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- Asia-Pacific Leads Worldwide Crypto Adoption: Chainalysis The Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region for crypto adoption, research released Wednesday by blockchain data firm Chainalysis shows. In its annual 2025 Global Adoption Index, Chainalysis said that India, Pakistan, and Vietnam lead global crypto activity, with transaction volume in the APAC region growing from $1.4 trillion to $2.36 trillion. The report drew data from the last 12 months ending in June of this year. "In 2025, APAC furthered its status as the global hub of grassroots crypto activity, led by India, Pakistan, and Vietnam, whose populations drove widespread adoption across both centralized and decentralized services," the report said. Chainalysis added...

- Myriad Launches Revenue Share Program for Predictors and Builders Prediction market protocol Myriad is now offering USDC and Myriad Points rewards for users through a new Share to Earn model, and extending revenue sharing to developers using the Myriad Builder Ecosystem. “Myriad's goal has always been to create a dynamic participatory model that fairly rewards all participants in its ecosystem,” DASTAN co-founder and COO Ilan Hazan told Decrypt. “Our on-chain revenue share system ensures that rewards are distributed in a transparent and inclusive manner,” he said, adding that, “We only win together.” The revenue sharing program rewards users who invite others to trade on Myriad’s USDC markets through their personal referral link...

- Solana Whale DeFi Development Unleashes Massive $100M Stock Buyback – More SOL Buys? DeFi Development Corp, the first publicly listed company structured around a Solana-based treasury strategy, has expanded its share repurchase program to $100 million, marking one of the largest stock buyback initiatives in the digital asset sector. The company announced on Wednesday that its Board of Directors had approved an increase to the authorization from its initial $1 million, allowing management to buy back common stock on the open market under Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The authorization provides flexibility to repurchase up to $100 million, with an initial $10 million threshold requiring management to notify the...

- Shares in Solana treasury firm DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV) jumped as high as 6% before retracing amid news the firm increased its share repurchase program from $1 million to $100 million. DFDV is now changing hands at $15.73, up nearly 4% on the day. It’s now up more than 2,100% year-to-date, but down 12% in the last week of trading. “Ultimately, buybacks are a tool to grow Solana-per-share (SPS) long-term, so we will be regularly evaluating the usage of buybacks against our other opportunities to grow SPS long-term,” DFDV COO and CIO Parker White told Decrypt. “Our goal is to maximize SPS growth, so depending on the mNAV, we may deploy additional cash into share buybacks or SOL purchases,” he added. Other publicly traded...

- UK Firm B HODL Snaps Up $11.3M in Bitcoin to Kick Off Treasury Bet UK-listed B HODL Plc has purchased 100 Bitcoin worth $11.3 million as part of its newly launched corporate treasury plan, joining the ranks of the top 100 public companies globally holding the cryptocurrency. The Bitcoin acquisition comes just a day after B HODL’s debut on London’s Aquis Stock Exchange under the ticker “HODL,” where it raised £15.3 million ($20.7 million) to fund its long-term digital asset strategy. News of the acquisition sent shares of B HODL surging to £22.09 ($29.77), up 38% from their listing price. The firm now ranks 98th on Bitcoin Treasuries’ list of public companies with Bitcoin holdings. Management said the strategy centers on...

- Key Takeaways Aster (ASTR), the blockchain project positioning itself as a next-generation smart contract hub, has been drawing attention from traders and developers alike. At the heart of its pitch is privacy with verifiability. Using zero-knowledge proofs, Aster allows trades to be confirmed on-chain without exposing sensitive details. Backed by YZi Labs, PancakeSwap, and even Binance co-founder CZ, the project has quickly built credibility. However, the big question remains: could Aster’s token price realistically climb to $10 within a year? To explore the possibility, CCN asked OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Elon Musk’s Grok to weigh in. ChatGPT’s Case for Aster ChatGPT struck an extremely optimistic tone, pointing to the technology...

- DOGE Defies Crypto Market Fragility Dogecoin is showing surprising strength while the rest of the market struggles. The memecoin's resilience is capturing attention as it navigates through a challenging landscape for cryptocurrencies. Analysts are closely observing Dogecoin’s performance and the key levels it needs to maintain to sustain its momentum. This article has been published in Coindesk via Yahoo News. https://finance.yahoo.com/video/doge-defies-crypto-market-fragility-152610274.html

- Franklin Templeton Taps BNB Chain for BENJI Expansion After Binance Team-Up Franklin Templeton’s tokenization platform is expanding to BNB Chain, bringing one of the world’s largest asset managers to the Binance-created blockchain. The asset manager, which has $1.6 trillion in assets under management, said the move would allow Franklin Templeton to use BNB Chain’s “low-cost, compliance ready” infrastructure, while expanding the availability of its products, according to a press release. The Benji Technology Platform is used to administer shares in Franklin Templeton’s OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund. The product debuted on layer-1 network Stellar in 2021 and has grown to $732 million since then, according to crypto data...

- Hyperliquid’s native stablecoin, USDH, launched on September 23 with $2.2 million in early trading volume. The launch follows Native Markets’ victory in a competitive governance vote that saw the startup defeat established players, including Paxos and Ethena Labs, for the right to issue USDH on the decentralized exchange. Trading commenced with a USDH/USDC spot pair on HyperCore, while Native Markets reported over $15 million in pre-minted tokens prepared for initial distribution. The stablecoin maintained its $1.00 peg during early trading sessions, fluctuating only to $1.001 as market participants tested the new asset’s liquidity and stability mechanisms. Native Markets Begins Controlled USDH Rollout Native Markets structured...

- CFTC Launches Initiative to Allow Tokenized Collateral in Derivatives Markets The Commodity Futures Trading Commission will launch a new initiative allowing tokenized collateral such as stablecoins to be used in derivatives markets, Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham announced Tuesday. Pham said the move is intended to modernize collateral management, drive capital efficiency, and accelerate U.S. economic growth. “Since January, the CFTC has taken clear action to usher in America’s Golden Age of Crypto,” Pham said in a statement. “At our historic Crypto CEO Forum, we discussed how innovation and blockchain technology will drive progress in derivatives markets, especially for modernization of collateral management and greater capital...

- Kraken Donates $2M to Pro-Trump Crypto PACs in 2025 Power Move Crypto exchange Kraken has pledged $2 million to pro-Trump crypto political action committees (PACs) in 2025, indicating the growing influence of digital asset firms in Washington. In a post on X, Co-CEO of Kraken Arjun Sethi noted that the exchange will donate $1 million to the Digital Freedom Fund (DFF) and another $1 million to venture firm Andreessen Horowitz’s advocacy initiative, the America First Digital (AFD). The decision reflects a broader strategy by crypto companies to shape regulatory frameworks and support candidates who back industry growth. Notably, Kraken’s latest pledge adds to its earlier contributions to political action committees. In January...

- Why Is Solana Falling Harder Than Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP This Week? Solana is underperforming its blue chip counterparts—like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP—because it’s primed to take a bigger hit when investors deleverage and take profits, analysts told Decrypt. “According to CoinGlass data, over the past 24 hours, market-wide liquidations exceeded $290 million, with highly leveraged and less liquid assets seeing sharper drawdowns—Solana being a prime example,” said Dean Chen, an analyst at crypto exchange Bitunix. Solana derivatives contracts have accounted for $31.6 million worth of the forced selling in the past day, compared to $68.5 million for Ethereum and $52.2 million for Bitcoin liquidations. At the time of writing...

- XRP Crypto Turning Point: Analysts Split on Investment Potential vs. Bitcoin The cryptocurrency sector has its fair share of odd tokens, from meme coins to lesser-known crypto brands tied to blockchains created for a specific, bespoke purpose. XRP falls into the latter category, but some recent regulatory developments have caught the attention of crypto investors. Some analysts believe XRP shows potential to be the next big thing in crypto, while others make a strong case for continued caution. What’s behind these two differing viewpoints, and what is the best advice for investors considering XRP? Here’s a look at the pros and cons, and a final word on whether XRP is a buy-and-hold or wait-and-see. Why XRP Could Soar Both bitcoin...

- Hyperliquid-Aligned USDH Native Markets Stablecoin Goes Live as HYPE Falls Hyperliquid’s highly anticipated USDH stablecoin has gone live, after the newly formed firm Native Markets won the ticker bid last week. Native Markets claimed that over $15 million worth of the stablecoin was pre-minted in the 24 hours before it went live on Wednesday. Earlier this month, Hyperliquid opened proposals to take over the USDH ticker on the network. As a result, a stream of crypto companies put their hats in the ring, including the likes of Paxos, Agora, and Ethena—the last of those with backing from BlackRock. However, it was Native Markets, a company formed just “months” prior to proposals opening, that won the bid. “The next stage of...

- TD Cowen Reduces PT on Strategy (MSTR) Stock Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) is considered one of the best undervalued stocks to invest in, according to Reddit. On September 15, TD Cowen reduced the price target on the company’s stock to $620 from $640, while maintaining a “Buy” rating. The firm believes that the shares' current ~50% premium to bitcoin holdings undervalues the expected BTC Yield, as well as the embedded operating leverage. In Q2 2025, Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) showed strong execution and growth. The company expanded its bitcoin holdings to 628,791 bitcoins, raised more than $10 billion through ATM programs and IPOs, and experienced increased institutional and retail demand for its securities. Strategy Inc...

- Key Takeaways With stablecoin adoption rising amid new use cases and growing interest from large institutions, there are doubts over the long-term sustainability of the current blockchain infrastructure. Against this backdrop, PayPal, Circle, and Tether are throwing their weight behind new Layer 1 (L1) blockchains that are optimized for stablecoin transactions. The Limitations of Existing Blockchains Blockchain’s advocates often tout the technology’s allegedly superior throughput compared to legacy payment systems. But as they currently stand, most blockchains would buckle under the amount of transactions global card networks process. This problem is well-documented for Ethereum, which rarely exceeds 20 transactions per second...

- Key Takeaways Aster, a newly rebranded decentralized finance protocol, has surged into the spotlight in extremely quick fashion. Yet even as its token rockets and users pile in, the individual at the helm remains a complete enigma, a CEO known only as Leonard. Aster’s Growth Aster is the result of a merger between yield-protocol Astherus and a perpetual DEX known as APX. The rebrand, formally announced in April, was intended to unify the strengths of both platforms and sharpen its identity in the increasingly crowded perp-DEX field. Within days of token launch on Sept. 17, Aster’s native token witnessed dramatic upside. In 24 hours, its value surged by hundreds of percent, fueled in part by public support from CZ, the founder of...

- Fitell Corp Commits $100M to Solana Treasury Strategy – Can SOL Reach $300? Australian fitness company Fitell Corporation has secured a $100 million credit line for its new Solana treasury strategy, with plans to rebrand as ‘Solana Australia Corporation’. According to a September 24 press release, Fitell is pioneering a new approach by becoming Australia’s first Nasdaq-listed institutional holder of Solana. The company will generate returns not only through staking but also through DeFi opportunities, risk management frameworks, and yield innovations. Australia’s First $100M Solana Treasury Goes Live The Solana treasury strategy includes structured products, including options, snowballs, on-chain liquidity provisioning, and...

- Crypto Winners & Losers At the time of writing, 8 of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap are in negative territory over the past 7 days. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $112,975, showing no 24-hour change, but down 2.8% on the week. Ethereum (ETH) sits at $4,177.52, down 0.3% in 24h and 7% over 7 days. Solana (SOL) continues to slide, dropping 2.9% to $212.74 today and 9.2% on the week. Dogecoin (DOGE) leads the 7-day losses, down 8.5%, now trading at $0.2429. Lido Staked Ether (STETH) and Wrapped Beacon ETH also show weekly drops of 7% each. The only major coins in green over the week are: BNB (BNB), up 6.6% over 7 days despite a slight dip today. XRP (XRP), up 4.2% on the week and 0.8% in the last 24 hours. A handful of...

- Key Takeaways The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to introduce an “innovation exemption,” which could be in place soon as the U.S. continues to draft and implement favorable policies and legislation for the digital asset industry. Innovation First, Says SEC Chair Per Bloomberg, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has stated that the agency will be crafting new rules for the sector over the coming months and aims to implement the “innovation exemption” by December. This exemption is expected to make it easier and faster for crypto and non-crypto firms to launch on-chain products in the U.S. Atkins highlighted in June that decentralized finance (DeFi) represents the American spirit of economic liberty, open innovation, and...