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Trump-linked crypto ventures tied to $4.7B in investor losses since 2022
Public Citizen reported that crypto projects associated with Donald Trump and his family have resulted in at least $4.7 billion in investor losses since 2022, primarily unrealized. TRUMP token accounts for roughly $3.2 billion of losses, while WLFI and Trump Media's Bitcoin holdings contributed additional losses.
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Zcash rebounds above $800 amid NU7 governance vote
Zcash price has recovered to above $800 as the community votes on significant protocol changes under the NU7 upgrade proposal.
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Bitwise Solana ETF hits record daily volume in early trading
Bitwise's Solana ETF (BSOL) achieved its highest single-day trading volume, surpassing the previous Monday record. The fund has accumulated $500M in total volume across its first week of trading.
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BitGo acquires NYDIG's institutional trading unit
BitGo has acquired NYDIG's institutional trading business, bringing roughly 30 employees and their client relationships into the platform. The deal expands BitGo's derivatives and institutional trading capabilities.
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Multicoin Capital deposits $60M in HYPE tokens to Coinbase Prime
Lookonchain reports Multicoin Capital has moved 815,885 HYPE tokens (~$59.8M) to Coinbase Prime over the past 10 days, signaling potential liquidation or custody consolidation by the prominent venture firm.
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839 BTC moved to Coinbase Institutional from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 839 BTC (approximately $67.5M) from an unidentified wallet to Coinbase's institutional custody service.
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Bitcoin posts largest weekly dollar gain on record
Bitcoin recorded its biggest weekly dollar gain in history and largest percentage gain since March 2023, according to Galaxy Research analysis.
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StarkWare and MARA execute first quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction
StarkWare and MARA have completed what they claim is the first quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction without requiring a protocol soft fork, advancing Bitcoin's post-quantum cryptography readiness.
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Large USDC deposit flows into Aave protocol
Whale Alert detected a transfer of ~193M USDC from an unknown address to Aave, signaling potential liquidity provision or positioning activity on the lending protocol.
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Hayes: MSTR's leverage strategy faces headwinds as Bitcoin growth slows
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argues that slowing Bitcoin price momentum has undermined MicroStrategy's financial engineering model, forcing founder Michael Saylor to choose between issuing shares, selling BTC, or cutting dividends. Hayes contends MSTR's premium valuation is no longer justified versus direct Bitcoin ETF exposure.
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US jobless claims fall to 203K, beating expectations
US initial jobless claims dropped 4,000 to 203,000 in the week ending Aug 22, below the 208,000 forecast. Continuing claims also declined 18,000 to 1.78M, signaling tighter labor market conditions.
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Community banker disputes Blockchain Association's defense of Clarity Act stablecoin terms
A community banker argues the Clarity Act's stablecoin rewards language would disadvantage Main Street banks, while the Blockchain Association defends the provision's fairness.
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Robinhood Chain hits strongest day since July with $443M DEX volume
Robinhood Chain recorded its best trading day since mid-July, processing $443 million in decentralized exchange volume and over 3 million transactions, driven by meme and real-world asset activity.
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Bitfinex Securities launches $50M tokenized nickel offering under El Salvador framework
Bitfinex Securities announced a $50M tokenized capital raise backed by $1.6B in industrial nickel wire, marking the first tokenized nickel product and first tokenized commodity under El Salvador's digital asset regulatory framework.
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Bitcoin Lightning Network hit by second security emergency this month
Developers discovered critical bugs in Bitcoin Lightning node software tied to AI-assisted code work and issued an emergency warning to operators. Details are being withheld for two weeks to allow time for patches to be deployed.
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Bitfinex Securities raises $50M via nickel-backed tokenized offering
Bitfinex Securities announced completion of a $50 million tokenized capital raise secured by nickel assets, marking a record for the platform.
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BlackRock analyst flags bitcoin's risk-off appeal as spot ETF inflows resume
A BlackRock strategist highlighted bitcoin's potential as a risk-off hedge, citing renewed spot ETF inflows and weakening correlation with equities as supportive signals for the asset's longer-term outlook.
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Taiwan legislator floats national Bitcoin reserve as near-term policy option
A Taiwan legislator proposed at Bitcoin Asia that the country should consider establishing a national Bitcoin reserve in the near future, signaling potential institutional interest in crypto holdings.
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Crypto security incidents cost $3.63B in 18 months; insurance coverage shrinks
CoinGecko's 2026 security report documented $3.63 billion in losses from 245 incidents between January 2025 and July 2026. Most attacks bypassed audit scope; onchain insurance coverage fell 20% and five protocols shut down or pivoted.
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CZ: Bitcoin could outpace gold during next bull cycle
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao predicted at Bitcoin Asia 2026 that bitcoin may surpass gold as a store of value in the next bull market, and highlighted stablecoins' role in AI adoption.
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Mirae Asset outlines stablecoin and RWA strategy after Digital X acquisition
Mirae Asset Financial Group founder Park Hyeon-joo announced plans to develop stablecoins, real-world assets, and security token offerings through its newly acquired Digital X platform (formerly Korbit).
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Warsh's Jackson Hole speech to test Fed independence amid political pressure
Markets are watching Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole remarks Friday for signals on central bank autonomy. Investors seek evidence of leadership as the Fed navigates inflation, fiscal headwinds, and political scrutiny.
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Bank of England gains legal mandate to support stablecoin development
The Bank of England has been assigned a new legal responsibility to promote innovation in stablecoins, signaling regulatory openness to digital asset development in the UK.
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UK law to require Bank of England support for stablecoin innovation
The Bank of England will receive a new legal mandate to promote stablecoin innovation while maintaining financial stability, according to proposed legislation heading to Parliament in September.
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Binance spot trading shrinks to 10% of perpetual volume
CryptoQuant analyst reports that Binance's spot trading volume has fallen to just one-tenth of its perpetual futures volume, signaling a structural shift toward leveraged derivatives markets.
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Traders boost dollar bullish bets before Fed chair Jackson Hole speech
Currency traders are increasing bullish dollar hedges ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech Friday, with 57% of dollar options flows favoring further gains this week versus 43% last week. Low volatility suggests potential for sharp FX moves if messaging surprises.
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Bitcoin faces major supply cluster near $80K and 50-week moving average
Bitcoin is testing a significant concentration of supply around the $80,000 level, coinciding with the 50-week moving average. This represents a key technical resistance point.
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Unstoppable Domains abandons $2M bid to integrate .crypto and .bitcoin into standard DNS
Unstoppable Domains has dropped its plan to bring .crypto and .bitcoin domains to the mainstream internet, citing prohibitive base fees exceeding $2 million as a barrier to financial viability.
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Bitcoin demand test looms as liquidity clusters near $83K
Glassnode analysis shows multiple trend lines and liquidity structures converging around Bitcoin's current spot price, potentially constraining near-term upside momentum.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $2.8B inflow over eight days as BTC approaches $80K
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds attracted $2.8 billion in net inflows over an eight-day period, coinciding with BTC testing levels near $80,000.
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BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF hits record weekly volume amid fiscal concerns
BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF recorded record weekly trading volume during a positive week. The firm's head of digital assets cited fiscal debt concerns as strengthening the investment case for Bitcoin.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $2.8B inflow streak as BTC approaches $80K
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.8 billion in inflows over eight consecutive days, with August tracking toward its strongest monthly inflow since October 2025 if momentum continues.
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UK to direct Bank of England to accelerate stablecoin and digital money work
The UK government plans to formally instruct the Bank of England to prioritize innovation in stablecoins and digital currency initiatives, signaling policy support for crypto-adjacent financial infrastructure.
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Bitcoin holds above $79K as spot ETFs extend inflow streak to 8 days
Bitcoin remained stable above $79,000 Thursday while spot bitcoin ETFs recorded their longest consecutive inflow period since April, signaling sustained institutional buying interest. Altcoins declined broadly.
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Bitfinex Securities closes $50M tokenized raise for Alkemya nickel partnership
Bitfinex Securities completed a record $50 million capital raise for Alkemya using tokenized securities. The token represents ownership stakes in a partnership holding nickel assets.
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Bitfinex Securities raises $50M to launch tokenized nickel trading platform
Bitfinex Securities secured $50 million in funding to develop a security offering tied to a Luxembourg industrial metals platform holding a $1.6 billion nickel wire reserve, expanding tokenized commodity access.
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Bithumb wins court cases over mistakenly credited Bitcoin from $40B payout error
South Korean exchange Bithumb reportedly prevailed in two lawsuits against users who sold Bitcoin that was accidentally credited to their accounts during a major payout mishap.
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Bitcoin breaks back above $80,000
Bitcoin has recovered to trade above the $80,000 level, according to CoinDesk reporting.
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Plume Vault's nOPAL RWA product launches on Bybit, offering Brazilian credit receivables yields
Bybit has integrated Plume Vault's nOPAL token into its RWA Earn offering, enabling users to earn yields from a real-world asset vault backed by Brazilian credit card receivables and managed by BlackOpal.
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Bithumb wins court rulings in suits over erroneous Bitcoin credits
South Korean exchange Bithumb secured first-instance court victories in lawsuits against users who profited from mistakenly credited Bitcoin during a major platform error.
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