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  • Yesterday · 7 min

    Once a $2.3B network, Ethereum layer-2 Blast is shutting

    Once a $2.3B Network, Ethereum Layer-2 Blast Is Shutting Down Today's key developments: • Blast, once a $2.3B Ethereum layer-2, is shutting down after assets fell 98%. • The SEC proposed letting advisers and funds hold client crypto when no...

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  • Friday · 7 min

    MetaMask pulled $1.4B in Ethereum after rewards theft

    MetaMask is exiting validators. Over $1.4B in Ethereum is moving. Rewards were stolen. Today's key developments: • MetaMask started exiting 17,000 validators with over 523,000 staked Ethereum worth $1.4B after rewards were stolen. • The SEC...

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  • Thursday · 7 min

    Bitwise CIO: Clarity Act’s failure gave crypto ‘faster’

    Clarity Act’s failure gave crypto ‘faster’ regulatory wins, Bitwise CIO says Today's key developments: • Bitwise says the Clarity Act failing led to faster crypto wins from regulators. • CoinDesk warns synthetic tokenized stocks hurt US investors...

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  • Wednesday · 7 min

    SEC sued four firms over $15M WhatsApp scams

    SEC sued four firms over $15M. Fake AI tips ran through WhatsApp chats. No real trading happened at all. Today's key developments: • SEC sued four firms over alleged $15M crypto scams run through WhatsApp chats. • SEC proposed its first major...

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  • Wednesday · 7 min

    Bitcoin bounced to $84k as bond yields spiked

    Fresh buying met higher yields. Bitcoin held firm. What breaks first? Today's key developments: • Bitcoin reclaimed $84k as ETFs drew $30M, a day after funds took in $65M combined. • Citi expanded its Coinbase partnership to power stablecoin...

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  • Monday · 7 min

    Strategy buys 1,665 Bitcoin for $143M

    Strategy bought more Bitcoin. Stack hits 847,666 coins. Price still fell to $83k. Today's key developments: • Strategy bought 1,665 Bitcoin for $143M and lifted its stack to 847,666 BTC. • Chainlink shipped CCIP 2.0 with custom security checks on...

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  • Monday · 7 min

    SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to leave post on Oct. 2

    SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to leave post on Oct. 2 Today's key developments: • Hester Peirce, the SEC's steadiest crypto voice, leaves on Oct. 2 after about eight years. • SEC staff said token buybacks on working networks are generally fine,...

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  • September 27 · 7 min

    Weekly Recap: Bitcoin climbed back near $86k. The move ran.

    Tuesday: Bitcoin climbed back near $86k. The move ran on short covering, not new buying. Spot ETF funds still pulled in close to $1B. Today's key developments: • Saturday: SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to leave post on Oct. 2 • Friday: The...

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  • September 25 · 7 min

    The Federal Reserve just unveiled new stablecoin rules.

    The Federal Reserve unveiled stablecoin rules on reserves and capital. Today's key developments: • The Fed pitched reserve limits and capital rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. • US spot Bitcoin ETFs erased a $6B deficit to turn...

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  • September 24 · 7 min

    Bitcoin fell below $83k as traders priced 4 rate hikes

    Traders now see 4 hikes by mid 2027. Bitcoin slipped under $83k. Yields hit a 19-year high. Today's key developments: • Traders priced 4 Fed hikes by June 2027 as Bitcoin slid below $83k. • Bitcoin ETFs added $347M even as BTC fell below $84k...

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  • September 23 · 7 min

    The SEC was urged to clarify crypto app rules

    a16z wants the SEC to clarify app rules. It targets software builders, not just exchanges. A safe harbor could unlock US crypto apps. Today's key developments: • a16z published a proposal for the SEC to issue a safe harbor for blockchain software...

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  • September 23 · 7 min

    Bitcoin's rally to $86k was mostly short covering

    Bitcoin climbed back near $86k. The move ran on short covering, not new buying. Spot ETF funds still pulled in close to $1B. Today's key developments: • Bitcoin climbed back toward $86k as oil slid and stocks firmed. Futures data says the bounce...

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  • September 21 · 8 min

    Polymarket loosened AML rule amid $10M stolen-card fraud

    Polymarket loosened an AML control. $10M fraud used stolen cards. WSJ revealed the lapse. Today's key developments: • ZetaChain tokenholders voted to shut its Layer 1 network and migrate ZETA to Solana. • Bitcoin hit $85k as a short squeeze...

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  • September 21 · 7 min

    Weekly Recap: 6 stories that moved crypto

    Friday — HYPE led an altcoin rally as Bitcoin recovered to $78k, up 2.1% in 24h. Today's key developments: • Wednesday — Deutsche Bank awaits regulatory nod to launch crypto custody for institutions. • Saturday — Bastion won conditional OCC...

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  • September 21 · 8 min

    CFTC sent crypto rules to the White House today

    CFTC just filed crypto rules. It bypassed Congress. Review at White House. Today's key developments: • CFTC filed a crypto asset rulemaking with the White House, going forward without Congress. • Bastion won conditional OCC approval for a...

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  • September 19 · 7 min

    Hyperliquid's HYPE hit $90 as Bitcoin reclaimed $78k.

    HYPE led an altcoin rally Friday. Bitcoin reclaimed $78k. Post-Fed nerves faded. Today's key developments: • HYPE led an altcoin rally as Bitcoin recovered to $78k, up 2.1% in 24h. • S&P Global agreed to buy OpenZeppelin, a smart contract...

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  • September 17 · 8 min

    The Fed raised rates. Crypto rallied through it.

    The Fed hiked rates 25 bps. First since 2023. Crypto barely flinched. Today's key developments: • The Fed just raised rates 25 bps to 3.75%-4.00%, its first hike since 2023. • Circle's new Arc blockchain did 7.83 million transactions in 24 hours,...

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  • September 17 · 8 min

    Clarity Act died in the Senate as Bitcoin funds fled

    Clarity Act failed its Senate vote. Crypto's big push is dead. ETFs bled $450M. Today's key developments: • Clarity Act failed a procedural Senate vote, and Bitcoin ETFs shed $450M the same day. • Deutsche Bank awaits regulatory nod to launch...

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  • September 14 · 7 min

    Circle's $400M Tazapay deal buys EM rails

    Total mcap down 4.3%. BTC at $77k. Clarity Act limps on. Today's key developments: • CoinDesk asks if the Clarity Act is dead as Senate returns with no clear path. • Circle buys Tazapay for $400M to wire up emerging market payment rails. •...

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  • September 12 · 7 min

    Hyperliquid's biggest threat is now regulation, not rivals.

    Hyperliquid's biggest risk is regulation. Ran Neuner says so. Network effects won't stop Washington. Today's key developments: • Hyperliquid's biggest risk isn't rivals. It's regulation. Ran Neuner says the perps leader's moat can't stop...

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