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L2 Closures and $100M GHO Push Spark Debate

DeFiSep 18

Aave DAO is gearing up for a significant overhaul by shutting down over 50% of underperforming L2 instances. It is also restructuring its governance framework and deploying over $100 million to boost GHO. This could be a pivotal moment that propels Aave back to the forefront of on-chain lending or sparks unprecedented controversy within the DeFi community. ACI Proposes Shutting Down 50% of L2s The “State of the Union” report by the Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) paints a candid picture. After a turbulent period in the DeFi market and internal challenges, Aave (AAVE) now leads in key metrics: TVL, revenue,…

Major Bull Tom Lee Shares His Updated Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Prediction! Reveals Time Required for a Rise!

EthereumSep 18

Fundstrat co-founder and BitMine president Tom Lee, known for his bold predictions about Bitcoin (BTC) and the cryptocurrency market, announced that he expects a major rise in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Speaking to CNBC, Tom Lee said that he expects Bitcoin and Ethereum to see a major rise in the fourth quarter of this year, with the easing of monetary policy in the US and the Fed's interest rate cuts. “If the Fed cuts interest rates, Bitcoin and Ethereum could be the biggest beneficiaries. At this point, I think BTC and ETH could make a huge move in the next three…

Analyst expects crypto ETFs to double on new SEC rule

RegulationSep 18

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) slashed requirements yesterday afternoon for spot crypto ETF applicants, and analysts are predicting a wave of new listings. Bloomberg’s senior exchange-traded fund (ETF) analyst predicted 100 new US crypto ETFs within 12 months, for example, after commissioners’ newly published Generic Listing Standards. For context, there are currently fewer than 30 spot crypto ETFs trading on US exchanges and about 97 total crypto ETFs, including leveraged, inverse, and derivatives-based products. “The last time they implemented a generic listings standards for ETF, launches tripled,” noted Bloomberg’s analyst. “Get ready for a wave of spot crypto exchange-traded…

Botanix Launches Yield-Bearing Bitcoin Standard

DeFiSep 18

Botanix, an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible Bitcoin sidechain, has unveiled its yield-bearing Bitcoin standard, stBTC. Through stBTC, users can stake and earn instantly redeemable Bitcoin generated from the chain’s Bitcoin-denominated transaction fees. The yield rate is dependent on activity on the Botanix network. Yields are set to go live tomorrow, Sept. 18, with projections of up to 30% APY, according to a release shared with the Defiant. The activation will debut with Botanix’s liquid staking Genesis Vault, which will be a capped first-come-first-served Bitcoin deposit vault that opens on Sept. 25. The vault cap aims to reward early Botanix…

Can Ethereum (ETH) Clear the $4.5K Skies?

EthereumSep 18

Ethereum is trading at around $4.5K after losing over 3%. The market has recorded $109.07M in ETH liquidations. With the continuous bearish fall, the crypto market remains under downside pressure. Notably, the overall market sentiment is neutral, as the Fear and Greed Index value is located at 50. The majority of the assets had begun to lose momentum and charted in red. Meanwhile, the largest altcoin, Ethereum (ETH), has posted a 3.05% loss. ETH’s strong bearish pressure resists the price from going up, and the bears block the bulls from stepping in. Continuous downside may bring in more losses ahead.…

Forward Industries Eyes $4B to Buy More Solana

RegulationSep 18

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack. GM! Today's top news: Crypto majors mostly rally post-FOMC; BTC at $117,300 SOL jumps 5% as Forward Industries announces $4B ATM BNB crosses $1,000 for first time; CZ bull-posts ASTER (+400%) Hype hits new ATH at $59; Project X announces its Phase 2 TokenWorks & PNKSTR announce perpetual machine rollouts for 5 new NFT collections, token soars 💰 Forward Industries Loads a $4B ATM to Buy SOL…

LinkLayerAI Taps ATT to Boost Web3 Adoption with AI-Powered Incentives and dApps

BlockchainSep 18

LinkLayerAI is excited to announce its groundbreaking partnership with ATT to drive Web3 adoption. This collaboration aims to leverage AI-powered solutions and incentive-driven models to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3. It further strives to redefine the interaction of users with digital ecosystems, infusing real-world applications with decentralized technology. 🚀 We’re excited to announce our strategic partnership with @aiwayworld! 🔗 LinkLayerAI is an Incentive Protocol powered by Strategy Agent and AaaS. Trade smarter with Strategy Agent now👉https://t.co/S4zMDnIRD0 🌐 ATT is pioneering a new digital advertising ecosystem through… pic.twitter.com/shQMDtsFIE — LinkLayerAI (@LinkLayerAI) September 16, 2025 LinkLayerAI, an incentive protocol powered…

ETH Exit Queue Gridlocks As Validators Pile Up

DeFiSep 18

Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk's weekly wrap of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I’m Margaux Nijkerk, a reporter at CoinDesk. In this issue: Ethereum Faces Validator Bottleneck With 2.5M ETH Awaiting Exit Is Ethereum’s DeFi Future on L2s? Liquidity, Innovation Say Perhaps Yes Ethereum Foundation Starts New AI Team to Support Agentic Payments American Express Introduces Blockchain-Based ‘Travel Stamps’ Network News ETHEREUM VALIDATOR EXIT QUEUE FACES BOTTLENECK: Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system is facing its largest test yet. As of mid-September, roughly 2.5 million ETH — valued at roughly $11.25 billion — is waiting to leave the validator set,…

Ethereum Price Often Rises After FOMC Meetings

EthereumSep 18

The trend of price increment of Ether since the last three Federal Reserve meetings has been clearly observed. A recent tweet by a famous crypto analyst, Crypto Rover (@rovercrc), described such a trend. The tweet shows a simple graph of the Ethereum (ETH) price dynamics against time, and the arrows are used to show that the prices increase after these conferences. The Federal Reserve meetings will be tomorrow and it is thought that the rate cuts would be effected. This has created market euphoria. According to the chart of Crypto Rover, Ethereum may rise again after this next meeting. What…

Hua Jian and Renhe Launch OTC Drug RWA Platform to Modernize Supply Chains

BlockchainSep 18

Concord Medical (HKEX: 0370) has disclosed that its affiliate Hua Jian Medical is partnering with Renhe International, a wholly-owned arm of Renhe Pharmaceutical, to build a new real-world asset (RWA) platform for over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. The venture is being described as the first vertical RWA system dedicated to OTC pharmaceuticals, with the aim of streamlining supply chains and improving transparency in China’s rapidly growing OTC market. Tokenizing OTC Drugs for Secure, Real-Time Trading The project is still in development, but the companies said it will tokenize OTC pharmaceutical assets, enabling secure, traceable, and real-time transactions between manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.…