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BitMine’s Lee calls ETH a ‘discount to the future,’ Bit Digital eyes $100M

EthereumSep 30

Digital asset company Bit Digital plans to raise $100 million through a convertible senior note offering to grow its Ether treasury, while BitMine Immersion Technologies has extended its lead as the largest Ether treasury company. Bit Digital said in a statement on Monday it’s also offering an option for an extra $15 million in notes, with all net proceeds earmarked for more Ether (ETH) purchases, plus general corporate purposes, “including potential investments, acquisitions and other business opportunities relating to digital assets.” Bit Digital currently holds more than 120,000 Ether and is the seventh-largest Ether treasury company tracked by StrategicEtherReserve. If…

Ripple Highlights 3 Key Drivers Behind Institutional Digital Asset Adoption Surge

RegulationSep 30

Banks are accelerating into digital assets with custody, stablecoins, and blockchain-driven operations leading the charge—three core shifts Ripple says are redefining institutional finance. 3 Strategic Shifts Powering Banks’ Move Into Digital Assets, Says Ripple Ripple shared insights last week, emphasizing that institutional adoption of digital assets is accelerating as banks and financial firms expand into tokenization, stablecoin issuance, and blockchain-based operations. The company pointed out that institutions are no longer experimenting at the margins but are moving toward large-scale integration of digital assets into their services. This shift is being driven by growing demand from clients for payments, hedging, and…

Aster climbs to no. 2 in global fee rankings, behind Tether

DeFiSep 30

On-chain data shows Aster received around $14.33 million in fees over the past 24 hours. The feat positions the digital asset as the second-highest protocol globally in fee capture, surpassing Circle and Uniswap. Aster also earned $69.6 million in fee capture in the last 7 days and $75 million in the last 30 days. Aster’s fee capture level is second to Tether ($22.18 million), and is also ten times that of Hyperliquid. Aster surpasses Hyperliquid in DEX volume Data from DeFiLlama shows that Aster saw $206.92 million in DEX volume in the last 24 hours, and $3.321 billion in the…

Crypto market bullish as Standard Chartered doubles Fed rate cut expectation to 50 bps

RegulationSep 30

The crypto market is trading with renewed optimism as investors bet on deeper monetary easing from the U.S. Federal Reserve this month. A Sept. 8 report from Reuters said Standard Chartered now expects the Fed to cut interest rates by 50 basis points at its September policy meeting, double its earlier forecast of 25 bps. Weaker labor data shifts Fed outlook The shift in expectations comes after August non-farm payrolls showed just 22,000 jobs added, well below the 75,000 forecast, while unemployment rose to 4.3%, breaking out of its 15-month range. Standard Chartered said the labor market had gone “from…

Yearn Finance votes on new proposal to allocate future revenue to stYFI holders

DeFiSep 30

Yearn Finance, a leading DeFi yield aggregator protocol, is in the early stages of a major governance overhaul proposal, YIP-XX. The proposal was introduced by pseudonymous contributor 0xPickles on September 28, 2025, in a bid to align stakeholders and encourage growth. YFI does not enjoy the same clout it used back in its heyday when it was one of the biggest DeFi protocols with an all-time high of just under $7 billion in deposits as of December 2021. However, this three-part initiative is expected to help the protocol find its way back to that greatness. It is touted not just…

Shinhan Financial’s Bold Move with Tether

RegulationSep 30

The world of traditional finance is buzzing with a fascinating development! Jin Ok-dong, the esteemed chairman of Shinhan Financial Group, is making headlines with his proactive engagement in the digital asset space. His latest move involves a high-level meeting with Tether, the globe’s largest stablecoin issuer. This isn’t just a casual chat; it signifies a serious exploration into the future of Stablecoin adoption within mainstream financial services. Why Shinhan is Eyeing Stablecoin Adoption So Closely Shinhan Financial Group, a major player in South Korea’s financial landscape, is demonstrating a clear interest in stablecoins. Chairman Jin Ok-dong recently met with Tether’s…

Smarter Web Company Secures £2.6M From Subscription Shares

RegulationSep 30

The Smarter Web Company has announced that it has raised gross proceeds of £2.6 million from the placing of subscription shares. The London-listed technology company confirmed that 2,043,000 ordinary shares. The company issued it under the Subscription Agreement, first announced on June 19, 2025. They priced each share at approximately £1.28. The company expects the settlement to occur early this week, with the Smarter Web Company receiving 97% of the proceeds. The fundraising leaves a balance of 548,799 ordinary shares. Which is still to be placed under the previously agreed terms. Management described the placement as a significant step in…

FLOKI’s Valhalla Kicks Off Tournament with Rewards Up to $155K

GameFiSep 30

Key Highlights: The flagship play-to-earn game of the Floki ecosystem, Valhalla, is also hosting its first official tournament, with a total of $155,000 in rewards. Qualifiers start September 30, and the players will fight to make it to the leaderboard to make it into the 64-player main bracket.\ Even those who did not qualify get an opportunity to receive rewards, with 500 participants having a chance to obtain $10 worth of FLOKI tokens. The blockchain-based MMORPG named Valhalla, constructed around the FLOKI token, is about to host its first large-scale tournament, which means that it will open the competition to…

Faraday Future Boosts BNB Holdings

RegulationSep 30

The world of corporate finance is increasingly intertwining with digital assets, and a recent announcement from Nasdaq-listed Faraday Future (FFAI) highlights this trend. The electric vehicle manufacturer is making significant moves in the crypto space, signaling a bold step in its cryptocurrency investments strategy. This decision could have ripple effects, drawing more attention to how traditional companies are integrating digital currencies into their treasury management. Faraday Future’s Strategic Cryptocurrency Investments Take Center Stage Faraday Future recently revealed its plan to inject an additional $2 million into its existing cryptocurrency purchasing program. This fresh capital is earmarked for the company’s C10…

Bitcoin’s Hashrate Explosion Fuels Historic Security for Merge-Mined Chains

MiningSep 30

Bitcoin’s hashrate hit beast mode this week, flexing a record-smashing 1,109 exahash per second (EH/s) as the network cranked its computational biceps harder than ever. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s hashrate fireworks are lighting up merge mined neighbors too, with Namecoin, Rootstock, and Fractal Bitcoin all hitching a ride on the rocket and scoring monster boosts of their own. How Merge Mining Has Unleashed 700+ EH/s Power Plays Thanks to merge mining—aka auxiliary proof-of-work (AuxPoW)— Bitcoin’s hashrate isn’t a one-trick pony. Miners can flex the same computational grind to lock down multiple chains at once, turning their application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) rigs into…