Sep 22, 2026 · 5 min listen · Last updated September 22, 2026
From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Dex here — September 22nd. Five that moved the crypto tape overnight. Here's the first. Let's get into it. First, from Newsbtc. USDT On TRON Overtakes Bitcoin In CoinsBee Payment Activity. 8 times as many completed payments as Bitcoin over its measured 90-day window.
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USDT On TRON Overtakes Bitcoin In CoinsBee Payment Activity
- CoinsBee says USDT on TRON generated about 1.8 times as many completed payments as Bitcoin over its measured 90-day window. - USDT on TRON accounted for 16.23% of CoinsBee’s 2026 year-to-date payments, up from 9.92% in 2025. - The figures describe CoinsBee activity only and should not be generalized to global crypto payments. USDT on TRON has overtaken Bitcoin in payment activity on CoinsBee, according to a new data release covering a 90-day period from June 4 through September 1.
BlackRock’s IBIT leads $999M in US spot Bitcoin ETF inflows
Institutional adoption of Bitcoin ETFs signals a growing mainstream acceptance, potentially stabilizing and legitimizing the crypto market. The post BlackRock’s IBIT leads $999M in US spot Bitcoin ETF inflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Rangers FC star Olwethu Makhanya poised to break transfer fee record
Makhanya's potential record-breaking transfer could redefine Rangers' financial strategy and highlight MLS's role as a talent incubator. The post Rangers FC star Olwethu Makhanya poised to break transfer fee record appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Circle launches Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing, leaving liquidation risk with Morpho protocol
Eligible Circle Mint institutions can now deposit Bitcoin, turn it into wrapped cirBTC collateral, and borrow USDC through a Morpho lending market in one coordinated workflow. Circle made the service live on Arc and Ethereum on Sept. 21, reducing the number of systems a treasury team must navigate to raise dollar liquidity without selling its Bitcoin. The service remains limited to eligible institutions, excludes New York clients, and is subject to jurisdiction and eligibility.
ShredPay Joins Jack Henry Network To Bring Stablecoin Infrastructure To Banks
- ShredPay has joined the Jack Henry Fintech Integration Network. - The integration can connect ShredPay’s stablecoin and digital-asset services with Jack Henry institutions through jXchange and SymXchange APIs. - Jack Henry serves about 7,400 banks and credit unions combined. ShredPay has joined Jack Henry’s Fintech Integration Network, opening a path for banks and credit unions on Jack Henry technology to connect with stablecoin and digital-asset services. The partnership was announced on September 21 and centers on integration rather than a blanket rollout to every Jack Henry customer.
Trueo prediction market moves from Base to Ethereum
“As a new app and experiment, an L2 like Base was the right choice for many reasons. At the time, Mainnet gas costs were still elevated and some features of our app were experimental,” Trueo said on X. “The final form of Trueo is to be a platform that is widely adopted, broadly integrated, fully permissionless, mostly immutable, and highly credible. Ethereum is the best fit for this combination of properties.” Trueo is ranked as the 14th-largest onchain prediction market with a total value locked of $795,687, according to DefiLlama.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong addresses USDC rewards and banking regulations
Armstrong emphasized that these regulations could hinder the growth of digital assets, which is a concern for many in the industry. The way USDC rewards are structured could be a litmus test for how regulators view crypto products moving forward. It’s a reminder that the balance between fostering innovation and ensuring consumer protection is delicate.
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Coinbase Opens IPO Allocations To US Retail Traders Starting With Oura
- Eligible US retail Coinbase customers can now request allocations in IPOs through the Coinbase app. - The service is offered through FINRA-registered Coinbase Capital Markets. - Oura is the first IPO on the platform, with allocation rules designed to discourage immediate flipping. Coinbase is adding initial public offerings to the list of financial products available inside its app. The exchange announced that eligible US retail customers can now request IPO allocations through Coinbase, with the service provided by Coinbase Capital Markets, its FINRA-registered broker-dealer.
Manhattan US Attorney leading probe into Binance’s Iran compliance: Bloomberg
The investigation is examining whether Binance knowingly allowed trading that violated US sanctions on Iran, months after reports first revealed a Justice Department probe. The Manhattan US Attorney’s Office is investigating whether Binance knowingly allowed trading that violated US sanctions on Iran, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, providing new details about a Justice Department investigation first reported in March. The Justice Department’s Criminal Division in Washington is also involved in the investigation, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Kakao Pay, KakaoBank to explore stablecoin opportunities with Fireblocks
Kakao Pay and KakaoBank are exploring digital asset opportunities with Fireblocks, including infrastructure for stablecoins. South Korean financial companies Kakao Pay and KakaoBank have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with crypto infrastructure provider Fireblocks to explore digital asset opportunities, including stablecoins. Under the agreement, the companies will conduct proof-of-concept tests for digital asset infrastructure suited to South Korea’s regulatory, security and service requirements.