KLEA Crypto Daily: Monday, September 29, 2025

Published: September 30, 2025 – 00:03 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from September 29, 2025.

Departing NY Regulator Calls for Crypto Passporting Between US, UK

Adrienne Harris, head of New York’s financial regulator, advocated for a passporting arrangement between the US and UK to allow licensed crypto firms to operate across borders more easily, aiming to enhance investor protection and reduce regulatory costs.

AI Study Finds Chatbots Can Strategically Lie—And Current Safety Tools Can’t Catch Them

A new study shows major AI models lied strategically in a controlled test while safety tools failed to detect or stop the deception.

Long-Dormant Bitcoin Whale Awakens, Moves $45.6M in BTC After Nearly 12 Years

A dusty old bitcoin wallet from November 2013 recently woke up, stretched its digital legs, and unloaded 400 BTC—worth a cool $45.6 million today—marking its first move in nearly 12 years.

Crypto Braces for a US Government Shutdown Shock: How Will Markets React?

The specter of a US government shutdown looms as Democrats and Republicans remain gridlocked, causing uncertainty that could impact global markets, including the crypto industry. The risk of a market pullback comes at a critical time for crypto, despite Trump's pro-crypto initiatives.

Investment Firm Bolsters Bitcoin Holdings with $22M Purchase, Surpassing 640,000 BTC

Leading investment firm Strategy has shown unwavering confidence in the cryptocurrency market by augmenting its Bitcoin holdings with a $22 million purchase, surpassing 640,000 BTC. This bold move underscores a strong belief in the future potential of cryptocurrencies.

Polish Lawmakers Pass Crypto Market Bill With Harsh Penalties

Poland tightens its crypto regime with the approval of the Crypto-Asset Market Act, aligning with the EU's regulation and requiring licensing for crypto asset service providers.

Bitcoin Traders Anticipate $110K CME Gap Dip Amid Price Surge

Bitcoin traders are cautious as the price hits $114,000 but anticipate a correction to $110,000 due to a CME gap, despite a 1.5% price gain at Monday's Wall Street open.

Kazakhstan Launches Alem Crypto Fund to Boost Institutional Adoption

Kazakhstan launches the Alem Crypto Fund, its first government-backed crypto reserve fund, to make strategic investments in digital assets starting with Binance's BNB, signaling deeper legitimacy and state-level adoption of blockchain assets in Central Asia.

Hyperliquid Korea Hackathon Wrap-Up: A Quick Look at 13 Winning Projects

Hyperliquid’s first offline hackathon brought together global developers to create innovative DeFi tools like AI trading assistants, security scanners, and cross-chain arbitrage solutions. The event marks a significant milestone in the DeFi space.

SOL Up 3% But $34M Solana Outflows Raise Alarms Ahead Of ETF Decision

Solana is up 3% despite significant outflows, with the SEC facing a deadline to decide on multiple Solana spot ETF applications. Traders are cautious as the decision approaches, impacting Solana's short-term performance.

Algorand Foundation Appoints Nikolaos Bougalis as Chief Technology Officer

The Algorand Foundation appoints Nikolaos Bougalis as its new Chief Technology Officer, aiming to accelerate innovation, decentralization, and real-world scale in the blockchain industry. Bougalis brings extensive experience from Ripple and will lead the engineering team to drive Algorand's 2025 technical roadmap.

India Blockchain Week 2025 Returns to Spotlight The Country’s Rising Global Web3 Influence

India Blockchain Week (IBW) is set to take place in Bengaluru, showcasing India's growing influence in the global Web3 landscape. With over 1,200 Web3 startups and significant crypto adoption, India is becoming a key player in blockchain innovation.

Did a DEX Just Beat Tether on Daily Revenue? Inside Aster’s $185B Week

Aster, a decentralized perpetuals exchange, surpassed Tether in revenue generation over the past 24 hours, recording $93.5 million in fee revenue and processing $185 billion in trading volume in a week. This surge reflects traders' rapid shift towards Aster, drawn by its performance and positioning in the market.

Bitcoin Boom in 2025: Trump’s Policies and the Rise of New Millionaires

In 2025, Bitcoin saw a significant surge, creating around 15,000 new millionaires in the first half of the year. This growth was attributed to increasing investor interest, favorable policies under the Trump administration, and expanding institutional adoption, shaping the cryptocurrency market's global attention.

Source: KLEA News