New Sanctions Approach from US SEC Chairman
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins is making a significant change to the regulatory strategy for companies. In a statement to the Financial Times, he said they would send technical violation notices to firms “before breaking down the doors.” This marks a step back from the aggressive sanctions agenda pursued during the previous administration of President Joe Biden.
Trump: Quarterly Reporting Requirement Should Be Lifted
US President Trump said in a Truth Social post that companies should no longer be required to submit quarterly reports. Instead, he suggested that reports be submitted twice a year. Trump stated that this change would both reduce costs and allow executives to focus more on managing companies for the long term.
Moody’s: 48% Chance of Recession in the US
Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi announced that there is a 48% chance of a recession in the US over the next 12 months. He emphasized that historically, when this rate exceeds or approaches 40%, it is usually accompanied by a recession. Zandi also noted that the slowdown in employment and the continuous downward revision of data have brought the economy to a critical point.
Goldman Sachs: No Interest Rate Cut Expected in October
Goldman Sachs Chief Economist David Mericle said that while the September FOMC meeting would acknowledge the weakening labor market, the likelihood of an interest rate cut in October is low. Mericle noted that the real question for markets is whether this cut would mark the first step in a new cycle.
According to CoinShares data, there was a net inflow of $3.3 billion into digital asset investment products as of September 15. Total assets under management reached $239 billion, approaching an all-time high. Bitcoin saw an inflow of $2.4 billion, its highest level since July, while Ethereum ended an eight-day outflow streak with an inflow of $646 million. Solana stood out with $145 million in inflows in a single day.
Matrixport: Fed Cuts Support Bull Market
According to Matrixport’s analysis, the likelihood of the Fed cutting rates by 25 basis points this week has increased. With inflation below target and the impact of tariffs limited, the possibility of a larger cut appears low. The report indicates that markets have already priced in expectations for more than three cuts, which could provide momentum for new highs in Bitcoin.
Strategy Strengthens Reserves with Bitcoin Purchase
The company purchased an additional 525 BTC worth approximately $60.2 million. The average purchase price was $114,562. As of September 14, Strategy’s total Bitcoin reserves reached 638,985 BTC. The total investment cost of these assets is approximately $47.23 billion, with an average cost of $73,913. The projected return on investment by the end of 2025 is 25.9%.
France Wants Tighter Oversight for Crypto Companies
According to a report by Odaily Planet Daily, the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) announced that it may prohibit crypto companies licensed in other EU countries from operating in France. The reason given was that lax regulations in some countries pose a risk of creating enforcement loopholes under MiCA. Furthermore, France, along with Austria and Italy, supports consolidating the supervision of major crypto companies under the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and revising MiCA to cover crypto activities and non-EU cybersecurity measures.
Pakistan Calls on Global Crypto Exchanges
Pakistan has invited global crypto exchanges to apply for licenses as part of the process of formalizing the digital asset market. The newly established Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) will license and supervise exchanges operating in the country. Exchanges applying for a license must already be regulated by recognized authorities such as the US SEC, UK FCA, or Singapore MAS. Detailed documentation is also required, including technology and security standards, compliance history, financial reports, and a business plan specific to Pakistan.
Linkhome Launches Real Estate Platform with Cryptocurrency
According to a Globenewswire report, Nasdaq-listed Linkhome announced its platform that enables real estate purchases and sales with cryptocurrencies. Currently, payments are supported with BTC, ETH, and USDC. The service will initially be active only in certain regions of the US and will gradually expand nationwide. The company’s current real estate transaction volume is reported to exceed $185 million.
Forward Industries Acquires $1.58 Billion Worth of Solana
Forward Industries purchased 6,822,000 SOL with funds obtained from PIPE financing. The average purchase price was $232, bringing the total transaction value to $1.58 billion. All SOL assets acquired were staked, and part of the transactions took place on Solana’s on-chain platform DFlow. The company aims to increase token value per share through active management and on-chain operations.
Similar Scale SOL Purchase from Multicoin Fund
According to market sources, Multicoin Capital’s new Solana DAT fund completed the purchase of 6,822,000 SOL. The average price was again $232, with a total volume of $1.58 billion. This transaction is of the same magnitude as Forward Industries’ purchase with financing, underscoring institutional-scale confidence in Solana.
Helius and Partners Raise Over $500M
Helius announced that it has launched a new venture capital fund called SOL Treasury in partnership with Pantera Capital and Summer Capital. This fund has raised over $500 million. The goal is to strengthen capital management within the Solana ecosystem and fund new opportunities.
Hyperscale Data’s $100 Million BTC Reserve Strategy
Hyperscale Data (GPUS), traded on the NYSE, has launched a $100 million BTC strategy with plans to use Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset. The company aims to increase the capacity of its Michigan data center from 70MW to 340MW within 20 months. Bitcoin reserves will be disclosed to the public on a weekly basis.
Capital B Continues BTC Purchases
Capital B announced in its latest statement that it purchased an additional 48 BTC for €4.7 million. This brings its total BTC holdings to 2,249 BTC. The company’s BTC strategy return since the beginning of the year has reached 1,536.6%.
Bitcoin Staking Begins on Starknet
Starknet has completed its Bitcoin staking integration upgrade. BTC holders can now participate in consensus with a 25% BTC and 75% STRK weighting. Wrapped BTC derivatives (WBTC, LBTC, tBTC, SolvBTC) are supported. The reward mechanism will be activated as of September 30.
Deribit: USDT-Margined Options for BTC and ETH Launched
Deribit APAC Head of Business Development Lin Chen answered community questions, announcing that USDT-margined options for BTC and ETH are now active. The company also plans to increase USDC-based products in the future.
6,010 ETH Transferred to Centralized Exchange
According to Ember’s on-chain data, the 0x395 address previously accumulated 86,001 ETH from Binance at an average cost of $3,023. The address made its first sale today, transferring 6,010 ETH (≈$27.25M) to Binance. The total profit from this address’s ETH investments is currently around $1.3 billion.
CryptoQuant CEO: On-Chain Fund Flow Breaks Record
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju said that funds entering Bitcoin over the past 1.5 years ($625 billion) have surpassed the total for the previous 15 years ($435 billion). This highlights Bitcoin’s rapidly increasing institutional and individual adoption.
Crypto Fear and Greed Index in Neutral Territory
According to Alternative.me data, the index stood at 53 today. This figure is 2 points lower than yesterday’s 55 and indicates that the market is in neutral territory. This suggests that investors are in an indecisive mood.
Elon Musk Purchased 2.6 Million Tesla Shares
According to a filing with the SEC, Elon Musk purchased approximately 2.6 million Tesla (TSLA) shares. Following this purchase, Tesla shares traded at $420 before the market opened and increased their weekly gains. That same morning, crypto mining stocks also continued their upward trend; Bitfarms gained 15%, IREN gained 3%, and Hive gained 5%.
Milan’s Fed Board Nomination on the Agenda
The US Senate will vote today on Milan’s nomination to the Fed Board of Governors. If approved, Milan could potentially attend this week’s FOMC interest rate meeting. However, it remains uncertain whether the swearing-in process will be completed in time.
$700 Million USDT Withdrawn from Aave
According to Solid Intel, $700 million USDT was withdrawn from the Aave platform and transferred to the HTX exchange. The transaction took place on September 15 and is considered a significant move in terms of market liquidity.
Blockchain-Based Platform from the London Stock Exchange
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) officially launched Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI), a blockchain-based private capital platform. The first transaction was for MembersCap’s MCM Fund 1. LSEG stated that the platform will increase efficiency by covering the entire process from issuance to trading.
4 Whales Acquired a Total of $234 Million in ETH
According to Odaily Planet Daily data, four different whales accumulated a total of $234 million in ETH today. These include:
· The 0x9d2 address withdrew 21,925 ETH (≈$102M) from Kraken.
· The 0x745 address received 13,322 ETH (≈$61.7M) from FalconX, holding a total of 22,556 ETH.
· The 0x4d4 address withdrew 4,208 ETH (≈$19.4M) from Binance and borrowed 26M USDC by depositing collateral on Aave, receiving 4,608 STETH.
. The 0x9D9 address collected 5,297 ETH (≈$24.7M) from Binance and Bitget in the last 24 hours.
