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Bitcoin sidechain Liquid pauses after purported β€˜white hats’ withdraw $320M in BTC

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Bitcoin sidechain Liquid pauses after purported β€˜white hats’ withdraw $320M in BTC

The actors told Blockstream they would return most of the 4,000 BTC after the Elements vulnerability is patched across the network.

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Harmony proposes shutting down layer 1, migrating ONE to Ethereum

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Harmony proposes shutting down layer 1, migrating ONE to Ethereum

Harmony proposed sunsetting its layer-1 blockchain and migrating ONE to Ethereum, weeks after an exploit led to plans to discard 109,000 transactions.

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El Salvador’s post-review Bitcoin accumulation used no public funds: IMF

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

El Salvador’s post-review Bitcoin accumulation used no public funds: IMF

The IMF attributed Bitcoin added since June 2025 to private donations, addressing questions raised after El Salvador reported a $100 million acquisition.

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US, UK launch joint alliance targeting crypto scam centers

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

US, UK launch joint alliance targeting crypto scam centers

The agreement includes parallel investigations and information sharing, with US and UK authorities planning a private-sector disruption operation in London in October.

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Australia warns unlicensed crypto firms of fines up to 10% of annual turnover

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Australia warns unlicensed crypto firms of fines up to 10% of annual turnover

ASIC has recorded more than 45 digital asset-related license applications as its temporary enforcement relief approaches Sept. 30 expiration.

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Hyperscale Data ends Michigan BTC mining as holdings fall 79%

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Hyperscale Data ends Michigan BTC mining as holdings fall 79%

Hyperscale Data’s Bitcoin holdings have fallen about 79% since late July to 215 BTC as it redirects capital toward its Michigan AI data center.

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HYPE treasury firm Hyperliquid Strategies boosts equity facility to $2.5B

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

HYPE treasury firm Hyperliquid Strategies boosts equity facility to $2.5B

The Nasdaq-listed company previously raised $647 million through the facility and accumulated about 29.3 million HYPE tokens.

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Core DAO plans emergency hard fork after validators drew excess rewards

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

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.

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Kast launches stablecoin-powered business platform after $80M raise

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Kast launches stablecoin-powered business platform after $80M raise

Kast aims to onboard between 1,000 and 5,000 active businesses to its new platform by the end of 2026.

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Bitfinex Securities lists tokenized notes tied to Strategy, Metaplanet

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

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.

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

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

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.

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Thailand SEC proposes retail access to regulated overseas crypto derivatives

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

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.

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Cronos halts network after Tectonic exploit involving estimated $75M

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Cronos halts network after Tectonic exploit involving estimated $75M

Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek said the company’s app and exchange were unaffected by the Tectonic breach and continued operating normally.

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The Sandbox pledges 1:1 repayment after $700K bridge exploit

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

The Sandbox pledges 1:1 repayment after $700K bridge exploit

Eligible holders on Base and BNB Chain will receive Ethereum-based SAND from the project’s treasury, with claims expected to open within two weeks.

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Abu Dhabi royal backs 49% stake in Trump-linked crypto bank venture: WSJ

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Abu Dhabi royal backs 49% stake in Trump-linked crypto bank venture: WSJ

Sheikh Tahnoon’s group reportedly backs a 49% stake in the holding company behind World Liberty’s conditionally approved US trust bank.

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Core Lightning confirms multiple vulnerabilities, prepares security update

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Core Lightning confirms multiple vulnerabilities, prepares security update

Core Lightning advised operators to use offline mode if they do not install the forthcoming update, keeping their nodes active but disconnected.

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Tokenized deposits could raise US credit costs: Dallas Fed economists

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Tokenized deposits could raise US credit costs: Dallas Fed economists

Dallas Fed economists said faster, programmable deposits could make bank funding less stable, potentially pushing lenders toward more expensive funding.

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StarkWare tests quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction on mainnet

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

StarkWare tests quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction on mainnet

StarkWare said the experimental transaction demonstrated quantum-resistant Bitcoin spending without a fork, but it cost up to $200 and required direct miner submission.

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Revolut rolls out euro stablecoin in 3 European markets

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Revolut rolls out euro stablecoin in 3 European markets

The Bridge-issued EURR token will support multiple blockchains and external wallets, with wider EEA availability expected this year.

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Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s retrial delayed to April 2027

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s retrial delayed to April 2027

Judge Katherine Polk Failla adjourned the retrial in light of Storm’s pending motion for acquittal and related request for a continuance.

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US state banking groups plan nationwide blockchain network for 2027

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

US state banking groups plan nationwide blockchain network for 2027

BankChain joins a growing field of bank-led networks building shared infrastructure for tokenized deposits and onchain payments.

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Chainalysis-led operation flags 7,700 accounts in child abuse probe

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Chainalysis-led operation flags 7,700 accounts in child abuse probe

Operation Lighthouse generated 14,300 investigative leads across 11 crypto exchanges and payment services and flagged over 7,700 suspect accounts.

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Standard Chartered becomes first bank distributor of HKD stablecoin

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Standard Chartered becomes first bank distributor of HKD stablecoin

The bank plans tokenized money market fund settlements in the fourth quarter as HKDAP expands its phased rollout into conventional banking.

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Business owner faces up to 280 years over $24M crypto Ponzi scheme

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Business owner faces up to 280 years over $24M crypto Ponzi scheme

A federal jury convicted Brent Kovar of wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering after he took $24 million from at least 400 investors.

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US targets Iran’s crypto sector, cites over $100M in oil-linked payments

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

US targets Iran’s crypto sector, cites over $100M in oil-linked payments

The US Treasury expanded sanctions to Iran’s digital asset sector, alleging a UAE-based broker processed over $100 million in crypto for oil sales.

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BNB Chain activates Pasteur hard fork to strengthen bridge security

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

BNB Chain activates Pasteur hard fork to strengthen bridge security

BNB Chain activates the Pasteur hard fork on BSC, closing bridge and validator security gaps while targeting greater transaction capacity.

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Banks, regulators join quantum-resistant crypto transfer pilot

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Banks, regulators join quantum-resistant crypto transfer pilot

Participating banks will test post-quantum wallets and onchain transfers while regulators from Abu Dhabi, Bhutan and Malta initially observe.

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Pakistan opens crypto licensing portal, sets Sept. 5 deadline for existing firms

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Pakistan opens crypto licensing portal, sets Sept. 5 deadline for existing firms

Existing virtual asset providers must apply for an NOC by Sept. 5 or cease operations under Pakistan’s new regulatory framework.

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Term Finance loses estimated $8.5M in vault governance exploit

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Term Finance loses estimated $8.5M in vault governance exploit

Term permanently closed its Meta Vaults after an attack reportedly removed nearly all of their Ethereum deposits.

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South Korean lawmakers seek expanded FIU powers over unregistered crypto firms

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

South Korean lawmakers seek expanded FIU powers over unregistered crypto firms

The proposal would let the FIU investigate suspected violations and refer unregistered crypto operators directly to law enforcement.

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MANTRA token sinks 18% to record low amid blockchain halt

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

MANTRA token sinks 18% to record low amid blockchain halt

The token recovered to about $0.0044 after setting a new low, while exchanges paused deposits and withdrawals from the halted MANTRA Chain.

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Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto services after affiliate wins licence

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto services after affiliate wins licence

UAE clients will be able to buy and hold crypto through Capital.com’s app, expanding beyond price exposure through contracts for difference.

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BitGo Korea secures VASP registration for institutional crypto custody

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

BitGo Korea secures VASP registration for institutional crypto custody

Regulators reportedly accepted BitGo Korea’s registration on Tuesday, two days before stricter VASP entry requirements took effect.

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HYPE jumps 20% as Trump signals legal US path for Hyperliquid

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

HYPE jumps 20% as Trump signals legal US path for Hyperliquid

HYPE reached $72 after Trump said the CFTC was pursuing compliant US access for Hyperliquid, though no formal regulatory plan has been released.

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Rushed CLARITY Act vote could set legislation back, Gallego warns

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Rushed CLARITY Act vote could set legislation back, Gallego warns

Senator Ruben Gallego said the White House has not provided point-by-point feedback on a bipartisan ethics proposal as a September vote approaches.

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MAYAChain halts network after estimated $1.7M exploit

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

MAYAChain halts network after estimated $1.7M exploit

A preliminary analysis says six chained bugs let a 23-message transaction drain 48.87 million CACAO, sending the token down nearly 89%.

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US accounting board FASB proposes conditions for stablecoins as cash equivalents

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

US accounting board FASB proposes conditions for stablecoins as cash equivalents

The FASB said secondary-market liquidity alone would not be enough, with holders needing direct issuer redemption rights and one-to-one liquid reserves.

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China adds 8 banks to digital yuan network as operator count hits 30

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

China adds 8 banks to digital yuan network as operator count hits 30

The newly authorized lenders will begin offering e-CNY services after completing operational and technical preparations.

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BitBox patches β€˜severe’ wallet flaws that could put funds at risk

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

BitBox patches β€˜severe’ wallet flaws that could put funds at risk

BitBox recommended all users update to firmware version 9.26.5 and said it had received no reports of exploitation or fund losses.

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Ethereum Foundation warns some tools may break with Glamsterdam upgrade

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Ethereum Foundation warns some tools may break with Glamsterdam upgrade

Developers have been urged to test on Plataberget before Glamsterdam’s new gas model reaches Ethereum’s other testnets and mainnet.

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South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank taps Ripple for cross-border payments

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank taps Ripple for cross-border payments

Ripple is bringing its cross-border payments platform to Jeonbuk Bank, but key details including its launch status and settlement asset remain undisclosed.

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Alleged $165M crypto Ponzi mastermind faces US charges after Fiji deportation

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Alleged $165M crypto Ponzi mastermind faces US charges after Fiji deportation

Prosecutors allege Edward Zimbardi collected crypto from thousands of investors, lost over $34 million on currency trades and spent at least $10 million personally.

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Greenlane’s $70M BERA treasury ends Q2 valued at $16M

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Greenlane’s $70M BERA treasury ends Q2 valued at $16M

Greenlane recorded a $19.1 million noncash valuation loss as BERA’s price fell nearly 76% year to date.

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Chainalysis sues US over $95M ICE contract with TRM Labs

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Chainalysis sues US over $95M ICE contract with TRM Labs

The sealed complaint leaves Chainalysis’ specific objections and requested remedy undisclosed as briefing continues.

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Neutrl pauses NUSD redemptions over undisclosed reserve issue

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Neutrl pauses NUSD redemptions over undisclosed reserve issue

BA Labs had previously classified a proposed NUSD integration as higher risk because of its counterparty, operational and liquidity exposure.

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Figure reports $4.3B in loan marketplace volume as profit nearly triples

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Figure reports $4.3B in loan marketplace volume as profit nearly triples

Figure expects consumer loan marketplace volume to range from $4.8 billion to $5.2 billion in the third quarter.

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Ethereum Foundation pivots away from Poseidon in post-quantum plan

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Ethereum Foundation pivots away from Poseidon in post-quantum plan

Advances in compact proofs have erased Poseidon’s previous performance advantage, according to researcher Justin Drake.

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Crypto valuations could double as protocols link revenue to tokens: Bitwise CIO

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

Crypto valuations could double as protocols link revenue to tokens: Bitwise CIO

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan said he expects revenue-capture mechanisms to spread across DeFi applications and layer-1 networks over the next 12 to 24 months.

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ASX shareholder plans to sue former directors over failed blockchain project

By: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra β€”

ASX shareholder plans to sue former directors over failed blockchain project

ASX’s failed blockchain-based CHESS overhaul faces renewed governance scrutiny after the exchange admitted misleading the market.

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