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Crypto options platform PowerTrade reports that traders are betting on a strong year-end rally in several altcoins, including SOL, XRP, TRUMP, HYPE, LINK.

Figure Tech has prepared an IPO to raise up to $526M at a potential $4.13B valuation. Founded by Mike Cagney, the lender has originated $16B in on-chain loans, reported H1 2025 profit on $190.6M revenue, and has set Sept. 10 pricing, with shares to list on Nasdaq as FIGR. Uses AI for loans and support. The post Figure Tech Targets $4.3B Valuation in September IPO, Fueling Crypto’s Public Frenzy appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto isn’t limited to trading. In 2025, crypto can be used to make some exciting, real-world purchases. Crypto can be spent on virtually everything in 2025, including high-value and unconventional items. Cryonic preservation, DNA storage and advanced biohacking treatments are now available through cryptocurrency payments worldwide. From property deals to tuition bills, more institutions are opening up to cryptocurrency payments. Read more

Conflux has proposed a governance vote to let its Ecosystem Fund collaborate with publicly listed companies on treasury allocations and ecosystem support. The plan includes four-year lockups on CFX and reflects growing interest in institutional-level engagement with regulated markets. The post Conflux Seeks Governance Greenlight for Public Company Treasury Deals With 4-Year Lockups appeared first on Cryptonews.

ADA price prediction discussions have deepened as Charles Hoskinson compares Cardano’s 4,000% growth to Bitcoin’s 2,400%. With ETF prospects, whale distribution, and technical signals converging, ADA trades near $0.80 support while testing $0.88 resistance and eyeing $1.20 targets. The post ADA Price Prediction: Cardano Outperforms Bitcoin by 200% According to Founder – What’s Next for ADA? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin spot and exchange flows point to an early recovery, but a close above $113,650 is needed to confirm the trend change. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s Cost Basis Distribution shows strong buyer support versus Ether’s weaker flows. Coinbase and Binance netflows hint at a liquidity regime shift favoring reaccumulation. Read more

Claude predicts continued strength across crypto markets. XRP adoption has accelerated, Memecore has rallied to near a $1B cap, and Trump memecoin has gained traction after WLFI’s launch. Meanwhile, Ethereum has reached a fresh high and Bitcoin has reclaimed $111K with sentiment leaning bullish. The post Leading AI Claude Predicts the Price of XRP, MemeCore and TRUMP by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Solana (SOL) validators concluded the governance process for Alpenglow (SIMD-0326) on Sept. 2, positioning SOL for a potential run to $250. The community vote tallied 98.27% in favor, 1.05% opposed, and 0.69% abstaining, with 52% of the total stake participating in the decision. Alpenglow represents a complete overhaul of Solana’s consensus architecture, replacing the existing […] The post Solana validators approve Alpenglow upgrade, positioning SOL for a run to $250 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink Gaming bought more ETH last week, bringing its total holdings to over $3.6 billion in the coin.

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Yunfeng Financial Group has bought 10,000 ETH for $44M, adding Ethereum to its reserves as institutional holders have reached 4.44M ETH (~$19B). The firm has cited Web3 and RWA plans, while Japanese companies have expanded crypto treasuries this quarter. The post Jack Ma-Linked Yunfeng Buys 10,000 ETH for $44M – Is This Hong Kong’s Big Ethereum Bet? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ether Machine has secured $654M from Jeffrey Berns, who has contributed 150,000 ETH and has agreed to join the board after a pending merger. Total commitments have reached 495,362 ETH (~$2.16B). The firm has targeted a Q4 2025 Nasdaq listing and has built a 334,757 ETH treasury. The post Ether Machine Secures $654M ETH from Ethereum Titan Ahead of Wall Street Debut appeared first on Cryptonews.

XLM rallied 3% over 24 hours, buoyed by strong volumes and institutional activity, as major South Korean platforms temporarily suspend services to accommodate a key network upgrade.

Figure eyes a $526 million IPO, joining Circle, Bullish and Gemini in the growing wave of blockchain companies going public. Blockchain-focused lender Figure Technology Solutions is aiming to raise $526 million in its initial public offering (IPO), underscoring the growing trend of crypto and blockchain firms pursuing public listings amid the bull market. According to regulatory filings submitted Tuesday and reported by Bloomberg Law, Figure plans to sell 21.5 million shares in the $18 to $20 range, with 4.9 million shares expected to be sold by existing holders. At the top end of the range, the IPO would value the company at roughly $4.3 billion. Figure first disclosed its public ambitions last month when it filed confidentially with regulators, followed by a formal Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing on Aug. 18. The latest filings indicate the company is targeting Sept. 10 as the date for pricing its IPO. Read more

Stellar (XLM) drops 7% this week, testing $0.32–$0.30 support as long liquidations surge and Protocol 23 upgrade approaches.

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SharpLink Gaming, Inc. has reported Ethereum treasury growth: 39,008 ETH acquired at a US$4,531 average, bringing holdings to 837,230 ETH, funded by $46.6M in ATM proceeds; 2,318 ETH in staking rewards, and cash $71.6M have been disclosed. ETH Concentration is up to 3.94 per 1,000 diluted shares. The post SharpLink Gaming, Inc. ETH Holdings Top $3.6B – Will Others Follow? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Altcoin season has not lifted all assets equally and has favored tokens with defined roles. Four has seen GameFi and launchpad demand on BNB Chain, Sky has reflected Maker’s governance shift, and Bitget Token has maintained exchange-based utility and steady turnover. The post Altcoin Season Heats Up – Four, Sky, and Bitget Token Dominate Rotation appeared first on Cryptonews.

Learn how a North Korean group used 31 fake identities to infiltrate crypto firms and steal $680,000 from Favrr. Inside their tools, tactics and deception. In a twist worthy of a cyber‑thriller, a group posing as blockchain developers pulled off a $680,000 heist on fan token marketplace Favrr in June 2025, only to be unmasked when one of their own devices was counter‑hacked. What emerged was startling: Six North Korean operatives had at least 31 fake identities. They carried forged government IDs, phone numbers and fabricated LinkedIn and Upwork profiles. Some even posed as talent from Polygon Labs, OpenSea and Chainlink to infiltrate the crypto industry. Read more

98.27% of SOL stakers that voted approved the proposal, with only 1.05% voting against and 0.36% abstaining. In total, 52% of the network’s stake participated in the vote.