Digital euro unlikely to launch before 2029, ECB board member says
Introduced in October 2020, Europe’s digital euro may not launch until 2029, according to ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone.
Crypto
Ethereum bulls tout adoption, AI-driven supercycle, but Wall Street is skeptical
Growing Wall Street crypto adoption and agentic AI platforms may catalyze a “supercycle” for Ethereum, according to BitMine, the largest corporate holder of Ether.
Kraken donates $2M to pro-crypto groups as ‘fight for crypto’ continues
Kraken committed $2 million to Freedom Fund PAC and America First Digital, citing a need to defend crypto users’ rights in the US.
Bitcoin whales offload 147K BTC in one month: Is $100K BTC price next?
Bitcoin whale distribution and a weakening technical structure could push BTC price into an extended sell-off toward $100,000.
Ian Calderon Runs for California Governor, Vows to Make State ‘Undisputed Leader’ on Bitcoin
The former Assembly majority leader’s campaign launched with a pledge to put Bitcoin on the state’s balance sheet.
UXLink hack shows risks of centralized control in DeFi projects
FearsOff CEO Marwan Hachem told Cointelegraph that it was risky to keep too much centralized control in projects that “claim to be decentralized.”
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF: Bearish Sentiment in IBIT Stays Strong for Two Straight Months
Key metric tied to BlackRock’s Nasdaq-listed spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund, IBIT, has been flashing warning signs for two straight months. IBIT’s one-year put-call skew, a measure of market sentiment or pessimism, flipped positive on July 25 and has remained comfortably above zero since then, according to data source Market Chameleon. That’s two straight months … Read more
Bitcoin Stalls Around $112K as Whales Lead Wave of Selling
Bitcoin (BTC) remains stagnant in the $110,000 to $120,000 range, while gold and U.S. equities hover near all-time highs. According to Glassnode’s Accumulation Trend Score by cohort, selling pressure is evident across all wallet groups. This metric measures the relative strength of accumulation based on the size of entities and the volume of coins acquired … Read more
Ripple, Securitize Bring RLUSD to BlackRock and VanEck Tokenized Funds
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is being integrated into tokenized money-market funds from BlackRock and VanEck, giving holders of the products a direct redemption path into on-chain liquidity. Through a new smart contract on Securitize’s platform, investors in BlackRock’s BUIDL and VanEck’s VBILL funds can now swap their shares for RLUSD on demand, creating what Ripple calls … Read more
Elliptic Lands HSBC Investment, Extending Big Bank Backing in Blockchain Analytics
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has secured a strategic investment from HSBC, making it the only company in the sector to be backed by four globally systemically important banks (G-SIBs). HSBC joins JPMorgan Chase, Santander and Wells Fargo on Elliptic’s investor roster. As part of the deal, Richard May, Group Head of Financial Crime at HSBC’s … Read more
Vitalik calls for open-source infrastructure in health, finance, governance
The Ethereum co-founder has warned that closed systems breed abuse and monopolies, urging open-source, verifiable infrastructure across healthcare, finance and voting.
Kraken Donates $1M to Pro-Trump PAC to Support Crypto Privacy Rights
Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi says the fight for crypto in the United States is “far from over,” as the exchange looks to back pro-crypto policy.
Bitcoin to ‘move up smartly again’ toward end of 2025: Saylor
Strategy chair Michael Saylor says Bitcoin will gain after “macro headwinds” subside as treasury companies and ETFs put upward pressure on the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin indicator’s record squeeze signals ‘significant volatility storm’ ahead
Bitcoin’s Bollinger Bands compressed to record-tight weekly levels, with analysts predicting inevitable volatility expansion and major price movement.
Bitcoin ‘Buy The Dip’ Calls Surge, But Liquidity Trends Point to $107K as Potential Magnet
Bitcoin’s (BTC) break below key support has prompted a flurry of ‘buy the dip’ calls on social media. However, liquidity trends suggest a potential for a deeper decline. BTC has dropped over 3% to $111,590 this week, piercing the widely-tracked 50- and 100-day simple moving averages (SMA). Both indicators have lost their upward momentum for … Read more
DOGE Holds Firm Above $0.24 Support in Choppy Session
Broader crypto sentiment remained fragile amid risk-off flows, though DOGE showed resilience with consistent liquidity inflows. News Background Dogecoin (DOGE) consolidated in a tight band during the 24-hour window from September 23 at 03:00 to September 24 at 02:00, trading between $0.236 and $0.244. Early rallies at 06:00 and 16:00 tested the $0.244 mark, but … Read more
Crypto millionaires at record level with ‘watershed year for institutional adoption’
The number of crypto millionaires has jumped 40% year-on-year to over 240,000, driven mainly by institutional adoption, according to Henley & Partners.
Bitcoin’s Slump Widens Safe Haven Divergence for Gold
Bitcoin’s lackluster performance as gold soars is leading to an increased divergence between the two assets. Here’s what could come next.
Crypto policy shift to bring cycle-breaking wave of crypto investors: Novogratz
Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz says US crypto legislation will unleash new market participation, which could break the traditional four-year cycle.
Asia Morning Briefing: Capital Controls Doom Asia’s Stablecoin Dreams—Except in Hong Kong
Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: In the lead-up to Seoul’s Korea Blockchain Week, discussions about a Korean Won stablecoin were among the leading narratives. The idea carries political weight, positioning local currencies as digital alternatives to the U.S. dollar. However, despite the enthusiasm, most Asian currencies are hindered by capital … Read more
Sam Bankman-Fried’s X Account Awakens, Sends FTT Token Soaring
The unexpected post sparked questions about inmate communications as the FTX estate sues for $1.1 billion and prepares a $1.6 billion payout.
CFTC initiative to allow stablecoins as collateral in derivatives markets
US Commodity Futures Trading Commission acting chair Caroline Pham said her agency is looking to allow derivatives traders to post stablecoins and tokenized assets as collateral.
Pro-Bitcoin Democrat Ian Calderon to run for governor of California
Ian Calderon, a former California lawmaker and Bitcoiner, started his campaign for California governor as a long shot among several established candidates.
Robot Swarms Could Solve Blockchain’s Oracle Problem, Researchers Say
New study shows mobile robots can collectively verify real-world data for smart contracts while resisting attacks.
Stablecoin Titan Tether Seeks $500 Billion Valuation on $20 Billion Raise: Report
Tether would potentially join the ranks of OpenAI and SpaceX, which received similar valuations.
Crypto VC firm Archetype closes $100M early-stage fund
Archetype has closed a $100M+ fund backed by institutional investors, aiming to support onchain infrastructure, stablecoins and real-world assets.
Bitcoin Is Slipping, But BNB Is on Fire: Here’s Why
The token formerly known as Binance Coin is the best-performing crypto in the top 10 over the last week. Here’s what’s going on.
FTX Trust seeks to claw back $1B from Genesis Digital
The lawsuit alleged that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried directed investments in shares of a crypto mining company in Kazakhstan — funds the exchange’s trust now wants returned.
U.S. CFTC Moves Toward Getting Stablecoins Involved in Tokenized Collateral Push
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is starting an initiative to allow stablecoins as tokenized collateral to satisfy margin needs in the vast derivatives market, inviting input from the industry on how to bring such a policy online. In the latest move toward crypto inclusion in the U.S. financial sector, the acting chief of the … Read more
FTX Recovery Trust Sues Bitcoin Miner Genesis Digital Assets for $1.15 Billion
The collapsed exchange alleges that ex-FTX CEO Bankman-Fried invested in the Bitcoin miner with commingled funds.