Hello and happy Monday—welcome back to another edition of Daily Crypto News. Today is Monday, September 1, 2025.
I’m your host Quile, and today we’re diving into some of the biggest moves shaping the markets and headlines across the digital asset space. From new breakthroughs on Bitcoin’s base layer to whale rotations into Ethereum, and even billion-dollar plays from both meme-coin platforms and political powerhouses, the past few days have given us plenty to unpack.
Yoo who saw that Szoboszlai goal over the weekend? Up the Redmen.
Speaking of Red. Prices are looking red today. Not much green is going on around the charts. Markets are closed here in the US for Labor Day. The story of US Labor is kinda ridiculous. The real ones know its all about May Day. I went to a May Day celebration at an anarchist squat in Rome years ago. Let me tell you… Those socialist anarchists really know how to celebrate not working. Reminds me of that line in Ferris Bueller’s day off: I’m not European. I don’t plan on being European, so who cares if they're fascist anarchists? That doesn’t change the fact that I haven't started the show.
As the old ProopDog likes to say, we need to start the show.
Let’s first start with a Substack comment. We pushed out a piece on SatLayer this weekend. Definitely go give it a read. SatLayer is like a new EigenLayer on Bitcoin. Validated Services. Staking. Seems legit. MasterMJR thinks the tech is complicated and scammy. Look - I agree its a tech heavy project. But let me try to explain it as simply as I can.
We attempt to do this in the article, but I'll try to do it here as well. Basically, imagine you put like 1 bitcoin into a safe. You leave it there safely.
Bitcoin as gold in a vault: Normally, Bitcoin just sits there—like gold. It’s secure, but it doesn’t do much.
SatLayer as the key that works like a tool: SatLayer lets you take that same Bitcoin and put it to work without giving it away. You still hold the keys.
What it does: You can “re-stake” your Bitcoin through SatLayer to help run apps, services, or networks (called Bitcoin Validated Services, or BVS). In return, you can earn rewards.
So in short: SatLayer turns regular Bitcoin into “working Bitcoin” that can secure apps and earn rewards—without you handing your coins to someone else.
HEADLINES
Bitcoin Token Protocol BRC20 Enables EVM-Style Smart Contracts With 'BRC2.0'
EVM Integration on Bitcoin Base Layer: The BRC20 protocol — a token standard built via Ordinals on Bitcoin — has been upgraded to BRC2.0, embedding the Ethereum Virtual Machine into its core indexer, making it Turing-complete and enabling smart contract programmability.
Smart Contracts Without Bridges: This allows developers to deploy Ethereum-style smart contracts directly on Bitcoin, using familiar tools — no wrapped assets, bridges, or external networks required.
Programmable DeFi on Bitcoin: BRC2.0 transforms Bitcoin-native tokens from speculative meme assets into composable, DeFi-capable instruments — opening the door to decentralized apps, NFTs, lending, and tokenized assets secured by Bitcoin’s network.
Pump.fun Buybacks Fuel PUMP Token Revival Amid Broader Crypto Downturn
Robust buyback strategy: Pump.fun has repurchased over $59M–$62M worth of PUMP tokens, soaking up more than 16.5 billion tokens and reducing circulating supply by over 4.2%
Price recovery despite macro headwinds: The PUMP token rose 17% this week and is up ~40% this month, trading near $0.0035—though it's still 50% below its July launch peak
Platform dominance remains strong: Pump.fun maintains ~73% market share among Solana meme-coin launchpads, with 70,800+ holders and $734M in annual platform revenue driving retreat buybacks
Trump Media Launches $6.4B Crypto Treasury, Deepens Family’s Ties with Digital Assets
Massive crypto treasury unveiled: Trump Media and Technology Group, in partnership with Crypto.com and Yorkville Acquisition, launched a new digital asset strategy managing an estimated $6.42 billion in holdings—including $1B in CRO tokens, $200M in cash, and a $5B equity line of credit.
Crypto incentives go public-facing: The initiative features a CRO-based rewards system integrated into Truth Social, amplifying crypto’s prominence in the Trump ecosystem.
Powerful political play: The move arrives amid Trump’s pro-crypto regulatory environment, including the recent signing of the GENIUS Act, further intertwining his political brand and the digital asset industry.
Metaplanet Hits 20,000 BTC Mark With $112 Million Purchase
$2B milestone: Japanese firm Metaplanet now holds 20,000 BTC, becoming the sixth-largest public Bitcoin treasury.
Aggressive accumulation: Four major August purchases, capped by 1,009 BTC worth $112M, lifted holdings from 10K to 20K in under three months.
Future plans: Backed by $837M in new capital, Metaplanet targets 30K BTC by year-end; Eric Trump to attend Tokyo shareholder meeting.
Strategic Capital Raise Approved: Japanese bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet, advised by Eric Trump, secured shareholder approval to issue 550 million new shares, raising approximately ¥130.3 billion (~$884 million)—with the majority earmarked for fresh Bitcoin acquisitions.
Celebratory Shareholder Meeting: The Tokyo-based event had an unusually festive vibe, featuring costumes, food trucks, and a planned K-pop performance—though media access was restricted. Eric Trump participated in a fireside chat at the event.
Crypto-Treasury Powerhouse: With its recent purchase pace—totaling 20,000 BTC valued north of $2 billion—Metaplanet now ranks as the 7th-largest public Bitcoin treasury globally, overtaking Riot Platforms.
$11B Bitcoin Whale Rotates $4B Into Ethereum
Massive shift: A whale sold billions in BTC to amass 886,371 ETH, now worth over $4B—surpassing SharpLink’s $3.5B corporate treasury.
Ripple effect: Nine other whales joined the rotation, adding $456M in ETH, alongside $1.8B inflows into spot ETH ETFs.
Market signal: Analysts see institutions broadening beyond Bitcoin, with Ethereum positioned as the next structural driver of adoption.
LITTLE BITS
California governor Newsom to launch Trump Corruption Coin
A political memecoin aimed at Trump’s growing crypto presence
Binance unveils Medá, its billion-peso Bet on Mexico’s payment rails
Binance is deploying serious capital to navigate Mexico’s financial landscape. Its new IFPE, Medá, is a strategic gambit to position the exchange at the center of the nation’s transition toward a digital asset ecosystem.
Maple Finance’s Expanding Influence
Maple is aggressively embedding its $syrupUSD stablecoin into Solana DeFi, with integrations across JupiterLend, Drift Protocol, and Kamino Finance.
Their new MapleKit SDK lowers friction for developers, signaling Maple’s push to make $syrupUSD a default yield-bearing asset in Solana’s ecosystem.
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