The Coinbase platform is the largest Ethereum layer-two (L2) with total value 
locked (TVL) exceeding $5 billion. Inside Base’s Plans for a Native Network 
Token Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-two (L2) network Base, which in the past has 
been blamed for extracting value from the second largest blockchain, may 
finally launch its own token, according to a […]

Coinbase Teases Base Token Launch

For the first time in 2025, the United States Federal Reserve is preparing to 
cut interest rates while the S&amp;P 500 is trading at all-time highs, and 
according to The Kobeissi Letter, the time has come for an important shift in 
markets that could usher in the next crypto market bull run. As it stands, 
record stock valuations, resilient GDP growth, sticky inflation, and cracks 
are forming in the labor market, leaving the stage open for volatility in 
traditional markets that could spill over into the next explosive altcoin 
season. Fed Rate Cuts At Record Valuations Expectations are also high that the 
Fed will keep lowering rates at the next interest rate decision on Wednesday, 
September 17, 2025 and through the end of this year. According to a lengthy 
thread that was posted on the social media platform X, this could have long- 
term bullish effects on the crypto industry. Related Reading: Altcoin Market 
Completes Highest Monthly Close Ever: What This Means For Alt Season The 
Federal Reserve usually cuts rates in the face of economic weakness and 
depressed equity markets, but this time is different. As noted by The Kobeissi 
Letter, valuation metrics tracked by Bloomberg show US stocks are more 
expensive than ever, having surpassed even the 1929 pre-Depression peak and 
the dot-com bubble. Furthermore, the S&amp;P 500’s price-to-book ratio hit 5.3x in 
late August, its record level. Despite these extremes, policymakers are 
expected to cut by at least 25 basis points this week based on weakness in the 
labor market. History shows that when rate cuts occurred with stocks within 2% 
of all-time highs, as shown in 2019 and 2024, the S&amp;P 500 delivered strong 
gains over the following year. This unusual mix could once again amplify 
capital flows into high-growth assets, including cryptocurrencies, in the last 
quarter of 2025. A Perfect Time For Altcoins Cutting rates into hot inflation 
adds liquidity fuel just as investors chase risk assets. That backdrop has 
always caused powerful surges for Gold, Bitcoin, and other major 
cryptocurrencies, as the return of these assets thrives when fiat returns come 
under question. Related Reading: Altcoin Season Index Sets New 2025 High, What 
This Means For The Crypto Market As The Kobeissi Letter framed it, the time 
has come. The Fed’s decision to cut rates with stocks at record highs, amid a 
3% GDP growth and hot inflation 110 bps above the Fed&#8217;s long-term target, 
could be the driver of the next altcoin season. Gold and Bitcoin have already 
been priced in this new era of liquidity, as both are now up by 450% and 105%, 
respectively, since 2023. The setup is even better for altcoins like Ethereum, 
XRP, Chainlink, and most especially cryptocurrencies involved in the growing 
AI niche. There could be more immediate-term volatility, but long-term asset 
owners will benefit the most from the rate cut. However, if the Federal 
Reserve opts for a slower pace of cuts than markets are currently pricing in, 
the disappointment could ripple through both equities and cryptocurrencies and 
cause short-term declines this week. Featured image from Getty Images, chart 
from Tradingview.com

Expert Says ‘The Time Has Come’, What Could Drive The Next Explosive Altcoin Season

Santander’s digital platform has debuted crypto trading for select markets, 
fusing major tokens with EU-regulated security to elevate traditional 
investing into the digital frontier. Santander’s Digital Platform Goes Live 
With Crypto Trading and EU Compliance Banking giant Santander announced on 
Sept. 16 that its digital subsidiary Openbank has launched cryptocurrency 
trading for clients in Germany, […]

Santander’s Digital Arm Launches Regulated Crypto Trading Services in Initial Markets

Bitwise’s Stablecoin &amp; Tokenization ETF would track companies tied to 
stablecoins and tokenization sectors, as demand for onchain assets accelerates 
under new US rules.

Bitwise files for stablecoin, tokenization ETF with US SEC

Strive’s acquisition of True North ignites a bold expansion into bitcoin- 
focused media, treasury, and asset management, positioning the firm to 
dominate digital capital markets. True North Joins Strive as Media, Podcast, 
and Treasury Strategy Align Strive Inc. announced on Sept. 16 the acquisition 
of MSTR True North Inc. in a de minimis cash transaction, signaling […]

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