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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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Circle issues 500M USDC on Solana network
Circle minted half a billion USDC stablecoin tokens on the Solana blockchain, expanding liquidity on the network.
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Phantom wallet ending Sui support Sept 24; users must migrate or convert holdings
Phantom wallet will discontinue support for Sui on September 24, removing view, send, swap, and connect functionality. Users must migrate to another wallet or convert Sui holdings to wrapped Sui, SOL, ETH, or USDC.
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Gemini partners with Apex to expand CFTC-regulated prediction markets
Gemini has agreed to become the exclusive CFTC-regulated venue for crypto event contracts distributed through Apex's futures commission merchant, expanding access to regulated prediction markets.
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Germany extends MiCA authorization lead with 79 crypto service providers
Germany has expanded its position as the leading EU jurisdiction for MiCA-compliant crypto asset service providers, now hosting 79 authorized firms ahead of France and the Netherlands.
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Key macro events this week: PCE, GDP, Jackson Hole, NFP revision
Markets face several major economic releases and Fed communications this week, including Core PCE inflation data, Q2 GDP figures, the Jackson Hole Symposium with Fed Chair Warsh, and NFP annual revisions—all potential drivers of crypto volatility.
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Bitcoin holds steady near $78K after 24% weekly surge on Treasury buyback
Bitcoin stabilized Monday following a strong 7-day rally sparked by a Treasury buyback announcement, which reportedly liquidated over $3 billion in short positions. Altcoins consolidated after posting their best week in three years.
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Banks and regulators test quantum-resistant crypto wallets on NEAR
Financial institutions and regulatory bodies across Europe, Middle East, and Asia are piloting quantum-resistant wallet and onchain transfer capabilities using NEAR's testnet infrastructure.
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Bitcoin gains dual-asset appeal as inflation hedge and risk play
Bitcoin is increasingly functioning as both a risk asset and inflation hedge amid geopolitical uncertainty, according to market analysts. Sustained gains will depend on institutional demand and regulatory clarity rather than short-covering alone.
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Metaplanet exec: Bitcoin's fixed supply gains value as AI commoditizes other assets
Metaplanet's Simon Gerovich argues Bitcoin's 21-million-coin cap strengthens its value proposition as artificial intelligence makes other goods and services easier to produce and replicate.
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Bitcoin posts strongest weekly surge since early 2021 amid ETF inflows
Bitcoin rallied 23.6% over the past week, reaching $79.5K from $62K, marking its second-best weekly performance since February 2021. Spot ETF inflows totaled $1.92B, the largest weekly inflow since October's record high.
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Treasury yields in focus as Bessent, Warsh set tone for debt markets
US Treasuries rallied as investors await details on Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond buyback initiative and Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole remarks, amid elevated inflation and $1T+ annual interest costs.
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Large Bitcoin transfer to OKEx exchange detected
Whale Alert flagged a 1,239 BTC transfer (~$96M) moving from an unidentified wallet to OKEx exchange, potentially signaling accumulation or liquidation activity.
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250M USDC minted from Circle treasury
Circle minted 250 million USDC tokens from the official treasury, increasing stablecoin supply in circulation.
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World Liberty Financial Gets Conditional OCC Nod for Trust Bank Charter
World Liberty Financial received conditional approval from the U.S. OCC to establish a national trust bank to hold assets backing its USD stablecoin. The bank must still satisfy capital, governance and audit requirements before final authorization.
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Rising rates pose risk to AI capex boom as hyperscalers face higher debt costs
Wolfe Research warns that elevated long-term interest rates could constrain AI investment and leveraged equities, as major cloud providers increasingly depend on debt markets to fund massive infrastructure spending. Market volatility expected around Nvidia earnings and Fed policy.
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Fed study: Bitcoin's past gains drive retail crypto adoption
Federal Reserve research found households exposed to bitcoin's prior-year returns were 23% more likely to report owning crypto assets in follow-up surveys, suggesting price momentum influences retail participation.
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Bitcoin's recent rally driven by reduced leverage, data shows
Bitcoin's ~22% price increase occurred alongside a decline in coin-denominated open interest to one-month lows, suggesting the rally was fueled by reduced leverage rather than increased speculation.
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Whale executes leveraged BNB position via Venus lending protocol
A large holder withdrew ~8,500 BNB from Binance, deposited it into Venus protocol as collateral, borrowed USDT, and used proceeds to purchase additional BNB—a classic leveraged long strategy.
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Hyperliquid pulls back 3% from all-time high amid strong weekly volume
Hyperliquid (HYPE) retreated 3% after reaching an all-time high, though the token maintained $70B in weekly trading volume during its rally.
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Bitcoin ETFs see strongest weekly inflows since October
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.92 billion in inflows last week, marking their best week since October, as BTC briefly topped $78,000.
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100M USDT moved to Binance from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 100 million USDT (~$100M) from an unidentified address to Binance, a typical precursor to potential selling pressure or market activity.
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Dalio suggests modest Bitcoin allocation amid U.S. debt concerns
Ray Dalio recommends investors hold some Bitcoin as a hedge, citing expectations of a significant U.S. debt reckoning within three years.
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Fasset hits $1B valuation in $68M Series C round led by SBI Group
Stablecoin infrastructure platform Fasset closed a Series C funding round at a $1 billion valuation, with backing from SBI Group, to expand cross-border payment capabilities.
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Stablecoin neobank Fasset closes $68M Series C led by SBI Group
Fasset, a stablecoin-focused neobank, raised $68 million in Series C funding led by Japan's SBI Group, reaching a $1 billion valuation.
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Bitcoin posts strong week amid dollar weakness and ETF inflows
Bitcoin delivered one of its best weeks in years, supported by weaker dollar conditions, inflows into spot ETFs, and treasury-related market dynamics.
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Crypto spot ETFs attract $2.7B in weekly inflows, BTC and ETH lead
U.S. crypto spot ETFs recorded broad net inflows last week, with Bitcoin capturing $1.92B and Ethereum $697M, followed by smaller allocations to XRP, SOL, and other altcoins.
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Bitcoin holds above $77K after strong weekly rally; XRP surges amid Fed policy focus
Bitcoin maintained levels above $77,000 following a 21% weekly gain, while XRP rallied 46% over the same period as attention turns to Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole remarks.
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Bitcoin steady near $77K; XRP, Zcash consolidate after strong weekly gains
Bitcoin maintained levels around $77,000 following a 22% weekly advance, while recent altcoin outperformers XRP and Zcash pulled back. Market attention is shifting to Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole appearance.
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XRP integrated into FedNow payment rails alongside traditional settlement systems
Volante Technologies has connected XRP to FedNow, enabling U.S. banks to settle payments using XRP alongside SWIFT, Fedwire, and RTP systems. The development signals expanded institutional adoption pathways for the token.
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Key macro data and Nvidia earnings dominate this week's economic calendar
Markets face a busy week with US inflation data (PCE), consumer confidence readings, and Nvidia earnings on Wednesday. Outcomes could influence risk appetite and crypto market direction.
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Crypto Fear & Greed Index surges to 73 amid rapid sentiment reversal
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has climbed to 73 (Greed territory), marking a sharp turnaround from fear levels recorded just a week prior, signaling a notable shift in market sentiment.
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ETH/BTC ratio forms bullish golden cross, signaling potential outperformance
Ether has recently outperformed bitcoin, with the ETH/BTC ratio forming a bullish golden cross technical pattern that analysts suggest could extend the relative strength.
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Pakistan launches crypto licensing portal with September 5 compliance deadline
Pakistan has opened a licensing portal for virtual asset firms, requiring them to apply for regulatory approval by September 5 or cease operations in the country.
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Whale withdraws $117M in BTC and $145M in ETH from Binance
Lookonchain tracked a major account depositing $136M USDC to Binance, then immediately withdrawing 1,524 BTC and 59,484 ETH (combined ~$263M) from the exchange, signaling potential accumulation or custody shift.
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1,523 BTC moved from Binance to Ceffu custody
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 1,523 BTC (valued near $118M) from Binance to Ceffu, a digital asset custodian.
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Large ETH withdrawal from Binance to Ceffu
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 59,500 ETH (valued near $146M) moving from Binance to Ceffu, a cryptocurrency exchange platform.
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South Korea's top exchanges flag SAND over unresolved security issues
Upbit and Bithumb designated The Sandbox (SAND) as an investment caution asset on Aug. 24 due to unexplained security incidents. Bithumb will review the status in late September, potentially lifting or extending the warning.
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Term Finance loses $8.5M in exploit via voting token acquisition
Ethereum lending protocol Term Finance suffered an $8.5 million loss after an attacker acquired voting power through token purchases, exposing a governance vulnerability where protocol control can be cheaper than its underlying assets.
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