Strategy buys 4,603 BTC for $369.7 million, holdings reach 845,050 BTC
Strategy makes its first corporate bitcoin acquisition since June, with total holdings now worth over $65 billion at current prices.
The Block · +13 outlets
Bitcoin slips below $76,500 as US strikes on Iran send oil above $93
Geopolitical risk from US military action in Iran triggers broad risk-off move, pushing Brent crude past $93 and pressuring bitcoin alongside equities and bonds
Coindesk · +6 outlets
Goldman Sachs, BofA and others plan to issue a joint dollar stablecoin in 2027
Major banks including Goldman Sachs and Bank of America are reportedly planning to issue a shared dollar stablecoin, marking a significant institutional push in
Livemint · +14 outlets
G20 finance leaders vow to establish 'clear pathways' for digital asset innovation
G20 finance ministers commit to developing regulatory frameworks for digital assets, signaling continued high-level policy momentum for crypto.
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SEC proposes first transfer agent rule overhaul in 40 years, citing tokenization
The SEC opens a 60-day comment period for updating 1970s-era transfer agent rules to address blockchain-based securities and tokenization.
Decrypt · +1 outlets
Solana, ether, XRP lead majors slide as Iran strikes drive broad risk selloff
High-beta altcoins fall roughly triple bitcoin's decline amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a global bond selloff.
Coindesk · +3 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs notch best month of 2026 with $3.52 billion August inflows
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded strong August inflows, trimming year-to-date net outflows to $1.77 billion as BTC gained 25% in the month.
Cointelegraph · +1 outlets
Hyperliquid seeks US entry through Kraken parent Payward in perpetuals deal
Hyperliquid is in talks to use Kraken's regulatory infrastructure to bring crypto perpetuals trading to US customers.
The Block · +10 outlets
Lazarus Group-linked addresses move $30M through Hyperliquid
OFAC-sanctioned North Korean hacking group wallets move $30 million in digital assets through Hyperliquid, weeks after US regulators signaled possible pathways
Cointelegraph · +14 outlets
Robinhood Chain hits record $989 million in daily DEX volume as TVL grows
Robinhood's Ethereum Layer 2 flips Ethereum and Base in fees collected as DeFi deposits approach $800 million and DEX volume surges.
Decrypt · +11 outlets
NYSE parent ICE partners with tZERO on tokenized securities infrastructure
Intercontinental Exchange teams with tZERO to build market infrastructure for tokenized securities, signaling institutional adoption of blockchain-based capital
The Block · +14 outlets
Ethena launches Ethena Pay money app on Avalanche offering up to 6% yield
Ethena's new consumer app targets neobanks directly, integrating stablecoin yield and cashback rewards on Avalanche.
The Block · +14 outlets
Arbitrum ARB jumps 30% after revenue surge from Robinhood Chain partnership
ARB token rallies sharply as Arbitrum-based Robinhood Chain generates record fee revenue for the Layer 2 network.
CoinDesk · +6 outlets
Solana fees hit record as validators double pace of inflation cuts
Solana network activity drives fee revenue to an all-time high while validators accelerate token supply reduction measures.
The Block · +11 outlets
Kraken parent Payward to tokenize 100 London-listed stocks with 24-hour LSE trading
Kraken's parent company plans to tokenize London Stock Exchange-listed equities, enabling round-the-clock trading on-chain.
The Block · +13 outlets
XRP ETFs extend inflow streak to 9 days, pulling in $1.6 billion since launch
XRP spot ETFs continue strong demand with $1.6 billion in total inflows since product launch, defying the broader market risk-off mood.
Decrypt · +1 outlets
Tether's dirty money dilemma: ICIJ investigation finds early customers linked to financial crime
An investigative report alleges that some of Tether's early customers were later implicated in financial crimes despite the company's promises of thorough vetti
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Kalshi issues first permanent ban to former Rep. George Santos for betting on himself
Kalshi permanently bans George Santos after finding he bet on his own State of the Union appearance, also suspends candidate Laurie Buckhout for similar self-be
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