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DeFi Development Corp Plans $20 Million IPO to Acquire Solana Tokens
DeFi Development Corp aims to raise $20 million via an IPO to enhance its Solana token holdings and support crypto investments.
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Bitcoin Ends August with a 24% Gain
Bitcoin achieved a 24% rise in August, its strongest monthly performance since November 2024, despite ongoing low trading volumes.
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Thailand's SEC Proposes Retail Access to Foreign Crypto Derivatives
Thailand's SEC is proposing rules to allow retail investors access to foreign crypto derivatives, aiming for a controlled regulatory environment.
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XRP ETFs Mark Nine Consecutive Days of Inflows, Amassing $1.6 Billion
XRP ETFs have achieved nine consecutive days of inflows, totaling about $1.6 billion, despite a decline in the token's price.
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Hyperliquid Negotiates with Kraken's Parent to Introduce Crypto Perpetual Futures to U.S. Traders
Hyperliquid is negotiating with Kraken's parent company to offer crypto perpetual futures to U.S. traders via the regulated Bitnomial exchange.
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Bitcoin Remains Stable Amid U.S. Strikes on Iran Affecting Markets
Bitcoin remains stable at around $78,623 amid U.S. strikes on Iran, while oil prices rise and stocks decline.
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Bitmine's Major Ethereum Acquisition: $131 Million in ETH
Bitmine has made a significant Ethereum purchase of $131 million, boosting its holdings to nearly 5% of the total supply, while continuing its weekly buying streak.
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Hyperliquid and Pump.fun Account for Nearly 90% of Token Buybacks
In 2026, cryptocurrency projects spent $638 million on token buybacks, with Hyperliquid and Pump.fun leading the way, according to Allium Labs.
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Strategy Acquires 4,603 BTC
Strategy bought 4,603 BTC worth $369.7 million, boosting its reserves significantly.
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Robinhood Chain Surpasses Ethereum and Base in Transaction Fees
Robinhood Chain has outperformed Ethereum and Base in fees, generating significant revenue growth since its launch.
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Strategy Acquires $370 Million in Bitcoin, First Purchase Since June
Strategy has made a significant Bitcoin purchase of $370 million, marking its first acquisition since June. The firm sold shares to finance this transaction.
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Vietnam to Launch Pilot Crypto Asset Market
Vietnam is set to establish a pilot market for crypto assets, initially aimed at foreign investors, as part of new regulatory measures.
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