Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

The U.S. and U.K. are joining forces to supercharge digital asset innovation and transform capital markets through a powerful new taskforce. US-UK Pact Sets Stage for Deep Overhaul in Global Digital Asset Policy The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on Sept. 22 that it will work with the United Kingdom’s HM Treasury to launch […]

While crypto prices faceplanted over the last day, publicly traded mining firms pulled a power move with gains lighting up Monday’s scoreboard. Out of the 20 largest miners by market cap, only three slipped into the red—and one of those was an ethereum treasury outfit. Crypto Miners Boom Despite Bitcoin’s Slump—20 Public Mining Firms Post […]

Crypto lending and borrowing are primed to ignite explosive growth, unlocking trillions in untapped capital and transforming global markets forever. Crypto Credit Markets Set to Explode With Tokenized Lending Boom Bitwise Asset Management chief executive officer Hunter Horsley shared on social media platform X on Sept. 18 that lending and credit will soon become central […]

Bitcoin is barreling toward global financial dominance as blockchain becomes vital to national defense, with Tim Draper warning governments to act fast or fall behind. Tim Draper: Bitcoin and Blockchain Will Define Future of Money and National Stability The convergence of cryptocurrency, national security, and law enforcement has emerged as a pressing topic as governments […]

DeFi lending landed back on the SEC’s agenda as regulators met with industry players to examine token classification, smart contracts, and paths toward compliant crypto loans. SEC Crypto Task Force Discusses DeFi Lending Regulation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force continues to meet with industry participants, as reflected in a memorandum […]

Tron’s latest entrant in decentralized derivatives, Sunperp, has opened for traders, adding a new venue to a field crowded by perp players like Hyperliquid, Avantis, Aster, Dydx, GMX, and Jupiter. Sunperp Opens on Tron; Traders Eye Fees, Slippage, and Funding Positioned as a perpetuals-focused decentralized exchange (DEX) on Tron, Sunperp outlines design choices aimed at […]

Bitcoin is gaining powerful momentum as a new executive order expands 401(k) access to digital assets and alternatives—a shift strongly backed by Robert Kiyosaki. Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin’s Rise With Trump’s 401(k) Access to Crypto Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has weighed in on a major shift in U.S. […]

The Federal Reserve finally trimmed rates—and bitcoin basically yawned, according to Coinshares’ Head of Research James Butterfill, who says traders want proof this is a real pivot, not a polite tap on the brakes. Butterfill: Rate Cut Hype Fades; Bitcoin Waits for Real Pivot Signal Bitcoin (BTC) has treaded water for three months while volatility […]

The crypto market ended a volatile week amid the U.S. Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut of 2025. Bitcoin edged up 0.2% to $115,792 but failed to break past $118,000, prompting mixed analyst outlooks. Crypto Market Volatility Amidst Fed Rate Cut The crypto economy closed another volatile week, even as the U.S. Federal Reserve cut […]

While ethereum-liquid staking protocols (LSPs) welcomed a hefty 690,000 ETH influx across 14 weeks until the end of August, the tide has since shifted, with LSPs watching 60,000 ETH slip away in just the last 27 days. Billions in Motion: Ethereum Liquid Staking Now Worth $63.99B ETH LSPs have shed $268.55 million — about 60,000 […]

The CFTC is cementing its dominance in crypto oversight, appointing elite financial executives to its advisory ranks as it sharpens regulatory strategy under powerful new leadership. CFTC Drives Crypto Strategy Forward With JPMorgan and Franklin Templeton Executives at Helm The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Sept. 19 new members of the Global […]

NBA star Kevin Durant’s long-lost bitcoin stash is finally recovered, amplifying Coinbase’s customer service rebound and spotlighting bitcoin’s explosive growth since the early days of adoption. NBA Star Kevin Durant Breaks Silence on Lost Bitcoin National Basketball Association (NBA) star Kevin Durant had his Coinbase account restored after being locked out for years, according to […]

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko warned at the All-In Summit 2025 that rapid advances in quantum computing could force Bitcoin to migrate to new cryptography by 2030 or risk security failures. Yakovenko: Watch Apple and Google for the Signal, It’s Time to Harden Bitcoin Yakovenko, an engineer by training, said at the All-In Summit, there’s “a […]

The Ethereum layer two (L2), Optimism, plans to roll out its Sepolia Superchain Upgrade 16a to testnet on Sept. 22 and mainnet on Oct. 2, pending governance approval, tightening safety screws without touching end users. Optimism Superchain 16a Targets Oct. 2 Mainnet With Code Pruning, Flex Controls Billed as a maintenance release, Optimism’s 16a removes […]

XRP’s first U.S. spot ETF launched with $24 million in early trading, surpassing futures-based ETF debuts by five times and signaling growing momentum for broader cryptocurrency access. XRP ETF Hits $24M Volume in 90 Minutes, Outpacing Futures Debuts Fivefold After much anticipation, REX-Osprey, the collaboration between REX Shares and Osprey Funds, finally launched on Sept. […]

Ripple, DBS, and Franklin Templeton are launching a high-powered tokenized asset framework that brings institutional-grade liquidity, yield access, and real-time portfolio rebalancing to onchain finance. Ripple, DBS, and Franklin Templeton Unveil Game-Changing Tokenized Asset Framework Ripple announced on Sept. 18 that it is partnering with DBS Group Holdings Ltd. and Franklin Templeton “to provide accredited […]

Canada’s RCMP seized more than 56 million Canadian dollars in cryptocurrency linked to the exchange Tradeogre, marking what the force called the largest digital-asset recovery in the country and the first dismantling of a crypto trading platform by Canadian law enforcement. RCMP Leverages OP_RETURN Messaging to Reveal Seizure The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) stated […]

Switzerland just took a massive leap toward a blockchain-powered financial future, completing its first legally binding bank payment using tokenized deposits. Swiss Banks Complete Historic Blockchain Payment Trial The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) announced on Sept. 16 that Postfinance, Sygnum Bank, and UBS successfully completed a proof of concept (PoC) for a deposit token, validating […]

Ethereum faces a high-stakes divergence as bullish forecasts eye $12,000 while Citi warns current prices outpace fundamentals, predicting just $4,300 by 2025 without stronger adoption. Citi Predicts Ethereum to End 2025 at $4,300, Citing Hype Over Usage Citigroup said in a Monday note that it expects ether ( ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market value, […]

Institutional crypto activity is accelerating as CME gears up to launch XRP and solana options with daily expirations in October, adding to growing adoption in the futures market. XRP Options Set to Launch on CME in October With Daily Expirations CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, announced on Sept. 17 that it will introduce […]

Circle and Kraken are joining forces to supercharge global stablecoin adoption, unlocking massive liquidity and powering onchain finance at scale. Circle-Kraken Partnership Expands Stablecoin Reach Circle and Kraken jointly announced on Sept. 17 that they have entered into a strategic partnership to expand global access to the USDC and EURC stablecoins through Kraken’s trading platform. […]

Santander’s digital platform has debuted crypto trading for select markets, fusing major tokens with EU-regulated security to elevate traditional investing into the digital frontier. Santander’s Digital Platform Goes Live With Crypto Trading and EU Compliance Banking giant Santander announced on Sept. 16 that its digital subsidiary Openbank has launched cryptocurrency trading for clients in Germany, […]

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing “generic listing standards” for crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), a move he says could open the gates to new spot offerings as soon as October. Bitwise Exec: Generic SEC Standards Would Cut Red Tape and Expand Crypto ETP Menus Hougan’s memo […]

Ripple is unleashing a $25 million RLUSD-powered boost to small businesses and veterans, fueling credit access, job creation, and nationwide economic opportunity with billion-dollar impact. Ripple Boosts Economic Inclusion With $25M RLUSD Donation to Key US Nonprofits Ripple announced on Sept. 15 a $25 million commitment to Accion Opportunity Fund and Hire Heroes USA, delivered […]

Crypto markets rebounded after last week’s consumer price index (CPI)-driven turbulence, with institutional inflows into BTC and ETH ETFs supporting a broader rally. Altcoins are stealing the spotlight as optimism builds around eventual ETF approvals. Crypto Regains Momentum as ETF Inflows and Altcoins Lead Rally After a shaky week tied to U.S. inflation data, crypto […]

Paypal is igniting a new era in peer-to-peer payments, unleashing personalized links and imminent crypto integration that supercharge global money movement across wallets, apps, and digital ecosystems. Paypal Advances Peer-to-Peer Strategy With Upcoming Crypto Functionality Payments giant Paypal announced on Sept. 15 the launch of Paypal links, describing it as “a new way to send […]

On Monday, while the crypto market shaved off 1.27% overall, the digital token AVNT — tethered to the decentralized exchange Avantis running on Base — decided to strut in the opposite direction, rising more than 53%. Native Token Tied to Avantis DEX Shoots Past $296M Market Cap Essentially, Avantis is a decentralized exchange (DEX) with […]

Fightfi, the company behind Fight.ID, said it expanded its partnership with UFC to develop blockchain-powered fan products and experiences on Sept. 14, 2025. UFC, Fightfi Outline Web3 Loyalty and Identity Plans The collaboration, according to the announcement, targets digital engagement for UFC’s global audience via Fight.ID’s platform, which connects fans and athletes with on-chain identity, […]

Based on market trackers, bitcoin’s price action in South Korea has been a seesaw ride when stacked against BTC’s weighted global exchange rate across multiple venues. Over the weekend, prices on local hubs like Upbit and Bithumb currently carry a slight markdown. Bitcoin in Seoul Dips Below Global Average; Coinbase Holds a Modest Premium At […]

On Sept. 14, solana reached its highest price in nearly eight months, breaching the $250 mark and pushing its market capitalization over $133 billion. Analysts Eye Further Gains for SOL Solana ( SOL) breached the $250 mark on Sept. 14 for the first time in months, capping off a strong rally that pushed its market […]