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Citigroup has joined a group of nine large European banks planning a euro-denominated stablecoin, with the project based in the Netherlands and governed by the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA). The initiative targets corporate treasurers, cross-border transfers, and competition among digital liquidity venues. Bloomberg reports that the step widens bank exposure to digital assets and seeks to cut dollar reliance in the stablecoin market.

Gemini entered the stock market on 12 September 2025 and, after a strong open followed by a pullback, analysts are now raising their price targets. These revisions matter because they shape the value of other crypto firms and affect anyone holding the ticker GEMI. The reassessment comes as investors balance early trading volatility with the company’s scale and regulatory risks.

Singapore will not apply the Basel crypto asset rules to its banks until 2027. The confirmation comes solely from a headline, as the query tool returned a technical error that prevented any further details. The central fact is the shift of the deadline to 2027, with no information on interim steps or exact conditions.

AMINA Bank AG has introduced a supervised staking service for Polygon’s POL token aimed at institutional clients. Announced on 9 October 2025, the product operates under Swiss law alongside FINMA rules and advertises an annual return of up to fifteen per cent. It offers a regulated way for asset managers, family offices, corporate treasuries and pension funds to help secure the Polygon network.

TDOG is a physically backed ETF created by 21Shares to give Dogecoin price exposure without holding the coins directly. Its recent appearance on the DTCC file list opens the door for purchase through ordinary brokers, helping both institutions and retail traders who prefer to avoid private key storage. This DTCC step indicates operational readiness, not permission, as SEC approval is still required.

Citi began coverage of OSL with a “buy/high risk” rating and a price target of HK$21.80. Highlighting the broker’s view that a licensed Hong Kong gateway to digital assets merits institutional attention. The note cautions that the upside case is coupled with crypto market volatility, framing both opportunity and risk for investors. A July 2025 USD 300 million raise and an incoming stablecoin regime set the near-term operating backdrop for OSL.

The market absorbed a $130 million XRP sale as price slid 4.7% and $105 million in long positions were wiped out under heavy regulatory scrutiny. A second wave following the VERT tokenization news in Brazil pushed the decline to 12.22%, while intraday swings expanded as leveraged bets closed at a loss.

Shapeshift began routing trades through Zcash shielded addresses, extending privacy to a multichain DEX aggregator where open order books normally expose balances, positions and strategies. The change lets any user or DeFi protocol keep transaction flows hidden while maintaining on-chain settlement. It positions private transfers from the edge to the center of decentralized exchange activity.

A recent technical analysis reveals the formation of a promising XRP bullish technical pattern, suggesting a possible trajectory toward $6.20. Analyst Mickybull Crypto identified the “cup and handle” formation, an indicator that historically precedes significant upward movements in the markets. This development is generating renewed optimism among investors, despite the current volatility in the cryptocurrency market.

XRP traces a textbook bull flag but repeatedly stalls at $3.65 while the MACD flashes red. Traders and funds who track breakouts keep the $4.40 – $5.50 zone on watch for late-2025, with some counts pointing above $6.00 before 2025 ends. Despite the setup, Jina’s read is “not yet” — no breakout has been logged.