The risks are most acute in areas where crypto's use extends beyond investment into savings and remittances, according to the report.
Few people will argue that blockchain hasn’t been a success. It has emerged as the foundation of an entirely new and decentralized internet known as Web3, while underpinning cryptocurrency assets with a combined market capitalization of more than $3.trillion, transforming the way finance operates. Yet for all of its success, blockchain could still be so …
American Bitcoin (ABTC), the mining firm tied to Eric Trump and backed by Hut 8, is drawing headlines again – this time for all the wrong reasons. CNBC’s Jim Cramer has put the stock under the spotlight, warning retail investors not to expect smooth sailing. What’s the reason for worry now? Let’s dive in. Cramer …
The incident saw the price of XPL on Aster surge to more than $4 from around the $1.30 level witnessed on other exchanges.
Security experts noted $3.6 million in abnormal withdrawals from Hypervault on HyperEVM, with funds bridged to Ethereum as the project deleted its X page.
Crypto markets experienced another sharp selloff this week, prompting investors to question the future of altcoins amid Bitcoin’s resurgence. Bitcoin led the market decline, while major altcoins such as Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche broke key support levels. Despite the selloff, the Altcoin Season Index currently stands at 67 points, a figure historically associated with altcoins …
US market watchdogs are investigating several Digital Asset Treasury Companies following a pattern of unusual trading activity tied to their cryptocurrency acquisition plans, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) are reportedly examining whether these firms, or individuals connected to them, benefited […]
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XRP contracts by 6% in a week after failing to break the psychological barrier at $2.80. The bearish performance erased over $18B in value as a result of heavy selling, much of which took place yesterday. A failure to maintain the $2.75 support level could cause a crash to $2.70, further fueling the bear sentiment. The dire performance comes despite the recent inclusion of XRP, alongside Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and Stellar, in the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF, the ‘first multi-asset spot crypto ETP in the United States’. However, this bearish sentiment may be misplaced and a strong correction may arrive this coming October, which could set $XRP on track to a new ATH. Maxi Doge ($MAXI) also stands to gain a lot during the coming bull market, as the $2.5M presale is already turning heads. Why $XRP is Bullish for Q4 2025 The case for an XRP bull in October and, more broadly, for the entire Q4, rests on several strong points. The first is Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, launched in December 2024, backed 1:1 by traditional assets like the US dollar and governmental bonds. The asset comes with extensive utility, including allowing for instant settlement for cross-border payments and creating a bridge between tradfi currencies and the crypto ecosystem. Next we have Ripple applying for banking status back in July 2025, with CEO Brad Garlinghouse stating in an X post: If approved, we would have both state (via NYDFS) and federal oversight, a new (and unique!) benchmark for trust in the stablecoin market. —Brad Garlinghouse, X post Combined with the multiple $XRP ETFs, currently awaiting approval from the SEC, this imbues the asset with legitimacy and long-term utility, which goes against the current bear trend. This explains why prominent figures in the crypto space, like the president of NovaDius Wealth Management, Nate Geraci say that people underestimate the investor demand for spot $XRP ETFs. But given all this bullish context, why the drop? The answer is simple: because Bitcoin dropped. Bitcoin itself is on a downward spiral over the last seven days, dropping 7% from $117,000 to a new three-week low of $108,776. As expected, Bitcoin’s high-brow performance impacted the whole market, kickstarting mass sales, which further fueled the bearish sentiment. Things are set to change in October, as the next FOMC meeting draws close, promising to spoil us with another rate cut after the one on September 17. The coming bull wave should push $XRP to a new ATH and bring more eyes on projects like Maxi Doge ($MAXI), which promise to take the meme market by storm. How Maxi Doge Turns Risk-Driven Investments Mainstream Maxi Doge ($MAXI) is not your typical meme Shiba Inu. This doggo takes crypto investing to new heights under the mantra of ‘Retire at 22’, which is enough to fuel armies of degen traders. Maxi Doge is more than a meme, it’s a movement. One fueled by gallons of Red Bull and Maxitren 9000 and a complete lack of self-preservation. Maxi only trades at 1000x leverage, buys green candles, and doubles down with every dip. It is the dream ecosystem for degen traders who take the ‘no pain, no gain’ philosophy literally. The presale raised $2.5M so far and offers $MAXI at $0.000259, which recommends the project as one of the best crypto presales of 2025. Based on Maxi’s presale performance, charisma, and unhinged attitude, we expect this doggo to rival Dogecoin in terms of influence and market impact If you want to join the Maxi hype, head over to the official presale page and buy your $MAXI stack today. This rewards you with a dynamic staking APY of 133% and gives you access to a growing community which could turn Maxi into the next Dogecoin. This isn’t financial advice. Always do your own research (DYOR) before investing. Authored by Aaron Walker, NewsBTC: https://www.newsbtc.com/news/maxi-doge-as-best-crypto-presale-amidst-xrp-and-bitcoin-sharp-drop
World Liberty Financial will launch a WLFI token buyback and burn after a 41% price drop in September, aiming to cut supply and stabilize value.
XRP fell about 8% since last week and dropped below the $3 psychological mark, trading near $2.74 after a sell-off that followed rejection at $2.95. According to Sistine Research, a pattern of tightening price action — known as a compression phase — is forming again, and that pattern could set the stage for a sharp move once buyers or sellers push price out of the narrow range. Related Reading: Hyperliquid’s Days Numbered? Expert Forecasts ‘Painful Death’ Compression Phase Returning Based on reports from Sistine Research, XRP has entered its third major compression phase since the US election last November. In plain terms, price swings have grown smaller as trading has concentrated into a tighter band. That shrinking range can build pressure. When that pressure releases, price can move quickly because there are fewer orders nearby to slow the move. Expecting a large expansionary move from XRP soon (within months). As the price action compresses, so does the orderbook, with most liquidity compressing into a tighter and tighter range. This results in very large gaps in liquidity. XRP is on its 3rd compression since the… pic.twitter.com/hjRVzeK8wc — Sistine Research (@sistineresearch) September 24, 2025 Liquidity Gaps Could Amplify The Breakout Market watchers point to liquidity gaps as a key reason any breakout might be sudden. Based on the explanation given by researchers, buy and sell orders cluster inside the compressed range. That leaves thin order books just outside the band. If XRP breaks up or down, those thin spots mean less friction and a higher chance of rapid price movement. History Shows Compression Can Precede Big Gains Past cycles for XRP back up the basic idea that compression can precede big moves. In early 2017, XRP rose from about $0.0054 in February to roughly $0.43 in May — a move that amounted to a nearly hundred-fold gain over roughly three months. Analyst Targets Add Fuel To The Debate No single price target was set by Sistine Research, but other analysts have published bold scenarios. Matt Hughes has mapped Fibonacci extension levels at $8.30, $13.39, and $26.63, and projects a potential 770% rally to some of those zones. According to his math, a stake of 40,000 XRP could be worth more than $1,000,000 at the highest target. Those projections are being used by bullish traders as reference points, while skeptics warn that big targets come with big risks. #XRP – Patterns Repeat, But You Keep Ignoring It! Target: $15-$33 ????: ▫️The last phase of the #XRP bull run always leaves significant clues, and I’m not overlooking them! ???? While many in the #XRP community are panicking, I see a different picture. Some are selling off their… pic.twitter.com/j2D5iY5m5L — EGRAG CRYPTO (@egragcrypto) September 25, 2025 ‘Patterns Repeat, But You Keep Ignoring It’ Meanwhile, Egrag Crypto, a well-known XRP bull, has reiterated that historical patterns provide clues and has criticized lower forecasts as misleading. According to his commentary, the same setups that preceded previous rallies are reappearing now, and those who dismiss them may be underestimating upside potential. Related Reading: Bitmine’s Ethereum Appetite Grows With Fresh $70 Million Buy What Traders Should Watch Short-term traders will likely monitor support near current levels and watch order flow around $2.95. A clear breakout above the tight band could trigger fast moves if liquidity gaps remain; conversely, a failure to hold support could lead to a quick drop. Based on reports, the coming weeks could be decisive for XRP’s next directional move. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
Solana (SOL) has been making headlines recently after a 35% rise since May. The broader crypto market rally, which began in July following the passage of the Genius Act, has supported this move. The legislation was seen as a positive shift for stablecoin-focused blockchains, with Solana among the main beneficiaries. Price Action and Resistance SOL …
HYPE, the native token of Hyperliquid, has been gaining momentum across the DeFi ecosystem. With the rising support from institutions and the growing strength of its ecosystem, HYPE is opening up new opportunities for investors and could see wider use and trading in the market, especially through new regulated channels. Here’s the latest update. Bitwise …
The cryptocurrency market has dropped sharply, losing about $162 billion in the past 24 hours, driven by leveraged trades, profit-taking, and uncertainty in the economy. Bitcoin slipped below the $110K mark, while Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin each fell by nearly 5%, reflecting growing pressure across the market. Here are the five main reasons behind …
BlackRock’s global head of digital assets, Robbie Mitchnick, believes the institutional adoption of crypto exchange-traded funds is still in its early stages. During a Sept. 25 interview with the Crypto Prime podcast, Mitchnick stated that institutional penetration lags significantly behind retail adoption, despite the success of products such as BlackRock’s Bitcoin (IBIT) and Ethereum (ETHA) […]
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Yield Basis aims to unlock sustainable Bitcoin yield on-chain, starting with capped liquidity pools.
Plasma’s native token XPL has been the talk of the market over the past 24 hours. Despite broader crypto uncertainty, XPL surged to an all-time high of $1.43 before cooling to $1.28, down 2.1% on the day. What makes this move fascinating is that it happened in the middle of a red market, where most …
Crypto sentiment gauge, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, collapsed below 30/100 for the first time since mid-April, with Bitcoin trading $25,000 higher.
Crypto analyst Kevin (Kev Capital TA) told viewers late on September 25 that Bitcoin’s pullback is tracking a familiar seasonal and structural script—and that the market’s next major impulse hinges on a clearly defined support range. “Hold $107k to $98K,” he said, calling the zone the fulcrum for the bull cycle’s next leg. “That’s it. It’s that simple.” Opening his stream amid a rush of bearish sentiment as BTC price dipped to $108,651, Kevin argued the drawdown should not surprise disciplined traders. He framed the current move in the context of months of caution dating back to early August, when he began highlighting weekly bearish divergences across Bitcoin, Ethereum and the total altcoin market (Total2), into what he described as four-plus-year resistance zones. “Everyone thinks these symmetrical triangle patterns after a move higher are continuation patterns,” he said, “but in reality, in the crypto market, very, very rarely do these break out to the upside.” He pointed to a progression of smaller impulse highs since late 2023 and reiterated that despite sharp rallies in select altcoins, the majors failed to clear “any major resistance levels.” Bitcoin Top In Until Proven Otherwise The anchor of Kevin’s case is confluence on higher time frames. On Bitcoin’s weekly chart, he outlined rising price highs against falling momentum—“simple strength and momentum indicators,” not signals by themselves but context that “has been dwindling for a very long time.” Related Reading: Bitcoin Funding Dynamics Shift As Binance Premium Signals Aggressive Longs Total2, he added, registered “a triple top on the weekly” beneath roughly $1.71–$1.74 trillion—“the all-be-all resistance level”—with weekly RSI and MACD rolling over. Stocks of momentum, in his read, are resetting precisely where they should amid historically thin late-summer liquidity. “Q3 is never a good quarter for crypto,” Kevin said. “August, September are terrible months. They always are.” Against that backdrop, he argued that USDT dominance remains the most reliable inter-market compass. “USDT dominance is the greatest chart ever. There is no better chart,” he said, walking through a macro descending triangle with a flat-bottom support near 3.9–3.7% and repeated rallies to a falling trendline that have mapped crypto cycle lows and highs for two years. Each approach to the flat bottom, he noted, has carved a W- or inverse-head-and-shoulders-style base in USDT.D while Bitcoin distributed near local tops; each rejection at the downtrend has coincided with crypto inflections. “You literally don’t need any chart in all of crypto,” he said. “All you need is Bitcoin and USDT dominance and you would have played this cycle absolutely perfectly.” From a tactical standpoint, Kevin flagged a three-month BTC liquidity “heat map” shelf near $106.8K and the 21-week EMA—the bull-market support band—near $109.2K as natural magnets, with the lower weekly Bollinger Band sitting around $101K. He stressed he doesn’t want to see “Bitcoin lose 106.8K” if the cycle remains intact, though a wick into that area to “swipe the liquidity” would be consistent with prior resets. He framed $98K as the line that should not break decisively. “There’s a whole lot of support in that range,” he said. “I’d be pretty shocked if Bitcoin wasn’t able to bounce in there somewhere.” All Eyes On Q4 Seasonality Kevin tied structural signals to an explicit macro checklist, arguing that lasting cycle tops and bottoms align with fundamental catalysts rather than charts alone. He cited 2021’s inflation spike and the onset of the Fed’s hiking cycle as the driver of that cycle’s 55–60% drawdown, the 2017 CME Bitcoin futures launch as a blow-off top catalyst, and the FTX collapse as the final capitulation in 2022 amid weekly bullish divergence. “There’s always a macro-related reason that correlates with the charts,” he said. By contrast, he sees no such cycle-ending macro trigger today: inflation gauges have been “very choppy” but contained; the Fed is widely expected to ease into year-end provided labor softens; and seasonality favors Q4. Related Reading: Bitcoin Days Away From Blowoff Or Cycle Top, Veteran Analyst Warns He underscored the near-term calendar—core PCE, CPI and labor data in the first half of October—as decisive for risk appetite. “Sometime in mid-October… we’ll start to have an idea of where this market is really going to go,” he said. “If we get to mid-October and Bitcoin’s holding key support… and we get good macroeconomic data, we get another rate cut… the probabilities favor that Bitcoin will [go higher]—and then you’re in Q4.” Volatility positioning, he added, argues for a sharp directional move once the reset completes. On the weekly Bollinger Band Width, Kevin said BTC has printed record-low readings three times this cycle—each in Q3—and each episode began with a downside break of 18–29% before surging to fresh highs. “There is a massive move coming for Bitcoin soon. It has not happened yet,” he said, noting spot volumes have declined since November while bands have tightened to historic extremes. A test of the lower weekly band near $101K “is possible,” but not required, in his view; the key is that the broader $107K–$98K corridor functions as a springboard. Kevin was equally explicit about invalidation and upside triggers. He labeled $125K “a major top for now” and said the market needs weekly and monthly closes above that level to confirm trend continuation. On dominance, he highlighted 59.0% and 60.28% as near-term resistance that could fuel a BTC-led phase if reclaimed; otherwise, he expects leadership to rotate back to altcoins once Bitcoin bases and USDT dominance prints a lower high. “Stop looking at the altcoins” until those inter-market signals flip, he advised, emphasizing patience, risk management and taking profits into resistance. His bottom line combines restraint with opportunism. “Hold $107k to 98K,” he repeated. “Go into October. Get through the first couple of weeks of macroeconomic data… Bitcoin will inevitably find a low on the back of that data and then eventually go higher.” But he warned that if macro arrives benign and “Bitcoin is still deteriorating,” traders should be ready to reassess the cycle thesis. Until then, Kevin’s message remains unapologetically unglamorous: respect the seasonal chop, track the inter-market tells, and let the higher-time-frame levels do the talking. “Being right is the best pat on the back you can get,” he said. “Not just saying things that get you a lot of clicks.” At press time, BTC traded at $109,607. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Korean actor Hwang Jung-eum was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for four years, for embezzling $3 million to invest in crypto.
A huge crypto selloff has shaken the market again, pushing Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, down to a two-month low, trading below $3,900. This has sparked concern among traders and investors alike, as Veteran crypto analyst Ted Pillows says ETH could drop even further, possibly reaching around $3,500 before it starts to recover. Ethereum Leads the …
The lawsuit alleges OpenAI orchestrated a "coordinated campaign" to steal xAI's source code and data center secrets.
The cryptocurrency market faced another dip today as Bitcoin price movements dragged altcoins lower. Despite the decline, many analysts say these fluctuations are part of a broader Bitcoin trading range, not a market collapse. Investors often describe the process as “five steps forward, two steps back,” highlighting the cyclical nature of Bitcoin and crypto markets. …
Pi Network has been developing for years with a mobile-first approach and a mining community, yet it struggles to gain significant market traction. Dogecoin, a meme coin with little real utility, continues to dominate in recognition and liquidity. DOGE trades at $0.227 with a market cap of $34.4 billion, while Pi sits at $0.263 with …
As we approach the final quarter of 2025, key charts provide valuable insights to help crypto traders navigate the evolving market landscape.
The crypto market is flashing red once again. As of September 26, global market cap sits at $3.74 trillion, down 2.27% in 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index has slipped to 32 (Fear), showing clear risk-off sentiment. Altcoins are particularly hit, with the average RSI at 35.85 indicating oversold conditions. XRP is no exception, …
KuCoin said it 'disagrees with' the regulator's findings and has filed an appeal before the Federal Court of Canada.
Regulators have pinged companies after unusual market moves before treasury disclosures, though no formal actions have been confirmed.
On September 25, the SEC’s Crypto Task Force met with VanEck to review pressing issues in digital asset regulation. The agenda covered crypto ETF rules, liquid staking tokens, fund tokenization, DeFi oversight, and custody requirements for digital assets. The meeting reflects the SEC’s effort to engage directly with major market players as it works toward …
Crypto exchange Kraken has secured $500 million in new funding, valuing the company at $15 billion. The round, structured by Kraken without a single lead investor, saw participation from investment firms, venture capital funds, and Tribe Capital, led by CEO Arjun Sethi, who also invested personally. The fresh capital will fuel Kraken’s global expansion and …
XRP available on major exchanges has fallen dramatically in recent months. Coinbase, a key custodian, holds only around 100 million XRP, down nearly 90% from previous levels. This sharp drop sets the stage for a supply squeeze, as institutions preparing for spot ETFs accumulate tokens. Institutional Moves Creating Market Ripples Large firms filing for XRP …