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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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US-Iran tensions escalate; Brent crude tops $102 amid Hormuz, Red Sea risks
Reports indicate the US and Iran are preparing for prolonged conflict with limited ceasefire prospects. Brent crude surged above $102 as attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi activity in the Red Sea threaten energy supply chains.
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Bybit secures Austrian EMI license, pursues MiFID approval for European super-app
Bybit has obtained an electronic money institution license in Austria and is pursuing a MiFID license to launch a European super-app offering stocks and derivatives trading, according to CEO Ben Zhou.
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Treasury yields climb despite buyback efforts as debt pressures persist
Long-term U.S. Treasury yields continued rising even as the Treasury executed a $6 billion buyback program, with debt concerns and elevated oil prices weighing on global bond markets.
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India's Arya.ag pilots tokenized grain records on Avalanche blockchain
An Indian agricultural platform is testing blockchain-based tokenization of grain ownership records using the Avalanche network, signaling blockchain adoption in commodity tracking.
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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. The move signals institutional backing for a major digital-asset trading platform.
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Robinhood stock tokens hit $4.5B DEX volume in 30 days
Robinhood's stock tokens generated $4.5 billion in decentralized exchange volume over a 30-day period, according to Token Terminal data.
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Nasdaq backs Kraken parent Payward with $100M at $21B valuation
Nasdaq has invested $100 million in Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, valuing the firm at $21 billion—a significant jump from Deutsche Börse's implied $13.3 billion valuation five months prior.
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Nasdaq backs Kraken parent Payward with $100M investment
Nasdaq invested $100 million in Payward, Kraken's parent company, valuing it at $21 billion. The deal extends their partnership to offer tokenized, voting-enabled equities on crypto platforms.
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Bitcoin traders reduce bullish bets before U.S. inflation report
Bitcoin traders are scaling back bullish positions in anticipation of U.S. inflation data release, signaling caution ahead of the key economic indicator.
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Nasdaq invests $100M in Kraken parent company Payward
Nasdaq has made a $100 million investment in Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, signaling institutional backing for the crypto trading platform.
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Nasdaq invests $100M in Kraken parent Payward at $21B valuation
Nasdaq's venture arm is putting $100 million into Payward, Kraken's parent company, valuing it at $21 billion. The move extends their March partnership to develop infrastructure for trading and settling tokenized equities.
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Nasdaq invests $100M in Kraken parent Payward at $21B valuation
Nasdaq has committed $100 million to Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, valuing the firm at $21 billion. The investment signals institutional backing for a major digital-asset trading platform.
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Trump signals Iran conflict may ease post-midterms; Brent crude stays above $100
Trump indicated expectations for an Iran conflict resolution following November midterms while maintaining nuclear site threats. Escalating U.S.-Iran shipping attacks and Houthi advances near critical Red Sea chokepoints are sustaining elevated oil prices and global supply uncertainty.
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Illinois crypto groups sue to block 0.2% digital asset tax set for Jan. 1
Crypto industry groups filed a court challenge in Illinois against a newly signed digital asset tax, claiming the 0.2% levy applies regardless of profit and could tax a single transaction multiple times before taking effect.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent pushes Senate to pass CLARITY Act on crypto regulation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for passage of the CLARITY Act, warning that failure to advance the legislation would undermine U.S. competitiveness in digital assets.
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Bitcoin slides 2% to $78K as crypto market pullback widens
Bitcoin dropped 2% in 24 hours to around $78,100, with the broader crypto market retreating as most major assets declined overnight.
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Vitalik Buterin proposes Ethereum upgrade to reduce quantum-resistant privacy overhead
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a plan to lower the computational costs associated with quantum-safe privacy mechanisms on the network.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $167M outflow after three-week rally; Ether, Solana funds turn positive
Bitcoin ETFs experienced net outflows of $167M on Wednesday, with ARKB leading the decline following a strong three-week inflow streak. Meanwhile, Ether and Solana-focused funds returned to net inflows.
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Buterin proposes quantum-safe privacy upgrade for Ethereum roadmap
Vitalik Buterin is advocating for EIP-8288 inclusion in the I-star upgrade following Hegota, which would adopt RISC-V as Ethereum's canonical instruction set and reduce quantum-resistant privacy costs.
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India pilots blockchain-based grain ownership records on Avalanche
India's government is testing tokenized grain ownership records using the Avalanche blockchain, marking a real-world adoption of blockchain technology for agricultural commodity management.
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Binance earns recognition from Thai authorities for cybercrime prevention efforts
Binance and its Thailand subsidiary received awards from TCSD and CIB for a three-year partnership focused on user protection and combating cybercrime.
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Whale accumulates $26M in HYPE tokens, total position reaches $322M
A large wallet purchased 308k HYPE tokens today and has now accumulated 4.05M HYPE tokens worth approximately $322M, all of which have been staked.
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Bitcoin sell-side pressure hits rare lows as $80K resistance fades
On-chain data shows Bitcoin investors are not panic-selling, with sell-side risk metrics at historically low levels as BTC retains most of its August gains.
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Indian agri platform tokenizes $2B in grain collateral on Avalanche
Arya.ag is deploying Avalanche blockchain to tokenize grain warehouse deposits, enabling lenders to verify crop-backed agricultural loans on-chain. The initiative targets $2 billion in loan volume.
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Schwab funds disclose $4.8M in XRP ETF holdings via SEC filing
Charles Schwab's fund family reported $4.8 million in XRP ETF shares held as collateral across multiple issuers including Grayscale, Canary, and Franklin Templeton, according to an SEC filing.
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Indian agritech firm Arya.ag to record grain ownership on Avalanche blockchain
Arya.ag plans to store grain ownership records on Avalanche, integrating farmer, warehouse, insurance and loan data for lenders. No launch timeline or scale details were announced.
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Arkham tracks major PONS short position now profitable after 9-day hold
Arkham reports that trader Loracle's $16.3M short position on PONS (17.5% of open interest) opened 9 days ago is now up $2.18M. The position was underwater by $8M at the token's $0.97 all-time high before recent price decline.
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Unicoin files lawsuit against Uniswap Labs over trademark registration
Unicoin has sued Uniswap Labs seeking cancellation of the UNI trademark registration, following cease-and-desist letters from Uniswap's legal team before Unicoin's September launch.
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Trezor warns of phishing emails after email provider breach
Trezor hardware wallet alerted users to phishing emails sent from its official domain following a breach of its email provider. Users are advised to avoid clicking links referencing "STM32 Entropy Vulnerability."
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Coinbase CEO: Crypto sector positioned for regulatory clarity by mid-September
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated the crypto industry benefits from either outcome on September 15: passage of the CLARITY Act or SEC/CFTC rulemaking announcements. This signals confidence in near-term regulatory progress.
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Bitcoin ETFs see second consecutive outflow as altcoin funds attract capital
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $120M in outflows Wednesday, doubling Tuesday's losses, while Ether, XRP, and Solana funds all posted inflows, signaling a shift in institutional capital allocation.
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Bitcoin drops 2.5% in 14 hours, triggering $386M in liquidations
Bitcoin fell roughly 2.5% over 14 hours, sparking a wave of leveraged position liquidations. The decline reflects broader market pressure beyond just derivative positioning.
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Solana apps generated $5.09M revenue yesterday, outpacing competitors
Solana applications recorded $5.09M in daily revenue, reportedly 50% higher than the second-ranked blockchain network, according to the official Solana account.
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SGX opens bitcoin and ether perpetual futures to U.S. institutions
Singapore Exchange has expanded access to its bitcoin and ether perpetual futures contracts to U.S. institutional traders, creating a new bridge between American trading desks and Asian liquidity pools.
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Bitwise Solana ETF sees $107M inflows in 20 trading days
Bitwise's BSOL ETF accumulated $107.4M in net inflows over the past 20 trading days with outflows on only 2 days, suggesting institutional interest in Solana amid recent price weakness.
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Arthur Hayes unveils FLOP Network v0.5.0 draft, Q4 testnet planned
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes released a draft yellow paper for FLOP Network, an AI inference settlement layer built on Substrate. Testnet launch targeted for Q4 2026, with mainnet planned for Q1 2027.
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Fed rate-hike odds surge to 60% ahead of September meeting
Market pricing now reflects a 60.2% probability of a Fed rate increase at the September 16 meeting, up sharply from 44.4% a month prior, signaling shifted expectations for monetary policy.
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