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ECB: Crypto merchant adoption remains minimal across eurozone
European Central Bank reports that fewer than 0.2% of online merchants and less than 1% of physical retailers in the euro area accept cryptocurrency payments.
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Citigroup CEO backs CLARITY Act for crypto regulation
Citigroup's Jane Fraser expressed support for passage of the CLARITY Act, signaling institutional backing for U.S. crypto regulatory clarity.
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RedotPay US IPO pushed back over regulatory and legal obstacles
RedotPay's planned US public listing faces delays as the company navigates regulatory approvals, though it claims to have obtained a US money transmitter license.
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CFTC Reverses Course, Orders Kalshi to Halt Washington Political Bets
Days after backing Kalshi's prediction market platform, the CFTC has ordered the company to block bets on Washington political events, signaling regulatory tension over political derivatives trading.
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Ethereum plans shift from Poseidon to quantum-safe hash functions by 2028
Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake outlined a cryptography roadmap shift away from Poseidon toward SHA or BLAKE hash functions as quantum-resistant alternatives. The transition targets production deployment across consensus and execution layers in 2028.
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Norway's $1.4T wealth fund reveals $82M stake in Bitcoin miner
Norway's sovereign wealth fund disclosed an $81.9M investment in BitMNR, providing indirect exposure to approximately 5.8M ETH through the mining operation.
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Washington court orders Kalshi to halt sports and election betting
A King County judge ordered prediction market exchange Kalshi to stop offering sports, election, and politics wagers in Washington state by August 19, shortly after the CFTC approved its operations.
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RedotPay pushes US IPO timeline to 2027+ amid regulatory challenges and Binance lawsuit
RedotPay has delayed its planned US initial public offering to 2027 or later, citing regulatory obstacles and a $470 million lawsuit involving Binance, according to Bloomberg reporting.
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Whale offloads 1.95M HYPE tokens as Hyperliquid holds $57 level
A large holder sold nearly 2M HYPE tokens while the Hyperliquid token remained near the $57 price level, signaling potential distribution pressure.
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Pump Fun co-founder acknowledges communication gap hurt market confidence
Pump Fun co-founder Noah Tweedale reflected on the team's reduced social media engagement post-fundraise, noting it was perceived negatively by markets. He explained how price declines can trigger self-reinforcing doubt cycles about project fundamentals, and acknowledged the team underestimated communication's importance during the downturn.
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Citi CEO endorses CLARITY Act stablecoin bill, seeks further amendments
Citigroup's CEO expressed support for the CLARITY Act stablecoin legislation, though the bank continues advocating for improvements to address yield concerns. The executive framed passage as beneficial for the financial system.
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JPMorgan severs Polymarket banking relationship over regulatory risk
JPMorgan Chase ended banking services to prediction market platform Polymarket in October 2025 citing regulatory concerns, though the bank signaled willingness to underwrite a future public offering.
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Bitcoin dips below $63K as oil prices and bond yields surge
Bitcoin fell below $63,000 amid rising oil prices (WTI crude above $82/barrel) and climbing bond yields, signaling renewed inflation concerns pressuring risk assets.
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Major on-chain trader holds $125M BTC short, largest bear position tracked
A prominent on-chain trader (0xff84) has accumulated a 2,000 BTC short position worth ~$125M with $1.79M unrealized profit, making them the largest tracked on-chain BTC bear. Liquidation price sits at $63,528.92.
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ECB survey: crypto payments remain negligible among eurozone merchants
European Central Bank data shows cryptocurrency acceptance is minimal across the euro area, with only 0.2% adoption online and below 1% at physical retail points, while traditional mobile payments continue to expand.
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Bitcoin miners face steep revenue decline amid holding patterns
Bitcoin miners are experiencing a threefold drop in revenue, yet data suggests they are not liquidating holdings at expected rates, raising questions about miner strategy and market dynamics.
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Major Bitcoin whale accumulates 300 BTC in latest purchase
A tracked whale address acquired 300 BTC in recent hours, bringing its total holdings to 1,120 BTC. The accumulation pattern suggests sustained institutional or high-net-worth interest in Bitcoin.
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SEC postpones crypto regulatory guidance vote pending CLARITY Act
The SEC has cancelled a scheduled vote on new cryptocurrency regulatory guidelines, citing the absence of CLARITY Act passage. The move signals regulatory uncertainty in the sector.
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SEC cancels open meeting on anticipated crypto regulation proposal
The SEC has postponed its public meeting at which it was scheduled to unveil its long-awaited Regulation Crypto framework.
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SEC postpones vote on crypto regulation framework due to scheduling conflict
The SEC has delayed its planned vote on a comprehensive crypto regulation proposal, citing an unforeseen scheduling issue. The timing of the rescheduled vote remains unclear.
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North Korean actors targeted crypto journalists with fake startup pitch
Cointelegraph reporter participated in an undercover investigation that exposed suspected North Korean IT workers attempting to deceive crypto industry figures by posing as venture capitalists pitching a fraudulent startup.
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Plume partners with Shinhan Asset Management on KRW tokenized fund pilot
Plume and Shinhan Asset Management signed an MOU to test a proof-of-concept for a Korean won-denominated tokenized fund backed by ultra-short-term bonds, exploring technical and regulatory pathways for onchain asset issuance.
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Bitcoin spot ETFs see outflows while Ethereum and XRP attract inflows
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net outflows of $131M on Aug 13, while Ethereum and XRP spot ETFs posted inflows of $6.7M and $2.3M respectively, signaling mixed institutional sentiment.
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Upbit delists STORJ, JASMY, TT over disclosure and sustainability concerns
South Korea's largest crypto exchange Upbit is removing trading pairs for STORJ, JASMY, and TT on September 14, citing unresolved issues including inadequate disclosures, lack of business substance, and transparency gaps. Withdrawals remain open until October 14.
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Bitcoin, XRP face pressure amid regulatory concerns and weak ETF demand
Major cryptocurrencies are declining as regulatory uncertainty intensifies and traditional market support weakens. Bitcoin and XRP are among the assets experiencing losses.
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Crypto "dead" chatter spikes; Santiment flags as potential contrarian buy signal
Social media mentions of "crypto is dead" are rising, according to Santiment analytics. The firm notes this fear-driven narrative has historically preceded stronger market setups for contrarian investors.
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Trezor shipping breach exposes ~13,700 customers' identities and addresses
Trezor disclosed a data breach at its shipping provider affecting roughly 13,700 recent customers, with ~11,700 having full names, emails, phone numbers and addresses exposed. While Trezor's systems and private keys remain secure, the leaked data links crypto holders' identities to physical locations, raising phishing and physical security risks.
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MSCI proposes excluding bitcoin-holding firms from stock indices
MSCI is consulting on delisting "non-operating companies" from its indices, with Bitcoin Strategy and Metaplanet among those targeted for removal under the new framework.
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US full-time employment declines for fourth consecutive month
US full-time employment fell by 106,000 in July, marking the fourth straight monthly decline and reaching its lowest level since December 2024, according to The Kobeissi Letter.
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JPMorgan ended banking ties with Polymarket over regulatory concerns
JPMorgan terminated its banking relationship with prediction market Polymarket in October 2025 due to regulatory concerns, though the firms maintain other business ties and JPMorgan is exploring potential IPO underwriting roles.
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Nasdaq seeks to simplify crypto ETF options approval process
Nasdaq is working to reduce barriers for launching crypto ETF options, signaling institutional appetite for derivative products tied to digital assets.
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Gemini reports fourth straight quarterly loss of $107.7M despite 37% revenue growth
Winklevoss-backed Gemini exchange posted its fourth consecutive quarterly loss of $107.7 million, though quarterly revenue increased 37% to $45.5 million, signaling ongoing profitability challenges amid rising operational costs.
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Gemini reports $107.7M Q2 loss, fourth straight quarterly decline
Crypto exchange Gemini posted a $107.7M net loss in Q2 despite 37% revenue growth to $45.5M. Platform assets fell 54% to $8.4B due to lower crypto prices and custody outflows. Operating loss narrowed 18% sequentially as the firm diversifies into prediction markets and stock trading.
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FG Nexus exits Ethereum treasury, liquidates all crypto holdings at $45M loss
Nasdaq-listed FG Nexus sold all digital assets by June 30, ending its Ethereum treasury strategy less than a year after launch. The company recorded a $45.2M loss on its crypto operations, including $41.2M on ETH sales, and plans to redeploy capital into real estate.
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JPMorgan cuts banking ties with Polymarket over regulatory concerns
JPMorgan terminated its banking relationship with prediction market platform Polymarket in late 2025 citing regulatory issues, according to Financial Times reporting.
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Neutrl halts NUSD redemptions amid undisclosed reserve concerns
Neutrl has paused redemptions for its NUSD stablecoin due to an undisclosed reserve issue. BA Labs had previously flagged the NUSD integration as higher-risk owing to counterparty, operational, and liquidity exposure.
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JPMorgan cut Polymarket banking ties over regulatory risk, exploring underwriting role
JPMorgan debanked prediction market platform Polymarket last year due to regulatory concerns, but the bank is reportedly exploring an underwriting relationship with the platform, according to Financial Times reporting.
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Norway Sovereign Wealth Fund Discloses $81.87M BitMine Stake for Indirect ETH Exposure
Norway's Government Pension Fund Global holds approximately 6.15 million shares in BitMine Immersion Technologies valued at $81.87M as of June 30, providing indirect exposure to ETH. BitMine holds roughly 5.8M ETH, with 5.1M staked.
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South Korea tightens crypto regulations as stablecoins flow offshore
South Korea has implemented stricter cryptocurrency rules, coinciding with approximately $367M in stablecoins moving out of the country, signaling regulatory pressure on digital asset markets.
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Bitwise explores tokenizing Solana staking ETF through Superstate partnership
Bitwise is considering tokenizing its Solana staking ETF in partnership with Superstate. Tokenized shares would maintain equivalent rights to traditional book-entry shares but with restricted transferability outside the system.
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