September 26, 2025

Crypto

Binance’s BNB Chain saw monthly active users surge to 56.4 million—a 9.5% jump—driven by new token launches and airdrops, pushing spot DEX volumes past $24 billion and Aster to $4 billion, eclipsing Hyperliquid in recent derivatives turnover.

Google backs a $3 billion lease converting Cipher Mining’s Texas warehouse into an AI hub, providing $1.4 billion security for Fluidstack and gaining 5.4 % equity. The deal mirrors a $3.7 billion NYC lease, highlighting mining facilities’ shift to AI computing.

BlackRock expands its Bitcoin and Ethereum focus by launching an iShares Bitcoin Premium ETF that employs a covered‑call strategy. After Delaware registration, it will file a 33‑Act spot vehicle, deepening its crypto presence and integrating digital assets with traditional finance.

The new interface lets traders pick long or short perpetual positions using ADA collateral, choose 1x‑30x leverage, set USD stop‑losses and take‑profits, view max size, liquidation price, and view fees, while checking liquidity and wallet connection.

Ethereum co‑founder Jeffrey Wilcke recently moved roughly $6 million of Ether, amid whales buying a staggering $1.6 billion that same period. He still retains hundreds of millions in multiple wallets, underscoring concentrated ownership.

Bitcoin slid below $109,000, its lowest point in four weeks, signaling market exhaustion. Glassnode data reveal long‑term holders sold roughly 3.4 million BTC, locking profits, while new ETF inflows slowed, hinting the bullish cycle may be ending.

SEC’s new rules cut crypto ETF approval from up to 270 days to 75 or fewer, eliminating separate filing reviews and speeding launches. Analysts forecast Solana and XRP ETFs by October, while Grayscale’s rapid rollout demonstrates the streamlined process.

Ark Invest's Valente forecasts Ethereum holding 13.5 % of a $25 trillion crypto market, valuing it near $3.37 trillion and pricing $28,000 per token, driven by tokenization, DeFi, Layer‑2, and staking. XRP could hit $1.05 trillion and $17 per coin at the same share.

AI‑powered blockchain analytics convert raw on‑chain data into actionable intelligence, enabling investors, law enforcement, and users to spot fraud, anticipate market shifts and increase transparency, thus improving compliance, decision‑making, and risk response.

XNO offers a feeless, carbon‑neutral blockchain with near‑instant confirmations, using PoS to slash energy while delivering high throughput. The promotion showcases daily purchase integration via a brief demo, positioning XNO as the ideal eco‑friendly crypto.

A Minnesota family was taken hostage in a cryptocurrency kidnapping aimed at stealing $8 million. Two Texas brothers are charged and will appear in Washington County’s courthouse, as prosecutors view the abduction as a cross‑state cyber theft involving digital assets.

Interpol’s sixth HAECHI phase seized $97 m in crypto and $342 m in cash, adding to 5,500+ arrests worldwide. Portuguese forces nabbed 45 syndicate members, while Thailand reclaimed $6.6 m and South Korea‑UAE recovered $3.9 m, illustrating global collaboration against multi‑scheme fraud.

Analysts anticipate a Q4 rebound for crypto, driven by a forthcoming favorable bill, growing ETPs opening access, and continued stablecoin momentum, fueling renewed enthusiasm and liquidity for a robust year‑end surge.

Shiba Inu’s team released an update for the Shibarium bridge, admitting key‑management failures that exposed validator keys in AWS KMS. They’ll strengthen controls, enforce key‑rotation, conduct forensic reviews of cloud, device, supply‑chain risks, opening validator roles with ID checks.

Australia’s draft crypto bill, announced by Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino, creates two categories—digital asset and tokenized custody platforms—requiring ASIC registration, rules, and penalties up to A$16.5 m or 10% turnover. Operators under A$5,000 per client and A$10 m activity are exempt.

Senate Democrats accuse Elon Musk’s DOGE team of storing all U.S. Social Security numbers on an insecure cloud, deemed catastrophic. Whistleblowers cite foreign threats, insider leaks, and court‑approved access, prompting calls to shut down the system and disclose handling.

Nine European banks, including ING and UniCredit, formed a consortium in the Netherlands to launch a euro‑denominated stablecoin under MiCAR, targeting 2026 issuance as a standard. The group seeks Central Bank approval, while regulators consider stablecoins for derivatives collateral.

Cloudflare launches NET Dollar, a stablecoin that powers instant AI‑driven payments for AI agents, creators, and developers worldwide, offering a swift, reliable framework fully integrated with its existing infrastructure and services.