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LayerZero ending support for 14 chains including Cronos zkEVM, Degen, Skale
LayerZero is discontinuing off-chain support for 14 blockchain networks within 30 days, creating potential liquidity risks for stablecoins like USDT and USDC on affected chains. The move signals a strategic narrowing of the interoperability protocol's network coverage.
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Zcash reaches 8-year peak as Grayscale pursues spot ETF conversion
Zcash (ZEC) traded at its highest level in eight years, coinciding with Grayscale's progress toward converting its trust into a spot exchange-traded fund.
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Eric Trump denies Trump token launch rumors, warns of scams
Eric Trump publicly rejected claims that Donald Trump plans to launch a cryptocurrency token, stating the reports are false and cautioning that promoters of such claims are running scams.
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Coinbase CEO: US lags G20 on crypto regulation, pushes Senate for CLARITY Act vote
Brian Armstrong highlighted that most G20 nations have established crypto trading frameworks while the US remains without clear rules, calling on the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act by September 15.
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CFTC Chair: Will Establish Crypto Rules Independently if CLARITY Act Stalls
CFTC Chair Mike Selig stated the agency will use existing authority to create a regulatory framework for crypto markets if the CLARITY Act faces continued obstruction. The CFTC is exploring rules to designate crypto exchanges as specialized "crypto asset DCMs" for leveraged trading oversight.
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Hyperliquid Builder Codes hit record $984M daily perpetual volume
Hyperliquid Builder Code protocols recorded $984M in notional perpetual futures volume on Aug 21, an all-time high. Combined protocol revenue reached $782K that day, with MetaMask and Phantom as top earners.
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Bhutan moves ~10.8 BTC to new addresses
Bhutan transferred approximately 10.8 BTC (valued near $835K) to two newly created addresses, according to on-chain monitoring data.
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Large Bitcoin holder moves 2,555 BTC to Binance
A major Bitcoin holder transferred approximately 2,555 BTC (worth ~$197M) to Binance, according to on-chain tracking. Whale deposits to exchanges are monitored as potential indicators of market activity.
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Trump team moves 2.6M TRUMP tokens to OKX exchange
Lookonchain detected a transfer of 2.62 million TRUMP tokens (valued ~$6.2M) from the Trump team to OKX exchange, signaling potential selling or liquidity positioning.
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El Salvador's Bitcoin holdings reach 7,751 BTC amid continued daily purchases
El Salvador maintains its strategy of acquiring 1 BTC daily, growing its national reserve to over 7,750 coins worth approximately $599 million.
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Seven wallets liquidated for $12.9M in FARTCOIN within minutes
On-chain monitoring detected rapid liquidations across seven wallets totaling approximately 65 million FARTCOIN tokens (valued at $12.93M) in a five-minute window.
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Whale deposits ~$193M USDC to Aave
An unidentified whale transferred approximately 192.8 million USDC to Aave, signaling potential lending activity or liquidity provision on the protocol.
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Eric Trump denies reports of Donald Trump launching new cryptocurrency
Eric Trump has rejected claims that Donald Trump is launching a new coin, characterizing the reports as false and fraudulent.
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Trump urges Congress to pass CLARITY Act for crypto innovation
President Trump announced a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and called for passage of the CLARITY Act to advance stablecoin adoption and blockchain innovation, stating the measures would keep America competitive in crypto markets.
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Nearly $193M USDC moved from Aave to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 192.8 million USDC from Aave to an unidentified wallet, signaling a significant liquidity shift on the protocol.
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Grayscale Zcash Trust set to list on NYSE Aug. 25
Grayscale's Zcash Trust is scheduled to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker ZCSH on August 25, expanding institutional access to the privacy-focused asset.
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Blockchain Association, CCI challenge Illinois digital asset tax law
The Blockchain Association and Crypto Council for Innovation have filed a lawsuit against Illinois over its Digital Asset Tax Act, signaling industry pushback against state-level crypto taxation rules.
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Witkoff cites $4.4B in Tether freezes in response to Sun lawsuit
Zach Witkoff responded to Justin Sun's legal action by sharing data showing over $4.4 billion in frozen Tether assets, with $344 million on the Tron network.
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Justin Sun frames World Liberty lawsuit as test of asset-freezing authority
Justin Sun characterizes his $45M World Liberty lawsuit as a dispute over whether platforms can unilaterally freeze user assets, raising questions about issuer control and user rights.
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NVIDIA AI server prices to rise 15%+ as memory costs surge
NVIDIA has notified major customers that AI server prices will increase by over 15% starting early 2025, driven by rising memory expenses. The hikes will affect Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell platforms, potentially raising data center expansion costs industry-wide.
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Sandbox exploit results in 14.9B SAND tokens minted
A security exploit on the Sandbox platform led to the minting of approximately 14.9 billion SAND tokens, according to reports. The incident represents a significant supply shock to the ecosystem.
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Ripple CEO: US closer to clear crypto regulatory framework
Brad Garlinghouse reports that crypto and traditional finance leaders at the CFTC have reached consensus that current regulatory rules are outdated and need modernization.
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Bitcoin and ether ETFs see $2.6B inflow in strongest week since October
Bitcoin and ether spot ETFs attracted $2.6 billion in inflows during their strongest week since October, with combined weekly trading volume surging to $29 billion as prices rallied.
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Aave deposits surpass $30B milestone
Aave founder Stani Kulechov announced the lending protocol has reached $30 billion in total deposits, marking a significant growth milestone for the DeFi platform.
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Coinbase launches weekly BTC rewards for USDC holders
Coinbase has introduced a feature allowing users to earn Bitcoin rewards weekly by holding USDC, with Coinbase One members eligible for enhanced rates.
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Binance launches Agent OS to integrate exchange features into AI coding tools
Binance announced Agent OS, a platform that embeds Binance trading and crypto capabilities directly into popular AI coding environments including Claude, ChatGPT, and VS Code.
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Zcash rallies to 8-year peak as futures volume surges on Grayscale ETF launch
Zcash reached its highest price in eight years near $850, with derivatives markets recording nearly $10 billion in 24-hour futures volume and $1.76 billion open interest, suggesting institutional interest tied to Grayscale's ETF offering.
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Aave TVL climbs to $18B amid mixed technical signals
Aave's total value locked reached $18.05 billion, though on-chain indicators suggest caution for near-term price action.
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Sandbox bridge exploit minted unbacked SAND; Korean exchanges freeze transfers
The Sandbox reported a contained bridge exploit that created unsupported SAND tokens on Base and BSC. South Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb froze SAND transfers under user-protection rules, including halting Ethereum deposits despite the chain not being affected.
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Solana reduces slot time to 350ms, targeting faster confirmations
Solana has reduced its mainnet slot time to 350 milliseconds as part of a roadmap toward a 200ms target. The upgrade aims to speed up transaction confirmation times without expanding network throughput.
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Aave V4 deposits surge past $750M in weekly inflow
Aave V4 protocol received over $300M in new deposits this week, reaching approximately $750M in total deposits, signaling continued user adoption of the lending platform.
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Security researchers tackle AI-driven threats to Bitcoin software
AI tools are increasingly targeting Bitcoin software vulnerabilities, prompting a dedicated group to develop defensive measures and harden the ecosystem against automated attacks.
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Developer group scans Bitcoin for AI-discoverable security flaws
A coalition of roughly 20 developers is actively searching the Bitcoin ecosystem for vulnerabilities that AI models could exploit, citing concerns that advanced AI tools have expanded attackers' capabilities.
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BitMart explores partial restart after shutdown announcement, hires restructuring counsel
Crypto exchange BitMart is considering a partial restart and creditor repayment plan weeks after announcing closure. The platform has retained White & Case for restructuring advice, with a detailed roadmap due by Sept. 9.
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USDC Treasury mints 250M in stablecoin
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC mint from the USDC Treasury, representing a significant stablecoin issuance event on-chain.
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SEC releases Reg Crypto rulemaking framework amid debate over exit provisions
The SEC has released its "Reg Crypto" rulemaking proposal. Industry experts discuss the framework's structure, including fundraising rules and potential exit mechanisms, while debating whether the CLARITY Act is necessary to clarify regulatory pathways.
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250M USDC minted from treasury
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC mint from the USDC Treasury, equivalent to approximately $250 million in notional value.
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Sandbox halts bridging after exploit affects minimal token supply
The Sandbox gaming network disabled bridging on Base and BNB Chain following a security exploit. The team advised users to avoid trading SAND on those networks, noting the incident impacted less than 0.01% of total supply.
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Harmony completes network rollback, resumes normal operations
Harmony blockchain has finished a rollback procedure and returned to normal network operations, according to the project's announcement.
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Tokenized stocks could face infrastructure fragmentation risks, Fairmint CEO warns
Fairmint CEO Joris Delanoue cautions that tokenized stock systems risk repeating Wall Street's 1960s settlement crisis if fragmented standards and platforms proliferate without coordination.
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