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Block seeks bank charter for bitcoin custody consolidation
Block, led by Jack Dorsey, has applied for a bank charter to streamline its bitcoin custody operations under a single entity called Builders Bank, replacing its current patchwork of 50+ state money transmitter licenses.
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India's financial watchdog cites 15 crypto platforms for AML compliance failures
India's Financial Intelligence Unit issued non-compliance notices to 15 virtual digital asset service providers for lapses in anti-money laundering controls.
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Gemini obtains Singapore payment license for crypto operations
Gemini has secured a payment license in Singapore, enabling the exchange to offer cryptocurrency services in the jurisdiction. This represents regulatory approval in a major Asia-Pacific financial hub.
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Iran relaxes currency rules to allow direct import funding via foreign earnings
Iran has eased foreign exchange regulations to permit exporters to fund imports using overseas earnings without converting to official rates first, a move reported to facilitate sanctions circumvention via crypto channels.
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Block pursues US trust bank charter for digital asset custody
Jack Dorsey's Block is seeking a federal trust bank charter for a proposed Builders Bank to provide supervised digital asset custody services, without deposit-taking or lending operations.
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On-chain RWA spot trading volume hits record $7.82B in August
On-chain spot trading volume for real-world assets reached an all-time high of $7.82 billion in August, according to CryptoRank data.
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XRP ETFs gain inflows while BTC, ETH, SOL funds see outflows
XRP exchange-traded funds attracted roughly $2M in inflows Tuesday, contrasting with outflows across bitcoin, ether, solana, and hyperliquid funds. Grayscale products drove the entire outflow in both BTC and ETH.
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XRP spot ETF sees inflows as BTC, ETH, SOL face outflows
On September 8, XRP spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $1.55M, while Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana spot ETFs experienced net outflows of $46.65M, $24.29M, and $667.72K respectively.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs see outflows after multi-day inflow streak
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $46.6M in net outflows on Sept 8, ending a three-day inflow run. Ethereum spot ETFs saw $24.3M in outflows, though Fidelity's FETH posted $9.9M inflows.
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Singapore national pleads guilty to $245M crypto racketeering scheme
A 22-year-old Singaporean pleaded guilty in Washington D.C. to leading a cryptocurrency racketeering operation involving social engineering and home invasions that targeted over $245 million in digital assets.
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Gemini gains Singapore payment license for digital assets and transfers
Gemini's Singapore entity has been authorized to offer digital payment token services and cross-border money transfers without standard transaction-volume caps, marking a regulatory expansion in the region.
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Iran quietly normalizes crypto for export payments amid U.S. sanctions
Iran's central bank has relaxed foreign exchange controls to allow exporters to repatriate funds via crypto, particularly USDT and BTC, through local exchanges. TRM Labs reports Iranian crypto transaction volume reached ~$10B in 2025.
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Bitcoin steadies near $79K; Zcash surges 43% weekly as Grayscale fund hits $500M
Bitcoin dipped to $77,600 intraday but recovered most losses, while Zcash posted a 43% weekly gain. Grayscale's new fund crossed $500 million in assets under management.
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Iran eases currency controls, adopts crypto to circumvent US sanctions
Iran has reportedly loosened currency restrictions and turned to cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Tether to maintain trade flows under US sanctions, according to Financial Times reporting.
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Iran reportedly using Bitcoin and stablecoins to evade US sanctions
Financial Times reports Iran is leveraging cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin and USDT, as a mechanism to circumvent US economic sanctions.
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Malone Lam pleads guilty to $245M crypto theft conspiracy
US prosecutors report that Malone Lam has pleaded guilty to organizing an international network that targeted crypto holders via social engineering and physical break-ins, resulting in $245M in theft.
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Abraxas Capital reduces Ethereum short exposure with $32M purchase
Abraxas Capital reportedly hedged a $353M ETH short position by purchasing $32M of Ethereum, signaling a partial reduction in bearish exposure.
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China's central bank extends gold buying streak to 22 months, reserves hit record high
China's People's Bank has purchased gold for 22 consecutive months, adding 80 tonnes in 2026 to reach a record 2,387 tonnes in reserves. The sustained accumulation signals ongoing diversification away from dollar-denominated assets.
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CZ proposes national crypto reserves weighted 50%+ Bitcoin, 10-20% Ethereum
Binance founder CZ suggested countries building crypto reserves allocate by market cap, with Bitcoin comprising over 50% and Ethereum 10-20%. He argued diversification across blockchains accelerates ecosystem innovation that ultimately benefits Bitcoin.
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First Tron staking ETF launches in US markets
A new exchange-traded fund offering staked Tron exposure debuted in US markets, expanding institutional access to TRX staking rewards.
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Whale withdraws $1.76M SOL from Binance, acquires token position
A tracked whale address withdrew 16,976 SOL from Binance and subsequently purchased 9.32M tokens at an average price of $0.19, according to on-chain monitoring.
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VerifiedX raises $15M to build institutional Bitcoin infrastructure
VerifiedX Foundation announced a $15 million financing round with Cantor Fitzgerald as investment banking partner, targeting institutional Bitcoin distribution, custody integrations, and exchange listings for its vBTC and VFX tokens.
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Zcash shorts surge to 72% as ZEC holds above $1,100
Short positions on Zcash have climbed to 72% of open interest while ZEC maintains a price floor above $1,100, signaling elevated bearish sentiment in the market.
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Dogecoin launches on Solana, hits $19M in 24-hour volume
Dogecoin became available on the Solana blockchain, attracting significant early trading activity with $10M volume in the first 3 hours and $19M over 24 hours.
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Whale opens $39M leveraged long on Hyperliquid with 20x BTC position
An anonymous wallet deposited 11.9M USDC to Hyperliquid and established a 20x leveraged long on 500 BTC, risking liquidation at $55,570.
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Jump Trading drives $150B volume on Hyperliquid since December
Jump Trading has accumulated nearly $150B in trading volume on Hyperliquid since mid-December across multiple accounts, representing 7.8% of platform perpetual futures volume. The firm holds $63.6M in equity and has paid ~$7M in fees.
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Aerodrome token rallies 16% despite Q3 operating loss
AERO surged 16% as Aerodrome reported an $8M loss in Q3. The move raises questions about whether the token's gains can sustain amid the protocol's financial headwinds.
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Major HYPE holder deposits $19.7M to exchanges over two weeks
Lookonchain reports a large wallet has been moving HYPE tokens to Bybit and Gate.io daily, depositing 232,610 HYPE tokens valued at approximately $19.7M, suggesting potential profit-taking activity.
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Canary Capital's staked TRX ETF set to launch
Canary Capital's Staked TRX ETF (TRXS) is launching tomorrow, according to an SEC S-1 filing. The product enables exposure to staked Tron tokens through a regulated fund structure.
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Liquid Network offline; federation reviews security fixes with white hat hacker
The Liquid sidechain remains down as its federation assesses security measures and works with a white hat hacker to restore full BTC backing. Users are advised no immediate action is required.
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Large USDC deposit to Aave signals whale activity
An unknown whale transferred approximately 140 million USDC to Aave, according to Whale Alert. The move may indicate significant liquidity positioning in the lending protocol.
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Trump names Hyperliquid; CFTC exploring U.S. compliance path for exchange
Trump publicly mentioned Hyperliquid during a White House briefing, signaling potential regulatory interest. The exchange's policy chief said the CFTC is examining a pathway for U.S. market entry, though significant regulatory details remain unresolved.
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AI tools increasingly targeting Bitcoin layer-2 and wallet security flaws
Recent security incidents in Coldcard, Lightning, and Liquid networks show AI is reshaping how vulnerabilities are discovered in Bitcoin infrastructure, altering the economics of bug-finding.
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BitMine's ETH Treasury Reaches 5.93M Tokens, 4.9% of Supply
BitMine, a major Ethereum treasury operator, disclosed holdings of 5.93M ETH worth ~$14.8B as of early September, representing nearly 5% of total supply. The firm has staked 85% of its ETH and reports ~$330M in annualized staking revenue.
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Fundstrat's Bitcoin Minotaur reaches 4.9% of ETH supply in 15 months
Fundstrat's Bitcoin Minotaur fund has accumulated 4.9% of Ethereum's total supply, approaching its stated 5% target within 15 months of operation.
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Bitcoin upside seen sustainable as shorts unwind, funding rates stay muted
Two Prime CEO notes subdued funding rates and continued call selling suggest Bitcoin's rebound is not yet fueled by excessive leverage, indicating potential room for further gains.
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Strive acquires 1,375 BTC, total holdings reach 24,531
Strive purchased approximately 1,375 bitcoin for $109 million, expanding its total bitcoin reserves to 24,531 BTC.
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Ethereum targets quantum-resistant cryptography by 2029
The Ethereum Foundation has prioritized quantum resistance as a network goal, setting a 2029 deadline to implement protections before quantum computers could threaten current cryptographic standards. Future upgrades will be evaluated against this timeline.
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Bitmine adds $69M ETH to treasury; analyst flags potential uptrend resumption
Bitmine purchased another $69 million in Ethereum as part of its ongoing crypto accumulation strategy. At the current pace, the firm could complete its treasury goal within seven weeks, according to analyst commentary.
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Strategy pauses Bitcoin buying to fund $176M preferred share repurchase
Strategy halted new Bitcoin acquisitions and repurchased $176 million of its STRC preferred shares, while expanding its digital securities buyback program to $2 billion total.
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