Gate Launchpad listed Plasma (XPL) and accepted GUSD subscriptions between 23 September 2025 and 25 September 2025. Each subscriber received an XPL allocation while the committed GUSD earned 4.4% APR, combining exposure to a new token with yield on stablecoins. The setup attracted investors seeking early XPL exposure and GUSD holders looking for steady income, but it also entailed price swings and tight liquidity.
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olivia
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.
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In a key strategic move, Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin has been integrated as the official “off-ramp” for BlackRock and VanEck’s tokenized funds. Facilitated through the Securitize platform, this integration allows investors to convert their yields directly into the new stablecoin, connecting Ripple with the institutional RWA ecosystem.
Ethereum whales are selling their holdings at significant losses, a move that contradicts general market optimism and the “SeptembETH” hype. Recent on-chain data, analyzed by firms like CryptoQuant, shows a clear lack of confidence from large investors. This phenomenon is occurring despite bullish narratives that anticipated a strong push for ETH this month.
The Ethereum price (ETH) has experienced a sharp correction this week, falling more than 7.5% amid a risk-off sentiment in the crypto market. The drop triggered a breakdown from a symmetrical triangle pattern, a bearish signal that now tests an ascending trendline. This trendline is considered the last defense for the bulls before a potential deeper correction.
MetaMask confirmed the launch of its token, tentatively called $MASK, with public confirmation by Joe Lubin on September 19, 2025. The company suggested the launch could arrive “sooner than you would expect,” but it did not release tokenomics or an exact date. This leaves open questions about eligibility and criteria while fueling speculation about the scale and timing of a potential airdrop.
Bitcoin’s illiquid supply has reached 14.3 million BTC, about 72% of the roughly 19.9 million BTC in circulation, according to Glassnode. This shift reflects a preference for long-term holding and reduces the amount of BTC ready for immediate trading. The change has potential implications for liquidity and price, affecting traders, custodians, and institutional investors.
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.
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.
