Category: crypto

Hyperliquid’s HIP-4 framework allows for the deployment of outcome DEX, with OUT being the first reported outcome DEX deployed. Deployers can create YES/NO markets using approved templates. The contracts are collateralized and do not involve leverage or liquidations. The framework is available on the testnet. U.S. access is uncertain due to regulatory concerns.

Trump Digital Gold crashed 99% after wallets controlling 82.45% of the Solana token’s supply sold their holdings for $1.01 million. The token briefly reached a $66 million market cap, falling to $1 million in 30 seconds. U.S. regulators warn of social media promotions in crypto pump-and-dump schemes.

UK police seized 20.21 Bitcoin and other assets worth over $1.4 million from darknet marketplaces active from 2016 to 2019. The assets were forfeited under the Proceeds of Crime Act. This is the largest recovery since new crypto freezing powers took effect in 2024. Police traced the funds using blockchain records.

OpenSea has integrated its market data with Perplexity Computer, allowing the AI agent access to live onchain activity across more than 25 blockchains. Perplexity can answer questions about heavily traded tokens and NFTs using OpenSea data. This integration is part of OpenSea’s plan to make market data available to external AI products.

HM Revenue and Customs recorded 17,600 UK taxpayers with taxable crypto gains totaling £1.38 billion in 2024-25. Of these, 240 investors reported gains over £1 million each. HMRC sent 81,000 warning letters to suspected tax evaders. The agency is preparing to receive more investor data from exchanges under international reporting rules starting in 2027.

Brazil’s central bank has partnered with Hypernative to develop a real-time crypto threat alert system that will connect banks and domestic exchanges. This system was created in response to attackers moving part of an estimated $180 million theft into cryptocurrency. Integration is expected to begin within two weeks, with Foxbit and Mercado Bitcoin participating after…

Robinhood’s Chain launch highlights four crypto trends reshaping ownership, finance, money, and AI-driven markets. Retail investors can access tokenised equities and broader on-chain market through CeDeFi integrations. Stablecoins and agentic finance are emerging forces in reshaping payments and asset ownership. The evolution of money is transitioning through stablecoins and eventually to sound money like Bitcoin.…

Circle has signed a partnership with Chelsea FC that will feature USDC branding on the front of the club’s men’s, women’s, and academy shirts starting in the 2026/27 season. This deal expands Chelsea’s ties with the crypto industry and introduces USDC to a global sports audience. Circle has been expanding USDC distribution through various partnerships…

Metaplanet transferred 1,350 Bitcoin worth about $108 million to Coinbase Prime. This was the second significant transfer to the platform within days, sparking speculation about a potential sale. However, Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin balance remains officially reported at 43,000 BTC, despite recent movements.

Bitwise’s Solana Staking ETF has reached over $1 billion in assets within ten months of its launch, making it the first individual Solana ETF to do so. BSOL held 9.33 million SOL worth $1.018 billion as of Aug. 26, with 96% of assets staked and a net reward rate of 5.80%.