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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is lobbying Congress for the swift passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a bipartisan bill backed by Senators like Cynthia Lummis and firms including Ripple, Kraken, Circle, a16z and Paradigm. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act proposes clear oversight by allocating security-like tokens to the SEC and commodities and tokenized assets to the CFTC, reducing regulatory overlap, clarifying stablecoin rules by avoiding interest restrictions and enhancing reserve requirements under the GENIUS Act framework. Simultaneously, lawmakers are considering a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan to acquire one million BTC over five years using non-deficit funding. Traders view these measures as essential for boosting consumer protection, supporting US innovation, and enhancing market confidence in digital assets.

Solmate has rebranded from Brera Holdings and closed an oversubscribed $300M PIPE to become a Solana-focused digital asset treasury provider. Backed by Pulsar Group, ARK Invest, RockawayX and the Solana Foundation, Solmate will accumulate and stake SOL under a MoU securing discounted purchases. Led by CEO Marco Santori with board members including Arthur Laffer and Viktor Fischer, the firm plans to deploy bare-metal validator nodes in Abu Dhabi and pursue a dual listing in the UAE while retaining its Nasdaq status. Solmate aims to scale SOL reserves through market cycles, targeting 7.7% staking yields. Institutional interest in Solana is rising: tracked entities hold 15.83M SOL (2.75% of supply) with 9.35M staked. Recent major acquisitions include Galaxy Digital’s $1.55B buy of 6.5M SOL and Helius Medical’s $500M placement. SOL traded near $249, up 38.7% in 30 days. Traders should watch Solmate’s treasury growth, staking returns and validator launch for potential market impacts.

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has raised nearly $15.9 million in its Phase 6 presale at $0.035 per token, attracting over 16,370 participants. The token price will climb to $0.040 in Phase 7, reflecting sustained investor demand. Mutuum Finance has launched a CertiK bug bounty program offering up to $50,000 in USDT rewards and employs a hybrid Peer-to-Contract (P2C) and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending framework. Chainlink oracles provide real-time price feeds for ETH, MATIC and AVAX, supporting stable collateral management and robust risk controls such as over-collateralization and reserve factors. In contrast, Shiba Inu (SHIB) trades around $0.00001307, driven by community sentiment with resistance near $0.000014 and support at $0.0000129–$0.0000131. With strong DeFi fundamentals and growing security measures, Mutuum Finance is positioned as a bullish alternative with a long-term target of $3.50.

Bitcoin climbed above $117,000 after the Fed cut interest rates by 25bps to 4.00–4.25%. The move weakened the dollar and lifted risk assets, driving spot volume up nearly 50% to $60.9 billion and futures volume 66% to $119.8 billion. Open interest rose to $85.7 billion, signaling fresh leveraged bets. On the charts, Bitcoin trades near the upper Bollinger Band, with resistance at $118,700 and immediate support at the 23.6% Fibonacci level of $114,992. A bullish MACD crossover and RSI near overbought point to upside potential. A break above $118,700 (or the recent swing high at $117,377) could target $120,126 (127.2% Fib) or the mid-August peak of $124,128. Conversely, a drop below $114,992 may see support at $113,517 or the 100-day SMA near $111,600. Traders should watch these key levels amid the dovish Fed backdrop.

Coinbase has rolled out a new USDC on-chain lending service on its Base Layer-2 network through integration with the decentralized Morpho protocol and Steakhouse Financial–managed vaults. The product offers up to 10.8% APY on USDC lending, outpacing its existing 4.1% USDC Rewards, and allows anytime withdrawals with no lockup period. As Coinbase’s first complete on-chain lending and borrowing ecosystem, it creates a flywheel between USDC deposits and crypto-backed loans, including bitcoin-collateralized loans of up to $1 million. Initially available in the US (excluding New York), Bermuda and select international markets, the service underscores Coinbase’s strategy to simplify DeFi access and drive deeper on-chain liquidity. A wider rollout is planned in the coming weeks.

Australia’s Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has granted class relief allowing AFS-licensed brokerages to distribute stablecoins without a separate license. Under the new rules, intermediaries no longer need individual AFS, market or clearing and settlement facility licenses to offer stablecoin services. The update also mandates Product Disclosure Statements (PDS) for stablecoin products, increasing transparency while reducing compliance costs and streamlining operations. This move aligns with government efforts to integrate digital assets, including real-world asset tokenization and wholesale central bank digital currencies, into financial markets. ASIC plans to collaborate with the Treasury on a comprehensive digital asset framework. Crypto traders should watch for expanded stablecoin services, accelerated adoption in payments and remittances, and potential growth in the Australian crypto market.

Bio Protocol has secured $6.9 million in strategic funding led by Maelstrom Fund, with participation from Mechanism Capital, Animoca Brands and Presto Labs. The round aims to accelerate its AI-driven DeSci platform by integrating on-chain prediction and credit markets, agent communications and BIO token staking. The updated Bio V2 release introduces Ignition Sales for tokenized IP, the BioXP reward mechanism and decentralized frameworks for early-stage research. Each milestone is immutably recorded on-chain, ensuring traceability and contributor recognition. In August 2025, Bio Protocol launched Aubrai, its first BioAgent developed with VitaDA. Aubrai has raised $900,000, produced over 1,000 blockchain-based scientific hypotheses and spurred AUBRAI token adoption. CEO Paul Kohlhaas says the platform can cut drug discovery timelines from decades to months. These developments underscore the convergence of AI, blockchain and DeSci, positioning Bio Protocol’s model to democratize R&D and attract further crypto investment.

On September 18, Bitcoin dipped to around $114,995 on Binance’s USDT pair, breaching the critical $115,000 support level. The sell-off was driven by profit-taking after recent gains, shifting macroeconomic sentiment—particularly inflation and interest-rate outlook—regulatory uncertainties, and significant whale transactions triggering cascading automated sell orders. The breach of the $115,000 psychological barrier eroded trader confidence and increased short-term liquidation risk. While short-term traders may exploit the volatility by shorting or buying the dip, long-term holders view this correction as an accumulation opportunity. To manage risk in this volatile environment, traders should reassess portfolio diversification, employ dollar-cost averaging, set stop-loss orders, and focus on Bitcoin’s fundamentals. Historical precedents indicate that such dips can clear speculative positions and lay the groundwork for future rallies, underlining the importance of aligning strategies with risk tolerance and investment horizons.

Metaplanet has launched two new units to expand its Bitcoin income business. In the US, it formed Metaplanet Income Corp. in Miami with $15 million in initial capital. This subsidiary will focus on derivatives trading and related operations to generate steady cash flow and separate income functions from its core treasury. In Japan, Bitcoin Japan Inc. acquired the Bitcoin.jp domain to operate media and events, including Bitcoin Magazine Japan and the 2027 Bitcoin Japan Conference. These moves follow Metaplanet’s $1.4 billion capital raise from over 70 investors, including sovereign wealth funds. The Tokyo-listed firm holds 20,136 BTC after adding 136 BTC on September 8 and aims for 30,000 BTC by end-2025 and 100,000 BTC by end-2026. At press time, BTC trades around $115,670, down 0.7%. Traders view the structural reorganisation as a boost to governance, transparency and risk management in its Bitcoin income operations.

Bullish Q2 profit outpaced expectations, delivering a net profit of $108.3 million—its first profitable quarter since IPO. The crypto exchange beat EPS forecasts with $0.93 per share and generated $57.0 million in revenue. Trading volume surged 35% year-on-year to $179.6 billion, while crypto sales rose 18% to $58.6 billion. Bullish Q2 profit was underpinned by growing trading activity and margin expansion. Regulatory approvals, including a New York BitLicense and Money Transmitter License alongside EU MiCA and Hong Kong licenses, bolstered Bullish’s market position. Shares climbed 5.8% intraday and added 2.1% after-hours. Management forecasts Q3 platform volume of $133–$142 billion, adjusted EBIT of $25–$28 million, and net profit of $12–$17 million. The exchange plans to launch an options trading platform in Q4 after a successful trial.

Ethereum price has extended its recovery from lows near $4,220 and cleared the 100-hour SMA and key bearish trendline at $4,330. After retesting $4,415, bulls broke above $4,550 and pushed ETH past the 50% Fib retracement of the $4,765–$4,416 drop. Technical indicators are bullish: hourly MACD has turned positive and RSI remains above 50. Immediate resistance levels stand at $4,635 (61.8% Fib), $4,680 and $4,720. A decisive break above $4,720 could open the path to $4,750 and the $4,850–$4,880 zone. On the downside, support levels cluster at $4,580, $4,535 and $4,500, with major support near $4,350 and lower floors at $4,335, $4,280 and $4,240.

Circle has partnered with Kraken to expand stablecoin support on the Kraken exchange. The deal deepens USDC liquidity and lowers fees for stablecoin trades. For the first time, Kraken lists the euro-backed stablecoin EURC. Traders benefit from tighter spreads, reduced conversion costs, and seamless access to USDC for margin, settlement, and DeFi products. Both USDC and EURC now have Visa-backed, direct blockchain settlement, bolstering on-chain finance options and market stability.

Shiba Inu burn rate surged 440% in the past 24 hours as four on-chain transactions removed 375,821 SHIB tokens, marking a brief uptick after recent declines. On-chain tracker Shibburn reports weekly burns remain down 62%, totalling just 3.05 million SHIB, limiting any deflationary effect. SHIB price slipped 1.7% as trading momentum faded and the meme coin traded sideways. Whale activity has picked up, with large holders accumulating despite the modest burn volumes. Traders should track daily and weekly token burn data, SHIB price action and major wallet flows. A sustained surge in burn rate and on-chain activity could reduce supply and trigger a rebound toward key resistance near $0.0001.

Ruvi AI Presale has raised over $3.7 million to date, selling 270 million RUVI tokens to 3,600 investors—surpassing early metrics from Avalanche’s AVAX launch. Targeting the $104 billion creator economy, its AI-powered super app offers trend research, script generation, media creation and workflow integration. Phase 3 pricing stands at $0.02 per RUVI, with an automatic 40% jump to $0.028 at Phase 4 kickoff. A tiered VIP program delivers up to 100% bonus tokens for early backers. Smart contracts audited by CyberScope, a CoinMarketCap listing and a WEEX exchange partnership ensure security and liquidity. With analysts forecasting up to 9,900% ROI, the Ruvi AI presale’s momentum and imminent price bump fuel FOMO, presenting a bullish entry point for traders.

Circle has launched native USDC on Hyperliquid’s HyperEVM, replacing bridged tokens and integrating its dollar-backed stablecoin into the platform’s spot and perpetual derivatives markets. The upgrade uses Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol v2 to enhance cross-chain liquidity. On-chain data shows Circle bought $4.6 million of HYPE tokens and is evaluating a validator role in Hyperliquid’s 21-member stake pool. This deeper integration precedes Hyperliquid’s upcoming USDH stablecoin launch. If Hyperliquid converts its $5.9 billion USDC collateral to USDH, Circle could lose up to $200 million in annual reserve income. The move bolsters USDC liquidity, market reach and governance influence.

Crypto traders face a strategic choice between Cardano price outlook for 2026 and the high-risk Layer Brett presale. Cardano (ADA) is set for the Chang hard fork to boost smart contracts and governance. Analysts forecast Cardano price outlook to climb to $2.50–$5 by 2026. Growth will be driven by increased staking, wallet adoption, and dApp expansion. Meanwhile, Layer Brett (LBRETT) is a new Ethereum Layer 2 meme coin presale priced at $0.0058. The sale has raised over $3.7 million and shows strong whale accumulation. Backed by fast, low-fee transactions and a vibrant community, Layer Brett presale projections reach $0.20–$0.30. Traders should balance ADA’s fundamentals against Layer Brett’s high-reward potential with careful timing and risk management.

LMAX Group has launched Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual contracts with up to 100x leverage for institutional traders. The new BTC and ETH perpetual contracts address rising demand among prop trading firms, hedge funds and brokers for high-leverage crypto derivatives. Perpetual contracts now account for 68% of Bitcoin trading volume, up from 66% last year, with Binance, Bybit and OKX controlling nearly 70% of open interest and daily volumes of $10–30 bn. Decentralized exchanges processed $20.5 bn in 24-hour perpetual volume, a 16.8% weekly increase. LMAX Exchange, which handles over $40 bn in daily spot and FX flows, will offer these regulated perpetual contracts across its UK, EU, New Zealand and Mauritius entities. This launch comes alongside US platforms Coinbase and CBOE and Europe’s One Trading rolling out new perpetual offerings. The move is expected to boost liquidity, deepen competition and provide institutional traders with more leverage and risk-management tools.

ARK Invest has boosted its cryptocurrency equities exposure by acquiring approximately 160,000 shares of the Bullish crypto exchange for $8.2M across its ARKK and ARKW ETFs. These purchases follow earlier buys since Bullish’s $172M IPO investment, bringing ARK’s total Bullish stake to over $129M. ARK Invest also expanded its positions in BitMine, with ARKK, ARKW and ARKF ETFs amassing more than 6.7M shares—spending around $20.6M to date, including a recent $4.4M purchase that lifts BitMine holdings to a $284M market value. Additionally, ARK holds $193M in Jack Dorsey’s Block via ETFs. These strategic ETF acquisitions underscore ARK Invest’s bullish stance on crypto stocks and may tighten supply, supporting prices ahead of key earnings reports.

Google has launched the open-source Agent2Agent AI crypto payments protocol, enabling autonomous AI agents to send and receive crypto and stablecoin payments without human intervention. Developed with over 60 partners—including Coinbase, Salesforce, American Express and the Ethereum Foundation—the protocol extends traditional payment rails to support stablecoin transactions and emerging digital assets. This update follows Google’s April release of an AI agent communication standard and aligns with new regulatory clarity under the US GENIUS Act. As major tech firms like Apple, Meta and Shopify explore stablecoin integrations, this AI crypto payments protocol signals accelerating on-chain activity, greater stablecoin liquidity demand and increased growth potential for DeFi infrastructure tokens.

PayPal has launched PayPal Links, a peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto payment feature for its 278 million US customers. The service lets users generate one-time, personalized payment URLs within the PayPal app, shareable via SMS, email or direct messages. Unclaimed links expire after 10 days and can be canceled or reminders sent anytime. The new PayPal Links feature removes 1099-K reporting for friends-and-family transfers, easing tax concerns for gifts and reimbursements. Starting later this year, PayPal Links will support Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and its native stablecoin PYUSD. Recipients can claim funds instantly into their PayPal balance, with future compatibility planned for Venmo and external crypto wallets. Tied into PayPal World—a platform for seamless cross-border and cross-app payments—PayPal Links aims to boost digital asset adoption. With PYUSD’s market cap at $1.27 billion, the update simplifies crypto transfers via everyday messaging. Traders can leverage PayPal Links to streamline crypto inflows, potentially increasing on-chain activity and trading volumes.

The SEC has delayed its approval review of the proposed Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, extending the regulatory timeline for this spot Bitcoin ETF. The pause reflects intensified scrutiny of spot products. Traders should note impacts on market sentiment and listing schedules as futures-based Bitcoin ETFs remain unaffected. Compliance teams and sponsors must prepare for prospectus revisions, additional due diligence and disclosure requirements. Investors seeking exposure via the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF should adjust liquidity planning and portfolio timing while awaiting a new SEC deadline and sponsor updates.

Forward Industries has launched a Solana Treasury with an initial acquisition of 6.82 million SOL, valued at $1.58 billion at an average price of $232 per token. The purchase was funded through a $1.65 billion PIPE round led by Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto and Multicoin Capital, and included both open market buys and on-chain trades such as a $1 million DFlow transaction backed by SolFi. All SOL are now staked to generate yield and support the Solana ecosystem. Interim CEO Michael Pruitt said the company executed the Solana Treasury strategy within a week of closing the PIPE. New board chair Kyle Samani of Multicoin Capital aims to build the world’s largest Solana Treasury and deliver sustainable value to shareholders.

BlockDAG presale has raised $410 million to date, attracting over 312,000 holders and adding around 1,000 new holders daily. This crypto presale remains off-exchange with no ticker yet, giving traders early access to BDAG token at a locked price of $0.0013 until October 1. The X1 mobile mining app powers 3 million active users mining BDAG on smartphones. Meanwhile, BlockDAG hardware miners (X10, X30, X100 series) have shipped nearly 19,800 units across 130+ countries at a rate of 2,000 units per week—each yielding 200 BDAG tokens per day. In Batch 30, BDAG tokens trade at $0.03, implying a potential 2,900% ROI versus the initial presale price. BlockDAG presale treats every update as a launch: a live block explorer, account abstraction and a fully activated testnet are already online. Supported by 325,000 social users and transparent development, momentum for this crypto presale continues to build. Traders should note the October 1 deadline for the discounted presale price, marking a key entry point.

Bitmine Immersion Technology acquired 276,800 ETH (~$1.3bn) in two weeks of September, buying 74,300 ETH in week one and 202,500 ETH in week two, according to Crypto Patel. This aggressive institutional investment drove Ethereum’s price above $4,600 and toward $4,700. On-chain data show wallets holding 10,000–100,000 ETH have hit record highs, underlining whale accumulation and bullish sentiment. Traders should monitor Ethereum support levels and whale movements as key indicators. Bitmine’s move signals robust demand for Ethereum in smart contracts and DeFi, suggesting further upside.

Fellowship PAC has unveiled a $100 million fund to shape US crypto regulation. This bipartisan political action committee will support pro-crypto candidates, especially lawmakers aligned with the Trump administration’s digital assets policy. The aim is to curb talent and startup flight overseas. Initial backers include major exchanges and industry figures, signaling broad sector support. Led by former executives and policy specialists, the PAC plans to deploy resources through advertising, grassroots outreach and direct contributions in House and Senate races. The initiative underscores growing political lobbying for regulated digital asset policy, joining efforts like Bitcoin Magazine founder David Bailey’s $200 million Bitcoin-focused fund. For traders, clearer crypto regulation could boost market confidence and long-term growth prospects.

UK crypto industry bodies have urged the Bank of England to scrap its proposed stablecoin caps, warning limits of £10,000–£20,000 per retail user and £10 million per business will undermine sterling and stifle innovation. Officials argue the caps will bolster financial stability by monitoring bank disintermediation and preventing rapid retail deposit outflows. Industry representatives counter that enforcing ownership limits is impractical and costly, requiring digital ID systems and wallet coordination that issuers cannot deploy at scale. Critics also say the UK risks falling behind the US and EU in competitive cross-border payments if it adopts stricter stablecoin regulation. The BoE and FCA plan a Q4 consultation, describing any caps as transitional while the market adapts.

Sub-Saharan Africa crypto adoption reached $205 billion from July 2024 to June 2025, a 52% increase year-on-year. Quarterly digital asset receipts have climbed for three years, peaking at $25 billion in March 2025. Nigeria led inflows with $92.1 billion amid high inflation, and South Africa posted $35 billion, aided by clear blockchain regulation and new VASP licences. Retail demand drove growth: 43% of volume was in stablecoins, and over 8% of transfers were under $10,000, reflecting real use in payments and remittances. Ethiopia emerged as a mining hub despite power challenges. Key factors—large unbanked populations, local currency depreciation and dollar scarcity—continue to fuel demand. These trends position the region for sustained Sub-Saharan Africa crypto adoption growth and broader blockchain applications.

As of September 14, 2025, BitMine Immersion Technologies reported $10.77 billion in crypto holdings and cash. Its Ethereum treasury includes 2,151,676 ETH (worth $4,632 each), making it the world’s largest corporate ETH reserve. It also holds 192 BTC and $569 million in cash. Last week, BitMine added 82,233 ETH for $370 million as part of an aggressive “alchemy of 5%” strategy to control 5% of ETH supply. The company’s early $20 million stake in Eightco has surged tenfold to $214 million. BMNR stock averages $2 billion in daily trading volume and ranks 28th in the US. Major backers like ARK Invest, Pantera Capital, and Galaxy Digital support its focus on smart contracts and DeFi. Chairman Thomas Lee attributes the Ethereum treasury growth to Wall Street’s blockchain entry and AI-driven token economies. This record Ethereum treasury and strong institutional adoption underscore growing confidence in Ethereum as a long-term growth driver. Traders should watch BitMine’s continued ETH accumulation and stock performance for insights into market trends.

Crypto traders should note that institutional Solana reserves have surged to 17.112 million SOL—2.98% of total supply—up from 11.739 million SOL (2.04%). Of these SOL reserves, 7.405 million SOL (1.228% of supply) are actively staked with validators, earning an average staking yield of 7.96%, compared to 6.86% previously. Leading allocators include Forward Industries (6.822 M SOL), Sharps Technology (2.14 M SOL), DeFi Development Corp (2.028 M SOL), Upexi (2.00 M SOL), and Galaxy (1.35 M SOL). Growing institutional investment in Solana and increased staking exposure could tighten liquid SOL supply, boosting yield-bearing treasury strategies and potentially influencing market liquidity and price stability.