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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has criticized the EU’s proposed Chat Control regulation, warning that mandatory scanning of private messages would create significant security vulnerabilities.
Known as the Chat Control regulation, the proposal would compel messaging platforms — even encrypted ones — to scan all user content for potential signs of child exploitation.EU Chat Control Regulation Sparks Backlash
Buterin warned that such measures, while framed as child protection, would erode the foundation of digital privacy. He argued that any policy claiming to make society safer by weakening individual security achieves the opposite outcome.
"You cannot make society secure by making people insecure. We all deserve privacy and security, without inevitably hackable backdoors, for our private communications," Buterin wrote.
Instead, Buterin insisted that meaningful security reforms should focus on “common-sense policing” rather than blanket interception of digital communication.
He added that mandatory data collection often creates new vulnerabilities, as stored surveillance records can become prime targets for hackers.
"There are many opportunities to improve safety today, mostly around common-sense policing improvements, not carelessly releasing repeat offenders, etc. Meanwhile, intercepted digital messages are a security vulnerability, and there are many easy-to-find stories where mandatory wiretap data collected by one government gets hacked by other governments," Buterin said.
The Ethereum co-founder also stressed that citizens should be afforded the same privacy online as they once enjoyed in face-to-face interactions or cash transactions.
"We need our physical environments to be secure and we need our digital environments to be secure," he added.
The Regulation to Prevent and Combat Child Sexual Abuse (CSAR) builds on earlier monitoring systems used by large technology firms for unencrypted data.
Meanwhile, concerns about the regulation have deepened following a leaked 2024 report. The document revealed that several interior ministers sought exemptions for intelligence agencies, police, and military staff.Considering this, Buterin and privacy advocates say these carveouts highlight the hypocrisy of lawmakers imposing surveillance they would not accept for themselves.
Pratam Rao, co-founder of blockchain security firm QuillAudits, echoed this view. He noted that “any surveillance system lawmakers won’t subject themselves to is automatically tyrannical.”
"They're admitting these systems are dangerous to privacy and democracy. They just don't think citizens deserve the same protections they do," Rao wrote on X.

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The Indian authorities have charged businessman Raj Kundra in a Bitcoin "scam," The Hindu reported on Sep. 27.
Married to Bollywood superstar Shilpa Shetty, Kundra has a range of business interests, including cinema and sports.
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Agency files chargesheet against Kundra
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), the country's law enforcement and economic intelligence agency, has filed a chargesheet against Kundra before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court.
Kundra was a beneficiary and not just a mediator in the Bitcoin transactions as claimed by him, the agency claimed. He received 285 Bitcoin, currently valued at more than $31 million, from late crypto scam mastermind Amit Bhardwaj.Kundra deliberately concealed evidence such as his Bitcoin wallet address, and didn't surrender the crypto assets he received, the agency claimed.
The ED further claimed that he executed a transaction with his wife, Shilpa Shetty, at "far below market rate" to obfuscate the origin of these funds.
The case against Kundra is a spillover from the FIRs lodged by police against Variable Tech Private Limited and its promoters, including Bhardwaj, the report said.
Bhardwaj gave 285 Bitcoin to Kundra to set up a Bitcoin mining farm in Ukraine. Though the deal didn't materialize, the businessman continues to own the assets. He has been given several opportunities since 2018 but hasn't revealed the crypto wallet address holding the said amount of Bitcoin, the ED claimed.
No stranger to controversy
Business Raj Kundra is no stranger to controversy. Besides being accused of financial frauds, he was earlier arrested on charges of producing adult content.
Kundra's wife, Shilpa Shetty, is a popular Bollywood star who gained global attention after winning the British reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother in 2007.
This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Sep 27, 2025, where it first appeared in the MARKETS section. 
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As the crypto economy has gained mainstream popularity, several public companies have pivoted to the fintech revolution.
Ranging from digital asset treasury (DAT) strategies to crypto-native operations, there are many public companies that offer interested traders direct or indirect exposure to crypto assets.

HIVE Digital (HIVE)
HIVE Digital (Nasdaq: HIVE) is a Bitcoin mining and AI cloud services company. Bitcoin is the process of using high-performance computing to solve cryptographic functions so that you can verify and add blocks to the blockchain network.

Mercurity Fintech (MFH)
Mercurity Fintech Holding (Nasdaq: MFH) is a fintech company that has announced plans to create a diversified DAT.
On June 11, the company announced its plan to raise $800 million to create a Bitcoin treasury.
On July 21, it announced securing an equity line of credit worth $200 million from Solana Ventures in order to create a SOL treasury.
However, Solana Ventures denied affiliation with any credit agreements, so one isn't sure which entity Mercurity Fintech has entered an agreement with.
Chaince Securities, the company's subsidiary, announced on Sep. 24 that it will offer tokenization consulting services to a U.S. mining company for a gold mining project in Central America and Northwestern Argentina.

QMMM Holdings (QMMM)
QMMM Holdings Limited (QMMM) is a Hong Kong-based digital media advertising company that announced its pivot into crypto on Sep. 9.
The company plans to create a diversified DAT. A DAT company refers to a company that holds a significant quantity of cryptocurrencies, similar to cash or commodities, on its balance sheet.QMMM Holdings will initially create a DAT worth $100 million, focused on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. It also announced another initiative to create an AI-driven crypto analytics platform and a crypto-autonomous ecosystem.The announcement immediately sent the company's stock skyrocketing, though it later fell to find some degree of equilibrium.
QMMM, which closed at $119.40 on Sep. 26, has jumped more than 2,200% in a month.
#QMMM #MFH #HIVE

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell caught investors' attention on Tuesday when he said that the US equity market is "fairly highly valued."While it's never nice to hear the Fed chair speak in less-than-bullish tones, Powell's observation shouldn't have come as a surprise to investors. After all, he's right — at least for the most part.
By many measures, the stock market broadly is historically expensive. Take it from Bank of America, which pointed out this week that 19 out of 20 valuation metrics it tracks show the market is historically expensive, with four of the gauges at all-time highs.
Let's dive into a few measures that show stocks are pricey.
One of the most cited and followed metrics is the Shiller CAPE ratio, which measures the S&P 500's current price compared to a rolling 10-year average of earnings. This week, it hit its highest level since the peak of the dot-com bubble.

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High stock valuations can be a foreboding signal for long-term returns. The Shiller CAPE ratio in particular has a high correlation with 10-year forward returns. When valuations are elevated, future earnings upside is already priced in, usually resulting in poor subsequent performance for share prices.The Shiller CAPE ratio isn't perfect, though. One of its limitations is that, because it measures a 10-year rolling average of earnings, it can be slow to reflect current conditions and therefore may not be as great a predictor of future returns as is believed, said Yale economist William Goetzmann.
"Every observation is just moving forward one year, one month, so basically you've got a lot of correlation between one observation and the next one," Goetzmann told Business Insider earlier this month. "It's very difficult to be confident about the results of that analysis when you have overlapping returns of 10 years or even five years."
Tom Essaye, the founder of Sevens Report Research, also pointed out that while the Shiller PE is an impressive metric, it's not forward-looking.
"When you're in the market, it doesn't matter what it's done in the past, it only matters what it will do in the future," Essaye told BI. "That's why people on the street use forward PE exclusively."

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China-based Jiuzi Holdings (JZXN) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a crypto investment policy, which will enable the company to purchase up to $1 billion in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and BNB.
Jiuzi plans to establish crypto treasury holding Bitcoin, Ethereum and BNB
Nasdaq-listed Jiuzi Holdings stated on Wednesday that it will establish a digital asset treasury focused on holding Bitcoin, Ethereum and BNB, following approval of a crypto investment policy by its Board of Directors.
The company plans to use up to $1 billion of its cash reserves to buy and hold these assets.
The move follows Jiuzi's appointment of crypto expert Dr. Doug Buerger as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).
"We are not engaging in short-term trading or speculation; rather, we view crypto assets as long-term stores of value to hedge against macroeconomic uncertainties," said Buerger.
The company noted that it formed a Crypto Asset Risk Committee to monitor the execution of its strategy and deliver regular updates to the Board.
Jiuzi further hinted at the possibility of adding other crypto assets to the reserve in the future, subject to review and approval from the Risk Committee. It also added that it will not self-custody any of the acquired crypto assets in its reserve.
"Adopting the Crypto Asset Investment Policy represents a proactive step in our treasury management to safeguard and enhance long-term shareholder value," said Jiuzi CEO Tao Li.
The company joins several publicly traded firms that are rapidly adopting a cryptocurrency reserve. It is also one of the few companies seeking to diversify its crypto portfolio by holding more than one digital asset.
Notably, institutional demand for Ethereum and BNB treasuries has grown over the past few months, contributing to a general rally in altcoins.
Jiuzi shares declined 32% at the market close on Wednesday, despite rallying over 50% earlier in the day.
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Ethereum (ETH) trades around the $4,000 key level following a rise in profit realization on Friday.
Ethereum open interest declines amid increased profit realization
Ethereum saw increased profit realization on Friday, with investors booking over $800 million in profits, according to data from Santiment. The spike followed ETH's decline to $3,800 on Thursday, marking its first drop below the $4,000 threshold in over a month.

ETH Network Realized Profit/Loss. Source: Santiment
Ethereum's bearish performance this week also sparked two major long liquidation events, including $401.8 million on Thursday and $490 million on Tuesday. 
After weeks of strong performance, the excess leverage on ETH has decreased, resulting in a sharp decline in the monthly average open interest, particularly on Binance, according to a CryptoQuant report on Friday. 
The drop marks one of the steepest open interest resets since the start of 2024, following a period of heavy market attention and elevated leverage, the report stated.
Binance experienced the largest leverage reduction, with more than $3 billion wiped out on Tuesday and an additional $1 billion the following day. Bybit's open interest fell by $1.2 billion, while OKX recorded a $580 million decline.
The heavy liquidations, alongside ETH's price decline and a drop in leverage, have led to increased caution among investors. Historically, the continuation of such a trend often results in further weak price action and increased distribution.
Despite the plunge and market behaviour, whale investors have begun to buy the dip.
Smart money tracker Lookonchain data shows that 15 wallets have accumulated 406,117 ETH, worth approximately $1.6 billion, from Kraken, Galaxy Digital, BitGo, and FalconX over the past two days.
Meanwhile, two Ethereum wallets that had been inactive for more than eight years transferred 200,000 ETH, worth approximately $785 million, to new addresses, according to Lookonchain data. The data revealed that the holder, who originally accumulated the tokens on Bitfinex, still controls 736,316 ETH, worth about $2.89 billion, across eight wallets.
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH eyes recovery of $4,000 key level
ETH is attempting to recover the $4,000 psychological level after bouncing off the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). The top altcoin is facing resistance near $4,100, a level that has served as a critical hurdle over the past year.

ETH/USDT daily chart
A move above $4,100 could see ETH rise to test the $4,500 level, which is just above the 50-day SMA.
On the downside, bulls could continue to defend the 100-day SMA. Further down, the $3,500 could also serve as support.
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The EUR/USD pair turned south and closed the week below the 1.1700 mark, further retreating from the yearly peak set mid-September at 1.1918. The US Dollar (USD) surged amid words from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell and upbeat United States (US) data proving the American economy is in a good place.
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Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell spoke about the US economic outlook at the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, pouring cold water on mounting speculation of steeper interest rate cuts. Powell delivered a balanced message and pretty much reiterated what he said in the press conference that followed the September monetary policy announcement, cautioning against moving too fast and risking an uptick in inflation. He also repeated that the job market is less dynamic and "somewhat softer." The market showed no immediate reaction to the headline, but the USD ended up strengthening on Wednesday, as the market still believed the Fed would continue to cut rates, but at a moderated pace.
Powell’s words followed a string of Fed officials vowing for more aggressive monetary action, which pressured the USD.
Further USD strength emerged on Thursday, driven by upbeat US data. The country reported that the economy grew at an annualized pace of 3.8% in the three months to June, according to the final estimate of the Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The result was much better than the 3.3% previously calculated. Additionally, Durable Goods Orders were up 2.9% in August, much better than the previous 2.6% slide and the anticipated -0.5%. Also, the Initial Jobless Claims for the week ended September 20 were up by 218K, beating the expected 235K and easing from the 232K posted in the previous week.
Finally, the US reported August Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index figures on Friday. The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge, as measured by the PCE Price Index, rose at an annualized pace of  2.7% in August from 2.6% in July, according to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), in line with the market forecasts. Core annual inflation printed at 2.9%, matching the July reading and also expectations. The monthly increase of 0.3% also came as expected.
By the end of the week, the US economic resilience stands out. Regardless of political turmoil, the latest data explains why the country retains its global leadership. It may be too early to call for a sustained USD recovery, but the picture is about to change and the odds are rising: growth is solid, inflation stable, the labor market softened, and the Fed has set the path.
In line with expectations, inflation data was not enough to trigger market action, but the USD retained most of the ground gained in the previous trading days ahead of the weekly close.
Data focus shifts from growth to employment
Other than that, S&P Global released the preliminary estimates of the September Purchasing Managers’ Indexes (PMIs) for all major economies. Alongside the Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB), the survey showed that manufacturing output in the Eurozone contracted in August, contrary to expectations of a modest uptick. Services activity, on the other hand, improved by more than anticipated, resulting in a Composite PMI of 51.2, slightly better than the 51.1 expected and the previous 51. US data was pretty much in line with expectations, easing modestly from the August final readings but indicating persistent business expansion as the Composite PMI printed at 53.6.
 The macroeconomic calendar will be pretty busy starting Tuesday, when Germany releases its August Retail Sales and the preliminary estimate of September's Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) figures. The Eurozone will publish its own HICP on Wednesday, when the US will publish the September ADP Employment Change report and the ISM Manufacturing PMI for the same month. Finally, the US will release the September ISM Services PMI and the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report on Friday for the same period. In the meantime, different central banks’ officials will be on the wires, including European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde.
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Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy suggests a potential shift where over $100 trillion from traditional markets could move into Bitcoin-backed instruments, reshaping financial landscapes globally.Michael Saylor Predicts $100 Trillion Bitcoin Market Shift
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Michael Saylor envisions $100 trillion move to Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy's strategy emphasizes Bitcoin as a reserve asset.
Institutional shifts towards BTC increase economic transparency.
Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy suggests a potential shift where over $100 trillion from traditional markets could move into Bitcoin-backed instruments, reshaping financial landscapes globally.

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Saylor's vision could redefine asset tokenization, fostering transparency and efficiency. Institutional interest grows, but regulatory and practical implementation challenges remain unaddressed.

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, proposes that over $100 trillion from traditional markets could transition to Bitcoin-backed instruments. This concept, purportedly built on the Bitcoin blockchain, aims to tokenize global assets, thus enhancing transparency.
Saylor argues that tokenizing every asset could make ownership information public, secure, and immutable. He believes Bitcoin's limited supply and decentralized network underpin its role as an ideal reserve currency. This vision attracts substantial institutional interest.
MicroStrategy has significantly invested in Bitcoin, with 629,376 BTC valued at approximately $72 billion. The firm’s strategy reflects broader sentiments in institutional finance, aiming for substantial capital movements from legacy finance to Bitcoin.

The shift towards Bitcoin as a reserve asset is seen as inevitable. As infrastructure improves, more entities are expected to embrace BTC, intensifying its role in the global financial ecosystem and possibly increasing demand.

The regulatory landscape remains unchanged, with no major updates from authorities like the SEC or CFTC. Social discussions among Bitcoin supporters highlight their optimism, though no immediate signs of protocol enhancements are evident.

Saylor’s thesis continues to emphasize Bitcoin while excluding Ethereum or other altcoins from his future outlook. Historical trends indicate a rising interest in BTC, supported by strategic corporate treasury acquisitions like those of other major companies.

"If every asset was tokenized on the blockchain, every ownership record would be public, secure, and immutable. That would drastically cut costs and increase transparency. He believes Bitcoin’s decentralized nature, limited supply of 21 million coins, and secure blockchain make it the ideal base currency for this digital system." - Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman, MicroStrategy
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Ethereum's price rally in August 2025 is centered around key support levels between $4,200 and $4,356 with significant resistance at $4,800, indicating potential volatility.
The market's focus on these levels is driven by institutional activity and derivatives positioning, suggesting possible price movements above $4,800 if support holds.

Ethereum's August 2025 price gains highlight the importance of maintaining key support levels between $4,200 and $4,356. The resistance at $4,800 presents a significant short squeeze risk, driven by institutional and derivatives activity in the market. Ethereum hit $4,700 on Aug 22, 2025, a key milestone for bulls and a sign of renewed momentum.
Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, remains engaged in protocol research amid the rally. BlackRock’s recent sale of 59.6 million ETH (~$272 million) influenced the market, though no comments have been issued by their executives regarding motivations.
The immediate market repercussions include heightened trading activity, with daily Ethereum transactions reaching 1.87 million. Such levels reflect a robust recovery in DeFi adoption and demonstrate significant network user engagement and interest.
Financially, BlackRock's action created temporary selling pressure, which was quickly absorbed. On-chain data indicates a bullish accumulation phase, suggesting momentum potential above $4,800, with the $5,500 level mentioned by analysts as a breakout target.
Short squeeze conditions at the $4,800-$4,872 zone echo past market behavior, hinting at a major upswing if breached. The presence of shorts adds pressure, paralleling historical precedents of rapid Ethereum price escalations, leveraging previous bull cycle characteristics. "The setup shows textbook consolidation, which often precedes another strong move upward. A breakout can send prices above $5,500+..."
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SharpLink Gaming, Inc. surged 10% after authorizing a $1.5 billion stock buyback affecting its Ethereum assets while enhancing shareholder value through strategic treasury management on Thursday.
The move bolsters SharpLink's ETH-per-share ratio, reflecting a unique intersection of traditional corporate finance strategies with crypto asset management's evolving landscape, influencing investor sentiment positively.

SharpLink Gaming, Inc. has announced a $1.5 billion stock buyback, focusing on share purchases when prices fall below Ethereum holdings’ value. As a major Ether holder, this move has significantly impacted its stock market performance.
The decision is driven by leadership, particularly Co-CEO Joseph Chalom, aiming to leverage Ethereum’s net asset value (NAV) for shareholder benefits. The buyback aims to prevent share dilution and support stock prices.
The announcement led to a sharp rise in SharpLink's stock, amid market anticipation. The buyback signals confidence in Ethereum’s valuation, potentially affecting cryptocurrency markets and investor sentiment.

Financially, the strategy ties Ethereum’s NAV to stock value, offering a possible buffer against market volatility. It reflects a trend seen in other corporate treasury strategies leveraging token holdings for value enhancement.
The initiation of the buyback represents a significant strategic move for SharpLink amidst an evolving crypto market landscape. The approach may influence similar strategies among large corporate Ether holders.

Regulatory repercussions remain uncertain, though current actions do not prompt immediate interventions from authorities. Historically, buybacks linked to crypto assets pose questions on regulatory oversight and corporate governance in this domain.

Joseph Chalom, Co-Chief Executive Officer of SharpLink Gaming, Inc. emphasized: "Should there exist periods where our stock trades at or below the net asset value ('NAV') of our ETH holdings, it would be dilutive on an ETH per share basis to issue new equity through our capital raising efforts. In this scenario, the accretive course of action may be to repurchase our common stock. This program provides us with the flexibility to act quickly and decisively if those conditions present themselves.
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JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday opened the door ever so slightly to lowering a key interest rate in the coming months but gave no hint on the timing of a move and suggested the central bank will proceed cautiously as it continues to evaluate the impact of tariffs and other policies on the economy.
In a high-profile speech that will be closely watched at the White House and on Wall Street, Powell said that there are risks of both rising unemployment and stubbornly higher inflation. That puts the Fed in a tough spot, because it would typically cut its short-term rate to boost hiring, while keeping it high — or raising it — to fight inflation.
READ MORE: U.S. inflation remained flat in July, though core prices accelerated
"The stability of the unemployment rate and other labor market measures allows us to proceed carefully as we consider changes to our policy stance," Powell said in prepared remarks. That suggests the Fed will continue to evaluate jobs and inflation data as it decides whether to cut rates, including at its next meeting Sept. 16-17.
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Alien Worlds and Mercury Forge launched Mayhem: Alien Worlds BETA v0.6 on July 28, 2025, aiming to revolutionize blockchain gaming with enhanced NFT mechanics and TLM integrations.
The update could significantly boost TLM activities and engagement, reflecting past impacts on the gaming platform's ecosystem and market dynamics.
Alien Worlds, in collaboration with Mercury Forge, has launched Mayhem: Alien Worlds BETA v0.6 as of July 28, 2025. This update marks a significant step in enhancing their blockchain gaming experience with updated NFT mechanics and Trilium integrations. Explore Mayhem in Alien Worlds
Mercury Forge, renowned for Battlefleet Armageddon, is partnering on this project. The BETA introduces newly enhanced NFT functionality, adjusting player interactions and integrating community feedback mechanisms within the updated Alien Worlds ecosystem.
Beta Launch: Play, Test & Help Shape Mayhem
"Over the next two weeks, players can submit bug reports, gameplay suggestions, and balancing feedback. Rewards will be distributed based on the quality of submissions, helping us identify what’s working and what needs improvement." — Alien Worlds Official Blog
Spike in NFT Minting and TLM Mining Anticipated
The BETA launch is anticipated to spike NFT minting and TLM mining activities. On-chain records indicate a pattern of increased transactional activity following major updates, reflecting heightened player engagement within the Alien Worlds platform.
Financial and technological outcomes include increased use of TLM, the main governance token. Player-driven contributions are set to shape game dynamics. Past updates have led to a noticeable rise in market activity, suggesting potential financial gains for involved parties. Getting Started with Mayhem in Alien Worlds
Historical Trends Suggest Positive Financial Impact
Previous updates in Alien Worlds' history corresponded with increased market activity. Notably, TLM and NFTs experienced engagement spikes following BETA releases, aligning with historical trends within the blockchain gaming sector.
Experts from Kanalcoin suggest potential outcomes based on past data, forecasting continued growth in player engagement and transactions. Previous trends lend credibility to these projections, highlighting community-driven success as a pivotal factor in Alien Worlds' trajectory. Discover Kanalcoin on X
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Samson Mow, a vocal Bitcoin advocate and the CEO at JAN3, has addressed Ethereum holders to talk to them about ETH and Bitcoin.
Mow has offered them the last chance to save their investments by moving them into the largest digital currency.
"Last chance to sell ETH above 0.03 BTC"
Samson Mow often criticizes Ethereum. Earlier this week, he stated that contrary to Tom Lee’s recent statement, he does not believe that ETH will ever flip BTC. The JAN3 boss also reminded the community that currently there is 768,400 ETH waiting to be unstaked from the Ethereum network. This amount of crypto is worth approximately $3.5 billion.
All this money could flow into Bitcoin, Mow believes. In Friday’s tweet, he urged ETH holders to do that, saying that this is their last chance to “sell ETH above 0.03 BTC,” hinting that after that, a massive price crash is awaiting Ethereum.
This is your last chance to sell ETH above 0.03 BTC. Well, after you wait two weeks to exit the validator queue and then another 9 days for the sweep delay https://t.co/dgEHAV6OMc— Samson Mow (@Excellion) August 15, 2025
That unstaking will be possible in two weeks, he said.
Bitcoin to $1 million soon, Mow expects
Samson Mow is known for his frequent predictions of Bitcoin eventually reaching $1 million per coin and then going even higher. He believes that this gigantic surge will take place once Bitcoin prints an Omega/Godzilla candle on a chart, followed by more of those.
His earlier predictions had it that the market would witness a clash of the Bitcoin demand shock and a supply shock caused by the fourth halving (April 2024) and spot ETFs beginning to accumulate Bitcoin. It has not worked out the way Mow expected so far.
However, BTC has already reached several new all-time highs, and the most recent one was above the $124,000 level. This week, the U.S. Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, confirmed that the White House intends to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, following the signing of the executive order by president Trump in March.
Besides, Strategy, along with other BTC treasury companies like Metaplanet, continues to accumulate BTC. And this is happening with more than 19 million BTC out of 21 million mined already. These developments are making the Bitcoin demand shock look more realistic.
However, Mike Novogratz recently stated that in order for Bitcoin to reach $1 million, the dollar should be completely debased with inflation soaring to that suffered by third-world countries.
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The crypto market is going through a major redistribution phase. While Ethereum attracts the majority of capital and focuses investors’ attention, memecoins are losing ground, seeing their dominance crumble. Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Pepe struggle to keep pace. Should this be seen as an end of cycle or just a lull before a new explosive rally?
In brief
Memecoins dominance reaches its lowest level since February 2024, falling to 0.039.Ethereum massively captures market liquidity, overshadowing meme crypto performances.Experts identify a four-phase cycle, with an explosive ‘altseason’ to come that could revive memecoins.Experts identify a 4-phase cycle, the ‘altcoin season’ could revive memecoins.
Ethereum’s hegemony disrupts the crypto ecosystem
The dominance of memecoins in the altcoins market is dangerously eroding. According to CryptoQuant, this critical indicator has dropped to 0.039. A level not seen since February 2024, 18 months earlier.
This plunge is mainly due to the massive liquidity suction by Ethereum. The world’s second biggest crypto monopolizes investors’ attention and drains capital towards its ecosystem. 
“It’s clearly not meme season right now,” analysts summarize on social networks. And the figures back them up. Since early August, Ethereum has gained +25.41%, while the main memecoins struggle to show double-digit performances.

This “Ethereum season” coincides with the massive arrival of institutional capital. BlackRock injected 640 million dollars in one day into its Ethereum ETF. BitMine Immersion added 300,000 ETH to its reserves in one week. These titanic flows create a suction effect that deprives memecoins of the liquidity needed to take off.
ETHUSDT chart by TradingView
A predictable cycle towards memecoins explosion?
Despite this dark picture, memecoins’ story could see a new twist. Crypto experts have identified a recurring four-phase cycle governing sector rotations. Currently in phase 2, the market sees Ethereum dominate bitcoin and other altcoins.
“We have been waiting for this moment for years. Now it is here. ETH just entered phase 2: Ethereum season.” explains Merlijn The Trader.

This phase will be followed by a third step where large-cap altcoins will start their ascent, before the ultimate phase: the altseason.
This fourth phase represents the Holy Grail of crypto investors. It is characterized by widespread euphoria successively affecting large-cap altcoins, then medium and small caps. 
Memecoins, traditionally the last to take off, then benefit from an explosion of volumes and prices.
Technical analysis supports this cyclical vision. The comparative performances of August perfectly illustrate this hierarchy: Ethereum shows +25.41%, while Dogecoin manages only +10.48%, Shiba Inu +4.58%, and Pepe +7.31%. A gap that could abruptly reverse in the final phase of the cycle.
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