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- Altcoin season continues to rotate into assets with liquidity and identifiable catalysts. Traders are not chasing every name in the market, but instead are clustering around tokens tied to privacy, payments, and exchange access. This rotation has lifted Zcash, XRP, and Avantis, each for distinct reasons tied to both long-standing narratives and new events. The past week shows that altseason does not require broad rallies. It often takes shape through focused participation in tokens where turnover and narrative meet. Zcash has advanced on renewed interest in privacy networks. XRP continues to benefit from sentiment in payments and legal developments. Avantis has surged on simultaneous listings across global exchanges. Together, they...

- Cipher Mining (NASDAQ: CIFR) announced a landmark 10-year colocation agreement with AI cloud platform Fluidstack worth roughly $3 billion in contracted revenue. The agreement will see Cipher deliver 168 megawatts (MW) of critical IT load at its Barber Lake site in Colorado City, Texas by September 2026, with capacity expandable up to 500 MW. Including two optional five-year extensions, the deal could generate up to $7 billion in total revenue. Cipher said the project will operate at an estimated 80% to 85% NOI margin. Related: Another crypto IPO rallies as stock surges 40% “Together with Cipher Mining, we’re committed to accelerating the development of critical infrastructure on which frontier AI companies depend,” added...

- Tech Giant Cloudflare to Launch NET Dollar Stablecoin for 'AI-Driven Internet' Publicly traded cloud infrastructure firm CloudFlare—which powers a significant chunk of internet traffic—is launching a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, the NET Dollar, to help propel the future of AI-driven finance on the internet, the firm announced on Thursday. “For decades, the business model of the Internet ran on ad platforms and bank transfers. The internet’s next business model will be powered by pay-per-use, fractional payments, and microtransactions—tools that shift incentives toward original, creative content that actually adds value,” said Cloudflare CEO and co-founder Matthew Prince in a statement. “By using our global network,” he added...

- Bitcoin falls below $112,000 as 'cautious tone' sweeps over market Bitcoin (BTC-USD) slipped below $112,000 Thursday amid a broader sell-off in crypto and stocks. While the largest cryptocurrency declined 2%, Ether (ETH-USD), Solana (SOL-USD), and other coins saw larger declines in what has been a rocky week for the crypto market. Ether fell roughly 5% to below $4,000 before paring losses, marking its lowest level since August, as ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw net outflows over the past 24 hours. “The persistent downward pressure is rooted in the absence of sufficient buying power to defend prices following the massive wave of liquidations seen on Monday,” Samer Hasn, senior market analyst at asset brokerage platform...

- AI Quant Labs Launches AIQuant Platform for Crypto Trading AI Quant Labs, an Atlanta-based startup specializing in automated crypto trading, launched its AIQuant platform on Thursday, aiming to tap into a new crop of AI platforms that give crypto investors access to bots that never sleep. The trading platform allows users to create and deploy autonomous agents across multiple blockchains, marking yet another step in the broader trend of automated tools moving from professional desks to retail investors. AIQuant is leaning into that shift by promising an “end-to-end” AI trading experience that integrates everything from strategy design to execution. “AIQuant.fun puts hedge fund-grade tools in the hands of everyday traders,” said...

- Mark Cuban approves surprising new hedge against inflation From Elon Musk's Tesla to UK-based VivoPower International PLC, almost everyone is looking to get a piece of Wall Street's new gold rush– crypto Treasuries. As of the time of writing, at least 152 publicly traded companies hold Bitcoin as part of their corporate treasuries, with more expected to follow. Mark Cuban says yes to crypto treasuries TheStreet Roundtable asked billionaire Mark Cuban what he thinks about crypto treasuries. Cuban says he is "fine with it". When asked about crypto treasuries ranging from Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana to newer entries like Dogecoin, Cuban says they are "alternative assets that can be a hedge." Similar to many other tech moguls...

- Key Takeaways Stablecoins have traditionally functioned as fiat-referenced cryptocurrencies. But the news that Circle is considering making transactions reversible marks a significant departure from a longstanding norm. If it goes ahead, the move would represent stablecoins’ latest departure from libertarian ideals, a tendency that has characterized their entry into the financial mainstream. Circle Exploring Reversible Transactions In comments reported by the Financial Times, Circle president Heath Tarbert said the company was looking at ways to allow stablecoins to be refunded in cases of fraud or disputes. “We are thinking through […] whether or not there’s the possibility of reversibility of transactions,” he said. “But at...

- Citi projects $1.9 trillion stablecoin boom by 2030 The market for stablecoins could balloon in the next five years, according to a new report from Citi. "Stablecoins are a catalyst for blockchain’s ChatGPT moment in institutional adoption," wrote Ronit Ghose, global head of future of finance at Citi Institute, and Ryan Rugg, global head of digital assets at Citi Services. Citi now forecasts stablecoin issuance could reach $1.9 trillion by 2030 in its base case, up from a previous estimate of $1.6 trillion. In a bull case, issuance could soar to $4 trillion. The revision reflects "strong" 2025 growth in the market, plus a flurry of project announcements from crypto-native firms to traditional financial players. Stablecoins —...

- Plasma Debuts XPL at Massive Multiple of ICO Price—And Hands Out Millions in Free Tokens Stablecoin blockchain Plasma launched its mainnet in beta on Thursday, with its native XPL token going live alongside it. Investors who bought into Plasma’s massive initial coin offering, or ICO, earlier this year are up massively. And Plasma confirmed that every single participant in Plasma’s pre-deposit ICO scheme has been sent $8,390 worth of XPL—even if they didn’t actually buy tokens via the ICO. Plasma’s XPL token peaked at $1.54 a piece shortly after its debut before dropping to $0.91 as of this writing. That puts Plasma’s native staking token at a $8.6 billion fully diluted valuation, which is a 17.3x jump from the $500 million...

- IREN, formerly known as Iris Energy Limited, which recently adopted an AI-focused strategy, is projected to benefit from its move. As per estimations shared by Bernstein, the Bitcoin mining firm is likely to see a hike in its share prices. Bernstein's outlook on IREN IREN stock reflected a gain of 12.86% on Sep. 25. With this, its current price has come to $47.14. Estimations from Bernstein analysts predict that the stock price could hit a historic high of $75. IREN shares surge on AI Hype In the last six months, the shares of the Australia-headquartered company have reportedly risen by 500%, making it the largest public BTC miner by market cap. Its shares have also logged 305% year-to-date profit - piggybacking on the AI hype...

- Crypto Users Care More About Trust than Lower Fees: Kraken Survey In an industry that prides itself on decentralization, a recent survey conducted by crypto exchange Kraken found that Americans are placing a premium on trust. After surveying 1,000 crypto users in the U.S., Kraken found that 79% of them were willing to pay “slightly higher fees” when purchasing crypto through an exchange that they trust, as opposed to saving some cash by using one that they don’t. According to Mark Greenberg, global head of consumer at Kraken, the data shows that crypto users in the U.S. aren’t chasing bottom-barrel fees default. Rather, the survey suggests that Americans are picking their venues through a multitude of factors. “As the market...

- SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) plans to tokenize its SEC-registered common stock directly on the Ethereum blockchain, the firm announced on Thursday. The move will be executed in partnership with Superstate, a financial technology firm specializing in digital transfer agency services. SharpLink said it will use Superstate’s Opening Bell platform. SharpLink said it aims to showcase how public companies can use blockchain to create shareholder value, improve efficiency, and modernize capital markets. Shares tokenized on Opening Bell remain legally equivalent to traditional book-entry equity, while gaining functionality such as self-custody in digital wallets and integration with decentralized financial products. Driving the...

- Digital Asset Treasury Companies: Spotting Winners in Uncharted Terrain – Industry Overview Update After tracking the meteoric rise of Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies in our June 2025 report, the strategy has boomed with countless companies across industries and geographies embracing it. To help investors spot potential winners, we’ve published an industry update focusing on the most critical indicators to monitor. DAT companies provide regulated, liquid, and transparent access to blockchain-based assets. Strategy Inc set the blueprint for other companies in 2020 when moving excess cash into Bitcoin, later issuing shares to purchase more. The successful model was quickly adopted internationally and now DAT strategies span...

- SharpLink Gaming To Tokenize Stock on Ethereum SharpLink Gaming (SBET) plans to tokenize the company's stock on the Ethereum blockchain. In today's "Chart of the Day," CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down this strategic move, which could pave the way for other public companies to use blockchain infrastructure to create shareholder value and enhance market efficiency. This article has been published in coindesk.com via Yahoo News. https://finance.yahoo.com/video/sharplink-gaming-tokenize-stock-ethereum-144829232.html

- BNB Chain Perp DEX Volume Hits Record $67B as Aster Goes Viral – BNB to $2,000? BNB Chain Perpetual DEX market hit a record $67 billion in trading volume on September 24, marking the highest ever for the second consecutive day. Dune Analytics shows that the surge was driven by viral newcomer Aster DEX, plus Lighter and Hyperliquid, each hitting over $10 billion in daily volume. Beyond these leaders, other Perp DEXs, including EdgeX and Paradex, also crossed the $1 billion mark. With momentum building on the BNB Chain, traders are now asking whether this breakout could fuel BNB’s run toward the $2,000 mark. BSC Dominates 48% Share in Historic BNB Chain Perp DEX Trading Frenzy Data shows that out of the $67 billion record volume...

- U.S. Government Shutdown Fear Drags Ether Below $4K The crypto market is in a sea of red as the probability of a U.S. government shutdown increases. Polymarket bettors priced the Yes shares of the contract at 76 cents, the highest since the contract's launch in January. What will happen if the government shuts down? This article has been published in coindesk.com via Yahoo News. https://finance.yahoo.com/video/u-government-shutdown-fear-drags-143204740.html

- PayPal announced Thursday it has partnered with on-chain capital allocator Spark to grow the liquidity of its stablecoin, PYUSD, to $1 billion within a matter of weeks, according to Spark’s co-founder Sam MacPherson. The collaboration has already propelled deposits to nearly $200 million, demonstrating a new model for bootstrapping digital assets. The Liquidity Advantage “Predictable access to deep liquidity is what allows stablecoins like PYUSD to scale quickly,” MacPherson said in a statement Wednesday. But achieving that liquidity has traditionally required costly third-party market makers, with costs in the “low double digits,” he noted. Spark’s model offers a sustainable alternative by leveraging its access to deep capital...

- Nasdaq-Listed Ethereum Treasury Firm SharpLink to Offer Tokenized Shares Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink Gaming said Thursday that it will tokenize its SEC-registered common stock directly on the Ethereum blockchain, appointing financial technology firm Superstate as its digital transfer agent. The Nasdaq-listed company will use Superstate's Opening Bell platform to enable SBET shareholders to hold shares natively on Ethereum while maintaining regulatory compliance, according to a press release shared with Decrypt. The tokenized shares remain legally equivalent to traditional book-entry equity but can be held in self-custodied wallets and integrated with digital financial products, SharpLink Gaming said. The company claimed it...

- Bitget Bets Big on Universal Exchange (UEX) Model, Combining Crypto, TradFi, and Tokenized Assets The cryptocurrency industry has long struggled with fragmentation. From non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to decentralized finance (DeFi) to centralized trading, every niche has its own platforms and apps. Few have successfully created a single hub that unifies all of these financial layers. Bitget, one of the world’s largest exchanges, believes it has found the formula with its Universal Exchange (UEX). A Universal Exchange Vision Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, described the concept as the culmination of seven years of infrastructure-building. Crypto platforms have long been plagued by what insiders call the “impossible triangle”: users want...

- Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are one of the most popular ways to save for retirement. Opening one and making contributions can feel like you’re on the right track to securing your future. However, many people discover later that simply setting up an IRA isn’t enough, and small missteps along the way can lead to costly regrets. Not Investing the Money You Contribute The first mistake often happens right after funding an IRA. Many people think once the money is in the account, that’s it. “The biggest thing people regret with their IRA is not investing it,” Zigmont said. “The first step is to fund your IRA, which involves depositing money into it. Then you actually need to invest it in the market. If you put your money...