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France Records 90 Crypto-Related Violent Crimes in Seven Months
French authorities recorded 90 crypto-related violent crimes and 223 arrests between January and mid-August 2026, surpassing global trackers.
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Dragonfly Partner Rejects 'Bunker Mode' as AI Crypto Threat Grows
Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi dismissed Justin Drake’s “bunker mode” advice, proposing a cryptographic recovery system instead of address migration.
Perspectives / Perspectives
European Artists Critique Bitcoin's Institutional Shift Ahead of Amsterdam Exhibition
Three European artists exhibit at Bitcoin Amsterdam this November, exploring bitcoin's cultural roots amid growing institutionalization. Their works, ranging from shredded banknote art to screenprints documenting community shifts, critique the tension between the movement's anti-establishment origins and its current corporate integration.
Crypto / Crypto
Coinbase Urges Immediate Bitcoin Quantum Prep, Backs BIP-360 and Staged Spending Paths
Coinbase urges immediate Bitcoin quantum preparation, citing multi-year migration timelines. The exchange backs BIP-360 container designs and staged spending paths to ensure compatibility with institutional custody and legacy coins.
Crypto / Crypto
Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin Trading for Affluent Clients in UAE
Standard Chartered launched bitcoin trading for affluent UAE clients, becoming the first international bank to offer direct spot crypto access via bank accounts in the region. The service uses a closed-loop custody model to reduce third-party risks.
Compliance / Regulation
Standard Chartered Revises Stablecoin Forecast to $2 Trillion by 2030 Amid Market Plateau
Standard Chartered now projects stablecoin market cap to hit $2 trillion by 2030, revising its earlier timeline after the market plateaued at $309 billion. Transaction volumes continue to rise despite stalled supply growth, with regulatory shifts in the US influencing future adoption.
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Kraken Parent Payward Agrees to Buy Saldo Bank for EU License
Payward, Kraken's parent, agreed to buy Saldo Bank for an EU license and footprint in five markets. The deal, closing in 2027, enables Payward to offer traditional banking services like loans and deposits alongside crypto assets.
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Bitcoin ETFs Lose $262M as Price Falls; XRP Funds See Weekly Inflows
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $262 million in outflows on Wednesday as BTC fell below $82,000. While Ether and Solana funds also lost money, XRP ETFs bucked the trend, posting positive net flows for the week.
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China Confirms Rare Earth Exports to EU Will Continue Despite U.S. Deal Expiration
China confirms it will keep exporting rare earths to the EU regardless of the U.S. trade deal's January expiration. Spokesperson He Yadong stated licenses will continue, citing a separate "green channel" agreement reached after recent talks with European officials.
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Babylon Proposes Native Bitcoin Collateral for Aave V4 Stablecoin Loans
Babylon Labs proposes enabling native Bitcoin collateral for Aave V4 stablecoin loans, keeping BTC on its native chain to avoid wrapping risks. The plan includes a $500,000 revenue share for Aave DAO and is currently in the ARFC stage awaiting community consensus.
Compliance / Regulation
CoinShares Forecasts Modest Initial Inflows for Thailand's First Crypto ETFs
Thailand's first crypto ETFs launch Friday, but CoinShares predicts modest initial inflows of tens of millions, not billions. Retail access expands while overseas ETF purchases are restricted to institutions, mirroring slow uptake seen in Hong Kong's regulated market.
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Bitcoin Falls to $80.1K as KOSPI Hits Lowest Close Since April
Bitcoin fell to $80,154 as South Korea's KOSPI dropped 7.5%, hitting its lowest close since April. Tech stocks like Samsung and SK Hynix led the sell-off amid AI debt concerns, while higher US inflation added pressure on crypto markets.