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🚀 Base token launch, new FRB governor, American Bitcoin
Jesse Pollak revealed that the Base network is exploring a potential token launch, the Senate confirmed Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, American Bitcoin debuted on Nasdaq under ticker ABTC, and much more.

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Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflow Streaks With $620M Added
Ethereum spot ETFs drew $360 million in net inflows on September 15, their fifth straight day of gains. Bitcoin spot ETFs added $260 million, marking six consecutive days of inflows for the leading crypto fund products.
Crypto Investment Products See $3.3B Inflows as Sentiment Rebounds
According to CoinShares Research, digital asset funds recorded $3.3 billion in inflows last week, pushing total AuM to $239 billion, just below August’s all-time high. Bitcoin led with $2.4 billion, Ethereum snapped an eight-day outflow streak with $646 million, and Solana posted a record $145 million single-day inflow, while Switzerland bucked the trend with $92 million in outflows.
BitMine Immersion Discloses $10.8B in Assets, Including 2.15M ETH
BitMine Immersion (BMNR) announced it holds $10.8 billion in combined crypto and cash reserves, with more than 2.15 million ETH making up a large portion. The company highlighted the holdings as part of its ongoing transparency push.
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Strategy Expands Bitcoin Treasury to Nearly 639K BTC
Strategy confirmed the purchase of an additional 525 BTC, raising its total holdings to 638,985 BTC. The acquisition further strengthens its position as one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin. Read more →
Accomplices in $1.4B V Global Crypto Scam Avoid Prison in Korea
A Korean court handed suspended sentences to accomplices in the $1.4 billion V Global crypto fraud case. Despite their involvement, they will avoid jail time, sparking criticism over lenient punishments in one of the country’s largest crypto scandals.
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Stripe’s John Egan Joins Polygon Amid Web3 Expansion
John Egan, formerly of Stripe, has left the payments giant to join Polygon as it accelerates blockchain development through its Tempo initiative. His move highlights Polygon’s growing focus on attracting top talent from traditional finance and tech.
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Forward Industries Launches Solana Treasury Strategy With 6.8M SOL
Forward Industries announced it now holds more than 6.8 million SOL tokens as part of a new treasury strategy. The firm said the initiative reflects its conviction in Solana’s long-term role in decentralized finance. Read more →
Ethereum Foundation Forms AI Team to Bridge Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence
The Ethereum Foundation has launched a dedicated “dAI” team, led by core developer Davide Crapis, to position Ethereum as the settlement layer for AI agents and future decentralized AI applications. With proposals like ERC-8004 and partnerships with Silicon Valley firms underway, the initiative aims to integrate AI into Ethereum’s ecosystem while ensuring the technology remains decentralized and not controlled by a handful of corporations. Read more →
Xiao Feng: Digital Asset Treasuries Could Surpass ETFs for Crypto Exposure
At the Bitcoin Asia Conference, Xiao Feng argued that Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) may offer a superior vehicle to ETFs for bridging traditional finance and crypto. He highlighted DATs’ advantages—faster settlement, stronger liquidity, better price elasticity, flexible leverage, and built-in downside protection—suggesting they could become the dominant investment structure for single-asset crypto exposure within the next decade. Read more →
Helius Medical Jumps 250% After $500M Solana Treasury Raise
Helius Medical Technologies’ stock surged 250% following news it had raised $500 million for a Solana treasury strategy led by Pantera Capital and Summer Capital. The raise underscores growing institutional appetite for Solana-linked assets. Read more →

Source: TradingView, The Block
Pump.fun Streamers Earn $83K by Leaking Unreleased Drake and Future Songs
A Pump.fun streamer duo known as Bagwork claimed to have leaked unreleased Drake and Future tracks, sending their meme token to a $53 million market cap. The pair pocketed over $83,000 in creator fees in just two days as crypto livestreaming on Pump.fun surges in popularity. Read more →
Drake tells Adin Ross he doesn't know "who the f**k those kids are" that leaked his song.
"I don't even know who the f**k those kids are," Drake says. "I just asked you who they are. What the f**k?"
— XXL Magazine (@XXL)
3:21 PM • Sep 14, 2025
Base Considers Launching Network Token Amid Policy Shift
Jesse Pollak, head of the Base ecosystem, revealed at BaseCamp that the network is exploring a potential token launch. While Coinbase and Base had previously denied such plans, he suggested a more favorable regulatory climate under the Trump administration could open the door.
welcome to BaseCamp
— jesse.base.eth (@jessepollak)
2:04 PM • Sep 15, 2025
Coinbase and Industry Push Back on UK Stablecoin Cap Proposal
The Bank of England is weighing limits on stablecoin holdings—£10,000–£20,000 for individuals and £10 million for businesses—to prevent bank deposit outflows, but crypto groups warn the move would stifle innovation. Coinbase and others argue the cap would leave the UK trailing the US and EU, where regulators have introduced frameworks without restricting usage, risking capital flight to offshore or self-custody options. Read more →
MetaMask Launches Stablecoin mUSD on Linea Blockchain
MetaMask introduced its own stablecoin, MetaMask USD (mUSD), which is built on the Linea network. The token integrates with MetaMask’s Swap and Bridge features, includes fiat onramps, and can be used globally through the MetaMask Card.
MetaMask USD ($mUSD) is now live. 🦊
The best way in and out of crypto is here.
— MetaMask.eth 🦊 (@MetaMask)
3:02 PM • Sep 15, 2025
Legion Proposes Automated ICO Disclosures in SEC Pilot Program
Legion co-founder Matthew O’Connor pitched the SEC on an automated system that converts blockchain data into compliance reports for ICOs, aiming to improve transparency and investor protections. The proposed “Pathfinder” pilot would flag unauthorized token sales, minting, or governance changes, notify participants in real time, and provide regulators with a live testing ground for shaping future crypto legislation. Read more →
Symbiotic, Chainlink, and Lombard Enable Secure Cross-Chain LBTC Transfers
Staking protocol Symbiotic has teamed up with Lombard and Chainlink to enable cross-chain transfers of Lombard Staked Bitcoin (LBTC) via Chainlink’s CCIP, enhancing security for multi-chain Bitcoin movement. Alongside the launch, Symbiotic introduced $100M LINK and 20M BARD vaults for yield opportunities, reinforcing its position as DeFi’s third-largest restaking platform with $1.28B locked. Read more →
Robinhood Plans Fund to Give US Retail Investors Access to Pre-IPO Companies
Robinhood filed with the SEC to launch the Robinhood Ventures Fund I, a publicly listed vehicle that would let retail investors buy into private firms traditionally reserved for institutions. CEO Vlad Tenev said the fund, expected to trade on the NYSE under ticker RVI, will hold investments through IPO and beyond, aiming to democratize access to the $10 trillion U.S. private company market. Read more →
PayPal Launches Messaging-Based Crypto Payments With “PayPal Links”
PayPal unveiled PayPal Links, a peer-to-peer payment feature that lets users send money via text, DM, or email, with crypto support—including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and PYUSD—coming soon. The program, rolling out first in the U.S. before expanding abroad, will allow secure wallet-to-wallet transfers while exempting personal crypto payments from 1099-K tax reporting requirements. Read more →
Boundless Launches Mainnet to Power Cross-Chain Verifiable Computing
Boundless, a decentralized ZK protocol, has gone live with its mainnet, introducing a Proof-of-Verifiable-Work (PoVW) system that rewards participants with ZKC tokens. Backed by the Ethereum Foundation, Base, Wormhole, and EigenLayer, the network already counts over 30 protocol integrations for its proof services.
Standard Chartered: Ethereum Treasuries Best Positioned to Outperform DAT Peers
Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick said Ethereum is likely to benefit most from digital asset treasuries (DATs), as staking yields give ETH treasuries higher valuations compared to Bitcoin or Solana. While Bitcoin-focused DATs face saturation and potential consolidation, Ethereum treasuries remain more established and resilient, with firms like BitMine Immersion already holding over 5% of ETH supply. Read more →
Strive Launches $950M Capital Plan, Adds Bitcoin Veterans to Board
Bitcoin treasury firm Strive, newly merged with Asset Entities, unveiled a $950 million financing strategy alongside a high-profile board of crypto industry leaders. The company, which begins with 69 BTC, will use a mix of equity offerings, buybacks, and perpetual preferred securities to expand holdings, aiming to maximize “Bitcoin per share” while cementing its role as a publicly traded Bitcoin treasury vehicle. Read more →
Fellowship PAC Launches With $100M to Back Pro-Crypto Candidates
The newly formed Fellowship PAC announced over $100 million in funding to support pro-innovation, pro-crypto candidates who will protect America’s role as a global leader in digital assets and entrepreneurship. The super PAC, emphasizing transparency and trust, will focus on advancing clear rules for digital assets, preserving U.S. competitiveness in technology, preventing talent flight overseas, and ensuring regulatory clarity under President Trump’s administration.
Introducing The Fellowship PAC: launching with $100M+ committed to back pro-innovation, pro-crypto candidates—and keep America #1 in digital assets & entrepreneurship. Built on transparency and trust.
— Fellowship PAC (@Fellowship_PAC)
4:00 PM • Sep 15, 2025
Credit Saison Launches $50M Fund for Real-World Asset Startups
Japan’s third-largest credit card issuer, Credit Saison, has launched Onigiri Capital, a $50 million blockchain venture fund focused on early-stage real-world asset startups, including stablecoins, payments, tokenization, and DeFi. Backed by Saison Capital with $35 million secured so far, the fund aims to bridge U.S. innovation with Asia’s financial networks, leveraging deep regional ties across Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and beyond. Read more →
Pumpfun’s PumpSwap TVL Hits $335M as PUMP Token Reaches New High
Pumpfun’s decentralized exchange PumpSwap saw its total value locked climb to a record $334.8 million, fueled by strong adoption of its new fee structure that favors smaller token creators. The surge coincided with PUMP’s price hitting an all-time high of $0.00889, a 144% two-week rally, alongside $1.66B in trading volume and $3.1M in daily revenue, making Pumpfun the third-largest DeFi protocol by revenue. Read more →

Pumpfun TVL and PUMP trading volume. Source: DefiLlama

Pumpfun TVL and platform revenue. Source: DefiLlama
Musk Buys $1B in Tesla Shares as Stock Climbs
Elon Musk purchased more than 2.5 million Tesla shares worth about $1 billion, boosting confidence in the EV maker’s prospects. The buy comes as Tesla navigates policy shifts under President Trump and evolving market conditions. Read more →
First-Ever XRP ETF to Launch Under Unique Legal Framework
Rex Shares will launch an XRP ETF this week, marking the first of its kind structured under a novel legal model. The move could pave the way for broader adoption of Ripple’s token in traditional finance. Read more →
France, Austria, and Italy Call for Stronger EU Crypto Oversight
Three EU member states urged Brussels to beef up supervision of crypto markets under the bloc’s MiCA framework. Their proposal would expand the role of ESMA, Europe’s securities watchdog, to ensure consistent enforcement. Read more →
Israel Seeks Seizure of $1.5M in Tether Linked to Iran
Israeli authorities called for the seizure of $1.5 million in Tether allegedly tied to Iranian entities. Officials say the funds may have been routed through Hezbollah and Hamas networks. Read more →
Bitwise Files S-1 for Avalanche ETF With SEC
Bitwise has filed a Form S-1 with the SEC to launch the Bitwise Avalanche ETF, an exchange-traded product designed to provide exposure to Avalanche (AVAX). The trust will track the CME CF Avalanche–Dollar Reference Rate, charge a management fee, and issue/redeem shares in 10,000-share baskets through authorized participants. Read more →
Dogecoin Inches Closer to Wall Street With First Meme Coin ETF
Dogecoin may soon see its first U.S.-listed ETF, a landmark move for meme coins in traditional finance. The product would broaden access to DOGE, which has surged on speculative retail interest. Read more →
Nakamoto Treasury Shares Plunge 50% After CEO Urges Exit
Shares of Nakamoto, a Bitcoin treasury firm, tumbled 50% after its CEO released a letter encouraging investors to exit. The warning fueled panic over the company’s strategy and balance sheet exposure. Read more →
SEC Settles Gemini Earn Case With Winklevoss Twins
The SEC reached a settlement with Gemini, run by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, over its unregistered Gemini Earn lending program. The deal follows Genesis’s earlier $21M fine and comes just after Gemini’s $425M IPO. Read more →
NEXT Technology Files $500M Shelf Offering, May Allocate to Bitcoin
NEXT Technology Holding Inc. submitted a Form S-3 to the SEC to raise up to $500 million via a shelf offering. The funds will go toward corporate purposes such as R&D, acquisitions, and potentially purchasing Bitcoin, though the final allocation remains undecided. Read more →
21X Integrates Chainlink to Power EU-Regulated Onchain Securities Exchange
21X, the first EU-licensed blockchain exchange for tokenized securities, has gone live with Chainlink oracles to provide verifiable, real-time market data on Polygon. The integration delivers transparent bid/ask prices and trade data for equities, debt, and funds, enabling use cases like DeFi collateral, automated portfolio rebalancing, and broader institutional adoption of tokenized assets. Read more →

Source: Chainlink
Google’s Gemini Surges Past ChatGPT as “Nano Banana” Meme Boosts Market Cap to $3T
Google’s Gemini app overtook ChatGPT atop global app store rankings after its viral Nano Banana image-editing feature drew 23 million new users and half a billion image generations in days. The surge helped push Alphabet’s valuation past $3 trillion, with analysts now viewing Gemini as a core growth driver alongside Google’s search business. Read more →
Coinbase App Ranking Suggests Retail Not Yet Back in Market
Despite the latest crypto rally, Coinbase’s app remains far from the top of the App Store charts. The ranking indicates that retail investor enthusiasm has yet to return at scale. Read more →
Senate Confirms Stephen Miran to Fed Board Before Key Rate Decision
The Senate narrowly confirmed crypto-friendly Stephen Miran, 48–47, to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors ahead of Tuesday’s interest rate meeting. A former Hudson Bay strategist who has advocated streamlined crypto regulation, Miran will fill the seat vacated by Adriana Kugler until January 2026, marking a win for President Trump amid his ongoing clashes with the Fed. Read more →
Ripple Donates $25M in RLUSD Stablecoin to US Political Campaigns
Ripple announced a $25 million donation in its newly launched RLUSD stablecoin to support pro-crypto political action committees. The company said the contribution is part of its broader strategy to shape U.S. digital asset regulation and expand the use of RLUSD beyond payments into political fundraising. Read more →
Michael Saylor and Crypto Leaders Push Bitcoin Reserve Bill in Washington
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor joined other top crypto executives and U.S. lawmakers in Washington to advocate for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill. The proposed legislation would establish a government-managed BTC reserve, positioning Bitcoin as a strategic asset for national competitiveness and financial security. Read more →
MoonPay Acquires Meso to Expand Payments Infrastructure
Crypto payments firm MoonPay has acquired Meso, a startup specializing in fiat-to-crypto transaction rails. The deal is expected to bolster MoonPay’s ability to streamline global payments and accelerate its push into mainstream financial services. Read more →
Swiss Banks Complete First Binding Payment on Public Blockchain
Two Swiss banks executed what they claim is the first legally binding interbank payment on a public blockchain. The transaction, conducted under Swiss regulatory oversight, marks a milestone in mainstream adoption of distributed ledger technology.
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Trump Sues New York Times for $15B, Citing Meme Coin Damage
President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging its reporting harmed the value of a meme coin tied to his name. The lawsuit claims the coverage misrepresented the project, causing investor losses. Read more →
U.S. and U.K. to Deepen Crypto Policy Coordination
Washington and London agreed to strengthen collaboration on cryptocurrency oversight, according to the Financial Times. The initiative will focus on harmonizing rules and ensuring market stability across the two major financial hubs. Read more →
Dogecoin Treasury Firm’s Stock Swings as Holdings Top 600M DOGE
A listed Dogecoin treasury firm saw its shares surge before retracing after disclosing it now holds over 600 million DOGE. The volatile move underscores how closely such stocks trade in line with underlying token holdings.
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Binance Reportedly in Talks to Drop Compliance Monitor in DOJ Deal
Binance is negotiating with the U.S. Department of Justice to end the requirement for an independent compliance monitor imposed under its $4.3 billion settlement. The talks, first reported by Bloomberg, could signal that regulators are satisfied with Binance’s internal oversight progress. Read more →
Bitwise Files ETF Proposal Targeting Tokenization and Stablecoins
Bitwise has submitted an ETF proposal focusing on tokenized assets and stablecoins, citing growing investor demand in these areas. The move expands the firm’s efforts beyond spot crypto ETFs into the broader digital asset ecosystem. Read more →
Ethereum Treasury Firm Sharplink Stock Dips After Buybacks
Sharplink, a publicly traded Ethereum treasury company, saw its stock slip slightly despite announcing another round of ETH buybacks. The decline highlights ongoing investor caution around digital asset treasury firms. Read more →
Google Unveils AI Agent Payments Protocol Backed By Coinbase and Ethereum Foundation
Google revealed a payments protocol for AI agents, backed by Coinbase and the Ethereum Foundation, to enable autonomous software to transact securely. The system aims to bridge AI and blockchain, letting agents pay for services and interact with decentralized applications. Read more →
Apple Rolls Out iOS 26 With Major Redesign, AI Features, and Spam Defenses
Apple’s iOS 26 update delivers the iPhone’s boldest overhaul in a decade, introducing a “Liquid Glass” interface redesign, advanced spam and scam-blocking tools, and system-wide live translation powered by Apple Intelligence. Other upgrades include Adaptive Power mode for smarter battery management, Hold Assist in the Phone app, social upgrades in Messages, stronger parental controls, and new productivity touches, making it one of the most significant updates since iOS 7. Read more →
Pump.fun Livestreams Showcase Bizarre Creator Finance Experiments
Pump.fun’s livestream marketplace has become a hotspot for unconventional creator finance projects, from surreal stunts to experimental fundraising schemes. The trend reflects how memecoin culture is colliding with entertainment and capital markets. Read more →
Bitcoin Holds Steady as Venezuela Strikes Heighten Tensions Before Fed Meeting
U.S. strikes on Venezuelan vessels, which killed 14 people across two incidents this month, have escalated geopolitical tensions ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Bitcoin traded flat near $115K, with analysts warning that safe-haven demand for dollars and Treasuries could pressure risk assets, while markets overwhelmingly expect only a 25-basis-point cut despite earlier hopes for a larger move. Read more →
Pudgy Penguins’ “Pudgy Party” Hits 500K Downloads, Expands Web3 Gaming Reach
Pudgy Penguins’ mobile game Pudgy Party surpassed 500,000 downloads, making it one of Web3’s fastest-growing titles. The success reflects broader momentum for Web3 gaming, with MapleStory and Pirate Nation also leaning into NFT-driven player engagement. Read more →
Galaxy Digital Plans Tokenized Money Market Fund
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital is preparing to launch its own tokenized money market fund, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move signals rising institutional interest in tokenization as a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain. Read more →
Keyrock to Acquire Turing Capital, Expanding Into Asset Management
Crypto market maker Keyrock announced plans to acquire Turing Capital as part of its push into asset and wealth management. The deal will broaden Keyrock’s offerings beyond liquidity provision into more traditional financial services. Read more →
The 5 Biggest Publicly Traded Solana Treasury Firms Hold Over $2.5B in SOL
Publicly traded firms are increasingly adding Solana to their balance sheets, collectively holding more than $2.5 billion in SOL. Leading the pack is Forward Industries, with 6.8M SOL ($1.6B), followed by DeFi Development Corp. (2.03M SOL, $472M), Upexi (2.02M SOL, $467M), Sharps Technology (2M SOL, ~$400M), and SOL Strategies (435K SOL, $100M). These firms have raised billions through equity offerings, PIPE deals, and advisory support to fund acquisitions, often staking their holdings for yield, with several integrating directly into Solana’s validator and community ecosystem. Read more →
LimeWire Buys Fyre Festival Brand, Plans Crypto-Fueled Relaunch
LimeWire acquired the infamous Fyre Festival brand for $230,000 and plans to revive it with a crypto spin. CEO Julian Zehetmayr said the relaunch will integrate the LimeWire token, possibly NFTs, and lean into humor and memes as part of the brand’s reinvention. Read more →
Sharps Technology Partners With Bonk on Staking Initiative
Sharps Technology, a Solana treasury firm, has signed a partnership with Bonk to integrate staking services. The collaboration aims to boost yield opportunities for SOL holders while strengthening the Solana meme coin’s utility. Read more →
American Bitcoin Lists on Nasdaq After $2.1B Merger With Gryphon
American Bitcoin, a mining firm tied to the Trump family, debuted on Nasdaq under ticker ABTC following its merger with Gryphon Digital Mining. The Trump sons and Hut 8 will control 98% of the new entity, which aims to raise up to $2.1 billion, marking a major step in the family’s deepening role in crypto. Read more →
Ethereum Core Devs Underpaid, Risk Exodus
A new survey by Protocol Guild reveals Ethereum core developers earn a median salary of $140,000, far below peers at competing Layer 1s (often >$300,000). Only 37% receive token/equity comp, despite Ethereum projects holding ~$900M in treasuries. Some devs are leaving for better-paying chains. Long-term contributor retention is now a growing concern. Read more →
Bitdeer Unveils Sealminer A3 ASIC Rig
Bitdeer launched the Sealminer A3, a high-efficiency ASIC miner targeting institutional Bitcoin operations. While exact specs are gated, the rig is optimized for large-scale mining farms. This marks Bitdeer’s entry into full-stack mining hardware as competition ramps ahead of the next halving. Read more →
Native USDC & CCTP V2 Now Live on HyperEVM
Circle has officially launched native USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on HyperEVM, the high-performance chain in the Hyperliquid ecosystem. This enables developers, institutions, and traders to access regulated USDC and seamlessly perform cross-chain deposits from over a dozen blockchains using CCTP V2. Read more →
Native @USDC & CCTP V2 is now live on HyperEVM - part of @HyperliquidX’s high-performance ecosystem.
Developers, institutions, and traders can now access the world’s largest regulated stablecoin on HyperEVM, and securely make crosschain deposits from over a dozen blockchains.
— Circle (@circle)
12:30 PM • Sep 16, 2025
Pantera Turns to Solana as Its Largest Bet
Pantera Capital founder Dan Morehead disclosed that Solana now represents the firm’s biggest crypto holding, totaling $1.1 billion. This move marks a strategic shift, underscoring Pantera’s growing confidence in Solana relative to other major assets.
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Coinbase Pushes Back on Banks’ $6T Stablecoin Alarm
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad dismissed claims that stablecoins will cause major outflows from bank deposits, calling the narrative “a myth.” Banks have warned of up to $6 trillion in deposit risks; Coinbase countered that stablecoins are primarily being used globally for payments and trading—not as replacements for deposits.
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Ethereum Opens $2 Million Security Audit Contest Ahead of Fusaka Upgrade
Ethereum developers launched a $2 million bug bounty contest in advance of the Fusaka upgrade. The program aims to stress‑test new features, find vulnerabilities, and boost protocol security ahead of this major release. Read more →
Paraswap Rebrands to Velora, Ends PSP Utility, Moves Governance to VLR Token
Paraswap is undergoing a full rebrand to “Velora,” retiring its PSP token and transitioning governance and utility to the new VLR token. The shift reflects changes in tokenomics and protocol structure, including updated governance and reward mechanisms. Read more →
Binance Announces Avantis (AVNT) HODLer Airdrop on BNB Products
Binance launched the 40th project in its HODLer Airdrops series: Avantis (AVNT). Users who stake BNB in certain “HODLer” and on‑chain earning products will receive retroactive AVNT airdrops. The announcement encourages liquidity and participation through earning and staking. Read more →
How to Earn Passive Crypto Income With Yield‑Bearing Stablecoins in 2025
Stablecoins now offer multiple avenues for passive income—holding interest, staking, wrapping tokens, or deploying them in DeFi protocols. Risks include regulatory limits, tax implications, and counterparty exposure, so investors are advised to choose based on risk tolerance and jurisdiction. Read more →
Polymarket Adds Real‑Time Forecasts of Company Earnings
Polymarket is launching prediction markets focused on the upcoming earnings of public companies in partnership with Stocktwits. This feature lets traders view sentiment‑based market pricing for earnings in real time, offering new tools for forecasting financial performance. Read more →
Israel Announces Seizure of $1.5 Million From Crypto Wallets Allegedly Tied to Iran
Israeli authorities moved to seize roughly $1.5 million in cryptocurrency held in wallets they allege are tied to Iranian entities. The seizure underscores ongoing tensions and enforcement efforts related to illicit finance and geopolitical risk in the crypto space.
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BitMine Chair: Rate Cut Could Ignite Bitcoin & Ethereum Rally
Tom Lee, Chairman of Ethereum treasury firm BitMine, told CNBC that a Fed rate cut would benefit the Nasdaq 100, especially AI stocks and the Magnificent 7, as well as Bitcoin, Ethereum, small caps, and financials. He predicts crypto could rally sharply within 3 months if easing begins.
Tom Lee said on @CNBCClosingBell today that if the Fed cuts, the biggest beneficiaries will be:
1. NASDAQ 100 (Mag 7 + AI)
2. Bitcoin & Ethereum — “could make a monster move in the next 3 months”
3. Small caps & financials
— Tom Lee Tracker (Not actually Tom) (@TomLeeTracker)
8:31 PM • Sep 15, 2025
Aptos Co-founder Testifies in Congress on Crypto’s Real-World Utility
Aptos Labs co-founder Avery Ching testified before Congress to highlight crypto’s real-world value. He showcased partnerships like Jellybean, which ties physical goods to on-chain records for supply-chain transparency. Ching argued that blockchain will mirror the internet’s transformative impact—becoming the backbone of the next digital economy. Read more →
Aptos already opened the door.
Co-Founder & CEO of @AptosLabs, @AveryChing, testified in front of Congress earlier this year to advocate for crypto's real-world use cases.
Innovation will shine where capital flow meets speed, security, and seamless UX. This is the Aptos Era.
— Aptos (@Aptos)
2:13 PM • Sep 10, 2025
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