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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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Premai launches AI-powered security audit tool for Bitcoin infrastructure
Premai, a Switzerland-based intelligence firm, unveiled CyberScan, an AI-driven continuous security auditing platform designed for Bitcoin infrastructure protection.
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BitGo becomes first global crypto firm licensed as VASP in South Korea
BitGo has obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in South Korea, marking the first such approval for a global cryptocurrency firm in the jurisdiction.
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X exploring stablecoins to compensate influencers and creators
Elon Musk's X platform is in talks to use stablecoins as a payment method for influencers and content creators, according to sources familiar with the discussions. Other social platforms are also testing similar stablecoin payment models.
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U.S. banking regulator working to finalize GENIUS Act stablecoin framework
A U.S. banking regulator is accelerating efforts to complete rules under the GENIUS Act, which addresses stablecoin issuance and oversight.
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OCC accelerates stablecoin rules ahead of January deadline
The OCC is pushing to finalize GENIUS Act stablecoin regulations before a January statutory deadline, after missing a prior July target, according to Comptroller Jonathan Gould.
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Pump Foundation treasury reaches nearly $2B in stablecoins and assets
Pump fun co-founder Noah Tweedale disclosed that the Pump Foundation holds close to $2 billion in treasury assets, primarily stablecoins and other holdings with no SOL exposure. The foundation is separate from Baton Corporation, which develops the platform and receives ~$100M annually.
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Bitcoin rallies 15% since Monday, reclaims key technical levels
Bitcoin has surged 15% since Monday as bullish momentum builds, with the asset reclaiming several important technical and on-chain support levels.
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BitGo becomes first global crypto firm to secure South Korea virtual asset license
BitGo has obtained a virtual asset license in South Korea, backed by Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom. The company built a locally registered entity to serve institutional clients rather than pursuing an acquisition.
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BitGo Korea gains VASP registration in South Korea
BitGo Korea has secured Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration from South Korean regulators, enabling compliant crypto custody and trading services in the jurisdiction.
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Gnosis Chain approved to transition to Ethereum Economic Zone rollup
GnosisDAO voted to migrate Gnosis Chain to an EEZ rollup model, shifting from independent validator set to direct Ethereum settlement.
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Two major wallets liquidated for $45.77M in BTC and ETH
On-chain monitoring shows two wallets experienced liquidations totaling $45.77M, including 521 BTC and 3,738 ETH across both positions.
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$250M in crypto shorts liquidated in one hour
A significant wave of short liquidations totaling $250 million occurred across crypto markets within a single hour, according to market monitoring sources.
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Bitcoin posts largest daily move in 18 months relative to volatility
Bitcoin recorded a 5.8-sigma daily move versus its 30-day volatility baseline, marking its biggest upside swing since October 2023, according to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode.
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Tokenized equities on Solana hit $465M weekly record
Solana's tokenized equity market reached a new weekly peak of $465 million in total supply, reflecting continued growth in on-chain equity trading infrastructure.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs see strongest single-day inflows in months
Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $517M in inflows and ethereum spot funds drew $189M on Aug. 19, marking their largest single-day capital influx in several months.
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Large ETH holders withdraw hundreds of millions from Binance
Multiple whale addresses and Abraxas Capital withdrew significant ETH quantities from Binance over recent weeks, with one whale moving 30,000 ETH alone in the past 20 minutes, according to on-chain data.
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30,000 ETH withdrawn from Binance to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a 30,000 ETH transfer (approximately $67.5M) moving out of Binance to an unidentified wallet, signaling potential accumulation or custody shift.
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BlackRock Bitcoin and Ether ETFs see combined $474M inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $517M in net inflows on Aug. 19, with BlackRock's IBIT leading at $285M. Spot Ether ETFs added $189M, including $122M into BlackRock's ETHA.
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BitGo Korea gains VASP registration ahead of stricter compliance rules
BitGo Korea received regulatory approval for Virtual Asset Service Provider registration, completing the process just before tougher entry requirements took effect.
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Lummis warns against return of banking restrictions on crypto
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis stated opposition to reimposing banking restrictions on cryptocurrency firms, referencing the "Chokepoint 2.0" era of regulatory pressure.
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HTX denies involvement in address-poisoning scheme as Kraken holds user funds
HTX stated an internal review found no official accounts linked to address-poisoning transfers reported by users. Kraken has frozen user funds totaling up to $4.2 million, with HTX suggesting some users may have acted independently after their funds remained locked.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $517M Inflow, Largest in 3.5 Months
Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest net inflows in over three months, driven by a crypto market rally following the US Treasury Department's announcement of expanded buyback operations.
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Trump says CFTC chair working to bring Hyperliquid into U.S. in full compliance
Trump stated at a White House tech event that CFTC Chairman Selig is pursuing legal entry of Hyperliquid into the U.S. market. Selig highlighted recent regulatory wins including the first Bitcoin perpetual futures contract and the GENIUS Act.
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Crypto Fear & Greed Index surges to 62, signaling shift toward market optimism
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index climbed sharply to 62 ("Greed" territory) from 46 the previous day, reflecting a notable swing in market sentiment toward risk appetite.
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Binance to delist ICX, SCRT, STORJ in September 2026
Binance announced it will remove trading pairs for Icon, Secret Network, and Storj tokens effective September 3, 2026.
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Institutional investors boost MSTR stakes in Q2, adding $1.2B combined
According to 13F filings, 12 of MicroStrategy's 15 largest institutional shareholders increased their holdings in Q2 2026, with Goldman Sachs, Capital International, and BlackRock among the largest buyers. Combined value of new positions rose ~$1.2B.
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Bitcoin and ether ETFs see strongest daily inflows in months
Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $517 million in inflows and ether funds $189 million on Aug. 19, marking the largest daily hauls in several months. The rally also liquidated $2.7 billion in short positions.
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Ethereum exchange reserves drop 15% in 11 weeks as Bitcoin holdings rebound
Ethereum's supply on exchanges has declined roughly 15% over the past eleven weeks, while Bitcoin balances have reversed course and increased, according to on-chain data from Santiment.
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Crypto trader liquidated on $24M ether short in seconds
A Hyperliquid trader with a 50,000 ETH short position was liquidated as ether rallied, triggering a cascade of five liquidation orders that amplified the price move. The position resulted in a $24 million loss in under 12 seconds.
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CZ: Crypto policy must apply equally across industry, not favor single projects
Binance founder CZ responded to reports of Trump administration plans regarding Hyperliquid, arguing that regulatory frameworks should treat all crypto projects uniformly rather than granting preferential treatment to individual platforms.
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BitGo Korea becomes first foreign crypto firm to secure direct VASP registration
BitGo's South Korean subsidiary has received virtual asset service provider registration from the Financial Intelligence Unit, marking the first time a foreign crypto company's local entity obtained the status directly rather than via acquisition.
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Gallego warns rushed CLARITY Act vote risks derailing crypto bill progress
Rep. Gallego cautioned that an accelerated September vote on the bipartisan CLARITY Act could harm the legislation's prospects, citing lack of detailed White House feedback on the ethics proposal.
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