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Bitcoin (BTC) trades within a consolidation range between $104,000 and $116,000, with on-chain data revealing critical levels that could determine the next directional move. According to a Sept. 4 report by Glassnode, Bitcoin entered a volatile downtrend following its mid-August all-time high, declining to $108,000 before rebounding toward current levels. The UTXO Realized Price Distribution […] The post Bitcoin consolidates between $104,000 and $116,000 as market faces critical decision Point appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Grayscale has introduced a new exchange-traded fund that aims to turn Ethereum’s price swings into regular income for investors. The product, called the Grayscale Ethereum Covered Call ETF (ETCO), launched on Sept. 4 and distributes dividends every two weeks. The firm said ETCO uses a covered call strategy instead of holding ETH directly. The firm […] The post Grayscale’s new ETF targets income from Ethereum’s changing tides appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Crypto money managers warned that without a billion-dollar balance sheet or a clear framework for risk, most Bitcoin treasuries will struggle to stand out.

Crypto markets navigate mixed signals with XRP down and Solana slipping while Pump.fun's PUMP gains amid Red September volatility.

An independent investigation commissioned by Input Output found no evidence to support accusations of fraud or misconduct in Cardano’s decade-old ADA Voucher Program, according to a forensic report released on. The review, conducted jointly by law firm McDermott Will & Emery and accounting firm BDO, examined public claims that insiders misused ADA, manipulated blockchain upgrades […] The post Investigators find no fraud in Cardano’s decade-old voucher initiative in forensic report appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Figma boss Dylan Field said Thursday that his company was not primarily focused on Bitcoin, but instead on design.

The Russian finance ministry says it wants to make it easier for citizens to access the crypto market, calling for a reduction in Moscow’s income threshold for crypto traders. The post Russian Finance Ministry Wants to Lower Citizens’ Barriers to Crypto Market Entry appeared first on Cryptonews.

Global bond yields are surging, U.S. debt tops $37T, and Bitcoin gains 4.2%. Can BTC hit $150K as markets brace for a historic shift in safe-haven demand? The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Global Bond Markets Are Collapsing – Is $150K BTC Now a Matter of When, Not If?  appeared first on Cryptonews.

South Korean lawmaker’s bill would make ICOs legal again. Chinese state firm deletes posts about $70M worth of RWAs on Ethereum. Asia Express. A South Korean lawmaker has introduced draft legislation to create a framework for cryptocurrencies, including legalizing initial coin offerings (ICOs) and setting rules for stablecoin issuance. The proposal, announced Thursday by ruling Democratic Party lawmaker Lee Kang-il, would lift South Koreas ban enacted in 2017 during a speculative frenzy remembered as the ICO boom. The prohibition pushed Korean projects to launch tokens overseas. Lees bill seeks to replace the blanket prohibition with a disclosure-based regime. The draft law defines the digital asset sector as an independent industry, dividing it into nine business categories that include trading, brokerage, custody, payments and investment management. Trading and brokerage firms would require licenses, while other activities would operate under a registration system. Read more

South Korean lawmaker’s bill would make ICOs legal again. Chinese state firm deletes posts about $70M worth of RWAs on Ethereum. Asia Express. A South Korean lawmaker has introduced draft legislation to create a framework for cryptocurrencies, including legalizing initial coin offerings (ICOs) and setting rules for stablecoin issuance. The proposal, announced Thursday by ruling Democratic Party lawmaker Lee Kang-il, would lift South Koreas ban on ICOs. The nation banned the fundraising method in 2017 during a speculative frenzy remembered as the ICO boom. The prohibition pushed Korean projects to launch tokens overseas. Lees bill seeks to replace the blanket prohibition with a disclosure-based regime. The draft law defines the digital asset sector as an independent industry, dividing it into nine business categories that include trading, brokerage, custody, payments and investment management. Trading and brokerage firms would require licenses, while other activities would operate under a registration system. ...

The exchange bought the proprietary trading platform for an undisclosed amount.

Crypto price prediction today has pointed to a potential rebound for XRP, Pi Coin, and Dogecoin. While the wider market has remained subdued, oversold indicators and recent developments have strengthened expectations of recovery for these tokens in the weeks ahead. The post Crypto Price Prediction Today 4 September – XRP, Pi Coin, Dogecoin appeared first on Cryptonews.

New cryptos have attracted investors even as Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have fallen. Maxi Doge has raised $1.8M in presale, PEPENODE has introduced a mine-to-earn model, and Wall Street Pepe is expanding to Solana. Each project has developed active communities and fresh utility concepts. The post 3 New Cryptos to Buy Today Under $1 – 4 September appeared first on Cryptonews.

Boerse Stuttgart has launched Seturion, a blockchain-based platform to unify settlement of tokenized assets across Europe. Boerse Stuttgart Group, Europe’s sixth-largest exchange operator, has launched a blockchain-based settlement platform designed to handle cross-border transactions of tokenized assets across the region. According to a Thursday announcement, the platform targets banks, brokers, trading venues and tokenization platforms. The system supports both public and private blockchains, with settlement possible in central bank money or on-chain cash. The platform, called Seturion, has already been tested by local banks as part of blockchain trials conducted with the European Central Bank (ECB). Read more

SWIFT’s Chief Innovation Officer, Tom Zschach, has raised doubts about whether Ripple’s technology and the XRP token can meet the standards global banks demand for cross-border settlement. His remarks, posted on LinkedIn, sparked renewed debate within the XRP community, which has long positioned Ripple as a challenger to SWIFT’s dominance. Zschach said some observers view […] The post SWIFT CIO questions Ripple and XRP’s readiness for global banking standards appeared first on CryptoSlate.

WLFI token from World Liberty Financial has launched with heavy trading and has begun a buyback and burn removing ~47M tokens. Price has hovered near $0.175 as futures have climbed ahead of a roughly $483M September unlock. Market cap has moved toward ~$4.3B and daily volume has stayed near $1–$2B.   The post WLFI Token Faces September Unlock – Can Burns Offset $483M in New Supply? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The FRNT stablecoin, backed by the US state of Wyoming, reportedly went live on seven blockchains at its August launch. The Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), a stablecoin authorized by the US state of Wyoming, will soon be available on the Hedera blockchain after its mainnet launch in August.  In a Thursday notice, Hedera said the Wyoming Stable Token Commission — the body responsible for issuing the stablecoin — had selected the blockchain as a candidate for FRNT following a review of possible networks, and approved the proposal. The stablecoin reportedly went live on seven blockchains at launch: Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Polygon, Optimism and Base. Read more

With $4,500 in sight, whale accumulation surges as Ethereum investors speculate whether ETH can finally reclaim $5,000 and hold steady.

Stripe and Fireblocks networks will go up against crypto-native players such as Ripple and Stellar, as well as established global processors like Visa. The race to build global stablecoin payment rails is accelerating as traditional finance and crypto infrastructure companies bet on global money flow. On Wednesday, blockchain infrastructure provider Fireblocks announced a global stablecoin payment network focused on compliance and connectivity, while Stripe CEO Patrick Collison unveiled Tempo, a new layer-1 blockchain designed for stablecoin transactions. Fireblocks’ new stablecoin network is focused on interoperability for “programmable, compliant, real-time money movement," said Ran Goldi, Fireblocks’ senior vice president of Payments and Network. Read more

The deal expands Kraken’s trading infrastructure push following its $1.5B NinjaTrader acquisition in May 2025. Kraken has stepped into proprietary trading with the acquisition of Breakout, a Tampa, Florida startup that backs traders with capital. In a Thursday announcement, crypto exchange Kraken announced the acquisition of Breakout, a startup that backs traders with up to $200,000 in capital under a “rigorous evaluation” methodology that tests risk management and strategy discipline. “Breakout gives us a way to allocate capital based on proof of skill rather than access to capital itself… We want to build systems that reward demonstrated performance, not pedigree,” Kraken's co-CEO Arjun Sethi said in a statement. Read more