Business

September, 2025

• 17 September

  ‘To The Moon’ K-Drama Spotlights Retail Crypto Investment Boom

  

  MBC’s new K-drama To The Moon, premiering September 19, 2025, dives into the thrilling world of retail cryptocurrency investment, blending financial drama with heartfelt storytelling. Based on Jang Ryu-jin’s novel, the 12-episode series stars Lee Sun-bin, Ra Mi-ran, Jo A-ram, and Kim Young-dae, airing in South Korea’s prime-time Friday-Saturday 10 PM slot and streaming in Taiwan, Indonesia, and India via …
• 17 September

  AI Claude Forecasts XRP, Dogecoin, and Pi Coin Prices for 2025

  

  Anthropic’s Claude AI has released bold 2025 price predictions for XRP, Dogecoin, and Pi Coin, sparking excitement among crypto investors. Published on September 17, 2025, by CryptoNews, Claude’s forecasts highlight key market drivers, though experts urge caution due to crypto’s volatility. XRP Price Outlook Claude projects XRP to reach $9–$10 by late 2025, tripling its current $3.03 price. This follows …
• 17 September

  Banco Santander Launches Retail Crypto Services for Customers

  

  Banco Santander’s digital banking arm, Openbank, launched retail cryptocurrency trading services in Germany on September 16, 2025, marking a bold step for one of Europe’s largest banks into the digital asset space. The initiative allows customers to buy, sell, and hold five major cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Polygon, and Cardano—directly through their Openbank accounts, with plans to expand to Spain in …
• 17 September

  Coinbase Data Hack Suspect Named, $500K Bribe Allegation Emerges

  

  A major breakthrough in the Coinbase data breach investigation has named Ashita Mishra, a TaskUs employee in India, as a key suspect in a $400 million cyberattack affecting 69,000 customers. Court filings in New York’s Southern District on September 16, 2025, allege Mishra and an accomplice accepted over $500,000 in bribes, at $200 per photo, to leak sensitive customer data, …
• 17 September

  7,500 Bitcoin Purchase Sends GD Culture Group Shares Tumbling 28%

  

  GD Culture Group Limited (Nasdaq: GDC), a livestreaming and e-commerce firm, announced a $875 million acquisition of 7,500 Bitcoin through a share exchange deal with Pallas Capital Holding Ltd., issuing 39.2 million common shares. The move, aimed at bolstering its crypto asset treasury strategy, led to a dramatic 28% drop in its stock price to $6.99 on September 17, 2025, …
• 16 September

  Ripple Pledges $25M in Stablecoins to Boost US Businesses and Veterans

  

  Ripple Labs announced a $25 million donation in its Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin on September 15, 2025, to support U.S. small businesses and veterans through nonprofits Accion Opportunity Fund and Hire Heroes USA. This initiative, detailed in a Ripple press release, aims to expand capital access for underserved entrepreneurs and create career pathways for veterans, leveraging blockchain for efficient, transparent …
• 16 September

  ETH vs BTC & SOL: Treasuries Expected to Outperform Amid DAT Market Shifts

  

  Ethereum (ETH) treasuries are poised to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) in 2025, driven by a looming shakeout in Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs), according to Standard Chartered’s September 15, 2025, report. With ETH trading at $4,631, analysts highlight its staking yields and regulatory clarity as key advantages over BTC ($115,998) and SOL ($185), reshaping crypto investment strategies. Standard Chartered’s …
• 16 September

  Ethereum Price Prediction: Huge ETH Outflow Signals Incoming Supply Squeeze – $10,000 ETH Could be Weeks Away

  

  Ethereum (ETH) is poised for a potential climb to $10,000 by October 2025, driven by a supply squeeze and robust institutional demand, according to a September 16, 2025, Cryptonews report. Trading at $4,631, ETH has surged 8.31% in the past week, with analysts like Fundstrat’s Tom Lee forecasting a rapid ascent fueled by exchange outflows and ETF inflows. Since July …
• 16 September

  BTC Eyes $119.5K: PayPal Momentum and $73B Strategy Bet Drive Optimism

  

  Bitcoin (BTC) is poised to hit $119,500 by late September 2025, driven by PayPal’s crypto expansion and a $73 billion investment from Strategy, per a September 16, 2025, Cryptonews report. Trading at $115,998, BTC has gained 4.33% in the past week, with analysts citing robust institutional inflows and mainstream adoption as key catalysts. PayPal’s “Pay with Crypto” feature, rolled out …
• 16 September

  HYPE Price Soars as Native Markets Wins USDH, Hayes Eyes $5,000

  

  Hyperliquid’s HYPE token is making waves after Native Markets secured the USDH stablecoin ticker with 70% validator support, outpacing rivals like Paxos and Ethena, per a September 16, 2025, CoinGecko report. This victory, coupled with BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes’ bold $5,000 price target for 2028, signals strong bullish sentiment for HYPE, currently trading at $54. Native Markets’ win strengthens Hyperliquid’s …