Crypto news summaries
Essential facts and source links for recent crypto stories.
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Armstrong keeps $400,000 Bitcoin outlook for 2030 but calls it speculative
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reaffirmed his view that Bitcoin could reach $400,000 by 2030, but said the forecast was speculation, not a guarantee. He said Bitcoin could climb to $80,000-$90,000 by year-end, while short-term prices are harder to predict. -
Weekly Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $2.39 billion, highest since October 2025
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $2.39 billion in the week ended Sept. 25, their largest weekly inflow since Oct. 10, 2025, when they drew $2.71 billion. Bitcoin nevertheless ended the week near $84,000, well below its October 2025 record above $126,000. -
Hyperliquid’s 284% 2026 gain fuels a hypothetical million-dollar scenario
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has gained 284% in 2026 and recently hit a $95 all-time high. The article says $1,000 could reach $1 million within a decade if HYPE kept tripling yearly, but calls that assumption unrealistic amid new rivals and regulatory uncertainty. -
Hyperliquid could top Bitcoin under a five-year growth scenario
The analysis assumes Bitcoin repeats its past decade’s 34% annual growth, putting its market cap above $7 trillion in five years. Only Hyperliquid among three rivals would top that level if recent gains persisted; Venice could theoretically catch up. -
The Motley Fool points to Robinhood and Solana for tokenization exposure
Michael Selig, CFTC chair, urged regulators to prepare for “mass tokenization.” McKinsey’s base case projects $1.9 trillion in tokenized assets by 2030, versus $38.6 billion in tradable assets today. The Motley Fool names Robinhood and Solana as investment options. -
Zcash's 217% annual gain contrasts with a weak long-term record
Zcash has risen 217% this year and 90% in the past 30 days, but remains almost 75% below its price at launch in October 2016. The Motley Fool says momentum traders may consider it, while long-term investors likely have better buy-and-hold options. -
SEC framework could open US stock-token trading to Coinbase
The SEC approved a temporary, five-year framework on Sept. 17 that could let Coinbase offer tokenized U.S. stocks domestically. Tokens must provide the same rights and privileges as underlying shares; whether demand can produce meaningful revenue is unproven. -
Motley Fool contributor predicts XRP below $1 by 2031 despite Ripple growth
Motley Fool contributor Johnny Rice predicts XRP will be below $1 by 2031, arguing Ripple could grow even if its RLUSD stablecoin, rather than XRP, becomes the main payment vehicle. XRP was near $1.50 as Bitcoin traded above $80,000. -
Motley Fool sees possible Bitcoin gains in 2027, with risks from rates and AI
Bitcoin rose 33% in five weeks through Sept. 23 but remained 31% below its record. The Motley Fool’s author says the four-year cycle points to possible gains in 2027, while warning that higher interest rates and AI investment could pressure the price. -
Bitcoin’s share is under 60%, while the altcoin-season index reads 50
Bitcoin’s $1.7 trillion market cap is just under 60% of the crypto market’s $2.85 trillion total. The article says staying below 60% could signal altcoins gaining ground; its Altcoin Season Index score is 50, below the 75 needed to declare altcoin season. -
Bitcoin ETF flows swing from a $5.8 billion deficit to an $800 million surplus
CoinDesk says 2026 Bitcoin ETF flows swung from $5.8 billion in year-to-date net outflows at one point in July to $800 million in net inflows. Nearly $4 billion followed an August U.S. bond-purchase announcement, as Bitcoin rose above $80,000 for the first time since January. -
Securitize sets a third weekly all-time high after ARK fund deal
Securitize (NYSE: SECZ) reached a new all-time high Thursday, its third this week, after agreeing with ARK Invest to tokenize the ARK Venture Fund. The deal is its first tokenization contract since the SEC issued the “Innovation Exemption.” -
IBM connects Digital Asset Haven to Swift as 17 banks pilot tokenized deposits
IBM linked Digital Asset Haven to Swift’s blockchain-based shared ledger, where 17 banks are piloting tokenized deposits. Two beta updates add familiar ISO 20022 payment messaging and an on-premises option, keeping software and cryptographic keys in-house. -
AJ Scaramucci brings Solari Capital out of stealth with about $350 million deployed
AJ Scaramucci has brought Solari Capital out of stealth after the firm deployed about $350 million across early- and late-stage investments and in-house ventures. Its bets span AI, crypto and other sectors, guided by his “Programmable Reality” thesis. -
EGRAG sees possible XRP path to $50 if September closes green
Crypto analyst EGRAG CRYPTO says XRP's setup could point to $50 in a potential 50-fold move if September closes green. That would complete three consecutive green monthly candles in an accumulation zone, a pattern he says appeared in 2016 and may be forming in 2026. -
XRP Ledger’s account-delegation upgrade may activate Oct. 5
The XRP Ledger’s PermissionDelegationV1_1 upgrade could activate Oct. 5 if support remains at 80% or higher. Twenty-nine of 35 validators backed it as a 14-day countdown began Sept. 21; the feature would let account holders delegate specific permissions. -
ZEC rally and inflows lift Grayscale’s Zcash ETF above $915 million
Grayscale’s Zcash ETF had more than $915.1 million in assets on Sept. 22, less than a month after its Aug. 25 listing. The fund’s growth largely reflected ZEC’s 203% rise this year, alongside more than $233 million in net inflows by Sept. 18. -
Venice Token’s near-1,800% rise this year comes with risks
Venice AI’s Venice Token has risen nearly 1,800% this year. Staking unlocks higher tiers and daily AI capacity; part of subscription revenue funds buybacks and burns. A few whales hold most tokens; some past gains were driven by leveraged liquidations. -
New York lawsuit seeks to halt Polymarket over alleged unlicensed gambling
New York sued prediction platform Polymarket on Thursday, alleging it operates illegal gambling without a state gaming license. The state asked a judge to stop its operations and impose financial penalties and order consumer restitution. -
Ronald Spektor gets 4 to 12 years for stealing nearly $16M from Coinbase users
Ronald Spektor, 23, of Brooklyn, was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $16 million from about 100 Coinbase users. He posed as a company representative and directed victims to transfer funds to wallets he controlled. -
McGlone warns Bitcoin could stall at $100,000, drawing a WTI comparison
Bloomberg Intelligence's Mike McGlone warned Bitcoin could struggle to top $100,000, comparing it with WTI crude, which has failed to rally beyond $100 a barrel despite brief price surges. Bitcoin was trading at $83,587 when the article was written. -
VanEck researcher says dollar, not bond yields, explains Bitcoin pullback
VanEck digital-assets research head Matthew Sigel said Bitcoin’s pullback is better explained by the dollar than bond yields: he sees virtually no correlation with yields and a persistent negative correlation with the dollar index. -
US prosecutors examine whether Binance knowingly allowed Iran-linked crypto trades
After Binance's 2023 $4.3 billion settlement, U.S. prosecutors are examining whether it knowingly allowed Iran-linked trades in breach of sanctions. Binance has not been charged; a civil case seeks about $61 million in crypto allegedly tied to Iranian oil sales. -
Bitcoin drops to $84,209 as Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs
Bitcoin fell 1.6% to $84,208.97 on Sept. 24 as U.S. Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs, giving back gains from a Sept. 22 move above $87,000. The 30-year yield reached about 5.44%, its highest since 2004, while the 10-year topped 5.13%, its highest since 2007. -
Ondo launches BlackRock-designed portfolios as onchain tokens
Ondo Finance has launched three investment portfolios designed by BlackRock as single tokens that investors can hold and transfer on a blockchain. The income, diversified-growth and high-growth strategies are available to eligible non-U.S. investors in permitted jurisdictions. -
O’Leary says Bitcoin could reach $1 million if quantum risks are addressed
Kevin O’Leary says Bitcoin could hit $1 million only if it addresses fears that quantum computers may break its encryption. He says he is buying new positions for the next cycle and expects Bitcoin to make up 1% to 3% of alternative-asset allocations. -
After Clarity Act stalls in Senate, SEC and CFTC may shape 2027 crypto rules
The Senate voted Sept. 15 not to advance the Clarity Act, though another attempt remains possible after the Nov. 3 election. If it does not pass, The Motley Fool says SEC and CFTC rulemaking is the likeliest path for crypto regulation in 2027. -
Hyperliquid has yet to announce a U.S. filing as USDC yield may lift revenue
Hyperliquid had not announced a U.S. filing by Sept. 23; Trump’s remarks did not amount to approval. The article estimates USDC yield could add about $250 million a year at current rates, with transfers for buybacks and burns due to start Oct. 3. -
Tim Draper urges Apple and Meta to hold four weeks of expenses in Bitcoin
Draper urged Apple and Meta to hold Bitcoin worth at least four weeks of operating expenses, calling it “irresponsible” not to. In a Sept. 21 interview, he cited U.S. spending and possible hyperinflation or very high interest rates.
