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Aster (ASTER) has emerged as a top trending token on CoinGecko, with its recent surge pushing its market capitalization to the 50th position.

Coinbase has argued that Base is blockchain infrastructure rather than an exchange, as discussion over Layer-2 sequencers has intensified. The network has explored a token, opened a Solana bridge, and has seen TVL and activity rise. The post Coinbase CLO Says Base Is “Not an Exchange” Amid SEC Scrutiny appeared first on Cryptonews.

Moody’s warns “cryptoization” is undermining monetary policy and bank deposits in emerging markets amid uneven regulatory oversight. As stablecoin and cryptocurrency adoption accelerate worldwide, emerging markets face mounting risks to monetary sovereignty and financial stability, according to a new report from Moody’s Ratings.  The credit rating service warned that widespread use of stablecoins — tokens pegged 1:1 with another asset, usually a fiat currency like the US dollar — could weaken central banks’ control over interest rates and exchange rate stability, a trend called “cryptoization.”  Banks could also “face deposit erosion if individuals shift savings from domestic bank deposits into stablecoins or crypto wallets,” the report said.  Read more

Story Protocol says that it can turn intellectual property into Legos, but some users’ dreams were shattered on Thursday.

MGX, which previously bought $2 billion of World Liberty Financial's USD1, and Oracle will control nearly half of TikTok’s U.S. arm as American firms secure majority ownership.

Plasma’s XPL token posted a 113% recovery to $1.54 within hours of crashing from $0.93 to $0.7218 following its Sept. 25 mainnet launch. The initial crash likely resulted from selling pressure as users who received network airdrops liquidated their positions. Overcoming sell pressure According to reports on X, users received a minimum of 9,304 XPL […] The post XPL surges 113% to all-time high following launch day crash appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Predictors on Myriad Markets are now flipping bearish about Bitcoin’s next price milestone, leaning towards $105,000 before $125,000.

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. Hester Peirce, a commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) known by many in the industry as “Crypto Mom,” gave a speech laced with non-fungible token (NFT) metaphors and a review of the agency’s approach to digital assets. Speaking at a Coin Center event on Thursday, Peirce seemed to joke in response to speculation that her “days at the SEC [were] numbered,” given her term officially expired in June. However, statutes allow SEC commissioners to serve up to an additional 18 months until the US Senate confirms a replacement.  “A lot of people have asked me what is next,” said Peirce. “I could leave the government and do a 180 on crypto, but that career path is too well-trodden for me. My plan long had been to transition to beekeeping—honey is delicious and nutritious, and bees sting with less glee than most of my Twitter com...

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. Citi, an international banking and financial services company, revised its stablecoin forecast due to the strong growth of the sector in the last six months, and now projects the stablecoin market cap will grow to $4 trillion by 2030. Analysts at Citi project a $1.9 trillion stablecoin market as their “base” case and up to $4 trillion as the “bull” case, up from previous projections of $1.6 trillion and $3.7 trillion, respectively, according to Thursday’s forecast. Analysts at Citi also said stablecoins would not disrupt the banking sector, contrary to concerns voiced by the banking industry, but would help overhaul the financial system, alongside tools like tokenized bank deposits. Citi wrote: Read more

Elizabeth Warren has criticized SEC Chair Paul Atkins following a report about a dropped case and a stated recusal. The SEC has shifted stances on OpenSea, Ripple, and Coinbase and has established a Crypto Task Force to outline a regulatory path for digital assets. The post Elizabeth Warren Targets SEC Chair Over Dropped Cases – “Open Corruption” Alleged appeared first on Cryptonews.

China has launched a new operations center in Shanghai dedicated to advancing the digital yuan. The People’s Bank of China announced the opening on Sept. 25, describing it as a step to expand the digital yuan’s role in global finance. The center will focus on cross-border payments, blockchain services, and digital asset platforms. According to […] The post Beijing boosts digital yuan for global trade with new operations center appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin is down 5%, its sharpest weekly drop since March, but October seasonality and long-term holder stability suggest a potential recovery ahead. Key takeaways: Bitcoin suffers its steepest weekly decline since March, slipping under $110,000. Over $15 billion in leveraged positions were flushed out, signaling a reset in risk appetite. Read more

WLD price prediction has examined World Chain’s Chainlink CCIP and Data Streams rollout for 35M users, cross-chain token transfers, and technicals showing a descending triangle around $1.28–$1.32; potential moves toward $1.86–$2.00 have hinged on broader sentiment and sustained resistance breaks.rket data. The post WLD Price Prediction: $1.28 Support Holds as CCIP Unlocks Native Cross-Chain Moves appeared first on Cryptonews.

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. At least two high-profile investment companies are reportedly vying to back stablecoin issuer Tether as it looks to sell roughly 3% of its equity — a move that underscores pent-up investor demand for one of the world’s most profitable companies. According to Bloomberg, venture capital giants SoftBank Group and ARK Investment Management are among potential investors considering a combined investment of up to $20 billion in Tether.  As Cointelegraph reported this week, if successful, the funding round could value the company at up to $500 billion, placing it among the world’s most valuable private enterprises. Read more

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. Asset management company Grayscale has suggested that the third quarter of 2025 may have represented an altcoin season “distinct from those in the past,” based in part on the underperformance of Bitcoin and a boost from centralized exchanges. According to a Grayscale report released on Thursday, though returns across crypto-related markets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), AI, and smart contracts, were positive in Q3, the quarter may have stood out as an “alt season.” The asset manager said the smart contracts sector benefited from stablecoin legislation — likely referring to the GENIUS Act signed into law in the US in July — while AI, currencies and BTC lagged behind. “Bitcoin underperformed other market segments, and the pattern of returns could be considered a crypto ‘alt season’ — although distinct from other periods of falling Bitc...

Theta Capital has sought $200M for a blockchain vehicle backing 10–15 venture managers focused on digital assets. The firm has reported a 32.7% net IRR since 2018, while investors have shifted toward ETFs and treasury strategies as deal counts have fallen in 2025. The post Theta Capital Management Launches $200M Blockchain Fund Targeting 10-15 Investments appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlackRock’s Global Allocation Fund increased its holdings in the firm’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) by 38.4% during the second quarter, according to a Sept. 26 SEC filing. As of July 31, the diversified fund held 1,000,808 IBIT shares valued at $66.4 million, up from 723,332 shares on Apr. 30. The addition of 277,476 shares represents […] The post BlackRock raises Bitcoin exposure by 38% in its $17.1 billion Global Allocation Fund appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Analysts warn that the real danger for Bitcoin (BTC) only starts below $109K.

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. Another publicly listed company is moving into the digital asset treasury market, targeting exposure to The Open Network native coin, even as the token’s price continues to slump. In a Thursday announcement, AlphaTON, formerly Portage Biotech, said it purchased $30 million worth of Toncoin (TON) tokens as part of its crypto accumulation strategy. The token is down roughly 13% over the past month. With the purchase, AlphaTON became the second Toncoin-focused digital asset treasury (DAT), joining TON Strategy Co., which rebranded from Verb Technology Company in August. Read more

With Bitcoin standing still and the rest of the crypto market close to posting a red monthly candle, Hyperliquid’s HYPE is bucking the trend.