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Ant Digital Technologies has launched over $8.4 billion of renewable energy infrastructure onto its AntChain blockchain, marking a major step in energy asset tokenization. The project integrates IoT and blockchain to track 15 million solar panels and wind turbines in real time, using chip-level authentication for transparent data and secure asset proof. Following this energy asset tokenization, Ant Digital issued asset-backed tokens to finance three clean energy projects, raising ¥300 million. The firm plans to list these tokens on offshore exchanges to boost liquidity and attract global investors. Additionally, Ant Digital co-developed on-chain real-world asset standards with the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, setting an industry benchmark. Pending regulatory approval, the tokenization model highlights blockchain’s potential to unlock liquidity in real assets, accelerate clean energy funding, and drive digital asset adoption.

US Congress has introduced a new appropriations bill directing the Treasury Department to deliver, within 90 days, a detailed plan for a Federal Bitcoin Reserve. The report must outline custody methods, cybersecurity measures, legal authority and third-party custodians, as well as a cross-agency transfer framework and its impact on the Treasury Forfeiture Fund. Proposed by Rep. David P. Joyce, the bill aims to modernize government asset management and test how digital assets would be recorded on federal balance sheets. While it stops short of mandating Bitcoin purchases, the legislation underscores growing regulatory interest in federal crypto reserves. Traders should watch for the Treasury’s approach to cybersecurity and custodian risks, as a clear federal framework could boost confidence and stability in the Bitcoin market.

Kazakhstan’s Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has launched a pilot to accept USD-backed stablecoin payments for licensing and supervision fees at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). Under a multilateral memorandum with Bybit Kazakhstan, licensed virtual asset service providers settle regulatory fees on-chain via a customized QR Pay solution and dedicated wallet. Bybit then converts the stablecoin payments into fiat and remits proceeds to AFSA’s bank account, with the regulator receiving only traditional currency. AFSA CEO Evgeniya Bogdanova said the move enhances speed and transparency, positioning the AIFC as a regional digital finance hub. The pilot builds on AFSA’s January 2024 stablecoin regulatory framework and follows its first fiat-backed stablecoin license granted to AnchorX.KZ Limited. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan’s central bank is piloting a digital tenge for full rollout in 2025. With stablecoins nearing a $300 billion market cap and projections to reach $2 trillion within three years, this initiative reflects a global push to modernize payments infrastructure and integrate digital assets under regulation.

Belarus’s President Alexander Lukashenko has ordered domestic banks to accelerate crypto adoption and expand digital asset use to stabilize the economy amid EU, US, UK and Canadian sanctions. Crypto-based cross-border payments exceeded $1.7 billion in the first seven months of 2025 and are projected to reach $3 billion by year-end, with major exchanges such as Binance, OKX and KuCoin set to handle increased volumes. Lukashenko also directed banks to roll out QR code payments, launch a real-time payment system by year-end, and integrate biometric IDs and AI tools to boost efficiency. Additionally, plans include fast-tracking crypto regulations, establishing a domestic IT firm, and exploring state-backed mining to leverage excess electricity. This move marks a significant advance in Belarus’s digital assets strategy and crypto adoption roadmap.

Kraken has launched xStocks, enabling European investors to trade tokenized US stocks and ETFs 24/5. xStocks are blockchain-based certificates that mirror the price of over 60 leading US equities, including Nvidia and Google. The service runs on Solana and Ethereum and supports BEP-20 on BNB Chain, with full integration on the Tron network. By eliminating brokers, currency conversion and settlement delays, xStocks reduce fees and speed up settlement. Since its June debut, xStocks trading volume has exceeded $3.84 billion. Users maintain self-custody of their assets, and planned multi-chain expansions will boost interoperability. This move bridges traditional finance and DeFi, opening new use cases such as collateralized lending and yield farming with tokenized stocks.

Lion Group Holding Ltd has announced a phased treasury reallocation, gradually swapping its 6,629 SOL and over 1,000,000 SUI holdings (approx. $4.9 million) into HYPE tokens. Leveraging market volatility and a dollar-cost averaging strategy, the company aims to optimise portfolio efficiency and minimise market impact. This move follows BitGo Trust’s launch of institutional custody services for HYPE in the U.S., enhancing compliance and security. HYPE soared to an all-time high of $51.84, while Lion Group’s stock jumped over 20% across regular and after-hours trading. Other firms like Hyperliquid Strategies and Hyperion DeFi are also building HYPE reserves, signalling growing institutional demand for the token powering Hyperliquid’s Layer 1 blockchain and decentralized perpetual futures exchange.

The US SEC has extended its review of altcoin ETFs, delaying decisions on the Bitwise Dogecoin and Grayscale Hedera ETF proposals to November 12. This move highlights continued regulatory caution amid a growing altcoin ETF backlog: 92 crypto-related products are awaiting rulings, including 31 spot altcoin ETF filings in 2025 for XRP, DOGE, SOL, LTC, AVAX and BNB. Grayscale—fresh from converting its Bitcoin Trust into the first US spot Bitcoin ETF—is also seeking approval to convert its Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash trusts into ETFs. The SEC’s repeated use of maximum statutory review periods signals ongoing uncertainty for altcoin ETF approvals, with potential impacts on market inflows, trader sentiment and short-term price volatility.

Eightco Holdings announced a $250 million private placement to acquire Worldcoin (WLD) as its primary treasury reserve. The Nasdaq-listed company issued 171.2 million new shares at $1.46 each, backed by lead investors including Mozayyx, Sam Altman’s World Foundation, and BitMine Immersion Technologies, which took a $20 million stake. Dan Ives joined as chairman, and Ethereum (ETH) may serve as a secondary reserve. Following the announcement, Eightco’s stock jumped over 3,000%, peaking intraday at about $83 and closing at $45.08, lifting its market value from $4.4 million to $190 million. Worldcoin’s price rose nearly 50% to around $2, reflecting fresh investor interest. Despite regulatory concerns over Worldcoin’s iris-scanning Orbs and data privacy, corporate adoption adds credibility to the proof-of-personhood network. Eightco plans to rebrand its ticker to ORBS. The offer closes on September 11. This move highlights a growing trend of treasury diversification beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum and underscores the strategic role of blockchain-based identity solutions.

Figure Technologies IPO has lifted its per-share price range from $18–$20 to $24–$26, targeting roughly 20 million shares to raise up to $520 million. This adjustment boosts its valuation to about $5.4 billion, up from $4.3 billion in its initial filing. The blockchain lending firm, which pivoted from consumer loans to Provenance blockchain finance, reported $191 million in revenue in H1 2025. The Figure Technologies IPO, scheduled for Thursday, highlights strong institutional demand, growing DeFi adoption, and could set a benchmark for future blockchain finance ventures.

Lion Group Holding Ltd (LGHL) will convert 6,629 SOL and 1 million SUI into Hyperliquid (HYPE) tokens, leveraging BitGo Trust’s new U.S. institutional custody service for secure asset management. The Nasdaq-listed firm, backed by a $600 million credit facility from ATW Partners, began accumulating HYPE tokens in June and will use a disciplined strategy to time market volatility. CEO Wilson Wang highlights Hyperliquid’s on-chain order book and efficient trading infrastructure as key growth drivers. HYPE token prices have surged to all-time highs of $53.94, up 9% in 24 hours, while LGHL shares initially dipped before rallying over 20%. Traders should monitor HYPE token momentum and institutional custody developments, which could drive further bullish sentiment in DeFi markets.

HSBC and ICBC have applied for Hong Kong stablecoin licences under the HKMA’s new Stablecoin Ordinance, effective August 1. The ordinance criminalises unlicensed fiat-backed tokens for retail investors and triggered a 20% slump in local token values on day one. The SFC simultaneously enforced tighter crypto custody rules, banning smart contracts in cold wallets and warning against speculation. By late August, 77 institutions – including Standard Chartered – had expressed interest, though only a handful of licences will be granted initially. Traders should track Hong Kong stablecoin licence approvals and evolving custody guidance, as regulatory clarity will affect token liquidity and market confidence.

BullZilla Presale has raised $186,708 after selling 19.56B BZIL tokens at $0.00002575 each, marking Phase 4 of its Trinity Boom mechanism. This presale engine automatically hikes token prices by 34.95% every $100K raised or every 48 hours, following an earlier milestone that saw $147K raised at $0.00001908 per token. BullZilla Presale runs on Ethereum’s ERC-20 standard and features deflationary tokenomics branded Zilla DNA. Of the 160B supply, 50% is allocated to presale, 20% to staking (up to 70% APY via the HODL Furnace), 20% to the treasury, 5% to the Roar Burn pool, and 5% locked for the team. Its Roar Burn mechanism reduces supply at each stage. Early investors have realized over 231% ROI, with forecasts suggesting up to 27,528% returns to the anticipated $0.00527 launch price. Purchases can be made using ETH or USDT. This ongoing BullZilla Presale underscores growing interest in meme coin launches and offers a high-yield, deflationary opportunity for traders.

CleanCore Solutions (NYSE: ZONE) has acquired 285.42 million Dogecoin (DOGE) for $68 million following a $175 million PIPE financing round backed by Pantera and GSR. This purchase creates the largest Dogecoin treasury to date and propelled CleanCore’s stock up 8.3% in regular trading and 63% after hours to $5.72. The company plans to accumulate up to 1 billion DOGE within 30 days and ultimately control 5% of total Dogecoin supply. Partnering with the Dogecoin Foundation and its House of Doge unit, CleanCore aims to use this crypto reserve strategy to boost Dogecoin adoption and maintain direct market exposure. Crypto traders should watch how this influx of institutional DOGE demand and the financing structure could influence market liquidity and price momentum.

Security Alliance (SEAL) has disclosed a critical NPM attack that compromised a developer’s npm account and injected crypto-clipper malware into popular JavaScript packages such as chalk, strip-ansi and color-convert. The npm attack modified Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) wallet addresses to divert funds to a single malicious address (0xFc4a48). Despite over one billion weekly downloads of the infected npm packages, total theft remains under $50, including 0.05 ETH and small memecoin amounts (BRETT, ANDY, DORK, VISTA, GONDOLA). Researchers warn of ongoing supply chain risk in JavaScript ecosystems and urge developers and traders to audit dependencies, double-check wallet addresses, and avoid malicious updates. Ledger confirms no direct impact on hardware wallets but advises caution when approving on-chain operations.

OpenSea NFT Reserve launched with over $1 million in funding to acquire culturally significant NFTs. The Reserve completed its first purchase on August 25, buying CryptoPunk #5273 for 65 ETH (≈$283,000). Governed by a cross-functional OpenSea team and industry advisors, the Reserve will target blue-chip and underrepresented digital artworks. The initiative integrates with the upcoming SEA governance token to build long-term ecosystem support. On-chain data shows weekly NFT sales have cooled from $115–170 million in July–August to $92 million in early September. As gaming NFTs now account for 38–45% of volume, functional and narrative-driven collectibles are rising. Robust risk controls will manage holdings to limit price impact. The OpenSea NFT Reserve aims to shift the market focus from speculation to cultural preservation, potentially stabilizing demand for high-profile NFTs and boosting investor confidence.

In September 2025, Trump family crypto wealth surged by $1.3 billion, driven by the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token launch and the SPAC debut of American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC). WLFI, founded by Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Barron Trump, unveiled its native token on September 1, attracting about $670 million from a UAE fund agreement and unlocking substantial protocol rewards. Two days later, ABTC shares opened at $14, boosting Eric Trump’s stake by over $500 million following its SPAC listing on September 3. Both assets later retraced—WLFI fell 40% and ABTC dropped over 50% to $6.24—but Trump family crypto wealth now exceeds $7.7 billion, excluding $4 billion in locked WLFI tokens. The surge underscores growing institutional legitimacy and a strategic shift from real estate to digital assets, with plans for real estate tokenization and token buybacks. Traders should monitor these politically linked asset movements for volatility and market impact.

Bitwise has launched five new crypto ETPs on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The Bitwise Crypto ETPs include a Bitcoin ETP (BTC1), Solana staking ETP (BSOL), Ethereum staking ETP (ET32), a physical XRP ETP (GXRP) and the DA20 index ETP. These crypto ETPs are fully collateralized with cold-storage reserves and redeemable through a physical mechanism. Traders gain direct crypto exposure via brokerage accounts, no wallet needed. This expansion follows Bitwise exceeding $15 billion in assets under management. It underlines Switzerland’s role in digital asset adoption and expands regulated crypto index funds.

On September 4, 2025, the XRP Ledger activated its Credentials amendment (XLS-0070), introducing a native on-chain identity layer aligned with W3C Verifiable Credentials. The update adds three new transactions—CredentialCreate, CredentialAccept and CredentialDelete—plus a Credential ledger entry, extended DepositPreauth and a CredentialIDs field in payments and escrows. Developers and issuers can now issue, store and verify KYC/AML credentials directly on the XRP Ledger without off-chain middleware. Businesses enforce protocol-level compliance by requiring valid credentials for deposits and payments, enhancing auditability and privacy. This upgrade also paves the way for Permissioned Domains and a Permissioned DEX, targeting regulated institutional use. By meeting TradFi standards, the XRP Ledger aims to attract institutional adoption and support Ripple’s goal of tokenizing 10% of global assets by 2030. At press time, XRP traded around $2.83, reflecting market optimism about increased institutional flows and improved network utility.

Crypto attorney John Deaton says the XRP Army’s crowd-sourced submissions were pivotal in the Ripple SEC lawsuit. Over 2,000 exhibits—including amicus briefs, token-holder affidavits and oral testimonies—were cited by Judge Analisa Torres. In the 2023 split ruling, Judge Torres found that XRP sales on public exchanges are not securities, while institutional token sales violated securities laws. The XRP Army’s evidence bolstered Ripple’s fair notice defense during the Ripple SEC lawsuit. In August 2025, both parties dropped appeals, ending the legal battle. Ripple agreed to pay a $125 million civil penalty, cementing the ruling. After the verdict, XRP’s price surged over 70% to nearly $3.35, then corrected to around $2.84 at press time. This outcome highlights the impact of community-driven legal research and brings regulatory clarity to XRP trading.

HiddenLayer discovered a new CopyPasta License Attack that embeds malicious prompt injections in project files like LICENSE.txt and README.md. When AI coding assistants—such as Coinbase’s preferred tool, Cursor—process these files, they treat harmful payloads as valid license text and replicate malicious instructions across codebases. Similar vulnerabilities were also found in other AI tools like Windsurf, Kiro, and Aider. This exploit can introduce stealth backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data, and trigger resource-intensive operations without developer oversight. With about 40% of Coinbase’s code now AI-generated and a goal of 50% by October, the risk of widespread compromise grows. This CopyPasta License Attack highlights the need to scan for hidden comments, manually review AI-generated changes, and treat every input to coding assistants as untrusted to mitigate prompt-based attacks on crypto platforms.

Etherealize has raised $40 million in a Series A round led by Electric Capital and Paradigm, with participation from Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and the Ethereum Foundation. Founded in January 2025 by ex-Ethereum Foundation developer Danny Ryan and led by CEO Vivek Raman with Wall Street veterans, the startup provides institutional infrastructure for Ethereum tokenization, including asset tokenization, on-chain credit, stablecoin settlement, automated compliance and zero-knowledge privacy layers. Etherealize has engaged with regulators such as the SEC, the White House Crypto Council and the U.S. Treasury, positioning itself as the commercial partner to the Ethereum Foundation. The new funding will accelerate product development, regulatory engagement and strategic partnerships to scale Ethereum tokenization across Layer 1 and Layer 2, targeting multi-trillion-dollar Wall Street markets.

World Liberty Financial has blacklisted Justin Sun’s wallet, freezing over 2.9 billion WLFI tokens, including 540 million unlocked and 2.4 billion locked tokens. On-chain data from Arkham shows Sun transferred roughly $9 million worth of WLFI tokens to HTX-linked and Binance deposit addresses before the freeze. The WLFI token price plunged more than 20% in a single session and has dropped 64% over the past week. Sun, founder of Tron (TRX) and HTX advisor, says the transfers were routine tests and demands the WLFI governance team restore his access. He has invested at least $75 million into the WLFI token and pledged $100 million toward the project’s memecoin, arguing the freeze undermines investor confidence and violates token inviolability. World Liberty Financial, co-founded by former President Donald Trump, holds a 60% stake in the project and receives 75% of token-sale revenue. Critics warn that centralized governance and political ties pose risks to market stability. Traders should monitor on-chain data and governance updates for signs of resolution or further disruptions.

Venus Protocol successfully recovered $13.5 million stolen in a Lazarus Group–linked phishing attack that exploited a malicious Zoom client to gain delegated control over a user’s assets. After security partners HExagate and Hypernative flagged suspicious transactions, Venus paused its platform, performed an urgent audit, and confirmed no smart-contract or front-end breach. Within hours, an emergency governance vote forced liquidation of the attacker’s wallet, allowing the protocol to seize and transfer all stolen stablecoins and wrapped tokens to a recovery address in under 12 hours. Blockchain security firm SlowMist traced the exploit to North Korea–backed Lazarus Group, and specialists from Binance, PeckShield, and Venus coordinated closely on the operation. This swift, governance-driven response underscores Venus Protocol’s robust security measures and reinforces confidence in its decentralized lending services.

Chainalysis’s 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index measures crypto adoption across retail and institutional use. The report ranks 143 countries by per-capita on-chain value, peer-to-peer (P2P) volume, Web3 interactions, centralized and DeFi transfers, and large institutional inflows. India leads the index with the highest P2P trading and Web3 usage per person. The United States rises to second place, driven by surging on-chain transfers, institutional flows, and expanding DeFi activity. Emerging markets such as Pakistan, Vietnam, and Nigeria complete the top five, highlighting robust growth outside traditional hubs. Stablecoin flows remain dominant, with USDT and USDC processing over $1 trillion monthly. Bitcoin maintains its lead in fiat on-ramps, with $4.6 trillion in purchase volume, while major economies like the UK, France, and Germany lag in P2P and DeFi uptake. Traders should note the Index’s signal of a maturing market led by P2P trading, Web3 adoption, and stablecoin demand in emerging markets. This crypto adoption index underscores evolving global demand dynamics.

ETHzilla, a Nasdaq-listed treasury backed by Peter Thiel, has deployed $100 million in ETH to EtherFi’s liquid restaking protocol. ETHzilla holds over 102,246 ETH and recently added 20,000 ETH at an average price of $3,949. The firm also maintains $221 million in cash equivalents, supported by a $425 million private placement led by Electric Capital and Polychain Capital. With this move, ETHzilla signals strong institutional demand for Ethereum restaking solutions. EtherFi’s total value locked has surpassed $30 billion, outpacing competitors like Eigenpie. According to EtherFi CEO Mike Silagadze, ETHzilla’s entry marks a new phase of institutional adoption for liquid staking and restaking. Ethereum restaking allows holders to secure the network while retaining liquidity through tradeable receipt tokens and earning enhanced yields. This partnership validates EtherFi’s platform. It is likely to attract further capital and set a precedent for large-scale DeFi collaborations. Traders should watch for increased ETH demand and rising restaking yields as key market drivers.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), backed by the Trump family, blacklisted major investor Justin Sun after he transferred $9 million in WLFI tokens. The blacklist froze about $104 million of Sun’s holdings, including 545 million unlocked and 2.4 billion locked WLFI tokens. WLFI’s price fell from $0.3086 on September 1 to $0.1671 on September 4, marking a 13.8% drop. Data from The Block show the WLFI token’s decline began hours before Sun’s on-chain transfer. Sun said his transactions were routine exchange deposit tests and denied any sell-off. WLFI’s team suspects exchanges sold tokens to depress prices. The blacklist move raises questions about WLFI’s decentralization and governance. Traders and investors now face increased concerns over liquidity, asset security and transparency in WLFI’s token ecosystem.

Nasdaq has introduced new crypto rules requiring public companies to obtain shareholder approval before issuing shares to fund cryptocurrency purchases. The regulation covers 124 US firms planning to raise $133 billion for token acquisitions, including 94 Nasdaq-listed companies. Non-compliance risks suspension or delisting, reinforcing market integrity and investor protection. Initial reactions saw crypto stocks tumble—strategy shares fell up to 3.5%, BitMine Immersion dropped nearly 9%, SharpLink Gaming plunged 11%, and Ethzilla slid as much as 15% before narrowing losses. Bitcoin fell 2.5% to $109,500, Ethereum dropped over 3% to $4,300, and Solana retreated 3.5% to around $204, contributing to a 2.2% decline in total market cap to $3.8 trillion. Observers warn that the added shareholder vote could delay financing, slowing token accumulation by companies emulating MicroStrategy’s strategy and damping momentum in small-cap tokens. Traders view the Nasdaq crypto rules as a bearish signal for crypto stocks and digital assets, potentially curbing institutional interest.

Bitget has transferred 440 million of its native Bitget Token BGB to the decentralized Morph Foundation, cementing BGB as the gas and governance token for the Morph Ethereum Layer 2 network. Half of the tokens (220 million BGB) were burned immediately, while the remaining 220 million will vest at 2% per month to fund ecosystem incentives, including liquidity mining, grants and developer programs. Morph will adjust the burn mechanism based on network activity until the total BGB supply reaches 100 million. Under the new arrangement, the Morph Foundation operates independently, focusing on on-chain payments, stablecoin integrations, wallets and DeFi services. Bitget and Bitget Wallet’s combined 120 million users gain native access to Morph protocols, with support for stablecoins, regional currencies and global payment providers. Developers can join hackathons, builder grants and the Morph Rails incubation funded by the vested treasury. Morph employs a decentralized sequencer and optimistic zkEVM to deliver fast, low-cost Ethereum-compatible transactions. The strategic shift positions Bitget Token BGB at the core of network fees, governance and PayFi settlements. Traders can expect increased utility and demand for Bitget Token BGB as it transitions to its new on-chain home.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on the 21Shares Spot (Physical) SUI ETF, extending the administrative review without setting a new deadline. Regulators are continuing to assess the ETF’s prospectus, trading safeguards, market infrastructure, listing standards, disclosure requirements and investor protection measures under U.S. securities laws. No revised timeline has been announced. Traders and asset managers seeking institutional exposure to SUI tokens must monitor the SEC docket and issuer filings for further updates. The continued review of the SUI ETF filing underscores regulatory caution toward crypto products.