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OP_RETURN Controversy Continues: ‘Gross Media’ May Tank Bitcoin Prices

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Developers have failed to reach a consensus on lifting OP_RETURN guardrails in the upcoming release of the default Bitcoin Core client. Ocean Mining’s Bitcoin Mechanic claims that this “gross media/malware” stored in Bitcoin’s blockchain could affect the willingness of institutions to run

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Capital B Secures Funding to Expand Bitcoin Holdings by About 60 BTC

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Capital B (The Blockchain Group, Euronext Growth Paris: ALCPB) announced a capital increase of about $5.9 million (€5 million) to advance its Bitcoin Treasury Company strategy. This is comprising of three transactions: an €1.8 million “ATM‑type” issuance at €1.72 per share under an agreement with TOBAM; a €0.7 million subscription by Fulgur Ventures for 1,250,000 […]

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Bitcoin Staking and Institutional Custody Event Report

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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. DeFimans Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Co-founders: Mitsushi Ono and Taishi Sato; hereinafter referred to as “DeFimans”) co-hosted the event “ Bitcoin Staking & Institutional Custody” on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, together with Next Finance Tech(Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Co-CEOs: Soichiro Tokuriki

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Crypto Phishing Losses Surpass $12 Million, Driven by Ethereum-Focused Exploits

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There was a sharp rise in phishing scams involving cryptocurrency during August, with losses exceeding $12 million as hackers began to leverage Ethereum EIP-7702-based exploits. Scam Sniffer reported that over 15,000 victims were affected by these phishing scams, an increase of 67% compared to July’s figures. Crypto Phishing Scams Surge: Ethereum-Focused Exploits on the

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Metaplanet Buys 136 BTC, Reports 487% YTD BTC Yield

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Japanese firm Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350) reported the acquisition of 136 BTC for approximately $15.2 million at an average price of about $111,666 per bitcoin, raising its total holdings to 20,136 BTC, acquired for about $2.08 billion at an average cost of about $103,196 per bitcoin as of September 8, 2025. The Tokyo‑listed bitcoin treasury […]

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China Buys Gold yet Again, Consolidates 10-Month Purchase Streak

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The People’s Bank of China has continued to purchase gold to add to the country’s foreign reserves, according to official data. The purchase, albeit marginal, fuels China’s 10-month streak of acquisitions, even at record prices. China Continues to Purchase Gold Even at Record Prices Countries have started to turn to gold again, given the current […]

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3-Way Push for USDH: Paxos, Agora, and Frax Pitch Stablecoin Infrastructure to Hyperliquid

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This week, Hyperliquid received competing proposals from Paxos, Agora, and Frax to supply stablecoin infrastructure for USDH, with each bidder emphasizing regulatory posture, distribution, and how yield from reserves would be shared with the ecosystem. Hyperliquid Is Now Weighing Multiple Proposals Bitcoin.com News previously reported on Paxos on Sunday, Sept. 7, and

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Ripple Highlights 3 Key Drivers Behind Institutional Digital Asset Adoption Surge

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Banks are accelerating into digital assets with custody, stablecoins, and blockchain-driven operations leading the charge—three core shifts Ripple says are redefining institutional finance. 3 Strategic Shifts Powering Banks’ Move Into Digital Assets, Says Ripple Ripple shared insights last week, emphasizing that institutional adoption of digital assets is accelerating as

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XRP ETF Approval Odds Soar as Expert Warns Demand Is Severely Underestimated

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XRP ETF approval odds are skyrocketing, setting the stage for 2025 to ignite a massive shift in crypto investing as regulatory momentum and institutional demand align. Soaring Approval Odds for XRP ETF Put 2025 on Track as Breakout Year XRP is gaining momentum in financial markets as optimism grows over potential approval of a new […]

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30 Day Crypto Chain Shake-Up: Solana Keeps Churning, Tron Keeps Earning

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Over the past 30 days, blockchain networks have shown some lively shifts across addresses, transactions, and fees. Solana remains the behemoth in terms of active wallets with more than 75.5 million, though that came with a hefty 23% drop. Crypto Chain Metrics Between Aug. 7 to Sept. 7, 2025 Nansen analytics show that Tron wasn’t […]