The probability of a US government shutdown has climbed to levels not seen in years, with prediction market Kalshi pricing a 73% chance that lawmakers fail to pass a funding bill before the Oct. 1 fiscal deadline.The sharp increase reflects weeks of gridlock in Congress and President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel budget negotiations with Democratic leaders, which narrowed the path toward compromise.Federal agencies will lose authority to spend if lawmakers fail to reach an agreement by midnight on Sept. 30. Consequently, nonessential operations would close, echoing the 34-day standoff during Trump’s first term, which furloughed hundreds of thousands of…
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The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has slipped to its lowest level since March, raising fresh concerns over investor confidence even as Bitcoin and Ethereum attempt a recovery.Data shared by CryptoQuant analyst JA Maarturn on Sept. 29 showed sentiment falling from a neutral 40 in August to an extreme fear level of 28. The index last touched this range in March, when Bitcoin traded around $80,000.Crypto Market Greed and Fear Index (Source: CryptoQuant)Meanwhile, the sharp deterioration in sentiment coincided with heavy sell-offs in major assets. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum slipped below key psychological levels of $110,000 and $4,000 last week, deepening…
Quant announced an innovative product today. QuantNet transforms how banks connect with digital currencies. Native QNT gained over 7% in the past 24 hours. Banks are facing challenges amidst the ongoing financial revolution due to slow processes, isolated networks, and outdated systems. Interoperable blockchain Quant aims to fill this gap with its new innovative product, QuantNet. QuantNet creates an ecosystem where traditional banking, cryptocurrencies, and tokenized assets can flow seamlessly together. We’re proud to announce the launch of #QuantNet, the world’s first #programmableinfrastructure and network that fundamentally transforms how banks connect to #tokenisedmoney and #digitalassets. Financial institutions worldwide can now…
Looking for the next big meme coin to jump on? The crypto world is buzzing with opportunities, and meme coins have gained significant attention for their potential to deliver big returns. Among the latest contenders are MoonBull, Cheems, and Popcat. Each of these coins brings something unique to the table, but how do they stack up against each other? This article will explore why MoonBull is considered one of the top new meme coins to watch, while also analyzing the other two tokens, Cheems and Popcat, to see how they compare in terms of potential growth in 2025.MoonBull, however, stands…
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission host a joint roundtable on regulatory harmonization for digital assets today from 1 to 5:30 P.M. ET, streamed on SEC.gov.Opening remarks will come from SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins and CFTC Acting Chair Caroline D. Pham, with closing remarks from SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, and the agenda brings executives from Intercontinental Exchange, CME Group, and Nasdaq together with Kraken, Polymarket, and Kalshi.In a joint statement earlier this month, Atkins and Pham framed the effort as a move to give markets clarity, saying, “It is a new day at the…
Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan About Author Amin Ayan is a crypto journalist with over four years of experience in the industry. He has contributed to leading publications such as Cryptonews, Investing.com, 99Bitcoins, and 24/7 Wall St. He has… Share Last updated: September 29, 2025 Revolut is reportedly exploring a dual listing in London and New York, a move that would mark a landmark moment for both financial hubs. Key Takeaways: Revolut is considering a dual listing in London and New York that could value the company at $75 billion. If approved, it would become the first…
Aster, the decentralized perpetuals exchange with backing from Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, generated more revenue than Tether in the last 24 hours.According to DeFiLlama data, Aster ranked as the highest revenue-generating protocol in the past 24 hours, surpassing Tether and Circle, the two leading stablecoin issuers.Over the last week, the exchange recorded roughly $93.5 million in fee revenue, which is second only to Tether’s $154.5 million. By comparison, Hyperliquid, long regarded as the dominant perpetuals exchange, reported just $26.1 million in the same period.Top 5 Crypto Revenue Generators in the Last 24 Hours. (Source: DeFiLlama)The revenue surge aligns with soaring…
Key Highlights: Aster CEO Leonard clarifies ASTER tokenomics. Genesis Phase 2 airdrop will distribute 4% of tokens and reward genuine users. Ongoing developments include whale accumulation, Binance listing talks and Aster Chain launch. In an interview with Mable, founder of Trends, Leonard, CEO of Aster, finally opened up about the concerns that are being raised regarding ATSER token concentration on the blockchain. The CEO of the project Aster responded with detailed clarification that roughly 96% of ASTER tokens are held in a small number of addresses, which might seem concerning at first. However, he emphasized that about 80% of these…
XRP’s price has been moving on a seesaw for a month, trading between the $2.80 and $3 price range. The Ripple’s native token has climbed to the $3 level twice in September, every time it fell to the $2.80 range. The price trajectory could repeat as the altcoin is now at the $2.85 level.Taking an entry position now with an investment of $1,000 could allow traders to accumulate 350 XRP tokens. Even during the dips, the leading altcoin is receiving heavy buying sentiments from whales and retail traders. Its daily trading volume has remained steady above $3.5 trillion for a…
Panama City, Panama, September 29th, 2025, Chainwire Gate, a global leader in digital asset trading, has officially launched Gate Perp DEX, a decentralized perpetual exchange independently developed and built on its high-performance Layer 2 network, Gate Layer. As a core milestone under Gate’s “All in Web3” strategy, Gate Perp DEX is positioned around superior liquidity, aiming to deliver a fast, transparent, and secure decentralized derivatives trading experience to users worldwide. Compared with traditional DEXs, Gate Perp DEX introduces comprehensive upgrades in both performance and functionality. The platform integrates a high-performance matching engine that supports high-concurrency processing and low-latency trading, ensuring…
