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Ethereum (ETH) breaks above $4,100 resistance and retests support as exchange reserves hit yearly lows, signaling a potential trend shift.

South Park’s Sept. 24 episode tackles prediction markets, and the crypto community is speculating if it will mention platforms such as Polymarket, Kalshi, or Myriad Markets. The episode description said Kyle and Cartman will feud over a betting app that gains popularity among their classmates, sparking immediate reactions from major platforms in the space. John […] The post South Park’s recent prediction markets feature causes speculation over Polymarket appearance appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The number of individuals with $1M+ in crypto wealth has jumped to 241,700 over a year, a new report shows.

Bitcoin’s $22.6 billion monthly options expiry is led by the bulls but macroeconomic headwinds could give the bears a last minute advantage. Key takeaways: Bullish bets dominate the September Bitcoin options expiry, assuming BTC price holds the $110,000 support level. Despite higher demand for bullish bets, macroeconomic uncertainty keeps downside risks on the table. Read more

No scheduled consideration of a market structure bill appeared on Senate calendars as of Wednesday, and pushback from Democrats could challenge what is expected to be a tight vote. Two Democratic lawmakers on the US Senate Banking Committee and Senate Agriculture Committee, expected to vote on a market structure bill soon, have signaled that they would oppose the legislation without an investigation into two White House officials. In a Tuesday letter to officials in the US State Department, Commerce Department and Department of Ethics, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Elissa Slotkin called for authorities to investigate US President Donald Trump’s AI and crypto czar, David Sacks, and his Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff. The two Democratic lawmakers signaled that, without information as to whether “politically connected crypto interests are undermining our national security,” they would not support legislation to establish a digital asset market structure currently moving through the Senate. Read ...

A ransomware operator is auctioning off sensitive data from the Maryland Department of Transportation for $3.4 million worth of Bitcoin.

The Senate Finance Committee said Sept. 24 that it will hold a hearing next week on how digital assets should be taxed as industry leaders continue to push for clear federal rules. Committee Chairman Mike Crapo announced that the session, titled “Examining the Taxation of Digital Assets,” will be held on Oct. 1. According to […] The post Senate Finance Committee to scrutinize digital asset taxation in Oct. 1 hearing appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Sam Bankman-Fried has appeared on X with a “gm” post as FTT has risen more than 18% in 24 hours, according to CoinGecko. A later reply has said a friend posted on his behalf. He has been serving a 25-year sentence, with appeal arguments scheduled for Nov. 4 in the Second Circuit. The post FTT Surges As Sam Bankman-Fried’s X Account Posts Good Morning Message appeared first on Cryptonews.

Polymarket has rolled out a 4% annualized reward on certain long-term political and geopolitical markets, paid daily and funded by its treasury. Volumes have favored a competitor as U.S. oversight has evolved; Yield has supported longer-duration positions. The post Polymarket Lures Bettors With Highest 4% Yield Amid Kalshi’s Weekly Volume Surge appeared first on Cryptonews.

Dogecoin bounces from Wyckoff Spring, whales increase holdings, and network activity stabilizes, signaling potential rally toward $0.25–$0.30.

Institutional demand for Ethereum contrasts with weak retail flows, while ETH must reclaim $4,580 to trigger a potential breakout, according to an analyst. Key takeaways: Ether gained 75% versus Bitcoin in Q3, but has underperformed slightly in September. Retail investor participation remained weak, creating a divergence with institutional flows. Read more

The firm is also being sued by Washington, D.C.'s attorney general

Hyperliquid rival Aster is the flavor of the week for crypto degens, flying up the charts since debuting seven days ago. Can it keep going?

Democratic Senators called for investigations into potential ethics violations by Trump administration officials related to World Liberty Financial and its $2 billion in funding from the UAE. In a Sept. 23 letter, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Elissa Slotkin requested that the inspectors general of the Commerce and State Departments examine whether officials violated ethics rules […] The post Democratic Senators demand probe of Trump officials over WLFI UAE deal appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Thumzup gets a thumbs-up from investors, with TZUP shares rising as the Dogecoin and Bitcoin treasury firm plans to buy back more stock.

Stablecoins feature 24/7, near-instant cross-border settlement, but retail consumers are waiting for guarantees against fraud and disputes. Stablecoins won’t unseat incumbent payment platforms, including Visa and Mastercard, until the blockchain tokens feature robust consumer protections, according to Guillaume Poncin, chief technology officer of payment company Alchemy. Traditional payment companies offer chargebacks, fraud protection, disputed transaction resolution and credit features that consumers have come to expect. Stablecoin projects must integrate these features to attract the everyday person, Poncin told Cointelegraph. Consumer protection features can be embedded directly in smart contracts, while stablecoin issuers and payment platforms can fund their own insurance pools for payouts in cases of fraud, Poncin said. He said traditional payment rails and stablecoins will merge: Read more

Aave protocol's new growth strategy, highlighted by strong revenue and weekly token buybacks, has fueled speculation of a price rally for its AAVE token.

Bitcoin bulls are trying to seize control but are expected to face strong selling at $117,500. Will altcoins capitalize on BTC's potential range-bound price action? Key points: Bitcoin made a strong comeback on Wednesday, but the buyers are expected to face heavy selling near $117,500. Several major altcoins are likely to face selling on rallies, but BNB and AVAX may resume their uptrend. Read more

The roundtable between the two US financial regulators announced earlier this month will come after several policy changes affecting digital assets. Executives from a few cryptocurrency companies will speak on panels to discuss “regulatory harmonization efforts” between two US financial regulators next week. In a Wednesday notice, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it would host a roundtable event with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Monday as part of efforts to coordinate on financial regulation, including cryptocurrencies. Representatives from cryptocurrency exchange Kraken and Crypto.com, as well as prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket, will speak on panels. Though focused on bridging regulation between the two agencies, the roundtable event will be held amid a dearth of leadership at the CFTC. This year, every commissioner at the financial regulator has resigned or departed, with the exception of acting Chair Caroline Pham. Former CFTC Chair J. Christopher Giancarl...

The USDH stablecoin is live, giving the derivatives exchange its first dollar-pegged asset after Native Markets secured issuance rights in a validator vote. Hyperliquid’s native stablecoin, USDH, launched on Wednesday with a USDC trading pair, logging nearly $2 million in early trading. With USDH now live, Hyperliquid has its first dollar-pegged asset, giving traders a stable unit of account and collateral across the network. Native Markets will manage the exchange’s stablecoin and oversee billions of dollars in potential flows. The crypto startup, led by Hyperliquid investor Max Fiege, former Uniswap Labs president Mary-Catherine Lader and blockchain researcher Anish Agnihotri, was selected through a validator vote on Sept. 14. Read more