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🌶️ Gemini IPO & USA₮ launch
Solana goes above $241 for the first time since January
Looks like with the upcoming possible rate cut, the markets are heating up. Prices slowly increase as everyone expects
Here is what you’ll find in today’s edition as well:
Gemini IPO
New stablecoin by Tether
Dangerous hack spreads
and more…
📰 Crypto & Finance News
Tether announced a new US-regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin called USA₮ and appointed former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines as its future CEO. The coin will comply with new US regulations.
Polymarket is considering a $9 billion valuation following a surge in users and recent CFTC approval, a significant increase from its $1 billion valuation during its June fundraising round.
An appeal hearing for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-year prison sentence is scheduled for Nov. 4, focusing on alleged legal errors in his trial. His lawyers argue he was unfairly judged.
Gemini debuted on Nasdaq with a $4.4 billion valuation, as shares opened 32% above the IPO price. The Winklevoss-founded crypto exchange raised $425 million, reflecting strong investor interest in crypto firms.
🪂 Airdrops & Opportunities
Pudgy Penguins who claimed a 3D character are eligible for the $HOLO airdrop.
CyberKongz burns 13.46% of $KONG and burns a part of the unclaimed airdrop.
🤡 Degen Section
The number of Pump Fun mobile app users hits an all-time high. The company promises a lot of new features coming soon.
CTO of $IRYNA now is the top contributor of the Iryna Zarutska memorial GoFundMe. Meanwhile, the dev of the token on Pump Fun has earned more than $231,000 from the creator’s program.
🔒 Security
A new malware named ModStealer targets crypto users. It operates on macOS, Linux, and Windows. ModStealer can steal private keys, capture the clipboard, and so on.
🦁 Alpha & Insights
Even $1.1 billion worth of Ethereum shorts are going to be liquidated if the price touches $4,700.
Alt season index rises to 66/100. Are we getting one finally?
📈 Other Metrics & Numbers
Pudgy Penguins’ game Pudgy Party reaches 500,000 downloads.
Circle has minted $250 million in USDC on Solana, and the total amount minted within the last 24 hours reaches $500 million. Brrr…..
$110 billion has been added to the crypto market cap within the last 24 hours.
😶🌫️ To Cheer You Up
If crypto were hairstyle
— Jeremy (@Jeremyybtc)
4:12 PM • Sep 12, 2025
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