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BIS chief questions stablecoin viability, favors tokenized bank deposits
The Bank for International Settlements chief has expressed skepticism about stablecoins' ability to scale for payments, while signaling preference for tokenized bank deposits as an alternative approach.
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Ancient Bitcoin Wallets Stir After Decade-Plus Dormancy
Galaxy Research reports that Bitcoin coins inactive for over 10 years are moving at an uncommon rate in 2026, with six old wallets transferring $40 million within a 10-day period this month.
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Bitcoin slides as rate-hike odds rise following Warsh remarks
Bitcoin declined following remarks by Fed official Warsh, with market pricing showing a 57% probability of a rate increase. The move reflects sensitivity to monetary policy signals.
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CFTC Innovation Committee tackles AI trading accountability and event contracts
CoinDesk's Policy Protocol covers the CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee meeting, featuring debate over event contracts, accountability gaps when AI agents execute trades, and discussion of tokenization's role in futures and prediction markets.
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AI agents' payment infrastructure sparks debate among crypto leaders
As autonomous AI agents proliferate, crypto executives are divided on whether existing stablecoins or an entirely new payment mechanism will emerge to facilitate agent-to-agent transactions at scale.
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Blockchain payment tech could challenge Swift's dominance, crypto leaders argue
Crypto executives contend that blockchain-based payment infrastructure may eventually displace Swift, while banking insiders counter that Swift's massive institutional network positions it to adopt and integrate the technology instead.
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Survey: U.S. consumers prioritize control and small stakes over bitcoin's "digital gold" narrative
A BPI study indicates mainstream American consumers are less drawn to bitcoin's world-changing pitch and instead value personal control and fractional investing, suggesting current marketing angles may miss the mark with mass-market audiences.
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Coinbase launches crypto-backed mortgage product using BTC as collateral
Coinbase introduced a mortgage service allowing users to pledge Bitcoin as collateral for down payments without liquidating holdings or triggering taxable events.
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Bitcoin posts strongest August performance since 2017
Bitcoin's August gains mark the best monthly performance for the asset since 2017, according to Cointelegraph's analysis.
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Bitcoin's $80K rally backed by spot ETF inflows, not leverage: QCP
QCP Capital attributes Bitcoin's rise from $63.5K to above $80K to ~$2.8B in spot ETF inflows and short covering, rather than leveraged longs. Futures open interest declined and funding rates remain subdued, while macro tailwinds include stable Core PCE and strong tech earnings.
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CFTC fines ex-White House official $172K for insider trading on prediction market
A former White House teleprompter operator was ordered to pay $172,000 by the CFTC for trading event contracts on Kalshi based on non-public information. This marks the regulator's second insider trading case against a federal employee in four weeks.
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Hayes sees ETH strength vs Bitcoin as sign of renewed market interest
Crypto trader Ciaran Lyons interviews Hayes, who argues Ethereum has been overlooked but its recent outperformance against Bitcoin suggests investor sentiment may be shifting back toward the asset.
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BitGo acquires NYDIG's trading unit for $42.5M to expand derivatives offerings
BitGo has purchased NYDIG's institutional trading arm in a cash-and-stock transaction, gaining derivatives, structured products, and capital-markets capabilities. NYDIG will refocus on its power and data-center operations.
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Bitcoin corporate treasuries surpass $100B as Metaplanet adds $237M
Aggregate bitcoin holdings by corporations have crossed $100 billion. Metaplanet announced a $237 million bitcoin acquisition, raising questions about market absorption capacity.
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Long-dormant Bitcoin wallets stir after decade, but overall movement at 2-year low
Six Bitcoin wallets inactive since 2011–2014 moved 553.59 BTC in mid-to-late August. However, dormant wallet activity overall has fallen to its lowest level since Q3 2022, per Galaxy Research.
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Trump-linked token crashes 99% after team wallets dump $330K
A token associated with Trump reportedly collapsed 99% after wallets linked to the project team sold approximately $330,000 worth, following prior promotion of the asset.
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NY regulators flag AI investment scams amid $8B in reported losses
New York authorities have issued a warning about rising AI-themed investment fraud schemes, with reported losses exceeding $8 billion in 2025. The alert highlights growing consumer vulnerability to scams leveraging AI hype.
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LayerZero, Ethena, Coinbase, Lido roll out major updates
LayerZero plans a blockchain-based exchange launch this fall; Ethena announced four ecosystem upgrades; Coinbase expanded tokenized stock offerings on Base; Lido adjusted EarnETH fee structure.
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Solana ETFs see $138M inflow in 10 days amid price stagnation
Solana exchange-traded funds attracted $138 million in new capital over a 10-day period, raising questions about whether SOL price action reflects underlying institutional demand.
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Solana spot ETFs see strongest inflows since launch, $47M on single day
Solana spot ETFs recorded their strongest period since inception, with inflows reaching approximately $47M on August 25th alone, reflecting rising institutional demand.
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Trump-linked token collapses 98% after team wallets dump 224M coins
Real Trump Coins promoted a gold-backed narrative before associated wallets sold 224.5 million tokens, triggering a near-total price collapse. Posts about the gold initiative were subsequently deleted.
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Ripple rolls out quantum-resistance plan for XRP Ledger
Ripple is implementing a four-stage strategy to fortify the XRP Ledger against potential quantum computing threats to current cryptographic standards.
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Hong Kong SFC warns Star Bridge Capital Group is unlicensed
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission flagged Star Bridge Capital Group and related entities as operating without authorization to conduct regulated activities in the jurisdiction.
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Bitwise Solana Staking ETF hits $1B in assets under management
The Bitwise Solana Staking ETF reached $1 billion in assets under management within 10 months of launch, according to Solana's official announcement.
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Ethereum supply grew by over 20k ETH in past week
Ethereum's circulating supply increased by more than 20,125 ETH over the last seven days, according to on-chain data tracking.
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BIS chief questions stablecoin credibility for large-scale payments
BIS chief Pablo Hernández de Cos stated stablecoins lack credibility for payments at scale, citing a new FSI study that reveals significant regulatory inconsistencies across stablecoin issuers.
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1,397 BTC moved from Kraken to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 1,397 BTC (valued around $108M) from Kraken exchange to an unidentified wallet, signaling potential large holder activity or withdrawal.
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Hayes: US debt dynamics may support Bitcoin recovery
BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes suggests Bitcoin may have bottomed, citing rising US debt pressuring policymakers toward yield curve control and monetary expansion—factors historically favorable to crypto assets.
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Bitcoin ETF inflows reverse after 9-day streak; assets dip below $100B
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $201.8M in net outflows Friday, ending a 9-day inflow run. Total fund assets fell back below the $100B mark, with ARK 21Shares leading the outflows.
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ETH ETFs log 10 consecutive days of inflows; BTC streak ends after $201M outflow
Ethereum ETFs have recorded net inflows for 10 consecutive trading days, while Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $201M on Friday, breaking its prior streak.
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Hyperliquid hits $249B trading volume milestone
Hyperliquid has reached $249 billion in cumulative trading volume. The tweet raises questions about whether the HYPE token can sustain momentum amid growing user adoption.
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Avici to refund users after card-balance security breach
Avici announced it will fully reimburse approximately 1,685 users impacted by a card-balance data breach totaling roughly $501k.
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Bitcoin ETF outflows break 9-day streak; Ethereum ETFs continue inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $202M in net outflows on August 28, halting a nine-day inflow run. Ethereum ETFs meanwhile pulled in $102M, extending their inflow streak to 10 consecutive days.
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Decade-old Bitcoin wallets stir: $40M moved, but dormancy at 4-year low
Long-dormant Bitcoin wallets moved $40 million this month, though overall dormant coin activity remains near its lowest point since 2022, with 2026 tracking toward significantly lower reactivation than last year.
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Lookonchain flags $GOLD token rug pull on Solana
On-chain analyst Lookonchain identified 15 newly created wallets allegedly tied to the $GOLD team dumping 224.5M tokens for ~3,178 SOL (~$330K), realizing a reported $312K profit.
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Trump-linked $GOLD token shows heavy developer concentration, suspicious buying pattern
Lookonchain reports that a $GOLD token associated with @realtrumpcoins1 (followed by @realDonaldTrump) exhibits concerning metrics: developers control 82% of supply, with 15 new wallets spending ~$18.6K to acquire 224.5M tokens. Analysts flag potential red flags.
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Ninth Circuit rules Kalshi sports contracts outside CEA swap protections
A federal appeals court determined that Kalshi's sports prediction contracts do not qualify as CEA-protected swaps, allowing Nevada to enforce its gambling regulations on the platform.
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Hyperliquid to enable permissionless HIP-4 deployments in next upgrade
Hyperliquid founder Jeff announced that permissionless HIP-4 deployments will launch in an upcoming network upgrade, with deployment templates to be rolled out progressively via validator voting.
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Ripple, Bitcoin, Ethereum race to quantum-proof their networks
Ripple is upgrading XRP Ledger defenses against quantum computing threats ahead of potential "Q-Day." Bitcoin and Ethereum have also published their own quantum-migration roadmaps, following recent advances in post-quantum cryptanalysis.
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BIS Chief Questions Stablecoins' Viability at Scale, Favors Tokenized Deposits
BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos stated stablecoins lack credibility for large-scale payments, citing interoperability gaps and AML enforcement challenges. He argued tokenized deposits are better suited for everyday transactions, while warning that stablecoin adoption could strain bank funding and weaken monetary policy effectiveness.
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