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Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction For September 18

EthereumSep 17

Ethereum price today is trading near $4,513, stabilizing after a sharp pullback from last week’s $4,850 peak. Buyers are defending support at $4,490 while sellers continue to cap gains near the $4,665 resistance cluster. The key tension now is whether inflows and bullish cycle patterns can power ETH toward new highs. Ethereum Price Defends Key Support Levels ETH Price Dynamics (Source: TradingView) The 4-hour chart shows ETH holding above a rising trendline that has guided the rally since early August. The 20- and 50-EMAs, clustered between $4,500 and $4,510, are currently acting as immediate resistance. A strong closing above these…

Cardano's Charles Hoskinson Teases DC Appearance

LegalSep 17

Charles Hoskison, the chief executive officer at Input Output Global (IOG), has revealed that he is heading to Washington, DC, in a recent social media post. See everyone in DC tomorrow — Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) September 15, 2025 Past visits and appearances This, of course, will not be Hoskinson's first DC visit. Hoskinson made his first notable appearance in May 2022 to lobby regulators in Washington. In June 2022, Hoskinson testified in person before a U.S. House subcommittee, which remains his most documented appearance on Capitol Hill to date. In November 2024, the Cardano founder confirmed that he was heading…

Binance Alpha adds Aleo layer 1 blockchain

ExchangesSep 17

Aleo has secured a spot on Binance Alpha, a discovery platform designed to spotlight promising web3 projects before full exchange listings. Summary Aleo has joined Binance Alpha, making the ALEO token accessible to 280M+ Binance users across 100+ countries. Aleo’s zero-knowledge infrastructure has been gaining visibility, supported by Revolut and Global Dollar Network partnerships. Binance launched an ALEO trading competition with 1.5M tokens in rewards, fueling early adoption and liquidity. Aleo, a layer 1 blockchain built on zero-knowledge technology, has joined Binance Alpha, making its token ALEO accessible to more than 280 million users across 100+ countries. The listing went…

Key Reason Why 90,000 ETH Offloaded by Whales in Past 48 Hours Shared by Analyst

EthereumSep 17

Crypto trader and analyst Ali Martinez, known on the X social media platform as @ali_charts, has reported that over the past two days, large cryptocurrency whales have offloaded a massive amount of Ethereum valued at nearly half a billion dollars. The analyst also revealed the key reason that likely pushed the whales to that step. 90,000 ETH sold within 48 hours, here's key reason Martinez shared a chart provided by the on-chain data company Santiment, which shows that the rapid decline in whale holdings aligns with a 6.53% price drop in Ethereum over the past few days. Back then, the…

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino’s Jibe Exposes EU’s Digital Currency Struggles

LegalSep 17

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has criticized Europe’s digital currency ambitions, mocking the European Central Bank’s Digital Euro project. The criticism comes as regulators scramble to tighten oversight under the EU’s landmark MiCA framework. Paolo Ardoino Mocks Digital Euro as EU Faces MiCA Oversight Challenges In a post on X (Twitter), Ardoino quipped that “Santa will bring us all the Digital Euro,” a sarcastic remark aimed at the central bank digital currency (CBDC) currently in its preparatory phase. The ECB launched the Digital Euro in November 2023, billed as a secure and privacy-conscious complement to cash. However, Ardoino’s jibe suggests deeper…

Binance Alpha Launches Boundless (ZKC) with Special Airdrop

ExchangesSep 17

On September 15, 2025, at 8.30 pm Beijing Time, the Binance Alpha will begin trading a new cryptocurrency called Boundless (ZKC). This is not limited to this as Binance Alpha is also contributing free 90 ZKC tokens to the eligible users. Users must redeem their Binance Alpha Points in order to acquire these tokens. The airdrop will persist in the 24 hours of the commencement of the trading. The users can exchange the tokens on Binance Alpha activity page. How to Get the Free ZKC Tokens This airdrop accident has two stages. One will require some 206 Binance Alpha points…

What Will It Take for Ethereum to Outperform Bitcoin? Bitget’s Chief Analyst Explains

EthereumSep 17

The ETH/BTC ratio, a key measure of Ethereum’s (ETH) strength against Bitcoin (BTC), has stayed below 0.05 for more than a year, highlighting Ethereum’s struggle to gain ground against the largest cryptocurrency even during what many analysts described as an ‘Ethereum season.’ According to Bitget’s Chief Analyst, Ryan Lee, Bitcoin’s role as the market’s ‘anchor asset’ explains why Ethereum continues to lag. He also shared with BeInCrypto what conditions would be needed for ETH to close the gap finally. Why the ETH/BTC Ratio Remains Depressed After a Year It is worth noting that the ETH/BTC ratio serves as a barometer…

Kyrgyzstan expands regulatory sandbox to cover crypto banking

LegalSep 17

The monetary authority of Kyrgyzstan is preparing to greenlight the testing of banking services involving cryptocurrency and fintech solutions. The central bank is now proposing to expand the regulatory framework for financial innovations in order to accommodate trials involving digital assets. Kyrgyzstan’s central bank to facilitate trials of crypto services The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) has drafted a new resolution to amend the “special regulatory regime” (SRR) for advanced financial technologies, which was created six years ago. The regulator now seeks to improve the legal mechanism for its implementation as a means to experiment with innovative banking…

Is Grayscale ETH ETF Staking on the Horizon?

EthereumSep 17

The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with speculation surrounding Grayscale’s recent on-chain activities, suggesting a significant move towards future Grayscale ETH ETF staking. This development, highlighted by a prominent analyst, points to Grayscale potentially positioning itself for an innovative offering in the burgeoning Ethereum ETF landscape. For many investors, the prospect of combining the accessibility of an ETF with the yield-generating potential of staking represents an exciting evolution in digital asset investment. What Recent On-Chain Activity Signals About Grayscale’s Plans? According to on-chain analyst EmberCN, a notable transaction occurred recently that has sparked widespread discussion. Just hours ago, an address associated…

France Warns Cryptocurrency Companies! Bans Are Coming!

LegalSep 17

France's securities regulator, the Financial Markets Authority (AMF), has issued a warning due to concerns about gaps in the implementation of MiCA regulations in other EU countries. At this point, the French regulator AMF has warned that it may try to block cryptocurrency companies operating with licenses from other EU countries. Speaking to Reuters, AMF chief Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani warned that some crypto companies licensed by other EU member states under the MİCA may attempt to block them from operating domestically. MiCA, part of cryptocurrency rules that came into force this year, allows crypto companies to apply for licenses from individual…