital, Jide Electric Appliances, and an unnamed embodied-intelligence industry player. Current shareholders now include GL Ventures, Oriza Seed, Futeng Capital, Li Auto, and Zhiyuan Robotics. The capital will drive product upgrades, business expansion, and industrialization efforts. Qianjue plans to accelerate the iteration and large-scale delivery of high-precision visual-tactile sensors while advancing research in tactile embodied models, tactile world models, and real interaction data collection.
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Machi Big Brother Increases Long Position to $131 Million Across ETH, BTC, and HYPE

Machi Big Brother has increased his total position to $131 million amid the current market rally, maintaining long exposure across three major assets. The portfolio now consists of 32,600 ETH valued at $85.73 million, 495 BTC worth $40.26 million, and 55,500 HYPE tokens totaling $5.06 million. Liquidation prices for these leveraged positions are set at $2,517 for ETH, $73,501 for BTC, and $18.7 for HYPE. This significant capital deployment signals continued bullish conviction from the prominent trader as digital asset prices advance.

President Trump Announces "AI Force," Projects AI at 25% of US GDP

Circle Arc Launches Proxy Payments for x402 Protocol

Jito Labs Exec: Banks Can Operate Compliantly on Permissionless Blockchains

Phemex Crypto Market Daily: BTC Reclaims $81K as SEC Tokenization Relief Lifts Alts (Sep 19)

Iran Signals Readiness for US Talks Amid Strait of Hormuz Standoff

France Faces Fuel Crisis as 11% of Stations Run Dry and Diesel Nears Record High

Blink Wallet Suspends Services Following Security Breach and Custodial Fund Withdrawals

Hyperliquid Burns $2.42M in HYPE as Cumulative Token Burn Hits 48.76M

AGI Humanoid Robots Positioned as New Workforce Species Amid Demographic Decline

Elon Musk Reports All-Time Record Usage on X Platform

XRP Ledger Batch V1.1 Upgrade Set for September 29 Activation

ZachXBT Labels Zcash NFT Project zkSNARKs an Eight-Figure Money Grab

Bitcoin Market Shifts From Panic Selling to Buying the Dip, Analyst Says

Saylor Defends Bitcoin as 'Digital Capital' Amid Skeptic Criticism

XRP Whales Accumulate $2 Billion in Tokens Over 96 Hours

Robinhood Chain Fees Drop 97% From Peak as Trading Volume Holds Near Highs

SlowMist Warns of Full iOS Attack Chain Targeting Crypto Wallets Across Versions 13 to 26.5

MultiversX Investigating Potential Mainnet Issue, Updates Expected Within 12 Hours

Qianjue Robotics Secures Hundreds of Millions in Strategic Funding for Tactile AI Development

Machi Big Brother Increases Long Position to $131 Million Across ETH, BTC, and HYPE