Key Takeaways ETH, SOL and BNB could gain from increased onchain issuance. Crypto projects could raise up to $75 million under the proposal. Some tokens could exit investment-contract treatment under a safe harbor. Grayscale Identifies Three Potential Beneficiaries Public blockchain activity could expand under proposed U.S. fundraising rules, Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl wrote
Key Takeaways South Korea’s FSS launched a real-time AI platform on Aug. 20 to detect crypto price manipulation. Industry leaders like XYO’s Markus Levin warned AI enforcement poses accuracy and false-positive risks. The FSS will next expand the system to track cross-exchange fund flows and on-chain blockchain activity. Algorithms Track ‘Racehorse’ and ‘Cage’ Schemes South
Key Takeaways Bitcoin rose from about $62,653 to a $79,461 high, trading near $77,000 on Aug. 21. CME and Binance held about $20.37 billion of bitcoin futures open interest, amplifying market risk. Jackson Hole, Treasury yields and Aug. 22 bitcoin options expiry are the next key tests. The session offered some breathing room after a
Key Takeaways Sandmark found Binance allowed new EU accounts after the July 1 MiCA deadline without any license warnings. ESMA requires unauthorized firms to halt EU onboarding, yet Binance says it seeks MiCA compliance. EU regulators are penalizing MiCA violations, signaling strict legal risks for non-compliant exchanges. Binance Reportedly Still Onboarding Users in the European
Key Takeaways The U.S. Treasury raised debt buyback limits, fueling a 20% Bitcoin rally and reviving the debasement trade. Experts warn this Treasury move will spur a sharp dollar decline as investors seek hard asset protection. Despite doubts, Bitcoin outpaced precious metals, acting as digital gold and decoupling from tech stocks. Bitcoin Rally Sparks Debasement
Key Takeaways Blackrock led $606.29M into bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Thursday, with IBIT capturing 82% of inflows. Solana gained $14.58M, XRP $13.24M, and HYPE $5.86M as ETF demand broadened. Bitcoin ETF assets hit $90.16B, testing whether August’s rally can keep widening. Demand Surges as Bitcoin ETFs Add $606.29M The ETF market caught another wave
Key Takeaways Sharplink staked 39,319 ETH worth about $91 million in a single move on August 21. The addition builds on an 888,938 ETH treasury the company reported earlier this month. CEO Joseph Chalom’s team posted $11.2 million in Q2 staking revenue despite a $394.3 million net loss. Another Staking Batch, Another Data Point Lookonchain
Key Takeaways Bitcoin surpassed $79,000 on Friday as mounting U.S. debt fears over $40 trillion boosted alternative assets. Over $1.22 billion in short positions were wiped out across crypto markets, aiding Strategy’s profitability. Prediction market traders heavily favor bitcoin breaching $80,000 next, with 71% anticipating further gains. Short Sellers Squeezed as Liquidations Top $1B Bitcoin
Key Takeaways Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reminded his followers that a Senate cloture vote on the CLARITY Act needs 60 votes on September 15. CFTC Chairman Mike Selig has planned new crypto rules by September 16 if the bill stalls again. Armstrong also expects bitcoin near $300,000 to $400,000 by 2030 as regulatory clarity firms
Key Takeaways Injective said its arm became an SEC-registered transfer agent for securities. Injective’s SEC status adds regulated recordkeeping to four live tokenized asset classes. Injective’s next test is scaling adoption among banks and issuers after its 2026 regulatory push. Injective Targets 4 Asset Classes With SEC Transfer Agent Status Injective is adding regulated securities