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Uphold XRP Reserves Belong to Customers, Not Us, as This ‘Holding’ Is Built on Trust, Not Hype: Uphold CEO

Simon McLoughlin, CEO of the American exchange Uphold, has praised XRP holders for their trust and dedication to the platform. He remarked that XRP holders are maintaining their position on Uphold solely based on trust, not hype. McLoughlin expressed this view in a tweet over the weekend when clarifying a report about the massive amount of XRP tokens under Uphold’s custody. You’ll see @UpholdInc listed among the biggest $XRP holders. But those assets belong to our customers, not us. People remember who stood strong in difficult times. This “holding” is built on trust, not hype. Big difference. pic.twitter.com/RoB8SBN2CF — Simon…

ExchangesSep 17

Unveils Ambitious SPAC Merger Plans

Exciting news is brewing in the cryptocurrency world! The Ether Machine, a company already known for its significant accumulation of Ethereum (ETH), is making a monumental leap towards a U.S. stock market listing. This bold move could reshape how crypto-centric companies engage with traditional finance. The journey for the Ether Machine US listing is officially underway, promising a new chapter for the firm and potentially the broader digital asset space. What Does the Ether Machine US Listing Through a SPAC Merger Entail? The Ether Machine is pursuing its public debut through a merger with Dynamix Corporation, a special purpose acquisition…

EthereumSep 17

Hong Kong-Singapore Are Quietly Building A Regulated Token Corridor

If you want to see where tokenised money becomes real infrastructure, look to Hong Kong and Singapore. Each market now has the policy plumbing to take “digital cash” out of the lab and put it into everyday cross-border finance: Hong Kong’s new licensing regime for fiat-referenced stablecoin issuers took effect on August 1, 2025, with the HKMA targeting the first licenses in early 2026, while Singapore’s MAS locked in a stablecoin framework as far back as August 2023 and has spent the past two years scaling Project Guardian, a cross-border tokenisation program with major banks. Together with Hong Kong’s Project…

LegalSep 17

Luno Now Lets Nigerians Invest in Big US Stocks

Luno is a massive African crypto exchange which has recently been announced. The Nigerians can now invest in some of the best stocks and ETFs in the world. It is associated with such popular companies as Apple, Tesla, and S and P 500 ETF. It is a welcome development to Nigeria. Previously it was not easy to invest in the international stocks. Prices were a major concern and foreign currency shortage. Luno will rectify that with its new service. Easy Access to Global Stocks Luno made it easier to sell and purchase stocks to the Nigerians. They can now invest…

ExchangesSep 17

Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction For September 18

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…

EthereumSep 17

Cardano's Charles Hoskinson Teases DC Appearance

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…

LegalSep 17

Binance Alpha adds Aleo layer 1 blockchain

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…

ExchangesSep 17

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

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…

EthereumSep 17

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

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…

LegalSep 17

Binance Alpha Launches Boundless (ZKC) with Special Airdrop

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…

ExchangesSep 17