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🔔 Numerai Secures $500M Commitment From JPMorgan Asset Management !
Bloomberg reports that crowdsourced quant fund Numerai has received a commitment of up to $500 million from JPMorgan Asset Management, to be deployed over the next year. Numerai, backed by Paul Tudor Jones, currently manages around $450 million and leverages its NMR token to reward freelance quants for stock trading models.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-26/crowdsourcing-hedge-fund-gets-500-million-jpmorgan-commitment
🔔 Binance Wallet Launches Browser Extension With Keyless Security !
Binance Wallet has introduced its new Wallet Extension (Beta), enabling users to manage crypto, connect to dApps, and explore Web3 directly from their desktop browsers. The extension features MPC-based keyless security, multi-chain support, and seamless sync with the Binance mobile app.
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/c56ec01598d647e883c4f5c607e985dd
🔔 Strategy Acquires 3,081 BTC, Boosting Holdings to 632,457 BTC !
Strategy has purchased 3,081 BTC for approximately $356.9 million at an average price of $115,829 per bitcoin, reporting a 25.4% BTC yield YTD 2025. As of August 24, the firm holds 632,457 BTC acquired for around $46.5 billion at an average cost of $73,527 per bitcoin.
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https://x.com/saylor/status/1959949666482561098
🔔 Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Holdings with Additional Purchase !
Japanese listed company Metaplanet bought 103 BTC for approximately ¥1.736 billion ($11.78M), bringing its total holdings to 18,991 BTC with a cumulative investment of about ¥285.833 billion ($1.942B).
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https://x.com/Metaplanet_JP/status/1959813527281250740
🔔 Ethereum Gaming Network Xai Files Lawsuit Against Musk’s xAI !
Ethereum-based gaming network Xai has sued Elon Musk’s AI company xAI, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition. The complaint claims Musk’s firm has caused marketplace confusion, reputational harm, and consumer sentiment issues, with Xai seeking damages and a block on xAI’s use of the disputed name.
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https://x.com/XAI_GAMES/status/1958728504499171606
🔔 JUST IN: Ethereum Hits New All-Time High at $4,883.28 !
Ethereum reached a record price of $4,883.28 and is currently trading at around $4,850, marking strong upward momentum in the market.
🔔 Taiwan Prosecutors Charge 14 in $41M BitShine Crypto Fraud !
Taiwanese prosecutors have charged 14 individuals linked to the BitShine crypto exchange, accused of defrauding more than 1,500 victims of NT$1.27 billion ($41M). Authorities say the suspects used BitShine to conceal the activities of unlicensed firm Biying Technology, laundering funds through USDT purchases and overseas transfers.
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https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202508220091.aspx
🔔 Victim Loses $91M in Bitcoin in Social Engineering Scam !
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT reported that a victim lost 783 BTC (~$91.4M) in a social engineering attack on Aug. 19, after being tricked by someone posing as a hardware wallet support agent. The funds were later funneled through Wasabi Wallet, adding to a year already marked by over $3B in crypto-related hacks and scams.
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🔔 Coinbase CEO Predicts $1M Bitcoin by 2030, Analyst Urges Caution !
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong forecasted Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030, citing clearer U.S. regulations and growing institutional interest. However, analyst James McKay cautioned that investors should focus on sustaining $124K first, after Bitcoin slipped to $112K this week following its recent all-time high.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeVny5KHj4g
🔔 SEC Chair Signals Softer Stance on Crypto Token Classification !
SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated that only “very few” crypto tokens should be considered securities, adding that tokens themselves are “probably not” securities. He highlighted the SEC’s upcoming “Project Crypto,” aimed at modernizing securities laws and moving U.S. markets on-chain with a framework to safeguard against regulatory overreach.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/367584/sec-chair-paul-atkins-signals-new-day-crypto
🔔 Robinhood Expands Into Sports Prediction Markets via Kalshi !
Robinhood has partnered with CFTC-regulated exchange Kalshi to let users trade on NFL and college football game outcomes through its Prediction Markets Hub. The move positions Robinhood as an alternative to traditional sportsbooks by treating trades as commodities rather than wagers.
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https://newsroom.aboutrobinhood.com/pro-and-college-football-prediction-markets/
🔔 Bitmine Becomes Second-Largest Crypto Treasury Holder !
Bitmine has surpassed $6.6 billion in Ethereum holdings, now owning 1.52 million ETH, or 1.26% of the total supply. This milestone puts the company 25% closer to its goal of accumulating 5% of Ethereum’s circulating supply.
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https://twitter.com/arkham/status/1957513282430071155
🔔 Binance to List Plume (PLUME) Following HODLer Airdrop !
Binance has announced Plume (PLUME), an EVM-compatible blockchain for Real World Assets, as its 32nd HODLer Airdrops project. Trading for PLUME pairs will open on August 18, 2025, 15:00 (UTC) with 26.5% of the total supply in circulation at launch.
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/82264d448a4e4c1abc29ec1df14509f7
🔔 Coinbase Smart Wallet Surpasses 1 Million Accounts !
According to defioasis, Coinbase Smart Wallet account creations have now topped 1 million, with 270,000 new accounts on Aug. 16 alone — the second-highest daily record. With the rollout of the Base app, nearly 279,000 accounts (25.9% of total) were created this month.
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https://dune.com/kucoinventures/baseapp
🔔 Winklevoss’ Gemini Files for Nasdaq Listing After Bullish IPO Wave !
Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has filed to list its Class A shares on the Nasdaq under the ticker GEMI, with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup leading the offering. The move follows strong IPO debuts from peers like Bullish and Circle. Despite the filing’s bullish framing, Gemini disclosed widening net losses — $158.5M in 2024 and $282.5M in H1 2025 — alongside tightening liquidity. The Winklevoss twins will retain majority control via a dual-class share structure.
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https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2055592/000110465925079323/tm255912-12_drsa.htm
🔔 SharpLink Expands Ethereum Holdings to 797,704 ETH !
SharpLink announced the purchase of 56,533 ETH for about $252 million at an average price of $4,462 per token. With this acquisition, the company now holds 797,704 ETH valued at approximately $3.7 billion.
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https://x.com/SharpLinkGaming/status/1960313701317419149
🔔 Gemini Launches XRP Credit Card and Expands RLUSD Use in U.S. !
Crypto exchange Gemini has partnered with Ripple to introduce an XRP credit card, offering up to 4% in crypto rewards on purchases, while also expanding Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin as a base currency for U.S. spot trading pairs. The move comes as Gemini prepares for its planned IPO.
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https://x.com/Gemini/status/1959972656507204040
🔔 Galaxy, Jump and Multicoin Reportedly Seek $1B to Form Solana Treasury Firm !
Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital are reportedly in talks to raise $1 billion to establish a Solana-focused digital asset treasury company, with Cantor Fitzgerald as lead banker. The Solana Foundation is said to be backing the initiative, with the deal expected to close in early September.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-25/galaxy-jump-multicoin-seek-1-billion-for-buying-solana-token
🔔 JUST IN: Ethereum Hits New All-Time High of $4,946.75 !
Ethereum reached a new record high of $4,946.75 and is currently trading near $4,940, reflecting strong market momentum.
🔔 BingX Launches Pre-Market Trading for WLFI with 25x Leverage !
BingX has introduced pre-market contract trading for WLFI, the governance token of World Liberty Financial, with up to 25x leverage. Binance, OKX, and Bitget have also listed the token, with WLFI futures trading around $0.42, implying a market cap of about $42 billion.
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https://followin.io/en/feed/19538145
🔔 JUST IN: Ethereum Surpasses $4,800, BNB Hits Record $893 !
Ethereum surged past $4,800 while Binance Coin (BNB) reached a new all-time high of $893.15, extending gains in the broader crypto market.
🔔 US DOJ Official Clarifies Stance on Code Writing After Tornado Cash Verdict !
Matthew J. Galeotti, acting assistant attorney general, stated that “writing code without ill intent is not a crime,” signaling a shift in how the DOJ approaches software developers in crypto. He emphasized that only those knowingly engaging in crimes like fraud, laundering, or sanctions evasion will face prosecution, following backlash over the recent Tornado Cash verdict.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/367858/writing-code-without-ill-intent-is-not-a-crime-says-us-doj-official-following-tornado-cash-verdict
🔔 Starknet Approves Bitcoin Staking Alongside STRK for Network Consensus !
Starknet will enable bitcoin staking on its Ethereum Layer 2 network after SNIP-31 passed with 93.6% support. Approved BTC wrappers, capped at 25% of consensus power, will join STRK in securing the network, with the launch expected in the coming weeks.
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https://governance.starknet.io/voting-proposals/10
🔔 BitMEX Co-Founder Arthur Hayes Resumes Investing After Trump Pardon !
Bloomberg reports that BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has returned to investing, backing both crypto ventures and a stem cell therapy firm with clinics in Mexico and Bangkok. His family office, Maelstrom, has supported three digital asset treasury firms, though its general partner cautioned that the trend may be overheating and could hinder the broader crypto market recovery.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-20/bitmex-founder-pardoned-by-trump-joins-longevity-hacking-craze
🔔 South Korea Suspends New Crypto Lending Amid Leverage Concerns !
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has paused new crypto lending services following a mass liquidation event at Bithumb, citing insufficient user protections and heightened market fragility. The suspension will remain until formal guidelines are established, signaling tighter oversight on leverage rather than a permanent ban.
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https://decrypt.co/335806/south-korea-halts-crypto-lending
🔔 Blast TVL Drops 97% from Peak as Activity Stalls !
Ethereum Layer 2 network Blast has seen its total value locked fall to about $67 million, down sharply from a peak of $2.2 billion in June 2024. Both the project’s official account and founder Pacman’s Twitter have been inactive for over three months.
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https://defillama.com/chain/blast
🔔 Michael Saylor Relaxes Stock-Sale Restrictions at Strategy Inc. !
Strategy Inc. chairman Michael Saylor has eased recent limits on stock sales, allowing equity issuance below prior thresholds. The move comes as market volatility pressures the firm’s financing strategy and reduces its premium to Bitcoin holdings.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-18/michael-saylor-eases-stock-sale-limits-as-bitcoin-premium-falls
🔔 Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury with $93M Purchase !
Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc. has acquired an additional 775 BTC for $93M, paying an average of $120,006 per coin, according to its Aug. 18 regulatory filing. This brings its total holdings to 18,888 BTC, worth nearly $2.2B at current prices — cementing its position as one of Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holders.
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https://x.com/Metaplanet_JP/status/1957276679706992813
🔔 Crypto Projected to Become UAE’s 2nd-Largest Sector Within 5 Years !
The UAE’s crypto industry is poised to become its second-biggest economic sector by 2030, according to Chase Ergen, board member at DeFi Technologies. He cited the nation’s clear regulatory framework, strong leadership, attractive tax policies, and growing global hub status as key drivers. Ergen believes blockchain could make up a “double-digit” share of the UAE economy, second only to oil.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-become-uae-second-biggest-sector-5-years
🔔 Crypto Influencer Jailed for Multi-Million Dollar “Cryptojacking” Scheme !
A self-styled crypto influencer, Parks, has been sentenced to prison for using stolen computing resources to mine cryptocurrencies like ETH, LTC, and XMR. He laundered the proceeds through exchanges, NFT marketplaces, and bank accounts, spending the funds on luxury cars, jewelry, and travel — all while boasting online about his illicit profits.
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https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/crypto-influencer-sentenced-prison-multi-million-dollar-cryptojacking-scheme