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Pantera Capital identified Solana as approaching a major inflection point as the third-largest crypto play with blue-chip companies like Stripe and PayPal building on the network, while institutions hold less than 1% of SOL supply compared to 16% of BTC despite Solana leading with 2.44M active addresses and technical cup-and-handle patterns targeting $300-$520 price levels. The post Pantera Capital Says Solana at a ‘Major Inflection Point’ as Third-Largest Crypto Play — Is $300 $SOL Realistic? appeared first on Cryptonews.

YZi Labs, formerly Binance Labs, deepened its stake in Ethena Labs as USDe synthetic stablecoin reached $13 billion TVL with the fastest growth trajectory to cross $10B in crypto history, funding expansion across CEXs and DeFi platforms while developing GENIUS Act-compliant USDtb and institutional settlement layer Converge despite European regulatory friction that forced German market withdrawal. The post Former Binance Labs YZi Increases Ethena Stake as USDe TVL Hits $13B — What Do They Know? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Proposed SEC corporate disclosure reforms could enable crypto companies to align reporting with market expectations, reducing compliance costs and encouraging long-term strategy over short-term results. The post 3 Ways Crypto Firms Gain from SEC Corporate Disclosure Shakeup Backed by Paul Atkins appeared first on Cryptonews.

Rekt Brands reached a major milestone, selling its 1 millionth can of its Rekt Drinks sparkling water during its MoonPay collab drop.

Bhutan’s $107M transfer stuns traders – Bitcoin price prediction signals $114K support or $120K surge ahead. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Can Fed Cut and Bhutan Whale Ignite $120K Run? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethena has partnered with Flowdesk to boost USDe and USDtb access, as USDe surpasses $14 billion in market cap and becomes the third-largest stablecoin. The rapid growth of the Ethena stablecoin ecosystem continued on Friday as Ethena Labs announced a partnership with institutional OTC desk Flowdesk, aimed at expanding access to its two tokens — USDe and USDtb. Flowdesk, whose clients include token issuers, hedge funds and exchanges, will support trading and reward programs tied to both stablecoins, the companies said. USDe is Ethena’s synthetic dollar, backed mainly by crypto assets and stabilized through a delta-neutral hedging strategy that keeps its value pegged to $1. Read more

Google's DeepMind uncovered surprising solutions to the equations governing fluid dynamics, potentially accelerating vehicle design, improving weather forecasting, and forging a new path for scientific discovery.

A Coinbase employee acknowledged that the exchange’s new lending product won’t offer augmented rates forever.

The U.S. Treasury Department launched a formal process to transform the newly enacted GENIUS Act into a framework of regulations for stablecoins, inviting the public and crypto industry to weigh in on key compliance issues. The department opened an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on Sept. 18, the first step in gathering feedback before drafting […] The post Treasury opens comment period to shape GENIUS Act into stablecoin regulation appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The regulatory landscape for digital assets is shifting fast, with Washington and London both initiating major changes. From a softer enforcement stance at the SEC to Trump’s renewed push for corporate reporting reform, and the forging of a transatlantic crypto alliance, here’s what you need to know this week. The post Weekly Crypto Regulation News: Trump’s SEC Shakeup, UK–US Alliance appeared first on Cryptonews.

The former SEC chair and Paul Atkins, the current head of the agency, both made media appearance this week to address significant policies proposed by US President Donald Trump. In one of his few media appearances since leaving the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January, Gary Gensler suggested he had no regrets about his approach to crypto enforcement during his four years at the agency. In a Wednesday interview, CNBC’s Sara Eisen asked the former SEC chair to respond to the agency under Paul Atkins “reversing a lot of what [he] did” regarding crypto policies, saying many investors were “ecstatic” he was no longer heading the commission. Gensler said he was “proud” of his time at the SEC, that he had made the right decisions regarding regulating digital assets, and reiterated his assertions that crypto was a “highly speculative, very risky asset.” Read more

While rising difficulty makes mining less cost-effective, miners could remain online—as long as Bitcoin’s price remains high.

BNB's entry into the four-digit zone might not a fleeting rally but the maturation of its role.

Bitcoin faced solid selling at $117,500, but the real test is whether bulls can maintain BTC price above $115,500. Meanwhile, most altcoins are expected to rise higher. Key points: Bitcoin faced significant resistance at $117,500, indicating that the bears are unlikely to give up easily. Several major altcoins tried to break above their overhead resistance levels, but the bears held their ground, signaling selling on rallies. Read more

Public firms are raising hundreds of millions in capital for cryptocurrency strategies, reinforcing investor expectations of another historic altcoin market cycle. Corporate cryptocurrency treasuries continued their growth trajectory this week, as publicly listed US companies continued announcing plans to raise hundreds of millions for altcoin treasury reserves. On Monday, Nasdaq-listed Helius Medical Technologies announced the launch of a $500 million corporate treasury initiative built around the Solana token (SOL), signaling more corporate crypto adoption. A day later, Standard Chartered’s venture arm, SC Ventures, announced plans to raise $250 million in capital for a digital asset investment fund, set to launch in 2026 and backed by Middle East investors with a focus on global investment opportunities. Read more

The SEC has approved a new framework to fast-track crypto ETF approval – Solana price predictions now edge closer to $1,000 with TradFi exposure knocking. The post Solana Price Prediction: SEC Approves ETF Framework – $1,000 SOL is Closer Than You Think appeared first on Cryptonews.

Aave reached $30.5 billion in active loans on Sept. 18, representing 65% of the $46.72 billion in total active loans across decentralized protocols. Data from Token Terminal shows that the lending protocol maintains a comfortable lead over competitors. Its nearest rival, Morpho, holds less than $5 billion in active loans. Aave also commands a total […] The post Aave active loans hit record $30.5B, commanding 65% of DeFi lending market appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ethereum devs moved up the network's next upgrade to be this year, with phased upgrades aimed at supporting rollups and lowering fees.

The WLFI token from Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is up following the passing of a proposal to buy back and burn the token.

MetaMask is preparing to integrate perpetuals trading with Hyperliquid, allowing direct derivatives trading within the wallet for over 30 million active users. The post Leaked Code Reveals MetaMask Is Launching In-Wallet Perpetuals Trading using Hyperliquid appeared first on Cryptonews.