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Hunter Biden Launches LAPTOP Memecoin on Base, Targeting TRUMP Holders With Airdrop
Hunter Biden is launching the LAPTOP Memecoin on Base with a total supply of 1 billion tokens.The project will allocate 20% of the supply to airdrops, including some TRUMP holders who suffered losses, while 30% will go to the founding team.
Liquid Hackers Return 3,400 Bitcoin After On-Chain Negotiations
Liquid hackers returned about 3,400 BTC, roughly 85% of the stolen funds, after on-chain negotiations with Blockstream, while retaining 598 BTC worth about $47 million.
Vitalik Buterin Rejects AI Bitcoin Crash Theory, Says BTC Security Is Unlikely to Break
VitalikButerin rejected the idea that AI could break Bitcoin’s security and trigger a major BTC crash.He said attacks on infrastructure could be fixed through updates, while breaking Bitcoin’s hashing or POW system remains extremely unlike.
Zcash Surges Above $1,200 as ETF Demand and Privacy Narrative Fuel Massive Rally
Zcash surged above $1,200 after a 45% weekly rally, driven by ETF demand, short liquidations, and renewed interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. Grayscale’s Zcash ETF reached $463.2 million in assets after its conversion to an ETF.
Japan’s Record Yen Intervention Sends Foreign Reserves Down $79.6 Billion
Japan’s foreign reserves dropped by a record $79.6 billion after Tokyo spent nearly $98.7 billion selling dollars and buying yen. The intervention strengthened the currency but raised questions about its long-term impact on global markets.
ECB Set to Raise Rates to 2.5% as Energy Shock Pushes Eurozone Inflation Higher
The ECB is expected to raise rates to 2.5% as energy prices and eurozone inflation rise above 3%. Markets see the move as a response to inflation risks, while further hikes remain uncertain due to growth concerns
Hyperliquid Unlocks $820 Million in HYPE as Token Burns and Treasury Demand Offset Supply Pressure
Hyperliquid unlocked 9.92M HYPE worth about $820M, but only 1.75% of March’s unlocked supply reached exchanges within 30 days. HYPE remains above $80 amid ongoing burns and treasury demand.
Ripple Signs Multi-Year Partnership With University of Florida to Put XRP Branding on Football Field
Ripple partnered with the University of Florida to place XRP branding on its football field and support financial education, expanding its college sports presence as XRP trades near $1.41.
Liquid Federation Wallet Loses 4,000 BTC as Attackers Offer to Return Most Funds
Liquid lost 4,000 BTC, about 95% of its reported reserves. Attackers offered to return most funds after a Blockstream patch, while Liquid disabled bridges and paused L-BTC transfers.
European Central Banks Shift Gold Reserves as Geopolitical Risks Increase
European central banks are adjusting gold storage strategies as geopolitical risks increase. The Netherlands moved 86 Tons of gold to London, while global central bank demand for bullion remains near historically high levels.
Strategy Launches Bitcoin-Themed Air Jordan Sneakers as Company Expands Crypto Brand Identity
Strategy launched Bitcoin-themed Air Jordan sneakers priced at $250, expanding its Bitcoin-focused brand identity. Despite the crypto theme, the company’s store currently does not accept Bitcoin payments.
UAE Introduces New Crypto VAT Rules as Businesses Must Report Digital Payments in Dirhams
The UAE introduced new crypto VAT valuation rules requiring businesses to convert digital currency payments into dirhams using average rates from three approved platforms. The directive clarifies reporting procedures without changing the 5%
Ethereum’s Next Upgrade Could Simplify Wallets With Smarter Transactions and Easier Recovery
Ethereum’s upcoming Hegotá upgrade could introduce smarter transactions, easier wallet recovery, and gas fee sponsorship. The changes aim to simplify crypto adoption by reducing complexity for everyday users.
Nike to Exit S&P 100 After 18 Years in Upcoming Index Rebalance
Nike will leave the S&P 100 after 18 years as part of a quarterly rebalance. The company remains in the S&P 500 despite a major decline from its 2021 market peak
US Hits Three Iranian Oil Tankers as Persian Gulf Tensions Raise Risk of $100 Crude
Iran launched missile attacks on two U.S. Navy warships, prompting the U.S. to strike three Iranian oil tankers. Rising tensions could push oil toward $100 and increase volatility across global markets and crypto.
US CPI, PPI Reports Become Key Test for Fed Rate Expectations Ahead of September Meeting
Markets await Friday’s CPI report as investors assess its impact on the Fed’s September meeting. Inflation data could determine whether rate hike expectations strengthen or weaken.
India’s Solar Surplus Raises Debate Over Bitcoin Mining
India’s solar surplus is creating grid challenges, with Bitcoin mining emerging as a possible way to use excess energy. However, storage and infrastructure remain the main issues.
USDT Supply on Tron Surpasses Ethereum After $4 Billion Monthly Increase
The USDT supply on Tron increased by about 4 billion USD in a month, reaching $94.27 billion. This figure is now greater than the USDT supply on Ethereum.
Gold Rebounds From Near One Month Low as Dollar and Treasury Yields Retreat — All Eyes on Friday's Payrolls
Gold rebounded 0.5% to $4,409 as the dollar and Treasury yields pulled back from multi-year highs. Markets await Friday's nonfarm payrolls a miss could push gold toward $4,500, while a strong print may renew rate hike pressure.
Bitcoin Holds Near $77,500 as Jobs Report Becomes Key Fed Policy Catalyst
BTC holds at $77.5K ahead of Friday's NFP report. Fed rate hike probability at 64% keeps markets in a wait-and-see mode.
Ethereum Gains 32.5% in August as ETF Inflows and Whale Accumulation Test $2,550 Resistance
Ethereum surged 32.5% in August its best month since July 2025 on $1.85B in ETF inflows and 430K ETH whale accumulation. ETH now faces key resistance at $2,550, with support at $2,250–$2,300 if bulls fail to break
Bitcoin Could Reach $1M by 2030, Yet Arthur Hayes Is Betting More on Ethereum
Arthur Hayes targets $1M Bitcoin by 2030 on monetary expansion and AI unwind risks, but names Ethereum his top trade today citing ETH's below-peak valuation and 3x–5x catch-up potential.
El Salvador's Bitcoin Reserve Climbs to 7,762 BTC as Daily Accumulation Strategy Holds Firm
El Salvador's bitcoin reserve hit 7,762 BTC (~$598M) as its one-BTC-per-day policy continues, despite a $1.4B IMF deal that scaled back the country's broader bitcoin framework.
XRP ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to 11 Sessions as Institutional Exposure Grows
U.S. spot XRP ETFs logged eleven straight sessions of inflows, drawing $170M. Goldman Sachs leads institutional holders at $87.4M. XRP trades near $1.33, off its late August peak.
Markets Price 64.2% Odds of September Fed Rate Hike as Crypto Faces Renewed Pressure
Markets are pricing in a 64.2% probability that the Fed will raise rates at its September 16th meeting. Current pricing shows investors expect tighter policy but upcoming data could still reshape expectations.