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Crypto markets remain on the defensive as investors weigh macro pressures, rising ETF outflows and Powell’s upcoming remarks at Jackson Hole.

The two plan to roll out a U.S. dollar stablecoin in Japan under new rules that open the market to foreign issuers.

ASIC is expanding its fraud crackdown, moving from website takedowns to social media ads as crypto scams remain a key source of losses.

Bitcoin traders are positioning cautiously, with options data suggesting a defensive tone and uncertainty around rate path guidance.

A $50 million Trump-linked acquisition of a DOGE mining firm, Wyoming’s launch of a state-backed stablecoin, and comments from Federal Reserve officials signaling a softer stance on digital assets all converged to trigger fresh institutional flows.

SBI VC Trade, a licensed Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Service Provider, said it expects RLUSD to go live in Japan during the first quarter of 2026.

The CFTC is now into its third crypto sprint, widening its review beyond spot trading as it works with the SEC to shape U.S. crypto rules.

ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court said the regulator has now beefed up its scam enforcement to include monitoring social media ads. Australia’s markets regulator is set to expand its crackdown on online scams after taking down 14,000 online scams since July 2023, with over 3,000 purporting to involve crypto.  The online scams include investment scams, phishing websites and are found in online advertisements. ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court said in a statement that ASIC’s investment scam enforcement efforts will now be expanded to include social media ads. Worldwide losses from crypto hacks, scams, and exploits hit $2.47 billion in the first half of 2025, representing a nearly 3% increase compared to the $2.4 billion stolen in 2024. Read more

Microsoft’s AI leader and DeepMind co-founder says humanlike systems could spark demands for AI rights while distorting human relationships.

Buyers of the SuiPlay0X1 gaming handheld are being slapped with unexpected import duties, some as high as nearly $350 per device.

A Bitcoiner fell victim to a social engineering attack after being approached by impostors posing as hardware wallet support, losing 783 BTC worth $91 million. A Bitcoiner lost $91 million in a single transaction to a social engineering attack on Tuesday, with funds then sent to a privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT. The victim was deceived by impostors posing as crypto exchange and hardware wallet support, losing 783 Bitcoin (BTC) in a single transaction, ZachXBT said in an X post on Thursday. Blockchain data shows the theft occurred on Tuesday at 11:06 am UTC, and the exploiter started laundering the stolen funds a day later through the Bitcoin privacy-focused Wasabi Wallet to conceal the trail of the stolen funds, ZachXBT said.  Read more

Prosecutors have asked a South Korean court to send the actress and former singer Hwang Jung-eum to prison for three years for embezzling company funds to spend on crypto. The post South Korean Prosecutors Demand 3-Year Jail Term for ‘Crypto-Embezzling’ Actress Hwang Jung-eum appeared first on Cryptonews.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has projected that Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030, In an Aug. 20 post on X, Armstrong explained that the improved regulatory environment and increasing government adoption are major drivers that would push the top crypto to the historic milestone. According to him: “Regulatory clarity is finally emerging, the US […] The post Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong envisions $1 million Bitcoin by 2030 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

University of Chicago’s Prophet Arena pits AI models against live prediction markets. Early results suggest machines can match, and sometimes beat, the wisdom of crowds.

Major Asian economies step on the stablecoin throttle, India’s reconsiders punitive crypto tax, and more. Major Asian economies are accelerating their stablecoin initiatives, with notable moves from Japan and China over the past week. Japans top financial regulator is reportedly preparing to approve the countrys first yen-pegged stablecoin within the year. The token, issued by fintech startup JPYC, will be backed by liquid assets such as government bonds.  According to finance outlet Nikkei, JPYC is expected to register as a money-transfer business this month and aims to issue 1 trillion yen (about $6.81 billion) worth of stablecoins over the next three years. Read more

Major Asian economies step on the stablecoin throttle, India’s reconsiders punitive crypto tax, and more. Major Asian economies are accelerating their stablecoin initiatives, with notable moves from Japan and China over the past week. Japans top financial regulator is reportedly preparing to approve the countrys first yen-pegged stablecoin within the year. The token, issued by fintech startup JPYC, will be backed by liquid assets such as government bonds.  According to finance outlet Nikkei, JPYC is expected to register as a money-transfer business this month and aims to issue 1 trillion yen (about $6.81 billion) worth of stablecoins over the next three years. Read more

Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered digital asset bank, is no longer under an OCC consent order after reaching "compliance."

Allianz declared Bitcoin (BTC) a “credible store of value” in a recent investment report, marking the first time the $2.5 trillion asset manager has endorsed digital assets as a legitimate institutional investment. The report, titled “Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies: The Future of Finance,” represents a dramatic shift from Allianz’s 2019 policy against Bitcoin investments.  The German […] The post Allianz endorses Bitcoin as a ‘credible store of value,’ shifting from 2019 anti-crypto stance appeared first on CryptoSlate.

ChatGPT predicts that XRP, Solana, and Ethereum may deliver major gains in the months ahead. Recent market highs, U.S. regulatory changes, and growing institutional participation have set the stage for renewed momentum across leading cryptocurrencies and wider investor confidence. The post Latest ChatGPT 5 Predicts XRP, SOL and ETH Prices for End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Public companies continue to diversify into altcoins, but with mixed effects on share prices and mixed reception from investors. VERB Technology Company, a Toncoin (TON) acquisition company, said it has accumulated about $713 million in TON and $67 million in cash, totaling over $780 million in assets. The company completed a $558 million private placement in August, sending its share price soaring by more than 200%. A majority of these funds were used to purchase TON, according to Thursday’s announcement. VERB has set a target to capture 5% of the altcoin’s circulating supply, about 128 million tokens, through issuing corporate debt and equity and staking to earn more rewards. Read more