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Saylor Strikes Again: Strategy Scoops Up $370M Worth of Bitcoin
Strategy purchased another 4,603 bitcoin for $369.7 million, pushing Michael Saylor's company deeper into its long-running bitcoin treasury strategy after he teased the…
Russia’s largest bank forecasts $46 billion in first-year crypto exchange trading under new rules: report
Sberbank's forecast comes as the country's new crypto regulations are set to take effect on Sept. 1, 2026.
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Cronos Blockchain Halts After Tectonic Exploit Leaves Most Funds Stranded On-Chain
The Cronos blockchain, the layer-1 network closely associated with Crypto.com, stopped producing blocks on Sunday, August 30, 2026, after an exploit hit Tectonic, the…
Cardano claimed as proof layer in Blockforce's traceability platform
Cardano's integration into Blockforce's platform highlights blockchain's potential in enhancing supply chain transparency and accountability. Cardano claimed as proof…
Strategy buys 4,603 Bitcoin for $370M, ending 10-week buying pause
Strategy's renewed Bitcoin buying signals confidence in long-term crypto value, but market volatility could impact financial stability and stock performance. Strategy…
Strategy buys 4,603 BTC for $370M, repurchases $152M in shares
Strategy's financial maneuvers bolster confidence in its market position, potentially enhancing STRC's long-term valuation prospects. Strategy buys 4,603 BTC for $370M,…
Strategy buys 4,603 Bitcoin for $370 million
Strategy's significant Bitcoin investment highlights its commitment to cryptocurrency, potentially influencing market dynamics and investor strategies. Strategy buys…
Luke Dashjr exits mining pool Ocean after split over Bitcoin mining’s future
The split was mutual, with both parties citing differing views on the future of Bitcoin mining and recent protocol developments.
XRP Goes Sideways but $1.70 Is Coming Soon, Analyst Says
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) broke above key resistance Sunday, with analyst Ali Martinez flagging $1.70 as the next target. Ali Martinez posted that XRP has confirmed a bullish…
Solana trenches revive as 313K tokens created in one week
The surge in token creation on Solana highlights the network's capacity for high-volume activity but raises concerns about sustainability and value. Solana trenches…
Bitcoin Analyst Warns 40% BTC Price Dump Amid US–Iran Escalation
The bearish fundamental backdrop also coincides with a potential symmetrical triangle breakdown on Bitcoin's four-hour chart.
Polygon Crypto Secures Bor and Heimdall Clients Before Disclosure
Polygon PoS deployed Austin and Kyoto hard forks to close resource-exhaustion and consensus risks after testing, with no mainnet disruption observed.
Pons generates $950K in daily revenue, outpacing Jupiter and Axiom on the back of Robinhood Chain's token frenzy
Pons' rapid revenue growth highlights the volatile potential of DeFi platforms, raising questions about sustainability and market stability. Pons generates $950K in…
Pump.fun overtakes Hyperliquid in monthly revenue for first time since April 2025
Pump.fun's revenue surge highlights the evolving dynamics in DeFi, emphasizing the impact of strategic tokenomics on market positioning. Pump.fun overtakes Hyperliquid…
Ethereum News: Hayes Backs ETH as It Strengthens Against Bitcoin
Arthur Hayes names Ethereum his top pick as ETH strengthens against Bitcoin. Key price levels, technicals, and what it means for traders now.
Michael Saylor's $13,400 Bitcoin floor exposes the exact order of losses inside Strategy's debt stack
The filed ratio moves with cash and claims, while MSTR dilution and legal priority shape real losses.
Michael Saylor unfazed as Bitcoin's rally faces fresh trouble – ‘We're back!'
Is Saylor planning to buy Bitcoin again, or is he setting a trap for investors?
Hyperliquid, Pump.fun account for nearly 90% of record $638M crypto buybacks: FT
Crypto projects spent a record $638 million on token buybacks so far in 2026, as more protocols are turning their revenue into buybacks to return more value to token…
Float Protocol hit by $28K flash loan attack through Uniswap V3 manipulation
Float Protocol has lost about $28,000, or 10.71 ETH, after an attacker used a flash loan to manipulate a Uniswap V3 spot price and exploit how its Hypervisor contracts…
XRP Price Targets $2 as One Key Metric Flashes Bullish Signal
XRP trades near $1.37 as RLUSD volume crosses $1 billion. See the technical levels standing between XRP and a $2 price target.
Can Shiba Inu Reach $1 During the Next Crypto Bull Market? The Answer Will Blow Your Mind.
Speculation fever drove Shiba Inu high enough to have turned a mere $3 investment into more than $1 million for a brief moment. Shiba Inu has lost 94% of its peak value…
Bitcoin Price Outlook as Barclays Forecasts Two Fed Rate Hikes After Warsh's Hawkish Speech
Bitcoin (BTC) price is trading at $78,325 today, August 31, with this being a 3.8% drop from the August 28 high of $81,478. The drop comes on the back of a hawkish…
September Fed rate hike fears look overblown as the probability stands at just 58%, not 90%
Odds of a rate hike in September remain below 60% despite Warsh's hawkish speech on Friday. Observers downplay fears of tightening.
Bitcoin price gains 24% in best August since 2017
Bitcoin gained roughly 24% in August, its strongest performance for the month since 2017, as ETF inflows and short liquidations accelerated.
Metaplanet Sends $188M More Bitcoin to Coinbase in 3 Hours
Metaplanet moved 2,400 BTC, worth about $186 million, into Coinbase Prime in just three hours on August 31, its third large transfer to the exchange since August 25. Six…
XRPL consensus freezes after removing just 12% of central nodes – but a simple tweak triples XRP defense
At 60% participation, two random links raised simulated quorum-failure thresholds from 11% to 38% and 12% to 33%.
Bitcoin Faces a Three-Way Macro Test Near $78,000
Bitcoin holds near $78,000 as yen weakness, Fed rate expectations and the Iran strike test crypto markets and ETF demand.
Zakura Common Targets Zcash's Wallet-Side Privacy Bottleneck
Zakura Common targets Zcash's wallet bottleneck, with faster private transaction creation and no network upgrade or consensus change required.
Metaplanet's $62M Bitcoin transfer raises selling concerns – Why?
Could Metaplanet's latest Bitcoin transfer signal a shift in its long-term treasury strategy?
XRP Ledger lending vote: What XRP holders should know
XRP Ledger validators are considering XLS-65 and XLS-66, which would add native vaults and fixed-term institutional lending to XRPL.
Cronos crypto faces KEY test after Tectonic's $75M exploit – Will CRO hold?
Tectonic exploit drained $75M via TONIC manipulation, exposing liquidity risks despite Cronos halting transfers.
Berlin probes cyberattack as hackers demand 30 Bitcoin for stolen data
Berlin authorities have refused to meet an alleged 30 Bitcoin ransom demand after a cyberattack hit two state agencies, while officials have yet to confirm the amount of…
Bitcoin's Best Month of 2026 Is Digesting: Rising Exchange Reserves Say Setup Getting Riskier
Bitcoin trades near $78,243 after a 24% August rally stalls on rising exchange reserves and Fed rate hike fears. Full technical breakdown inside.
Zcash private transactions could go from three-second waits to under 200 milliseconds
Zakura says a new cryptography stack makes mobile proof generation more than 14 times faster, removing one of the biggest delays users face when sending private ZEC.
CLARITY Act Lags as Bitcoin ETFs Slip
Bitcoin ETFs logged $232.1 million in inflows, while BlackRock says Bitcoin needs less regulatory clarity than DeFi and altcoins.
Zcash private transactions could fall below 200ms
Zakura Common could cut Zcash private transaction creation below 200 milliseconds, with mobile proof generation improving more than 14 times.
XRP News: Price Faces Crucial Support Test After August Rally Loses Steam
XRP trades near $1.37 as traders watch $1.35 support and $1.43 resistance. Full price analysis plus a look at the Maxi Doge presale.
Altcoin Index flashes Bitcoin season – Why THESE signals say otherwise
Weak Bitcoin volumes and macro FUD signal looming rejection, fueling confidence in an altcoin rotation.
Solana ETFs Hit 9 Straight Days of Inflows While the Chart Cools Off: Is $100 About to Break?
Solana's $100 support is under scrutiny as ETF inflows extend their nine-day streak while RSI and MACD signal cooling momentum.
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