Gemini exchange secures Nasdaq as strategic investor
Gemini Space Station has lined up Nasdaq to invest $50 million in its upcoming IPO via a private placement, securing strategic support ahead of its New York listing this week. The partnership grants Nasdaq clients access to Gemini’s custody and staking services. Trading expected under the ticker “GEMI” on Friday.
Tether denies Bitcoin sell-off rumors, confirms buying BTC, gold, land
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino refuted rumors of a Bitcoin sell-off, confirming ongoing profit allocations into Bitcoin, gold, and land. The firm transferred BTC to XXI, clarifying assets movement rather than liquidation of stablecoin reserves.
Ethereum revenue dropped 44% in August amid ETH all-time high
Ethereum network revenue, comprising token burns and transaction fees accruing to ETH holders, fell 44% in August despite Ether reaching an all-time high. Total revenue declined to $14.1 million from July’s $25.6 million amid Dencun upgrade effects.
Lion Group doubles down on Hyperliquid as HYPE breaks a new high
Lion Group Holding announced plans to convert its Solana and Sui token holdings into Hyperliquid’s HYPE token, aiming to capitalize on institutional custody offerings and market volatility. The move follows HYPE’s new all-time price high.
Sky joins bidding war to launch Hyperliquid’s USDH stablecoin
Sky protocol, co-founded by Rune Christensen, has submitted a proposal to support Hyperliquid’s planned USDH stablecoin, offering a 4.85% yield and customizable compliance features. It joins four other major bids for stablecoin issuance governance.
Putin adviser claims US using stablecoins, gold to devalue its $37T debt
An adviser to President Putin asserted that the United States is using stablecoins and gold to devalue its $37 trillion national debt by shifting obligations onto alternative currency platforms. The claim was made at the Eastern Economic Forum without detailed mechanism explanation.
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OpenSea launches $1 million NFT reserve with CryptoPunk as inaugural acquisition
OpenSea announced a $1 million NFT reserve fund dedicated to acquiring culturally significant art on its platform, beginning with CryptoPunk #5273. A cross-functional team will guide future purchases to build a living collection. The initiative marks a shift toward strategic NFT treasury management.
SwissBorg hacked for $41 million in SOL after staking partner API breach
SwissBorg revealed that hackers exploited a vulnerability in its staking partner Kiln’s API, draining 193,000 SOL (≈$41 million) from its Solana Earn program. Impacted users represent about 1 percent of base and 2 percent of assets. SwissBorg pledged full reimbursement and is collaborating with authorities to investigate.
🔎 Coin Research — MYX Finance (MYX) — 09 September 2025
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Crypto ETFs post $352 million outflows as Ether funds shed $912 million
Crypto investment products saw $352 million net outflows in early September, driven by $912 million exiting Ether funds despite $524 million inflows into Bitcoin products. Weekly trading volumes fell by 27 percent as profit-taking and macro developments influenced risk-asset demand. Despite cooling activity, year-to-date inflows remain ahead of last year.
Kazakhstan president proposes national crypto reserve and digital asset law by 2026
Kazakhstan president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for creation of a state digital asset fund under the national bank's investment arm and drafting of comprehensive crypto legislation before 2026. Plans include establishing a pilot ‘CryptoCity’ in Alatau. The proposals aim to formalize digital assets within the national financial framework.
Bitcoin climbs above $112,000 while derivatives data reflect trader caution
Bitcoin surpassed $112,000 amid mixed signals from derivatives markets, where options delta skew and futures funding rates point to persistent risk aversion. Spot ETF outflows and Macro factors may also be influencing sentiment. The move above $110,000 failed to trigger a sustained surge, as traders weigh broader market dynamics.
Robinhood Stock Jumps 15% on S&P 500 Inclusion; Strategy Slips as Analysts/Saylor Downplay Snub
Robinhood shares climbed 15% after being added to the S&P 500 index effective September 22, while Strategy’s (MSTR) stock dipped following its exclusion despite meeting eligibility. Analysts and Saylor remained unbothered by the index decision.
Worldcoin’s WLD Surges 25% as $250M Treasury Deal Fuels Momentum
Worldcoin’s WLD token jumped 25%, extending weekly gains near 50%, driven by 530,000 new user verifications and a $250 million private placement by Eightco Holdings. New academic operators joined its AMPC verification network.
Lion Group Plans to Swap SOL, SUI Holdings for HYPE
Lion Group announced a full exit from SOL and SUI positions to acquire HYPE tokens issued by Hyperliquid. The Singapore-based platform aims to leverage custody services provided by BitGo to optimize its treasury and enhance yields.
Nasdaq Seeks Nod From U.S. SEC to Tokenize Stocks
Nasdaq filed a proposal with the U.S. SEC to permit on-chain trading of tokenized equities alongside traditional shares. The move aims to integrate real-world asset tokenization into regulated markets with the same execution priority as legacy trading.
MegaETH Unveils Native Stablecoin with Ethena, Aiming to Keep Blockchain Fees Low
A new stablecoin called USDm launches on MegaETH in partnership with DeFi protocol Ethena. The token will be backed by Ethena’s USDtb, itself backed by BlackRock’s money market fund, and may include USDe reserves to subsidize sequencer fees on the network.
Backpack Launches Regulated Perpetuals Exchange in Europe Post-FTX EU Deal
Backpack Exchange launched its European arm under MiFID II with perpetual futures offering up to 10x leverage. The Cyprus-based platform completed the FTX EU acquisition, began customer fund restitution and plans expansion to Japan. CEO emphasizes daily proof-of-reserves attestations.
DOGE Leads Gains as Bitcoin Holds Above $111K Amid New BTC Treasury Plan
Bitcoin held above $111,000 awaiting U.S. inflation data while Dogecoin outperformed with a 7% rise to $0.2328. Altvest Capital aims to raise $210 million to purchase BTC for treasury, planning Africa Bitcoin Corp. rebrand. Japan bond sell-off adds macro uncertainty.
Nemo Protocol on Sui Exploited for $2.4M USDC
Nemo, a Sui blockchain yield protocol, suffered a $2.4 million exploit when a malicious actor moved USDC from Arbitrum to Ethereum. Total value locked dropped from over $6 million to $1.53 million. Peckshield traced the attack via blockchain analytics.
Nasdaq Firm Raises $1.65B for Solana Treasury Launch
Forward Industries secured $1.65 billion in cash and stablecoin via a PIPE led by Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto and Multicoin Capital. FORD shares jumped 128% pre-market while SOL rose 2.3%. Multicoin’s Kyle Samani to chair board following largest Solana treasury financing to date.
XRP Consolidates Under $3 Amid Descending Triangle Pattern
XRP has consolidated below the $3 level after testing resistance at $2.90–$2.92 on high volume, facing repeated rejections. Futures markets price nearly certain Fed rate cuts on September 17, shaping institutional inflows. Traders watch for a sustained break above $2.90 to target $3.00–$3.30.
Institutional Bitcoin Treasury Demand Dips, CryptoQuant Warns
Bitcoin treasury companies showed an 86% drop in average purchase sizes despite record holdings, suggesting cautious buying. Asia’s Sora Ventures launched a $1 billion fund to fuel regional treasury growth amid shifting institutional flows.
Dogecoin Forms Higher Lows as Resistance Persists
Dogecoin exhibited controlled intraday trading between $0.213 and $0.221, with buyers defending lower bounds and sellers capping rallies. Technical indicators signal consolidation under resistance, awaiting volume-backed breakout confirmation.
Stripe’s Tempo Blockchain Criticized for Undermining Decentralization
Meta’s Libra co-creator Christian Catalini argued that Stripe’s Tempo blockchain sacrifices decentralization. He cited corporate incentive structures and regulatory compromises as risks to crypto’s permissionless ethos.
Tether Denies Selling Bitcoin for Gold amid Rumors
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino refuted claims of Bitcoin sales, asserting no BTC was sold. Clarification followed rumors citing asset reports, with explanation that BTC transfers funded separate projects rather than gold purchases.
MYX Finance ATH Surge Raises Pump-and-Dump Concerns
MYX Finance token hit a record high after a 167% rally, doubling market cap and spiking volume. Analysts flagged potential manipulation due to token unlocks, whale-triggered liquidations, and thin liquidity amplifying price movements.
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Trump Family Wealth Jumps $1.3B Amid ABTC and WLFI Trading Debuts
Bloomberg Billionaires Index data shows the Trump family’s collective net worth increased by $1.3 billion this week thanks to American Bitcoin (ABTC) and World Liberty Financial (WLFI) trading debuts. WLFI gains added $670 million, while ABTC stake valued over $500 million despite subsequent price retracements.
Ethereum Network Fees and Revenue Decline Despite Record Prices
Ethereum network fee revenue fell 44% in August to $14.1 million, down from July’s $25.6 million, amid an ETH price rally to $4,957. Overall network fees dropped by 20% month-over-month following the Dencun upgrade that reduced layer-2 transaction costs.
Michael Saylor’s Net Worth Rises by $1B on Bloomberg Billionaire Index
Michael Saylor, Strategy co-founder and executive chairman, saw a $1 billion net worth increase this year, coinciding with Strategy’s stock gains and Saylor’s ranking at 491st on the Bloomberg Billionaire 500 Index. Equity holdings in Strategy account for over 90% of his wealth growth.
🔎 Coin Research — Solidus Ai Tech (AITECH) — 08 September 2025
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Paxos Proposes USDH Stablecoin for Hyperliquid With HYPE Buybacks
Paxos submitted a proposal to launch USDH, a fully compliant stablecoin designed for Hyperliquid under GENIUS and MiCA frameworks. The plan allocates 95% of reserve interest to repurchase HYPE tokens, with distributions to validators, protocol partners and users to align ecosystem incentives.
El Salvador Marks Four-Year Bitcoin Anniversary With Mixed Outcomes
El Salvador’s national Bitcoin Office highlighted a 6,313 BTC strategic reserve and widespread public servant certification programs as part of Bitcoin Day. Recent IMF loan conditions prompted repeal of legal tender status and halted government wallet purchases, fueling community debate over adoption impact.
Tether denies Bitcoin sell-off rumors, confirms buying BTC, gold, land
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino refuted rumors of a Bitcoin sell-off, clarifying that recent transfers were for an internal initiative rather than asset disposal. The issuer reaffirmed its strategy to allocate profits into Bitcoin, gold, and land, maintaining holdings above 100,000 BTC valued at over $11 billion.
Bitcoin taps $111.3K as forecast says 10% dip ‘worst case scenario’
Bitcoin price rebounded above $111,000 into the weekly close, but Fibonacci retracement analysis suggests a potential maximum downside of about 10%, targeting $100,000 as a “logical” bounce zone. Traders highlight key resistance at $112,000 and major moving averages as decision points for the next move.
Ripple’s SEC Battle Is Over: Time to Challenge SWIFT?
Following the SEC’s decision to drop its lawsuit against Ripple, industry observers question whether XRP can now compete with SWIFT for cross-border payments, offering faster settlement and lower fees.
“Binance Dollars” Replace Venezuela’s Bolívar as Inflation Hits 229%
With annual inflation at 229 percent, Venezuelans increasingly use USDT stablecoins—dubbed “Binance dollars”—for daily payments. Chainalysis data rank Venezuela ninth in per-capita crypto use amid capital controls.
Crypto Market Sentiment Shifts to Fear as Interest in Altcoins Wanes
Crypto market sentiment moved into Fear as traders shift focus from obscure altcoins to major assets. Santiment data show subdued risk appetite, with Bitcoin, Ether and XRP dominating discussions on asset allocation.
Stablecoin Retail Transfers Break Records in August
Retail stablecoin transfers under $250 hit $5.84 billion in August, surpassing prior monthly highs as consumers in emerging markets increasingly turn to stablecoins to avoid high banking fees and slow transfers.
Senate Crypto Bill Clarifies Tokenized Stocks as Securities
The US Senate updated its crypto market structure bill by adding a clause to explicitly classify tokenized stocks under existing securities law. The amendment ensures on-chain stock representations are subject to SEC oversight, maintaining regulatory consistency and investor protections for tokenized assets.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Climbs to New All-Time High
The Bitcoin network’s mining difficulty reached a new all-time high after the latest difficulty adjustment, reflecting increased hash rate and miner competition. The adjustment, up 4.2%, signals strong miner confidence and ongoing network security improvements as more computational power joins the network.
Phishing Scams Cost Crypto Users Over $12M in August
Crypto phishing attacks siphoned more than $12 million from users in August, marking a 72% month-on-month increase, according to data from Scam Sniffer. The report identified 15,230 victims, with the largest single loss exceeding $3 million, underscoring the need for enhanced vigilance and security measures across the crypto ecosystem.
Michael Saylor’s Fortune Jumps $1B Amid Billionaire Index Inclusion
Michael Saylor’s net worth rose by $1 billion year-to-date following his debut on the Bloomberg Billionaire 500 Index. His estimated worth reached $7.37 billion, up nearly 16%, as Strategy’s share price rallied 12% over the same period, driven by the firm’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
Crypto Sentiment Shifts Into Fear as Altcoin Interest Wanes
Crypto market sentiment has slipped into Fear according to Santiment, with traders shifting focus from obscure altcoins to major assets like BTC and ETH. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 44, signaling cautious risk appetite and debate over which large-cap asset will lead the next breakout.
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🔎 Coin Research — PinLink (PIN) — 07 September 2025
New weekly coin research for PinLink (PIN). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Fractionalized RWA-tokenized DePIN platform enabling AI developers to access decentralized compute (GPUs, TPUs, storage) at lower cost and asset owners to monet
Spot ether ETFs incur $952M outflows amid recession fears
Spot ether exchange-traded funds recorded five consecutive days of outflows, losing $952 million as investors rotated away over concerns of an economic downturn. Despite the withdrawals, ether’s price rose more than 16% over the past month driven by stablecoin and ETF developments.
FBOT framework deemed ill-suited for crypto exchanges
CFTC guidance clarified that the FBOT framework’s legacy settlement and clearing requirements are incompatible with offshore crypto exchanges serving U.S. clients. Licensed futures commission exchanges only qualify, leaving many platforms unable to meet stringent regulatory demands.
Belarus President Pushes Transparent Rules to Attract Crypto Investors
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko urged regulators to finalize long-delayed crypto regulations, aiming to balance investor protections with the nation’s ambition to be a crypto-friendly hub. He cited inspection findings of platform violations and urged oversight that preserves a 'digital haven.'
'If They Can Do It to Sun, Who's Next?' Say Insiders as WLFI Claims Freeze Was to 'Protect Users'
World Liberty Financial froze hundreds of wallets, including Justin Sun's, to protect users from phishing-related compromises after onchain data showed Sun’s transfers followed WLFI’s crash. Insiders attribute the drop to widespread shorting and dumping across exchanges.
Binance to List OpenLedger (OPEN) Following HODLer Airdrop
Binance has announced the listing of OpenLedger’s OPEN token after featuring it in its HODLer Airdrops program. Eligible users who staked BNB in specified products during the snapshot period will receive retroactive OPEN rewards. Trading for OPEN is set to begin on Binance soon.
Coinbase AI Coding Tool Vulnerable to CopyPasta Exploit
Coinbase’s AI-powered code assistant is exposed to a prompt injection technique dubbed ‘CopyPasta’ that hides malicious instructions within markdown comments. The exploit can cause unauthorized code execution and data exfiltration across generated files. Coinbase is investigating and working on mitigations.
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Hyperliquid Advances Plan to Launch Proprietary Stablecoin
Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid announced plans to introduce USDH, its own U.S. dollar stablecoin, via an on-chain governance vote. The move aims to reduce reliance on USDC, capture reserve yield revenues, and support trading volume exceeding $398 billion per month.