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    Crypto News - 25 September 2026 The Federal Reserve on September 24 opened public comment on two proposals to implement the GENIUS Act for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers. The framework would require full backing with permitted liquid reserve assets, set standardized capital and risk-management requirements, and create a tailored application process for supervised banks seeking to issue stablecoins. The comment period is set to run for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. Separately, the Fear & Greed Index stood at 71, or "Greed," on September 25, up from 56 a week earlier. ECB Brings Central Bank Money to Tokenized Finance The European Central Bank launched Pontes on September 21, a service linking its payment infrastructure to blockchain-based financial markets so banks and investors can settle tokenized transactions in central-bank euros. Deutsche Bank, Santander and Clearstream were among the first participants to complete onboarding. The ECB also said it will invest a small portion of its €23 billion of own funds in highly rated, euro-denominated securities issued on blockchain. The initiative adds live central-bank settlement infrastructure to Europe’s broader push toward tokenized finance. Bitget Reports $352 Million Crypto Hack Crypto exchange Bitget said approximately $351.6 million was affected by unauthorized transfers from some hot wallets on September 24, prompting a temporary withdrawal suspension while the incident was investigated. The company said its cold wallets remained secure and that losses would be covered by a protection fund holding more than $464 million. Bitget later said attackers compromised a wallet backend and spoofed transaction data rather than stealing private keys. The breach underscores the continuing operational and custody risks facing centralized crypto platforms. Bitcoin ETFs opened Monday with $999.0 million in net inflows, led by BlackRock’s IBIT at $381.4 million, ARK 21Shares’ ARKB at $289.1 million and Fidelity’s FBTC at $238.8 million. Tuesday remained strong at $714.7 million, with IBIT adding $350.3 million and FBTC $257.4 million. Momentum eased through midweek: Wednesday brought $346.9 million, while Thursday was the weakest session at $190.7 million as IBIT still contributed $162.6 million and BTCW posted a $4.0 million outflow. Overall, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.2513 billion in net inflows across the reported week, with demand concentrated in IBIT, FBTC and ARKB. Ethereum ETFs started Monday with $270.0 million in net inflows, led by BlackRock’s ETHA at $110.1 million, Fidelity’s FETH at $73.0 million and ETH at $59.3 million. Tuesday followed with $162.2 million, with ETHA adding $88.1 million and FETH $33.6 million. Inflows slowed midweek to $104.5 million Wednesday and $66.1 million Thursday, the weakest session, as ETHA and FETH remained the main contributors while ETH posted a $4.1 million outflow on Wednesday. Overall, spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $602.8 million in net inflows across the reported week, with BlackRock’s ETHA accounting for the largest share. Litecoin was the clear weekly leader at +25.0%, with CoinDesk noting that the exact driver was unclear but pointing to stronger on-chain activity and possible pre-halving positioning as contributing factors. Hedera (+19.9%), Metal DAO (+18.7%), Cardano (+15.6%), Stellar (+14.4%), XRP (+13.1%) and Dogecoin (+12.3%) also posted double-digit gains, while Bitcoin (+3.8%) and Ethereum (+3.1%) remained positive. Metal Blockchain (-0.4%), Loan Protocol (-1.4%) and XPR Network (-2.4%) were the only tracked names to finish the seven-day period lower.

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    Crypto News - 18 September 2026 Bitcoin climbed back above $80,000 on Friday, September 18, recovering after Tuesday's selloff and lifting shares of crypto-related companies. The rebound came despite the Senate's failure to advance the Clarity Act and the Federal Reserve's first interest-rate increase in three years. In Metal Pay's Friday snapshot, Bitcoin traded at $80,815, up 5.6% over 24 hours and 4.1% over seven days. Alternative.me's Fear & Greed Index rose to 56, or Greed, from Thursday's Neutral reading of 50. The six-point improvement marked a shift back toward optimism, although the index measures sentiment rather than predicting future returns. Clarity Act Stalls in the Senate The Senate failed to advance the Clarity Act in a procedural vote on September 15, leaving the proposed U.S. digital-asset framework stalled. The measure did not reach the 60 votes needed to proceed, with disagreements over ethics safeguards and risks to bank deposits still dividing lawmakers. Supporters argued that clearer rules would help crypto businesses operate in the United States, while opponents wanted stronger protections. The setback increased attention on the SEC and CFTC, which can still act within their existing authority. Those agency-led measures are easier to change than federal law, leaving longer-term regulatory certainty unresolved. SEC Opens Path for Tokenized Stock Trading On September 17, the SEC issued a five-year conditional exemption allowing qualifying blockchain-based venues to trade certain tokenized U.S. stocks without registering as national securities exchanges. The framework permits automated trading through smart contracts and shared liquidity pools, rather than requiring a traditional exchange setup. Eligible tokens must represent real share ownership and preserve rights such as dividends and voting, excluding synthetic products that only track prices. Issuers can object when third parties seek to tokenize their securities. The move creates a regulated testing ground for on-chain stock markets, but it is temporary and does not remove all investor-protection requirements. Bitcoin ETFs opened Monday with $159.9 million in net inflows, led by BlackRock's IBIT at $134.3 million and Fidelity's FBTC at $53.3 million. Tuesday reversed sharply to $450.4 million in net outflows, with Fidelity losing $214.8 million and BlackRock $161.7 million. Wednesday brought another $295.9 million in net outflows, led by BlackRock at $144.1 million and ARK 21Shares at $84.4 million. Thursday recovered to $159.5 million in net inflows as BlackRock attracted $183.7 million, outweighing withdrawals from Fidelity and VanEck. Overall, Bitcoin ETFs recorded $426.9 million in net outflows across Monday through Thursday, with the two positive sessions unable to offset the withdrawals. Ethereum ETFs started Monday with $121.1 million in net inflows, led by BlackRock's ETHA at $80.5 million, alongside $16.2 million into Grayscale's ETH and $14.4 million into BlackRock's ETHB. Tuesday flipped to $142.0 million in net outflows, with ETHA losing $98.0 million and Bitwise's ETHW $34.4 million. Wednesday was the weakest session, with $224.1 million in net outflows, led by ETHA at $110.0 million and Fidelity's FETH at $55.6 million. Thursday added $39.3 million in net outflows as ETHA's $42.9 million withdrawal outweighed $1.8 million inflows each into Fidelity's FETH and VanEck's ETHV. Overall, Ethereum ETFs recorded $284.3 million in net outflows across Monday through Thursday, with three consecutive negative sessions erasing Monday's gains. Metal DAO (MTL) led the 13-token snapshot with a 14.6% seven-day gain, followed by Solana at 9.9%, Stellar at 6.2%, Litecoin at 5.3% and Cardano at 4.9%. Bitcoin and Hedera each advanced 4.1%, while Ethereum gained 1.4%. Eleven of the 13 tracked tokens were higher over seven days; Metal Blockchain slipped 0.8% and XPR Network fell 8.6%.

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    Crypto News - 11 September 2026 Bitcoin was down 3.1% over seven days at $77,327 in Friday's Metal Pay snapshot, while ether gained 2.9% to $2,532. The September 11 inflation report showed U.S. core prices rising 0.3% in August, above the 0.2% forecast, keeping a possible Federal Reserve rate increase in focus. Alternative.me's Fear & Greed Index registered 56, still in 'Greed' territory. That was down from 69 a day earlier and 74 a week earlier, an 18-point weekly decline. Together, the figures show cooling enthusiasm and uneven performance rather than a market-wide rebound. Senate Revises Clarity Act as Disputes Persist Senate Republicans released a revised Clarity Act on September 10, updating proposed crypto rules without resolving the bill's main political disputes. The draft would require certain centrally controlled trading protocols to register with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and clarifies how credit unions can conduct digital-asset activities. Banks continued pressing for tighter restrictions on stablecoin rewards, warning of competition with customer deposits. Disagreements over money-laundering safeguards and officials' crypto-related conflicts of interest also remained. The draft was not law as of September 11, and advancing it still required a 60-vote coalition in the Senate. Liquid Resumes Transactions After $320 Million Exploit Liquid Network resumed transactions on September 10 after an exploit drained roughly 4,000 bitcoin, worth about $320 million when reported, from its reserves on September 6. Around 3,400 BTC was returned on September 7, but approximately 598.5 BTC remained outstanding as of Friday. Blockstream said on September 11 that it would not pay a ransom for the remaining funds. Withdrawals from Liquid back to Bitcoin remained disabled while recovery continued. Liquid said the flaw was in its underlying software and that network operators had not been hacked or had their keys compromised. The previous Friday brought $174.6 million in net inflows, led by BlackRock's IBIT ($117.4 million) and Fidelity's FBTC ($57.2 million). Tuesday reversed to $46.6 million in outflows, with Grayscale's GBTC losing $65.5 million despite smaller inflows elsewhere. Wednesday's outflows deepened to $120.2 million, including $78.0 million from ARK 21Shares' ARKB. Thursday was the weakest reported session at $282.7 million in outflows, led by ARKB ($164.3 million) and GBTC ($36.4 million). Overall, Bitcoin ETFs recorded $449.5 million in net outflows across this week's reported sessions through Thursday, with redemptions increasing each day; Friday's total remains TBD. The previous Friday recorded $25.9 million in net inflows, as BlackRock's ETHA ($57.8 million) and ETHB ($16.4 million) outweighed $48.3 million leaving Fidelity's FETH. Tuesday reversed to $24.3 million in outflows, led by Grayscale's ETH ($24.6 million) and ETHE ($9.6 million), partly offset by FETH's $9.9 million inflow. Wednesday rebounded with $34.7 million in inflows, led by ETHB ($22.9 million) and ETHA ($9.7 million). Thursday was the weakest reported session at $29.9 million in outflows, as withdrawals from FETH ($25.2 million) and ETHA ($18.6 million) outweighed inflows elsewhere. Overall, Ethereum ETFs recorded $19.5 million in net outflows through Thursday, with Wednesday's recovery insufficient to offset the other sessions; Friday's total remains TBD. Metal DAO (MTL) led the tracked tokens with a 6.5% weekly gain, followed by Litecoin at 5.6%. Ethereum (+2.9%), Metal Blockchain (+2.1%) and Solana (+0.6%) also finished the seven-day snapshot higher, while Dogecoin (-0.6%) and Stellar (-0.7%) held up best among the decliners. Bitcoin fell 3.1%, XPR Network lost 4.4% and Loan Protocol dropped 11.7%, leaving five of the 13 tracked tokens in positive territory.

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    Metal L2 (@Metal_L2)

    Metal L2 is coming home. The vision: an EVM-compatible MTL Subnet built as a liquidity and settlement hub for XMD, stablecoins and a new generation of financial apps. Powered by $MTL. Open to banks, credit unions, fintechs and builders.

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    Metal Pay (@metalpaysme)

    Breakout Token for the last 24h: $MTL Metal DAO is up 12.3% in the last 24 hours, making it today’s top mover on Metal Pay. With Metal Homecoming, MTL is set to power a new @MetalBlockchain subnet as its gas token. More here: http://metalhomecoming.com

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    Metal L2 (@Metal_L2)

    Metal Homecoming 🤘 A sovereign Metal Blockchain subnet powered by MTL. ~0.5s finality. MTL as native gas. XMD at the center of a stablecoin-first ecosystem. 1,000+ credit union network. The testnet is live. https://metalhomecoming.com

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    Crypto News - 31 July 2026 Crypto markets ended July cautiously, with Bitcoin falling toward $63,000 and Ether slipping below $1,900 on July 31. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index stood at 25, returning to “Extreme Fear” from 28 yesterday and last week, although sentiment remained stronger than last month’s reading of 11. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates at 3.5%–3.75% on July 29, but its divided 9–3 vote and hawkish tone reduced expectations for near-term cuts. Bitcoin initially held near $64,000 before weakening as investors continued to favor equities over crypto. The combined signals point to fragile confidence despite July’s broader market recovery. BNY Moves Fund Records Onto Blockchain BNY launched digital transfer-agency capabilities this week, bringing blockchain infrastructure into a fund-servicing business covering approximately $8.6 trillion in assets and 7.6 million investor accounts. The system is designed to support tokenized funds across multiple jurisdictions and blockchains while operating alongside BNY’s traditional infrastructure. Baillie Gifford is using the service for what the companies describe as the first fully native, regulated tokenized fund in the United Kingdom, with BlackRock and BNY’s Dreyfus unit expected to follow. The rollout shows blockchain moving deeper into the record-keeping systems used by major financial institutions rather than remaining limited to cryptocurrency trading. Coinbase Posts Third Straight Quarterly Loss Coinbase reported its third consecutive quarterly loss on July 30 as weaker crypto prices and slower trading activity continued to pressure the exchange. Transaction revenue fell 21% from a year earlier to $599 million, while the company recorded a net loss of $359.5 million. Subscription and services revenue declined 12.2% to $555.1 million, although Coinbase continued expanding into stablecoins, prediction markets and regulated derivatives. The company also reached a record 10.3% share of crypto trading and said 88% of net revenue now comes from activities other than Bitcoin spot trading, showing how it is trying to become less dependent on market cycles. Bitcoin ETFs opened Monday with $11.6 million in net outflows, led by $8.8 million from BlackRock’s IBIT and $2.8 million from Fidelity’s FBTC. Tuesday’s outflows widened to $49.7 million as IBIT lost $54.8 million, partly offset by a $5.1 million inflow into Grayscale’s BTC. Wednesday reversed to a $32.1 million inflow before Thursday delivered the strongest result at $233.1 million, led by $183.4 million into IBIT, $20.7 million into Bitwise’s BITB and $15.5 million into FBTC. Overall, the funds recorded $203.9 million in net inflows from Monday through Thursday, with the late-week rebound outweighing the cautious start." Ethereum ETFs began Monday with $11.7 million in net inflows, entirely led by BlackRock’s ETHA. Tuesday added another $9.4 million, with $5.9 million entering BlackRock’s ETHB and $3.5 million entering ETHA. Wednesday was the weakest day at $32.9 million in net outflows, driven by $16.1 million from Fidelity’s FETH, $9.7 million from Grayscale’s ETHE and $8.1 million from Grayscale’s ETH, before Thursday recovered with a $12.8 million inflow led by ETHA. Overall, the funds finished Monday through Thursday almost flat at approximately $1 million in net inflows, showing mixed institutional demand. Loan Protocol led the tracked Metal Pay market with an 8.9% weekly gain, followed by XPR Network at 4.2%. Cardano gained 2.0%, while Dogecoin and Ethereum remained slightly positive despite Bitcoin falling 2.2% and broader sentiment returning to Extreme Fear. The performance showed selective strength in smaller ecosystem tokens even as most large-cap assets struggled to maintain their midweek gains.

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    Metal L2 (@Metal_L2)

    Metal L2 Upgrade 19 proposal has passed. Thank you to the $MTL community for reviewing, voting, and helping keep Metal L2 moving forward. This upgrade keeps Metal L2 aligned with the latest OP Stack improvements as we continue preparing for Homecoming. Onward.

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    Metal L2 (@Metal_L2)

    Metal L2 Upgrade 19 is still up for vote. This proposal helps keep Metal L2 current with the latest OP Stack improvements while we continue preparing for Homecoming and the broader move toward Metal Blockchain. $MTL community, please review and vote YES. 🗳️ https://gov.xprnetwork.org/communities/4/proposals/69fb83f48bf261930c09aeef

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    Metal L2 (@Metal_L2)

    Hello $MTL community, please vote YES on Metal L2 Upgrade 19. This upgrade keeps Metal L2 aligned with the latest OP Stack improvements and supports continuity as we prepare for the Homecoming migration. 🗳️ http://gov.xprnetwork.org/communities/4

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    Metal Pay (@metalpaysme)

    Crypto News - 8 May 2026 Crypto markets opened May with stronger spot ETF demand and a broader recovery in major assets, but sentiment is still far from euphoric. Bitcoin ETF inflows were strong early in the week before reversing on Thursday, while Ether funds also saw a sharp pullback after several positive sessions. The attached Fear & Greed Index showed a reading of 38 on May 8, down from 47 the day before but above last week’s 26 and last month’s 17. For Metal Pay users, the signal is mixed: markets have improved from extreme fear, but traders are still responding quickly to shifts in macro risk and ETF demand. Stablecoin Regulation Takes Center Stage Stablecoins remained one of the biggest policy stories of the week as global regulators sharpened their focus on how fiat-backed tokens should operate at scale. Reuters reported that European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde questioned the need for euro stablecoins and warned that poorly designed tokens could create risks for monetary policy and financial stability. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey also warned that international regulators may face a “wrestle” with the U.S. over stablecoin rules, especially around convertibility and cross-border risk. The debate matters for crypto users because stablecoins are becoming core payments infrastructure, but regulators are still deciding what forms are safe enough for mainstream finance. Institutions Push Deeper Into Crypto Access Institutional crypto access continued to expand this week, with more attention on trading, custody, and tokenized financial products. CoinDesk reported from Consensus Miami that industry leaders are increasingly framing crypto as infrastructure rather than a speculative side market, with stablecoins, tokenization, and AI-driven finance all part of the discussion. Cointelegraph also reported that BNY is exploring institutional Bitcoin and Ethereum custody for investors in the UAE, adding to signs that large financial firms are still building during uneven market conditions. For Metal Pay users, the bigger takeaway is that institutional adoption is no longer just about Bitcoin exposure; it is moving toward custody, tokenized assets, payments, and regulated access points. Bitcoin ETF Flows Monday saw Bitcoin ETFs bring in $532.3 million, led by BlackRock’s IBIT with $335.5 million and Fidelity’s FBTC with $184.6 million, while Morgan Stanley’s MSBT added $12.2 million. Tuesday kept the positive run going with $467.3 million in net inflows, again led by BlackRock at $251.4 million and Fidelity at $133.2 million, while ARK’s ARKB added $92.3 million. The strongest midweek day was Tuesday’s $467.3 million inflow, while Thursday was the weakest session with $268.5 million in net outflows, driven by redemptions from Fidelity, BlackRock, ARK, VanEck, Invesco, and Grayscale’s GBTC. Overall, Bitcoin ETF flows stayed positive for the week at $777.3 million across the reported sessions, but the sharp Thursday reversal showed demand cooled after a strong start. Ethereum ETF Flows Monday saw Ethereum ETFs bring in $61.3 million, led by BlackRock’s ETHA with $54.8 million and Fidelity’s FETH with $6.5 million. Tuesday strengthened the move with $97.5 million in net inflows, led by BlackRock at $69.5 million and Fidelity at $24.2 million, with smaller additions from BlackRock’s ETHB and 21Shares. The strongest midweek day was Tuesday’s $97.5 million inflow, while Thursday was the weakest session with $103.6 million in net outflows, led by redemptions from Fidelity, BlackRock, 21Shares, and Grayscale’s ETHE and ETH products. Overall, Ethereum ETF flows finished positive at $66.7 million across the reported sessions, but Thursday’s outflow erased much of the early-week momentum. Top Movers (Coins Available on Metal Pay - 7 Day Chart) LOAN Protocol was the clear top performer on the Metal Pay 7-day chart, rising 40.9% and significantly outpacing the rest of the listed assets. Metal DAO also posted a strong 10.4% weekly gain, while Cardano, Solana, and Hedera held up with more moderate single-digit advances. The mix suggests that smaller ecosystem tokens led the move this week, while larger-cap networks benefited from the broader improvement in market tone, stronger ETF demand earlier in the week, and renewed attention on infrastructure, payments, and institutional adoption.

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    Metal L2 (@Metal_L2)

    Metal L2 is coming home. Today we're proposing MIP-002: Homecoming — migrating Metal L2 from the Optimism Superchain to a sovereign Metal Blockchain subnet. → MTL becomes the native gas token → Sub-second finality → Full sovereignty over upgrades → Banking-ready compliance https://metall2.com/news-insights/announcing-mip-002-homecoming

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    Crypto News - 13 February 2026 Crypto sentiment remained locked in “Extreme Fear” this week, with the Fear & Greed Index holding at 9 as volatility continued across majors. U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw heavy midweek outflows, including more than $400 million in Bitcoin outflows on Thursday, before price action began stabilizing into the end of the week. For everyday investors, periods like this often mark emotional extremes rather than structural breakdowns. Historically, prolonged fear has coincided with long-term accumulation phases as leverage flushes out and stronger hands step in. With volatility elevated and liquidity rotating defensively, markets appear to be recalibrating rather than collapsing. Bithumb Error Briefly Jolts Markets, Sparks Regulator Scrutiny South Korean exchange Bithumb said an internal processing error during a promotion resulted in users receiving large amounts of bitcoin by mistake, triggering a brief bout of market stress and forced the platform to rapidly restrict activity. The incident prompted swift attention from local regulators, who raised concerns about operational controls and potential inspection actions. Bithumb said the problem was not a hack, and that most of the mistakenly distributed bitcoin was recovered after accounts were frozen. The episode was a reminder that operational risk, not just price volatility - can still move markets and invite regulatory pressure at the worst possible time. Treasury Pushes for Clarity Act as Volatility Tests Confidence U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to move quickly on a digital-asset market structure bill, arguing that clearer federal rules could help stabilize sentiment after the recent volatility. In public comments, he framed legislation as a way to reduce uncertainty for investors and firms operating in the space, while acknowledging ongoing political and industry disagreements. The renewed push underscores how regulatory direction, alongside macro conditions - continues to shape crypto’s risk premium. For market participants, the message was clear: Washington wants momentum on rules, but timelines and final policy details remain a key swing factor for 2026. Bitcoin ETF Flows Monday saw net inflows of $144.9m, led by Grayscale’s BTC (+$130.5m) alongside ARKB (+$14.1m) and HODL (+$12.0m), even as IBIT posted a -$20.9m outflow. Tuesday extended the rebound with $166.5m of inflows, paced by ARKB (+$68.5m), FBTC (+$56.9m) and IBIT (+$26.5m). Midweek turned sharply lower: Wednesday recorded -$276.3m (driven by FBTC -$92.6m, IBIT -$73.4m and ARKB -$70.5m), and Thursday worsened to -$410.2m as IBIT (-$157.6m) and FBTC (-$104.1m) led broad redemptions. Including the prior Friday’s +$371.1m inflow, weekly flows finished essentially flat overall, with early-week strength offset by heavy midweek outflows. Ethereum ETF Flows Monday posted net inflows of $57.0m, led by FETH (+$67.3m) and ETH (+$44.6m), despite ETHA seeing a -$45.0m outflow. Tuesday stayed positive but lighter at $13.8m, driven mainly by ETH (+$13.3m). Midweek flipped decisively risk-off: Wednesday saw -$129.1m of outflows led by FETH (-$67.1m) and ETHA (-$29.4m), and Thursday followed with another -$113.1m as FETH (-$43.5m) and ETHA (-$29.0m) again dominated redemptions. Including the prior Friday’s -$16.7m outflow, the week ended net negative overall, with early inflows overwhelmed by sustained midweek selling pressure. Top Movers (Coins Available on Metal Pay - 7 Day Chart) Even with market sentiment stuck in Extreme Fear this week, Metal ecosystem names held up well. Metal Blockchain (METAL) led the pack with a 9.8% gain over seven days, followed by LOAN Protocol (+5.8%) and Metal DAO (MTL) (+2.1%). Hedera (HBAR) added +2.0% and XPR Network (XPR) finished up +1.7%, showing pockets of resilience as traders selectively rotated into names with stronger relative strength while broader majors stayed volatile.

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    Crypto News - 30 January 2026 Crypto Slides as Fed Chair Speculation Hits Risk Appetite Crypto markets fell late this week as investors digested fresh macro uncertainty and a broader risk-off move across equities. Reuters reported bitcoin slid to a two-month low amid rising speculation that former Fed governor Kevin Warsh could be tapped as the next Federal Reserve chair, reviving concerns about tighter liquidity and a smaller Fed balance sheet. Ether also dropped to a two-month low as tech weakness (including a sharp Microsoft decline tied to AI spending concerns) weighed on sentiment. In the background, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index deteriorated further into “Extreme Fear,” underscoring how quickly traders shifted from cautious to defensive. For Metal Pay users, the takeaway is that macro headlines and liquidity expectations are still the dominant driver of weekly price direction. Fear & Greed Index Sinks to Extreme Fear as Volatility Returns The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 16 (Extreme Fear) as of Jan 30, reflecting a sharp deterioration in market sentiment after a volatile week. The index was higher on the prior day (26, “Fear”), showing how quickly traders repriced risk as prices slid and uncertainty rose. Readings remained deeply negative versus last week and last month, reinforcing that fear has dominated the tape rather than “buy the dip” confidence. In practical terms, this kind of sentiment regime often coincides with wider spreads, faster liquidations, and heightened sensitivity to macro headlines. For everyday users, it’s a reminder that weekly moves can be driven as much by positioning and emotion as by any single crypto-specific catalyst. Washington Pushes Crypto Market Rules as Stablecoin Interest Debate Intensifies U.S. lawmakers and regulators moved closer to a federal crypto market-structure framework this week, but key disputes remain unresolved. Reuters reported the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a crypto bill that would expand the CFTC’s role in spot crypto oversight, yet the vote was strictly along party lines, signaling a tough path to bipartisan passage. A major sticking point is whether crypto firms should be allowed to offer interest or other returns on stablecoin holdings, an issue banks argue could accelerate deposit outflows. The White House also convened (or prepared to convene) a meeting with banking and crypto leaders to broker compromises on the legislation’s most contentious provisions. For Metal Pay’s audience, the most immediate relevance is stablecoin policy: rules around yields, custody, and permitted activities could shape what products U.S. consumers can access through compliant apps. Bitcoin ETF Flows Monday saw a modest net inflow of $6.8m, led by BlackRock’s IBIT (+$15.9m) with support from Grayscale’s BTC (+$7.7m), while Fidelity’s FBTC (-$5.7m) and Bitwise’s BITB (-$11.0m) offset part of the demand. Tuesday flipped decisively negative with $147.4m of net outflows, driven by IBIT (-$102.8m) and FBTC (-$44.6m). Midweek, Wednesday remained soft at -$19.6m as Fidelity’s FBTC (+$19.5m) wasn’t enough to counter outflows from IBIT (-$14.2m), BITB (-$12.6m) and ARKB (-$12.3m). The heaviest selling hit on Thursday with $817.8m of net redemptions, led by IBIT (-$317.8m), FBTC (-$168.0m) and GBTC (-$119.4m). Overall, the week featured persistent institutional de-risking, culminating in a large Thursday outflow that mirrored the broader risk-off move in crypto prices. Ethereum ETF Flows Monday posted a strong net inflow of $117.0m, dominated by Fidelity’s FETH (+$137.2m) while BlackRock’s ETHA saw outflows (-$20.2m). Tuesday reversed to $63.6m of net outflows as ETHA (-$59.0m) and Grayscale’s ETHE (-$14.6m) outweighed inflows into Grayscale’s ETH (+$10.0m). Midweek improved on Wednesday with a $28.1m net inflow, led by ETHA (+$27.3m) alongside a small positive print for FETH (+$0.8m). The weakest day was Thursday at $155.7m of net outflows, with selling spread across ETHA (-$54.9m), FETH (-$59.2m), ETHE (-$13.1m) and ETH (-$26.5m). Overall, ETH ETF flows swung sharply day to day, but ended the week tilted negative as risk appetite cooled and outflows accelerated into Thursday. Top Movers (Coins Available on Metal Pay - 7 Day Chart) This week’s “biggest movers” list was dominated by downside, highlighting the tokens that dropped the most on our tracked tokens during the broader market pullback. Metal Blockchain (METAL) led the declines at -16.6% over 7 days, with LOAN Protocol (-11.6%) and Metal DAO (MTL) close behind as smaller-cap names typically saw amplified volatility. Hedera (HBAR) and XPR Network (XPR) also slid around the -10% range, reflecting how the risk-off tone hit both majors and ecosystem tokens alike. The macro-driven selloff and worsening sentiment (fear readings) were the main backdrop, rather than token-specific catalysts, so the move looked more like correlated de-risking than isolated project news. Automatic Buys - Build your crypto stack without timing the market.

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    Metal L2 (@Metal_L2)

    10K $MTL rewards are released today. How to get some? 1. Deposit Liquidity on @VelodromeFi 2. Stake your LP Tokens 3. Vote in governance for Metal L2 pools Learn more: https://metall2.com/news-insights/introduction-to-velodrome-on-metal-l2

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    Metal L2 (@Metal_L2)

    Every week, 10'000 $MTL are given to Liquidity Providers on Velodrome. Want to get your cut of rewards? Here's how: https://metall2.com/news-insights/introduction-to-velodrome-on-metal-l2

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    Metal L2 (@Metal_L2)

    We're excited to share that @ionicmoney, a decentralized non-custodial money market protocol, is now live on @Metal_L2 - the first lending protocol to launch natively on our Superchain Layer 2. Learn How It Works in our blog post here: https://t.co/VhyyUpryec

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    Metal L2 (@Metal_L2)

    Another week around the track on @VelodromeFi 🚴‍♂️ Remember you MUST vote in order to earn $MTL incentives. Deposit Liquidity > Stake LP Tokens > Vote with VELO. https://t.co/omTcox5H0i

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    Metal L2 (@Metal_L2)

    Proposals voted on by $MTL holders have real impact. ✅ Launching new apps ✅ Adding stablecoins to @MetalDollarXMD ✅ Approving protocol integrations ✅ Guiding @Metal_L2 evolution Every vote helps shape the future, join the Metal DAO community here: https://t.co/YkTh5s0xBS

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    Metal Pay (@metalpaysme)

    XBTC is now officially supported Big news for Metal Pay users: XBTC is now officially supported. With Metal Pay and https://x.com/xprnetwork working together, you can now move Bitcoin easily onchain ready for the world of DeFi. Deposit your $BTC to the XPR Network and receive XBTC, your 1:1 superpowered Bitcoin equivalent ready to explore the full suite of DeFi tools on MetalX.com (http://mehttps://MetalX.com. XBTC is not just a token. It is Bitcoin, upgraded for DeFi and Web3. Once you have XBTC, you can trade it instantly on the Metal X DEX (https://app.metalx.com/dex/XBTC_XMD), swap it seamlessly, access OTC deals, lend it for yield, or even borrow against it (https://lending.metalx.com/markets) to unlock liquidity. All with zero gas fees and lightning-fast transaction speed. Getting started is easy. Metal Pay users can now deposit XBTC directly from WebAuth Wallet on the XPR Network. Open your Metal Pay app (https://m.tl/pay), head to the Bitcoin Market (https://m.tl/ajpdKdBiCEb), tap “Receive,” and select “XPR Network.” You will see your deposit address and a memo. Make sure to include the memo when sending from WebAuth Wallet. 🖼️ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gpt2QwOa4AAAwus.jpg Withdrawing is just as simple. To send BTC out to XPR Network, open the Metal Pay app, go to the Bitcoin Market (https://m.tl/ajpdKdBiCEb), tap “Withdraw BTC,” select “XPR Network” as the network, and enter the XPR Network account name you want to send to (no @ symbol needed). 🖼️ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gpt2LsVaYAEsMDk.jpg Why does this matter? With XPR Network integration, Metal Pay users can now store Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, and more together in one onchain wallet - WebAuth.com (http://wehttps://WebAuthhttps://x.com/metallicustdbn to xtokens by @MetallicusTDBN, it is easier than ever to keep your crypto portfolio organized, secure, and ready for DeFi. 🖼️ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gpt4JKUaYAAjqsu.jpg Metal Pay is building the bridge between traditional crypto access and the future of decentralized finance, and now your Bitcoin is ready for it too. Withdraw your XBTC via XPR Network today, explore Metal X (https://app.metalx.com/dex/XBTC_XMD), and experience Bitcoin at the next level.

  45. Published Social post

    Marshall Hayner (@MarshallHayner)

    Integrating Metal API, issuing your bank backed stablecoin and launching your Metal blockchain subnet are, as of today, permissible banking crypto activity. It starts with a trickle, and then suddenly, all at once. x.com/davidsacks47/s… Quote [@davidsacks47](https://www.twitter.com/davidsacks47/status/1905724072828481961) > The FDIC has made it easier for banks to engage in crypto-related activities. This is one of the best ways to mainstream crypto further. Thanks @FDICgov and Acting Chairman Travis Hill.

  46. Published Social post

    Metal L2 (@Metal_L2)

    Bring your ETH, MTL and USDC.e to Metal L2 via @superbridgeapp and start taking advantage of the incredible incentives available for Liquidity Providers on Velodrome. metall2.com/news-insights/…

  47. Published Social post

    Metal L2 (@Metal_L2)

    @VelodromeFi Velodrome on Metal L2 is a decentralized exchange designed for fast, low-cost trading and liquidity opportunities. It combines AMM pools with governance incentives, making it easy to earn rewards—especially now that it’s live on Metal L2. Read more: metall2.com/news-insights/…

  48. Published Social post

    API3 (@API3DAO)

    Expand DeFi's potential with the MTL/USD price feed, now live on the API3 Market ⟁ $MTL powers @Metal_L2, the blockchain banking layer built on the Optimism Superchain with @MetallicusTDBN. Secure, scalable, and ready for builders on 40+ chains 🛠️ market.api3.org

  49. Published Social post

    Metal L2 (@Metal_L2)

    How do you get $MTL on and off the Metal L2 blockchain? There are a number of bridges and solutions available for DeFi traders, some of the most popular options include: 1. @superbridgeapp 2. @metalxapp 3. @metalpaysme 4. @binance 5. @velodromefi + many more options soon.

  50. Published Social post

    Marshall Hayner (@MarshallHayner)

    My wife had her @Coinbase account locked for no reason. She was getting nervous that she couldn’t trust them and went to off board, now they won’t let her leave with her money. Of course she primarily uses @metalpaysme @MetalXApp @webauthwallet where her funds are secure! x.com/mewdisyn/statu… Quote [@mewdisyn](https://www.twitter.com/mewdisyn/status/1880740505249882202) > I don’t really trade much on Coinbase so much so I had no activities since 11/2023. > Got this email and decided to transfer only to be locked out. what scams are you protecting me from? 🤡 followed the instruction to unlock only to get locked again when try to make a transfer.

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