Bitcoin trades near $76,000 following the Senate's rejection of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, with analysts prioritizing the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision.

Decrypt · Sep 16, 2026, 21:10BRIEF

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Senate Cloture Vote Fails on Crypto Market Structure Bill

The Senate rejected cloture on the Clarity Act by a single vote, causing Bitcoin and major crypto assets to decline as legislative hopes for 2026 fade.

Decrypt · Sep 16, 2026, 21:10

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Zcash holders approve 25-second blocks and retain halving schedule

Zcash token holders voted to reduce the network's target block time to 25 seconds while preserving the existing halving schedule for the upcoming NU7 upgrade.

Cointelegraph · Sep 16, 2026, 20:10

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Ethiopia cuts Bitcoin mining power to 23% amid hydro shortage

Ethiopian Electric Power reduced electricity deliveries to Bitcoin miners to 23% of contracted levels as El Niño-driven dry conditions strained hydropower reservoirs.

Cointelegraph · Sep 16, 2026, 19:10

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Deutsche Bank Awaits Regulatory Nod for Institutional Crypto Custody

Deutsche Bank plans to launch institutional digital asset custody in Europe this year, pending regulatory approval under the EU's MiCA framework.

Cointelegraph · Sep 16, 2026, 19:10

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ECB Recruits Merchants for 2027 Digital Euro Pilot

The European Central Bank is recruiting online and mobile merchants to test beta digital euro payments in a voluntary pilot scheduled to begin in late 2027.

Cointelegraph · Sep 16, 2026, 17:10

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Phemex CEO: AI a 'net negative' for crypto

Phemex CEO Federico Variola stated that artificial intelligence has been a net negative for the cryptocurrency industry, citing capital diversion and increased security risks.

Cointelegraph · Sep 16, 2026, 15:10

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Bitcoin ETFs Record $450M Outflow Following Senate Bill Stall

Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their largest daily outflow since late June, losing $450.4 million after a major crypto bill stalled in the US Senate.

Cointelegraph · Sep 16, 2026, 13:10

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BIS study reveals sixfold gap in Bitcoin onchain transfer estimates

Bank for International Settlements researchers found that Bitcoin onchain transfer value estimates vary by up to six times depending on measurement methods.

Cointelegraph · Sep 16, 2026, 06:10

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Strive CEO Matt Cole Forecasts 50% Annual Bitcoin Returns Through 2030

Strive CEO Matt Cole predicts roughly 50% annualized Bitcoin returns through 2030, citing a macro thesis involving Fed intervention and long-end rates.

Bitcoin Magazine · Sep 16, 2026, 06:10

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Crypto Stocks Slide as Senate Fails to Advance CLARITY Act

Shares of major crypto firms fell sharply after the US Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act, which would define regulatory jurisdiction over digital assets.

Cointelegraph · Sep 16, 2026, 05:10

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Senate Fails to Advance Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

Bitcoin fell approximately 3.2% after the Senate failed to invoke cloture on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, with 50 senators voting against advancing the bill.

Decrypt · Sep 16, 2026, 04:10

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