Fold is partnering with Stripe and Visa to issue a credit card that pays rewards in Bitcoin. The product fits into the ordinary card network and lets consumers and issuers gain Bitcoin exposure without extra steps. The card returns up to 3.5% in Bitcoin—2% immediately and an extra 1.5% when the bill is paid from a Fold Checking Account.
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Ethan focuses on altcoins and emerging blockchain ecosystems, covering new projects, sector expansion, and shifting narratives across the crypto landscape. His work looks at how ecosystems grow and interact, beyond short-term price movements. He regularly contributes context on Layer 1 developments and Web3 or DeFi trends connected to broader ecosystem growth.
The SEC and Paul Atkins are advancing in 2025 rules they say let crypto firms innovate while shielding investors. The measures reach issuers, exchanges, and DeFi projects operating in the United States and may redraw how digital assets are watched. The package sits inside “Project Crypto,” opened in July 2025 to update securities law so that tokens and on-chain markets fit the statute.
RippleX unveiled its plan today to position XRPL as an institution-focused DeFi platform, prioritizing compliance, tokenization and EVM compatibility. The roadmap introduces Credentials, Deep Freeze, a permissioned DEX, and real-world asset tokenization to address regulatory barriers that currently limit institutional participation. The core question is whether these measures can lift TVL and draw institutional capital at scale.
TGEs have not ended blockchains, but they have changed how they work, primarily by acting as fundraising mechanisms that expose regulatory and fraud challenges. They matter to developers, investors, and organizations funding crypto infrastructure, shaping how capital flows into projects. According to Jina, outcomes depend on technical quality, innovation, and regulatory fit, which together determine the effectiveness and credibility of these events.
Three altcoins show clear accumulation on exchanges, a data point that matters because it can foreshadow market moves and rotations from Bitcoin into alternative assets. Experts flags Stellar (XLM), Tron (TRX) and Polkadot (DOT) as exhibiting this pattern, with Hedera (HBAR) and Qubic (QUBIC) also mentioned. Both institutional and retail investors monitor these flows as potential catalysts.
Different forecasts emerged on September 19 for BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, and SUI, outlining a cautiously positive outlook that depends on specific conditions. Regulation and broader market dynamics remain the main risks, shaping expectations for both institutional and retail investors. Acceptance, monetary policy, and legal actions are seen as key drivers of capital flows and price volatility over the coming months.
A seven-day run of net inflows into Bitcoin ETFs paused with a net outflow of $51.3 million, a shift that touches institutional managers and Bitcoin’s price dynamics. The pullback follows nearly $3 billion of inflows the prior week and signals a period of profit-taking and portfolio adjustments.
Kraken records departures of senior executives and initiates a major reorganization that affects legal, compliance, product, and institutional areas. The changes influence customers, institutional partners, and employees and occur as part of a plan for a possible public stock offering in 2026.
The Wormhole token moved up after the project announced a tokenomics change alongside the start of a W reserve. The measures aim to reduce price swings and encourage long-term holding across investors, validators, and network users.
The initial enthusiasm for a possible Dogecoin ETF has cooled, with large holders reducing positions and selling volume accelerating. This dynamic pressures the price and affects retail traders as well as exchange liquidity. The development is relevant for investors and managers tracking flows from tradable products and assessing the institutional viability of DOGE.