Crypto

Bitcoin’s tight range near $111K reflects a market bracing for U.S. CPI and the Fed’s September meeting, with prediction markets pricing a cut and traders watching whether $7T in sidelined cash rotates into crypto once volatility returns.

Asset Entities shares rose over 50% after-hours as its shareholders approved a merger with Strive to build a $1.5 billion Bitcoin treasury. Shares in the marketing firm Asset Entities (ASST) rose 52% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after its shareholders approved a merger with Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Enterprises to form a Bitcoin treasury company. Asset Entities said on Tuesday that a “strong majority” of shareholders voted for the merger with plans to raise $1.5 billion to buy Bitcoin (BTC). The new company will be renamed to Strive, Inc. and continue trading under the ticker ASST. Asset Entities shares closed trading on Tuesday up 17.8% at $6.28 and rallied over 52% after-hours to $9.55 on the company’s merger announcement. Read more

The crypto market lost $60 billion in market capitalization during the two hours following revised employment data, revealing a significantly weaker US labor market than previously reported. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced at 10 AM ET on Sept. 9 that preliminary benchmark revisions showed total nonfarm employment was overstated by 911,000 jobs, representing […] The post Employment data revision washes $60B from crypto market cap appeared first on CryptoSlate.

A leading Russian policymaker says the government should launch a “national crypto bank” to boost treasury income and fight fraud. The post Russian Policymaker Calls Upon Moscow to Create ‘National Crypto Bank’ appeared first on Cryptonews.

Democrat lawmakers have introduced a comprehensive legislative blueprint aimed at reshaping U.S. digital asset regulation, proposing to close longstanding gaps in crypto oversight and restore investor confidence in the nearly $4 trillion market, according to a newly released framework. The proposed plan would grant the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) full jurisdiction over spot markets […] The post Democrats unveil new market framework to counter Trump’s crypto footprint appeared first on CryptoSlate.

XRP price depends on pending ETF approval odds, but XRPL adoption and tokenization metrics still remain weak, raising concerns about the longevity of any rally. Key takeaways: Bloomberg analysts assign 95% odds for an XRP ETF, with a SEC decision expected for October. XRPL adoption lags peers, holding just 2% of Real World Assets despite stablecoin growth. Read more

The crypto price prediction today has strengthened with XRP surpassing $3, Bonk breaking out of its recent trend, and Hyperliquid setting new records above $55. With total market capitalization back at $4 trillion, these altcoins have outpaced averages and may sustain gains into year-end. The post Crypto Price Prediction Today 9 September – XRP, Bonk, Hyperliquid appeared first on Cryptonews.

Claude predicts that XRP, Pudgy Penguins, and Dogecoin could see substantial growth into year-end. Backed by market momentum, favorable technicals, and new U.S. regulations, analysts suggest these tokens may lead the next phase of the crypto cycle as investor interest builds in both meme coins and altcoins. The post Leading AI Claude Predicts the Price of XRP, PENGU and Dogecoin by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

New cryptos under $1 in 2025 have gained traction as retail investors return to the market. Maxi Doge has raised $2M, PEPENODE has advanced its mine-to-earn model with $1M raised, and Wall Street Pepe has surged 250% after a $74M presale, expanding to Solana to boost scalability and reduce costs. The post Best New Cryptos Under $1 – 9 September  appeared first on Cryptonews.

The SEC extended its review of the Bitwise Dogecoin and Grayscale Hedera ETF applications to Nov. 12, as altcoin ETF decisions pile up for the fall. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed decisions on the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF and the Grayscale Hedera ETF, keeping both applications under review until November 12. On Tuesday, the SEC pushed back its deadline on NYSE Arca’s proposal to list the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF. The application was first filed in March and published in the Federal Register on March 17, beginning the statutory review period. That same day, the agency also extended its review of Grayscale’s application to list the Hedera ETF, setting the same November deadline. Read more

The split underscores uneven price performance among publicly traded companies betting on digital asset treasuries. Shares of crypto-linked companies diverged sharply on Tuesday, with Hong Kong’s QMMM Holdings rocketing more than 1,700% after unveiling a blockchain strategy, while Canada’s Sol Strategies tumbled 42% in its Nasdaq debut. QMMM, a Hong Kong–based investment holding company, said Tuesday it will integrate artificial intelligence with blockchain to build a platform combining crypto analytics and a Web3 autonomous ecosystem. The firm also plans to establish a “diversified cryptocurrency treasury” focused on Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL). QMMM’s stock performance shot through the roof after the announcement, rising over 2,100% before closing its Nasdaq trading up 1,737%. Read more

Hackers have compromised software libraries in order to inject malware that will scan for and hijack crypto transactions. 

Bitcoin price prediction: Nasdaq invests $50M in Gemini IPO, Ripple teams with BBVA, and Vietnam launches 5-year crypto pilot as BTC eyes $117K breakout. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Nasdaq’s $50M Gemini Bet and Global Crypto Shake-Up appeared first on Cryptonews.

The initial deal between ALT5 and World Liberty Financial included Eric Trump being on the company’s board of directors. Eric Trump, a son of US President Donald Trump, may no longer be a board member of investment company ALT5 Sigma as part of a deal with World Liberty Financial. According to an Aug. 25 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ALT5 Sigma designated Eric Trump and World Liberty Financial co-founder Zach Folkman as board observers rather than members. The company reported that Trump’s position was “in order to comply with Nasdaq’s listing rules” and was still subject to approval by stockholders. Read more

SEC Crypto Task Force has scheduled a public hearing on financial privacy and surveillance for Oct. 17, 1–4 p.m. at SEC headquarters; speakers will be named later. Commissioner Hester M. Peirce has said privacy tools can inform policy. The SEC has also launched a Cross-Border Task Force. The post SEC Crypto Task Force Announces New Key Crypto Roundtable appeared first on Cryptonews.

The DOJ has sought forfeiture of over $5M in Bitcoin connected to alleged Sim Swap thefts and has said investigators have traced transactions through several wallets to a Stake.com-linked account, as the FBI has reported a 66% rise in crypto fraud losses year over year. The post DOJ Targets $5M Stolen Bitcoin in SIM Swap Crackdown Across U.S appeared first on Cryptonews.

Digital advertising firm QMMM’s stock rose after it announced its intent to build a $100 million digital assets treasury.

Bitcoin has surged from $1,000 in 2017 to roughly $112,000, creating a striking contrast with Apple’s steady pricing strategy. At current values, one Bitcoin buys 140 iPhone 17 units, showing the cryptocurrency’s growth over the past eight years. The post 8 Years Ago You Could Buy an iPhone 17 with 1 Bitcoin – How Many Can You Get Now That It’s Launched? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Metaplanet upsized its international share offering from 180 million to 385 million shares, raising approximately $1.4 billion to fund additional Bitcoin (BTC) purchases. The company announced on Sept. 9 that it had increased the offering by 205 million shares in response to strong investor demand, pricing the shares at 553 yen ($3.75) each with a […] The post Metaplanet upsizes share offering to $1.4B to aggressively acquire more Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

PredictIt has won CFTC approval to launch an expanded prediction market exchange—but it isn't sharing details on the types of markets just yet.