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ECB Plans Direct Investment In Tokenized Securities Using Pontes

TL;DR The ECB has started preparatory work to invest a small portion of its own-funds portfolio in tokenized euro-denominated securities. Initial eligible assets are expected to include euro-area public-sector and supranational issuers. The future purchases are intended to settle in central-bank money through Pontes; purchases have not yet been executed. The European Central Bank is moving from building tokenized-settlement infrastructure to preparing to use it for part of its own investment portfolio. The ECB said on September 21 that it has begun preparatory work to invest a small portion of its own-funds portfolio in tokenized euro-denominated securities. ECB Prepares To Become A Direct Buyer The plan is separate from monetary policy. The own-funds portfolio is a non-monetary-policy pool, and the initial investment universe is expected to focus on euro-area central governments, regional governments, agencies and European supranational issuers. The especially notable part is how those trades are intended to settle. The ECB plans to use Pontes, the Eurosystem’s newly launched infrastructure for settling tokenized financial assets in central-bank money. That means the central bank is not only creating a bridge for market participants; it is preparing to use that bridge itself. No Tokenized Purchases Have Happened Yet The status needs to be kept precise. The ECB has launched preparatory work. It has not said that tokenized securities have already been purchased for the portfolio. Operational timing and execution details are still to be determined after the preparation phase and subsequent Executive Board review. Even so, the direction is significant. A central bank directly holding tokenized public-sector securities in its own portfolio would move tokenization another step away from demonstration projects and into day-to-day institutional asset management. For now, the development is about preparation rather than completed trades — but it gives Pontes an immediate potential use case inside the Eurosystem itself. This article was written by the News Desk and edited by Samuel Rae. Source: Primary Source

NewsBTCNewsBTC•NewsBTC Editorial Team22 Sept
  • neutral toward European Central Bank · 99%

ECB Launches Pontes For Central-Bank Settlement Of Tokenized Assets

TL;DR The European Central Bank has launched Pontes, a wholesale settlement service for tokenized financial assets. Pontes settles transactions in central-bank money through TARGET Services and DLT interoperability. The system is institutional infrastructure and is separate from the retail digital-euro project. The European Central Bank has launched Pontes, giving institutions a new route for settling tokenized financial assets in central-bank money. The September 21 launch is part of the Eurosystem’s effort to connect distributed-ledger markets with existing central-bank settlement infrastructure. Pontes Connects Tokenized Assets To TARGET Services Pontes is designed for wholesale financial-market activity rather than consumer payments. The system links tokenized asset platforms with TARGET Services, allowing transactions involving distributed-ledger technology to settle against central-bank money. That distinction is important because Pontes is not a retail digital euro and should not be understood as one. Instead, it is infrastructure aimed at financial institutions that want the settlement certainty of central-bank money while using tokenized securities or other DLT-based market rails. The launch builds on years of experimentation by European central banks around how existing payment and securities systems can interact with blockchain-style settlement environments without forcing institutions to abandon the protections and finality of central-bank money. Tokenization Moves Closer To Core Market Infrastructure The significance of Pontes is less about a new token and more about plumbing. For tokenized securities to move beyond pilots, institutions need reliable ways to exchange assets and cash with clear settlement finality. Pontes is intended to solve part of that problem from the cash side. That makes the launch relevant to banks, securities issuers, market infrastructure providers and asset managers exploring tokenization. The ECB’s move also reinforces a broader trend: central banks are increasingly building bridges between conventional financial-market infrastructure and DLT rather than treating the two as separate systems. Pontes went live on September 21 as wholesale settlement infrastructure. It does not give the public a retail central-bank digital currency, and it should not be described as a digital-euro launch. This article was written by the News Desk and edited by Samuel Rae. Source: Primary Source

NewsBTCNewsBTC•NewsBTC Editorial Team22 Sept
  • neutral toward European Central Bank · 99%

BitMine ETH Treasury Nears 6 Million Tokens As Total Holdings Reach $17.1B

TL;DR BitMine reported 5,983,940 ETH in its treasury, just short of 6 million tokens. The company valued its combined treasury holdings at $17.1 billion. The disclosure also listed 212 BTC, $714 million in cash and securities, and stakes in Beast Industries and Eightco. BitMine Immersion Technologies has pushed its Ethereum treasury to within touching distance of 6 million ETH. A September 21 filing shows the company holds 5,983,940 ETH, alongside 212 BTC and a wider portfolio of cash, securities and strategic investments. BitMine put the combined value of those holdings at $17.1 billion. BitMine’s ETH Position Keeps Growing The exact ETH figure matters here. BitMine has not yet crossed 6 million ETH; it reported 5,983,940 tokens. According to the company’s disclosure, that position represents roughly 4.9% of the circulating ETH supply figure it used in the filing. The company also reported $714 million in cash and marketable securities, a $180 million stake in Beast Industries and a $105 million stake in Eightco. Taken together, the numbers show that BitMine’s balance sheet is broader than ETH alone, even though Ethereum remains the dominant part of the story. Ethereum Treasury Companies Are Becoming Their Own Market Category Public-company crypto treasuries were once overwhelmingly associated with Bitcoin. BitMine’s strategy shows how quickly that model has expanded into Ethereum. Holding almost 6 million ETH gives the company exposure not only to the token’s price but also to the wider economics around staking, network activity and institutional demand for Ethereum-based assets. It also makes changes in the company’s treasury unusually important for the ETH market simply because of the size involved. For now, the filing supports a precise conclusion: BitMine holds 5,983,940 ETH and values its combined disclosed treasury assets at $17.1 billion. Anything beyond that — including assumptions about future purchases or when the company will cross 6 million ETH — remains outside the filing. This article was written by the News Desk and edited by Samuel Rae. Source: Primary Source

NewsBTCNewsBTC•NewsBTC Editorial Team22 Sept
  • favorable toward BitMine Immersion Technologies · 86%

Strive Adds 1,355 Bitcoin As Corporate Treasury Reaches 26,355 BTC

TL;DR Strive disclosed the purchase of 1,355 BTC at an average price of about $79,475. Its corporate Bitcoin treasury increased from 25,000 BTC to 26,355 BTC. The disclosure relates to Strive’s own balance sheet, not third-party fund assets. Strive has increased its corporate Bitcoin holdings to 26,355 BTC after disclosing another 1,355 BTC purchase. The company reported the acquisition in a September 21 SEC filing, with the new coins purchased at an average price of roughly $79,475 each. Strive Pushes Past 26,000 BTC Before the latest addition, Strive held 25,000 BTC. The new purchase takes that figure to 26,355 BTC, giving the company a materially larger direct exposure to Bitcoin on its own corporate balance sheet. That point is important because Strive also operates in asset management. The 26,355 BTC figure refers to the company’s treasury position rather than Bitcoin held on behalf of outside investors in funds or managed products. The size of the new purchase also puts Strive among the more active public-company Bitcoin accumulators in the current market. At roughly $79,475 per coin, the company added exposure near the same broad price zone in which other treasury buyers have been active during September. Treasury Companies Keep Competing For Bitcoin Supply The filing arrives as corporate Bitcoin strategies continue to move beyond the handful of companies that pioneered the model. For investors, the practical question is increasingly less about whether public companies will hold Bitcoin and more about how aggressively individual firms intend to finance those positions. Strive’s latest disclosure gives a clear answer on direction: it is still adding. The company has not presented the 1,355 BTC as client assets or ETF holdings, and the distinction matters when comparing its position with asset managers that custody Bitcoin for third parties. On the numbers that are verified, Strive’s own treasury has now climbed to 26,355 BTC. This article was written by the News Desk and edited by Samuel Rae. Source: Primary Source

NewsBTCNewsBTC•NewsBTC Editorial Team21 Sept

Strategy Buys Another 950 Bitcoin As Holdings Reach 846,000 BTC

TL;DR Strategy bought 950 BTC during the week ending September 20 for $75.7 million. The purchases were made at an average price of $79,670 per Bitcoin. Strategy now reports 846,000 BTC acquired for an aggregate $63.80 billion. Strategy has added another 950 Bitcoin to its balance sheet, extending the corporate treasury strategy that continues to define the company. An SEC filing dated September 21 shows the purchases were made between September 14 and September 20 for an aggregate $75.7 million in cash. The average purchase price was $79,670 per BTC. Strategy’s Bitcoin Stack Reaches 846,000 BTC Following the latest acquisition, Strategy reported total holdings of 846,000 BTC. The company says those coins were acquired for an aggregate $63.80 billion, putting its average acquisition price at $75,416 per Bitcoin. The timing is worth keeping precise. The filing landed on September 21, but it covers purchases made over the prior week rather than a single transaction executed on filing day. That distinction has become increasingly important with Strategy’s regular treasury updates, which often bundle several purchases into one disclosure. The same filing also shows the company repurchased 1,771,238 shares of its STRC preferred stock for $174 million. Corporate Treasury Strategy Keeps Expanding Strategy’s latest move reinforces how aggressively it continues to use the public markets and its capital structure to support a Bitcoin-heavy balance sheet. At 846,000 BTC, the company’s exposure is no longer a side allocation. Bitcoin is central to how investors value the business, how its financing activity is interpreted and how changes in BTC price feed through to the company’s balance-sheet narrative. The latest purchase was made above Strategy’s aggregate average cost, which also means every incremental acquisition at current levels nudges that blended cost basis higher. For now, the key confirmed figures are the 950 BTC weekly purchase and the resulting 846,000 BTC total. The filing does not indicate that all 950 BTC were bought on September 21 itself. This article was written by the News Desk and edited by Samuel Rae. Source: Primary Source

NewsBTCNewsBTC•NewsBTC Editorial Team21 Sept
  • neutral toward MicroStrategy · 96%

Bitcoin Reclaims $85,000 For First Time In Eight Months

TL;DR Bitcoin crossed $85,000 on September 21, reaching a session high of $85,174.35. That marked BTC’s highest spot level since January 2026. The move is a price milestone, not confirmation of a new bull-market leg. Bitcoin pushed through $85,000 on September 21, putting the market back at a level it had not seen since January. The move took BTC to a session high of $85,174.35, according to the validated spot-price snapshot used for this report. That makes the reclaim notable for a simple reason: the market spent roughly eight months below this part of the range. Bitcoin Returns To An Eight-Month High The cleanest way to read the move is as a change in where Bitcoin is trading, rather than an invitation to attach a larger forecast to it. Crossing $85,000 matters because it restores a price zone that had effectively remained out of reach through much of 2026. It also gives traders a new reference point after months in which rallies repeatedly failed to push BTC back toward its January highs. What the move does not establish on its own is how durable the break will be. A session high can tell us where buyers were able to push price; it cannot, by itself, tell us whether the market will hold that level over the next several daily closes. That distinction matters especially in Bitcoin, where a headline level can attract both fresh spot demand and short-term derivatives positioning at the same time. The Next Test Is Whether $85,000 Holds For now, the confirmed development is straightforward: BTC traded above $85,000 and printed its highest spot level in eight months. The more useful follow-up will come from how the market behaves around the reclaimed zone. If Bitcoin can spend time above it rather than immediately slipping back below, $85,000 could begin functioning as a more meaningful reference level. If the move fades quickly, the session may instead be remembered as another volatility spike inside a still-fragile range. Either way, the September 21 move has already changed the short-term market picture by putting a price that had been absent since January back on the board. This article was written by the News Desk and edited by Samuel Rae. Source: Primary Source

NewsBTCNewsBTC•NewsBTC Editorial Team21 Sept

USDT on TRON Becomes Most Used Onchain Payment Option on CoinsBee as Stablecoin Spending Grows

CoinsBee payment data shows USDT on TRON recorded nearly twice as many payments as Bitcoin over the past 90 days, while its share of all payments on CoinsBee increased by 64% compared with 2025.   Stuttgart, Germany, September 21, 2026 – CoinsBee, a global platform that makes it easy to use cryptocurrency for everyday purchases, today announced that USDT (TRC-20) on the TRON network has become the most-used onchain token and network payment option on CoinsBee, according to payment data from the global crypto gift card platform. Over the 90-day period ending September 1, 2026, USDT on TRON recorded approximately 1.8 times as many payments on CoinsBee as Bitcoin and 1.9 times as many as Ethereum. Its share of payment activity has also substantially increased. USDT on TRON accounted for 16.23% of all payments on CoinsBee in 2026 to date, compared with 9.92% in 2025. This represents a 64% increase in its share of total payments. The data provides insight into how cryptocurrency holders use digital assets for everyday retail purchases, in addition to trading and investing. CoinsBee allows customers in more than 180 countries to purchase gift cards, payment cards, gaming credits and mobile top-ups from more than 5,000 global and local brands using over 200 cryptocurrencies. USDT on TRON is also responsible for a large share of USDT spending on the platform. Over the past 90 days, TRC20 accounted for 44.6% of USDT payments on CoinsBee but 64.5% of USDT turnover. This indicates that the average value of USDT purchases made through TRON was higher than purchases made through other networks that support USDT. In the United States, the most purchased brands using USDT on TRON during the same period included Amazon, Apple, AT&T, PlayStation, Uber, Macy’s, T-Mobile, Walmart, Sephora and DoorDash. The purchases covered categories including retail, mobile connectivity, gaming, transport and food delivery. These findings are based on CoinsBee payment data. The 90-day analysis covers the period from June 4 through September 1, 2026, and includes successfully paid and delivered orders. It compares payments by cryptocurrency and blockchain network. Payment counts represent completed payments rather than transaction value, while turnover represents the value of the corresponding purchases on CoinsBee. The comparison of payment share uses 2026 data to date and full year 2025 data. Payment share represents each token and network combination as a percentage of total completed payments on CoinsBee during the respective period. With this momentum, CoinsBee and TRON DAO are launching a joint campaign focused on the use of USDT on TRON for everyday purchases. From September 21 through October 5, 2026, CoinsBee will offer eligible users of the CoinsBee mobile app a 2% discount on purchases paid with USDT on TRON. Users can enter the code USDT-TRC in the CoinsBee app and select USDT on TRON as their payment method to activate the discount. This offer is available once per user. Subject to conditions. Full campaign terms and eligibility requirements are available on the CoinsBee website. “USDT on TRON is already the most used onchain payment option on CoinsBee, and its share of payments has grown considerably over the past year,” said Iván Escamilla Rodriguez, Product and Growth Lead at CoinsBee. “What is particularly interesting for us is that this activity translates into purchases across categories such as retail, mobile services, gaming and food delivery. Our payment data gives us a direct view into how people use stablecoins when they want to spend their assets.” “Stablecoins become more useful when people can use them for products and services they already purchase,” said Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson at TRON DAO. “TRON provides infrastructure for USDT transactions at global scale, and the collaboration with CoinsBee gives users another way to use USDT for everyday purchases.” The campaign highlights the growing use of USDT on TRON with CoinsBee’s catalog of more than 5,000 global and local brands. CoinsBee serves more than 500,000 customers and supports cryptocurrency payments for gift cards and digital products across ecommerce, gaming, entertainment, travel, food, fashion, mobile services and other categories.   About CoinsBee CoinsBee is a global platform that makes it easy to use cryptocurrency for everyday purchases. Founded in 2019, CoinsBee enables customers to buy gift cards, payment cards, gaming credits, and mobile top-ups using more than 200 cryptocurrencies. Available in over 180 countries, CoinsBee serves more than 500,000 customers and provides access to gift cards and digital products from more than 5,000 global and local brands across categories including e-commerce, gaming, entertainment, travel, food, fashion, and more. By connecting cryptocurrencies with products and services people use every day, CoinsBee helps make digital assets practical beyond trading and investing. The platform continues to expand its global reach, supported cryptocurrencies, and brand selection to make spending crypto simple, fast, and accessible.   Media Contact Erik Rossol press@coinsbee.com  About TRON DAO TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps. Founded in September 2017, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. Today, TRON hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, which currently exceeds $94 billion. As of September 2026, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 405 million in total user accounts, more than 15 billion in total transactions, and over $28 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. Recognized as the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases with proven success, TRON is “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”   TRONNetwork | TRONDAO | X | YouTube | Telegram | Discord | Reddit | GitHub | Medium | Forum Media Contact Yeweon Park press@tron.network

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Zoomex to Host Traders After Party During TOKEN2049 Singapore, Connecting Traders and the Web3 Community

Industry KOL panels, an interactive session with F1 driver Ollie Bearman, live music, and grand prizes including a MacBook Air and iPhone Duo will highlight the evening. Global cryptocurrency derivatives platform Zoomex will host the “ZOOMEX TRADERS AFTER PARTY @ TOKEN2049 SINGAPORE” on October 7, 2026, at Echo Live Party in Singapore. Organized as an official side event during TOKEN2049 Singapore, the gathering invites traders, Web3 founders, creators, and partners to connect beyond the main conference floor, exchange market insights, and expand their industry networks. (Luma) Centering on the theme “CRYPTO TRADING · WEB3 · LIVE MUSIC · NETWORKING,” the event seamlessly blends market discussions with an elevated party experience. Guests can engage directly with industry KOLs and the Zoomex team, participate in special guest Q&As, and make new connections over live music and open networking.   Where’s the Edge? From Crypto Trading to Broader Markets As trading options expand rapidly, where do traders truly find their edge? Is it early opportunity detection, smarter tool utilization, or a distinct approach to market dynamics and risk management? The event will feature a flagship panel titled “Where’s the Edge? Trading Crypto and Beyond,” bringing together top industry KOLs to share insights across crypto assets and traditional market setups. Discussions will span derivatives, TradFi, and prediction markets, with a focus on how copy trading, AI assistance, and strategic tools are reshaping how traders gather information, make decisions, and execute strategies. Grounded in practical trading needs, the panel gives speakers from diverse backgrounds a platform to share market observations, offering attendees fresh perspectives to compare and discuss. Conversations will continue into the open networking sessions following the panel. This theme reflects Zoomex’s core focus on derivatives while expanding its broader trading ecosystem. As the platform moves into TradFi and new trading venues, it continues to anchor its operations around “Easy to Use. Transparent. Fair.”, prioritizing seamless user experience, transparent fee structures, and clear rule mechanisms. (Luma)   Ollie Bearman to Join for an Exclusive Community Q&A TGR Haas F1 Team driver Ollie Bearman will attend as a special guest, hosting an interactive Q&A session that offers traders and motorsport fans an up-close, face-to-face experience. (Luma) As the Official Cryptocurrency Exchange Partner of the Haas F1 Team, Zoomex continues to bridge high-profile sports sponsorships with real community engagement, letting attendees experience the thrill of racing alongside market insights. (Zoomex)   Live Music and Grand Prizes Set the Stage for Networking The evening will feature live performances by singers and dancers, a DJ set, interactive lucky draws, and ample dedicated networking time. Attendees can discuss products with the Zoomex team, swap market insights with creators, or catch up with industry peers on conversations started during the main conference. (Luma) A MacBook Air and iPhone Duo lead the lineup of grand prizes for the night’s lucky draw, adding extra excitement to the evening. Eligibility and prize collection will follow official event rules. From deep market discussions and celebrity guest interactions to live entertainment, Zoomex aims to make the Traders After Party a premier gathering for the trading community—a, a place to share ideas, meet peers in a relaxed setting, and build direct, lasting connections. Registration is now open. Interested traders, founders, creators, and industry partners can apply via the official Zoomex Luma event page. The event takes place on the evening of October 7 at Echo Live Party Singapore; Final entry details and agenda are subject to the official event listing. (Luma)   About Zoomex Founded in 2021, Zoomex is a global cryptocurrency trading platform focused on derivatives trading. The platform serves over 3 million users across 35+ countries and regions, offering access to 590+ trading pairs. Built around easy to use, transparency, fairness, and speed, Zoomex provides a clear and efficient trading experience for users worldwide. Through its high-performance matching engine, clear asset and order displays, and transparent fee and rule mechanisms, Zoomex helps users better understand their account status, order execution, trading costs, and results. Zoomex maintains registrations, licenses, and regulatory statuses across multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S. MSB, Canada MSB, U.S. NFA, and Australia AUSTRAC, and has completed security audits conducted by blockchain security firm Hacken. The platform also continues to strengthen its trust framework through Proof of Reserves, Security & Transparency, Compliance Information, and Fees / Rules Transparency initiatives. Beyond trading, Zoomex builds a refined brand experience through elite sports partnerships, including the TGR Haas F1 Team, World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, and world-class tennis events such as Wimbledon. The values of speed, precision, discipline, fair play, and rule-based execution are closely aligned with Zoomex’s approach to derivatives trading.   At Zoomex: Easy to Use. Transparent balance. Fair access to your earnings.

NewsBTCNewsBTC•BlockmanPR21 Sept
  • favorable toward Zoomex · 82%