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Without deliberate design, autonomous “sandbox economies” could emerge that magnify inequality, monopolize resources, and create systemic market risks, Google researchers warn.

Bitwise filed a prospectus on Sept. 16 for a stablecoin and tokenization exchange-traded fund (ETF) structured as a 40 Act fund, positioning for potential launch around Thanksgiving. The proposed fund tracks the Bitwise Stablecoin and Tokenization Index through two equally weighted sleeves targeting companies and assets poised to benefit from stablecoin adoption and asset tokenization […] The post Bitwise files for stablecoin and tokenization ETF targeting Thanksgiving launch appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Solana price prediction has assessed momentum after $198M in inflows and FORD’s $1.58B purchase, plus Pantera’s $1.1B stake. Price has traded in a rising channel, testing $270–$300; RSI mid-60s, MACD positive. Base case has remained $500–$600 for 2025; $1,000 has looked unlikely. The post Solana Price Prediction: 6.82 Million $SOL Scooped Up by Wall Street – Can Solana Hit $1,000 This Year? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The president claims the TRUMP token’s reputation was enormously harmed by articles and a book published about him months prior to the coin’s launch.

George Town, Grand Cayman, 16th September 2025, Chainwire

Santander’s digital bank has launched crypto trading in Germany, with a rollout to Spain planned as Europe’s largest lenders accelerate crypto services. Grupo Santander’s digital bank Openbank is expanding in Europe with a new offering for German clients amid rising demand for crypto assets. The bank said Tuesday that customers in Germany can now buy, sell and hold Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Polygon (POL) and Cardano (ADA) directly on its platform. According to Santander, the new service integrates crypto alongside Openbank’s existing investment products, eliminating the need for third-party platforms and operating under the European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework. Read more

SharpLink has repurchased 1M shares at $16.67, taking total buybacks to 1,938,450 since August; has reported $3.86B NAV and no debt. Holdings have reached 838,152 ETH, mostly staked, with 3,240 ETH rewards, as management has presented buybacks and ETH accumulation as complementary. The post SharpLink Expands Buyback to 1.94M Shares, Holds ETH Worth $3.86B appeared first on Cryptonews.

A $15B defamation lawsuit by Donald Trump against the New York Times has cited reporting and commentary on his finances, which the paper rejects. Meanwhile, Canary Capital has filed for a TRUMP token ETF as the coin has dropped 88% since January. The post Trump Sues New York Times Over $TRUMP Meme Coin – What’s at Stake? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Shares in Dogecoin treasury CleanCore jumped as high as 7% the firm added another tranche of the leading meme coin.

Traders can use Grok 4 to turn early signals on X into actionable insights, helping them anticipate altcoin rallies and avoid becoming exit liquidity. Grok 4 can analyze real-time X chatter, market data and onchain flows to highlight potential altcoin moves. Social surges, exchange listing rumors, whale transactions and leverage spikes are among the earliest indicators of a pump signal. Traders can use Grok 4 prompts to filter noise, rank coins by hype intensity and cross-check signals for higher conviction. Read more

CleanCore has bought 100M additional Dogecoin, taking its DOGE holdings beyond 600M. With House of Doge, it has targeted 1B in 30 days and has cited a $175,000,420 placement, revenue growth, and a Robinhood–Bitstamp venue supporting the Official Dogecoin Treasury. The post NYSE-Listed CleanCore Buys Another 100M Dogecoin, Total Holdings Exceed 600M DOGE appeared first on Cryptonews.

The DeFi market is stabilizing at $160.56 billion in TVL, but data shows a liquidity split between spot and derivatives, while collateral remains clustered in just a few major venues. Meanwhile, spot, perpetuals, and stablecoin bases are expanding in parallel, suggesting that order flow and collateral are recycled across fewer but more efficient protocols. The […] The post DeFi looks vast with $160B in TVL but capital concentrates in a handful of protocols appeared first on CryptoSlate.

With BTC reclaiming and holding its current levels, they now serve as support for a technical backdrop that could strengthen recovery into the fourth quarter.

IMX soared to a level last observed four months ago.

The backlog pushed exit wait times to more than 46 days on Monday, the longest in Ethereum’s short staking history, dashboards show. The last peak, in August, put the exit queue at 18 days.

Bitcoin eyes a 35% breakout as analysts point to a bullish RSI signal and the upcoming FOMC interest rate decision. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s weekly stochastic RSI has triggered its 9th bullish signal this cycle. Analysts see potential upside toward $155,000–$200,000 if history repeats. Read more

Binance is approaching a potential agreement with federal prosecutors to eliminate the requirement that it hire an outside compliance monitor from its $4.3 billion money laundering settlement. Bloomberg News reported on Sept. 16 that the Justice Department (DOJ) is considering removing the oversight mechanism as part of a broader policy shift under the Trump administration, according to […] The post Binance approaches deal with DOJ to drop outside monitor from $4.3 billion settlement appeared first on CryptoSlate.

CryptoQuant has reported BTC inflows down to a 7-day average of 25,000 BTC and smaller deposit sizes; ETH inflows have eased to 783,000 ETH. In contrast, USDT deposits have risen, with a YTD high on Aug. 31, and altcoin deposits have increased ahead of the Fed decision. The post Investors Brace for Fed Pivot as BTC & ETH Outflows Contrast Stablecoin Surge: CryptoQuant appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitwise on Monday filed paperwork for an Avalanche ETF with the SEC, just as other altcoin funds are expected to debut this week.

Maxi Doge has raised $2.2M in its ICO and has drawn coverage that has projected up to 12.8x in 2025. The project has reported 5B tokens staked at a 146% APY, with audits by Coinsult and SOLIDProof. Context includes DOGE and SHIB lagging recent highs while newer tokens have rallied. The post Maxi Doge Breaks $2.2M in ICO – Ready to Deliver 12.8x Gains in 2025? appeared first on Cryptonews.