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Core DAO plans emergency hard fork after validators drew excess rewards 2026-09-02 at 07:15 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Core says the incident is contained and its planned forward upgrade will not roll back the network or reverse previously confirmed transactions. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Crypto-backed PAC scales back ad spending in Massachusetts primary 2026-09-02 at 00:25 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The $189,000 in media spending to support Representative Jake Auchincloss marked Fairshake’s latest attempt to influence the 2026 elections with funds from the crypto industry. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Binance expands TradFi push with options on 1,000 US stocks, ETFs 2026-09-01 at 23:42 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The launch gives eligible non-US users access to physically settled options on more than 1,000 US stocks and ETFs through a single Binance account. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

UK crime agency froze $13.5M amid probe into Premier League crypto sponsor 2026-09-01 at 23:14 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright UK authorities froze $13.5 million in cash following a January 2025 order from the Westminster Magistrates’ Court as part of an investigation into Sorare. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

SEC proposes broad update to decades-old transfer agent rules with blockchain nod 2026-09-01 at 20:52 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The proposal would modernize rules largely unchanged since the 1980s, addressing blockchain-based recordkeeping, tokenized securities and increasingly automated market infrastructure. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Kalshi issues first lifetime ban for Republican politician over insider bets 2026-09-01 at 20:39 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The prediction platform permanently banned George Santos and issued a three-year suspension for Laurie Buckhout after investigations into using insider information on event contracts. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

BofA, Citi, Goldman Sachs among 21 institutions planning stablecoin launch 2026-09-01 at 19:39 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi The planned venture will initially focus on a US dollar stablecoin before expanding to other G7 currencies, with a euro-denominated offering next. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Ethena launches USDe payments app, offers 6% rewards 2026-09-01 at 19:06 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The self-custodial app brings USDe into everyday payments, savings and cross-border transfers, with annualized rewards of up to 6%. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Fake Claude desktop app spreads crypto-stealing malware 2026-09-01 at 17:00 By Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski RevStealer targets more than 50 crypto wallets alongside browser passwords, cookies, messaging data and selected documents. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Asia sees digital asset custody infrastructure deals from Ripple, Coincheck 2026-09-01 at 16:13 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Ripple was among the latest blockchain companies to sign a strategic partnership to build more custody and tokenized asset management solutions for Asian institutional participants. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

London Stock Exchange partners with Kraken parent for tokenized UK stocks: FT 2026-09-01 at 13:56 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai The London bourse operator is seeking to offer 24/5 exposure to UK-based tokenized equities, as more TradFi institutions explore tokenized equities offerings. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitfinex Securities lists tokenized notes tied to Strategy, Metaplanet 2026-09-01 at 13:00 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Five equity-backed notes issued through Luxembourg’s ORO II fund will trade against dollars, USDT and Bitcoin for eligible non-US investors. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Singapore weighs recognizing some foreign-issued stablecoins 2026-09-01 at 12:55 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Singapore is considering allowing jointly issued cross-border stablecoins into its regulatory regime, revisiting its earlier decision to restrict the framework to domestic issuance. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Thailand SEC proposes retail access to regulated overseas crypto derivatives 2026-09-01 at 06:49 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Thailand’s SEC seeks comments on rules requiring retail-accessible overseas crypto derivatives to trade on qualifying, centrally cleared exchanges. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Webull expands crypto trading into Canada through Coinbase collaboration 2026-08-31 at 20:28 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi The brokerage is adding digital assets alongside stocks, ETFs and options as Canadian crypto ownership rises and regulators move toward clearer industry rules. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Strive buys 1,800 Bitcoin for $143M, becomes fifth-biggest corporate holder 2026-08-31 at 20:26 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi Strive’s latest Bitcoin purchase lifted its holdings to 23,156 BTC, making it the fifth-largest publicly traded corporate holder as crypto markets rebound. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitmine now controls 4.9% of Ethereum supply after adding 53.5K ETH 2026-08-31 at 18:39 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi Bitmine has bought Ether for 65 consecutive weeks, maintaining its accumulation strategy through a prolonged crypto downturn and $5.1 billion in paper losses. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Russian crypto trading to bring $46B to regulated exchanges in first year after legalization: Report 2026-08-31 at 17:50 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Regulated cryptocurrency exchanges may see more than $46 billion in crypto trading volume during the first year after legalization, according to estimates from the country’s largest bank. This article is an excerpt […]

Japanese regulator requests tax filing exemption for trust-type stablecoins in 2027 reform 2026-08-31 at 16:20 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Japan’s FSA requested to exempt trust-type stablecoins from mandatory tax filings starting in fiscal year 2027, arguing that it would improve their use as transaction tools. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View […]

Metaplanet moves 4,800 BTC worth $377M to Coinbase 2026-08-31 at 16:19 By Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski The Japanese Bitcoin treasury company has transferred 10,270 BTC to Coinbase Prime this week, an amount equal to more than 29% of its reported holdings. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source