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Prospect Markets partners with Crypto.com for U.S. prediction platform
Prospect Markets has finalized a definitive agreement with Crypto.com’s U.S. derivatives arm and OG Prediction Markets to launch a regulated sports-focused betting platform. The deal leverages existing federal clearing infrastructure, with the company aiming for a third-quarter rollout to capture traffic ahead of the upcoming NFL and NBA seasons.
Bitcoin Mining Faces Its First Hashrate Bear Market
Bitcoin is enduring a prolonged decline in network computing power, a phenomenon Twenty One Capital CEO Raphael Zagury describes as the industry’s first hashrate bear market. Unlike previous shocks, this downturn stems from miners systematically pivoting their infrastructure and capital toward the more lucrative artificial intelligence sector.
Adam Back boosts stake in Capital B via €7.6 million private placement
Strategic investor Adam Back has injected €7.6 million into Capital B through a private placement of 13.18 million shares. The deal, which includes attached warrants, provides fresh capital for the company to expand its Bitcoin treasury, potentially pushing its total holdings to 3,521 BTC.
Strategy CEO Defends Bitcoin Trading Strategy Amid Price Swings
Strategy CEO Phong Le is dismissing concerns over the company’s decision to sell Bitcoin near $60,000 only to buy back in at $80,000, asserting that the firm’s treasury transactions are driven by internal capital costs and balance sheet health rather than speculative market timing.
Circle and OKX deepen stablecoin integration for traders
Circle and OKX are expanding the reach of USDC across spot, margin, and futures markets, aiming to bolster liquidity for the dollar-pegged stablecoin. The collaboration includes a new incentive program designed to drive adoption among active traders while building on the exchange's existing infrastructure for digital asset conversion.
Governance Takeover Attempt Targets YAM Finance Treasury
An attacker has moved to seize control of YAM Finance, accumulating enough delegated voting power to push a proposal that would grant them administrative authority over the protocol’s Timelock. The move puts approximately $337,000 in DAO assets at risk, prompting an urgent call for holders to vote down the malicious measure.
Armed Home Invasion in Alès Highlights Surge in Crypto-Targeted Violence
Two masked intruders held a couple captive in their Alès home for over two hours early Saturday, brandishing a handgun and knife to coerce cryptocurrency transfers. The assailants fled when neighbors heard the victims’ screams and alerted police, leaving the family physically unharmed but marking another escalation in French crypto-related crime.
GTA VI Leaker Linked to $350,000 Crypto Windfall
Wallets tied to the controversial CYBERLEEK memecoin have withdrawn approximately $350,000 in liquidity fees, according to onchain analyst Conor Grogan. The funds were generated as unauthorized footage of Rockstar Games’ upcoming GTA VI title drove viral trading volume to the token, marking a departure from traditional pump-and-dump schemes.
CFA Institute Warns of Risks in Retail Private Credit Expansion
As regulators in the U.S. and Europe open private credit markets to retail investors, the CFA Institute warns that current oversight is failing to keep pace. The expansion of these illiquid, complex assets into wealth platforms creates structural vulnerabilities that demand more rigorous fund governance and transparency standards.
Robinhood CEO Fuels Memecoin Speculation With Cryptic Social Media Post
A single ear emoji posted by Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on X has reignited market speculation regarding the brokerage's memecoin strategy. While the brief interaction served as a nod to community requests, the company has provided no formal confirmation of new asset listings or expanded product offerings for its retail platform.
Remixpoint Shifts Strategy, Liquidating Altcoins for Bitcoin Focus
Japanese listed firm Remixpoint has cleared its entire altcoin portfolio, selling off Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin for ¥878.8 million. The move leaves the company with 1,506 Bitcoin as its exclusive cryptocurrency holding, marking a decisive pivot toward a singular treasury strategy focused on the market leader.
CFA Institute Warns of Risks in Retail Private Credit Expansion
As regulators in the US and Europe lower barriers for retail investors to enter private credit markets, a new report from the CFA Institute warns that current oversight frameworks are lagging behind. The shift toward semi-liquid vehicles and digital platforms risks exposing less sophisticated investors to complex, illiquid assets.
Recent Executive Appointments in Wealth Management and Legal Services
A wave of senior appointments across London-based financial and legal institutions signals a strategic push to bolster investment capabilities and governance. Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Fidelity International, and law firm Charles Russell Speechlys have all announced key hires to navigate shifting regulatory landscapes and expand their client-facing expertise.
Deutsche Bank Recruits Julius Baer Veterans for Swiss Expansion
Denny Pole and Weiwei Chen are leaving Julius Baer to join Deutsche Bank’s Swiss operations this September. The move marks a strategic effort to scale the bank's Financial Intermediaries division, as the firm looks to deepen its footprint in European, international, and emerging markets through seasoned wealth management leadership.
Figure Technology Solutions Finalizes $717 Million Acquisition of Kiavi
Figure Technology Solutions has officially absorbed real estate lender Kiavi, integrating the firm’s residential transition and debt service coverage ratio lending technology into its blockchain-based marketplace. The $717 million deal, finalized after a June agreement, expands Figure’s footprint in the residential investor loan sector.
OKX Tightens Scrutiny on High-Risk Crypto Deposits
Deposits flagged as high-risk by OKX may trigger compliance reviews lasting 15 days or longer, potentially resulting in frozen funds and account restrictions. CEO Star Xu confirmed the exchange is intensifying its anti-money laundering protocols following reports that transfers from unregulated betting platforms triggered internal investigations.
Crypto-backed PAC spends $189K as Auchincloss secures primary win
Representative Jake Auchincloss fended off a primary challenge from Jason Poulos in Massachusetts’ Fourth Congressional District on Sept. 1, securing 72.3% of the vote. The victory followed a $189,527 expenditure by Protect Progress, a crypto-industry super PAC that backed the incumbent while drawing fire from his opponent.
TradeXYZ Dominates HIP-3 Markets as Quarterly Volume Hits $202 Billion
TradeXYZ recorded $202.36 billion in trading volume during the second quarter of 2026, marking a 79.2% increase over the previous period. This growth, detailed in a report by the Hyperliquid Research Collective, coincides with the sudden exit of three major competitors, solidifying the platform's grip on the HIP-3 ecosystem.
Core DAO triggers emergency hard fork after validator reward exploit
Core DAO is coordinating an emergency hard fork to resolve a vulnerability that allowed a select group of validators to claim excess CORE rewards. While the project maintains that user assets remain secure, the incident has forced major exchanges to suspend token transfers until the network upgrade is finalized.
Fogo Restarts Mainnet After Burning Recovered Stolen Tokens
Fogo has resumed normal operations following a security breach that saw 400 million FOGO tokens siphoned from the Foundation. The project confirmed the recovery and subsequent permanent removal of 237 million tokens from its total supply, though 163 million remain outstanding as the investigation into the compromise continues.
G20 Pushes for Unified Digital Asset Oversight
Finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 nations have pledged to develop clear, harmonized regulatory frameworks for digital assets. Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, officials prioritized balancing the potential for financial innovation with the pressing need to mitigate cross-border risks and preserve global monetary stability.
Global Banking Consortium Targets 2027 Stablecoin Launch
Twenty-one major financial institutions, including Bank of America, Citi, and Goldman Sachs, have committed to forming a joint venture to issue a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin. The group, spanning four continents, aims to launch the digital asset in the first half of 2027 to facilitate wholesale, institutional, and retail payments.
Hyperliquid Strategies Expands Equity Facility to $2.5 Billion
Hyperliquid Strategies has increased its equity financing facility with Chardan Capital Markets to $2.5 billion, according to a September 1 SEC filing. The move follows the firm nearing its original $1 billion limit, providing the company with additional flexibility to fund corporate operations and potential token acquisitions.
ARK Invest Study Ranks Bitcoin as Most Decentralized Network
A new joint report from ARK Invest and Glassnode challenges conventional metrics of blockchain decentralization, finding that while Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana face varying degrees of concentration, Bitcoin maintains the highest overall resilience due to its low verification costs and anonymous node distribution.
Thai businessmen sue Tether over $42.4M blacklisted wallet freeze
Two Thai entrepreneurs have filed a lawsuit against Tether in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, challenging the stablecoin issuer’s authority to freeze $42.4 million in USDT based on an informal request from Homeland Security Investigations before a formal seizure warrant existed.
JD Vance Dismisses End Times Concerns Amid Nuclear Tensions
Vice President JD Vance has signaled indifference toward whether the current administration’s actions trigger the biblical end times, a sentiment that surfaced just as President Donald Trump intensified rhetoric regarding potential nuclear strikes against Iran, sparking widespread alarm among critics and political observers.
The Math Behind Trump’s Reported $1 Billion Oil Deal
Donald Trump’s alleged offer to trade massive deregulation and tax breaks for $1 billion in campaign funding from oil executives is drawing scrutiny, with new analysis suggesting the industry could secure an 11,000% return on its investment through preserved loopholes and subsidies.
Climate Crisis Makes Deadly Heatwaves 35 Times More Likely
A brutal heat dome stretching from Nevada to Honduras has exposed a lethal new normal, with researchers confirming that human-driven climate change has made such extreme temperature spikes 35 times more probable. The findings highlight an accelerating trend of record-breaking heat that is increasingly outpacing global disaster preparedness.
Public Citizen Outlines Legal Path for Climate Homicide Prosecutions
A new legal memorandum from consumer watchdog Public Citizen argues that local and state prosecutors have the authority to bring criminal charges against fossil fuel corporations for heat-related deaths. The document suggests that reckless manslaughter and second-degree murder charges could hold companies accountable for fatalities linked to human-caused climate change.
Himalayan Glacial Collapse Death Toll Exceeds 1,000
A catastrophic glacial collapse in the Himalayas has claimed over 1,000 lives, leaving thousands more missing as floodwaters ravage parts of Nepal and Tibet. As rescue efforts intensify, scientists and government officials are framing the disaster not as a natural anomaly, but as a direct consequence of planetary warming.