The crypto community launched many memecoins within minutes of Charlie Kirk’s death, transforming grief into a market narrative that sought quick attention and money. As Bloomberg analysis describe, the activity made mourning an item for trade, combining a speculative rush with a political event that touched common investors and token creators seeking fast funds.
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Olivia reports on regulation, compliance, and policy developments shaping the crypto industry. Her coverage examines how legal and regulatory decisions influence market structure, project development, and industry behavior. She also follows Web3 initiatives and altcoin markets when regulatory changes are a key factor.
The first U.S. Dogecoin ETF, DOJE, opened on Sep. 18, 2025 and was followed by an immediate uptick in DOGE. The product offers regulated access to the meme coin for both retail and institutional investors. According on-chain data, the launch exceeded some initial market thoughts and prompted short-term position changes.
A single large investor moved 7 trillion SHIB, coinciding with a plain fall in Shiba Inu’s actual price change and the SHIB/DOGE ratio reaching really low levels. This development affects traders, holders, and firms watching meme coin actions by shifting risk dynamics and short-term expectations.
Bitcoin dominance shows signs of weakness as the altcoin rally gains traction, raising questions about the depth and duration of the move. Projections place a possible drop between 50% and 35%, a shift that could redistribute capital toward altcoins and alter market dynamics. Institutional managers and traders are watching the ETH/BTC ratio and ETF flows to gauge the rotation.
Bullish obtained a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). This step allows the company to move toward a regulated US launch and primarily affects institutional clients who demand regulated trading and custody. According to the company’s statement plus cited reports, the authorization reinforces its bet on infrastructure for sophisticated investors.
CME Group announced plans to list options on Solana (SOL) and XRP futures on October 13, 2025, subject to regulatory approval. The launch would expand institutional hedging choices across standard and micro contracts with daily, monthly, and quarterly expirations. It primarily targets institutional managers and liquidity providers seeking more granular risk management.
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, argues that a shift in Federal Reserve policy to yield curve control (YCC) could drive Bitcoin to $1 million by 2028. He links this scenario to how monetary policy interacts with scarce assets and investor behavior. His comments on September 17, 2025, have sparked a debate about the Fed’s role and the broader market impact.
Standard Chartered views Ethereum treasuries as attractive because institutions acquire them, they offer staking rewards, and they have clear rules. The idea matters to managers of company money, spot ETFs, and institutional funds seeking rewards from their crypto. The bank’s thesis centers on demand from institutions alongside yield and regulatory clarity that support ETH as a reserve asset.
Bitcoin showed recent movement while analysts warned of liquidation risks for long positions. Gold reached $3.7K for the first time, reopening debate about its safe-haven role and BTC’s “digital gold” narrative, according to specialized media. The shifting relationship between both assets adds uncertainty to BTC’s defensive profile.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs are recording high demand and helping lift total crypto market capitalization above $4 trillion again. This development is a key datum for institutional investors and asset managers seeking regulated Bitcoin exposure. The trend underscores growing product and institutional interest in accessing Bitcoin through traditional market rails.