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Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. On last month’s Q2 earnings call, CEO Rick Wurster confirmed that Charles Schwab will soon launch spot crypto trading. More surprisingly, he stated, “We are going to launch a stablecoin.” Spot trading was expected — Schwab has been flirting with direct crypto access since at least 2024, when it was one of the largest buyers of newly approved spot ETFs. But a stablecoin? That was definitely new. Summary Stablecoins are branding tools as much as payment rails…
Bitcoin rallied and moved above $115,000 last week as expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts rose and as exchange-traded inflows jumped by over $2.3 billion. At last check on Sunday, Sept. 14, the top cryptocurrency was down 0.5% for the day. See below. Source: CoinGecko Summary Bitcoin price has rallied ahead of the Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Economists expect the bank to cut interest rates by 0.25%. While BTC price may jump, the rising wedge pattern points to a dive. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates The most significant macro tailwind this week will be the Federal Open…
The UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI) participated in the International Cryptocurrency Security Action Week workshop in Singapore. Summary UAE joins global law enforcement in Singapore to fight crypto fraud and laundering Digital Dirham CBDC launch set for late 2025 with wholesale and retail use cases Dubai pushes $16b real estate tokenization, Emirates to accept crypto payments The UAE joined global law enforcement agencies to address cryptocurrency-related crime challenges. The event was organized by the Secure Communities Forum with Mastercard. Enhanced international cooperation on crypto crimes The workshop brought together hundreds of experts from law enforcement and security professionals to share…
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has released a guide detailing the exchange’s asset listing process. Summary Coinbase CEO reveals 5-step asset listing process for transparent crypto approvals Listings are merit-based, free, and reviewed under legal, compliance, and security Approved tokens roll out via deposits, auctions, and full trading activation Armstrong posted on X that the guide was released to provide transparency after receiving numerous questions about how cryptocurrencies get approved for trading. The guide clarifies that listings are free and merit-based and that every asset is evaluated against identical standards. Coinbase exchange listing has five key steps The listing process involves…
The latest expert crypto price predictions reveal a striking consensus: despite XRP’s recent developments, multiple altcoins are positioned to deliver superior Q4 performance. Analysts are specifically highlighting Solana’s institutional momentum and an emerging Layer 2 memecoin that’s already raised over $3.5 million, Layer Brett. While Ripple continues expanding partnerships and launching new products like the RLUSD stablecoin, technical analysis suggests XRP faces significant resistance that could limit upside potential compared to faster-moving alternatives. The question isn’t whether XRP will grow, but which altcoins will capture the exponential gains that define successful Q4 positioning. XRP‘s technical ceiling creates opportunity gaps for…
The crypto market had a strong performance last week, with the combined market capitalization of all coins jumping back to over $4 trillion. Summary The crypto market will react to the upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision. The Altcoin Season Index has been in a strong uptrend lately. Some notable coins will have major token unlocks this week. Renewed hopes that the Federal Reserve would make interest rate cuts a reality field the rally, along with the Gemini IPO. Here are the top catalysts that will drive the crypto market this week. Crypto market to react to Federal Reserve decision Economists…
The Avantis coin price has surged in the past few days following its closely-watched airdrop as more investors bought, and its market share in perpetual futures grew. Avantis (AVNT) token jumped to a high of $0.8447, up by 315% from its lowest level this month. This surge brought its market capitalization to over $160 million. Summary Avantis token price jumped amid smart money accumulation. It also soared as Avantis gained market share in the perpetuals industry. Avantis benefited from the ongoing demand for Base Blockchain tokens. AVNT price jumped as its market share of Avantis soared The primary reason for…
Shiba Inu’s Shibarium bridge suffered a $2.4 million flash loan attack on Friday, giving the exploiter control of 10 of 12 validator keys and allowing them to drain ETH and SHIB tokens from the network. Developers quickly paused certain functions, secured remaining funds in a multisig hardware wallet, and are working with security firms to investigate the breach, which underscores the growing risk facing cross-chain bridges in DeFi. Summary Shibarium bridge hacked, $2.4m in ETH and SHIB drained via flash loan exploit Hacker used 4.6m BONE loan, gained validator control, drained bridge contract Devs paused network, secured funds in multisig,…
Trump Coin faces serious headwinds that could limit its upside in the near term. Here’s the breakdown. Summary Trump meme coin price has formed numerous bullish chart patterns. The risk is that whale investors continue to dump their tokens. Another risk is that the supply of TRUMP on exchanges is rising. Trump Coin bulls beware The Official Trump (TRUMP) meme coin price has remained in a tight range in the past few months. On the positive side, it has formed a double-bottom pattern at $8 and a neckline at $11.90. This pattern often leads to a strong bullish breakout as…
The steady appreciation in the Ethereum price continues to mirror how resilient the cryptocurrency has become in the market. Despite the waves of skepticism experienced in the past, there seems to have been a recent major shift in investor behavior, which shows a level of optimism in the potential growth of the Ether token. Ethereum Netflow Across Exchanges Consistently Negative In a September 13 post on social media platform X, on-chain analyst Darkfost revealed how Ethereum’s investors have been acting behind the scenes over the past few months. Related Reading According to Darkfost, there has been a major shift in…