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Alts today: Worldcoin rallies on Eightco backing, DOGE eyes ETF approval, FLOCK soars 150%

  • Eightco announced a $270M raise to fund the first-ever Worldcoin treasury.
  • An expert predicts a 93% chance of Dogecoin ETF approval this week.
  • FLOCK skyrockets after Upbit and Coinbase listings.

Altcoins displayed mixed performance on Tuesday as the broader market remained range-bound.

Worldcoin, Dogecoin, and Flock.io dominated fundamental and technical trends in the past 24 hours.

Eightco’s bold move into Worldcoin

WLD traded in the green today after gaining more than 50%.

It hovers at $1.92, with a 240% uptick in 24-hour trading volume confirming significant trader activity.

The altcoin turned bullish after public company Eightco confirmed a $250 million financing round dedicated to a Worldcoin (WLD) treasury strategy.

The firm revealed that it will use the placement’s proceeds to purchase the tokens, with plans to make Worldcoin the core pillar of its balance sheet.

Meanwhile, Worldcoin has attracted criticism due to its biometric verification, which requires iris-scanning.

Its team argues that the model guarantees security and aligns with the rising artificial intelligence technology.

Commenting on their pivot to Worldcoin, Eightco’s new CEO, Dan Ives, said:

The future of AI requires World to lead the way in this AI-driven Fourth Industrial Revolution. World is the internet of people. While AI gives us infinite abundance, World gives us infinite trust and authentication.

For context, Worldcoin rebranded to World in August 2024.

DOGE ETF approval imminent?

Dogecoin dominated meme coin trends once again, this time with crucial developments that hint at entry into the regulatory financial landscape.

According to Santiment’s analyst Brian Quinlivan, there’s a 93% odds that Rex-Osprey’s Dogecoin ETF gains approval and launches in the US this week.

Bloomberg ETF analyst made similar remarks last week, potentially fueling the rumors.

That will mark the first DOGE-focused exchange-traded fund in the American market.

The original meme token hovered at $0.2472 after gaining 4% in the past day.

While the current outlook suggests short-lived rallies, prevailing institutional traction remains crucial in transforming Dogecoin beyond its meme identity.

Nasdaq-listed CleanCore revealed a $175 million Dogecoin treasury last week, while Bit Origin confirmed plans to accumulate DOGE worth $500 million.

Thus, Rex-Osprey’s latest DOJE news grabbed attention.

If approved, the ETF would allow institutional investors to invest in the meme token through brokerage accounts.

That’s essential for players who want to participate in cryptocurrency without the technicalities of buying, holding, or wild volatility.

A Dogecoin exchange-traded fund will likely trigger significant gains for the altcoin.

That would potentially open the path to the highly sought-after $1 in the coming months, especially if other companies adopt similar cryptocurrency strategies.

FLOCK skyrockets 150%

FLOCK led today’s market recovery with a more than 150% price increase in the past 24 hours.

The robust rally came after the decentralized AI trading platform gained key integration on leading cryptocurrency exchanges Upbit and Coinbase.

The alt recorded a sharp jump after the listing before retracing to $0.4354.

Meanwhile, the 3,000% surge in 24-hour trading volume signals robust optimism, likely as the Coinbase and Upbit communities interact with the new token.

Nevertheless, FLOCK exhibits massive volatility, hinting at further declines as the hype cools before establishing a decisive trajectory.

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Spanish bank BBVA taps Ripple to power retail crypto custody under MiCA

  • Ripple and BBVA extend earlier collaborations in Switzerland and Turkey.
  • BBVA launches retail crypto custody for BTC and ETH using Ripple.
  • MiCA regulation gives banks confidence to expand digital asset services.

Ripple has announced that Spain’s second-largest bank, BBVA, would integrate its institutional-grade custody technology into the bank’s retail crypto platform in Spain.

This signals a new phase of mainstream adoption for digital assets in Europe, coming at a time when the region’s banks are embracing the regulatory clarity provided by the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) law.

Ripple’s crypto custody enters Spain

The agreement between Ripple and BBVA enables BBVA customers to trade and securely hold bitcoin and ether directly within the bank’s mobile application.

By using Ripple Custody, BBVA can manage cryptocurrencies and tokenised assets without depending on third-party intermediaries, giving customers a more seamless and trusted experience.

The Spanish lender disclosed the new offering to Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), underscoring its commitment to transparency and compliance.

With this rollout, BBVA becomes one of the first major European banks to make crypto trading and custody services available to retail clients under a fully regulated framework.

Building on past collaborations

The new agreement is not the first between the two companies. Ripple and BBVA have previously worked together in Switzerland and Turkey, where the custody technology was deployed to support similar initiatives.

BBVA’s Swiss unit had already collaborated with Metaco, the digital asset firm Ripple acquired in 2023, to build out its custody operations.

The pair also tested real-time cross-border payments in earlier pilot projects, signalling a broader ambition beyond custody alone.

Last month, BBVA was reported to have taken on a role as one of the few independent custodians serving clients of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange.

European banks can offer crypto services under MiCA

BBVA’s move in Spain reflects a broader shift within Europe’s financial industry.

MiCA’s implementation has given traditional banks a clear path to enter the crypto sector while ensuring customers remain protected.

Ripple executives have pointed to MiCA as a turning point for the European banking sector.

Cassie Craddock, Ripple’s managing director for Europe, noted that the regulation gives banks the confidence to deliver digital asset services their customers have long demanded.

By adopting Ripple’s custody solution, BBVA can scale its offering to meet rising demand without compromising on compliance or security.

For Ripple, the deal in Spain adds another milestone in its strategy to support regulated financial institutions across Europe.

BBVA echoed the same sentiment, stressing that customers can now explore digital assets while maintaining the security expected from a global bank.

Francisco Maroto, who heads the lender’s digital asset unit, said Ripple’s custody system delivers the reliability and security needed to earn customer trust.

Moroto added that the partnership allows BBVA to provide an end-to-end custody service, strengthening the bank’s position as a leader in Europe’s evolving crypto landscape.

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KAITO price soars as Capital Launchpad activity spikes

  • Kaito price rose sharply as several projects launched public sales on the Kaito Capital Launchpad.
  • The token jumped to above $1.52 before retreating slightly to around $1.39.
  • Gains came amid a key milestone of $170 million in pledged allocations for the Launchpad.

Kaito AI ecosystem’s native token has surged in the past 24 hours, with price rising to highs of $1.52 amid increased activity on the Kaito Capital Launchpad.

At the time of writing, KAITO traded around $1.39, about 38% up on the day and with daily volume of over $462 million.

This trading volume represented a 1,230% spike in activity on Kaito AI, largely aligning with the surge to over $170 million in pledged allocations across the Kaito Capital Launchpad.

Kaito price surges amid milestone for Launchpad

The Kaito Capital Launchpad, a platform designed to facilitate public sales for promising blockchain projects, has attracted substantial investor interest.

Within the past few days, the platform has seen a surge in public token sales by artificial intelligence and blockchain-powered projects.

Some of these include a public sale for the video AI model Everlyn, which sold out hours after launch on September 4, 2025.

The project targeted a $2 million raise at a $250 million fully diluted valuation, and sold out amid an oversubscribed event.

Another platform, venture capital-backed Play AI, saw its sale go live on September 8, 2025 and aims to raise over $2 million at a $50 million FDV.

Play AI will see 50% of tokens unlocked at its token generation event set for October 2025.

The Boundless team completed allocations for its public sale on Sept. 2, 2025, after it also saw a significantly oversubscribed sale with $71.5 million pledged.

Demand came from approximately 22,000 investors.

These achievements have fueled Kaito Capital Launchpad to over $170 million in pledged allocations.

KAITO’s price has also picked up as the token benefits from the ecosystem’s growing traction and the success of its launchpad projects.

What’s next for the KAITO price?

Predicting the future trajectory of KAITO’s price is difficult. However, what happens next will likely hinge on several factors.

Kaito price chart by CoinMarketCap

The Capital Launchpad’s momentum in onboarding projects such as Everlyn AI and playAI Network is signalling sustained investor appetite.

The platform’s ability to consistently attract oversubscribed rounds suggests strong market confidence in Kaito’s broader initiative, with buy-side demand likely to remain elevated.

As such, the token’s price could benefit from this sentiment boost and target highs of $2.92 – the all-time high seen in February 2025.

However, volatility for projects and across the crypto market may allow bears to assert themselves.

Broader market conditions, including regulatory developments and macroeconomic trends, will also play a role.

This means traders may want to keep an eye not just on Kaito AI’s ecosystem but also the overall outlook for cryptocurrencies amid the intersection of AI and decentralised finance.

Key levels to watch on the downside include $1.24 and $1.12.

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