Visa Tightens Memecoin Card Codes After Digital-Media

Visa is moving to tighten how memecoin purchases are classified after some card transactions received a digital-media merchant code.  The change follows scrutiny of purchases through Robinhood Wallet and Fomo using Visa and Mastercard cards via Apple Pay or Google Pay. Crossmint processed the transactions, which could qualify for standard card rewards despite involving cryptocurrency.  JPMorgan Chase challenged the classification of at least one Visa transaction, while the New York Attorney Generals Office said it was reviewing the issue. Visa is now reportedly asking payment processors to stop using the digital-media category for memecoin purchases.  Test purchases made with Visa and Mastercard cards received merchant category code 5815. The code covers digital goods such as movies and audiobooks.  Cryptocurrency purchases use different merchant codes, making the classification relevant to how card issuers handle transactions. JPMorgan Chase said at least one Visa transaction carried the wrong code and that it opened a case with Visa.  Visa has since told payment processors, including Checkout.com, to stop using the digital-media category for memecoin purchases. Processors reportedly have until next week to update their systems.  SEC Guidance Remains Separate  Crossmint cited a 2025 SEC staff statement on memecoins. However, that guidance concerns securities law and does not determine card-network classifications.  Visas move

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3 Top Altcoins Set To Explode Before Q4: Cardano And Dogecoin Chase 3 To 4x While Pepeto Eyes 30 To 40x

This is a press release sponsored content. BlockchainReporter did not write, edit, or verify this content.  The first half of 2026 was a mixed ride, and Cardano and Dogecoin spent most of it building a base rather than running.  The altcoins set to explode before Q4 are the ones with a base built and a spark ahead, and three stand out. Cardano and Dogecoin come with 4x calls attached, while Pepeto is building toward 40x. Here is how the three compare.  Pepeto (PEPETO): The 40x Newcomer Built to Win the Bull Market  Pepeto is the 40x pick of this cycle because it mixes meme appeal with tools that already work and real rewards, while Cardano and Dogecoin take the headlines.  Staking pays 163% APY at the moment, the rate is recalculated every day from the reward pool and the total staked, and rewards can be claimed once the token lists. Analysts project 40x from here, grounded in Pepe: same 420 trillion supply, a $0.00002825 peak, and Pepeto still priced far below.  To earn those rewards, join the presale. The numbers today:  • Current presale price: $0.0000001895  • Raised so far: more than $11 million  • Stages: timed, and each new stage brings a higher price  • Accepted: ETH, USDT, BNB,

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NEAR hits new 'all-time high' on the TVL front, but what about its price?

NEAR emerged as one of the crypto markets biggest beneficiaries after the wider sector saw green over the last 48 hours. In fact, for its part, NEAR recorded gains of over 10%, with improving network activity lending strength to its rally.  This explosive bullish push cleared the tokens supply zone between $3.2 and $3.4 and printed a new local swing high at $3.9. With the token now trading above all key Exponential Moving Averages, will the network bulls manage to sustain the momentum?  The latest on-chain metrics revealed that fundamentals for NEAR Protocol have been robust over time.  To be specific, the blockchain‘s Total Value Locked set another record high of $242 million while the network fees soared over the last 48 hours. This hike may be evidence that more capital is pouring into NEAR’s ecosystem. Additionally, NEAR protocols fees hit the $860,000-mark over the same period.  Cumulatively, the hike in capital inflows into the network and fee generation may be a sign of growing activity across the ecosystem.  Still, it is worth noting that 19th September marks the first day since NEAR ticked all the boxes for the anticipated milestone airdrop.  The token‘s TVL crossed the $70 million-mark two days ago while yesterday’s rally pushed

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Robert Kiyosaki Says 'Biggest Crash in History' Has Started, Backs Bitcoin

Key TakeawaysKiyosaki says a historic market crash began in Europe and Japan.He points to debt, AI speculation, war, and aging populations.Kiyosaki continues to favor bitcoin, gold, and silver over cash.  Kiyosaki Says Global Crash Has Already Started  Robert Kiyosaki says a long-predicted global market crash is already underway and spreading beyond Europe and Japan. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author shared his warning on X on Sept. 15, linking the downturn to several economic, geopolitical, and demographic pressures.  Kiyosaki stated:  “BIGGEST CRASH IN HISTORY has started.”  He described where he believes the downturn began and what is driving it: “In 2026, that crash started in Europe and Japan and is spreading across the world. Its caused by many factors: the AI frenzy, war in Iran, too much debt, and a retiring Baby Boom generation.”  The timing of his warning coincides with severe pressure in European and Japanese bond markets. In early September, Japans 10-year government bond yield reached 3% for the first time since 1996, while borrowing costs in Germany, France, and Britain also climbed to multiyear or multidecade highs, part of a global bond sell-off that lifted U.S. Treasury yields to multiyear highs as well. Rising energy prices, inflation concerns, and heavy government debt loads

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Is Bitcoin's bull run back on track? 8% price hike says...

Bitcoin [BTC] has rallied by 8.10% since posting Wednesday‘s low of $75,064. The price dip came following the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates by 25 bps.  A rally from those lows suggested that the pullback from $82K earlier in September was due to the market pricing in the rising odds of a rate hike.  Bitcoin unfazed by bearish developments  At the time of writing, the yearly moving average was at $80,701. Bitcoins recovery from its $60K lows in July and the latest resurgence from $76K have helped drive BTC back above the 365-day moving average for the first time since November 2025.  This is a major victory for the bulls, especially given the timing. The CLARITY Act has failed to pass in the Senate, there is an ongoing transition to tightening liquidity conditions due to inflation, and a series of rate hikes is possible in 2027. Thats not all either as the Bank of Japan has also raised interest rates.  In short, BTC has been able to absorb these blows and still push higher. In fact, according to crypto researcher Bull Theory on X, this seemed to be reminiscent of the 2023 market bottom.  Growing long-term holder supply signals market conviction among strong hands  Since February,

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Standard Chartered Forecasts $10 ARB as Arbitrum Revenue Grows

Standard Chartered expects ARB to reach $10 by the end of 2030 as Arbitrum earns more from helping financial firms launch blockchains. ARB has since risen above the banks reference price, reducing the implied gain.  Key TakeawaysStandard Chartered set a $10 ARB target for the end of 2030.Arbitrums monthly revenue could reach $5 million in September.ARB still lacks a direct mechanism for accruing network value.  Standard Chartered Maps ARBs Path to $10  ARB could reach $10 by the end of 2030, according to a Sept. 15 analysis by Standard Chartered Global Head of Digital Assets Research Geoff Kendrick. The bank calculated a roughly 70-fold increase from its 14-cent reference price, but ARB has since risen to approximately 21 cents, making the target about 48 times its current price. Tokenized equity trading approached $3 billion in weekly volume during August, with Robinhood Chain among the leading venues.  The banks annual forecast places ARB at 50 cents in 2026, $1.50 in 2027, $3.50 in 2028, $6.50 in 2029, and $10 in 2030. Kendrick wrote:  “I think the ARB token, which is now hugely undervalued with this higher revenue base, is going to undergo a structural re-rating.”  “I think the ARB token, which is now hugely undervalued with this

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Broad NEAR Ecosystem Surge Pushes Chain TVL to $194M Led by Rhea Finance

NEARis letting its numbers do the talking while most chains rely on press releases to claim momentum.  NEAR Protocol‘s total value locked climbed sharply in the past 24 hours alone, and zooming out, nearly every major protocol on the chain is posting weekly gains north of 40%. That’s not a single headline event pushing one number around, its a chain-wide move, and the data trail behind it, pulled straight from DefiLlama, tells a genuinely interesting story about where the capital is actually flowing.  The Headline Number, Straight From The Source  As of this writing, NEAR Protocol‘s total value locked in DeFi sits at $194.08 million, up 15.64% in the past 24 hours alone, which can be tracked alongside historical data on DefiLlama’s NEAR chain dashboard.  That single-day move is the kind of number that tends to catch attention on its own, but the surrounding metrics round out the picture. NEAR posted $108.2 million in DEX trading volume over the past 24 hours, with weekly DEX volume reaching $429.32 million, a 21.16% increase week-over-week. Daily inflows into the ecosystem measured $4.51 million, and the network processed 973,388 transactions in a single day, with 62,965 active addresses and 14,050 new addresses added in that same 24-hour

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$1.5T and counting: Here's how 2026's ETFs beat 2025s record flows

The crypto market has seen a change of rhythm in the last 24 hours, and the ETFs are no exception. According to SoSo Value data, crypto ETF flows across different digital assets saw an uptick over the said period.  Crypto ETF inflow analysis  Bitcoin [BTC] led by a wide margin with $433.03 million in inflows, followed by Ethereum [ETH] at $143.80 million. Solana [SOL] also recorded a strong $47.62 million in inflows, while Zcash [ZEC] saw $37.67 million, indicating notable investor demand for these products.  In fact, Grayscales recently launched Spot ZEC ETF has attracted significant investor interest in a very short period. The ETF was launched less than a month ago and yet, it has already recorded stronger inflows than many other altcoin ETFs.  Hyperliquid [HYPE] and Chainlink [LINK] recorded smaller inflows of $1.03 million and $2.19 million, respectively. On the contrary, XRP was the only asset with outflows of around $43.70K, hinting at relatively weaker flows for XRP during the period.  Discover more  FINANCE  Choose POS Systems  Finance  Source: SoSo ValueBalchunas applauds ETFs success rate  This surge in inflows also got Bloombergs Senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas saying,  ETFs have now surpassed last years record flows of $1.5T with 3.5mo to spare.  Source: Eric Balchunas/X  To put that growth into perspective,

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XRP Treasury Giant Evernorth Raises $30 Million – But Theres a Catch

The company has secured another $30 million in financing as it moves closer to completing its planned public-market debut.  The latest SEC filing from the XRP-focused treasury company reveals that the funds will come through convertible senior notes tied directly to the closing of the business combination with Armada Acquisition Corp. II.  It also reads that Evernorth has entered into a note purchase agreement on September 11 with NH Investment & Securities, acting as trustee for Kyobo AIM Corporate Finance General Private Investment Trust No. 3.  Deal Depends on the Nasdaq Move  The aforementioned structure is important as Evernorth agreed to sell $30 million in 4% Convertible senior PIK Notes due 2031 rather than issuing ordinary shares. Payment-In-Kind (PIK) notes typically allow interest obligations to be paid through additional securities rather than entirely in cash.  The financing is not complete yet, as the issuance of the notes is explicitly conditional on the closing of the companys previously announced business combination involving Armada II, Pathfinder Digital assets, and Ripple Labs. The two transactions are expected to close concurrently.  Evernorth expects the merger to be completed in Q4, meaning the fresh $30 million remains tied to the success of the broader transaction. The firm has already cleared one

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Only Four Crypto Exchanges Await Central Bank Approval in Brazil

Key TakeawaysBrazils strict new rules and $7.2M capital requirement are forcing massive crypto exchange exits.Just five VASPs applied ahead of the Oct 30 deadline, with analysts expecting only 10 of 300 to qualify.Foreign platforms like Lemon are exiting, and new applicants face up to a 3-year wait for permits.  Only Five Exchanges Have Applied for Operating Licenses in Brazil  The Central Bank of Brazil‘s proposed and approved crypto regulatory framework is consolidating the country’s crypto industry, with many exchanges terminating operations and exiting the country.  According to Valor Economico, only five virtual asset service providers (VASPs) applied to receive authorization to operate in Brazil, with one already rejected and four still under review.  Internal sources claim the rejected application came from a company that failed to prove it was operating in the country before February 2, when the new rules came into effect, and also did not meet the new minimum capital standards. The companies seeking approval were not disclosed.  Tatiana Guazzelli, partner at Pinheiro Neto Advogados, believes the number of applications will rise in October, as the companies clarify their doubts about the new regime and receive clarification from the central bank.  Nonetheless, the framework imposed by the central bank, which requires exchanges to deliver

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