The SEC and Gemini have reached a preliminary settlement to resolve the long-running lawsuit over the exchange’s Earn program, signaling a potential shift in the United States’s regulatory approach toward crypto lending products. Long-Running Dispute Nears Closure Nearly three years after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) first targeted Gemini Trust over its high-yield Earn program, the two sides appear to be moving toward a final resolution. A filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York confirmed that both parties had reached a “resolution in principle” to end the litigation. The agreement, however, still…
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Mantle surged by 15% to reach a record high of $1.77. The total value locked exceeded $2 billion, making Mantle the largest ZK rollup by TVL. Mantle’s transaction volumes also soared, with hundreds of thousands of daily transactions. Mantle Network’s native token, MNT, surged to a record all-time high of $1.77 on September 17, 2025, driven by the successful completion of its mainnet upgrade to a zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup architecture in a landmark development for Ethereum’s Layer 2 ecosystem. This price gain comes as other cryptocurrencies like PancakeSwap and Filecoin also edge higher. Mantle completes ZK rollup upgrade Mantle’s transition…
Journalist Hassan Shittu Journalist Hassan Shittu About Author Hassan, a Cryptonews.com journalist with 6+ years of experience in Web3 journalism, brings deep knowledge across Crypto, Web3 Gaming, NFTs, and Play-to-Earn sectors. His work has appeared in… Share Last updated: September 17, 2025 Forward Industries, a Nasdaq-listed company that has shifted its focus from medical design to digital assets, has filed for a $4 billion at-the-market (ATM) equity program with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the announcement, submitted on September 17, 2025, the offering would allow the company to sell shares flexibly through Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.…
Key Highlights: Rep. French Hill urged the Senate to pass the Clarity act this year. According to Hill, Clarity Act when paired with Genius Act, it provides a full framework for custody, trading and blockchain use. Hill also cautioned that delay in passing this act may push innovation and capital abroad. In a CNBC interview, Rep. French Hill talks about how important it is to pass the Clarity Bill by the year-end. According to him, if U.S. fails to pass the Clarity Act soon, then there is a possibility that U.S. may fall behind regions like Latin America and Europe…
British crypto holders may soon face a very different landscape as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) moves to expand its regulatory reach in the industry.A new consultation paper outlines how the watchdog intends to apply its rulebook to crypto firms, shaping everything from asset safeguarding to trading platform operation.According to the financial regulator, these proposals would translate into clearer protections for retail investors and stricter oversight of crypto firms.UK FCA plansUntil now, UK crypto users mostly encountered the FCA through rules on promotions and anti-money laundering checks. The consultation paper goes much further. It proposes direct oversight of stablecoin issuers,…
The crypto markets are bracing up for the next price action. The bulls and bears exerted enough pressure on the Bitcoin price, wherein the bulls turned out to be victorious. As a result, the star token surged and entered the crucial resistance for the second time in the past 30 days. The u-shaped recovery suggests the bulls are on track to push the BTC price to a new ATH and here are the top reasons why a crypto bull run is on the horizon. Tether Mints $3B USDT Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, has just minted billions worth of…
Forward Industries is deepening its commitment to Solana after filing a $4 billion at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Sept. 17.The company said proceeds from the program will fund general corporate needs, including working capital, strategic acquisitions, and expansion of its Solana treasury holdings.According to Google Finance data, shares of Forward Industries fell 7% to $34 in early trading following the announcement.Despite the market reaction, company executives framed the move as a strategic way to unlock capital while reinforcing its balance sheet.Kyle Samani, chairman of the company board, said:“Through this offering, Forward Industries…
Little Pepe (LILPEPE), a rising meme-powered Layer-2 blockchain, is quickly earning the title of the “SHIB-killer.” While Shiba Inu (SHIB) remains a major player with long-term forecasts suggesting it could turn $10,000 into $1 million by 2030, Little Pepe’s explosive presale momentum suggests those gains may come far sooner.Shiba Inu’s Long Road AheadShiba Inu (SHIB), often referred to as the “Dogecoin killer,” has grown alongside Shibarium but struggles to regain its past momentum. Trading near $0.00001248, analysts still see potential for long-term gains, with some predicting a 100x move by 2030. However, SHIB’s massive supply, $7 billion market cap, and…
SUI’s crypto price prediction analysts are forecasting a potential 200% surge right now following the blockchain’s partnership with Google’s new Agentic Payments Protocol (AP2). The SUI Google AP2 partnership positions the network as a key infrastructure provider for AI-driven commerce, and along with growing SUI ETF filing speculation, this adds even more momentum to bullish price predictions.Sui is a launch partner for @Google’s new Agentic Payments Protocol (AP2) – a standard that lets AI agents transact on behalf of users.Originally developed by Mysten Labs, @SuiNetwork brings fast, programmable payments and privacy-first identity to power the future of agentic… pic.twitter.com/YFfGfLUZvf— MystenLabs.sui…
As the crypto race in Southeast Asia heats up by the day, Vietnam – a nation with 17 million crypto users – unexpectedly enters the arena with Resolution 05/2025.Each Southeast Asian country has its own strategy: some open their doors completely, while others tighten control. So in this diverse regulatory landscape, where is Vietnam positioning itself and what makes their strategy different?Let’s explore through the perspective of Van Hieu – Researcher at 5 Phút Crypto, Vietnam’s leading crypto community with hundreds of thousands of members directly impacted by these new regulations.1. Vietnam’s Resolution 05/2025 – A Turning Point for Southeast…
