💵 Visa and Reap Launch Stablecoin Credit Cards in 100+ Markets
Visa and fintech firm Reap have announced a partnership to roll out stablecoin-linked credit cards across more than 100 markets globally.
The program builds on Reap's existing Visa card issuance infrastructure, expanding it to enable businesses to fund everyday spending using stablecoins. The collaboration targets regions where stablecoin-linked payment products have had limited reach.
The move marks another step in the integration of stablecoins into mainstream payment rails, with Visa continuing to position itself as a bridge between traditional financial infrastructure and digital asset ecosystems.
🟠 Bitcoin breaks above $80,500 for first time since 2023
Bitcoin has cleared the $80,500 level for the first time since 2023, triggering a long-term on-chain signal that previously preceded the 2019 and 2023 bull markets.
The move also marks a break above a key long-term trendline — a technical threshold that has historically been associated with sustained upward momentum in prior cycles. The signal is described as rare, having appeared only twice in the past six years.
The European Central Bank has confirmed it will invest a portion of its own funds directly into blockchain-based securities — marking the first time the ECB moves from studying tokenised finance to actively participating in it.
The announcement, made on 21 September 2026, covers preparatory work for a program to purchase digital bonds issued on distributed ledger technology. The ECB describes the initial allocation as a small slice of its own funds, positioning the move as an exploratory step rather than a large-scale deployment.
The development marks a significant institutional signal for tokenised bond markets in the euro area, as one of the world's major central banks transitions from observer to active buyer in the DLT-based securities space.
📈 Bitcoin ETFs Pull $999M in Largest Daily Inflow Since October
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $999 million in net inflows on Monday — the largest single-day figure since October 6, 2025, and the 9th largest daily inflow on record.
The surge coincided with Bitcoin briefly climbing above $87,000, its highest level since January. Monday's inflow marks a new 2026 high for the funds and signals renewed institutional appetite following a quieter stretch.
🟠 Bitcoin breaks $85K as $648M in shorts liquidated
Bitcoin surged past $85,000 as a short squeeze triggered $648 million in crypto short liquidations across the market.
The move was initially driven by the squeeze, but spot buyers stepped in to sustain the rally. One measure of selling pressure is reported to be near a record low, suggesting organic demand is supporting the price level rather than leverage alone.
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