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Cointelegraph.com - 11:31 Sep 03, 2025
XRP analysts highlight the potential to rebound to new all-time highs over the next few weeks or months as spot ETF approval odds in 2025 rise to 87%. Key takeaways: XRP price bull flag pattern targets $5 if key resistance is broken. SEC's XRP ETF decisions due Oct. 18–Nov. 14 as approval odds rise to 87%. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 11:30 Sep 03, 2025
The Dutch National Bank fined OKX $2.6 million for operating in the Netherlands without registration before the EU’s MiCA rules took effect. The Dutch National Bank (DNB) imposed a fine of 2.25 million euros ($2.6 million) on crypto exchange OKX for operating in the country without registering with the regulator. According to a Wednesday DNB announcement, the fine pertains to a period from July 2023 to August 2024, before the introduction of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regime. Local regulators began requiring crypto firms to register with the local central bank for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) purposes in early 2020. An OKX spokesperson told Cointelegraph that the company is “pleased to have resolved this matter” and “maintains that OKX did not actively target Dutch customers during the period in question.” The representative also highlighted that the fine “does not apply to, nor concern, our MiCAR-licensed entity, Okcoin Europe,” and that the Netherlands remains an important market fo... -
Cointelegraph.com - 11:00 Sep 03, 2025
Galaxy becomes the first Nasdaq-listed company to tokenize its shares on Solana, highlighting how equity markets are starting to move onchain. Galaxy Digital, the cryptocurrency investment firm founded by Mike Novogratz, has tokenized its publicly traded stock, positioning the shares for use within decentralized finance (DeFi) as institutional interest in tokenization grows. The company said Wednesday that its Class A common shares, listed on both Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker GLXY, can now be tokenized and fractionalized on the Solana blockchain through Superstate’s Opening Bell, a platform for tokenizing public companies. Superstate, a fintech firm, will act as the SEC-registered transfer agent. Unlike synthetic products or derivatives, the initiative involves tokenizing Galaxy’s actual Class A shares. Trades executed on Opening Bell will generate an instant record of ownership onchain. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 23:48 Sep 02, 2025
Coinbase will launch a futures product later this month that will give exposure to the top seven US tech stocks alongside Bitcoin and Ether ETFs. Crypto exchange Coinbase is set to roll out a futures product tracking the top US tech stocks, crypto exchange-traded funds, and its own shares to offer exposure to equities and crypto in a single contract. Coinbase Derivatives said on Tuesday it’s launching the “Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures” on Sept. 22, which will track the “Magnificent 7” tech stocks of Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta and Tesla, along with BlackRock’s Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) ETFs and Coinbase’s stock. “Historically, there has been no US-listed derivative that provides access to both equities and cryptocurrencies within a futures product,” the exchange said, adding its index would give exposure to “asset classes that have traditionally traded separately.” Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 22:54 Sep 02, 2025
Ether trades slightly above $4,300 as derivatives data reflect caution, but network growth and ETH treasury growth could change the trend. Key takeaways: Ethereum fees and DApps activity surged, surpassing Tron and Solana. ETH derivatives data show caution, but rising institutional reserves reinforce ETH’s long-term bullish case. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 21:06 Sep 02, 2025
In a joint statement, the SEC and CFTC said existing law does not block regulated exchanges from listing spot crypto products. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a joint staff statement on Tuesday announcing a coordinated effort to oversee and enable spot crypto trading in the United States. The agencies clarified that existing law does not prevent regulated US or foreign exchanges, such as national securities exchanges (NSEs), designated contract markets (DCMs) and foreign boards of trade (FBOTs) from listing spot crypto products, including those with leverage and margin features. The move follows the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets recommendations, which urged regulators to provide clarity and keep blockchain innovation within the United States. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 20:47 Sep 02, 2025
The roughly $43-million Ether sale will be one of the latest actions by the foundation following the rollout of its treasury policy in June. The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced another sale worth about $43 million in Ether as part of efforts to fund research and development, grants, and donations related to the ecosystem. In a Tuesday X post, the foundation said it planned to convert 10,000 Ether (ETH) using centralized exchanges “over several weeks.” The group said the conversion intended to fund its work “will take place over multiple smaller orders, rather than as a single large transaction.” The sale comes after the foundation temporarily paused open grant applications applications on Friday as part of an effort to overhaul its grant process. As of the first quarter of 2025, EF said it had distributed more than $32 million in grants, including those for community and education. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 20:23 Sep 02, 2025
Backed by Wall Street heavyweights, Anthropic’s soaring valuation comes after it closed a $13 billion Series F, reflecting the mainstreaming of AI. AI company Anthropic, the developer of the Claude family of large language models, has reached a $183 billion valuation following its latest funding round — a dramatic increase from the start of the year that underscores the accelerating growth of AI applications. The company disclosed Tuesday that it closed a $13 billion Series F round co-led by venture firms ICONIQ Capital, Fidelity Management & Research Company and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Some of North America’s most prominent investors also joined the raise, reflecting the surge in institutional interest in artificial intelligence as a disruptive technology. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 19:52 Sep 02, 2025
The Solana overhaul is expected to decrease transaction finality to 150 milliseconds — increasing the speed by about 100-fold. After a two-week governance process in which more than half of validators cast votes, Solana is set to be upgraded using the Alpenglow consensus protocol. According to the results of the governance process released on Tuesday, more than 98% voted yes to approve the new consensus protocol for Solana, with a 52% stake participating. The Alpenglow upgrade is expected to reduce the transaction finality to 150 milliseconds from more than 12 seconds, significantly overhauling the ecosystem. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 19:00 Sep 02, 2025
CleanCore’s pivot to Dogecoin is being spearheaded by its newly appointed board chairman, Alex Spiro, a longtime attorney for Elon Musk. CleanCore Solutions, a Nebraska-based maker of aqueous ozone cleaning systems, saw its shares plunge over 60% Tuesday after announcing plans to become a Dogecoin treasury company. The company disclosed a $175 million private placement backed by over 80 institutional and crypto-native investors, including Pantera, GSR, FalconX and Borderless. Proceeds will be used to acquire Dogecoin (DOGE) as CleanCore’s primary reserve asset, with the initiative led by newly appointed board Chairman Alex Spiro, Elon Musk’s longtime attorney. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 18:21 Sep 02, 2025
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 -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:51 Sep 02, 2025
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 -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:44 Sep 02, 2025
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 -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:22 Sep 02, 2025
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 -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:26 Sep 02, 2025
Bitcoin surprises with upside volatility in line with gold, but the risk of a return to test $100,000 is on the cards "in the coming days," a trader warns. Key points: Bitcoin moves in step with gold, rising toward $112,000 as gold hits new all-time highs. BTC price action has yet to confirm a reversal, say commentators, with the risk of a $100,000 dip still real. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:09 Sep 02, 2025
Tokenized equities have not been without controversy as global regulators and stock exchanges have pushed back against this new use of blockchain technology. XStocks, a tokenized stock product owned by Backed Finance, is launching on Ethereum with about 60 tokenized stocks, including NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla, Meta and Walmart, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Before its debut on Ethereum, xStocks had launched on Solana, BNB Chain and Tron. Behind the platform is Backed Finance, a real-world asset (RWA) tokenization company that has been partnering with crypto exchanges, including Kraken and Bybit, to host its product. “Ethereum is one of the world’s most widely adopted smart contract networks — and xStocks were built to meet users where they already are,” a Kraken representative told Cointelegraph. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:00 Sep 02, 2025
The partnership allows US investors to hold vaulted gold in self-directed IRAs, providing exposure to regulated DeFi strategies. Gold-backed IRA provider SmartGold is moving $1.6 billion of vaulted assets onchain through a partnership with tokenization platform Chintai Nexus, potentially opening the door to tokenized gold investments through self-directed US Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Each gold token is backed one-for-one with physical bullion and can be deployed as collateral across decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols, the companies said Tuesday. The structure works by having investors purchase and store vaulted gold through a SmartGold self-directed IRA. Chintai then tokenizes the holdings, issuing digital representations tied directly to the physical asset. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:58 Sep 02, 2025
BitMine Immersion Technologies, the world’s largest corporate Ether holder, said it holds 1.87 million ETH — more than 1.5% of the total supply. BitMine Immersion Technologies, a publicly traded Bitcoin mining company and Ether treasury, said it holds almost 1.9 million ETH — well over 1.5% of all circulating Ether. According to a Tuesday announcement, BitMine holds 1,866,974 Ether (ETH) or nearly 1.55% of the entire ETH supply, 192 Bitcoin (BTC) and unencumbered cash of $635 million. This results in a combined total capital of $8.98 billion. According to Strategic ETH Reserve data, Bitmine is currently the world’s largest corporate Ether treasury, with its ETH holdings valued at over $8.1 billion. The second-largest treasury is SharpLink Gaming, with 797,700 ETH, worth approximately $3.43 billion. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:45 Sep 02, 2025
Bitcoin can rise toward $140,000 next and push higher over the next year if it repeats past gains seen after gold’s record highs. Key takeaways: BTC has rallied between 145% and 304% within a year of past gold peaks. The top crypto can rally to as high as $400,000 if the gold fractal repeats. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:35 Sep 02, 2025
Gaia Labs’ AI smartphone and Solana’s latest devices highlight a renewed push to merge blockchain features in consumer tech. Web3 companies are exploring ways to move beyond apps and tokens, experimenting with hardware devices like phones and consoles that merge crypto functions with everyday tech. Gaia Labs, a decentralized AI and Web3 infrastructure company, on Tuesday announced its upcoming AI smartphone for users in South Korea and Hong Kong. Built on Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge hardware, the device runs AI models directly on the phone, letting users interact with agents without relying on cloud services. According to the company, Web3 functions include onchain identity support, a pre-loaded Gaia domain, and tools for deploying custom AI agents. Read more
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