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US Lawmakers Push Supreme Court for Clarity on Kalshi Prediction Market Case
US lawmakers from gaming states are urging the Supreme Court to hear the Kalshi case, seeking clarity on prediction market regulation and sports betting.
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Former Hack VC Partner Hsin-Ju Chuang Dies at 37
Hsin-Ju Chuang, a former Hack VC partner and founder of Dystopia Labs, has passed away at the age of **37**, marking a significant loss for the crypto community.
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Donald Trump Discloses Up to $100K Investment in "Strategy" Shares
Former President Donald Trump disclosed an investment of up to $100,000 in "Strategy" shares made in July, according to a recent ethics filing.
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Kalshi Denies CFTC Investigation Over Ether Perpetual Market Activity
Prediction market Kalshi has clarified it is not under investigation by the CFTC regarding unusual patterns in its ether perpetual market, attributing them to liquidity incentives.
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Former Hack VC Partner Hsin-Ju Chuang Found Dead After Public Dispute
Hsin-Ju Chuang, a 37-year-old former Hack VC partner, was found dead in a remote California desert vehicle following a public dispute with the firm.
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Visa Survey Suggests Bank-Like Protections Key to Boosting US Stablecoin Adoption
A Visa survey suggests that implementing bank-like protections for stablecoins could significantly boost their adoption across the United States.
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White House Adviser Accuses Democrats of Politicizing Trump's Crypto Ties After Clarity Act Defeat
Patrick Witt, crypto adviser to Donald Trump, accused Democrats of weaponizing Trump's crypto ties following the Clarity Act's defeat.
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Bitwise Launches First LIT Token ETP for European Investors Amidst Derivatives Market Growth
Crypto asset manager **Bitwise** has launched its **first Exchange Traded Product (ETP)** for the **LIT token**, providing **European investors** with brokerage access.
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NYSE and Blockchain.com Partner to Offer Tokenized US Stocks and ETFs
NYSE and Blockchain.com are partnering to offer tokenized US stocks and ETFs to Blockchain.com users via NYSE's planned digital trading platform.
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FBI Hosts Annual Virtual Asset Technical Exchange to Combat Digital Asset Crimes
The FBI's annual Virtual Asset Technical Exchange (VATE) gathers law enforcement and crypto-security experts to share intelligence on digital asset crimes.
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Tron Processes Up To $190 Billion in Weekly Stablecoin Transfers, Analyst Warns on Regulation
Tron, originally a content-distribution project, now processes an estimated $150 billion to $190 billion in stablecoin transfers weekly.
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Bitcoin Long Liquidations Hit $280M as BTC Dips Under $84K
Bitcoin experienced substantial long liquidations totaling **$280 million** as its price briefly dipped below the **$84,000** mark.
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ESMA to Prioritize EU-Wide AI and Tokenization Supervision in 2027
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) will prioritize EU-wide supervision of AI and tokenization starting in 2027.
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SEC Establishes Five-Year Path for Tokenized Stocks, Impacting Major Platforms
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has laid out a five-year pathway for tokenized stocks, though only specific products and venues will qualify.
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Nearly $18 Billion in Bitcoin and Ether Options Set to Expire This Friday
A substantial **$18 billion** worth of **Bitcoin** and **Ether** options are poised to expire this Friday, marking a significant quarterly settlement event for the crypto derivatives market.
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Stablecoin Cross-Border Transfers Surge 78% Despite Crypto Market Contraction
Cross-border stablecoin transfers surged by **78%** as the wider crypto market contracted **37%**, highlighting their growing utility for global transactions.
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MoonPay Acquires SEC-Registered North Capital in $60 Million All-Stock Deal
MoonPay has acquired **SEC-registered North Capital** for **$60 million** in an **all-stock deal**, aiming to boost tokenized real-world asset adoption.
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MoonPay Acquires North Capital for Over $60M in All-Stock Deal, Expanding into Tokenized Securities
MoonPay has acquired SEC-registered North Capital for over $60 million in an all-stock deal, expanding its services into tokenized securities.
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EU Supervisors Warn Quantum Computing Poses Threat to Blockchain Security
EU supervisors warn that quantum computing could weaken blockchain security, with Ethereum targeting 2029 for quantum resistance.
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Bitcoin Dips Below $86,000 as Bitcoin Cash Surges 28% on CME Listing
Bitcoin (BTC) has dipped below **$86,000** while Bitcoin Cash (BCH) surged **28%** following news of a **CME futures listing**.
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S&P 500 Faces 'Breadth' Issues While Crypto Shows Broader Strength
A recent CoinDesk analysis suggests the S&P 500 is grappling with a 'breadth' problem, a challenge not observed within the cryptocurrency market.
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Bitcoin Consolidates Near $86,000 While Bitcoin Cash Surges 32% on CME Listing
Bitcoin is consolidating near **$86,000** as **Bitcoin Cash (BCH)** surged **32%** in **24 hours** following news of its **CME futures listing**.
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BitMEX Shuts Down Operations After 11 Years, Withdrawals Remain Open
Pioneering cryptocurrency derivatives exchange **BitMEX**, co-founded by **Arthur Hayes**, has officially ceased its operations after **11 years**, though users can still withdraw funds.
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CFTC Chair Selig Champions Tokenization as SEC Paves Way for Onchain Stocks
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig stated that tokenization could reshape financial markets, even as the CFTC and SEC advance onchain initiatives despite the CLARITY Act setback.
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Onchain Analysis Confirms Bitcoin Bull Market, Warns of $90,000 Profit-Taking Risk
Onchain analysis confirms a new Bitcoin bull market, but the **$90,000** price level poses a significant profit-taking risk for investors.
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US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $1.7 Billion in Two Days, BTC Rises Above Holder Cost Basis
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw over $1.7 billion in net inflows in two days, pushing Bitcoin's price above its holders' average cost basis.
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Bitcoin on Track for Rare Three-Month Winning Streak Not Seen Since 2012
Bitcoin's 10% September gain positions it for a rare three-month winning streak, a pattern not witnessed since 2012.
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Cambridge Study Ranks Ethereum Second-Lowest in PoS Energy Intensity
A Cambridge study estimates Ethereum consumes 7.87 GWh annually, ranking it second-lowest in market-value-adjusted energy intensity among PoS networks.
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Ethereum (ETH) Rises 3% on Tokenization Hype, Faces $1,700 Retest Risk
Ethereum's price climbed 3% due to a tokenization boom and institutional accumulation, yet weak onchain and derivatives data signal potential vulnerability to a $1,700 retest.
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AI Agents Uncover Critical Crash Bug in Ethereum Validator Software
The Ethereum Foundation used coordinated AI agents to find a remotely triggerable crash bug in its validator software, highlighting AI's potential in blockchain security.
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Bitwise Launches First LIT Token ETP for European Investors Amidst Derivatives Market Growth
Crypto asset manager **Bitwise** has launched its **first Exchange Traded Product (ETP)** for the **LIT token**, providing **European investors** with brokerage access.
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Tron Processes Up To $190 Billion in Weekly Stablecoin Transfers, Analyst Warns on Regulation
Tron, originally a content-distribution project, now processes an estimated $150 billion to $190 billion in stablecoin transfers weekly.
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Zcash NU7 Upgrade to Render Legacy Sprout Pool Funds Unspendable in November
A proposed Zcash network upgrade, NU7, is set to disable version 4 transactions in November, making ZEC held in the legacy Sprout shielded pool unspendable.
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Coinbase Launches USDC Lending Against Bitcoin with Fixed Rates
Coinbase users can now borrow **USDC** stablecoins against their **bitcoin** holdings, featuring a **fixed interest rate** and a predetermined **repayment date**.
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Arch Lending to Integrate Tokenized Equities as Onchain Collateral
Arch Lending announced plans to accept tokenized equities as collateral, signaling a growing integration of traditional assets into DeFi.
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Trueo Prediction Market Migrates from Base to Ethereum Mainnet
Trueo, a prediction market, has migrated from the Base Layer 2 blockchain to the Ethereum mainnet for greater integration potential.
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Pudgy Penguins Launch Trading Cards at Target, Expanding Mainstream Reach
NFT brand Pudgy Penguins is launching its new Vibes Series 3 trading cards in Target stores nationwide, marking a significant expansion into mainstream retail.
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Pudgy Penguins Discontinues Mobile Game 'Pudgy Party' to Prioritize 'Pudgy World'
The popular NFT project Pudgy Penguins has announced the closure of its mobile battle royale game, Pudgy Party, shifting focus to its immersive Pudgy World experience.
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Pudgy Penguins Ends Mobile Game Development, Shifts Focus to Pudgy World
Pudgy Penguins is halting development of its mobile game, Pudgy Party, to concentrate resources on its immersive virtual world, Pudgy World.
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US Lawmakers Push Supreme Court for Clarity on Kalshi Prediction Market Case
US lawmakers from gaming states are urging the Supreme Court to hear the Kalshi case, seeking clarity on prediction market regulation and sports betting.
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White House Adviser Accuses Democrats of Politicizing Trump's Crypto Ties After Clarity Act Defeat
Patrick Witt, crypto adviser to Donald Trump, accused Democrats of weaponizing Trump's crypto ties following the Clarity Act's defeat.
Regulation2m read
FBI Hosts Annual Virtual Asset Technical Exchange to Combat Digital Asset Crimes
The FBI's annual Virtual Asset Technical Exchange (VATE) gathers law enforcement and crypto-security experts to share intelligence on digital asset crimes.
Markets2m read
Former Hack VC Partner Hsin-Ju Chuang Dies at 37
Hsin-Ju Chuang, a former Hack VC partner and founder of Dystopia Labs, has passed away at the age of **37**, marking a significant loss for the crypto community.
Markets2m read
Donald Trump Discloses Up to $100K Investment in "Strategy" Shares
Former President Donald Trump disclosed an investment of up to $100,000 in "Strategy" shares made in July, according to a recent ethics filing.
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Kalshi Denies CFTC Investigation Over Ether Perpetual Market Activity
Prediction market Kalshi has clarified it is not under investigation by the CFTC regarding unusual patterns in its ether perpetual market, attributing them to liquidity incentives.