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The UK needs regulatory clarity that matches ambition

The UK government talks about becoming a “leading global crypto hub,” but slow policy development and fragmented regulation risk losing ground to competitors.

Retail, quants drive DEX adoption as institutions stick with CEXs: Bitget

Retail and quants are fueling DEXs like Hyperliquid, while CEXs hold institutional ground. Aster’s rise adds new pressure to the onchain race.

Trump-linked WLFI burns $1.43M worth of tokens after $1M buyback

Trump-backed WLFI has burned $1.43 million in tokens after a $1.06 million buyback funded by DeFi fees, with another 3.06 million tokens remain unburned.

Ether ETFs log straight week of outflows, $796M pulled as price drops 10%

The five straight days of spot Ether ETF outflows come amid recent data suggesting weakening retail participation in the asset.

Vitalik slams EU’s Chat Control: ‘We all deserve privacy and security’

Vitalik Buterin has opposed the EU’s proposed Chat Control law, warning it undermines digital privacy and creates surveillance backdoors.

Bitcoin to $60K or $140K? Traders at odds over where BTC price goes next

Despite numerous calls for higher BTC prices in October, Bitcoin would repeat history with a steep drop toward $60,000 first.

Several Solana staking ETFs may win US approval within two weeks: Analyst

The two-week approval forecast follows analyst predictions that additional crypto ETF approvals could be a key catalyst for a broader altcoin season.

Bitcoin’s ‘biggest bull catalyst’ may be the next Fed chair pick: Novogratz

Mike Novogratz said “of course” Bitcoin could reach $200,000 if the Federal Reserve adopts a highly dovish stance following a leadership change.

Bitcoin capped below $110K as gold, stocks rally: What’s holding BTC back?

Bitcoin struggles to recover and rally despite favorable macroeconomic trends that have sent stock prices higher. What will it take to overcome $110,000?

XRP faces another 10% dip: When will bulls step in?

XRP consolidated near $2.75 with bearish pressure looming. Onchain data and liquidity compression suggest a possible dip before a price rebound.

Stablecoin boom risks ‘cryptoization’ as fragmented rules leave economies exposed — Moody’s

Moody’s warns “cryptoization” is undermining monetary policy and bank deposits in emerging markets amid uneven regulatory oversight.

Hester Peirce discusses her future NFT plans after serving at the SEC

Though she said she was joking about “becoming an NFT creator” after her time at the SEC, the commissioner signaled she was working “to get crypto policy right” first.

Citi raises stablecoin market cap forecast to $4T by 2030

High stablecoin market growth in 2025 signals a $1.9 trillion base case and a $4 trillion bull case by 2030, Citi's analysts said.

Bullish Bitcoin bets unraveled below $110K: Will October revive risk-on sentiment?

Bitcoin is down 5%, its sharpest weekly drop since March, but October seasonality and long-term holder stability suggest a potential recovery ahead.

Tether’s mega fundraise draws top investors as it expands beyond yield income

SoftBank and ARK are reportedly eyeing an investment in Tether, a move that could value the stablecoin issuer at up to $500 billion as it diversifies beyond USDT.

Bitcoin underperformance signals ‘distinct’ Q3 altseason: Grayscale

According to Grayscale, some market sectors benefited from significant changes to US policy in the third quarter, but Bitcoin underperformed compared to Ether and others.

AlphaTON adds $30M in Toncoin to balance sheet amid price decline

Two Nasdaq-listed DATs are investing in The Open Network's native token, allocating millions to token reserves even as the asset and their share prices decline.

Crypto Biz: Wall Street turns the key: Banks, stablecoins, tokenized collateral hit fast-forward

Wall Street leans into crypto: E*Trade to add BTC, ETH and SOL, JPMorgan cools on stablecoin risks, and CFTC tests tokenized collateral.

Price predictions 9/26: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, AVAX

Bitcoin and several major altcoins are trying to start a recovery, but they are likely to be met with significant selling pressure at higher levels.

Crypto markets are down, but corporate proxies are doing far worse

Although crypto treasury companies have enjoyed short-term price gains, most have underperformed the underlying assets they hold.

Ether supercycle debate, Circle reversibility plan and Aster’s surge: Finance Redefined

Wall Street adoption may catalyze the first “supercycle” extending Ether’s price appreciation beyond the traditional four-year cycle, according to the largest corporate ETH holder.

As IPO rumors swirl, Kraken secures $500M funding at $15B valuation: Report

The reported funding round comes amid earlier indications that the crypto exchange is preparing for a potential public offering.

Bitcoin price ignores PCE inflation as bears eat through $109K support

Bitcoin showed no sign of a major rebound after the release of major US inflation data, with bid liquidity clustered at $108,200.

What really drives altcoin seasons? A closer look

Key factors, such as Bitcoin dominance, liquidity shifts, market cycles and investor sentiment, drive altcoin season.

Who’s in the running to become the next CFTC chair?

The CFTC still doesn’t have a permanent chair, but there are reportedly several pro-crypto contenders who are under consideration to lead the agency.

‘Stablecoins will save the US dollar’: Eric Trump

US President Donald Trump’s son Eric told the New York Post that stablecoins could “save the US dollar,” and defended his family’s crypto ventures.

Crypto.com’s Cronos erases Trump pump gains, community questions demand

Since the peak of the Trump news-driven rally, Cronos has lost more than $6 billion, or nearly 50% of its market cap.

Decentralized communities can fix AI bias

Decentralized digital communities can democratize AI governance through transparent, community-led frameworks that prioritize public good over profit.

Layer-1s stake their claim as crypto’s backbone in 2025

With stablecoin rules taking shape and tokenized assets entering the market, blockchain’s foundation is being tested and layer-1s are proving their staying power.

Vesting NFTs top daily sales volume chart: CryptoSlam

Vesting NFTs jumped to the top of CryptoSlam’s daily sales chart on BNB Chain, highlighting demand for liquidity solutions in token lockups.

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