US–China TikTok Agreement and NVIDIA Investigation
During talks in Madrid, the US and China reached a preliminary agreement on TikTok. The full terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, but are expected to be clarified during Friday’s leaders’ meeting. Meanwhile, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that NVIDIA violated antitrust laws. A new investigation was launched, deepening the case against the company for acquiring Mellanox Technologies under restrictive conditions.
Milan and Cook’s Status Ahead of the Fed Meeting
The US Senate confirmed Trump’s nominee Michelle Milan to the Fed Board of Governors. At the same time, President Trump’s request to remove Lisa Cook from office was rejected by the court. Thus, Milan and Cook will be able to vote at this week’s Fed meeting. In the markets, expectations of a 25 basis point interest rate cut at the meeting are prominent.
New Sanctions Package from the EU to Russia
The European Union is considering its 19th sanctions package against Russia. The package covers approximately six Russian banks and energy companies, as well as payment and credit card systems and crypto exchanges. Instead of direct tariffs, the EU has put sanctions targeting Indian and Chinese companies that support Russia in oil trade on the agenda.
Strive Announces $950 Million in New Capital and Board of Directors
According to The Block, Strive, which completed its merger with Nasdaq-listed Asset Entities, secured $750 million in funding to support its Bitcoin strategy and has an option to raise an additional $750 million. The company plans its first purchase of 69 BTC, while also launching a $450 million OTC sale and a $500 million share buyback program. The new board of directors includes Strive executives, as well as Strategy CFO Shirish Jajodia and Bitcoin Bond Company CEO Pierre Rochard.
Standard Chartered SC Ventures’ $250 Million Digital Asset Fund
According to Bloomberg, Standard Chartered’s venture capital arm SC Ventures plans to establish a $250 million fund to invest in digital assets in the financial services sector. The fund will begin operations in 2025 and will be supported by selected investors in the Middle East. SC Ventures is also working on a $100 million Africa fund and a potential venture debt fund.
Next Technology’s $500 Million Bitcoin Plan
According to Cryptopolitan, Next Technology (NASDAQ: NXTT) has filed for a $500 million share offering. Part of the proceeds will be used to increase the company’s Bitcoin holdings.
Shanghai Court Liquidates Crypto Assets
The Baoshan District Court, affiliated with the Shanghai High Court, has completed the liquidation of crypto assets in a criminal asset case for the first time. A total of 90,000 FIL tokens were sold through a Hong Kong-licensed exchange. The proceeds were transferred to the state treasury or returned to the victims after foreign exchange approval processes.
$3.2 Million Profit from Solana Whale
According to Lookonchain data, the whale named AiMFH9 unstaked 53,194 SOL and converted it to 12.41 million USDC. The transaction, with an average selling price of $233, yielded a profit of approximately $3.2 million.
Canary Announces Litecoin ETF Fee
Market news reports that Canary has announced it will charge a 0.95% management fee for its spot Litecoin ETF.
Polymarket May Be Preparing to Launch a Token
Documents submitted by Polymarket to the SEC included the phrase “other warrants” in its latest funding round. This typically indicates plans to issue a token, strengthening the possibility that Polymarket will launch a token.
EU Regulators Call for Tighter Crypto Oversight
According to Bloomberg, France, Austria, and Italy have emphasized that crypto regulations vary across the EU and have proposed that large crypto companies be directly supervised by ESMA. As early implementations of MiCA have failed to ensure sufficient compliance, regulators are demanding stronger coordination and cybersecurity measures.
UN Launches Government Blockchain Academy
According to Cointelegraph, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is launching the Government Blockchain Academy initiative, which will become operational in 2026. The aim is to provide governments with training and implementation support in areas such as blockchain, digital identity, transparency, and climate finance. The academy will collaborate with the Exponential Science Foundation.
Capital B Raises €58.1 Million in Capital Increase
France-based public company Capital B raised €58.1 million from institutional investors through a private placement. The funds will be used to accelerate the company’s Bitcoin treasury strategy.
Pantera Capital’s Largest Position is Solana
CEO Dan Morehead revealed that Pantera’s largest holding is Solana, valued at $1.1 billion. Morehead predicted that only a few major blockchains will succeed and that Bitcoin could reach $750,000 within 4–5 years.
Israel Seizes Crypto Wallets Linked to Iran
According to TechCrunch, Israel’s Ministry of Defense seized $1.5 million from 187 crypto wallets allegedly linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. Blockchain firm Elliptic reported that these addresses had previously received a total of $1.5 billion in USDT but currently hold very small balances.
$260 Million Inflow into Bitcoin Spot ETFs
According to SoSoValue data, there was a net inflow of $260 million into Bitcoin spot ETFs on September 15. The largest inflow was into BlackRock’s IBIT ETF ($262 million), bringing the total cumulative inflow to over $60 billion. Fidelity’s FBTC ETF saw inflows of $7.54 million, while Bitwise ETF BITB experienced outflows of $18.8 million.
Fusaka Audit Challenge from the Ethereum Foundation
The Ethereum Foundation has launched the Fusaka Audit Challenge on the Sherlock platform. The competition will last four weeks, with double points awarded for findings reported in the first week and 1.5 times points in the second week. Gnosis provided $100,000 in support, while Lido contributed $25,000. Additionally, the Foundation’s bug bounty program offers up to $250,000 in rewards for the broader Ethereum protocol.
