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Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs extend 7-day inflow streak
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $314M in net inflows on August 25, while spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $180M, both extending consecutive daily inflow streaks to seven days, per SoSoValue data.
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US banks accumulate $326.7B in unrealized investment losses over two quarters
US banks are holding $326.7 billion in unrealized losses on investment securities, with the total expanding for a second consecutive quarter. This signals potential stress in the traditional banking sector and may influence broader market risk sentiment.
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Bitcoin ETF issuers ease whale transition from self-custody to fund shares
Major ETF providers are streamlining the process for large bitcoin holders to convert self-managed holdings into ETF positions, lowering friction for institutional adoption.
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XRP leverage hits 11-month high as futures volume surges
XRP's recent rally has driven leverage ratios on Binance to their highest level since January, with long positions dominating and futures trading volume running 5x above spot volume, signaling potential volatility risk.
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Circle mints 250M USDC from treasury
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC mint from the USDC Treasury, signaling increased stablecoin supply in circulation.
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Crypto Fear & Greed Index surges to 74, highest since pre-October crash
The Fear & Greed Index jumped to 74 on Tuesday from 27 just two weeks prior, reflecting a rapid shift from risk-averse to aggressive trader positioning.
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Bitwise CIO: Treasury policy signals boost bitcoin's macro case
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that recent Treasury interventions—bond market actions and Iran sanctions—demonstrate currency debasement and weaponization risks, strengthening the case for scarce, neutral assets like bitcoin.
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US banking groups targeting 2027 launch for shared blockchain network
BankChain and other bank-led initiatives are building shared blockchain infrastructure to support tokenized deposits and onchain payments, signaling growing institutional adoption of crypto rails.
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Bitcoin holds $79K as traders lock in weekly gains; ETH, SOL retreat
Bitcoin remained near $79,000 while most major tokens declined over 24 hours. Bitcoin posted a 23% weekly gain and XRP surged nearly 45% over the same period.
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Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin surpasses $2B market cap
Ripple's USD stablecoin (RLUSD) has reached over $2 billion in total market capitalization, with approximately $1 billion of that issued directly on the XRP Ledger network.
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Tom Lee's Bitmine acquires 20,000 ETH from Kraken
Bitmine, associated with analyst Tom Lee, purchased 20,000 ETH from Kraken exchange in a single transaction.
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Japan to develop 24/7 blockchain settlement for bonds and stocks
Japan's government, Bank of Japan, and financial institutions plan to build blockchain-based settlement infrastructure enabling round-the-clock trading. A study group launches this summer with a development roadmap due early 2027.
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RockawayX acquires Relayer Capital to launch liquid opportunities fund
RockawayX has acquired Relayer Capital and will rebrand it as the RockawayX Liquid Opportunities Fund, focusing on identifying undervalued liquid tokens and crypto-related equities in the US market.
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Polygon token POL sees large exchange outflows amid network activity
Polygon's POL token experienced significant exchange outflows and bridging activity, with reports citing 690% outflow levels and $20M in net bridge flows as potential drivers of recent price movement.
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Blockchain Association pushes SEC, CFTC to align on equity perpetuals rules
The Blockchain Association submitted comments to U.S. regulators calling for coordinated oversight of equity perpetuals, arguing that clear regulatory guidance could shift offshore trading activity onshore.
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Whale resumes accumulating HYPE after 2-month pause, withdraws $6.5M from exchanges
A major wallet tracked by Lookonchain has resumed buying HYPE tokens after two months of inactivity, pulling 79,800 tokens ($6.5M) off exchanges. The wallet has now withdrawn 1.36M HYPE ($95.6M total) at an average price of $70.
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Fundstrat's Bitmine acquires 20k ETH from Kraken
On-chain tracker Lookonchain reports that Bitmine, associated with Fundstrat's Tom Lee, purchased 20,000 ETH from Kraken exchange in a single transaction.
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Bitcoin merchant payments collapse in El Salvador as HODL culture dominates
A Bitcoin Core contributor in El Salvador reports that BTC transactions at merchants have plummeted, with one restaurant recording only a single bitcoin payment in a month. Analysts cite widespread hodling behavior and volatility as reasons for the shift away from transactional use toward card payments.
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Binance recruits two compliance leaders from Crypto.com
Binance has appointed two senior compliance executives from Crypto.com, including Antonio Alvarez as deputy chief compliance officer under Noah Perlman, signaling continued investment in regulatory infrastructure.
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TRON reaches 400M users faster than Bitcoin, Ethereum
TRON achieved 400M total users in 8.16 years, outpacing Bitcoin's 9.4-year and Ethereum's 10+ year timelines to the same milestone.
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BlackRock processes $5B in tax-deferred bitcoin-to-ETF swaps
BlackRock has facilitated $5 billion in tax-deferred bitcoin-to-ETF conversions with a $1M minimum entry, according to Bloomberg. The move signals expanding institutional access to bitcoin products.
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Large USDC deposit flows into Aave protocol
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 169 million USDC from an unknown address to the Aave lending protocol, signaling potential liquidity provision or collateral positioning.
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MicroStrategy eyes digital credit products to expand Bitcoin-backed business
Michael Saylor stated MicroStrategy aims to become a digital-asset JPMorgan by building products atop its 4% Bitcoin holdings, prioritizing development of digital credit offerings to drive company valuation growth.
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India to launch tokenized corporate bonds using CBDC in September
India plans to issue its first tokenized corporate bonds in September, leveraging its central bank digital currency for settlement, according to Reuters reporting.
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Japan's debt-servicing costs to surge 17% to record $230B next fiscal year
Japan's Finance Ministry projects debt-servicing costs will jump 17% to ¥36.6 trillion ($230B) in the next fiscal year, driven by rising bond yields and higher interest rates. Overall budget requests are also expected to exceed ¥130 trillion for the first time.
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Druckenmiller warns Bessent's bond-buying plan masks deeper fiscal problems
Stanley Druckenmiller criticized Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's proposal to purchase long-term Treasurys to lower yields, arguing it sidesteps structural issues including inflation, deficits, and $40 trillion national debt. Druckenmiller contends suppressing yields delays necessary fiscal reforms.
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Kinetiq launches Elysium L2 for Hyperliquid ecosystem
Kinetiq, a Hyperliquid liquid staking protocol, announced Elysium, a new Layer 2 designed to boost HyperEVM performance and throughput. The chain will use HYPE as gas and allocate sequencer fees: 50% to KNTQ buybacks, 25% to ecosystem builders, and 25% to treasury.
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Bessent considers measures to curb Treasury yield pressure amid $40T debt
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly exploring steps to limit upward pressure on Treasury yields, including potential restrictions on long-term debt issuance, as the 10-year yield approaches 4.7% and U.S. debt reaches $40 trillion.
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Thailand SEC opens consultation on Bitcoin and Ether ETF rules
Thailand's securities commission has launched public consultation on draft regulations for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, including custody standards for foreign digital asset providers.
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Solana ETFs hit record $1.2B in cumulative inflows amid 5-day rally
Solana spot ETFs recorded their largest single-day inflow of $33.5 million on Monday, extending a five-day winning streak. Cumulative net inflows reached a record $1.22 billion with trading volume hitting $166.8 million.
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Cosmos EVM chains hit by security breach; KiiChain loses 148M tokens
Multiple Cosmos EVM-based chains experienced a security incident forcing validator halts. KiiChain suffered 148.3M KII token loss across 18 attacks, TAC halted at a specific block, and MANTRA paused for 30 hours before patching and resuming. Root cause remains undisclosed.
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US expands sanctions authority to target crypto activity in Iran
The US has broadened its ability to impose sanctions on individuals and entities engaged in cryptocurrency operations within Iran, signaling tighter enforcement of financial restrictions on the country.
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X to introduce crypto trading buttons, says Bier
X is planning to add cryptocurrency trading functionality via buttons on the platform, according to Nikita Bier's announcement.
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US Treasury expands Iran sanctions to crypto sector
The US Treasury has added digital assets to its list of sanctionable sectors in Iran, alongside technology, gold, aviation and shipping, as part of a broader economic pressure campaign.
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US expands Iran sanctions to crypto, gold, shipping; Treasury targets $100M crypto processor
The U.S. Treasury expanded sanctions against Iran to include cryptocurrency, gold, shipping, and technology sectors. Treasury officials identified Ivan Obukhov as having processed over $100 million in crypto tied to Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps oil sales since 2023.
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Crypto Fear & Greed Index hits 9-month high at 74
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index reached 74, marking its highest reading since October of the previous year, signaling elevated market optimism.
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Standard Chartered to distribute HKD stablecoin, plans tokenized fund settlements
Standard Chartered has become the first bank distributor of HKDAP, a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin. The bank intends to enable tokenized money market fund settlements by Q4 as the stablecoin expands into traditional banking infrastructure.
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772 BTC moved to Binance from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 772 bitcoin (worth ~$61.5M) from an unidentified address to Binance, a typical precursor to potential selling pressure.
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Spot ETFs see sixth straight day of inflows, $337.56M on Aug. 24
Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $337.56 million in net inflows on August 24, extending a streak of six consecutive days of positive flows, signaling sustained institutional interest.
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Franklin Templeton's tokenized treasury fund now available on HashKey platform
Franklin Templeton's tokenized treasury fund has launched on the HashKey platform, expanding access to institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure.
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