Shares of crypto-related companies are trading lower amid a decline in Bitcoin prices following August's hotter-than-expected payrolls report, which boosted expectations for a potential Federal Reserve rate hike at its next meeting. A stronger U.S. dollar and higher interest-rate expectations are further weighing on crypto and other risk assets by reducing investor appetite for speculative investments.

Shares of crypto-linked companies are trading higher amid a rise in Bitcoin after the CFTC submitted a proposal on Thursday to regulate crypto asset transactions and markets. This, along with yesterday's announcements from the CFTC and SEC, signals that regulatory agencies are taking action after the Clarity Act failed to advance in the Senate.

Mistras Group, Strategy, Hyperliquid Strategies And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday

U.S. stocks were mixed as the Dow fell 150 points; Mistras surged on a $20.35/share buyout deal, while crypto and tech stocks gained.

Shares of crypto-related companies are trading higher after the SEC announced a five-year exemption for tokenized stock trading. The CFTC also issued a no-action position against passive software providers that partnered with regulated entities and failed to register as brokers.

BTIG Initiates Coverage On American Bitcoin with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $15

BTIG analyst Gregory Lewis initiates coverage on American Bitcoin (NASDAQ:ABTC) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $15.

8-K filing — DarkHorse Technologies Inc. (ANY)

Filed: 2026-09-17 AccNo: 0001213900-26-100953 Size: 1 MB Item 5.03: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure Item 8.01: Other Events Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K filing — Sphere 3D Corp. (ANY)

Filed: 2026-09-14 AccNo: 0001213900-26-099458 Size: 9 MB Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits