A new ETF called DOJE, focused on Dogecoin, is launching this Thursday. It will not directly hold Dogecoin, but rather use crypto derivatives through a subsidiary in the Cayman Islands. This is considered a step that could pave the way for other, more direct Dogecoin ETFs to be approved in the future. Experts believe the launch of the ETF, combined with anticipated interest rate cuts, could boost Dogecoin's price, potentially leading to a breakout to $0.38 and even $1. Reaching $10 is considered possible through long-term adoption. Alongside this, a new meme coin called Maxi Doge ($MAXI) is gaining traction, with its presale already raising over $2.2 million.

The Ethereum Foundation has announced the creation of the dAI Team, a new unit dedicated to establishing Ethereum as the primary platform for AI agents and the machine economy. This initiative aims to create tools that enable AI agents to transact and operate independently, and also to build a decentralized infrastructure for AI development, lessening dependence on major centralized corporations. A key component of this effort involves ERC-8004, a new Ethereum standard designed to provide AI agents with a verifiable reputation score on the blockchain. This move positions Ethereum alongside other blockchain networks like NEAR Protocol and Solana, which are also developing blockchain-based infrastructure for the AI economy.

YouTube is introducing new AI tools for Shorts creators, including a custom version of Google's Veo 3 AI video creation model called Veo 3 Fast. This allows users to generate 480p videos from text prompts, add sounds, animate images, and insert objects into videos using text descriptions. Another tool, Speech to Song, powered by Lyria 2, remixes dialogue from videos into soundtracks, offering styles like chill, danceable, or fun. YouTube will soon test the remixing tool and roll it out in the US within weeks. Edit with AI transforms raw footage into a draft, adding music, transitions, and voiceovers in English and Hindi. This feature will be available on Shorts and the YouTube Create app within weeks. The new tools will initially be available in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with plans to expand to other countries later.

Wormhole, a platform that connects over 40 different blockchain networks, announced changes to its token system. These changes include updated ways to earn rewards for staking, a special reserve of W tokens, and a more gradual release schedule for the token. Following this announcement, the price of the W token increased by 11% to $0.096. However, the token's price is still significantly lower, down 92%, than its initial price in April 2024.

Nexchain's crypto presale is expanding, having raised over $10.3 million in Stage 27, with tokens priced at $0.108 and a confirmed listing price of $0.30. Their updated Whitepaper v2.0 details a hybrid Proof-of-Stake and AI system capable of 400,000 transactions per second with low fees. A 50% bonus is available for presale participants. Bitcoin is holding steady around $116,000 after some price swings. Avalanche (AVAX) has increased by 7%, exceeding $30. Nexchain distinguishes itself with its independent Layer 1 status, high throughput, low transaction fees, and AI-enhanced contracts. Investors are watching Nexchain due to its rapid fundraising and features live on its testnet.

Ethereum's founder, Vitalik Buterin, outlined a plan for Ethereum's future, emphasizing Layer 2 (L2) technologies for scalability and interoperability. The goal is to increase Ethereum's capacity tenfold by next year while maintaining security and decentralization. Priorities include ensuring the credibility and security of the main Ethereum network (L1) by optimizing performance and increasing the gas limit, while keeping decentralization. Ethereum also aims to improve user privacy for payments, voting, and DeFi operations through technologies like zero-knowledge proofs. Faster block creation is targeted to improve user experience and network security. Long-term goals include quantum resistance and formal verification for protocol security. Buterin encouraged developers to focus on making Ethereum more efficient, secure, and decentralized, suggesting AI as a useful tool for learning and onboarding.

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is requiring all banks operating in New York, including foreign bank branches, to implement blockchain analytics tools in their compliance programs. This directive, issued by Superintendent Adrienne Harris, aims to strengthen oversight of digital asset activities and address risks associated with virtual currencies as traditional banks increase their involvement in this area. Banks are now expected to screen customer crypto wallets, verify the source of funds, and monitor for potential money laundering, sanctions violations, and other illegal activities. They must also compare expected customer activity with actual transactions and assess risks tied to new crypto services. This move comes as NYDFS phases in enhanced cybersecurity rules, including multi-factor authentication for accessing internal systems, to protect the state's financial system. Recent examples of blockchain analytics uncovering criminal activity include tracing crypto transactions linked to Mexican drug cartels and tracking stolen funds from the $1.5 billion Bybit exchange hack connected to North Korea's Lazarus Group. The FBI reported $9.3 billion in crypto losses in 2024, highlighting the need for stricter oversight and analytics.

Taiko, an Ethereum Layer 2 project, has integrated Chainlink Data Streams as its official oracle infrastructure. This integration will provide Taiko's rollup network with secure market data updates in under a second. This allows developers on Taiko to access high-quality data, including crypto prices and macroeconomic figures, to build more advanced DeFi applications like lending and derivatives platforms. Chainlink currently powers over $100 billion in DeFi activity and has facilitated $25 trillion in transactions. This partnership aims to strengthen Taiko's DeFi ecosystem and position it for future adoption of tokenized real-world assets and institutional investment by combining Ethereum security with Chainlink's data capabilities.

Defiance Investments has filed with the SEC to launch two new ETFs, NBIT and DETH, that aim to profit from the difference between the spot price and the futures price of Bitcoin and Ethereum, respectively. This strategy, known as basis trading, involves buying the asset in the spot market and simultaneously selling a futures contract. The ETFs seek to automate this process for investors, potentially offering similar returns to buying a spot ETF and shorting futures contracts, but in a simplified, single purchase. This strategy works best in bull markets where futures prices are typically higher than spot prices. However, the ETF will rely on CME futures, which may offer less lucrative opportunities compared to unregulated exchanges due to institutional trading reducing price inefficiencies.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin could reach $1 million following the confirmation of Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board. Hayes believes Miran's presence could lead to a new Fed policy, specifically yield curve control, which involves setting specific yields for government bonds. Hayes argues this policy could result in aggressive monetary expansion, benefiting assets like Bitcoin. Miran's past comments suggest he is open to digital assets and could advocate for a third mandate for the Fed, focusing on moderate long-term interest rates. Bitcoin has recently shown strength, rising 5.1% over the past week and 5.9% over the past two weeks, trading near $117,000, and is about 5.6% below its all-time high. The possibility of rate cuts and growing institutional interest in Bitcoin contribute to a macro environment that may support Hayes' prediction.

Uniswap is having trouble breaking past the $11 mark, and Avalanche is struggling to stay above $30. Analysts suggest that if Uniswap breaks $11.44, it could rise to $15, but falling below $9.10 could hurt its chances. For Avalanche, surpassing $30 could lead to gains towards $34-$40, but dropping below $25 could reverse its momentum. BlockDAG, on the other hand, is highlighting the adoption of its X1 mining app. With over 3 million users, the app allows users to mine BDAG coins directly from their phones. BlockDAG has raised $407 million in its presale, shipped 19,000 hardware miners, and expanded into 130 countries.

REX Shares announced the expected launch of Dogecoin (DOGE) and XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on September 18, under the ticker symbols DOJE and XRPR, respectively. These ETFs, if approved, would be the first in the US to offer direct exposure to these cryptocurrencies. Experts anticipate these ETFs could increase demand and potentially raise the prices of Dogecoin and XRP. While REX Shares anticipates approval by the SEC, the SEC has not officially confirmed the approval of these ETFs or any similar applications.

Bitcoin's price hovered around $116,000 as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's September 17 meeting, where an interest rate cut decision was expected. Historically, rate cuts have led to initial price dips before recoveries. Technically, Bitcoin's chart showed a potential bullish pattern, suggesting a possible rise to $126,700 if it breaks past $116,900. Key support levels to watch are $113,500, $111,100, and $105,300, while resistance levels are $116,000, $118,000, $120,000, and $123,600. A rate cut could initially push Bitcoin down to around $104,000 or even $92,000 before a potential recovery. The Fed's decision is crucial in determining whether Bitcoin consolidates around $116,000 or moves towards $126,000.

China's Cyberspace Administration has reportedly ordered major tech companies like ByteDance and Alibaba to halt testing and purchasing of Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000D AI chip due to concerns about potential backdoors and unfair market practices. This move comes amid increasing tensions between the US and China over semiconductor technology. Nvidia's CEO expressed disappointment but affirmed the company's commitment to supporting both Chinese and US governments. The Chinese market accounted for 13% of Nvidia's global sales in 2024, and the ban caused Nvidia's shares to drop over 1% in pre-market trading. This ban is expected to accelerate China's efforts to develop its own domestic semiconductor industry. Nvidia has been paying 15% of its Chinese revenue to the U.S. government. The company remains a leader in AI chips worldwide.

Cardano's ADA is currently trading between $0.83 and $0.87, with analysts suggesting a potential rise to $1.20 if it breaks through resistance at $0.89. Longer-term projections for ADA in the next market cycle range from $1.50 to $3.00, dependent on market conditions and adoption. The article highlights the increasing importance of utility-driven projects like Remittix, which focuses on real-world payments and has seen positive developments like a wallet launch, exchange listings on BitMart and LBank, and a CertiK audit. The focus on real-world utility, security, and scalability is considered crucial for ADA to maintain its position in the market.

Hyperliquid, a growing crypto trading platform, held a competition for the right to issue its new stablecoin, USDH. Native Markets, a startup backed by Stripe subsidiary Bridge, won the contract after Hyperliquid's validators voted in its favor, beating out larger firms like Paxos and Ethena. These companies offered revenue-sharing deals to secure the USDH contract, demonstrating the intense competition in the stablecoin market. Hyperliquid currently has a large amount of USDC, around $5.7 billion, on its network, and the introduction of USDH could change how money flows on the platform. Native Markets plans to manage USDH's reserves with BlackRock and split the yield between Hyperliquid's assistance fund and ecosystem development. Hyperliquid's move to launch USDH and lower trading fees is aimed at attracting more liquidity and competing with larger players in the decentralized finance space.

Ondo Finance has launched its USDY yieldcoin on the Stellar network. USDY is a tokenized version of U.S. Treasuries, designed to provide users with access to yield-bearing assets. This expansion aims to connect tokenized real-world assets with a global payments infrastructure. The launch allows Stellar's users to access assets backed by U.S. Treasuries. USDY currently manages over $650 million in total value locked and offers a 5.3% APY. By integrating with Stellar, Ondo Finance intends to extend these benefits to a global audience, supporting use cases like onchain savings, institutional treasury strategies, and remittance flows.

Charles Hoskinson, the main figure behind Cardano, publicly acknowledged Ripple and the XRP community for their contributions to a meeting about the GENIUS Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation concerning cryptocurrency regulation. Hoskinson also praised A16Z's involvement. The GENIUS Act, which aims to reshape cryptocurrency markets and improve stablecoin adoption and transparency, was previously passed by the Senate and signed into law. This commendation follows past disagreements between Hoskinson and the XRP community, which were resolved in late 2024. Speculation arose regarding a potential collaboration between Cardano and Ripple, particularly concerning Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, potentially being integrated into the Cardano blockchain, although this has not yet occurred.

China's Next Technology Holding, a Nasdaq-listed software firm, plans to raise up to $500 million through a stock offering. The company may use part of these funds to increase its Bitcoin holdings. Next Technology currently holds 5,833 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $672 million, making it the 15th largest corporate Bitcoin holder. If the company allocates half of the offering to Bitcoin purchases at current prices, it could acquire over 2,000 additional coins, increasing its total to over 8,000. Next Technology's stock price decreased by nearly 5% following the announcement. The company entered the Bitcoin market in late 2023 and has seen significant gains since then.

Uphold, a digital financial service platform, is holding approximately 1.59 billion XRP, which is currently valued at around $4.81 billion. The company's CEO, Simon McLoughlin, clarified that these XRP tokens belong to Uphold's customers and are not the property of the exchange itself. He emphasized Uphold's commitment to transparency and security, stating that the exchange maintains reserves exceeding 100% and never lends out customer deposits, ensuring funds are always available for withdrawal. The company also undergoes regular audits and operates under regulatory oversight in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. The XRP community has expressed strong support for Uphold, particularly praising its continued support for XRP even during regulatory challenges faced by Ripple. Many users have stated that they trust Uphold due to its reliability and willingness to resolve transactional issues quickly and have remained loyal to the platform for XRP trading and storage.

The founders of EasyA, Dom and Phil Kwok, are maintaining their prediction that XRP could reach $1,000, though the timeframe might be longer than initially expected. While they don't have a specific target for the current market cycle, they believe the long-term case for XRP remains strong, especially as regulatory clarity attracts new investors. They anticipate institutions will invest in XRP now that the SEC lawsuit against Ripple is resolved. Increased prices are also attracting more developers to the XRP network. While the Kwoks stand by their forecast, other experts suggest the $1,000 target may be reached by 2035. The XRP price has climbed 456% since last year.

The cryptocurrency LINEA has dropped significantly, falling 9% in one day to around $0.025, which is over 40% lower than its price on September 10. A large amount of 'smart money' investors have sold off their LINEA holdings, specifically about 85% of their tokens in the last 24 hours. At the same time, the amount of LINEA on exchanges has also decreased, which usually suggests people are buying. However, the buying pressure seems to only come from the top 100 largest holders of LINEA, meaning they are the main force keeping the price from falling further. The Money Flow Index, which indicates buying strength, is weak, suggesting that people are not confidently buying LINEA when the price dips. Technical analysis of the price chart shows a bearish pattern, indicating that the price could potentially drop to a new all-time low of around $0.019. To recover, LINEA needs to climb back above $0.029 and then $0.033, but for now, the risk of further price decreases remains high.

Eric Trump predicts that crypto stocks will significantly increase if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, as anticipated. He highlights the typical year-end boost in crypto and believes that a potential 25 basis point rate cut by the Fed will make riskier assets like Bitcoin more appealing than safer investments like Treasurys. His company, American Bitcoin (ABTC), recently went public on the Nasdaq. Eric suggests that lower borrowing costs will free up funds for riskier investments, including crypto-related stocks, and notes that even crypto skeptics and private wealth managers are now showing interest. He attributes Bitcoin's 24% year-to-date and 92% twelve-month increase to regulatory clarity, which he says is attracting more investors. Eric views Bitcoin as a digital alternative to gold.

The article discusses the potential for crypto ETFs to buck the historical trend of US stock market declines in September, often referred to as the 'September Curse'. While the stock market is currently up 2.3% this month, it remains to be seen if it can maintain this performance. Crypto ETFs are playing a significant role, with substantial institutional investment influencing price dynamics. The introduction of Bitcoin ETFs has already impacted Bitcoin's price cycles, and new crypto ETF filings are ongoing. BlackRock and other issuers are exploring incorporating Web3 features into ETFs. However, concerns remain, including the possibility of rate cuts negatively impacting markets and the potential lack of retail investor interest in new products like the proposed Dogecoin ETF. While crypto ETFs could potentially defy the September Curse, it's too early to make definitive predictions.

The CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitget outlined a vision for a 'universal exchange' during the company's 7-year anniversary. This concept goes beyond the traditional centralized exchange model. Specific details of this vision were not provided in this announcement, but the overall direction suggests a broader, more inclusive platform.

Denver pastor Eli Regalado and his wife Kaitlyn were found guilty of fraud for their cryptocurrency INDXcoin. The Denver District Court ruled they violated state securities laws and must repay $3.39 million. They are also banned from selling crypto or other investments for 20 years. A friend of the couple, Nathanael Enos, was also found guilty and faces a 20-year ban and must pay back $19,600. The Regalados raised approximately $3.4 million from over 300 investors, primarily from the Denver Christian community, between June 2022 and April 2023. Instead of using the funds as promised, they used $1.3 million for personal expenses including a home remodel, Range Rover, jewelry, and luxury trips. The court found they misled investors and doomed their exchange to insolvency by spending proceeds on themselves. The Regalados are also facing a separate criminal indictment with 40 counts related to the scam, which could lead to prison time if convicted.

Following XRP's legal win against the SEC, some investors are reportedly moving towards IOTA Miner, a cloud mining platform. A transaction of 15,000,000 XRP was noted after the announcement. IOTA Miner, established in 2018 and based in the UK, claims to have over 9 million users and offers daily fixed mining rewards regardless of market changes. The platform offers various contract plans with different investment amounts and return rates. For example, a $100 investment in a DOGE/LTC contract for 2 days yields $5 daily, resulting in $110 total. Another example is a $300,000 investment in BTC/BCH for 55 days which yields $7,200 daily, resulting in $696,000 total. New users receive a $15 bonus and a $0.6 daily sign-in bonus. A referral program offers bonuses for referring new users who purchase a $480 contract.

An analyst known as Unipcs (Bonk Guy) stated that the XRP chart is exhibiting positive signs despite not currently trading the cryptocurrency. According to his analysis, XRP has surpassed a significant downward trendline and is maintaining strength. A four-hour chart showed XRP's price movement breaking below a descending resistance line following a high of $3.66 in July.

The United States is increasingly favoring centralized cryptocurrency finance (CeFi) over decentralized finance (DeFi), potentially undermining the core principles of crypto. Recent legislation, like the GENIUS Act, favors large, centralized stablecoin issuers such as Circle (USDC, with a $73.55 billion market cap) and potentially Tether (USDT, with a $171 billion market cap), by imposing regulatory burdens that are difficult for decentralized entities to meet. This trend risks repeating the failures seen with CeFi companies like FTX, which collapsed due to misuse of user funds, while DeFi protocols like Uniswap and Curve demonstrated resilience. While regulators are signaling support for innovation, recent actions, such as the conviction of a Tornado Cash co-founder, raise concerns about the future of decentralization. The focus should be on promoting genuine decentralization by considering control of a given protocol, recognizing token-based voting and DAOs, and avoiding reliance on centralized structures that only promise future decentralization. The SEC recently announced Project Crypto, an initiative to modernize digital assets legislation, however, recent actions highlight a challenging path forward.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, predicts Bitcoin could reach $1 million. His prediction is based on the expectation that the Federal Reserve will implement Yield Curve Control (YCC), which he believes will flood the market with liquidity. He notes that Tether has minted $1 billion USDT, and money market funds hold $7.5 trillion, suggesting potential capital ready to enter the crypto market. Recent on-chain data shows a new wallet accumulating over 5,817 Bitcoin, signaling institutional interest, while exchange reserves are declining. Hayes suggests that the Federal Reserve may be forced to use YCC due to rising debt and a lack of buyers for government bonds. He believes this action will devalue the dollar and cause assets like Bitcoin and gold to surge.

BlackRock has reallocated $185 billion within its model portfolios, significantly increasing its investment in US stocks and artificial intelligence (AI). This shift involved selling off international developed market holdings and increasing the firm's overall equity allocation to 2% overweight. Billions of dollars moved across various ETFs, with the iShares S&P 100 ETF seeing a record single-day inflow of $3.4 billion. The move is driven by strong US earnings growth, which has significantly outpaced other developed markets. BlackRock is also increasing its focus on AI, shifting investments from a broad-based US tech ETF to an AI-focused fund. The changes reflect BlackRock's expectation of upcoming interest rate cuts and its belief in the continued growth of the US equity market, particularly driven by AI.

MoneyGram is launching a revamped mobile app that utilizes stablecoins for international money transfers, starting in Colombia, a major remittance market where the local currency has significantly weakened. The app uses Circle's USDC stablecoin and the Stellar blockchain for transactions, along with Crossmint's wallet infrastructure. MoneyGram aims to provide customers with a stable currency option for storage and real-time settlement. MoneyGram CEO compares the app's potential impact to that of early PC spreadsheets, browsers, or GPS on mobile phones. MoneyGram, which operates in over 20,000 corridors globally with nearly half a million locations, also claims to be the largest cash on and off ramp for crypto.

The cryptocurrency Bonk (BONK) has recently experienced a price surge, outperforming major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. This increase is attributed to a new partnership with Sharps Technology, a company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Sharps Technology intends to use BONK's liquid staking infrastructure and has allocated a portion of its $450 million Solana treasury to BonkSOL. This collaboration is seen as adding credibility to BONK and integrating it further into the Solana ecosystem. However, predictions suggest a potential price correction of around 29% for BONK by September 25th, highlighting the volatility associated with memecoins.

Mantle's MNT token reached a new all-time high of $1.77 after a successful upgrade to a zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup architecture. This upgrade has propelled Mantle to become the largest ZK rollup by total value locked (TVL), exceeding $2 billion. The upgrade improves network security and speeds up transaction finality. Mantle's market capitalization has surpassed $5.4 billion, placing it among the top 30 cryptocurrencies. While the price has slightly decreased from its peak, analysts anticipate potential for a new all-time high, driven by the benefits of Mantle's ZK framework and partnerships with EigenLayer and Succinct. There is potential for challenges, including competition from other ZK platforms and regulatory concerns.

Some investors who initially invested in the MAXI DOGE meme token presale are now diversifying their holdings into Based Eggman ($GGs). MAXI DOGE, priced at $0.0002565, has raised over $2 million through its presale, attracting investors with staking rewards, trading contests, and a meme-driven approach. However, Based Eggman ($GGs) is gaining traction due to its focus on gaming integration, a broader Web3 ecosystem, and tokenomics designed to appeal to larger investors. $GGs aims to be used for liquidity, minting, gaming rewards, payments, and gas fees within its network, positioning itself as a crypto-gaming hub across multiple blockchains. This shift indicates a trend where investors are prioritizing presale crypto projects that combine meme appeal with real-world utility and structured frameworks, like the gaming and payment functions of $GGs.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to announce its latest interest rate decision today, which could affect the price of XRP. The market widely anticipates a 25 basis point rate cut, bringing the rate down to 4.25%. A larger 50 basis point cut could boost crypto assets like XRP, while no change in rates would likely be negative. Lower interest rates generally increase demand for riskier assets like crypto. XRP is currently trading in a sideways range, with resistance between $3.10 and $3.13 and support at $2.90. A break above the resistance could lead to a move towards $3.30 to $3.40. The Federal Reserve's decision will likely influence XRP's short-term price movement.

CME Group will launch options trading for Solana (SOL) and XRP futures contracts on October 13, pending regulatory approval. These options will be based on MicroSol and MicroXRP futures and will have daily, monthly, and quarterly expiry dates. The new options market aims to serve both institutional and active individual traders, allowing them to speculate on the price direction of SOL and XRP. Cumberland and FalconX will provide liquidity and support for these new products, which are seen as a sign of growing market interest in cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Additionally, CME Group will introduce a trading at settlement (TAS) mechanism for SOL and XRP futures, enabling traders to execute orders at the day's settlement price.

Democrats in Congress, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, are questioning whether David Sacks, President Trump's crypto advisor, has exceeded the legal limit for his "special government employee" status. This status is meant for temporary roles, with a limit of 130 days per year. The letter asks Sacks to confirm the number of days he has worked, suggesting he may have already surpassed the limit, which they estimate was July 25, 2025. Lawmakers argue that exceeding the limit undermines the purpose of the SGE designation, which allows him to continue working for his venture capital firm, Craft Ventures, while advising the government. Sacks has been leading Trump's pro-crypto agenda, including the passage of a stablecoin regulation law. He also oversees the administration's daily crypto advisor. Patrick Witt, the executive director of the President's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, said he is still working closely with Sacks.

CME Group, a major marketplace for investments, plans to introduce options trading for XRP and Solana futures, with a target launch date around October 13, pending regulatory approval. This allows investors to trade options on SOL, Micro SOL, XRP, and Micro XRP futures. These options will have daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly expiration dates. CME Group made this decision due to the increasing interest and trading activity in Solana and XRP futures. Two companies, Cumberland and FalconX, are partnering with CME Group to provide liquidity and improve the trading experience. Since their launch, over 540,000 Solana futures contracts (worth $22.3 billion) and over 370,000 XRP futures contracts (worth $16.2 billion) have been traded on CME. In related news, XRP's price has been relatively stable, while Solana's price has seen a slight increase, with a notable increase in trading volume.

Large Ethereum investors, often called whales, sold 90,000 ETH, worth over $400 million, within the last two days. This reduced their collective holdings to 15.4 million ETH, which is about 12.7% of the total ETH available. This selling activity could potentially lead to a price decrease because it increases the supply of ETH on the market. The upcoming FOMC meeting, where interest rates are expected to be lowered, may have influenced this sell-off. Despite this large sell-off, some analysts still believe Ethereum's price could rise, potentially reaching above $5,000 this month if positive trends continue. However, another analyst suggests a more conservative target of $4,700 if the current support level of $4,500 holds, but if the support is broken, ETH might fall to the $4,000-$4,200 range.

Jack Mallers, the CEO of Twenty One Capital, predicted a significant increase in Bitcoin's value. In an interview on NYSE TV, Mallers stated his belief that Bitcoin will increase by 200 times its current value.

The crypto exchange Bullish has obtained a BitLicense and a Money Transmission License from New York's financial regulator, NYDFS. This allows Bullish to offer its services to institutional investors and advanced traders located in New York State. This development follows Bullish's $1.15 billion IPO raised entirely through stablecoins and their recent MiCAR license uplift with German regulator BaFin for operations within the European Union. With this license, Bullish can now provide spot trading and custody services to institutional clients in New York. The move comes amid a growing trend of crypto firms establishing or re-establishing operations in the U.S. due to increasing regulatory clarity.

Forward Industries, a company now focused on digital assets, has filed with the SEC to potentially sell up to $4 billion worth of its shares through an 'at-the-market' (ATM) offering. This would allow them to raise capital to expand their holdings of Solana (SOL) tokens, fund operations, and grow the business. This move follows a recent $1.65 billion private placement where they acquired 6.8 million SOL tokens. The company aims to become a leading holder of Solana, reflecting increased institutional interest in the blockchain. Other companies are also increasing their Solana holdings, with total corporate reserves now exceeding $4 billion across 17 companies, representing nearly 3% of Solana's circulating supply. Galaxy Digital, SOL Strategies, Upexi Inc., and BIT Mining are among those actively accumulating Solana.

Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov has proposed Yield Basis, a $60 million initiative to provide Curve DAO token (CRV) holders with a more consistent income stream. The plan involves minting $60 million of Curve's crvUSD stablecoin to fund three Bitcoin-focused pools (WBTC, cbBTC, tBTC), each capped at $10 million. Staked CRV holders, receiving veCRV tokens in return for participating in governance votes, will receive between 35% and 65% of Yield Basis's value. 25% of Yield Basis tokens are reserved for the Curve ecosystem. Voting on the proposal runs from September 17th to 24th. This new protocol aims to attract institutional traders by offering sustainable Bitcoin yields while mitigating impermanent loss. This proposal follows a period of financial difficulties for Egorov, who experienced liquidations of his CRV holdings earlier this year, including $140 million in June and $882,000 in December. CRV rose approximately 1% in the last 24 hours.

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, will be participating in a roundtable discussion held by the Senate Banking Committee today, September 17. The discussion will focus on crypto market structure legislation and brings together lawmakers and important people from the cryptocurrency industry to discuss the future regulation of crypto in the United States.

NEO, a blockchain platform for decentralized applications, is currently priced around $6.57 after reaching a high of $196 in 2018. Technical analysis suggests a bearish trend in the short term, with potential support around $6.37 and resistance near $6.93. Price predictions estimate NEO could reach $11.95 by the end of 2025, $25.23 in 2027, and potentially $51.79 by 2031. However, it is not expected to reach $100 in the next 5 years. Recent developments include an upgrade to Neo X Mainnet with anti-MEV measures. October 2025 projections estimate a maximum price of $7.84, an average of $6.57, and a minimum of $5.36. The current market sentiment shows bears dominating, with NEO dropping to $6.57, losing 0.44% of its value. NEO price touched $18 in Q1 2024, and then peaked at $22 in April, followed by a downward breakout. In January 2025, NEO was trading around $13 before falling to $4.32 in April and spiking to $7.89 in July.

The article highlights three cryptocurrencies with potential for high returns in 2025: BlockchainFX ($BFX), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). BlockchainFX is presented as a promising presale opportunity, operating as a super app that distributes up to 70% of trading fees as daily USDT rewards to token holders. The presale started at $0.01 and is now at $0.024, with a confirmed launch price of $0.05, having already raised over $7.5 million. Ethereum is emphasized for its role in decentralized finance, real-world tokenization, and staking rewards. Solana is recognized for its high-speed network, making it suitable for NFTs, gaming, and social applications, with analysts suggesting it is currently undervalued. The article suggests BlockchainFX could offer 1000x returns, similar to early Ethereum and Solana opportunities and encourages readers to use code BLOCK30 for a 30% bonus on $BFX tokens.

Analysts predict Ethereum (ETH) could reach $10,000 by 2026, driven by institutional investment via ETFs and network upgrades. Ethereum ETFs experienced a single-day inflow of $360 million. Separately, Layer Brett (LBRETT), an Ethereum Layer 2 meme coin, is currently in presale at $0.0058 and analysts forecast it could potentially reach $1. The LBRETT presale has already raised over $3.7 million. Layer Brett aims to combine meme culture with blockchain functionality by offering fast transactions, low fees, and staking rewards. The presale offers an opportunity for early investors before wider market adoption.

Wormhole is introducing W 2.0 tokenomics, which includes a strategic reserve to pool revenue from Wormhole, Wormhole Portal, and related applications. This reserve aims to grow the ecosystem's value and benefit W token holders. A 4% base yield will be available for those staking W tokens for governance, funded by existing token supply and revenue, without creating new tokens. The previous annual token unlock cliffs are replaced with bi-weekly unlocks starting October 3, 2025, to reduce market pressure from large releases. The lock-up period for core contributors and validators has been extended by six months to October 2028, ensuring their long-term commitment to the project.

Metaplanet, a Japanese treasury firm, is expanding its Bitcoin strategy by launching a U.S. subsidiary called Metaplanet Income Corp in Miami, Florida, with an initial capital of $15 million. The subsidiary will focus on Bitcoin income generation strategies, including investing in BTC-related derivatives, and will operate separately from Metaplanet's core Bitcoin accumulation business to balance risk management. Metaplanet has raised approximately $1.4 billion by issuing 385 million shares to overseas investors, with about $1.2 billion allocated for BTC acquisitions and $139 million to accelerate the expansion of the U.S. subsidiary. The company aims to diversify and generate stable income streams, with current holdings standing at 20,136 BTC, valued at approximately $2.3 billion, at an average price of $116,288. The firm plans to regularly update investors on its progress, despite anticipating limited financial impact for the remainder of the year.

Stellar's XLM cryptocurrency experienced a rebound after falling to a low of $0.38. Selling pressure had caused a dip from $0.39 to $0.38 earlier in the day, but strong buying activity around the $0.38 level established it as a support area. The price then recovered, rising back above $0.39 as European markets opened. This recovery is attributed to potential institutional investors buying XLM at the lower price. Throughout a 24-hour period, the price largely stayed between $0.38 and $0.39, even amidst broader crypto market volatility. Despite some back-and-forth trading, XLM maintained its upward trend and closed near $0.39, indicating positive momentum as the U.S. trading session began.

CME Group, a major derivatives marketplace, will introduce options on Solana (SOL) and XRP futures contracts on October 13, 2025, pending regulatory approval. These new options will cover SOL, Micro SOL, XRP, and Micro XRP futures with daily, monthly, and quarterly expirations, offering institutions more ways to manage their investments in these cryptocurrencies. Since launching earlier this year, Solana futures have traded over 540,000 contracts representing $22.3 billion, with August seeing daily volumes of 9,000 contracts, or $437.4 million, and open interest reaching $895 million. XRP futures have traded over 370,000 contracts, or $16.2 billion, since May, achieving a record daily volume in August of 6,600 contracts, or $385 million, and open interest of $942 million. The introduction of these options contracts could increase trading activity and potentially strengthen the prices of Solana and XRP, but could also lead to increased volatility.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% this week, marking the first decrease after a ten-month pause since December 2024. Historically, small-cap stocks tend to perform well when the Fed cuts rates after such a long break. Analyst Michael Graham notes that in similar past scenarios, small-cap stocks, as tracked by the Russell 2000, have outperformed large-cap stocks represented by the S&P 500 within a year. Small companies often benefit more from lower rates because they tend to have more debt. However, some analysts, like Ed Yardeni, believe a rate cut is unnecessary given the current economic growth. While the S&P 500 is already up significantly this year, some anticipate a potential 'sell the news' reaction after the rate cut, with analysts suggesting a short-term market dip due to various factors, including investor pullback and portfolio reshuffling.

Dogecoin, which started as a joke in 2013, has seen significant growth. A $1,500 investment in Dogecoin in 2013 would be worth over $1.1 million today. At its peak in 2021, that same investment would have been worth over $2.7 million. However, Dogecoin is currently down 63.5% from its 2021 high. Potential future catalysts include Elon Musk integrating Dogecoin payments into the X platform and the approval of a Dogecoin ETF, which could bring in more investors.

On September 16, 2025, BlackRock, a major investment firm, increased its holdings in Bitcoin and Ethereum, acquiring 2,270 Bitcoin worth $262.7 million and 78,922 Ethereum worth $357.4 million. This single-day purchase significantly boosted BlackRock's total crypto portfolio. BlackRock now holds over 757,000 Bitcoin valued at $87.23 billion through its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and 3.68 million Ethereum tokens valued at $16.95 billion. This substantial growth reflects ongoing inflows into BlackRock's spot ETFs and contributes to their total crypto assets under management reaching $104.18 billion. While Ethereum holdings experienced some trading volatility during the week prior, BlackRock's overall crypto portfolio value has increased, highlighting their growing presence and influence in the digital asset market.

Hedera's HBAR token is showing signs of a potential price increase. Analysts have observed a "falling wedge breakout" pattern, indicating a shift from a downtrend to an uptrend. One analyst predicts a rise to $0.30 or higher if the price stays above $0.23. Another analyst suggests a longer-term bull market, potentially reaching $0.90 by mid-2025 before a possible price decline. Currently, HBAR is trading around $0.24 with a daily trading volume of $183.5 million. Maintaining support at $0.233 is considered important for continued upward momentum.

Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange inflows have decreased to their lowest levels in a year, signaling reduced selling pressure as investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. Concurrently, deposits of stablecoins, particularly USDT, have significantly increased, indicating that investors are accumulating funds to potentially buy cryptocurrencies after the Fed's announcement. Bitcoin inflows have fallen to a 7-day moving average of 25,000 BTC, a substantial decrease from 51,000 BTC in July, and the average BTC deposit size has halved since then. Similarly, Ethereum inflows are at a two-month low, with the average ETH deposit size also declining. Stablecoin net deposits, especially for USDT, have surged, reaching $379 million on August 31. Bitcoin's price has recovered from a low of around $108,000 to $115,000, driven by consistent outflows from exchanges like Binance. Bitcoin is aiming to break the $120,000 resistance level.

GoldenMining is offering cloud mining contracts that they claim can help crypto holders potentially double their assets. They provide various contracts for different investment amounts and durations, promising fixed daily returns. For example, a $100 contract returns $4 in 2 days totaling $108, while a $300,000 contract promises $9,600 daily for 50 days totaling $780,000. GoldenMining states they use renewable energy, have fund security measures like SSL encryption and AIG insurance, and offer 24/7 customer support. They support deposits and withdrawals in multiple cryptocurrencies. A referral program offers commissions up to 5% for referring new users and their contract purchases. GoldenMining says they operate over 90 cryptocurrency mining farms worldwide, allocating computing power to contracts to generate returns for investors.

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering new rules for crypto companies, potentially adjusting traditional finance regulations to fit the unique aspects of the crypto market. They've released a public consultation, CP25/25, seeking feedback on how existing rules should apply to crypto, aiming to balance innovation with consumer protection and build trust in the sector. The FCA is asking for input on various aspects, including how consumer protection rules should apply and how complaints should be handled. Interested parties have until October 15, 2025, to comment on consumer duty and complaints, and until November 12, 2025, for the wider proposals. Final rules are expected in 2026. This follows the FCA lifting its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for retail investors starting October 8, and aligns with broader UK plans to integrate crypto into the financial system and closer collaboration between the UK and US on digital assets. The Bank of England also plans to limit UK banks' crypto exposure by 2026.

Over the past 23 hours, HBAR's price mostly stayed between $0.23 and $0.24. The price briefly reached $0.24 before falling back, repeatedly finding support around $0.23. Trading activity decreased as the price moved sideways, suggesting less interest from buyers. There was a sharp drop in price from $0.24 to $0.23, but it quickly recovered. Overall, HBAR's price decreased by 1%. While the $0.23 level seems to be a point of support, lower trading activity and continued selling pressure suggest the price could fall further. The quick price drop and recovery show uncertainty in the market.

The SEC received a surge of crypto ETF applications including those focused on Avalanche, Sui, and Bonk, signaling issuers are exploring the boundaries of what regulators will approve. Bitwise filed for an Avalanche ETF, while Defiance proposed ETFs based on Bitcoin and Ethereum basis trades. Tuttle submitted filings for Income Blast funds covering Bonk, Litecoin, and Sui and T-Rex requested a leveraged Orbs ETF. This comes as XRP and Dogecoin ETFs from REX-Osprey are expected to launch soon using a faster regulatory pathway. Bitcoin ETFs saw almost $300 million in inflows, while Ethereum ETFs experienced over $60 million in outflows on one day. Analysts believe infrastructure tokens like Avalanche have better approval chances than memecoin or basis trading products, due to less volatility. Bitwise also filed for a Stablecoin & Tokenization ETF. The SEC is considering generic listing standards that could allow for quicker approval of crypto ETFs which would accelerate multiple product launches. The SEC has extended deadlines for Solana and XRP ETF decisions, while also postponing a decision on BlackRock’s Ethereum staking application.

Steve Witkoff, a US envoy appointed by President Trump, is facing scrutiny due to his continued stake in World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm connected to Trump's sons. This raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest as Witkoff is involved in diplomatic negotiations in regions where the company operates. While Witkoff is reportedly working to divest his assets, the delay has drawn criticism, especially given the company's involvement in regions where he is conducting diplomacy. World Liberty Financial's stablecoin, USD1, is being used by an Abu Dhabi investment fund that is investing in cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Documents show Witkoff has sold a $120 million stake in his real estate firm but still retains holdings tied to World Liberty Financial. The article highlights that nearly 70 Trump administration officials hold crypto or investments in blockchain companies, with Trump himself declaring a significant stake in digital assets.

Ethereum is experiencing a significant backlog of validators attempting to exit the network, with roughly 2.5 million ETH, valued at $11.25 billion, waiting in the exit queue. This has caused wait times to exceed 46 days, the longest in Ethereum's staking history, partly triggered by a large infrastructure provider exiting its validators due to security concerns and stakers taking profits after a market rally. Meanwhile, activity on Ethereum's main network is declining as layer-2 networks like Arbitrum and Base see increased use, raising questions about whether layer-2 solutions are impacting Ethereum's main decentralized finance activity. The Ethereum Foundation is also launching a new AI team to focus on integrating AI with the Ethereum network, enabling AI agents to make payments and coordinate without intermediaries. American Express has introduced Ethereum-based digital travel stamps, stored as non-tradable NFTs on Coinbase's Base network, to enhance the travel experience for its cardholders. Additionally, Centrifuge and Plume have launched a tokenized credit fund, backed by a $50 million investment, to give blockchain investors access to diversified global credit strategies, and Google is developing an open-source protocol allowing AI applications to send and receive payments, including stablecoins. Coinbase is also pushing back against claims that stablecoins pose a risk to the financial system, while the U.S. SEC is looking to modernize crypto regulations.

The Federal Reserve is announcing its decision on interest rate cuts today, which is a significant event for Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market. Lower interest rates generally make it easier to borrow money, potentially weakening the US dollar and increasing investors' willingness to take risks. Conversely, if the Fed signals it will keep rates higher for longer, the opposite could occur. Because the crypto market relies on available funds, even subtle changes in the Fed's announcements or forecasts can impact the prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies. The article will be tracking the immediate market reactions, including price movements of Bitcoin and Ethereum, liquidation levels, funding rates, open interest, options volatility, and the difference between spot and futures prices. It will also monitor the US Dollar Index, Treasury yields, and stock market performance to provide a comprehensive view of how the Fed's decision affects the crypto market.

Bullish (BLSH) stock increased by 5% to $53.12 after receiving a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services. This license allows Bullish to offer spot trading and custody services to institutional clients in New York. Prior to this, Bullish was regulated in Germany, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar. ARK Invest recently increased its investment in Bullish by purchasing shares worth about $8.21 million across two of its ETFs. Bullish will report its second-quarter earnings after the market closes on Wednesday. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods initiated coverage on Bullish with a 'market perform' rating and a $55 price target, viewing U.S. expansion as a key growth driver. Bernstein suggests Bullish could compete with Coinbase if it successfully executes its U.S. launch plans, targeted for 2026.

The price of BNB, a cryptocurrency used on the Binance exchange, increased by nearly 3% following a report that Binance is close to reaching an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This potential deal would end the need for a court-appointed monitor, which was put in place as part of a $4.3 billion settlement related to anti-money laundering violations. The DOJ is reportedly considering this move because Binance has agreed to adopt stricter internal reporting systems. However, the Treasury Department's monitor for Binance would remain in place. The price of BNB reached a high of $963 before settling back down, and trading activity increased.

CME Group will launch options on Solana (SOL) and XRP futures starting October 13, 2025, pending regulatory approval. These options will be available on both standard and micro futures contracts, offering daily, monthly, and quarterly expirations. This move comes after increased trading activity in Solana and XRP futures, with over 540,000 Solana futures and 370,000 XRP futures traded since their respective launches. Market participants like Cumberland and FalconX will support the new instruments due to demand for hedging tools beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. The new options allow institutions and active traders to manage their crypto exposure and portfolio risk with the instruments.

A new study from OpenAI reveals that ChatGPT is increasingly used for everyday tasks like seeking guidance, information, and writing, rather than complex office work. Practical guidance, such as tutoring and how-to advice, is the most common use. In the workplace, writing tasks dominate, but often involve editing or translation of existing text. While there's ongoing debate about job displacement, ChatGPT is primarily used to improve productivity. ChatGPT's user base has grown significantly, with approximately 10% of the world's adults now using it. Adoption rates are highest in lower-income countries, exceeding those in higher-income countries by more than four times. Competition in the AI chatbot market is intensifying, with rivals like xAI and Google's Gemini gaining traction.

CME Group plans to launch options contracts on XRP and Solana futures, expanding its offerings after the success of its existing futures contracts for these cryptocurrencies. The new options contracts, including options on Micro XRP and Micro Solana futures, are scheduled to begin trading on October 13, pending regulatory approval. This move aims to provide market participants with more flexibility and choice in trading these assets. XRP futures have reached $16.2 billion in total trades, while Solana futures have reached $22.3 billion. FalconX and DRW will continue to partner with the CME to support the new contracts.

Representative French Hill, the Republican Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, has indicated a potential timeline for Congress to consider the CLARITY Act. This act is relevant to the cryptocurrency industry. The article does not state when this timeline is, only that he revealed when Congress could move forward on the CLARITY Act.

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing stricter regulations for crypto firms, potentially treating stablecoin issuers and custodians similarly to banks. The new rules aim to protect retail investors by increasing oversight of crypto firms, including stablecoin issuers, custodians, and crypto-asset trading platforms. These firms may need official authorization before serving customers. The FCA's proposals would require crypto firms to meet governance and resilience standards similar to those of traditional financial institutions. While these rules won't eliminate the risks of crypto investing, they aim to create a more transparent and fair market for consumers.

Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, is planning to launch a new US dollar-backed stablecoin called USAT, designed to comply with U.S. regulations. Anchorage Digital Bank will issue USAT, and Bo Hines, formerly of the White House Crypto Council, will lead the project. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated the company will remain private, citing $13.7 billion in profits from the previous year. USDT will remain Tether's key global stablecoin with a $171 billion market cap, while USAT aims to capture the US domestic market. The article also mentions the presale of Best Wallet Token ($BEST), a web3 wallet token, which has raised nearly $16 million, with tokens priced at $0.025655.

Two new crypto tokens, Based Eggman ($GGs) and MAXI DOGE, are attracting investor interest through their presales. Based Eggman has raised over 130,000 USDT selling over 19 million tokens at $0.008692 each, emphasizing a blend of meme culture, gaming, and decentralized finance, and has a maximum supply of 389 million tokens. It offers utilities like a cross-chain swap tool (ScrambleSwap) and a trading bot for market insights. MAXI DOGE, inspired by Dogecoin, has raised $2 million, focusing on meme appeal and community participation. Whales are diversifying their investments, with some drawn to MAXI DOGE's meme-driven approach and others favoring Based Eggman's utility-based ecosystem.

Centrifuge is introducing deRWA, a platform for real-world asset tokenization, on the Stellar network with an initial $20 million investment. The launch includes two funds: deJTRSY, mirroring a short-term U.S. Treasury strategy, and deJAAA, representing an AAA-rated collateralized loan obligation strategy. These tokenized assets will integrate with Stellar's DeFi ecosystem, allowing for trading, lending, and savings products through platforms like Aquarius, Soroswap, Blend, and DeFIndex. The aim is to provide global access, especially in emerging markets, to institutional-grade yields. Stellar currently holds the second position in tokenized treasuries, with $4.2 billion in quarterly RWA payment volume. The launch represents a shift towards integrating real-world assets into decentralized finance, supported by Centrifuge V3 and LayerZero for cross-chain capabilities.

The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate to 2.5% due to a weakening economy. This decision was driven by negative impacts from US tariffs, a slowdown in hiring, and a drop in exports and investment. Canada lost over 106,000 jobs in July and August, and unemployment rose to 7.1%. While consumption and housing are stable for now, there are concerns that weak population and labor market conditions will affect household spending. The central bank noted that tariffs are significantly impacting sectors like auto, steel, and aluminum. While retaliatory tariffs on some US goods were removed, the broader impact of global trade protectionism remains a concern. The bank also observed that upward pressure on inflation has eased, with underlying inflation trending closer to 2.5%. Despite some issues in money markets, the bank didn't address funding pressures in its announcements. Canada is also seeking to deepen military ties with the European Union through participation in the EU's SAFE defense investment fund.

The price of Shiba Inu (SHIB) may increase because the amount of SHIB held on cryptocurrency exchanges is decreasing. This reduction in available SHIB, combined with discussions about a potential Shiba Inu exchange-traded fund (ETF), is creating positive pressure on the price. Lower exchange reserves often suggest less selling pressure, potentially driving the price upward if demand remains constant or increases.

Binance Coin (BNB) has broken out of a long-term downtrend and is now aiming for $1,000. After retesting the $600-$700 level, which is now acting as support, the price has moved above previous highs near $962, confirming the bullish breakout. Open interest in BNB futures is rising, indicating growing market participation, while funding rates remain low, suggesting the rally isn't driven by excessive leverage. Technical indicators on the daily chart are positive, although the Stochastic RSI suggests the asset may be briefly overbought, potentially leading to a short pause. The recent price movement may be influenced by news that Binance is nearing the end of its compliance monitoring period with the US Department of Justice, which could ease regulatory pressure on the exchange.

Chainlink has partnered with Taiko to provide secure and fast market data for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications on Taiko's Ethereum-based rollup. This integration makes Chainlink Data Streams the official oracle provider for Taiko, enabling developers to create advanced DeFi protocols such as lending platforms and derivatives exchanges using high-quality, real-time price feeds. Taiko, which uses Ethereum mainnet validators to ensure decentralization, will benefit from Chainlink's established infrastructure that has secured over $100 billion in DeFi and processed over $25 trillion in on-chain volume. The partnership aims to attract institutional investors by providing reliable and tamper-proof data, and will soon include macroeconomic data from sources like the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is prepared to adjust interest rates based on economic shifts, emphasizing flexibility amid global uncertainty. While current interest rates are deemed appropriate, the ECB will act if inflation or growth changes, prioritizing price stability across Eurozone countries and maintaining independence from political influence to retain market trust. The ECB acknowledges internal disagreement among policymakers regarding future rate moves, with some advocating for holding steady to ensure inflation is fully under control and others favoring potential rate cuts to address economic slowdown risks. Rising government deficits in countries like France are a concern, but bond yields remain stable for now. The ECB will continue monitoring economic developments and adapt its decisions, recognizing the impact of trade tensions, political conflicts, and financial market volatility.

The crypto market sees Shiba Inu struggling to break past the $0.0000138 resistance level, while Stellar is anticipating growth with upcoming protocol upgrades but remains far from its peak value. BlockDAG, on the other hand, has seen significant traction with its X1 mobile mining app, attracting over 3 million users and raising nearly $410 million in its presale. BlockDAG's presale is currently in Batch 30 at $0.03, but briefly reduced to $0.0013 for a limited time, with a launch price expected to be $0.05. Shiba Inu is trading around $0.000021-$0.000022 and may potentially move towards $0.000025, while Stellar trades near $0.38, projecting a range between $0.32-$0.46 for 2025.

Bitcoin is trading around $115,000 as the market awaits the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, a potentially market-moving event. There's anticipation that a rate cut could boost the market, but uncertainty is causing hesitation among traders. A notable trend is the decrease in Bitcoin held by large investors, known as whales, who have reduced their holdings from 3.628 million BTC on August 22 to 3.52 million BTC by September 8. This reduction of 108,000 BTC suggests caution among these large players ahead of the Fed's decision. Bitcoin is currently facing resistance around $120,000-$123,000, and a successful break above this level could push it towards $130,000-$135,000. However, a drop below $110,000 could lead to a decline towards the $102,000-$105,000 support range.

Bitcoin is currently trading around $116,607 as investors await the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, expected tomorrow. The price is holding within a tight range of $114.6K to $117.1K, showing a slight upward trend, but without a significant breakout yet. Market sentiment is predominantly bullish, with an Advanced Sentiment indicator at 68.8%, suggesting traders are optimistic about a price increase. Analysts believe a moderate rate cut by the Fed could trigger a move towards $123,217, the major resistance level. Bitcoin's price is being supported by moving averages, but a drop below $114K could lead to corrections around $112K-$113K. The market is poised for potential volatility depending on the Fed's policy announcement.

Ethereum is predicted to potentially reach a price of $4,900-$5,000 by September 2025 due to its upcoming Pectra upgrade and increased usage in decentralized finance. Solana's recent Alpenglow upgrade, which significantly speeds up transaction times, has led to optimism about potential ETF approvals, with odds estimated at 95%. Remittix (RTX), a PayFi project focused on crypto-to-bank transfers, has gained attention, being ranked highly by CertiK before its launch and securing listings on BitMart and LBank. Remittix has raised over $25.7 million and offers a referral program, featuring a $250,000 giveaway that has attracted over 330,000 entries.

Dogecoin is experiencing a decline in market confidence despite the upcoming launch of a Dogecoin ETF in the US. Large investors, identified as whales holding over $1 million in DOGE, have decreased their holdings by more than 4% in the past week, indicating a lack of confidence in the ETF's potential impact. Simultaneously, the amount of Dogecoin held on exchanges has increased by 12% in the last seven days, reaching 28 billion DOGE, suggesting that more holders are preparing to sell. This increase in supply on exchanges could further depress the price of Dogecoin. Analysts predict that if Dogecoin breaks its current support level of $0.2583, it could potentially fall to $0.2018. A rise in demand could invalidate this outlook, potentially triggering a spike above $0.2980.

Bitcoin's price was around $116,236 on September 17th, showing a 1% increase in the last 24 hours. It's holding above a key support level while traders are waiting for the Federal Reserve's policy announcement. One analyst pointed out that Bitcoin hasn't risen as much as other assets like the S&P 500 and gold since the election, suggesting it might be ready for a significant upward move. Another analyst highlighted a historical pattern where Bitcoin tends to rally strongly in October, regardless of the Fed's decisions in September. Technical analysis indicates Bitcoin found support in the $116,400-$116,600 range and faced resistance near $117,300. Over the past month, Bitcoin has climbed from around $108,000 to over $117,000, and is now consolidating.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined his roadmap for the network's future, focusing on scaling, interoperability, privacy, and security. In the short term, the priority is scaling the main network by increasing the gas limit and improving efficiency with tools like ZK-EVMs. The mid-term goal involves improving Layer-2 network interoperability, enabling seamless asset transfers between platforms using rollups. Looking ahead, the long-term vision is a simplified, secure Ethereum that's resistant to quantum computing threats with stronger cryptographic tools. Privacy enhancements are also planned, using zero-knowledge proofs and other techniques to protect transaction details and user data.

Coinbase has requested the Department of Justice (DOJ) to intervene and prevent individual states from enforcing their own crypto regulations, arguing that the current mix of different state rules is hurting the crypto market. Coinbase believes a unified, national set of rules is needed instead. They point to examples like Oregon's lawsuit against them for selling unregistered securities and New York's stance on Ethereum as examples of conflicting and confusing state actions. Coinbase also highlights issues with states like California, Maryland, New Jersey, and Wisconsin issuing immediate stop-and-desist orders related to staking services, and Maine's actions targeting self-custody wallets. Coinbase is asking the DOJ to push for federal laws that would override state regulations in the crypto space, including support for pending legislation like the CLARITY Act and the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, to prevent conflicting enforcement and promote innovation.

The cryptocurrency STBL saw its price increase by almost 500% after Binance announced the launch of a new perpetual contract (STBL/USDT) on its platform, offering up to 50x leverage. Similarly, the meme coin TOSHI experienced a 60% price surge after Binance launched a TOSHI/USDT perpetual contract with up to 75x leverage. Conversely, Stella (ALPHA) surprisingly increased in value by 23% despite Binance announcing the delisting of its ALPHA/USDT perpetual contract. Binance will also remove the NXPC/BNB and HUMA/BNB spot trading pairs, though these assets saw minimal price changes after the announcement.

Bitcoin's price is potentially on the verge of a breakout due to two main factors. Firstly, Tether, the company behind the largest stablecoin, USDT, has created $3 billion worth of new USDT in the last four days. This injection of new money into the crypto market could increase buying pressure on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, driving prices higher. Historically, large USDT mints have been followed by increased liquidity in the market, which is seen as a positive sign. Secondly, potential future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (FED) could also boost Bitcoin's price. In the past, when the FED has cut interest rates, Bitcoin has experienced significant price increases. The article suggests that if the market sentiment remains positive and regulatory concerns don't arise, this new USDT combined with potential rate cuts could push Bitcoin past its current resistance level. However, the impact of this new liquidity hinges on how quickly it enters circulation and the overall market mood.

CME Group, a major derivatives marketplace, will soon offer options contracts for Solana (SOL) and XRP futures. This move is in response to increasing demand from institutional investors for ways to manage risk and gain exposure to these cryptocurrencies. The new options contracts will complement CME's existing Solana and XRP futures offerings, providing more tools for traders to speculate on or hedge against price movements in these digital assets. The launch date for these options has not been specified in the article.

The CEO of Franklin Templeton has stated that a 0.50% interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve is unlikely, citing the strength of the current economy. This statement comes before the upcoming meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), where decisions about interest rates will be made. The CEO's view suggests a more conservative approach to monetary policy may be adopted, potentially impacting investment strategies and market expectations.

Bitwise Asset Management has applied to the SEC to launch a new ETF focused on stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets. If approved, it would be the first of its kind in the US and would trade on the NYSE Arca. The ETF plans to invest in both companies involved in stablecoins and tokenization and existing crypto-related ETFs, splitting its investments 50/50. This development comes as stablecoin supplies have grown significantly this year, reaching around $287 billion, partly due to recent regulatory changes like the GENIUS Act. The ETF will hold shares in 20 to 30 companies, weighting them based on their involvement in the stablecoin and tokenization sectors and no single position will top 22.5%. The ETF will also include exchange-traded products for blockchain exposure, including a small percentage for oracle tokens.

Digital Asset Treasury companies saw significant growth in the third quarter of 2025, adding $25 billion, with Ethereum treasuries leading the way, accounting for 54% of the inflows. U.S. entities now hold approximately 1.5 million Bitcoin, valued at over $175 billion, with Michael Saylor's Strategy holding the largest share at 638,985 BTC, worth over $74 billion. Some Bitcoin treasury firms are trading at discounts, including Semler Scientific, DDC Enterprise, Sequans, and Bitcoin Treasury Corp. Strategy maintains a premium on its market-to-net-asset value. Ethereum treasuries are outperforming Bitcoin and Solana treasuries due to ETH's staking yield and scale. Publicly-traded entities hold more than 3.5 million ETH, worth approximately $15.8 billion, with BitMine and Sharplink holding significant amounts. Solana treasuries have acquired 17.112 million SOL, worth over $4 billion, with Forward Industries holding the largest share. Helius plans to launch a $500 million Solana treasury reserve, with support from Pantera Capital and Summer Capital.

An investment of $1,000 in XRP in September 2024 would be worth $5,140 in September 2025, reflecting a 414% increase. While XRP has shown significant growth, maintaining this rate of return may be difficult. XRP reached $3.65 in July, a high not seen in seven years, but has since struggled to remain above $3.50. Ripple is expanding partnerships and there is speculation about potential XRP ETFs and SEC approvals, contributing to long-term confidence in XRP.

Forward Industries, a company focused on Solana, announced plans to raise $4 billion through a stock offering to expand its Solana treasury holdings and for general corporate purposes. Following this announcement, the company's stock price fell by 7%. The company intends to use the funds to increase its holdings of Solana tokens (SOL), adding to the 6.8 million SOL tokens it previously acquired for $1.65 billion with backing from firms like Galaxy Digital and Jump Crypto. This move is part of a growing trend of companies incorporating Solana into their treasury strategies, with corporate holdings of SOL now exceeding $4 billion, representing nearly 3% of Solana's circulating supply. Some analysts believe Solana treasuries offer significant potential due to Solana's volatility, staking yields, and relative undervaluation compared to Ethereum.

Microsoft has pledged roughly $30 billion to build new data centers and AI facilities in the UK, joining Google and Nvidia in investing heavily in the country's AI sector. This investment wave aims to boost the UK's AI capabilities and economic growth. The investments include contributions to a government-backed supercomputer project and the creation of a new AI growth zone in north-east England. This region will host OpenAI's Stargate UK project, bringing together Nvidia, Arm, and Nscale to create a significant AI hub. While this investment is expected to create over 5,000 jobs, there are concerns about the high energy consumption of AI systems and the potential costs for the UK.

Fidelity projects that by 2032, 42% of the total Bitcoin supply, which is roughly 8.3 million coins, will be considered illiquid. This projection is based on the trend of long-term holders keeping Bitcoin dormant for at least seven years and the holdings of public companies owning 1,000 BTC or more. Public companies currently hold over 830,000 BTC. Since 2016, long-term holders have consistently increased their Bitcoin balances every quarter. With over 95% of Bitcoin already mined, the supply entering the market is decreasing. Fidelity's report suggests that this increasing scarcity, driven by long-term holding and limited new supply, may significantly impact Bitcoin's market dynamics, potentially making price the primary adjustment mechanism in response to rising demand.

BNB, the cryptocurrency, experienced a price increase, closing at $952.89 after reaching a peak of $955.50. This represents a 3.60% gain in a single day. Experts point to consistent buying activity and strong demand from large investors as reasons for the price rise. The total value of all BNB coins is now around $133.1 billion, with nearly $1.95 billion worth of BNB being traded. Market watchers are now focused on whether BNB can reach the $1,000 mark, a key level that could indicate further price increases. Maintaining a price above the $900-$920 level is seen as important for sustaining the current upward trend.

A recent survey by EY-Parthenon indicates that 54% of businesses not currently using stablecoins plan to adopt them by 2026, driven by lower transaction costs and faster international payments. Currently, only 13% of financial institutions and international corporations use stablecoins, with 41% of those users reporting cost savings of over 10% compared to traditional payment methods. Cross-border supplier payments are the primary use for stablecoins, with US-dollar-pegged stablecoins like $USDC and $USDT being the most popular. The Best Wallet app is highlighted as a platform for managing stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies, offering features like a built-in launchpad, swap engine, and security measures. The associated $BEST token is nearing $16 million in presale funding and offers holders benefits like governance rights, reduced gas fees, and staking rewards.

Mavryk Network has secured $10 million in a strategic investment led by MultiBank Group. This funding will support Mavryk's plans to tokenize real-world assets, specifically focusing on real estate in the United Arab Emirates. The goal is to tokenize over $10 billion worth of real estate through MultiBank's platform, making these premium investments more accessible to a wider range of investors. Fireblocks is also involved, providing secure custody for the tokenized assets. This funding round follows a previous raise of $5.2 million by Mavryk Dynamics in February. The initiative aims to increase liquidity in the real estate market by allowing investors to trade and borrow against tokens representing ownership of real estate.

Forward Industries (FORD), a company involved in design and manufacturing, is planning to raise up to $4 billion through an 'at-the-market' offering of new shares. This means they can sell shares gradually through an agent, Cantor Fitzgerald. The money raised will be used for general business purposes, expansion, and to increase their holdings of the cryptocurrency Solana (SOL). This follows a previous raise where they acquired over 6.8 million SOL. Forward Industries claims to have the largest Solana treasury among publicly traded companies. Following the announcement, Forward Industries' stock price decreased by over 9.5% to $33.70.