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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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$136M USDC moved to Binance from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 136.5 million USDC to Binance from an unidentified address, signaling potential large-scale trading or exchange activity.
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TRON network crosses 400M total accounts
The TRON blockchain has reached a cumulative account count exceeding 400 million, according to on-chain data tracker Lookonchain.
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Banks test quantum-resistant crypto wallets in multi-regulator pilot
Financial institutions are piloting post-quantum cryptography wallets and onchain transfers, with regulators from Abu Dhabi, Bhutan and Malta participating as observers in the initiative.
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Ray Dalio warns of potential US debt crisis; macro headwinds cited in Bitcoin rally
Ray Dalio has flagged the possibility of a US debt crisis within three years. Debt-related concerns are being linked to recent Bitcoin strength, with analysts suggesting the move could signal the start of a new market cycle.
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Pakistan launches crypto licensing portal with Sept. 5 compliance deadline
Pakistan has opened a regulatory licensing portal for virtual asset providers, requiring existing firms to obtain an NOC (no-objection certificate) by September 5 or face operational shutdown under the new framework.
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Stablecoin neobank Fasset reaches $1B valuation in SBI-led $68M round
Fasset, a stablecoin-focused neobank, closed a $68M funding round led by Japan's SBI Group, valuing the company at $1B. The firm has raised $119M total this year and reports $40B+ annualized transaction volume across 125 countries.
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Bessent's bond buyback fails to lower yields; market reaction ripples through crypto
Treasury Secretary Bessent's $4 billion bond-buyback initiative did not achieve its goal of reducing Treasury yields, triggering broader market movements that affected bitcoin and other risk assets.
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Ray Dalio recommends modest Bitcoin allocation amid U.S. debt concerns
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio suggests investors hold some Bitcoin as a hedge against rising U.S. debt risks, citing recent Treasury-market stress. He maintains gold remains his preferred hedge.
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Bitcoin and Ether spot ETFs see strongest weekly inflows since October
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded their largest weekly inflows since October, with $1.92B entering Bitcoin funds and $697M flowing into Ether funds.
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Serial shorter opens 40x BTC short after $4.56M in losses
On-chain analyst reports a trader has opened a 40x leveraged short on 300 BTC (~$23M) after losing $4.56M across 14 failed shorts on BTC and ETH over five days.
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Tether CEO reports USDT adoption rising in Venezuela, Argentina, Bolivia, Turkey
Tether's Paolo Ardoino said USDT usage is growing across developing nations as a hedge against currency devaluation and for cross-border trade, citing use cases from import settlements to P2P trading.
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Bitcoin holds $77K after strong weekly rally; XRP surges amid market momentum
Bitcoin remained above $77,000 following a 21% weekly gain, while XRP climbed 46% over the same period. Asian equities declined as major tech stocks faced selling pressure.
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Stablecoin neobank Fasset reaches $1B valuation with $68M funding round
Fasset, a stablecoin-focused neobank, secured $68 million in funding backed by SBI, achieving a $1 billion valuation. The firm reports six-fold revenue growth as it expands stablecoin payments and settlement services.
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SoftBank plans $6.3B bond sale to fund OpenAI commitments
SoftBank is launching a record retail bond offering in Japan worth $6.3 billion to help finance its substantial investment pledges to OpenAI, according to Bloomberg reporting.
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Term Finance shuts Meta Vaults after $8.5M governance exploit
Term Finance permanently closed its Meta Vaults following a reported governance attack that drained nearly all Ethereum deposits from the affected vaults.
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Ledger patches Ethereum app signing vulnerability; users urged to update
Ledger's security team discovered and fixed a flaw in certain clear-signing flows of its Ethereum app two weeks ago. The company says users with current firmware and apps are protected, and disputes a third-party firm's claim that the issue remained unresolved.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $1.9B inflows; Ethereum ETFs pull in $697M
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.918 billion in net inflows for the week of Aug. 17–21, while Ethereum spot ETFs attracted $697 million. Smaller allocations flowed into Solana, XRP, and other spot ETF products.
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Trump team conducts TRUMP token liquidity transaction
The Trump team executed a liquidity adjustment involving TRUMP tokens, receiving approximately 3.39M USDC in the process, according to on-chain data.
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Solana validators vote on constitution, disinflation and fee structure
Solana has opened voting on three governance proposals: a constitution framework, increasing disinflation from 15% to 30%, and restructuring transaction fees with a base inclusion fee and 100% burned resource fee. Voting closes Thursday at ~15:30 UTC.
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Major crypto funds hold $600M in combined short positions
On-chain data shows Abraxas Capital, Fasanara Capital, and Wintermute collectively hold 138k ETH and 3.4k BTC in short positions, reportedly the largest remaining shorts after recent liquidations.
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Upbit lists LIT/KRW trading pair on Aug 24
South Korea's largest crypto exchange Upbit announced it will add LIT (Lighter protocol token) to its platform with KRW trading pair starting Aug 24 at 13:00 local time.
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Phantom wallet to discontinue Sui network support in September 2026
Phantom wallet announced it will end support for the Sui blockchain on September 24, 2026. Users will lose the ability to view, send, swap, or interact with Sui assets through Phantom after that date, though assets remain accessible via other compatible wallets.
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Trump team liquidates $TRUMP holdings via pool activity
Lookonchain reports the Trump team has sold $TRUMP tokens over the past 10 hours, receiving approximately 3.39M USDC through liquidity pool transactions.
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Legal expert disputes Trump's plan to bring Hyperliquid onshore
Renato Mariotti, a legal analyst, challenges Trump's assertion that CFTC Chair Mike Selig can bring Hyperliquid into compliance domestically, saying existing U.S. law doesn't support such a path.
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Phantom wallet ending Sui support Sept 24; users urged to migrate assets
Phantom wallet announced it will discontinue support for the Sui blockchain on September 24, advising users to transfer funds or exchange assets before the deadline with transaction fees waived during the transition period.
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Bitcoin posts largest weekly gain since March 2023
Bitcoin rallied over 23% in a single week, marking its strongest weekly performance in nearly two years.
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Abraxas Capital builds $783M shorts while accumulating 73K ETH from Binance
Lookonchain reports Abraxas Capital has established ~$783M in short positions on Hyperliquid while simultaneously hedging by withdrawing 73,872 ETH (~$173M) from Binance over four days, suggesting a mixed directional stance.
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Coinbase CEO: Stablecoins enable currency alternatives for high-inflation regions
Brian Armstrong highlighted how stablecoins allow residents of high-inflation countries to access stronger currencies without physical cash management, positioning crypto as financial access tool.
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Arthur Hayes repurchases $ETHFI after prior loss-making sale
On-chain data shows BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes bought 1.9M ETHFI tokens at $0.62, reversing a loss-making sale of 265K tokens at $0.44 four months prior.
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Bitcoin posts strongest weekly gain since March 2023
Bitcoin rallied over 23% in the past week, marking its best weekly performance since March 2023.
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Large USDC deposit flows into Aave protocol
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 189.5 million USDC from an unknown address to Aave, signaling significant liquidity movement into the lending protocol.
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US Treasury vows new financial sanctions against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced escalated financial restrictions targeting Iran's regime, effective immediately. The move signals intensified US sanctions policy with potential spillover effects on crypto and cross-border finance.
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Trump discusses potential U.S. Bitcoin holdings, defers to SEC leadership
Trump said the administration has discussed Bitcoin accumulation and would rely on SEC Chair Paul Atkins for guidance. He noted crypto assets have eased dollar pressure, but stopped short of confirming any decision to increase government holdings.
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Bitcoin rallies 23% amid US debt concerns, potential cycle start
Bitcoin surged 23% as investors react to US fiscal concerns, including Ray Dalio's warning of a potential debt crisis within three years. The move signals possible start of a new market cycle.
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Large USDC withdrawal from Aave to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 189.5 million USDC from Aave to an unidentified wallet, signaling a significant stablecoin movement from the lending protocol.
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