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In brief Solana hit $219.50 and XRP rose above $3 as both cryptocurrencies outperform the broader market while Ethereum cools down. Prediction markets show 54% of users expect Solana to reach new all-time highs by year-end, with similar bullish sentiment for XRP hitting $4. Expected SEC approval of Solana and XRP ETFs in the U.S.…
In brief French police have freed a 20-year-old Swiss citizen held hostage in Valence. France has become Europe’s hotspot for violent crypto-related kidnappings, known as “wrench attacks.” Similar incidents are on the rise worldwide. French authorities have detained seven suspects following the kidnapping of a 20-year-old Swiss man, believed to be the latest case in…
In brief Porsche will unveil its 11 kW wireless charging system in Munich next week, the automaker said Thursday. Wireless charging will be offered in Europe from 2026, with global markets to follow. A floor pad transfers power to a receiver under the SUV; efficiency is ~90%, comparable to plug-in charging. Porsche will unveil its…
In brief Crypto exchange Bullish debuted on the New York Stock Exchange in August. Its stock soared to more than triple the initial offering price. But analysts at Compass Point say it’s currently trading too high. Analysts at investment bank Compass Point initiated coverage of crypto exchange Bullish with a neutral rating and a $45…
In brief Polygon’s Aishwary Gupta says no Indian government department wants ownership of stablecoin regulation, creating bureaucratic deadlock across agencies. Gupta estimates India could save $68 billion annually through stablecoin integration, but regulatory uncertainty prevents banks from acting. 80-85% of India’s top crypto talent has relocated internationally, Gupta said, while Asian neighbors advance clear stablecoin…
In brief Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck plans to acquire French digital asset prime brokerage Aplo. Aplo’s founders will remain with the firm and continue expansion under Coincheck’s umbrella. The deal marks Coincheck’s latest effort to broaden institutional and retail offerings abroad. Coincheck, one of Japan’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, said Tuesday it plans to acquire French…
In brief The tokenized assets market is now worth about $600 billion globally. Europe leads in fixed-income issuance, accounting for more than half of 2024’s total. But regulators are trying to strike a balance between innovation and investor protection. The European Union’s top markets regulator is calling for a balance between financial innovation and investor…
In brief Bitcoin has dropped 3.77% on average each September since 2013, with eight monthly crashes in 11 years. Seasonal pressures—from fund rebalancing to Fed policy jitters—fuel risk-off sentiment that spills over from stocks into crypto. This year’s setup adds war, sticky inflation, and Fed uncertainty, making $105K the line in the sand for traders.…
In brief A 35-year-old former crypto trader was allegedly kidnapped and tortured in Paris, with captors demanding €10,000 ransom before releasing him with a swollen face. France leads Europe with 10 crypto-related physical attacks in 2025, part of what experts call a hidden epidemic affecting the global crypto community. Cybersecurity experts warn the incidents represent…
In brief Solana’s daily DEX trader count has fallen to 900,000, down from 4.8 million earlier this year, Dune data shows. Retail traders are retreating amid meme coin scams, Instagram hijackings, and Ethereum’s rising dominance. Solana’s DEX volume share rebounded to 27% in August, though some warn its meme coin reliance may hinder growth. Retail…
