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This is arguably the most important week for crypto in 2025. Why? Because the FOMC meeting will take place on September 17.

‘Too Late” MUST CUT INTEREST RATES, NOW, AND BIGGER THAN HE HAD IN MIND. HOUSING WILL SOAR!!!’

This is what Donald Trump said yesterday, referring to Jerome Powell.

Traditionally, interest rate cuts have sparked some of the most beautiful crypto rallies. Case in point: last September, the Fed cut interest rates by 0.50%, causing a ~60% rally in Q4.

That’s because rate cuts make borrowing cheaper – and so investors tend to ditch ‘safe’ bonds and invest in risk-on assets such as cryptocurrencies.

What’s more, the next couple of months are expected to bring a flood of crypto ETF approvals, including SOL, XRP, and DOGE.

This will likely drive massive institutional and retail capital inflows into digital assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Of course, crypto looks extremely bullish right now, but building a portfolio isn’t that straightforward. That’s why we turned to Gemini to find out which are the best altcoins to buy right now.

1. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) – First Bitcoin Layer 2 Tackling Speed & Scalability Issues

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is a brand-new Layer 2 solution built to tackle Bitcoin’s age-old issues of speed, cost, and programmability.

Sure, Bitcoin might be the largest crypto in the world, but its popularity has very little to do with its Web3 and DeFi ecosystem, which are still nowhere close to the likes of Solana and Ethereum.

$HYPER looks to change this through the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) integration, which allows developers to execute smart contracts and build dApps right on the Bitcoin blockchain.

Alongside increased Web3 capabilities, the SVM also increases speed and lowers cost. Currently, Bitcoin can only process 7 transactions per second. $HYPER, however, can execute thousands of transactions simultaneously.

Add to this a decentralized, non-custodial canonical bridge and you have a never-before-seen Bitcoin blockchain.

This Canonical Bridge lets you convert your Layer 1 Bitcoin into Layer 2-compatible $BTC tokens – so that you can interact with $HYPER’s Web3 environment: NFTs, DeFi trading, staking, lending, DAOs, gaming, and more.

Currently in presale, Bitcoin Hyper has already pulled in over $16.2M, with each token available for just $0.012925.

According to our $HYPER price prediction, the token could hit $0.32 before the end of 2025, giving you a massive 2,300% return. Here’s our guide on how to buy $HYPER.

Visit Bitcoin Hyper’s official website to learn more about how it converts your L1 BTC into L2 tokens.

2. Best Wallet Token ($BEST) – Powering a Non-Custodial, Multi-Chain Crypto Wallet

To fully understand why Best Wallet Token ($BEST) could churn out a mind-boggling 2,200% ROI by the end of 2026, we need to first look into Best Wallet.

Best Wallet is a free crypto wallet offering a one-stop solution for all your crypto needs.

• It supports multiple blockchains (6), so you don’t have to jump from one app to another to manage your crypto holdings.
• It’s non-custodial, comes with excellent 2FA options, and employs cutting-edge safeguards against hacks, scams, and phishing sites. The result? Top-notch privacy and security.

Also, Best Wallet App has an incredibly handy ‘Upcoming Tokens’ section, which simplifies the entire process of finding and buying the best crypto presales.

Unlike with other crypto wallets, you don’t have to leave the Best Wallet app to go find the official presale website, connect your wallet, and complete the purchase there.

Here’s the kicker: Best Wallet aims to capture 40% of the non-custodial crypto wallet market by 2027. This then puts the spotlight on $BEST, the wallet’s native cryptocurrency.

1 $BEST is currently priced at just $0.025645, and the project has in total raised over $15.89M so far.

Note that buying $BEST also unlocks voting rights, staking rewards, reduced transaction fees, and early-bird access to the ‘Upcoming Tokens’ section.

Visit Best Wallet Token’s official website to learn more about the project’s roadmap and tokenomics.

3. Solana ($SOL) – World’s Sixth-Largest Cryptocurrency Nearing ATH

Gemini was smart enough to suggest buying Solana ($SOL). After all, it’s the world’s sixth-biggest cryptocurrency by market cap – and therefore gives your portfolio a more balanced look.

Solana has surged 17.30% in just the last couple of weeks, putting it on track for its best-ever September.

Currently in a small consolidation, a break above $250 could see $SOL reclaim its all-time high of $295 and then push toward $350 – a chunky 50% gain from current levels.

In addition to these mouthwatering technicals, the prospect of a SOL ETF is also a huge positive. According to Polymarket, there’s a nearly 100% chance the SEC will greenlight a Solana ETF this year.

On top of that, on-chain data shows the market’s growing trust in the Solana ecosystem.

Its TVL (Total Value Locked) has climbed to an all-time high of $13.66B, highlighting strong participation in Solana-based platforms, dApps, and the broader ecosystem.

Buy $SOL on MEXC, OKX, or any of the other major crypto exchanges.

4. Dogecoin ($DOGE) – OG Meme Coin Enjoying Fresh Institutional Attention

Dogecoin ($DOGE) has surged by more than 25% since the beginning of September, currently trading around $0.2663.

This rally has come on the back of a strong technical breakout, which saw the token jump out of a descending triangle pattern on September 7.

In addition to strong technical tailwinds, $DOGE investors are also pretty excited about the upcoming REX-Osprey DOGE ETF launch.

Although postponed, the ETF has already been approved and is expected to list sometime in the next few days.

What’s more, ETF analyst Eric Balchunas expects at least 4-5 DOGE ETFs to be approved and launched in the next three months.

Institutional accumulation of DOGE has also ramped up in the last few weeks. Thumzup, a Trump-linked media company, announced plans to acquire 3,500 Dogecoin mining rigs.

Meanwhile, CleanCore Solutions gobbled up $130M worth of $DOGE last week, taking their total stash to 500M. The company plans to acquire 1B $DOGE as a part of its treasury strategy.

$DOGE now faces a strong resistance around $0.48442, which has not been broken since the beginning of the year.

However, with a rate cut and an ETF on the way, $DOGE could easily break out of this zone – a 80% move from current levels.

Fancy some animal-themed crypto? Grab some $DOGE tokens for yourself on Binance.

Recap: With interest rate cuts and ETF approvals set to spark a full-fledged altcoin boom, now’s the time to load up on low-cap gems like Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) and Best Wallet Token ($BEST), as well as some blue-chip cryptos like Solana ($SOL), and Dogecoin ($DOGE).

Disclaimer: None of the above is financial advice. The crypto market is highly volatile and risky, so kindly do your own research before investing.

Authored by Krishi Chowdhary, Bitcoinist — https://bitcoinist.com/gemini-4-best-altcoins-q4-2025-rate-cuts-etf-approvals

REX Shares says it will list the first US exchange-traded fund offering spot exposure to XRP this week, trading under the ticker XRPR. “The REX-Osprey XRP ETF is coming this week!” the issuer posted on X, adding that the product will be the first US ETF to deliver investors spot exposure, currently the third-largest cryptoasset by market value.

XRP Makes Wall Street History

Unlike the SEC-approved spot bitcoin and ether products—structured as ’33 Act commodity trusts—the REX-Osprey fund is being launched as a ’40 Act open-end ETF. That structure permits an ETF to operate as a registered investment company and can mix exposures, rather than holding only a single commodity in a trust format. The SEC itself emphasizes that spot bitcoin and ether “ETPs” are not ’40 Act ETFs, underscoring the distinct regulatory regimes at play here.

In its latest Form N-1A filing, the fund is presented alongside sister products and described as seeking results that correspond to the performance of the token. The principal strategy commits to investing at least 80% of net assets in XRP and/or other assets that provide exposure to the token, either directly or via a wholly-owned Cayman subsidiary.

The filing also caps investment in that subsidiary at 25% of total assets. Creation and redemption are available to authorized participants, with the fund reserving the right to settle redemptions in cash and noting a standard T+2 payout timeline, extendable to seven days under stress.

The prospectus further allows the ETF to invest in other investment companies (including ETFs) subject to Section 12(d)(1) limits and contemplates the use of derivatives as permitted under the ’40 Act—language that provides flexibility, but does not make derivatives the primary exposure.

Bloomberg’s James Seyffart, who tracks crypto ETPs, cautioned that the product is not “pure” spot, explaining “it will hold spot directly and other spot XRP ETFs from around the world to get its exposure.” He added: “The fund documents also have language that would allow derivatives usage for exposure if needed but that definitely isn’t the primary exposure method.”

ETF Store president Nate Geraci framed the launch as a regulatory maneuver enabled by the ’40 Act: “First ETF offering spot XRP exposure set to launch this week…REX-Osprey using clever regulatory end-around via ‘40 Act structure to bring this to market. Will be another good litmus test for ‘33 Act spot XRP ETF demand. Futures-based XRP ETFs already nearing $1bil in assets.”

Market Backdrop And Futures Momentum

The debut comes as derivatives set records. In late August, CME XRP futures surpassed $1 billion in open interest, the fastest pace for any new contract on the venue, and industry commentators now peg US futures-based ETFs as nearing $1 billion in assets—a relevant yardstick for gauging initial demand for spot exposure in an ETF wrapper.

A broader wave of ’33 Act spot proposals is also in the queue. Any eventual approvals of ’33 Act spot trusts would add a second, more direct structural path to US spot exposure, alongside the REX-Osprey ’40 Act route.

Notably, REX-Osprey previously introduced the Solana + Staking ETF (SSK) via a comparable framework—context for how the firm is threading the regulatory needle. Separately, the issuer has guided that a Dogecoin ETF (DOJE) is also on deck this week, highlighting how alternative structures are opening US markets to non-BTC/ETH assets.

At press time, XRP traded at $3.00.

Il mercato più ampio delle criptovalute è tornato a vivere, con Ethereum che risale nuovamente sopra la soglia dei 4.600 $ dopo un rinnovato movimento rialzista. Durante questo periodo di crescita, Bitmine Immersion ha effettuato un’impressionante campagna di acquisti, acquisendo migliaia di ETH nel solo mese di settembre.

La campagna di acquisti inarrestabile di Bitmine su Ethereum

Il prezzo di Ethereum mostra una nuova forza al rialzo, con il principale altcoin che si avvicina pericolosamente al livello di 4.700 $. Mentre ETH guadagna slancio rialzista, Bitmine Immersion Technology Inc., una società leader nel settore dei treasury, sta raddoppiando i propri investimenti con acquisti costanti e significativi.

In un post su X, l’esperto Crypto Patel ha rivelato che la società ha comprato ETH su larga scala solo in questo mese. Le acquisizioni frequenti e sostanziali dimostrano la forte fiducia di Bitmine nel potenziale dell’asset per una crescita a lungo termine.

Nonostante le fluttuazioni del mercato continuino a mettere alla prova la fiducia degli investitori, Bitmine sembra non essere scossa dai precedenti movimenti di prezzo. Questo massiccio acquisto rafforza l’idea che il ruolo di ETH nel futuro dei contratti intelligenti e della finanza decentralizzata sia ancora lontano dall’essere completamente valorizzato.

Bitmine compra ETH in modo massiccio

I dati condivisi da Crypto Patel mostrano che la società ha acquisito oltre 276.800 ETH in appena 14 giorni, per un valore di circa 1,3 miliardi di dollari. Va notato che questi 276.800 ETH sono stati acquistati in sole due settimane, in particolare il 7 e il 14 settembre. Nella prima settimana del mese, Bitmine ha accumulato 74.300 ETH, mentre nella seconda settimana la cifra è salita a 202.500 ETH.

Un acquisto di tale portata rafforza il ruolo di Bitmine come protagonista nella strategia di treasury su ETH e consolida la sua posizione nel panorama crypto più ampio. Considerato un accumulo aggressivo da qualsiasi prospettiva, Crypto Patel ha affermato che questa campagna di acquisti rappresenta un chiaro segnale di fiducia istituzionale nel valore a lungo termine di ETH.

I grandi investitori accumulano ETH in massa

Durante questa nuova fase rialzista, i maggiori investitori di ETH si stanno facendo nuovamente sentire sul mercato. Crypto Patel ha evidenziato un crescente sentimento positivo tra queste grandi entità, conosciute anche come whales, che continuano ad accumulare l’asset.

Secondo Crypto Patel, i grandi investitori su Ethereum stanno accumulando più che mai. I dati on-chain mostrano che le whales con portafogli tra 10.000 e 100.000 ETH hanno raggiunto un nuovo massimo storico. Attualmente, una parte significativa dell’offerta è controllata da questi wallet, indicando un aumento dell’accumulo.

Oltre a mostrare un chiaro trend di accumulo crescente, questo recente aumento dei saldi delle whales suggerisce anche una forte fiducia nelle prospettive dell’altcoin. Crypto Patel ha sottolineato che la fiducia delle whales su questa scala precede tipicamente grandi movimenti di mercato. Con i grandi investitori che raddoppiano le loro posizioni su Ethereum, secondo l’esperto, si sta formando un forte supporto on-chain.

 

Next Technology Holding (NASDAQ: NXTT) said it filed for a shelf registration that would let the company offer up to $500 million of common stock, and reports say some of the money could be used to buy more Bitcoin. According to the filing, the move gives the company flexibility to raise cash over time.

Company Plans And Holdings

Based on reports and regulatory filings, Next Technology records show it holds 5,833 BTC. The company’s March 2025 10-Q lists a book value for its Bitcoin holdings of roughly $480 million.

The shelf registration itself does not force an immediate sale of shares, but it does allow NXTT to sell stock when management chooses and market conditions look right.

Investors Reacted Quickly To Past Moves

NXTT’s strategy of using corporate cash to build a Bitcoin treasury has moved its share price before. When the company disclosed large purchases earlier this year — including a buy of 5,000 BTC that was reported in filings — the stock experienced sharp swings.

Some traders see new share sales tied to Bitcoin buys as a way to accelerate the company’s asset-growth plan, while other shareholders warn about dilution if a large offering is completed.

Regulatory And Funding Details

According to the documents from the Securities and Exchange Commission, the registration appears to be a standard S-3 shelf filing.

A shelf lets a firm register securities in advance and then sell them in one or more offerings without repeating the full registration process each time.

What It Could Mean For Bitcoin Prices

If Next Technology were to sell shares and use the proceeds to buy more BTC, the company’s purchases could add to demand in the spot market.

That said, the scale matters. At 5,833 BTC on the books now, a follow-on buy funded by equity could be meaningful but would still be a small fraction of daily global trading volumes.

Analysts say market moves depend on timing, the size of any buy, and whether other large holders act at the same time.

Based on the filing language, Next Technology can move slowly or act fast — it will be up to management. Risks include share dilution, price volatility for NXTT stock, and the mechanics of custody and accounting for additional Bitcoin. Any plan to spend capital on crypto will be judged by investors against those trade-offs.

Featured image from Anne Connelly – Medium, chart from TradingView

Thứ Ba, ngày 16 tháng 9 năm 2025 – PepeNode (PEPENODE), meme coin đầu tiên áp dụng cơ chế “mine-to-earn”, đã vượt mốc 1 triệu USD vào tuần trước và hiện bổ sung thêm gần 200.000 USD, nâng tổng vốn ICO lên 1,18 triệu USD.

Dự án mang đến mô hình game hóa, nơi nhà đầu tư có thể xây dựng và nâng cấp các “mỏ khai thác” ảo để nhận meme coin – lần đầu tiên xuất hiện trong lĩnh vực này – với các token như Pepe (PEPE), Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) và nhiều loại khác có thể khai thác.

Không giống những mô hình “cloud mining” gây tranh cãi vì hứa hẹn lợi nhuận phi thực tế, PepeNode được thiết kế dựa trên tokenomics bền vững. Cụ thể, 70% số token PEPENODE dùng để nâng cấp hoặc tinh chỉnh giàn khai thác sẽ bị đốt, tạo vòng lặp giảm phát, trực tiếp hỗ trợ giá trị dài hạn khi mức độ chấp nhận gia tăng.

Nhà đầu tư presale cũng không phải chờ đợi lâu, khi token đã có thể được stake với mức APY động 1.162%, cho phép holder gia tăng lợi nhuận ngay cả trước khi game chính thức ra mắt.

Hiện tại, token PEPENODE đang được mở bán với giá 0,0010617 USD, và mức giá này chỉ còn duy trì trong 2 ngày tới trước khi bước sang tier tiếp theo với giá cao hơn.

Vấn Đề Với Cloud Mining: Toán Học Phi Thực Tế và Những Hợp Đồng Rỗng Tuếch

Cloud mining gần đây lại trở thành tâm điểm chú ý, với dữ liệu Google Trends cho thấy lượt tìm kiếm tăng mạnh trong tháng 8 – thậm chí xuất hiện song song với các cụm từ như “staking crypto”, vốn thường bị gom chung như một hình thức kiếm thu nhập thụ động.

Tuy nhiên, hai khái niệm này hoàn toàn khác nhau. Staking là việc khóa token trong một giao thức để nhận phần thưởng, trong khi cloud mining là thuê phần cứng khai thác để hưởng một phần lợi nhuận từ hoạt động đào coin.

Vấn đề nằm ở lịch sử tai tiếng của cloud mining. Trong thập kỷ qua, hàng loạt mô hình như BitClub Network và MiningMax bị phanh phui là Ponzi, trong khi Arbistar và HashOcean sụp đổ sau khi dụ dỗ nhà đầu tư bằng những cam kết lợi nhuận “đảm bảo”. Tổng thiệt hại đã lên tới hàng trăm triệu, thậm chí hàng tỷ USD, để lại di sản ngờ vực cho đến nay.

Sự nghi ngờ này không hề vô lý, bởi ngay cả hiện tại, nhiều nền tảng vẫn đưa ra những con số phi thực tế – chẳng hạn lời hứa rằng một hợp đồng Antminer trị giá 8.000 USD có thể mang về 1.000 USD lợi nhuận ròng chỉ trong vòng chưa đầy một tuần. Thực tế, chi phí điện năng, độ khó khai thác và yếu tố bền vững khiến những hứa hẹn này hoàn toàn bất khả thi.

Chính vì thế, khai thác ảo (virtual mining) thường bị mang tiếng xấu. Nhưng PepeNode đang thay đổi cuộc chơi: thay vì những hợp đồng mập mờ, dự án xây dựng một trò chơi khai thác minh bạch và được game hóa – nơi mỗi lần nâng cấp đều đốt token, mọi thiết lập đều công khai và hiệu quả phụ thuộc trực tiếp vào chiến lược của người chơi.

Tại Sao PepeNode Không Phải Cloud Mining 2.0

PepeNode không phải cloud mining, cũng không đơn thuần là staking thụ động. Đây là một trò chơi khai thác ảo, nơi lợi nhuận phụ thuộc hoàn toàn vào chiến lược của người chơi.

Người tham gia có thể xây dựng và nâng cấp giàn khai thác của riêng mình – từ node đơn lẻ cho đến cả một phòng máy chủ hoàn chỉnh. Việc kết hợp đúng các nâng cấp sẽ mở khóa hiệu suất cao hơn cùng những phần thưởng bổ sung, bao gồm các meme coin nổi bật như PEPE, FARTCOIN và nhiều loại khác.

Nói cách khác, thay vì “thuê hashpower” như cloud mining, người dùng trực tiếp thiết kế và tối ưu giàn khai thác ảo trong PepeNode.

Điểm khác biệt cốt lõi là PepeNode không hứa hẹn lợi nhuận cố định. Thay vào đó, quá trình khai thác được game hóa, cho phép người chơi toàn quyền kiểm soát và tối ưu hoạt động qua bảng điều khiển trực quan.

Đằng sau trò chơi là một tokenomics bền vững: 70% số token PEPENODE dùng cho việc nâng cấp sẽ bị đốt vĩnh viễn, giảm nguồn cung. Khi mức độ chấp nhận gia tăng, vòng lặp giảm phát này sẽ thúc đẩy nhu cầu và gia tăng giá trị dài hạn cho token.

PepeNode Sở Hữu Cơ Chế Staking Động

Ở giai đoạn presale quan trọng này, PepeNode đang làm điều mà phần lớn dự án khác chưa thực hiện. Thông thường, nhiều token mới buộc nhà đầu tư phải chờ đến TGE mới có thể sử dụng, và khoảng “thời gian chết” đó thường khiến nhiệt dự án giảm sút, đồng thời ảnh hưởng tiêu cực đến giá trị sau khi niêm yết.

PepeNode đã khắc phục vấn đề này bằng cơ chế staking động, hiện mang lại mức APY 1.162% – đủ để một khoản đầu tư có thể nhân đôi chỉ sau hơn ba tháng nếu điều kiện duy trì ổn định.

Điều này đồng nghĩa với việc thay vì chờ đợi, nhà đầu tư presale có thể bắt đầu gia tăng tài sản ngay lập tức thông qua compounding.

Hệ thống staking được thiết kế để giữ chân cộng đồng, đồng thời tạo lợi thế sớm cho những người tham gia ban đầu. Sau này, số token đã stake có thể được chuyển trực tiếp vào trò chơi khai thác ảo, giúp người chơi xây dựng và nâng cấp giàn khai thác của mình.

Cách Mua Token PEPENODE

Giờ đây, bạn có thể tham gia vào một nền tảng game hóa hứa hẹn tái định nghĩa cách mọi người nhìn nhận về khai thác tiền điện tử – nơi PepeNode loại bỏ những hạn chế trước đây và đặt chiến lược làm trọng tâm của hệ sinh thái.

Tiềm năng của dự án không chỉ nằm ở cơ chế giảm phát của token PEPENODE mà còn ở khả năng trở thành một tiêu chuẩn mới trong lĩnh vực crypto mining. Ngay cả những influencer như Borch Crypto cũng nhấn mạnh rằng PepeNode có thể là dự án tăng trưởng gấp 100 lần.

Để mua, hãy truy cập website chính thức của PepeNode. Bạn có thể thanh toán bằng ETH, BNB, USDT (ERC-20 hoặc BEP-20), hoặc thậm chí bằng thẻ tín dụng/ghi nợ. Người mua dễ dàng kết nối qua ví ưa thích, bao gồm Best Wallet – ứng dụng được chứng nhận bởi WalletConnect và là một trong những ví Bitcoin & crypto tốt nhất hiện nay.

PepeNode hiện cũng đã được niêm yết trong công cụ Upcoming Tokens của Best Wallet, giúp việc mua, theo dõi và claim token trở nên thuận tiện ngay khi dự án chính thức ra mắt.

Để đảm bảo an toàn, hợp đồng thông minh của PepeNode đã được Coinsult kiểm toán đầy đủ, mang lại sự bảo mật vững chắc cho nền tảng.

Theo dõi dự án trên X và Telegram để cập nhật tin tức mới nhất. Truy cập ngay PepeNode để tham gia sớm!

Caitlin Long, the CEO of Wyoming-chartered Custodia Bank, delivered a stark assessment of crypto’s path to the Federal Reserve’s rails, arguing that firms operating under trust charters—including Ripple—will not be granted direct access to the Fed’s payment system unless they become true depository institutions.

“Stablecoin issuers are not legally depository institutions,” she said. “To be able to use Fedwire and ACH, the Fed has taken the position that you have to be a depository institution… A trust company by law is prohibited from accepting a US dollar deposit.” She added that while some trust companies have historically had limited master-account arrangements, it was “not for moving money in the payment system,” and the key prize—“the par guarantee”—belongs to banks alone. “You’ve got to legally be a depository institution,” Long said, concluding, “I firmly do believe… the Fed is not going to change that.”

Long’s view arrives as Ripple pushes deeper into bank-grade infrastructure. Ripple closed its acquisition of Standard Custody & Trust Company in June 2024, positioning the New York-chartered trust company at the center of its stablecoin stack, and has continued to expand its regulated footprint since then.

In early July 2025, Ripple applied for a US national bank charter and is pursuing a Federal Reserve master account—moves that would, if approved, put Ripple USD (RLUSD) reserves and settlement closer to the Fed’s balance sheet and its payment services. Long’s message to that strategy is unambiguous: trust status is an “intermediary stop.” “There have been several now who have applied for Fed master accounts,” she said, but access to Fedwire/ACH “is the distinction,” and “the stablecoin market, I firmly believe, will go entirely to the banks.

Can Ripple Get A Fed Masters Account?

The Fed’s legal and policy framework backs up the distinction Long describes. In August 2022, the Board finalized its Account Access Guidelines, which formalized a three-tier review system and made clear that Reserve Banks evaluate requests for access to “master accounts and services” against safety-and-soundness, legal eligibility, and systemic-risk criteria. The framework subjects non-insured, novel charters to the most stringent review.

Separately, the Federal Reserve defines a master account as “the record of financial rights and obligations” between an account holder and its Administrative Reserve Bank—precisely the ledger relationship that enables par settlement on Fed rails.

Courts have since affirmed broad Fed discretion to deny master-account requests even for legally eligible institutions, a precedent set in 2024 rulings that rejected arguments the Fed must grant access upon request. That judicial backdrop is central to Long’s claim that policy won’t bend for trust companies: “I have had very extensive conversations with the actual decision makers,” she said, and the line drawn around deposit-taking banks “is not going to change.”

Naming names clarifies where crypto stands today. The Federal Reserve’s public Master Account and Services Database—updated most recently with data current as of May 31, 2025—lists new “access requests” and their status, offering an official window into who is asking to join the payment system directly. A Congressional Research Service report, citing that database, notes that Kraken Financial and Protego Trust have pending applications, while Bankwyse, Commercium Financial (a Wyoming SPDI) and Paxos withdrew theirs; Custodia’s request was denied.

After that, Standard Custody & Trust (Ripple-owned) and WisdomTree Digital Trust have entered the crypto-adjacent access requests, underscoring the sector’s shift toward bank-grade plumbing even as eligibility questions remain for trust companies.

Long, for her part, emphasized the legal dividing line those lists reveal: “All these trust companies, including OCC trust companies, [are] not eligible to get access to the payment system for moving US dollar deposits… Getting access to Fedwire and ACH at the Fed, you’ve got to legally be a depository institution.”

Her argument turns on first principles rather than policy mood. “What is a depository institution? It is a financial institution that is legally authorized to accept a US dollar deposit,” Long explained. Because trust companies are “prohibited from accepting a US dollar deposit,” the Fed’s payment system remains a bank-only lane. The consequence, she said, is structural: “These trust companies… are intermediary stops. That’s great… [they] give companies the ability to do business nationwide” without fifty separate money-transmitter licenses. “But… not for moving money in the payment system.”

In Long’s telling, stablecoin-issuance will ultimately consolidate “entirely” inside banks—some of which may be crypto-founded but will nevertheless be banks—because only banks can tap the Fed’s par-clearing privilege at scale. For Ripple, the path forward therefore looks binary. The trust-company architecture around Ripple USD can support custody and fiduciary functions; it cannot, in Long’s reading and the Fed’s rule set, unlock direct Fedwire/ACH access on its own.

That explains Ripple’s pivot toward a national bank charter and a master-account application—steps that, even if they clear eligibility, must still pass the Fed’s risk-based scrutiny that tripped other applicants. In the meantime, Long’s bottom line hangs over every trust-charter strategy in crypto: “The value of moving money in the payment system? It’s the par guarantee.” And that, she insists, “won’t” be available to trust companies—Ripple included—unless they become banks.

At press time, XRP traded at $2.98.

Thứ Hai, ngày 15 tháng 9 năm 2025 – Wall Street Pepe (WEPE) đã tiến hành đốt tổng cộng 3,6 tỷ token, trong bối cảnh quá trình chuyển dịch sang Solana (SOL) diễn ra với tốc độ nhanh chóng từng ngày.

Chỉ trong tuần vừa qua, hơn 600 triệu token đã bị loại bỏ, cho thấy “frog army” đang tích cực tham gia để giữ quyền phân bổ, đồng thời làm giảm đáng kể nguồn cung còn lại trên Ethereum (ETH).

Song song với đó, bộ sưu tập NFT của dự án cũng ghi nhận mức tăng trưởng ấn tượng, khi khối lượng giao dịch thứ cấp đã vượt mốc 33.000 USD trên OpenSea.

Đà tăng trưởng mạnh mẽ cả ở token lẫn NFT phản ánh sức mạnh cộng đồng ngày càng lớn. Với những nhà đầu tư muốn sở hữu SOL WEPE trước khi sự kiện Token Generation Event (TGE) diễn ra, token hiện vẫn có sẵn với mức giá 0,001 USD thông qua website chính thức vừa được nâng cấp của dự án.

Cơ Chế Đốt Token Giúp Duy Trì Cân Bằng Hai Chuỗi Và Thúc Đẩy Dòng Chảy Sang Solana

Trên Ethereum, tổng nguồn cung WEPE đã giảm 1,8% nhờ hoạt động mua vào phiên bản Solana của token. Mỗi giao dịch mua sẽ kích hoạt cơ chế đốt trên Ethereum, giúp duy trì mức cung cố định 200 tỷ token trên cả hai chuỗi.

Cơ chế này đảm bảo nhà đầu tư nắm giữ WEPE trên Ethereum không bị pha loãng bởi hoạt động trên Solana, đồng thời giữ vững giới hạn nguồn cung trong giai đoạn hai chuỗi song song tồn tại. Việc mua vào không chỉ hỗ trợ quá trình di chuyển mà còn giúp định vị WEPE trên Solana – blockchain vốn được coi là tối ưu cho meme coin nhờ chi phí thấp và tốc độ xử lý vượt trội.

Những lợi thế này còn mang lại giá trị cho holder, điển hình là quyền truy cập Alpha Chat – nhóm giao dịch riêng tư từng cung cấp tín hiệu với mức lợi nhuận báo cáo lên đến 1.000%. Cơ chế đốt token sẽ vẫn được duy trì ngay cả sau sự kiện Token Generation Event (TGE) và tiếp tục định hướng quá trình chuyển đổi cho đến khi WEPE hoàn tất việc di dời hoàn toàn sang Solana.

Bộ Sưu Tập NFT Do Cộng Đồng Xây Dựng Vượt Mốc 33.000 USD Doanh Số

Trong mảng NFT, bộ sưu tập gồm 5.000 NFT của Wall Street Pepe đã ghi nhận doanh số giao dịch thứ cấp đạt 7,4 ETH, tương đương khoảng 33.000 USD theo mức giá ETH hiện tại là 4.525 USD.

Thị trường giao dịch vẫn diễn ra sôi động với giá sàn tăng nhẹ 0,3% trong 24 giờ qua, trong khi khối lượng giao dịch hôm thứ Hai đạt 0,07 ETH. Đáng chú ý, NFT WEPE #4551 đã được bán với giá 1 ETH chỉ cách đây hai tuần.

Bộ sưu tập NFT do cộng đồng tạo ra nhằm đại diện cho thương hiệu Wall Street Pepe không chỉ thu hút sự chú ý vượt ra ngoài token mà còn bổ sung thêm một lớp nhu cầu mới. Mỗi NFT đóng vai trò như một thẻ thành viên, mở khóa các quyền lợi đặc biệt cho holder, bao gồm quyền truy cập Alpha Chat cùng nhiều đặc quyền khác trong lộ trình phát triển.

Đà tăng trưởng từ mảng NFT thậm chí còn tác động ngược trở lại thị trường token. Giá WEPE đã bật lên 0,000069 USD vào ngày 13 tháng 9, nhiều khả năng nhờ thông báo trên X rằng doanh số giao dịch thứ cấp đã vượt 30.000 USD. Hiện tại, WEPE đang được giao dịch quanh mức 0,000055 USD sau khi đạt đỉnh 0,000072 USD hôm thứ Hai.

Tham Gia Làn Sóng Chuyển Dịch WEPE Sang Solana

Dù chỉ mới ra mắt trong năm nay, Wall Street Pepe đã nhanh chóng tạo được sức hút mạnh mẽ. Từ việc huy động hơn 70 triệu USD vốn đầu tư ban đầu, mang lại những kèo Alpha ấn tượng, ra mắt bộ sưu tập NFT do cộng đồng phát triển cho đến việc thúc đẩy tiến trình chuyển dịch sang Solana – tất cả đều cho thấy dự án luôn đặt cộng đồng lên hàng đầu.

Wall Street Pepe đang hiện thực hóa tầm nhìn trở thành một meme coin vì cộng đồng, được thiết kế để đoàn kết các nhà đầu tư nhỏ lẻ trong cuộc chiến chống lại những “cá voi tham lam”.

Để tham gia cơ chế đốt trên Ethereum và giữ suất phân bổ Solana trước khi TGE, bạn có thể truy cập website chính thức của Wall Street Pepe. Hiện token vẫn đang mở bán ở mức 0,001 USD trong giai đoạn early access.

Để quá trình mua và claim diễn ra dễ dàng, WEPE Army khuyến nghị sử dụng Best Wallet – một trong những ví tiền điện tử và Bitcoin tốt nhất, hiện có sẵn trên Google Play và Apple App Store.

Tham gia cộng đồng ngay trên X, Telegram và Discord để cập nhật tin tức mới nhất.

Truy cập Wall Street Pepe để không bỏ lỡ cơ hội.

The Altcoin Season Index (ASI) is currently 78, and an on-chain analyst suggests it’s just the beginning.

One such coin making moves is Solana ($SOL), up by 8% since last week. When bigger coins rally, smaller altcoins typically follow.

This makes now a timely moment to check out the best altcoins to buy before their prices likely surge.

New Altcoin Season Started Just Six Days Ago

Blockchaincenter’s ASI reading of 78 confirms that most altcoins are now outperforming $BTC. In comparison, a score below 25 would indicate Bitcoin season.

The data also highlights that this altcoin season started just six days ago. Historically, these runs last around 17 days, yet they’re no strangers to extending much longer.

Boosting this positive outlook, crypto analyst ‘Cryptollica’ found that in 2017 and 2021, similar chart patterns in the Total2 market cap preceded massive rallies. The 2025 chart now echoes these past bullish setups.

Before the market fully takes off, now could be a great time to check out promising altcoins like Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), Starpower ($STAR), and Snorter Token ($SNORT).

1. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) – L2 Scaling Solution Bringing Solana-Level Speeds to Bitcoin

$HYPER is the foundation of Bitcoin Hyper, a Layer-2 (L2) solution under development to fix Bitcoin’s scalability and usability woes.

Once launched this quarter, the L2 network will leverage a Canonical Bridge and the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM). Doing so will bring smart contract execution, faster settlements, and lower fees to Bitcoin.

Unlocking this utility means more capital is bound to flow into Bitcoin. As such, it has what it takes to significantly boost the network’s $8.619B Total Value Locked (TVL), which is currently far behind Ethereum’s $94.552B.

Then, there’s the SVM, which will boost transaction speeds to Solana levels. It should boost Bitcoin’s throughput of just 5.84 transactions per second (tps), which, at least for the time being, significantly falls behind Ethereum’s 22.45 tps.

That’s not all. Hyper’s off-chain batching and high throughput should slash costs dramatically. And it’s much needed; Bitcoin’s gas fees currently average at just $0.95 and often spike above $2 during periods of network congestion.

To support these developments, 30% of $HYPER’s total token supply is allocated for L2 growth and sustainability.

Buying $HYPER, currently available for just $0.012925, also grants you governance rights, staking rewards at a 70% APY, and lower gas fees.

Given that $HYPER has already raised $16.2M+ on presale and is forecasted to reach $0.32 this year, now’s a great time to join the presale while its price is low-cap.

2. Starpower ($STAR) – Tackles Global Energy Challenges via Decentralized Power Networks & RWAs

$STAR is the token behind Starpower, a decentralized energy protocol that sets out to tackle global energy challenges.

Partnering with renewable energy device manufacturers enables distributed energy resources to join virtual power plants and demand response programs. In doing so, it’s able to create a more resilient, energy-efficient ecosystem.

$STAR has some major roles within the ecosystem, like facilitating transactions, rewards, governance, staking, and contributing to project growth.

Interestingly, the coin has surged by a head-turning 159% since last week, likely uplifted by Starpower’s latest collab with GreenGiga.

Together, they’re pioneering ‘RWA Solar Power-Empowered AI’ by tokenizing GreenGiga’s 10MWh solar power projects across Malaysia and Thailand.

The profits made from these real-world assets is tied directly to $STAR. This way, they help stabilize the token’s price while supporting AI computing demands with sustainable energy.

With $STAR surging and showing no signs of slowing down, now could be an opportune time to buy the token. It’s available on top exchanges – even MEXC and Binance – for roughly $0.13.

3. Snorter Token ($SNORT) – Powers Feature-Rich Telegram Trading Bot Launching Soon

Snorter Token ($SNORT) is an ERC-20 token that powers Snorter Bot, a Telegram trading bot launching this quarter.

At first, it’s set to go live on Solana, offering fees as low as 0.85% to outpace rivals like Maestro and Trojan.

Then, it plans to expand multi-chain to Ethereum, BNB Chain, and other EVM-compatible networks. By doing so, it’ll enable seamless trading across some of the major networks.

You’ll be able to leverage the bot’s advanced tools from day one. Whether you’re interested in copy trading, limit orders, or automated sniping, they’re each designed to give you a leg up in the crypto trading arena.

Also, rest assured that the bot doesn’t compromise security. It has built-in MEV protection and scam filters that block honeypots and rug pulls to ensure your assets remain safe at all times.

To get the most out of the Snorter ecosystem, you’ll want to snag some $SNORT, currently available on presale for as little as $0.1045.

Premium benefits will then become available to you, like unlimited sniping, staking rewards (currently at a 118% APY), and DAO membership.

To reap these perks, grab some $SNORT at its most affordable price today. After being listed on the best crypto exchanges, it’s anticipated to hit $0.94 this year.

Disclaimer: We’re not financial advisors. So, always do your own research and never invest more than you’re willing to lose. Crypto is a highly volatile space.

Authored by Leah Waters, Bitcoinist — https://bitcoinist.com/best-altcoins-to-buy-as-altcoin-season-index-jumps

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Check out our Live Next Crypto to Explode Updates for September 16, 2025!

Crypto is so unthinkably huge at the moment, a nearly $4 trillion industry that’s aiming for world domination.

Recent headlines talk of Circle and Mastercard planning to add USDC to global payment systems, Ethereum and Bitcoin treasuries in the billions of dollars, and Google building its own blockchain.

Bitcoin has an all-time growth of over 180,000,000%, Dogecoin over 43,000%, and some of the newest presale coins often pump 10x, 100x, or even 1,000x on rare occasions.

Explosive potential is probably the single best description for what we’re seeing today in crypto.

Quick Picks for Coins with Explosive Potential

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) - Real-Time Layer-2 Solution for Scaling Bitcoin Launch: May, 2025 Join Presale Maxi Doge ($MAXI) - High-Impact Meme Coin Built On Strength, Staking & Conviction Launch: July, 2025 Join Presale PepeNode ($PEPENODE) - A New, Gamified Way to Mine to Earn Meme Coin Rewards Launch: February, 2025 Join Presale Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE) - Empowering Retail Traders with Viral Meme Energy & Exclusive Insights Launch: February, 2025 Join Presale Best Wallet Token ($BEST) - Get Easy, Early Access to New Curated Presale Projects Launch: November, 2024 Join Presale

If you’re looking for the most recent insights on the next crypto to explode, stay tuned. We update this page frequently throughout the day, as we get the latest and greatest insider insights for chart sniffers and traders looking for the next coin to explode.

Disclaimer: Crypto is a high-risk investment, and you may lose your capital. Our content is informational only, and it does not constitute financial advice. We may earn affiliate commissions at no extra cost to you. Helius Raises $500 Million to Build a Solana Treasury, Stock Jumps 200% as Snorter Token Could Be the Next Crypto to Explode

September 16, 2025 • 11:00 UTC

Helius Medical Technologies, backed by Pantera, is building a $500M Solana treasury, with the intention to expand to over $1.25B in the future.

Pantera Capital and Summer Capital are supporting the initiative directly, which gives Helius significant institutional assistance and protection.

Helius is following in the footsteps of other institutions with $SOL treasuries, like DeFi Development Corp, Upexi, and Sharps Technology.

It’s all leading to immense bullish potential for Solana, which is $236 at the moment, up 22% in the last month and 78% in the last year.

But if you’re looking for a more affordable and potentially more profitable opportunity, Snorter Token ($SNORT) might be more up your alley.

The project is building a Solana trading bot with the cheapest fees and fastest execution speed, and the presale has already raised almost $4M.

See what Snorter Token is planning in our official guide, and here’s how to buy $SNORT.

As Altcoin Euphoria Builds, $SNORT Could Be the Next Crypto to Explode

September 16, 2025 • 10:06 UTC

The Altcoin Season Index has surged to 80, signaling a powerful shift toward altcoin dominance.

While major players like $SOL and $XRP are leading the charge, analysts suggest the real euphoria is still ahead – typically when the best low-cap tokens explode in the final phase of the cycle.

Alt: Altcoin Season Is On, Say Analysts | Source: X

That’s where Snorter Bot and the Snorter Token ($SNORT) come in. With its AI-powered trading bot, Snorter is built for the chaos and opportunity of peak altseason – —and is quickly gaining traction as the next crypto to explode.

Presale is live now and early buyers are getting in before the hype hits.

Our Snorter Token price prediction forecasts $0.94 by the year’s end, a 800% ROI.

Pepenode: Next Crypto to Explode as REX-Osprey Prepares to Launch XRP and DOGE ETFs

September 16, 2025 • 10:06 UTC

There’s no stopping REX-Osprey as its XRP ($XRP) and Dogecoin ($DOGE) ETFs are expected to launch this week.

Yesterday, REX Shares teased on X its upcoming XRP ETF, the first in the US to deliver investors spot exposure to $XRP.

Meanwhile, Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas posted that REX-Osprey’s $DOJE spot ETF offering $DOGE exposure will launch alongside the XRP one on Thursday, September 18.

ETFs like these help further expand crypto adoption among individuals, particularly those who prefer to do so indirectly versus buying assets themselves.

Aside from ETFs and trading, crypto mining is yet another way to get into the market.

Pepenode’s ($PEPENODE) virtual meme coin mining rig can revolutionize mining, as it doesn’t require users to set up their own rig, which can cost several thousand dollars.

Its fun premise has already attracted investors, allowing it to raise over $1.1M to date, potentially making it the next crypto to explode.

Use our guide to buy Pepenode quickly and easily.

Authored by Bogdan Patru, Bitcoinist — https://bitcoinist.com/next-crypto-to-explode-live-news-september-16-2025/

Stay Ahead with Our Immediate Analysis of Today’s Bitcoin & Bitcoin Hyper Insights

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In 2010, Bitcoin was worth a few cents. One year later, it hit $20. In six years, it was $17,000, and now it’s sitting at over $100K, after hitting an ATH of $123K in July.

Historically, if you’d invested in Bitcoin at launch, you’d have an ROI of 188,643,000%. The likes of Mastercard, JP Morgan, and scores of S&P 500 companies are buying Bitcoin in droves. There’s never been anything like Bitcoin before, and investors are waking up to that reality.

However, Bitcoin is getting old for modern standards. No dApps, no smart contracts, and almost non-existent DeFi scalability. It needs an upgrade. And that’s what Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is here to do with Layer-2 technology.

Click to learn more about Bitcoin Hyper

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is a crypto project planning to launch the fastest Layer-2 chain for Bitcoin. Its goal – to bring Bitcoin’s blockchain to modern standards. This means compatibility with dApps, smart contracts, and seamless DeFi programmability for developers.

The L2 will run on a Canonical Bridge, combined with the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), for native compatibility with Solana. You’ll be able to build token programs, LP logic, oracles, games, NFT infrastructure, DAOs, and much more. All without reinventing the wheel.

To engage with the L2, you’ll deposit $BTC to a designated address monitored by the Canonical Bridge. The Relay Program verifies the details, and then mints an equivalent number of wrapped $BTC on the L2. You can also withdraw your original $BTC at any time.

If you’re looking for the newest insights on Bitcoin and Bitcoin Hyper, you’re in the right place.

We update this page regularly throughout the day with the latest insider insights for Bitcoin maxis and Bitcoin Hyper fans. Keep refreshing to stay ahead of the pack!

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HOW TO BUY $HYPER

Today’s Bitcoin Technical Analysis

After some brief consolidation in the last couple of days, Bitcoin is back in the green today. It’s now comfortably above the $115K mark.

Despite speculation of a slightly deeper correction after yesterday’s action, Bitcoin was quick to jump back above short-term moving averages, like the 10 and 20 EMAs, on the 4-hour chart.

While technically it’s still entirely possible that $BTC could trade a bit lower in the next couple of days, the upcoming FOMC meeting is expected to be very bullish for crypto, including Bitcoin.

Combined with a rate cut, Bitcoin’s strong technical setup provides the perfect platform for the token to reclaim its current all-time highs and set some new ones.

Michael Saylor, Other Crypto Bigwigs to Meet US Lawmakers on Bitcoin Bill

September 16, 2025 • 11:00 UTC

Strategy CEO Michael Saylor, along with other big names in the cryptosphere, is reportedly set to meet with lawmakers in Washington today to discuss the BITCOIN Act.

The BITCOIN Act aims to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve asset in the country.

This growing collaboration between the US government and crypto giants can help further boost the legitimacy of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and in turn, expand their adoption not just among institutions but also among individuals.

A positive outcome of the meeting should bode well for related projects as well, such as Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER).

The project aims to make transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain faster and cheaper, and extend Bitcoin’s utility in other applications such as staking and interacting with dApps.

To learn more about the project, be sure to read ‘What is Bitcoin Hyper?’

Bitcoin Hyper Rises as PayPal Reinvents Crypto Payments

September 16, 2025 • 10:06 UTC

PayPal has launched PayPal links, direct peer-to-peer crypto transfers, letting people send Bitcoin, Ether, and PYUSD to friends, family, and external wallets.

With PayPal’s crypto P2P rollout signaling a shift toward mainstream digital payments, the need for a truly decentralized, scalable Bitcoin solution has never been clearer.

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) delivers exactly that – ultra-fast, low-fee transactions without intermediaries, built for the future of peer-to-peer commerce.

With over $16M already raised in presale, momentum is accelerating. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next evolution in Bitcoin utility.

Here’s how to buy Bitcoin Hyper if you want to join the presale.

Base Plans Native Token for L2, Igniting $HYPER FOMO

September 16, 2025 • 10:06 UTC

Base creator Jesse Pollak announced on Monday that the layer-2 solution is exploring the idea of a native token.

The economy can only work if we’re the ones shaping it and benefiting from it,” he noted, reversing Coinbase’s earlier stance against launching a native token

—Jesse Polak, X Post

Meanwhile, Bitcoin Hyper is tapping into the excitement around the announcement.

The upcoming layer-2 solution sets out to bring more speed and programmability to the Bitcoin network using Solana’s Virtual Machine. And that explains why both whales and retail investors are hurrying to secure the native crypto $HYPER.

They see it as a low-cost entry into Bitcoin’s journey ahead, and one of the best altcoins to buy now.

Visit the official Bitcoin Hyper website to buy $HYPER tokens before the next price surge.

Authored by Leah Waters, Bitcoinist — https://bitcoinist.com/bitcoin-hyper-live-news-september-16-2025/

Dogecoin has hit a new milestone after rallying more than 20% last week. The meme coin saw its open interest balloon over the weekend as investors poured in to take advantage of the price increase. This pushed its open interest quickly, and now, it has reached a new all-time high for the second time this year.

Dogecoin Open Interest Crossed $6 Billion

According to data from the on-chain aggregation website Coinglass, the Dogecoin open interest has now crossed $6 billion. This increase happened over the weekend following the Dogecoin price hitting $0.3 for the first time in over six months. Coincidentally, the open interest will hit its highest level in over six months as well.

On Sunday, the total open interest came in at $6.01 billion, marking a new peak to beat its January 2025 record. Back in January, when the crypto market was still reeling from the surge that began back in November 2024, the Dogecoin open interest had risen to $5.51 billion and remained that way, despite the May 2025 run-up.

The rise to a new all-time high in open interest is a direct representation of the interest that the meme coin is now seeing from crypto investors. This is because open interest takes into account all of the long and short contracts in the market. This means that crypto traders are placing more bets on the Dogecoin price, depending on the position they believe that it is headed in next.

The Long/Short ratio on the website shows that crypto traders are favoring the Dogecoin price to decline during this time. The ratio comes in 0.9161, with 47.81% of traders betting on a price increase and 52.19% of traders expecting the price to keep falling.

What Happened After The Last Open Interest Peak?

Looking at the Dogecoin open interest chart, it paints a clear picture of what happens each time it hits a new all-time high. After the January peak, the open interest had begun to decline, and the Dogecoin price had followed suit. This led to a multi-month accumulation trend that ended toward the end of the 3rd quarter of the year.

If this trend holds, then it is likely that the current Dogecoin correction is only the start. It is possible that another accumulation trend could follow and would end during another market uptrend. The last time saw an over 60% decline in open interest before a bottom was found, and Dogecoin was able to regain its bullish strength again.

Crypto industry groups have reportedly urged the Bank of England (BoE) to scrap a proposal to limit stablecoin ownership in the UK, arguing that it would be detrimental to the pound and a “step in the wrong direction.”

BoE Exploring Stablecoin Ownership Cap

On Monday, the Financial Times (FT) reported that crypto groups have heavily criticized one of the Bank of England’s proposed policies, which would establish stricter rules for the UK market than the US or the European Union (EU).

According to the report, the BoE plans to restrict stablecoin ownership in the UK, imposing a limit of £10,000 to £20,000 for individuals and £10 million for businesses on all systemic stablecoins.

The central bank’s plan would be similar to its proposed approach to the digital pound, which sought to address financial stability risks that deposits could flow out of the banking system.

“Applying similar holding limits to stablecoins would allow the Bank to learn more about the extent of bank disintermediation associated with their use and the resulting impact on the cost and availability of credit,” the proposal reads.

In a recent speech, BoE executive director for financial market infrastructure, Sasha Mills, affirmed that the limits would “mitigate financial stability risks stemming from large and rapid outflows of deposits from the banking sector — for example sudden drops in the provision of credit to businesses and households — and risks posed by newly recognised systemic payment systems as they are scaling up.”

However, crypto and payment groups consider that the plan would put the UK at a disadvantage and would be difficult and costly for issuers to implement, hampering the potential benefits of stablecoins, such as cheaper and faster cross-border payments.

 “Limits simply don’t work in practice,” Simon Jennings, executive director of the UK Cryptoasset Business Council trade body, told the FT. “Stablecoin issuers don’t have sight of who holds their tokens at any given time, so enforcing caps would require a costly, complex new system, such as digital IDs or constant co-ordination between wallets,” he added.

Meanwhile, Tom Duff Gordon, vice-president of international policy at Coinbase, stated that “imposing caps on stablecoins is bad for UK savers, bad for the City and bad for sterling. No other major jurisdiction has deemed it necessary to impose caps.”

UK Crypto Regulation Falling Behind?

The BoE previously said its proposed limits on stablecoin ownership could be “transitional” while the financial system adjusts to the growth of digital money, the FT noted. Similarly, BoE’s Deputy Governor for Financial Stability, Sarah Breeden, recently affirmed that officials must be open to “learning as we go,” ahead of the Q4 consultation on its crypto policy proposals.

As reported by Bitcoinist, Sarah Breeden affirmed that the BoE must keep up with the global developments as new payment options emerge, sharing her vision for a “multi-money” system that includes stablecoins and other traditional assets in the UK.

The central bank governor stated that the UK already set out the necessary legislation for a regulatory regime for stablecoins in 2023, while the BoE and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have been engaging with the industry to develop more detailed rules of that regime throughout this year.

FT cited recent comments from Gilles Chemla, a professor at Imperial Business School, who warned that the UK is falling behind on stablecoin regulation: “London has the talent, the markets, and the history to lead the digital economy, but the delay in implementing a regulatory framework for stablecoins is eroding that advantage.”

“Stablecoins are no longer experimental technologies — they are becoming the foundation of the global digital economy,” Chemla stated.

Forward Industries has commenced its Solana treasury strategy with an acquisition of more than 6.8 million SOL, backed by major industry players.

Galaxy, Multicoin, & Jump Back Forward’s Solana Treasury

According to a press release, Forward Industries has completed its initial liquid Solana purchases totaling 6,822,000 SOL for its treasury strategy. The tokens cost the company $232 each or a total of $1.58 billion. CoinGecko’s tracker shows the largest SOL treasury before today held $474 million, making Forward’s bet the largest yet.

Forward Industries is a publicly-traded company that has historically focused on design and manufacturing. The dip into the digital asset sector with the Solana treasury program represents a new shift.

Kyle Samani, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Forward Industries, said:

Today’s purchase marks a significant milestone as Forward Industries begins executing its differentiated Solana treasury strategy, built to benefit from one of the fastest growing and most profitable blockchain networks.

On September 11th, the firm closed a private investment in public equity (PIPE) raising $1.65 billion. The main players behind the financing were Galaxy Digital, Multicoin Capital, and Jump Crypto, each of which are firms that have had a notable presence in the digital assets sector. The latest purchase is the initial deployment of this raised capital.

Forward doesn’t plan to just passively hold SOL. Instead, the company has said it will take a more dynamic approach, deploying assets within the cryptocurrency’s ecosystem to generate more value. So far, it has put all its holdings into staking.

Samani noted:

We are building the world’s largest Solana treasury company, a strategy that will both advance the Solana ecosystem and deliver long-term value for our shareholders. We are pleased to make some of our SOL purchases on-chain, which is the first of many activities we expect the Company to do natively on-chain.

Forward’s treasury isn’t the only SOL news for today. Neurotech company Helius Medical Technologies has also revealed a plan for a Solana treasury strategy, as per a press release.

The company intends to raise $500 million through PIPE financing and a further $750 million via stapled warrants. Backers include Pantera Capital and Summer Capital, among other names.

Speaking of digital asset treasury companies, the OG firm Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has also added to its Bitcoin holdings today, as announced by co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor in an X post.

The acquisition has involved a total of 525 BTC, with a cost basis of $114,562 per token. In total, the buy has cost the company about $60.2 million, which is relatively modest when compared to some of the earlier purchases.

SOL Price

Solana neared the $250 mark during the weekend, but the asset’s price has declined since then as it has dropped to the $233 level.

With traditional payment networks increasingly engaging with blockchain platforms, the financial sector is undergoing a pivotal shift in infrastructure and innovation.

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The Rising Cost of Crypto Mining

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GBC Mining: Crypto Mining Made Simple

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GBC Mining’s over 6M users from more than 150 countries have mined 142 $BTC, while the company has paid out over $2M to its investors.

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Authored by Bogdan Patru, Bitcoinist — https://bitcoinist.com/start-your-crypto-mining-journey-with-gbc-mining/

According to a recent 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Strategy – formerly known as MicroStrategy – added another 525 Bitcoin (BTC)  to its holdings between September 8 to September 14.

Strategy Continues To Bolster Bitcoin Reserves

Strategy, the world’s leading Bitcoin treasury firm, strengthened its BTC reserves as it added 525 BTC worth approximately $60.2 million. The average purchase price per BTC stood at $114,562.

Latest data shows that Strategy now holds a total of 638,985 BTC on its balance sheet, currently worth slightly more than $73 billion. The average purchase price of the total holdings hovers around $73,913 per BTC, while the total acquisition cost stands at $47.2 billion.

Essentially, Strategy now holds a little more than 3% of Bitcoin’s total supply of 21 million BTC. In terms of paper gains, the firm is currently sitting on a gain of roughly $26 billion.

Notably, Strategy’s latest BTC purchase was made through proceeds from at-the-market sales of its Perpetual Strike preferred stock  STRK, perpetual Stride preferred stock, STRD, and perpetual Strife preferred stock, STRF.

Following today’s purchase, Strategy’s stock (MSTR) is currently down 2.15%, trading at $324.31 at the time of writing. However, the stock is up 11.89% on a year-to-date (YTD) scale.

Data from Coingecko shows that Strategy is, by far, the largest publicly-listed company in terms of total BTC held on its balance sheet. It is followed by MARA Holdings, which holds 52,477 BTC. A recent report notes that the total monetary value of BTC held by BTC treasury firms is now over $113 billion.

BitMine Increases Its Ethereum Exposure

In similar news, BitMine Immersion Technologies today reported that its total crypto and cash holdings are now over $10 billion. According to today’s update, it appears that the firm has purchased another 82,233 Ethereum (ETH), worth around $370 million.

Tom Lee’s BitMine now holds more than 2.1 million ETH, worth almost $9.75 billion. The firm also holds 192 BTC, worth $22.1 million. BitMine still holds close to $569 million in unencumbered cash.

In terms of publicly-listed companies with the highest amount of ETH held, BitMine tops the list. Other entities that make up the top five are SharpLink, Coinbase, Bit Digital, and ETHZilla.

The trend of companies embracing cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum is now being replicated by nation-states around the world. While El Salvador was the first country in the world to share a dedicated BTC strategy, many other countries are now joining the bandwagon.

For instance, the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan recently pushed for a national Bitcoin reserve. Lawmakers from other countries, like the Philippines and Brazil, have also expressed similar ideas. 

Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy Digital, recently stated that there is a “strong chance” that the US will establish a Bitcoin reserve by the end of 2025. At press time, BTC trades at $114,864, down 0.6% in the past 24 hours.

In a recent announcement on X (formerly Twitter), Brian Armstrong, the CEO of US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, revealed that the company is actively considering a token launch for Base, its Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 (L2) network. 

Coinbase’s Base Network Takes Steps Toward Token Launch 

Armstrong articulated that the potential introduction of a network token could serve as a “powerful tool” to accelerate decentralization and foster growth among creators and developers within the ecosystem. 

Following the firm’s BaseCamp 2025 event in Vermont, the executive emphasized the importance of building in the open, stating that the exploration of this token aligns with their commitment to transparency and community engagement.

Accompanying Armstrong’s announcement, the Base network published a blog post confirming its intention to explore a network token. The post highlighted that this exploration is in its early stages and does not come with definitive plans at this moment

In addition to the token exploration, the blog post also unveiled an open-source bridge designed to enhance interoperability between Base and the Solana (SOL) blockchain as part of a broader initiative to facilitate seamless interactions across different chains. 

No Definitive Plans Yet

When Base originally launched, its focus was clear: to establish a developer-friendly ecosystem capable of executing secure transactions at low costs. The introduction of a network token was not deemed necessary to meet these goals. 

However, with the successful achievement of sub-second and sub-cent transactions, as well as nearly one million active users according to Token Terminal data, the team aims to establish a more open and accessible on-chain economy.

The network’s blog post noted that exploring this possibility is one avenue toward realizing their vision of a global on-chain economy, which could enhance decentralization and create more opportunities for builders and creators.

While the exploration is in its nascent stages, the firm made it clear that there are no specific timelines, designs, or governance structures in place yet.

In addition, the blog post reiterated three key commitments to the community: a continued dedication to the Ethereum blockchain, adherence to regulatory guidelines as a US-based company, and a focus on building transparently: 

If and when we move forward with a token, it will be grounded in principles, values, and in alignment with our long-term mission: to build a global economy that increases innovation, creativity, and freedom.

In conclusion, Armstrong specified that this is not a definitive plan but rather an update to their philosophy as they consider the future of the network. 

When writing, Coinbase’s stock, which trades on the Nasdaq, has reached a valuation of $324. It is still in consolidation mode after dropping from its record high of $444 in July of this year. 

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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has launched a blockchain-based platform aimed at private funds and completed its first live transaction, a move that seeks to bring tokenization and faster settlement to traditionally slow fund markets.

According to LSEG, the new system — called Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) — runs on Microsoft Azure and is designed to handle everything from issuance through to post-trade servicing.

Blockchain: Platform Handles Full Life Cycle

Reports have disclosed that DMI is built to cover the whole lifecycle of an asset. That means issuance, tokenization, distribution, post-trade settlement and servicing can be recorded and tracked on the platform rather than handled only by paper or siloed systems.

The exchange group said the design emphasizes interoperability between distributed ledger technologies and existing financial systems.

The First Deal And Who Took Part

LSEG said it facilitated its first transaction on the platform on Monday, with MembersCap acting as general partner for a primary fundraise of MCM Fund 1 and Archax serving as nominee.

Based on reports, MembersCap and Archax were onboarded as the first clients and executed the maiden fundraise live on DMI.

Financial outlets noted the transaction as a milestone because it was carried out on a regulated exchange’s blockchain system.

Regulatory Backing And Market Players

According to coverage, the involvement of Archax — an FCA-regulated digital securities exchange — gives the project a regulatory anchor, which market participants say matters when tokenized private assets are issued to professional investors.

Microsoft’s role is also highlighted: the platform runs on Azure, and earlier business ties between Microsoft and LSEG were noted in reporting. Those ties have framed the project as a partnership between a major cloud provider and a major exchange.

What This Might Mean For Private Funds

Observers say tokenization could reduce manual steps, speed up settlement and make ownership records easier to audit, though none of that is automatic.

Secondary market activity for tokenized fund interests will depend on rules, market structure and how custodians and platforms respond.

Adoption by fund managers is another question: managers will weigh costs, investor appetite and legal clarity before shifting large pools of assets onto a ledger.

Reports indicate LSEG plans to expand DMI beyond private funds to other asset types over time.

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France is taking a firm stance on the regulation of cryptocurrency firms operating within its borders, signaling a potential move to block companies licensed in other European Union (EU) nations from conducting business domestically. 

This latest initiative, led by the head of France’s financial watchdog, Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani, is part of a broader push to shift regulatory oversight to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), based in Paris.

France Pushes For Centralized Crypto Oversight

According to an exclusive coverage made by Reuters on Monday, the urgency of this move stems from concerns that under the EU’s new regulatory framework, known as the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, crypto companies are gravitating towards jurisdictions with more lenient licensing processes.

Barbat-Layani emphasized that there are significant inconsistencies in how national regulators are applying the new rules, raising alarms about the potential for inadequate supervision of cross-border firms.

In a coordinated effort, France has joined Italy and Austria in advocating for ESMA to assume supervisory responsibilities over major crypto firms. This was outlined in a position paper shared with Reuters, highlighting a collective concern about the regulatory landscape.

The head of France’s financial watchdog warned that France would not shy away from employing what she termed an “atomic weapon”—the possibility of challenging the validity of licenses granted by other EU member states. 

This could disrupt the established “passporting” mechanism that allows companies approved in one country to operate throughout the European Union. 

Barbat-Layani also pointed out that some crypto platforms are engaging in “regulatory shopping,” seeking out jurisdictions with less stringent requirements to gain favorable licenses. 

France And Allies Seek Major Changes For MiCA Rules

The call for enhanced oversight comes after a review by ESMA, which found that certain national regulators, like Malta, faced scrutiny for their licensing processes. In some cases, the review indicated insufficient risk assessment when granting licenses to crypto firms. 

As part of this ongoing transition, crypto companies are in the process of applying for MiCA licenses, with jurisdictions like Luxembourg and Malta already granting approvals to prominent platforms such as Coinbase (COIN) and Gemini (GEMI). 

However, the French, Italian, and Austrian regulators are advocating for revisions to MiCA that would impose stricter rules on crypto activities outside the EU, enhance cybersecurity measures, and refine how authorities manage new digital asset offerings.

France has consistently championed the idea of expanding ESMA’s regulatory powers, a sentiment echoed by ESMA’s head, Verena Ross. However, this proposal faces resistance from certain EU member states, highlighting the challenges ahead in establishing a cohesive regulatory approach for the digital asset market. 

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The London Stock Exchange Group has debuted its new blockchain infrastructure for private funds, completing its first tokenized fundraising.

LSEG Has Launched Its Blockchain Infrastructure

As announced in a press release on Monday, the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has launched its blockchain infrastructure and facilitated its first transaction. The platform, called “Digital Markets Infrastructure” (DMI), was developed in collaboration with Microsoft and runs on the tech giant’s Azure cloud service.

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While blockchain is the same technology that powers cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, LSEG’s platform isn’t about these digital currencies themselves. Rather, DMI is about applying the technology to traditional finance. Unlike many other projects that digitize only part of the process, LSEG is offering the full range of the blockchain experience, including issuance, tokenization, and settlement.

“There are many processes in private markets today that can be improved,” said Head of DMI, Dr. Darko Hajdukovic. “At LSEG we are committed to significantly improving access to private markets, by streamlining workflows, enhancing distribution, and enabling liquidity.”

MembersCap, an investment manager, has become the first to use LSEG’s DMI, raising capital for its MCM Fund 1. The fundraising has been facilitated with Archax, a digital securities exchange regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), acting as a nominee.

According to the press release, institutional alternative asset manager EJF Capital has also been onboarded as an early adopter, with some of its funds expected to become available on the platform soon.

Hjdukovic noted,

The onboarding of our first clients and this first transaction are significant milestones, demonstrating the appetite for an end-to-end, interoperable, regulated financial markets DLT infrastructure. LSEG’s position as a convener of markets can bring significant scale to digital assets and effect real change.

For now, DMI is only open to private funds, with LSEG planning for expansion into additional asset classes. The stock exchange said it will continue to collaborate with Microsoft to scale the blockchain platform.

“Together, we’re reshaping the future of global finance to empower our customers to unlock new opportunities and drive meaningful change,” said Bill Borden, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft’s Worldwide Financial Services.

Bitcoin Saw A Retrace During The Past Day

Bitcoin recovered above $116,700 on Sunday, but the cryptocurrency has opened the week with a sharp pullback as it’s now back at $114,700. The chart below shows how the recent volatility in the coin’s price has looked.

The rest of the digital asset sector has also slid down alongside Bitcoin, with some altcoins like Dogecoin even being down as much as 8%. The consequence of the bearish price action has been that a significant $352 million in long liquidations have piled up on the cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, according to data from CoinGlass.

A new pro-crypto political action committee (PAC) has been established in the United States amid increased favorable legislation surrounding digital assets in the country under President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House. 

$100 Million To Boost Pro-Crypto Candidates

The Fellowship PAC, unveiled through a press release on Monday, has pledged over $100 million to support candidates who advocate for innovation and the cryptocurrency sector, aiming to maintain America’s status as a global leader in digital assets. 

What sets the Fellowship PAC apart from previous political efforts, according to their statement, is its commitment to transparency and trust. The organization emphasizes that its mission is to foster a political environment that supports the broader crypto ecosystem rather than serving narrow interests.

The new political action committee aims to build on the crypto regulatory framework being established under the Trump administration, which is viewed as a pathway for the US to become the world’s digital asset capital.

Progress has already been made in the form of the passage of the GENIUS Act for dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, also known as stablecoins, being one of the most notorious successes for the cryptocurrency industry this year. 

Super PACs Gear Up For 2026 Midterms

The Fellowship PAC’s objectives are clear: it seeks to support candidates dedicated to creating transparent and predictable regulations for digital assets. Additionally, the PAC aims to protect America’s edge in technology and entrepreneurship, ensuring that the innovation economy reflects American values of openness and fairness. 

A crucial focus will also be on preventing the migration of talent and entrepreneurs overseas by maintaining the US as the premier destination for innovation, supported by clear regulatory guidelines. The PAC’s press release also noted:

Our differentiator is transparency and trust. This initiative is designed to align the interests of crypto entrepreneurs, policymakers, and the public, fostering accountability as we work to advance the ecosystem. This is just the beginning; we have more initiatives planned.

The launch of the Fellowship PAC follows a year of notable activity among crypto-focused political action committees, which are gearing up to increase their influence in upcoming special elections across the country. 

As previously reported by Bitcoinist, super PACs like Fairshake, along with its affiliates Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress, have already invested approximately $136 million in supporting over 58 pro-crypto candidates during the 2024 election cycle. 

With over $100 million in resources ready for the 2026 midterms, Fairshake is positioned to make a significant impact, bolstered by contributions from major players in the digital asset space, including Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz, and Ripple.

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