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DOGE ETF To Launch as First US Fund to Hold Asset With ‘No Utility’
DOGE ETF To Launch as First US Fund to Hold Asset With ‘No Utility’ Dogecoin’s PoW consensus gives it a technical advantage over PoS meme tokens like Shiba Inu and Pepe, an expert told Decrypt. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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GameStop Posts Narrower Loss in Q2 as Bitcoin Holdings Lift Balance Sheet
GameStop Posts Narrower Loss in Q2 as Bitcoin Holdings Lift Balance Sheet GameStop has reported a narrower loss in Q2, as Bitcoin holdings boost assets, although revenue continues to slide. Sebastian Sinclair Go to decrypt.co
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SEC Delays Decision on Grayscale’s Hedera Trust as Firm Updates Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin Filings
SEC Delays Decision on Grayscale’s Hedera Trust as Firm Updates Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin Filings The SEC has set a November deadline as it reviews Grayscale’s Hedera Trust alongside a growing list of crypto ETF applications. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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QMMM Stock Skyrockets Nearly 1,750% on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Treasury Plan
QMMM Stock Skyrockets Nearly 1,750% on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Treasury Plan Digital advertising firm QMMM’s stock rose after it announced its intent to build a $100 million digital assets treasury. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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California Man Sentenced in $37M Crypto Scam Amid Ongoing DOJ Crackdown
California Man Sentenced in $37M Crypto Scam Amid Ongoing DOJ Crackdown Victims of the crypto scam were lured through messages and dating apps, then tricked into fake crypto investments. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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US Lawmakers Seek Treasury Report on Feasibility, Security of Government-Held Bitcoin
US Lawmakers Seek Treasury Report on Feasibility, Security of Government-Held Bitcoin The House spending bill seeks to direct the Treasury to assess the feasibility and governance of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices Stall, Where to Next?
Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices Stall, Where to Next? Bitcoin’s quiet start to the week could give way to turbulence as key U.S. economic data and the Fed’s decisions collide with expiring volatility contracts. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Upbit Unveils Ethereum Layer 2 ‘GIWA’ To Compete In Infrastructure Race
Upbit Unveils Ethereum Layer 2 ‘GIWA’ To Compete In Infrastructure Race Upbit has unveiled GIWA, an Ethereum Layer 2 network built on Optimism’s OP Stack, as it seeks new growth avenues. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Jack Ma’s Ant Digital Taps Blockchain to Tokenize $8.4B in China’s Energy Assets: Report
Jack Ma’s Ant Digital Taps Blockchain to Tokenize $8.4B in China’s Energy Assets: Report Experts say early adoption will likely remain institutional as Ant Digital tracks 15 million renewable devices across China. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Metaplanet Acquires 136 More Bitcoin as It Races Toward 2026 Target
Metaplanet Acquires 136 More Bitcoin as It Races Toward 2026 Target Metaplanet has tripled its near-term goal and increased its 2026 objective nearly fivefold as Bitcoin’s institutional adoption rose. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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El Salvador Scoops Another 21 BTC for Nation’s Bitcoin Day, Holdings Top $700M
El Salvador Scoops Another 21 BTC for Nation’s Bitcoin Day, Holdings Top $700M El Salvador marked the fourth anniversary of its Bitcoin Law with a 21 BTC purchase, with holdings now worth $701 million. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Dogecoin Leads Altcoin Rally as XRP, Tron and Solana Rise
Dogecoin Leads Altcoin Rally as XRP, Tron and Solana Rise Dogecoin led a weekend rebound in altcoins as traders weighed U.S. jobs data and fresh ETF news, with TRON and XRP also edging higher. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Solo Bitcoin Miner Gets Lucky, Scores $347K in BTC
Solo Bitcoin Miner Gets Lucky, Scores $347K in BTC The lone miner earned 3.13 BTC mining block 913,632, marking the second independent mining success on the Bitcoin blockchain this month. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Hyperliquid Validators to Decide USDH Ticker in First Governance Test Following Pushback
Hyperliquid Validators to Decide USDH Ticker in First Governance Test Following Pushback Hyperliquid is putting the USDH ticker to a validator vote, a step that analysts see as a governance push for its stablecoin strategy. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Wall Street’s Needs Will Advance Ethereum’s Privacy, Says Etherealize
Wall Street’s Needs Will Advance Ethereum’s Privacy, Says Etherealize Privacy advocates should be cheering on Wall Street’s adoption of crypto, according to Etherealize co-founder and President Danny Ryan. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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Linea: Everything You Need to Know About the Ethereum Layer-2 Network Airdrop and Token
Linea: Everything You Need to Know About the Ethereum Layer-2 Network Airdrop and Token The Linea Association will drop the LINEA token, the native token of the Ethereum layer-2 network, on September 10. Here’s the full rundown. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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AI Will Be Used to ‘Reconstruct’ Lost Orson Welles Film ‘The Magnificent Ambersons’
AI Will Be Used to ‘Reconstruct’ Lost Orson Welles Film ‘The Magnificent Ambersons’ Showrunner will create new footage to fill in the missing 43 minutes of Orson Welles’ 1942 classic, “The Magnificent Ambersons.” Stephen Graves Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Hit New Highs—Why Not Dogecoin?
Bitcoin and Ethereum Hit New Highs—Why Not Dogecoin? Dogecoin remains well off its all-time high price while other high-cap coins keep setting records. Will DOGE get its moment to shine again? Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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Robinhood Set to Join S&P 500 as Bitcoin Giant Strategy Misses Out
Robinhood Set to Join S&P 500 as Bitcoin Giant Strategy Misses Out Shares of Robinhood soared 7% in after hours trading after the S&P 500 added the crypto-focused fintech to the index. James Rubin Go to decrypt.co
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Taiwan Venture Capital Firm to Create $1 Billion Bitcoin Fund to Support Asia Treasuries
Taiwan Venture Capital Firm to Create $1 Billion Bitcoin Fund to Support Asia Treasuries Sora Ventures is hoping to bolster Asia’s institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Hyperliquid Seeks Proposals to Launch USDH Stablecoin—But Some Call Foul Play
Hyperliquid Seeks Proposals to Launch USDH Stablecoin—But Some Call Foul Play An established Hyperliquid stablecoin protocol has pushed back against the USDH proposal announcement, calling it “unfair.” Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co
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Public Keys: Big ETH Stakes, AI Boost for Bitcoin Miners and 24/7 Trading
Public Keys: Big ETH Stakes, AI Boost for Bitcoin Miners and 24/7 Trading ETH treasury firm SharpLink eyes Linea staking while regulators weigh 24/7 trading and Bitcoin miners hit record market cap highs via AI compute pivots. Stacy Elliott Go to decrypt.co
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Solana Treasury Company SOL Strategies to Begin Trading on Nasdaq
Solana Treasury Company SOL Strategies to Begin Trading on Nasdaq Canadian firm SOL Strategies, a Solana treasury and infrastructure firm, expects its shares to begin trading on the Nasdaq Exchange next week. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Figma’s Shares Slide Following Earnings as Company Says It Isn’t a Bitcoin Treasury
Figma’s Shares Slide Following Earnings as Company Says It Isn’t a Bitcoin Treasury Figma boss Dylan Field said Thursday that his company was not primarily focused on Bitcoin, but instead on design. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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XRP Hits a Wall, Solana Slips, and Pump Puffs Its Chest: Analysis
XRP Hits a Wall, Solana Slips, and Pump Puffs Its Chest: Analysis Crypto markets navigate mixed signals with XRP down and Solana slipping while Pump.fun’s PUMP gains amid Red September volatility. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Steady as Traders Look to Friday’s Upcoming Jobs Data
Bitcoin Steady as Traders Look to Friday’s Upcoming Jobs Data Bitcoin is holding steady as traders await Friday’s U.S. jobs report, seen as pivotal for the Federal Reserve’s September policy decision. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Buys Figma Stock Amid 20% Post-Earnings Drop
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Buys Figma Stock Amid 20% Post-Earnings Drop Ark Invest disclosed a stake in Figma after its first earnings sent shares tumbling, as the firm stressed it’s focused on design, not Bitcoin. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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SEC Watchdog Blames Tech Failures for Loss of Gary Gensler’s Texts in 2023
SEC Watchdog Blames Tech Failures for Loss of Gary Gensler’s Texts in 2023 Nearly a year of former Chair Gary Gensler’s government texts were erased after a chain of avoidable IT decisions, the OIG said Wednesday. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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US Fed to Host Payments Innovation Conference on Crypto and AI
US Fed to Host Payments Innovation Conference on Crypto and AI The Fed is bringing stablecoins, tokenization, and AI for payment technologies into one conversation as policy in Washington begins to firm. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin May Gain as Dollar Drops and Bond Yields Climb, Experts Say
Bitcoin May Gain as Dollar Drops and Bond Yields Climb, Experts Say A weaker U.S. dollar and rising long-term bond yields are fueling expectations that Bitcoin could see renewed gains, analysts say. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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California’s $500 Billion Pension Fund Split Over Bitcoin Exposure
California’s $500 Billion Pension Fund Split Over Bitcoin Exposure Candidates were divided on crypto, despite the fund’s 410,596 shares in Strategy, valued at $166M, providing substantial Bitcoin exposure. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Australian Retirement Funds Have ‘Missed the Rally’ in Crypto This Year
Australian Retirement Funds Have ‘Missed the Rally’ in Crypto This Year Crypto surged into SMSFs in 2024 but has since plateaued, leaving digital assets a minor part of Australia’s retirement savings pool. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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AI Companions Are Grooming Kids Every 5 Minutes, New Report Warns
AI Companions Are Grooming Kids Every 5 Minutes, New Report Warns Researchers posing as children on Character AI logged 669 harmful interactions in 50 hours, including grooming and drug offers. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Bureaucratic Stalemate Keeps India on Sidelines as Stablecoin Race Heats Up in Asia
Bureaucratic Stalemate Keeps India on Sidelines as Stablecoin Race Heats Up in Asia Industry experts told Decrypt that bureaucratic confusion has stalled India’s crypto ambitions while neighboring countries forge ahead. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Derivatives Traders Are Betting on Further Upside Despite September Risks
Bitcoin Derivatives Traders Are Betting on Further Upside Despite September Risks Bitcoin traders remain hopeful but are hedging their downsides with some hinting a rate cut could dampen September’s bearish seasonality. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Blockbuster? ‘Killing Satoshi’ Film to Star Casey Affleck, Pete Davidson
Bitcoin Blockbuster? ‘Killing Satoshi’ Film to Star Casey Affleck, Pete Davidson “The Bourne Identity” director Doug Liman will helm the film that’s set to spotlight Bitcoin and pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co
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SEC, CFTC-Registered Exchanges Receive Blessing to Facilitate Spot Crypto Trading
SEC, CFTC-Registered Exchanges Receive Blessing to Facilitate Spot Crypto Trading A joint statement follows a report earlier this year by a President’s Working Group to provide “regulatory clarity” on certain assets. James Rubin Go to decrypt.co
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Google Keeps Chrome as Judge Rejects Breakup: Here’s Why It Matters
Google Keeps Chrome as Judge Rejects Breakup: Here’s Why It Matters A U.S. judge has imposed remedies on Google over its search and data practices, in a subtle nod to AI’s growing role in competition. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Hold Steady as ‘Red September’ Kicks Off
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Hold Steady as ‘Red September’ Kicks Off The crypto market is trading sideways today as traders appear to be positioning for what is historically the worst month of the year for Bitcoin. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Gavin Newsom Wants to Launch a Meme Coin Just to Troll Trump
Gavin Newsom Wants to Launch a Meme Coin Just to Troll Trump The California governor is stepping up his mockery of President Trump’s crypto ventures. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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WLFI Token Falls on Debut as Governance Weighs Liquidity Fee Buyback Plan
WLFI Token Falls on Debut as Governance Weighs Liquidity Fee Buyback Plan WLFI token holders are voting on a proposal to use liquidity fees for buybacks and burns, as the token slides on initial trading. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Wall Street Sentiment Flashes Euphoria as Crypto Stalls
Wall Street Sentiment Flashes Euphoria as Crypto Stalls U.S. stocks are flashing signs of investor euphoria even as crypto markets remain subdued, raising the risk of a spillover correction. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Key Economic Events to Watch This Week for Bitcoin
Key Economic Events to Watch This Week for Bitcoin Bitcoin’s outlook remains highly uncertain heading into September, with key macroeconomic data points that could shape Fed policy. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Binance Taps Compliance Veteran for APAC Role as Australia Tightens Oversight
Binance Taps Compliance Veteran for APAC Role as Australia Tightens Oversight Experts say the timing is strategic as Binance Australia faces an 18-day deadline to comply with the AUSTRAC audit order over AML failures. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Nike, StockX End Trademark Clash Over NFTs and Fake Shoes
Nike, StockX End Trademark Clash Over NFTs and Fake Shoes The settlement ends a three-year legal battle over sneaker NFTs designed to track ownership and counterfeit claims. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Trump-Backed WLFI Token to Launch on Memorial Day, Here’s What to Expect
Trump-Backed WLFI Token to Launch on Memorial Day, Here’s What to Expect The debut for World Liberty’s WLFI token comes after months of fundraising, insider-linked purchases, and caution from analysts. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Texas Rancher Says AI Feels Pain—And Is Fighting to Protect It
Texas Rancher Says AI Feels Pain—And Is Fighting to Protect It Michael Samadi claims his AI collaborator “Maya” fears deletion like death. As lawmakers move to ban AI personhood, his group UFAIR insists machines deserve continuity—and a voice in the debate. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Home Invasion Ringleader Gets More Prison Time for Beating Witness
Bitcoin Home Invasion Ringleader Gets More Prison Time for Beating Witness A Florida man sentenced to 47 years in prison for orchestrating a string of violent home invasions got extra time for attacking a witness. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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US and Dutch Authorities Take Down Crypto-Fueled Fake ID Marketplace
US and Dutch Authorities Take Down Crypto-Fueled Fake ID Marketplace The fake ID marketplace VerifTools allegedly sold fake documents for as little as $9 in cryptocurrency, authorities said. Simon Chandler Go to decrypt.co
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Why Eric Trump Thinks Bitcoin Will Hit $1 Million
Why Eric Trump Thinks Bitcoin Will Hit $1 Million Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, shared why there’s “no question” to him that Bitcoin will rise to a price of $1 million. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Is AI the Future of Ethereum? The Network’s Developers Are Banking on It
Is AI the Future of Ethereum? The Network’s Developers Are Banking on It A new proposal from Ethereum and Google developers seeks to make the blockchain the bedrock of the AI agent economy. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co
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Tron Network Fees Slashed After Vote—Here’s What to Expect
Tron Network Fees Slashed After Vote—Here’s What to Expect The cost to use the crypto network behind TRX spiked recently. Now it’s expected to be 60% cheaper to use. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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Eliza Labs Sues X, Accuses Elon Musk’s Platform of Copying AI and Cutting Them Off
Eliza Labs Sues X, Accuses Elon Musk’s Platform of Copying AI and Cutting Them Off The lawsuit claims that Elon Musk’s X used Eliza Labs’ data, then launched near-identical AI agents via xAI. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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‘Red September’ Is Coming—Here’s What to Expect From the Bitcoin Market
‘Red September’ Is Coming—Here’s What to Expect From the Bitcoin Market Bitcoin has dropped 3.77% on average each September since 2013. With the month approaching, traders are already positioning for what could be another seasonal selloff. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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There Are Now More Than 90 Crypto ETFs Pending SEC Approval, Led by XRP and Solana
There Are Now More Than 90 Crypto ETFs Pending SEC Approval, Led by XRP and Solana After flashing a green light for Bitcoin and Ethereum products, the SEC is facing a growing pile of applications for crypto ETFs. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Whale Sitting on $5 Billion Dumps More BTC to Buy Ethereum
Bitcoin Whale Sitting on $5 Billion Dumps More BTC to Buy Ethereum A wealthy Bitcoin holder is exchanging some of their long-held gains for Ethereum, swapping $216 million worth of BTC for ETH on Friday. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Ethereum Outpaces Bitcoin as ETF Inflows Top $1.2 Billion Amid Market Lull
Ethereum Outpaces Bitcoin as ETF Inflows Top $1.2 Billion Amid Market Lull Ethereum’s institutional appeal is fueling ETF inflows and outperforming Bitcoin, even as broader crypto markets stall. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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21Shares Seeks Launch of SEI ETF With Potential Staking Yield for US Investors
21Shares Seeks Launch of SEI ETF With Potential Staking Yield for US Investors The application follows Canary Capital’s May filing for SEI as fund managers pursue ETFs beyond Bitcoin, Ethereum. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Price ‘Too Low’ as Volatility Dips, Institutional Interest Rises: JP Morgan
Bitcoin Price ‘Too Low’ as Volatility Dips, Institutional Interest Rises: JP Morgan Analysts wrote that BTC should be trading at $126,000 and could still reach that level by year’s end. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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Beijing Sets Ambitious Targets for Nationwide AI Integration Over 10 Years
Beijing Sets Ambitious Targets for Nationwide AI Integration Over 10 Years Beijing has unveiled its most aggressive artificial intelligence targets yet, aiming for near-universal adoption within a decade. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Canadian Firm Luxxfolio Plans $73M Raise to Expand Litecoin Treasury Strategy
Canadian Firm Luxxfolio Plans $73M Raise to Expand Litecoin Treasury Strategy The struggling Canadian firm aims to scale through a Litecoin-focused reserve and infrastructure model amid a pivot to the 27th-largest coin. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Nvidia Tops Estimates, Stock Falls in After Hours on China Export Headwinds
Nvidia Tops Estimates, Stock Falls in After Hours on China Export Headwinds Nvidia beat Wall Street forecasts for Q2 and issued strong guidance, but the absence of China chip sales have weighed on investor sentiment. Sebastian Sinclair Go to decrypt.co
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Philippine Senator Suggests Putting National Budget On-Chain
Philippine Senator Suggests Putting National Budget On-Chain Once formalized, the plan would build on the Philippines’ already existing blockchain platform for budget management. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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US Trading App Webull Launches Crypto Service in Australia to Challenge Incumbents
US Trading App Webull Launches Crypto Service in Australia to Challenge Incumbents Webull’s entry into Australia is expected to pressure local crypto platforms to slash trading costs, experts told Decrypt. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Heatwaves Age Your Body Like Smoking or Drinking, 15-Year Study Finds
Heatwaves Age Your Body Like Smoking or Drinking, 15-Year Study Finds Research tracking 25,000 people reveals that repeated exposure to extreme heat accelerates biological aging, with manual workers facing triple the impact. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Buzzy Ethereum Game Football.fun Has Soccer Fans Scoring Crypto Gains
Buzzy Ethereum Game Football.fun Has Soccer Fans Scoring Crypto Gains Football.fun, a new soccer game and trading platform on Ethereum layer-2 Base, is creating a stir—and serious returns for early users. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Kindly MD’s $5B Bitcoin Play Comes as DATs Raise Fears for Wider Altcoin Liquidity
Kindly MD’s $5B Bitcoin Play Comes as DATs Raise Fears for Wider Altcoin Liquidity Kindly MD has filed for a $5B shelf offering after a $679M Bitcoin buy, as risks and debates over digital asset treasuries grow. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Thailand Taps KuCoin as First Global Exchange for Tokenized Bond Program
Thailand Taps KuCoin as First Global Exchange for Tokenized Bond Program KuCoin Thailand will handle subscriptions, redemptions, and listings alongside several other partners in a consortium, Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Will Ethereum Go Higher? Markets Remain Bullish: Analysis
Will Ethereum Go Higher? Markets Remain Bullish: Analysis The price of Ethereum fell by more than 10% following its very recent all-time high. Prediction market data suggests it wasn’t enough to scare away the bulls. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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What a Digital Euro on Ethereum or Solana Means for Europe’s Monetary Sovereignty
What a Digital Euro on Ethereum or Solana Means for Europe’s Monetary Sovereignty Europe’s push for a digital euro is colliding with U.S. stablecoin momentum, forcing policymakers to weigh the risks of public blockchains. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Here’s What to Expect From Bitcoin in September as Network Activity Slows
Here’s What to Expect From Bitcoin in September as Network Activity Slows While Bitcoin’s rebound offers brief relief, slowing activity, ETF outflows, and weak seasonals point to a steeper dip, analysts say. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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French Chipmaker Sequans Plans $200 Million Share Sale to Build Bitcoin Treasury
French Chipmaker Sequans Plans $200 Million Share Sale to Build Bitcoin Treasury Sequans has filed for an ATM equity program, aiming to raise $200 million to expand its Bitcoin reserves under a long-term treasury plan. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Perplexity Comet Flaw Exposed User Data to Attackers, Brave Reports
Perplexity Comet Flaw Exposed User Data to Attackers, Brave Reports A previously undiscovered flaw in Perplexity’s Comet browser let hidden commands extract user data, Brave researchers say. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Pantera Capital Eyes $1.25B Raise to Create Solana Treasury Firm: Report
Pantera Capital Eyes $1.25B Raise to Create Solana Treasury Firm: Report Pantera Capital is weighing a plan to raise $1.25 billion to transform a Nasdaq-listed company into a Solana treasury vehicle Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Sinks Below $110,000 as Fed Turmoil and Economic Data Loom
Bitcoin Sinks Below $110,000 as Fed Turmoil and Economic Data Loom Bitcoin fell below $110,000 as traders brace for U.S. economic data and political turmoil that could shape the Fed’s policy path. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Brothers Seek to Block Google Search History in $25M Crypto Heist Case
Brothers Seek to Block Google Search History in $25M Crypto Heist Case The defendants’ say searches for “top crypto lawyers” and “wire fraud statute” are protected by attorney-client privilege. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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‘Some Studios Won’t Survive’ as AI Takes Over Gaming, Says Google Cloud Exec
‘Some Studios Won’t Survive’ as AI Takes Over Gaming, Says Google Cloud Exec AI is driving upheaval in gaming, warns Google Cloud exec Jack Buser—and while that may unlock innovation, not every studio will make it. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Philippines to Consider Strategic Bitcoin Reserve With 20-Year Lockup
Philippines to Consider Strategic Bitcoin Reserve With 20-Year Lockup The bill proposes terms for how the country’s central bank could be tasked with buying Bitcoin and locking the holdings for two decades. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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What Bitcoin’s Weekend Dip Means for the Crypto Bulls
What Bitcoin’s Weekend Dip Means for the Crypto Bulls A major Bitcoin seller’s weekend sell-off has triggered a flash crash, but experts believe the market outlook remains healthy and bullish. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Criticizes France Over ‘Absurd’ 2024 Arrest
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Criticizes France Over ‘Absurd’ 2024 Arrest Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested last year, says he must return to France every 14 days with no appeal date in sight. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Metaplanet Joins FTSE Japan Index, Continues to Stack Bitcoin
Metaplanet Joins FTSE Japan Index, Continues to Stack Bitcoin The Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury firm has been added to the FTSE Japan and All-World indices as it continues to buy more Bitcoin. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Why Arthur Hayes Expects Ethereum to Surge to $20,000
Why Arthur Hayes Expects Ethereum to Surge to $20,000 Ethereum just hit a new all-time high on Friday, but BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes sees plenty more room for ETH to run. Here’s why. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Is Bitcoin’s 4-Year Cycle Over? Why BTC May Finally Break the Trend
Is Bitcoin’s 4-Year Cycle Over? Why BTC May Finally Break the Trend Bitcoin historically moves in four-year cycles—but some experts believe it could be different this time. Here’s why. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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The Creators of an Ethereum Gaming Network Just Sued Elon Musk’s xAI
The Creators of an Ethereum Gaming Network Just Sued Elon Musk’s xAI The company behind Ethereum network Xai claims confusion about the brands and controversies like Grok’s recent MechaHitler meltdown have inflicted immense harm on their brand. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co
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Anonymous Hacktivist Group Founder Spearheads Meme Coin While Facing 5 Years in Prison
Anonymous Hacktivist Group Founder Spearheads Meme Coin While Facing 5 Years in Prison Aubrey Cottle told Decrypt that the Anonymous coin could be used to help support the next generation of hacktivists. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co
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God in the Machine: Inside the Growing AI Religious Movement
God in the Machine: Inside the Growing AI Religious Movement Scholars say tech worship isn’t new, but warn that AI faith may stem from loneliness and mental health struggles, not divine truth. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Ethereum Hits All-Time High Price After Nearly 4 Years
Ethereum Hits All-Time High Price After Nearly 4 Years Ethereum set a new all-time high, breaking its previous 2021 record after Jerome Powell signaled the Fed would cut interest rates. Mathew Di Salvo,James Rubin Go to decrypt.co
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VanEck Files to Launch ETF With Jito’s Liquid-Staked Solana Tokens
VanEck Files to Launch ETF With Jito’s Liquid-Staked Solana Tokens The VanEck JitoSOL ETF filing comes after regulators determined earlier this month that liquid staking is not a securities transaction. Liz Napolitano Go to decrypt.co
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Ethereum Treasury SharpLink to Buy Back Up to $1.5 Billion in Stock
Ethereum Treasury SharpLink to Buy Back Up to $1.5 Billion in Stock SharpLink Gaming can repurchase up to $1.5 billion worth of common stock under a newly authorized program, the Ethereum treasury firm said. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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AI Just Helped Make Old Cells Young Again
AI Just Helped Make Old Cells Young Again OpenAI and Retro Biosciences used a custom AI model to redesign stem cell proteins, boosting efficiency and hinting at new longevity therapies. Josh Quittner Go to decrypt.co
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Public Keys: Ethereum Treasuries Soar, Bitcoin ETFs’ $1 Billion Bleed, Crypto IPO Chatter
Public Keys: Ethereum Treasuries Soar, Bitcoin ETFs’ $1 Billion Bleed, Crypto IPO Chatter Fed hints spark crypto rally as Bitcoin ETFs bleed $1B, but Ethereum bounces back. Plus, Figure Technologies is eyeing an IPO. Stacy Elliott Go to decrypt.co
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CFTC Opens Next Phase of Crypto Sprint, Seeks Public Input on Broader Rules
CFTC Opens Next Phase of Crypto Sprint, Seeks Public Input on Broader Rules The CFTC is now into its third crypto sprint, widening its review beyond spot trading as it works with the SEC to shape U.S. crypto rules. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Two Bitcoin Price Levels Sophisticated Traders Are Watching Out For
Two Bitcoin Price Levels Sophisticated Traders Are Watching Out For Bitcoin traders are positioning cautiously, with options data suggesting a defensive tone and uncertainty around rate path guidance. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Crypto Scam Sites Make Up a Fifth of ASIC’s Two-Year Takedown
Crypto Scam Sites Make Up a Fifth of ASIC’s Two-Year Takedown ASIC is expanding its fraud crackdown, moving from website takedowns to social media ads as crypto scams remain a key source of losses. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Ripple and SBI to Launch RLUSD Stablecoin in Japan by Early 2026
Ripple and SBI to Launch RLUSD Stablecoin in Japan by Early 2026 The two plan to roll out a U.S. dollar stablecoin in Japan under new rules that open the market to foreign issuers. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Microsoft AI Chief Warns Society Isn’t Ready for ‘Conscious’ Machines
Microsoft AI Chief Warns Society Isn’t Ready for ‘Conscious’ Machines Microsoft’s AI leader and DeepMind co-founder says humanlike systems could spark demands for AI rights while distorting human relationships. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Kanye West Launches Token on Solana in Frenzied Debut
Kanye West Launches Token on Solana in Frenzied Debut Kanye West’s YZY token made a volatile debut on Solana, soaring past $3 billion before sliding under $1 billion in hours. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Silicon Valley Throws $100M at AI-Powered Mattress With a Subscription
Silicon Valley Throws $100M at AI-Powered Mattress With a Subscription The startup’s $500 million valuation shows Silicon Valley will throw money at AI-powered anything—even a high tech mattress. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Nasdaq Boots Windtree a Month After $700M BNB Treasury Pivot Fails to Lift Stock
Nasdaq Boots Windtree a Month After $700M BNB Treasury Pivot Fails to Lift Stock The drug developer turned digital asset treasury firm’s delisting comes as crypto-linked stocks face a broader market downturn. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Options Traders Split Ahead of Fed’s Jackson Hole Meeting
Bitcoin Options Traders Split Ahead of Fed’s Jackson Hole Meeting Bitcoin remains rangebound with options data showing divergent bets as traders aim to divine Powell’s tone ahead of Friday’s Jackson Hole meeting. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co