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, /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today it has been awarded a $642 million contract modification to a previously awarded contract supporting submarine production. This modification is for a cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-20-C-2120) for Lead Yard Support and Development Studies and Design efforts related to Virginia-class submarines, as detailed in the U.S. Department of War contract award.

General Dynamics Electric Boat designs, builds, repairs and modernizes nuclear for the U.S. Navy.

"This contract modification supports our efforts to deliver the submarines our Navy needs as quickly as possible," said Mark Rayha, president of General Dynamics Electric Boat. "This funding allows us to continue our design and development efforts in order to sustain and extend our nation's operational overmatch against any potential adversaries. With the support of the administration, the Navy and Congress, we are prepared to deliver the advantage to protect our sailors, our families and our freedom."

General Dynamics Electric Boat designs, builds, repairs and modernizes nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy. Headquartered in Groton, Connecticut, it employs more than 24,000 people. More information about General Dynamics Electric Boat is available at www.gdeb.com.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 110,000 people worldwide and generated $47.7 billion in revenue in 2024. More information is available at www.gd.com.

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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 26, 2025) - Wellfield Technologies Inc. (TSXV: WFLD) (OTC Pink: WFLDF) (FSE: K8D) (the "Company" or "Wellfield") is providing an update with respect to its previously announced management cease trade order ("MCTO") issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission (the "BSCS") under National Policy 12-203 - Management Cease Trade Orders ("NP 12-203"), as previous disclosed in the news releases of the Company dated July 17, 2025 (the "Default Announcement") and July 31, 2025 (the "MCTO News Release"). The Company and its auditors continue to work diligently to file the audited financial statements and related annual management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, as required under Part 4 and Part 5, respectively, of National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations, and related certifications of such filings by the Company's chief executive officer and chief financial officer as required under Part 4 of National Instrument 52-109 - Certification of Disclosure in Issuers' Annual and Interim Filings (collectively, the "Annual Filings").

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Sep 26, 2025 at 22:03 // Price

The price of TRON (TRX) has fallen below the moving average lines after failing, as Coinidol.com reports.

TRON price long-term forecast: bearish

The altcoin was rebuffed twice at the $0.35 mark before falling below the moving average.

Since September 11, investors have tried to push the price above its previous high of $0.369 but have failed. TRON is currently trading at a low of $0.33. If the current support level is broken, the altcoin will return to its previous low of $0.31. The altcoin will continue to trade in the $0.33 to $0.35 range if the current support holds.

Technical Indicators 

Key Resistance Zones: $0.40, $0.45, and $0.50 

Key Support Zones: $0.20, $0.15, and $0.10

TRON price indicators analysis

TRON is at risk of falling if the price bars drop below the moving average lines. Both charts show the 21-day SMA below the 50-day SMA, indicating a decline. The price bars are characterised by a doji candlestick, which means that the altcoin remains in the bearish trend zone.

TRX/USD daily chart - September 26, 2025

What is the next move for TRX?

The price of TRON has remained above the $0.33 support in the last 48 hours. TRX is bouncing around the $0.33 support and below the moving average lines. If the bears breach below the $0.33 support level, selling pressure will begin. The altcoin will resume a bullish trend if buyers sustain the price above the moving average lines.

TRX/USD 4-hour chart - September 26, 2025

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Cyber Hornet has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that combines exposure to the S&P 500 with XRP. The SEC filing also outlines two additional products under the same structure.

Cyber Hornet Expands ETF Suite With XRP, Ethereum and Solana Products
The SEC filing shows that the Cyber Hornet S&P 500 and XRP 75/25 Strategy ETF will trade under the ticker “XXX” if approved. The ETF aims to replicate the performance of the S&P 500 and the S&P XRP Futures 75/25 Blend Index.

This benchmark places 75% of its assets in S&P 500 stocks and 25% in XRP futures traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. To maintain its exposure, the fund will also invest directly in XRP and may use exchange-traded products tied to the asset.

The other two products are focused on Ethereum and Solana. The Cyber Hornet S&P 500 and Ethereum 75/25 Strategy ETF will trade under ticker “EEE.” However, the Cyber Hornet S&P 500 and Solana 75/25 Strategy ETF will trade under ticker “SSS.”

Both funds follow the same design, combining equities with futures contracts for their respective cryptocurrencies. Ethereum exposure will be managed through Ether futures on the CME and direct holdings.

In contrast, the Solana exposure will track the S&P Solana Futures Index. This filing comes as Solana investment products are already gaining momentum, with REX-Osprey’s Solana staking ETF recently hitting a new AUM high.

The three Cyber Hornet ETFs will carry an annual management fee of 0.95%, with no shareholder transaction fees. Based on SEC estimates, a $10,000 investment would incur about $100 in fees after one year and $312 after three years.

The funds will rebalance monthly to maintain the 75/25 allocation. However, Cyber Hornet reserves the option to adjust more often in periods of volatility.

Nasdaq Listing Would Bridge S&P 500 Benchmarks With Leading Cryptocurrencies
As with other ETFs, shares may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. This move follows recent progress in the sector, with the SEC approving Hashdex’s index ETF to include XRP and Solana.

If approved, the Cyber Hornet ETFs will trade on Nasdaq. There, shares can be bought and sold like any listed stock. Only authorized participants can create or redeem 25,000-share blocks directly with the fund, while retail investors will use the open market.

Cyber Hornet’s filings highlight a growing effort to link Wall Street benchmarks with digital assets beyond Bitcoin. Also, these ETFs would be the first in integrating XRP, Ethereum and Solana with a regulated S&P 500 strategy.

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Swift, the payments network that keeps global banking running, is dipping its toes into blockchain. The company is testing whether its core messaging system, the mechanism that allows more than 11,000 banks to securely talk to each other, could one day run on-chain.

The experiment, reported by Grégory Raymond of The Big Whale on X, brings heavyweight partners to the table. BNP Paribas, BNY Mellon and several global banks are already involved. 

For now, it’s still early days as the pilot will reportedly take months before results surface. But one banker close to the project described it as “an important technological transformation for the international interbank payments industry.”

Why is Swift considering Linea?
Swift’s current system is well-trusted but also criticized by those who claim that it’s expensive, often slow, and heavily reliant on intermediaries.  In an era where money and assets are going digital, that centralization is starting to look like a weakness. 

The fast settlement that’s seen in decentralized transactions has led to people calling for increased usage of blockchain technology.

Enter Linea, an Ethereum layer-2 network built by Consensys, the same team behind MetaMask. The appeal lies in its ability to keep data private through advanced cryptography, a must-have for institutions bound by strict regulations.

The choice also ties in with Swift’s long-term digital asset push. Last year, it announced trials for central bank digital currencies and tokenized assets. Now, by bringing Linea into the mix, Swift seems willing to test whether blockchain can overhaul its very core: the messaging rails themselves.

Why banks are paying attention
For big names like BNP Paribas and BNY Mellon, this is more than tinkering with new tech. If blockchain-based messaging works, it could merge communications and settlement into a single, seamless layer. That means lower costs and fewer delays.

It also helps them keep pace with challengers like Ripple, which has long argued its blockchain system can outdo Swift’s legacy model. 

But change won’t be easy. Integrating blockchain into existing systems will require time, investment and regulatory patience. 

Questions remain around how such a system would perform at the scale Swift operates, and whether regulators across the US, EU and Asia would be comfortable with it.

Swift has always moved carefully. Over the past few years, it has tested APIs, dabbled with AI to fight fraud, and explored tokenized asset transfers. Partnering with Linea fits this pattern: try a controlled, private environment before scaling anything to the public.

If the pilot succeeds, it could become one of the largest real-world blockchain deployments yet. It would also send a strong signal to the rest of the financial industry that blockchain isn’t just for niche use cases anymore — it’s ready to power the systems that move trillions of dollars every day.

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Ethereum is under significant pressure as the broader crypto market enters a corrective phase. After reaching a new all-time high of around $4,950 on August 24, ETH has now shed more than 22% of its value, slipping below the psychological $4,000 level. The steep pullback has left many investors in difficult positions, with some of the largest players in the market also feeling the impact.

According to top analyst Maartunn, even BitMine, one of the largest institutional holders of Ethereum, has seen its ETH position dip below its on-chain cost basis. This marks a critical moment, as whales typically act as stabilizers during corrections, and their unrealized losses reflect the depth of current market stress.

Despite this downturn, some analysts argue that Ethereum’s retracement may represent a healthy reset after weeks of overheated momentum. Corrections of this scale are not unusual following parabolic rallies and often serve to shake out excess leverage before setting up for longer-term stability. Still, with sentiment fragile and selling pressure mounting, the coming days will be pivotal for ETH as it tests key support levels and investors closely monitor whale behavior for signs of renewed confidence.

BitMine’s ETH Play Falls Below Cost Basis
According to top analyst Maartunn, Ethereum’s correction has placed one of the market’s largest institutional holders under heavy pressure. BitMine’s ETH portfolio, valued at roughly $7.5 billion, has just dipped below its on-chain cost basis around the $4,000 level. This development underscores the severity of the recent downturn and highlights that even large-scale players are not immune to the pain of corrections.

BitMine Ethereum Average Cost Basis | Source: Maartunn
Maartunn emphasizes that this stage of the market is less about timing the perfect entry or exit and more about endurance. As he put it, “It’s about who can hold their breath the longest.” The remark reflects a broader sentiment among analysts who view the current environment as a psychological test for both retail and institutional investors. With volatility high and sentiment deteriorating, the ability to withstand drawdowns may determine who ultimately benefits from the next phase of Ethereum’s cycle.

The outlook remains divided. Optimists argue that this is a necessary pullback before Ethereum gears up for a massive leg higher, supported by growing institutional adoption and strong long-term fundamentals. On the other hand, cautious voices warn of a deeper correction, noting that breaking below critical support levels could trigger further downside.

The coming weeks will likely prove decisive. If ETH can stabilize above the $3,800–$4,000 range, confidence may return quickly. However, if selling pressure intensifies, the market could face an extended period of uncertainty before momentum rebuilds.

Bulls Struggle To Find Support
Ethereum (ETH) has broken below the critical $4,000 level, now trading around $3,891, as shown on the 12-hour chart. This decline marks a continuation of the bearish trend that started after the September peak near $4,950. The breakdown has been accompanied by rising trading volume, confirming strong selling pressure and suggesting that bears currently dominate the market.

ETH losing ground | Source: ETHUSDT chart on TradingView
The 50-day EMA has crossed below the $4,400 zone, reinforcing near-term weakness, while the 200-day EMA around $3,650 now acts as the next major support level. The price action shows a decisive rejection from the $4,600–$4,800 resistance range earlier this month, followed by a steep selloff that erased more than 20% of ETH’s value.

If ETH holds above the $3,850–$3,900 zone, it could attempt a rebound and retest the $4,200 resistance. However, failure to defend this range risks further downside toward $3,650–$3,700, where the 200-day EMA and previous accumulation levels converge.

Ethereum is in a corrective phase, but the volume spike suggests potential exhaustion of sellers. The coming sessions will determine whether bulls can reclaim $4,000 to stabilize momentum or if further capitulation is ahead.

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Key takeaways:

XRP hovered near the $2.75 support, risking an 8–10% drop to $2.50.

Onchain URPD data indicated a strong buyer cluster around $2.45–$2.55.

Liquidity compression and ETF catalysts hint at a potential expansion phase.

XRP (XRP) price action is teetering at a critical level, with the altcoin consolidating at the base of a descending triangle, a typically bearish setup. The altcoin hovered around the $2.75 support, but sustained selling pressure could drag prices lower toward the $2.65 to $2.45 range.

XRP one-day chart analysis. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewSuch a move would mark another 8% to 10% decline, aligning with a daily fair value (FVG) gap that overlaps with the 0.50–0.618 Fibonacci retracement levels. This zone could serve as a magnet for liquidity while providing a potential launchpad for bullish recovery.

Onchain data added weight to this technical outlook. Glassnode’s Unrealized Price Distribution (URPD) for XRP revealed a dense cluster of buyers between $2.45 and $2.55, suggesting a strong cost basis for many holders in that range. This implied that if price revisits this pocket, buyers could defend the level aggressively, creating the conditions for a rebound.

XRP UTXO Realized Price Distribution. Source: GlassnodeXRP’s behavior remained consistent with its fractal pattern from Q1. The altcoin has already tested the $2.65 mark twice, yet the historical structure suggested that a sweep below this level into the liquid-heavy FVG remained possible before a sustainable rally.

Another notable similarity between the current setup and the earlier fractal is the pattern weakness leading into the weekend, followed by an FVG sweep at the start of a new week. If that scenario played out, XRP could retest the $2.50 zone as early as Monday.

However, while the resemblance is striking, historical fractals do not guarantee an exact repeat of the price behavior, and the market may still diverge from its prior structure.

While a decisive break above $2.90 could invalidate the bearish setup early, current market weakness tilts toward one final dip into the $2.50 area.

XRP Q1, Q3 price fractal analysis. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewXRP liquidity compression, ETF catalysts forecast volatilityMarket researcher Sistine Research noted that XRP could be approaching a significant expansion phase within the coming months. The analysis noted that XRP’s narrow price action over the past 10 weeks is also compressing its order book into a tighter range and leaving larger gaps between levels.

XRP is currently in its third compression phase since the US elections in November 2024, and this one is the tightest yet, built on three consecutively higher price points. Such conditions have preceded sharp breakouts when a liquidity build-up is released.

XRP compression setup analysis by Sistine Research. Source: XCrypto analyst Pelin Ay added that spot market flows highlighted the ongoing battle between buyers and sellers. The 90-day spot taker CVD shows sellers remained in control, despite brief buyer strength earlier in 2025. Sustained upside would require a decisive volume shift from buyers, which has yet to materialize.

Meanwhile, ETF news looms large. Franklin Templeton’s XRP ETF decision has been pushed to Nov. 14, while REX/Osprey’s XRPR debuted with nearly $38 million in first-day volume. Analysts caution that optimism may already be partially priced in, raising the risk for “sell the news” outcomes.

This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

Crypto markets clawed back some ground on Friday, but traders weren’t buying the bounce. The global digital assets market surged marginally over the last 24 hours to hover around $3.78 trillion. Bitcoin pushed back over $110,000 while Ether managed to regain $4,000 mark.

While the market posted a minor recovery rally, the Fear and Greed depicted among the investors. CoinGlass data shows that more than 133k traders were liquidated over the last 24 hours. The total liquidations turned up around $329 million. The largest single liquidation order of BTC/USDT valued at $3.87 million happened on Binance.

$329M wiped out as crypto rebounds
Data shows that $186 million worth of liquidated bets (56%) turned out to be long positions. However, Short bets amounted to $143 million. This shows that the crypto market is witnessing heavy fluctuations with pumps and dumps. Cryptopolitan reported that Thursday witnessed $1.1 billion liquidation washout.

The recovery coincided with fresh inflation data that matched forecasts. The Fed’s preferred gauge, PCE, rose 2.7% in August, while the core measure was up 2.9%. The numbers were hardly surprising, but they reinforced the sense that price pressures are easing. Analysts suggest that if inflation trends lower, risk assets may find support, but any upside surprises could quickly reset rate cut expectations. 

Ethereum led the altcoins’ recovery by rising nearly 4%. ETH is down by 18% from its all-time high of above $4,900. Solana and Dogecoin added marginal gains. After a great run, SOL is trailing by 15% in the last 7 days. It is trading at an average price of $203 at the press time.

However, Hyperliquid’s HYPE token was the lone standout in the top tier. It is up by more than 7% and bucking the sea of red. HYPE price is now up by 86% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis. It is trading at an average price of $44.64 at the press time.

Crypto fear hits 5-month low
The Fear and Greed Index dropped to its lowest since April to hit 28 points on the chart. This signals “fear” across the market. Analysts pointed to heavy stress among short-term holders as Bitcoin traded under their cost basis of $109,700 for the first time in five months.

Fear and Greed index, Source: CoinMarketCap
BTC price has been running down by 6% over the last 7 days. It is trading at an average price of $109,601 at the press time. The 24-hour trading dipped by 18% to stand at $60.92 billion. 

Some see a silver lining in the cleanout. Analyst Maartunn, in a post, mentioned that roughly $12 billion in leveraged altcoin bets and $3 billion in speculative Bitcoin positions have been flushed.

Stocks and commodities painted a calmer picture as the S&P 500 gained 0.22% and gold edged higher. But a new wrinkle looms with Donald Trump’s latest tariff package set to take effect on October 1. That announcement could shake up risk appetite across markets and crypto.

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A stage 4 cancer patient lost $32,000 to a crypto scam, but the community rallied to raise far more for his treatment.CANCER, his meme coin, surged to nearly $8 million market cap before he began donating surplus funds to charities and patients.The scam also led to Steam removing malware games, showing how crypto solidarity can combat fraud and support good causes.A cancer patient recently gained huge support from the crypto community after a scammer stole $32,000 from his treatment fund. He raised more than enough to pay for healthcare, and has since begun donating the surplus cash.

In today’s dark climate of increasing scams and political instability, incidents like this remind us of crypto’s lighter side. For one rare moment, the community came together to rectify a great injustice.

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Earlier this week, Steam removed a game, “Block Blasters,” after community sleuths warned that it contained crypto-stealing malware. The game had been active for months, but it took a massive burst of public outcry to get it removed.

The full story, however, is less well-known. It involves one cancer patient, a dangerous scam, and the crypto community coming together.

🚨 The $CANCER Hacker Has a Face 🚨

Not a phantom. Not a shadow.

An Argentine living in Miami — visa problems, Steam-based malware, and a trail of stolen wallets.

This is the story of how he pulled off one of the darkest scams in crypto history 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/uN2B0oI03v

— Simba (@Simba_crpt) September 22, 2025

26-year-old Twitch streamer rastalandTV is a stage 4 cancer patient who turned to crypto to raise funds for treatment. He launched a CANCER meme coin on Pump.fun, and promoted it on his streams.

This token gained a moderate amount of traction, raising around $32,000 from the community.

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Soon, however, a particularly jarring scam took place. A hacker gave this user an on-stream donation, requesting that he play Block Blasters, claiming that it was a little-known indie favorite.

In actuality, this game quickly drained all of RastalandTV’s crypto wallets, consuming the creator fees earned from his CANCER token.

This shocking incident led the community to rally on behalf of this streamer’s fight against cancer. Sleuths unmasked the perpetrator, a young Argentinian national living in Miami, and managed to compel Steam to remove Block Blasters and other crypto malware games.

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Moreover, the crypto community managed to pump CANCER to new heights. Its market cap briefly reached a sum just under $8 million before rastalandTV announced that he had enough resources to continue paying for treatment.

Naturally, this led interest to diminish, albeit not completely.

CANCER Market Cap. Source: Pump.fun
Since making this announcement, this Twitch streamer has begun donating the surplus proceeds to other charitable donations.

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On top of major contributions to cancer research institutions, rastalandTV has also been using his crypto in a mutual aid campaign, giving assistance to other terminal patients in need.

In the last few weeks, the meme coin community has rallied in response to a few particularly appalling news items. The crypto community needs stories like CANCER, too.

Even though this episode highlights the ruthless and mercenary nature of today’s scammers, better impulses proved to win in the end.

Decentralized finance has a great power to bring people together and create positive change in the world. No matter how dark things may seem in today’s society, we always have the choice to help one another.

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Aster (ASTER) has emerged as a top trending token on CoinGecko, with its value surging over 2,400% since its launch.

The project’s popularity is fueled by its Season 2 points program and key endorsements from industry figures, including former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ).

ASTER Climbs Rankings
The crypto data aggregator reported via X that XLP has achieved the top spot on CoinGecko after a recent airdrop valued at about $10,000 was distributed to holders. Close behind on the rankings are the perpetual tokens ASTER and AVNT.

ASTER is the native token of a decentralized perpetual futures exchange by the same name that’s challenging Hyperliquid’s dominance in the sector. It runs on multiple blockchains, including Ethereum and Solana, but it primarily exists on the BNB Chain.

ASTER is trading at around $1.78 today, down by 15.3% in the last 24 hours, but remains up by over 181% over the last week. Since its launch on September 17, the coin’s value has surged by over 2,400%, pushing its market capitalization above $2.9 billion and securing the 50th position on CoinGecko.

Aster has been around for over a year, but activity on the platform exploded following the launch of its native token. Since then, the exchange has overtaken Hyperliquid in key metrics. DefiLlama data shows that it reported $35.86 billion in daily perpetual trading volume, surpassing its rival’s $17.16 billion.

The strong performance has attracted new traders who see the platform’s liquidity as a competitive advantage. On-chain data reveals that whales have been accumulating ASTER steadily since last week, with more than $48 million invested in the token. Separately, another large holder recently pocketed $7 million in profits from an initial outlay of $300k.

Why Aster Is Exploding in Popularity
Part of the excitement is coming from the project’s community push around Season 2 of its points farming program. The campaign rewards users for trading, referrals, and margin usage. Crypto analyst Shawn shared on X that only 4% of tokens are released in this round, but participation is already 30 times higher than in Season 1.

Aster has also received backing from prominent figures in the crypto industry, including Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), who has publicly endorsed the project and promoted it on his X account. The platform is also supported by YZi Labs, Zhao’s private investment firm, which provides mentorship, technical support, and marketing exposure.

Additionally, crypto trader James Wynn has promoted Aster as a superior product to its competitor Hyperliquid. Wynn noted that its counterpart is facing a “slow and painful death” as the newer perpetuals DEX gains ground in the industry.

TLDR

Hypervault vanished after a suspected rug pull that involved the loss of $3.6 million in funds.
The stolen funds were transferred through Tornado Cash, a service known for obscuring transactions.
Hypervault deleted all online accounts, including its website and social media profiles, after the exploit.
The project had promised high returns but lacked transparency, with audit claims that were later proven false.
This incident adds Hypervault to the growing list of exit scams in the DeFi space.

The DeFi platform Hypervault has disappeared after an alleged rug pull that saw $3.6 million vanish. The funds were transferred to Ethereum and later funneled through Tornado Cash, a known privacy tool. Hypervault’s entire online presence was erased, further fueling suspicions of a scam. Blockchain security firm PeckShield highlighted the suspicious transfers in a recent post.

On the day of the exploit, approximately 752 ETH, worth nearly $3 million, was moved through Tornado Cash. The platform, known for obfuscating funds, is often linked to money laundering and hiding illicit transactions. PeckShield’s post confirmed that the funds were bridged from Hyperliquid to Ethereum before being swapped for ETH. The use of Tornado Cash raised immediate concerns, as it is commonly employed to launder stolen funds.

#PeckShieldAlert #Rugpull? We have detected an abnormal withdrawal of ~$3.6M worth of cryptos from @hypervaultfi.

The funds were bridged from #Hyperliquid to #Ethereum, swapped into $ETH, and then 752 $ETH was deposited into #TornadoCash. pic.twitter.com/mHQLPYXvzS

— PeckShieldAlert (@PeckShieldAlert) September 26, 2025

This pattern suggests that the funds may have been stolen through a rug pull. The project’s team promptly deleted its online accounts, including the website and social media profiles. Community members who attempted to access Hypervault’s promotional links were met with dead pages, further hinting at an exit scam. The suspicious transfers and the disappearance of Hypervault’s digital presence have fueled speculation that the project is involved in a scam.

Hypervault’s Abrupt Disappearance and Suspicious Activity
Hypervault marketed itself as a decentralized auto-compounding vault platform with high yields. The project promised annual returns of 76% on stablecoins and up to 95% on HYPE liquidity pools. However, as the situation unfolded, it became clear that the platform was likely a fraudulent scheme. Investors soon realized that the project’s entire online presence had vanished, with its website inaccessible and its social media accounts deleted.

Prior to the exploit, Hypervault had claimed to undergo an audit by reputable security firms like Spearbit, Pashov, and Code4rena. However, when community members reached out to these auditors, they received no responses. Pashov claimed they had never heard of Hypervault, and Code4rena’s website did not list any pending audits for the project. These discrepancies raised alarms among investors and highlighted the project’s lack of transparency.

Despite several warnings from the community, including a public call from HypingBull, Hypervault continued to encourage participation. The platform promoted the exploration of other HyperEVM protocols and hinted at an upcoming audit. However, once the exploit occurred, the team vanished, confirming suspicions of a rug pull.

The Hypervault incident adds to the growing list of rug pulls in the DeFi space. Earlier in 2023, the Test Token (TST), originating from a Binance tutorial, experienced a dramatic price crash, wiping out investors. Similarly, the Official Melania Meme coin, linked to First Lady Melania Trump, was accused of an exit scam earlier this year. These events demonstrate that even high-profile projects can quickly vanish, leaving investors with significant losses.

Quantum risk, Kraken IPO buzz, and BlackRock's yield ETF reshape sentiment – Bitcoin price prediction points to $107K support before recovery.

Although the Bitcoin bull run has been consistently interrupted by recurring price dips, the leading cryptocurrency has now held above the $100,000 mark for 142 consecutive days. 

While this seems impressive, this record is on the verge of closing, according to a Bitcoin price prediction issued by crypto analyst Ali Martinez.

The analyst shared a chart showing Bitcoin hovering around $109,300 as of September 26 — a significant pullback from recent highs witnessed above $116,000.

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Marked by historical price actions, the chart highlights $107,200 as an important support level for Bitcoin, which could determine its next price move.

Bitcoin to retest $100,000?According to the analyst, Bitcoin is at risk of retesting its six-figure streak if the leading cryptocurrency closes below the $107,200 support level. The analyst emphasized that a dip below this support level might see Bitcoin retest $100,000 or possibly fall as low as $93,000 for the first time since May 2025.

As of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $109,033, marking a decrease of 2.07% over the last day, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Source: CoinMarketCap While the asset shows no sign of a possible resurgence soon, market watchers are worried that Bitcoin is close to breaking the specified support zone, putting it at risk of retesting $100,000 again.

Notably, Bitcoin’s resilience above $100,000 for the last 142 days is attributable to growing institutional interest and consistent inflows recorded by the spot Bitcoin ETF.

However, recent market trends show the leading cryptocurrency losing momentum amid high profit-taking activities among holders and rising exchange inflows, which suggest that traders are beginning to exercise caution.

Although large corporations like MicroStrategy and BlackRock have remained resilient in their Bitcoin accumulation strategies, the Bitcoin ecosystem is still faced with high selling pressure, causing its price to fall below previous lows.

Nonetheless, analysts have suggested that a decisive hold above $107,200 could restore confidence in the Bitcoin ecosystem, allowing the cryptocurrency to maintain its close above $100,000 and potentially never retest that level again.

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BlackRock raises Bitcoin exposure by 38% in its $17.1 billion Global Allocation Fund Gino Matos · 1 hour ago · 1 min read

The diversified fund held 1,000,808 IBIT shares valued at $66.4 million as of July 31, up from 723,332 shares on Apr. 30.

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BlackRock’s Global Allocation Fund increased its holdings in the firm’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) by 38.4% during the second quarter, according to a Sept. 26 SEC filing.

As of July 31, the diversified fund held 1,000,808 IBIT shares valued at $66.4 million, up from 723,332 shares on Apr. 30.

The addition of 277,476 shares represents the fund’s return to Bitcoin allocation after reducing exposure earlier this year.

Year-over-year growth demonstrates accelerating Bitcoin adoption within BlackRock’s portfolio management. The fund held just 198,874 IBIT shares as of July 31, 2024, representing a 403% increase over the previous twelve months.

Targeting the 1%-2% rangeIBIT represents 0.4% of the Global Allocation Fund’s $17.1 billion assets under management, a 62.5% increase from the 0.25% allocation recorded in the first quarter.

The current weighting marks substantial growth from the 0.1% position held in October 2024.

BlackRock recommended 1% to 2% Bitcoin allocation as a “reasonable range” in its model portfolio on Feb. 28, positioning the Global Allocation Fund below its target range.

The recent increases indicate movement toward this recommended exposure level through gradual and cautious accumulation.

The Global Allocation Fund invests across US and international equities, debt securities, money market instruments, and other short-term assets. Portfolio composition varies periodically in response to market conditions and investment opportunities.

BlackRock launched IBIT in January 2024 as part of the first wave of spot Bitcoin ETFs approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission. As of Sept. 25, the fund has the largest Bitcoin ETF, with nearly $61 billion in cumulative net flows.

The Global Allocation Fund’s methodical approach to Bitcoin allocation demonstrates institutional investment strategies for crypto exposure.

BlackRock continues building its position toward recommended portfolio weightings while managing volatility through gradual accumulation.

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Theta Capital has sought $200M for a blockchain vehicle backing 10–15 venture managers focused on digital assets. The firm has reported a 32.7% net IRR since 2018, while investors have shifted toward ETFs and treasury strategies as deal counts have fallen in 2025.

The industry’s largest stablecoin issuer, Tether (USDT), is reportedly in discussions with a series of leading firms including SoftBank Group and Ark Investment Management, for a significant funding round aimed at raising between $15 billion and $20 billion. 

This capital influx could potentially value the company at an astonishing $500 billion. Bloomberg News first reported these developments, indicating that Tether is exploring private placement opportunities to solidify its position in the market.

SoftBank And Ark Invest’s Potential Involvement
Per the report, the involvement of SoftBank and Ark could significantly enhance Tether’s credibility in the eyes of mainstream investors, particularly as the company seeks to overcome previous scrutiny regarding its role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Amidst this search for funding, Tether is also expanding its investment horizons beyond digital assets, venturing into sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), telecommunications, cloud computing, and real estate. 

Adding to the momentum, Tether recently appointed Bo Hines, a former advisor to President Trump on cryptocurrency matters, as CEO of its US division. 

This move aligns with Tether’s vision to establish a new operation in the US, adhering to the new regulatory environment, particularly following the introduction of a new dollar-pegged cryptocurrency aimed at businesses and institutions, dubbed “USAT.” 

Tether And US Regulatory Standards
As NewsBTC reported recently, the new token adheres to the regulatory framework established by the GENIUS Act, the first stablecoin legislation signed into law by President Trump, highlighting Tether’s focus on aligning with US regulatory standards.

Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, noted that the firm’s USDT stablecoin serves as a crucial financial tool for millions in emerging markets, showcasing how digital assets can foster trust, resilience, and financial freedom on a global scale.

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Avalanche’s native cryptocurrency, AVAX, has seen a sharp decline, dropping 8% in the past 24 hours to $27.72, extending a weeklong slide that erased nearly 18% of its value. The selloff mirrors the broader weakness in the crypto market, with major tokens including Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Bitcoin (BTC) also facing significant losses. Over the past week, BTC fell 6%, while altcoins posted double-digit declines.

AVAX has repeatedly failed to break above its resistance at $30.28, finding only fragile support around $27.65. According to CoinDesk Analytics, trading volume dropped to just 121,896 tokens in early Friday trading, indicating that while institutional selling pressure may be slowing, buyers have yet to return in force.

The decline comes at a time when Avalanche’s ecosystem is drawing increased corporate interest. Earlier this week, agricultural tech firm AgriFORCE Growing Systems rebranded as AVAX One, unveiling plans to raise $550 million to acquire and hold AVAX tokens. If successful, this would make it the first Nasdaq-listed company dedicated solely to the Avalanche blockchain.

AVAX One is positioning itself as a key institutional player in the Avalanche network, supported by a prominent advisory team led by Anthony Scaramucci (SkyBridge Capital) and Brett Tejpaul (Coinbase Institutional). The company has set a goal of holding over $700 million in AVAX, aiming to become a cornerstone custodian for the token’s future adoption.

Despite these high-profile initiatives, the market has yet to respond positively. Analysts suggest that regulatory uncertainty and ongoing macro-driven selloffs continue to weigh on sentiment. While Avalanche’s roadmap includes enterprise partnerships and use cases, these fundamentals have not been enough to counteract the current bearish momentum.

For now, traders remain cautious, and Avalanche’s short-term outlook will depend on whether institutional demand materializes to stabilize prices.

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Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is reportedly in early-stage discussions with major investment firms SoftBank and Ark Invest for a new funding round. According to Bloomberg, the company is seeking to raise up to $20 billion, a move that would value Tether at approximately $500 billion. If successful, this would place Tether among the most valuable private companies in the world and highlight the surging investor appetite for stablecoin projects.

The fundraising underscores the rapid rise of the stablecoin market, which has grown 40% year-to-date to $287 billion, based on data from RWA.xyz. Analysts at Citi project the market could expand to $4 trillion under a bull scenario. Stablecoins, digital tokens pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar, are increasingly viewed as transformative for cross-border payments by offering faster, cheaper transactions powered by blockchain.

USDT remains the dominant stablecoin with a $173 billion market capitalization. Tether’s reserves are largely backed by U.S. Treasuries, enabling the company to reap significant profits from bond yields. In Q2 2025, Tether reported profits of $4.9 billion. This performance has fueled further investor confidence in the sector.

Competition is also heating up. Circle, the issuer of USDC, went public in June 2025 and saw its stock price surge from $30 to $300, reflecting strong demand for exposure to stablecoin assets. Meanwhile, Tether is preparing to expand into the U.S. market with a new token called USAT, designed to comply with the recently passed GENIUS Act, the nation’s first federal stablecoin law. The company has also hired Bo Hines, former White House Crypto Council director under President Donald Trump, to lead its U.S. division.

With institutional interest from firms like SoftBank and Ark Invest, Tether’s latest fundraising push could accelerate mainstream adoption of stablecoins and reshape the global payments landscape.

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Prominent tech investor Jason Calacanis, best known as an early backer of Uber, has once again warned investors against buying MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock as a proxy for Bitcoin exposure. Instead, he recommends that investors seeking to benefit from Bitcoin’s growth should purchase the cryptocurrency directly.

Calacanis has become one of the most outspoken critics of MicroStrategy and its co-founder Michael Saylor, asserting there is a 75% chance his bearish outlook on the company will prove accurate. His comments come amid heightened scrutiny of the software firm, which has transformed into the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, with a treasury of 639,835 BTC.

Despite this massive accumulation, MicroStrategy shares have fallen sharply, dropping 35% from a local high of $457. Critics such as famed short seller James Chanos have long argued that MSTR trades at an unjustified premium compared to its net asset value (NAV). Calacanis and other skeptics point to the disconnect between the company’s share price and the actual value of its Bitcoin holdings.

Adding to concerns, MicroStrategy recently rolled out a new equity issuance policy, which many analysts believe could dilute shareholders and reduce the firm’s ability to buy additional Bitcoin in the future. The company also suffered a setback earlier this month when it was excluded from the S&P 500 index, a decision JPMorgan analysts warned could negatively impact MicroStrategy and other Bitcoin-focused firms.

While Saylor continues to promote his “Bitcoin maximalist” vision, advising long-term holding above all else, Calacanis insists that the safest and most effective way for investors to gain exposure is to hold Bitcoin itself, without relying on MicroStrategy’s leveraged corporate strategy.

As Bitcoin adoption grows and institutional interest increases, the debate between direct cryptocurrency ownership and corporate exposure through companies like MicroStrategy is likely to intensify. For now, Calacanis remains firm: avoid the stock, buy Bitcoin.

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Cardano (ADA) has entered a bearish phase after forming a death cross on the four-hour chart, a technical pattern that occurs when a short-term moving average dips below a long-term moving average. This signal reflects growing selling pressure in the market. ADA experienced a steep decline at the start of the week, falling from $0.888 to $0.788 in Monday’s session. Since reaching a high of $0.937 on September 19, Cardano has been on a downward trend, dropping to a low of $0.754 on Thursday.

The crypto market selloff has been broad-based. According to CoinGlass data, more than $855 million in leveraged positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours. Long traders were hit the hardest, accounting for $721.54 million of the losses, while short positions saw $133.22 million liquidated. This highlights the extreme volatility gripping the market.

In the near term, technical traders are monitoring resistance at $0.86, followed by $0.94 if recovery attempts strengthen. On the downside, support is seen at $0.735, a key level that could determine ADA’s next move. Broader market sentiment remains cautious as macroeconomic conditions continue to weigh on risk assets. U.S. core inflation data showed a 0.3% monthly rise, with annual inflation holding at 2.7%, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may move toward interest rate cuts in the coming months.

Beyond price action, Cardano’s long-term outlook is tied to ongoing upgrades to its Ouroboros consensus mechanism. The upcoming Ouroboros Leios redesign, starting with Leios Lite, aims to boost throughput by 30–55 times, enhancing scalability. Future plans for Ouroboros Omega promise adaptive security, efficient storage, and improved governance. Founder Charles Hoskinson emphasized that while the path ahead is challenging, these developments could resolve Cardano’s scalability issues and strengthen interoperability through projects like Midnight and partnerchains.

Cardano faces short-term bearish pressure, but ongoing protocol innovations may provide long-term support for ADA’s growth trajectory.

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