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Pennsylvania state lawmaker proposes ban on public officials trading crypto

The bill pushed by the representative included a ban on lawmakers and their families from "launching, promoting, or trading in coins where they hold a personal financial interest.”

Ethena crosses $500M in cumulative revenue as synthetic stablecoins gain ground

While the overall stablecoin market is up 4% in August, some synthetic stablecoins, such as Sky Dollar and Falcon USD, have had even more substantial gains.

US OCC terminates 2022 order targeting Anchorage Digital over AML

The financial regulator said the bank’s “compliance with laws and regulations does not require the continued existence of the order,” first issued in April 2022.

Bitcoin’s $13.8B options expiry puts bulls on edge ahead of key test

Bitcoin’s options expiry and tech-sector pressures will determine if the bull run truly ended or just took a pause.

US DOJ official signals department opposes retrial for Roman Storm

Though a Justice Department official did not mention the Tornado Cash developer by name, he made many general references to enforcement cases involving similar allegations.

SOL chart is the most bullish in crypto right now: Is $260 next?

Several technical indicators are flashing bullish for SOL price, and analysts believe a rally to $260 is the next step.

State Street becomes first custodian on JPMorgan tokenized debt platform

State Street, one of the world’s top three asset managers, can now custody blockchain-based debt securities for institutional clients.

$70B DeFi protocol Aave goes live on Aptos in ecosystem expansion

Aave enters a blockchain with few competitors, with only one top-five Aptos protocols having a TVL of $1 billion or more.

XRP Q4 moonshot depends on one key chart condition

An XRP chart fractal and whale flows hint at a short-term dip before a possible “moonshot” breakout to new all-time highs in Q4.

Wealthy Asian investors target 5% of portfolios in crypto as adoption broadens

High net worth investors in Asia are piling into crypto, adding to a market long dominated by retail users across India, Indonesia, Vietnam and beyond.

Bitcoin price in ‘late’ maturity phase: Is the bull market close to ending?

Bitcoin onchain data and the length of BTC’s previous market cycles suggest the current bull phase is coming to an end.

Bitcoin price dip hinges on $114K as markets shrug off US-EU trade deal

Bitcoin joins US stocks in ignoring a trade deal with the EU as traders turn to the Fed's Jackson Hole event and key BTC price support and resistance levels.

Tokenization could unlock capital markets growth in Latin America

Tokenization could solve Latin America’s capital market inefficiencies, boosting liquidity and unlocking new investment opportunities, according to Bitfinex Securities.

Tether, Circle to meet top South Korean Bank execs: Report

Tether and Circle are set to meet with the CEOs of South Korea’s four largest banks this week to discuss potential partnerships.

Kanye West YZY sniper wallet linked to $21M LIBRA extraction scheme: Analysts

Onchain sleuth found YZY sniper wallets tied to LIBRA, extracting $23 million in suspected insider gains across both token launches.

MetaMask to roll out wallet-native mUSD dollar stablecoin

MetaMask will roll out its mUSD stablecoin in 2025, launching first on Ethereum and Consensys’ Linea network for use across Web3 applications.

From lawsuits to legislation: How Washington is shaping crypto’s future

The latest Clear Crypto Podcast explores insights into US crypto policy, the GENIUS Act, Solana’s lobbying strategy and Washington’s new embrace of blockchain.

Age verification has made a colossal misstep, and blockchain needs to get involved

Current age verification drives users to VPNs and sketchy sites. Blockchain can prove you’re over 18 without exposing your identity to data breaches.

US Commerce official buys Bitcoin as Trump tariffs shake markets

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has been scooping up stock in companies that could benefit from tariffs, as well as investing in Bitcoin funds.

RWA protocol exploits reach $14.6M in H1 2025, surpassing 2024

Real-world asset protocols present an “evolving” threat landscape that offers a larger attack surface for hackers, according to CertiK.

Kerberus acquires Pocket Universe to build crypto antivirus

Following the Pocket Universe acquisition, Kerberus plans to build a dedicated antivirus for crypto to protect users from increasing malware attacks.

Hong Kong builder’s stock jumps on $483M Bitcoin treasury bet

Ming Shing Group Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed Hong Kong construction company, struck a $483 million deal to acquire 4,250 Bitcoin via share issuance.

How to read market sentiment with ChatGPT and Grok before checking a chart

ChatGPT and Grok are becoming the go-to tools for crypto traders, offering faster context, sentiment and strategic clarity, all through conversation.

UK sanctions Kyrgyz banks, $9.3B crypto network tied to Russia

The UK sanctioned Kyrgyz banks, crypto exchanges and individuals tied to Russia’s ruble-backed stablecoin.

$1.6B Bitcoin whale shifts another $113M BTC into $240M Ether long

A Bitcoin whale rotated another $113 million worth of Bitcoin into a $240 million spot Ether position after closing part of a previous Ether perpetual long worth almost $300 million.

Gemini receives MiCA license in Malta after May derivatives approval

The Winklevoss twins-owned Gemini exchange continues its expansion in Europe, securing a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license in Malta.

Arthur Hayes shifts focus to longevity after Trump pardon, invests in stem cell venture

Arthur Hayes, freshly pardoned by US President Donald Trump, has taken a board seat and major stake in a stem cell company where he’s also been a patient.

DBS expands crypto offerings with tokenized structured notes on Ethereum

DBS Bank launched tokenized structured notes on Ethereum, expanding access to crypto-linked investment products for accredited and institutional investors.

Trump’s World Liberty mints 9% of USD1 supply after Waller speech

The Trump family DeFi project minted $205 million USD1, pushing its treasury holdings and the stablecoin supply to record highs.

Bitcoin whale who held for 7 years sells $76M to go long on Ether

The whale had 14,837 Bitcoin worth over $1.6 billion, dating back to purchases from crypto exchanges Binance and HTX over seven years ago.

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