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- Shiba Inu Burn Rate Surges 1,431% In Single Day: What Is Going On? Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) experienced a notable increase in its burn rate, following Dogecoin's ETF debut that revitalized meme coin markets. Trader Notes: Crypto trader Javon Marks highlighted Shiba Inu's confirmed bull signal, forecasting a potential 138% rally toward $0.000032. "It's now a matter of timing only," he wrote. InvestingHaven noted that SHIB is consolidating around $0.000013 after a flash loan exploit reduced its value by 5%. With Shibarium upgrades and auto burns reducing the supply, analysts referred to the situation as a "tactical pullback" but cautioned that there are still risks involved. Statistics: Shibburn data shows that 1.07 million SHIB...

- Bitcoin Retest of $120,000 Is ‘Within Sight’: Bitbank It could take a week for Bitcoin traders to fully digest the impact of the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut in 9 months, according to Bitbank analyst Yuya Hasegawa. “With risk-on sentiment persisting after the FOMC, this improvement in technical sentiment is seen as an additional tailwind [for Bitcoin], putting a test of $120,000 within sight,” wrote the Tokyo-based analyst. “Should BTC successfully break above $120,000, a full retracement may finally come into focus. The market will digest the result for probably a week or so and go back to normal, focusing back on inflation and rate cuts.” Federal Reserve's Upcoming Remarks Next week includes planned remarks from...

- XRP, BNB, and Hyperliquid Lead Crypto Gains Ahead of Crucial Fed Decision With the Fed’s crucial interest rate decision in less than 12 hours, a select few altcoins have taken the lead, outperforming others. BNB takes the lead with a 2.5% return in 24 hours, closely followed by Sui, Hyperliquid, and XRP with 2.2%, 1% and 0.7% growth, respectively. Altcoins are riding on the coattails of coin-specific developments and not due to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate cut decision scheduled on Wednesday at 2 pm ET, Lai Yuen, investment analyst at Fischer8 Capital, explained. Hyperliquid and BNB are benefitting from “chatter around digital asset treasury buying flows, underpinned by solid businesses and clear value-accrual models,” Yuen...

- Avalanche, Sui, and Bonk ETFs Test SEC as Issuers Push Into Riskier Territory A flood of crypto ETF applications hit the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, with five distinct filings spanning everything from Avalanche infrastructure to Bonk (BONK) in what one analyst called "wild" territory. The lineup includes Bitwise’s spot Avalanche ETF and a Stablecoin & Tokenization ETF, Defiance ETFs built around Bitcoin and Ethereum basis trades, Tuttle’s “Income Blast” funds covering Bonk (BONK), Litecoin (LTC), and Sui (SUI), and T-Rex’s leveraged 2x Orbs ETF, according to ETF Institute co-founder Nate Geraci. Together, they expand an already swelling roster of more than 90 crypto ETF applications pending before the regulator...

- A Colorado court has entered judgment against a Denver pastor and his wife after finding they defrauded hundreds of investors by selling crypto tokens created for their church. The ruling, handed down last Friday in Denver District Court, found that Eli and Kaitlyn Regalado violated state securities laws and must repay $3.39 million, according to a statement from the Colorado Division of Securities. It follows a May bench trial where state attorneys said they raised funds from at least 509 INDXcoin investors and 87 Sumcoin investors. Efforts were made to contact the Regalados and their church. Per the judgment order, the Regalados’ marketing and creation story for INDXcoin claimed “that ‘God’ told them to create, sell, and sow”...

- Legion Co-Founder Pitches SEC on Automated Disclosures for Regulated ICOs Massive staff cuts at government agencies this spring have many scrambling to figure out how to regulate a booming crypto industry. Some suggested the use of artificial intelligence, as well as analytics products from companies like TRM Labs and Chainalysis. Legion, a new token launching platform, has another idea – and it’s hoping the Securities and Exchange Commission is keen on trying it out. As part of a 12-month pilot programme called Pathfinder, Legion’s co-founder, Matthew O’Connor, is pitching an automated disclosure system that converts raw blockchain data into compliance reports for upcoming crypto projects. O’Connor shared an exclusive look at how...

- Strive Inc. (NASDAQ:ASST) shares tumbled sharply Monday as investors digested the company’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation plan. The company, having just completed its merger with Asset Entities Inc., had earlier outlined a strategy featuring $750 million in upfront financing and another $750 million in potential warrant-driven funds. The merger delivered Strive an initial stake of 69 Bitcoin via a Section 351 exchange. It also enabled Strive to qualify as a well-known seasoned issuer, giving it access to tools such as a $450 million at-the-market offering and possible debt issuances. Matt Cole, chairman and CEO, described the board as mission-aligned, purposed to grow Bitcoin per share and deliver shareholder value through...

- BitMine Reports $10.8 Billion Ethereum, Bitcoin, 'Moonshot' Crypto Holdings BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc (AMEX:BMNR) has amassed over 2.15 million ETH tokens worth approximately $10 billion, cementing its position as the world’s largest Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) treasury company. What Happened: The company’s total crypto and cash holdings reached $10.771 billion as of Sep. 14, including 2,151,676 ETH, 192 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), $214 million in “moonshot” investments and $569 million in unencumbered cash. This positions BitMine as the second-largest global crypto treasury behind Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), which holds $74 billion worth of Bitcoin. “BitMine has nearly $11 billion in total crypto holdings, surpassing the 2 million...

- Montrose Environmental Group (MEG): Evaluating Valuation After Analyst Upgrades and Strong Q2 Results Montrose Environmental Group (MEG) has found itself in the spotlight after securing multiple analyst upgrades, spurred by strong second quarter results and impressive strides in organic sales growth and profitability. The company's ongoing support for more than 30 nationwide projects tied to the upcoming EPA Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON MACT) regulation continues to strengthen investor interest. This involvement positions Montrose at the center of a wave of demand from chemical manufacturers racing to meet stricter compliance rules. With analysts highlighting both improved EBITDA margins and positive forecasts, this recent momentum...

- Otsuka Holdings (TSE:4578) has been on investors’ radar lately, and for good reason. There isn’t a blockbuster announcement making headlines this week, but stock watchers have noticed a steady climb that is hard to ignore. When a company of Otsuka’s size moves without obvious news, it naturally sparks a debate: is this quiet strength signaling something below the surface, or are markets simply catching up to its fundamentals? Looking at the past year, Otsuka Holdings’ stock has edged up nearly 4%, with momentum gaining especially over the past 3 months. The company’s share price has grown by about 13% this quarter alone, even as the business reported modest annual revenue growth and slightly weaker net income. Compared to its...

- NIO Investors Rattled As EV Maker Issues Massive Equity Offering NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) shares fell sharply on Wednesday after the Chinese electric vehicle maker unveiled plans to raise fresh capital through a sizable equity offering. The company announced it will issue up to 181.8 million Class A ordinary shares, split between American depositary shares (ADS), each representing one ordinary share, and direct ordinary share offerings, with final allocations determined by investor demand. Underwriters were granted a 30-day option to purchase an additional 27.3 million ADSs. NIO said proceeds will fund research and development in smart EV technologies, the rollout of new vehicle platforms and models, and the expansion of its...

- BlackRock recommends adding 2 'hard assets' in your portfolio today Rick Rieder, Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income at BlackRock, said on CNBC Tuesday that Bitcoin should have a place in portfolios alongside gold — though allocations depend on each investor's risk profile. Rieder, who manages BlackRock’s Global Allocation Fund, explained that his team is currently more exposed to equities and income products, with only 3–5% allocated to gold. While he described gold as “a better currency hedge today,” he emphasized Bitcoin’s significance as a long-term investment vehicle. “Gold strikes me today as a better currency hedge. Bitcoin tends to trade with volatility and tends to trade with the Nasdaq. So we’re running...

- Key Points Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) look nearly indistinguishable. They're both dog-themed meme coins, and, while one is larger than the other in terms of market cap, neither seems to have any value-generating flywheel or reason to gain in value aside from speculation. Nonetheless, there is actually one reason to expect Dogecoin to grow faster than Shiba Inu, at least for the moment. This pipeline is real for Dogecoin and absent for Shiba Inu An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a financial instrument that holds an asset and issues shares that trade on stock exchanges. Funds are easy for all types of investors to buy and sell, and they can plug straight into retirement accounts as easily as they can be...

- Bitcoin Belongs In An 'Ideal' Portfolio, Says BlackRock Executive, But Thinks A 5% Allocation Is High Rick Rieder, Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income at BlackRock, said Tuesday that an “ideal” investment portfolio should have exposure to hard assets such as gold and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Bitcoin A Hedge Against Fiat Depreciation? During an interview with CNBC, Rieder said that gold, Bitcoin, and assets that provide a “ballast” against potential currency depreciation should be on investors’ radar. When asked about the percentage of Bitcoin allocation in a portfolio, Rieder said that 5% seems “high” to him. Is 5% Bitcoin Allocation Too High? Rieder, who also heads BlackRock’s Global Allocation Fund, said that they...

- Key Points Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is currently priced around $0.24, but there's one new catalyst that some investors are hoping will send it skyward, potentially by as much as fourfold, pushing its price to $1. Let's take a look at what those investors are eagerly awaiting, and then judge how probable it is to actually juice the coin's price by as much as they want. What this catalyst could do The catalyst in question is the potential approval of a spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which could occur later this year. There are several applications being considered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has generally this year opted to defer most of its crypto ETF approval or rejection decisions to...

- Mastercard (NYSE:MA) on Wednesday announced a broad slate of initiatives designed to accelerate the future of AI-enabled payments, introducing developer tools, consulting services, and partnerships with major technology and financial players to support the rise of agentic commerce, transactions executed by intelligent digital agents. Mastercard Agent Pay At the center of the rollout is Mastercard Agent Pay, a program scheduled to launch for all U.S. cardholders ahead of the holiday season, with global expansion to follow. Citi and U.S. Bank customers will be the first to gain access, while commerce platforms such as PayOS prepare to activate AI-driven shopping capabilities. To support adoption, Mastercard released an Agent Toolkit...

- The Takeaway from Today's Morning Brief Gold has had a golden 2025. It might have a golden 2026 too. A safe haven asset that's doubled in value in the past three years, draws more investors while geopolitics become more turbulent, and keeps getting its analyst price targets raised as the Fed prepares to smash the rate cut button. That might sound like a crypto sales pitch. But it's gold (GC=F). By the numbers, the precious metal is shimmering. Gold prices are up more than 40% this year, far outpacing the S&P 500’s (^GSPC) 10% gain. Even bitcoin (BTC-USD), which has enjoyed a record-setting year thanks to the Trump administration's embrace, has been left in the yellow-speckled dust with a mere 20% gain. Unlike the stock market and...

- Key Points Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) checks more boxes on the "things that an ideal blockchain would have" rubric than its critics care to admit. Between its fast and cheap transactions, smart contract capability, and catalysts and tailwinds rapidly piling up, I predict that the odds are very good that this cryptocurrency will be worth at least $500 per coin within the next five years, and potentially far sooner than that. Here's why that outcome is so likely. The demand drivers are strong here In terms of the biggest trends that matter for Solana's price between now and late 2030, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization could prove itself to be the most important. To clarify our terms here, tokenization means recording ownership claims...

- Kraken launches tokenised US stocks in EU as competition with Robinhood intensifies Kraken is upping the ante against Robinhood. On Wednesday, the US crypto exchange announced the launch of its tokenised stock trading product, xStocks, across the European Union, making it available for millions of eligible clients. The launch will grant access to representations of more than 60 US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds. In the US, the xStocks trading boom has catapulted tokenised stocks to become the fastest-growing subsector of crypto’s $25 billion real-world asset niche. “Expanding xStocks to the European Union was a natural next step,” said Mark Greenberg, Kraken’s global head of consumer. “For too long, it’s been...

- Key Points In large part, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dances to three simple beats: The amount of money sloshing around the financial system, the strength of the dollar, and the direction of U.S. Treasury bill and bond yields. When global liquidity expands, the dollar's value drifts lower, and yields ease, the coin has, historically, found plenty of room to run -- and it hasn't tended to give up all of the gains once the tailwinds peter out. And for the moment, all three of those trends are starting to point in the right direction for upside and toward the idea that Bitcoin's best days might be ahead of it. So let's investigate what that means for Bitcoin, as well as the expected knock-on effects for other major cryptocurrencies like XRP...