Manish Chhetri
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Bitcoin (BTC) price trades above $114,000 on Wednesday after finding support around the key level the previous day. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) are nearing their key resistance levels; a decisive close above could trigger a fresh rally.
Bitcoin price started the week on a positive note, rallying nearly 2% on Monday and closing above the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $113,402. On Tuesday, BTC edged slightly down and found support around the 50-day EMA. At the time of writing on Wednesday, it trades slightly higher at around $114,369.
If the 50-day EMA at $113,402 continues to hold as support, BTC could extend the recovery toward the daily resistance at $116,000.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the daily chart reads 53, which is above its neutral level of 50, indicating that bullish momentum is gaining traction. Additionally, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is showing a bullish crossover on Wednesday, providing a buy signal and suggesting the start of an upward trend ahead. 
BTC/USDT daily chart 
However, if BTC fails to find support around the 50-day EMA and closes below, BTC could extend the decline toward the daily support at $107,245.
Ethereum price found support around the 100-day EMA at $3,877 on Saturday and rallied 8.79% by Monday. ETH faced slight rejection after retesting the daily resistance level at $4,232 on Tuesday. At the time of writing on Wednesday, it hovers around $4,154.
If ETH breaks and closes above the daily resistance at $4,232 on a daily basis, it could extend the rally toward the next resistance at $4,488.
The RSI on the daily chart reads 44, pointing upwards and nearing its neutral level of 50, which indicates a fading bearish momentum. For the recovery rally to be sustained, the RSI must move above the neutral level.
ETH/USDT daily chart 
On the other hand, if ETH faces a correction, it could extend the decline toward the 100-day EMA at $3,863.
XRP price found support around the daily level at $2.72 on Friday and rose nearly 5% by Monday. However, XRP faced rejection from its 50-day EMA at $2.91 the next day and declined 1.16%. At the time of writing on Wednesday, it hovers at around $2.84.
If XRP closes above the $2.91 resistance level, it could extend the rally toward the key psychological level at $3.
Like ETH, XRP RSI also shows fading bearish momentum. However, for the recovery rally to be sustained, the RSI must move above the neutral level. Moreover, the MACD lines are also about to flip to a bullish crossover, while the falling red histogram bars also indicate the fading of bearish momentum.
XRP/USDT daily chart 
However, if XRP faces a correction, it could extend the decline toward the daily support at $2.72.
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Ethereum (ETH) is down 1% on Tuesday after bowing before the resistance of a descending trendline. The decline comes amid inflows of $547 million into US spot ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Monday, marking the end of a five-day outflow streak.
Solana (SOL) has lower chances of being affected by the potential supply pressure from Grayscale's influence compared to Litecoin (LTC) if the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approves altcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Ripple (XRP) trades sideways in a narrow range between support at $2.83 and resistance at $2.92 on Tuesday. Interest in the cross-border token has remained significantly suppressed over the past few weeks, reflecting the general sentiment that September is a bearish month for crypto.
Dogecoin (DOGE) faces a weakening technical structure, trading below $0.2300 on Tuesday. The meme coin's short-term bearish outlook reflects shaky sentiment in the broader cryptocurrency market ahead of October. 
Bitcoin (BTC) price hovers around $109,000 at the time of writing on Friday after shedding nearly 5% so far this week. The broader cryptocurrency market experienced its largest single-day liquidation event of the year, wiping out mostly long positions.
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In 2025, the Australian government has cut visa processing timeframes in many categories, allowing for speedier approvals of Skilled, Student, and Visitor visas.
The Department of Home Affairs has announced a move that will increase access for applicants from all over the world, making it easier to enter Australia for job, study, and tourism.
Key improvements include faster approvals for temporary visas, with some categories completed in less than a day.
The reforms are designed to simplify immigration processes and reduce backlogs for applicants worldwide.
The Department of Home Affairs states that the shorter processing times are due to newly allocated resources and an enlarged workforce.  Visa approvals in a variety of categories are now speedier, with temporary visa applications showing the most dramatic improvement.
This covers enhancements to visas such as Visitor, Working Holiday Maker, Student, and Skilled Temporary visas.
Visitor and working holiday maker visas are processed in less than one day
In January 2025, the Department of Home Affairs announced that Visitor and Working Holiday Maker visas were now authorized in less than a day.  This is a big shift, as candidates can now expect quicker decisions and admittance into Australia for tourism or work experiences.
Processing timeframes for student and skilled visas are decreased.
Student visas are now approved in 30 days, allowing overseas students to organize their studies without experiencing protracted periods of uncertainty.
Temporary skilled worker visas are now handled in just 61 days, while permanent skilled visas can now take up to 11 months, a major improvement from previous years when some cases took several years to process.
Partner visa processing times have also improved, with the majority now completed in 13 months, as the government prioritizes older applications.
Government prioritizes speed and efficiency while retaining integrity
The Australian government has also prioritized ensuring that visa processing is quick and timely, with minimal delays, while protecting the system’s security and integrity.  Details reveal that
more employees have been employed, and the application procedure is being simplified to reduce backlogs.
As a result, candidates should expect a smoother entry process to Australia.
According to DEAD Scholarship, a spokeswoman from the Department of Home Affairs stated
“We are focusing on completing older applications while ensuring that new ones get through the system efficiently.  Our goal is to provide a smooth and timely experience for visa applicants, especially those who contribute to Australia’s workforce and economy.”
Implications of speedier visa processing for international applicants
The speedier processing times for various visa categories are likely to benefit international students, skilled workers, and tourists traveling to Australia.  Australia strives to present itself as an appealing destination for migration, education, and tourism by reducing wait times and making faster decisions.
These enhancements are likely to boost the number of candidates, so benefiting the country’s economy and workforce.
Applicants can check the updated visa processing times for their individual visa category by going to the Global Visa Processing Times page on the Department of Home Affairs website.

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SAN ANTONIO, Tx — Detectives are working to track down the person who fatally shot a teenage girl in far southwest Bexar County.
17-year-old Alianna Ujueta was killed early Sunday morning after attending a party called at an abandoned house on Luckey Road called Teenage Takeover.
Johnny Garcia with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says these parties are disruptive events where large groups of teens gather.
“The dangers that are associated with these Teenage Takeover parties we’ve seen,” Garcia said. “Unfortunately, when these individuals got to parties, we know that guns are involved that leads to tragic outcomes such as this case.”
Alianna was shot in the head around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning after a fight inside the house spilled into the street.
“When deputies arrived on the scene they located Alianna on the street unresponsive,” Garicia said. “At that point deputies began looking at the scene trying to gather as much information from witnesses.”
Emergency personnel tried to save Alianna, but she died at the scene. Alianna’s mother told us she did not know what kind of party her daughter was attending. She thought she was possibly attending a birthday party. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is now looking for several suspects.
“We don’t know how many suspects were involved in that particular fight,” Garcia said. “What we have come to learn is there was a dark pick-up truck seen with the suspects in it fleeing at the time of the shooting.”
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Vermont Business Magazine With the fall ahead, shoreland residents are getting ready to close their lakeside camps for the season. The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is urging residents to either remove their docks from the water or, if ice damage is not a concern, to let them freeze in place. DEC also recommends forgoing aeration devices that are designed to prevent ice buildup around your dock to help protect Vermont lakes and public safety.
If you are planning to install an aeration device like a bubbler, ice eater, or de-icer near your dock, you will need to apply for a Lake Encroachment Permit. Bubblers and other aerators attach to docks and circulate air in the water. They are intended to reduce ice, aquatic plants, or sediment.
“Our public waters offer Vermonters many benefits from water quality and habitat to recreation and drinking water,” said DEC Commissioner Misty Sinsigalli. “When aerators form pools of open water during the winter, they can make it unsafe for recreationists like ice skaters and ice fishers.”
“Adding an aerator into a public lake or pond can impact the lake’s environmental health,” said Laura Dlugolecki, DEC Lakes and Ponds Policy and Outreach Coordinator. “Ice cover is key because it offers winter habitat and plays a critical part in the natural life cycles of fish and wildlife.”
DEC staff carefully consider all proposed activities in Vermont’s waters and assess any impacts to habitat, water quality, recreation, and other uses. Permitted projects must minimize impacts on the public good and the public trust.
Learn more about and apply for a Lake Encroachment Permit. If you have questions, contact your regional Lake and Shoreland Permit Analyst.

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The approval of spot Ethereum and XRP-based exchange-traded funds by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has institutionalized the dynamics of the crypto market.
With a $4 billion institutional inflow into Ethereum ETFs in Q3 2025, analysts like Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick projected a 35.7% to 75% Ethereum price gain by the end of the year.
The same macroeconomic factors also position XRP as another cryptocurrency to watch. At the same time, DeepSnitch AI, the blockchain gossip AI machine that whispers elusive insider movements, currently at a presale price of $0.01634, also joins the ranks of the next crypto to explode in Q3 2025.
In the wake of the U.S. SEC’s approval of an Ethereum ETF under the Clarity Acts, a Bitcoin OG has sold his 4,000 Bitcoin position ($460 million) to purchase 96,850 Ethereum, valued at $432.2 million.
Such a massive capital reallocation underscores a major structural shift in crypto investment dynamics, with Ethereum’s institutional dominance continuing to attract $4 billion in net inflows, compared to Bitcoin’s $803 million shortfall in August 2025.
On-chain analysis outlined that the major masterstroke that could have prompted such market movement can be attributed to the juicy 3.8-6.5% Ethereum staking yield.
These points suggest that investors are becoming more strategic in their capital allocation to utility-backed cryptocurrencies, which often outperform traditional fixed income.
This reality paints an upside price trajectory that’s expected to stabilize around $4,428.70 to $5,330 in September.
Additionally, there has been an unprecedented $135 billion surge in network transaction volume on decentralized exchanges for Ethereum, which triples the mark set in April.

The massive altcoin rally in August looks like child’s play compared to what’s expected in September, indicating that it’s time to watch closely for the next crypto to explode.
The buzz surrounding the approval of Ethereum and XRP ETFs leaves much to be desired during this bull run, especially with the influx of institutional capital from Bitcoin that trickles down to altcoins.
One of the investor’s core principles and strategies is to be on the lookout for an innovative and unique crypto gem that brings new dynamics and offers a utility or use case that no other crypto offers.
While Ethereum has locked down smart contract deployments and XRP serves as a bridge for cross-border payments, DeepSnitch AI has flipped the script entirely with its five specialized AI agents that flag rug pulls, eliminating market manipulation and giving retail traders a heads-up.
Whale domination, smart contract scams, and information overload often drown retail traders; instead of just being a sitting duck, DeepSnitch AI offers a unified market insight dashboard and cross-platform sentiment monitoring AI agents that level the playing field.
On the heels of Ethereum’s regulatory progress, technological innovation, and institutional confidence, which triggered a coordinated buying activity resulting in a $4 billion net inflow within 12 hours, DeepSnitch also features such frameworks and looks promising as an investment opportunity that could continue on such a bullish run.
Additionally, DeepSnitch has hit the ground running with an explosive $174k raise at the first stage of the presale, which is currently priced at $0.01634. There’s more to look forward to in the coming days for early buyers.

The capital reallocation away from Bitcoin to Ethereum that occurred over the last couple of weeks was reminiscent of history repeating itself.
Institutional capital inflows from corporate giants such as Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Bitmain, among others, have driven Ethereum to a new all-time high of $4,953 in its 30-day price performance.
Amidst an 11% price retraction from the new all-time high, Ethereum currently trades at around $4,385, with a minimal change of +0.06% in the 24-hour price performance.
Expert analysis outlines an ETH key support testing while maintaining upside potential.
Additionally, a breakout above $4,490 could trigger a bullish continuation beyond $5,330, whereas a drop below $4,200 could trigger a short-term correction.
Q3 2025 XRP market activity was quite a mixed bag, with a massive $1.35 billion worth of XRP sold off.
A form of respite emerged later on, marked by a 400% surge in institutional accumulation, which indicated short-term speculative selling and long-term growing institutional demand that pushed the XRP price to a new $3.34 support zone over the 30-day market period.
Currently, XRP forms a symmetrical triangle on the 7-day price chart, trading slightly above $2.75. Holding out at this support could spark a breakout that pushes the XRP price to $3.00.
However, in the wake of XRP struggling to reclaim key support potentials and trading just around the $2.70 mark in the 24-hour price chart, there is a risk of bearish momentum.
Despite the hint of sideways momentum, there is no betting against XRP in the wake of monumental, definitive legal clarity that is expected to attract massive wealth transfer in the coming months.
DeepSnitch AI’s stage 1 presale has strong demand, pulling in over $174k in just a few weeks. At this pace, it could deliver 100x returns. The general hype across social media is evident, with AI buzz setting it apart, while use cases could turn it into an obsession for retail traders this altcoin season.
And right now, trading at just $0.01634, DeepSnitch has more legs to run, with potential to outpace Ethereum and XRP given their towering market valuations.
If you are on the hunt for the next crypto to explode, visit DeepSnitch’s official presale page to secure your DNST bag.
2025 brings a lot to anticipate for AI coins with the worldwide adoption of AI technologies. AI coins like DeepSnitch, with an early-stage presale round, show booming potential with their AI-powered agent that empowers retail investors.
With a total supply of 99.98 billion and a market cap of $167.04 billion, XRP could be a solid buy this quarter. But investors seeking a moonshot coin may opt for a coin with a low market cap, such as DeepSnitch, which is still in presale and could give a 100x return once it hits the open market.
DeepSnitch has been touted as the next big meme coin due to its presale mechanism and utility, which fosters long-term community engagement.
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Bitcoin dipped to $107K on September 1 before bouncing back to the lower $109K range. This is a critical support level, with some fearing the dip may trigger short-term corrections across the market.
This poor performance may be partially the result of a massive whale rotation from Bitcoin to Ethereum, as well as overall market volatility.
At the same time as BTC and other majors are experiencing the Labor Day downturn, traders everywhere are wondering about the next crypto to explode this season as a way to offset any losses.
As a result, fresh utility-centric projects such as DeepSnitch AI are receiving more and more attention, attracting over $173K in capital at the affordable price of $0.01634 during stage 1 of its presale.
The weak start of the month may be the result of overall market uncertainty, which, of course, is a trend affecting most majors in the market.
According to CoinGecko, BTC is currently trading at the higher end of $108K. A partial contributor to such a performance could be the result of Bitcoin whales rotating into Ethereum.

For instance, one whale alone sold as much as 4K of Bitcoin ($435M), exchanging it for $433M worth of Ethereum, bringing their total ETH holdings to a whopping $3.8B.
While some argue that Ethereum’s 7% decrease and Bitcoin’s unstable performance are negligible when considering institutional flows, the signals point to an optimistic market sentiment; others aren’t so certain.
As some traders brace for a major decline, and others await the mid-September Fed decision (which some believe could aid the recovery), a large majority is eyeing new coins set to pump this year.
With uncertainty about the further trajectory of the market slowly setting in, DeepSnitch AI is attracting attention from traders and crypto media outlets.
DeepSnitch is an AI project with five agents (snitches) at its core. The idea is to provide retail investors with fast analytics that can help them make more confident trades in a market dominated by whales.
Often, regular crypto enthusiasts follow in the coattails of the whales who make the most sizable plays before any news even reaches the media. DeepSnitch AI will allow retail traders to tap into worthwhile data as fast as whales.
Each of the five agents handles a critical aspect of crypto analytics. One is dedicated to tracking whale activity, the other evaluates contract risks, while the rest scope out on-chain insights, screen tokens, and provide you with the latest alpha news before they hit the mainstream media.
All agents will be unified into a single dashboard, providing traders a “command center” of sorts, which is poised to dramatically increase the quality and efficiency of the trades.
This set of tools can be useful regardless of market trends. In other words, DeepSnitch and its AI agents can potentially help make more sizable gains in the bull market and help minimize losses when the bear market arrives.
Priced at $0.01634, DeepSnitch AI may also present a crypto with 100x potential as the price is low enough to boost the chances of smaller inflows multiplying after launch. On top of that, early investors will receive access to each AI agent as they’re released, so DeepSnitch AI’s draw arguably extends beyond its low barrier of entry.

When Ondo Finance launched a $250M fund to forward the adoption of RWA projects in early July, ONDO skyrocketed to $1.11 within days. Yet, its value slowly tapered off as August progressed.
According to CoinGecko, ONDO is currently trading at $0.8899, which represents a 3.8% weekly decrease.

Although the dip is certainly noticeable, most coins experienced the same price shift in August. Experts predict ONDO may reach as high as $1.08 in September if macroeconomic factors are positive.
Other predictions are slightly more enthusiastic, with analysts projecting ONDO to climb up to $1.81 in 2026.
Either way, the value of ONDO is likely to grow in the coming months.
In late August, Canary Capital filed to launch an ETF tracking SEI, which helped attract the attention of the wider community.
Institutional interest can generally be considered a plus, yet this news didn’t drastically boost SEI’s price, which, according to CoinGecko, is currently trading at $0.2817.

Technical analysis reveals SEI’s future growth trajectory hinges on further tech and technical upgrades, with a large contributor being market sentiment.
Some predictions anticipate SEI to pump to $0.38 by the end of the year, while also projecting that the price may eventually increase to as high as $0.86 in the future.
On the other hand, other experts are more optimistic, projecting the end-of-the-year figure at $1.12.
Low-priced projects may be the saving grace during this season as uncertainty starts to hit the wider market. Although there’s plenty to look forward to in September, DeepSnitch AI and similar projects bring something new into the mix, capturing the attention of traders who are looking to diversify.
At the price of $0.01634, it’s hard to look past the potential. If the market forces align, those who invested in DeepSnitch AI are expecting it to become the next crypto to explode and bring in as much as 100x.
DeepSnitch AI has all the hallmarks of a quality project worth investing in, especially at such a low price.
Learn more about the project on the official website.

The slight dip can be attributed to market uncertainty and volatility, along with a significant rotation from BTC into Ethereum.
In addition to raising $173K in stage 1 of the presale at $0.01634, some investors view DeepSnitch AI as a high-upside project with real-world application.
Traders often scout for early-stage presales and projects with strong real-world utility to spot potential breakouts. Additionally, market sentiment, on-chain activity, and institutional interest are also key signals that can hint at which coins may surge next.
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The staff guidance clarifies the definition of “bank” under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940.
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The SEC issued a no-action letter on Sept. 30, allowing investment advisers to use state-chartered trust companies as qualified custodians for crypto assets, opening the door for Ripple, Coinbase, and other digital asset firms to serve registered funds.
The staff guidance clarifies the definition of “bank” under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, addressing uncertainty regarding whether state trust companies meet this definition.
Journalist Eleanor Terrett reported that Brian Daly, Director of the SEC’s Division of Investment Management, told her:
“This additional clarity was needed because state-chartered trust companies were not universally seen as eligible custodians for crypto assets.”
Both statutes require advisers to maintain client assets with qualified custodians, typically banks or trust companies with national fiduciary powers.
The clarity provided by the letter positions companies such as Ripple and Coinbase to become recognized qualified custodians for crypto assets.
These firms operate as state-chartered trust companies but previously faced questions about their eligibility under federal custody requirements.
Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart called the letter “a textbook example of more clarity for the digital asset space” and “exactly the sort of thing the industry was asking for over the last few years.”
Investment advisers must conduct annual reviews confirming that state trust companies maintain policies designed to safeguard crypto assets from theft, loss, and misappropriation.
The letter requires advisers to review audited financial statements prepared under GAAP and internal control reports from independent accountants.
Custodial agreements must prohibit lending, pledging, or rehypothecating crypto assets without the client’s consent and require the segregation of client assets from the custodian’s balance sheet.
The guidance applies to state trust companies authorized by state banking authorities to provide crypto custody services.
These institutions face comprehensive regulatory frameworks including licensing requirements, minimum capital standards, periodic examinations, and enforcement authority for non-compliance.
Daly noted the guidance addresses “today’s products, today’s managers, and today’s issues,” though the SEC could address the topic through future rulemaking.
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