KuCoin Crypto Daily(2026-09-17)

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Today's Highlights

1. Loaded Lions IP goes open license

2. Cryptopolitan partners with TheForexExpo Dubai 2026


Macro News

Federal Reserve Raises Rates by 25 Basis Points

The Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 0.25%, signaling a tighter monetary policy stance. Markets are closely watching the impact on Bitcoin, crypto, stocks, and the U.S. dollar.


Zcash Surges 23% Amid Crypto Rally

Privacy token Zcash surged 23% over the past 24 hours as Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies rose following the Fed’s rate hike.


U.S. House Committee Advances Crypto Tax Bill

The U.S. House committee advanced a crypto tax bill that expands traditional asset taxation rules to digital assets, establishing regulatory parity with conventional finance.


Fed Meeting Minutes Suggest Rate Hike Cycle May Be Over

The latest Fed meeting minutes indicate most members believe current rate levels are sufficiently restrictive, with market expectations for rate cuts this year rising to 65%.


Tether Lends $1.5 Billion to Bullion Dealer

Tether has lent $1.5 billion to a bullion dealer, signaling increased institutional confidence in the stablecoin’s reserves and broader market utility.


Industry Hotspots

Loaded Lions Launches $50,000 Open License Grant Program

Loaded Lions is opening its IP to the decentralized community via a $50,000 grant program, encouraging innovation in games, merchandise, and animated content.


Meme Coins and Uniswap V4 Pools Pose High Risks

Meme coins and Uniswap V4 pools are posing high risks for investors, with reports of phishing attacks and malicious scripts leading to significant losses.


Whale Adds $38.2M in ZEC and PUMP Long Positions

A major whale has added $38.2 million in ZEC and PUMP long positions, with total exposure nearing $40 million and significant unrealized gains.


AI Startup Emulate Near $4B Valuation

AI startup Emulate, founded by former DeepMind researchers, is nearing a $4 billion valuation after just one month of operations.


Optimistic Democracy Explores Ancient Jury Models

The Optimistic Democracy video explores how ancient Athenian jury systems can be applied to modern blockchain governance, using random selection to prevent bribery.


KOL and Institutions

@ProblemSniper

Two stocks to look at into end of the week: $MRNA and $META, with clear price targets and strong whale positioning.

@kyc_rip

XMR market status shows a 1.29% premium on street price over CEX, with 28,772 transactions and 75.6% privacy node usage in the last 24 hours.

@LUNCMetrics

Daily update for $LUNC: price at $0.00004791 (-2.57%), market cap $264 million, and total supply over 6.4 trillion tokens.

@zacxbtc

Historical analysis of power dynamics from Roman times to the present, highlighting how legal and economic structures have evolved to protect the powerful.

@MooDengSOL

$MOODENG is in a strong uptrend with a 6.07% distance from VWAP, RSI at 80, and ADX at 46, suggesting a potential profit-taking opportunity.

@KriptoScience

Risk appetite remains fragile in crypto markets as traditional markets decline and gold holds up relatively well, indicating a flight to safety among investors.


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