France’s financial regulator has signaled it may take drastic steps to block crypto firms licensed in other EU countries from operating domestically, citing fears that uneven enforcement of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework could weaken investor protection across Europe. AMF Raises Alarm on Enforcement Gaps The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) told Reuters that it is closely monitoring how different member states apply MiCA, which came into effect for crypto-asset service providers in December 2024. “We do not exclude the possibility of refusing the EU passport,” said Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani, chair of the AMF. She described the move as “very…
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Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) has reinforced its position as the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, adding 525 BTC worth approximately $60.2 million to its balance sheet between September 8 and 14, 2025. The purchase, disclosed in an SEC filing, brings the company’s total holdings to an astonishing 638,985 BTC, worth around $73.4 billion at current prices. A Massive Bitcoin Treasury Strategy The company’s latest buy was executed at an average price of $114,562 per BTC. According to co-founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor, Strategy has accumulated its Bitcoin trove at an average cost of $73,913 per coin, implying an unrealized…
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking a significant shift in its stance on cryptocurrency regulation, moving away from the enforcement-heavy policies under former chair Gary Gensler. Current SEC Chair Paul Atkins has pledged that crypto businesses will now receive preliminary notices before any enforcement action is taken, a departure from the previous “regulation by enforcement” strategy. A Move Away from Gensler’s Enforcement-First Tactics Speaking in an interview with the Financial Times, Atkins emphasized that the SEC will no longer “bash down the door” of crypto firms over technical violations. Instead, companies will receive early notifications and…
Ripple’s token consolidates within a key range, testing resistance near $3.10 XRP (XRP/USDT) is showing signs of stabilization above the $3.00 level, holding its ground after a sharp rally from late July. The chart indicates that the token is consolidating within a critical range, with traders watching closely for a potential breakout. XRP’s immediate support lies around $2.80–$2.85, an area that has acted as a strong accumulation zone since mid-August. A breakdown below this zone could expose the token to deeper retracements toward $2.50. On the upside, resistance is forming between $3.10 and $3.20, where sellers have capped momentum over…
First global exchange to embrace blockchain infrastructure The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has officially launched a blockchain-powered platform for private funds, making it the first global exchange to introduce such infrastructure. The new system, called Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI), marks a milestone in the convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and digital assets. What is the Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI)? The platform is designed to support the entire lifecycle of digital assets — from issuance and tokenization to trading and post-settlement. Built on Microsoft Azure, it was developed in collaboration with Microsoft, highlighting the tech giant’s growing role in financial…
Subhead: ETH struggles near $4,600 after rejection at weak high; traders eye support zones below Ethereum’s price has slipped to around $4,527, showing a decline of nearly 1.6% in the past 24 hours, as technical resistance levels halted its recent rally. The move comes after the second-largest cryptocurrency tested the upper band near $4,800, where sellers defended what analysts describe as a “weak high.” The four-hour chart highlights a series of descending trendlines that capped earlier attempts at recovery in late August and early September. Although Ethereum broke through those barriers last week, momentum has cooled, pushing the market back…
Shiba Inu’s DeFi platform urges hacker to return funds amid ecosystem-wide token declines K9 Finance, a decentralized finance protocol built on Shiba Inu’s Shibarium network, has announced a $23,000 bounty to the hacker behind a $2.4 million exploit. The platform urged the attacker to return stolen funds, warning that the bounty will decrease if the offer is not accepted quickly. Exploit drains $2.4 million from Shibarium bridge The exploit, which occurred on Saturday, allowed attackers to drain $2.4 million in digital assets after compromising validator signing keys. By using a flash loan to purchase 4.6 million Bone ShibaSwap (BONE) tokens,…
Technical indicators suggest cautious sentiment as DOGE retests support Dogecoin (DOGE) has seen its price fall by 5% in the last 24 hours, pushing it closer to a critical support zone. As of September 15, DOGE is trading around $0.00234, marking a sharp correction from its recent swing highs earlier this summer. The latest trading chart highlights that DOGE is testing a strong support band near $0.0022–$0.0023, an area where buyers previously defended price in March and May. A decisive break below this level could open the door to further downside, possibly towards the $0.0018 zone. On the upside, Dogecoin…
Crypto industry warns caps could be “unworkable” and push innovation abroad The Bank of England (BoE) is facing criticism from crypto industry leaders after reports revealed it plans to introduce ownership caps on stablecoins. According to the Financial Times, the central bank is considering limits of £10,000–£20,000 ($13,600–$27,200) for individuals and £10 million ($13.6 million) for businesses on “systemic stablecoins” used widely for payments. Why the BoE Wants Limits Officials argue the restrictions are necessary to protect the traditional banking system from deposit outflows that could weaken credit provision. Sasha Mills, the BoE’s executive director for financial market infrastructure, said…
Crypto investment firm accelerates Solana purchases after joining $1.65B private placement Galaxy Digital has significantly increased its exposure to Solana (SOL), purchasing $306 million worth of tokens in a single day, according to on-chain data. The move is part of a broader buying spree that has seen the firm acquire over $1.55 billion worth of Solana in just five days. Galaxy’s Growing Solana Position Blockchain analytics shows Galaxy accumulated 1.2 million SOL tokens on Sunday, transferring them to Fireblocks, a crypto custody provider. Over the past week, the firm has bought more than 6.5 million SOL, highlighting its aggressive push…
