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XRP is drawing fresh attention from traditional finance as new products roll out in both securities and derivatives markets, broadening access points for exposure to the token.At the time of writing, according to CoinDesk Data, XRP was trading around $3.0263, down nearly 1% over the past 24 hours.On Sept. 18, REX Shares and Osprey Funds will debut the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to XRP and Dogecoin DOGE$0.2733 on the Cboe BZX Exchange, under the tickers XRPR and DOJE. These products are not entirely “pure” spot funds, however. Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart wrote on X that the funds…

MemeCore (M) has taken the market by storm recently, skyrocketing into the top five meme coins by market capitalization with over a 470% monthly gain. The project offers a meme coin-focused Layer 1 blockchain, giving developers a dedicated ecosystem to launch and scale their communities. However, since the weekend, MemeCore has been stuck in a tight range below its all-time high. Is this a sign of weakening momentum and a potential price peak, or just the calm before the next surge? As MemeCore settles, other meme coins have started to pump, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics. This is…

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME), the world’s largest derivatives exchange, will expand its crypto offerings by introducing options on Solana and XRP futures starting Oct. 13.The move builds on record trading activity in Solana (SOL) and XRP (XRP) futures contracts since their launches earlier this year, according to the exchange. It also marks the first time CME has extended its options offering beyond Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH).Futures are contracts to buy or sell an asset at a set price on a future date, while options give traders the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell those…

Ethereum price is trading firmly above $3,900, a high time frame support zone positioned over the value area high of last year’s range. Consolidation here suggests bullish continuation, with targets extending toward $5,800. Summary $3,900 Support: Key high-time-frame level above last year’s value area high. Bullish Structure: Consolidation favors continuation, with $5,800 as the next target. Open Interest Surge: Historic levels signal strong buying pressure and sustained demand. Ethereum’s (ETH) price action is showing strength as it holds above the $3,900 level, which sits just beyond the value area high of its prior yearly trading range. This area is now acting as a…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the approval of the Truth Social spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The agency announced that it will extend the review period and invited the public to provide comments on the application. SEC Opens Public Commenting The proposal was filed in June 2025 by NYSE Arca on behalf of Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG). However, the SEC placed the application under extended review in late July, and on September 16, updated its docket to allow for public feedback. If given the green light, the fund would be a…

Members of the US Congress met with key figures in the cryptocurrency industry to discuss issues and potential laws related to the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve and a market structure.On Tuesday, a group of lawmakers that included Alaska Representative Nick Begich and Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno met with Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor and others in a roundtable event regarding the BITCOIN Act, a bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The discussion was hosted by the advocacy organization Digital Chamber and its affiliates, the Digital Power Network and Bitcoin Treasury Council.“Legislators and the executives at yesterday’s roundtable…

There hasn’t been much news about the much-anticipated Jean-Michel Basquiat biopic Samo Lives since the film was first announced in January 2022. (Filming was supposed to have begun that fall.) But earlier this week, New York blog EV Grieve noted signs alerting neighbors that filming has begun around the East Village’s Tompkins Square Park.Samo Lives is directed by Julius Onah, whose credits include The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) and Luce (2019), and stars Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Basquiat. No other actors have been announced yet, though based on EV Grieve’s grainy photos, someone has been cast to play Basquiat’s friend and frequent collaborator, Andy…

Key Takeaways BitGo has launched regulated trading services in Europe after receiving approval from German regulator BaFin. The new service offers European institutions a platform that combines asset custody, trade execution, and aggregated liquidity. Share this article BitGo launched regulated trading services for European institutions today, following approval from German financial regulator BaFin.The digital asset infrastructure company now offers European institutional clients access to trading services that combine custody, execution and aggregated liquidity. BitGo Europe said the platform provides infrastructure for institutional participation in digital asset markets.The services target European institutions seeking regulated access to crypto trading through a single…

Key NotesThe 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 address the fragmented user experience within the current multi-chain environment, where users often…

Key takeaways:Bitcoin is struggling to hold above $115,000 after the Fed’s 25 BPS interest rate cut.The Fed signaled an additional 50 BPS of cuts through 2025.Bitcoin futures open interest surged while spot volumes continued to decline.Bitcoin (BTC) is trying to steady its price above $115,000 after the United States Federal Reserve delivered a 25 basis point cut to interest rates, lowering the benchmark range to 4.0%–4.25%. The immediate crypto market reaction has been muted, with traders digesting the central bank’s cautious tone. BTC’s price briefly dipped below $115,000, and it is currently attempting to close above the hourly candle above…