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Strategy breaks even on BTC holdings, posts $192M unrealized gains
Strategy's 840k BTC position has returned to cost basis at $75,385 average, now showing ~$192M in unrealized gains as Bitcoin trades near that level. BitMine's 5.8M ETH holdings remain underwater with ~$5.8B unrealized losses at current Ethereum prices.
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Bitcoin and ether spot ETFs see sustained inflows, pulling in $800M in two days
Spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $606 million and ether funds $221 million on Aug. 20, marking the second consecutive day of accelerating inflows and signaling renewed institutional demand.
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Shinhan Bank partners with Solana Foundation on tokenized fund pilot
South Korea's Shinhan Bank has partnered with the Solana Foundation, Etherfuse, and Orca to develop a proof-of-concept for issuing and distributing a Korean won-denominated tokenized fund.
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Bitcoin accumulation by large holders exceeds 2022 levels, Glassnode data shows
On-chain analytics firm Glassnode reports that high-conviction buyers have been accumulating BTC since January, with this cycle's share of supply acquired by that cohort surpassing 2022 levels.
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Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs see sustained inflows for fourth consecutive day
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $606M in net inflows on August 20, while spot Ethereum ETFs saw $221M, both extending a four-day streak of positive flows.
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South Korea pushes to expand FIU oversight of unregistered crypto operators
South Korean lawmakers are proposing legislation to grant the Financial Intelligence Unit broader authority to investigate unregistered cryptocurrency firms and escalate cases to law enforcement.
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MANTRA blockchain halts after exploit; token drops to record low
MANTRA's blockchain stopped producing blocks following a reported vulnerability exploit. The token fell 18% to $0.004126 before the network halt.
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1,400 BTC moved to Binance from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 1,400 BTC (approximately $105.7M) from an unidentified wallet to Binance, a potential signal of large holder activity or exchange inflow.
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Ripple backs institutional lending fund using RLUSD stablecoin
Clearpool and Cicada Partners are launching an institutional lending product denominated in RLUSD, Ripple's stablecoin, pending activation of supporting XRP Ledger features.
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MANTRA token hits record low as MANTRA Chain halts, exchanges pause trading
MANTRA token fell 18% to a new low amid a blockchain halt on MANTRA Chain. Exchanges suspended deposits and withdrawals; the token later recovered to around $0.0044.
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Bitcoin, ether, solana rally as $3.8B in shorts liquidated over two days
Major crypto assets gained as short positions were liquidated, with two-day total reaching $3.8B and Thursday marking the largest single-day liquidation since 2021.
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Whales dump $65M in HYPE tokens via FalconX in 6 hours
Large holders sold approximately 871,000 HYPE tokens worth ~$65M through FalconX over a six-hour window, according to on-chain monitoring data.
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MANTRA Chain halts network and transactions after undisclosed incident
MANTRA Chain has suspended all network activity and transactions following an unspecified incident. Details of the issue remain unreleased.
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Major tech firms face class action over unlicensed voice data for AI training
Apple, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Samsung are defendants in Chicago-based class action lawsuits alleging they used thousands of hours of recorded human voices without consent to train AI models.
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Avalanche breaks $7 as tokenized assets exceed $3B
Avalanche (AVAX) token surpassed $7, coinciding with tokenized asset value on the network reaching over $3 billion.
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Capital.com to launch spot crypto trading in UAE via licensed affiliate
Capital.com plans to offer direct cryptocurrency buying and holding to UAE clients through an affiliate that has secured a licence, moving beyond its existing derivatives-only model.
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MANTRA Chain halts network, freezes transactions during unidentified incident investigation
RWA-focused Layer 1 blockchain MANTRA has suspended its network and frozen all transactions as a precautionary measure while investigating an unspecified incident. The team has not yet identified the root cause or provided a restoration timeline.
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UK tax authority triples crypto tax warning letters to 81,000 in 2025/26
HMRC issued over 81,000 tax warning letters to crypto holders in 2025/26, nearly triple the prior year, citing unpaid gains from the 2022–2025 bull market. The agency plans new powers to compel offshore crypto firms to disclose customer data, targeting £315M in revenue by 2030.
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Coinbase CEO: crypto clarity coming via Senate bill or SEC/CFTC rules mid-September
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that regulatory clarity for crypto is expected imminently, either through a Senate bill requiring 60+ votes on September 15 or through new rules from the CFTC and SEC the following day.
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Major ETH holders liquidate positions worth ~$63M
Two large Ethereum holders sold significant positions: one group offloaded 14,000 ETH (~$32.85M), while another sold 11,252 stETH and 1,824 ETH (~$30.78M combined). On-chain data suggests mixed whale sentiment.
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World Liberty Financial launches USD1-settled perpetual markets on Aster DEX
World Liberty Financial deployed its first USD1-denominated perpetual futures contracts on Aster DEX, seeded with 250M WLFI and 12.5M USD1 in initial liquidity.
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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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