KLEA Crypto Daily: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Published: September 19, 2025 – 00:03 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from September 18, 2025.

Lawmakers Link Trump to Halted SEC Case Against Justin Sun

Two members of Congress are pressing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for clarity on how crypto firms are allowed to go public in the United States. Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Sean Casten asked SEC officials about the abrupt halt of the enforcement case against Tron founder Justin Sun, suggesting ties to President Donald Trump may have influenced the decision.

Elizabeth Warren Probes Justice Department Over Binance 2023 Settlement Terms

Senator Elizabeth Warren is seeking details on Binance's compliance with a 2023 settlement agreement, questioning federal prosecutors about the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. The scrutiny focuses on ongoing requirements from the $4.3 billion deal resolving money-laundering and sanctions violations.

MoneyGram Launches USDC App in Colombia Amid Peso Decline

MoneyGram has launched a mobile app in Colombia using USD Coin (USDC) to address the devaluation of the Colombian peso, making remittances more valuable for households relying on money from abroad.

PayPal’s Pyusd0 Stablecoin Expands to Sei via Layerzero

PayPal’s stablecoin PYUSD0 is set to integrate with the Sei network, leveraging LayerZero’s crosschain technology for enhanced financial settlement capabilities.

Coinbase Now Lets Users Lend USDC Onchain with Current Yields Up to 10.8%

Coinbase now allows users to lend USDC onchain with current yields reaching up to 10.8%, providing new opportunities for users to earn passive income.

Bitcoin Rallies 2% As Analyst Outlines Q4 Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin ‘Altcoin Season’ Roadmap

Bitcoin is approaching $118,000 as analyst Trader Mayne predicts a Bitcoin-led push before an altcoin finale, following a 25-basis points interest rate cut. Altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin are expected to benefit from this upcoming "altcoin season."

Kraken and Circle Join Forces to Expand USDC and EURC Access

Kraken has partnered with Circle Internet Group to enhance its stablecoin offerings and provide global access to USDC and EURC. This collaboration aims to boost stablecoin adoption and offer users increased liquidity and new stablecoin-powered products.

Plasma Mainnet Beta to Go Live Alongside Launch of XPL on September 25

The Tether-backed stablecoin project Plasma is set to launch its mainnet Beta version and TGE on September 25, coinciding with the introduction of XPL. The project has already raised $27.5 million in public funding, aiming to provide zero-fee transactions on transfers of USDT.

Royal Government of Bhutan Transfers 913 $BTC to New Wallets, Holding $1.13B in Total

The Royal Government of Bhutan has transferred 913 $BTC ($107M) to 2 new wallets while still retaining 9,652 $BTC ($1.13B) in total. This significant movement of funds showcases the government's involvement in the cryptocurrency space.

Mr Wonderful Kevin O’Leary Says Bitcoin, Ethereum Enough to ‘Capture the Promise’ of Crypto, Advises Against ‘Irrelevant’ Tokens

Renowned investor Kevin O’Leary believes that owning only Bitcoin and Ethereum can capture the majority of the cryptocurrency market’s volatility and yield. O’Leary advises against chasing “irrelevant” tokens and suggests focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum to realize the potential of cryptocurrency.

Chainlink (LINK) Surges 5.15% as Saudi Banking Partnership Fuels Bullish Momentum

Chainlink's price has surged by 5.15% to $24.10 following a partnership with Saudi Awwal Bank, driving adoption and showing neutral-to-bullish technical signals. This collaboration has contributed to LINK's bullish momentum in the market.

KuCoin Brings Crypto to Swiss Retail with SPAR Store Payment Integration

KuCoin Pay has integrated with DFX.swiss’s OpenCryptoQR system to enable direct crypto payments at over 100 SPAR retail locations in Switzerland. This move marks a significant step toward real-world crypto adoption, making grocery shopping with stablecoins and other digital assets as easy as scanning a QR code.

XRP Spot ETFs Projected to Draw $8 Billion Inflow in First Trading Year

The first US spot exchange-traded fund tied to XRP will begin trading today, with analysts anticipating billions in institutional inflows within its first year. This launch is seen as a significant test for investor enthusiasm towards the Ripple-linked digital asset.

Dbs, Franklin Templeton, Ripple Team Up to Launch Tokenized Lending

DBS, Franklin Templeton, and Ripple are collaborating to provide tokenized trading and lending services on the XRP Ledger, targeting institutional investors.

Source: KLEA News