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Crypto markets slide on Fed rate-hike bets; Bitcoin dips below $77K
Bitcoin fell below $77,000 and most major cryptocurrencies declined over 24 hours as traders positioned for a potential Federal Reserve rate increase. Zcash led losses among tracked assets.
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Phishing emails hit 347K Trezor users via Brevo login vulnerability
A flaw in Brevo's login system enabled attackers to send phishing emails to 347,000 Trezor subscribers. Trezor is treating all exposed addresses as compromised and potentially reusable for future phishing campaigns.
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RGB++ enables native smart contracts on Bitcoin via UTXO model
Arkham published a guide to RGB++, a non-EVM Bitcoin layer combining Bitcoin's UTXO model with the RGB protocol and Nervos blockchain to support native smart contracts on Bitcoin.
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Alpha Ladder launches tokenized U.S. stock access in APAC via Payward partnership
Wealth platform Alpha Ladder rolled out xStocks, tokenized U.S. equities offering economic exposure without voting rights, for institutional and accredited investors across select Asia-Pacific markets through a collaboration with MetaComp and Kraken parent Payward.
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Ripple deploys AI agents to assist $1B corporate treasury operations
Ripple has integrated AI agents into its corporate treasury initiative to monitor cash positions, assess risks, and forecast financial scenarios with human approval required for all actions.
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SBF petitions Supreme Court to overturn fraud conviction and $11B forfeiture order
Sam Bankman-Fried has filed a Supreme Court petition challenging his fraud conviction and $11 billion asset forfeiture, arguing he was prevented from presenting evidence that FTX possessed sufficient assets to cover customer losses.
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Crypto RICO conspiracy ringleader pleads guilty in $245M case
A defendant in a $245 million cryptocurrency-related RICO conspiracy has entered a guilty plea, according to reporting by AMBCrypto. The case involves organized criminal activity in the crypto space.
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Bitcoin exchange inflows decline 15.5% as large holders hold near $79K
Bitcoin inflows to exchanges have dropped 15.5%, suggesting whales are pausing activity around the $79K level. The metric may signal shifting demand dynamics.
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$3B in BTC/ETH options expire on Deribit; ETH traders shift defensive
Roughly $3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expired on Deribit. BTC put-to-call ratio at 0.76 signals bullish sentiment, while ETH's 0.89 ratio reflects more cautious positioning among traders.
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Nvidia CEO flags cybersecurity as next major AI market opportunity
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang identified cybersecurity as a likely next major market for AI, noting that AI-driven coding accelerates both vulnerability discovery and exploitation.
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Nubank expands to US with stablecoin-backed multi-currency account
Brazilian digital bank Nubank launched operations in the US and introduced Nu Global, a multi-currency account that converts deposits into USDC or EURC stablecoins.
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ZEC longs liquidated as price declines
Two long positions in ZEC were fully liquidated totaling approximately 3,848 coins worth $4.33M during a price decline.
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Pumpfun mobile app temporarily removed from US and India app stores
Pumpfun's iOS app has been pulled from the US and India app stores and is expected to return, according to the app's lead.
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Top-100 crypto concentration hits 2021 levels as mega-cap assets dominate
CryptoRank reports that the Magnificent 7 cryptos now represent 92.1% of top-100 market cap (excluding stablecoins), with Bitcoin alone at 66.6%. The metric mirrors 2021 levels, indicating capital is concentrating in large-cap assets while smaller altcoins attract diminishing share.
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LeoDex crosses $72.8M volume; TRON-to-ZEC swaps gain traction
LeoDex reports cumulative volume milestone of $72.8M swapped, with TRON-USDT-to-shielded ZEC emerging as the platform's top route. The DEX highlights adoption of its wallet-free swap interface.
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Kalshi seeks US regulatory approval for regulated perpetual futures on individual stocks
Derivatives platform Kalshi is pursuing regulatory clearance to launch the first regulated US perpetual futures contracts tied to individual stocks including Tesla, Apple, and Nvidia, according to WSJ reporting.
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Large Bitcoin transfer from Robinhood to Cumberland
Whale Alert detected a movement of approximately 994 BTC from Robinhood to Cumberland, a major digital asset custodian and trading firm.
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Anthropic disrupts Russia-linked espionage and Chinese AI model theft attempts
Anthropic reported blocking a suspected Russian cyber espionage campaign and coordinated efforts by seven Chinese AI labs attempting to replicate its Claude model.
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SBF files Supreme Court petition to overturn fraud conviction
Sam Bankman-Fried has petitioned the US Supreme Court to reverse his 2023 fraud conviction and 25-year sentence related to FTX's collapse.
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Senate Republicans revise Clarity Act DeFi provisions ahead of vote
Senate Republicans released updated text of the Clarity Act with modifications to DeFi and credit union language before a key vote, while the White House has not publicly addressed ethics concerns related to potential conflicts of interest.
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On-chain finance must embrace KYC/AML for US market access, says policy chief
Jake Chervinsky, CEO of the Hyperliquid Policy Center, stated that KYC and AML compliance are essential for on-chain finance platforms seeking regulatory approval in the US. He noted that the SEC and CFTC are coordinating rules to establish a clearer pathway for on-chain markets.
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Researchers halve quantum-attack timeline for Bitcoin and Ethereum
New research shows human and AI teams improved a key calculation in Shor's algorithm beyond Google's prior benchmark, suggesting quantum computers could threaten major cryptocurrencies sooner than previously estimated.
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Nasdaq Ventures backs Kraken parent Payward with $100M investment
Nasdaq Ventures is investing $100 million in Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, as the two firms deepen their partnership on tokenized equity infrastructure.
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US 30-year bond yield hits 5.35%, highest since mid-2007
The US 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.35%, marking its highest level since June 2007. Rising bond yields typically signal tightening financial conditions and can affect risk asset demand, including crypto.
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US 30-year Treasury yield hits 17-year high at 5.34%
The 30-year US Treasury yield climbed to 5.34%, marking its highest level since mid-2007. Rising long-term rates typically signal tighter financial conditions and can pressure risk assets including crypto.
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Coinbase and Moov expand stablecoin access to 1,000+ US community banks
Coinbase and fintech platform Moov have partnered to offer stablecoin services across a network of over 1,000 US community banks, broadening institutional and retail access to digital assets through traditional banking channels.
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US PPI inflation beats forecast at 5.4% year-over-year in August
US Producer Price Index rose 5.4% annually in August, exceeding economist expectations of 5.3%. Higher-than-expected inflation data may influence Federal Reserve policy decisions affecting broader markets including crypto.
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Bybit secures Austrian EMI license, plans European super app with banking and derivatives
Bybit has obtained an Electronic Money Institution license in Austria and is building a European platform integrating crypto, bank accounts, regulated derivatives, and tokenized stocks. The exchange expects to add a MiFID license within two months.
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ECB raises rates 25bp, deposit rate now 2.50%
European Central Bank increased its key interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit rate to 2.50%. The move signals continued monetary tightening in the eurozone.
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Coinbase partners with Moov to bring stablecoin infrastructure to community banks
Coinbase and Moov announced a partnership to enable over 1,000 small and community banks to accept, settle, and fund stablecoins through existing technology systems, positioning regulated stablecoin infrastructure for broader banking adoption.
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US producer prices rise 5.4% YoY in August, slightly above forecast
US producer price index climbed 0.4% month-over-month and 5.4% year-over-year in August, marginally exceeding expectations. Core PPI rose 0.2% MoM and 4.6% YoY, matching forecasts.
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US Producer Prices Rise Above Forecast to 5.4%
US Producer Price Index climbed to 5.4%, exceeding analyst expectations. Higher-than-expected inflation data typically pressures risk assets including crypto.
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ECB raises inflation forecast, projects 2.1% by 2028
The European Central Bank revised its inflation outlook upward for the next two years, now expecting 2.1% inflation in 2028. This macro signal affects broader risk asset sentiment and monetary policy expectations.
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ECB raises key interest rates by 25 basis points
The European Central Bank increased three benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points, a monetary policy move that typically affects broader market risk sentiment and asset valuations.
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Ex-central bankers join Fnality Europe board as firm expands payment systems
Three former central bank officials—including ex-Bank of England deputy governor Jon Cunliffe—have joined Fnality Europe's supervisory board as the company scales beyond its sterling payment infrastructure.
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Polymarket appoints ex-Amazon finance executive as first CFO
Prediction market platform Polymarket has hired Warren Jenson, former Amazon finance chief, to serve as its inaugural Chief Financial Officer.
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BIS warns AI capex spending boom fueled by opaque debt poses systemic risk
Bank for International Settlements chief draws parallels to railway and dot-com bubbles, cautioning that AI infrastructure spending driven by hype rather than actual returns could trigger broad economic corrections.
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AllFunds CEO: DeFi and traditional finance are converging
Annabel Spring, CEO of AllFunds, notes an emerging convergence between decentralized and traditional finance. AllFunds operates a network spanning over 3,300 financial institutions and asset managers managing €1.9 trillion in assets.
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Singapore Exchange opens BTC and ETH perpetual futures to US institutional traders
Singapore Exchange has launched Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures contracts available to U.S. institutional traders, creating a bridge between American and Asian liquidity venues.
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Houthis advance toward Red Sea strait, raising oil supply risks
Iran-aligned Houthis have taken Yemen's Mocha port and are advancing toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical chokepoint for global shipping and Saudi oil exports. Brent crude held above $100 as tensions at both major Middle East energy routes intensify.
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