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Ethereum dAI has launched a decentralized AI team led by Davide Crapis to position Ethereum as the premier settlement and coordination layer for autonomous AI agents. Ethereum dAI proposed the ERC-8004 standard for trustless AI agent identity and interaction verification and introduced x402, a native encrypted payments protocol integrated with Google’s A2A. Major tool providers MetaMask and ConsenSys have pledged support for x402 multi-asset, multi-chain payments, while DINBuild has deployed x402 micro-payments for autonomous RPC access. Ethereum and Virtuals are hosting developer workshops to accelerate real-world deployments. These efforts aim to decentralize AI infrastructure and the AI economy, strengthen on-chain settlement, reinforce Ethereum’s neutrality, and potentially drive ETH demand.

Ethereum-based meme token Little Pepe has raised $25.99 million in its Stage 13 presale at $0.0022 per token, selling 15.98 billion of a 100 billion supply. Running on its own Ethereum-compatible Layer-2 chain, Little Pepe features zero buy/sell tax, DAO governance, a 3-month cliff with 5% monthly vesting to curb sell pressure, sniper-bot protection, planned staking, and a future NFT marketplace and meme launchpad. Stage 13 has sold 91%, leaving 1.26 billion tokens; Stage 14 price will rise to $0.0023. Incentives include a $777,000 token giveaway and ETH rewards for top contributors. Backed by a CertiK audit and Freshcoins trust score of 81.55, the roadmap targets centralized exchange listings and long-term ecosystem growth. Analysts forecast up to 15,000% gains to a $1 billion market cap by 2025, making Little Pepe a bullish play for traders seeking high returns.

BitMine Immersion Technologies completed a strategic ETH accumulation by adding 264,378 ETH on a price dip, raising its total Ethereum holdings to 2.416 million coins (over 2% of supply). To fund continued ETH accumulation, the firm launched a $365 million equity offering at $70 per share, with warrants for 10.4 million shares exercisable at $87.50. If all warrants are exercised, total proceeds could reach $1.28 billion. The move boosts the company’s on-chain treasury to $11.4 billion in assets, including 192 BTC and cash. ETH tumbled over 6% below $4,200 on September 22, extending its decline to over 15% from its all-time high. Following the announcement, BMNR shares fell about 5% in pre-market trading. CEO Tom Lee said strong institutional demand underscores the appeal of public-market ETH exposure and will support long-term ETH accumulation.

Over the past 24 hours, crypto liquidations reached $1.68B, including $1.04B in just one hour, amid sharp drops in BTC and ETH prices. Data from CoinGlass shows $1.598B of long positions were forced closed, with ETH traders losing over $500M. More than 389,000 traders faced liquidations as BTC dipped below $113,000 and ETH fell under $4,200. High leverage and cascading margin calls fueled selling pressure. This crypto liquidation wave highlights the risks of leveraged trading and market volatility. Traders should track crypto liquidations on platforms like CoinGlass to gauge sentiment and adjust risk. They should manage leverage, set stop-loss orders, and diversify portfolios. It is also crucial to monitor funding rates, open interest, US PMI data, Fed policy signals, and technical levels. These measures can help anticipate market shifts and identify potential buying opportunities during price corrections.

Canada’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has seized C$56 million (US$40 million) from the unregistered TradeOgre exchange, marking the largest crypto seizure in Canadian history and the first full shutdown of a domestic platform. Investigators, acting on a June 2024 Europol tip and using Arkham Intelligence and cybercrime units, found TradeOgre lacked FINTRAC registration and KYC checks. Authorities abruptly closed TradeOgre in July and confirmed control through encoded messages in Bitcoin wallets. They allege most funds were linked to criminal activity, with recovered data supporting future charges. The TradeOgre crypto seizure underscores growing regulatory scrutiny on privacy tokens like Monero and highlights the risks of unregistered exchanges. Trader sentiment is shaken as legitimate users fear irreversible asset loss, drawing criticism from Firo co-founder Reuben Yap and MetaMask security leads. Traders should monitor legal developments, compliance trends and potential impacts on trading volumes.

At the All-In Summit 2025, Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko warned of a 50/50 chance of a Bitcoin quantum risk within five years. He highlighted that Shor’s algorithm on powerful quantum machines could crack Bitcoin’s ECDSA secp256k1 keys, expose private keys, and precipitate wallet drains. Yakovenko urged developers to plan migration to post-quantum cryptography by adopting quantum-resistant signature schemes before tech giants deploy quantum-safe stacks. Despite downplaying the immediacy of the Bitcoin quantum risk, Blockstream’s Adam Back and Bitcoin Core’s Peter Todd emphasize that a hard fork for quantum-resistant signatures would be technically straightforward. However, legacy addresses, holding 25–30% of BTC supply with exposed public keys, remain especially vulnerable during transaction windows. Implementing quantum-resistant upgrades requires broad consensus and a complex hard fork. As quantum computing advances rapidly, preparing a post-quantum migration strategy is critical to safeguard network security and protect billions in BTC from future quantum threats.

Bitcoin ETF inflows surged to $2.34 billion last week, marking the strongest weekly inflows since July. These spot Bitcoin ETF inflows lifted total ETF holdings to a record 1.32 million BTC. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led with over $1 billion, followed by Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) at $843 million and Ark Invest’s ARKB at $182 million. ETF inflows now outpace new BTC supply by nine times, creating a bullish supply-demand imbalance. Ethereum ETFs experienced $62 million in outflows, signaling a rotation back into Bitcoin ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. ETF assets across major providers topped $150 billion, representing over 6.5% of Bitcoin’s market cap. Analysts forecast that continued inflows could drive ETF holdings to 10% of circulating BTC supply. In the short term, Fed policy will influence volatility. A dovish outcome may push Bitcoin towards $60,000–$65,000 resistance, while a hawkish stance could test support near $55,000. Overall, robust institutional demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs is fueling market momentum and reinforcing Bitcoin’s role as a macro hedge. Traders should watch ETF flows for signals on price trends and sentiment.

American Express has rolled out Amex Passport, issuing non-transferable NFT passport stamps as ERC-721 tokens on the Base network, an Ethereum Layer 2. US cardholders can collect digital travel mementos by making in-person purchases across 130 qualifying countries, with each stamp recording the country, date and a short personal note. Stamps can be retroactively claimed for trips over the past two years and are stored on-chain without revealing personal data. Within weeks, more than 20,000 NFT passport stamps were issued, and 73% of users surveyed expressed interest in digital trip markers. While not tradable assets, these NFT passport stamps aim to revive the tradition of passport stamps and boost blockchain engagement. For crypto traders, the program could drive higher transaction volume on Base, signaling growing demand for Ethereum Layer 2 solutions and potentially elevating network activity.

Pakistan crypto licensing invites licensed global exchanges and service providers to apply for local operating permits under the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA). Applicants must hold existing licences from recognised regulators such as the U.S. SEC, UK’s FCA or Singapore’s MAS. Applications should detail technology infrastructure, security protocols, compliance history, financial disclosures and a Pakistan-based business strategy. Oversight of PVARA licenses will be coordinated by the State Bank of Pakistan, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan and the Federal Board of Revenue. Strict AML/CFT rules and counter-terror financing regulations will be enforced. Pakistan’s crypto market boasts over 40 million users and an estimated $300 billion in annual trading volume, driving the need for robust investor protection and market transparency. This Pakistan crypto licensing framework also underpins the development of a sovereign Bitcoin reserve funded with state-held and seized BTC. The government has partnered with El Salvador on mining, blockchain policy and infrastructure expertise. Plans are also underway to allocate 2,000 MW of hydro and solar power to large-scale Bitcoin mining farms and AI data centres. These measures aim to boost fintech growth, support Islamic finance pilots and channel underutilised energy into new revenue streams.

Coinbase will launch its first US equity index futures product, Mag7+ Crypto Equity Index Futures, on Sept. 22. The contract includes eight 10% weighted components: Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, Tesla and Coinbase shares, alongside BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) and spot Ethereum ETF (ETHA). MarketBector will rebalance the index quarterly. The cash-settled, monthly futures settle at $1 per index point. Initially targeting institutional clients, retail access follows via partner platforms. The Mag7+ Crypto Equity Index Futures marks Coinbase’s expansion beyond single-asset derivatives and aligns with its everything-exchange strategy. Traders can leverage this product for multi-asset exposure, merging legacy tech equities with crypto ETFs in a capital-efficient package.

Kraken funding round secured $500M at a $15B valuation as the US-based crypto exchange gears up for a 2026 IPO. The Series funding, backed by existing investors, investment managers, venture capital firms and co-CEO Arjun Sethi’s Tribe Capital, marks a strategic leap from past $27M raises. Under Sethi’s leadership, Kraken funding strategy includes senior team restructuring—with the CTO and COO departures—the $1.5B NinjaTrader acquisition and plans to allocate new capital toward product development, regulatory compliance and global expansion. Q2 revenue reached $411M with $80M in post-EBITDA earnings, underscoring Kraken’s profitability and positioning it for a swift market debut alongside peers like Circle and Gemini.

Nine European banks have formed a Dutch entity to launch a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin in H2 2026. The consortium will apply for an e-money license from the Dutch Central Bank under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The euro stablecoin aims to support instant, low-cost payments, 24/7 cross-border settlements and programmable transactions on blockchain. Member banks will offer secure wallets and plan to appoint a CEO after regulatory approval. Open to new partners, the project seeks to reduce reliance on USDT and USDC, bolster Europe’s digital sovereignty and capture a share of the $295 billion stablecoin market.

Ethereum liquidations surged in the past 24 hours, escalating from an initial $76.5 million to a staggering $805 million wiped out across crypto futures. The Ethereum liquidations spike alone forced $440 million of ETH futures closures, 89.9% of which were long positions. Bitcoin saw $280 million liquidated (96.3% longs), and Solana $85.6 million (92.9% longs). This cascade of margin calls highlights the perils of high leverage during sharp price swings. Traders should cap leverage at 2–5×, set disciplined stop-loss orders, diversify holdings, and monitor funding rates and key support levels to mitigate forced selling and volatility-driven losses.

CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Season Index rose four points to 72, edging closer to the 75 threshold for an official altcoin season. The index tracks the 90-day performance of the top 100 cryptocurrencies against Bitcoin. At 72, many altcoins are outperforming BTC, signalling strong altcoin momentum and a potential shift of capital away from Bitcoin. This surge may drive higher volatility and increased trading volumes. Traders should research tokenomics, team backgrounds and liquidity levels. Use stop-loss orders and diversify across sectors such as DeFi, NFTs and Layer 2 solutions. Monitoring the Altcoin Season Index is key to timing entries and exits. A balanced portfolio of Bitcoin and selected altcoins can help optimise returns while managing risk.

Ruvi AI presale has topped $3.9 million, distributing over 285 million RUVI tokens to more than 3,800 holders. The Ruvi AI presale secured institutional backing following a CyberScope smart contract audit and CoinMarketCap listing, echoing Tron’s early utility-driven growth. Its AI super app targets the $104 billion creator economy with tools for trend research, script generation, media creation and workflow management. Phase 3 tokens at $0.02 have already sold out 20%, with Phase 4 set to boost the price 40% to $0.028. VIP investors enjoy tiered bonuses up to 100%, offering potential 100× gains. A partnership with WEEX exchange guarantees future liquidity, while a community leaderboard rewards top supporters. Strong tokenomics, audit validation and institutional trust position Ruvi AI as a bullish breakout candidate.

Tether is in talks to raise $15–20 billion by selling roughly 3% of its equity at a $500 billion valuation. USDT’s market cap has topped $172 billion, securing over 60% of the stablecoin supply. The issuer reported a 99% profit margin and holds $162.5 billion in reserves. Proceeds will fund expansion into stablecoin issuance, distribution networks, AI applications, commodity trading, energy and media. Tether also plans to boost U.S. compliance under the GENIUS Act with the launch of USAT, a U.S.-focused stablecoin issued via Anchorage Digital. Former White House crypto advisor Bo Hines will serve as USAT’s CEO. Cantor Fitzgerald, a Federal Reserve primary dealer and Tether’s custodian, advises on the deal. This funding round aims to strengthen Tether’s governance, transparency and reserves auditing. For crypto traders, the equity raise and USAT debut signal Tether’s push for institutional backing and U.S. market legitimacy, potentially reinforcing USDT’s market position and supporting bullish momentum.

On September 22, the UXLINK hack exploited a multisignature wallet flaw to gain admin rights and siphon roughly $11 million in USDT, USDC, WBTC and ETH. The attacker converted funds to DAI on Ethereum, swapped Arbitrum USDT for ETH, and bridged assets on-chain. Next, about 1–2 billion UXLINK tokens were minted on Arbitrum, with nearly 490–542 million dumped across DEXs and CEXs, triggering a token crash from $0.30 to $0.09—a 70% plunge that erased over $70 million in market cap. Exchanges like Upbit froze $5–7 million in suspect deposits, but approximately 6,732 ETH (≈$28 million) remains in attacker wallets. In an ironic twist, the hacker fell victim to a phishing scheme (Inferno Drainer) and lost about 542 million UXLINK (~$48 million). UXLINK has engaged law enforcement and security firms, launched a token swap to restore trust, and warned users to avoid unauthorized tokens. The UXLINK hack underscores persistent multisig vulnerabilities and the need for rigorous smart contract audits and stronger DeFi security frameworks.

Yzi Labs has increased its investment in Ethena to accelerate USDe expansion on BNB Chain and across centralized venues. USDe, a synthetic stablecoin backed by crypto collateral and derivatives hedges, aims to maintain a stable $1 peg while offering liquidity in DeFi and CeFi. The funding will support new money markets, protocol partnerships and exchange listings, including the Aster perpetual exchange. Ethena is also developing USDtb, a treasury-backed digital dollar, and Converge, an EVM-compatible settlement layer for tokenized assets. Supported by Fidelity, Franklin Templeton and DragonFly, the project benefits from deep institutional networks and regulatory momentum from the GENIUS Act. With USDe’s market cap at $14 billion—behind USDT’s $171.5 billion and USDC’s $73.9 billion—this strategic backing underlines a broader push to embed a yield-bearing digital dollar at the core of the crypto economy.

On September 18, REX-Osprey’s Spot XRP ETF (XRPR) and Spot DOGE ETF (DOJE) began trading on the Cboe BZX Exchange under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940 (40 Act). XRPR drew a record US$24 million in its first 90 minutes—five times the debut volume of any XRP futures ETF—while DOJE saw nearly US$6 million in its opening hour. Unlike most crypto funds, the XRP ETF holds XRP tokens and invests in overseas spot ETFs, and the DOGE ETF gains exposure via a Cayman Islands subsidiary using futures and derivatives. This launch follows REX-Osprey’s Solana Staking ETF and the SEC’s approval of Grayscale’s Digital Large-Cap Fund (GDLC) along with streamlined generic ETF registration standards. High first-day inflows highlight strong demand for regulated spot crypto ETFs. Traders can watch for potential price rallies in XRP and DOGE as these new 40 Act products improve institutional access and market liquidity.

Bitwise Asset Management has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a combined Stablecoin ETF and Tokenization ETF. The fund will track the Bitwise Stablecoin and Tokenization Index, split between an equity sleeve and a crypto sleeve. The equity sleeve holds stocks of public firms issuing stablecoins, providing tokenization services, payment processing and blockchain infrastructure. The crypto sleeve invests in regulated ETPs covering Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), blockchain oracles and network infrastructure, with no single position exceeding 22.5%. The filing follows the 2025 GENIUS Act, which established reserve, audit and AML standards for stablecoins, and highlights surging stablecoin circulation and real-world asset tokenization. Registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the ETF will be rebalanced quarterly. If approved, Bitwise could launch the fund around November 2025. This proposal may attract institutional and retail inflows and deepens the integration of Stablecoin ETF and Tokenization ETF products into mainstream finance.

Openbank has rolled out in-app crypto trading for German retail clients under the EU’s MiCA regulation. The service lets users buy, sell and hold Bitcoin (BTC) and four altcoins—Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Polygon (MATIC) and Cardano (ADA)—directly on Openbank’s investment platform, eliminating the need for third-party exchanges. Trades carry a 1.49% fee (min €1) and incur no custody charges. Crypto-to-crypto conversions will be available soon. Openbank plans to introduce the feature in Spain within weeks and extend it across the EU later this year, reinforcing Santander’s digital assets strategy amid competition from Deutsche Bank and BBVA.

Binance is negotiating with the U.S. Department of Justice to drop the three-year external AML compliance monitor imposed under its $4.3 billion 2023 settlement. The talks aim to replace the costly monitorship with more detailed internal reporting, reflecting the DOJ’s recent shift away from oversight measures that disrupt normal operations. Binance remains under FinCEN scrutiny and earlier this year sought removal of a separate Treasury AML monitor. Founder Changpeng Zhao served a four-month sentence after pleading guilty to exchange-related violations. In May, the SEC dismissed its civil suit against Binance and Zhao under new Chairman Paul Atkins. Traders view these developments as regulatory easing that could reduce Binance’s operational constraints and set a precedent for other major crypto firms.

Bitwise Asset Management has filed an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. SEC to launch a spot Avalanche (AVAX) ETF. The proposed Avalanche ETF will hold actual AVAX tokens, tracking net asset value via the CME CF Avalanche-Dollar Reference Rate. Coinbase Custody Trust Company, regulated under New York banking law, will store tokens in segregated cold storage. Shares will be issued in 10,000-share baskets, redeemable in cash or AVAX. Other asset managers, including VanEck and Grayscale, have submitted similar AVAX ETF proposals, signaling rising institutional interest in altcoin ETFs. AVAX recently traded above $30, reflecting a 6% one-day gain, though it remains down over 50% from its all-time high. Approval of this regulated Avalanche ETF is pending SEC review and potential amendments. Traders should monitor filing updates, custodian arrangements, and AVAX price movements, as an approved ETF could boost liquidity and price discovery in the Avalanche ecosystem.

US spot ETH ETFs recorded combined inflows of $405 million on Sept. 13 and $361.05 million on Sept. 15, marking consecutive days of positive flows during a five-day rally. BlackRock’s ETHA led the recent surge with $165.6 million on the 13th and $364.51 million on the 15th. Fidelity’s FETH saw a $168.2 million inflow on the 13th before reversing to a $13.46 million outflow two days later. Grayscale’s ETHE and other funds like Bitwise ETHW, 21Shares TETH and VanEck ETHV contributed modest gains on the 13th, while most funds reported flat flows on the 15th. The sustained capital inflow into US spot ETH ETFs underscores growing institutional confidence in regulated Ethereum ETFs. These inflows bolster market legitimacy, enhance liquidity and may underpin Ethereum’s price trajectory. A historical comparison to Bitcoin spot ETF adoption suggests similar capital movements can precede significant rallies. Traders should monitor ongoing ETF flows as a bullish indicator for Ethereum (ETH). However, volatility and potential regulatory changes remain key risks. Assess fund fee structures, liquidity and individual risk tolerance before allocating capital.

BitMine Immersion Technologies has boosted its ETH holdings to 2.15 million, adding roughly 82,000 ETH since early September through purchases exceeding $200 million. The firm now leads all public companies with the largest ETH reserves, valued at about $9.5 billion at current prices, surpassing second-place SharpLink’s 837,230 ETH. BitMine also holds 192 BTC, $569 million in cash and a $214 million stake in blockchain analytics firm Eightco. Following the acquisition, BitMine’s stock (BMNR) jumped nearly 5% and is up 559% year-to-date. This sustained institutional demand for Ethereum underscores potential bullish momentum as ETH trades around $4,435.

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Bitcoin Spot ETFs attracted net inflows of $642 million on September 12, led by Fidelity’s FBTC ($315M) and BlackRock’s IBIT ($265M). Year-to-date, these Bitcoin Spot ETFs have amassed $56.83 billion in net inflows, bringing total AUM to $153.18 billion, or 6.62% of Bitcoin’s market cap. The sustained institutional demand for Bitcoin Spot ETFs underscores growing market adoption. On the same day, Bitcoin traded around $115,784, with a 24-hour range of $114,794–$116,769. Binance data showed a 0.39% gain, while TradingView noted a 0.51% pullback. Key support and resistance lie at $114,500 and $117,000.

Gemini IPO priced at $28 per share on Nasdaq raised $425 million, valuing the exchange at about $1.3 billion. In its trading debut, Gemini IPO shares opened around $17, surged to highs near $40 before retracing to mid-$30s amid intense institutional demand. Total volume topped 50 million shares, making it one of the most active tech IPOs this year. This price volatility underscores the market’s appetite for regulated crypto exchange IPOs and highlights short-term profit-taking pressures. Traders should monitor ongoing trading volumes, upcoming crypto exchange IPO filings and regulatory signals alongside Gemini’s long-term fundamentals and compliance outlook. Overall, the Gemini IPO debut signals healthy demand for crypto exchange stocks while reminding traders of the risks inherent in fast-moving markets.

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence initially traced over 108,000 BTC (approx $5.6B) tied to the Movie2K piracy site across more than 100 wallets. Of these, about 45,000 BTC worth roughly $5B remain untouched and dormant since 2019. In early 2024, German authorities seized and liquidated around 50,000 BTC for $2.9B. However, these Bitcoin seizure operations failed to capture the bulk of the holdings. The report highlights enforcement limits in Germany’s Bitcoin seizure efforts and underscores challenges in blockchain forensics. Traders should monitor on-chain movements. Any large transfer could boost market supply and trigger price volatility.