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According to a recent report by Fidelity Digital Assets, Bitcoin’s (BTC) illiquid supply could climb to 8.3 million BTC – roughly 42% of its total supply – by Q2 2032. As a result, the digital asset’s price may experience extraordinary price appreciation by then.

Bitcoin Illiquid Supply Could Jump To 8.3 Million

For their analysis, Fidelity used two distinct BTC cohorts to determine the illiquid supply. The first cohort consists of BTC that was last moved seven or more years ago. The second cohort includes public companies that hold at least 1,000 BTC.

Bitcoin included in the first cohort was found to be highly illiquid, as its total portion of the BTC supply has only increased quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) since tracking became possible in 2016. The following chart shows the quarterly net change observed in this cohort.

When it comes to public companies holding more than 1,000 BTC, there has only been one QoQ decrease in total supply since 2020. As of June 30, this cohort held a total of 830,000 BTC.

Notably, public companies holding more than 1,000 BTC represent 97% of the total BTC held across all public companies. It is also worth noting that the vast majority of these holdings are concentrated among 30 companies.

When looking from a macro viewpoint, it can be observed that there has been an accelerating trend of holding BTC versus trading or transacting. Specifically, the rising adoption of BTC among public companies has led to a rise in illiquid supply since Q3 2024. The following chart illustrates the rise in BTC’s illiquid supply.

The report adds that at the end of Q2 2025, BTC’s circulating supply hovered around 19.8 million. Of this, close to 8.3 million BTC could become illiquid by Q2 2032. The following chart shows this projection.

The analysis predicts that Bitcoin’s maximum finite supply of 21 million is likely to become relatively more illiquid over time. Further, the trend of more companies buying BTC is likely to provide additional momentum.

The following chart further shows the change in Bitcoin’s liquid, illiquid, and still to be mined supply since Q2 2010. As can be seen, illiquid supply only started appearing in Q2 2020 and has already doubled since then.

BTC Adoption Continues To Grow

A trend spearheaded by Strategy – formerly known as MicroStrategy – the corporate adoption of BTC is not slowing down. The firm recently added to its BTC holdings, as it bought another 525 BTC.

Earlier this month, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet shared plans to raise $880 million to purchase more BTC. Similarly, Cyprus-based firm Robin Energy allocated $5 million toward its Bitcoin strategy.

Latest data shows that total BTC held by public firms recently crossed the one million mark, signifying the increasing trust in BTC as a reliable store of value. At press time, BTC trades at $115,767, up 1% in the past 24 hours.

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Минюст США и крупнейшая криптобиржа мира Binance находятся на завершающем этапе по заключению сделки, которая освободит платформу от мониторинга, сообщило издание Bloomberg. После этой новости курс BNB превысил $950.

On Tuesday, the multinational tech company Google announced the release of a new payment protocol designed to streamline the process of sending and receiving money for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. This open-source initiative expands beyond traditional payment methods like credit and debit cards to include stablecoins.

Google’s New Payments Protocol

To facilitate the integration of stablecoins, Google collaborated with US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, which has already developed its own AI and crypto payment solutions through its x402 Bazaar program. 

Google also engaged with over 60 organizations, including major players like Salesforce, American Express, and Etsy, to incorporate a wide range of perspectives and capabilities into the new protocol.

James Tromans, the head of Web3 at Google Cloud, emphasized the protocol’s design in an interview with Fortune, stating, “We built it from the ground up to consider both existing payment infrastructures and emerging capabilities like stablecoins.” 

Over the past year, AI solutions have been one of the largest trends in the cryptocurrency sector, driven by their ability to automate complex tasks such as trading and decentralized finance (DeFi) management. 

Given the significant interest in stablecoins following the passage and signing of the GENIUS Act, the United States’ first stablecoin bill, it seems that Google is positioning itself in support of this development, as well as of the Trump administration’s support for both crypto and AI solutions. 

Many industry leaders predict a future where AI systems will communicate autonomously, potentially allowing AI financial advisors to negotiate mortgages directly with AI representatives from various institutions, or personal shopping agents to engage with AI retailers.

Tech Giants Embrace Stablecoins

The recent launch builds on a protocol introduced by Google in April, which established a standard for communication between different artificial intelligence agents. 

Tromans noted that this new payments protocol is intended to ensure that transactions between artificial intelligence agents are safe, secure, and aligned with user intentions.

Coinbase’s head of engineering, Erik Reppel, highlighted the importance of their partnership, stating, “We’re all working to figure out how we can make AI transmit value to each other.” 

Reppel believes that this new collaboration between the two giants, aims to pave the way for a more interconnected digital economy, where AI systems can seamlessly facilitate financial transactions.

Google’s entry into the stablecoin space aligns with a growing interest among major tech firms. Companies like Apple, Airbnb, and Meta are exploring stablecoin integrations, reflecting a broader trend in Silicon Valley toward embracing cryptocurrency. 

In June, e-commerce platform Shopify also announced plans to implement stablecoin payment options later this year, further indicating a shift towards new financial solutions.

Featured image from CNBC, chart from TradingView.com 

PayPal has announced crypto integration for its P2P system, adding support for Bitcoin and more alongside a new feature called PayPal Links.

PayPal To Allow Users To Transfer Crypto With Personalized Payment Links

According to a press release, PayPal has expanded its peer-to-peer (P2P) offerings to include cryptocurrencies. US users will soon be able to send and receive these tokens directly within the app, transferring not only to PayPal and Venmo, but also to other digital asset wallets. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and PYUSD are in the list of coins confirmed to be supported so far.

The news comes a couple of months after PayPal’s July announcement about adding a “Pay with Crypto” feature to help merchants accept digital asset payments in a convenient manner. This new integration into the P2P system would now allow everyday users to seamlessly transfer cryptocurrencies to friends and family.

The digital asset integration isn’t the only new feature that PayPal has revealed. Starting today, users in the US can start creating personalized payment links via “PayPal Links.” These are one-time links that users can share with others to send and receive money.

“For 25 years, PayPal has revolutionized how money moves between people. Now, we’re taking the next major step,” said Diego Scotti, General Manager, Consumer Group at PayPal. “Whether you’re texting, messaging, or emailing, now your money follows your conversations.”

According to the payments processor giant, P2P and other consumer payments saw solid growth in the second quarter of 2025, with volume jumping 10% year-over-year.

The company’s latest P2P expansion ties into its greater “PayPal World” initiative, a global platform that connects digital payments systems and wallets from around the world. PayPal World is expected to launch in late 2025, but for now, no specific timeline is known for when Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will become available in the P2P system.

PayPal has also reassured users on the tax side of P2P transfers, noting, “as always, friends-and-family transfers through Venmo and PayPal are exempt from 1099-K reporting. Users won’t receive tax forms for gifts, reimbursements, or splitting expenses, helping ensure that personal payments stay personal.”

Bitcoin Has Stalled In Its Recovery Surge

Bitcoin has steadily made its way up since the bottom at the start of the month, but over the last few days, the coin has taken to sideways movement as its price is still trading around $115,400.

Below is a chart that shows how the price action has looked for the cryptocurrency over the past month.

The sideways movement may be about to break, however, if the pattern related to dormant transactions is anything to go by. In a post on X, CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn has pointed out how BTC has just seen a large movement of coins aged between 3 to 5 years old.

In the chart, Maartunn has identified an interesting pattern. “Notice how this metric aligns with the sharp price reactions in recent times,” explains the analyst. Given that another such movement of dormant coins has surfaced, it’s possible that Bitcoin may be due some volatility.

Israeli authorities have identified a cluster of crypto addresses they say moved about $1.5 billion in Tether (USDT) that is connected to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

According to reports, the National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing (NBCTF) of Israel flagged 187 wallet addresses and asked platforms and service providers to take action.

Immediate freezes were limited, and most of the funds appear to have been moved before they could be held.

Israel Names Wallets And Asks For Action

The NBCTF supplied a list of 187 addresses it believes are tied to the IRGC. Tether responded by blacklisting 39 of the flagged wallets, which blocked those addresses from further on-chain transactions.

Reports indicate that only about $1.5 million is presently frozen or held, while the larger sum — roughly $1.5 billion in incoming transfers over time — has largely been shifted through other addresses and services.

Questions Remain Over Ownership And Flows

Reports have disclosed that blockchain analytics firms have urged caution about attributing direct ownership of every flagged address to the IRGC.

Companies like Elliptic have said that some wallets could belong to exchanges or third-party services used by many different users, which complicates claims of direct control.

Tracing crypto flows is possible but messy, and the distinction between transaction volume through a wallet and direct ownership matters in legal terms.

How The Funds Were Handled On-Chain

Israeli authorities say they tracked large USDT flows into the flagged network over months. While a small portion was located and frozen, most of the tokens were reported to have been moved before enforcement steps could be completed.

Tether’s decision to blacklist some wallets shows one way stablecoin issuers can act, but the moves do not recover funds that have already left the flagged addresses. The situation highlights how quickly assets can be shifted among many addresses.

Why It Matters For Sanctions And Crypto Compliance

According to market and regulatory coverage, the case illustrates the ongoing challenge of stopping sanctioned actors from using crypto to move value.

Stablecoins like USDT are widely used for cross-border transfers, and their scale makes them attractive for many users.

Lawmakers and regulators will likely watch how exchanges, wallets, and issuers respond, since cooperation by private firms can make enforcement more effective.

Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

The crypto market is entering a pivotal week as Bloomberg analysts confirm that XRP and Dogecoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are on track to launch in the U.S.

The funds, managed by REX-Osprey, have cleared regulatory hurdles under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a pathway that has made approval faster compared to Bitcoin ETFs.

Upcoming XRP and Dogecoin ETFs Boost Optimism

The XRP ETF (ticker: XRPR) and Dogecoin ETF (ticker: DOJE) are expected to debut within days, with Dogecoin’s listing scheduled for Thursday and XRP’s by Friday.

This will be the first U.S. ETF for Dogecoin, providing traditional investors with access to the meme coin without the need for wallets or direct token ownership. For XRP, the launch signifies a milestone as it becomes the first major altcoin ETF after Ethereum to gain entry into U.S. markets.

Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas highlighted that the XRP fund will combine direct holdings of the token with exposure to other global spot ETFs. Meanwhile, James Seyffart noted that over 90 additional crypto ETF applications are currently awaiting SEC review, including those tied to Litecoin and Avalanche.

What It Means for Altcoin Investors

The arrival of XRP and Dogecoin ETFs signals growing institutional acceptance of altcoins, moving beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Analysts believe these products could attract billions in inflows from retirement funds, brokerage platforms, and traditional investment accounts.

For Dogecoin, the ETF marks a leap from meme culture into mainstream finance. Already, DOGE has seen price momentum around $0.26–$0.28, with whales accumulating heavily ahead of the launch.

Some technical analysts argue Dogecoin is finalizing a bullish chart pattern that could push its price toward $0.35, $0.45, and even $1 if momentum holds.

XRP, on the other hand, is positioned as a utility-driven altcoin with strong liquidity. Its ETF could accelerate inflows into Ripple’s ecosystem, especially if paired with dovish global monetary policies in the coming weeks.

Broader Market Impact

The timing of these ETF launches coincides with key central bank meetings. The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates by 25 basis points, while the Bank of England and Bank of Japan will announce decisions within days.

Analysts suggest that if multiple central banks coordinate easing, the result could spark a mega altseason, driving Bitcoin past $120,000 and Ethereum beyond resistance levels.

For investors, the message is clear: XRP and Dogecoin ETFs are not just symbolic victories; they could transform altcoin adoption in traditional finance. Now we wait and see what may unfold over the next ten days.

Cover image from ChatGPT, DOGEUSD chart from Tradingview

Symbiotic, Chainlink, and Lombard have unveiled their collaboration to launch the industry-first cryptoeconomic guarantee layer for secure cross-chain Bitcoin transfers.

Symbiotic, Chainlink, And Lombard Team Up

On Monday, staking protocol Symbiotic announced its partnership with decentralized oracle provider Chainlink and Bitcoin DeFi protocol Lombard to launch the industry’s first-of-its-kind guarantee layer for cross-chain Bitcoin transfers.

The collaboration integrates Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to secure transfers of Lombard Staked Bitcoin (LBTC) across blockchains. Additionally, it introduces two new Symbiotic vaults, backed by a Symbiotic-powered monitoring network that verifies LBTC transfers via CCIP and issues alerts in case of discrepancies, the team detailed.

One of the staking vaults will hold up to $100 million of Chainlink’s native token, LINK, while the other will have 20 million of Lombard’s upcoming native token, BARD.

Notably, the Bitcoin DeFi protocol recently discussed the launch of its native token on X, stating, “Lombard is redefining how Bitcoin moves. At the core of this movement is BARD.” The protocol revealed that the tokenomics will be shared on September 16, while the airdrop and other participant allocation claims will take place on September 18.

The integration will introduce immediate token utility for BARD holders, the announcement explained, by enabling staking into the vault via the Lombard App to secure cross-chain LBTC transfers while earning up to 15% APY.

Moreover, Symbiotic’s modular architecture will allow Lombard and partners to dynamically customize protection levels, with value transferred and no disruption to ongoing operations, “positioning this model as foundational infrastructure for the next generation of cross-chain DeFi security.”

‘A New Standard’ For Cross-Chain Bitcoin Transfers

According to the statement, the integration will deliver a “dual-layer protection system that scales with demand while setting a new standard for cross-chain Bitcoin derivatives” by combining Symbiotic’s permissionless restaking, CCIP’s modular security, and Lombard’s Bitcoin infrastructure.

This collaboration not only reinforces LBTC’s position as the leading institutional-grade, yield-bearing Bitcoin asset trusted by top DeFi protocols, but also establishes a replicable framework for securing broader DeFi infrastructure such as oracles and settlement layers, creating systemic resilience that strengthens with network growth.

Misha Putiatin, Symbiotic’s co-founder, affirmed that the protocol “turns passive crypto assets into modular, active security infrastructure,” adding that “Integrating our restaking framework with Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain LBTC transfers showcases how decentralized collateral can be deployed quickly and permissionlessly to reinforce cross-chain value flows and deliver tangible benefits to end users.”

Meanwhile, Jacob Phillips, Lombard’s Co-founder, highlighted that LBTC is “a chain asset, meeting demand across networks rather than being confined to one.” He noted that holders seek the freedom to move their Bitcoin wherever the best opportunities are, but without compromising security.

To address that, Phillips explained that “pairing CCIP’s modular architecture with Symbiotic’s restaked collateral gives our community stronger economic guarantees through staking. Each BARD staked reinforces the robustness of LBTC, aligning incentives and strengthening the integrity of our interoperability stack.”

Shiba Inu bulls are back, with on-chain data indicating heavy accumulation among the meme coin’s investors. Specifically, a 512 billion SHIB transfer has drawn the attention of the crypto community, sparking bullish sentiments towards the meme coin, which has underperformed so far. 

Shiba Inu Bulls Spark SHIB Accumulation Theory With 512 Billion SHIB Transfer

Etherscan data shows that a Kraken hot wallet moved just over 512 billion SHIB ($7.14 million) to an unknown wallet (0x95a…4C4cE), sparking speculations that Shiba Inu bulls are actively accumulating the meme coin. Typically, a move from a hot wallet to what is possibly a cold wallet indicates that investors are looking to hold the crypto asset for the long term. 

Notably, thanks to this 512 billion transfer, the unknown wallet now ranks as the 38th largest Shiba Inu holder. Meanwhile, further on-chain data suggests that this wallet might be Kraken’s cold wallet, which stores its reserves. This wallet has made several transactions since then but still holds 1.47 trillion SHIB ($19.28 million), representing an increase from the initial 512 billion that was deposited. 

This confirms that Shiba Inu bulls have indeed been busy accumulating more SHIB even amid the sideways price action from the meme coin. This is a positive development, as it could trigger a supply shock, potentially leading to higher prices for SHIB. Meanwhile, Santiment data also shows that the exchange outflows are currently outpacing the exchange inflows. 

 

On September 15, 181.87 billion SHIB were taken off exchanges, while 87.37 billion tokens were moved into exchanges. This indicates that more Shiba Inu investors are currently leaning towards accumulating more SHIB rather than offloading their tokens. These investors are likely taking advantage of the dip opportunity as they anticipate higher prices for the meme coin despite its underperformance. SHIB is down almost 40% year-to-date (YTD). 

SHIB Could Still Rally 600% From Current Levels

Crypto analyst Javon Marks has predicted that the Shiba Inu price could rally by almost 600% from its current levels. He stated that the technicals point towards a near 6x happening in price to reach the $0.000081 target despite some bearish sentiments towards the meme coin. The analyst had earlier revealed that SHIB had confirmed a bullish pattern in a regular bull divergence with the MACD histogram. 

Fundamentals also present a bullish outlook for the Shiba Inu price. The SHIB team is about to roll out the LEASH v2 migration, which is positive for the entire Shiba Inu ecosystem. Meanwhile, ShibaSwap recently launched an upgrade to enable cross-chain access, further strengthening SHIB’s utility. 

At the time of writing, the Shiba Inu price is trading at around $0.00001306, down over 5% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Pantera Capital founder and CEO Dan Morehead told CNBC that Bitcoin could climb to $750,000 within four to five years, arguing the asset still represents only a “very low single-digit percentage of global wealth” and has historically “roughly doubled every year” across the firm’s 12 years in crypto. Morehead coupled the price call with a stark consolidation thesis: only a single-digit number of base-layer blockchains will endure—led by Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum And Solana Will Succeed

Speaking on “Squawk Box,” Morehead framed Bitcoin’s upside as a function of its penetration into global portfolios rather than a speculative cycle. “I think it could go up to $750,000 in the next four or five years,” he said, reiterating that while a $1 million handle may be conceivable, it is a longer-dated prospect. The forecast extends a through-cycle view Pantera has pushed since launching what it describes as the first institutional bitcoin fund in 2013.

The Pantera chief also dismissed “winner-take-all” narratives in smart-contract platforms, but he narrowed the field decisively. “There’s a single-digit number of layer ones… things like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana—not thousands, but definitely not one,” he said. In his view, these chains map to distinct use cases: “Bitcoin’s digital gold,” Ethereum anchors programmability, and Solana is “very good at the performance blockchain.”

Morehead underscored Solana’s technical and market momentum to explain why it belongs alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum in the long-run cohort. “Solana’s had better performance than even Bitcoin over the last four years,” he noted, adding that the network “could do 9 billion transactions a day,” a throughput he argued exceeds activity across traditional capital markets.

While the exact comparative framing is debatable, the line reflects Pantera’s view that Solana’s execution capacity—combined with low fees—has crossed a threshold where “it’s not obvious you need a next thing” for high-speed on-chain finance.

The interview doubled as a showcase for a new public-markets vehicle offering direct, unlevered exposure to SOL while capturing native staking yield for equity investors. Morehead cast the “digital asset treasury” structure as a bridge product in an era when large-cap crypto ETFs remain unevenly available.

“Right now there’s no [spot US] ETF [for Solana]. It’s very difficult to get… For people with a brokerage account, this is the easiest way to get access,” he said, describing staking as “cumbersome” for typical retail users and positioning the listed vehicle to automate validator selection and reward capture.

Pantera’s push fits a broader 2025 pattern: public companies raising capital to hold programmatic positions in major cryptoassets—often with staking overlays—and then listing on Nasdaq as equity proxies for tokens without spot ETFs.

Just hours before Morehead’s appearance, Helius Medical Technologies announced an oversubscribed $500 million financing led by Pantera and Summer Capital to launch a Solana-backed treasury strategy, with an additional $750 million in warrants that could lift the vehicle’s size to roughly $1.25 billion. Helius said it would explore staking and conservative on-chain yield opportunities around its SOL reserves.

Asked to arbitrate Ethereum versus Solana, Morehead avoided a binary call, returning to the same consolidation arc: multiple large-cap winners, but far fewer than the thousands of L1s launched over the last cycle.

The market’s job now, he implied, is to price durable differentiation: Bitcoin as pristine collateral and macro hedge; Ethereum as the generalized settlement and execution layer for tokenized assets and DeFi; Solana as a high-throughput venue for consumer-scale and market-microstructure-intensive applications. “There would be lots of blockchains that are important,” he said, “but definitely not one.”

At press time, Bitcoin traded at $115,319.

American Express has rolled out a new way for cardholders to collect travel memories: blockchain-backed passport stamps that live on a public ledger. The stamps are meant to be keepsakes, not investments, and they are tied to in-person spending while traveling.

American Express Launches Passport Stamps

According to company information and reports, the feature — called Amex Passport — issues NFT-style stamps as ERC-721 tokens on Base, an Ethereum layer-two network.

Eligible cardholders must be US consumer cardholders with their cards linked to their online Amex account. Stamps are earned when a linked card is used in person in any of 130+ qualifying countries and regions, and past trips can be stamped retroactively for up to two years based on purchase records.

What The Stamps Show

Reports have disclosed that each stamp records simple details: the country or region visited, a date, and a short note such as a favorite meal or a memorable sight.

The stamps can be viewed in the Amex Travel app’s Passport section and can be shared to social media or saved to a camera roll. They are non-transferable, which means users cannot sell or move them to other wallets; they are intended strictly as personal mementos.

How Travelers Can Earn Stamps

American Express Cardholders who pay with their Amex card, or via Apple Pay or Google Pay tied to that card, should trigger the stamp when they make qualifying purchases abroad.

Based on reports, the smart contract implementing the program was deployed roughly 25 days before the public announcement, and more than 20,000 stamps had been issued soon after launch. That early uptake suggests some interest among frequent travelers who already use Amex while abroad.

American Express: Privacy And Technical Notes

According to published coverage, American Express aims to limit what goes on chain. Stamps avoid putting personal information such as names or exact purchase details into the public ledger.

Still, the fact that entries live on a public blockchain means there are tradeoffs — some data about visits will be visible to anyone who inspects the contract.

The company says privacy safeguards are in place, but users who are cautious about on-chain traces should be aware of those limits.

What The Numbers Show

A customer survey cited around 73% of respondents saying they want more digital ways to mark trips, while about 56% said they miss getting physical passport stamps.

The initial list of eligible places covers 130+ countries and regions, and retroactive stamping reaches back two years. At launch the program applies only to US consumer cards; corporate accounts are not included.

Featured image from SOPA Images/Getty Images, chart from TradingView

A prominent crypto analyst has suggested that the actual XRP circulating supply is much lower than most realize. With demand for tokens expected to rise from areas such as tokenized debt, gold, and stablecoins, XRP’s seemingly limited supply could tighten even more, leaving the market exposed to a sudden squeeze.

XRP’s True Circulating Supply Limited

Versan Aljarrah, financial strategist and founder of Black Swan Capitalist, has claimed that XRP’s true circulating supply is significantly smaller than widely assumed. He argues that once escrowed holdings and institutional reserves are removed from the equation, the amount of XRP available in the market is grossly reduced. 

According to Aljarrah, this overlooked fact could have enormous consequences once institutional demand from tokenized gold, debt, and stablecoins begins to flood the XRP ecosystem. He added that such a scenario could collapse the remaining market supply overnight. 

Expanding on these concerns, Aljarrah took to YouTube to frame the issue within a much larger context. He explained that XRP’s scarcity is far more than a minor technical detail, describing it as a fundamental element of the cryptocurrency’s long-term role in global finance. 

The Black Swan Capitalist founder pointed to the mechanics of XRP’s supply as further evidence that scarcity will play a major role in its future valuation. With a fixed supply of 100 billion tokens and a small portion burned with every transaction, he says that XRP could become increasingly scarce as usage grows. 

He further argued that meeting institutional scale demand would require XRP’s price to rise significantly, with some forecasts pointing to levels as high as $10,000 or even $1 million—astronomical figures that stand well beyond current market valuations. Central to this thesis is the idea that XRP could function as a world reserve asset and a form of “digital gold.” 

Aljarrah envisions central banks and institutions to tokenize assets like gold, bonds, and debt, using XRP to provide liquidity necessary for instant settlement. He suggests that doing this could effectively position XRP as a reserve currency within a tokenized economy. 

XRP Positioned As Backbone Of Future Global Finance

According to Aljarrah, XRP should not be viewed merely as a speculative cryptocurrency for retail investors. Instead, he positioned it as the core infrastructure of a new financial system designed to replace outdated and failing monetary frameworks. 

In his YouTube video, the financial strategist characterized XRP as “the plumbing of the new financial system,” built to deliver infinite scalability and solve multi-trillion-dollar inefficiencies that plague global finance today. To truly grasp XRP’s value, Aljarrah explained that investors must abandon the traditional retail mindset and instead view the token as the backbone of a tokenized global economy.

He drew attention to the inefficiencies and risks in the current financial landscape, from insolvent banks to an overloaded derivatives market, and presented XRP as the bridge currency that can connect failing systems to a modern, interoperable financial network. He further emphasized that XRP is the key that provides the liquidity and settlement power necessary for seamless cross-border and cross-asset transactions.

Shiba Inu’s Shibarium network is facing a major setback after a recent bridge exploit that allowed an attacker to move funds out of the platform. In response, the Shiba Inu DeFi team makes a public on-chain offer of a bounty to encourage the return of the stolen assets. At the same time, token prices connected to Shiba Inu fell sharply as investors reacted to the news and questioned the network’s security.

Shibarium Bridge Exploit Results In $2.4 Million Drain

The exploit begins when the attacker uses a flash loan to purchase 4.6 million Bone ShibaSwap tokens, also known as BONE. With this control, they accessed validator signing keys and approved a harmful transaction. That transaction transferred approximately $2.4 million worth of assets from the Shibarium bridge in a short period.

The impact of the stolen funds, transferred out of the Shibarium bridge by the attacker, has spread across the market. Tokens connected to the Shiba Inu ecosystem begin to lose value soon after the attack. 

The Shiba Inu token, SHIB, falls by about seven percent, dropping from $0.0000145 to $0.0000131. The K9 Finance token, KNINE, also takes a hit, losing about ten percent in value. ShibaSwap’s token, BONE, suffers the sharpest decline, falling by more than one-third in just days. 

Shiba Inu Team Sends Bounty Offer To Attacker

After the exploit, the Shibarium DeFi team makes the unusual choice of reaching out directly to the attacker through the blockchain. Public data on Etherscan shows a message sent on-chain offering the attacker a bounty of 5 Ether, approximately $23,000, in exchange for the return of the stolen funds.

According to the team, the bounty is open for 30 days, but it will begin to shrink after seven days, which puts pressure on the attacker to act fast if they want the full reward. The message itself is in clear but firm words. K9 Finance states: “Settlement is atomic when we call recoverKnine(). If you call accept(), we cannot cancel the deal. Code is law. Bounty is live. Please, act fast.” 

Shiba Inu developer Kaal Dhairya addressed SHIB holders in an X post. Dhairya stressed that restoring security and protecting user funds remain the top priorities as the team is now collaborating with security experts to investigate the exploit. As part of the immediate response, the developers paused stake and unstake functions and moved stake manager funds into a hardware wallet managed by a multisig. 

Whether the attacker accepts or ignores the bounty, SHIB holders now have many questions about safety and trust in the system. The exploit has altered how the community views the network, highlighting why Shiba Inu holders need to closely monitor how the Shibarium DeFi team resolves the situation.

After a sharp drop in August, Bitcoin is once again aiming bullishly at its current all-time high price, as the largest digital asset reclaims and holds above the $115,000 price mark. Following its renewed upward strength, it appears the surge has triggered a notable adoption among investors, leading to a spike in BTC’s Scarcity Index.

Binance Bitcoin Scarcity Index Major Surge

Just as Bitcoin is regaining upward traction, several crucial metrics are starting to exhibit a bullish trend. Presently, the mechanics of the supply of Bitcoin on exchanges are changing once more, as evidenced by the recent dramatic increase in Bitcoin Scarcity Index on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.

In a quick-take post on the CryptoQuant platform, Arab Chain, a market expert and author, reported that the recent sudden spike in this key metric, which occurred on Sunday, marked its first time since June. This spike indicates a tightening supply environment, implying that as investor accumulation increases, there are fewer coins accessible for trading.

Therefore, this move suggests that a large amount of BTC was removed from Binance or that sell orders sharply decreased, which causes supply to become limited on the platform. According to the market expert, this shift is typically linked to the arrival of big investors, such as institutions or whales, who made substantial purchases.

Interestingly, when immediate purchasing power surpasses supply, the Bitcoin Scarcity Index rises, giving the impression that buyers are vying for BTC on the market. It is worth noting that the last time the pattern took place last June, it continued for several days, and after that, BTC experienced a massive rally to its all-time high around $124,000. 

During the surge, BTC experienced a wave of funds as this type of increase usually sparks positive news or sudden capital inflows. Should the index stay positive for a couple of days in a row, it would signal the start of a robust accumulation phase and might help the uptrend to continue.

However, in that case, if the surge is swift and is followed by an equally rapid decline, it can be a sign of speculative activity or order liquidations, which are frequently followed by a period of calm or a price correction. Looking at the scarcity chart, Arab Chain noted that this seems to be the case for BTC right now.

A Rise In The Metric To All-Time Highs

In recent months, the expert highlighted that the scarcity index has risen sharply, hitting all-time highs of over +6 before swiftly falling toward neutral and even negative territory. After this sudden spike, speculations are whether the development could impact the next market phase.

Arab Chain mentioned that this discrepancy between the high price and the index’s quick decline back to or below zero suggests that some of the robust buying impetus has started to wane. Nonetheless, this trend is validated mostly if supply is increasing or withdrawals from crypto platforms are slowing down, which is likely to influence BTC’s price trajectory.

The United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) are reportedly poised to unveil a significant agreement aimed at fostering closer collaboration on cryptocurrencies, as disclosed on Tuesday by the Financial Times. 

UK And US Officials Meet To Discuss Crypto

According to the Financial Times report, discussions surrounding this initiative took place today between UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. 

The meeting featured representatives from major cryptocurrency firms such as Coinbase (COIN), Circle (CRCL), and Ripple, alongside banking giants like Citigroup, Bank of America, and Barclays. 

Sources indicated that the agreement was arranged at the last minute, prompted by a letter from cryptocurrency industry groups urging the UK government to prioritize digital assets and blockchain in any new trade arrangements with the US, especially ahead of Trump’s upcoming state visit.

Central to the proposed agreement is a focus on stablecoins which British officials believe could enhance access for UK companies to some of the world’s most liquid financial markets. 

Shared Vision For Digital Asset Opportunities

Participants of the meeting reportedly expressed a shared belief that closer cooperation between the UK and US could unlock substantial opportunities in the digital asset space. 

Reeves had previously discussed the potential for aligning capital markets, including digital asset regulations, during a dinner with US Ambassador to London Warren Stephens, framing it as a key topic for Trump’s visit.

British officials anticipate that the collaborative efforts on capital market alignment will be highlighted in discussions between Trump and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. 

George Osborne, a former UK chancellor and current member of Coinbase’s global advisory council, recently warned in the Financial Times that the UK is lagging behind the US in its approach to cryptocurrencies. 

He stated, “On crypto and stablecoins, as on too many other things, the hard truth is this: we’re being completely left behind. It’s time to catch up.”

Last year, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce proposed a joint digital sandbox for the UK and US, which could enable regulators to access broader data in various contexts, facilitating easier entry into both markets.

Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com 

Last week was a good week for digital asset investment products, which attracted a collective $3.3 billion in inflows, according to the latest weekly report from CoinShares. The latest inflow numbers pushed assets under management (AuM) back to $239 billion, just shy of August’s all-time high of $244 billion. The rebound in inflows, which came after shedding $352 million the previous week, was due to softer-than-expected US macroeconomic data and strong end-of-week price gains across the crypto market.

Bitcoin And Ethereum Lead The Turnaround

Unsurprisingly, Bitcoin recorded the strongest shift in sentiment. Particularly, investment products based on the leading cryptocurrency witnessed $2.4 billion in inflows, its largest weekly total since July. The prevailing bullish sentiment throughout the week meant that short-Bitcoin products saw modest outflows that pushed their AuM to just $86 million. 

Ethereum also swung back into positive territory after eight consecutive trading days of outflows. It registered $646 million in inflows, buoyed by four straight daily sessions of positive investor sentiment. This was a quick turnaround from the $912 million in outflows the previous week.

Other assets also benefited, with Solana-based products achieving their largest-ever single-day inflow of $145 million on Friday and ending the week at a $198 million inflow total. XRP-based products added $32.49 million, while SUI, Cardano, and Chainlink products saw inflows of $13.96 million, $1.04 million, and $1.54 million, respectively. The recovery across multiple altcoins is a noteworthy improvement in institutional confidence compared to earlier weeks of downward pressure.

Regional Trends Show US Dominance

The flows into digital asset funds were overwhelmingly concentrated in the United States, which saw $3.2 billion in inflows. Most of these were into Spot Bitcoin and Spot Ethereum ETFs, which witnessed $2.34 billion and $637.69 million inflows last week, according to data from SoSoValue.

Digital asset funds based in Germany followed with $160 million and capped the week with their second-largest daily inflow on record. However, Switzerland-based products stood out on the downside and registered $92 million in outflows that partially offset Europe’s gains.

Looking at providers, iShares ETFs in the US attracted $1.1 billion in new funds, Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund added $850 million, and Bitwise and ARK 21Shares ETFs combined for over $360 million. Meanwhile, Grayscale drew in nearly $147 million, though it is still on net outflows year-to-date.

The recovery in fund flows has lifted overall AuM for digital asset investment products to $239 billion, just 2% below August’s all-time high of $244 billion. Continued inflow this week could see the overall AuM hitting a new all-time high this week.

Bitcoin is dominating the AuM ranks with $182 billion, which is a 76.15% stake. Ethereum, on the other hand, accounts for $40 billion. The third highest AuM is Solana with $4.1 billion. Although it is far behind, Solana has witnessed impressive AuM growth this year.

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Bitcoin is at a crossroads, with analysts divided on its next move. Some argue that demand is fading, raising concerns of a deeper correction, while others point to the potential for a breakout that could push BTC above its all-time highs. This uncertainty is not without cause—the market is bracing for the US Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, a pivotal event that could shape price action in the days ahead.

According to fresh data from CryptoQuant, Bitcoin just flashed a significant signal. The Bitcoin Scarcity Index on Binance, the world’s largest trading platform, spiked yesterday—the first such move since June. This sudden jump usually suggests a major shift in market structure, often triggered by large withdrawals of BTC from exchanges or a sharp drop in sell orders. Both scenarios reflect a tightening of supply, making Bitcoin scarcer in the open market.

Historically, such spikes have coincided with the entry of institutional players or large whales buying aggressively. While this points toward accumulation, it also underscores the high-stakes environment. With the Fed’s decision imminent, the market could be on the verge of a decisive move that sets the tone for the rest of the year.

Bitcoin Scarcity Index Signals Market Crossroads

According to Arab Chain on CryptoQuant, the recent spike in the Bitcoin Scarcity Index reflects a sudden imbalance between buyers and available supply. The index jumps when immediate buying power overwhelms market liquidity, often creating a scenario where investors race to acquire BTC before prices move higher. Historically, such spikes have coincided with positive developments or inflows of fresh capital. In fact, the same pattern occurred last June and lasted several days, fueling Bitcoin’s rally to nearly $124,000.

If the current reading remains elevated for multiple sessions, it could signal the start of a strong accumulation phase. Such conditions often precede sustained uptrends as whales and institutions absorb supply, reducing the amount of Bitcoin available on exchanges. However, the index also carries risk signals. A sharp rise followed by a rapid decline, as appears to be unfolding now, may suggest speculative behavior or forced liquidations. This dynamic typically leads to a period of cooling, marked by sideways consolidation or even short-term corrections.

The broader context complicates the picture. In recent months, the index reached record highs—above +6—only to collapse back toward neutral and even negative territory. This stark contrast reveals that while price remains strong, underlying demand momentum may be weakening. If exchange withdrawals slow or supply increases, the scarcity effect could fade.

With the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates just ahead, the question remains whether this spike reflects true accumulation or another fleeting burst of speculative activity. The next few days will provide clarity.

Bitcoin Price Analysis: Testing Mid-Range Levels

Bitcoin’s 3-day chart shows the price consolidating around $115,479, following a recovery from early September’s dip near $110,000. The structure highlights a mid-range battle, as BTC trades between the 200-day SMA near $82,600 and resistance at $123,217, the level that capped the July rally.

The 50-day SMA at $109,580 is acting as dynamic support, preventing deeper retracement despite repeated tests. Meanwhile, the 100-day SMA at $101,291 remains comfortably below the current price, reflecting an overall bullish medium-term structure. BTC has consistently defended higher lows since April, suggesting accumulation remains present.

However, upside momentum appears capped, with sellers stepping in near $116,000–$117,000. A decisive breakout above $123,217 would likely trigger a push toward uncharted territory, potentially targeting $130,000+. On the other hand, failure to maintain support above $110,000 could open the door to deeper retracements, with $105,000 emerging as the first major downside target.

The chart reflects a market at a turning point: steady accumulation is supporting the price, yet resistance remains strong. With the Fed’s interest rate decision approaching, volatility is expected to rise. Bitcoin’s ability to either break past $123K or hold the $110K floor will define the next trend.

Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

With Bitcoin’s price above the $115,000 level and gradually moving towards its all-time high, it appears that accumulation among retail and institutional investors is still heavily ongoing. An area where this notable accumulation is widely present is the BTC treasury strategy, which many big companies are significantly adopting.

Large Institutions Still Doubling Down On Bitcoin

As the current bull market cycle progresses, Bitcoin, the crypto king, remains the top digital asset among prominent figures and institutions in the ever-dynamic financial sector. This trend, which initially began on a small scale, has gone worldwide.

In the midst of this growing recognition, a Bitcoin treasury strategy has gained mainstream attention and adoption. Since the first move toward owning a BTC treasury reserve, initiated by Michael Saylor’s Strategy, many large firms around the world have followed suit.

A recent report shows that Capital B, a Europe-based private equity and investment advisory firm, has taken a decisive step into the crypto space with its BTC treasury. The firm, recognized as the first BTC treasury company in Europe, recently announced a strategic BTC purchase aimed at bolstering its growing crypto reserve.

This robust adoption of the initiative since its introduction signals heightened institutional conviction in the flagship asset’s long-term value and potential. It also underscores the expanding pattern of organizations aggressively increasing their BTC reserves as a long-term tactic to maintain value and fortify balance sheets.

In the announcement shared by Alexandre Laizet, the board director of BTC treasury at Capital B, it was revealed that the company has made a strategic purchase of 48 BTC. According to the director, the 48 BTC valued at approximately €4.7 million were purchased at €98,575 per coin. 

With this fresh buy, Capital B has strengthened its position as one of the companies that is reaffirming its belief that BTC is a vital component of modern financial stability.  Following the crucial move, the company has experienced a substantial yield of 1,536.6% Year-to-Date (YTD), and a 19.4% Quarter-to-Date (QTD). As of September 15, 2025, Capital B’s holdings boast 2,249 BTC worth a whopping €206.3 million, which was purchased at €91,718 per coin. 

Capital B’s Sats Per Share Exponential Growth

It is worth noting that Capital B has experienced its sats per share climb sharply amid its Bitcoin acquisition. Over the past 10 months, the firm’s sats per share moved from 17 to 671, reflecting a spike in investor returns tied directly to BTC’s price action.

This increase demonstrates the company’s rising exposure to BTC, underscoring the potential for institutional adoption to transform conventional metrics of equity growth. Furthermore, it indicates the growing effectiveness of its treasury strategy in generating value for shareholders. 

According to Alexandre Laizet, Capital B’s focus since November 2024 is highly directed at BTC Yield Maximization. In addition to yield maximization, the company’s move is accompanied by its long-term vision of creating the first and largest BTC treasury company in Europe. Such an achievement will allow Capital B to lead as a cornerstone of Digital Capital Markets.

За последние четыре года Solana доказала свое превосходство над биткоином по доходности, заявил управляющий партнер компании Pantera Capital Дэн Морхед (Dan Morehead) в интервью программе Squawk Box на CNBC.