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Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, predicts the crypto rally will extend into mid-2026. He argues that a new Trump stimulus package and a 25 bps Fed rate cut could ignite a $10 trillion liquidity wave. Removing US eurodollar bailout guarantees would unlock capital for stablecoins, DeFi and wider cryptocurrency markets. Hayes expects traditional investors to channel billions into US Treasury-backed stablecoins. He calls for patience from Bitcoin investors and warns against using short-term stock or gold comparisons to assess the crypto rally. Over the past month, he has accumulated fundamentally strong altcoins, citing Ethena’s ENA token as a key buying opportunity. This outlook highlights a major structural shift. It underscores how policy-driven stimulus and expanded liquidity can inflate asset prices. Traders can use this insight to assess risk, optimize portfolios and position for the next phase of the crypto rally.

Ethereum price briefly rose above $4,300 on September 7 on OKX, marking a 0.7% intraday gain as bullish sentiment re-emerged. Trading volume held steady as the token tested key resistance around $4,300 and established initial support near $4,250. Building on this momentum, Ethereum price surged above $4,700 on September 13, peaking at $4,716.73 with a 3.85% intraday gain. This rally saw Ethereum reclaim a major resistance level, reinforcing trader confidence and feeding into broader crypto market optimism. These moves on OKX suggest short-term bullish momentum for ETH, prompting traders to adjust strategies around support at $4,300 and watch for volume shifts to gauge the next leg in the rally.

Oracle’s $300 billion AI infrastructure agreement with OpenAI sent shares surging and briefly made Larry Ellison the world’s richest person. This Oracle AI deal builds on the company’s eightfold stock gain since the dot-com era. US cloud hyperscalers, including Oracle, have doubled capital expenditure on data centers and GPUs over two years, raising questions about profit margins and depreciation costs. Despite doubts over OpenAI’s path to profitability, Ellison’s track record in enterprise software and cloud computing underpins confidence in this AI pivot. Traders should monitor whether sustained AI demand validates Oracle’s massive GPU investments or triggers a bust similar to Cisco and Sun Microsystems during the dot-com crash.

Traders should note the massive five-year, $300 billion OpenAI Oracle deal for cloud AI infrastructure. Oracle commits to deliver 45 gigawatts of data-center power using its bare-metal hardware. The contract equals more than five times Oracle’s fiscal 2025 revenue. Oracle’s stock surged 40% on the news. The OpenAI Oracle deal secures Oracle a guaranteed revenue stream that offsets its capital expenditure. Success hinges on scaling hyperscale cloud capacity, managing compute costs, and maintaining gross margins. Analysts expect Oracle’s P/E ratio to normalize if the deal boosts net income. For OpenAI, whose annual revenue is around $10 billion, this deal complements its $10 billion Broadcom chip pact. It diversifies risk across multiple cloud providers and underpins growth over profitability. Crypto traders should watch energy costs. Experts project U.S. data-center power use at 14% by 2040, driving investments in solar, nuclear, and geothermal. Sam Altman’s bets on emerging power tech could shape future infrastructure. In a market where AI-driven trading strategies are rising, this mega cloud compute deal may catalyze new AI tools for crypto trading and heighten demand for infrastructure-focused tokens.

Tether has appointed former White House crypto advisor Bo Hines as CEO of its new US-regulated USAT stablecoin initiative. The dollar-backed USAT will be issued by Anchorage Digital and custodied by Cantor Fitzgerald on Tether’s Hadron tokenization platform. Designed to meet the GENIUS Act’s federal oversight requirements, this marks Tether’s first regulated US stablecoin issuance, with revenue shared through a new US entity led by Hines. No launch date or geographic limits have been announced yet. USAT aims to boost institutional trust and challenge Circle’s USDC in a stablecoin market projected to exceed $1 trillion. Tether’s established USDT currently commands a $169.5 billion market cap and nearly 500 million users globally.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows for a fourth consecutive day on Sept.12, adding $552.8 million and matching their joint-longest streak since mid-August. Over the four-day run, Bitcoin ETFs have attracted about $1.7 billion, with Wednesday’s $757.1 million flow the largest daily gain since July 16. BlackRock’s IBIT led at $366.2 million, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC and Bitwise’s BITB. Concurrently, spot Ether ETFs notched a three-day inflow streak, adding $113.1 million after six days of withdrawals. Renewed institutional demand drove Bitcoin above $115,000—up about 3.2% in three days—and Ether back to $4,500 with a 5% gain. The rally reflects growing expectations of a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve rate cut at the Sept.17 meeting.

Avalanche Foundation has launched a $1 billion fundraising campaign to establish two AVAX treasuries in the US. The first round targets $500 million in private investment led by Hivemind Capital with Anthony Scaramucci advising, set to close this month. The second round involves a SPAC sponsored by Dragonfly Capital aiming to raise another $500 million by October. Both deals will acquire discounted AVAX tokens directly from the foundation, which holds 720 million AVAX, of which 420 million are circulating. This AVAX treasury strategy mirrors recent institutional moves by BlackRock and Visa, aiming to enhance liquidity and market presence as AVAX approaches the key $30 level. Market reaction has been positive, with AVAX rallying almost 8% over the past 24 hours, despite a 2.1% dip since midnight UTC, while the CoinDesk 20 Index rose 0.65%. Crypto traders view these AVAX treasury initiatives as a bullish signal that could support token demand and price stability.

Gemini’s IPO was oversubscribed 20×, capping fundraising at $425 million after boosting its share price to $24–26. Nasdaq joined as a strategic investor with a $50 million commitment. Figure Technologies debuted on Nasdaq with a 24.4% share price jump, raising $787.5 million in another high-demand crypto IPO. Earlier listings by Circle and Bullish saw stocks surge 167% and 218% on day one. Traders eye 2025 for more crypto IPOs from Kraken, Anchorage Digital and Chainalysis, signalling robust investor demand and institutional confidence.

VanEck has filed with the U.S. SEC to launch a staking-enabled Hyperliquid ETF. This spot ETF will buy HYPE on the open market and allocate part of the holdings to staking protocols for yield. A built-in buyback mechanism aims to support liquidity and price. VanEck plans parallel listings in Europe to leverage more flexible regulations and pilot the product ahead of U.S. approval. Recent data shows HYPE surged 20.7% over the past week to $54.45, with $543.4 million in daily volume and an $18.7 billion market cap. The filing follows VanEck’s earlier rollouts of Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche ETFs. SEC approval remains the key hurdle. Traders should monitor the SEC timeline and prospectus details. If approved, the Hyperliquid ETF could attract institutional inflows, enhance HYPE liquidity and set a precedent for regulated, yield-bearing crypto funds.

Altseason index readings climbed to 76 and then 78—the highest since December 2024—confirming that more than 76% of the top 50 cryptocurrencies have outperformed Bitcoin over 90 days. Data from Blockchain Center, CoinGlass and CoinMarketCap show the altcoin market cap (excluding BTC and stablecoins) surged to $1.63 trillion, nearing its late-2024 peak of $1.64 trillion. Bitcoin remains range-bound near $114,000, while leading altcoins such as DOGE, AVAX, XLM, LTC and TON posted daily gains of 3–18%, fueling risk-on sentiment and validating the altcoin rally. Analysts note that the altcoin market cap is approaching price-discovery territory. Prediction markets now price in a 50-basis-point Fed rate cut in September, which is expected to boost liquidity and spur further rally momentum. Traders are watching on-chain metrics, market-cap breadth and trading volume to confirm whether this momentum represents a sustainable altseason rather than a brief rotation. To prepare for the altcoin rally, traders are advised to set position limits, use trailing stops, monitor volume trends and reserve stablecoins for opportunistic buys. If history repeats, phase 3 of this altseason index surge could mirror the explosive growth seen in late 2021. Market breadth and rising altcoin market cap suggest a bullish outlook for altcoins.

Coinbase has launched and amplified a UK government petition calling for clear stablecoin regulation and public sector blockchain trials. Live since July, the petition surpassed 5,000 signatures after Coinbase sent in-app alerts urging users to sign. It needs 10,000 signatures to secure a formal government response and 100,000 to trigger a parliamentary debate by March 3, 2026. Petitioners propose establishing a practical stablecoin regulation and tokenization framework, launching blockchain trials across government services, and appointing a senior crypto policy coordinator. The campaign has been boosted by social media outreach, a satirical video and commentary from adviser George Osborne. Advocates warn that without timely stablecoin regulation and blockchain adoption, the UK risks losing its financial edge to the US, which favours private stablecoins over a CBDC. Regulatory clarity could unlock new trading opportunities in tokenized assets and strengthen market confidence.

Russia’s Civic Chamber advisor Evgeny Masharov has proposed establishing a state-backed crypto bank to regulate digital assets and strengthen the mining sector. Under the crypto bank plan—modeled on Belarus’s digital assets bank—the unified platform would process payments in cryptocurrencies through accounts held by Russian citizens, offering miners a legal channel to convert coins to rubles. Authorities aim to trace transactions, close loopholes exploited by private exchangers, enforce tax compliance, and channel off-book funds into the federal budget. This initiative builds on Russia’s experimental digital currency framework and proposals for a dedicated exchange for high-net-worth investors, potentially boosting market transparency, financial stability and state revenues while curbing illicit activity.

Bitcoin miners have shifted from historic sell-offs to long-term accumulation following the recent halving and ETF approvals. CryptoQuant data shows the Miners’ Position Index (MPI) holding steady instead of spiking. This change is reinforced by sovereign reserve recognition and growing transaction fees. Network resilience is evident as Bitcoin’s mining difficulty hit a record 136 trillion within the “Banana Zone.” At press time, BTC traded above $114,000, up 1.4% in 24 hours. Despite elevated fees—which often signal market peaks—price action remains in a steady, stepwise rally, even after a 4% pullback from the $124,000 all-time high. Bitcoin miners’ reduced selling pressure and sustained accumulation reinforce a bullish outlook. Traders may watch for a renewed test of the $124,000 level as miners’ long-term holding supports further upside.

Ant Digital Technologies has launched over $8.4 billion of renewable energy infrastructure onto its AntChain blockchain, marking a major step in energy asset tokenization. The project integrates IoT and blockchain to track 15 million solar panels and wind turbines in real time, using chip-level authentication for transparent data and secure asset proof. Following this energy asset tokenization, Ant Digital issued asset-backed tokens to finance three clean energy projects, raising ¥300 million. The firm plans to list these tokens on offshore exchanges to boost liquidity and attract global investors. Additionally, Ant Digital co-developed on-chain real-world asset standards with the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, setting an industry benchmark. Pending regulatory approval, the tokenization model highlights blockchain’s potential to unlock liquidity in real assets, accelerate clean energy funding, and drive digital asset adoption.

Origin Summit has unveiled its second wave of speakers ahead of its debut on September 23 at Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) in Seoul. Hosted by Story Protocol, the world’s leading IP blockchain, the forum brings together IP holders, AI developers, institutional investors and cultural leaders to explore IP tokenization and the AI-blockchain convergence. The new lineup features Sooman Lee, founder of SM Entertainment; Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX; and Justin Sun, founder of TRON. Origin Summit’s focus on IP tokenization spans programmable IP, digital identity and real-world asset integration. With intellectual property valued at over $80 trillion, discussions will cover AI-native creative economies and market strategies. South Korea’s robust crypto adoption rate (30%), strong IP exports ($13.6 billion in 2024) and rapid AI uptake have cemented Seoul’s status as a hub for digital-asset innovation. Limited institutional registrations are available via originsummit.xyz.

US Congress has introduced a new appropriations bill directing the Treasury Department to deliver, within 90 days, a detailed plan for a Federal Bitcoin Reserve. The report must outline custody methods, cybersecurity measures, legal authority and third-party custodians, as well as a cross-agency transfer framework and its impact on the Treasury Forfeiture Fund. Proposed by Rep. David P. Joyce, the bill aims to modernize government asset management and test how digital assets would be recorded on federal balance sheets. While it stops short of mandating Bitcoin purchases, the legislation underscores growing regulatory interest in federal crypto reserves. Traders should watch for the Treasury’s approach to cybersecurity and custodian risks, as a clear federal framework could boost confidence and stability in the Bitcoin market.

Kazakhstan’s Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has launched a pilot to accept USD-backed stablecoin payments for licensing and supervision fees at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). Under a multilateral memorandum with Bybit Kazakhstan, licensed virtual asset service providers settle regulatory fees on-chain via a customized QR Pay solution and dedicated wallet. Bybit then converts the stablecoin payments into fiat and remits proceeds to AFSA’s bank account, with the regulator receiving only traditional currency. AFSA CEO Evgeniya Bogdanova said the move enhances speed and transparency, positioning the AIFC as a regional digital finance hub. The pilot builds on AFSA’s January 2024 stablecoin regulatory framework and follows its first fiat-backed stablecoin license granted to AnchorX.KZ Limited. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan’s central bank is piloting a digital tenge for full rollout in 2025. With stablecoins nearing a $300 billion market cap and projections to reach $2 trillion within three years, this initiative reflects a global push to modernize payments infrastructure and integrate digital assets under regulation.

Belarus’s President Alexander Lukashenko has ordered domestic banks to accelerate crypto adoption and expand digital asset use to stabilize the economy amid EU, US, UK and Canadian sanctions. Crypto-based cross-border payments exceeded $1.7 billion in the first seven months of 2025 and are projected to reach $3 billion by year-end, with major exchanges such as Binance, OKX and KuCoin set to handle increased volumes. Lukashenko also directed banks to roll out QR code payments, launch a real-time payment system by year-end, and integrate biometric IDs and AI tools to boost efficiency. Additionally, plans include fast-tracking crypto regulations, establishing a domestic IT firm, and exploring state-backed mining to leverage excess electricity. This move marks a significant advance in Belarus’s digital assets strategy and crypto adoption roadmap.

Kraken has launched xStocks, enabling European investors to trade tokenized US stocks and ETFs 24/5. xStocks are blockchain-based certificates that mirror the price of over 60 leading US equities, including Nvidia and Google. The service runs on Solana and Ethereum and supports BEP-20 on BNB Chain, with full integration on the Tron network. By eliminating brokers, currency conversion and settlement delays, xStocks reduce fees and speed up settlement. Since its June debut, xStocks trading volume has exceeded $3.84 billion. Users maintain self-custody of their assets, and planned multi-chain expansions will boost interoperability. This move bridges traditional finance and DeFi, opening new use cases such as collateralized lending and yield farming with tokenized stocks.

Lion Group Holding Ltd has announced a phased treasury reallocation, gradually swapping its 6,629 SOL and over 1,000,000 SUI holdings (approx. $4.9 million) into HYPE tokens. Leveraging market volatility and a dollar-cost averaging strategy, the company aims to optimise portfolio efficiency and minimise market impact. This move follows BitGo Trust’s launch of institutional custody services for HYPE in the U.S., enhancing compliance and security. HYPE soared to an all-time high of $51.84, while Lion Group’s stock jumped over 20% across regular and after-hours trading. Other firms like Hyperliquid Strategies and Hyperion DeFi are also building HYPE reserves, signalling growing institutional demand for the token powering Hyperliquid’s Layer 1 blockchain and decentralized perpetual futures exchange.

The US SEC has extended its review of altcoin ETFs, delaying decisions on the Bitwise Dogecoin and Grayscale Hedera ETF proposals to November 12. This move highlights continued regulatory caution amid a growing altcoin ETF backlog: 92 crypto-related products are awaiting rulings, including 31 spot altcoin ETF filings in 2025 for XRP, DOGE, SOL, LTC, AVAX and BNB. Grayscale—fresh from converting its Bitcoin Trust into the first US spot Bitcoin ETF—is also seeking approval to convert its Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash trusts into ETFs. The SEC’s repeated use of maximum statutory review periods signals ongoing uncertainty for altcoin ETF approvals, with potential impacts on market inflows, trader sentiment and short-term price volatility.

Bitcoin price is testing critical resistance at $112,000 after a failed rally toward $113,500. Trading below the 100-hour SMA, BTC has retraced from recent highs and now consolidates near $111,000 on a bullish trend line. Key resistance levels to watch are $112,000 (50% Fib) and $112,300 (61.8% Fib). A breakout above $112,300 could open the path to $114,200 and $115,000. However, technical indicators point to weakening momentum: the hourly RSI sits below 50 and the MACD is losing pace. Failure to clear $112,300 risks a fresh slide to supports at $110,800, $108,800 and a major floor at $107,500. Crypto traders should monitor these support and resistance zones closely. The price action and technical analysis suggest a short-term bearish bias until clear bullish momentum returns.

Eightco Holdings announced a $250 million private placement to acquire Worldcoin (WLD) as its primary treasury reserve. The Nasdaq-listed company issued 171.2 million new shares at $1.46 each, backed by lead investors including Mozayyx, Sam Altman’s World Foundation, and BitMine Immersion Technologies, which took a $20 million stake. Dan Ives joined as chairman, and Ethereum (ETH) may serve as a secondary reserve. Following the announcement, Eightco’s stock jumped over 3,000%, peaking intraday at about $83 and closing at $45.08, lifting its market value from $4.4 million to $190 million. Worldcoin’s price rose nearly 50% to around $2, reflecting fresh investor interest. Despite regulatory concerns over Worldcoin’s iris-scanning Orbs and data privacy, corporate adoption adds credibility to the proof-of-personhood network. Eightco plans to rebrand its ticker to ORBS. The offer closes on September 11. This move highlights a growing trend of treasury diversification beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum and underscores the strategic role of blockchain-based identity solutions.

Figure Technologies IPO has lifted its per-share price range from $18–$20 to $24–$26, targeting roughly 20 million shares to raise up to $520 million. This adjustment boosts its valuation to about $5.4 billion, up from $4.3 billion in its initial filing. The blockchain lending firm, which pivoted from consumer loans to Provenance blockchain finance, reported $191 million in revenue in H1 2025. The Figure Technologies IPO, scheduled for Thursday, highlights strong institutional demand, growing DeFi adoption, and could set a benchmark for future blockchain finance ventures.

Lion Group Holding Ltd (LGHL) will convert 6,629 SOL and 1 million SUI into Hyperliquid (HYPE) tokens, leveraging BitGo Trust’s new U.S. institutional custody service for secure asset management. The Nasdaq-listed firm, backed by a $600 million credit facility from ATW Partners, began accumulating HYPE tokens in June and will use a disciplined strategy to time market volatility. CEO Wilson Wang highlights Hyperliquid’s on-chain order book and efficient trading infrastructure as key growth drivers. HYPE token prices have surged to all-time highs of $53.94, up 9% in 24 hours, while LGHL shares initially dipped before rallying over 20%. Traders should monitor HYPE token momentum and institutional custody developments, which could drive further bullish sentiment in DeFi markets.

SharpLink Gaming has launched a $1.5 billion stock buyback on Nasdaq. The company will use its expanded Ethereum treasury to fund share repurchases. SharpLink Gaming says the move aims to protect net asset value. To date, Sharplink Gaming repurchased $15 million of its own shares. The firm bought approximately 939,000 shares at an average price of $15.98. Stock trades at 0.87 times its mNAV, below the $3.6 billion value of staked ETH holdings. The company paused at-the-market equity sales while shares trade below NAV. Management cites the ETH reserve as a key factor. The buyback may tighten the float and signal confidence in the crypto market. Shares rose about 3.7% pre-market on the news. However, stock remains about 60% below its July peak. Rival BitMine, with nearly $9 billion in ETH, also fell below the 1.0 mNAV threshold amid cooling crypto markets.

HSBC and ICBC have applied for Hong Kong stablecoin licences under the HKMA’s new Stablecoin Ordinance, effective August 1. The ordinance criminalises unlicensed fiat-backed tokens for retail investors and triggered a 20% slump in local token values on day one. The SFC simultaneously enforced tighter crypto custody rules, banning smart contracts in cold wallets and warning against speculation. By late August, 77 institutions – including Standard Chartered – had expressed interest, though only a handful of licences will be granted initially. Traders should track Hong Kong stablecoin licence approvals and evolving custody guidance, as regulatory clarity will affect token liquidity and market confidence.

BullZilla Presale has raised $186,708 after selling 19.56B BZIL tokens at $0.00002575 each, marking Phase 4 of its Trinity Boom mechanism. This presale engine automatically hikes token prices by 34.95% every $100K raised or every 48 hours, following an earlier milestone that saw $147K raised at $0.00001908 per token. BullZilla Presale runs on Ethereum’s ERC-20 standard and features deflationary tokenomics branded Zilla DNA. Of the 160B supply, 50% is allocated to presale, 20% to staking (up to 70% APY via the HODL Furnace), 20% to the treasury, 5% to the Roar Burn pool, and 5% locked for the team. Its Roar Burn mechanism reduces supply at each stage. Early investors have realized over 231% ROI, with forecasts suggesting up to 27,528% returns to the anticipated $0.00527 launch price. Purchases can be made using ETH or USDT. This ongoing BullZilla Presale underscores growing interest in meme coin launches and offers a high-yield, deflationary opportunity for traders.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest acquired an additional 441,063 BitMine shares worth about $20M across the ARK Innovation, Next Generation Internet and Fintech ETFs in August, lifting total ETF holdings to 6.7M shares valued at $284M. This move comes as BitMine’s Ethereum treasury tops 2 million ETH (≈$8.9B), making it the world’s largest corporate ETH holder and representing 1.7% of the total supply. BitMine’s stock has rallied over 400% year-to-date, trading at $44.10 after a 4.1% after-hours gain. The company recently filed to expand its at-the-market equity offering from $2B to $24.5B to fund further ETH purchases. Analysts project Ethereum reaching $5,500 in the near term and $12,000 by year-end, while investors like Peter Thiel and Tom Lee anticipate Fed rate cuts will boost crypto markets.