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BitGo Korea secures VASP approval as offshore crypto rules tighten
BitGo Korea has obtained VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) approval as South Korean regulators intensify oversight of offshore cryptocurrency operations.
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Bitcoin breaks $75K, triggering $222M in short liquidations
Bitcoin surged past $75,000, prompting over $222 million in short position liquidations within an hour, according to Cointelegraph.
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CZ backs tokenization across all blockchains as FDI tool for nations
Binance founder CZ stated that tokenizing assets is a key mechanism for countries to attract foreign investment, and endorsed multi-chain tokenization efforts despite potential liquidity fragmentation concerns.
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$222M in crypto shorts liquidated in one hour
Watcher.Guru reports a major liquidation event: $222 million in short positions were wiped out across cryptocurrency markets within a 60-minute window.
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Large XRP options straddle signals trader bet on volatility through August
An options trader deployed approximately $2 million in a straddle position on XRP, positioning for significant price swings ahead of an Aug. 28 expiration date.
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1,363 BTC moved to Coinbase Institutional from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 1,363 BTC (valued near $102M) from an unidentified address to Coinbase's institutional custody wallet, signaling potential institutional activity or deposit.
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Coinbase Institutional moves 675 BTC to new wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 675 bitcoin (~$50.4M) from Coinbase's institutional holdings to a previously unknown address, signaling potential institutional repositioning or custody change.
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Matrixport-linked whale turns $92.5M loss into $11.5M gain on ETH/BTC holdings
A major whale linked to Matrixport has recovered from a $92.5M unrealized loss to post an $11.5M profit after holding 120,000 ETH and 500 BTC for four months, according to on-chain tracking.
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California court keeps Justin Sun's WLF lawsuit in public court, rejects arbitration
A California court ruled that Justin Sun's individual claims against World Liberty Financial will proceed in open court rather than secret arbitration, after the company sought to move the case behind closed doors.
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SharpLink Gaming stakes ~39K ETH in latest deposit
On-chain monitor Lookonchain reports SharpLink Gaming deposited approximately 39,319 ETH (~$91M) to staking contracts within the past 4 hours.
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Shinhan Asset Management to launch tokenized KRW fund on Solana
Korea's Shinhan Asset Management is building a tokenized fund in Korean won on Solana, following BlackRock's BUIDL model. A four-party MOU with Solana Foundation, Etherfuse, and Orca targets the growing real-world asset tokenization market.
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CZ backs multi-chain tokenization despite liquidity fragmentation concerns
Binance founder CZ expressed support for tokenization across multiple blockchains, acknowledging that while it creates liquidity fragmentation, he views it as the fastest path to sector growth with competing platforms driving adoption.
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Upbit adds BTC/USDT pairs for BICO, BMT, NIL, GWEI
South Korea's largest exchange Upbit announced it will launch BTC and USDT trading pairs for Biconomy, Bubblemaps, Nillion, and ETHGas on August 21 at 13:00 KST.
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Pantera Capital partners with S&P on new crypto asset index
Pantera Capital's Cosmo Jiang has partnered with S&P to develop a comprehensive digital asset index, responding to institutional investor feedback that existing crypto indices fall short of institutional standards.
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Trader's $3.28M liquidated after eight failed BTC/ETH shorts in two days
On-chain tracker Lookonchain reports a trader (0x004E) suffered full liquidation of a Bitcoin short position after attempting eight shorts on BTC and ETH over 48 hours, all unsuccessful, totaling $3.28M in losses.
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CFTC may use existing powers for crypto oversight if legislative clarity stalls
CFTC official Mike Selig indicated the agency would leverage its current authorities to establish a regulatory framework for crypto markets if legislative progress on clarity continues to face delays.
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Binance staff detained in UAE over financial crime probe, later released
Two Binance employees were briefly detained by UAE police during an investigation into potential financial crimes on the platform. Binance characterized it as routine inquiry into third-party fund flows; staff were cleared and released.
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SEC proposes "Regulation Crypto Assets" framework for compliant token issuance
SEC Chair Paul Atkins unveiled a new regulatory proposal aimed at clarifying how crypto projects can raise capital during network development while staying compliant with securities law. The SEC also backs Congress's CLARITY Act efforts.
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Binance employees detained in UAE over fund flow inquiry
UAE authorities detained several Binance staff for questioning regarding third-party fund flows through a client account, according to reporting. Binance said the employees were not investigation targets and have been released; the company is coordinating with Dubai Police.
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USDC Treasury mints 250M in stablecoin
Circle's USDC Treasury minted 250 million USDC tokens, representing approximately $250 billion in notional value. Large stablecoin issuance events are tracked as indicators of market liquidity and institutional activity.
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User loses 1,010 ETH in phishing attack via expired Tornado Cash domain
A user fell victim to a phishing attack after clicking an old bookmark link to Tornado Cash's expired official domain, which attackers had registered and weaponized with a fake frontend. The incident resulted in 1,010 ETH drained within 12 hours; attackers have allegedly stolen ~4,000 ETH using similar tactics over the past year.
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Bitcoin surges past $72K as Treasury signals debt buybacks, Trump backs CLARITY Act
Bitcoin rallied to above $72K, up 15% since Monday, following Treasury Secretary Bessent's debt buyback announcement and Trump's push for Congress to pass the CLARITY Act at a White House crypto event.
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$3.1B in crypto shorts liquidated in 24 hours
Over $3.1 billion worth of short positions were liquidated across crypto markets in the past day, signaling sharp upward price movement.
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Crypto trading accounted for ~1% of Webull's record Q2 revenue
Webull reported record $198M in Q2 revenue, with cryptocurrency trading contributing approximately $2.25M. The figure underscores crypto's still-small share of the retail brokerage's overall business.
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DEX trading volume surges past $10B for first time since early June
Decentralized exchange trading volume exceeded $10 billion, marking the first time the metric has reached that level since June 5.
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KuCoin obtains ISO/IEC 42001 AI management certification
KuCoin announced its AI Management System has earned ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, establishing a framework for responsible AI governance across risk control, compliance, and fraud detection operations.
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Tether CEO positions Bitcoin and gold as macro hedges
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino characterized Bitcoin and gold together as a hedge against economic uncertainty, according to a statement shared on social media.
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Solana sees $700M RWA inflows; dominates tokenized equities trading
Solana has attracted $700 million in real-world asset inflows recently—more than all other chains combined—with 98% of on-chain tokenized equities trading occurring on the network, according to industry commentary on the platform's scaling trajectory.
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Bitcoin breaks six-week range above $71K; $3B in shorts liquidated
Bitcoin exited a six-week consolidation period and surpassed $71,000, triggering the largest short liquidation since at least 2021 as bearish positions were forced to cover in tight supply conditions.
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Bitcoin rally fuels debate on regulatory clarity's market impact
OKX Europe CEO suggests U.S. crypto regulation could reinvigorate markets as capital shifts from AI back to bitcoin, sparking discussion over whether policy clarity is already reflected in prices.
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X explores stablecoin payouts for creators amid rewards overhaul
Elon Musk's X platform is evaluating stablecoin-based payments for content creators as part of a broader redesign of its creator compensation system, according to reporting.
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Bitdeer locks in $400M five-year AI cloud capacity deal in Malaysia
Bitdeer has signed a five-year offtake agreement valued at approximately $400M to supply roughly half of its 9.5 MW AI cloud facility capacity in Malaysia.
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Bitcoin rallies to $72K, triggering $3.5B in liquidations
Bitcoin surged over 11%, reaching $72K and sparking $3.49B in liquidated leveraged positions, with $2.92B from short closures.
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Binance launches Agent OS platform for AI-powered trading workflows
Binance introduced Agent OS, a platform enabling developers to build and deploy AI agents with integrated access to market intelligence, payment processing, on-chain data, and trading capabilities.
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Major whale addresses take profits on ETH and BTC amid market rally
Two large holders liquidated positions as prices climbed: one sold 5,250 ETH for $11.76M profit, another offloaded 550 BTC for $39.43M gain, signaling mixed sentiment among whales during the upswing.
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Bitcoin rallies toward $72K as short liquidations exceed $3B
Bitcoin climbed toward $72,000 on its second consecutive day of gains, coinciding with over $3.1 billion in crypto short liquidations.
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Securitize claims SEC delayed crypto trading exemption over Clarity Act votes
Securitize's leadership alleges the SEC postponed a crypto trading exemption decision to avoid interfering with Senate votes on the Clarity Act, a key crypto regulation bill.
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GSR exec sees tokenized fixed income as institutional collateral opportunity
Andy Baehr of GSR's asset management division highlighted the potential for tokenized fixed income to serve as collateral for institutional players, noting broader tokenization of equities as a promising trend.
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Hyperliquid daily revenue hits multi-month high above $4M
Hyperliquid's daily protocol revenue climbed above $4 million, marking its strongest level in recent months, according to DefiLlama data.
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Coinbase adds 290+ Hyperliquid perpetual contracts to Base app
Coinbase has integrated over 290 Hyperliquid perpetual futures contracts into its Base application, expanding derivative trading options on the platform.
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