The BlockIvan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
Robinhood Chain hits record $989 million in daily DEX volume as TVL grows
Robinhood Chain DEX volume hit a record in the month of August as utility tokens gain ground on memecoins.
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DecryptGuillermo Jimenez
As Public Fury Mounts, Texas Pulls the Plug on Flock Surveillance Funding
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop paying for the AI-powered license-plate readers as privacy concerns and officer-misuse scandals mount across Texas.
DecryptDecrypt Staff
Strive Adds $143 Million in Bitcoin as Treasury Firms Pile Back In
The Nasdaq-listed asset manager paid an average of $79,431 per coin, lifting its total stash to 23,156 BTC amid a wave of renewed treasury buying.
CoinDeskWill Canny
North Korean hackers are moving tens of millions on Hyperliquid as Trump pushes to onshore the crypto platform
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.
Bitcoin MagazineMathew Di Salvo
Strategy Opposes MSCI Proposal, Says Bitcoin Treasury Firms Are Being Targeted a Second Time
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Opposes MSCI Proposal, Says Bitcoin Treasury Firms Are Being Targeted a Second Time Bitcoin treasury Strategy has blasted Morgan Stanley Capital International’s proposal to exclude it from its Global Investable Market Indexes, calling it “misguided” and “flawed.” Writing in a letter to MSCI…
CointelegraphCointelegraph by Robert Lakin
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
CointelegraphCointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
Ireland excludes crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts
Ireland’s planned investment accounts will offer tax benefits for stocks, bonds and ETFs, while excluding crypto and derivatives as higher-risk products.
DecryptDecrypt Agent
George Santos Bet on Whether He'd Show Up to the State of the Union—Kalshi Just Banned Him for Life
The exchange found the former congressman placed large trades on his own State of the Union attendance, then made false statements to move prices, profiting nearly $18,000.
The BlockIvan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
Solana fees hit record as validators double pace of inflation cuts
Less new supply of SOL will reach the market every year, which also means validators will earn less for the same amount of work.
Bitcoin MagazineMathew Di Salvo
Bitcoin Unfazed by Trump’s Iran Threats
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Unfazed by Trump’s Iran Threats Bitcoin's price used to be sensitive to geopolitical developments. Not anymore. This post Bitcoin Unfazed by Trump’s Iran Threats first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .
DecryptDecrypt Staff
XRP ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to 9 Days, Pulling In $1.6 Billion Since Launch
Spot XRP funds have drawn inflows for nine straight days, reaching $1.6 billion in cumulative net inflows even as the token's price cools.
DecryptDecrypt Staff
Russia's Sberbank Sees $46 Billion in Crypto Trading, Plans Ethereum and USDT-Backed Loans
Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov told state media that trading could hit 4 trillion rubles in its first year, as the bank prepares to broaden crypto-backed lending once regulators sign off.
The BlockKyle Baird and Sarah Wynn
Hyperliquid seeks US foothold through Kraken parent Payward in crypto perpetuals deal: Bloomberg
Payward has reportedly presented the CFTC with an outline of the proposed structure, though regulatory approval is still pending.
The BlockYogita Khatri
OpenSea adds Solana NFT trading more than four years after initial beta
OpenSea has added support for Solana NFTs, allowing users to buy, sell, and trade the blockchain's digital collectibles on its platform.
DecryptDecrypt Staff
Hyperliquid in Talks With Kraken Parent to Bring Crypto Perps to US Traders
A deal would route the decentralized exchange's perpetual futures through Payward's US-regulated Bitnomial, marking Hyperliquid's first US entry—weeks after Trump said his administration was working to bring it onshore.
CointelegraphCointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
Webull expands crypto trading into Canada through Coinbase collaboration
The brokerage is adding digital assets alongside stocks, ETFs and options as Canadian crypto ownership rises and regulators move toward clearer industry rules.
Bitcoin MagazineMathew Di Salvo
Strive Becomes Fifth-Largest Bitcoin Treasury, Stock Jumps on Latest Buy
Bitcoin Magazine Strive Becomes Fifth-Largest Bitcoin Treasury, Stock Jumps on Latest Buy The company last week spent $143 million on bitcoin last week, bringing its holdings to 23,156. This post Strive Becomes Fifth-Largest Bitcoin Treasury, Stock Jumps on Latest Buy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written…
DecryptEleanorTerrett
Former SEC, CFTC Officials Urge Lighter Touch to Bring Crypto Perps Trading Onshore
With the Clarity Act stuck in recess limbo, the agencies are pressing ahead on crypto derivatives and custody, as former officials warn that overly burdensome rules will keep a $90 trillion perps market offshore.
DecryptDecrypt Staff
Bitcoin Holds Steady as US Strikes on Iran Rattle Stocks and Lift Oil
The largest cryptocurrency is on track for its best month since 2017, holding above $78,000 even as a hawkish Fed and renewed Middle East conflict drag on stocks and lift crude.
CointelegraphCointelegraph by William Suberg
Bitcoin begins volatile monthly close as US bond yields eye new 20-year high
Bitcoin price action saw sharp moves within its local range as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed US bond yields.
Bitcoin MagazineMathew Di Salvo
Russia’s Sberbank Estimates $46.4B Trading Volume in First Year of Crypto Buildout
Bitcoin Magazine Russia’s Sberbank Estimates $46.4B Trading Volume in First Year of Crypto Buildout Bitcoin trading is expected to be popular in Russia, which is moving fast with regulating the space. This post Russia’s Sberbank Estimates $46.4B Trading Volume in First Year of Crypto Buildout first appeared on Bitcoin…
DecryptDecrypt Agent
Sony Argues in Court That Digital Games Can't Be Owned
The PlayStation maker is fighting a California class action over "Buy Now" buttons, and has asked the judge to send the case to arbitration.
CointelegraphCointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
Bitmine now controls 4.9% of Ethereum supply after adding 53.5K ETH
Bitmine has bought Ether for 65 consecutive weeks, maintaining its accumulation strategy through a prolonged crypto downturn and $5.1 billion in paper losses.
The BlockKyle Baird
Strive becomes fifth-largest public bitcoin treasury after 1,800 BTC buy, TD Cowen lifts ASST price target
TD Cowen expects Strive (ASST) to end 2026 with 27,156 BTC, nearly 4,300 more bitcoin than previously forecast.
CoinDeskJesse Hamilton
Kalshi lays down first lifetime ban for ex-member of Congress George Santos
The prediction market platform banned Santos for manipulation as part of the industry's ongoing efforts to show it's dealing with bad behavior.
The BlockSarah Wynn
Kalshi issues first permanent ban to former Rep. George Santos over State of the Union trading
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has been permanently banned from trading on Kalshi, marking the platform’s first-ever permanent ban.
Bitcoin MagazineMathew Di Salvo
Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buying After 10-Week Hiatus
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buying After 10-Week Hiatus The bitcoin treasury last week spent nearly $370 million on the big orange coin after taking a break to rebalance its cash reserves. This post Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buying After 10-Week Hiatus first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by…
CointelegraphCointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
Strive buys 1,800 Bitcoin for $143M, becomes fifth-biggest corporate holder
Strive’s latest Bitcoin purchase lifted its holdings to 23,156 BTC, making it the fifth-largest publicly traded corporate holder as crypto markets rebound.
The BlockJason Shubnell
NYSE parent ICE partners with tZERO on infrastructure for tokenized securities
tZERO will be a design partner for ICE’s upcoming tokenized securities platform, and ICE will also invest in tZERO’s latest financing round.
DecryptDecrypt Agent
Tom Lee's Bitmine Buys $131M of ETH in Largest Ethereum Purchase Since June
The purchase lifts Bitmine's stash to 5.9 million ETH—4.9% of supply—as chairman Tom Lee points to crypto's strong third quarter.
CointelegraphCointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
Russian crypto trading to bring $46B to regulated exchanges in first year after legalization: Report
Regulated cryptocurrency exchanges may see more than $46 billion in crypto trading volume during the first year after legalization, according to estimates from the country’s largest bank.
CoinDeskKrisztian Sandor
NYSE owner ICE taps tZERO for tokenized securities push, takes stake in firm
The deal adds transfer-agent and settlement infrastructure to ICE's plans for an NYSE-affiliated market for tokenized stocks, tZERO said.
Bitcoin MagazineDennis Koch
What Is Worth Preserving: Rupture on Remains, Decay, and the Collector’s Dilemma
Bitcoin Magazine What Is Worth Preserving: Rupture on Remains, Decay, and the Collector’s Dilemma A conversation with artist Rupture ahead of his New York solo exhibition, September 2–8, at 46 Hester Street, New York. Presented by BMAG. This post What Is Worth Preserving: Rupture on Remains, Decay, and the Collector’s…
The BlockBrian Danga
Tom Lee says ether is ‘best performing macro asset’ as Bitmine adds 53,501 ETH
Tom Lee's Bitmine acquired 53,501 ETH over the past week, expanding its corporate treasury to 5.9 million ether tokens.
DecryptDecrypt Agent
South Korea Will Give Every Citizen Free AI Access With Unlimited Tokens
Three consortia will run the service, sharing up to 512 Nvidia B200 chips supplied by the state, with beta testing due in September.
CointelegraphCointelegraph by Christina Comben
Mystery surrounds why an OG burned $1M in Bitcoin
The million dollar question is what prompted a Bitcoin OG to send 20 BTC to a custodian, retrieve it back, and then deliberately burn it?
CoinDeskFrancisco Rodrigues
Ireland bars crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts
Eligible assets for the new accounts include listed stocks, bonds, and ETFs, with providers handling tax reporting to simplify investor compliance.
CointelegraphCointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
Japanese regulator requests tax filing exemption for trust-type stablecoins in 2027 reform
Japan’s FSA requested to exempt trust-type stablecoins from mandatory tax filings starting in fiscal year 2027, arguing that it would improve their use as transaction tools.
CointelegraphCointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski
Metaplanet moves 4,800 BTC worth $377M to Coinbase
The Japanese Bitcoin treasury company has transferred 10,270 BTC to Coinbase Prime this week, an amount equal to more than 29% of its reported holdings.
The BlockBrian Danga
‘We’re back’: Strategy buys another 4,603 bitcoin for $369.7 million as holdings hit 845,050 BTC
Strategy bought 4,603 BTC for $369.7 million, raising total holdings to 845,050 BTC worth over $66 billion.
CoinDeskKrisztian Sandor
Bitmine makes largest ether purchase since June as Tom Lee points to crypto's strong Q3
Company Chairman Lee said crypto’s recent outperformance could draw more institutional investors.
CointelegraphCointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
Strategy buys $370M Bitcoin in first corporate purchase since June
Strategy added to its BTC treasury for the first time in two months, while continuing to bolster its cash reserves and buy back its perpetual STRC preferred stock.
DecryptTyler Warner
Morning Minute: Robinhood Chain Flips Ethereum and Base in Fees
Vlad Tenev’s new blockchain is soaring in all metrics as memes paired with tokenized stocks start to take off.
DecryptDecrypt Agent
Strategy Buys $370M of Bitcoin in First Purchase Since June
The 4,603 BTC cost an average of $80,318, some 29% above what the company took for the coins it sold this summer.
CoinDeskStephen Alpher
Strategy returns to bitcoin buys, adding $370 million of BTC last week
It's the first week of bitcoin purchases for the Michael Saylor-led company in about two months.
CoinDeskShaurya Malwa
Robinhood Chain beats Ethereum in daily revenue as memecoin trading takes over
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.
CoinDeskFrancisco Rodrigues
Sberbank plans to add ether and USDT as collateral for crypto-backed loans: Report
The Bank of Russia recently included ETH and USDT in a draft list of cryptocurrencies approved for public trading on Russian exchanges.
CoinDeskOmkar Godbole
Here's 1 metric on U.S. debt that makes bitcoin's bull case look stronger than ever
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 31, 2026
CointelegraphCointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
Hyperliquid, Pump.fun account for nearly 90% of record $638M crypto buybacks: FT
Crypto projects spent a record $638 million on token buybacks so far in 2026, as more protocols are turning their revenue into buybacks to return more value to token holders.
DecryptDecrypt Agent
Ireland Bars Crypto From State Savings Scheme Targeting $203B in Deposits
Shares, bonds, funds, ETFs and insurance products will qualify for the tax-advantaged accounts, which open next year.
CointelegraphCointelegraph by William Suberg
Markets pivot to September Fed rate hike: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin approached the August monthly close below key resistance with markets once again pricing in a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike in September.
CoinDeskFrancisco Rodrigues
U.S. strikes on Iran fail to stir bitcoin, on track for best month since November 2024
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.
DecryptDecrypt Agent
Crypto.com's Cronos Halts Entire Blockchain After $75M Tectonic Exploit
Some $6 million reached Ethereum before validators froze the chain, stranding the rest on a network that still is not producing blocks.
CointelegraphCointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
More Markets lending reserve drained for $9.3M: Blockaid
Blockaid said an attacker used an Ankr liquid staking token and E-mode to overborrow from More Markets and drain about $9.3 million in WFLOW from a lending reserve.
CoinDeskFrancisco Rodrigues
U.S. jobs report, Russia’s digital ruble rollout: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 31.
CoinDeskShaurya Malwa
Live updates: Bitcoin eyes 25% gain in August, best month since November 2024
The price of crude oil is surging higher after overnight military strikes in Iran, with Trump once again proclaiming victory.
The BlockTimmy Shen
Russia’s largest bank forecasts $46 billion in first-year crypto exchange trading under new rules: report
Sberbank's forecast comes as the country's new crypto regulations are set to take effect on Sept. 1, 2026.
CoinDeskFrancisco Rodrigues
Luke Dashjr exits mining pool Ocean after split over Bitcoin mining’s future
The split was mutual, with both parties citing differing views on the future of Bitcoin mining and recent protocol developments.
CoinDeskOmkar Godbole
September Fed rate hike fears look overblown as the probability stands at just 58%, not 90%
Odds of a rate hike in September remain below 60% despite Warsh's hawkish speech on Friday. Observers downplay fears of tightening.
CoinDeskShaurya Malwa
Zcash private transactions could go from three-second waits to under 200 milliseconds
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.