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Blockchain App Development Cost varies widely based on network type, consensus, features, and compliance. Public chain apps (Ethereum, Solana, Polygon) incur higher transaction fees. Private chain solutions (Hyperledger, Quorum) demand larger setup budgets. Key factors include consensus mechanism, smart contracts, UI/UX design, integrations (Chainlink, payment gateways), and security audits. Hidden costs such as infrastructure scaling and maintenance must be budgeted. Accurate blockchain app development cost planning ensures smoother deployment. Startups should launch an MVP to reduce initial cost by up to 40%. Smart contract audits ($5K–$25K) and penetration testing ($8K–$15K) mitigate risks. Ongoing expenses like hosting ($1K–$5K/month) and marketing can cause overruns. Development timelines range from 3 months for basic DApps to 18+ months for enterprise solutions. To optimize costs: choose the right consensus, reuse frameworks, partner with experienced developers, and test early.

Japan Post Bank plans to launch DCJPY stablecoin by the end of fiscal year 2026. Developed with DeCurret DCP and approved by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), DCJPY is pegged 1:1 to the yen and integrates directly with customer savings accounts. The deposit-backed token enables faster settlements, lower transaction costs, and blockchain transparency within Japan Post Bank’s network. Under the updated Payment Services Act, stablecoin issuers can hold up to 50% of reserves in low-risk assets. The FSA has also created a digital assets and taxation working group to oversee future developments. While DCJPY will not trade on open markets, industry observers view it as a catalyst for blockchain adoption and regulatory clarity in Japan. Industry peers like Monex Group are racing to launch their own yen-linked tokens. DeCurret DCP’s portfolio—including digital bonds and tokenized environmental assets—underscores growing institutional interest in stablecoins and blockchain solutions.

The ECB has revived its digital euro project, pitching the central bank digital currency (CBDC) as a crisis-proof alternative to private payment systems. ECB board member Piero Cipollone said the digital euro would ensure free, widely accepted payments during major disruptions and reduce dependence on non-EU providers. EU lawmakers raised privacy concerns and warned that direct ECB accounts could siphon deposits from commercial banks. Cipollone responded that offline functionality and strict account limits would safeguard user data and prevent bank runs. The ECB aims to secure EU legislation by mid-2026, followed by up to three years of infrastructure tests targeting a 2029 launch.

NOWPayments, a leading crypto payment gateway, has been shortlisted in the “Best Crypto Processing” category at the SiGMA Euro-Med Awards 2025. Forbes also ranked NOWPayments #1 in its “5 Best Cryptocurrency Gateways of 2025,” reinforcing its position in the digital payments sector. The company will exhibit at SiGMA Europe Rome 2025 in November, one of the largest blockchain and fintech conferences, offering a global platform to showcase its solutions. NOWPayments provides tailored crypto payment solutions for the iGaming industry, supporting over 300 cryptocurrencies. Key features include instant settlements, automated payouts, compliance tools, and a competitive 0.5% fee. The gateway offers on-ramp and off-ramp services with 99.99% API uptime, enabling quick integration and reliable operation. Founded in 2019, NOWPayments delivers both custodial and non-custodial solutions to businesses and individuals worldwide. By prioritizing security, flexibility, and compliance, the platform empowers e-commerce and iGaming operators to adopt crypto payments with confidence.

For crypto traders, a rapid jump in the MOVE index—measuring implied volatility in US Treasury options—signals rising bond market turbulence and warns of potential liquidity tightening. The MOVE index climbed from 77 to 89 in three days, its steepest increase since April’s tariff shocks, coinciding historically with bitcoin price pullbacks as investors shift into safe-haven assets. Heightened bond market volatility often triggers a “flight to safety,” as funds flow from long-term Treasuries into short-term bills, disrupting the collateral pool underpinning global liquidity. As borrowing costs rise and risk premiums widen, risk assets like bitcoin can suffer. With long-term holders distributing BTC and inflows into bitcoin ETFs slowing, the MOVE index spike adds bearish pressure on bitcoin bulls. Traders should monitor the MOVE index alongside treasury note volatility to gauge risk appetite and anticipate potential bitcoin price corrections.

Resolv is an over-collateralized yield-bearing stablecoin protocol that lets users mint USR and RLP tokens. It employs a delta-neutral strategy to generate returns from ETH liquid staking rewards and CEX funding rates. Recently, Resolv activated its fee switch and announced a weekly buyback program. Seventy-five percent of protocol revenues, sourced from a 10% commission on staking pool interest and external incentives, are now used to repurchase RESOLV governance tokens. Since activation, Resolv has accumulated $226,000 in fees and generated over $22 million in staking interest. The token buyback reduces circulating supply, supports price performance, and reinvests tokens into ecosystem development. Traders should note potential market-timing risks in fixed weekly buybacks and the possible benefits of using limit-order strategies for price support.

Crypto markets and equities have shifted into bearish territory as traders await the U.S. jobs report due Sept. 5. Anticipation of nonfarm payrolls and unemployment data has heightened volatility, prompting risk-off sentiment across digital assets. Market participants are closely monitoring potential impacts on Federal Reserve policy and liquidity conditions. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are trading under pressure, reflecting broader risk aversion. Volatility indicators signal choppy price action in the near term, making cautious positioning and stop-loss strategies essential for traders.

Ripple secured regulatory clarity after its SEC lawsuit ended with a 2023 ruling that XRP sold on exchanges is not a security. With appeals dropped in August 2025, institutions can explore XRP more confidently. Prediction market Polymarket now shows a 91% probability of XRP ETF approval by year-end, driven by SEC-CFTC guidance on spot crypto ETFs. A spot XRP ETF could channel billions of institutional dollars, mirroring Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF inflows. Legislative momentum is rising as Senator Lummis’s Clarity Act may define digital assets under securities or commodity law. However, SWIFT has questioned XRP’s readiness for global banking settlements, highlighting the need for scale and compliance. Emerging rivals like Remittix aim to capture cross-border remittance market share. On the charts, XRP/USD formed a bullish flag, pointing to an 80% upside toward $5. RSI and MACD indicate neutral momentum poised for a breakout. Traders should watch for a decisive flag breakout above $3.20 to validate the bullish setup.

Stripe has launched Tempo, its purpose-built Layer-1 blockchain, designed to handle over 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) for stablecoin flows and fiat-denominated fees. Stripe Tempo aims to overcome the limits of networks such as Bitcoin (~5 TPS), Ethereum (~20 TPS), Base and Solana (~1,000 TPS), which CEO Patrick Collison says cannot match its peak volumes. Critics including Helius Labs CEO Mert Mumtaz and Ethereum Foundation’s Devansh Mehta have questioned the need for a new chain and argued that existing L1 and Ethereum L2 solutions can meet high-scale payment demands when optimised. Supporters such as Fintopia CEO Steve Milton and Privy COO Max Segal praise Tempo’s tailored payment rails, direct validator economics control and familiar-currency fee model as improvements for merchant use. Traders should monitor Stripe Tempo’s real-world throughput, validator decentralisation, network fees and stablecoin settlement integrations to gauge its impact on on-chain payments and market stability.

Tron DAO USD1 stablecoin achieves a new milestone as 10 million tokens are minted on the Tron network. The announcement by DWF Labs co-founder Andrei Grachev underscores market confidence and ensures initial liquidity. Market makers like DWF Labs will drive trading and price stability for Tron DAO USD1. Tron DAO USD1 offers a USD peg for DeFi trading, lending, and payments. Its launch expands Tron’s stablecoin portfolio alongside USDT and USDD. Enhanced liquidity on Tron-based DEXs and lending protocols can boost DeFi activity. Users gain a new stable asset with potential low fees and fast transactions. Supported by DWF Labs, Tron DAO USD1 is poised to strengthen the Tron ecosystem. The move signals growing DeFi adoption and blockchain innovation. Traders should monitor liquidity and peg stability as key indicators of success.

JD.com’s subsidiary JD Blockchain Technology (Hong Kong) has entered the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s regulatory sandbox to pilot a 1:1 HKD-pegged stablecoin. After HK’s December 2023 announcement of a stablecoin licensing regime, JD joined the first sandbox cohort in July 2024 alongside RD Technologies’ HKDR and a joint project by Standard Chartered and Animoca Brands. Phase II testing on PC and mobile targets cross-border payments, retail consumption and institutional use cases. The stablecoin’s full-reserve mechanism, with assets held by licensed custodians and subject to regular audits, ensures price stability and on-demand redemption. JD aims to leverage blockchain to cut fees and speed up settlement for e-commerce, supply-chain finance and programmable smart-contract payments. The project benefits from HK’s May 2025 Stablecoin Regulations, making Hong Kong the first Asian jurisdiction with a comprehensive fiat-stablecoin framework. Strategic partners include HKMA, Standard Chartered and local telcos, positioning HK as a global digital finance hub. Revenue models span interest on reserve funds, mint-burn fees and value-added cross-border services. Against a backdrop of US GENIUS Act, EU MiCA and Singapore MAS regulations, JD’s HKD stablecoin pilot could reshape a trillion-dollar market and inform China’s digital yuan cross-border strategy.

In August 2025, Web3 security incidents resulted in total losses of $82.89 million. SlowMist recorded nine major hacks causing $70.73 million in stolen funds, of which $6.3 million was frozen or recovered. The Scam Sniffer platform reported 15,230 phishing victims losing $12.16 million. Major breaches included BtcTurk’s hot wallet hack on August 14, costing $54 million; ODIN.FUN’s price-manipulation exploit on August 12, draining 58.2 BTC (~$7 million) with partial recovery; PulseChain’s BetterBank attack on August 27, resulting in a $5 million minting exploit (about $2.7 million pDAI returned); and Credix’s admin wallet takeover on August 4, siphoning $4.5 million amid exit-scam claims. These recurring Web3 security incidents highlight hot wallet vulnerabilities and DeFi contract risks. Traders should watch for contract flaws and adopt best practices like real-time monitoring, layered wallet segregation, and regular audits to protect assets.

ERC-3643 is an Ethereum token standard designed for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization under regulatory scrutiny. It integrates an on-chain identity registry and a modular compliance engine to automate KYC/AML checks and enforce jurisdictional transfer rules. Evolving from T-REX and ERC-1400, ERC-3643 leverages the ONCHAINID framework to map verified identities to wallet addresses. Every transfer is permissioned and screened for compliance, reducing intermediary costs and audit burdens. The programmable compliance engine supports dynamic updates to transfer rules, account freezing and whitelisting. Early use cases include tokenized securities, green bonds on Polygon and a $260M US real estate tokenization by Inveniam. To date, ERC-3643 supports 120+ features across 180 jurisdictions, with over $320B in assets tokenized. By embedding regulatory logic directly in smart contracts, ERC-3643 enhances transparency, gas efficiency and institutional adoption, positioning Ethereum and Layer 2 networks to attract new liquidity.

Linea token launch is scheduled for Sept 10. The Linea token launch will issue 72 billion LINEA tokens. The allocation rejects VC and team shares. Instead, 85% is reserved for ecosystem growth. Within this, 9% (6.48 billion) goes to early users via a fully unlocked airdrop. A further 1% will support strategic builders, such as dApps and infrastructure partners. The remaining 75% is held in a 10-year ecosystem fund managed by the Linea Consortium, which includes ConsenSys, Eigen Labs, ENS Labs, SharpLink, and Status. Eligibility for the airdrop is based on authentic on-chain activity using Linea Experience Points (LXP-L) and MetaMask usage. The project separates utility and value by keeping ETH as the sole gas token. Under a dual-burn model, 20% of Ethereum fees are burned and the rest is used to buy and burn LINEA tokens. Governance is managed by the Linea Consortium under a nonprofit structure, with no token-based voting. Linea has processed over 230 million transactions and holds $1.21 billion TVL, ranking as the seventh largest Ethereum layer 2 network by TVL.

Poseidon, incubated by Story Protocol, has closed a $15 million seed round led by a16z to crowdsource high-quality multilingual voice data for AI models. The project tackles critical “data exhaustion” in AI by rewarding users with points—potentially convertible into tokens—for submitting up to five daily recordings in one of 16 supported languages. Non-English languages, including Chinese, earn higher rewards (up to 260 points per submission). Backed by a seasoned team with Stanford, Johns Hopkins and Harvard credentials and led by CEO SY Lee, Poseidon aims to enrich voice recognition datasets with diverse accents and dialects. Participation requires only email registration and microphone access via the web or World Coin App mini-app. Though the token launch date is unannounced, early adopters stand to gain significant airdrop benefits as the platform scales.

China’s Putian Hanjiang District Court sentenced 15 individuals to prison terms ranging from eight months to three years and imposed fines for illegal forex trading and money laundering using USDT stablecoins. The defendants, led by Yan, Zheng and Lin, built an underground forex trading network via overseas messaging apps. They used the stablecoin USDT as a medium to convert between yuan and foreign currencies. Investigation shows bank account transactions exceeded RMB133 billion, with illegal forex trades totalling RMB25.62 million. The group withdrew over RMB478 million in cash from multiple banks in Fujian. They then used these funds to buy “U coins” and transfer them to upstream criminal wallets, effectively laundering cross-border criminal proceeds and profiting from exchange rate spreads. Prosecutors charged them with illegal business operations and aiding information network crimes. The verdict underscores China’s intensifying crackdown on crypto-based financial crime and highlights risks in using stablecoins like USDT for illicit forex exchange.

CoinW, a leading crypto exchange, marks its 8th anniversary with a full-stack ecosystem upgrade and global celebrations. The platform supports over 1,000 trading pairs with daily volumes above $5 billion and serves more than 15 million users worldwide. The upgrade integrates four core products: CoinW’s spot and futures platform featuring AI-driven order routing; GemW, an on-chain asset aggregator; DeriW, a public chain supporting 80,000 TPS; and PropW, a proprietary trading system offering up to 90% profit sharing. A unified account system enables seamless asset transfers across services, while an AI strategy engine optimizes trading efficiency. CoinW also launches flagship events like WConnect and participates in major conferences such as Token2049 and Coinfest Asia. Strategic partnerships with LaLiga and GQ Taiwan aim to bring crypto culture into mainstream arenas. These initiatives underscore CoinW’s commitment to innovation, user-centric services, and global community growth.

Cardano price holds near $0.82 after defending the $0.80–$0.78 support zone despite retail sentiment hitting a five-month low. On-chain data shows bearish sentiment at a 1.5:1 bullish-to-bearish ratio, but ADA has gained 5% in September as larger investors accumulate during dips. Key resistance lies at $0.84–$0.85, with the 200-EMA at $0.92 marking a critical Fibonacci level for a breakout toward $1.00 and $1.15. A decisive push above $0.92 signals bullish momentum, while a drop below $0.78 risks a slide to $0.74 or $0.70. A TD Sequential buy signal further supports upside. A forensic audit clearing founder Charles Hoskinson of misconduct has boosted confidence ahead of catalysts like the Midnight Network privacy layer and potential Bitcoin interoperability. Coupled with possible Fed rate cuts and regulatory clarity under the proposed Clarity Act, these developments underpin a bullish outlook for Cardano price in both the near and mid term.

In September 2025, HTX DAO released an upgraded white paper that redefines the "CeFi x DeFi" governance paradigm for Web3 liquidity. The new framework bridges centralized finance and on-chain governance through veHTX (vote-escrowed HTX) tokens, granting holders voting rights over token listings, trading-pair adjustments, fee structures and incentive weights. veHTX holders also earn on-chain dividends, aligning user incentives with long-term ecosystem growth. The paper highlights broader liquidity sources—CeFi platforms, compliant stablecoins, RWA tokenization and institutional capital—and positions decentralized governance as the engine powering market efficiency and stability. Drawing on best practices from Aave and MakerDAO, HTX DAO aims to enhance risk management and capital efficiency across multi-asset, cross-chain pools. Future plans include integrating compliant stablecoins, real-world assets and tokenized securities into on-chain governance, building a resilient financial infrastructure at the intersection of CeFi and DeFi.

XRP, trading at $2.99, fell 0.77% over the past year, highlighting the potential for rapid upside in low-priced assets. Four altcoins under $1—Shiba Inu (SHIB), TRON (TRX), Dogecoin (DOGE) and Little Pepe (LILPEPE)—are now positioned to match that benchmark within 10 weeks. SHIB, at $0.00001261, holds a $7.43 billion market cap and is consolidating below $0.00001300. TRX, up 120% year-on-year to $0.3479, benefits from strong stablecoin transfers and faces resistance at $0.38–$0.40. DOGE trades at $0.2244 with support at $0.21 and volume up 7.9%, eyeing a break above $0.2374 to reach $0.24–$0.25. Little Pepe’s presale has sold 95% of its 14.86 billion-token allocation at $0.0021, raising $23.67 million. The Layer 2 network offers zero trading tax, staking rewards, DAO governance and an NFT marketplace. Analysts predict post-listing prices of $0.50–$1. These altcoins under $1 offer traders diverse leverage points for potential high returns.

South Korean exchange Upbit has announced that it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for Babylon (BABY) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) from 2:00 p.m. UTC on September 11 due to wallet system maintenance. The move aims to enhance security, performance, and stability of the platform’s wallet infrastructure. During this maintenance window, users cannot move BABY or BCH in or out of the exchange, although trading within Upbit may continue. Traders should check their BABY and BCH balances, complete any urgent transfers before the suspension begins, and monitor official Upbit channels for updates. Past maintenance events on major exchanges have typically caused short-term liquidity constraints but limited price volatility. Overall, this temporary halt underscores the importance of proactive planning in crypto portfolio management and does not reflect underlying issues with BABY or BCH assets.

Solana price is consolidating within a $195–$217 range after rebounding from $195 in August. Currently trading at $204, SOL faces immediate support at $206 and resistance at $217. A one-hour chart shows horizontal support clusters around $206, which, if held alongside robust $9.2 billion 24-hour trading volume, could trigger a move toward the $212–217 range. Institutional demand is rising: a U.S. Solana staking ETF recorded $15.8 million inflows in one day, lifting assets to $219 million and reinforcing near-term support around $200. On-chain metrics are mixed—NUPL at 0.30 signals profit-taking risk, and hodler net position change shows distribution. However, SOL trading above the 200-EMA on the four-hour chart and the recent double-bottom reversal from $165 suggest technical tailwinds. Monitoring Solana price reaction at $206 and ETF inflows will confirm a breakout to $217.

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest acquired shares of design software firm Figma after the stock plunged 20% post-earnings. Figma’s latest quarterly report fell short of analyst expectations on revenue and margins, triggering a sharp sell-off. Ark Invest’s move underscores its contrarian investment strategy and focus on long-term growth, viewing the price drop as a buying opportunity. Traders may interpret this as a signal to re-evaluate technology and software stocks exhibiting volatility around earnings reports.

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Corporate Bitcoin adoption hit a milestone as public companies now hold over 1 million BTC worth $111 billion. Data from BitcoinTreasuries.NET shows 1,000,698 BTC across 64 U.S. firms and dozens more globally. Strategy leads with 636,505 BTC, followed by MARA (52,477 BTC), XXI (43,514 BTC), and other new entrants. ETF demand and equity offerings fueled a supply shock that drove Bitcoin to $124,450. With just 5.2% of supply left, further supply constraints are expected. Plans by Metaplanet and Semler Scientific aim to boost reserves by 2027. Exchanges and ETF issuers hold 1.62 million BTC, governments 517,296 BTC, private firms 295,015 BTC, and protocols 242,866 BTC, leaving 16.2 million coins with individuals. Corporate Bitcoin adoption underscores growing treasury management strategies in crypto.

Deribit is set to see a $4.7B crypto options expiry this Friday, with Bitcoin contracts accounting for $3.28B and Ether for $1.27B. The Bitcoin put/call ratio stands at 1.38, reflecting heavier demand for downside protection. Open interest clusters at $140,000 (2.5B) and $95,000 (1.8B) strikes, with a max pain price near $112,000. Ether shows a put/call ratio of 0.78 and a max pain point at $4,400. Spot BTC trades around $111,300 and ETH near $4,330. Rising implied volatility (40% for BTC, 70% for ETH) and historically low September liquidity suggest potential volatility and downside pressure post-expiry. This crypto options expiry could influence short-term volatility and provide signals on market direction.

XRP extended a 61% rally from $2.27 to $3.65 between December 2024 and July 2025 after breaking out of a symmetrical triangle. Since peaking at $3.65, the token has formed a falling wedge pattern, trading around $2.82 as support near $2.70–$2.69 holds on multiple tests. Resistance lies at $3.00–$3.10 and at $3.25. A breakout above these levels could reopen the path to $3.65 and beyond. Technical indicators remain neutral-to-bullish. The 14-day Money Flow Index sits at 56.85, showing steady buying pressure without overbought conditions. Analysts comparing the current structure to the 2017 cycle predict a surge toward $5–$7 if $3.25 resistance is overcome. However, exchange data shows over 3.55 billion XRP on Binance, signaling potential selling pressure. At press time, XRP trades at $2.82, down 2% on the day and 5% for the week. Traders should watch the $2.70 support zone and the $3.00–$3.25 resistance range closely for signs of a bullish breakout or a deeper correction.

Chainlink reserve increased its on-chain holdings by 43,937.57 LINK tokens on September 4, bringing total reserves to 237,014.07 LINK (approximately USD 5.34 million). The Chainlink reserve program accumulates LINK tokens from off-chain revenue of enterprise users and on-chain service fees to support the network’s long-term development and sustainability. This reserve update signals ongoing confidence in Chainlink’s oracle infrastructure and could tighten market supply of LINK tokens. Crypto traders should monitor future reserve movements and on-chain metrics, as large-scale holdings adjustments often influence LINK price dynamics.

Jia Yueting, founder of Faraday Future (FFAI), addressed the company’s crypto treasury strategy on X. He reaffirmed the “shareholder-first” principle and stated that FFAI has no plan to carry out share issuance for its C10 cryptocurrency treasury product. This avoids dilution and maintains shareholder value. The C10 Treasury, launched on 17 August, tracks a C10 index of leading digital assets. FFAI aims to allocate $500 million–$1 billion in crypto treasury holdings, with the first tranche of $30 million deployed. Jia noted that FFAI will comply with any future policy requiring share issuance for this purpose once implemented.