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Dogecoin (DOGE) đã trải qua những biến động mạnh trong vài tuần gần đây. Trong khi đó, các “cá voi” – nhà đầu tư lớn – đang tích cực tìm kiếm những cơ hội mới để đa dạng hóa danh mục. Phân tích xu hướng giá Dogecoin Từng được xem chỉ là một dự án giải trí, Dogecoin nay đã trở thành đồng meme coin đứng thứ 7 về vốn hóa thị trường. Gần đây, DOGE đã chạm mốc cao nhất trong 3 năm ở 0,43 USD, nhưng sau đó điều chỉnh nhẹ. Hiện DOGE đang giao dịch quanh mức 0,3832 USD, giảm 2% trong 24 giờ và 5% trong tuần, sau một đợt tăng mạnh trước đó. Điều này khiến các nhà đầu tư lớn bắt đầu tìm kiếm cơ hội ở các dự án mới nổi. Cá voi tập trung vào dự án mới nổi Toàn bộ thị trường meme coin đang trong giai đoạn điều chỉnh, với nhiều token giảm giá, kể cả Floki (FLOKI). Trong bối cảnh này, một dự án gây nhiều chú ý là Crypto All-Stars (STARS) – nền tảng phát triển MemeVault, giao thức staking tổng hợp đầu tiên dành cho meme coin. Chỉ trong 3 tháng ICO, STARS đã huy động hơn 18 triệu USD, với tốc độ dòng vốn khoảng 200.000 USD/ngày. Cơ hội mua presale kéo dài đến ngày 20/12, với mức giá hiện tại chỉ 0,0016782 USD. Theo dự báo, sau khi niêm yết, STARS có thể tăng 11 lần trong ngắn hạn, và thậm chí đạt tới 93 lần vào tháng 1/2025. Điểm nhấn: Nền tảng staking độc đáo Crypto All-Stars thu hút sự chú ý nhờ vào MemeVault – nền tảng staking tổng hợp đầu tiên cho phép nhà đầu tư stake nhiều meme coin cùng lúc để nhận thưởng. Hiện chương trình staking gốc của STARS đang mang lại lợi nhuận APY 376%, một con số cực kỳ hấp dẫn với cộng đồng. Khai thác và xu hướng thị trường Trong khi đó, Dogecoin hưởng lợi từ việc đào hợp nhất với Litecoin, giúp cải thiện lợi nhuận khai thác nhưng đồng thời cũng tạo ra áp lực bán lớn từ thợ mỏ.Cùng lúc, Bitcoin đang tiến gần ngưỡng lịch sử 100.000 USD, vượt trội so với altcoin , khiến các nhà đầu tư thêm phần thận trọng khi đánh giá tiềm năng tăng trưởng của DOGE trong ngắn hạn. Vì sao Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) có thể là lựa chọn tiếp theo của bạn Trong khi Dogecoin, Stellar và Maxi Doge vẫn giữ được sức hút riêng, Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) đang chứng minh rằng nó có thể trở thành cái tên thống trị trong làn sóng BitcoinFi sắp tới. Khác với những meme coin chỉ dựa vào cộng đồng, HYPER mang đến một hệ sinh thái thực tiễn, kết hợp AI, DeFi và staking để tạo ra giá trị bền vững. Với mức giá presale chỉ 0,0002 USD, HYPER mang lại cơ hội hiếm có cho những ai tham gia sớm, trước khi token này niêm yết trên các sàn giao dịch lớn. Ngoài ra, cộng đồng Hyper Army ngày càng phát triển mạnh, tổ chức các sự kiện, giveaway và chương trình thưởng staking, khiến HYPER không chỉ là một token, mà còn là một phong trào toàn cầu. Nếu bạn đang tìm kiếm một dự án có tiềm năng tăng trưởng khổng lồ trong bull run 2025, thì Bitcoin Hyper chính là cơ hội không nên bỏ lỡ.

Praetorian Group International (PGI) CEO Ramil Ventura Palafox has pleaded guilty in Virginia to defrauding investors and money laundering charges. The charges were tied to a $200 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded at least 90,000 investors globally. Palafox, 60, is a dual citizen of the U.S. and the Philippines. He served as the CEO of PGI from December 2019 to October 2021. During that period, the court found that he solicited more than $201 million from investors, including over $30 million in fiat and more than 8,100 BTC valued at $171 million at the time; currently, the value is close to $1 billion. U.S. DOJ reveals that Palafox used investor money for self-enrichment According to the court statement , Palafox promised daily returns of 0.5% to 3% via an alleged Bitcoin trading program, but PGI did not operate at a scale that could generate such profits. The filings revealed that the scheme relied on investor funding from new participants to pay earlier investors. Estimated losses for investors were around $62.7 million. Ramil Ventura Palafox, 60, CEO of Praetorian Group International CEO pled guilty to a $200M bitcoin Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 90,000 investors worldwide. @FBIWFO #EDVA https://t.co/y2pZPTojYQ — U.S. Attorney EDVA (@EDVAnews) September 17, 2025 The statement revealed that Palafox used significant amounts of the investor’s money for self-enrichment. He spent approximately $3 million on 20 luxury vehicles and acquired homes in Las Vegas and Los Angeles worth more than $6 million. He also spent roughly $329,000 on a penthouse, expensive jewelry, clothing, and home furnishings. According to the court statement, he transferred at least $800,000 in fiat and 100 BTC, worth about $3.3 million, to a family member. PGI allegedly operated another investor portal that showed fraudulent balances and fictitious returns, a plot to lure investors with the false impression that their investments were growing securely. The Ponzi scheme was exposed after mounting pressure from investor withdrawal requests that could not be sorted. Prosecutors in the case include Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jack Morgan, Zoe Bedell, and Annie Zanobini. U.S. Attorney Erik S. Siebert, FBI Special Agent in Charge Reid Davis, and IRS-CI Special Agent in Charge Kareem A. Carter announced the plea after it was accepted by U.S. District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema. Some analysts have described the PGI scheme as a textbook Ponzi scheme. Dana Dadybayo, a research and strategy lead at Unstoppable Wallet, compared the case to BitConnect, PlusToken, and OneCoin. He revealed that PGI depended on a multi-level marketing model, promising unrealistic returns that can only be funded by new investor inflows. He highlighted that the scheme offers a lesson to regulators that the real issue is fraudulent behavior and not the underlying technology. He urged for strong financial literacy, red-flag awareness, and international coordination. Former PGI boss to be sentenced in February 2026 The PGI CEO will be sentenced on February 3, 2026, to a possible 40 years in prison. He also agreed to pay the $62.7 million restitution. However, if U.S. sentencing guidelines are considered, Palafox may receive a lower maximum sentence than 40 years. Similar textbook Ponzi schemes have defrauded investors before, such as the BitConnect scheme. Cryptopolitan reported that BitConnect lured investors with promises of large returns via a non-existent trading bot. Its native token surged to nearly $400 before collapsing to $30 following regulatory crackdowns in Texas and North Carolina. The SEC prosecuted 12 promoters related to the scheme, which resulted in multimillion-dollar penalties. The U.S. Department of Justice compensated the victims of the BitConnect scam through the sale of the $56 million seized in digital assets from Glenn Arcaro, who was the lead promoter of the scam. The DOJ indicted him for defrauding global investors out of over $2 billion. He was later sentenced in January 2022 to 38 months in prison for his role in the Ponzi scheme. Bitcoin is trading at $117,183.50, up 0.6% over the past 24 hours. The token has experienced a 25.39% YTD despite facing competition from Altcoins in the past few months, fueled by institutional inflows. BTC maintains the largest market cap ahead of Ethereum, with $2.33 trillion. KEY Difference Wire : the secret tool crypto projects use to get guaranteed media coverage

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Major cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin (BTC), rose following the Federal Reserve’s long-anticipated 25 basis-point rate cut and hints of additional easing by the year-end despite Fed Chair Jerome Powell's more hawkish tone at the following press conference. The CoinDesk 20 Index was recently up 3% over 24 hours with all members in the green. Traders can now focus on crypto-specific developments. One standout is the SEC’s approval of "accelerated basis" listing standards for crypto ETFs, which cuts approval times to about 75 days from 240 days. A similar generic listing standard for traditional markets spurred a sharp increase in listings, as noted by Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas. Another big story comes from DeFi giant Aave, which unveiled its V4 roadmap featuring a shift to ERC-4626 share accounting. Here’s the translation: Under Aave V3, if you deposited 100 DAI, the number of interest-bearing aTokens you hold would rise over time. With V4, you’ll still have 100 tokens, but the value of each token will increase instead. This change promises cleaner integrations, easier tax treatment, and better compatibility with other DeFi protocols. The roadmap also signals a strategic pullback from less productive deployments on certain layer-2 and alternative layer-1 networks. The price of the AAVE token has risen over 4% in the last 24 hours. In other news, decentralized blockchain bridge Wormhole announced new tokenomics, offering increased earning opportunities for token holders active in governance, along with a strategic reserve. A popular post by pseudonymous observer G3ronimo made waves, arguing that Hyperliquid’s HYPE token is significantly undervalued. G3ronimo advocates using discounted cash flow (DCF) models over traditional multiples thanks to HYPE’s unique cash flow dynamics. Across traditional markets, the dollar remains well above its July lows — suggesting the Fed’s rate cuts were already priced in. The yen weakened against the dollar ahead of Friday’s Bank of Japan rate decision, with expectations for steady rates and hawkish forward guidance. Stay alert! What to Watch Crypto Sept. 18: Mavryk Network launches its mainnet and native MVRK token. Sept. 18: Rex-Osprey’s Dogecoin ETF and XRP ETF start trading on Cboe BZX Exchange under tickers DOJE and XRPR, respectively. Sept. 18: Unipoly Chain (UNP) mainnet launch . Sept. 18: Deadline for MKR holders to upgrade to SKY tokens to avoid penalties. Macro Sept. 18, 7 a.m.: U.K. benchmark interest-rate decision Est. unchanged at 4%; followed by the release of MPC meeting minutes. Sept. 18, 8:30 a.m.: Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index Est. 2.3. Sept. 18, 8:30 a.m.: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims for week ended Sept. 13. Est. 240K. Earnings (Estimates based on FactSet data) Sept. 18: Lite Strategy ( LITS ), pre-market Token Events Governance votes & calls MantleDAO is voting on keeping the 2025-2026 budget at $52 million USDc and 200 million MNT. Voting ends Sept. 18 Curve’s Michael Egorov proposed Yield Basis , a $60 million plan to fund bitcoin pools and give veCRV holders up to 65% of revenue. Voting ends Sept. 24. Unlocks Sept. 18: Fasttoken (FTN) to unlock 2.08% of its circulating supply worth $89.8 million Token Launches Sept. 18: Deadline to convert MKR to SKY before the delayed upgrade penalty takes effect. Conferences Day 2 of 3: AIBC 2025 (Tokyo, Japan) Sept. 18: CBC Summit USA (Washington) Token Talk By Oliver Knight The altcoin market staged a strong rebound following Wednesday's oversold RSI readings, with several tokens posting gains in excess of 10%. Leading the rally is ether.fi (ETHFI), up 12% in the past 24 hours to $1.64, the highest since January. BNB also notched a milestone, breaking through $1,000 for the first time as momentum accelerates toward fresh record highs. The bullish backdrop comes as bitcoin creeps up toward $117,300, consolidating above critical support at $110,000. Meanwhile, bitcoin dominance slipped to 56% at CoinMarketCap, its lowest since early January, highlighting investors’ growing appetite for more speculative investments. The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has been one of the largest beneficiaries of Thursday's move higher, with total value locked (TVL) across all protocols hitting $170 billion , the highest point since April, 2022. Hyperliquid's layer-1 blockchain notched a record high of $2.77 billion having risen by 3.88% in 24 hours, while Sui's TVL is up by 3% to $2.1 billion. Derivatives Positioning BNB, AVAX, and DOT have all seen double-digit increases in futures open interest (OI) in the past 24 hours, reinforcing their price gains of 5% to 9%. BTC's cumulative OI in USD and USDT-denominated perpetual futures continues to drop, diverging from the ascending price. Perhaps derivative traders are not participating in the rally. (Check out the Technical Analysis section.) BCH, TRX, BNB, BTC, XMR, AVAX, and SUI stand out with a positive open interest-adjusted cumulative volume delta, indicating strong buying pressure. There are no signs of overheating even in the further corners of the crypto market, as annualized funding rates for smaller speculative tokens remain at around 10%. On the CME, OI in ether futures is again closing on the 2 million ETH mark, while positioning in BTC futures remains considerably light. The annualized three-month basis for both tokens remains below 10%, offering significantly lower yield to carry traders than SOL's 17% return. On Deribit, 25-delta risk reversals reveal a neutral to bearish (put) bias in options out to March expiry. In contrast, ether options are bullish across all tenors. Block flows on OTC network Paradigm featured demand for the $116K call expiring on Sept. 19 and the $100K put expiring on Oct. 31. Market Movements BTC is up 1.43% from 4 p.m. ET Thursday at $117,327.22 (24hrs: +0.62%) ETH is up 2.09% at $4,597.79 (24hrs: +2.12%) CoinDesk 20 is up 2.9% at 4,400.70 (24hrs: +2.9%) Ether CESR Composite Staking Rate is up 3 bps at 2.89% BTC funding rate is at 0.0093% (10.1583% annualized) on Binance DXY is unchanged at 96.89 Gold futures are down 0.31% at $3,706.30 Silver futures are up 0.19% at $42.23 Nikkei 225 closed up 1.15% at 45,303.43 Hang Seng closed down 1.35% at 26,544.85 FTSE is up 0.38% at 9,243.77 Euro Stoxx 50 is up 1.27% at 5,437.69 DJIA closed on Wednesday up 0.57% at 46,018.32 S&P 500 closed down 0.1% at 6,600.35 Nasdaq Composite closed down 0.33% at 22,261.33 S&P/TSX Composite closed unchanged at 29,321.66 S&P 40 Latin America closed up 0.29% at 2,927.97 U.S. 10-Year Treasury rate is down 3.3 bps at 4.043% E-mini S&P 500 futures are up 0.85% at 6,715.50 E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures are up 1.03% at 24,717.00 E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average Index are up 0.69% at 46,684.00 Bitcoin Stats BTC Dominance: 57.74% (0.1%) Ether to bitcoin ratio: 0.03922 (-0.56%) Hashrate (seven-day moving average): 980 EH/s Hashprice (spot): $54.76 Total Fees: 4.50 BTC / $523,932 CME Futures Open Interest: 144,440 BTC BTC priced in gold: 32 oz BTC vs gold market cap: 9.03% Technical Analysis The chart shows that while BTC's price have risen over the past week, the cumulative open interest in perpetual futures listed on major exchanges has declined. The divergence indicates a lack of participation from derivative traders in the price rally. Crypto Equities Coinbase Global (COIN): closed on Wednesday at $320.56 (-2.24%), +2.26% at $337.17 in pre-market Circle (CRCL): closed at $131.04 (-2.8%), +2.07% at $327.18 Galaxy Digital (GLXY): closed at $33.01 (+3.71%), +2.57% at $33.86 Bullish (BLSH): closed at $54.35 (+5.82%), +10.4% at $60 MARA Holdings (MARA): closed at $17.34 (-1.08%), +2.02% at $17.69 Riot Platforms (RIOT): closed at $17.62 (+0.57%), +2.55% at $18.07 Core Scientific (CORZ): closed at $16.27 (+0.56%), +2.09% at $16.61 CleanSpark (CLSK): closed at $11.44 (+2.14%), +3.67% at $11.86 CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI): closed at $41.15 (+3.24%), +5.22% at $43.30 Exodus Movement (EXOD): closed at $28.24 (-4.92%), +4% at $29.37 Crypto Treasury Companies Strategy (MSTR): closed at $329.71 (-1.61%), +2.26% at $337.17 Semler Scientific (SMLR): closed at $27.68 (-4.91%), +3.36% at $28.61 SharpLink Gaming (SBET): closed at $17.12 (+1%), +3.04% at $17.64 Upexi (UPXI): closed at $6.08 (+4.55%), +5.51% at $6.42 Lite Strategy (LITS): closed at $2.61 (-2.97%), +8.81% at $2.84 ETF Flows Spot BTC ETFs Daily net flows: -$51.3 million Cumulative net flows: $57.29 billion Total BTC holdings ~1.32 million Spot ETH ETFs Daily net flows: -$1.9 million Cumulative net flows: $13.68 billion Total ETH holdings ~6.59 million Source: Farside Investors While You Were Sleeping ​​Bitcoin ETF Inflows Reverse as Fed’s Hawkish Outlook Triggers Market Caution (CoinDesk): Bitcoin ETFs saw $51 million in withdrawals, their first net outflow in over a week, while ether ETFs recorded $1.9 million in redemptions, a second straight day of outflows Australia's Financial Watchdog Offers Exemptions to Stablecoin Intermediaries (CoinDesk): Australia's Securities and Investments Commission will exempt intermediaries from licensing if they distribute stablecoins minted by issuers that already hold a financial services license. Ripple, Franklin Templeton and DBS to Offer Token Lending and Trading (CoinDesk): Franklin Templeton will tokenize its money market fund on the XRP Ledger, with DBS listing the sgBENJI token alongside Ripple's RLUSD, enabling clients to shift between yield and stability. Gold Falls From Record After Fed Rates Commentary Sparks Caution (Bloomberg): Gold slipped after the Fed’s rate cut as a firmer dollar followed Powell’s cautious tone, but inflation worries and upbeat forecasts could set the stage for a renewed rally. Powell’s Last Stand: Balancing a Tricky Economy and Intense Political Pressure (The Wall Street Journal): Some economists say the Fed should have gone for a half-point cut to protect jobs from tariff pressures, while others caution that deeper easing could let inflation persist.

Bitcoin’s pivotal price is $115,440: holding this level suggests renewed bullish momentum toward $137,300, while losing it risks a sharp correction to about $93,600. Traders should watch MVRV bands, liquidity

Jack Mallers, co-founder and CEO of Twenty One Capital, told NYSE TV that he expects Bitcoin to climb much higher from current levels. Related Reading: FalconX Moves 413K Solana Worth $98M – Impact On SOL Price According to Mallers, the size of global wealth available for savings gives Bitcoin room to grow in a big way. He made the bold remark that Bitcoin could be “100 to 200 times from here,” and his firm’s buying behavior appears to follow that view. Analyst’s 200x Bitcoin Claim According to Mallers, total global wealth across assets like stocks, property, gold and art is about $900 trillion. He argued roughly $400–500 trillion of that is used mainly as savings. Right now, Mallers said, Bitcoin’s market value sits near $2 trillion. At the price cited in reports — about $115,570 per coin — he sees a path for dramatic expansion if Bitcoin captures only a slice of that savings market. Jack Mallers says, “#Bitcoin will 200x from here.” “Bitcoin is going after a $400-500 trillion market, and it’s only $2 trillion.” pic.twitter.com/urpR8HelFO — Maestro (@GoMaestroOrg) September 16, 2025 Twenty One Capital’s Buying Strategy Reports have disclosed that since April, Twenty One Capital has acquired 43,514 BTC, a haul worth roughly $5 billion at current prices. The firm has backing from players such as Tether, Bitfinex, and SoftBank, and it plans to merge with SPAC Cantor Equity Partners to pursue a public listing. Mallers’ team has been buying aggressively, and the stash already exceeded the firm’s initial target by about 1,500 BTC. How Other Big Names See Bitcoin Several high-profile figures have also made bullish calls, and their forecasts are often cited alongside Mallers’ views. According to public remarks, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has suggested Bitcoin could reach $700,000. Anthony Scaramucci of SkyBridge has said he expects Bitcoin to hit about $200,000 by the end of 2025. Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra Global, has outlined a base-case of $350,000 and a more aggressive scenario as high as $700,000. These estimates differ in timing and method, but they share a common theme: large upside is possible if demand and adoption keep rising. Related Reading: XRP’s Biggest Rally Yet? Analyst Projects $20+ In October 2025 Where Twenty One Capital Fits In Based on reports, Mallers’ firm is joining a larger group of companies that hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Michael Saylor’s Strategy has accumulated 638,985 BTC — a figure that dwarfs most other corporate treasuries and is valued near $74 billion. Mining companies such as MARA Holdings hold about 52,477 BTC. One important contrast is funding approach: Strategy leaned on debt to build its position, while Twenty One Capital has avoided that route so far. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

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From its inception as a digital curiosity to becoming a significant part of the global financial landscape, Bitcoin has transcended its original status. Today, it's not just an asset to invest in but a versatile currency enhancing various sectors, including gaming, retail, and even charitable donations. Revolutionizing Online Gaming and Gambling Online casinos were pioneers in adopting Bitcoin, leveraging its anonymity and security to attract a tech-savvy audience. This adoption has only deepened, with platforms now entirely built around cryptocurrencies, offering both classic and innovative gaming experiences tailored to modern users. One standout example is the evolution of online bitcoin blackjack , which marries traditional gameplay with futuristic currency technology. Moreover, Bitcoin has become a staple in the esports arena, connecting digital currency with competitive gaming. Players can now participate in major esports tournaments with Bitcoin as a prize or sponsorship currency, highlighting its growing acceptance in this vibrant community. Facilitating Everyday Transactions Remarkably, Bitcoin's utility has expanded into everyday transactions, with numerous mainstream retail outlets integrating Bitcoin payment systems. Among the leaders in this trend are Spar Supermarkets , enabling customers to use Bitcoin seamlessly, akin to traditional payment methods. The travel industry has not been left behind, with hotels and booking platforms increasingly accepting Bitcoin, thereby simplifying the financial aspects of global travel and reducing the dependency on currency exchange. Enhancing Digital Commerce and Media Digital marketplaces and subscription services have welcomed Bitcoin, allowing users more flexibility in managing their entertainment and media consumption budgets. This flexibility extends to content platforms where fans can support their favorite artists or content creators through direct Bitcoin transactions. Online stores and various platforms now see Bitcoin as a preferred payment option due to its efficiency and security, as seen in the number of online stores that accept Bitcoin . Empowering Creative and Niche Applications Bitcoin's adaptability has seen its application in more creative and niche markets. From online events selling tickets in Bitcoin to sporting clubs offering merchandise payable in the digital currency, its footprint continues to expand. Additionally, the anonymity provided by Bitcoin has made it a popular choice for charitable donations, allowing global participation without the need for personal disclosure. The Future of Bitcoin: Beyond Mere Currency The narrative surrounding Bitcoin has shifted significantly; it's no longer just a speculative asset but a part of everyday life. Whether it's paying for a coffee, tipping online content creators, or supporting global causes, Bitcoin is proving to be an indispensable tool in a digitalized world. Disclaimer: This is a sponsored article and is for informational purposes only. It does not reflect the views of Bitzo, nor is it intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.