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Poland’s Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) has listed Bitcoin ETF BETA (ticker BTCBET), the country’s first regulated crypto ETF. This Bitcoin ETF, supervised by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority and managed by AgioFunds TFI SA, invests in CME Bitcoin futures contracts to offer direct Bitcoin price exposure without holding the asset outright. The ETF debuted with PLN 5.2 million in trading volume and PLN 3 million in net inflows, amid a broader 94.2% surge in GPW ETF turnover to PLN 1.9 billion this year. With a 0.75% annual fee, Bitcoin ETF BETA follows similar futures-based products launched in the US and Germany, leveraging recent EU regulatory clarity on digital asset products. Market analysts expect the new crypto ETF to drive institutional and retail investment, enhance market liquidity, and pave the way for more regulated Bitcoin ETFs in Europe.

FTX will launch its third repayment round on September 30, distributing approximately $1.6 billion to verified creditors via BitGo, Kraken or Payoneer. This FTX repayment covers retail users in the Convenience Class—who have recovered about 120% of on-ledger balances based on the November 11, 2022 valuation—and unsecured creditors (6A/6B), whose cumulative recovery now reaches 85%. US customers will see an additional 40% payout (about 95% total recovery), while international dotcom clients gain 6% more (78% overall). Funded by cash reserves, clawbacks and sales of SOL and SUI assets, this phase marks steady progress in the $16.5 billion asset recovery effort. Creditors must complete verification and confirm payment channels to receive funds within one to three business days. Traders should watch how asset sales and FTX repayment dynamics influence crypto liquidity and sentiment.

Ronin Network’s treasury will launch a RON buyback program on September 29, converting 896 WETH (≈$3.9 M) and 652,000 USDC into RON over one month. Totaling $4.6 M—or 1.3% of the 693 M circulating RON supply—this move aims to reduce supply and bolster token value. Funded by fees from Katana DEX, Ronin Market and Ronin Name Service, the treasury holds $5.5 M in WETH, USDC and RON. On announcement, RON spiked 11% to $0.54 before settling at $0.51. Since its August relaunch as an Ethereum layer-2 network, Ronin has worked to recover from a $600 M bridge hack that cut TVL sharply. Traders should monitor on-chain liquidity and treasury disclosures for execution details, as the RON buyback may spark near-term bullish momentum.

Grayscale has launched the Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF (GDLC) on NYSE Arca, marking the first U.S. multi-asset crypto ETF. Tracking the CoinDesk 5 Index, it offers regulated, transparent and liquid exposure to Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA), with quarterly rebalancing. GDLC allocates 70% to BTC and 20% to ETH. Since June 2025, the ETF has surged over 40%, outperforming Bitcoin by around 11%, driven by strong Solana and Cardano gains. CEO Peter Mintzberg says the crypto ETF meets growing demand for diversified exposure and regulatory oversight. Analysts predict this launch will pave the way for more than 100 new U.S. crypto ETFs next year, marking a key step in mainstream institutional adoption of digital assets.

LYS Labs closed a seed funding round led by Alchemy Ventures, Auros Global and Frachtis, marking the launch of its AI-ready finance stack for Solana. In Phase 1, it integrated with QuickNode to deliver structured Solana data with sub-14 ms latency and joined the Chainlink Build on Solana Program to enhance cryptoeconomic security and dApp integrations. Its Developer Portal and Builders Program onboarded over 620 users in the first month, processing 16 billion events and transferring 14 TB of data. Phase 2 will introduce LYS Flash, a smart relay engine that abstracts DEX quirks, token account logic and fee structures to achieve end-to-end signal-to-settlement execution in under 36 ms. Co-founder Marian Oancea aims to position LYS Labs as the operating system for automated global finance, offering traders and bots low-latency, reliable data services to accelerate Solana’s programmable finance ecosystem.

JPMorgan and Citigroup upgraded Riot Platforms, raising price targets to $19 and $24, after the bitcoin miner unveiled an AI-driven high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud hosting pivot. Riot Platforms is retooling its data centers to serve AI workloads, and both banks assign a 50% chance of near-term HPC contracts valued at $3.7M–$8.6M per megawatt. The shift follows a 2024 bitcoin halving margin squeeze. JPMorgan also downgraded Iris Energy (IREN) and CleanSpark, while keeping buys on Cipher Mining (CIFR) and Marathon Digital (MARA). Riot Platforms shares briefly dipped to $16.55 but outperformed the sector. Traders will monitor AI revenue growth and potential HPC deal announcements to gauge impact on earnings and market positioning.

Little Pepe presale has accelerated through Stage 13 on its Ethereum Layer-2 network, raising over $25.9 million by distributing 15.98 billion LILPEPE at $0.0022 each. This zero-tax memecoin features DAO governance, sniper-bot protection, a future NFT marketplace and meme launchpad. Certified by CertiK and rated 81.55 on FreshCoins, it has logged over 40,000 wallets using ETH, USDT or BNB. With 1.26 billion tokens left in Stage 13 and Stage 14 set at $0.0023, Little Pepe presale buyers can lock in gains ahead of the planned $0.003 listing on centralized exchanges and CoinMarketCap. The project’s roadmap also includes staking mechanisms and long-term ecosystem growth. Traders should watch this presale for potential listing spikes and sustainable tokenomics.

SEC and FINRA have opened formal probes into more than 200 firms after detecting abnormal volume and price spikes in their stocks before crypto treasury announcements. Regulators sent inquiry letters to review potential Regulation Fair Disclosure and insider trading breaches linked to selective disclosures and leaked bitcoin purchase plans. Many companies used non-disclosure agreements that failed to prevent pre-announcement leaks. These probes follow the crowdfunding model of firms like MicroStrategy, which sell stock or debt to fund bitcoin and token acquisitions. Executives are on alert as SEC Chair’s promise of clearer crypto rules meets heightened scrutiny. Traders should monitor SEC filings, disclosure practices and NDAs. Past treasury announcements triggered volatile stock and bitcoin price swings. Enhanced transparency and compliance requirements may reshape future market dynamics.

Google invests in Cipher by backing a 10-year, $3 billion AI data center agreement with Fluidstack. Google invests in Cipher with a $1.4 billion guarantee of Fluidstack’s lease obligations at Cipher’s Barber Lake site in Texas. The deal secures an initial 168 MW of computing capacity—expandable to 244 MW—for AI workloads alongside Bitcoin mining. In return, Google receives warrants to acquire 24 million shares in Cipher, representing a 5.4% stake. Cipher CEO Tyler Page says the project is a key step in expanding high-performance computing. The partnership underscores the convergence of crypto mining and AI hosting. Traders should watch Cipher’s stock and the Bitcoin mining sector. The AI-hosting integration may fuel demand for data center capacity, renewable energy solutions and mining hardware. This cross-industry deal highlights growing institutional interest in crypto infrastructure.

UK Finance has launched a tokenized sterling pilot with six major banks — Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest, Nationwide and Santander — to test blockchain-based digital pound deposits across online marketplace payments, mortgage switching and wholesale bond settlements. The mid-2026 pilot builds on the Regulated Liability Network trials and leverages Quant Network’s QNT interoperability platform to explore programmable money features, improve transaction speeds, and reduce fraud. Designed for full interoperability with other digital payment systems — including potential CBDCs and the planned digital gilt (DIGIT) — the tokenized sterling project aims to modernize UK payments infrastructure and inform future digital currency strategies through real-world use case evaluation.

Pepeto presale has raised over $6.8 million to date, drawing investor interest amid a notable Ethereum (ETH) pullback that saw $1.8 billion in liquidations, including $210 million in ETH, as ETH failed to breach $4,500 resistance and slid below $4,100 with trading volumes up 18%. The Ethereum-based meme coin project offers tiered pricing—currently $0.000000155 per token—with staged price increases and staking rewards of over 225% APY to incentivize long-term holding. Pepeto presale participants benefit from a zero-fee demo exchange featuring cross-chain tools and a meme coin launchpad, underpinned by audited smart contracts from SolidProof and Coinsult. The fully doxxed team’s transparent roadmap includes NFT functions and upcoming listings on centralized and decentralized Tier 1 exchanges, poised to enhance liquidity and trading volume. For crypto traders, the Pepeto presale underscores strong demand for utility-focused meme coins on EVM-compatible networks and offers a bullish signal in volatile markets.

Bitwise has filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC to launch a physically-backed Spot HYPE ETF. The new fund will directly hold Hyperliquid’s native HYPE token, track a Hyperliquid index for NAV calculation, and appoint Coinbase Custody as custodian. Shares will be issued and redeemed in blocks of 10,000 to maintain liquidity and market efficiency. The filing now requires a Form 19b-4 and up to 240 days for approval. Earlier, VanEck unveiled plans for a Hyperliquid staking ETF in Europe. Since its November launch, the HYPE token has surged over 1,200%, trading 28% below its all-time high. Observers view this Spot HYPE ETF as a key step in bridging DeFi and mainstream portfolios, boosting liquidity and regulatory legitimacy for emerging altcoin ETFs.

Interpol’s Operation HAECHI VI, conducted from April to August, spanned over 40 countries to combat online fraud. The operation executed a major crypto seizure campaign, freezing more than 68,000 bank accounts and nearly 400 crypto wallets. Authorities recovered $439 million in illicit assets, including $97 million in cryptocurrencies. About $16 million of seized crypto has been traced and returned to victims. Notable recoveries include $6.6 million seized by Thai police and $3.9 million repatriated to South Korea. Portugal arrested 45 suspects linked to phishing, telecom fraud, romance scams and money laundering. This coordinated digital asset recovery and crypto seizure effort underscores intensifying global cooperation and increased regulatory scrutiny. Crypto traders should watch potential market volatility and the impact of heightened compliance on privacy-focused tokens.

TeraWulf is planning to raise $3B in high-yield bonds or leveraged loans arranged by Morgan Stanley, secured by Google’s $3.2B backstop. As part of the deal, Google will take a 14% stake, becoming TeraWulf’s largest shareholder. The financing will fund a 10-year hosting agreement to deploy over 200 MW of liquid-cooled capacity across data centers optimized for AI infrastructure services. Following announcements of its AI infrastructure and colocation leases—including a previous $3.7B, 10-year deal with Fluidstack—TeraWulf’s stock jumped as much as 70%, reflecting broad investor optimism. The move underscores a trend of bitcoin mining firms leveraging existing energy infrastructure to expand into AI data centers, helping TeraWulf diversify revenue streams and meet surging demand for specialized compute.

Ethereum price on OKX dipped below the key $3,900 mark on September 26, trading around $3,899 and registering a 2.6% intraday decline. This slide highlights heightened market volatility, as weakness in Bitcoin and other digital assets spreads across major cryptocurrencies. Traders are closely watching support at $3,900 and the next floor near $3,800, using technical indicators and on-chain data to gauge momentum and identify potential rebound opportunities amid bearish short-term sentiment.

South Park’s Season 27 premiere “Conflict of Interest” satirizes prediction apps like Kalshi and Polymarket by depicting students betting on everything from school lunch menus to the Israel–Palestine conflict. The episode mocks platform executives, CFTC and FCC advisers, and features a Trump Jr.–style advisor backing both apps. Unlike earlier jabs at Bitcoin and NFTs, it highlights the mechanics, risks and ethics of prediction markets. The satire arrives as US regulators under Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham withdraw their appeal against Kalshi and issue no-action letters to Polymarket—moves its CEO calls a green light for US operations. Traders should note that regulatory easing may boost platform adoption and liquidity but also bring heightened compliance scrutiny and risk exposure.

Fitell, a NASDAQ-listed Australian fitness equipment maker, revealed a new $100 million Solana treasury strategy, including an initial ~$10 million purchase of over 46,000 SOL tokens. The plan, funded by convertible notes custodied at BitGo, allocates 70% of net proceeds to expand SOL holdings and generate staking revenue, with the remainder covering crypto operations, on-chain activities, and working capital. Advisory support will optimize yield models and explore DeFi opportunities. In response, Fitell’s stock plunged 21% to $6.65, mirroring investor concerns seen at Helius Medical and CEA Industries after large Solana investments. Data shows 17 entities now control about 3% of SOL’s circulating supply, highlighting growing institutional adoption. Despite short-term market skepticism, Fitell’s leadership remains committed to its long-term Solana treasury approach to bolster staking yields and develop structured crypto products.

CleanSpark has secured two non-dilutive $100 million Bitcoin-backed loans this week—first from Coinbase Prime using 12,703 BTC as collateral and then from Two Prime using nearly 12,900 BTC reserves. The combined facilities expand its total credit capacity to $400 million without issuing new shares, preserving shareholder value and avoiding BTC sales. These Bitcoin-backed loans improve liquidity and represent a growing trend of institutional lending against crypto reserves among major miners like Riot Platforms and Marathon Digital, offering miners cheaper capital without diluting stakes. CleanSpark plans to deploy funds rapidly to expand data centers, mining capacity, and high-performance computing infrastructure.

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.

Bitcoin price extended its decline after breaching multiple support levels. Bitcoin price slipped below $113,000 and $112,500, trading under the 100-hour SMA. The drop accelerated to a low near $111,111 before plunging further to around $108,680, where it consolidated near the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement of the $117,920–$111,111 swing. Immediate resistance sits at $109,920 and the $110,500 trend line, with stronger barriers at $111,300 (50% Fib) and $112,500. On the downside, key support zones are at $108,800, $108,200 and $107,500, with a major floor at $105,500. Hourly MACD remains bearish, and RSI is below 50, signaling sustained downside momentum. Failure to reclaim trend-line resistance could see further losses toward $106,400. Traders should monitor these levels for short-term position adjustments.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has plunged from 44 to 28, firmly remaining in the “Fear” zone as market sentiment deteriorates. This daily Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which tracks volatility, trading volume, social media mentions, Bitcoin dominance and search trends, reflects growing investor anxiety. Low readings often trigger panic selling, reduced buying pressure and heightened market volatility. However, historical patterns show that extreme fear phases can signal buying opportunities for traders. To navigate current conditions, revisit your investment thesis, employ dollar-cost averaging, diversify your portfolio and maintain strict risk management. Combining the Crypto Fear & Greed Index with technical and fundamental analysis helps traders make more informed decisions and identify potential entry points when sentiment stabilizes.

Cipher Mining has signed a $3 billion high-performance computing (HPC) colocation agreement with Fluidstack, backed by Google. The 10-year deal will deploy Fluidstack’s software on Cipher Mining’s rigs to monetize idle GPU and CPU capacity. The Barber Lake facility in Texas will deliver 168 MW of critical IT load by September 2026, expandable to 500 MW. Google guarantees $1.4 billion of Fluidstack’s lease obligations and takes a 5.4% warrant in Cipher Mining. The project targets net operating margins of 80–85% with build costs of $9–11 million per megawatt. Two optional five-year extensions could raise the contract value to $7 billion. This move diversifies Cipher Mining’s revenue beyond bitcoin mining. Traders should monitor Cipher Mining’s stock and bitcoin hash rate as indicators of execution success and market sentiment.

Next week, the US Senate Finance Committee will convene a hearing on crypto tax policy, chaired by Senator Mike Crapo. The session will feature key witnesses including Coinbase Tax VP Lawrence Zlatkin, Coin Center Policy Director Jason Somensatto, AICPA Digital Assets Tax Task Force Chair Annette Nellen, and attorney Andrea Kramer. Lawmakers aim to clarify digital asset taxation, capital gains treatment, transaction tracking, and the tax implications of staking, mining, and stablecoin payments. Senator Cynthia Lummis plans to push for reforms to prevent double taxation of miners and stakers and introduce a de minimis exemption for small transactions. Additionally, Senators led by Scott Bessent urged Treasury to adjust the corporate alternative minimum tax to apply only to realized gains, warning current rules could force US firms to sell tokens. The hearing underscores market calls for clearer crypto tax policy and may shape federal legislation in the 2026 cycle, impacting trading strategies and market competitiveness.

Naver acquires Upbit operator Dunamu via a share-swap deal, making the crypto exchange a wholly-owned subsidiary. The acquisition means Naver acquires Upbit’s leading platform, unifying its payment network with South Korea’s largest crypto exchange to accelerate entry into digital finance. Upbit will integrate its GIWA Layer-2 blockchain built on Ethereum’s OP Stack to boost transaction speed and enable future DeFi services. Together, they plan to launch a KRW-pegged stablecoin for low-cost domestic and cross-border payments, leveraging Naver’s 80-trillion-won annual transaction volume. The move aligns with South Korea’s evolving crypto regulations and could strengthen the country’s fintech and crypto hub status.

XRP retested its key $2.79 support, bouncing from the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement and confirming the bullish wave structure. XRP trades near $2.82 with critical resistance at $2.97 (0.854 retracement) and $3.00 (0.382 retracement). A sustained break above $3.00 would signal a fresh uptrend, while failure risks a deeper pullback to $2.58. The recent retest is bolstered by an ascending channel pattern seen in 2017 and 2021, suggesting accumulation before major rallies. Weekly closes above the Bull Market Support Band will keep the long-term bullish structure intact, targeting $15–$33 by late 2025. Neutral RSI indicates room for either breakout or correction. Traders should wait for clear confirmation at these Fibonacci levels and monitor RSI signals before adjusting exposure.

Nine major European banks—including ING, UniCredit, Danske Bank, CaixaBank, Banca Sella, DekaBank, SEB and Raiffeisen Bank International—have formed a Netherlands-based e-money institution to issue an EU MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin in the second half of 2026. The euro stablecoin, pegged one-to-one with the euro and regulated under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework from December 2024, will offer 24/7 instant settlement, enhanced transparency, programmable cross-border payments and custodial wallet services. The initiative has applied for a licence from the Dutch Central Bank. It is positioned as a strategic move to bolster Europe’s payment autonomy, support the digital euro ecosystem and counter the anticipated dominance of US dollar-backed stablecoins under the US GENIUS Act. ING’s digital assets lead Floris Lugt highlights the importance of shared industry standards for scalable, multi-currency settlement.

PayPal has partnered with Spark Protocol to enhance PYUSD liquidity across DeFi. Since its integration on SparkLend on September 25, PYUSD deposits surpassed $100 million. The collaboration aims to scale liquidity to $1 billion in coming weeks. Spark’s Liquidity Layer allocates over $8 billion in stablecoin reserves to lending markets. It offers borrowers deep liquidity and predictable borrowing costs without short-term incentives. PYUSD is issued by Paxos Trust Company and backed by U.S. dollar reserves and Treasuries. This partnership could narrow trading spreads, boost PYUSD trading volumes, and strengthen PayPal’s stablecoin ecosystem. It underscores DeFi’s role in sustainable stablecoin markets and may attract institutional and retail traders to PYUSD.

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Elissa Slotkin have called for a federal probe into the Trump crypto deal following two linked May agreements: U.S. approval of AI chip exports to the UAE and a $2 billion UAE-backed investment in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), co-founded by the Trump family. In letters to the Commerce and State Departments’ inspectors general and the Office of Government Ethics, they cited potential ethics violations and conflicts of interest involving ex-State official Steve Witkoff and AI/crypto adviser David Sacks. They argue the Trump crypto deal and AI chip export deal risk national security and private enrichment. The White House responded that Witkoff is divesting and Sacks holds an ethics waiver.

GSR ETF has filed five new crypto ETFs with the SEC. The flagship Digital Asset Treasury ETF will invest at least 80% of assets in equity securities of public companies with digital asset reserves. GSR ETF’s filings also include three staking ETFs using offshore subsidiaries to stake Ether and other PoS tokens, plus a Core3 ETF that directly holds BTC, ETH and SOL. These diverse crypto ETF offerings expand institutional and retail access to digital assets through equity, staking and direct token exposure. Traders should monitor SEC approval timelines for potential market opportunities.