Stay updated with the latest crypto news! What is happening in the market on Sept. 19?
On Sept. 17, the Federal Reserve announced its first rate cut of the year and lowered its benchmark rate by a quarter point as expected. The target range now stands at 4.00% to 4.25%. How has the crypto market reacted? Let’s take a closer look at what is happening today, on Sept. 19.
Ethereum’s core developers have set early December as the tentative launch window for the network’s next major hard fork Fusaka.
The Fusaka upgrade is now scheduled for Dec. 3, with an increase in blob capacity following two weeks later, around Dec. 17. A second blob capacity hard fork is planned for Jan. 7, 2026.
Ahead of the mainnet rollout, Ethereum will run three public testnets between early October and mid-November to ensure stability and smooth deployment.
Approximately 30,000 Bitcoin options contracts are set to expire today, on Sept. 19. A combined notional value is around $3.5 billion.
This expiry follows closely on the heels of last week’s. That’s why it is unlikely to significantly affect spot markets, which have already trended higher over the past week.
Meanwhile, according to CoinGlass, total Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) has risen close to $86 billion.
Nubank is exploring ways to connect traditional banking with the digital assets market through blockchain technology. According to local media reports, the bank is preparing pilot programs that would allow customers to settle credit card transactions using stablecoins.
The initiative is being led by Roberto Campos Neto, former governor of the Brazilian central bank and current vice-chairman of Nubank.
Details on the exact timeline for the pilot or an official launch date for the system have not yet been disclosed.
The first-ever US-listed XRP and Dogecoin ETFs saw massive trading activity on their debut, which exceeded analyst expectations.
The REX-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR) led the way with $37.7 million. It is the largest first-day volume for any 2025 ETF launch.
Meanwhile, the Dogecoin ETF (DOJE) posted $17 million.
