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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.

VeChain has introduced VeFounder, a program that transfers operational control of already active dApps to new developers and offers eventual ownership. The initiative aims to accelerate adoption and scaling by starting from functioning applications rather than from scratch, impacting Web3 creators, application users, and VeChain’s strategy focused on real use cases. Official statements on StockTwits and VeChain’s X account present the information.

Backpack Exchange announced plans to launch services in some U.S. states this year, starting with spot trading, according to CEO Armani Ferrante. The move could increase competition among regulated platforms and affects retail and institutional users who value compliance and clarity. The entry raises questions because of the founders’ past.

Gemini announced a higher IPO price range of $24–$26 per share, lifting its target valuation to $3.1 billion and aiming to gather around $433 million. The update signals renewed institutional interest in the crypto sector and reshapes how markets view regulated crypto companies. The move affects both retail and institutional investors participating in the placement and influences broader sentiment toward crypto infrastructure firms.

The first U.S. ETF that tracks Dogecoin (DOGE) is expected to start trading on Thursday, September 11, 2025, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas. The development would provide institutional investors a regulated vehicle for exposure to a token associated with meme culture. Balchunas outlined product specifics and a legal setup that could influence the exact timing window for launch.