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Whale stakes 2.93M HYPE tokens on Hyperliquid
A whale deposited and staked 2.93M HYPE tokens (valued at ~$172M) across 19 wallets on Hyperliquid. The position was accumulated 9 months ago at an average price of $44.
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Coinbase CEO: Tokenization could unlock stock market access for billions globally
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted that approximately 4 billion people worldwide lack access to U.S. stock markets, suggesting tokenization as a potential solution to democratize financial access.
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Ripple invests in Notabene to integrate RLUSD stablecoin into enterprise network
Ripple has made a strategic investment in Notabene and will integrate its RLUSD stablecoin into Notabene's enterprise transaction platform, expanding stablecoin payment capabilities for institutional users.
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JPMorgan CEO Dimon warns against long-dated Treasuries, S&P 500 at current valuations
Jamie Dimon said he would not buy long-dated U.S. government bonds or make broad stock purchases now, citing elevated global debt and fiscal deficits. He expects 10-year Treasury yields should trade 4–4.5% even if inflation reaches 2%, limiting upside from current levels.
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Whale deposits ~$191M USDC to Aave
An unidentified whale transferred approximately 191 million USDC to the Aave protocol, according to Whale Alert tracking data.
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Trump announces 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 countries effective Friday
President Trump introduced new tariffs ranging 10-12.5% targeting 60 countries, citing forced labor concerns. The tariffs take effect Friday at 12:01 AM ET.
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Goldman Sachs CEO backs CLARITY Act for crypto regulation
David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, has called for advancement of the CLARITY Act, signaling institutional support for clearer U.S. cryptocurrency regulatory frameworks.
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U.S. crypto sector supports 232K jobs, contributes $55B to GDP
The National Cryptocurrency Association reports the U.S. crypto industry directly employs 34,000 people and supports 232,000 total jobs, with a $55B GDP contribution projected for 2026.
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Smarter Web liquidates ~178 BTC to repay $11.7M convertible debt early
Smarter Web Company sold approximately 178 bitcoin to settle a convertible instrument with TOBAM ahead of schedule, avoiding dilution from 7.7 million share issuance. The firm cited capital structure optimization as the rationale.
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Arbitrum perpetuals DEX AFX Trade loses $24M in exploit; offers hacker bounty
AFX Trade, a perpetuals exchange on Arbitrum, suffered a $24 million drain. The protocol offered the attacker a 30% bounty to return the funds, a common recovery tactic in DeFi exploits.
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South Korea's Mirae Asset Group acquires Korbit exchange
Mirae Asset Group, a $1 trillion South Korean financial conglomerate, has acquired Korbit, one of the country's longest-running cryptocurrency exchanges. The deal signals institutional interest in crypto infrastructure.
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Arbitrum perp DEX AFX Trade loses $24M in custody bridge exploit
AFX Trade's custody bridge was exploited for $24M, with funds moved to Ethereum. The platform offered the attacker a 30% bounty to return the stolen assets.
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Bitcoin consolidates after July bounce, trading in $64K–$66.8K range
Bitcoin has recovered 13% from July lows but is now consolidating between $64,000 and $66,800 as macro markets lack clear direction. WLFI posted a notable +12% gain in the session.
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Verus-Ethereum Bridge suffers second exploit, $7.54M drained
The Verus-Ethereum bridge has been compromised for a second time, resulting in the loss of approximately $7.54 million in user funds.
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Bitcoin spot demand weakens while futures remain positive: CryptoQuant
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju reports that spot market demand for Bitcoin is declining, though futures markets continue to show net positive positioning.
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B² network suffers $3.9M exploit, token down 44%
B² network experienced a security breach resulting in $3.9M in losses. The B2 token subsequently declined 44% following the incident.
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Drift Protocol exploit suspect moves stolen ETH to mixer after 3-month pause
The attacker behind Drift Protocol's $285M breach has resumed moving funds, transferring ETH to Tornado Cash in 100-ETH increments, according to Arkham blockchain data.
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EU's 21st Russia sanctions package expands crypto platform transaction bans
EU member states agreed on new sanctions against Russia, including expanded restrictions on cryptocurrency platforms' transactions, sanctions on 94 Russian financial institutions, and the Moscow Exchange.
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Three crypto protocols exploited for $35.5M in combined losses
Security exploits hit three crypto platforms in a single day: AFX_XYZ lost $24.15M, VerusCoin $7.55M, and B Squared Network $3.86M, totaling $35.55M in losses.
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Coinbase plans 25% Singapore office expansion by end of 2026
Coinbase intends to grow its Singapore workforce from 150 to roughly 200 employees by late 2026, signaling deeper regional investment in Asia-Pacific operations.
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Grayscale analyst suggests Bitcoin may have found bottom ahead of cycle low
Grayscale's head of research argues Bitcoin may have already bottomed, citing macro factors like interest rate policy as increasingly influential on the asset's price movements.
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Circle partners with Kakao and Toss Bank on South Korea stablecoin payments
Circle is collaborating with South Korean firms Kakao and Toss Bank to develop blockchain-based payment infrastructure and explore stablecoin adoption in the region.
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Bitcoin holds above $65K as Alphabet's AI spending boost lifts chip sector
Alphabet reported revenue beat but signaled higher AI infrastructure spending, supporting semiconductor demand. Bitcoin trades above $65,000 amid broader chip-sector strength tied to AI capex cycles.
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BitMEX to shut down operations on September 23
BitMEX, a prominent cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform, announced it will cease operations and halt new user registrations effective September 23.
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CZ reflects on underestimating compliance, says he'd prioritize legal knowledge
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said in a recent podcast that he would have focused more on law and compliance if starting over, noting he underestimated cross-jurisdictional legal complexity and the reach of U.S. regulations.
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Verus-Ethereum bridge exploited again for $7.5M via recurring vulnerability
A second attack on the Verus-Ethereum bridge drained $7.54 million using the same vulnerability class exploited in May, according to security firm Blockaid.
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BNY Mellon to test tokenized Treasuries on private blockchain by year-end
BNY Mellon plans to pilot tokenized U.S. Treasuries on a private blockchain and expand settlement operations to enable 24/7 trading across more international hours, reducing weekend settlement delays.
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BitMEX shuts down after pioneering leveraged derivatives trading
BitMEX, the derivatives exchange founded by Arthur Hayes in 2014 that popularized high-leverage perpetual swaps, is ceasing operations.
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Kazakhstan establishes new digital mining framework to support state crypto reserves
Kazakhstan has approved updated strategic rules for digital mining operations, designed to generate revenue for the country's national cryptocurrency reserve holdings.
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Crypto-targeted home invasions surge 20x in first half of 2026
Home invasions targeting crypto holders jumped to 20 incidents in H1 2026 from just one year prior, with France accounting for 33 of 52 verified physical extortion attacks globally, per CertiK data.
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BitMEX to shut down exchange operations on September 23
BitMEX announced it will cease exchange operations after 11+ years, requiring users to close positions and withdraw funds by the closure date.
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BitMEX to cease operations by September 2026
BitMEX announced it will shut down operations on September 23, 2026, following a strategic review by its parent company.
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Mirae Asset completes Korbit acquisition, becomes majority owner
South Korean financial firm Mirae Asset Consulting has finalized its acquisition of crypto exchange Korbit and now holds the largest stake. The exchange confirmed trading operations and customer protections remain intact.
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South Korea's Mirae Asset Group acquires controlling stake in Korbit exchange
Mirae Asset Group, a $1T South Korean financial conglomerate, has acquired a 97% stake in Korbit, marking the first time a major domestic traditional finance firm has taken controlling ownership of a local crypto exchange.
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BitMEX to permanently shut down exchange operations on September 23
BitMEX, the pioneering crypto derivatives platform co-founded by Arthur Hayes in 2014, announced it will close permanently at 04:00 UTC on September 23 and has halted new user registrations. The exchange, which introduced perpetual swaps to crypto, lost market dominance to competitors like Binance and Bybit.
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SEC turns focus to DeFi lending protocols as Bitcoin-backed loans surge
Regulators are expanding scrutiny beyond token issuance to examine how crypto lending protocols operate, as Bitcoin-backed loans reach $714 million in volume.
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Bitcoin spot ETFs log 7-day inflow streak nearing $1B
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $69M in inflows Wednesday, extending a seven-session streak with cumulative inflows approaching $1 billion during the period.
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Verus-Ethereum Bridge Hit by Second Exploit, $7.54M Drained
Blockaid identified a second exploit of the Verus-Ethereum Bridge in two months, with attackers draining approximately $7.54M in ETH and stablecoins via the same vulnerability class as a May incident that lost $11.5M. The stolen funds were converted to ETH.
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CLARITY Act text released; ethics and illicit finance provisions still under negotiation
The merged CLARITY Act legislative text has been published, though Senator Lummis indicates key provisions on ethics and illicit finance remain in active negotiation through the weekend, with floor vote timing uncertain before the August 7 congressional recess.
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South Korea's oldest crypto exchange acquired by Mirae Asset Group
Korbit, South Korea's first crypto exchange, has been acquired by Mirae Asset Group, marking the first time a major Korean financial conglomerate has taken controlling ownership of a domestic crypto platform.
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