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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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Harmony to shut down Layer 1, migrate tokens to Ethereum for AI video focus
Harmony announced plans to sunset its Layer 1 blockchain and transition validators to a new "remix economy" initiative centered on AI video creators, with token holders migrating to Ethereum.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Strong August Inflows as Institutional Interest Rebounds
Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $3.52 billion in net inflows during August, marking their strongest monthly performance since September 2025, with $987 million flowing in during the most recent week.
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Bitcoin retests $82K as futures leverage surges, open interest jumps 8%
Bitcoin approached $82K resistance while Binance open interest climbed 8% in 24 hours to briefly exceed $10B, with futures driving the move rather than spot buying.
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Attacker drains ~4,000 BTC from Liquid Network
An individual claiming white-hat status extracted approximately 3,998.5 BTC (~$319.5M) from the Liquid Network sidechain, according to on-chain tracking data.
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Lummis warns CLARITY Act delay could push crypto legislation to 2030
Senator Cynthia Lummis cautioned that failure to pass the CLARITY Act in the current Congress could postpone the next legislative opportunity for market structure rules until 2030, citing potential job and investment losses.
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Vitalik: 60% odds SNARKs, FHE, iO reach sub-10x overhead by 2030s
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin estimates a 60% probability that SNARKs, fully homomorphic encryption, and indistinguishability obfuscation will all achieve sub-10x computational overhead, with SNARKs likely arriving first before decade's end.
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Prolific ZEC trader faces $5.3M loss on short position
A trader with a strong track record opened a short position on ZEC worth ~$19M three days ago and is now underwater by $5.27M, breaking a 26-win streak.
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Liquid Network halts after ~4,000 BTC withdrawn from federation wallet
Liquid sidechain paused operations following withdrawal of approximately 4,000 BTC from its Federation wallet, reportedly by white-hat hackers. The network remains suspended pending resolution.
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Liquid sidechain loses 4000 BTC in security breach; Bitcoin ETFs post strong inflows
Attackers claimed to be white hats extracted 4000 BTC from the Liquid sidechain. Separately, Bitcoin ETFs recorded their strongest inflow period in 2026 over a three-week span.
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Raydium hits 8-month high as trading volume surges
RAY token surpassed $1 and reached an 8-month peak of $1.19, with trading volume jumping 876% and the token up 33%. The report hints at notable supply-side developments.
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Large USDC deposit flows into Aave protocol
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 151.3 million USDC from an unknown address to Aave, signaling potential liquidity provision or collateral positioning on the lending platform.
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CZ: Bitcoin could surpass gold as reserve asset if adopted by nations
Binance founder CZ said Bitcoin may eventually exceed gold's importance if countries adopt it as a strategic reserve, though institutional inertia around existing gold systems means the transition would take years. He cited low risk of a competing digital asset displacing Bitcoin in that timeframe.
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Liquid sidechain pauses bridge after nearly all BTC reserves withdrawn
Blockstream's Liquid sidechain disabled its bridge nodes after approximately 3,998 BTC was withdrawn from the federation wallet to a single address. The recipient claimed "whitehat" status in an on-chain message.
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600 BTC from 2010 mining era moves after 16 years dormant
A wallet holding 600 BTC mined in 2010 transferred its holdings after remaining inactive for 16 years. The coins are valued around $48M; no connection to Satoshi Nakamoto has been identified.
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Tether-backed Orionx exchange shutting down after audit finds $7M+ custody gap
Orionx, a Tether-backed cryptocurrency exchange, is ceasing operations following an audit that revealed a shortfall of over $7 million in customer custody holdings.
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Liquid Network halts after $320M bitcoin withdrawal by purported white-hat hackers
The Liquid Bitcoin sidechain paused operations following a $320 million bitcoin withdrawal attributed to self-described white-hat hackers. Exchanges have suspended LBTC deposits and withdrawals while Blockstream attempts to contact those responsible.
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Binance launches AI Agent Skills for integrated market research and trading
Binance introduced AI Agent Skills, enabling autonomous agents to access market data, monitor derivatives markets, and manage assets within a unified workflow combining research and trading functions.
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Binance warns of address poisoning scams using lookalike wallet addresses
Binance highlights address poisoning attacks, where fraudsters inject similar-looking wallet addresses into transaction histories to trick users into sending funds to the wrong recipient.
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Ledger CTO questions "whitehat" claim after 4,000 BTC drained from Liquid bridge
Approximately 4,000 BTC were withdrawn from the Liquid bridge with an on-chain message claiming "whitehat" status. Ledger's CTO Charles Guillemet expressed skepticism, noting the pattern mirrors past exploits like Ronin and Euler where attackers posed as security researchers. Blockstream has requested contact via its security team.
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China injects $54B into state banks and insurers to shore up financial system
China's finance ministry deployed approximately $54 billion across state-owned banks and insurance firms, including major allocations to Agricultural Bank of China and ICBC, signaling efforts to stabilize domestic financial conditions.
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Uniswap V4 commands third of tokenized-stock liquidity pool
Uniswap V4 has captured approximately 31% of liquidity in the tokenized-stock trading segment, according to recent data.
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Bitcoin-gold correlation hits 6-year peak, signaling digital-store-of-value behavior
Bitwise analyst notes Bitcoin increasingly moving in tandem with gold, with their correlation reaching its highest level in six years, reinforcing BTC's role as a digital store of value.
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New Jersey escalates prediction market fight to Supreme Court
New Jersey filed for Supreme Court review in its dispute with crypto prediction market platform Kalshi, advancing a key regulatory battle over digital asset trading.
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Coinbase-backed Router Protocol shutting down, burning 303M ROUTE tokens
Router Protocol, a Coinbase-backed project, is ceasing operations and burning 303 million ROUTE tokens after failing to secure a sustainable business model through commercialization, licensing, or acquisition efforts.
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Robinhood surpasses Solana in DEX trading volume
Robinhood has exceeded Solana in decentralized exchange volume, potentially signaling a shift in trading dynamics between the two platforms.
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MENA crypto markets surge to $350B annual volume, Saudi Arabia leads growth
Bitcoin Policy Institute reports Middle East and North Africa crypto transaction volume tripled to ~$350B annually, with Saudi Arabia growing 154% YoY and UAE recording $150B. Turkey remains the largest regional market at ~$200B.
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Mane V1.1.0 desktop wallet adds privacy and spending features for ZEC
LeoDex released Mane V1.1.0 for desktop, introducing tip scanning, Ironwood support, confidential vault assets, and AnyPay integration across Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms.
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Ripple inks multi-year sponsorship deal with University of Florida athletics
Ripple has secured a multi-year sponsorship agreement with University of Florida athletics, placing the XRP logo at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The deal marks another step in Ripple's expansion into college sports partnerships.
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Ukrainian police dismantle crypto scam ring operating at $1M/month scale
Ukrainian authorities shut down a cryptocurrency fraud operation that allegedly stole approximately $1 million monthly. Investigators identified 62 victims and say over 46 individuals participated in the scheme.
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Arbitrum token now tradeable on Solana via Sunrise bridge
Solana announced ARB token availability on its network through the Sunrise bridge, claiming tighter spreads and significantly lower trading fees compared to other chains.
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Barclays, UBS note traders rotating into China AI bets from crowded Korea/Japan positions
Barclays and UBS report increased bullish derivatives positioning on China as traders unwind concentrated AI-related trades in Korea and Japan markets.
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ZachXBT reports WOO X withdrawal delays affecting multiple users
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT flagged complaints from verified WOO X users experiencing stuck withdrawals for several days. WOO X, acquired by FusionX Digital in late 2025, had not publicly addressed the issue at the time of reporting.
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Large USDT transfer from RenrenBit to Bitfinex
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 193.4 million USDT from RenrenBit to Bitfinex, a significant on-chain movement of stablecoin liquidity.
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Vitalik: 60% odds SNARKs, FHE reach sub-10x overhead this decade
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined probability estimates for advanced cryptographic techniques: 60% chance SNARKs, fully homomorphic encryption, and indistinguishability obfuscation achieve single-digit overhead, with 33% odds all three approach near-zero overhead for real-world use.
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Stablecoin adoption hinges on regulated banking infrastructure
Institutions exploring stablecoins face a key bottleneck: lack of trusted, regulated infrastructure to support scaling. Banking partnerships appear critical for mainstream adoption.
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Better Mortgage and Coinbase launch bitcoin-collateralized home loans
Better Mortgage and Coinbase have introduced mortgages backed by bitcoin collateral. The lender can reuse pledged bitcoin, and borrowers cannot access their crypto until the mortgage is fully repaid or refinanced.
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