Regulated exchange platforms can conduct spot cryptocurrency trading activities, according to a joint statement by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on September 2, 2025. This policy clarification marks a key regulatory step that could help drive crypto trading and promote investor protection.
Ethereum Foundation sells 10,000 ETH on centralized platforms. Pragmatic or heresy? The community cries out DeFi betrayal, the foundation pleads transparency… Schizophrenic atmosphere among cryptophiles.
Two weeks before a crucial Federal Reserve meeting, the governor, expected to succeed Jerome Powell in 2026, stood out with an unambiguous statement. He wants a rate cut as early as September. In an interview with CNBC, he said the US economy requires an immediate adjustment, breaking with the caution shown by other monetary officials.
September, long synonymous with a downturn for bitcoin, seems to be losing its curse. This historically unfavorable month for risky assets is starting, for the third consecutive year, a contrary dynamic. Supported by a flexible macroeconomic context and structuring institutional flows, the market is giving signs of maturity. The queen of cryptos no longer suffers the calendar: she redefines it.
Bitcoin sulks, altcoins stir: 55% dominance and tokens lying in wait... But who will really take the pot by December?
September starts with a marked contrast on crypto ETFs: Bitcoin captures $333M in inflows, while Ether suffers $135M in outflows. This movement confirms bitcoin's place as a safe haven, but the decline in overall volume ($3.93B) and net assets ($143.21B) highlights persistent caution in the crypto market. Crypto ETF flows reveal a clear divide between triumphant Bitcoin and struggling Ether. This crypto dynamic reflects a strategic repositioning by investors, strengthening confidence in Bitcoin despite the caution.
While bitcoin and Ethereum take center stage, Solana (SOL) quietly establishes itself as the new asset to watch. Driven by strong technical signals and record interest in derivative markets, the crypto is now assigned a target of $1,000. However, behind this bullish momentum lies a paradox: real activity on the network is collapsing. Between speculative frenzy and on-chain exhaustion, Solana intrigues as much as it questions.
The President of the European Central Bank steps up against dollar-backed stablecoins. During a conference in Frankfurt, Christine Lagarde demanded "firm" guarantees for any foreign issuer wishing to operate in the EU. A strong signal of European fears regarding the growing influence of the greenback in cross-border digital payments.
The United States has leaped to the second spot on the Chainalysis 2025 Global Adoption Index due to regulatory clarity and increased ETF adoption. India retained its leading position as the third consecutive global leader, and Pakistan, Vietnam, and Brazil were the top five. This ranking reflects a broader trend, crypto adoption is expanding rapidly in both mature markets with clearer rules and emerging economies where digital assets address real financial needs.
American crypto-focused prediction platform Polymarket has been granted operational greenlight after the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a no-action notice to two entities linked to the company. This action follows the application for regulatory relief in July.