Category: Reviews

Ethereum Price Recovery Strong – Major Resistance Test Coming Next

Ethereum price started a fresh increase above $4,520. ETH is now showing positive signs and might attempt to clear the $4,680 resistance. Ethereum is now recovering higher above the $4,550 zone. The price is trading above $4,580 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $4,550 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it settles above $4,640 and $4,700. Ethereum Price Eyes Steady Increase Ethereum price extended losses below…

Bitcoin Price Faces Big Test – Resistance Could Decide Next Move

Bitcoin price is moving higher above $116,500. BTC is now facing hurdles and might gain bullish momentum if it clears the $117,250 resistance zone. Bitcoin started a fresh increase above the $116,200 zone. The price is trading below $116,200 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $115,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $117,250 zone. Bitcoin Price Faces Key Hurdle Bitcoin price started…

Bitcoin Holds $115K Support as Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points

Key Notes Federal Reserve delivered smaller 25bp rate cut versus market expectations of 50bp reduction amid inflation concerns. Crypto liquidations totaled $267M in 24 hours with minimal $36M occurring immediately after Fed announcement. Short squeeze potential builds at $118K level where $1.8B in positions face liquidation risk above this threshold. Bitcoin BTC $116 541 24h volatility: 0.2% Market cap: $2.32 T Vol. 24h: $55.05 B price found support above $115,000 on Wednesday, September 17, as markets absorbed the US Federal Reserve’s latest move. The Fed opted to cut rates by…

New York Banking Regulator Required to Adopt Blockchain Analytics for Risk Management

Key Notes NYDFS extends blockchain monitoring requirements from crypto companies to all New York state banks and foreign branches. Banks must use tools like Chainalysis to screen wallets, verify fund sources, and detect money laundering or sanctions violations. The guidance represents supervisory expectations rather than formal rules, giving banks flexibility in implementation approaches. The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has directed banking organizations under its supervision to implement blockchain analytics tools as part of their compliance frameworks, marking the regulator’s latest step to strengthen oversight of cryptocurrency…

CME Group Moves to Launch SOL Options Trading as Solana Staking ETF Nears $300M

Key Notes CME Group will launch Solana options trading on October 13th, marking SOL’s transition to institutional-grade derivatives. Rex Shares’ Solana ETF reached $289 million in assets, up 15% weekly, demonstrating growing institutional appetite. Technical analysis shows SOL testing $237 resistance with falling wedge pattern targeting $260 breakthrough. Solana SOL $244.8 24h volatility: 2.8% Market cap: $132.74 B Vol. 24h: $10.51 B was caught in market turbulence over the past week, declining from recent peaks near $245 as jitters surrounding US macroeconomic indices diverted investors’ focus toward gold for inflation…

Eric Trump Says ‘Weaponized’ Banks Pushed Him to Embrace Bitcoin Adoption

Key Notes Major banks terminated Trump family accounts, driving Eric Trump toward decentralized finance alternatives. American Bitcoin operates as an accumulator, using mining to acquire Bitcoin below market rates systematically. Trump positions Bitcoin as perfect hedge against illiquid real estate, offering instant liquidity advantages. Eric Trump, an executive at the Trump Organization and co-founder of American Bitcoin, said that actions by large financial institutions to close his family’s bank accounts were a primary motivation for his entry into the crypto industry. In a Sept. 17 interview with Bloomberg, Trump stated…

Coinbase Joins Ethereum Foundation to Back Open Intents Framework

Key Notes The framework introduces intent-based blockchain interactions where users express goals and solvers execute optimal transaction routes. Major industry players including Ethereum Foundation, Hyperlane, and OpenZeppelin collaborate on this open-source initiative. Automated solver technology aligns with growing blockchain-AI integration trends across the cryptocurrency industry. Coinbase Payments has become a core contributor to the Open Intents Framework (OIF), a new initiative aimed at building open standards for secure asset movement across blockchain networks. The company announced its participation in a post on X on Sept. 17. The project seeks to…

Kraken to Reduce Fees, Increase USDC, EURC Liquidity in Partnership With Circle

Key Notes The partnership enables Kraken clients to access enhanced liquidity and lower conversion costs for stablecoin transactions. Circle’s USDC maintains its position as the world’s second-largest USD stablecoin with $68 billion market capitalization. EURC demonstrates steady growth potential despite its smaller $238.71 million market cap compared to other stablecoins. Kraken and Circle have announced a partnership that promises to expand “access to a powerful suite of stablecoin infrastructure” on the platform, deepening support for the dollar stablecoin, USDC, and adding support for the euro stablecoin, EURC. According to the…

Bullish Granted BitLicense, Money Transmission License From NYDFS

Key Notes NYDFS grants Bullish both BitLicense and Money Transmission License for spot trading and custody services authorization. Company went public in August 2025 with $1.15 billion IPO proceeds settled in USDC and EURC stablecoins uniquely. Ark Invest purchased $172.2 million worth of BLSH shares while stock currently trades at $53.33 per share. Bullish US Operations LLC, a subsidiary of Bullish, has been granted a BitLicense and Money Transmission License by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). These authorizations allow Bullish to offer spot trading and custody…

XRP and Binance Coin (BNB) Leverage Surge as Prices Eye Major Breakout Levels

Key Notes Glassnode data reveals XRP and BNB open interest rising while Bitcoin and Solana positions decline significantly. XRP maintains support at $2.95 with resistance targets at $3.12, $3.32, and potential move toward $4.00 mark ahead. Binance Coin breaks $925 resistance following Hong Kong OSL exchange approval and sustained institutional demand growth. XRP XRP $3.04 24h volatility: 0.2% Market cap: $181.62 B Vol. 24h: $3.86 B and Binance Coin BNB $954.0 24h volatility: 0.3% Market cap: $132.58 B Vol. 24h: $1.83 B are getting more attention this week as more…