Bitcoin
Harvard University's Bitcoin ETF holdings exceed its Google stock holdings
According to Bitcoin Magazine, Harvard University's holdings in its Bitcoin ETF exceed the size of its holdings in Google stock.
Bitcoin mining difficulty hits record high
According to a chart released by Cointelegraph, the difficulty of Bitcoin mining rose by 4.63% to 142.34T at block height 915,264, setting a record high.
Matrixport: A new round of Bitcoin's upward momentum is gradually forming
Matrixport released a weekly report stating that the US economy remains resilient. Narrowing credit spreads have reduced corporate refinancing costs and mitigated the impact of tariffs to some extent. Against this backdrop, companies are accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency, providing additional support for risky assets. Historical data shows that narrowing credit spreads often coincide with strength in the stock market and Bitcoin, and these factors together increase the likelihood that the current Bitcoin rally will continue. The core risk to the current trend remains inflation. Although inflation remains above target, our model predicts it will fall below 2.0% in the coming quarters, suggesting the Federal Reserve is likely to extend its easing cycle. This assessment differs from the prevailing market consensus, which believes that fiscal injections and deglobalization will keep inflation elevated for longer. However, given the backdrop of continued low energy prices and declining housing costs, it is unlikely that inflation will remain above 3.0% for an extended period. Although the core drivers of Bitcoin's next rally are still unclear, a new round of upward momentum is gradually building.
Poland's first Bitcoin ETF is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange
The Warsaw Stock Exchange has launched Poland's first Bitcoin ETF, marking a significant step forward in cryptocurrency adoption in Eastern Europe. The ETF allows Polish investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin through a standard brokerage account. Poland, with a population of approximately 38 million, has seen increasing acceptance of fintech and digital assets in recent years. "This ETF provides investors with access to the cryptocurrency market through trading on a regulated stock exchange," the Warsaw Stock Exchange stated in a press release on its website.
Ethereum
Grayscale submits revised Dogecoin ETF application, NYSE Arca also seeks to modify its Ethereum Trust Fund
Grayscale, according to its latest disclosure, filed an amended S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 19th, proposing to convert its closed-end Grayscale Dogecoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). If approved, the fund would be listed on NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol "GDOG," with Coinbase appointed as its principal broker and custodian. On the same day, NYSE Arca also submitted a proposal to amend the listing terms of the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF and its "mini" trust under the SEC's newly approved "common listing standards." The new standards will subject such products to less stringent regulatory scrutiny. Citing the new regulations, Grayscale noted in its application that Dogecoin has been trading futures and options on exchanges regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for over six months, meeting the relevant requirements. The company also stated that the trust should not be deemed an "investment company" within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and, therefore, not subject to its regulations. If GDOG is approved, it would become the second securitized product in the United States to directly track the price of Dogecoin. This Thursday, the Dogecoin ETF (DOJE), a collaboration between REX and Osprey, was approved for listing by the SEC.
Ethereum's stablecoin supply reaches $166 billion, a record high
According to a chart released by unfolded., the supply of stablecoins in the Ethereum ecosystem reached $166 billion, a record high, further consolidating its position as the settlement basis for decentralized finance (DeFi).
The Ethereum Foundation pledges to provide financial support to the Columbia University Center for Ethereum Blockchain Protocol Design.
According to market news, the Ethereum Foundation has pledged to support the Columbia-Ethereum Research Center on Blockchain Protocol Design by matching donations of up to $500,000 annually for the first three years of its establishment.
USDC Treasury minted a total of 200 million USDC on the Ethereum chain
According to Whale Alert monitoring, at 21:01 and 21:08 Beijing time, USDC Treasury minted 100 million new USDC on the Ethereum network, totaling 200 million USDC.
Vitalik attends Japan Developer Conference: Ethereum’s short-term goal is expansion, and the medium-term goal is cross-L2 interoperability
According to crypto influencer AB Kuai.Dong (@_FORAB) on September 17th, Vitalik attended the Japan Developer Conference. At the conference, Vitalik stated that Ethereum's short-term goal is scaling by increasing the gas limit on Ethereum's Layer 1 (L1) while maintaining decentralization. Ethereum's mid-term goal is cross-L2 interoperability and faster response times. The long-term vision is a streamlined version of Ethereum that is secure, simple, quantum-resistant, and formally verified.
Other projects
ZKsync-based hybrid DEX GRVT completes $19 million Series A financing
GRVT, a hybrid decentralized exchange (DEX), has successfully completed a $19 million Series A funding round, further advancing its development in the compliant, high-performance crypto trading space. This round was co-led by GRVT's technology partner, ZKsync, and Further Ventures, an investment firm backed by the Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund. Other major backers include EigenCloud (formerly EigenLayer) and 500 Global. The GRVT team stated that the majority of the funds raised will be used for product development and engineering to expand its product range, including cross-chain interoperability, options markets, and tokenized real assets (RWAs). GRVT is reportedly a "hybrid" DeFi platform designed to combine the user experience and regulatory compliance of centralized exchanges (CEXs) with the self-custody, privacy, and decentralization of traditional DEXs. It positions itself as the world's first licensed and regulated on-chain exchange. The platform launched mainnet Alpha version on the Ethereum Layer 2 network ZKsync in late 2024, initially focusing on perpetual contract trading but now expanding to spot and options trading. GRVT is actively pursuing multi-jurisdictional licenses, including the EU MiCA license, the Dubai VARA license, and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) capital markets license.
Binance Wallet Partners with Aspecta to Launch BuildKey TGE Model
Binance Wallet and Aspecta are collaborating on a Token Generation Event (TGE) based on the BuildKey model. Users deposit BNB to earn BuildKeys (certificates of token allocation). BuildKeys can be traded on Bonding Curve or redeemed for project tokens at the TGE. The first project utilizing Aspecta's BuildKey TGE model will be announced on Binance Wallet on September 18th.
ZOOZ Power shareholders approve $180 million fundraising to build a Bitcoin treasury
ZOOZ Power, a dual-listed company on the Nasdaq and Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, announced that at a special shareholders meeting, the company's shareholders have approved the previously announced $180 million fundraising to establish a Bitcoin treasury. The company plans to use approximately 95% of the net proceeds from the fundraising (after repayment of outstanding promissory notes) to purchase and hold Bitcoin, making it the first company to be dual-listed on the Nasdaq and Tel Aviv Stock Exchanges and officially adopt a Bitcoin treasury reserve strategy.
Kraken Announces Kraken Launch
Kraken has partnered with LEGION to launch Kraken Launch, a new platform focused on exclusive token sales, offering fair entry, transparent disclosure, and backed by Kraken’s 14-year legacy.
Consensys CEO: MetaMask token is coming soon
Consensys CEO Joe Lubin says the MetaMask token is coming soon, and possibly “sooner than you expect.”
Coinbase Launches USDC On-Chain Lending
Coinbase has announced a new feature that allows users to lend their USDC stablecoin holdings on-chain. The service is powered by the decentralized lending protocol Morpho, with allocations managed through an on-chain vault curated by Steakhouse Financial on Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 network incubated by Coinbase. When users deposit USDC, Coinbase creates a smart contract wallet that routes funds across various lending pools to optimize returns. Coinbase states that users can start earning yields immediately and can withdraw them at any time, subject to liquidity.
