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## [Ripple CTO David Schwartz to Step Down After 13 Years, Joins Board of Directors](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/16892)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2025-10-01T00:12:45.000Z
Updated: 2025-10-01T00:12:45.000Z

Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has announced that he will step down from his role at the end of the year after more than 13 years with the company. In a statement, Schwartz explained that the decis…

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## [White House Withdraws Brian Quintenz’s Nomination to Lead CFTC Amid Crypto Dispute](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/16891)

By Riza Dagoc | Regulation
Published: 2025-10-01T00:07:36.000Z
Updated: 2025-10-01T00:07:36.000Z

The White House has withdrawn former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Brian Quintenz’s nomination to chair the agency, ending weeks of political tension over President Donald Trump’s pick. Quin…

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## [SEC Greenlights State Trusts as Crypto Custodians in Major Policy Shift](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/16890)

By Riza Dagoc | Regulation
Published: 2025-10-01T00:05:23.000Z
Updated: 2025-10-01T00:05:23.000Z

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a notable step toward integrating cryptocurrency into traditional finance. On Tuesday, the SEC’s Division of Investment Management issued a no-action letter,…

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## [SEC Grants No-Action Letter to DoubleZero, Boosting DePIN and Crypto Innovation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/16889)

By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views
Published: 2025-10-01T00:02:29.000Z
Updated: 2025-10-01T00:02:29.000Z

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signaled a major step forward for the crypto industry by issuing a no-action letter to DoubleZero, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) startup.…

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## [Crypto Market Stalls as U.S. Government Shutdown Looms, Bitcoin Holds Near $114K](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16888)

By Riza Dagoc | Investing
Published: 2025-09-30T23:59:47.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-30T23:59:47.000Z

The cryptocurrency market lost momentum on Tuesday as the U.S. government moved closer to a midnight shutdown deadline. Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around $114,300 after slipping from overnight highs near $115,000, while Et…

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## [Republic to Tokenize Animoca Brands Equity on Solana Blockchain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/16887)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2025-09-30T23:53:36.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-30T23:53:36.000Z

Investment platform Republic has announced plans to tokenize shares of Animoca Brands, a prominent blockchain venture capital firm, on the Solana (SOL) blockchain. The initiative is designed to expand investor access …

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## [Coinbase Bitcoin-Backed Loan Program Surpasses $1 Billion Milestone](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/16886)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2025-09-30T23:49:14.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-30T23:49:14.000Z

Coinbase (COIN) has reached a significant milestone with its bitcoin-backed loan program, surpassing $1 billion in loan originations since its launch in January. The achievement underscores the rising demand for crypt…

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## [Hedera (HBAR) Price Analysis: Bearish Pressure Builds Despite Inflows](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16885)

By Riza Dagoc | Investing
Published: 2025-09-30T06:09:47.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-30T06:09:47.000Z

Hedera (HBAR) has been struggling to maintain upward momentum, with bearish sentiment gradually overshadowing its recent recovery attempts. Despite occasional rallies, the altcoin continues to face heavy selling press…

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## [XRP Price Climbs 2.1% as Institutional Demand and ETF Hopes Drive Momentum](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16884)

By Riza Dagoc | Investing
Published: 2025-09-30T06:05:37.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-30T06:05:37.000Z

XRP posted a 2.1% gain over the 24-hour session from September 28 at 21:00 to September 29 at 20:00, advancing from $2.84 to $2.90. The token moved within a $0.10 corridor, equivalent to 3.47% of the opening price, re…

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## [OKX Pay Launch Highlights Stablecoin Adoption in Asia](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/16883)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2025-09-30T06:03:39.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-30T06:03:51.000Z

The launch of OKX Pay marks a significant milestone in the global adoption of stablecoins for everyday payments. Stablecoins like USDT, USDC, and XSGD are increasingly moving beyond crypto trading and investment to ma…

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## [Ripple’s Alderoty Urges U.S. Lawmakers to Deliver Clear Crypto Regulations](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/16882)

By Riza Dagoc | Regulation
Published: 2025-09-30T05:59:31.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-30T05:59:31.000Z

Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has called on Washington to act swiftly in providing comprehensive U.S. cryptocurrency regulations, warning that hesitation could push innovation abroad. In an op-ed for Real…

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## [MicroStrategy Faces Rising Shareholder Dilution Concerns Amid $22M Bitcoin Purchase](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16881)

By Riza Dagoc | Investing
Published: 2025-09-30T00:06:34.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-30T00:06:34.000Z

MicroStrategy has once again expanded its Bitcoin holdings, revealing a $22 million purchase. However, this move has ignited growing concerns about shareholder dilution and the company’s long-term strategy. While the …

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## [Offensive Meme Coins on Pump.fun Spark Outrage in Crypto Community](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/16880)

By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views
Published: 2025-09-30T00:04:24.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-30T00:04:24.000Z

The rise of offensive meme coins on Pump.fun, a popular Solana-based token launchpad, has triggered intense debate across the crypto space. Investors and industry leaders are voicing concerns as multiple trending toke…

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## [UK Police Seize $7.3B in Bitcoin from Chinese Fraudster Zhimin Qian](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/16879)

By Riza Dagoc | Regulation
Published: 2025-09-29T23:59:09.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T23:59:09.000Z

In a landmark case, UK police have carried out the country’s largest-ever cryptocurrency seizure, confiscating Bitcoin worth an estimated $7.3 billion. The digital fortune belonged to Zhimin Qian, a Chinese national w…

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## [Crypto Industry Pours Millions Into GOP PACs Ahead of Midterms](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16878)

By Riza Dagoc | Investing
Published: 2025-09-29T23:56:58.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T23:56:58.000Z

The cryptocurrency industry is rapidly escalating its political spending, and this election cycle marks a major shift: crypto’s financial support is now flowing heavily toward Republicans. Billionaires like Elon Musk,…

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## [Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Slams Banks Over USDC Rewards Ban Attempt](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/16877)

By Riza Dagoc | People
Published: 2025-09-29T23:54:12.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T23:54:12.000Z

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has sparked debate after criticizing major U.S. banks for trying to block cryptocurrency exchanges from offering rewards in Circle’s USDC stablecoin. In a series of posts on X, Armstrong a…

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## [NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris to Step Down in October 2025](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/16876)

By Riza Dagoc | People
Published: 2025-09-29T23:17:33.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T23:17:33.000Z

New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Superintendent Adrienne Harris will step down on October 17, 2025, after four years at the helm of one of the most influential state financial regulators. New York Gov…

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## [Notabene Launches Flow to Revolutionize Stablecoin Business Payments](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/16875)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2025-09-29T23:11:00.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T23:11:00.000Z

Cryptocurrency compliance firm Notabene has unveiled Notabene Flow, a stablecoin payment platform designed to streamline high-value business-to-business (B2B) transactions. Known for its work on enforcing the crypto “…

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## [Gold Soars Past $3,800, Tokenized Gold Hits Record $2.88B Market Cap](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16874)

By Riza Dagoc | Investing
Published: 2025-09-29T23:08:09.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T23:08:09.000Z

Gold’s historic rally continued Monday, with spot prices breaking through $3,800 per ounce to set new all-time highs. The precious metal has surged nearly 47% year-to-date, cementing its position as one of the best-pe…

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## [Crypto Regulation Takes Center Stage as SEC and CFTC Coordinate Efforts](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/16873)

By Riza Dagoc | Regulation
Published: 2025-09-29T23:06:00.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T23:06:00.000Z

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are signaling a new era of cooperation in regulating digital assets. At a Monday roundtable in Washington, SEC Chai…

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## [SEC Streamlines Path for Spot Crypto ETFs with Rule Change](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/16872)

By Riza Dagoc | Regulation
Published: 2025-09-29T22:59:20.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T22:59:20.000Z

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a major step toward accelerating the approval of spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to sources, the agency has asked issuers to with…

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## [Stellar (XLM) Breaks Out With 3.7% Rally Amid Strong Asia-Pacific Momentum](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16871)

By Riza Dagoc | Investing
Published: 2025-09-29T22:57:20.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T22:57:20.000Z

Stellar’s native token XLM surged 3.7% in the past 24 hours, climbing from $0.36 to $0.37 on heavy trading activity. The rally unfolded through two key breakout phases that highlighted both retail and institutional pa…

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## [Solana’s Firedancer Proposal Aims to Remove Block Compute Unit Limit for Greater Throughput](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/16870)

By Riza Dagoc | Technology
Published: 2025-09-29T22:51:13.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T22:51:13.000Z

Solana’s (SOL) scaling roadmap could see a major shift as Jump Crypto’s Firedancer development team has introduced a proposal, SIMD-0370, to eliminate the block-level compute unit limit. The proposal, expected to foll…

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## [Solana Staking ETF Anticipation Fuels $300 Price Outlook](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16869)

By Riza Dagoc | Investing
Published: 2025-09-29T08:12:31.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T08:12:31.000Z

The potential approval of a Solana (SOL) staking ETF in the United States is drawing intense market attention, with analysts predicting it could spark a major inflow of institutional capital into the Solana ecosystem.…

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## [Singapore and UAE Lead Global Cryptocurrency Adoption, Study Reveals](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/16868)

By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views
Published: 2025-09-29T04:32:46.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T04:32:46.000Z

Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have emerged as global leaders in cryptocurrency adoption, according to a new ApeX Protocol report. Singapore secured the top position with a perfect composite score of 100…

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## [Polkadot’s pUSD Stablecoin Faces Skepticism Amid Hopes for DeFi Growth](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/16867)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2025-09-29T04:30:33.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T04:30:33.000Z

Polkadot (DOT) is preparing to launch its new stablecoin, pUSD, under the RFC-155 proposal, with the community presenting it as a pivotal step to strengthen DeFi adoption, reduce reliance on USDT and USDC, and foster …

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## [Coinbase’s Risk Model Exposes Users Amid Data Breach and Lawsuits](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/16866)

By Riza Dagoc | Regulation
Published: 2025-09-29T02:08:03.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T02:08:03.000Z

Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has long been viewed as a secure and trusted gateway for digital assets. Positioned as a blue-chip exchange distinct from offshore rivals, it…

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## [Bitcoin’s Struggle Around $110K: Weak Recovery Signals More Downside Risk](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16865)

By Riza Dagoc | Investing
Published: 2025-09-29T01:47:59.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T01:47:59.000Z

Bitcoin price action has stirred fresh debate after attempting a bounce near $109,000, sparking speculation of a push back toward $110,000. However, this recovery effort looks fragile and lacks the conviction needed f…

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## [Ethereum Battles to Hold $4,000 as Bulls Defend Key Support](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16864)

By Riza Dagoc | Investing
Published: 2025-09-29T01:42:46.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-29T01:42:46.000Z

Ethereum (ETH) has reclaimed the $4,000 level after a sharp pullback, but the fight to maintain this crucial threshold remains intense. The cryptocurrency bounced back from its 100-day EMA near $3,800 following a stee…

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## [Cardano Upgrades Could Drive ADA Toward $3 by 2027](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16863)

By Riza Dagoc | Investing
Published: 2025-09-28T22:29:27.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-28T22:29:27.000Z

Cardano’s native token ADA faces a decisive few years as major upgrades like Project Acropolis, Hydra adoption, and Ouroboros Leios roll out. These milestones may reshape Cardano’s technical narrative, with potential …

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## [Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Face $1.7B Outflows as Market Volatility Grows](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16862)

By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views
Published: 2025-09-28T22:26:06.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-28T22:27:03.000Z

Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States saw a sharp reversal last week, recording over $1.7 billion in net outflows. The downturn came as both cryptocurrencies endured price decline…

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## [Aster Price Drops Despite CZ Backing as Traders Rotate to Rivals](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16861)

By Riza Dagoc | Investing
Published: 2025-09-28T22:24:13.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-28T22:24:13.000Z

Aster (ASTER), the native token powering the decentralized perpetuals exchange launched earlier this September, has faced a sharp correction. In the past 24 hours alone, ASTER slid by 8%, trading at $1.87. This marks …

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## [Hyperliquid Launches Hypurr NFTs on HyperEVM Amid Token Volatility](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16860)

By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views
Published: 2025-09-28T22:19:49.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-28T22:19:49.000Z

Hyperliquid (HYPE), a leading decentralized exchange (DEX), has introduced a new community-focused initiative with the rollout of its Hypurr NFT collection. The project aims to strengthen user sentiment as the network…

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## [ChinaAMC Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum Amid Regulatory Caution](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/16859)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2025-09-28T22:16:57.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-28T22:16:57.000Z

China Asset Management Company (ChinaAMC), one of China’s largest fund managers with over $400 billion in assets under management, has officially entered the tokenization market by launching a blockchain-based money m…

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## [Mike Novogratz Admits Doubts About XRP but Praises Its Strong Community](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/16858)

By Riza Dagoc | People
Published: 2025-09-28T22:13:25.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-28T22:13:25.000Z

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz recently reflected on his changing views of XRP during a discussion with podcaster Kyle Chasse. The well-known investor admitted that he initially believed Ripple’s legal battle with …

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## [Bitcoin Treasuries Enter New Era with Strive-Semler Merger](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/16857)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2025-09-28T22:11:04.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-28T22:11:04.000Z

The digital asset treasury (DAT) market has reached a turning point after Strive (ASST) announced an all-stock deal to acquire Semler Scientific (SMLR), marking the first-ever merger of two publicly traded bitcoin tre…

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## [Gold vs. Bitcoin: Schiff Criticizes Saylor as Analysts Watch $112K BTC Level](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16856)

By Riza Dagoc | Investing
Published: 2025-09-28T22:07:14.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-28T22:07:14.000Z

Bitcoin’s price trajectory is drawing comparisons to gold’s early 2000s bull run, with analysts pointing to $112,000 as the key breakout level. CoinDesk Senior Analyst James van Straten noted that bitcoin’s market str…

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## [PI Network Token Faces Renewed Downside Risks Amid Weak Momentum](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/16855)

By Riza Dagoc | Investing
Published: 2025-09-28T00:19:25.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-28T00:19:25.000Z

PI Network’s native token, PI, has been trading under pressure after plunging to an all-time low of $0.1842 on September 22. Since then, the cryptocurrency has moved sideways within a tight horizontal channel, holding…

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## [Vitalik Buterin Slams EU’s Chat Control Regulation as Threat to Digital Privacy](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/16854)

By Riza Dagoc | People
Published: 2025-09-28T00:15:15.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-28T00:15:15.000Z

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has strongly criticized the European Union’s proposed Chat Control regulation, warning that it would endanger digital privacy and security. The regulation, officially called the Reg…

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## [Digital Asset Treasury Firms Could Become Blockchain Economic Engines](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/16853)

By Riza Dagoc | People
Published: 2025-09-28T00:12:03.000Z
Updated: 2025-09-28T00:12:03.000Z

Crypto treasury firms, also known as digital asset treasury (DAT) firms, are emerging as more than just speculative vehicles for token accumulation. According to Syncracy Capital co-founder Ryan Watkins, these publicl…

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