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The crypto company tied to the US president and his family unlocked 24.6 billion tokens, making their holdings worth about $5 billion. An entity tied to US President Donald Trump’s family now holds about $5 billion worth of World Liberty Financial’s governance token (WLFI) after a significant unlock on Monday.  According to World Liberty Financial’s website, DT Marks DEFI LLC and “certain family members” of Trump held 22.5 billion WLFI tokens. The company reported unlocking 24.6 billion WLFI tokens on Monday as part of a scheduled move to establish an initial circulating supply, briefly boosting the price to $0.40 before it fell to about $0.21 at time of publication. World Liberty previously said the holdings of its founders — including Trump and his three sons, Donald Trump Jr., Barron Trump and Eric Trump — would initially remain locked. However, Monday’s unlocking effectively gave the Trump family’s stake a valuation of about $5 billion based on the WLFI price at the time of publication. Read more

Lee Eok-won, the nominee to head South Korea’s Financial Services Commission, drew heavy criticism this week after dismissing crypto as lacking any real value in his written testimony ahead of confirmation hearings, local media reported on Sept. 1. Lee said digital assets do not possess intrinsic worth in the same way as equities or bank […] The post South Korean FSC head nominee faces backlash after denouncing crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Gold-backed tokens XAUT and PAXG have surged to fresh highs in market capitalization as the metal trades near its April peak.

Metaplanet acquired 1,009 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $112 million, bringing the Japanese firm’s total holdings to 20,000 BTC amid shareholder approval for an ambitious plan to add $2.8 billion worth of Bitcoin to its treasury through 2027. The Tokyo-listed company announced the purchase on Sept. 1, paying an average price of 16.3 million yen ($110,720) […] The post Metaplanet achieves 20,000 BTC milestone amid shareholder-approved $2.8B treasury growth plan appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The California governor is stepping up his mockery of President Trump's crypto ventures.

This week’s $453M release forms part of $4.7B in scheduled September unlocks, a pace that could keep volatility elevated across majors.

The United Arab Emirates has become a hot spot for the crypto industry as clear regulatory frameworks and no tax on crypto profits has driven interest in digital assets. RAK Properties, one of the largest publicly traded real estate company in the Ras Al Khaimah emirate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will start accepting cryptocurrency for international property transactions. According to a Monday announcement, RAK Properties will begin accepting payments in Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Tether’s USDt (USDT), among others. The move underscores the growing adoption of digital assets in the UAE, a sector projected to become one of the country’s largest in the coming years. Crypto transactions will be handled by Hubpay, a global payments platform based in the region. Hubpay will convert digital assets into the UAE’s local fiat currency before depositing them into RAK's accounts. Read more

XRP whales purchased 340 million tokens during the past two weeks, concentrating their buying activity during each correction toward $2.90 and fueling a potential rally towards $4. According to trader Ali Martinez, the accumulation pattern occurs as XRP confronts a critical technical juncture at $2.77. The token must maintain support to prevent a retracement toward […] The post XRP prepares for potential rally toward $4 amid whale accumulation appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The crypto market is trading sideways today as traders appear to be positioning for what is historically the worst month of the year for Bitcoin.

XRP price prediction has reflected the launch of the NIGHT airdrop, granting 1.2B tokens to XRP holders. While XRP has posted strong year-to-date gains, recent declines place focus on $2.70 support. Analysts note that a rebound toward $3.03 is possible if buying momentum returns. The post XRP Price Prediction: NIGHT Airdrop Goes Live – Are XRP Holders About to Claim Free Tokens? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is now available on the Ethereum mainnet – World Liberty Fi Price Prediction shapes up to be the next 1,000x moonshot. The post World Liberty Fi Price Prediction: Trump’s $40B Coin Set to Drop – Is WLFI the Next 1,000x Moonshot? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Digital asset manager Grayscale has filed an S-1 form for an ADA ETF – Cardano price prediction now awaits SEC approval for its next major catalyst. The post Cardano Price Prediction: SEC ETF Approval Incoming? Cardano Could Be Wall Street’s Next Big Crypto Play appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum tracks rising global liquidity and nears a breakout from key resistance. Analysts expect a big move as macro and chart trends align.

The HKMA has received 77 expressions of interest for stablecoin licences from banking, tech, and Web3 sectors. Meetings with applicants have begun, but only a limited number of licences will be issued initially, depending on compliance with strict regulatory requirements. The post HKMA’s Stablecoin Regime Attracts 77 Inquiries – Limited Early Licenses Raise Stakes appeared first on Cryptonews.

ChatGPT predicts continued upside while noting September has been seasonally weak. ETH has climbed to a $4,950 ATH and BTC has stayed near $108K. XRP has eyed an ETF and payments use, AVAX has followed an ETF filing and a U.S. data pilot, and DOGE has awaited an ETF decision amid mixed technicals. The post New ChatGPT AI Predicts the Price of XRP, Avalanche and Dogecoin by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Ethereum Foundation announced that the Holešky testnet is entering its final phase, and the network is scheduled to shut down two weeks after the Fusaka upgrade concludes. According to the Foundation, the network support from client developers, testing groups, and infrastructure providers will formally end once the anticipated upgrade process is completed in November. […] The post Ethereum to retire Holesky testnet as Hoodi takes center stage appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Delta Cap climbing and US institutions buying Bitcoin at a premium indicate accumulation opportunities even as Bitcoin's August close disappointed traders.

Metaplanet has secured approval to raise $884M to expand Bitcoin holdings and has lifted its stash to 20,000 BTC, while a compressed premium has slowed its “flywheel.” The firm has paused Evo Fund warrants and has proposed preferred shares to reduce dilution risk. The post Metaplanet OKs $884M Raise, Eyes $3.8B Preferred While its Bitcoin ‘Flywheel’ Stalls appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP trades around $2.75 after intraday swings, with Martinez warning of a $2.40 downside risk if support fails and outlining a bullish path toward $3.70.

Bitcoin bulls are trying to push the price back above $110,530, but bears continue to sell breakouts and the range highs. Will altcoins catch a bounce? Key points: Bitcoin bulls will have to quickly push the price back above the 20-day EMA to prevent a collapse to $105,000.  The shallow pullback in select altcoins suggests that the investors are not hurrying to sell them as they anticipate the up move to continue.  Read more