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MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings swing from $9.5B loss to $4.7B gain in one week
MicroStrategy's 840,447 BTC holdings reversed from an unrealized loss exceeding $9.5B to an unrealized gain above $4.7B within seven days, reflecting sharp Bitcoin price movement.
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Bitcoin traders bet $2.9M on rally past $82K as price holds near $80K
Traders are deploying significant capital in bullish Bitcoin positions following the asset's surge to $80,000, though hedging demand for downside protection remains active, per options data.
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Blockchain Association endorses Treasury's GENIUS Act stablecoin rules
The Blockchain Association supports the Treasury's proposed GENIUS Act framework for stablecoin issuers, backing limits on customer ID requirements to primary market transactions and requesting clearer regulatory definitions.
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US Treasury sanctions Iran's crypto sector over alleged oil-payment processing
The US Treasury expanded sanctions targeting Iran's digital asset ecosystem, alleging a UAE-based broker facilitated over $100M in cryptocurrency transactions linked to oil sales.
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Bitwise SOL ETF hits record trading volume
Bitwise's Solana ETF (BSOL) recorded its highest single-day volume at $108M, with $261M traded over four sessions, according to the fund's president.
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Bitcoin breaks $80K on bond-buyback tailwind; Solana rallies on validator proposals
Bitcoin surged past $80,000 amid a 25% weekly gain following Treasury bond-buyback expansion, while Solana jumped 8% as validators consider proposals to reduce SOL issuance and increase token burns.
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Whale closes $11.6M Bitcoin long position after 2-month hold
On-chain analytics firm reports two wallets likely belonging to the same trader exited Bitcoin long positions, realizing an $11.6M profit after holding for approximately two months.
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Blockchain Association seeks clarifications on GENIUS Act stablecoin ID rules
The Blockchain Association submitted comments on proposed customer identification requirements for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, supporting the framework while requesting additional clarifications.
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Litecoin holds ground after Binance delisting announcement
Binance announced a delisting of Litecoin, but the asset's price has remained resilient despite the news, according to AMBCrypto reporting.
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BlackRock Bitcoin and Ether ETFs see strong inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $338M in net inflows on Aug. 24, with BlackRock's IBIT leading at $209M. Spot Ether ETFs attracted $116M, with BlackRock's ETHA accounting for $91M of the total.
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1,000 BTC moved from Coinbase Institutional to new address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 1,000 bitcoin from Coinbase's institutional holdings to a previously unused wallet address, signaling potential institutional repositioning or custody change.
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BNB Chain deploys Pasteur upgrade to patch bridge security and boost throughput
BNB Chain activated the Pasteur hard fork on BSC, addressing bridge and validator security vulnerabilities while enhancing transaction capacity.
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Hayes: Treasury debt strategy seen as bullish backdrop for Bitcoin
Arthur Hayes argues that Treasury Secretary Bessent's approach to debt issuance and buybacks mirrors prior policy, creating dollar liquidity conditions he views as supportive for Bitcoin.
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MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings swing from $9.5B loss to $4.7B gain in one week
MicroStrategy's accumulated Bitcoin position reversed sharply, moving from a paper loss exceeding $9.5B to a profit above $4.7B within seven days, reflecting volatile BTC price movement.
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$240M in Bitcoin shorts liquidated as BTC breaks past $80K
Bitcoin surged past $80,000, triggering over $240 million in short liquidations within an hour as the asset approached $81,000.
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Bitcoin surges past $80K on Treasury debt buybacks and crypto regulation push
Bitcoin rallied above $80K following the US Treasury's expansion of long-end debt buybacks and renewed legislative efforts on crypto market structure. ETF demand also supported the move.
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Bitcoin miner Metaplanet moves 1,000 BTC to Coinbase Prime
Metaplanet, a major Bitcoin miner holding ~43,000 BTC, transferred 1,000 BTC (~$79.8M) to Coinbase Prime custody, according to on-chain data. The move may signal preparation for trading or liquidity management.
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MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings reach $4B unrealized gain
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin position has accumulated approximately $4 billion in unrealized profits, reflecting the asset's price appreciation since the company's accumulation strategy began.
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Gaming founder convicted of running fraudulent crypto trading fund
A San Francisco-based gaming founder was convicted of operating a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading fund. The DOJ reports he faces up to 20 years imprisonment and $250,000 fines per count.
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Apple Pay and Google Pay now available on Binance US
Binance US has integrated Apple Pay and Google Pay as payment methods, expanding on-ramp options for US users.
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Bitcoin breaks $81K, triggering $8M in short liquidations
Bitcoin surged past $81,000, prompting liquidation of approximately 101 BTC across two short positions worth $8.14 million.
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Bitcoin rallies to $81K amid $225M short liquidations
Bitcoin climbed to $81,000 as approximately $225 million in short positions were liquidated across crypto markets within a 10-minute window.
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Hayes: Treasury buybacks boost dollar liquidity, favoring Bitcoin
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argues that expanded U.S. Treasury buybacks by Scott Bessent are increasing dollar liquidity, positioning Bitcoin as a primary beneficiary of the shift.
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Korean bank partners with Ripple for cross-border payments; Pakistan advances crypto licensing
Jeonbuk Bank in South Korea is adopting Ripple's technology for international money transfers, while Pakistan moves forward with crypto licensing frameworks. Asian jurisdictions are competing on tax incentives to attract crypto activity.
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Bitcoin reaches $80K milestone as Treasury policy shift reignites ETF buying
Bitcoin has climbed to $80,000 for the first time since May, up 38% from its June low. The rally follows reported shifts in U.S. Treasury policy that have renewed institutional interest through ETF inflows.
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Whale closes $71M BTC/ETH longs, sets new buy orders at lower levels
A large trader closed 600 BTC and 10,000 ETH positions for an $852K profit, then placed limit buy orders for 1,000 BTC at $72,611–$74,222, signaling potential accumulation at current price levels.
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US Treasury broadens Iran sanctions to include crypto sector
The US Treasury has expanded sanctions targeting Iran across five industries, including cryptocurrency alongside tech, gold, aviation, and shipping sectors.
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Whale deposits $160M USDC to Aave
An unknown whale transferred approximately 160 million USDC to Aave, signaling potential liquidity provision or collateral deposit on the lending protocol.
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Cosmos Labs alerts EVM chains to halt networks over security flaw
Cosmos Labs disclosed an active security incident in its EVM module, recommending validators on affected Cosmos EVM chains pause operations. Details on the vulnerability, impacted networks, and losses remain undisclosed pending resolution.
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659 BTC moved from Coinbase Institutional to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 659 BTC (worth ~$52M) from Coinbase's institutional custody to an unidentified wallet, signaling potential institutional movement or reallocation.
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SEC probes near-collapse of AI hedge fund Situational Awareness
The SEC is investigating the near-collapse of AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness, according to reporting by The New York Times.
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Strategy Holdings emphasizes dollar liquidity, $4.8B reserves after STRC volatility
Strategy CEO Phong Le said the firm learned the importance of maintaining dollar liquidity from recent STRC pullback, now holding $4.8B in reserves. Chairman Michael Saylor noted the company must be willing to both buy and sell Bitcoin to fairly value it and stabilize STRC.
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Germany tops EU in MiCA crypto service authorizations
Germany has become the leading EU nation for MiCA-compliant crypto asset service providers, with 79 licensed firms operating under the bloc's new regulatory framework.
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Goldman Sachs resumes XRP exposure with $86.5M in Q2 ETF holdings
Goldman Sachs disclosed $86.5M in positions across five XRP ETFs in its Q2 13F filing, marking a return to XRP exposure after exiting entirely in Q1.
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Standard Chartered to distribute Hong Kong dollar stablecoin to clients
Standard Chartered, a major multinational bank, announced it will distribute Anchorpoint's HKDAP stablecoin to eligible clients and partners, marking institutional adoption of Hong Kong dollar-backed digital assets.
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Solana hits record weekly transaction volume
Solana network processed over 1.3 billion non-vote transactions in a single week, marking a new all-time high for the blockchain.
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Bitcoin closes above 50-week EMA for first time since late 2025
Bitcoin's weekly candle closed above its 50-week exponential moving average for the first time since late 2025, as markets await the Jackson Hole economic symposium.
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SBI leads $68M funding round for Fasset's digital banking push
Japanese financial giant SBI Group led a Series C investment of $68 million into Fasset, valuing the company at $1 billion. The capital will support Fasset's plans to launch a digital bank in Malaysia and expand stablecoin payment services.
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ECB commits to user anonymity in digital euro design
ECB official Piero Cipollone stated the Eurosystem will not track digital euro user identities, addressing global privacy concerns around central bank digital currencies.
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Pakistan sets Sept. 5 deadline for crypto firms to register under new licensing regime
Pakistan's regulatory authority (PVARA) has launched a crypto licensing framework requiring companies to apply for a no-objection certificate by September 5 or face operational suspension.
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