https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.clouddelivers research-grade DeFi coverage with original reporting.en https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/microsoft-unveils-humanist-ai-code-of-conduct-asks-the-public-to-poke-https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/microsoft-unveils-humanist-ai-code-of-conduct-asks-the-public-to-poke-Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:17:16 GMTMustafa Suleyman s AI unit wants feedback for six weeks before the document guides model training in 2027. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/trump-s-800-million-stake-into-world-liberty-financial-s-token-now-hashttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/trump-s-800-million-stake-into-world-liberty-financial-s-token-now-hasMon, 14 Sep 2026 20:17:16 GMTOnchain records show that an $800 million crypto stake that matched Donald Trump's holding was moved into a vesting contract, locking any sales until 2028 after a mandatory 10% token burn. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/republicans-post-final-clarity-act-text-with-trump-backed-ethics-termshttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/republicans-post-final-clarity-act-text-with-trump-backed-ethics-termsMon, 14 Sep 2026 20:17:16 GMTThe ethics division drops the Jan. 20, 2029 sunset, reverses the July text's bar on state attorney general enforcement, and raises civil penalties from 10% of the take or $500,000, whichever is less, https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/tron-s-quantum-plan-could-leave-some-wallets-able-to-pay-but-unable-tohttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/tron-s-quantum-plan-could-leave-some-wallets-able-to-pay-but-unable-toMon, 14 Sep 2026 20:17:15 GMTIf validators disable a signing scheme, the draft design’s recovery path depends on which owner permissions survive. The post TRON’s quantum plan could leave some wallets able to pay but unable to rep https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/trump-says-he-likes-flock-surveillance-cameras-amid-bipartisan-pushbachttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/trump-says-he-likes-flock-surveillance-cameras-amid-bipartisan-pushbacMon, 14 Sep 2026 20:17:15 GMTAboard Air Force One, the president threw his support behind the AI-powered license plate readers that have drawn a Senate investigation and a pledged bill from Bernie Sanders. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/xrp-leads-a-broad-crypto-bid-on-the-eve-of-a-senate-vote-and-a-fed-dechttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/xrp-leads-a-broad-crypto-bid-on-the-eve-of-a-senate-vote-and-a-fed-decMon, 14 Sep 2026 20:17:15 GMTBitcoin added 2.3% to $79,164 and set its session high in New York rather than overnight, while the S&P 500 held a 0.3% loss. Seventy-nine of the 121 largest non-stablecoin tokens rose. The Senate vot https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/crypto-market-has-definitely-not-priced-in-clarity-act-surprise-says-bhttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/crypto-market-has-definitely-not-priced-in-clarity-act-surprise-says-bMon, 14 Sep 2026 18:17:15 GMTEthics and banking concessions have improved the crypto bill’s prospects, analysts say, but Democratic support remains uncertain. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/bitcoin-climbs-as-ai-slowdown-calls-sink-nvidia-intel-and-other-chip-shttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/bitcoin-climbs-as-ai-slowdown-calls-sink-nvidia-intel-and-other-chip-sMon, 14 Sep 2026 18:17:15 GMTAI CEOs want the industry to pump the brakes on capability gains. Nvidia, Intel, and AMD didn t like the sound of that. Bitcoin didn t seem to mind. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/clarity-act-faces-state-ags-opposition-ahead-of-key-senate-votehttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/clarity-act-faces-state-ags-opposition-ahead-of-key-senate-voteMon, 14 Sep 2026 18:17:15 GMTTrump’s ethics concession addresses one hurdle for the crypto bill, but 18 state attorneys general say the revised legislation would weaken state oversight. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/55-million-aave-stablecoin-pool-sees-just-4-4-million-available-for-wihttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/55-million-aave-stablecoin-pool-sees-just-4-4-million-available-for-wiMon, 14 Sep 2026 18:17:15 GMTMonad USDT0 displayed a 6.10% APR with roughly $4.4 million unborrowed, showing why yield and withdrawal capacity need separate scrutiny. The post $55 million Aave stablecoin pool sees just $4.4 milli https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/strive-adds-469-bitcoin-to-reach-25-000-btc-treasuryhttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/strive-adds-469-bitcoin-to-reach-25-000-btc-treasuryMon, 14 Sep 2026 18:17:15 GMTStrive’s latest Bitcoin purchase was funded entirely through its SATA preferred stock as the company continues its rapid climb among corporate BTC holders. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/banks-escalate-stablecoin-rewards-fight-as-senate-prepares-for-a-clarihttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/banks-escalate-stablecoin-rewards-fight-as-senate-prepares-for-a-clariMon, 14 Sep 2026 18:17:14 GMTEight banking groups on Monday said they want tighter limits on stablecoin rewards, keeping the ongoing banks-versus-crypto dispute alive in Congress. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/strategy-buys-back-139-million-of-strc-bitcoin-stack-frozen-for-secondhttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/strategy-buys-back-139-million-of-strc-bitcoin-stack-frozen-for-secondMon, 14 Sep 2026 16:17:17 GMTThe Bitcoin treasury firm slowed its preferred-stock buyback from last week s $176 million pace and left its 845,050 BTC untouched, per a Monday SEC filing. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/here-s-what-s-new-in-the-final-clarity-act-before-tuesday-s-senate-vothttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/here-s-what-s-new-in-the-final-clarity-act-before-tuesday-s-senate-votMon, 14 Sep 2026 16:17:17 GMTSenate Republicans rewrote key parts of the CLARITY Act as they made a final push for Democratic votes Tuesday. “This text is truly bipartisan and includes more than 120 of Democrats’ demands,” Sen. C https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/pixelmon-ends-game-development-after-publisher-test-falls-shorthttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/pixelmon-ends-game-development-after-publisher-test-falls-shortMon, 14 Sep 2026 16:17:16 GMTThe NFT project gave notice to its gaming team and will take its titles offline, while a smaller group searches for a non-gaming business model. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/bitmine-projects-334m-in-annual-staking-revenue-from-15-8b-crypto-treahttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/bitmine-projects-334m-in-annual-staking-revenue-from-15-8b-crypto-treaMon, 14 Sep 2026 16:17:16 GMTBitmine now has more than 5 million ETH staked, turning most of its Ether holdings into a recurring income stream as it continues to accumulate. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/a-bipartisan-coalition-of-17-state-attorneys-generals-urge-senate-to-rhttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/a-bipartisan-coalition-of-17-state-attorneys-generals-urge-senate-to-rMon, 14 Sep 2026 16:17:16 GMTThe state AGs said they were concerned the crypto legislation might restrict their ability to bring securities and commodities cases tied to online scams. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/bitmine-adds-68-million-in-ethereum-as-holdings-near-6-million-ethhttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/bitmine-adds-68-million-in-ethereum-as-holdings-near-6-million-ethMon, 14 Sep 2026 16:17:16 GMTThe purchase brings the company closer to its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum’s supply, with most of its tokens earning staking rewards. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/fed-data-shows-hedge-funds-added-400-billion-before-bitcoin-s-septembehttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/fed-data-shows-hedge-funds-added-400-billion-before-bitcoin-s-septembeMon, 14 Sep 2026 14:17:19 GMTThe Q2 snapshot points to larger gross books, but any crypto spillover still depends on funding stress after the FOMC. The post Fed data shows hedge funds added $400 billion before Bitcoin’s September https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/hype-price-could-suffer-as-binance-takes-its-revenue-alice-liuhttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/hype-price-could-suffer-as-binance-takes-its-revenue-alice-liuMon, 14 Sep 2026 14:17:19 GMTToken buybacks have pushed Hyperliquid to all time highs, but Alice Liu from CoinMarketCap warns that Binance poses a threat to the revenue stream it depends on to pay for them. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/fragmented-regulations-limit-stablecoin-adoption-in-international-finahttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/fragmented-regulations-limit-stablecoin-adoption-in-international-finaMon, 14 Sep 2026 14:17:19 GMTStablecoins may reduce trade finance friction, fragmented regulatory regimes limit their adoption to just 3% of global payments, according to the World Trade Organization. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/another-bitcoin-liquidity-test-arrives-with-tuesday-s-us-tax-deadlinehttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/another-bitcoin-liquidity-test-arrives-with-tuesday-s-us-tax-deadlineMon, 14 Sep 2026 14:17:19 GMTSeptember 15 payments could absorb bank reserves before the Fed decision, while Treasury spending and Fed tools can cushion pressure. The post Another Bitcoin liquidity test arrives with Tuesday’s US https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/metamask-adds-new-wallet-protections-against-crypto-scamshttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/metamask-adds-new-wallet-protections-against-crypto-scamsMon, 14 Sep 2026 14:17:19 GMTMetaMask’s latest safeguards flag suspicious transfers and stop transactions that don’t match their previews. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/kaiko-extends-series-b-funding-round-to-110-million-with-s-p-global-bnhttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/kaiko-extends-series-b-funding-round-to-110-million-with-s-p-global-bnMon, 14 Sep 2026 14:17:19 GMTFinancial rating giant S&P Global joined top traditional banks and exchange operators to fund Kaiko's expansion into continuous market data services https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/crypto-market-outperforms-as-call-for-slower-ai-development-weighs-on-https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/crypto-market-outperforms-as-call-for-slower-ai-development-weighs-on-Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:17:18 GMTYour day-ahead look for Sept. 14, 2026 https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/eu-cyber-rules-put-crypto-wallet-makers-on-24-hour-reporting-clockhttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/eu-cyber-rules-put-crypto-wallet-makers-on-24-hour-reporting-clockMon, 14 Sep 2026 12:17:18 GMTCrypto wallet providers must submit an early vulnerability report within 24 hours and a full notification within 72 hours of exploits, or risk administrative fines of as much as $17.3 million. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/live-updates-bitcoin-manages-small-gains-as-stocks-drop-on-ai-concern-https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/live-updates-bitcoin-manages-small-gains-as-stocks-drop-on-ai-concern-Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:17:18 GMTThe Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting begins tomorrow, with nearly all now expecting the U.S. central bank to hike its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/leveraged-funds-rebuilt-1-669-btc-of-bitcoin-futures-shorts-before-fedhttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/leveraged-funds-rebuilt-1-669-btc-of-bitcoin-futures-shorts-before-fedMon, 14 Sep 2026 12:17:18 GMTCFTC data put their combined net short near 39,877 BTC, but rising longs complicate a directional bearish reading. The post Leveraged funds rebuilt 1,669 BTC of Bitcoin futures shorts before Fed appea https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/fca-considers-exempting-tokenized-gold-from-fund-rules-to-defend-londohttps://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/fca-considers-exempting-tokenized-gold-from-fund-rules-to-defend-londoMon, 14 Sep 2026 12:17:18 GMTThe Financial Conduct Authority is exploring a bespoke regulatory framework with the Treasury to carve out digital gold from traditional fund laws. https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/trump-agrees-to-stricter-ethics-rules-to-save-clarity-act-crypto-bill-https://defi-research-wire.srv1195681.hstgr.cloud/article/trump-agrees-to-stricter-ethics-rules-to-save-clarity-act-crypto-bill-Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:17:18 GMTPresident Donald Trump agreed to expanded conflict-of-interest rules and state-level enforcement powers to secure key Senate votes for the Clarity Act.