Telegram Debuts Native Gram Wallet and Rebrands “Wallet in Telegram” to Walt
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XRP ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to 9 Days, Pulling In $1.6 Billion Since Launch
Spot XRP exchange-traded funds are on a roll, stringing together nine straight days of net inflows even as the token's price has cooled.
George Santos Bet on Whether He'd Show Up to the State of the Union—Kalshi Just Banned Him for Life
Prediction market Kalshi has permanently banned former Rep. George Santos, finding that he manipulated a market tied to his own attendance at the State of the Union address and pocketed nearly $18,000 in the process.
XRP News Today: Goldman Sachs Tops Wall Street XRP ETF Holders
Goldman Sachs has taken the top spot among institutional holders of spot XRP ETFs, according to Q2 13F filings compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence. The bank’s exposure jumped to $87.4 million, up $83.1 million from the p…
Russia's Sberbank Sees $46 Billion in Crypto Trading, Plans Ethereum and USDT-Backed Loans
Russia's largest bank expects crypto trading to take off once the country's new digital asset rules take effect, and it's preparing to accept Ethereum and Tether's USDT as collateral for loans.
As Public Fury Mounts, Texas Pulls the Plug on Flock Surveillance Funding
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies to stop funding Flock Safety's AI-powered surveillance cameras, the latest blow to the license-plate-reader company as backlash over its nationwide network intensifies.
Bitcoin’s worst is over, former Credit Suisse risk head sees $150,000 by 2027
Bitcoin may have passed through its worst stretch and could climb to $150,000 by the end of 2027, Walter Bloomberg reported on Aug. 31.
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.
Kalshi lays down first lifetime ban for ex-member of Congress George Santos
A convicted fraudster, a prediction market, and a bet on his own attendance at the State of the Union: the fallout from that wager just made history in ways that go far beyond a slap on the wrist.
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 Holds Steady as US Strikes on Iran Rattle Stocks and Lift Oil
Bitcoin is proving resilient at the start of the week, holding above $78,000 even as fresh U.S. military strikes on Iran drove oil prices higher and pushed equities into the red.
Tom Lee's Bitmine Buys $131M of ETH in Largest Ethereum Purchase Since June
Bitmine Immersion Technologies picked up the pace of its Ethereum buying last week, acquiring 53,501 ETH worth roughly $131 million as chairman Tom Lee touts crypto's strong third quarter.
XRPL News: Clearpool, Ripple and Cicada Bring Institutional Lending
Ripple, Clearpool and Cicada are building an institutional lending market directly on the XRP Ledger.
Hyperliquid in Talks With Kraken Parent to Bring Crypto Perps to US Traders
Hyperliquid is in advanced discussions to bring its perpetual futures to American traders through Kraken's parent company, Payward, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Former SEC, CFTC Officials Urge Lighter Touch to Bring Crypto Perps Trading Onshore
While crypto market structure legislation sits in summer recess limbo, the SEC and CFTC are getting a head start on writing the rules for the $2.5 trillion industry.
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?
Bitcoin dips below $78k amid Iran escalation, rate jitters
Bitcoin retreated toward $77,000 on Monday after US forces struck an Iranian launch site in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fresh round of retaliatory attacks and sending oil prices higher. The pullback, however, mar…
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.
Uniswap Price Jumps 122% as Binance Whales Keep Buying: $7.80 Target Next?
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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.
Mutiny? 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.
BNB Price Faces Crucial Falling Wedge Breakout Test, Can It Rally For $820?
BNB recovered from $540 to $720 in August but now faces the upper border of a falling wedge.
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.
Sony Argues in Court That Digital Games Can't Be Owned - Decrypt
Sony has told a federal judge that no reasonable consumer believes they own the digital games they pay for on the PlayStation Store, according to an August 21 filing reviewed by Game File.