DOGE Trades Up Despite Today’s US ETF Launch Delay Reports

Dogecoin’s price rose Friday even as the launch of a US exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to the memecoin was delayed again, according to a Bloomberg analyst. According to CoinMarketCap data, Dogecoin (DOGE) increased by nearly 4% over the last 24 hours — reaching $0.2603 at the time of writing. The rise comes despite Bloomberg’s senior…

Here’s Why XRP Price Breakout Can Produce 50% Gains to $4.50 Next

Key takeaways: XRP’s potential to rise to new all-time highs is backed by increasing institutional demand and open interest. Analysts say XRP’s price could continue its uptrend to $3.12 and later to $4.50. XRP (XRP) price is up 1.7% in the past 24 hours and 6% in seven days to trade above $3 on Thursday….

On-Chain Capital Markets and Agentic Finance Are Coming

U.S. SEC Chair Paul Atkins said crypto’s time has come, pledging to modernize the U.S. securities rulebook and expand “Project Crypto” to bring markets on-chain. Speaking in Paris on Sept. 10 at the OECD’s inaugural Roundtable on Global Financial Markets, Atkins said the SEC is shifting away from enforcement-driven policymaking and will provide clear rules…

Arthur Hayes Warns Bitcoiners Who Are Chasing A Quick Lambo

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin holders need to be more patient and stop worrying about stocks and gold hitting record highs, because asking why Bitcoin isn’t higher misses the point. “If you thought you were buying Bitcoin and the next day you were buying a Lamborghini, you’re probably getting liquidated because it is not…

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Inflows Amid Rising Institutional Confidence

Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs are seeing renewed inflows as institutional appetite for crypto exposure continues to build. On Friday, spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded $642.35 million in net inflows, marking the fifth straight day of gains, according to data from SoSoValue. This pushed cumulative net inflows to $56.83 billion, with total net assets now…

Blockstream Warns of Scammers Using Phishing Emails Targeting Users

Blockstream, an infrastructure and hardware wallet provider, issued a warning about a new email phishing campaign attempting to target Blockstream Jade hardware wallet users. The company confirmed on Friday that it never sends firmware files through email and said that no data has been compromised in the attack. Phishing attacks are designed to steal crypto…

Joseph Lubin Hints at Linea Holder Rewards After Token Launch

Joseph Lubin, the founder of Consensys and a key figure behind the Linea blockchain, teased potential future rewards for users who hold on to their tokens.  In an X post on Thursday, Lubin said long-term holders could become eligible for future distributions, including tokens from Consensys and other aligned ecosystem projects. He said that holding…

Kashi Is Ready To Fight For Prediction Markets Amid New Lawsuit

Prediction market platform Kalshi has vowed to fight a new lawsuit from the US state of Massachusetts, which accuses the company of offering unlicensed sports betting to residents. “We are proud to be the company that has pioneered this technology and stand ready to defend it once again in a court of law,” a spokesperson…

ETH Eyes $6.8K In Q4 as Accumulation, CME OI Surges

Key takeaways: Roughly 1.7 million ETH ($7.5 billion) were accumulated in the $4,300 to $4,400 range, creating strong support. Institutional demand surges as CME open interest hits all-time highs with short-term maturities dominating. $4,500 remains critical for Ether, with a breakout triggering upside, but dips to $4,000 can’t be ruled out. Ether (ETH) continues to…

SOL Nears $250 Amid $16.6B Futures OI Rise

Key takeaways: Solana futures open interest hit $16.6 billion, and its perpetual futures funding rates are stable, hinting at further price upside. Spot-driven rally pushes SOL price, reinforced by Galaxy and Forward Industries’ buy demand. Solana (SOL) is posting one of its strongest weeks of 2025, gaining 17% in the past seven days, trailing only…