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HYPE price prediction has hinged on a $40–42 base after a deeper pullback, as prior 20% cycles have been followed by new highs. Fibonacci levels near $42–46 have aligned with support, and user growth plus ongoing accumulation have supported a $55–60 recovery scenario if consolidation persists. The post HYPE Price Prediction: ASTER vs HYPE Battle Heats Up as Analysts Call HYPE “Golden Buy” at $42 – Who Wins? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Among the bets the characters made in the animated series included whether a fictional baby was a boy or a girl. The animated series South Park already kicked off its 27th season by ripping into cryptocurrencies and politics, and its most recent episode set its sights on prediction market apps.  In its episode titled Conflict of Interest, which aired on Wednesday, the characters in South Park’s elementary school engaged in a debate over the merits of prediction markets and the role US regulators had in overseeing them. Among the bets they made on a Kalshi- or Polymarket-type app included guessing school lunches, the outcome of conflicts between Israel and Palestine and whether a fictional baby was a boy or a girl. Read more

Cloudflare said NET Dollar is aimed at powering instant payments for AI agents, creators and developers worldwide. Cloud infrastructure company Cloudflare has announced plans to move into the digital assets market with the launch of a US dollar-backed stablecoin. According to a Thursday announcement, the company is working on the NET dollar, its stablecoin intended to support instant transactions triggered by AI agents — autonomous software programs that can perform tasks such as booking travel, ordering goods or managing schedules. “Personal agents will be able to take instant, programmatic actions like paying for the cheapest flight, or ordering an item the moment it goes on sale,” Cloudflare said about its vision for the stablecoin. Read more

KuCoin has filed an appeal after getting slapped with a $14 million anti-money laundering penalty from a Canadian financial regulator.

Cloudflare has announced a Dollar-pegged model for AI agent payments: NET transactions ride its global network while a stablecoin framework and x402 have supported instant, programmatic purchases across time zones. The post Cloudflare CEO Announces NET Dollar Stablecoin for AI Agent Micropayments appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin fell to a three-week low under $109,000, but the $22 billion end-of-month options expiry could lead to a much-needed BTC price bounce. Key takeaways: Traders reduced bullish positions, signaling mixed market sentiment ahead of Friday’s $22 billion monthly Bitcoin options expiry. Stablecoin premiums and Bitcoin ETF inflows indicate cautious optimism, suggesting traders may seek gains in the near term. Read more

A debate simmering among Bitcoiners was escalated by Michael Saylor’s social media activity, intentionally or not.

PrizePicks gets green light for prediction markets as sports betting giants rush into the booming billion-dollar sector.

RBI has released directions setting dynamic authentication across India for digital transactions and payments by April 2026, aligning with the DPDP Act, adding issuer responsibility, and phasing in cross-border card-not-present controls by October 2026. The post India Cracks Down on ‘Alarming’ Digital Payments Fraud With Strict New Rules appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin's historical four-year cycle may be broken, with analysts now predicting the next peak will occur in 2026 due to macroeconomic factors.

Bitcoin’s (BTC) on-chain data reveals structural concerns about the sustainability of the current rally, and defending the $111,000 zone is fundamental to avoid further downside. As Glassnode reported on Sept. 25, the retreat from near $117,000 following the Federal Reserve’s rate decision reflects a textbook “buy the rumour, sell the news” pattern. The current drawdown […] The post Bitcoin faces critical test as on-chain data reveals market exhaustion appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Crypto ETFs have moved faster to market as the SEC has adopted generic listing standards, allowing products that meet preset criteria to list more quickly. GDLC has been first, and Solana and XRP issuers have submitted drafts as operations readiness has taken priority. The post “From 270 Days to 75”: How the SEC’s Quiet Rule Change Rewires Crypto ETF Timelines appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin shows a repeating cup-and-handle pattern, with analysts watching $90K–$92K support and targets above $123K.

Brian Quintenz has faced delays as the White House has weighed other CFTC chair candidates, including Josh Sterling, Kyle Hauptman and Jill Sommers; Trump’s team has also vetted Mike Selig and Tyler Williams, as Quintenz has shared texts with Tyler Winklevoss about a paused nomination. The post White House Considering New CFTC Head Picks As Brian Quintenz Delays Continue appeared first on Cryptonews.

Top markets on Myriad this week include price predictions on Ethereum and Solana, and the next stop for Pudgy Penguins culture coin, PENGU.

Bitcoin ETFs surge back, recording $241 million in net inflows on September 24 after two days of withdrawals. BlackRock’s IBIT led the rebound, while Ethereum spot ETFs continued to post redemptions. The post Bitcoin ETFs Surge Back With Record $241M Inflows – ETH ETFs Still Bleed appeared first on Cryptonews.

A brutal weekly decline has pushed the crypto market into negative territory for September, keeping the seasonal curse alive—for now.

New S-Tokens give retail users indirect exposure to institutional-grade assets on Solana, reflecting DeFi’s push beyond accredited investors. Real-world asset (RWA) protocols Splyce and Chintai have launched a new product on Solana designed to give retail users access to institutional-grade tokenized securities — a move that could broaden the appeal of RWA tokenization on one of the world’s largest blockchains. The product is powered by strategy tokens, or S-Tokens, which provide retail users with exposure to yields generated by Chintai. While users never directly hold Chintai’s tokenized securities, S-Tokens act as a “mirror” through a loan structure backed by the underlying assets. S-Tokens are designed to broaden access to RWA yields beyond institutional investors. Today, most institutional RWA products operate as “walled gardens” with strict capital requirements and compliance hurdles, limiting retail participation, the companies told Cointelegraph.  Read more

Strategy (MSTR) plunged as much as 10% and is now lower year-to-date.

Strong labor signals and a jobs update have pushed the dollar higher as Bitcoin hovers near $111K; the report context has aligned with eased @CMEGroup FedWatch cut odds and onchain signs of long-term holder distribution. The post Strong Jobs Report Sends Dollar Flying As Bitcoin Falls Below $111K – End of BTC Bull Market? appeared first on Cryptonews.