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Cointelegraph.com - 10:59 Sep 17, 2025
Blockchain stakeholders may still negotiate with policymakers on the EU AML framework’s upcoming ban on privacy-preserving tokens, set to go into effect in 2027. Blockchain industry participants and regulators continue wrangling over privacy rights as the European Union’s sweeping Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules look set to ban privacy-preserving tokens and anonymous crypto accounts starting in 2027. Credit institutions, financial institutions and crypto asset service providers (CASPs) will be prohibited from maintaining anonymous accounts or handling privacy-preserving cryptocurrencies under the EU’s new Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) that will go into effect in 2027, Cointelegraph reported in May. Maintaining the right to access privacy-preserving coins like Monero (XMR) has been a “constant battle” between blockchain industry stakeholders and regulators, according to Anja Blaj, an independent legal consultant and policy expert at the European Crypto Initiative. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 10:39 Sep 17, 2025
Japan’s Metaplanet launched subsidiaries in Miami and Tokyo to grow Bitcoin income and expand domestic crypto media operations. Metaplanet, the Japanese hospitality and real estate group turned Bitcoin treasury company, is ramping up its crypto strategy with the launch of two new subsidiaries, one in the US and one in Japan. In a Wednesday post on X, the Tokyo-based firm announced the establishment of Metaplanet Income Corp., a wholly owned US subsidiary based in Miami with an initial capital of $15 million, according to its disclosure. The unit will focus on Bitcoin (BTC) income generation and derivatives trading, creating a structural separation between Metaplanet’s core BTC holdings and revenue-generating operations. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 10:30 Sep 17, 2025
Bitcoin is working on its second-best September performance ever as this bull market increasingly stands out from those before it. Key points: Bitcoin is bucking seasonality trends by adding 8%, making this September its best since 2012. September 2025 would need to see 20% upside to become Bitcoin’s strongest ever. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 10:28 Sep 17, 2025
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority seeks comments on whether Consumer Duty, a rule requiring companies to deliver good consumer outcomes, should apply to crypto. The United Kingdom’s top financial regulator has outlined new proposals for how existing financial rules should apply to cryptocurrency, marking the next step in creating a regulatory framework for the sector. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation paper on Wednesday, setting out minimum standards that crypto companies must meet once the industry is formally brought under its remit. The regulator said the rules are designed to balance innovation and competitiveness with protections for consumers and market integrity. “We want to develop a sustainable and competitive crypto sector, balancing innovation, market integrity and trust,” said David Geale, executive director of payments and digital finance. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 09:57 Sep 17, 2025
SBI Shinsei Bank, DeCurret and Partior will develop a blockchain-based settlement system for tokenized deposits in Japanese yen and other major currencies. Japan’s SBI Shinsei Bank has partnered with Singapore-based Partior and Japan’s DeCurret DCP to explore multicurrency tokenized deposits for cross-border transactions. The three signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, aiming to develop a blockchain-based settlement framework that supports real-time clearing in multiple currencies, according to an announcement. DeCurret currently operates the DCJPY platform, which allows banks in Japan to issue yen-denominated tokenized deposits. SBI Shinsei plans to expand beyond the Japanese yen, aiming to issue tokenized deposits in other major currencies to meet the growing demand for faster international payments. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 09:18 Sep 17, 2025
Bitcoin rose above $117,000 as investors braced for Jerome Powell’s post-FOMC speech that could see volatile swings toward key BTC price levels. Key takeaways: Fed interest-rate cut odds for today are now 100%. BTC price may rise to all-time highs if key resistance level at $118,000 is broken. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 09:12 Sep 17, 2025
A dormant Bitcoin whale moved $116 million of the cryptocurrency ahead of the Fed’s key interest rate decision as crypto traders braced for volatility in global markets. A long-dormant Bitcoin whale moved about $116 million worth of the cryptocurrency after 12 years, just before the US Federal Reserve’s closely watched interest rate decision. The unknown whale woke up after 12 years of dormancy to transfer 1,000 Bitcoin (BTC) — worth around $116 million at current prices — which he initially acquired for about $847 per coin. The BTC was worth around $847,000 at the time, which the whale hodled for over a decade before transferring it to new wallets on Wednesday, according to blockchain data platform Lookonchain. The over $100 million transfer occurred shortly before Wednesday’s upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, a highly anticipated event that may deliver the first US interest rate cut of the year. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 08:47 Sep 17, 2025
Social media influencer Carl Runefelt, also known as Carl Moon, wants to help rewrite crypto’s narrative, and he’s started with the operating table. Entrepreneur and Web3 investor Carl Runefelt, who runs successful social media channels under the name Carl Moon, recently donated more than $400,000 in crypto to Kids Operating Room (KidsOR), a nonprofit dedicated to providing surgical care for children in underserved regions. Runefelt persuaded the organization to start accepting crypto to unlock a new wave of global donors. KidsOR co-founder and chairman Garreth Wood told Cointelegraph that Runefelt’s donation was a “game changer” for them. “It wasn’t just a generous gift,” Wood said. “It showed us that new ways of fundraising could bring together a community of people who want to use innovation to help children across the globe.” Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 00:11 Sep 17, 2025
The UK has discussed adopting a more crypto-friendly approach with the US in a bid to boost industry innovation and attract more investment to Britain. The UK and US are reportedly preparing to deepen cooperation on digital assets, with Britain looking to copy the Trump administration’s crypto-friendly stance in a bid to boost innovation. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed on Tuesday how the two nations could strengthen their coordination on crypto, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The discussions also involved representatives from crypto companies, including Coinbase, Circle Internet Group and Ripple, with executives from the Bank of America, Barclays and Citi also attending, according to the report. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 22:29 Sep 16, 2025
Bitwise’s Stablecoin & Tokenization ETF would track companies tied to stablecoins and tokenization sectors, as demand for onchain assets accelerates under new US rules. Bitwise filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the “Stablecoin & Tokenization ETF,” an exchange-traded fund designed to track an index split between companies tied to stablecoins and tokenization. According to a Tuesday filing, the proposed ETF will track an index featuring companies from stablecoin issuers, infrastructure providers, payment processors, exchanges and retailers to regulated crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) with exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). The index, which will go through quarterly rebalances, is split into two equally weighted sleeves: an equity sleeve and a crypto asset sleeve, each making up half of the fund. The equity sleeve will focus on companies most directly tied to stablecoins and tokenization, while the crypto asset sleeve will provide exposure to blockchain infrastru... -
Cointelegraph.com - 22:02 Sep 16, 2025
Davide Crapis says the Ethereum Foundation’s new AI team wasn’t part of the roadmap but grew out of grassroots demand. The Ethereum Foundation’s new push into artificial intelligence was not part of its roadmap, but emerged in response to demand from ecosystem projects, according to new team lead Davide Crapis. While not a direct policy shift, the move represents “another step” for the long-term success of the protocol. “Our ecosystem needs this,” Crapis told Cointelegraph. The newly formed AI team will essentially have a foot in two main sides of the Ethereum Foundation: the protocol and ecosystem divisions. The dual focus targets product development and preparing Ethereum to onboard traditional AI developers. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 21:31 Sep 16, 2025
The House Rules Committee could add the CBDC bill to the final version of the market structure bill, but may not impact the Senate's own version of the legislation. The US House of Representatives may have a shorter legislative path to bar the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) by using a market structure bill it passed in July. In a Monday hearing of the House Rules Committee, a draft agenda showed a proposal to add the text of the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act — also passed by the chamber in July, albeit by a narrow margin — to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The engrossment method would add the CBDC bill to the final version of the existing market structure bill sent to the Senate for consideration. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 21:12 Sep 16, 2025
Bitcoin’s price strength is supported by centralized exchange withdrawals, spot ETF inflows and BTC’s increasing use as a financial hedge. Key takeaways: September’s 44,000 BTC net withdrawals reduced the available supply, easing the potential short-term selling pressure. US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs added $2.2 billion, delivering persistent daily demand that far exceeds the mined supply. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 20:52 Sep 16, 2025
The DOJ is reportedly considering lifting a three-year compliance monitor imposed under Binance’s $4.3 billion settlement. Binance is reportedly in talks with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove a key oversight measure from its 2023 settlement agreement — a change which, if approved, could ease regulatory and compliance pressures on the cryptocurrency exchange. According to Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the discussions, the DOJ is weighing whether to lift the requirement that Binance be overseen by an independent compliance monitor. The monitor was imposed for a three-year period as part of a $4.3 billion settlement Binance reached with the DOJ in 2023, following allegations of multiple compliance failures, including insufficient safeguards against money laundering. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 20:15 Sep 16, 2025
Circle is now a HYPE holder, has introduced native USDC to Hyperliquid and is considering becoming a network validator. Stablecoin issuer Circle is expanding into Hyperliquid with an investment and the launch of native USD Coin on the protocol, as stablecoin competition on the network intensifies. According to a Tuesday announcement, Circle is now a stakeholder in the Hyperliquid ecosystem, directly holding its native cryptocurrency Hyperliquid (HYPE). Circle is also considering becoming a validator for the protocol. The company, which went public on June 5, is behind the USDC (USDC) stablecoin, a digital asset redeemable 1:1 for US dollars. The token will be natively deployed on HyperEVM, Hyperliquid’s smart contract layer. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 19:45 Sep 16, 2025
Cipher, Terawulf, Iris Energy, Hive and Bitfarms rallied sharply in September, outpacing Bitcoin despite tightening mining economics and weaker onchain activity. Bitcoin mining stocks extended their recovery in September, outpacing Bitcoin even as industry economics remain under pressure and hardware payback periods stretch longer. According to The Miner Mag’s latest industry update, shares of Cipher Mining (CIFR), Terawulf (WULF), Iris Energy (IREN), Hive Digital Technologies (HIVE) and Bitfarms (BITF) surged between 73% and 124% over the past month. By contrast, Bitcoin (BTC) slipped more than 3% over the same period. The rally in mining stocks comes despite continued pressure on industry fundamentals. The Bitcoin network’s next difficulty adjustment is projected to rise another 4.1%, which would “mark the first epoch with an average hashrate above the zetahash mark,” The Miner Mag reported. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 19:08 Sep 16, 2025
The company’s chief legal officer urged federal officials to push Congress for certain provisions in a pending market structure bill to prevent what it called “state blue-sky laws.” Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is pressing the US Department of Justice to step in over state-level crypto enforcement after federal regulators abandoned their case against the company earlier this year. In a 14-page letter sent Monday to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal said federal officials should take action in response to state-level enforcement directed against cryptocurrency companies. According to Grewal, the DOJ should urge Congress to “step in and enact broad preemption provisions.” “When Oregon can sue us for services that are legal under federal law, something’s broken,” said Grewal in a Tuesday X post. “This isn’t federalism--this is government run amok.” Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 18:41 Sep 16, 2025
Santander’s digital bank has launched crypto trading in Germany, with a rollout to Spain planned as Europe’s largest lenders accelerate crypto services. Grupo Santander’s digital bank Openbank is expanding in Europe with a new offering for German clients amid rising demand for crypto assets. The bank said Tuesday that customers in Germany can now buy, sell and hold Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Polygon (POL) and Cardano (ADA) directly on its platform. According to Santander, the new service integrates crypto alongside Openbank’s existing investment products, eliminating the need for third-party platforms and operating under the European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 18:23 Sep 16, 2025
Traders can use Grok 4 to turn early signals on X into actionable insights, helping them anticipate altcoin rallies and avoid becoming exit liquidity. Grok 4 can analyze real-time X chatter, market data and onchain flows to highlight potential altcoin moves. Social surges, exchange listing rumors, whale transactions and leverage spikes are among the earliest indicators of a pump signal. Traders can use Grok 4 prompts to filter noise, rank coins by hype intensity and cross-check signals for higher conviction. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:50 Sep 16, 2025
Bitcoin eyes a 35% breakout as analysts point to a bullish RSI signal and the upcoming FOMC interest rate decision. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s weekly stochastic RSI has triggered its 9th bullish signal this cycle. Analysts see potential upside toward $155,000–$200,000 if history repeats. Read more
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