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Stablecoins Dominate 94% of Argentina’s Peso-Denominated Crypto Trading
In a market where buying crypto is synonymous with buying dollars, stablecoins have captured 94% of all peso-denominated trading volume in Argentina. This dominance, the highest among any major currency tracked by Artemis, reveals a persistent shift toward digital greenbacks despite recent economic cooling and currency reforms.
Intercontinental Exchange Taps tZERO for Tokenized Securities Push
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has secured a strategic partnership with tZERO to build infrastructure for a planned NYSE-affiliated tokenized securities platform. The agreement, announced August 31, grants ICE access to tZERO’s extensive blockchain patent portfolio and establishes a framework for developing digital transfer-agent and broker-dealer systems.
Ireland Bars Crypto From New Tax-Advantaged Investment Accounts
The Irish Department of Finance has officially excluded cryptocurrencies and derivatives from its upcoming retail investment accounts, citing the high complexity and inherent risks associated with digital assets. While the government aims to boost capital market participation starting in 2027, crypto will remain ineligible for the program's preferential tax treatment.
Thailand SEC Drafts Rules for Retail Crypto Derivatives Access
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has unveiled a proposal to grant retail investors access to overseas digital asset derivatives, provided these products mirror the risk profiles and structural standards of assets permitted within the domestic market.
DeFi Development Prices CHAD Preferred Stock Offering at $19.8 Million
DeFi Development Corp. has priced its Variable Rate Series C Perpetual Preferred Stock offering at $9 per share, aiming to raise $19.8 million in gross proceeds. The company, which maintains a significant treasury of Solana assets, intends to use the capital for working capital, acquisitions, and potential further digital asset purchases.
Critics Dismiss Latest Trump Pharma Deals as Obscure Distractions
President Donald Trump announced nine additional agreements with mid-sized pharmaceutical manufacturers on Monday, bringing his total count to 26. While the White House claims these deals now cover 89% of the branded drug market, patient advocates and industry watchdogs are calling the move a tactical distraction from systemic policy failures.
Supreme Court Clears Way for Trump’s White House Ballroom
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the path for continued construction of a controversial White House ballroom project. In a 5-4 decision, the court’s conservative majority rejected a challenge from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, allowing the administration to press forward with the site despite lingering legal questions.
George Santos Banned from Kalshi After Market Manipulation Scheme
Former U.S. Representative George Santos has been hit with a lifetime ban from the Kalshi exchange and a $71,356 penalty after investigators determined he manipulated prediction markets tied to his own attendance at the 2026 State of the Union address to secure $17,839 in illicit profits.
Lazarus Group launders $30M via Hyperliquid as US talks intensify
Wallets linked to the North Korean state-sponsored Lazarus Group have liquidated more than $30 million in Bitcoin through the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid over the past three weeks. The activity coincides with ongoing discussions between Payward and U.S. regulators to bring the platform’s derivatives products into the domestic market.
Hyperliquid and Kraken parent explore U.S. futures expansion
Hyperliquid Labs and Payward are in advanced talks to offer crypto-linked perpetual futures to American traders via Bitnomial, a CFTC-regulated exchange. The proposed structure aims to bridge the gap between decentralized protocol technology and strict U.S. derivatives oversight by isolating selected contracts within a compliant, licensed environment.
NIAC Urges Administration to Reverse Sanctions Blocking Iranian Students
The National Iranian American Council is calling on the Trump administration to reinstate educational and cultural exemptions after new sanctions under 'Operation Economic Outcast' effectively barred Iranian nationals from critical academic testing, fueling concerns that the policy disproportionately harms ordinary citizens rather than the Iranian government.
Lawmakers and Journalists Condemn CBS News Over El-Sayed Coverage
Democratic lawmakers and media critics are denouncing CBS News for an analysis that linked US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to the September 11 terrorist attacks. The report, which scrutinized the candidate’s past social media activity, drew immediate backlash for allegedly deploying Islamophobic tropes against the Muslim politician.
RFK Jr. Orders FDA Review of Abortion Pill Amid Scientific Backlash
During a Senate hearing Wednesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signaled a potential shift in federal drug policy by ordering a formal review of mifepristone, citing what he labeled as alarming new data regarding the safety of the widely used medication.
Supreme Court Preserves Abortion Pill Access During Legal Fight
The U.S. Supreme Court granted the Biden administration’s emergency request on Friday to maintain widespread access to mifepristone, effectively pausing a lower court ruling that threatened to restrict the common abortion medication while a broader legal battle continues to unfold in the lower courts.
Judge Pauses Mifepristone Lawsuit as FDA Review Looms
A federal judge in Texas has put a lawsuit seeking to overturn FDA approval of the abortion pill mifepristone on hold, providing a temporary reprieve for access. However, the ruling grants the Trump administration time to complete a separate review that critics fear will be used to justify new federal restrictions.
Coral Reefs Face Terminal Decline as Recovery Windows Vanish
The world's coral reefs are struggling to survive as rising ocean temperatures drastically compress the time needed for recovery. According to the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network, reefs that once had a decade to rebound from bleaching events are now lucky to secure five or six years between heatwaves.
GRAM rallies as Telegram rolls out self-custodial wallet
Telegram has begun a phased rollout of its new self-custodial Gram Wallet, triggering a 137% surge in trading volume and pushing the GRAM token toward $1.40. CEO Pavel Durov confirmed the wallet will eventually integrate into the messaging platform for its more than one billion active monthly users.
US Gas Prices Hit Record High Amid Escalating Iran Conflict
For the first time in history, the national average for gasoline in the United States has remained above $4 per gallon throughout the entire month of August. This sustained price surge, driven by the ongoing conflict with Iran, has placed significant financial strain on motorists and created a deepening political crisis.
MEXC Debuts USDT Visa Card with Apple Pay Integration
MEXC has introduced a virtual Visa card allowing users to spend USDT directly through mobile payment platforms like Apple Pay and Google Pay. The rollout arrives as monthly crypto-linked card spending surges across the industry, reaching $759 million in July—a significant jump from $306 million during the same period last year.
House Democrats Challenge $17 Million ICE Contract for Shock Gloves
A coalition of 50 House Democrats is demanding the immediate cancellation of a $16.7 million federal contract to supply Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with electric shock gloves. Lawmakers warn that the devices, capable of inflicting severe pain without visible injury, represent a dangerous escalation in the agency's enforcement tactics.
Crypto rally masks lack of capital rotation, says Cryptex co-founder
While Bitcoin and major altcoins have surged, the crypto market is acting as a single, synchronized block rather than a landscape of individual winners. Cryptex Finance co-founder Joe Sticco notes that while participation in the recent rally has broadened, actual capital allocation remains heavily concentrated in Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Environmental Groups Sue Over EPA Approval of 'Forever Chemical' Herbicide
A coalition of environmental organizations has challenged the Trump administration's approval of the herbicide trifludimoxazin, arguing the EPA bypassed critical safety assessments. The petition, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, seeks to vacate the agency's June 30 registration of the chemical for agricultural use.
Schroders shifts to gold while maintaining equity appetite
Central bank buying has prompted Schroders to upgrade its outlook on gold, even as the investment house maintains a pro-cyclical stance. Despite concerns over market concentration in artificial intelligence, the firm continues to favor equities, citing resilient global growth and strong corporate earnings as the primary drivers of its strategy.
The regulatory hurdles for bringing Hyperliquid to the U.S. market
Even with high-level political backing, bringing the perpetual futures platform Hyperliquid into the United States remains a complex legal challenge. Former SEC senior counsel Ashley Ebersole estimates that establishing a compliant regulatory pathway would take at least 10 to 12 months, assuming federal agencies actively pursue the project.
Bitcoin Faces Capital Test as Federal Reserve Rate Hike Odds Rise
Bitcoin’s August recovery faces a pivotal trial as the cryptocurrency pivots from a short-squeeze rally toward a test of genuine institutional demand. With market-implied odds of a September Federal Reserve rate hike climbing to 57%, analysts warn that sustained spot ETF inflows are now required to maintain price levels above $80,000.
Trump Faces Backlash After Branding AI Data Center Opponents 'Poor'
President Donald Trump sparked a political firestorm Monday by warning that communities refusing to host AI data centers risk becoming "backwards and poor." The comments, dismissing widespread local concerns over pollution and rising utility costs, have drawn sharp rebukes from across the political spectrum, including his own party's base.
Amnesty International Demands Congressional Action on Boat Bombings
As the Trump administration marks one year of a controversial maritime bombing campaign, Amnesty International USA is renewing pressure on Congress to intervene. With the death toll surpassing 227 people, advocates argue the strikes constitute extrajudicial killings that violate both international law and domestic criminal statutes.
US Military Resumes Lethal Boat Bombing Campaign in Pacific
The US military has resumed its controversial campaign of bombing vessels suspected of drug trafficking following a two-month hiatus. US Southern Command confirmed a lethal strike in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, resulting in two deaths and reigniting fierce criticism from human rights experts regarding the operation's legality.
Beyond Payments: The Institutional Evolution of Hong Kong’s HKDAP
Regulated Hong Kong dollar stablecoins are evolving from simple payment tools into foundational settlement vehicles for on-chain finance. According to HashKey senior researcher Tim Sun, the HKDAP token is poised to support complex institutional operations, including cross-border trade, corporate treasury management, and the settlement of tokenized assets.
Secret US Health Deals Threaten Global Aid Stability
The Trump administration is quietly bypassing congressional intent by slashing foreign health assistance through a series of opaque bilateral agreements. A new analysis of these memoranda suggests that while lawmakers have sought to maintain funding levels, the White House is effectively redirecting billions away from critical disease prevention programs.