Day: September 3, 2025

Ethereum exchange reserves fall 38% as ETFs and treasuries lock up ETH

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Ether reserves on centralized exchanges have fallen to the lowest level in three years as demand grows from investment funds and corporate buyers. According to data from CryptoQuant, reserves have dropped by nearly 10.7 million ETH since peaking at around 28.8 million in September 2022. Holdings now stand at about 17.4 million ETH, with roughly 2.5 million ETH leaving exchanges in the past three months alone. The shrinking supply comes as new channels for Ether exposure have gained traction. Spot ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs), launched in July 2024, have since…

VivoPower Unveils $30M XRP Yield Program With Doppler, Plans $200M Expansion

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Nasdaq-listed VivoPower International has entered the XRP finance sector with a $30 million treasury deployment through Doppler Finance, marking the first phase of a broader $200 million allocation plan. The move positions the energy solutions company as one of the first publicly listed firms to adopt an institutional framework for earning yield on XRP reserves. Institutional Adoption Gains Momentum Announcing the partnership on September 2, Doppler emphasized that the program will focus on qualified custody, segregated accounts, and real-time proof-of-reserves, aiming to standardize risk controls in XRP-based finance. The initial…

Riot, CleanSpark Post Bitcoin Output Jump in August

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Bitcoin miners Riot Platforms and CleanSpark boosted their crypto production in August, according to operational updates on Wednesday. Riot Platforms mined 477 BTC in August, up from 322 BTC year-over-year. The output represents a 48% increase compared to August 2024. According to the company, it sold 450 BTC for net proceeds of $51.8 billion during the month, and now holds 19,309 BTC, a 92.7% increase in 12 months.  Meanwhile, CleanSpark mined 657 BTC in August, up from 478 BTC during the same month in 2024. The jump amounts to a…

ECB President Calls To Address Risks From Non-EU Stablecoins

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Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), is calling for policymakers to address gaps in stablecoin regulation, particularly for those issued beyond the “robust” Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework in the European Union. In prepared remarks for the ninth annual conference of the European Systemic Risk Board on Wednesday, Lagarde ​​said EU lawmakers should take steps in situations where an entity covered under MiCA and a non-EU entity jointly issue stablecoins. She added that such stablecoin issuers should not be allowed to operate in the EU unless there…

How to cut through the noise in crypto prop trading

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Share this article You’ve honed your strategy, you understand market dynamics, and you’re ready to trade with more significant capital. The world of proprietary trading offers a compelling path forward, but entering the crypto prop space often feels like stepping into a jungle without a map.  There’s an explosion of firms, each promising opportunity, but the path to finding a reliable partner is rarely straightforward. How do you separate the genuine opportunities from the ones that will waste your time and money? The Maze of Modern Prop Firms If you’ve…

Polymarket CEO confirms readiness to launch in US after CFTC event contract ruling

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Key Takeaways Polymarket is set to launch US operations after the CFTC issued a no-action letter regarding event contracts. The company’s $112 million acquisition of QCEX’s holding company establishes Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing for regulated prediction contract trading. Share this article Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan said the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) recent no-action letter on event contracts provides the regulatory clarity needed for the platform to go live in the US. In a statement praising the regulator, he described the process as completed in record time and called…

Crypto Exchange Reveals When XRP Price Will Cross $2,000

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The XRP price remains a major focus in the crypto market, with analysts and traders often debating its long-term trajectory. A fresh report from crypto exchange Changelly has provided a new perspective, offering detailed projections for XRP’s future performance. The report reveals when the cryptocurrency could finally surpass the $2,000 milestone, alongside expectations for short- and long-term price action.  XRP Price Forecasted To Surpass $2,200 By 2040 According to Changelly’s latest price analysis released on September 2, XRP is projected to surpass $2,000 in November 2040. Analysts at the exchange…

US Second In Crypto Adoption On ETFs, Regulatory Clarity: Chainalysis

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Regulatory momentum in Washington and crypto exchange-traded funds have pushed the US up two spots into second place for crypto adoption, according to Chainalysis. The US trailed only India, which maintained the top spot for the third year in a row, and contributed to the Asia Pacific region being crowned the fastest-growing between July 2024 and June 2025, Chainalysis said in its 2025 Global Adoption Index published on Wednesday. Chainalysis chief economist Kim Grauer told Cointelegraph that crypto adoption is mostly accelerating in mature markets with clearer rules and institutional…

America Becomes the World’s $4.2 Trillion Fiat Gateway

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North America has claimed the second-highest global rank for grassroots crypto activity, with the United States driving the charge. Approvals of spot Bitcoin ETFs and clearer institutional rules legitimized crypto in mainstream finance, encouraging both retail and institutional adoption. This momentum ensured the US stood out as the region’s anchor. America’s Crypto Dominance Explained In fact, Chainalysis’ latest breakdown revealed that the country secured second place across multiple dimensions such as centralized services, DeFi usage, and institutional activity in the 12 months ending June 2025. Stats shared by Chainalysis revealed…

XRP Price Eyes 77% Rise to $5 Next: Here’s Why

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Key takeaways: XRP (XRP) price printed a bull flag pattern on the daily chart, a technical pattern associated with strong bullish momentum following an upward breakout. Is this the start of XRP’s rally to $5? XRP price bull flag targets $5 The daily chart shows XRP trading within a bull flag, with the price facing resistance from the pattern’s upper trendline at $3. A bull flag is a bullish continuation pattern in technical analysis, forming a small falling rectangle after a sharp price rise, signaling consolidation. It typically resolves with…