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Tether moves 500M USDT to Binance from treasury
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 500 million USDT from Tether's treasury to Binance, signaling potential liquidity provision or operational activity on the exchange.
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Standard Chartered sees Solana's speed and cost as key for micropayments, AI agents
Standard Chartered's head of digital assets research highlighted Solana's low-cost, high-speed capabilities as particularly suited for micropayments and emerging agentic AI applications.
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Bitcoin gains as dollar weakens; ARB and PONS extend rally
Bitcoin rose 0.76% overnight as a softer dollar boosted equities and commodities alongside crypto. Arbitrum and Pons tokens extended gains for a third consecutive session.
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Standard Chartered opens spot BTC and ETH trading for UAE institutions
Standard Chartered announced it is the first major global bank to offer institutional clients direct access to spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in the UAE.
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Binance transfers 500M USDT to Tether Treasury
Whale Alert detected a 500 million USDT transfer from Binance to Tether's treasury wallet, suggesting potential redemption or rebalancing activity.
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250M USDC minted at treasury
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC mint at the USDC Treasury, representing a significant stablecoin issuance event.
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Australia tightens crypto business rules with Oct. 1 compliance deadline
Australia is enforcing stricter regulatory requirements for crypto firms, with an October 1 deadline looming. Non-compliance could trigger financial services law violations and civil or criminal penalties.
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Coinbase launches regulated crypto derivatives for Canadian investors
Coinbase has introduced regulated crypto futures contracts for eligible Canadian investors, offering 23 contracts across major assets including BTC, ETH, and SOL with up to 10x leverage.
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Ukrainian authorities dismantle Kyiv-based crypto drainer operation
Ukraine's law enforcement has shut down a cryptocurrency draining ring operating from Kyiv that was reportedly moving approximately $1 million per month in stolen funds.
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Ukraine dismantles Kyiv-based crypto scam operation targeting EU investors
Ukrainian authorities shut down a criminal ring operating fake investment ads on Telegram that directed victims to a counterfeit exchange, draining wallets at scale. The operation reportedly moved approximately $1M monthly.
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Australia escalates enforcement against unlicensed crypto operators
Australian regulators are warning unlicensed cryptocurrency firms they face penalties of up to 10% of annual turnover for non-compliance with licensing requirements.
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Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for 24/5 WTI crude perpetual futures
Kalshi is reportedly pursuing regulatory approval from the CFTC to launch a perpetual futures contract on WTI crude oil that would trade continuously five days a week without expiration.
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Coldcard breach: attacker converts stolen Bitcoin to Ethereum via THORChain
Researchers tracked a third wave of Coldcard exploits as the attacker moved roughly 10% of stolen funds from Bitcoin to Ethereum through THORChain, with assets traced to a new Ethereum wallet.
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Standard Chartered launches institutional Bitcoin and Ether spot trading in UAE
Standard Chartered, a major global bank, has begun offering institutional clients spot trading for Bitcoin and Ether in the United Arab Emirates, signaling continued mainstream financial sector entry into crypto markets.
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CFTC seeks dismissal of CME lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures
The CFTC filed to dismiss CME's legal challenge over crypto perpetual futures, arguing the regulatory order permits any designated contract market—including CME—to offer these products.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $101M inflows; Ether ETFs post net outflows despite staking demand
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $101M in net inflows on Sept. 2, with BlackRock's IBIT leading at $115M. Spot Ether ETFs posted $48M in net outflows, though BlackRock's staked ETH product attracted $53M, signaling mixed institutional appetite.
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Binance sees $1B stablecoin inflow in August amid broader exchange outflows
Binance recorded over $1 billion in net stablecoin inflows during August, reversing earlier trends, though year-to-date outflows still total roughly $5.1 billion. Analyst notes Binance controls ~71% of stablecoin exchange flows and warns BTC could face pressure if stablecoin demand doesn't stabilize.
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Standard Chartered launches institutional crypto spot trading in UAE
Standard Chartered, a major global bank, has begun offering institutional spot cryptocurrency trading services in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant step in mainstream financial adoption of digital assets.
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Kalshi pursues CFTC approval for regulated WTI crude oil futures
Derivatives platform Kalshi has applied for CFTC approval to offer regulated perpetual futures contracts on WTI crude oil, according to Bloomberg reporting.
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Binance records $1B stablecoin inflow in August despite $5B year-to-date outflows
Binance saw a $1 billion stablecoin inflow during August, though the exchange remains down $5 billion in stablecoin holdings year-to-date, reflecting broader capital flow trends.
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SEC Chair Atkins expects CLARITY Act Senate passage by mid-September
SEC Chair Paul Atkins expressed optimism that the CLARITY Act will pass the Senate on September 15 and advance to the president for signature, signaling regulatory momentum on crypto legislation.
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Michigan court halts Kalshi sports betting, imposes daily penalty threat
A Michigan judge has ordered prediction market platform Kalshi to cease sports betting operations, characterizing it as unlicensed gambling disguised as investment. The ruling carries a potential $500K daily fine for non-compliance.
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Law firm, tokenization platform plan cat bond test issuance in 2027
A law firm and tokenization platform are designing a structure to issue catastrophe bonds on-chain, aiming to grant investors direct onchain ownership and potentially lower entry barriers. Test issuance targeted for 2027.
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Bitcoin rebounds above $77.5K as Fed rate-hike odds decline to 62%
Bitcoin recovered above $77,500 while XRP led major cryptocurrencies higher, coinciding with a drop in market expectations for a near-term Fed rate increase to 62%.
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Bitcoin's correlation with gold rises to 50% as tech stock link weakens
Bitcoin's correlation with gold has increased to 50% while its correlation with Nasdaq has declined from 60% to 30%, suggesting a shift in how the asset behaves relative to traditional markets.
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Bitcoin's market cycle may be lengthening, analyst suggests
Willy Woo proposes that Bitcoin could transition from a four-year halving cycle to a longer six-to-eight-year pattern, reflecting potential shifts in market maturity and dynamics.
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Australia's ASIC warns unlicensed crypto firms face fines up to 10% of turnover
Australia's financial regulator ASIC has issued warnings to unlicensed cryptocurrency firms about potential penalties of up to 10% of annual turnover. The agency has processed over 45 digital asset license applications as its temporary relief window nears expiration on September 30.
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Pons launchpad hits record $5.95M daily fees on Robinhood Chain
Pons, a token launchpad on Robinhood Chain, generated $5.95M in daily fees—a new all-time high—ranking fourth among all protocols and exceeding combined fees from Hyperliquid, Polymarket, and Fomo.
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Ether and XRP ETF inflows reverse as Bitcoin funds see renewed buying
Ether ETFs recorded $48M in outflows after a 12-day inflow streak totaling $1.62B, while XRP ETF inflows ended an 11-session run. Bitcoin funds meanwhile attracted renewed capital.
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Binance Futures adds Shein HK0625 perpetual contract with up to 20x leverage
Binance has launched a new Quanto perpetual contract for Shein (HK0625) on its Futures platform, available 24/7 with maximum 20x leverage.
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Coldcard Wave 3 Hacker Moves Stolen Funds On-Chain via THORChain
The attacker behind the Coldcard wave 3 breach has moved stolen cryptocurrency on-chain for the first time, converting funds to ETH through THORChain, according to Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn.
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ARK researcher compares Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid value-capture models
ARK Invest researcher Lorenzo Valente likened the three L1 networks to different restaurant chains, arguing they capture fees and MEV through distinct models: Ethereum via L2 franchises, Solana through vertical integration, and Hyperliquid via tight integration with fee-funded buybacks.
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Tokenized equity holders surge to 1.9M, up 134% month-over-month
On-chain tokenized equity holders reached a record 1.9 million, representing 134% monthly growth and 1,360% year-to-date expansion, according to RWA data tracking.
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Solana captures 38% of onchain app revenue in August
Solana led all blockchains in app revenue during August with $143M, representing over one-third of total onchain application earnings across the ecosystem.
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Hyperscale Data exits Bitcoin mining, cuts holdings 79% to fund AI data center
Hyperscale Data has ended its Michigan Bitcoin mining operations and reduced holdings from peak levels to 215 BTC, reallocating capital toward building an AI data center facility.
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Japan-listed Remixpoint exits dogecoin at loss, pivots altcoin gains to bitcoin
Remixpoint, a Japan-listed firm, sold its dogecoin position below its fiscal-year opening price while realizing gains on ether, solana, and XRP. The company is consolidating its crypto holdings around bitcoin.
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CFTC seeks to dismiss CME's perpetuals lawsuit, says exchange can offer products itself
The CFTC filed a motion to dismiss CME's lawsuit over perpetuals trading, contending that CME has standing to offer such products directly rather than pursue litigation.
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Michigan court upholds ban on Kalshi sports prediction markets
A Michigan court converted a temporary restraining order into a permanent injunction requiring Kalshi to block sports prediction markets in the state, with daily violations carrying a $500,000 fine.
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Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for first U.S.-regulated WTI crude perpetual futures
Kalshi, a $22B CFTC-regulated prediction market platform, is pursuing regulatory clearance for a perpetual futures contract on WTI crude oil. If approved, it would mark the first such regulated oil derivative on a U.S. venue, with trading limited to 24/5 rather than round-the-clock.
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CFTC seeks to dismiss CME's lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures
The CFTC filed to dismiss CME's lawsuit, arguing the exchange lacks standing on competitive-injury claims and is already free to list perpetual futures as a designated contract market.
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