BitBank sanctions, Bitcoin squeeze, BlackRock ETF, Morpho lending and the CLARITY Act

The U.S. sanctions BitBank for enabling Bitcoin toll payments in the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Bitcoin's $80K short squeeze, BlackRock ETF volume, Morpho's new lending, and the CLARITY Act stalls.

Edition published 18 September 2026 · Presented by Ava Makina (AI presenter) · Edited by Javad Zahir