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Tracey Plowman
September 17, 2025

This Week in Crypto

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This week on the show, Bitcoin is holding the line at $114K with eyes firmly on the Fed and its next interest rate move.

We ask the big question, could Bitcoin be on track to match gold’s historic rally?

And over in the world of exchanges, Coinbase might be ready to take Base one step further with a token launch.

Tracey and Blake are back on the mic with plenty to unpack on Crypto Curious, so let’s dive in 🚀

Markets at a glance.

X marks the spot.

Good articles.

Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee forecasts that bitcoin and ether could rally sharply within three months if the Federal Reserve begins cutting rates. He also highlighted the Nasdaq-100 as a likely beneficiary.

Coinbase App Store ranking suggests retail still on sidelines despite crypto rally

A first-of-its-kind Dogecoin exchange-traded fund is set to hit U.S. markets on Thursday, with Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas flagging the Rex-Osprey Doge ETF (ticker: DOJE) as the launch vehicle.

Coinbase App Store ranking suggests retail still on sidelines despite crypto rally | The Block

Lion Group doubles down on Hyperliquid as HYPE breaks a new high

Nasdaq-listed Lion Group plans to gradually convert its stash of 6,629 Solana and over one million Sui into Hyperliquid tokens.

Lion Group Shifts to HYPE as Token Hits New All-Time High

Google’s AP2 protocol revolutionizes AI payments, partnering with Coinbase, Ethereum Foundation, Metamask, and more to merge crypto, stablecoins, and fiat into one trusted system.

This time last year in crypto.

🔍 What Was Going On ~17 September 2024?

  • Bitcoin was trading in the ~$58,000 region as markets were nervously waiting for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy moves.

  • There was widespread anticipation of rate cuts by the Fed. Analysts expected a 25 to 50 basis-point cut on September 18, which seemed likely to trigger positive momentum in crypto markets.

  • BTC dominance was up, while the ETH/BTC ratio was weak. Ethereum was lagging behind Bitcoin in terms of performance and market influence.

  • Institutional moves were also visible: firms were raising capital, more OTC options and structured products involving crypto were being discussed or launched.

In Other Crypto News!

Nasdaq Files With SEC to Enable Tokenized Securities on US Stock Market

Nasdaq ignites Wall Street transformation with bold SEC filing to bring tokenized securities into the U.S. equities markets, merging blockchain speed with institutional-grade safeguards.

Nasdaq Files With SEC to Enable Tokenized Securities on US Stock Market – Featured Bitcoin News

Stablecoins Aren’t Just For Crypto Trading Anymore

Since their advent a decade ago stablecoins have primarily served two use cases: crypto trading and remittances. But it was only a matter of time before payments companies and businesses looking to streamline international money movement operations took notice.

Stablecoins Aren’t Just For Crypto Trading Anymore

American Express Turns Travel Memories Into NFT Passport Stamps

American Express has rolled out a new way for cardholders to collect travel memories: blockchain-backed passport stamps that live on a public ledger. The stamps are meant to be keepsakes, not investments, and they are tied to in-person spending while traveling.

American Express Turns Travel Memories Into NFT Passport Stamps

Prime Time Crypto!

K-Drama To The Moon Puts Crypto Mania on Prime-Time TV

The plot follows three low-income women working at a large confectionery company. Tired of stagnant office jobs, they turn to cryptocurrency during the nation’s first major bull run, when regulations were minimal and news outlets reported on students and retirees investing their savings in digital assets.