🚀 Crypto News of the Week (17 – 24 Sept 2025) 💹 Market Highlights 📈 Bitcoin jumped back above $117,000 after the Fed cut rates by 25 bps, calming fears of a bigger crash 📊 On 17 Sept, BTC traded near $116,700 with modest gains, while Ethereum slipped slightly toward $4,000 🐕 Altcoins like XRP, Solana and Dogecoin remain under pressure as traders cut risk 🏛️ Regulation & Policy 🇬🇧 The UK’s FCA sped up crypto approvals, cutting average processing times from more than a year to about 5 months, with nearly half of applications now being accepted 📜 The FCA also plans to exempt crypto firms from some traditional finance rules to create a tailored framework 🤝 The US and UK launched a joint Transatlantic Taskforce on digital assets to align regulation 🇺🇸 In Washington, officials expect a major crypto market structure bill to pass by the end of the year 🏢 Corporate & Infrastructure Moves 💵 Tether is seeking to raise $15–20 billion, targeting a valuation close to $500 billion, and is preparing a US focused stablecoin called USAT ⛏️ Hive Digital Technologies now mines enough Bitcoin to account for about 2% of the global network output 🎉 Fun Fact of the Week 🇺🇸 The US government currently holds around 198,000 BTC from seized assets, forming its very own Strategic Bitcoin Reserve ✨ Stay alert, volatility is creating both risks and opportunities. Smart money management is key!