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LaValle, an ETF veteran, takes over as president of CoinDesk’s indexes and data arm, overseeing benchmarks with $40B in tracked assets.

The Uniswap Foundation spearheaded a coalition of 18 major cryptocurrency organizations in petitioning Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for federal guidance on decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) compliance. In a Sept. 2 letter, Uniswap Foundation cites persistent legal uncertainty that has driven innovation offshore. The document advocates for federal recognition of Wyoming’s Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association (DUNA) […] The post Uniswap Foundation leads coalition urging Treasury Secretary Bessent to clarify legal framework for DAOs appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Backed by Wall Street heavyweights, Anthropic’s soaring valuation comes after it closed a $13 billion Series F, reflecting the mainstreaming of AI. AI company Anthropic, the developer of the Claude family of large language models, has reached a $183 billion valuation following its latest funding round — a dramatic increase from the start of the year that underscores the accelerating growth of AI applications. The company disclosed Tuesday that it closed a $13 billion Series F round co-led by venture firms ICONIQ Capital, Fidelity Management & Research Company and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Some of North America’s most prominent investors also joined the raise, reflecting the surge in institutional interest in artificial intelligence as a disruptive technology.  Read more

Collapsing volumes and weaker funding rates also suggest fading demand for leveraged ETH exposure is deepening the current pullback.

Ex Cred Execs have been sentenced to 52 and 36 months for wire fraud conspiracy after pleading guilty. Prosecutors say they have misled investors during 2020 losses tied to Cred’s failed hedging. Prison starts Oct. 28, with a restitution hearing set for Oct. 7. The post Ex Cred Execs Get Prison for Crypto Fraud – FBI Details Targeted Scheme appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Solana overhaul is expected to decrease transaction finality to 150 milliseconds — increasing the speed by about 100-fold. After a two-week governance process in which more than half of validators cast votes, Solana is set to be upgraded using the Alpenglow consensus protocol. According to the results of the governance process released on Tuesday, more than 98% voted yes to approve the new consensus protocol for Solana, with a 52% stake participating. The Alpenglow upgrade is expected to reduce the transaction finality to 150 milliseconds from more than 12 seconds, significantly overhauling the ecosystem. Read more

Yunfeng Financial Group, the Hong Kong-listed financial services firm tied to Jack Ma, has purchased 10,000 Ethereum (ETH) worth about $44 million to begin building an ETH treasury, filings published on Sept. 2 revealed. The acquisition marked Yunfeng’s entry into the growing trend of public companies adopting crypto treasury strategies, a playbook popularized by Strategy […] The post Jack Ma-backed Yunfeng Financial dives into Ethereum for corporate treasury transformation appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures are coming to the crypto exchange on September 22.

CleanCore’s pivot to Dogecoin is being spearheaded by its newly appointed board chairman, Alex Spiro, a longtime attorney for Elon Musk. CleanCore Solutions, a Nebraska-based maker of aqueous ozone cleaning systems, saw its shares plunge over 60% Tuesday after announcing plans to become a Dogecoin treasury company. The company disclosed a $175 million private placement backed by over 80 institutional and crypto-native investors, including Pantera, GSR, FalconX and Borderless.  Proceeds will be used to acquire Dogecoin (DOGE) as CleanCore’s primary reserve asset, with the initiative led by newly appointed board Chairman Alex Spiro, Elon Musk’s longtime attorney. Read more

Gemini and Figure are targetting combined valuations exceeding $6.3 billion for their initial public offerings (IPO) as digital asset firms capitalize on renewed investor appetite for public market debuts, Reuters reported on Sept. 2. Blockchain lender Figure Technologies aims to raise up to $526.3 million at a maximum valuation of $4.13 billion. Meanwhile, Gemini exchange […] The post Major US crypto firms target multi-billion valuations in their IPOs appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Injective holds at $12.5 support as analysts debate a bounce toward $14 or a breakdown to $8.

BitMine Immersion Technologies recently purchased 153,000 ETH, taking a $655 million step toward its goal of owning 5% of the asset’s supply.

Crypto options platform PowerTrade reports that traders are betting on a strong year-end rally in several altcoins, including SOL, XRP, TRUMP, HYPE, LINK.

Figure Tech has prepared an IPO to raise up to $526M at a potential $4.13B valuation. Founded by Mike Cagney, the lender has originated $16B in on-chain loans, reported H1 2025 profit on $190.6M revenue, and has set Sept. 10 pricing, with shares to list on Nasdaq as FIGR. Uses AI for loans and support. The post Figure Tech Targets $4.3B Valuation in September IPO, Fueling Crypto’s Public Frenzy appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto isn’t limited to trading. In 2025, crypto can be used to make some exciting, real-world purchases. Crypto can be spent on virtually everything in 2025, including high-value and unconventional items. Cryonic preservation, DNA storage and advanced biohacking treatments are now available through cryptocurrency payments worldwide. From property deals to tuition bills, more institutions are opening up to cryptocurrency payments. Read more

Conflux has proposed a governance vote to let its Ecosystem Fund collaborate with publicly listed companies on treasury allocations and ecosystem support. The plan includes four-year lockups on CFX and reflects growing interest in institutional-level engagement with regulated markets. The post Conflux Seeks Governance Greenlight for Public Company Treasury Deals With 4-Year Lockups appeared first on Cryptonews.

ADA price prediction discussions have deepened as Charles Hoskinson compares Cardano’s 4,000% growth to Bitcoin’s 2,400%. With ETF prospects, whale distribution, and technical signals converging, ADA trades near $0.80 support while testing $0.88 resistance and eyeing $1.20 targets. The post ADA Price Prediction: Cardano Outperforms Bitcoin by 200% According to Founder – What’s Next for ADA? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin spot and exchange flows point to an early recovery, but a close above $113,650 is needed to confirm the trend change. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s Cost Basis Distribution shows strong buyer support versus Ether’s weaker flows. Coinbase and Binance netflows hint at a liquidity regime shift favoring reaccumulation. Read more

Claude predicts continued strength across crypto markets. XRP adoption has accelerated, Memecore has rallied to near a $1B cap, and Trump memecoin has gained traction after WLFI’s launch. Meanwhile, Ethereum has reached a fresh high and Bitcoin has reclaimed $111K with sentiment leaning bullish. The post Leading AI Claude Predicts the Price of XRP, MemeCore and TRUMP by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Solana (SOL) validators concluded the governance process for Alpenglow (SIMD-0326) on Sept. 2, positioning SOL for a potential run to $250. The community vote tallied 98.27% in favor, 1.05% opposed, and 0.69% abstaining, with 52% of the total stake participating in the decision. Alpenglow represents a complete overhaul of Solana’s consensus architecture, replacing the existing […] The post Solana validators approve Alpenglow upgrade, positioning SOL for a run to $250 appeared first on CryptoSlate.