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Bithumb wins court ruling over 620K BTC accidental credit incident
South Korean exchange Bithumb prevailed in a lawsuit regarding a February incident where a system error mistakenly credited 620,000 BTC to hundreds of users internally. The erroneous amount was valued at approximately $43 billion at the time.
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XRP whale moves 231M tokens as spot ETFs see $28M inflow
A major XRP holder withdrew 231 million tokens while spot ETFs tracking the asset recorded $28 million in new inflows, signaling mixed sentiment on the token.
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BitMEX to shut down operations, Hayes cites unprofitability as reason
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes announced the exchange will cease operations after 13 years. Hayes stated the closure was a voluntary decision by the three founders, driven by declining profitability and resource drain rather than hacks or regulatory pressure.
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Nvidia earnings beat lifts tech stocks, bitcoin rallies on risk-on sentiment
Nvidia reported better-than-expected earnings and guidance, driving an 8% share surge and broad strength in technology and AI infrastructure plays. Bitcoin and crypto markets moved higher alongside the broader risk-on mood.
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BlackRock exec sees strengthening macro case for bitcoin as IBIT hits record volume
BlackRock's head of digital assets offered an optimistic outlook on bitcoin's macro fundamentals following a strong week that saw the firm's spot BTC ETF (IBIT) reach record trading volume.
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UK plans new Bank of England mandate for stablecoin oversight
Britain is establishing a new objective for the Bank of England focused on stablecoins, while maintaining financial stability as the primary duty. Parliament will receive annual reports on the initiative.
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South Korea's Mirae Asset eyes $109B digital asset push
Mirae Asset, a major South Korean financial group, is targeting a $109 billion digital asset business spanning crypto, stablecoins, real-world assets, and tokenized securities.
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Pumpfun adds HyperEVM token trading support across multiple chains
Pumpfun, a major Solana memecoin launchpad, now supports HyperEVM token trading via USDC. The platform charges 0% fees on Solana trades and 0.1% on HyperEVM, Robinhood, BNB, Base and other networks.
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Bitcoin and ether ETFs log eight consecutive days of inflows, August nears $3B
U.S. spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds have recorded eight straight days of inflows, with bitcoin funds accumulating $2.8 billion and ether matching the pace. August is on track to become the strongest month since October 2025 with three sessions remaining.
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Tron targets quantum-resistant upgrade completion by end of 2024
Justin Sun announced that Tron is working toward completing a quantum-resistant network upgrade before year-end, addressing long-term cryptographic security concerns.
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Mirae Asset plans $109B digital asset venture targeting 2027 profitability
South Korea's Mirae Asset is mapping out a major digital asset business initiative through Digital X, with ambitions to reach $109 billion in scale and achieve profitability within five years.
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Core Lightning patches multiple security flaws; offline mode advised pending update
Core Lightning identified multiple vulnerabilities and is releasing a security update. Node operators without the patch are recommended to run in offline mode to maintain connectivity while mitigating risk.
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StarkWare demonstrates quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction on mainnet
StarkWare successfully executed a quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction on the mainnet without requiring a protocol upgrade, advancing cryptographic resilience against future quantum threats.
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Bitcoin dips below $79K, XRP leads declines as rate-hike bets intensify
Bitcoin and XRP retreated amid growing expectations of Fed rate increases, though both remain up significantly over the past week.
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BlackRock leads $232M Bitcoin ETF inflows, $192M into Ether ETFs on Aug 26
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $232 million in net inflows on August 26, with BlackRock's IBIT capturing roughly $201 million. Spot Ether ETFs drew $192 million, led by BlackRock's ETHA with about $116 million.
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SEC reviews crypto custody rules amid push for institutional participation
The SEC is revisiting its framework for cryptocurrency custody standards, a move that could influence institutional investor participation in digital assets.
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Solana reaches 5M daily active addresses
Solana network has reached 5 million daily active addresses, according to the official Solana account.
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Bitcoin researchers propose quantum-resistant signature scheme to preserve network capacity
Researchers have proposed SHRINCS, a post-quantum signature design for Bitcoin that enables quantum-resistant transaction approvals while using less block space than competing approaches.
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Alameda-linked seized Bitcoin wallet moves $1.92M after 3-year pause
A wallet holding Bitcoin seized from Alameda Research transferred $1.92M in BTC after remaining inactive for three years, occurring as Bitcoin tests resistance near $78K following a 25% August rally.
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Machi faces $16M loss on FRIEND token, bids $1M to acquire Friendtech
Lookonchain reports that trader Machi lost over $16M on FRIEND holdings after buying 11M tokens for ~5.2K ETH; on-chain data shows he recently transferred the tokens and has now offered $1M to acquire and relaunch Friendtech.
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Bitcoin ETF inflows ease to $232M as eight-day rally accumulates $2.8B
US spot Bitcoin ETF inflows moderated to $232.1 million, though an eight-day streak has accumulated $2.8 billion in total flows. XRP funds also saw their largest inflow since early January.
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Bitcoin options show cautious near-term outlook, $81K-$86K resistance zone identified
Options markets are pricing a $69K–$89.7K range for Bitcoin through late September, with the median near current spot. On-chain data identifies $81K–$86K as a major resistance zone where long-term holder supply and liquidation levels converge.
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UK government to expand Bank of England mandate to support payments innovation and stablecoins
The British government plans to broaden the Bank of England's mandate to include support for payments innovation and stablecoins, alongside its existing financial stability responsibilities.
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Dallas Fed warns tokenized deposits could destabilize bank funding
Dallas Federal Reserve economists cautioned that programmable tokenized deposits may reduce funding stability for banks, potentially forcing lenders to rely on costlier funding sources.
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Whale liquidated on $111M ETH short, pivots to leveraged ENA long
On-chain tracker reports pension-usdt.eth suffered a $23.9M loss after liquidation of a 49,808 ETH short position. The address subsequently claimed $25.9K in rewards and opened a 2x leveraged long on 300K ENA tokens.
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Connecticut sues prediction market platform Kalshi over sports contracts
Connecticut has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, a crypto-based prediction market, over sports event derivative contracts. The company disputes the action as selective enforcement.
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Crypto exec Manpreet Kohli extradited to US to face fraud charges over Saitama token
UK court has ruled against Manpreet Kohli's extradition challenge; he will face US prosecution for alleged fraud and market manipulation related to the Saitama token, per Reuters.
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Core Lightning urges node operators to patch security issues or take nodes offline
Core Lightning maintainers issued a security warning requiring node operators to install an upcoming patch or shut down their nodes, citing multiple vulnerabilities discovered through AI-assisted reports. Full details remain embargoed for roughly two weeks pending disclosure.
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Bitcoin dips below $79K as traders price in Fed rate hike odds
Bitcoin fell below $79,000 while XRP led losses among major tokens. Most altcoins declined over 24 hours, though BTC and XRP remain up 14% and 28% on the week respectively, amid growing expectations of higher Fed rates.
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Cardone Capital increases Bitcoin allocation for real estate project
Grant Cardone's Cardone Capital has raised its Bitcoin holdings for a Fort Lauderdale real estate development from 350 BTC to 900 BTC, signaling increased institutional confidence in the asset.
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NEAR intents platform processes $145.5M in daily trading volume
NEAR's intent-based trading infrastructure recorded $145.5M in daily volume. Intent-based protocols enable faster, cheaper, and more private cross-chain transactions compared to traditional models.
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StarkWare demonstrates quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction on mainnet
StarkWare successfully tested a quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction on mainnet without requiring a protocol fork, though the experimental spend incurred high fees and needed direct miner coordination.
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BlackRock exec: U.S. debt surge bolsters Bitcoin's long-term appeal
BlackRock's digital-assets head Robbie Mitchnick cited rising U.S. federal debt (now ~$40 trillion) and fiscal deficits as key factors driving investor interest in Bitcoin and gold as alternative value stores. He noted fiscal sustainability matters more to Bitcoin's valuation than pending crypto regulation.
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Sui co-founder launches regulated crypto exchange Havenex with Series A funding
Kostas Chalkias, co-founder of Sui, has unveiled Havenex, a regulated cryptocurrency exchange targeting institutional clients. The platform has completed its Series A funding round.
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StarkWare researcher completes first quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction on mainnet
A quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction scheme developed by StarkWare researcher Avihu Levy has been successfully executed on Bitcoin mainnet. The approach uses hash-based cryptography instead of elliptic curves to defend against quantum threats, without requiring protocol changes.
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BlackRock exec: Bitcoin's macro fundamentals strengthening amid fiscal pressures
BlackRock's Robert Mitchnick cited growing fiscal concerns as a driver of bitcoin demand, while noting regulation has become less of a near-term headwind for the asset.
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StarkWare executes first quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction on mainnet
StarkWare has successfully completed the first quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction on the main network, marking a step toward post-quantum cryptography readiness for Bitcoin.
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Unstoppable Domains abandons ICANN bid for .crypto, .wallet domains
Unstoppable Domains founder Matthew Gould announced the company will not pursue ICANN's 2026 gTLD round for Web3 domains like .crypto, .wallet, and .NFT, citing high compliance and bidding costs versus limited market demand. Affected customers will receive refunds; domains remain functional on-chain.
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Whale opens $40M leveraged short on ETH and BTC via Hyperliquid
An on-chain observer detected a newly created wallet depositing 5M USDC to Hyperliquid and immediately opening 20x leveraged short positions totaling ~$40M across ETH and BTC.
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Bitcoin Improvement Proposal proposes quantum-resistant signature upgrade
A new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal introducing the SHRINCS signature scheme has been published, aimed at enhancing Bitcoin's resilience against potential quantum computing threats.
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