Solo miner struck gold with 3.147 BTC block reward by mining block 966,351! 🤯 First solo success in nearly 40 days, netting approx $244,900 USD. Previous success was Aug 2nd (3.1569 BTC). HODL ON! #Bitcoin #Mining #SoloMining #Crypto

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev argues companies shouldn't veto stock tokenization. Issuers should control rights, not every legal use post-acquisition. Consent needed if tokenization alters stock rights, replaces shareholder registers, or adds company obligations. But if it's an independent financial instrument referencing freely transferable shares without changing issuer rights/obligations, authorization shouldn't be mandatory. Robinhood Stock Tokens fit this: 1:1 backed, offering economic exposure only, not changing equity structure or stock rights. Tenev: "Tokenizing assets shouldn't grant issuers a veto right they wouldn't have in the offline market." Companies shouldn't block new investors due to tech misunderstanding. #crypto #blockchain #news

A significant whale investor has acquired 1,075.6 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $85.42 million in USDC over a four-day period. The average purchase price for the BTC was around $79,412 per coin. The transaction involved a cross-chain operation, with a notable $170,000 paid in fees to THORChain for the exchange services. #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

Two U.S. counties, Delaware County in Pennsylvania and Maricopa County in Arizona, have implemented regulations to restrict their employees from participating in prediction markets. Delaware County has explicitly included prediction markets in the gambling prohibition clause of election worker oaths, affecting approximately 2,200 individuals. Maricopa County, meanwhile, prohibits its roughly 13,000 county government employees from trading prediction contracts related to elections, court cases, and weather events using non-public information. Local officials stated that these measures are intended to prevent conflicts of interest and suspicions of insider trading, thereby preserving public trust in elections. There is currently no evidence to suggest that local election workers have profited from prediction markets. #crypto #blockchain #news

On-chain intelligence firm Bubblemaps found 19 interconnected Polymarket accounts made 42 predictions on KPMG-audited company earnings (Wells Fargo, Home Depot, DoorDash). They had a ~98% win rate (41 successful), profiting ~$22k. Funds moved complexly, suggesting a single owner or coordinated group. Bubblemaps stresses this isn't proof of insider trading & can't confirm if account controllers were former KPMG employees under US federal investigation. #crypto #blockchain #news

Hunter Biden mentioned the "LAPTOP" token, prompting a 1% supply burn valued at $3.6M. Digital artist Beeple & Eric Trump also referenced it, triggering this deflationary event. #crypto #LAPTOPtoken

🔥 Ethereum pumps 8.3%, largest intraday gain in weeks, triggering massive short liquidations. Over $300M in ETH shorts wiped out in 24h! Bitcoin saw smaller gains (~4%) & ~$212M in short liquidations. Total market liquidations hit ~$668M. Head of Research at LO:TECH, Adam McCarthy, attributes the rally partly to a short squeeze. Negative ETH perpetual futures funding rates forced short-sellers to pay to hold positions as price rose, amplifying the move. #crypto #ethereum #bitcoin #liquidation #shortsqueeze

BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo has donated £36M to the UK's Reform Party, a record for a single political donation in Britain. He opted for a lump sum to avoid potential future restrictions. Delo had previously given £4M to the party. Separately, he was pardoned by Donald Trump last year for Bank Secrecy Act violations. #crypto #blockchain #news

Robinhood Chain's daily revenue has seen a significant decline, dropping 83% from its peak. Data from DeFiLlama, as reported by The Defiant, indicates that Robinhood Chain's gas revenue on September 10th was $943,728, a substantial decrease from the $5.44 million high recorded on September 4th. This represents an 82.6% drop. Despite the dip in revenue, on-chain transaction activity remains robust, with decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume approximately $1.8 billion in the past 24 hours, still near historical highs. The divergence between revenue and transaction volume suggests a notable reduction in average transaction fees. #crypto #blockchain #news

Sorare faces gambling probe, £10M+ Premier League funds frozen for 4 more months. UK & Luxembourg authorities investigate if NFT player card transactions are unlicensed gambling. Premier League cleared of wrongdoing. Sorare denies 3 UK Gambling Commission charges. Trial expected June 2027. Sorare & Premier League have a £120M, 4-year partnership. #Sorare #NFT #PremierLeague #Gambling #Crypto

On-chain tokenized assets hit $346.1B across 47 classes (Token Terminal). Stablecoins dominate at $298.5B (86.2%). Other key segments: US Treasuries ($15B, 4.3%), yield strategies ($10.5B, 3.0%), credit funds ($6.4B, 1.8%), and gold ($5.1B, 1.5%). Tokenized equities are ~ $2.4B (0.7%). #tokenization #DeFi #crypto

AI Supercycle: Gavin Baker on Longevity of Momentum. Baker sees AI expansion ongoing, citing strong cash flow from OpenAI & Anthropic. Open-source hasn't hurt compute demand. Cloud providers benefit from repricing contracts. Key risks: debt reliance & regulation. If hyperscalers' cash flow grows, AI infra could self-fund. Slowdown risks debt-driven expansion. Future: frontier & open-source models coexisting. New players like data center operators & SpaceX will reshape AI supply & collaboration. #AI #Tech #Investment

🇺🇸 US Senate proposes Clarity Act for DeFi: non-decentralized protocols must register with CFTC for spot digital commodity transactions. 🇩🇪 Germany considers tax exemption for crypto held >1 year (from 2027), subject to capital gains. 🇬🇧 UK Parliament advances amendment for comprehensive digital asset strategy within 12 months. More in full report. #DeFi #CryptoRegulation #CFTC #Germany #UK

Ran Neuner, founder of Crypto Banter, has identified regulatory scrutiny as the primary risk facing Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual futures trading platform. Currently, perpetual futures trading is not freely available in the United States. While Hyperliquid has implemented geographical restrictions for U.S. users, Neuner suggests these measures may be circumvented. Alternatively, if regulated platforms gain approval to offer perpetual futures in the U.S., Hyperliquid could face increased competition as some American users might shift to these compliant options. Despite these challenges, Neuner believes Hyperliquid benefits from a strong network effect and could explore launching a regulated version in the U.S., similar to other platforms. #crypto #blockchain #news

AI startup Anthropic eyes a massive $2T IPO, targeting up to $100B. Nvidia is in talks to be a potential anchor investor with a $10B stake. The IPO is expected before the US midterms in November. This follows a recent $65B raise at a $965B valuation in May. Anthropic's annualized revenue topped $65B by end-July. Discussions are ongoing, terms may change. #crypto #blockchain #news

The Smarter Web Company, a firm known for its Bitcoin treasury strategy, announced its intention to list perpetual preference shares on the London Stock Exchange. The company currently holds 2,747 BTC. According to a report, the planned listing, denominated in British Pounds, will occur on the Main Market of the LSE, subject to FCA prospectus approval and fulfillment of listing requirements. This move aims to secure long-term capital, broaden its investor base, and optimize its capital structure. If successful, it could mark the first time a UK-based commercial company employing a Bitcoin treasury strategy issues such a financial instrument on the LSE main board. #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

Colombian authorities busted a major network laundering ~$580M in illicit drug money using USDT & traditional finance. 5 arrested. Funds laundered 2018-2026, reinvested in property & luxury cars. Assets seized: 36 properties ($10.2M+ value), 3 properties ($625K). #Colombia #USDT #crypto #lawenforcement

Bitcoin Suisse plans significant workforce reductions, cutting up to 50% of its Swiss staff (60 out of 120 employees) after a consultation period ending Sept 20. This is part of a business restructuring. The firm will also close its Copenhagen IT center, centralizing development & back-office functions overseas. Bitcoin Suisse, founded 2013, has ~200 global employees, with existing centers in Bratislava and planned new ones in Vietnam. Offices also in Liechtenstein, Abu Dhabi, and Bermuda. #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

Former FTX exec Caroline Ellison joins Manifund, a charitable funding platform. She'll focus on platform development & researching effective fund allocation. Ellison, previously at FTX & Alameda Research, started as "Carol" & now holds a full-time role. Her work includes platform dev, ops, user support, & reconciliation tools that found database errors. Co-founder Austin Chen cited her guilty plea, cooperation, & sentencing for the decision to employ her. Ellison expressed remorse for her past & is committed to her new tech infra, ops, & customer support role. #crypto #blockchain #news

Binance Research report: Tokenized stocks shift focus from issuance to distribution & utility. Market cap up 314% YTD to $4B. Trading volume surged from $237M (Jan) to $7.9B (Aug). Platforms like bStocks & Robinhood now dominate issuer volume. DeFi TVL for tokenized stocks rose to $289.1M, with liquidity pools holding 65.4%. Success now depends on user conversion, retention, & on-chain utility, not just issuance volume. Key metrics to watch: user retention, turnover, market depth, inflows, DeFi use, & cross-product conversion. Market maturing with focus on engagement & practical application. #crypto #blockchain #news