FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | September 16, 2025
2025-09-16 03:47:45Ethereum's Stablecoin Reserves Surge to Record $166 Billion
The supply of stablecoins on Ethereum reached a new all-time high of $166 billion on September 15, significantly rising from $149 billion just a month earlier. This surge, led by $87.8 billion in USDT and $48 billion in USDC, underscores the blockchain's critical and growing role as the foundational settlement infrastructure for the entire decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.
Ethereum ETFs Post Strong Week with $638 Million in Net Inflows
U.S. Ethereum spot ETFs garnered $638 million in net inflows for the week of Sept. 8-12, per SoSoValue. The total net asset value now stands at $30.35 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio of 5.38%. Cumulative net inflows have reached $13.36 billion.
Analyst: Fed Easing Monetary Policy is Bullish for Cryptocurrencies
According to IG analyst Chris Beauchamp, cryptocurrency prices are likely to rise if the Federal Reserve announces interest rate cuts and signals a policy easing at its upcoming meeting. A dovish tone from the FOMC could position this meeting as the start of a broader rate-cutting cycle, providing significant tailwinds for crypto assets.
No October Rate Cut Hint Expected from Fed, Says Goldman Sachs
In a preview of the September FOMC meeting, Goldman Sachs' chief U.S. economist David Mericle identified the central debate as whether officials will signal the start of consecutive interest rate cuts. The firm anticipates the policy statement will acknowledge recent softening in the labor market but will stop short of altering formal policy guidance or default to an imminent rate cut in October.
Rothschild Asset Management Urges Prudence in U.S. Equity Markets
Rothschild Asset Management analysts have issued a cautionary outlook on the U.S. stock market, noting that current valuations appear stretched and do not adequately reflect mounting geopolitical uncertainties. This conservative stance reflects their view that prudence is warranted given the disconnect between prices and underlying risks.
France Threatens Ban on Select EU Crypto Firms, Demands ESMA Regulation
France's financial regulator, the AMF, has announced it is considering a ban on cryptocurrency companies that are licensed in other European Union countries but wish to operate within its borders. France has joined forces with Italy and Austria in formally calling for the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to assume a greater role.
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