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“Binance’s ambitious Industry Recovery Initiative (IRI), a billion-dollar fund to rescue struggling cryptocurrency startups, has under-delivered. Only $15 million of the declared $1 billion has been deployed amidst regulatory pressures and lack of suitable investment opportunities. However, the initiative retains its significance in the volatile cryptocurrency ecosystem.”

“Binance’s $1B cryptocurrency recovery fund, the Industry Recovery Initiative (IRI), has reportedly invested only an estimated $30M since its inception, despite large capital commitment. With growing regulatory concerns, unused funds were moved to Binance’s corporate treasury, raising questions about the effectiveness of such recovery initiatives in the evolving blockchain industry.”

“VC funding for crypto startups has dropped to a three-year low, with a significant shift towards early-stage ventures. Despite challenging market conditions causing a lean funding period, strategic financing rounds have risen. The U.S leads with 54% of all active VC investors.”

“Ethereum’s price gained over 4.5% on Sep. 12, amid receiving fears of a FTX liquidation catastrophe. Analysts suggest this doesn’t pose a threat as most FTX assets are locked or illiquid. Ethereum’s market rise coincides with an increase in short liquidations, promoting ETH price and indicating oversold state.”

The potential release of FTX’s $1.3 billion holding tokens is set to significantly impact the crypto market. FTX’s Bitcoin holdings are unlikely to influence the market greatly, but its holdings of Dogecoin, Polygon, and Tron could affect asset prices. Amidst ongoing bankruptcy proceedings and market turmoil, many companies are showing interest in acquiring these assets, suggesting that even the threat of liquidations can create new opportunities.

“The crypto market remains a blend of promise, innovation and uncertainty. Understanding the nuances of the technology and markets is vital for investors. Emerging trends and regulatory scrutiny constantly shape exchanges like Binance, while projects like Shibarium highlight the potential volatility of platforms.”

Bitcoin continues to dominate digital currencies despite a minute dip influenced by President Biden’s crypto tax propositions. However, concerns are growing that these proposals may stifle industry growth and innovation. Meanwhile, a new model for Bitcoin valuation based on on-chain metrics offers deeper cryptosphere insights, and Bitcoin’s trading faces significant resistance levels.

This month, the market value of DAI reached $5 billion following its reward rates boost to 8%, simultaneously increasing assets in the decentralized finance lending platform, Spark. However, such attractive figures have also cut into Maker’s profits, leading to a cap of 5% on maximum rates, which sparked a sell-off among large investors.

“Hedera Hashgraph’s digital token HBAR sees a value surge following its decentralized applications (dApps) Dropp’s listing by the US Federal Reserve’s payment service, FedNow. Dropp offers an affordable micropayments platform and infrastructure for the trending non-fungible token market, positioning Hedera’s applications on the brink of a significant shift in the blockchain technology landscape.”

“Cardano’s ADA, though slipping recently due to market discomfort, remains robust as its platform saw a 49% surge in daily dapp transactions between Q2 and Q3 2023. Its growing popularity, 50% uptick in ADA locked quarter-on-quarter, and significant growth in stablecoin value signal Cardano’s emerging strength as a leading layer-one blockchain platform.”

Ethereum experienced a 0.4% decrease on Tuesday, unable to maintain its position around $1,900. However, it still holds an 8% gain in the past week. Ethereum staking has seen significant improvement since the Shapella upgrade, indicating investors prefer to hold onto Ethereum rather than keeping tokens on exchanges.

The Q1 2023 Messari report highlights Ethereum’s dominance in revenue generation among Layer 1 blockchains with $457 million, but also notes Hedera Hashgraph’s (HBAR) impressive 489% QoQ revenue growth. Despite Ethereum’s leadership, concerns over stablecoin markets, scalability, security, and the disconnect between market cap and network usage warrant further exploration.

The US debt ceiling crisis could potentially cause a surge in Bitcoin’s price, as investors search for alternatives amidst stock market destabilization. Traditional finance investors may view Bitcoin as a safe haven during these uncertain times, with predictions of significant price increases.

Coinbase expands its updated Coinbase One trading platform in the US, UK, Germany, and Ireland, offering 24/7 customer support and zero-fee trading. The subscription product includes exclusive benefits and aims to generate revenue amid the ongoing bear market.

Coinbase expands its zero-fee subscription service, Coinbase One, to the U.K., Germany, and Ireland, offering reduced trading fees and higher staking rewards. Despite potential revenue impact, the company aims for global market dominance across 35 countries, amidst regulatory uncertainty.

Binance and Coinbase are offering zero-fee trading programs to entice traders and investors as competition in the crypto market intensifies. However, concerns arise over the sustainability of these business models and potential implications for overall market profitability and regulatory compliance.

Bitcoin and Ether experienced gains amid unresolved US banking crisis and declining job openings. Layer 2, Stacks, soared 177% over three months after Binance announced support for its upgrade. Meanwhile, new crypto PEPE token surpassed dogecoin and shiba inu in trading volumes.