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Whale accumulates over 1,000 BTC in four-day buying spree
On-chain tracker Lookonchain reports a large holder deployed $85.4M in USDC to acquire approximately 1,076 BTC over four days, averaging around $79,400 per coin.
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Liquid Network resumes operations following $320M security breach; withdrawals still halted
The Liquid sidechain restarted after a significant security incident that resulted in $320M in losses. However, peg-out functionality—which allows users to withdraw assets—remains suspended as the network stabilizes.
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Bitcoin ETFs post net outflows for fourth consecutive week
Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced net outflows throughout the week, breaking a streak of inflow weeks. Most trading days saw continued redemptions.
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Majority of Solana tokenized equity trading occurs outside US market hours
Solana reports that over 60% of tokenized equity volume on its network trades during off-hours when traditional US markets are closed, suggesting global participation in digital asset trading.
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Bitcoin ETFs post $13.3M outflows for fourth straight day; Ethereum ETFs see $216M inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $13.29M in net outflows on Sept 11, extending a four-day outflow streak, while spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $216M in net inflows led by BlackRock's ETHA product.
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Tokenized assets reach $346B across 47 asset classes
Tokenized assets have grown to $346.1 billion across 47 different asset types, according to Cointelegraph reporting.
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Bitcoin reserves at Binance reach 2-year peak
Bitcoin holdings on Binance have climbed to their highest level in two years, potentially signaling increased selling pressure or market repositioning by the exchange.
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Markets price in Fed rate hikes; expectations rise to three by mid-2024
Investors now expect the Federal Reserve to raise rates next week for the first time in three years, with market pricing shifting to anticipate at least three total hikes by June 2024, up from prior expectations of two.
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Nvidia reportedly eyes $10B stake in Anthropic ahead of potential IPO
Cointelegraph reports Nvidia is considering a substantial investment in AI firm Anthropic as it prepares for a potential public offering that could value the company around $2 trillion.
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Pump.fun continues SOL liquidations, offloads 77K tokens in latest sale
Lookonchain reports Pump.fun sold approximately 77,700 SOL (~$7.9M) in a recent transaction. The platform has now liquidated over 5.1M SOL ($842M total) at an average price of $162.30 per token.
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Bitcoin rebounds as US inflation remains steady at 3.4%
Bitcoin recovered following the release of US inflation data, which held at 3.4% year-over-year. The stability in inflation figures may have eased near-term macro concerns affecting crypto markets.
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$157M USDT moved to Binance from unknown source
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 157 million USDT from an unidentified wallet to Binance, a significant on-chain movement often monitored for market implications.
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Whale deposits $193M USDC to Aave
An anonymous whale transferred approximately 193 million USDC to the Aave protocol, according to Whale Alert tracking.
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Core CPI beats expectations in August, raising odds of Fed rate hike
August core CPI rose 0.3% month-over-month, exceeding forecasts. Fed Chair Warsh had flagged potential action if inflation doesn't moderate, making the report a key signal for monetary policy direction.
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Coinbase, Grayscale see U.S. crypto regulatory progress advancing despite CLARITY Act uncertainty
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong told CNBC the CLARITY Act is nearing sufficient Senate support ahead of a Sept. 15 vote, while Grayscale's research head noted regulatory clarity is already improving on stablecoins, tokenized securities, and futures even without the bill's passage.
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SBF appeals fraud conviction to Supreme Court, challenges $11B forfeiture
Sam Bankman-Fried has filed an appeal to the Supreme Court seeking to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year sentence, citing mishandled trial evidence and contesting the $11 billion asset forfeiture order—the largest crypto-related seizure in U.S. history.
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EU regulator flags insider trading risks in prediction markets
ESMA raised concerns about insider trading in prediction markets and questioned why platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket selectively block EU access while VPNs circumvent restrictions.
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AI agents demonstrate 86% improvement in quantum-attack resistance benchmark
Researchers using AI agents have significantly reduced the computational cost of a quantum attack simulation against Bitcoin, cutting the benchmark by 86%. The development highlights evolving quantum-computing threats to crypto security.
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India's SEBI launches tokenized bond pilot, raises $100M+ via wholesale CBDC
India's securities regulator (SEBI) piloted Demat 2.0, enabling three issuers to raise over $100 million in tokenized corporate bonds settled using wholesale central bank digital currency.
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EU regulator flags insider trading risks in prediction markets
A European Union regulator has raised concerns that prediction markets are susceptible to insider trading activity, highlighting potential market integrity issues in the sector.
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Pumpfun app pulled from Apple US and India stores; Android unaffected
Pumpfun's iOS app has been temporarily removed from Apple's App Store in the US and India, though existing users retain access. The app remains available on Google Play.
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CPI inflation print Friday could shift Fed rate odds for September decision
Markets currently price a 61% chance of a 25-basis-point Fed rate hike on September 16, with Friday's CPI data expected to significantly move those odds. Core inflation consensus is 0.2% and headline 0.4% month-over-month; the 10-year Treasury yield near 4.95% is approaching the key 5% threshold.
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Oil rallies 8% weekly on Middle East supply concerns, Brent near $104
Oil prices surge on geopolitical tensions threatening key supply routes. Saudi crude output hits 30-year lows while U.S. diesel spikes above $6/gallon amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, and Russia.
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Robinhood crypto volume surges 61% in August, but trails year-ago levels
Robinhood's crypto trading volume jumped 61% month-over-month in August, though remains 38% below the same period last year. Bitstamp contributed $10.1B of the volume, while app-based trading fell 46% YoY.
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Perpetual DEXs expand RWA offerings to over 1,000 markets
Perpetual decentralized exchanges now support more than 1,000 real-world asset markets, with public equities representing approximately 75% of the total, according to CryptoRank data.
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UniCredit explores crypto trading and custody partnerships
Italian bank UniCredit is reportedly seeking an infrastructure partner to offer crypto trading, custody services, and tokenized investment products to clients.
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Nasdaq leads $100M investment in Kraken parent Payward
Nasdaq has invested $100 million in Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, valuing the firm at $21 billion according to reporting.
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Warsh faces pressure balancing Fed independence against Trump's rate-cut push
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh confronts a test of central-bank autonomy as markets assess whether he will raise rates amid White House pressure for lower borrowing costs. Analysts suggest he may adopt a cautious hawkish stance, but intensifying political pressure could force a choice between alignment and independence.
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Rising yields, oil prices weigh on bitcoin ahead of U.S. inflation data
Bitcoin faces headwinds from elevated Treasury yields and crude oil prices as markets await the latest U.S. inflation report, a key macro indicator for asset valuations.
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Blockstream rejects ransom demand after Liquid sidechain exploit
Blockstream declined a ransom demand following an exploit on the Liquid sidechain that resulted in loss of ~600 BTC. Liquid has resumed transactions but peg-outs remain suspended during recovery efforts.
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CLARITY Act faces delays despite Trump administration support
The 630-page CLARITY Act, a crypto regulatory bill backed by the Trump administration, is encountering legislative delays in Congress.
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CLARITY Act aims to define DeFi registration and BSA compliance rules
The CLARITY Act seeks to clarify when decentralized finance projects must register with the CFTC and comply with Bank Secrecy Act requirements. Passage prospects remain uncertain this year.
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Russia, India explore digital currency for bilateral trade settlements
Russia and India's central banks are developing a mechanism to settle bilateral trade using digital currencies, according to Sberbank's CEO. The move aims to accelerate cross-border payments and reduce SWIFT dependency as BRICS members deepen payment integration.
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Bitcoin slides as inflation data fuels rate-hike bets
Bitcoin fell to $77,000 amid August CPI data release, with market pricing in elevated odds of further rate hikes. Major assets traded lower as inflation concerns weighed on sentiment.
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Blockstream rejects ransom demand from Liquid Network hackers
Blockstream declined a 10% ransom demand from attackers behind the Liquid Network exploit, which resulted in approximately 600 BTC remaining unrecovered from the $320M incident.
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Bitcoin bounces toward $77K as leverage positions unwind
Bitcoin gained 0.7% overnight to near $77,200, with 68 of the top 100 crypto assets rising, though the broader index remains down 1.4% over 24 hours.
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Blockstream Rejects Ransom Demand After 85% of Liquid BTC Theft Recovered
Blockstream declined to pay a ransom for stolen Liquid Network bitcoin, classifying the theft as criminal rather than white-hat activity. The attacker returned ~3,400 BTC but ~598.5 BTC remains outstanding; Blockstream plans law enforcement and forensic recovery efforts.
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Robinhood crypto trading volume hit $17.5B in August
Robinhood reported $17.5 billion in crypto trading volume during August, reflecting continued retail participation in digital asset markets.
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