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GSR: AI capital rotation, Fed cuts could unlock crypto liquidity
GSR Markets head Spencer Hallarn attributes recent crypto slowdown to capital flowing into AI infrastructure and tightening liquidity. He sees potential upside if AI investment cools and the Fed cuts rates, while noting most tokenization platforms lack real transaction volume.
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Early Ethereum ICO holder moves 2,680 ETH after 11+ years dormancy
An Ethereum ICO participant who invested $831 in 2014 transferred 2,680 ETH to new wallets after remaining inactive for over a decade. The tokens are now valued at approximately $5M.
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MoneyGram extends Ramps service to Solana blockchain
MoneyGram has expanded its Ramps fiat on- and off-ramp service to Solana, offering developers unified API access to its global cash network infrastructure.
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Coinbase gains Abu Dhabi license for tokenized securities
Coinbase has obtained regulatory approval from Abu Dhabi to offer tokenized securities, though the license comes with certain restrictions and conditions.
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SEC and CFTC sue Goliath Ventures over alleged $400M crypto Ponzi scheme
U.S. regulators filed suit against Goliath Ventures, alleging the firm promised returns from crypto liquidity pools but instead used investor funds to pay earlier participants and cover founder's personal expenses.
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Ethereum staking reaches all-time high amid issuance debate
Ethereum staking has hit a record level. Discussion continues around whether proposed changes like EIP-8363 could affect ETH issuance rates going forward.
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Whale deposits $192M USDC to Aave
An unidentified whale transferred approximately 192 million USDC tokens to the Aave protocol, signaling potential lending or liquidity provision activity on the platform.
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CFTC invokes emergency powers to allow KalshiEX to operate despite NY lawsuit
The CFTC used emergency authority to order KalshiEX to continue operating after New York filed suit to block the platform from offering event contracts nationwide.
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Bitcoin Core dev: working code, not white paper, drove early adoption
Bitcoin Core developer Jeff Garzik attributed Bitcoin's early success to practical implementation and a 2010 Slashdot post rather than Satoshi's white paper. Users validated the network through actual use before recognizing its theoretical significance.
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Corporate capital shifts from Bitcoin to AI data centers
Institutional investors that previously supported Bitcoin adoption are now redirecting focus toward AI data center investments, with analysts noting BTC's technical support levels under pressure.
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Bitcoin developer Luke Dashjr steps back from BIP editor role
Luke Dashjr has been removed as a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal editor following controversy around BIP-110, a proposed fork. He is also taking a sabbatical from his position at mining pool Ocean.
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90 wallets now hold 10,000+ BTC each
On-chain analysis shows 90 addresses each hold at least 10,000 BTC, reflecting evolving whale distribution patterns in the Bitcoin network.
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Senate CLARITY Act procedural vote scheduled for September 15
Coinbase's chief policy officer reports the Senate will hold its first procedural vote on the CLARITY Act on September 15, though key provisions on ethics and illicit finance remain under negotiation during the recess.
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Coldcard hack: investigators use on-chain analysis to track stolen Bitcoin
A Coldcard hardware wallet vulnerability led to Bitcoin theft. Investigators are using on-chain analysis and victim reports to trace losses, though exact figures remain unclear.
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UK lawmakers press banks on crypto firm banking access
UK parliamentary crypto group has formally questioned banks about their policies on providing banking services to digital asset businesses, signaling regulatory scrutiny of financial exclusion in the sector.
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Nvidia partners with Wall Street on $500B AI compute infrastructure push
Nvidia has signed memorandums with six major Wall Street firms to establish AI compute as a bankable infrastructure asset, signaling institutional capital flowing toward centralized AI infrastructure over decentralized crypto alternatives.
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BRICS nations explore linking CBDCs and fast-payment systems for cross-border trade
BRICS countries are discussing integration of central bank digital currencies and rapid payment infrastructure to streamline international transactions and lower costs, according to Reuters reporting.
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Coinbase establishes Abu Dhabi hub, secures FSRA license for tokenized securities
Coinbase announced it has obtained an FSRA license in Abu Dhabi's ADGM and designated the UAE as its international tokenization hub, enabling it to offer onchain securities globally.
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Robinhood expands UK crypto offering with 50+ new tokens
Robinhood has added over 50 tokens to its UK platform, positioning itself as a broader crypto trading destination for UK users.
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Coinbase launches UK derivatives trading with up to 50x leverage
Coinbase has opened derivatives trading services in the UK, offering leveraged positions up to 50x. The expansion marks the exchange's entry into the UK's regulated derivatives market.
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Dormant Bitcoin address moves 27 BTC after 12+ years of inactivity
An old Bitcoin address that had been inactive for over a decade transferred approximately 27 BTC, worth roughly $1.75M at the time of movement.
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Coinbase launches derivatives trading in UK for professional investors
Coinbase is rolling out futures, perpetuals, and options trading to eligible professional investors in the UK, covering 170+ contracts across crypto, FX, equities, and commodities with up to 50x leverage.
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USDT supply drops $4B in 60 days as investors may reduce crypto exposure
Tether's circulating supply has contracted by approximately $4 billion over the past two months, with $870 million withdrawn in the last 11 days. Analysts attribute the decline to potential investor exits into fiat and shifting stablecoin yield dynamics.
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Large ETH holder stakes 50k tokens after recent accumulation
A major Ethereum holder purchased 50,000 ETH and staked it, following a 40,000 ETH purchase a week prior, according to on-chain data tracked by Lookonchain.
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Riot Platforms surges on $9.1B Anthropic AI infrastructure deal
Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms jumped in pre-market trading after announcing a 20-year agreement with Anthropic, signaling a broader industry pivot toward AI infrastructure revenue streams.
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BIP-110 fork struggles with block production, falling far behind Bitcoin
A Bitcoin fork implementing BIP-110 has generated only 2 blocks since Saturday, while the main Bitcoin chain produced over 300 in the same period, leaving the fork significantly behind on difficulty adjustment.
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Keel exits US Bitcoin mining as revenue drops 50%, shifts to AI infrastructure
Keel has completed shutdown of its US Bitcoin mining operations while experiencing a 50% revenue decline in Q2, redirecting focus toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
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SEC schedules August 14 crypto regulation meeting as CLARITY Act stalls
The SEC has set an August 14 meeting focused on crypto regulation while legislative efforts on the CLARITY Act face delays, signaling ongoing regulatory activity in the sector.
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Binance expands monitoring tag to five additional altcoins
Binance announced it will apply its monitoring tag to GLMR, ICX, MOVR, RARE, and SOPH, flagging these assets for enhanced surveillance on the platform.
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CZ: Nations will need domestic stablecoins for digital economy
Binance founder CZ said at the ASEAN Tech Summit that every country will eventually require its own stablecoin to support digital finance ecosystems, citing growing demand for efficient cross-border payments and AI infrastructure.
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UK lawmakers press bank chiefs on crypto account closures
UK parliamentarians have written to banking executives demanding clarity on their policies of refusing or closing accounts for crypto-related customers, signaling regulatory scrutiny of financial exclusion in the sector.
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UK lawmakers press banks on crypto account closures
UK All-Party Parliamentary Group has written to bank CEOs requesting clarification on their cryptocurrency policies, citing account refusals as a potential obstacle to industry growth.
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SEC to propose "Regulation Crypto" framework for capital raises
The SEC has scheduled an August 14 meeting to propose a new regulatory framework that would allow crypto firms to raise capital while avoiding SEC registration requirements.
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Tether moves 140M USDT to Bitfinex
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 140 million USDT from Tether's treasury to Bitfinex exchange, a routine liquidity provision event.
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Anthropic inks $9B compute deal with Bitcoin miner Riot
AI company Anthropic reportedly agreed to a $9 billion deal with Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms for 191 megawatts of computing capacity from Riot's Texas facility, marking a significant partnership between AI and crypto infrastructure sectors.
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Bitfinex moves $170M USDT to Tether Treasury
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 170 million USDT from Bitfinex to Tether's treasury wallet, a significant stablecoin movement.
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CME leveraged funds cut Bitcoin short position by half in a year
CME leveraged funds remain net short Bitcoin but have reduced their short exposure by approximately 50% over the past 12 months, according to CryptoQuant CEO data.
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Coinbase expands derivatives offerings to UK professional investors
Coinbase has launched perpetuals, futures, and options trading for UK professional clients following receipt of its MiFID license, expanding its regulated derivatives footprint in Europe.
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Bitcoin developer Luke Dashjr removed as BIP editor over conflict-of-interest claims
Luke Dashjr has been removed from his role as a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal editor after the developer community raised concerns that he was biasing editorial decisions in favor of his own BIP 110 proposal.
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Analyst: Market may shrug off CLARITY Act delay into 2026
Swyftx lead analyst suggests crypto markets are unlikely to react sharply if the CLARITY Act fails to pass in 2026, noting broad support for the legislation.
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