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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Alleged white-hat hackers have withdrawn $320 million in Bitcoin from the Liquid sidechain.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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Coldcard attacker moves $7.7M in stolen bitcoin from third theft wave
An attacker has drained the 11 largest vaults from a third wave of Coldcard hardware wallet compromises, moving $7.7 million in bitcoin, according to Galaxy Research. The theft represents 45% of the total bitcoin stolen in this attack series.
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Capital B acquires 376 BTC in largest purchase this year
Capital B purchased 376 Bitcoin for approximately $29.4 million, marking its largest single buy in 2024. The company's total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 3,521 BTC.
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Liquid Network experiences major Bitcoin liquidity outflow
Liquid Network saw approximately 4,000 BTC removed in a liquidity event, with reports indicating white-hat involvement suggesting a controlled or security-related action rather than a hack.
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China deploys $45B capital injection into major banks and insurers
China announced a $45 billion recapitalization of its largest banks and insurers, marking the largest such intervention in nearly 20 years. The move signals efforts to shore up financial system stability.
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White-hat hackers recover 4,000 BTC from Liquid Network to highlight software vulnerability
Security researchers disclosed a bug in Blockstream's Liquid sidechain by withdrawing 4,000 BTC from its reserve, pledging to return the funds once the flaw is patched.
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Jobs report didn't shift Fed rate odds despite BTC decline and yield spike
Bitcoin fell and Treasury yields rose Friday following the jobs report, but market reaction appears exaggerated relative to unchanged Fed rate hike expectations.
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Capital B adds $29M in bitcoin, largest purchase in a year
Capital B acquired $29 million worth of bitcoin following a fundraise, bringing its total holdings to 3,521 BTC—the company's largest single purchase since September 2025.
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Large Bitcoin transfer from Ceffu to Binance detected
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 1,284 BTC from Ceffu to Binance, valued at approximately $102M. Large exchange inflows are monitored for potential selling pressure signals.
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Harmony blockchain developers propose voluntary shutdown citing security threats
Harmony developers are considering shutting down the blockchain network, citing difficulties maintaining security against state actors and AI agents. The team plans to redirect token emissions toward an AI video venture if the shutdown proceeds.
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Strong jobs data lifts Fed rate-hike odds; Bitcoin holds firm as equities sell
August payrolls beat forecasts by 3x, raising September rate-hike probability to 58%. Equities declined on the data, but Bitcoin remained near $79,000 while Zcash surged 45% over the week.
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Tokenized stock holders doubled in August, led by Robinhood, BNB, Solana
Tokenized stock holder count doubled in August according to CryptoRank data, with Robinhood Chain, BNB Chain, and Solana accounting for 95% of all holders.
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Fomo surpasses Pump.fun in daily Solana revenue
Fomo generated $1.76M in daily revenue Friday, outpacing Pump.fun's $1.1M, though Pump.fun maintains a lead over the 30-day period on Solana.
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Coldcard exploit attacker moves ~45% of stolen funds from Wave 3 attacks
Galaxy Research reports the Coldcard hardware wallet exploiter has moved approximately 45% of funds stolen in recent "Wave 3" attacks. As of mid-August, roughly 1,779 BTC from 190 victims across 8,600+ addresses were identified as compromised.
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Bitcoin undergoes sharp deleveraging; Binance open interest near 180-day average
CryptoQuant analyst reports Bitcoin recently experienced its sharpest deleveraging phase since 2023, with Binance open interest briefly dipping below its 180-day average. The cycle saw major liquidations; traders are re-entering but risk another severe deleveraging if leverage builds again.
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US inflation data and Fed meeting loom as key market drivers this week
The final week of economic data before September's Fed decision includes August PPI and CPI reports, existing home sales, and consumer sentiment surveys. Friday's CPI print is expected to influence rate-cut expectations.
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ECB, inflation data, and AI earnings dominate week ahead
Markets face key macro catalysts this week: ECB rate decision, U.S. inflation prints, and earnings from Oracle and Adobe. Focus is on whether central-bank guidance and AI revenue growth shift rate expectations.
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South Korea's Hanwha launches tokenized securities platform on Avalanche
Hanwha has built a tokenized securities platform on Avalanche blockchain, following South Korea's passage of amendments that formally integrate digital securities into the financial system starting February.
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Privacy coins surge as Zcash breaks above $1,100
Zcash rallied past $1,100 amid a broader upswing in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, with Monero and Dash also gaining ground.
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Deribit moves $129M USDC to unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 129 million USDC from Deribit to an unidentified address, signaling potential movement of stablecoin reserves from the derivatives platform.
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Japan sold US Treasuries to fund record yen intervention
Japan likely reduced US Treasury holdings by $87.8B in August to finance a record ¥15.4T currency intervention, according to Bloomberg data on foreign securities flows.
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Liquid sidechain halts after white-hat withdrawal of ~$320M in BTC over Elements flaw
Bitcoin sidechain Liquid paused operations after actors claiming to be white-hat security researchers withdrew approximately 4,000 BTC (~$320M) to expose an Elements vulnerability. The group told Blockstream they plan to return most funds once the flaw is patched network-wide.
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US mega data centers surge as AI investment accelerates
US data centers exceeding 100MW capacity have reached ~90 facilities and are projected to grow to ~280 by 2030, driven by tech firms committing roughly $7 trillion to AI infrastructure buildout.
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Liquid exchange loses ~4K BTC in breach; Bitcoin ETFs surpass $100B AUM
Hackers claiming to be white-hat researchers extracted nearly 4,000 BTC from Liquid exchange. Separately, Bitcoin spot ETFs have crossed $100 billion in total net assets.
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Liquid Network hack results in 4,000 BTC withdrawal; attacker signals intent to return funds
A security breach on the Liquid Network led to the withdrawal of approximately 4,000 bitcoin. The attacker is reportedly communicating with network maintainers via on-chain transactions and has indicated willingness to return the funds once the vulnerability is patched.
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$129M USDC moved to Deribit from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 129 million USDC stablecoin from an unidentified address to Deribit, a major cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform.
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Bitcoin slides as U.S.-Iran tensions lift oil prices
Bitcoin declined roughly 1% amid escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities that drove crude prices higher, reflecting broader risk-asset pressure from geopolitical uncertainty.
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Vitalik Buterin dismisses AI threat to Bitcoin security, signals confidence with personal stake
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin rejected claims that AI could trigger a 50%+ Bitcoin crash via security compromise, noting his substantial personal net worth is effectively positioned as a bet against that scenario.
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Vitalik bullish on crypto security, dismisses AI threat to Bitcoin's PoW
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin expressed confidence in long-term cybersecurity development and rejected concerns that AI could undermine Bitcoin's security enough to cause a 50%+ crash. He noted network-layer attacks can be mitigated via client upgrades and mining pool improvements.
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Irish crime groups exploit crypto privacy for stolen asset storage
Irish criminal organizations are reportedly using private cryptocurrency vaults to conceal stolen assets, citing the anonymity properties of digital currencies as a key advantage.
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Spot ETFs for BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP record net inflows last week
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP spot exchange-traded funds attracted net inflows last week, with BTC leading at $986.85M, followed by ETH at $218.41M, XRP at $18.96M, and SOL at $6.18M.
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Strategy CEO reaffirms net-buyer stance on Bitcoin regardless of price level
Strategy's CEO stated the company will continue accumulating Bitcoin even if prices reach new all-time highs, while maintaining flexibility to sell and raise capital through equity offerings.
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Liquid Network halts after $320M bitcoin exploit
Liquid Network, a settlement layer used by crypto exchanges, suspended all transactions following a security breach that resulted in the loss of $320 million in bitcoin. Attackers have claimed responsibility.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs extend inflow streaks into third consecutive week
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $987M in net inflows for the week ending Sept 4, extending a three-week inflow run. Ethereum spot ETFs added $218M over the same period, also marking a third consecutive week of inflows. Solana extended its streak to 10 weeks.
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Oil prices rise on US-Iran military escalation
US military strikes Iranian tankers following Iranian missile attacks on Navy vessels; WTI crude climbs 0.8% to $92.18 and Brent rises to $96.82.
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Senator Lummis warns Clarity Act may not resurface until 2030 if not passed this Congress
U.S. Senator Lummis stated that if the Clarity Act fails to pass in the current Congress, the next legislative window for crypto market structure rules may not open until 2030.
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