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Ethereum hits record 12 million daily smart contract calls as traders eye the $5200 ceiling

EthereumSep 20

Per CryptoQuant’s second September weekly report, Ethereum’s latest uptrend from about $1,400 in April to a high near $5,000 has unfolded alongside heavier allocations in funds and whale accumulation, a pullback in exchange deposits, and activity peaks across transactions, addresses, and smart-contract calls. Ethereum trades below a realized price band of $5,200 while fund holdings and on-chain use hit records. The report frames the next phase around whether price can clear the realized price upper band that capped prior advances. According to CryptoQuant, Ethereum fund holdings, driven largely by U.S. spot ETFs, have reached 6.7 million ETH, nearly double since…

Step-by-Step Guide To Invest in America’s First Spot XRP ETF

RegulationSep 20

After months of reviewing, the United States may finally see its first ETF launch on Thursday, tomorrow. Bloomberg analysts confirmed that REX-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR) and the Dogecoin ETF (DOJE) are scheduled to list on September 18, following a short delay from their initial Sept. 12 target. To make the investment easier, here are the steps to follow. How to Invest in REX-Osprey XRP ETF? Open a brokerage account Sign up with a U.S. broker or investing app that offers the XRPR ETF of Rex Osprey. Popular ones in the US include Fidelity, Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, or TD Ameritrade, where…

Brian Armstrong clashes with banks on Capitol Hill over Coinbase’s right to offer crypto rewards

LegalSep 20

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stormed into Capitol Hill this week with a message that made zero room for interpretation. Sitting across from lawmakers in Washington D.C., he and a group of crypto executives made it clear that they were there to defend what they see as a basic right to compete. According to CNBC, the dispute centers on whether crypto exchanges like Coinbase should be allowed to offer staking and rewards that function like interest payments offered by banks, and the blowback from the banking world has been swift and loud. Brian didn’t dodge the attacks. “I’m not sure why…

Tron Founder Justin Sun Demoted? Here's What We Know

ExchangesSep 20

Justin Sun, Tron founder and crypto billionaire, has revealed his new role, and it looks like a demotion. In a post on X, Sun announced that he will be taking on the role of "chief customer support." This marks a significant shift from his daily role as the creator of the Tron blockchain. Justin Sun invites feedback as chief support agent Notably, the chief customer support role is for SunPerp, a decentralized perpetual contract trading platform. SunPerp makes its public beta debut today, and to ensure a seamless transition while handling any issues that might arise, Sun will provide customer…

Bitcoin Difficulty Hits Another All-Time High—Here’s What It Means for Miners

MiningSep 20

Bitcoin's mining difficulty has hit a new all-time high of 142.3 trillion, marking a 29.6% increase since the beginning of the year. Mining difficulty is an average measure of how many hash functions miners need to calculate to mine one block, with a rising figure indicating that mining is becoming more computationally intensive. Difficulty is recalibrated every 2,0116 blocks in order to ensure a ten-minute block time, adapting to any increases (or decreases) in the Bitcoin network’s hash power. Accordingly, Bitcoin’s hashrate has also set a new record high, moving to 1.09 ZH/s, or 1,090,000,000,000,000,000 hashes. The latest milestone comes…

Fidelity Ethereum Purchase Highlights Growing Trust in Crypto

EthereumSep 20

Fidelity Investments has purchased 20,308.98 Ethereum (ETH) tokens, that is worth around $91.8 million. This is a pretty big thing for the crypto market and was reported by Crypto Rover via X. It shows that big financial companies are taking Ethereum more seriously. A lot of people are taking this as a sign that crypto is slowly becoming a part of traditional finance. A Strategic Move into Ethereum This purchase by Fidelity is a part of a plan to grow its digital asset holdings. They bought the ETH through Fidelity’s Ethereum Fund (FETH). This fund gives investors a way to…

Majority of institutions with no stablecoin project plan adoption within 12 months

RegulationSep 20

A majority of financial institutions and corporations not currently using stablecoins plan to deploy them within the next six to twelve months, according to an EY-Parthenon survey published Sept. 15. The survey of 350 decision-makers revealed that 54% of non-stablecoin users expect to begin implementation by 2026. This represents a potential surge in adoption from the current 13% utilization rate across financial institutions and corporates globally. Organizations cited reduced transaction costs and faster cross-border payments as primary motivators for stablecoin adoption. Among current users, 41% reported cost savings exceeding 10% compared to traditional payment methods. Cross-border supplier payments are the…

Where Are Crypto’s Free Speech Defenders?

LegalSep 20

The crypto industry is facing criticism for insufficient support of free speech. After Charlie Kirk’s murder last week, the community has been silent on Trump’s new wave of McCarthyist mass firings. Many of the same personalities who spent President Biden’s term defending free speech are either silent or actively gloating about this situation. One thing is certain: crypto has changed in the last few years. Crypto, Free Speech, and Charlie Kirk Bitcoin was invented with libertarian principles to be trustless and borderless, and free speech has long been a crucial issue for the crypto community. Many prominent community figures strenuously…

Kraken Integrates 60 xStocks with Trust Wallet for Tokenized Equities

ExchangesSep 20

Kraken has announced a partnership with Trust Wallet to integrate xStocks, its tokenized equities product, into the self-custody wallet. The integration will allow Trust Wallet users to buy 60 different xStocks using multiple fiat currencies and transfer them across blockchains including Solana, BNB Chain, TRON, and Ethereum. In parallel, other exchanges and brokers are advancing tokenized equities: Coinbase is seeking U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approval to offer blockchain-based trading of traditional stocks, while Robinhood has launched tokenized versions of major U.S. equities for European users under EU regulatory oversight. Arjun Sethi, co-CEO of Kraken, Source: Youtube Backed will continue…

Laos Considers Using Excess Hydropower for Cryptocurrency Mining

MiningSep 20

Key Highlights Laos aims to monetize excess hydropower with cryptocurrency mining Dams have displaced thousands and disrupted rivers and fisheries High public debt and inflation create risks for the digital economy plan Laos Looks to Turn Excess Hydropower into Crypto Profits Laos is exploring the use of excess hydroelectric power for cryptocurrency mining, sparking both international interest and domestic criticism, according to media reports. The country’s long-running dam construction program has created a surplus of electricity while leaving Laos with billions of dollars in debt. Authorities are now seeking to monetize this excess through the energy-intensive crypto industry. A report…