The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission quietly flipped a switch. It approved generic listing standards that eliminate one of the biggest regulatory bottlenecks for crypto ETFs. In effect: exchanges no longer need to file a separate Form 19b-4 for each token ETF. The SEC is saying: “If it fits, list it.” Analysts are calling this a watershed moment. It signals that the new framework is working as intended.  What Changed, The Old vs. New Before: every single crypto ETF needed its own 19b-4 application. That meant months of back-and-forth, legal wrangling, uncertainty. Now: if the token meets the generic standard, The post SEC’s New Rule Simplifies Crypto ETF Listing Process appeared first on The Merkle News.

The crypto market continues to gather steam with investors searching for the best crypto under $1 with attractiveness and future possibilities for appreciation. In this context, Cardano Price Prediction remains a well-searched term since ADA has remained one of the strongest blockchain networks in the market. The focus of the project on scalability, smart contracts, [...] The post Cardano Price Prediction: Which Is The Best Crypto To Buy Now Under $1 appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Starknet, the ZK-proof layer-2 solution for Ethereum, has rolled out Bitcoin staking on its mainnet, allowing BTC holders to participate in network consensus and earn rewards. Bitcoin staking has officially gone live on Starknet. In a Sept. 30 announcement on…

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The crypto market is on an upswing today, with crypto prices showing early signs of recovery after recent pullbacks. Let’s take a look at what’s next for XRP, SOL, and LINK as they rebound from key levels. XRP price analysis…

Sometimes, cryptocurrency news outlets and crypto X influencers bring up questionable evaluations of Bitcoin owned by different countries. Some of these evaluations are based on outdated or misinterpreted information, and others stem from unsupported claims made by the state authorities.…

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Chinese national Zhimin Qian has been convicted of illegally acquiring and possessing 61,000 BTC after five years of allegedly ‘evading justice.’ The woman has been known as the goddess of wealth in China due to her crypto-related schemes. According to…

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A recent investigation by the London-based blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has unveiled a leak of documents linked to Ilan Shor, a Moldovan fugitive and ally of Vladimir Putin. The data sheds light on Shor’s alleged involvement in using crypto to evade sanctions and influence the upcoming parliamentary elections in Moldova. Ilan Shor’s Business Operations Exposed […]

It’s been a crazy ride for Bitcoin over the past several days as it slid below the $110K mark. The good news, though, is that the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency has recovered and is currently trading at $114K. Overall, the market promises to end September on a positive note, with CoinMarketCap’s Fear and Greed Index […]

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Memecoins are evolving, and Little Pepe is emerging as a serious market player with both hype and blockchain utility. #partnercontent

Key Takeaways Why is Kazakhstan’s BNB buy significant? Kazakhstan-BNB partnership is the first fully state-backed acquisition, highlighting BSC’s scalability, smart contract power, and growing LThe post Kazakhstan launches first 'government-backed' BNB fund: But there's a catch appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.

Aster CEO Leonard said the team is weighing how to balance benefits for existing holders and upcoming airdrop recipients.

XRP is poised for its best quarterly close ever, mirroring the chart setup from 2017 before the price surged 37,800% to all-time highs.

The return of Institutional Custodies and spot BTC/ETH ETFs are propelling Digital Asset Treasuries, while HTX is fortifying fiat ramps.

Polkadot community members are showing strong early support for a proposal to launch pUSD, a native algorithmic stablecoin fully backed by DOT tokens.

Ether rebounded to $4,200 ahead of the weekly open as traders positioned for a price recovery in October, based on onchain and technical data.

Bitcoin hit $114,000 at Monday’s Wall Street open, but a CME gap made traders cautious, instead expecting a BTC price correction to $110,000.

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XRP’s value extends far beyond its price, powering fast remittances, loyalty rewards and institutional finance.

The cancer research company has adopted a digital asset treasury model centered on decentralized physical infrastructure networks.

Bitcoin’s swift rally to $114,000 shows bulls are back, but a CME gap near an underlying support could see a retest of $111,000 before Uptober really starts.

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Bitcoin opened the week with a strong rally above $114,000, and these three developments could send BTC price back to its monthly range highs

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A US government shutdown lasting days or weeks could further delay the Senate’s moves on a crypto market structure bill passed by the House in July.

Bulls lift their short-term Bitcoin price target to $117,500 as BTC holds steady and several altcoins reclaim the pre-crash trading levels.

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Kazakhstan launched the Alem Crypto Fund, a state-backed vehicle for long-term digital asset reserves, debuting with a BNB purchase in partnership with Binance Kazakhstan.

Introduced by a Republican lawmaker in February, the legislation may be unlikely to get any traction in the Massachusetts legislature, where Democrats hold a supermajority.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Kaitlin Asrow will take over as acting superintendent of the NYDFS on Oct. 18, replacing Adrienne Harris.

Turkey plans new legislation letting Masak freeze crypto accounts to fight money laundering, aligning with FATF standards.

Caroline Pham rattled off data about the CFTC‘s enforcement actions since she became acting chair in a roundtable event to discuss the agency and the SEC working together.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

SOL traders saw the drop to $190 as the perfect buy opportunity and with the SEC set to decide on Solana ETFs by October 10, the altcoin could be en-route to new highs.

Binance is offering crypto-as-a-service for TradFi institutions, providing access to its spot and futures markets, liquidity pools, custody, and compliance tools.

SOL’s faces a fresh wave of challenges from competing blockchains, and the path to $250 depends on a potential spot ETF approval and institutional inflows.

The SEC backed off from DePIN tokens in a rare no-action letter, as the agency’s top brass says it’s not meant to “regulate all economic activity.”

Discover hidden crypto gems using ChatGPT: GPTs, sentiment insights and data-driven scanners for smarter research and trading.

BitMine chairman Tom Lee thinks Ether is trading at a discount because future adoption of the blockchain by Wall Street and AI companies will drive it higher.

A new bill in Wisconsin could exempt local crypto users and businesses from money transmitter licenses, boosting mining, staking, and blockchain development.

Project Mirror surveyed members of the Ethereum community, finding that Ethereum’s technical strength is invisible without narrative clarity.

A Bloomberg ETF analyst said the Tuttle Capital Government Grift ETF could launch this week, allowing retail investors to make similar trades to US Congress members.

Shares in QMMM Holdings will be off the market until Oct. 13 after the US securities regulator suspended trading to probe possible stock manipulation.

A trader grew $125,000 into $43 million on Ethereum with leverage on Hyperliquid, then cashed out $6.86 million. Here’s what traders can learn.

Visa has launched a stablecoin pilot using USDC and EURC to enable real-time cross-border payouts, aiming to modernize treasury operations.

SEC has pulled multiple 19b-4 filings for altcoin-based ETFs, halting hopes for Solana, XRP, Cardano and others to gain institutional ETF exposure

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Visa has launched a stablecoin pilot using USDC and EURC to enable real-time cross-border payouts, aiming to modernize treasury operations.

Leading cloud mining platform ALL4 Mining has launched its latest series of high-yield cloud mining contracts, offering investors new opportunities to earn substantial daily returns by mining Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE). Leveraging cutting-edge technology and a global investor network, ALL4 Mining continues to redefine passive income in the cryptocurrency industry. Revolutionizing Cloud Mining with [...] The post ALL4 Mining Launches New High-Yield Contracts, Offering BTC and XRP Investors a Way to Earn $14.1K Daily appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Fernando Haddad, Brazil’s finance minister, said the objective of Drex, the country’s CBDC, is to increase transparency of flows and facilitate financial transactions. Haddad denied that the government would seek to exert control or monitor payments using the tool. Brazil’s CBDC Does Not Seek Control, Finance Minister States Fernando Haddad, Brazil’s finance minister, shared his […]

Ripple CTO David Schwartz ends speculation on departure of former lead engineer Nik Bougalis as he joins Algorand

A new project by Tether co-founder Reeve Collins has recently listed on major exchanges including Binance Alpha, Kraken and ByBit, a stablecoin (STBL) that is attempting to disrupt how onchain finance is using blockchain technology to settle in good old…

Key Takeaways  What boosted TRON in September? SunSwap Total Transaction topped 30,000, confirming strong network demand for stablecoin settlement and remittances. Which metrics guided TRX tradersThe post TRON [TRX] holds KEY support! – Next targets $0.37 and... appeared first on AMBCrypto.

According to a CoinShares report published earlier today, global crypto investment products related to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) experienced total outflows of $1.1 billion over the past week. In contrast, Solana (SOL) investment products attracted $291 million in inflows. Bitcoin, Ethereum Products Bleed While Solana Shines Crypto investment products experienced a total net outflow […]

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Solana ETF approval odds are now at 100% according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. “Honestly, the odds are really 100% now,” Balchunas wrote in a Sep. 30 X post, as he credited the improved odds to recent regulatory developments…

Starknet today announced BTCFi, a trilogy of initiatives aimed at deepening bitcoin’s role as a global settlement asset by embedding BTC into Starknet’s security and consensus. For the first time on any L2, BTC holders can stake without losing custody to secure Starknet and earn rewards; the protocol already reportedly has ~65k delegators, ~150 validators […]

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Plasma price has retreated from its recent peak, even as total value locked on the network more than doubled to $5.45 billion. At the time of writing, Plasma is trading at $1.14, down 13% over the last day and 32%…

Zcash (ZEC) has had a massive rally this month. Does anyone actually care?

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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a combined $1.06 billion in net inflows on Sep. 29, as institutional demand returned ahead of what has historically been one of the most bullish months for Bitcoin and other major crypto assets. According…

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The SEC has cleared DoubleZero’s DePIN tokens, signaling that blockchain-based infrastructure rewards may fall outside U.S. securities laws. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a rare no-action letter confirming that tokens distributed by DoubleZero, a decentralized physical infrastructure…

BitMine is aggressively increasing its ETH holdings, further positioning itself as a major force in the Ethereum treasury space. BitMine has expanded its Ethereum holdings with a fresh purchase of 25,369 ETH valued at $107 million. On-chain data from September…

TokenWorks’ NFT Strategy tokens have been launched on the NFT marketplace OpenSea after gaining widespread market success with the ‘flywheel’ affect that lets traders combine DeFi with NFT. On Sept. 30, OpenSea announced that all NFT Strategy tokens are now…

According to reports, a long-running Japanese kimono and textiles maker will formally rename itself “Bitcoin Japan” at a shareholders meeting set for November 11 as it begins to hold Bitcoin on its balance sheet. Related Reading: Messaging App Bitchat Sees Unprecedented Boom Amid Madagascar Turmoil The company also plans to adopt “Bitcoin Japan Corporation” as […]

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Key Takeaways  What did Bitcoin’s STH-NUPL signal? It flipped negative, showing many recent buyers in loss — a condition often linked with local market resets. Which metrics support BTC accumuThe post Bitcoin STHs hit break-even: Is a BTC price bottom close? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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ETF rumors for crypto assets in October are buzzing hard. Imagine waking up in October to find your favorite altcoins have skyrocketed overnight. That could happen soon, with ETF approvals expected to fuel major pumps. And 5 altcoins are positioned for potential explosive gains. All this because of this regulatory shift. So, what makes this […] The post Top 5 Altcoins That Will EXPLODE After SEC ETF Approvals in Oct appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

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A new Wisconsin bill introduced in the state legislature wants to exempt individuals and businesses from having to obtain a money transmitter license for activities such as exchanging digital assets, staking, and crypto mining. On Sep. 30, Wisconsin lawmakers introduced…

TLDR: XRP trades at $2.89, up 1.57% in 24 hours, but momentum stalls below the $3 resistance level. CasiTrades flagged bearish divergences on XRP, with price action showing ABC structure instead of a five-wave rally. Supports at $2.79 and $2.58 are critical, with traders warning a break below $2.58 risks invalidating the bullish setup. XRP’s [...] The post XRP Bulls Cornered as $3 Wall Holds: $2.79 and $2.58 Now in Play? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition, we examine how USDT is overtaking dollar disbursements in Venezuela, and the irony of a sanctioned country leveraging a currency backed by the U.S. debt. Latam Insights Encore: The Venezuelan Case […]

TLDR: FalconX launches 24/7 electronic crypto options trading, offering institutions continuous access with OTC-quality liquidity and execution speed. The platform introduces BTC, ETH, SOL, and HYPE options, with plans to add more altcoins for institutional investors soon. FalconX executed over $50B in OTC derivatives YTD and projects 2x growth while supporting 80+ tokens globally. Talos [...] The post FalconX Puts Crypto Options on 24/7 Clock With BTC, ETH, SOL, HYPE Coverage appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Chainlink (LINK) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at transforming the corporate actions processing system, collaborating with 24 of the world’s largest organizations of the broader financial sector.  This partnership, announced on Monday, seeks to leverage Chainlink’s oracle technology, blockchain capabilities, and artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the often cumbersome and costly processes associated with […]

OKX Singapore has rolled out stablecoin payments for everyday purchases, letting customers pay with GrabPay merchant-partners across the city. OKX Singapore’s scan-to-pay service  lets customers spend USDT and USDC stablecoins directly at GrabPay merchants across the country, making everyday crypto…

A trader has suffered massive losses with his XRP short

Flying Tulip, a newly launched full-stack on-chain exchange founded by Andre Cronje, has successfully raised $200 million in a private funding round. The Full-Stack Onchain Ecosystem Flying Tulip, a newly launched full-stack on-chain exchange, recently secured $200 million in a private funding round. Founded by Andre Cronje, the exchange is set to launch a public […]

Shares in QMMM Holdings will be off the market until Monday, Oct. 13, as the SEC suspended trading to probe possible stock manipulation.

Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.

Bitcoin and Ether ETPs suffered heavy outflows last week while Solana stood out with $291 million in inflows, likely driven by anticipation of US ETF launches.

G7 nations are introducing stablecoin rules, from Japan’s pioneering framework to the US GENIUS Act and Europe’s MiCA, reshaping the future of digital money.

Americans demand financial privacy as surveillance systems fail to protect data while eroding dignity. DeFi technology offers data control solutions that traditional banking systems cannot.

Aster CEO Leonard said the team is weighing how to balance benefits for existing holders and upcoming airdrop recipients.

XRP is poised for its best quarterly close ever, mirroring the chart setup from 2017 before the price surged 37,800% to all-time highs.

The return of Institutional Custodies and spot BTC/ETH ETFs are propelling Digital Asset Treasuries, while HTX is fortifying fiat ramps.

Polkadot community members are showing strong early support for a proposal to launch pUSD, a native algorithmic stablecoin fully backed by DOT tokens.

Ether rebounded to $4,200 ahead of the weekly open as traders positioned for a price recovery in October, based on onchain and technical data.

Bitcoin hit $114,000 at Monday’s Wall Street open, but a CME gap made traders cautious, instead expecting a BTC price correction to $110,000.

• #bitcoin

XRP’s value extends far beyond its price, powering fast remittances, loyalty rewards and institutional finance.

The cancer research company has adopted a digital asset treasury model centered on decentralized physical infrastructure networks.

Bitcoin’s swift rally to $114,000 shows bulls are back, but a CME gap near an underlying support could see a retest of $111,000 before Uptober really starts.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin opened the week with a strong rally above $114,000, and these three developments could send BTC price back to its monthly range highs

• #bitcoin

A US government shutdown lasting days or weeks could further delay the Senate’s moves on a crypto market structure bill passed by the House in July.

Bulls lift their short-term Bitcoin price target to $117,500 as BTC holds steady and several altcoins reclaim the pre-crash trading levels.

• #bitcoin

Kazakhstan launched the Alem Crypto Fund, a state-backed vehicle for long-term digital asset reserves, debuting with a BNB purchase in partnership with Binance Kazakhstan.

Introduced by a Republican lawmaker in February, the legislation may be unlikely to get any traction in Massachusetts’ legislature, where Democrats hold a supermajority.

• #bitcoin

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Kaitlin Asrow will take over as acting superintendent of the NYDFS on Oct. 18, 2025, replacing Adrienne Harris.

Turkey plans new legislation letting Masak freeze crypto accounts to fight money laundering, aligning with FATF standards.

Caroline Pham rattled off data about the CFTC‘s enforcement actions since she became acting chair in a roundtable event to discuss the agency and the SEC working together.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

SOL traders saw the drop to $190 as the perfect buy opportunity and with the SEC set to decide on Solana ETFs by October 10, the altcoin could be en-route to new highs.

Binance is offering crypto-as-a-service for TradFi institutions, providing access to its spot and futures markets, liquidity pools, custody, and compliance tools.

SOL’s faces a fresh wave of challenges from competing blockchains, and the path to $250 depends on a potential spot ETF approval and institutional inflows.

The SEC backed off from DePIN tokens in a rare no-action letter, as the agency’s top brass says it’s not meant to “regulate all economic activity.”

Discover hidden crypto gems using ChatGPT: GPTs, sentiment insights and data-driven scanners for smarter research and trading.

BitMine chairman Tom Lee thinks Ether is trading at a discount because future adoption of the blockchain by Wall Street and AI companies will drive it higher.

A new bill in Wisconsin could exempt local crypto users and businesses from money transmitter licenses, boosting mining, staking, and blockchain development.

Project Mirror surveyed members of the Ethereum community, finding that Ethereum’s technical strength is invisible without narrative clarity.

A Bloomberg ETF analyst said the Tuttle Capital Government Grift ETF could launch this week, allowing retail investors to make similar trades to US Congress members.