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Bitcoin reclaims $80K as DXY falls amid continuing suspected yen intervention
Bitcoin rallies 5% to retake $80,000 as the U.S. dollar index falls, driven by suspected Bank of Japan yen intervention; analysts debate the move’s durability, with some citing temporary currency‑flow effects while others point to broader risk‑off sentiment. The price surge underscores crypto’s sensitivity to fiat‑currency dynamics and could boost market momentum.
Mantle adds Paxos’ USDG stablecoin, joins Global Dollar Network
Mantle integrates Paxos‑issued USDG as a natively minted stablecoin and joins the Global Dollar Network’s reward‑sharing structure, allowing users to earn incentives on USDG holdings. The addition expands Mantle’s stablecoin options, potentially boosting transaction volume and liquidity, while reinforcing the network’s appeal to DeFi projects seeking reliable, on‑chain dollar assets.
The yen is surging and it’s helping bitcoin, for now
The yen’s surge pushes the Dollar Index down, creating broad‑based USD weakness that lifts both Bitcoin and gold; Bitcoin climbs above $27,000 as traders seek non‑dollar assets, while gold edges higher on safe‑haven demand. This currency shift temporarily fuels crypto rallies, but sustained yen strength could tighten liquidity and pressure digital‑asset prices if the dollar rebounds.
FX has stopped reading bond yields the old way. Bitcoin should too.
FX stops reading bond yields the old way, prompting Bitcoin analysts to abandon traditional yield‑curve cues; the article notes that on September 3, 2026, market participants focus on real‑time on‑chain metrics and macro‑risk sentiment rather than static Treasury spreads, causing Bitcoin’s price to react more sharply to liquidity shifts, which could increase volatility and reshape trading strategies.
Recovery specialists crack $1B crypto wallet... but find just $10
Recovery specialists report cracking a $1 billion crypto wallet only to uncover $10, illustrating that even successful decryption cannot compensate for nonexistent funds; they explain that lost passwords, seed phrases and dormant addresses sometimes yield access, yet many alleged balances are fictitious, highlighting persistent security gaps and underscoring investors’ need for rigorous verification in an increasingly vulnerable market.
Crypto Long & Short: Crypto VCs are mistaking consensus for discipline
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Varun Datta of Truth Ventures writes that crypto venture capital's retreat to later-stage deals is a consensus trade dressed as discipline. With proven companies taking 57% of last quarter's capital, he argues the founding-stage gap is where the returns are, and lays out three things to look for.
The token supercycle: everything of value is becoming programmable
Tokenization is not just about increasing access to tokens, whatever they may represent, but a fundamental shift in how value is created, owned, financed and moved, argues Solana Foundation’s Lily Liu.
Sui DeFi protocol Full Sail to wind down after Switchboard incident
Full Sail is shutting down after an attacker removed about $91,000 from three vaults during a security incident linked to oracle provider Switchboard.
Live updates: Global bond yields surge, pressuring debasement-trade assets further
Bitcoin slipped below $77,500 and every major is red on the day. The smaller crypto ETFs kept taking money while the bitcoin funds gave some back.
Bitcoin hovers near $77,000 as global bond selloff tests post-rally resilience
Bitcoin hovers near $77,000 as global bond yields surge and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions push oil prices higher.
Bitcoin slips below $76,500 as U.S. strikes on Iran send oil above $93
Bitcoin fell 1% since midnight as Brent jumped past $93 and Treasury yields climbed toward 4.8%.
Bitcoin withstands $90 oil and rising yields while gold slides. A firm dollar is the catch
BTC trades choppy as $90 oil and rising bond yields weigh on stocks and gold.
Ethena launches Ethena Pay app on Avalanche, offering up to 6% yield and 10% cashback
Ethena Labs has launched the beta of Ethena Pay, a new self-custodial money app built on Avalanche, across 48 countries.
Ethena pushes stablecoins into everyday banking with high-yield savings, cards and payments
Ethena Pay offers a 6% dollar savings rate and 5% card cashback, using Avalanche for settlement.
Robinhood Chain DEX Volume Jumps to $1.6 billion
Trading on the Ethereum Layer 2 climbed 61% in a matter of days as DeFi deposits and stablecoin holdings approached $800 million.
Solana Treasury DeFi Development Corp Eyes $20 Million Raise to Buy More SOL
The publicly traded company recently bought 19,000 SOL, bringing its treasury to more than 2.33 million SOL and SOL equivalents.
Firelight raises $8 million, expands beyond XRP as it aims to make DeFi less scary for fintechs
The protocol aims to give fintechs and investors a faster way to recover losses from DeFi hacks, while letting XRP, bitcoin and XLM holders earn yield by backing that protection.
Bitcoin and gold move in lockstep as debasement trade gains more steam
Bitcoin's 90-day Pearson correlation coefficient with gold hits all-time high while the Fear and Greed Index sits at 68.
Bitcoin stays flat as global bond bear market rages on, pushing JGB to high
Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs today as Japan’s 10-year JGB yield reached a 30-year peak, keeping Bitcoin steady near $78,000.
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.
Singapore proposes 100% reserves and a ban on yields for stablecoin issuers
The country’s financial watchdog says its proposed stablecoin rules are aligned with U.S. and EU frameworks and that it also paves the way for the recognition of foreign stablecoin.
Saylor Urges MSCI to Drop 'Discriminatory' Rule That Would Delete Strategy
The proposed screen would cut three companies from MSCI's global indexes in November, with Strategy the largest by some distance.
Bitcoin defies oil price spike and rising Fed hike bets after best August since 2017
Bitcoin has held up despite higher oil prices and growing expectations for a September Fed rate hike, with Friday's jobs report next in focus.
DeFi Development Corp proposes $20 million preferred stock offering to buy more SOL
The Nasdaq-listed company intends to use the proceeds to acquire more Solana and crypto-related investments.
Robinhood Chain hits record $989 million in daily DEX volume as TVL grows
Robinhood Chain DEX volume hit a record in the month of August as utility tokens gain ground on memecoins.
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.
More Markets lending reserve drained for $9.3M: Blockaid
Blockaid said an attacker used an Ankr liquid staking token and E-mode to overborrow from More Markets and drain about $9.3 million in WFLOW from a lending reserve.
Crypto market makers are cashing in on bitcoin's rally - without betting on direction
As bitcoin surges back above $80,000, sophisticated trading firms are quietly collecting yield rather than making directional bet.
Ethena looks beyond crypto to squeeze yield from booming equity perpetuals
The issuer of the $4 billion USDe token said it expects real-world asset perpetuals to eclipse crypto derivatives in its backing within 12 to 24 months.
Bitwise fund is first Solana ETF to hit $1 billion AUM
The Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (ticker BSOL) crossed $1 billion AUM on Friday, less than a year after its launch.
Ripple Prime expands into US equity derivatives with Delta One business
Institutional clients can access total return swaps across linked to US-listed equities, indexes and digital assets and cross-margin exposures.
Solana Treasury Firm Invites Investors to Look 'Beyond the Price of SOL'
Nasdaq-listed SOL treasury company DeFi Development Corp launched a free network dashboard on Wednesday. Its pitch: judge Solana on more than just price.
Ethereum Devs Propose Deposit Contract Overhaul to Quantum-Proof Staking
The proposal would let validator keys grow to 8,192 bytes and adds a switch that permanently retires today's BLS signatures.
Ethereum developers propose first step to protect ETH staking from quantum attacks
A draft proposal would allow validators to deposit with quantum-resistant keys, then permanently stop accepting the format the network runs on today.
SOL treasury firm DeFi Development launches real-time ‘State of Solana’ intelligence platform
The Nasdaq-listed company holds roughly 2.3 million SOL worth about $208 million, while its shares have fallen 16% year to date.
Dallas Fed warns tokenized deposits could strip $700 billion from U.S. banks' lending capacity
Programmable deposits and AI agents may enable instantaneous, automated bank switching for higher yields, driving up bank funding costs.
The 3 catalysts that could define bitcoin's next move
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 26, 2026
Bitcoin ETFs tear through 2026 outflows in 7-day hot streak
The funds are $390 million short of October 2025’s inflow total after cutting their year-to-date net outflow deficit by more than half.
Crypto greed gauge hits highest since just before October’s $19 billion wipeout
The Fear & Greed Index reached 74 on Tuesday after sitting at 27 less than two weeks ago, showing how quickly traders have gone from caution to chasing risk.
Crypto Market Flips From Fear to 'Extreme Greed' for First Time Since 2024
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index was at 36, firmly in the fear zone, just a month ago.