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Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction For September 17

Ethereum price today is trading near $4,528, stabilizing after a sharp pullback from last week’s $4,800 test. Buyers continue to defend the $4,500 zone, but the market now faces a decisive barrier at $4,800–$4,880. Analysts argue that a clean break above this wall could unlock the next phase of the rally. Ethereum Price Defends $4,500 Support ETH price forecast (Source: TradingView) The 4-hour chart shows ETH consolidating above $4,500 after testing lows near $4,493 earlier today. The 20-EMA at $4,512 and the 50-EMA at $4,462 have become immediate support, reinforcing the floor. A failure here could expose ETH to the…

EthereumSep 18

Pakistan invites global crypto firms to apply for operating licenses: Report

Pakistan has opened the door to international crypto businesses, inviting leading exchanges and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to apply for licenses under a new federal regime. On Saturday, the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) called on major crypto firms to submit Expressions of Interest (EoIs) to enter the country’s digital asset market, according to a report by local news outlet Dawn. “This EoI is our invitation to the world’s leading VASPs to partner in building a transparent and inclusive digital financial future for Pakistan,” said Bilal bin Saqib, PVARA chair and minister of state for crypto and blockchain.…

LegalSep 18

Circle Enables AI Agents to Pay for Online Services Using USDC

Key Notes Circle's wallets now work with the x402 protocol for automated on-chain payments. The system allows AI agents to pay for API services with USDC without human help. This creates new pay-per-use monetization models for developers and online services. Circle Internet Financial has unveiled a new integration that allows artificial intelligence agents to pay for online services autonomously. The development, announced on Sept. 12, combines the firm’s wallet infrastructure with a new payment protocol to facilitate automated transactions using USD Coin USDC $1.00 24h volatility: 0.0% Market cap: $73.18 B Vol. 24h: $17.60 B . According to the company…

ExchangesSep 18

Why We Need to Reimagine Proof-of-stake Validators in 2025

Every day, hundreds of new validators join blockchain networks, and headlines celebrate this as “increasing decentralization.” Ethereum staking participation has climbed to 30% of total supply, with approximately36 million ETH (~$154 billion) staked, while Solana has grown to3,248 validators across 45+ countries. Despite this impressive growth, too many validators remain passive participants, collecting rewards while contributing little to their ecosystems. Meanwhile, real power concentrates in fewer hands than ever, revealing that quantity alone doesn’t guarantee meaningful decentralization. The Problem with Passive Validation While networks celebrate impressive participation rates, most validators contribute nothing beyond transaction processing.This passive approach creates several interconnected…

BlockchainSep 18

Ethereum Price Slips as $1,200,000,000 ETH in Sell Volume Hits Market

The Ethereum price is trading in red on the daily time frame. At press time, ETH was trading down 1.92% in the last 24 hours to $4,441, according to CoinMarketCap data. According to community analyst at CryptoQuant Maartunn, Ethereum recently saw a taker sell volume of $1.2 billion, which has pushed its price lower in the last 24 hours. 🚨 JUST NOW: Ethereum Taker Sell Volume of $1.2B pushes price lower pic.twitter.com/FeCe7ouJKW — Maartunn (@JA_Maartun) September 16, 2025 Ethereum fell for three consecutive days since a high of $4,768 on Sept. 13 and is now entering a fourth day of…

EthereumSep 18

Bank of England’s Proposed Stablecoin Ownership Limits are Unworkable, Says Crypto Group

The Financial Times (FT) reported on Monday that cryptocurrency groups are urging the Bank of England (BoE) to scrap proposals limiting the amount of stablecoins individuals and businesses can own. The group warned that the rules would leave the UK with stricter oversight than the U.S. or the European Union (EU). According to the FT, BoE officials plan to impose caps of 10,000 british pounds to 20,000 british pounds ($13,600–$27,200) for individuals and about 10 million british pounds ($13.6 million) for businesses on all systemic stablecoins, defined as tokens already widely used for payments in the U.K. or expected to…

LegalSep 18

Based Launches Zero-Fee Launchpad ‘Basedpad’ on Hyperliquid

Based unveils its first-ever zero-fee public launchpad, Basedpad, bringing a powerful catalyst to the Hyperliquid ecosystem. The launch is set to empower Hyperliquid by introducing fair and community-driven token launches. This initiative aims to revive the excitement of the early days of Binance launchpools, bringing a new touch tailored to the rapidly evolving ecosystem of Hyperliquid. Introducing Basedpad, the #1 Launchpad on Hyperliquid 🔸Gain access to public Zero-Fee launchpad 🔸Special whitelist for loyal Based & Hyperliquid supporters Read more: https://t.co/EvHIaOEvff Stay Based. Hyperliquid pic.twitter.com/pswxXCLUhZ — Based (@BasedOneX) September 13, 2025 Based Provides a Fair Access to Hyperliquid Projects Basedpad follows…

ExchangesSep 18

Is Charles Hoskinson Visiting India Soon? India’s Police Forensics Go Blockchain With Cardano

Trivolve has launched its blockchain-based FMS on the Cardano mainnet in partnership with the Uttar Pradesh Police Forensic evidence will be recorded by using blockchain, ensuring transparency, tamper-proof custody, and legal reliability. This is a joint effort between Trivolve Tech’s blockchain solutions and Quixy's low-code application platform. The India-based blockchain and AI development studio, Trivolve Tech, recently announced that its Forensic Management System is live on the Cardano Mainnet. Watching this development closely, Cardano CEO Charles Hoskinson revealed that he might pay a visit to India soon. Charles Hoskinson Plans to Visit India Recently, Hoskinson showed his enthusiasm to travel…

BlockchainSep 18

Ethereum ETFs reclaim inflow streak as ETH price holds $4,500

Ethereum-tracking ETFs are back in the green, drawing fresh inflows as investor attention returns amid the asset’s steady performance. Summary Ethereum ETFs recorded about $360 million in inflows on Sept. 16, led by BlackRock’s ETHA. U.S.-listed ETH funds have now posted five straight days of inflows, totaling $1.1 billion. Bitcoin ETFs remain ahead with nearly $2.6 billion in inflows over a six-day streak. Ethereum price is consolidating near $4,500, up 3.4% on the week and 8% from this month’s low. Ethereum ETFs recorded about $360 million in inflows on September 15, according to SoSoValue data. This was their second-strongest daily…

EthereumSep 18

"It Would Shoot First and Ask Questions Later"

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is abandoning the hard-line enforcement approach that defined the Biden years, with new Chairman Paul Atkins promising to warn businesses about technical violations before launching major actions against them. Atkins told the Financial Times that the agency will focus on serious fraudsters while giving companies more notice about potential problems. The shift represents a complete reversal from his predecessor Gary Gensler, who built a reputation for aggressive enforcement and hefty fines across Wall Street. "If you lie, cheat or steal your investors and steal their money like Bernie Madoff, we'll leave you naked, homeless…

LegalSep 18