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The cryptocurrency market seems to be entering another bullish phase. Bitcoin (BTC) has reclaimed the $117,000 price level, and the global crypto market cap has hit $4.15 trillion. According to CoinGecko data, BTC is currently just 5.6% away from its all-time high of $124,128. Following Bitcoin’s (BTC) climb to an all-time high is Ethereum (ETH), which is 8.4% away from its peak. Will Bitcoin and Ethereum Hit New All-Time Highs This Week? Source: Bitcoinist Binance’s BNB coin hit an all-time high of $962.08 earlier today. Given the close proximities to their respective peaks, it would appear that BTC and ETH are also in pursuit of new all-time high price levels. The latest crypto market rally could be due to high expectations of a rate cut. Despite inflation figures rising to 2.9% in August, there is an incredibly high likelihood of the Federal Reserve rolling out its first interest rate cut of 2025 later this month. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) will likely continue thei...

BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager, is doubling down on crypto. On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the company purchased more than $620 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in a single day. Data shows that BlackRock added 2,270 BTC, worth about $262.7 million, and 78,922 ETH, worth $357.4 million. This brings its total Bitcoin stash to more than 757,000 BTC, valued at $87.23 billion, and Ethereum holdings to 3.68 million ETH, valued at $16.95 billion. According to analyst Thomas Fahrer, BlackRock now controls 762,000 BTC through its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). A chart of IBIT flows shows how quickly BlackRock has been stacking Bitcoin since the fund launched.  Blackrock Buys 2270 Bitcoin Now Holds 762,000 BTC Can you see where this is going? pic.twitter.com/jc3prP3mZn — Thomas Fahrer (@thomas_fahrer) September 16, 2025 From early 2024 through mid-September 2025, IBIT’s Bitcoin holdings surged from under 100,000 BTC to more than 7...

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DeFi and altcoins lead crypto discussions, yet their investment motives differ. DeFi focuses on utility-driven protocols powering a decentralized economy, while altcoins thrive on speculation—high risk, high reward, driven by hype and sentiment. Let’s explore. What is DeFi Infrastructure and Why Does It Matter? Decentralized Finance (DeFi) refers to a financial system built on blockchain technology that operates without intermediaries like banks or brokers. Instead of centralized control, DeFi relies on smart contracts to execute transactions securely and transparently. When we talk about DeFi infrastructure, we’re referring to the foundational protocols, tools, and layers that make this system possible. These are not just another set of tokens to trade; they are building blocks of the new financial internet. Key components of DeFi infrastructure include: Layer-1 Blockchains : Platforms like Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche that provide the base layer for DeFi apps to function. Liqui...

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A proposal by World Liberty Financial (WLFI) to buy back and burn tokens has received overwhelming support after going live less than 24 hours ago. The proposal earmarks 100% of the fees generated by the project’s liquidity positions on Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Solana for open-market purchases of WLFI. These tokens will then be permanently removed from the supply, making the crypto more scarce. The project specified that fees collected from the community or third-party LPs will not be affected as part of this proposal.  Token Holders Vote In Favor Of Buyback And Burn Program WLFI aims to burn more tokens as more people transact with the crypto. Every trade will generate fees, which will be used to remove WLFI from circulation, the team said.  The program is also designed to remove tokens “from circulation held by participants not committed to WLFI’s long-term growth and direction,” according to the proposal. This will effectively increas...

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While de-dollarization stems from two or more countries agreeing to abandon the US dollar for trade by using local currencies, a new trend is emerging in the financial world where individual countries are calling the shots. The new trend is ‘silent de-dollarization’. Also Read: Belarus Expands Local Currency Usage In A Major De-Dollarization Shift What Is Silent De-Dollarization? Explained! Source: beincrypto.com The phrase silent de-dollarization is going hand-in-glove to take on the unruly policies of the White House. It is a gradual and less publicized event where governments and central banks make a shift away from the US dollar. To keep it in context, silent de-dollarization is when central banks diversify their reserves with gold and other assets and limit the influence of the US dollar-denominated assets like Treasuries and bonds. Countries like China, India, Brazil, Russia, and South Africa have been accumulating gold at a rapid pace for the last three years. The US ...

Binance and Franklin Templeton Investments are partnering to build tailored digital asset initiatives and institutional-grade solutions for investors. Per a Franklin Templeton announcement on Wednesday, the firm will explore ways to combine Franklin Templeton’s expertise in the compliant tokenization of securities with Binance’s global trading infrastructure and investor reach. By combining Franklin Templeton’s experience in tokenization with Binance’s market infrastructure, the two companies intend to co-create products that generate competitive yields and improve settlement processes. Binance and Franklin Templeton Team Up Combining Franklin Templeton’s tokenization expertise with Binance’s global reach will bring forth solutions that are efficient, accessible, and scalable for investors interested in the digital asset industry. Strategic partnerships like this drive adoption, enhance market efficiency, and unlock new opportunities in crypto. Executives from both organizations highli...

Ripple’s native token XRP’s 24-hour trading volume has skyrocketed 200% on Tuesday, reaching a weekly high of $3.03. Its daily trading volume was at $1.7 billion this week and has climbed above the $5 billion threshold. The dramatic rise comes after the XRP call options are expiring in September, leading to investors booking profits and pulling out from the trade. The call options were mostly placed in June when its price was hovering at the $2.10 mark. Options traders placed strike calls on XRP for $3, $3.5, and $4 for a contract expiring in September. According to the data from Deribit Amberdata, around 2 million contracts are set to expire before September 28, 2025. Therefore, contract traders are changing hands as the day nears and booking profits, leading to its trading volume soaring 200%. As the sell-off continues, XRP has fallen below the $3 level on Wednesday and is rangebound at $2.95. XRP could most likely continue to dip until the end of September, till all the o...

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