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US investigating whether Binance knowingly facilitated Iran-linked transactions
US authorities are probing whether Binance deliberately allowed trades linked to Iran to pass through its platform, according to reporting. The investigation centers on potential sanctions compliance failures.
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X adds direct trading button to Bitcoin and stock cashtags for U.S. users
X has launched a "Trade" button on cashtag pages for U.S. users, enabling direct routing to partner exchanges for assets like Bitcoin and stocks. The feature integrates trading functionality into the platform's discovery layer.
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Bitmine accumulates nearly 6M ETH, now holds 4.9% of supply
Bitmine purchased an additional $75M of ETH this week, bringing its total holdings to approximately 5.98M ETH (worth ~$16.4B), representing 4.9% of circulating ETH supply. The entity has staked 85% of its position.
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Absa launches Africa's first institutional digital asset custody service
South Africa's Absa Corporate and Investment Banking has rolled out an institutional-grade digital asset custody offering using Ripple's custody technology, marking a first for the continent.
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Animoca Brands shelves IPO, halts Currenc merger discussions
Animoca Brands has postponed its initial public offering and suspended merger negotiations with Currenc, which had been structured to give Animoca a 95% stake in the combined entity.
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Bitcoin whale moves 600 BTC after 14 years dormant
An early Bitcoin holder transferred 600 BTC (worth ~$51M) for the first time in 14 years, according to on-chain data. The coins were acquired when BTC traded near $4,800.
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Large Bitcoin transfer to OKEx signals potential selling pressure
Whale Alert detected 684 BTC (~$58.8M) moved from an unknown wallet to OKEx exchange, potentially indicating preparation for a large sale.
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Large wallets accumulate UNI tokens across multiple exchanges
On-chain analysis shows multiple whale wallets acquiring over 782k UNI tokens worth ~$7M, including withdrawals from major exchanges Binance, Bybit, OKX and Galaxy Digital over recent days.
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White hats recover ~40% of Bitcoin from Coldcard exploit wave
Security researchers recovered approximately 40% of Bitcoin moved during the second wave of a Coldcard exploit, transferring recovered funds to a Wyoming trust established for affected victims.
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DOJ investigates Binance over alleged Iran sanctions violations
U.S. Department of Justice is examining whether Binance knowingly breached Iran sanctions rules, following recent crypto asset forfeiture actions.
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MicroStrategy adds $75.7M in Bitcoin to holdings
MicroStrategy purchased approximately 950 BTC last week at an average price of $79,670, bringing total holdings to 846,000 BTC. The company's average cost basis stands at $75,416.
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Russia prioritizes building regulated cryptocurrency market framework
Russian officials have signaled that establishing a regulated crypto market is among their top policy priorities, marking a potential shift toward formal oversight rather than restriction.
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Hayes: AI bubble wastage could spur money printing, benefiting Bitcoin
Arthur Hayes argues that if massive AI spending fails to deliver returns, governments may print money to cover losses rather than admit failure, potentially boosting demand for Bitcoin and gold as alternative stores of value.
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618 BTC moved to Coinbase from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 618 BTC (worth ~$53M) from an unidentified address to Coinbase, a potential indicator of imminent exchange selling activity.
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Kakao Pay, KakaoBank team with Fireblocks on South Korea stablecoin infrastructure
South Korean fintech giants Kakao Pay and KakaoBank have partnered with blockchain infrastructure firm Fireblocks to develop stablecoin capabilities in the region.
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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs see largest daily inflow since October ATH
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $999M in inflows on Monday, marking the biggest single day since Bitcoin reached its all-time high of $126K in early October.
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Bitcoin OG wallet moves 600 BTC after 14 years dormant
An early Bitcoin holder moved 600 BTC from a wallet inactive since ~2010, when the coins were acquired at $8 each. The holdings are now worth ~$51M, representing a significant long-term accumulation event.
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Institutional inflows, deeper liquidity may smooth future crypto cycles
Solstice CEO suggests growing institutional participation and improved market depth could reduce volatility in future bull runs compared to historical boom-bust patterns.
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Upbit flags SOPH for review; Binance delists seven USDC pairs
South Korea's Upbit suspended deposits and flagged Sophon (SOPH) for review over disclosure and transparency concerns, risking delisting. Binance will remove seven USDC spot pairs (AIXBT, DOLO, ENJ, HUMA, SXT, TNSR, TURTLE) on Sept. 25 due to liquidity constraints, though tokens remain tradeable via other pairs.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Nearly $1B Daily Inflow, Largest in 11 Months
US spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $999 million in net inflows on Monday, marking the largest single-day inflow since early October 2024.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs See ~$1B Inflow as BTC Hits Highest Level Since January
Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in inflows Monday, marking the 9th largest daily inflow on record, as bitcoin rallied to its highest price since January.
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Spot ETFs for BTC, ETH, SOL see net inflows on Sept. 21
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana spot ETFs recorded positive net inflows on September 21, with BTC leading at ~$999M, followed by ETH at ~$270M and SOL at ~$26M.
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600 BTC address dormant for 14+ years just moved
Whale Alert detected a Bitcoin address holding 600 BTC that had been inactive for over 14 years suddenly become active again, signaling potential movement of a large holder's funds.
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Animoca Brands pauses Currenc merger, delays Nasdaq listing plans
Animoca Brands has suspended its reverse merger agreement with Currenc, pushing back its planned Nasdaq debut. The company stated it remains focused on achieving a public listing through other means.
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Solana processes 76% of X402 transactions in four-week period
Solana reports handling 23.2M transactions on X402 protocol over four weeks, representing 76% of total volume; the second-largest network processed 3.39M in the same period.
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Alibaba unveils Zhenwu V900 AI chip, targets 20GW data center capacity by 2032
Alibaba has introduced its Zhenwu V900 AI chip as a competitor to Nvidia, with plans to deploy it across 20 gigawatts of data center infrastructure by 2032. The move signals China's push for semiconductor independence in AI infrastructure.
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Whitehats transfer 52 BTC from Coldcard hack to recovery trust
Security researchers have moved 52 bitcoin recovered from a Coldcard hardware wallet exploit to a recovery trust address, according to Galaxy Digital. The transfer includes an on-chain message directing claimants to a recovery portal.
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Ethena's USDe stablecoin briefly dipped to $0.92 on Binance, recovered quickly
Ethena's USDe synthetic dollar fell to $0.9202 USDT on Binance before recovering to near parity. The dislocation occurred ahead of Binance's scheduled infrastructure maintenance window.
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Prediction market Trueo moves to Ethereum, gets Vitalik's backing
Onchain prediction market Trueo has migrated to Ethereum. Vitalik Buterin publicly endorsed the platform as a decentralized and ethical alternative in the prediction market space.
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Australia's 40-year economic outlook highlights AI but sidelines crypto infrastructure
Australia's Treasury identified AI as a major economic transition in its long-term outlook, but Coinbase notes the report fails to address digital financial infrastructure that AI agents may require.
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Whale swaps $104M in BTC for ETH, stakes entire position over 6 days
A major wallet converted 1,308 BTC (~$104M) into 40,670 ETH over the past week and staked the full amount, signaling long-term conviction in Ethereum.
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Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs see nearly $1.3B in combined inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $999M in net inflows on Sept. 21, with BlackRock's IBIT leading at $381M. Spot Ether ETFs added $270M, including $110M into BlackRock's ETHA.
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X integrates live crypto charts and trading links for US users
Elon Musk's X platform now allows US users to view live price charts via cashtags (e.g. $BTC) with direct access to exchanges including Coinbase and Kraken.
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SEI rallies 25% as Canary's staking initiative constrains token supply
SEI token surged 25% following Canary's announcement of a 90% staking plan designed to reduce circulating supply. The move reflects market reaction to a structural change in token economics.
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Tom Lee's Bitmine acquires 12,500 ETH from Kraken
Bitmine, associated with analyst Tom Lee, purchased 12,500 ETH from Kraken exchange in a transaction valued at approximately $34.55 million.
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Dogecoin rallies 15% as short squeeze unwinds; BTC holds above $85K
Dogecoin surged 15% amid a wave of short liquidations totaling $844M, while Bitcoin remained flat near $85,000. Zcash was the only major token trading lower.
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Hayes: AI safety moves could trigger credit stress, forcing Fed liquidity boost favoring crypto
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argues that AI labs' safety-focused slowdowns may reflect weak demand, potentially straining $1T+ in AI infrastructure debt and forcing government intervention that would increase dollar liquidity and benefit Bitcoin.
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Cardano adds AI agent payment tools to compete with Solana, XRP Ledger
Cardano has integrated tools into the x402 kit enabling AI agents and applications to transact using ADA and other network tokens, joining Solana and XRP Ledger in the emerging AI payments space. The integration is currently in pre-production testing.
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Trueo prediction market migrates from Base to Ethereum mainnet
Prediction market platform Trueo has moved its operations from Base to Ethereum mainnet, citing improved integration opportunities as gas fees on Ethereum have become more competitive.
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Hayes: AI safety slowdown could force US to print money, benefiting Bitcoin
Arthur Hayes argues that AI labs' caution on safety leaves the US government facing a choice between funding compute infrastructure or bailing out insurers exposed to AI-related debt, both scenarios potentially triggering monetary expansion.
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