Crypto

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) closed a deal with Crypto.com to acquire 684.4 million Cronos (CRO) tokens, marking one of the largest corporate commitments to the digital asset so far. The transaction, valued at roughly $178 million at current prices, was structured as a 50% stock and 50% cash exchange, according to the Sept. […] The post TMTG acquires 684M CRO tokens as part of Crypto.com partnership appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Itaú Asset is launching a crypto division within its billion-dollar mutual funds arm, aiming to deliver alpha for clients with digital assets trading. Itaú Asset Management, Brazil’s largest private asset manager, has created a dedicated crypto division and appointed former Hashdex executive João Marco Braga da Cunha to lead the new unit. The unit builds on Itaú Asset’s existing crypto products, including the bank's Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) and a retirement fund offering exposure to digital assets. Itaú Asset manages over 1 trillion reais ($185 billion) in assets for its clients. “The crypto asset segment has unique characteristics for generating alpha. It’s a relatively new market that creates major opportunities due to its volatility,” Cunha said. He previously served as portfolio management director at Hashdex, the Brazilian firm that behind one of the country’s first crypto ETFs. Read more

The Toronto-listed digital asset firm is focused on the Solana blockchain and will continue to trade there under the HODL symbol.

RLUSD is approaching a $1 billion market cap, and four more.

Bitcoin’s brief rally above $113,000 disintegrated after a shocking US jobs report emerged. Is it time to add or cut risk? Key takeaways: Bitcoin briefly surged to $113,000 before reversing after weaker-than-expected US payrolls data. Onchain flows show $2 billion in stablecoin inflows and record open interest near all-time highs. Read more

BTC dumped by three grand in minutes.

Ethereum exchange balances turn negative for the first time. Billions in ETH outflows tighten supply while the asset trades near $4,400.

An established Hyperliquid stablecoin protocol has pushed back against the USDH proposal announcement, calling it "unfair."

Ethereum continues to trade sideways, with volatility subdued as price action remains compressed between major support and resistance zones. The market is approaching a sensitive juncture, where either a recovery could unfold or further weakness may develop. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, ETH remains within its long-standing ascending channel. […]

Ripple’s native token remains under pressure, consolidating inside a descending structure after its last impulsive move higher. Both the daily and 4-hour charts highlight a decisive technical setup, where the market is compressing toward critical levels that will likely dictate the next major swing. Ripple Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, […]

SOCRadar Dark Web Team detected threat actors distributing phishing tools that impersonate Ledger hardware wallet interfaces to allegedly steal crypto from unsuspecting users. According to a Sept. 1 report, the cybercriminals advertise a “Ledger Wallet 2025 Smart Scampage Inferno Multichain” kit that replicates the official Ledger interface with professional design elements. The malicious package features […] The post Dark web vendors distribute fake Ledger wallet pages targeting crypto users appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The Astana Financial Services Authority has launched the project in the AIFC, with Bybit being the first exchange to participate. The post Kazakhstan Ignites Crypto Adoption, Approving Stablecoins for Official Fees in a Regional First appeared first on Cryptonews.

Sora Ventures is hoping to bolster Asia’s institutional adoption of Bitcoin.

Whales are losing millions of dollars on the decline of the Trump-linked WLFI token, but most of the pre-sale participants are still holding the coin. Whales, or big cryptocurrency investors, have lost millions of dollars by betting on the price appreciation of the Trump family-linked World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token. Since its launch on Monday, the WLFI token’s price fell by over 40%, despite a large-scale token burn event that permanently reduced the token’s circulating supply, aiming to tighten supply and boost the value of the remaining tokens on the market. Despite the over 40% decline, some of the pre-sale holders are still showing confidence in the presidentially endorsed token. Read more

A 24/7 trading cycle would create new opportunities and risks for traditional financial markets that do not operate on nights and weekends. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released a joint statement on Friday exploring a possible shift to 24/7 capital markets and regulations for crypto derivatives. Scaling onchain finance requires a 24/7 trading environment across asset classes, the regulators said in the statement. Crafting regulatory clarity for event contracts and perpetual futures — futures contracts without an expiry date — was also a priority. However, the agencies clarified: Read more

Crypto regulation has defined the week: the Fed has scheduled an Oct. 21 Payments Innovation Conference with stablecoins in focus; SEC and CFTC have opened registered spot trading; Trump-linked mining gains and a Kevin Spacey project’s DeFi link have stirred debate.   The post Weekly Crypto Regulation News: Fed Sets Stablecoin Showdown and Spot Trading Gains Momentum appeared first on Cryptonews.

Forecasts of BTC sliding toward the $108K mark by weekend have gained traction as soft jobs data and 4.3% unemployment raised odds of Fed cuts. Whale reserves fell 100K BTC, corporate buying slowed, and charts show head-and-shoulders pointing to $107K–$105K or even $97K. The post Bitcoin Falls 2% Despite Rising Odds of Fed Easing After Weak U.S. Jobs Report  – $108K BTC By Weekend? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ether’s exchange flux metric turned negative for the first time in history, signaling a shift in investor behavior and Ether’s potential to resume its uptrend. Key takeaways: Ether’s exchange flux balance turned negative for the first time, signaling aggressive accumulation. ETH price could rally to new highs above $5,000 if key resistance breaks. Read more

Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs posted significant outflows of nearly $400 million on Sept. 4, extending the asset class’s week of uneven performance. According to SoSoValue data, Bitcoin ETFs reversed a two-day streak of inflows and closed with $227 million in net outflows. Investor pullback was most evident across flagship products, as Fidelity’s FBTC saw […] The post Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs lose almost $400M but institutional interest still active appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The whale still holds $1.1 billion in ETH, onchain data indicates.