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SEC Commissioner Peirce backs agency's crypto regulatory proposal
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce endorsed the agency's proposed crypto regulatory framework, calling it an important step forward. The endorsement comes after the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act, a comprehensive crypto industry bill.
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AI-powered scam-baiting bots deployed to waste fraudsters' time
Apate has deployed 200,000 AI-generated fake personas to engage and frustrate online scammers, tracking engagement metrics like expletive frequency to measure effectiveness in disrupting fraud operations.
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Chinese InsurTech Zhibao Acquires 2,380 Bitcoin Through $154.7M Crypto-Funded Raise
Shanghai-based InsurTech company Zhibao completed a private placement where investors contributed Bitcoin directly instead of fiat, resulting in the firm adding over 2,300 BTC to its treasury.
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Chinese InsurTech Firm Zhibao Acquires 2,380 Bitcoin for Treasury
Zhibao, a Chinese insurance technology company, purchased approximately 2,380 BTC for its corporate treasury in a transaction valued around $154.7M, marking a significant institutional allocation to bitcoin.
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Circle mints $1.25B USDC on Solana in one week
Circle issued $1.25 billion in USDC stablecoin on the Solana network over the past week, with $250 million minted today, signaling growing demand for dollar-backed liquidity on the chain.
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Ethena and FalconX launch $1B collateral facility for USDe backing
Ethena and prime broker FalconX established a $1 billion secured warehouse to deploy USDe-backing assets into institutional loans, diversifying yield sources beyond perpetual-futures funding rates.
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Bitcoin whales accumulate $2.64B; Bhutan adds 300 BTC to reserves
Large Bitcoin holders purchased $2.64B in BTC while Bhutan increased its sovereign holdings by 300 coins. Speculation about potential market reversal follows the accumulation activity.
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Fidelity clients accumulate $134M Bitcoin in 2 days, strongest period since July
Arkham reports Fidelity's clients purchased $134M of Bitcoin over two days, marking their most bullish 2-day window since early July, suggesting potential resurgence in institutional demand.
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HSBC and Standard Chartered settle tokenized deposits via Swift blockchain
HSBC and Standard Chartered executed the first live tokenized deposit transaction using Swift's blockchain ledger, marking a step toward institutional digital asset settlement infrastructure.
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Bhutan reportedly selling Bitcoin holdings amid $65K–$70K consolidation
Bhutan has been offloading Bitcoin holdings while the asset attempts to break into the $65K–$70K range, according to reports. The sovereign selling activity highlights potential headwinds for near-term price momentum.
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Ex-Signature Bank chair: large banks may leverage blockchain payments to compete with smaller rivals
Scott Shay, former chair of Signature Bank, suggests major financial institutions could use blockchain-based payment systems to gain competitive advantage over smaller banks as N3XT expands internationally.
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Ethena adds $1B FalconX facility to diversify USDe collateral sources
Ethena has established a $1 billion warehouse facility with FalconX to generate additional yield on assets backing its USDe stablecoin, while directing onchain capital into institutional overcollateralized loans.
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US Treasury doubles long-term buyback operations to $4B starting Sept. 9
The US Treasury announced it will increase long-term Treasury buyback operations to at least $4 billion per session beginning September 9, doubling prior levels. This macro policy shift affects broader market liquidity and interest-rate dynamics.
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Bitcoin holds $64K as Treasury yields surge to 20-year high
Bitcoin remains near $64,000 amid rising global bond yields, with the U.S. 30-year Treasury reaching its highest level in nearly two decades at 5.333%. The FOMC minutes are due today.
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Sweden's H100 posts $26M H1 loss amid Bitcoin holdings decline
Swedish firm H100 reported a $26 million loss in the first half of the year, attributed to falling Bitcoin valuations. The company completed acquisitions to become Europe's second-largest Bitcoin treasury holder.
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Centrifuge integrates Symbiotic liquidity for institutional funds
Centrifuge has integrated Symbiotic's Liquid Lane to provide USDC liquidity access for holders of three funds managed by Janus Henderson and NYLIM, totaling $1.6B in assets.
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Bybit claims AI systems prevented $700M in losses after 2023 hack
Bybit, which suffered a $1.46 billion theft attributed to North Korean hackers, reports that AI-powered security measures have helped avert $700 million in potential losses. The exchange is among the first major centralized platforms to quantify such claims.
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Majority of Americans oppose Trump profiting from crypto ventures
A Reuters poll found 63% of Americans view it as inappropriate for Trump to earn from cryptocurrency since returning to office, signaling public concern over political figures' crypto business interests.
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China adds 20 digital yuan operators this year as PBOC expands bank network
The People's Bank of China has tripled its digital yuan bank roster year-to-date, bringing on 20 new operators across two expansion rounds, including eight banks this week.
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32,400 ETH moved to Beacon Depositor contract
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 32,400 ETH (approximately $62.3M) from an unknown wallet to the Beacon Depositor contract, likely indicating staking activity.
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White House crypto adviser bullish on CLARITY Act passing by mid-September
Patrick Witt, White House crypto adviser, expressed optimism about the CLARITY Act advancing to a cloture vote on September 15, signaling potential progress on crypto regulatory clarity legislation.
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Bitcoin ETF Holdings Rise 7.5% as Institutions Accumulate During Q2 Downturn
Institutional Bitcoin ETF holdings increased from 498k to 536k BTC in Q2 despite a 14.2% price decline. Banks and quant funds added exposure, while the number of institutions filing Bitcoin positions fell slightly to 1,900.
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Alleged $165M crypto Ponzi operator extradited from Fiji to US
Edward Zimbardi, accused of running "The Crypto Program" and soliciting thousands of investors with promised 25% monthly returns before fleeing to Fiji, has been deported to the US for prosecution.
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Tokenized equities market reaches $9B milestone
The tokenized equities sector has grown to $9 billion in total value, with after-hours trading potentially contributing to the expansion.
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Alleged $165M crypto Ponzi operator extradited from Fiji to US
A person accused of orchestrating a $165 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme has been deported from Fiji to the United States for prosecution, according to Decrypt.
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Bitcoin holds steady as stock markets face turbulence
Bitcoin is demonstrating relative price stability while broader equity markets experience volatility, according to reporting from Decrypt.
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Ripple secures $275M to launch US prime brokerage services
Ripple raised $275 million to expand into traditional financial services including prime brokerage and multi-asset clearing, responding to institutional client demand.
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BlackRock: Bitcoin has shed excess valuation, retains diversification appeal
BlackRock reports that Bitcoin has "largely purged" speculative excess that preceded its decline from recent highs, while maintaining its role as a portfolio diversifier despite the significant drawdown.
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USDC Treasury mints 250M in stablecoin supply
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC mint at the USDC Treasury, representing a significant addition to stablecoin circulating supply.
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FalconX and Interstice launch cross-chain swap engine for Canton Network
FalconX and Interstice have deployed a cross-chain swap engine that bridges Canton Network with Ethereum, Solana, and Robinhood Chain, enabling asset transfers across these networks.
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Bitcoin consolidates as global bond yields surge to multi-decade highs
Bitcoin volatility has fallen to multi-year lows while Treasury yields climb to their highest levels in decades, with traders monitoring the Fed's July meeting minutes for guidance on interest-rate direction.
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Nexo rolls out regulated crypto-backed lending in Australia
Nexo has launched a regulated cryptocurrency-backed credit offering in Australia, enabling users to borrow against digital assets in AUD or stablecoins.
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Robinhood CEO: US must lead tokenization wave
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev posted that the world is entering early stages of a tokenization supercycle and emphasized America's need to maintain leadership in the space.
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Cuomo backs CLARITY Act, says US crypto regulation lags globally
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has called on Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, arguing the US is falling behind other nations on crypto policy clarity.
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Hyperliquid core contributor seeks input on HIP-4 template proposals
Hyperliquid contributor Xulian is soliciting feedback on updated HIP-4 templates now live onchain and via API. Top templates will face validator review and community vote for potential mainnet inclusion, pending HIP-4 activation.
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Rain CEO: 100K+ merchants processing stablecoin payments via Visa settlement
Rain's CEO reports that over 100,000 merchants are accepting stablecoin payments without explicit awareness, with transactions settling through Visa within three days.
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Ripple raises $275M in senior notes for prime brokerage expansion
Ripple secured $275 million through investment-grade senior notes to fund its Ripple Prime prime brokerage offering, attracting institutional investors globally.
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Binance Blockchain Week 2026 set for Bangkok in November
Binance announced its 2026 blockchain conference will take place November 28–29 in Bangkok, Thailand, with sessions on Bitcoin adoption, stablecoins, DeFi, tokenized assets, and regulatory policy.
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Cypherpunk launches major Zcash mining operation backed by Winklevoss Capital
Nasdaq-listed privacy firm Cypherpunk announced a new mining division through a $33.33M equity investment from Winklevoss Capital, adding approximately 18% hashrate to the Zcash network.
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Winklevoss-backed firm launches major Zcash mining operation
A Winklevoss-backed cypherpunk initiative has launched what it claims is the world's largest Zcash mining fleet, signaling institutional interest in privacy-coin infrastructure.
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