Markets Buckle After US Strikes Iran, Dow Sinks 400 Points
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2026. Sep. 01. 18:40
According to the U.S. military and President Donald Trump, American forces started striking Iranian targets again, and Trump called the strikes “large and powerful.” Markets are reacting negatively following the U.S. airstrikes against Iran this afternoon, with selling showing up across stocks, precious metals, and bitcoin prices. CENTCOM Confirms New U.S. Strikes Against Iranian Targets […] Trump Jr. Adds Another $300M Into Polymarket’s $21B Funding Round
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2026. Sep. 01. 17:47
Donald Trump Jr.’s investment fund, 1789 Capital, is putting another $300 million into Polymarket as part of a roughly $1 billion funding round that would value the prediction market platform at $21 billion. Doubling Down, Again This isn’t 1789 Capital’s first bet on Polymarket, and it won’t surprise anyone who has watched the fund’s involvement […] Bitcoin Price Swings Intensify as Bond Rout Hammers Markets
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2026. Sep. 01. 16:57
Bitcoin’s price opened September, moving back and forth, marked by intraday swings between $77,283 and a hair above $78,000. The volatility follows a 25% surge in August 2026, keeping bitcoin’s market capitalization steady at $1.57 trillion. On Tuesday, bitcoin’s price kicked off September with characteristic volatility, swinging on either side of $77,200 or $78,000 amid […] Citi, Goldman, other global banks and asset managers team up on stablecoin venture
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2026. Sep. 01. 15:36
The group will focus first on a U.S. dollar stablecoin for payments and digital asset settlement, with a euro token a priority for expansion. Bitcoin, Ether, XRP ETFs Pull In $310M as Blackrock Drives Demand
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2026. Sep. 01. 15:35
Bitcoin ETFs returned to inflows with $216.70 million on Monday, recovering quickly from Friday’s interruption. Ether funds extended their winning streak to 11 sessions with $87.68 million, while XRP and solana also attracted fresh capital. Bitcoin ETFs Close August With $3.52B in Monthly Inflows August closed with buyers back at the table. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds […] Robinhood's new crypto network is printing cash, and it's sending Arbitrum's token soaring
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2026. Sep. 01. 15:28
Revenue on Robinhood Chain hit a 24-hour record of $1.9 million, driving a 30% rally in ARB as traders chased downstream gains. Musk’s X hit by wave of unsolicited password reset emails
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2026. Sep. 01. 14:59
Multiple crypto industry figures and CoinDesk staff received unexpected password reset emails on Tuesday, though there is no evidence yet that X itself has been breached. Trump Demands Rate Cuts as Warsh Sends Fed Hike Odds Above 66%
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2026. Sep. 01. 14:36
While the CME Fedwatch tool shows the chances of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raising the federal funds rate odds now stand at 66%, U.S. President Donald Trump is once again insisting that the central bank needs to lower borrowing costs. Trump Wants Cheaper Money as Warsh Weighs a Rate Hike In the Oval […] Firelight raises $8 million, expands beyond XRP as it aims to make DeFi less scary for fintechs
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2026. Sep. 01. 13:56
The protocol aims to give fintechs and investors a faster way to recover losses from DeFi hacks, while letting XRP, bitcoin and XLM holders earn yield by backing that protection. Bitcoin enters ‘Rektember’ as rate-hike risk combines with seasonality to threaten rally
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2026. Sep. 01. 13:55
September has historically been a poor month for risk assets in general, and bitcoin, in particular. Who’s Behind the $408 Million ETH Move to Exchanges?
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2026. Sep. 01. 13:31
A mystery ethereum whale has moved 167,855 ETH, worth about $408 million, toward crypto exchanges over the past two days. A Familiar Onchain Signal Blockchain trackers spotted the movement, noting that a wallet received 167,855 ETH, worth about $408 million, from multiple addresses and has been steadily funneling it into exchanges. Over the past two […] Ethena pushes stablecoins into everyday banking with high-yield savings, cards and payments
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2026. Sep. 01. 13:15
Ethena Pay offers a 6% dollar savings rate and 5% card cashback, using Avalanche for settlement. UK’s crime agency freezes Premier League $13.5 million account in crypto crime probe
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2026. Sep. 01. 12:37
Authorities targeted funds from a $140 million sponsorship deal with crypto firm Sorare, though law enforcement confirmed no wrongdoing by the Premier League. Kalshi’s Most-Requested Market Isn’t Politics, It’s Divorce
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2026. Sep. 01. 12:30
Kalshi’s Head of Institutional says the single market users request most isn’t tied to sports or elections, it’s whether their own relationship will survive. The Market Nobody Expected to Top the Request List Kalshi built a tool inside its app that lets users pitch markets they want to see listed. Ask Andy Ross, the platform’s […] Hut 8's Texas power site sits inside Anthropic’s $35 billion AI deal
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2026. Sep. 01. 12:11
The company's Texas campus has two long-term leases worth $19.6 billion, more than 260 times its latest quarterly revenue, as AI companies race to secure power and data-center capacity. Bitcoin Price Update: $77K Support Is Key as September Begins
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2026. Sep. 01. 11:30
Bitcoin’s price traded between $77,850 to $78,125 early Tuesday morning, pulling back from the $79,000 area and landing near the bottom of its post-rally trading range. The start of September presently has a split technical setup. August’s sharp run-up has lost some steam in the short term, but longer-term moving averages are still clocking a […] U.S. looks to influence Japan's monetary policy. It couldn't do that with bitcoin
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2026. Sep. 01. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for Sept. 1, 2026 Singapore proposes 100% reserves and a ban on yields for stablecoin issuers
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2026. Sep. 01. 10:35
The country’s financial watchdog says its proposed stablecoin rules are aligned with U.S. and EU frameworks and that it also paves the way for the recognition of foreign stablecoin. Trump Meme Team Moves $26.65M in SOL Ahead of Token Unlock
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2026. Sep. 01. 10:30
A wallet tied to the Official Trump meme coin team moved another 11.01 million SOL, worth $26.65 million, continuing a pattern of large transfers ahead of a scheduled token unlock. Another Big Move From a Familiar Wallet Onchain sleuths flagged the latest transfer, noting that the Official Trump Meme Team wallet sent out another 11.01 […] Bitcoin consolidates near $78,000 as Arbitrum surges 30% on Robinhood Chain revenue
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2026. Sep. 01. 10:29
BTC drifted lower after last week's rally to $81,428, while ARB led DeFi gains as Robinhood Chain's daily fees topped $2 million. Zcash Leads August Rally With Massive 82% Surge
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2026. Sep. 01. 09:59
In August 2026, the cryptocurrency market staged a strong recovery, adding approximately $500 billion to reach an aggregate valuation above $2.7 trillion. The primary catalyst was macroeconomic policy—specifically, the U.S. Treasury’s decision to double bond buybacks alongside supportive comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bitcoin Rebounds Toward Year-End Profitability Following a rocky opening, August delivered […] Russia’s New Crypto Law Takes Effect, Caps Investors at $3,700
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2026. Sep. 01. 09:30
Russia’s new digital asset law came into force on September 1, legalizing regulated crypto trading nationwide while capping retail investors at roughly $3,700 a year through licensed intermediaries. A Regulated Lane Opens News of the law’s start spread quickly earlier today. The legislation, formally Bill No. 1194918-8, cleared the State Duma in its second and […] Strategy spends $635M buying back STRC as perpetual preferred stock lags $100 par
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2026. Sep. 01. 09:29
STRC trades at $97.34 despite Strategy’s growing repurchases, while SATA’s higher dividend rate has helped it hold its $100 par value. Live updates: Bitcoin trades around $78,000 as crude surges, global bond sell-off deepens
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2026. Sep. 01. 08:35
Bitcoin ETFs took in $217 million on Monday, one session after an outflow ended their nine-day run. Ether ETFs have not had net outflows since mid-August. Live updates: Bitcoin trades around $78,000 as global bond sell-off deepens
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2026. Sep. 01. 08:35
The bitcoin funds took $217 million Monday, one session after an outflow ended their nine-day run. Ether ETFs have not posted a red day since mid-August. Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs resume buying as ether funds stretch streak to 11 days
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2026. Sep. 01. 08:35
The bitcoin funds took $217 million Monday, one session after an outflow ended their nine-day run. Ether ETFs have not posted a red day since mid-August. Bitcoin’s Price Rally Fuels Binance’s Record $15.7B August Inflows
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2026. Sep. 01. 08:30
Binance, the largest exchange by traded volume, received over $15.7 billion in inflows in August, as bitcoin’s price and the crypto market valuations rebounded. The exchange dwarfed its competitors, managing to overshadow them by gathering over 75% of the digital assets ecosystem inflows. Binance Maintains Leadership, Registers Record Inflows In August As one of the […] London Stock Exchange to work with Payward to bring biggest UK stocks onchain
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2026. Sep. 01. 07:49
The LSE is working with Kraken owner Payward, the developer of the xStocks tokenized equities framework, to bring top U.K.-listed stocks onchain. Apple’s Bitcoin Strategy Will Depend on More Than John Ternus
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2026. Sep. 01. 07:30
If you’re looking to the next CEO, John Ternus, for clues about how crypto asset-related strategy might change at the multi-trillion-dollar tech giant Apple, you need to look elsewhere too. August 31 is Tim Cook’s last day at the company as CEO, after serving in this position for 15 years and now moving into the […] OpenAI’s ‘Trust Us’ TIME cover raises an old warning for AI bulls
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2026. Sep. 01. 06:52
The magazine-cover indicator has a messy record, but TIME’s OpenAI cover checks the classic boxes: a mainstream publication, a widely understood theme and a multiyear run-up in investor enthusiasm. Vietnam Opens Crypto Floodgates With $14T Tokenization Gamble
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2026. Sep. 01. 06:30
Vietnam is launching a national pilot framework to regulate crypto assets, focusing on real-world asset tokenization to attract foreign investment and spur economic growth. Framework and Foreign Access Vietnam is opening a new channel for capital raising and strengthening investor safeguards through a pilot framework for crypto assets, aligning with global trends as international markets […] A Big Tech Company Buried 2,700 Early GUI PCs in 1989 and Shaped Today’s Desktop
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2026. Sep. 01. 05:30
In September 1989, a Big Tech company sent 2,700 unsold GUI-era PCs to a landfill in Utah, with guards on site to stop anyone from salvaging them. The machine, introduced in 1983 and priced around $5,000 to $10,000, flopped commercially, and the mass disposal helped turn the surviving units into six-figure collectibles. On a stretch […] ‘An Unserious Company’: Santos Fires Back at Kalshi Lifetime Ban
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2026. Sep. 01. 04:30
Kalshi issued its first permanent ban on Monday, barring former U.S. Rep. George Santos and fining him $71,356 over trades on his own State of the Union attendance. The exchange cited his failure to cooperate with its investigation – a finding its own notice never substantiates, and one the CFTC contradicted in July. Disagreements and […] Bitcoin steady above $78,000, HYPE leads as majors slip on hawkish Fed bets
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2026. Sep. 01. 04:30
Ether, solana, tron and dogecoin all shed ground over 24 hours while HYPE added about 4%, leaving bitcoin flat on the week after August's 24% run. Trump Jr's firm leads $1 billion Polymarket raise at $21 billion value: Report
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2026. Sep. 01. 04:19
1789 Capital is putting in about $300 million, adding to a roughly $200 million stake, as the prediction market's valuation rises from $15 billion. CME’s share of XRP futures jumps as token rallies 40% in a week
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2026. Sep. 01. 03:49
Outstanding XRP futures positions outside CME fell by more than 500 million tokens in two weeks, while exposure on the regulated U.S. exchange climbed about 36% as XRP rallied toward $1.40. Social Trading Predictions Point to Crypto’s Next Roaring Kitty
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2026. Sep. 01. 03:30
Social trading could produce celebrity traders, powerful online groups, and crypto’s next Gamestop-style movement. New predictions suggest trading applications will increasingly combine markets, content, competition, and financial incentives as the sector develops. Seven Predictions Show How Social Trading Could Reshape Crypto Social trading applications increasingly combine market data, public performance records, discussions, and trade execution […] EU Targets ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox With Tougher DSA Scrutiny
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2026. Sep. 01. 02:30
The European Commission has placed ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under direct supervision, requiring each to assess and mitigate the risks its systems create within four months of notification of their designations. Breaches can cost 6% of global annual turnover. Why the Commission Classified ChatGPT as a Search Engine The European Commission designated ChatGPT, Reddit and […] Grayscale Sees Zcash Gaining as AI Raises Financial Privacy Risks
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2026. Sep. 01. 01:30
Grayscale expects artificial intelligence to intensify financial privacy concerns by making public blockchain activity easier to connect with real-world identities. The crypto asset manager says Zcash’s shielded transactions could gain importance as users seek stronger protections. Grayscale Predicts a Third Wave of Financial Privacy Demand Artificial intelligence could strengthen demand for Zcash privacy features as […] Bitwise XRP ETF Crosses $500M in Assets 9 Months After Launch
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2026. Sep. 01. 00:30
Bitwise’s XRP ETF has surpassed $500 million in assets under management nine months after its launch. The fund now holds nearly 364.8 million XRP, giving brokerage-account investors indirect exposure to the crypto token without direct custody. Bitwise XRP ETF Passes $500 Million Milestone Bitwise Asset Management stated in an Aug. 31 post on X that […] Ninth Circuit Ruling Sets Up a Kalshi Supreme Court Fight on Sept. 3
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2026. Aug. 31. 23:45
New Jersey has until Thursday to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Third Circuit decision protecting Kalshi’s sports event contracts from state gambling law. On Friday, a federal appeals court in San Francisco decided the same question the opposite way, handing the state the circuit split it told Justice Samuel Alito in June […] Robinhood Chain Hits Record $875M DEX Volume as Tokenized Stocks Surge
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2026. Aug. 31. 23:04
Robinhood Chain posted record decentralized exchange (DEX) activity at the end of August, with daily DEX volume reaching $875 million. Tokenized equities are emerging as a major source of that growth, giving DeFi venues and blockchain infrastructure a new stream of trading activity. Robinhood Chain Processes 5.52M Transactions in Record DEX Day Robinhood Chain is […] BIP-110 Supporters Revive Minority Fork, Slash Block Size to Just 300 KB
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2026. Aug. 31. 22:04
This weekend, the BIP-110 community restarted the stalled fork that occurred on Aug. 8, 2026, and so far, the chain has mined over 800 blocks. In addition to changing the proof-of-work (PoW) consensus from SHA-256d to Blake2b, blockchain developer Luke Dashjr reduced the block size, something he’s been itching to do to Bitcoin for years. […] Bitwise’s Solana ETF Hits $1 Billion AUM Just 10 Months After Launch
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2026. Aug. 31. 21:27
Bitwise’s solana staking exchange-traded fund (ETF) has crossed $1 billion in assets just 10 months after launch, making solana one of only three crypto assets with an ETF above that threshold. The milestone comes as SOL rebounds sharply and major financial firms expand access to the token. Bitwise Takes Solana ETF Past $1 Billion as […] North Korean hackers are moving tens of millions on Hyperliquid as Trump pushes to onshore the crypto platform
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2026. Aug. 31. 20:48
Blockchain data reviewed by CoinDesk shows wallets tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group sold more than $30 million in bitcoin on the platform in the last three weeks alone. CLARITY Act Odds Stay Buried as Senate Showdown Closes In
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2026. Aug. 31. 20:17
As August comes to a close, the CLARITY Act is barreling toward a critical Sept. 15 Senate test with prediction marketplace odds flashing serious doubt that Congress can drag the sprawling U.S. crypto market structure bill across the finish line before 2026 ends. The split is hard to miss. At the time of writing, Kalshi […] Zano Activates Hard Fork 6, Opening The Privacy Chain to Exchanges, Bridges and DEXs
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2026. Aug. 31. 19:43
It also enables native ZANO to bridge non-custodially from Zano to transparent chains including Ethereum, Solana and TON. August 31, 2026 – Zano’s Hard Fork 6 is now live on mainnet after activating at block 3,833,000, completing the largest network upgrade in the privacy blockchain’s seven-year history. The upgrade introduces Gateway Addresses, a new type […] Webull Partners With Coinbase to Offer Crypto Trading in Canada
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2026. Aug. 31. 19:19
The Florida-based exchange announced plans to expand its digital asset service offering to Canada, partnering with Coinbase for crypto infrastructure and leveraging its crypto-as-a-service capabilities and deep liquidity. The expansion follows similar moves in Australia and Brazil. Webull Partners Coinbase To Launch Services In Canada As popularity and demand for cryptocurrency-tied financial services grow in […] NYSE Owner ICE Taps Tzero as 24/7 Tokenized Stock Race Ignites
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2026. Aug. 31. 18:12
Intercontinental Exchange, also known as ICE, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is pushing deeper into tokenized public equities, tapping Tzero to build the regulated blockchain plumbing needed to move NYSE-listed securities onchain. The two companies disclosed on Aug. 31 that Tzero will become a premier design partner for digital transfer-agent and […] SimpleSwap Marks a Year Inside Exodus Wallet, Ships Five Partner Updates With No Integration Changes
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2026. Aug. 31. 17:47
SimpleSwap-powered fixed-rate exchanges have been running within the Exodus wallet for a year. Over those twelve months, the partner side of the product gained five capabilities, none of which required Exodus or any other partner to change their integration. Automatic refunds on swaps paused for screening A small number of exchanges are paused for compliance […] Bitcoin Price Holds Above $78.5K as August Gains Near 25%
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2026. Aug. 31. 17:30
Bitcoin’s price fell to an intraday low of $77,024 following reported military clashes between U.S. and Iranian forces. The cryptocurrency quickly recovered, consolidating near $78,600. Strong August Performance Bitcoin’s price appeared to consolidate around $78,000 on the last day of August after the latest direct military exchanges between the U.S. military and Iranian forces sent […] Crypto ETFs Pull in $2.07 Billion as Bitcoin and Ether Lead the Week
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2026. Aug. 31. 16:36
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $924.48 million during the week of Aug. 24 to Aug. 28, while ether funds added $824.42 million. Solana, XRP and HYPE exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted their strongest broad-based showing yet, lifting combined inflows across the five categories to roughly $2.07 billion. Bitcoin ETFs Add $924.48M as Ether Funds Draw $824.42M […] Blackrock’s BUIDL Hits $2.8B, Reclaims Treasury Crown
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2026. Aug. 31. 15:40
Blackrock’s BUIDL fund has climbed back to roughly $2.8 billion in assets, reclaiming its spot as the largest tokenized U.S. Treasury product after briefly ceding the title to Circle’s USYC earlier this year. Back on Top, Barely The largest tokenized Treasury fund in the world changed hands twice in six months, and Blackrock just won […] Kalshi lays down first lifetime ban for ex-member of Congress George Santos
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2026. Aug. 31. 15:33
The prediction market platform banned Santos for manipulation as part of the industry's ongoing efforts to show it's dealing with bad behavior. Balancer V1 Pool Hacked for $234K in Same Bug Family
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2026. Aug. 31. 15:05
A Balancer V1-style liquidity pool lost roughly $234,000 to a rounding-error exploit on August 31, according to Slowmist, the same category of bug that drained $116 million from Balancer’s V2 pools last November. A Small Hack With a Familiar Signature Even though Balancer has seen a similar scenario play out before, history once again repeated […] NYSE owner ICE taps tZERO for tokenized securities push, takes stake in firm
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2026. Aug. 31. 14:44
The deal adds transfer-agent and settlement infrastructure to ICE's plans for an NYSE-affiliated market for tokenized stocks, tZERO said. Tom Lee’s Bitmine Buys 53,501 ETH as Ethereum’s Price Fights for $2,500
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2026. Aug. 31. 14:10
On Monday, the publicly traded firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced that it has pushed its ethereum treasury holdings to 5.90 million ETH, putting Tom Lee’s digital asset treasury (DAT) heavyweight within striking distance of controlling 5% of the network’s circulating supply just as ETH prices close out a blistering August comeback. The Connecticut-based company disclosed […] Ireland bars crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts
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2026. Aug. 31. 13:29
Eligible assets for the new accounts include listed stocks, bonds, and ETFs, with providers handling tax reporting to simplify investor compliance. Cronos Halts Chain After $75M Tectonic Exploit
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2026. Aug. 31. 13:17
The Cronos network remains frozen following a massive price manipulation exploit targeting the Tectonic money market protocol. The Validator Dilemma: Restart or Roll Back The Cronos network, an Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, confirmed Monday that the network remains paused pending an investigation into an exploit of Tectonic, a money market protocol on the […] Bitmine makes largest ether purchase since June as Tom Lee points to crypto's strong Q3
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2026. Aug. 31. 12:53
Company Chairman Lee said crypto’s recent outperformance could draw more institutional investors. Bitcoin Price Battles Back From $77K as Bulls Eye $80K Breakout
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2026. Aug. 31. 12:45
Bitcoin is fighting to steady itself Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, after a hard rejection from the upper-$79,000 range flushed the leading crypto asset toward $77,000 per coin before buyers finally showed up. With bitcoin’s price trading between $78,000 and $78,500, the tape has become a fight between a short-term rebound and heavy resistance near $79,300-$80,000, […] Saylor Strikes Again: Strategy Scoops Up $370M Worth of Bitcoin
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2026. Aug. 31. 12:16
Strategy purchased another 4,603 bitcoin for $369.7 million, pushing Michael Saylor’s company deeper into its long-running bitcoin treasury strategy after he teased the acquisition on Sunday. Saylor Delivers on ‘We’re Back’ With 4,603-Bitcoin Purchase The Nasdaq-listed company acquired the bitcoin at an average price of $80,318 per coin, according to Saylor’s announcement Monday, Aug. 31. […] Strategy returns to bitcoin buys, adding $370 million of BTC last week
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2026. Aug. 31. 12:11
It's the first week of bitcoin purchases for the Michael Saylor-led company in about two months. Strategy returns to bitcoin buys, adding $370 million worth last week
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2026. Aug. 31. 12:11
It's the first week of bitcoin purchases for the Michael Saylor-led company in about two months. Robinhood Chain beats Ethereum in daily revenue as memecoin trading takes over
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2026. Aug. 31. 11:53
The two-month-old network processed a record 5.52 million transactions on Aug. 30 as users launched 22,600 tokens and memecoin trading tools drove most of the $2.66 million in revenue. FOMO Cracks Top 5 US Finance Charts, Passes Kalshi and Cash App
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2026. Aug. 31. 11:30
Fomo, the social crypto trading app built for Robinhood Chain and other networks, has climbed into the top five U.S. finance apps on Apple’s App Store, overtaking Cash App and rival prediction market Kalshi. From Beta App to Chart-Topper Fomo launched its public beta in May 2025, founded by Paul Erlanger and Se Yong Park. […] Sberbank plans to add ether and USDT as collateral for crypto-backed loans: Report
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2026. Aug. 31. 11:26
The Bank of Russia recently included ETH and USDT in a draft list of cryptocurrencies approved for public trading on Russian exchanges. Here's 1 metric on U.S. debt that makes bitcoin's bull case look stronger than ever
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2026. Aug. 31. 11:25
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 31, 2026 Digital Sovereignty and the Global Race for Stablecoin Regulation
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2026. Aug. 31. 11:00
The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA) is a nonprofit social welfare organization committed to advocating for public policies that support ethical innovation in decentralized technologies, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, and artificial intelligence. DSA conducts research, organizes educational events, and promotes policies that prioritize public welfare and digital sovereignty. Adrian Wall is Managing Director of the Digital Sovereignty […] U.S. strikes on Iran fail to stir bitcoin, on track for best month since November 2024
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2026. Aug. 31. 10:44
Bitcoin held steady despite a broader risk-off move after the first U.S. strikes against Iran for weeks sent oil higher and stocks lower. The cryptocurrency has gained 24% this month. Metaplanet Sends $188M More Bitcoin to Coinbase in 3 Hours
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2026. Aug. 31. 10:30
Metaplanet moved 2,400 BTC, worth about $186 million, into Coinbase Prime in just three hours on August 31, its third large transfer to the exchange since August 25. Six Transactions, Three Hours, $186 Million Metaplanet moved again, and this time onchain trackers caught nearly every step. Trackers flagged the Tokyo-listed bitcoin treasury firm depositing 2,400 […] Ireland Bans Crypto From New State Investment Scheme
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2026. Aug. 31. 09:30
Ireland is excluding cryptocurrencies from a new state-backed savings and investment scheme designed to encourage residents to move cash out of bank accounts into capital markets. Bridging the Deposit Gap Ireland will exclude high-risk financial products, including crypto assets and derivatives, from its new state-backed savings and investment scheme, officials said. According to a local […] Robinhood Chain App Revenue Beats Ethereum, Hyperliquid
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2026. Aug. 31. 08:30
Robinhood Chain’s apps pulled in $2.66 million in revenue over 24 hours, edging out Ethereum and Hyperliquid L1 on the same metric. A Two-Month-Old Chain Punches Above Its Weight Even though the Arbitrum-built L2 launched its public mainnet on July 1, during Robinhood’s “The World Is Flat” event in London, it is already beating far […] U.S. jobs report, Russia’s digital ruble rollout: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Aug. 31. 08:22
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 31. Live updates: Bitcoin eyes 25% gain in August, best month since November 2024
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2026. Aug. 31. 08:18
The price of crude oil is surging higher after overnight military strikes in Iran, with Trump once again proclaiming victory. Live updates: Bitcoin bounces from early Monday lows
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2026. Aug. 31. 08:18
The price of crude oil is surging higher after overnight military strikes in Iran, with Trump once again proclaiming victory. Live updates: Bitcoin trades near $78,000; Strategy buys BTC for first time since late June
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2026. Aug. 31. 08:18
The price of crude oil is surging higher after overnight military strikes in Iran, with Trump once again proclaiming victory. Live updates: Bitcoin holds $78,000, ether forms bullish golden cross
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2026. Aug. 31. 08:18
Bitcoin is holding near $78,000 as August closes. The dollar strength that pushed the yen past its intervention line is the same force capping crypto. Live updates: Bitcoin holds $78,000 as yen breaks 160 and rate-hike bets lift the dollar
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2026. Aug. 31. 08:18
Bitcoin is holding just under $78,000 as August closes. The dollar strength that pushed the yen past its intervention line is the same force capping crypto. Luke Dashjr exits mining pool Ocean after split over Bitcoin mining’s future
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2026. Aug. 31. 08:04
The split was mutual, with both parties citing differing views on the future of Bitcoin mining and recent protocol developments. Tether CEO Slams BIS Over Tokenized Bank Deposit Push
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2026. Aug. 31. 07:30
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stressed that stablecoins are a more trusted form of money than tokenized bank deposits, explaining that they are collateralized by U.S. treasuries, while tokenized bank deposits are usually only backed by 10% in liquid assets. Tether CEO on Tokenized Deposits: “The Emperor Has No Clothes” The debate between several representations of […] September Fed rate hike fears look overblown as the probability stands at just 58%, not 90%
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2026. Aug. 31. 06:42
Odds of a rate hike in September remain below 60% despite Warsh's hawkish speech on Friday. Observers downplay fears of tightening. Belgium Seeks Crypto Wallet Data From EU Registrars in Piracy Probe
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2026. Aug. 31. 06:30
Belgian authorities are intensifying their fight against digital piracy by requiring European domain registrars to hand over sensitive operator data, including cryptocurrency wallet details. Crackdown on Digital Piracy Belgian authorities have escalated their efforts to combat digital piracy by issuing sweeping demands to European domain registrars, requiring them to turn over financial records, cryptocurrency wallet […] With 75% of Tech Listings Asking for AI, Gen Z Weighs Specialist vs Generalist
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2026. Aug. 31. 05:30
In June, 75% of tech job listings asked for explicit AI skills, up from 67% in March and a 178% year-over-year jump. That surge is forcing Gen Z to choose between hyper-specializing in areas like agentic AI and responsible AI or building a “geek polyvalent” profile that pairs technical range with human judgment, a framework […] Zcash private transactions could go from three-second waits to under 200 milliseconds
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2026. Aug. 31. 05:23
Zakura says a new cryptography stack makes mobile proof generation more than 14 times faster, removing one of the biggest delays users face when sending private ZEC. Cronos halts blockchain after $75 million lending exploit hits lending app Tectonic
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2026. Aug. 31. 04:57
An attacker allegedly pushed Tectonic’s thinly traded TONIC token up 100-fold, used it as collateral to borrow real assets and left most funds stranded when Cronos validators paused the network. Iceland EU Rejection Keeps Nation Outside MiCA Crypto Rules
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2026. Aug. 31. 04:30
52.8% of voters rejected resuming talks to join the EU, with citizens choosing to retain its current status as a member of the European Economic Area (EEA). This means Iceland remains outside the MiCA framework, at least until new regulation changes affect the EEA. Iceland Says No To EU Talks, Maintains Own Crypto Framework In […] Bitcoin barely blinks as U.S. hits Iran, sending oil higher and stocks lower
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2026. Aug. 31. 04:29
BTC remains August's best-performing asset after the latest escalation in geopolitical tensions. Sberbank Sees Russian Legal Crypto Trading Hitting $46B in Year One
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2026. Aug. 31. 03:30
According to Sberbank Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board Anatoly Popov, most crypto trading volume will continue to be routed outside the regulated exchange system. Even so, estimates put crypto trading volume on regulated exchanges at over $46 billion in the first year. Russia Regulated Crypto Trading To Reach $46.43 billion During First Year Russian […] Interactive Map Showing Exactly Where 67 Million US Crypto Holders Live
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2026. Aug. 31. 02:30
An interactive map estimates how 67 million American crypto holders are distributed across every state and congressional district. Separate data show the industry supports nearly 232,000 jobs and $55.4 billion in economic activity. Interactive Map Tracks Crypto Holders Across the US An interactive map estimates where 67 million American crypto holders live, providing figures for […] Why a Famous Burger Chain Now Calls Itself a ‘Bitcoin Company’
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2026. Aug. 31. 01:31
Steak ‘n Shake says bitcoin payments have strengthened sales, reduced costs, and supported investment in food quality. Its strategy now extends beyond checkout to a bitcoin reserve and employee bonuses. Why Steak ‘n Shake Now Calls Itself a Bitcoin Company A burger chain founded in 1934 has redefined itself around bitcoin, Steak ‘n Shake shared […] US Strikes Iran, Brent Cracks $90 as Hormuz Risk Explodes Again
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2026. Aug. 31. 00:45
U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday after reportedly spotting preparations for another mining operation, abruptly ending a roughly monthlong lull in direct attacks between Washington and Tehran. Sunday’s Aug. 30 strikes put military risk squarely back over one of the world’s most critical energy corridors after more than […] Options Bets Turn Defensive Ahead of a Bitcoin Price Showdown
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2026. Aug. 30. 23:48
Bitcoin derivatives traders are dragging a hefty book into September, with futures open interest at $54.82 billion while the spot price sits at $78,425 at 7 p.m. Eastern time on Aug. 30. Alongside this, options positioning tells a sharper story. Currently, calls dominate outstanding contracts, September expirations are heavily populated, and max-pain levels are mostly […] UK Reveals 240 Crypto Millionaires in First Official Tax Report
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2026. Aug. 30. 22:45
The UK government’s first official report on taxable crypto asset gains identifies 240 people who each declared more than £1 million in capital gains. Together, they reported £717 million, more than half of the £1.38 billion declared by 17,600 individuals. First Official Tax Report Identifies 240 Crypto Millionaires The UK government’s first official publication of […] Solana Breaks 10-Month Curse as Institutional Money Storms In
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2026. Aug. 30. 21:45
As of this weekend, the digital asset solana (SOL) is closing August with its first monthly win in nearly a year, as institutional money, a tighter future token supply, and record network activity drove SOL back above $100 per coin. The token traded near $106 on Sunday afternoon after touching $110.38 on Aug. 27, its […] Bessent’s Bond Buyback Gamble, Druckenmiller’s Response, and More – Weekly Recap
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2026. Aug. 30. 20:17
This week’s stories showed crypto pushing deeper into traditional finance as markets rallied. Charles Schwab moved beyond BTC and ETH by adding SOL, AVAX and LINK, while Circle minted 5 billion USDC in a week. Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000 as Treasury buybacks fueled debate over yield suppression, with Stanley Druckenmiller warning against intervention. Meanwhile, Coinbase and […] Bitcoin Early Adopters Stir as 6,427 BTC Worth $500M Moves in August
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2026. Aug. 30. 19:05
Following the Coldcard exploit that occurred 30 days ago in July, the episode and others that followed appear to have rattled many long-term holders, as August brought an enormous wave of dormant coins moving to new addresses. According to the latest metrics, 6,427.59 dormant BTC worth $507 million moved for the first time in years […] Russia’s Largest Bank Sber Eyes BTC, ETH, USDT for Crypto-Backed Loans
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2026. Aug. 30. 17:33
Russia’s largest bank plans to expand crypto-backed lending by accepting bitcoin, ether, and tether as collateral after new regulations take full effect. Sberbank says the initiative will build on its digital asset loan pilot. Sberbank Plans to Expand Crypto-Backed Lending Sber, Russia’s largest bank, majority-owned by the government, plans to accept bitcoin, ether, and tether […] Fedwatch Turns Hawkish With 57% Odds of September Rate Increase
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2026. Aug. 30. 16:22
September suddenly looks far less comfortable for rate-cut bulls, with the CME Fedwatch tool now pricing a quarter-point Federal Reserve hike at 57% at the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, after Chairman Kevin Warsh delivered a Jackson Hole speech that markets took as distinctly hawkish. The real action is now centered on the […] Michael Saylor hints at first bitcoin purchase in two months
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2026. Aug. 30. 15:39
Bitcoin rebounds from Friday’s low as Strategy’s valuation expands and bitcoin dominance climbs above 60%. 
