Month: September 2025

Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Clears Governance Vote for Implementation

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After a two-week governance process in which more than half of validators cast votes, Solana is set to be upgraded using the Alpenglow consensus protocol. According to the results of the governance process released on Tuesday, more than 98% voted yes to approve the new consensus protocol for Solana, with a 52% stake participating. The Alpenglow upgrade is expected to reduce the transaction finality to 150 milliseconds from more than 12 seconds, significantly overhauling the ecosystem. “At these speeds, Solana could realize Web2-level responsiveness with L1 finality, unlocking new use…

INJ Struggles at Crucial $12.5 Zone, Can Bulls Reclaim $14?

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TL;DR INJ defends $12.5 support zone; failure risks $11.5, while reclaiming $14 could revive bullish momentum. Analyst Ali Martinez warns of a breakdown from an ascending triangle, mapping downside targets as low as $8.22. On-chain activity surges with $62.6B traded, while the SEC reviews a proposal for a potential INJ ETF. INJ Holds at Key Support Injective (INJ) is trading at around $13, showing a daily decline of 2% and a weekly drop of 2%. The token is holding above the $12.5–$12.7 support band, a zone that has acted as…

Coinbase to launch traditional equities futures with first Mag7 and crypto equities index

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Key Takeaways Coinbase is launching traditional equities futures products starting with indices tracking the Magnificent Seven and crypto equities. This move marks Coinbase’s first entry into traditional equity derivatives, diversifying beyond its core crypto offerings. Share this article Coinbase is expanding its derivatives lineup with the launch of Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures, marking its first entry into traditional equity derivatives. The contracts will debut on September 22 and provide combined exposure to both US tech giants and crypto-related equities. The index will track the Magnificent Seven stocks, Apple,…

CleanCore Plunges 60% After Unveiling $175M Dogecoin Treasury Strategy

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CleanCore Solutions, a Nebraska-based maker of aqueous ozone cleaning systems, saw its shares plunge over 60% Tuesday after announcing plans to become a Dogecoin treasury company. The company disclosed a $175 million private placement backed by over 80 institutional and crypto-native investors, including Pantera, GSR, FalconX and Borderless.  Proceeds will be used to acquire Dogecoin (DOGE) as CleanCore’s primary reserve asset, with the initiative led by newly appointed board Chairman Alex Spiro, Elon Musk’s longtime attorney. The new DOGE treasury company is also partnering with the Dogecoin Foundation and its…

8 Crazy Things You Can Buy With Crypto in 2025

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Key takeaways Crypto can be spent on virtually everything in 2025, including high-value and unconventional items. Cryonic preservation, DNA storage and advanced biohacking treatments are now available through cryptocurrency payments worldwide. From property deals to tuition bills, more institutions are opening up to cryptocurrency payments. Autonomous AI agents can make crypto payments, while tokenized racehorses and NFT-linked animals combine digital and physical ownership. We are past the time when cryptocurrencies were just for trading and investing. You can now use it to buy virtually anything, including luxury and unconventional items,…

Who Owns the Most Ethereum in 2025? Inside the Ethereum Rich List

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Key takeaways:  Around 61% of all ETH is held by just 10 addresses, but most belong to staking contracts, exchanges or funds, not individual whales. Nearly half of all ETH sits in a single smart contract: the Beacon Deposit Contract that powers Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system. Big institutions like BlackRock, Fidelity and listed companies now hold millions of ETH, turning Ether into a serious treasury asset. ETH ownership has moved on from early adopters. Today, it’s all about the platforms and services building on top of it. As of August 2025,…

Ripple partners with Thunes to expand blockchain-powered cross-border payments

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Key Takeaways Ripple and Thunes have expanded their partnership to integrate Ripple Payments into Thunes’ global network, enhancing blockchain-powered cross-border payments. The collaboration aims to improve transaction speed, transparency, and compliance for international money transfers across over 130 countries. Share this article Ripple and Thunes expanded their partnership today to enhance global cross-border payments by integrating Ripple Payments into Thunes’ Direct Global Network, building on their initial 2020 collaboration. Singapore-based Thunes connects to more than 130 countries and 80 currencies through 320 payment methods, serving billions of bank accounts, mobile…

Bitcoin Copies Gold Surge But $100,000 Worries Remain

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Key points: Bitcoin moves in step with gold, rising toward $112,000 as gold hits new all-time highs. BTC price action has yet to confirm a reversal, say commentators, with the risk of a $100,000 dip still real. September seasonality means that week three of the month is all but guaranteed to see losses. Bitcoin (BTC) surged with gold at Tuesday’s Wall Street open as bulls crunched through short liquidity. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Trader: BTC price still due $100,000 dip Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD…

Is Stellar (XLM) Setting Up for Its Next Major Breakout?

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TL;DR Stellar nears critical $0.32–$0.30 support zone after rejection at $0.45 resistance. Long liquidations dominate, with $192K closed as XLM slips from the $0.40–$0.45 range. Protocol 23 upgrade on September 3 adds attention as traders watch for a breakout setup. Price Moves Toward Demand Zone Stellar (XLM) was trading at $0.36 at press time, with a 24-hour volume of $288 million. The token is little changed on the day but has fallen 7% over the past week. Alpha Crypto Signal noted that XLM is approaching a key support area. “The…

Figure Technology Seeks $526M IPO

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Blockchain-focused lender Figure Technology Solutions is aiming to raise $526 million in its initial public offering (IPO), underscoring the growing trend of crypto and blockchain firms pursuing public listings amid the bull market. According to regulatory filings submitted Tuesday and reported by Bloomberg Law, Figure plans to sell 21.5 million shares in the $18 to $20 range, with 4.9 million shares expected to be sold by existing holders. At the top end of the range, the IPO would value the company at roughly $4.3 billion. Figure first disclosed its public…