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CFTC fines ex-White House aide for insider trading on prediction market
The CFTC penalized a former White House official $172,539 for trading on Kalshi, a crypto-based prediction platform, using non-public information from presidential speeches.
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MetaPlanet moves 3,000 BTC to Coinbase Prime in 24 hours
Bitcoin mining firm MetaPlanet transferred approximately 3,000 BTC (~$237M) to Coinbase Prime custody within the past day, according to on-chain data tracked by Lookonchain.
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Crypto market cap surges $430B in less than a week, largest gain in months
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization increased by over $430 billion in under seven days, marking the steepest climb in recent months.
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Coinbase Institutional moves 659 BTC to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 659 bitcoin (worth ~$51.3M) from Coinbase's institutional wallet to an unidentified address, signaling potential institutional movement or custody change.
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1,000 BTC moved from Coinbase Institutional to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 1,000 BTC (approximately $77.8M) from Coinbase's institutional custody to an unidentified wallet, signaling potential institutional repositioning.
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745 BTC moved to Coinbase Institutional wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 745 bitcoin (worth ~$58M) from an unidentified address into Coinbase's institutional custody account, signaling potential institutional activity or exchange inflow.
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ECB to pilot blockchain integration for central-bank money via Pontes initiative
ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel outlined plans to move central-bank money onto blockchain infrastructure to improve monetary-policy tools and collateral management. The ECB will launch its Pontes initiative next month to connect DLT platforms with existing payment systems, with a longer-term blueprint (Appia) expected in 2028.
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Whale deposits ~$193M USDC to Aave
An unidentified whale transferred approximately 193 million USDC to the Aave protocol, according to Whale Alert's on-chain monitoring.
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Crypto sector hit by $3.63B security breach despite protocol audits
A significant security incident has resulted in approximately $3.63 billion in losses across the crypto ecosystem, raising questions about the effectiveness of protocol audits in preventing exploits.
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CZ advises against liquidating homes for crypto, recommends 1-10% income allocation
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao cautioned against selling primary residences to invest in crypto, noting most people lack the financial cushion to absorb total loss. He suggested allocating 1–10% of income to crypto assets instead, citing his own 2014 Bitcoin purchase as a personal exception due to his risk tolerance.
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Ethena shifts strategy toward equity perpetuals for USDe backing
Ethena, issuer of the $4B USDe stablecoin, plans to increasingly back the token with real-world asset perpetuals rather than crypto derivatives, targeting a shift within 12–24 months.
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Kraken temporarily locked accounts after dust attack from sanctioned HTX wallets
Kraken briefly suspended customer accounts after detecting thousands of low-value transfers originating from wallets connected to sanctioned exchange HTX, in what appears to be a dust attack.
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SBI invests $270M for 20% stake in Indonesian brokerage Ajaib
Japan's SBI Group acquired a 20% stake in Indonesian online brokerage Ajaib to develop a cross-border blockchain settlement network and expand yen stablecoin adoption across Southeast Asia.
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Solana rallies as network inflation reduction approaches
Solana's price moved higher amid expectations that the network's inflation rate will decline, a technical adjustment affecting token economics.
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California Senate advances memecoin ban for federal officials
California's Senate passed legislation to prohibit memecoins issued by federal public officials from being sold to state residents, citing conflict-of-interest and pay-to-play concerns.
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Solana gains as network inflation set to decline; Schwab adds SOL trading
Solana is rising on multiple catalysts: upcoming governance proposals expected to pass, return of leading DATs (decentralized autonomous tokens), and Charles Schwab now offering SOL to retail clients—marking broader institutional adoption.
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Ethena Foundation proposes token buyback plan tied to USDe supply milestone
Ethena Foundation has proposed allocating 95% of net protocol revenue toward ENA token buybacks once USDe stablecoin supply reaches $7.5 billion, according to the foundation's announcement.
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Capital B closes $24.5M funding round for Bitcoin treasury operations
French Bitcoin treasury firm Capital B raised $24.5M in a private placement backed by Blockstream's Adam Back and TOBAM, with potential warrant exercises that could unlock an additional $158M.
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Bitcoin outpaces stocks while tracking gold movements
Bitcoin is showing stronger returns than equities and moving in tandem with gold, signaling potential macro hedging dynamics at play.
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UK Police Seize $1.4M Bitcoin Linked to Defunct Darknet Markets
UK law enforcement recovered approximately $1.4 million in Bitcoin connected to shuttered darknet marketplaces, marking an ongoing regulatory enforcement effort against illicit crypto activity.
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California AB 2409 clears legislature, targets memecoins tied to public officials
California's AB 2409 bill has passed both legislative chambers and awaits gubernatorial signature. The measure aims to restrict memecoins issued by or partnered with government officials.
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Crypto ETPs see $1.65B inflows; miners' AI revenue expected to surge to 70% by year-end
CoinShares reports $1.65 billion in digital asset investment product inflows over three trading days, with Bitcoin and Ethereum capturing $976M and $478M respectively. The firm forecasts AI-related revenue for listed Bitcoin miners will rise from ~30% to ~70% of total revenue by year-end as U.S. data-center constraints boost demand for existing powered infrastructure.
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Visa partners with Upbit operator on South Korea stablecoin payments
Visa has announced a partnership with Dunamu, the operator of major Korean exchange Upbit, to develop stablecoin payment services in South Korea. This marks Visa's second significant Korean deal this week.
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Bitcoin profitability metric signals bear-market reversal, echoing 2023 pattern
CryptoQuant CEO reports that Bitcoin's profitability data has produced a reversal signal matching conditions seen at the start of 2023's recovery, suggesting potential shift in market sentiment.
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UK police seize ~20 BTC linked to defunct darknet markets
UK authorities forfeited approximately 20.21 BTC connected to darknet marketplaces that operated between 2016–2019. The holder died before the seizure was completed.
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Whale accumulates 5,425 ETH in single transaction
A large wallet (0xD452) acquired approximately 5,425 ETH in a single transaction, according to on-chain monitoring. The purchase represents significant institutional or whale-level accumulation activity.
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Trump crypto ventures show $4.7B investor losses while founder gains $1.4B
Public Citizen reports investors have lost at least $4.7 billion across Trump-associated cryptocurrency ventures, while Trump himself realized $1.4 billion in gains from the same projects.
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Circle's USDC becomes first crypto sponsor on Premier League jersey
Circle's USDC stablecoin has secured a sponsorship deal to appear on Chelsea FC's jersey, marking the first crypto brand partnership of its kind in the Premier League. Deal terms were not disclosed.
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UK crypto tax data: 240 high-net-worth holders account for over half of taxable gains
UK tax authorities report that 240 crypto millionaires are responsible for more than half of the nation's reported taxable cryptocurrency gains, highlighting wealth concentration in the sector.
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UK tax authority reports 17,600 crypto gains declarations totaling £1.38B
HMRC released its first breakdown of crypto tax filings: 17,600 people declared £1.38 billion in taxable gains, with the majority under 55 and 87% male. A small subset of high-earners accounted for over half the total gains.
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Bullish extends $100M debt facility to USD.AI for GPU-backed AI lending
Cryptocurrency platform Bullish announced a $100 million debt facility to USD.AI, targeting GPU-backed loans for artificial intelligence infrastructure financing.
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Circle's USDC becomes Chelsea FC main shirt sponsor
Stablecoin issuer Circle has secured a front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with English football club Chelsea, with USDC branding appearing on men's, women's, and academy kits this season.
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Bitcoin touches 3-month peak as equities and commodities shift
Bitcoin briefly reached its highest level since mid-May overnight, while altcoins held steady. The move coincided with weakness in Nasdaq futures and strength in gold ahead of the weekend.
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Nvidia's daily gain surpasses Ethereum's entire market value
Nvidia added more value in one trading day than the total market capitalization of Ethereum, highlighting the scale of AI-sector gains relative to crypto assets.
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Nvidia's single-day gain exceeds Ethereum's total market value
Nvidia added more value in one trading session than Ethereum's entire market capitalization, highlighting the scale of AI-driven tech stock gains relative to crypto assets.
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Visa partners with Upbit operator Dunamu on stablecoin payments in South Korea
Visa has expanded its South Korea presence through a new stablecoin payments deal with Dunamu, operator of the country's largest crypto exchange Upbit, following an earlier partnership with Shinhan Financial.
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Evernorth merger with Armada clears SEC, Nasdaq listing vote set for September
Evernorth's proposed merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II has received SEC approval. A shareholder vote is scheduled for September 30; if approved, the combined entity will list on Nasdaq under ticker XRPN as an XRP-focused treasury company, backed by over $1B from Ripple, SBI Group, Pantera, and Kraken.
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Fed Chair Warsh to speak at Jackson Hole; markets await signal on Treasury bond buyback
Fed Chair Warsh is scheduled to speak at Jackson Hole today, with market participants watching for commentary on whether the Fed will support the Treasury's $4 billion bond buyback program.
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UK tax authority reports 240 filers with £1M+ crypto gains
HMRC data reveals 240 UK taxpayers declared over £1 million in cryptocurrency capital gains in the latest tax year, reflecting growing regulatory scrutiny of digital asset taxation.
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