Business

September, 2025

• 16 September

  Robinhood Opens Pre-IPO Investing to Retail Traders With New Fund

  

  Robinhood Markets Inc. announced on September 15, 2025, the launch of Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI), a groundbreaking closed-end fund enabling retail traders to invest in pre-IPO companies. Filed with the SEC, RVI aims to trade on the NYSE under the ticker RVI, offering everyday investors access to private firms in sectors like technology, previously reserved for wealthy institutions. This …
• 16 September

  New ChatGPT Model Forecasts XRP, Solana, and Pepe Prices by End of 2025

  

  A newly developed ChatGPT-based AI model has made its first major crypto market predictions, forecasting the prices of XRP, Solana (SOL), and Pepe by the end of 2025. This model analyzes historical trends, trading volumes, sentiment data, and blockchain metrics to provide insights for crypto investors. Key Predictions XRP: The model suggests that XRP could see moderate growth, driven by …
• 16 September

  Crypto Firms to Get Heads-Up: SEC Pledges Notice Before Enforcement

  

  In a major shift for cryptocurrency regulation, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins announced on September 15, 2025, that crypto firms will receive prior notice before enforcement actions. Speaking to the Financial Times, Atkins criticized past SEC tactics under former Chair Gary Gensler as “unpredictable” and vowed to foster transparency. This policy allows firms up to six …
• 16 September

  Russian Crypto Miners Move to Cities, But New Challenges Await

  

  Russian cryptocurrency miners are increasingly moving from rural regions to urban centers like Moscow and St. Petersburg, seeking reliable electricity and better infrastructure. A September 2025 report from Vedomosti Yug notes that Moscow and its surrounding oblast now account for 21.9% of mining hardware purchases, surpassing traditional hubs like Irkutsk (6.7%), where mining bans and capacity limits have curbed operations. …
• 16 September

  Winklevoss Twins Reach SEC Settlement Over Gemini Earn Program

  

  The Winklevoss twins, renowned for their early Facebook involvement and as crypto pioneers, have settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over their Gemini Earn program. Announced on September 15, 2025, the settlement resolves allegations that Gemini Trust failed to register the program, which let users earn interest on crypto assets, as a security under federal law. The …
• 15 September

  Polychain-Backed Yala Stablecoin YU Plummets to $0.20 After Protocol Attack

  

  The Polychain-backed Yala stablecoin (YU) crashed to $0.20, losing its $1 peg following a sophisticated protocol attack. The Bitcoin-backed stablecoin, designed for DeFi liquidity, partially recovered to $0.78 but remains under pressure, raising concerns about the security of algorithmic stablecoins. Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain reported that the attacker minted 120 million unauthorized YU tokens on Polygon, selling 7.71 million across …
• 15 September

  Ethereum Price Prediction: Are Bulls Gearing Up for an ETH Surge?

  

  Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency, is showing strong bullish signals, fueling speculation of a price surge in late 2025. Trading at approximately $4,639 on September 15, 2025, ETH is testing critical resistance levels, with analysts optimistic about a breakout driven by institutional interest, network upgrades, and robust DeFi activity. Technical indicators point to a bullish trend, with ETH trading in …
• 15 September

  Coinbase Struggles to Stay Ahead as Crypto Competition Heats Up: FT

  

  Coinbase, a leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, is under pressure as competition intensifies, according to a September 14, 2025, Financial Times report. New U.S. crypto-friendly policies have spurred rivals, challenging Coinbase’s dominance with lower fees, innovative products, and aggressive expansion. Emerging exchanges like Binance and Bybit, alongside traditional finance giants like BNY Mellon, are eroding Coinbase’s market share, which dropped to …
• 15 September

  Crypto Sector Pushes Back Against Bank of England’s Stablecoin Cap Plan

  

  The Bank of England (BoE) faced sharp criticism from the cryptocurrency sector over its proposed caps on stablecoin holdings, aimed at safeguarding UK financial stability. The plan, targeting systemic stablecoins used widely for payments, suggests limits of £10,000–£20,000 ($13,600–$27,200) for individuals and £10 million ($13.6 million) for businesses, sparking fears of stifled innovation. The BoE argues that unrestricted stablecoin use …
• 15 September

  Ethereum’s Privacy Initiative Gets a Makeover: PSE and the Future of Onchain Privacy

  

  Ethereum Foundation rebranded its Privacy & Scaling Explorations team as Privacy Stewards of Ethereum (PSE), unveiling a comprehensive roadmap to integrate end-to-end privacy into the Ethereum blockchain. This shift aims to make privacy the default, addressing concerns that Ethereum could become a “backbone of global surveillance” without robust protections. The PSE roadmap focuses on three core areas: private writes, enabling …