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Nvidia CEO highlights GPU compute as productive, rentable asset class
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang characterized GPU compute as fungible, durable, and revenue-generating, underscoring the asset economics of AI infrastructure rental in the market.
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Abraxas Capital adds 13K ETH spot to offset Hyperliquid short
Abraxas Capital purchased 13,000 ETH (~$32M) in spot holdings to hedge a 141,180 ETH short position (~$353M) on Hyperliquid derivatives platform, according to on-chain tracking.
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Crypto adoption driving traditional finance toward round-the-clock trading
Industry observers note that cryptocurrency markets are pressuring traditional finance to adopt 24/7 trading models, though compliance and operational challenges remain for legacy trading desks.
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Oil rallies as Iran pursues Hormuz strait control via Oman shipping deal
WTI crude climbed near $93/bbl and Brent to $97 amid reports Iran is nearing a shipping agreement with Oman that could strengthen its influence over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint.
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Ethereum Foundation prioritizes FOCIL and Frame Transactions for Hegotá upgrade
The Ethereum Foundation has designated FOCIL and Frame Transactions as critical EIPs for the upcoming Hegotá upgrade, while also setting a longer-term goal to achieve quantum-resistant L1 capabilities by end of 2029.
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Whale transfers $151.9M USDC to Aave
An unidentified whale moved approximately 151.8 million USDC tokens to Aave, a major decentralized lending protocol. The transaction was valued at roughly $151.9 million.
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Tether CEO: USDT expands dollar network while firm buys Bitcoin and gold
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said the stablecoin operator is using profits to acquire Bitcoin and gold as hedges against currency debasement, while maintaining large Treasury holdings and distributing dollars globally via USDT. He noted Bitcoin appeals to younger generations but lacks gold's historical track record.
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DBS and Citi settle cross-border USD payment via tokenized deposits over weekend
DBS and Citibank completed a weekend cross-border USD settlement between Singapore and the US using tokenized deposits, demonstrating institutional adoption of blockchain-based payment infrastructure.
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Irish criminal gangs reportedly using private vaults to secure cryptocurrency keys
According to reporting, Irish organized crime groups are renting private storage facilities to safeguard cryptocurrency private keys as part of money laundering and asset concealment operations.
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Bitcoin whales increase transaction activity to 1,500 BTC 90-day average
Long-term Bitcoin holders are moving larger amounts on-chain, with the 90-day average reaching 1,500 BTC according to CryptoQuant data, signaling potential shift in whale behavior.
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Solana triples max transaction size in network upgrade
Solana increased its maximum transaction size limit by 3x on Wednesday, enabling multi-step operations to execute in a single transaction rather than requiring sequential submissions.
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Irish authorities report criminal gangs storing crypto keys in rented vaults
Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau says organized crime groups are renting private vaults to store cryptocurrency private keys alongside cash and valuables, highlighting physical security methods used to conceal digital assets.
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WOO X faces 3-day withdrawal outage, sparking user concerns
WOO X exchange experienced a multi-day withdrawal disruption, prompting community questions about platform stability and fund security.
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Zcash rallies to 8-year high after Grayscale ETF launch
ZEC surged 45% in a week following Grayscale's conversion of its Zcash Trust into a spot ETF that began trading Aug. 25, pushing the asset's market cap above $20B.
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Fed rate decision and inflation data could test Bitcoin's $80K support this week
Upcoming CPI and PPI reports, along with the Federal Reserve's September 16 rate decision, are expected to influence Bitcoin's ability to maintain key price levels this week.
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Solana activates Transaction v1 to triple transaction size for complex operations
Solana's Transaction v1 feature goes live Wednesday, expanding transaction capacity to accommodate larger proofs and multisig operations in a single block, requiring indexing services to upgrade.
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DBS and Citi settle USD cross-border payment in minutes via Swift Digital Ledger
DBS and Citibank completed a weekend USD transfer between Singapore and the U.S. using Swift's digital ledger platform, settling in minutes versus the traditional two-day window.
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DBS and Citi settle USD payment via SWIFT's blockchain ledger over weekend
DBS and Citibank completed a tokenized USD deposit transfer using SWIFT's Digital Ledger, marking the second live transaction on the network as traditional finance tests blockchain-based settlement alternatives to 24/5 digital rails.
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Philippines central bank proposes 12-month freeze on new payment operators
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is proposing a suspension on new payment system operator registrations for 12 months while reviewing its licensing framework. The draft also mandates enhanced due diligence and transaction limits for regulated institutions serving crypto businesses.
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Bitcoin shows weaker Treasury correlation than gold in 90-day window
Bitcoin's 90-day correlation to 10-year Treasury yields is -0.17, versus -0.41 for gold, suggesting BTC may behave more independently as a hard asset.
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Bitcoin shows lower yield sensitivity than gold in recent trading
Analysis indicates bitcoin exhibits less price volatility relative to treasury yield movements compared to gold, suggesting diverging macro sensitivities between the two assets.
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Bittensor (TAO) launches on Raydium, reaches 3-month peak
Bittensor's TAO token went live on Raydium DEX and reached its highest price in three months, signaling renewed market interest in the AI-focused network.
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Coldcard hack: attacker moves $7.7M in stolen Bitcoin
An attacker who compromised Coldcard hardware wallets is liquidating stolen Bitcoin across 293 vaults, moving approximately $7.7M so far—nearly half of the third wave of funds taken.
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Binance publishes September Proof of Reserves update
Binance released its latest Proof of Reserves report, allowing users to independently verify that customer assets are fully backed on a 1:1 basis.
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UK regulator explores easing ban on prediction markets amid user migration
The FCA has reportedly engaged with trading platforms about potentially relaxing its financial prediction market restrictions, as UK users increasingly turn to offshore platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. The regulator's official stance still backs the ban.
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Citi and DBS execute first tokenized cross-border deposit via Swift
Citibank and DBS Bank completed a tokenized cross-border deposit transfer over the weekend using Swift's blockchain infrastructure, enabling settlement outside traditional banking hours.
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Security audit flags two-key vulnerability in USDT infrastructure
A rating agency report identifies a potential two-key breach scenario that could expose $91 billion in USDT. The framework combines traditional financial auditing with blockchain code review to assess reserve backing and on-chain security controls.
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Yen strengthens to Feb highs as BOJ rate hike looms
Japanese yen reaches its strongest level since February amid market expectations of an imminent Bank of Japan rate increase this month, signaling tightening monetary conditions.
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Bitcoin slides as weekend altcoin rally loses steam
Bitcoin declined 1.1% overnight while Nasdaq 100 futures edged up 0.3%, as the weekend's strong altcoin gains stalled.
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Liquid Network attacker pledges to return ~4,000 BTC after software patch
The Liquid Network attacker has stated they will return most of approximately 4,000 BTC once the underlying software vulnerability is fixed.
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Philippines proposes 12-month freeze on new payment operator licenses
The Philippines is considering a temporary halt on registering new payment operators and stricter cryptocurrency compliance measures, signaling tighter regulatory oversight of the sector.
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Senator Lummis warns CLARITY Act may not pass until 2030
Senator Cynthia Lummis has raised concerns about the timeline for the CLARITY Act, suggesting crypto legislation may face delays extending into the next decade.
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Philippines central bank proposes freeze on payment operator licenses, stricter VASP oversight
The Philippines' central bank is considering a moratorium on new payment operator registrations and plans to impose tighter monitoring and transaction caps for virtual asset service providers, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny of crypto payment flows.
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Alleged white-hat hackers move $320M Bitcoin from Liquid exchange
Purported white-hat hackers have withdrawn approximately $320 million in Bitcoin from the Liquid exchange, according to Decrypt reporting.
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DBS and Citi launch 24/7 tokenized USD cross-border payments on Swift ledger
DBS and Citibank have partnered to enable round-the-clock cross-border USD transfers using tokenized deposits on Swift's blockchain infrastructure, expanding institutional adoption of digital asset rails.
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White-hat hackers withdraw $320M Bitcoin from Liquid, communicate with Blockstream via PGP
Alleged white-hat hackers have withdrawn $320 million in Bitcoin from the Liquid sidechain. Blockstream and the hackers are exchanging PGP-signed messages embedded in Bitcoin transactions to negotiate next steps.
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Coldcard attacker moves portion of stolen Bitcoin amid ongoing theft investigation
Galaxy reports that an attacker from the third wave of Coldcard hardware wallet compromises has moved 45% of stolen Bitcoin, while 82% of all stolen funds across Coldcard incidents remain stationary in original addresses.
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Bitcoin faces selling pressure as whale wallets shift to net distribution
All wallet cohorts have moved into net distribution for the first time since early June, signaling potential selling pressure. Bitcoin is testing resistance near $83,000, though a potential golden cross may provide technical support for buyers.
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XRP Ledger tokenized assets surge to $3.72B, trading intensity rises despite fewer active accounts
XRP Ledger reported a 30x year-over-year increase in tokenized assets to $3.72B in Q2, with per-account trading volume tripling despite a decline in total active accounts.
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Major ZEC shorter adds $8.4M to position despite $24M losses
Lookonchain reports that a prominent trader has increased a short position in ZEC by 7,000 coins ($8.4M) despite accumulated losses exceeding $24M. The trader now holds 39,760 ZEC short with a liquidation price of $2,292.
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