Business

September, 2025

• 18 September

  Which Altcoins Could Surge After SEC Updates ETF Listing Standards?

  

  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved streamlined ETF listing standards, ending case-by-case approvals for crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), sparking optimism for altcoin investors. The new rules, adopted by exchanges like Nasdaq, NYSE, and Cboe, allow listing of commodity-based ETPs, including digital assets, without lengthy reviews, potentially by October 2025. This regulatory clarity is set to boost liquidity and …
• 18 September

  Ethereum Nears Local Bottom as Binance Open Interest Drops: Analyst Warning

  

  Ethereum (ETH) showed signs of approaching a local bottom, with a 10.52% drop in Binance open interest (OI) from $11.39 billion to $10.4 billion, signaling reduced speculative activity, per a CryptoQuant report by analyst burakkesmeci. The decline, observed on September 13, suggests ETH may be poised for a price correction, with spot market dips averaging 10.7% over the past three …
• 18 September

  GD Culture Set to Acquire Pallas Capital Assets, Adding 7,500 BTC to Treasury

  

  Nasdaq-listed GD Culture Group Limited (GDC) announced a transformative share exchange agreement to acquire Pallas Capital Holding Ltd., incorporating 7,500 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $879 million at $117,200 per BTC, into its long-term digital asset reserve. The deal, involving 39.2 million newly issued GDC shares, positions GDC among the top 15 publicly traded Bitcoin holders, per BitcoinTreasuries. Despite a …
• 18 September

  Whale Sell-Off Sends Dogecoin Down 13%: $181 Million in DOGE Floods Market

  

  Dogecoin (DOGE) crashed 13% on September 18, 2025, after whales offloaded 680 million tokens, worth approximately $181 million, over four days, according to on-chain data from Santiment. The sell-off, coinciding with DOGE’s peak at $0.307, triggered intense selling pressure, pushing the price to around $0.267, as reported by NewsBTC. Analyst Ali Martinez noted the sharp decline in whale holdings, signaling …
• 18 September

  Bullish Crypto Exchange Soars After Second-Quarter Earnings Beat

  

  Bullish (NYSE: BLSH), a leading crypto exchange, reported stellar second-quarter earnings, driving a 2.1% surge in its share price to $55.50 in after-hours trading. The company’s robust performance, exceeding Wall Street estimates, underscores its growing dominance in the digital asset market. Bullish posted a net income of $108.3 million, or $0.93 per share, a remarkable turnaround from a $116.4 million …
• 17 September

  From Niche to Millions: How Blockchain Games Are Going Mainstream

  

  Blockchain gaming, once a niche corner of the gaming world, is surging into the mainstream, captivating millions with its blend of entertainment and financial rewards. By integrating crypto and NFT technologies, games like Axie Infinity, The Sandbox, and Decentraland are redefining gaming, offering players real-world value through digital ownership and play-to-earn (P2E) models. The global gaming coins market is projected …
• 17 September

  Stablecoins vs Traditional Banking: Coinbase’s Perspective

  

  Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to assets like the U.S. dollar, are reshaping finance, prompting debates about their impact on traditional banking. Major stablecoins like USD Coin (USDC), Tether (USDT), and Binance USD (BUSD) offer low-cost, fast transactions, raising questions about whether they threaten banks. Coinbase, a leading crypto exchange, provides clarity, dismissing claims that stablecoins could destabilize banking systems. Recent reports, …
• 17 September

  Citi Forecasts Ethereum at $4,300 by 2025 End, Signals No New All-Time High

  

  Citigroup has forecasted a year-end price target of $4,300 for Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, suggesting it won’t surpass its November 2024 peak of $4,955.14, according to a Reuters report dated September 16, 2025. Trading at $4,515 on September 17, 2025, ETH faces a cautious outlook due to market dynamics and macroeconomic headwinds, per Citi’s analysis. Citi attributes Ethereum’s …
• 17 September

  3 Key Reasons Crypto Traders Face Liquidation Risk This September

  

  Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency with a $2.3 trillion market cap, is flashing warning signs of a potential liquidity crisis in 2025, analysts warn. A liquidity crisis, where assets can’t be bought or sold without drastic price swings, could destabilize Bitcoin’s market, impacting traders and the broader crypto ecosystem, according to a September 17, 2025, report by CryptoQuant. Key indicators include …
• 17 September

  eToro Secures MiCA Approval to Offer Crypto Services in Germany

  

  eToro Europe Ltd. received authorization under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation to provide cryptocurrency trading services in Germany, marking a significant milestone for the global investment platform. This approval, granted by the Cyprus Securities Exchange Commission (CySEC), positions eToro among the first major platforms to operate under MiCA’s stringent framework, enhancing investor trust and market transparency. Starting around …