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BTC hovers around $110k despite gold ATH. BTC whale continues to move to ETH. WLFI launches at $25bn, to buyback coin with revenue. HYPE hits ATH for monthly fees at $100m. TRON cuts network fees 60%. Metaplanet buys $112m BTC. Devs intro mechanism to tokenize burned ETH. Sonic Labs passes $150m proposal for US expansion. … Read more

The crypto exchange said Tuesday that it plans to raise up to $317 million, with an initial target stock price of between $17 and $19 a share.

The firm’s updated guidance on common stock issuance reflects an “iterative” approach, the analysts wrote.

Experts cite capital inflows driven by a weak U.S. dollar and Fed rate cut expectations influencing the crypto market’s short-term bounce.

A Binance Smart Chain whale was drained of $27 million worth of tokens on Tuesday, after falling victim to a phishing scam.

B3 is bringing its crypto gaming ecosystem to the XRP Ledger, starting with a variety of casual games inside the Xcade.

Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade aims to cut finality to 150 milliseconds, a change that analysts say could cement its role as a strategic asset.

Crypto majors are green and recovering coming out of the long holiday weekend, with Bitcoin touching $110,000 Tuesday morning.

The DEX has paused all smart contract activity on its network and is “actively investigating” the attack, it said in a statement.

The Japanese exchange is expanding its global reach with a deal planned to close in October, joining a wave of other crypto acquisitions.

The think tank argues that lax crypto regulation leaves Ukraine vulnerable to criminals, sanctions evasion and budget shortfalls.

ESMA’s executive director said tokenization could transform markets but warns of risks and the need for safeguards.

U.S. stocks are flashing signs of investor euphoria even as crypto markets remain subdued, raising the risk of a spillover correction.

WLFI token holders are voting on a proposal to use liquidity fees for buybacks and burns, as the token slides on initial trading.

The California governor is stepping up his mockery of President Trump’s crypto ventures.

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.

The president and his family own 22.5 billion WLFI tokens, nearly a quarter of the total supply.

Privacy experts typically advise using different addresses to hold digital coins. But should the Central American country still be buying BTC?

WLFI is now live for trading, netting early buyers significant returns.

The Japanese firm’s Bitcoin treasury strategy is facing headwinds, as shareholders vote on a complex preferred equity plan.

The prediction market protocol is building the “next frontier for capital markets,” as it turns information itself into a tradable asset.

The BRC-20 token protocol has added Ethereum Virtual Machine support, opening the door to decentralized apps and DeFi on Bitcoin.

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum have sagged over the week, as the crypto market attracted $4.37 billion in institutional inflows.

Reports that Bank of China Hong Kong plans to apply for a local stablecoin license have fueled speculation and a surge in share prices.

The prison terms reflect executive responsibility in crypto fraud cases, with sentences based on “cooperation and leadership hierarchy.”

The settlement ends a three-year legal battle over sneaker NFTs designed to track ownership and counterfeit claims.

Experts say the timing is strategic as Binance Australia faces an 18-day deadline to comply with the AUSTRAC audit order over AML failures.

Bitcoin’s outlook remains highly uncertain heading into September, with key macroeconomic data points that could shape Fed policy.

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.