Summary
- Market Shaken by Shutdown Fears: Bitcoin and Ethereum slid mid-week as U.S. government shutdown odds spiked – Ether dipped below $4,000 for the first time since August, and Bitcoin fell ~1% under $112K amid risk-off sentiment [1] [2]. Traders are on edge over macro signals, from a looming U.S. budget impasse to Fed officials’ cautious tones, though some see a potential year-end rally if inflation data come in tame [3].
- SEC Greenlights Crypto ETFs: U.S. regulators moved to fast-track crypto exchange-traded funds, eliminating case-by-case reviews and cutting approval times to ~75 days [4]. Asset managers are rushing in – over a dozen new ETF filings (from Solana to XRP) followed, with the first launches expected in early October [5] [6]. Grayscale wasted no time, debuting a Crypto 5 index ETF holding Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana and Cardano [7] [8].
- Big Banks Embrace a Euro Stablecoin:Nine European banks – including ING, UniCredit, and others – announced a Netherlands-based joint venture to issue a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin by late 2026 [9] [10]. The consortium aims to offer instant, low-cost payments and bolster Europe’s financial sovereignty in a dollar-dominated stablecoin market [11] [12].
- Australia’s Crypto Crackdown (and HK’s Caution): The Australian Treasury unveiled draft legislation to license crypto platforms as financial services, bringing exchanges and custodians under ASIC oversight [13]. Officials call it a clear signal that crypto is now mainstream finance, with protections for consumers [14] [15]. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s central bank warned no stablecoins are authorized after a firm touted an unapproved yuan-pegged token – an early test of HK’s new strict stablecoin rules [16].
- Exchange Shake-Ups and Expansion: In a landmark deal, South Korea’s internet giant Naver is set to acquire crypto exchange Upbit in a stock-swap, bringing the country’s largest exchange under Naver’s fintech arm [17] [18]. Morgan Stanley also jumped in – its ETrade brokerage will offer Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana trading via Zerohash in H1 2026 [19], as Wall Street deepens crypto adoption.
- Blockchain Innovation & New Launches: Crypto exchange Gate.io rolled out “Gate Layer,” a high-speed Layer-2 network built on Ethereum’s OP Stack [20]. The upgrade makes GateToken (GT) the exclusive gas token, continuing a burn model that has already destroyed 60% of GT’s supply [21]. The move mirrors Coinbase’s “Base” L2 – part of a trend of major exchanges launching their own blockchains to drive Web3 activity [22].
- Experts Split on Outlook: Despite recent dips, analysts at Citi reiterated a year-end target of ~$4,300 for Ether, citing room for upside [23]. Market pundits noted a $1.8 billion liquidation flush-out this week could “clear weak holders” and pave the way for a Q4 rally – one trading firm even sees a pullback to ~$100K BTC as a healthy reset before the next leg up [24]. Still, macro clouds linger: Fed officials struck a data-dependent tone on future rate cuts, and all eyes are on Friday’s inflation gauge for clues to crypto’s next move [25].
Market Overview: Crypto Slips as Macro Storm Brews
A looming U.S. government shutdown (“Sorry, we’re closed” sign) spooked investors and weighed on crypto markets. Major cryptocurrencies stumbled over the past 48 hours, largely under pressure from mounting macroeconomic risks. Ether (ETH) led the pullback, dropping over 3% during Asian trading hours Thursday to test the $4,000 level for the first time since early August [26]. Bitcoin (BTC) also dipped about 1%, sliding under $112,000 [27]. A broad swath of altcoins followed suit: XRP, Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin all fell roughly 2.5–3%, with Solana teetering just above the key $200 mark [28] [29]. The CoinDesk 20 index of top digital assets sank ~2% on the day [30], reflecting a defensive mood across the market.
Driving this caution are fears of a U.S. federal government shutdown. On prediction markets like Polymarket, traders put the odds of a 2025 shutdown at record highs – 63% by Oct. 1 and 77% by year-end, as Washington hurtles toward a funding deadline [31]. According to media reports, the White House has asked agencies to prepare for furloughs and job cuts if Congress fails to pass a budget in time [32]. The prospect of a disruptive shutdown injected a risk-off tone: “growing concerns about a potential government shutdown may have contributed to the risk-averse mood,” CoinDesk noted of the market downturn [33]. U.S. stock futures were flat to slightly positive even as crypto sold off, suggesting crypto traders were particularly jittery about the political gridlock [34].
Beyond politics, central bank signals continue to cloud the outlook. The Federal Reserve’s recent policy moves are still reverberating: the Fed implemented a 25 bps rate cut on Sept. 17 – its first cut of the year – but framed it as a “risk management cut” and hinted at two more possible cuts by year-end [35] [36]. Since then, Fed officials (including Chair Jerome Powell) have struck a cautious tone, emphasizing data-dependence for future easing [37]. This week, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly reiterated support for further rate cuts “but declined to provide a timeline,” which may have dampened sentiment overnight [38]. With seven Fed speakers scheduled through Thursday and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge (PCE) due Friday, traders appeared unwilling to take on new risk positions [39].
Despite the near-term jitters, some analysts see a silver lining. The mid-September unwinding of leverage – when a $1.7–1.8 billion wave of long positions was liquidated as BTC briefly dipped under $112K [40] [41] – may have actually improved market health. Tony Sycamore, market analyst at IG, noted that this “forced sell-off” cleared out weak hands, potentially setting the stage for a stronger rally ahead [42]. He and others view the $100K–$105K zone for Bitcoin as a key “buy zone” on any further retracement, one that could flush out remaining excess leverage and “pave the way for a year-end rally” [43]. Similarly, QCP Capital’s insights team said if upcoming data show inflation pressures easing, markets may interpret it as room for more Fed loosening – “providing liquidity tailwinds into Q4” that “could be the catalyst for BTC to attempt a long-anticipated breakout” [44]. In other words, macro clouds are raining on crypto now, but they could break into clearer skies by the end of the year if monetary conditions improve.
Regulatory & Policy Developments
SEC Fast-Tracks Crypto ETFs in U.S.
In a pivotal regulatory shift, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened the floodgates for cryptocurrency ETFs. Last week the SEC adopted new listing standards that streamline the approval process for crypto exchange-traded funds, removing the need for individual sign-offs on each fund [45]. Under the updated rules – which took effect in recent days – any crypto ETF meeting certain criteria can go live after a 75-day review (versus up to 270 days previously) [46]. This three-fold speedup has unleashed a rush by asset managers to launch new products, capitalizing on surging investor demand for digital asset exposure [47].
Already, 21 U.S. ETFs investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum exist (mostly launched in 2024) [48]. Now issuers are racing to expand beyond the big two. “We’ve got about a dozen filings with the SEC now, and more coming,” said Steven McClurg, founder of ETF firm Canary Capital, adding that the industry is bracing for “a wave of launches.” [49] Analysts expect the first funds under the new regime – likely tracking Solana (SOL) and XRP – could debut in the first week of October [50]. The SEC’s rule change essentially pre-approves ETFs if their underlying assets meet certain benchmarks (like having regulated futures trading for 6+ months or an existing large ETF in the asset) [51]. “These are the rules we had been anticipating,” noted Teddy Fusaro, president of Bitwise, signaling relief that the regulatory goalposts are now clear [52].
The fourth quarter is “shaping up as boom time” for crypto fund issuers [53]. Within 48 hours of the SEC vote, Grayscale Investments converted its private CoinDesk Crypto 5 Trust into a publicly-traded ETF [54] – becoming the first multi-asset crypto ETF. The Grayscale Crypto 5 ETF (ticker: GDLC) holds a basket of Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, and Cardano [55], reflecting an appetite to go beyond just the top two coins. Other major players like VanEck and WisdomTree have swiftly updated filings for funds on everything from Dogecoin to Polygon, aiming to launch within the new 75-day window [56] [57]. What remains to be seen is investor appetite for a multitude of smaller-coin ETFs. “There will be a flood of tokens that many folks have never heard of,” cautioned VanEck’s Kyle DaCruz, noting that issuers will have mere weeks (instead of years) to educate the market on each new product [58]. For now, though, the industry view is that the SEC has finally given the green light long sought by Wall Street. Crypto ETFs are about to go mainstream, and fast [59] [60].
Australia Drafts Law to Rein In Crypto Sector
Regulatory momentum isn’t limited to the U.S. – Australia is moving aggressively to bring crypto into the regulatory fold. On Sept. 25, the Australian Treasury released a draft bill that would force crypto firms to obtain financial services licenses, effectively treating digital asset platforms like other regulated financial intermediaries [61]. Under the proposal, digital asset platforms (DAPs) and tokenized custody providers (TCPs) would be placed in the same bracket as traditional brokerages, subject to oversight by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the same consumer protection rules [62].
Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino, who introduced the draft, explained the goal is to apply “existing financial services laws” to crypto in a targeted way [63]. “The final legislation will introduce a new framework for digital asset businesses in Australia by extending existing laws,” Mulino said, emphasizing it’s not about reinventing the wheel but closing regulatory gaps [64]. The government opened the draft for public consultation through Oct. 24, signaling that formal legislation could follow soon after [65].
Industry reaction in Australia has been cautiously optimistic. Kate Cooper, CEO of OKX Australia, called the draft “the clearest signal yet that crypto is no longer operating on the fringes and is now embedded in the financial system.” [66] Bringing exchanges and custodians into the licensed perimeter should help weed out bad actors and protect users. “The real measure will be in the compliance and enforcement…ensuring responsible, licensed operators aren’t undercut by unregulated players,” Cooper added, urging regulators to back the rules with strong action against non-compliant outfits [67]. In sum, Australia is on the path to treat crypto much like stock trading – a marked shift for a country that until recently had a fairly light-touch approach.
Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Warning
Hong Kong, another major Asia-Pacific hub, also made waves with a stablecoin crackdown. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public warning after a local fintech firm AnchorX claimed to launch “AxCNH,” a stablecoin pegged to the offshore Chinese yuan [68]. The HKMA blasted the move, reminding investors that no stablecoin issuers have been approved in HK under the city’s new regulatory regime [69]. This marks the first big test of Hong Kong’s forthcoming stablecoin rules, which will require strict licensing, capital requirements, and governance standards for any stablecoin operators [70] (the rules are expected to take effect in 2024). In short, Hong Kong’s message was clear: unlicensed stablecoins won’t be tolerated, especially one tied to China’s currency. The incident highlights how authorities are quick to intervene even pre-emptively to maintain control as the city strives to be a regulated crypto finance center.
Europe: Banks Unite on a Regulated Euro Stablecoin
Major European banks are collaborating on a regulated euro stablecoin, aiming to digitize cross-border payments under the EU’s new MiCA framework. Europe saw a landmark announcement as nine of the continent’s biggest banks joined forces to launch a euro-denominated stablecoin. The consortium – which includes ING, UniCredit, Santander’s DekaBank, Banca Sella, KBC, Danske Bank, SEB, CaixaBank, and Raiffeisen – is forming a new company in Amsterdam to issue the token by late 2026 [71] [72]. The stablecoin will be fully regulated under the EU’s MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) rules, providing a “trusted, regulated solution for on-chain payments and settlement” in Europe’s financial system, said Fiona Melrose, UniCredit’s head of strategy [73].
According to the banks, the euro stablecoin will facilitate near-instant, low-cost transactions 24/7, improving everything from cross-border payments to supply chain finance and digital asset settlements [74]. The initiative explicitly aims to boost Europe’s “strategic autonomy in payments” and reduce reliance on U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins [75]. It’s a bold play to challenge the dollar’s dominance in crypto: roughly $300 billion worth of stablecoins are in circulation globally (overwhelmingly dollar-pegged), versus only about €620 million in euro-backed stablecoins as of last week [76] [77]. By filling this gap, European banks see an opportunity to set a new standard in digital euros. “We are contributing to…a new standard in the digital asset space that will support Europe’s growth and financial sovereignty,” Melrose said of the project [78].
Not everyone is cheering, however. ECB President Christine Lagarde has remained skeptical of private stablecoins, warning in June that they pose risks to monetary policy and financial stability [79]. Lagarde instead urged lawmakers to prioritize a central bank digital currency (CBDC) – a digital euro – which some big commercial banks have resisted [80]. The banks’ stablecoin announcement thus comes as the European Central Bank is still debating its own digital euro design. The new consortium has indicated it’s open to additional member banks and expects to appoint a CEO soon [81] [82]. With MiCA regulation in place and major banks on board, Europe could see the first bank-led, pan-European stablecoin take shape, even as regulators balance innovation with caution.
Blockchain & Tech: Layer-2 Launches and More
While regulators work on rules, crypto companies are pushing ahead with technical innovation. A notable debut came from exchange Gate.io, which this week unveiled its own Layer-2 network called “Gate Layer.” The proprietary blockchain is built on Optimism’s OP Stack (an Ethereum scaling framework) and is fully Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible [83]. GateLayer is designed for high throughput and low fees, serving as the backbone of Gate’s expanding Web3 ecosystem. It’s part of a broader trend of exchanges rolling out their own blockchains – much like Coinbase’s “Base” network launched earlier this year – to capture more on-chain activity and user transactions within their platforms [84].
Gate.io launched “Gate Layer,” a new Layer-2 blockchain (visualized above) that uses its GT token for gas fees and aims to speed up Web3 transactions. Alongside the new chain, Gate is overhauling its token economy. The exchange’s utility token GT (GateToken) will now become the exclusive gas token on Gate Layer, meaning all transaction fees on the Layer-2 must be paid in GT [85] [86]. Gate is doubling down on a “dual burn” model for GT to make it a deflationary asset: fees in GT will be burned (permanently destroyed), on top of the ongoing token buyback burns. To date, over 180 million GT have been burned – about 60% of the initial supply – significantly reducing circulating supply as user activity grows [87] [88]. The network’s launch comes with a suite of Gate’s new products, including “Gate Perp” (a decentralized perpetual swaps trading hub with liquidity resembling a centralized exchange), “Gate Fun” (a no-code token launchpad for creators), and “Meme Go” (a real-time cross-chain meme coin tracker) [89] [90].
By integrating infrastructure with tokenomics, Gate is seeking to transform itself into a full-stack Web3 platform, not just a trading venue [91]. “Exchanges are seeking to deepen liquidity, expand ecosystems, and position themselves as Web3 providers – not just trading venues,” CoinDesk noted, as Gate joins Coinbase, Binance (BNB Chain), OKX (OKB Chain), and others in launching exchange-backed chains [92]. This proliferation of Layer-2s could boost overall blockchain scalability. (Indeed, Ethereum developers just confirmed Dec. 3 for the next major “Fusaka” upgrade, which will introduce data sampling technology to increase Layer-2 throughput eight-fold [93] [94] – signaling more capacity for networks like Base and GateLayer to grow.) In the long run, exchange-run networks might compete with standalone L1s and L2s by offering users easy bridges between trading and on-chain activity within one platform.
In other tech news, decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to mature in scale. New research shows total crypto trading volumes hit a yearly high of $9.72 trillion this quarter [95], with much of that driven by institutional activity. For instance, crypto exchange Bitget reported averaging $750 billion in monthly volume, with institutions now making up 80% of its spot trading flows [96]. And on the funding front, blockchain startups are still attracting capital – Hong Kong-based RedotPay, a fintech building stablecoin payment solutions, just raised $47 million (backed by Coinbase Ventures and Galaxy) reaching unicorn status to expand its regulatory-compliant payments platform [97]. These developments underscore that even amid market choppiness, the crypto industry’s technological and financial infrastructure is growing rapidly.
Exchange & Industry News
Naver’s Bold Move: Acquiring Upbit Exchange
Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange (logo pictured), will be acquired by internet giant Naver – melding a top trading platform into a tech conglomerate. One of the biggest crypto business deals of the year is unfolding in South Korea, where internet giant Naver – often called Korea’s Google – plans to acquire crypto exchange Upbit. Upbit is the country’s largest crypto exchange by volume, operated by fintech firm Dunamu. According to a report in local media Donga Ilbo, Naver is set to buy a majority stake in Dunamu, bringing Upbit under its wing via a stock-swap deal [98] [99]. The transaction will effectively make Dunamu a wholly owned subsidiary of Naver’s financial services arm (Naver Financial) [100].
The news, which broke on Sept. 25, sent Naver’s stock soaring over 7% to ₩246,000 (~$175) on the KRX exchange [101] [102]. Investors appear to applaud the synergy: Naver operates one of Korea’s largest payment services (Naver Pay) and a suite of apps used by millions, while Upbit provides a compliant gateway to the booming crypto market. Marrying the two could integrate crypto trading for Naver’s vast user base and solidify Naver’s footing in fintech. Upbit’s owner Dunamu was last valued around $8.7 billion in 2021, and while current deal terms aren’t public, the stock-based acquisition suggests Naver is leveraging its high market cap rather than cash for the buyout [103] [104].
This deal comes on the heels of South Korean regulators pushing for a stablecoin framework tied to the Korean won [105]. Major tech firms and banks in Korea have been cautiously entering crypto – for example, Samsung and Kakao have blockchain arms – but Naver’s move is the first outright takeover of a top exchange by a tech conglomerate. It signals a blurring of lines between traditional tech and crypto finance. Once complete, Naver would instantly become a dominant player in Korea’s digital asset industry. Neither Naver nor Dunamu have officially commented yet on the report [106], but local analysts suggest the timing is ripe: Korean lawmakers implemented strict exchange licensing (Upbit is one of only a few with a full license) and are encouraging innovation like won-pegged stablecoins [107]. By acquiring Upbit, Naver gains a regulated exchange platform and positions itself to offer crypto trading within its ecosystem (potentially even in its chat app LINE or e-commerce services). This “big tech buys big crypto” trend echoes earlier moves like PayPal acquiring crypto custodians – a sign of the industry’s consolidation as it matures.
Wall Street Enters Retail Crypto – ETrade’s Plans
Traditional finance giants are also expanding crypto offerings. Morgan Stanley, one of the largest U.S. banks, announced that its brokerage arm ETrade will offer cryptocurrency trading to clients starting in the first half of 2026 [108]. Through a partnership with crypto infrastructure firm Zerohash, ETrade users will be able to buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana directly on the platform at launch [109]. The move was confirmed by a Morgan Stanley spokesperson on Sept. 23 and represents a major milestone: it will make Morgan Stanley the first of the big Wall Street brokerages to provide retail crypto trading (rival Charles Schwab offers only crypto-linked ETFs for now) [110].
This development speaks to crypto’s growing acceptance in mainstream finance. Once dismissed as a speculative niche, the crypto market now “is worth trillions of dollars” and attracts “Wall Street banks, asset managers and retail investors alike,” Reuters noted in its coverage [111]. In fact, the total digital asset market cap is roughly $3.9 trillion as of this week, with Bitcoin alone comprising about $2.25 trillion of that and Ether about $506 billion [112]. Policy tailwinds may be aiding this institutional pivot – the report pointed out that the current U.S. administration’s “supportive stance on regulations” has encouraged firms like Morgan Stanley to expand crypto offerings [113] (a reference to President Trump’s pro-crypto rhetoric, as the 2025 White House has signaled openness to digital assets).
To further underscore Wall Street’s crypto momentum: Interactive Brokers, another major broker, not only offers crypto trading but also just led a $104 million investment into Zerohash – helping it reach unicorn status – with participation from Morgan Stanley and others [114]. That investment, disclosed the same day, suggests big brokers want to shape the infrastructure behind their crypto products. For retail investors, E*Trade adding crypto means millions more people could seamlessly trade crypto alongside stocks and ETFs in their familiar brokerage accounts. The service will directly compete with fintechs like Robinhood (which already offers a dozen cryptos) [115]. It’s also a strategic response to client demand: Morgan Stanley has offered Bitcoin funds to high-net-worth customers since 2021, but this expansion brings crypto to its everyday trading clientele. In summary, a “new era” is dawning where Wall Street and crypto converge, and the lines between traditional brokerages and crypto exchanges continue to blur.
Expert Commentary and Market Outlook
Industry veterans and financial experts provided valuable insight into this week’s developments, highlighting both optimism and caution:
- Parallel Financial System: “Bitcoin is becoming the foundation of a parallel financial system, where it is not merely an investment for speculation on fiat price appreciation, but the base currency for accumulating wealth,” said Philipp A. Baumann, founder of Z22 Technologies [116]. This sentiment from the new Crypto Wealth Report 2025 captures how many in the industry now view Bitcoin – less as a get-rich token and more as core collateral for the crypto economy. The report revealed the number of crypto millionaires jumped 40% in the past year (to ~241,700 individuals) as the total market cap hit $3.3 trillion [117]. Bitcoin’s 2025 surge has minted 145,000+ BTC millionaires (up 70% YoY), contributing the lion’s share of new crypto wealth [118]. The concentration is growing at the top – there are now 36 crypto billionaires and 450 holders with $100M+ [119] – but Baumann argues the key shift is Bitcoin’s role as a base-layer asset in portfolios, not just a speculative bet.
- Geography-Optional Wealth: The global nature of crypto is changing wealth management. “Today, cryptocurrency has made geography optional – with nothing more than 12 memorized words, an individual can secure a billion dollars in Bitcoin, instantly accessible from Zurich or Zhengzhou alike,” observed Dominic Volek, head of private clients at Henley & Partners [120]. This colorful quote underscores how crypto’s portability and decentralization are enabling unprecedented mobility of wealth. Over $14 trillion in wealth migrated across borders last year, and crypto’s rise lets investors transcend traditional banking jurisdictions [121]. Jurisdictions like Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.S., Switzerland, and the UAE top Henley’s Crypto Adoption Index as destinations for crypto-rich individuals [122]. Volek’s point: a 12-word seed phrase (for a crypto wallet) can effectively replace suitcases of cash or bank wires, empowering asset holders to move capital freely in ways governments are still grappling to regulate.
- Market Forecasts – Cautious Bulls: Short-term market forecasts are mixed. Citigroup analysts this week reiterated a $4,300 year-end target for ETH, expressing confidence that Ethereum can regain momentum and notch modest gains from current levels [123]. They cite factors like upcoming network upgrades (the Fusaka scaling upgrade) and institutional accumulation as supportive of Ethereum’s value. On Bitcoin, many traders remain bullish long-term but wary of near-term volatility. “If inflation pressures appear contained, markets may interpret this as room for further Fed cuts…that could be the catalyst for BTC to attempt a long-anticipated breakout,” noted QCP Capital’s team, tying macro improvement to a potential Bitcoin surge in Q4 [124]. Conversely, some analysts warn that if U.S. fiscal woes or other macro risks deepen, crypto could remain choppy through October. The resolution (or not) of the U.S. budget standoff by Sept. 30 will be a major sentiment driver. Several experts also highlight Bitcoin’s $100K level as crucial support – a break below could induce another leg down, whereas a relief rally off that zone (should it be tested) might confirm the bull trend’s resilience [125].
- Regulation – Industry Reactions: Regulators’ moves drew reactions from industry leaders. Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein (in interviews following the SEC’s ETF rule change) applauded the “regulatory clarity and product innovation” finally allowing a broader suite of crypto ETFs [126]. He noted Grayscale’s swift ETF launch as proof that firms are ready to hit the ground running. On the other side of the pond, European bankers behind the new stablecoin venture emphasized it’s about cooperation with regulators, not defiance. “We believe this development requires an industry-wide approach, and it’s imperative that banks adopt the same standards,” said Floris Lugt, ING’s digital assets lead, in the joint statement unveiling the project [127]. This cooperative tone – working with frameworks like MiCA – suggests the crypto industry in Europe is keen to avoid the confrontation that characterized some U.S. regulatory battles. And in Australia, as noted, exchange executives like OKX’s Kate Cooper view new laws as validation for compliant players: “responsible, licensed operators” will finally have a level playing field, she said, so long as enforcement is strict on those outside the rules [128].
Overall, the past two days showcased crypto’s growing pains and progress in equal measure. Markets are wrestling with macroeconomic headwinds in the short term, but the steady drumbeat of institutional adoption, regulatory normalization, and technological breakthroughs points to an industry marching toward maturity. As Q4 approaches, stakeholders will be watching whether Washington avoids a shutdown, whether the Fed delivers more easing, and whether the ETF flood indeed brings a tide that lifts all boats. As always in crypto, expect the unexpected – but armed with this week’s knowledge, observers are better prepared for whatever twists lie ahead in the fast-evolving blockchain arena.
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