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Japan’s Metaplanet aims to raise $1.44 billion to expand Bitcoin holdings and income business amid dilution risk. Metaplanet, the Japanese hospitality and real estate group turned Bitcoin treasury company, said Tuesday it will issue 385 million new shares to expand its Bitcoin holdings and related businesses.The shares will be sold through an international offering outside Japan at 553 yen ($3.75) each, raising an estimated 212.9 billion yen ($1.44 billion), the company said. The issue price represents a 9.9% discount to Metaplanet’s Tuesday closing price of 614 yen.The payment date is set for Sept. 16, when underwriters and investors will transfer funds to the company. The delivery date follows on Sept. 17, when the new shares will be credited to investors.Read more

The Protect Progress PAC spent more than $1 million to support James Walkinshaw in a primary for the congressional seat, in a race that could narrow Republicans’ House majority. Voters in the US state of Virginia’s 11th congressional district will choose a replacement for late Representative Gerry Connolly in a special election that could be influenced by money from the cryptocurrency industry.On Tuesday, Virginia residents who haven’t voted early head to the polls to decide whether to elect Democrat James Walkinshaw or Republican Stewart Whitson to replace Connolly following his death in May while serving in the US Congress. While neither candidate appeared to have taken a strong position on digital assets or blockchain for the campaign, a cryptocurrency-backed political action committee (PAC) could still influence the outcome.Read more

US macroeconomic conditions mirror the 1990s, when Federal Reserve interest rate cuts drove a 30% stock rebound, a backdrop that could now set the stage for Bitcoin price to go higher. Key takeaways:Potential Federal Reserve rate cuts into weak US jobs data could fuel Bitcoin’s next rally.BTC holds key support and eyes $129,000 after rebounding from its wedge pattern.Read more

U.S. Supreme Court to fast-track its review of the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffswill hear arguments in NovemberTrump’s appeal is against a federal court ruling his tariffs exceeded his authority. Tariffs will remain in place pending the Supreme Court’s decision. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

more to come—Expectations I had seen centred on:Headline crude -1 mn barrelsDistillates +0.04 mn bblsGasoline -0.2 mnThis data point is from a privately-conducted survey by the American Petroleum Institute (API).It’s a survey of oil storage facilities and companiesThe official report is due Wednesday morning US time.The two reports are quite different.The official government data comes from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA)Its based on data from the Department of Energy and other government agenciesWhereas information on total crude oil storage levels and variations from the previous week’s levels are both provided by the API report, the EIA report also provides statistics on inputs and outputs from refineries, as well as other significant indicators of the status of the oil market, and storage levels for various grades of crude oil, such as light, medium, and heavy.the EIA report is held to be more accurate and comprehensive than the survey from the…

Financial Times:Trump tells the European Union to slam China & India with 100% tariffs, to pressure PutinTrumps says the US is prepared to ‘mirror’ any tariff the EU imposes on China and India This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

Bitcoin’s recent price action has positioned the cryptocurrency at a pivotal crossroads. While it has successfully broken above a key long-term trendline, it remains locked in a consolidation pattern below its all-time high (ATH). This dual dynamic creates a compelling and uncertain environment, leaving investors to ponder the most critical question in the market: Is the next explosive rally finally loading? Bitcoin Breaks Long-Term Trendline: A Familiar Cycle Signal CryptoELITES, a seasoned crypto analyst, recently revealed a highly bullish perspective on Bitcoin’s recent price action. According to the analysis, Bitcoin has successfully broken above a key long-term trendline on its chart, a move that signals a significant shift in the market’s trajectory. Related Reading: Bitcoin Finds Crucial Support On Bull Market Band — Will Momentum Hold Following this breakout, Bitcoin has entered a consolidation phase. This pattern is particularly noteworthy because it mirrors the behavior seen in previous market cycles.…

Lion Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ: LGHL), a Singapore-based trading platform operator, has announced a bold shift in its crypto treasury strategy. The company is phasing out its holdings of 6,629 Solana (SOL) and roughly 1 million Sui (SUI) in favor of Hyperliquid (HYPE). Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Hit $150K By Christmas, Analysts Tell Michael Saylor Rather than executing a single large trade, LGHL is adopting a phased accumulation plan designed to manage volatility and secure a better average entry price. The decision comes shortly after LGHL revealed plans to anchor its $600 million treasury in Hyperliquid, positioning HYPE as its primary digital reserve asset. The move aligns with growing institutional interest, as firms seek to diversify into next-generation DeFi tokens with strong revenue growth and trading adoption. HYPE’s price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: HYPEUSD chart from Tradingview Why HYPE? Hyperliquid’s DeFi Dominance Hyperliquid (HYPE) has…

Eric Trump has stepped down from the board of ALT5 Sigma, a newly established World Liberty Financial Treasury company. As reported by Forbes on Tuesday, the decision has led to a 7% decline in the WLFI price, causing it to fall below the crucial $0.20 threshold. Confusion Surrounds Eric Trump’s Exit From ALT5 Sigma The announcement of Trump’s departure was made through a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, which revealed that the change came just weeks after ALT5 Sigma had initially appointed him as a director.  Related Reading: This Week In Crypto: What Investors Need To Know And Why It Matters According to the report, the decision to remove Trump was made in consultation with The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to ensure compliance with its listing rules. However, the specific regulations that prompted this action were not disclosed in the filing. Interestingly, three securities law professors consulted by Forbes…

Satori Coins, a line of physical bitcoin collectibles first issued in 2016, is returning with a new premium model on Sept. 25, 2025, alongside charity auctions of early serial numbers that started today on Scarce.city. Satori Coins Back After Hiatus Satori Coins first appeared as low-cost, “poker chip”-style tokens preloaded with tiny fractions of bitcoin. […]

XRP briefly surged past $3 for the first time in nearly two weeks, peaking at $3.03 before settling at $2.96. An analyst believes XRP’s price action signals renewed interest from large investors. XRP’s Price Surges Past $3 On Sept. 9, XRP breached the $3 mark for the first time in nearly two weeks, sparking excitement […]

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The USD/JPY price analysis points south as the yen finds relief from political uncertainty. Traders are pricing a 12% chance of a massive Fed rate cut in September. The US will release benchmark revisions for jobs data between April 2024 and March 2024. The USD/JPY price analysis points south as the yen finds relief from… The post USD/JPY Price Analysis: Yen Rebounds Amid Dollar Weakness appeared first on Forex Crunch.

The GBP/USD outlook indicates a more dovish outlook for the Fed compared to that of the BoE. The US economy added only 22,000 new jobs in August. Market participants are expecting at least three Fed rate cuts before the year ends. The GBP/USD outlook indicates a bullish momentum as the Fed outlook is more dovish… The post GBP/USD Outlook: Data Signals Divergence in Fed-BoE Path appeared first on Forex Crunch.

The USD/CAD outlook indicates a rebound in the Canadian dollar. Canada’s economy lost 65,500 jobs, compared to expectations of 4,900 new jobs. The greenback was also pressured by data showing only 22,000 new jobs in the US. The USD/CAD outlook indicates a rebound in the Canadian dollar after a poor employment report led to a… The post USD/CAD Outlook: Loonie Recovers as Focus Shifts to Fed appeared first on Forex Crunch.