Crypto Tokens Could Double as Revenue-Driven Buybacks Take Hold, Bitwise CIO Says
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Hougan argues crypto valuations may have significant room to rise as protocols increasingly return revenue to token holders through buybacks and burns. Hyperliquid, Uniswap, Aave, Pump.fun and Lighter demonstrate different approaches to connecting protocol activity with native-token economics. Revenue capture is also reaching layer-1 networks, although token holders remain exposed to changing community-set tokenomics rather […]

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Whale Places $203M Short Bet Against Tokenized SpaceX Stock
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A whale has placed roughly $203.47 million in limit short orders against tokenized SpaceX shares, betting on a pullback just as trading volume around the stock has surged to record levels. A Large Bearish Bet on Tokenized SpaceX Shares Onchain analytics account Lookonchain flagged a large short position against SPCX, the tokenized version of SpaceX […]

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Saylor Bridges Bitcoin to Stablecoin: Why the Biggest Corporate Holder Suddenly Needs USDT
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Michael Saylor stuns the market by integrating Tether’s USDT into Strategy’s new Bitcoin framework to solve the crypto’s transactional speed limits.

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Gisborne crypto ATM sees up to $10,000 in monthly transactions – NZ Herald
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In a typical Kiwi dairy, you might expect to find $2 lolly bags, a hot pie or cigarettes – but probably not a cryptocurrency ATM.

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Deribit to Route Most Spot Orders to Coinbase under New Dubai Licence
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Deribit has received a Broker-Dealer Licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), allowing the Coinbase-owned crypto derivatives platform to route most spot orders to Coinbase Exchange for execution. Deribit will remain the client-facing venue and retain its derivatives ecosystem, while Coinbase Exchange will provide main execution and liquidity for the upgraded spot product. Coinbase […]

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Figure reports $4.3B in loan marketplace volume as profit nearly triples
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Figure expects consumer loan marketplace volume to range from $4.8 billion to $5.2 billion in the third quarter.

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5 Sub-$1 Crypto Projects to Watch: BlockDAG, Cardano, TRON, Stellar & VeChain
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Coins priced below one dollar can attract attention because a small amount can buy many units, while percentage gains can appear larger than with higher-priced assets. A low price alone, however, does not indicate strong upside. The more established sub-$1 projects combine accessible prices with useful networks, working products, and measurable adoption. For readers comparing […]

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Five Years of Bitcoin in El Salvador: A Technical Assessment of a Sovereign Experiment
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On June 5, 2021, President Nayib Bukele announced the adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender in El Salvador during the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami. The policy was presented with three primary technical objectives: expanding financial inclusion among the unbanked, reducing the average cost of remittance transfers, and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) through a differentiated regulatory framework. Five years […]

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Chainlink (LINK) Flashes a Rare Signal Linked to Triple-Digit Rallies
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Chainlink has surged by almost 8% over the past week despite choppy price action across the broader crypto market. The crypto asset may be setting up for a major move, according to crypto analyst Ali Martinez. What makes the setup particularly interesting is that some of the signals now appearing on LINK’s chart have historically […]

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Tether Finally Completes Independent Audit of Reserves With KPMG
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Bitcoin Magazine Tether Finally Completes Independent Audit of Reserves With KPMG Stablecoin giant Tether has announced that KPMG U.S. completed the first independent audit of its reserves after years of struggling to get a Big Four accounting firm to do so. The San Salvador-based company, which issues the largest stablecoin in existence, USDT, said the […]

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ASX Shareholder Targets Former Directors in $14.4M CHESS Blockchain Fallout
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Key Takeaways: Rosherville will be applying to court to sue former directors and officers of the ASX. The proposed action is related to the failed blockchain-based CHESS replacement. There are no allegations against the exchange itself, the stock exchange said in a statement. User Score 8.7 Follow us on Google News A director and former […]

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Over 40 Crypto Firms Sound the Alarm on AI’s Security Divide
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More than 40 Bitcoin and digital-asset organizations are asking leading artificial intelligence (AI) labs to give vetted open-source security researchers controlled early access to powerful AI systems, arguing that attackers are gaining an unfair advantage. The Bitcoin Policy Institute published the open letter, titled “Defenders Need the Frontier,” on Aug. 10. Its signers include Coinbase, […]

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Neutrl pauses NUSD redemptions over undisclosed reserve issue
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BA Labs had previously classified a proposed NUSD integration as higher risk because of its counterparty, operational and liquidity exposure.

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Reporter Poses as VC to Expose Suspected North Korean Crypto Operatives
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The investigation used a controlled fake workplace to observe suspected operatives’ identities, tools, working habits and online infrastructure. Researchers uncovered questionable identity documents, location-masking technology, AI-assisted work and servers associated with malware families linked to North Korean campaigns. A reporter’s simulated investor role formed part of the deception, which eventually ended when researchers challenged workers […]

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) Hits Zero on 2 Critical Thresholds, Ethereum (ETH) Reaches Pre-Golden Cross, Hyperliquid (HYPE) Breaks Through: Crypto Market Review
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Things are getting more interesting on the market as volatility surges on multiple assets.

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From MiCA to GENIUS: Why Crypto's Next Regulatory Test Is Cross-Border Coordination
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The central debate in digital asset policy used to be whether to regulate at all. That question is now settled. MiCA’s transitional period ended July 1st, 2026; the UK finalized its cryptoasset rulebook on June 30th; the US celebrated the one-year anniversary of the GENIUS Act becoming law; and the SEC and CFTC issued joint […]

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Charles Schwab opens direct <b>cryptocurrency</b> trading in 48 U.S. states, supporting bitcoin and ether
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… cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs). On Wall Street, Morgan Stanley has started cryptocurrency trading on its E-Trade platform, and …

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Indiana Woman Drains $381,400 From Elderly Victims, Splurges Funds on Gambling and Personal Expenses
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A former Indiana credit union manager has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after stealing more than $381,000 from customer accounts, including those belonging to elderly victims. Teresa Palmer, 55, of Columbus, Indiana, pleaded guilty to two counts of bank fraud after prosecutors said she abused her position at Credit Union 1 to […]

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Franklin Templeton Wins SEC Nod to Invest in Its Tokenized Fund
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TL;DR: Franklin Templeton received a no-action letter from the SEC allowing its funds to invest cash in its own tokenized money market fund. The SEC also authorized FTIS to act as custodian of the tokenized funds and hold their private keys without adhering to current physical custody rules. The firm manages $2.5 billion in onchain […]

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Two Crypto Hacks Drain Over $51M Through Key Compromises
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TL;DR: A private key compromise hack stole more than $26M from three wallets linked to whale TLBL, who had already lost $24M in 2024. PeckShield identified the stolen assets: $6.3M in aWBTC, $5.1M in DAI, $4.7M in WBTC and $2.6M in ETH, later partially converted into DAI and ETH. In the first half of 2026, […]

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Arizona Recovers $171K for Crypto ATM Scam Victims
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Key Takeaways: Under a new law, 35 crypto ATM scam victims were helped to retrieve a combined total of $171,332. Any fraud victim that reports it within 30 days will receive full reimbursement specifically fees. The legislation introduces usage caps, warnings and increased security for crypto ATM users. User Score 8.7 Follow us on Google […]

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White House to Host Crypto Industry Execs Next Week: Report
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Bitcoin Magazine White House to Host Crypto Industry Execs Next Week: Report Crypto and prediction market bigwigs are set to gather at the White House next week, according to a Thursday report from POLITICO.  The report, citing people with knowledge of the matter, said the industry officials would meet one day before the Commodity Futures […]

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TRM Labs Reveals MiCA Purged 80% of European Crypto Firms
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TRM Labs’ latest report highlights the effects of the full implementation of MiCA on Europe, tightening the existing regulatory patchwork. Only a fifth of all pre-MiCA crypto service providers received an authorization to operate, with the largest number coming from jurisdictions that built licensing capacity early. TRM Labs Report Evidences MiCA’s Sweep In Europe As […]

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Monero (XMR) Rises 13% Weekly as Analysts Expect Further Upside
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It is quite challenging to spot a cryptocurrency whose price has jumped by double digits over the past seven days, with Monero (XMR) among the few exceptions. Following the green wave, many market observers have become optimistic, expecting additional gains. Just the Beginning? XMR has crossed $400, currently trading at around $404 (according to CoinGecko), […]

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Bitcoin keeps traders guessing near $64K as stocks gain on cool US PPI data
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Bitcoin joined US stocks in modest gains after July PPI inflation data continued a cooling trend seen over the past month.

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Novogratz: This Is What Keeps Me Bullish on Bitcoin
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Billionaire Mike Novogratz says the U.S. government’s fiscal problems are keeping him bullish on Bitcoin.

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NYSP warn public of new trending scam involving gold and <b>cryptocurrency</b> – Spectrum News
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Law enforcement says gold and cryptocurrency scams are trending this summer.

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Trump, Truth Social Sued Over $100K Fast-Track Access
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The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation filed suit in Manhattan federal court on 12 August, calling Truth API “extraordinary, corrupt, and unconstitutional” and asking a judge to shut it down. Access costs US$100,000 (AU$141,000) a month, or US$60,000 (AU$84,600) on a three-year commitment, and Trump Media says more than ten customers have signed. […]

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MoneyGram Ramps Go Live on Solana, Giving Builders One-API Access to Global Cash Network
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One of the world’s largest payments networks is opening its cash-to-crypto services to Solana through a single API for compliant conversions. Solana says the service is now live on the blockchain and embedded in the Solana Developer Platform payments module. The integration provides instant API credentials, sandbox access, SDKs, and documentation without requiring any banking […]

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Bitcoin’s Bear Cycle Looks Familiar — And That Might Be the Bullish Case
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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin’s Bear Cycle Looks Familiar — And That Might Be the Bullish Case Bitcoin has fallen from a record high of roughly $126,080 in October to trade recently in the low-$60,000s — a decline of nearly 50% that has rattled sentiment. But it may just be business as usual.  According to a Thursday […]

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Cardano Remains Below Its ATH as BlockDAG (BDAG) Begins Stage 1 Presale 
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Every crypto cycle produces a handful of coins that never quite recover their former glory, no matter how solid the underlying technology remains. Cardano is one of the clearest examples in the market today, a project with genuine research credentials, a large and loyal community, and years of continuous development behind it, yet still trading […]

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SpaceX Rallies 11% as an Early-Stage Token Sale Attracts Interest
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SpaceX saw a notable intraday move on August 11 after a leaked internal meeting suggested Elon Musk expects AI revenue to exceed other business lines, including Starlink and launch services, in the near term. A day later, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an overweight rating and outlined a bull-case price target of $600 per share, a scenario […]

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