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New York Fed President John Williams’ refusal to comment on a potential September rate cut has intensified market speculation. The Federal Reserve’s data-dependent policy means any rate cut will hinge on incoming inflation data, employment figures, and GDP reports. Despite the Fed’s silence, traders have priced in a high probability of a September rate cut, driven by cooling inflation, growth concerns, and global economic headwinds. For crypto markets, interest rate expectations can strongly influence asset prices. A September rate cut could weaken the U.S. dollar and lower bond yields, making risk assets like cryptocurrencies more attractive. Conversely, firmer economic data may delay cuts and dampen crypto sentiment. Investors should track key economic releases (CPI, PCE, job reports), Fed officials’ speeches, and FOMC meeting minutes. Monitoring dollar strength and bond yields will help gauge shifts in risk appetite. In this uncertain environment, diversification and a long-term perspective remain essential.

Researcher Steve Tippeconnic demonstrated on Sept. 2 that IBM’s 133-qubit quantum computing processor can crack a six-bit elliptic curve key using Shor’s algorithm. This proof-of-concept attack—recovering key k = 42 after 16,000 runs—confirms real hardware can amplify correct solutions despite noise and errors. Bitcoin relies on 256-bit elliptic curve cryptography (secp256k1), offering roughly 1.16 × 10^77 combinations and 128-bit security strength, which classical machines cannot brute-force within the universe’s lifetime. However, Shor’s algorithm scales polynomially, not exponentially, posing a long-term threat as quantum computing advances. Experts estimate breaking Bitcoin’s keys requires around 2,300 logical qubits—translating to billions of physical qubits with error correction. While today’s largest quantum processors top out near 1,100 noisy qubits, government reports forecast cryptographically relevant machines within 10–20 years. In response, NIST has selected four post-quantum algorithms (CRYSTALS-Kyber, Dilithium, Falcon, SPHINCS+) for standardization by 2026. Major cloud providers like Cloudflare already deploy hybrid quantum-resistant TLS, and agencies mandate migration by 2035. Upgrading Bitcoin to post-quantum signatures will demand global consensus across developers, miners, exchanges, and users. Although no immediate risk exists, this milestone shifts the security conversation. Bitcoin’s 256-bit wall stands firm today, but the roadmaps for quantum computing and cryptographic research signal a future where current encryption may no longer suffice.

Solana transaction metrics are under scrutiny after independent analysts found millions of failed, bot-driven submissions inflated on-chain throughput. According to on-chain investigator “Dave,” bots generated roughly 11 million transactions in 30 days with a failure rate of 99.95%. For example, on September 1, 2025, 658,460 transactions were recorded but only 155 succeeded (0.024%). Since Solana transaction metrics include all submitted transactions regardless of status, low fees enable cheap bot exploits that distort network performance indicators. Traders and analysts should separate successful transactions from total submissions, apply success-rate filters, and monitor source addresses and timestamps to audit true network demand. Raw transaction counts alone no longer reliably indicate user activity or network health. This insight highlights the need for transparency in blockchain analytics and could affect trading strategies linked to Solana’s perceived usage. By tracking filtered throughput and failure rates, market participants can gain a more accurate view of Solana’s on-chain activity and adjust their positions accordingly.

Coinbase has filed a lawsuit against a technology firm, alleging infringement of its two-factor authentication (2FA) patent. The suit accuses the defendant of using Coinbase’s patented 2FA method without authorization, seeking damages and injunctive relief. Coinbase emphasizes the importance of its 2FA technology in safeguarding user accounts and reducing fraud. The legal action comes as crypto platforms intensify security measures amid rising cyber threats. Traders should monitor potential financial and operational impacts on Coinbase, though direct effects on cryptocurrency markets are likely limited.

Ripple’s legal team credits the XRP Army’s concerted online activism for influencing the SEC case. In filings and public statements, Ripple lawyers highlighted how community-driven research, evidence submissions and widespread market adoption signals underscored that XRP functions as a digital currency rather than an unregistered security. Judge Analisa Torres’s partial summary judgment, which ruled that XRP sales on public exchanges were not securities offerings, cited market practices consistent with this argument. While institutional sales remain under review, Ripple attorneys note that grassroots support played a key role in shaping court perceptions. Traders should monitor upcoming briefs and any potential settlement discussions, as renewed legal clarity and community momentum could drive XRP price movements in both the short and long term.

Remittix has emerged as the best crypto buy for September, outperforming Cronos (CRO) and Cardano (ADA) on tangible fundamentals. While Cronos rallied nearly 40% on political headlines and Cardano trades near $0.83 amid upgrade and ETF speculation, both tokens lack the adoption-ready infrastructure propelling Remittix’s rise. Priced around $0.103, Remittix has raised over $23.5 million and sold 642 million tokens, securing listings on BitMart and LBANK with a third exchange pending. The project’s focus on building payment rail infrastructure, a wallet beta launching on September 15, and a $250,000 token giveaway underscores its real-world utility and mass-market appeal. Combined with deflationary tokenomics and a clear roadmap aimed at long-term holder value, Remittix presents a practical September crypto buy with strong prospects as investors prioritize use cases over speculation heading into 2026.

Shiba Inu and Dogecoin have shown limited gains in recent months. SHIB trades between $0.000011 and $0.000014 amid low utility and reliance on token burns. DOGE remains stable at $0.20–$0.25 following a $175 million CleanCore reserve, but price has not budged. Meanwhile, Remittix is emerging as a viral PayFi altcoin with a presale underway since January. Remittix enables direct crypto-to-fiat withdrawals and hidden transactions via Certik-certified smart contracts. Traders can buy RTX tokens at $0.103 each ahead of the Q4 launch. With a potential 100x return, Remittix aims to simplify fiat off-ramps and online payments. The project’s value proposition and upcoming milestones have attracted significant investor interest.

Cardano (ADA) fell about 6% last week but remains up 159% year-to-date. Market sentiment on X has turned mixed—with Santiment noting unusually low optimism even as prices buck bearish expectations. Technical analysts highlight an inverted head-and-shoulders pattern, suggesting a potential uptrend, with support at $0.70–$0.77 and resistance near $0.90–$1. Meanwhile, the Cardano Foundation partnered with Book.io to launch Decentralized Encrypted Assets (DEAs) for tokenized e-books, issuing 2,000 copies in an initial pilot. On the institutional front, Grayscale filed an S-1 with the SEC for an ADA ETF on the NYSE; the October 26 approval deadline carries an 87% chance of success according to Polymarket. Finally, co-founder Charles Hoskinson was cleared of misconduct in a McDermott Will & Schulte and BDO forensic audit into ADA voucher sales, confirming 99.7% redemption and no wrongdoing. These developments reinforce Cardano’s fundamentals and may shape both short-term trading and long-term investment strategies.

Monero price bounced off a key $230 support zone and is now coiling within a bullish pennant, signaling a potential upward extension. The first upside target lies at the $244 point of control, followed by the high-time-frame resistance around $344. A decisive breakout requires confirmation via a surge in trading volume, as typical pennant patterns precede sharp trend continuations. This rebound follows Monero’s 10% decline earlier, driven by centralization concerns after a mining pool exceeded 51% hashrate. For traders, maintaining support at $230 is crucial; a close above $244 could pave the way toward $344. Market participants should monitor volume spikes and pattern resolution to gauge XMR’s next move.

Crypto analyst XForceGlobal addressed criticism of Solana’s stagnancy and highlighted that Solana price rallied 23.75% in August. The token rose from $151.62 to $200.86, driven by positive market sentiment, DeFi expansion and NFT growth. The analyst predicts Solana price will never trade below $70 and forecasts new all-time highs after the current distribution phase. At the time of reporting, SOL trades at $207.21, down 2.34% over seven days, indicating a temporary pullback before a potential breakout.

Mirage, formerly known as Captions, has rebranded after raising over $100 million to focus on AI video research. The company aims to lead the development of multimodal foundational models for short-form video across platforms like TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Mirage Studio, launched in June, transforms audio files into complete videos using generative AI. It creates unique AI avatars with natural speech and expressions without relying on stock footage or voice cloning. Users can also upload selfies to build personalized avatars. The AI video platform allows brands to produce scalable, cost-effective content. By specializing in short-form video, Mirage targets the booming market for concise, engaging media. Mirage also addresses ethical concerns by implementing moderation tools to prevent deepfake misuse. The company advocates for improved media literacy. Business plans start at $399 per month.

In 2025, three Gaming Platforms are leading growth in the online betting sector: Betano, BetMGM and Spartans. Betano has become one of Brazil’s top Google search terms, leveraging football sponsorships and consistent digital visibility to expand its market share in Latin America. BetMGM has established a high standard for fair play through an integrity partnership with Sportradar, deploying real-time monitoring to deter fraud and build bettor trust under tightening regulations. Spartans targets crypto-savvy users with a seamless, no-bank onboarding process and attractive rewards, including 25% daily deposit bonuses and a high-profile Lamborghini giveaway. These strategies illustrate how modern Gaming Platforms use sports partnerships, robust compliance frameworks and crypto-powered incentives to engage users. Traders should note that such developments influence user adoption rates and platform liquidity, underlining the growing importance of security, transparency and innovative promotions in the online betting market.

The Binance BTC/Stablecoin ratio has climbed to parity at 1, a threshold historically linked to market bottoms and followed by significant price rallies. Data from CryptoQuant shows this rare signal only appeared twice since the last bear market, most recently in March when BTC fell to $78,000 before surging toward $123,000. Meanwhile, Binance’s ERC-20 stablecoin reserves hit a record $37.8 billion, indicating deep liquidity and sidelined capital ready to deploy. Despite the potential buy indicator, analysts caution this could be a false signal amid an ongoing market “repair phase.” Bitcoin trades near $110,700, just above the short-term holder realized price of $107,600. Structural metrics remain bullish: the overall realized price sits at $52,800, long-term holder realized price at $35,600, and the NUPL ratio at 0.53, signaling a broad profit regime. On the technical front, Bitcoin’s 50-week SMA has historically marked cycle tops and bottoms. A weekly close below the 50-week moving average—likely if BTC dips to $90,000–$95,000—would constitute the first clear bear-market signal this cycle. Traders will watch whether key supports hold or trigger deeper correction.

Dogecoin is trading at $0.212, stuck below the $0.22 resistance level. The token is in a descending channel and faces whale-driven selling pressure. On-chain data shows sustained outflows, capping upside. Long-term accumulation patterns keep bulls hopeful, but a drop toward $0.20 is possible. Meanwhile, Remittix has raised $23.4 million in its presale, selling 641 million tokens at $0.103 each. The PayFi project aims to cut cross-border transfer costs and launch its beta wallet on September 15. Remittix is securing listings on BitMart and LBank. Whale investors favor Remittix for its real-world utility. This rotation highlights growing interest in functional altcoins over meme tokens.

Cardano (ADA) is trading around its $0.80 support level, facing resistance at $0.94. Bulls argue a break above $0.94 could drive ADA toward $1.32 and $1.80, aligning with forecasts of up to 120% gains. A drop below $0.75 risks a slide to $0.32. Analysts at Mitrade and Changelly cite institutional adoption, the upcoming Hydra scaling solution, and growing DeFi use on Cardano as key drivers. Meanwhile, Remittix (RTX) has raised over $23.4 million in its presale. The PayFi-focused token sale sold 640 million tokens and secured listings on BitMart and LBank. Its beta wallet now supports 40+ cryptos and 30+ fiat currencies, offering 0.1% fees and deflationary tokenomics. Traders should weigh Cardano’s proven tech and price structure around support and resistance levels against Remittix’s niche payment focus and viral momentum. While ADA offers stability backed by a clear roadmap, RTX’s presale traction and utility-driven growth suggest higher upside potential in 2025.

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority and HM Treasury have published draft anti-money laundering (AML) rules targeting crypto firms, aligning domestic requirements with FATF standards. Under the proposals, exchanges, custody services and token issuers must enhance customer due diligence, collect detailed transaction data and implement robust risk assessments and monitoring systems. Suspicious activity reporting and account-freezing protocols will become mandatory. The 12-week consultation period opens this month, with the rules expected to take effect in Q4 2024. While compliance costs and operational complexity will rise, regulators aim to curb illicit finance without stifling innovation. Industry bodies welcome the clarity but warn that smaller firms may face significant onboarding challenges.

Nasdaq plans to impose new rules on crypto treasury stocks. The major US exchange will require firms to secure shareholder approval before selling shares to raise funds for digital asset purchases. Companies that fail to comply risk trading suspension or delisting. The announcement triggered a sell-off in crypto treasury names. Combined with a 2%–4% drop in bitcoin, ether and solana, treasury strategy stocks plunged. KindlyMD (NAKA) slid 16% and is down 80% since its August merger. American Bitcoin (ABTC) fell 20% after its Nasdaq debut. Metaplanet (MTPLF) dropped 8.6%, off 70% from its late-May peak. Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) lost 8.6% and Sharplink Gaming slid 10.5%. MicroStrategy (MSTR) held up better, down 1.8% and 30% below its mid-July high. Nasdaq’s increased scrutiny and lower crypto prices signal renewed pressure on crypto treasury stocks. Traders should monitor shareholder votes and market volatility as they weigh the outlook for digital asset treasury strategies.

Elon Musk’s X platform aims to evolve into a “super app” by adding peer-to-peer payments and high-yield accounts to rival banks, but faces two major obstacles: strict U.S. regulatory requirements and high employee turnover. According to The Information, offering financial services requires state money-transmitter licenses and robust anti-money-laundering and consumer-protection frameworks, yet X’s lean legal and compliance team is under-resourced. Meanwhile, Musk’s demanding work culture has driven key payment-team members to resign, stalling development and hurting team morale. Industry observers say these challenges highlight the difficulty tech firms face when entering finance, where rapid innovation must balance with regulatory compliance and operational stability. Without addressing staffing shortages and compliance bottlenecks, X’s super-app vision could face prolonged delays or deeper structural issues.

Market analyst Joao Wedson of Alphractal warns that a historic Bitcoin fractal may mark the end of the current bull cycle by October 2025. The pattern echoes past price behavior and suggests that BTC could dip to around $100,000 before surging above $140,000 in the remaining window. Early Bitcoin fractal signals raise caution despite strong macroeconomic tailwinds and institutional ETF demand. Wedson’s 2024 forecast pinpointed October 2025 as the cycle’s climax. He also highlights Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s hint that a Trump presidency could trigger a crypto downturn in Q4 2025—paralleling Musk’s accurate 2021 peak prediction. While fractal-based timing remains theoretical, traders should prepare for heightened volatility and a potential shift from a bull cycle to a bear market by 2026. Key factors to watch include ETF approvals, institutional flows, and price action around $100,000 and $140,000 levels.

Stellar’s native token XLM slid 2.7% over 24 hours following the rollout of Protocol 23, dropping from $0.368 to $0.358 as resistance capped gains at $0.362. Despite the technical upgrade, bearish momentum intensified amid broader macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. A $192,000 liquidation event on major exchanges highlighted institutional caution, while high intraday volume—peaking at 21.5 million versus a 16.2 million daily average—gave way to weakening demand. Technical indicators point to a fragile support zone between $0.30 and $0.32; a sustained break below this level could trigger further declines. Traders should monitor the $0.32–$0.30 range for potential rebounds or breakdowns, with market sentiment remaining risk-off.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled its regulatory agenda for 2025, prioritizing reforms in crypto regulation to bolster investor protection and market integrity. Key initiatives in the crypto regulation drive include a proposed rule under Section 15(c)(3) requiring enhanced custody standards for digital asset holdings by broker-dealers; amendments to Exchange Act listing and trading rules to encompass digital asset exchanges; new disclosure obligations for token issuances; and a rulemaking effort aimed at stablecoin issuer registration and reserve requirements. The agenda also signals forthcoming guidance on token classification and jurisdictional authority over decentralized finance platforms. Following public comment periods, the SEC aims to propose formal rulemaking notices and hold open meetings. Chair Gary Gensler emphasized the need for clear guidelines amid growing DeFi activity and stablecoin adoption. Market participants anticipate increased compliance costs, potential consolidation among smaller crypto firms, and near-term volatility. However, long-term clarity may foster institutional adoption and market stability.

Plume, a real-world assets (RWA) finance blockchain backed by Brevan Howard Digital and Haun Ventures, will integrate Circle’s native USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 (CCTP V2) to speed up cross-chain stablecoin and asset transfers. The upgrade replaces bridged USDC.e via Stargate with fully reserved USDC, while maintaining USDC.e under a clear label. CCTP V2, live on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, OP Mainnet and now on Plume, delivers faster, compliant and interoperable transfers. Since its June mainnet launch, Plume’s total value locked has surged from $44 million to $238 million (a 400%+ increase), and over 200 onchain apps now build on the platform. The integration also unlocks institutional on/off-ramps like Circle Mint and complements earlier support for Agora’s AUSD, further expanding Plume’s DeFi and RWA capabilities.

Latest U.S. inflation figures for August showed the ISM Services Prices Index at 69.2, slightly below expectations but still elevated. This dampened hopes of more aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 2.4% to around $109,444, while the top 20 altcoins fell 2.7%. Traders anticipate a 25-basis-point cut at the Fed’s September meeting, rather than the 100 basis points favored by former President Trump. Trump’s plan for a 1% target is now unlikely. Meanwhile, the Treasury’s direct purchase of $2 billion in Treasuries acts as “QE without the Fed,” aiming to reduce government borrowing costs. High services inflation suggests the Fed will stay cautious, pressuring crypto market sentiment.

Ozak AI’s OZ token presale has raised $2.6 million by selling over 840 million $OZ at $0.01 each during its Stage 5. The project combines blockchain and AI to manage data through a secure, scalable DePIN network. A $1 million giveaway and listings on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko have boosted visibility and investor interest. Traders view the OZ token presale’s transparent structure and strong community support as catalysts for short-term price spikes and long-term growth, with a projected target of $0.012 per token. The token’s performance will hinge on execution and broader market conditions.

Whale Alert flagged a Bitcoin transfer of 2,849 BTC (≈$312 million) to Galaxy Digital. The unknown wallet sending the funds suggests an early adopter or institutional client. This Bitcoin transfer highlights the shift toward regulated custody solutions. Galaxy Digital offers secure custody, OTC trading, and asset management to institutional investors. Large BTC transfers into institutional vaults often indicate strategic accumulation, not immediate selling. Such moves can reduce supply pressure and support market stability. Growing demand for professional custody and trading services reflects rising confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value. Traders should watch for further inflows and Galaxy Digital’s announcements, as these could signal bullish momentum and influence price trends.

Amid market jitters and slipping Bitcoin, Dogecoin and XRP prices, traders are seeking cryptos to stack with asymmetric upside. Key alternatives include Little Pepe (LILPEPE), a meme-driven Layer 2 chain with a 94% presale completion and CertiK-audited contracts; SEI (SEI), trading in a $0.20–$0.25 accumulation zone after 145% YTD gains; Cardano (ADA), sitting near $0.82 support ahead of potential ETF catalysts; TRON (TRX), a cycle-tested network with growing whale accumulation; and Dogwifhat (WIF), an oversold Solana meme token testing $0.77 support. This roundup of the best cryptos to stack combines strong fundamentals, technical setups and cultural momentum. Traders should monitor volume, support levels and token presale dynamics to capitalise on these altcoins while core tokens experience volatility in the crypto market.

The US Department of Justice has opened a criminal probe into Fed Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage application violations. Prosecutors suspect Cook failed to disclose or undervalued properties in mortgage documents between 2013 and 2015. The investigation is being handled by the DOJ’s criminal division and remains in its early stages. Fed Governor Lisa Cook, confirmed in May 2022, is a key figure in rate-setting discussions at the Federal Reserve. The probe raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and could complicate policy debates on interest rates and inflation control. While the investigation is unlikely to derail Fed independence, it introduces political risk ahead of crucial rate decisions. Traders should monitor further announcements, as any shake-up in Fed leadership may affect US dollar strength and broader market sentiment. Crypto traders are advised to stay alert for volatility triggers. Although the DOJ action targets a Fed official’s personal conduct, shifting expectations around monetary policy can indirectly influence digital asset flows and risk appetite.

DuckDuckGo has expanded its $9.99/month subscription to include premium AI models through Duck.ai, adding access to OpenAI’s GPT-4o, upcoming GPT-5, Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4, and Meta’s Llama Maverick. Existing subscribers already benefit from a built-in VPN, personal data removal, and identity theft protection. The free tier remains available with mid-tier models like Claude 3.5 Haiku and GPT-4o mini. DuckDuckGo AI emphasizes data minimization, enhanced security, and transparency, positioning itself as a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream AI services such as Quora’s Poe. Traders and developers seeking advanced AI tools without compromising data privacy can now leverage top-tier models under one subscription. This move underscores DuckDuckGo’s strategy to blend robust privacy tools with cutting-edge intelligence, catering to users who demand both performance and confidentiality.

Federal Reserve board nominee Milan stated that tariffs do not cause inflation, with U.S. goods price rises tracking global trends. She emphasized that tariffs have no inflationary effect, noting that enhanced border controls exert a deflationary impact and her inflation outlook considers factors beyond monetary policy. Milan argued that 1970s inflation stemmed from Federal Reserve policy mistakes and supply shocks, highlighting a historical mix-up between nominal and real interest rates by the central bank.