Crypto news today
Morpho launches institutional lending on HSK Chain in Asia
Why it matters: Morpho strengthens its position in institutional lending, competing with Aave in the Asian market.
Bitwise to liquidate Dogecoin ETF due to lack of demand
Why it matters: The case shows that regulatory approval does not create demand: the altcoin ETF market will weed out products based on liquidity and real usage.
Willy Woo: 90% chance Bitcoin has bottomed, $71,000 drop possible
Why it matters: The bottom call from a well-known analyst influences trader sentiment ahead of Fed decisions.
KULR Technology sells final 764 BTC, exits bitcoin treasury strategy
Why it matters: Another public company is winding down its bitcoin treasury strategy, adding pressure to the narrative of corporate demand for BTC.
FF falls 6.20% to $0.139 after 113% monthly rally
Why it matters: The low-volume correction may be a technical pause, but a loss of the $0.139 support would open the way to a deeper pullback.
Bitcoin needs more than $80,000 breakout: key resistance at $81K-$86K
Why it matters: Without a return of ETF inflows, a breakout above $80,000 may prove unsustainable, while a drop below $75,000 would increase pressure on BTC.
RAY falls 5.9% to $1.40 after 72% two-week rally
Why it matters: The correction after a parabolic rally could give way to a trend continuation if the $1.37-$1.44 zone holds.
CLARITY Act to set rules for the spot crypto market
Why it matters: The SEC/CFTC framework and requirements for DeFi protocols will determine where and how the spot crypto market is regulated.
Neopulse, Kingnet form consortium to buy Wemade for 920 billion won
Why it matters: A change of largest shareholder at blockchain gaming company Wemade (WEMIX) could accelerate its expansion in China and affect the WEMIX token.
Ethereum consolidates at $2,474: exchange supply shrinks, $3,000 in sight
Why it matters: The shrinking liquid supply of ETH strengthens the bullish structure, but without rising volumes and open interest a breakout to $3,000 remains in question.
Gate US wins Massachusetts MTL, U.S. license count reaches 37
Why it matters: Expanding its licensing strengthens Gate's position in the U.S. market amid tightening regulation of crypto services.
QCP: Bitcoin technicals intact, but Fed decision on Wednesday is key
Why it matters: The Fed's tone on September 16 will set the market's direction: dovish rhetoric would support crypto, while a hawkish stance would add pressure.
Hackers demand 10,000 BTC ransom from Revolut, worth $780 million
Why it matters: The incident damages Revolut's reputation amid plans for an IPO at a $200 billion valuation and heightens risks for crypto custody services.
Lawyer: final CLARITY Act text settles the dispute over XRP's status
Why it matters: Cementing XRP's commodity status reduces regulatory risk for the token and sets the framework for the entire U.S. spot crypto market.
China's security ministry warns of AI threats, likens approach to crypto ban
Why it matters: China is extending the same control model to AI as it applies to crypto, raising risks for open blockchain infrastructure and decentralized computing.
Bitcoin closes the week below $77,000, $76,000 support holds
Why it matters: The Fed's decision on Wednesday could push BTC out of its range; a rate hike risks breaking the $76,000 support.
Coinbase wins MAS approval and expands its Singapore office
Why it matters: The MAS license strengthens Coinbase's position in Asia and legitimizes the rollout of the XSGD stablecoin and business products.
Ethereum at $2,511: futures volume jumps 74% to $36.45 billion
Why it matters: A break above $2,550 opens the way to $3,000, but the rally is driven by futures and could quickly fade without spot demand.
NYDFS tightens oversight: fines for weak cyber risk assessments
Why it matters: Crypto companies with a NYDFS license must strengthen their cyber risk assessments or face fines, raising costs and infrastructure requirements.
North Korea recruits Iranian developers for remote US work paid in crypto
Why it matters: The scheme gives North Korea access to companies' internal networks and funds its weapons programs, raising the risk of crypto thefts.