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DBS Bank, Franklin Templeton and Ripple have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch XRPL tokenized lending on the XRP Ledger via DBS Digital Exchange (DDEx). In the first phase, they will list sgBENJI, Franklin Templeton’s US dollar money market fund token, and Ripple USD (RLUSD) on DDEx, enabling 24/7 trading between these stablecoins and yield-bearing assets. Institutional investors can seamlessly switch between RLUSD and sgBENJI to manage portfolio volatility. In the next phase, DBS will allow sgBENJI as collateral in repurchase agreements or through third-party lending platforms, with the bank acting as collateral agent. Franklin Templeton will issue sgBENJI on the XRP Ledger to leverage its low fees and fast settlement. Ripple describes the initiative as a “game-changer” that boosts market efficiency and liquidity for regulated on-chain products. A recent survey shows 87% of institutions expect to allocate to digital assets by 2025.

Bullish US Operations LLC secured a BitLicense and Money Transmission License from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) on September 17, 2025. The license allows the platform to offer spot trading and custodial services to institutional and high-net-worth clients in New York, positioning Bullish for growth in one of the world’s toughest crypto markets. CEO Tom Farley noted New York’s leadership in virtual-currency regulation, while President Chris Tyrer said clear compliance standards are essential for sustainable growth. Earlier this year, Bullish raised $16 million through a non-dilutive IPO and filed to list on the NYSE under BLSH. In August, it completed a blockbuster IPO, raising $1.1 billion and valuing the company at $5.4 billion. Shares jumped 6% on the news and gained a further 2% in after-hours trading. Backed by Thiel Capital, Nomura, Founders Fund and Galaxy Digital, and owner of CoinDesk, Bullish aims to drive greater institutional adoption of spot trading in U.S. markets.

The Ether Machine, an Ethereum treasury firm, has confidentially filed a draft Form S-4 with the US SEC to merge with SPAC Dynamix Corp, targeting a Nasdaq listing under ticker ETHM. First announced in July, the SPAC merger requires shareholder and regulatory approval ahead of a planned close in Q4 2025. Ether Machine holds 495,362 ETH (around $2.16 billion) and $367 million in cash. It also raised $654 million in a private financing round—including 150,000 ETH in-kind—from backers such as Blockchain.com, Kraken, Pantera Capital and Citibank, and appointed new board members. Organizers aim to raise over $1.6 billion in total proceeds, while retaining KPMG to bolster governance and disclosure standards.

Forward Industries has launched a $4B at-the-market (ATM) equity offering with Cantor Fitzgerald as sales agent. The flexible program lets it sell shares over time to fund Solana treasury growth and general corporate purposes. This initiative follows a $1.65B private PIPE backed by Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto and Multicoin Capital. Proceeds will boost SOL accumulation, support working capital, acquire income-generating assets and cover capital expenditures. This week, the firm bought 6.8M SOL for $1.58B at an average price of $232, lifting its Solana treasury to $1.6B—the largest among public firms. The transparent SEC filing underscores strong institutional backing and confidence in the Solana ecosystem. The ATM equity offering enhances balance sheet flexibility and allows gradual scaling of its Solana treasury with minimal fundraising risk.

Bitcoin price has climbed above $116,500, extending its rebound from around $114,500 and holding above the 100-hour moving average. The pair now faces key resistance at $116,950 and $117,250, with a decisive close above $117,800 likely to open the path toward $118,500 and $119,250. On the downside, support zones lie at $116,200, $115,500 and $115,000, while a break below $112,500 could trigger a sharper pullback. Hourly technical indicators for Bitcoin price remain bullish, with a rising MACD and RSI above 50 reinforcing the potential for an upside breakout. Traders should monitor these critical levels to gauge momentum or risk of a pullback.

Global bank Citi projects an Ethereum price forecast of $4,300 by end-2025 and $2,300 by late 2024, citing accelerated EIP-1559 fee burns, the shift to proof-of-stake and institutional adoption that could cut annual issuance by up to 90%. Robust DeFi, NFT growth, rising daily active addresses and TVL support the outlook, while elevated inflation boosts ETH’s appeal as a digital hedge. Recent on-chain metrics reinforce a bullish stance: ETH trades near $4,542 as heavy short liquidations exceed $9 million, funding rates hold at around 0.005%, and Binance liquidation heatmaps highlight key zones between $4,500–$4,700. Rising staking inflows and shrinking exchange reserves further underscore growing demand. This Ethereum price forecast may prove conservative if ETH breaks above $4,500 toward $6,000. Traders should monitor liquidation hotspots, funding rates, upcoming upgrades, staking metrics and regulatory developments to navigate potential volatility and capture upside.

Solana has drawn massive institutional interest as major investors ramp up SOL accumulation. Galaxy Digital bought over 6.5 million SOL (roughly $1.57 billion) in five days, including nearly 5 million SOL in three days, moving 4.7 million tokens into Coinbase Prime and Fireblocks custody to signal long-term bullish intent. Pantera Capital also confirmed significant SOL holdings and launched a Solana-focused digital asset treasury product. This buying spree is part of a broader Solana strategy that includes a $1.65 billion private placement for Forward Industries led by Galaxy, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital. CEO Mike Novogratz dubbed this the “season of Solana” amid expectations that faster, cheaper blockchains will gain Wall Street traction as U.S. regulators modernize crypto rules. On the technical front, SOL’s weekly chart forms an ascending triangle. A breakout above $250 could push SOL toward $272–$300 in the near term and potentially to a new all-time high near $1,250. SOL trades around $238, up 12% weekly and 23% monthly, with a market cap near $129 billion. Regulatory clarity remains key as the SEC delays Solana ETF decisions until November 2025, though spot ETF approvals by October could trigger fresh inflows. Pending network upgrades—Alpenglow and Firedancer—also aim to boost throughput and scalability on Solana. These developments reinforce Solana as both an institutional hedge and a high-growth blockchain asset.

France’s markets regulator (AMF) has warned it may refuse to recognise EU crypto licences under the MiCA passporting model, citing regulatory arbitrage and inconsistent application of crypto regulation across member states. Under MiCA, a licence granted in one country typically lets operators trade EU-wide, but divergent rules on grandfathering and simplified procedures have fuelled licence shopping. The AMF’s stance follows ESMA criticism of lax licensing checks in Malta and joins Austria and Italy in calling for stronger bloc-level oversight. Paris also backs shifting parts of supervision to ESMA, deepening the debate between centralised and decentralised approaches to crypto regulation. Legal experts note that blocking passporting could conflict with MiCA’s text but is technically feasible with additional legislation—potentially raising legal complexity. Traders should monitor these developments, as they could influence market entry, compliance costs and the competitive landscape under EU crypto regulation.

SEC enforcement policy is shifting under Chair Paul Atkins. He will notify crypto firms of technical violations before formal investigations. This more predictable SEC enforcement replaces Gary Gensler’s regulation-by-enforcement approach. Firms, including Binance, Coinbase and Ripple, saw major cases dropped and SAB 121 rescinded. Atkins clarified most tokens are not securities and supports tokenized stocks and bonds. While maintaining a firm stance on fraud, this softer enforcement signals a more business-friendly SEC. Traders should monitor upcoming SEC policy updates for impacts on compliance and market sentiment.

The UK and US will deepen their crypto regulation collaboration under a unified framework. It will focus on market conduct rules, anti-money laundering (AML) standards and stablecoin oversight. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury’s Scott Bessent met leaders from Coinbase, Circle, Ripple, Bank of America, Barclays and Citi to align rules across jurisdictions. This joint crypto regulation push aims to emulate the US’s pro-crypto stance and unlock adoption potential. Talks advanced plans for a digital securities sandbox and a cross-border testing environment. Industry groups have urged adding asset tokenisation and stablecoin frameworks into the UK–US Tech Bridge initiative. US SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce proposed a bilateral crypto sandbox for qualified firms to pilot services under both regulators’ supervision. This joint crypto regulation push is expected to enhance transparency, consumer protection and compliance norms, expanding market access and driving long-term growth.

Gemini Earn settlement has been agreed in principle between Gemini Trust and the SEC to resolve the lawsuit over unregistered securities. A Manhattan federal court filing shows both sides have asked Judge Edgardo Ramos to suspend all deadlines until December 15 to finalize the Gemini Earn settlement, pending SEC approval. This Gemini Earn settlement follows Gemini’s recent $425 million IPO that valued the company at $3.3 billion and saw its shares jump 16%. The lawsuit stems from the Genesis Global Capital bankruptcy, which froze withdrawals from the Earn program that offered up to 7.4% APY. The SEC alleges that the program sold unregistered securities. If approved, the Gemini Earn settlement could restore market trust, attract institutional investors, and set a precedent for resolving crypto regulatory disputes. The deal also highlights a shift toward collaborative regulation by the SEC and CFTC.

Little Pepe is a new memecoin built on an Ethereum Layer-2 network that has raised over $25 million during its presale, selling more than 15.5 billion LILPEPE across 12 stages. The project allocated 26.5% of its 100 billion token supply to presale, with Stage 1 tokens at $0.0010 and Stage 12 at $0.0021. Offering nano-fees and fast transactions, Little Pepe’s tech edge appeals to crypto traders. A 95.49% CertiK audit score underlines its security credentials. The team has launched mega giveaways, awarding up to 5 ETH to top buyers and distributing $777,000 in tokens to 10 participants. Analysts project Little Pepe could reach $0.50–$1 by end-2025, $5 by 2026 and $20 long-term. Traders should monitor exchange listings, roadmap milestones and presale performance for signs of a bullish meme coin surge.

Coinbase policy chief Faryar Shirzad refutes claims that stablecoins trigger mass U.S. bank deposit outflows, calling the notion of deposit flight a myth. He explains in a recent blog post that stablecoins serve primarily as payment tools for trading and cross-border payments, not as savings products. By enabling faster, cheaper international transfers, stablecoins compete with U.S. bank swipe fees of around $187 billion annually, without weakening domestic deposits. With a market capitalization near $290 billion, stablecoins lack the scale to cause the $6 trillion deposit erosion forecast by regulators. Shirzad notes that over half of last year’s $2 trillion in stablecoin transaction volume occurred outside the U.S., in regions such as Asia, Latin America and Africa, strengthening the dollar’s global role. He also cites the GENIUS Act’s effect: a shift to a positive correlation between bank stocks and crypto firms, suggesting that well-defined rules benefit both sectors.

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.

MicroStrategy has strengthened its Bitcoin treasury by acquiring an additional 525 BTC for about $60 million at an average price of $114,562 per coin. This purchase brings its total BTC holdings to 638,985 coins, valued at over $73 billion. Since launching its crypto treasury strategy in August 2020 with a $250 million initial investment, the company has consistently expanded reserves, including a $450 million buy in late August and early September. Co-founder Michael Saylor pioneered the use of Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset and inflation hedge. Institutional adoption followed, with several US state pension funds gaining exposure through MicroStrategy stock (MSTR). The firm also offers leveraged ETFs and preferred shares linked to its Bitcoin holdings. Over the past year, MSTR shares have surged more than 140% to around $324, reflecting strong market confidence in its Bitcoin treasury strategy. Traders should monitor MicroStrategy’s impact on market liquidity and Bitcoin price dynamics.

Ripple has donated $25 million in RLUSD stablecoin via the XRP Ledger to Accion Opportunity Fund and Hire Heroes USA. Split evenly, the funds will support $125 million in small business loans and launch a Digital Leap Forward accelerator with $500,000 for underrepresented entrepreneurs. The partnership with Hire Heroes USA targets 14,000 veteran jobs and a Fintech Pathways program with an annual impact of $900 million. Delivered through The Giving Block and Uphold, the stablecoin donation enables faster, transparent funding. This marks Ripple’s second $25 million RLUSD stablecoin contribution this year. Combined, the initiatives aim to generate $1 billion in economic impact. Crypto traders may view this philanthropic move as a bullish signal for XRP, potentially boosting community sentiment and supporting price resilience above key levels.

Bank of England has proposed strict stablecoin caps to limit systemic risks from large crypto deposits. Under the plan, individuals could hold £10,000–£20,000 in regulated stablecoins, while businesses face a £10 million limit. This measure aims to prevent sudden bank deposit withdrawals and safeguard financial stability amid a global stablecoin market valued at over $300 billion. Crypto firms including Coinbase and the UK Cryptoasset Business Council warn that these stablecoin caps could stifle innovation and harm savers. They highlight implementation challenges, such as real-time wallet tracking, and warn of driving stablecoin activity offshore. Critics also fear the UK will fall behind the US and EU in crypto regulation, undermining London’s fintech leadership. Regulators, including the FCA, defend the caps as a necessary temporary guardrail against systemic threats and mass fund migrations. Traders should monitor stablecoin caps closely, as they could affect market liquidity, trading volumes, and the long-term adoption of crypto payments in the UK.

Xage Security has launched a unified Zero Trust AI data platform to secure AI environments across edge, core and hybrid clouds. The solution enforces real-time, identity-centric access control, least-privilege policies and continuous credential rotation. Built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and hardened AI-agent shields, it prevents jailbreak attacks and data leaks. Quantum-safe and air-gapped capable, the platform protects sessions, tokens and network interactions. Early adopters in energy, government and healthcare praise its resilience. Industry experts say Zero Trust for AI is critical to manage emerging risks and meet compliance. Xage’s Fabric extends proven critical infrastructure security to AI, helping enterprises integrate chatbots like Copilot and Claude with confidence.

According to Jupiter Data Dashboard snapshots on September 14 and 15, pump.fun increased its Solana launchpad market share from 84.1% to 90.6% over 24 hours. During the same period, Letsbonk’s share fell from 9.69% to 5.18%, and Believe dropped from 2.31% to 1.66%. This shift highlights growing concentration in the Solana launchpad market share. Traders should monitor liquidity allocation and short-term token launch dynamics, as pump.fun’s dominance may affect price execution and market depth. Jupiter Data’s insights offer a real-time view of launchpad competition, helping market participants anticipate changes ahead of new listings.

Coinbase has filed a motion urging a federal court to compel the SEC to produce deleted SEC messages, including those exchanged between October 2022 and September 2023. The SEC Inspector General report revealed that critical texts from former chair Gary Gensler were irretrievably lost due to device upgrades and account migrations. In response, Coinbase demands expedited discovery, sanctions, and immediate production of all deleted SEC messages. The exchange has also hired a private research firm to recover communications that may reveal how the SEC regulated Ethereum and other crypto assets. Coinbase argues this data gap undermines fair administrative review, transparency, and regulatory clarity in its staking services lawsuit. The court will review the procedural motion at an upcoming hearing. Traders should monitor this SEC probe for its potential impact on market stability and compliance standards.

Figure IPO by Figure Technology Solutions completed its Nasdaq listing on September 11, raising $788 million at $25 per share. The FIGR stock opened 44% higher at $36 and closed up 24% at $31.11, valuing the blockchain lender at $6.6 billion. Founded in 2018 by former SoFi CEO Mike Cagney, Figure uses its Provenance blockchain and AI credit assessment—powered by OpenAI and Google Gemini—to cut home equity loan approvals from 40 to 10 days. In 2024, Figure generated $341 million in revenue and $20 million in net profit. First-half 2025 revenue rose 22% to $191 million, with net profit of $29 million. The Figure IPO was 25× oversubscribed, attracting investors like DCM, Ribbit Capital and Gemini Investments. As the latest crypto industry IPO after Circle and Bullish, the Figure IPO underscores growing demand for blockchain lending and real-world crypto finance solutions.

On-chain data from HyperLiquid shows an ETH whale first deposited $2.91M USDC to open a 25x leveraged short on Ethereum (ETH) and later topped up its USDC deposit to $4M, reducing leverage to 20x to raise its liquidation price. The whale still holds $14M in unrealized losses and $26M in total losses. This active margin management underscores persistent bearish sentiment among major investors and highlights DeFi’s on-chain transparency. Traders should monitor ETH whale movements, leverage ratios and liquidation thresholds on HyperLiquid, as these could trigger forced liquidations and heighten ETH price volatility in the near term.

Corporate Bitcoin holdings have surged past $113 billion, reflecting growing institutional investment and corporate treasury diversification. According to BitcoinTreasuries data, public companies now hold over 1 million BTC (roughly $112.4 billion), with MicroStrategy leading the way at 638,460 BTC (about $73.6 billion), representing 64.3% of these reserves. Mining firms follow: Marathon Digital (MARA) holds 52,477 BTC, 21 Capital (XXI) owns 37,229 BTC, Bullish holds 24,340 BTC and Riot Platforms 19,309 BTC. Non-traditional adopters such as MetaPlanet raised $1.4 billion for 20,136 BTC, while GameStop and Tesla also maintain significant Bitcoin positions. Analysts note that corporate Bitcoin adoption remains in early stages, intensifying the supply-demand imbalance. Drivers include Bitcoin’s appeal as a digital gold inflation hedge and positive stock-price reactions—Animoca Brands saw a 150% average jump after announcing BTC purchases. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to attract capital, with $552.8 million in inflows on September 11, as BTC trades near $115,220.

Bitcoin price has climbed from $115,000 to a fresh high above $116,000 on the Binance USDT market. Renewed institutional adoption and the latest halving event have tightened supply. Combined with macroeconomic uncertainty and inflation fears, this has reinforced demand for Bitcoin as digital gold. Strong trading volume at the new resistance level confirms robust buying pressure. Bitcoin price action remains supported by these fundamentals, but short-term pullbacks are possible. Traders should maintain strict risk management, consider profit-taking or portfolio rebalancing, and use dollar-cost averaging to navigate volatility. Future catalysts include continued institutional inflows, clearer regulation and network upgrades, while regulatory scrutiny and market corrections pose key risks.

Trump’s CFTC nominee Brian Quintenz has released private texts exchanged with the Winklevoss Twins. In July messages, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss pressed the CFTC nominee to secure favourable action in Gemini’s lawsuit, accusing the agency of abusing legal procedures during a 2017 Bitcoin futures inquiry. Quintenz refused and made the texts public. The twins then lobbied President Trump to delay his confirmation, citing conflicts. This clash underscores rising tensions between major crypto exchanges and regulators. Quintenz’s nomination also faces scrutiny over potential conflicts from his Kalshi tenure and access to confidential CFTC data. Traders should monitor CFTC leadership changes and upcoming crypto regulation, as these developments may sway market sentiment and trading strategies.

Asset Entities Inc. completed a reverse merger with Strive Enterprises to form Strive, Inc., implementing a $1.5B Bitcoin treasury strategy. The deal features a $750M PIPE and up to $750M in warrant financing, targeting roughly 13,150 BTC at launch. Strive plans to acquire discounted claims, including up to 75,000 Mt. Gox coins, while remaining debt-free. Pending Nasdaq listing under ticker ASST, the stock jumped 102% on merger news, reflecting strong institutional demand for corporate Bitcoin treasuries. With regulatory approvals underway, Strive aims to rank among the top 10 corporate Bitcoin holders, offering traders leveraged exposure to Bitcoin price movements via ASST.

REX-Osprey will launch the first US Dogecoin ETF (ticker DOJE) in September 2025, following an SEC filing that sets September 9, 2025 as the effective date. The fund will use a 1940 Act open-end structure with swaps and a Cayman subsidiary to track DOGE performance while preserving favorable tax status. Approved under the Investment Company Act of 1940, DOJE offers regulated exposure to Dogecoin without direct ownership. Analysts note the ETF’s unique structure brings stricter custody and compliance requirements compared to 1933 Act spot funds. Bloomberg ETF expert Eric Balchunas highlights utility concerns, pointing to Dogecoin’s origins as a joke and limited real-world use cases. Critics warn that DOJE’s performance may hinge on market sentiment and media coverage, increasing volatility risk. Supporters argue that Dogecoin’s brand recognition, retail demand, and potential inflows could tighten supply and boost liquidity, mirroring the rapid asset growth seen in the REX-Osprey Solana ETF launch. Traders will monitor DOJE’s creation schedule, secondary-market trading, and regulatory reviews for clues on how the Dogecoin ETF will affect DOGE liquidity and price volatility.

The GENIUS Act is the latest stablecoin regulation, imposing reserve requirements and audits on issuers while barring direct interest payments. Alabama Senator Keith Kelley warns a loophole allows crypto platforms and affiliates to offer indirect, interest-like incentives. This gap in stablecoin regulation could divert deposits from rural community banks into unregulated exchanges without FDIC insurance. Rural banks rely on local savings to fund farm and small business loans. The Bank Policy Institute warns of potential outflows up to $6.6 trillion, risking credit supply and financial stability in rural America. Kelley calls on Congress to close the loophole and ensure foreign issuers face comparable oversight.

On September 9, 2025, Ripple and Spanish banking leader BBVA unveiled an institutional-grade crypto custody solution powered by Ripple Custody. The partnership lets BBVA retail customers buy, hold and store Bitcoin and Ethereum under a fully compliant, scalable service. Built on Ripple’s 10-year track record and 60+ global licenses, the crypto custody solution meets stringent security, operational and compliance standards. BBVA’s Head of Digital Assets highlighted that this launch builds on earlier blockchain initiatives in Switzerland and Turkey, while Ripple’s Europe MD noted that the EU’s MiCA regulation provides ideal regulatory clarity for digital asset services. The expansion positions BBVA to meet growing demand for secure crypto custody and underscores Ripple’s role as a trusted infrastructure partner.