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Tether is in talks to raise $15B-$20B through a private placement, a deal that could value the stablecoin issuer near $500B. The post Stablecoin Issuer Tether Seeks Half-Trillion Valuation In Ambitious Capital Raise appeared first on Cryptonews.

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. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is looking to allow tokenized assets, including stablecoins, to be used in derivatives markets as collateral in a move supported by crypto executives. CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham said on Tuesday that her agency will “work closely with stakeholders” on the scheme and is encouraging feedback on using tokenized collateral in derivatives markets until Oct. 20. If implemented, stablecoins like USDC (USDC) and Tether (USDT) would be treated similarly to traditional collateral like cash or US Treasurys in regulated derivatives trading. Congress passed laws earlier this year regulating stablecoins, which have seen their adoption grow among financial institutions. Read more

Ian Calderon, a former California lawmaker and Bitcoiner, started his campaign for California governor as a long shot among several established candidates. Former California Assemblymember and Bitcoin advocate Ian Calderon has kicked off his campaign for California governor in 2026, entering a crowded and competitive race to replace Gavin Newsom. Calderon confirmed his bid for governor in a post to X on Tuesday, centering most of his promises around affordable homes, groceries and gas while positioning himself as a Bitcoin (BTC) proponent. “My generation pays bills on our phones, we send money to each other with Venmo and we save in Bitcoin — but the people running our government, they’re trying to use yesterday’s ideas to solve today’s problems, and it isn’t working,” he said. Read more

Bitcoin entered the third week of September under selling pressure that tested investor resilience but fell short of sparking the sort of capitulation that has defined earlier drawdowns in 2025. From Sept. 17 through Sept. 22, the market absorbed a $3,759 decline in spot price, accompanied by a marked increase in the percentage of coins […] The post Bitcoin’s ‘supply in loss’ doubled as price dipped below $112k appeared first on CryptoSlate.

New study shows mobile robots can collectively verify real-world data for smart contracts while resisting attacks.

Bitcoin (BTC) adoption is growing among countries, with 32 nations actively pursuing exposure through legislation, representing roughly one in six nations worldwide, according to a Bitcoin Policy Institute report published Sept. 22. The study documents a rapid acceleration in government adoption following President Donald Trump’s election and subsequent executive order establishing a US Strategic Bitcoin […] The post Bitcoin becomes a macroeconomic asset as countries race to ramp up adoption appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Brazil’s central bank (BCB) has proposed new rules for the forex sector that may impose further restrictions on the country’s crypto exchanges. The post Central Bank’s New Brazilian Forex Rules Could Impact Crypto Exchanges appeared first on Cryptonews.

Tether would potentially join the ranks of OpenAI and SpaceX, which received similar valuations.

Pro-Bitcoin candidate Ian Calderon has launched his California governor campaign, extending cryptocurrency’s influence into mainstream politics and fueling debate on Bitcoin’s future role in state systems. The post Pro-Bitcoin Politician Ian Calderon Enters California Governor Race — Can BTC Benefit? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Morgan Stanley eyes crypto trading—Bitcoin price prediction now teases a $120K rally on Wall Street’s growing push. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Morgan Stanley’s Big Move Puts $120K in Sight appeared first on Cryptonews.

Tether is pursuing talks with investors to raise between $15 billion and $20 billion for approximately 3% of its equity through a private placement, Bloomberg News reported on Sept. 23. The deal could position the crypto firm among the world’s most valuable private companies, with a valuation of around $500 billion. This would place it […] The post Tether seeking up to $20B in new funding round at a valuation of $500B appeared first on CryptoSlate.

DOGE approaches a retest of a historically significant support level – Dogecoin price predictions hinge on a bounce to continue the bull run. The post Dogecoin Price Prediction as DOGE Approaches Critical Support Level – What Happens Next Decides Everything appeared first on Cryptonews.

UXLINK has fallen victim to an $11.3 million exploit that took advantage of a vulnerability in its multi-signature wallet, allowing hackers to gain admin rights.

After Metaplanet's big BTC buy yesterday, here's why the crypto price prediction for these 3 tokens is about to go crazy. The post Crypto Price Prediction Today 23 September – XRP, Solana, Cardano appeared first on Cryptonews.

Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has dismissed as false a Financial Times report claiming that his family office, YZi Labs, was considering raising capital from external investors. Zhao said in a social media post that the firm, valued at about $10 billion, remains a private vehicle for his wealth and has no plans to open […] The post Binance founder CZ refutes FT’s claims of fundraising for $10B YZi Labs as ‘fake’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Best crypto has been framed through XRP, SHIB, PEPE and $HYPER as traders have weighed U.S. policy moves, Bitcoin’s $124,128 record and ETF progress. XRP has rallied then eased; SHIB has shown bullish patterns; PEPE has trailed its ATH; $HYPER has raised funds in presale. The post Best Crypto to Buy 23 September – XRP, Shiba Inu, Pepe appeared first on Cryptonews.

Archetype has closed a $100M+ fund backed by institutional investors, aiming to support onchain infrastructure, stablecoins and real-world assets. Crypto venture capital company Archetype said it closed over $100 million in total capital commitments for its third fund, Archetype III. The new fund is backed by institutional investors including pensions, academic endowments, funds of funds, sovereign wealth funds and family offices, the company said in a press release on Tuesday. Archetype’s funds are behind crypto companies such as Monad, Privy, Farcaster, Relay and Ritual. The company targets early-stage startups building onchain infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi) and emerging blockchain applications. Read more

Paul Atkins has denied that the SEC and CFTC will merge, saying the agencies have worked closely and favor compartmentalized roles. A Sept. 29 joint roundtable has been scheduled to discuss regulatory harmonization and how both regulators have approached digital-asset oversight. The post SEC Chair Paul Atkins Denies CFTC Merger: “We’re Working Hand In Glove” appeared first on Cryptonews.

A 6-month brewing setup could deliver the next Pepe breakout – PEPE price predictions now eye Shiba Inu’s place on the podium. The post Pepe Price Prediction: PEPE on Track to Flip SHIB – Second-Biggest Meme Coin Incoming? appeared first on Cryptonews.

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.