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Core DAO plans emergency hard fork after validators drew excess rewards
September 2, 2026 12:15 am

Core DAO plans emergency hard fork after validators drew excess rewards

Core says the incident is contained and its planned forward upgrade will not roll back the network or reverse previously confirmed transactions.

Crypto-backed PAC scales back ad spending in Massachusetts primary
September 1, 2026 5:25 pm

Crypto-backed PAC scales back ad spending in Massachusetts primary

The $189,000 in media spending to support Representative Jake Auchincloss marked Fairshake’s latest attempt to influence the 2026 elections with funds from the crypto industry.

UK crime agency froze $13.5M amid probe into Premier League crypto sponsor
September 1, 2026 4:14 pm

UK crime agency froze $13.5M amid probe into Premier League crypto sponsor

UK authorities froze $13.5 million in cash following a January 2025 order from the Westminster Magistrates’ Court as part of an investigation into Sorare.

SEC proposes broad update to decades-old transfer agent rules with blockchain nod
September 1, 2026 1:52 pm

SEC proposes broad update to decades-old transfer agent rules with blockchain nod

The proposal would modernize rules largely unchanged since the 1980s, addressing blockchain-based recordkeeping, tokenized securities and increasingly automated market infrastructure.

Bitcoin stays flat as global bond bear market rages on, pushing JGB to high
September 1, 2026 11:34 am

Bitcoin stays flat as global bond bear market rages on, pushing JGB to high

Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs today as Japan’s 10-year JGB yield reached a 30-year peak, keeping Bitcoin steady near $78,000.

Bitfinex Securities lists tokenized notes tied to Strategy, Metaplanet
September 1, 2026 6:00 am

Bitfinex Securities lists tokenized notes tied to Strategy, Metaplanet

Five equity-backed notes issued through Luxembourg’s ORO II fund will trade against dollars, USDT and Bitcoin for eligible non-US investors.

Singapore weighs recognizing some foreign-issued stablecoins
September 1, 2026 5:55 am

Singapore weighs recognizing some foreign-issued stablecoins

Singapore is considering allowing jointly issued cross-border stablecoins into its regulatory regime, revisiting its earlier decision to restrict the framework to domestic issuance.

BlackRock drives $217M Bitcoin ETF rebound as altcoin funds continue streaks
September 1, 2026 12:48 am

BlackRock drives $217M Bitcoin ETF rebound as altcoin funds continue streaks

Ether ETFs extended their inflow streak to 11 trading sessions, while XRP and Solana funds each logged a 10th consecutive positive session.

Thailand SEC proposes retail access to regulated overseas crypto derivatives
August 31, 2026 11:49 pm

Thailand SEC proposes retail access to regulated overseas crypto derivatives

Thailand’s SEC seeks comments on rules requiring retail-accessible overseas crypto derivatives to trade on qualifying, centrally cleared exchanges.

Ireland excludes crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts
August 31, 2026 4:25 pm

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.

Bitcoin begins volatile monthly close as US bond yields eye new 20-year high
August 31, 2026 12:38 pm

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.

Bitmine now controls 4.9% of Ethereum supply after adding 53.5K ETH
August 31, 2026 11:39 am

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.

Strive buys 1,800 Bitcoin for $143M, becomes fifth-biggest corporate holder
August 31, 2026 11:08 am

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.

Russian crypto trading to bring $46B to regulated exchanges in first year after legalization: Report
August 31, 2026 10:50 am

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.

Mystery surrounds why an OG burned $1M in Bitcoin
August 31, 2026 9:30 am

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?

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