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Credit Saison, Japan’s third-largest credit card company, said Monday it is creating a new venture fund to back early-stage blockchain firms working in the real-world asset sector, according to local media reports. The vehicle, known as Onigiri Capital, has raised $35 million so far from Credit Saison and other backers and, according to a company […] The post Japanese TradFi giant Credit Saison launches $50M blockchain fund to bridge US startups with Asia appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Demand for crypto mining equipment is falling in traditional Bitcoin mining hotspots, while Russian crypto miners in larger urban areas are buying more rigs. The post Russian Crypto Miners Relocating to Big Urban Areas – But Face Fresh Challenge appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Gemini AI app hit #1 in app stores, and now Google is the fourth-most valuable company in the world.

Investors have not priced in Ethereum’s (ETH) potential to replace Wall Street’s outdated settlement infrastructure, according to SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom and EigenLayer founder Sreeram Kannan. During a Sept. 15 Milk Road podcast discussion, Chalom, who previously led BlackRock’s digital asset initiatives, outlined the fundamental friction plaguing traditional finance. Current systems require day-long settlement periods, […] The post Ethereum positioned to replace Wall Street infrastructure, yet remains undervalued by investors appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Crypto price prediction Today reflects a 2% drop in total market cap, with XRP, Pump.fun and Hyperliquid posting daily losses yet holding weekly gains. Traders have taken profits, but the FOMC’s upcoming rate decision could drive renewed momentum across these leading tokens. The post Crypto Price Prediction Today 15 September – XRP, PUMP, Hyperliquid appeared first on Cryptonews.

ChatGPT predicts XRP, Solana, and Pepe could deliver substantial gains by the holiday season. Bitcoin has hit a record $124,128 before retreating on inflation data, while U.S. regulation advances under the GENIUS Act and SEC’s Project Crypto, setting the stage for a possible new altcoin surge. The post New ChatGPT Model Predicts the Price of XRP, Solana and Pepe by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

The best crypto investments have been analyzed amid U.S. regulatory changes and surging adoption. XRP has outperformed Bitcoin, Dogecoin has advanced on ETF speculation, Pi Network eyes mainnet launch, and HYPER’s presale continues to grow, shaping the digital asset market outlook for 2025. The post Best Crypto to Buy Now 15 September – XRP, Pi Coin, Dogecoin appeared first on Cryptonews.

Optimism (OP) tops weekly cliff unlocks at $91.5M, outpacing the likes of Arbitrum ($47.8M) and LayerZero ($51.1M).

Bitcoin (BTC) trades at the upper edge of its $108,000-$116,000 air gap range ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting on Sept. 17, and relies on the policy messaging. BTC traded at $115,046.29 as of press time, down by 0.2% in the past 24 hours. According to the Bitfinex Alpha report, Bitcoin needs a sustained break […] The post Bitcoin faces $107,000 or $125,000 move as FOMC meeting determines market direction appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Paul Atkins has said the SEC will send notices before enforcement to warn firms of technical violations, reflecting a change from regulation-by-enforcement. He has criticized past unpredictability. The SEC has planned an Oct. 17 privacy hearing and has created a cross-border fraud task force. The post Crypto Firms Will Receive Notice Ahead of Enforcement Actions, SEC Chair Paul Atkins Pledges appeared first on Cryptonews.

Almost three years after the SEC filed a complaint involving allegations with the Gemini Earn product, the crypto company and regulator said they had reached a potential deal. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Gemini Trust Company filed a status update in court, letting a federal court know they had reached a “resolution in principle” to resolve a securities case stemming from a 2023 complaint. In a Monday filing in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), the SEC and Gemini Trust said that, “subject to review and approval” by the commission, the two parties requested that all litigation in the civil case be indefinitely stayed. The filing stated that both parties would file another status report if the case weren’t resolved by Dec. 15. Read more

XRP and Dogecoin exchange traded products are expected to debut this week, providing access to their underlying assets via Rex-Osprey ETFs.

Standard Chartered warns of risks as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana treasury companies face valuation crunch. The boom in digital asset treasury (DAT) companies — fueled by the success of Strategy’s Bitcoin-buying — has shone a spotlight on cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ether and Solana. However, that spotlight has dimmed in recent weeks as the market net asset values (mNAVs) of many DATs collapsed, exposing smaller firms to growing risks, Standard Chartered warned Monday. In the world of DATs, mNAV measures the ratio of a company’s enterprise value to the value of its cryptocurrency holdings. An mNAV above 1 allows a firm to issue new shares and keep accumulating digital assets. Below that threshold, it becomes far harder — and less prudent — to expand holdings. Standard Chartered noted that several high-profile DATs have recently slipped below that critical level, effectively shutting off their ability to keep buying.  Read more

Bitcoin steadies at $115K as PayPal rolls out crypto payments, Strategy tops $73B in BTC, and charts eye a breakout toward $119.5K and beyond. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: PayPal Boost, $73B Strategy Bet, and $119.5K Target appeared first on Cryptonews.

Robinhood has launched Robinhood Ventures Fund I, designed to give retail customers access to private firms before IPOs and hold them long term. The SEC filing is pending, and RVI shares are expected to list on the NYSE. The post Robinhood to Open Pre-IPO Investing to Retail Traders With New Fund appeared first on Cryptonews.

An uptick in Solana onchain activity, digital asset treasury allocation, and its expanding DeFi ecosystem could be the fuel that sends SOL to $300. Key takeaways: Corporate treasury investments are driving consistent demand and strengthening SOL’s price momentum. DEX dominance, fee growth, and interoperability upgrades reinforce Solana’s competitive blockchain position. Read more

Medical devices firm Helius is pivoting to Solana, raising $500 million to start a SOL treasury—and its stock price skyrocketed.

Network activity remains the key driver of ether’s value, but much of the recent growth has been on layer-2s, the report noted.

Bitcoin Hyper has raised $16M in presale funding as it develops the fastest Bitcoin Layer-2 to date. Built with Solana’s efficiency and Bitcoin’s settlement security, it establishes a foundation for programmability, DeFi, stablecoins, and scalable applications in the expanding BitcoinFi ecosystem. The post Bitcoin Hyper Raises $16M: The Real BitcoinFi Boom Starts With HYPER appeared first on Cryptonews.

Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi proposed a reputation system to reward users on token distributions through airdrops. On a Sept. 15 post via X, he shared a reform plan to filter airdrop farmers who dump tokens immediately after launches. Qureshi responded to Aztec CMO Claire Kart’s critique that airdrops “tank your chart” and provide “lazy […] The post Dragonfly’s Haseeb proposes holder scores, crowdsales to replace current airdrop model appeared first on CryptoSlate.