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Bitcoin consolidates near $78,000 as Arbitrum surges 30% on Robinhood Chain revenue
BTC drifted lower after last week's rally to $81,428, while ARB led DeFi gains as Robinhood Chain's daily fees topped $2 million.
Bitfinex Securities lists tokenized notes tied to Strategy, Metaplanet
Five equity-backed notes issued through Luxembourg’s ORO II fund will trade against dollars, USDT and Bitcoin for eligible non-US investors.
Singapore weighs recognizing some foreign-issued stablecoins
Singapore is considering allowing jointly issued cross-border stablecoins into its regulatory regime, revisiting its earlier decision to restrict the framework to domestic issuance.
Strategy spends $635M buying back STRC as perpetual preferred stock lags $100 par
STRC trades at $97.34 despite Strategy’s growing repurchases, while SATA’s higher dividend rate has helped it hold its $100 par value.
Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs resume buying as ether funds stretch streak to 11 days
The bitcoin funds took $217 million Monday, one session after an outflow ended their nine-day run. Ether ETFs have not posted a red day since mid-August.
London Stock Exchange to work with Payward to bring biggest UK stocks onchain
The LSE is working with Kraken owner Payward, the developer of the xStocks tokenized equities framework, to bring top U.K.-listed stocks onchain.
Trump Jr.-linked 1789 Capital leads Polymarket’s $1B raise: Report
Donald Trump Jr.-linked 1789 Capital will reportedly lead a $1 billion investment round into Polymarket, which would value the platform at $21 billion, just below Kalshi’s $22 billion valuation.
OpenAI’s ‘Trust Us’ TIME cover raises an old warning for AI bulls
The magazine-cover indicator has a messy record, but TIME’s OpenAI cover checks the classic boxes: a mainstream publication, a widely understood theme and a multiyear run-up in investor enthusiasm.
BlackRock drives $217M Bitcoin ETF rebound as altcoin funds continue streaks
Ether ETFs extended their inflow streak to 11 trading sessions, while XRP and Solana funds each logged a 10th consecutive positive session.
Bitcoin steady above $78,000, HYPE leads as majors slip on hawkish Fed bets
Ether, solana, tron and dogecoin all shed ground over 24 hours while HYPE added about 4%, leaving bitcoin flat on the week after August's 24% run.
Trump Jr's firm leads $1 billion Polymarket raise at $21 billion value: Report
1789 Capital is putting in about $300 million, adding to a roughly $200 million stake, as the prediction market's valuation rises from $15 billion.
CME’s share of XRP futures jumps as token rallies 40% in a week
Outstanding XRP futures positions outside CME fell by more than 500 million tokens in two weeks, while exposure on the regulated U.S. exchange climbed about 36% as XRP rallied toward $1.40.
Thailand SEC proposes retail access to regulated overseas crypto derivatives
Thailand’s SEC seeks comments on rules requiring retail-accessible overseas crypto derivatives to trade on qualifying, centrally cleared exchanges.
North Korean hackers are moving tens of millions on Hyperliquid as Trump pushes to onshore the crypto platform
Blockchain data reviewed by CoinDesk shows wallets tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group sold more than $30 million in bitcoin on the platform in the last three weeks alone.
Ireland excludes crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts
Ireland’s planned investment accounts will offer tax benefits for stocks, bonds and ETFs, while excluding crypto and derivatives as higher-risk products.
Webull expands crypto trading into Canada through Coinbase collaboration
The brokerage is adding digital assets alongside stocks, ETFs and options as Canadian crypto ownership rises and regulators move toward clearer industry rules.
Bitcoin begins volatile monthly close as US bond yields eye new 20-year high
Bitcoin price action saw sharp moves within its local range as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed US bond yields.
Wallet in Telegram rebrands to Walt as Gram wallet debuts
Telegram has rolled out its self-custodial Gram wallet as the default in user settings, while Wallet in Telegram is rebranding as Walt.