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Curve DAO hires risk team tied to $9.6M exploit, undisclosed in vote
Curve DAO approved yRisk as risk manager for crvUSD and Llamalend, awarding 125k frxUSD and 568k CRV. Both yRisk leads develop Resupply, which suffered a $9.6M loss in June; this connection was not flagged in the governance proposal or review.
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Crypto market gains $112B as Bitcoin reclaims $81K level
Bitcoin recovered to above $81,000 while the broader crypto market capitalization increased by $112 billion, signaling renewed buying interest across digital assets.
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Bitcoin-gold correlation hits 4-year high, signaling store-of-value behavior
Bitcoin's correlation with gold has reached its strongest level since 2020, according to Bitwise analyst André Dragosch, suggesting Bitcoin is trading more as a safe-haven asset than a growth-tech proxy.
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Major Ethereum whale liquidates 167k ETH over five days
An anonymous Ethereum holder sold approximately 167,855 ETH (roughly $408M) over the past five days, according to on-chain tracking data. Large whale movements often signal shifts in market positioning.
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Invesco ETH ETF shows 6-month buy streak, no net sales since March
Arkham reports Invesco's Ethereum ETF has maintained a net-buy position for nearly six months, with the last client sale occurring in March. The fund has accumulated $167M in ETH lifetime holdings.
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Whale deposits $170M USDC to Aave
An unknown whale transferred approximately 170 million USDC to Aave, signaling significant liquidity movement into the lending protocol.
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Binance launches Agent OS for AI developers to access market data and trading
Binance introduced Agent OS, a platform enabling developers to integrate Binance market data, trading capabilities, and financial infrastructure into AI agents and workflows.
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Robinhood CEO: Bitcoin's first-mover status and brand strength drive long-term bullish case
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev cited Bitcoin's position as the original crypto asset and strongest brand as reasons for his long-term bullish outlook, noting it remains the default choice for corporate treasury strategies.
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Thai businessmen sue Tether over $42M USDT frozen in pig butcher scam case
Thai businessmen have filed a lawsuit against Tether regarding $42 million in USDT that was frozen in connection with a pig butchering fraud scheme. The case highlights ongoing legal disputes over stablecoin liability in cross-border scam scenarios.
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Ngrave releases firmware 1.8.2 with new Universal QR Protocol for air-gapped signing
Ngrave has updated its ZERO hardware wallet and LIQUID app with firmware 1.8.2, introducing an open-source Universal QR Protocol to improve communication speed and transparency for offline transaction signing.
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Coinbase Lend reaches $500M deposits in first year
Coinbase's onchain lending product Coinbase Lend has accumulated over $500 million in deposits since launch, marking a milestone for the platform's lending services.
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Bitcoin ETFs see inflows; Ethereum ETFs post mixed daily flows
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $121M in inflows over 24 hours and $99M over the week. Ethereum ETFs saw outflows of $89M on the day but $295M inflows over seven days, signaling mixed near-term sentiment.
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Hargreaves Lansdown opens Bitcoin and Ether ETNs to 2M UK investors
The UK's largest investment platform will launch crypto ETN trading from September 3, offering nine Bitcoin and Ethereum products from major issuers including BlackRock's iShares and WisdomTree, with fees up to 0.35%.
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Tether faces lawsuit over alleged USDT freeze; XRP ETFs see continued inflows
Tether is being sued for allegedly freezing $42.4 million in USDT without a warrant, while spot XRP ETFs continue attracting inflows. The SEC is also exploring extended trading hours for equities markets.
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Abraxas Capital adds $40M ETH spot while maintaining $291M short hedge
Lookonchain reports Abraxas Capital purchased 16,554 ETH (~$40M) in the past 12 hours while simultaneously holding 120,178 ETH in short positions across Hyperliquid hedging accounts (~$291M notional).
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US August services PMI comes in at 56.5, composite at 56.0
US services PMI for August finalized at 56.5 (down from 56.8 flash), while composite PMI held steady at 56.0. Both readings remain above July levels, signaling continued economic expansion in the services sector.
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Kraken integrates with SoFi's settlement network, adds SoFiUSD stablecoin
Kraken has joined SoFi's settlement network and will list SoFiUSD, creating a direct bridge between the crypto exchange and traditional banking infrastructure.
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VARA and Securitize partner on tokenization framework for Dubai
VARA and Securitize have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance tokenized financial products in Dubai and collaborate on regulatory approaches for the region.
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Solana dominates August app revenue with $143M, commanding over one-third of market
Solana generated $143M in app revenue during August, accounting for 38% of total blockchain app revenue according to DefiLlama data.
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Fed Governor Waller open to September rate hike if inflation data strengthens
Fed Governor Waller indicated willingness to support a September interest rate increase should August inflation readings come in elevated, signaling potential continued monetary tightening.
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SoFi and Payward integrate banking settlement with Kraken infrastructure
SoFi Technologies and Payward have agreed to connect SoFi's banking settlement network with Kraken's digital-asset infrastructure, expanding crypto-to-traditional finance integration.
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Solana partners with The Luxury Closet for authenticated luxury goods on-chain
Solana announced a partnership with The Luxury Closet and Beezie to bring authenticated luxury items, including Birkin bags, to the blockchain.
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Taiwan FSC drafting stablecoin rules under new virtual asset framework
Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission is developing nine subsidiary regulations for its Virtual Asset Service Act, including specific stablecoin guidance, targeting Q1 2027 rollout.
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Fed official signals potential rate pause if inflation continues cooling
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated openness to holding interest rates steady should August inflation data show sustained progress, prompting a rally in short-term rate futures.
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Fed's Waller signals September rate hold likely if inflation stays cool
Fed Governor Christopher Waller indicated he would support keeping rates steady at mid-September if August inflation data shows continued disinflation, though a hotter report could shift him toward a hike. He noted solid growth and labor strength while flagging lingering upside inflation risks from geopolitical and trade tensions.
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US jobless claims edge up to 206K, slightly above forecast
Initial jobless claims rose 2,000 to 206K for the week ending Aug 29, marginally exceeding the 205K survey expectation. Continuing claims increased 8K to 1.78M.
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Ethereum ecosystem ships 35+ upgrades and launches in August
Ethereum Foundation highlighted major ecosystem progress including Gnosis transitioning to an Ethereum L2, BlackRock tokenizing funds on mainnet, Aztec privacy upgrades, Uniswap stock token volume, and new DeFi deployments across Base and Robinhood Chain.
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Kraken adds SoFiUSD stablecoin via Payward-SoFi partnership
Kraken announced it will list SoFiUSD, enabling users to hold, buy and sell the stablecoin directly on the platform. The integration comes through a partnership between Payward and SoFi, with SoFi members receiving preferential pricing via Kraken Prime's liquidity aggregation.
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Nvidia to acquire Hugging Face for $11.9B, deal expected to close H1 2027
Nvidia announced plans to acquire open-source AI platform Hugging Face for approximately $11.9 billion, with up to $1 billion earmarked for employee retention. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and expected to close in the first half of 2027.
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Kraken integrates SoFi's settlement network and stablecoin
Kraken has joined SoFi's settlement network and will list SoFiUSD, marking a cross-sector integration between traditional banking and crypto trading platforms.
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Hyperliquid adds optional permissioned market controls via HIP-3 upgrade
Hyperliquid announced a network upgrade enabling optional permissioned market functionality, allowing deployers to manage onchain whitelists and restrict market participants for regulatory compliance. The feature is optional and won't affect existing markets; testnet version is live.
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Standard Chartered launches institutional crypto trading in UAE
Standard Chartered has opened institutional spot trading for bitcoin, ethereum, and 75+ digital assets in the UAE, integrated into its regulated banking and FX platforms.
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HSBC raises Treasury yield forecasts amid hawkish Fed outlook
HSBC lifted its U.S. Treasury yield forecasts, citing a more hawkish Federal Reserve stance. The bank now sees a near-even probability of a 25bp rate hike in September and projects 2-year yields at 4.20% and 10-year yields at 4.65% by end-2026, driven by persistent fiscal deficits.
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Circle mints $250M USDC on Solana; September issuance reaches $1.25B
Circle issued another 250 million USDC tokens on the Solana blockchain, bringing its total stablecoin minting for September to $1.25 billion across just three days.
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Yen surge weakens dollar, lifting bitcoin and gold
A strengthening yen has pressured the US dollar index lower, providing near-term tailwinds for bitcoin and gold as investors rotate into alternative assets amid currency shifts.
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Pencil Finance closes $1M onchain lending round for 6.6K Southeast Asian students
Pencil Finance completed its first onchain lending cycle, providing education financing to 6,600 students in Southeast Asia who lack access to traditional banking services.
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Bitcoin-gold correlation hits 6-year peak as analysts debate equity decoupling staying power
Bitcoin's correlation with gold has reached its highest level in six years, but Glassnode cautions that similar divergences from U.S. equities have historically reversed quickly.
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Coldcard theft suspect converts stolen Bitcoin to Ethereum via THORChain
The attacker behind the Coldcard hardware wallet breach has begun converting a portion of stolen Bitcoin into Ethereum through THORChain, with approximately 10% of the funds moved so far.
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Bitcoin rebounds above $77.5K as global funds cut dollar hedges to decade lows
Bitcoin recovered above $77,500 with major altcoins gaining on the day, though weekly losses persist. Global investors are holding minimal currency hedges on U.S. assets, the lowest level since 2015.
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