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Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX announced that it has decided to delist 48 altcoin trading pairs from its platform. BitMEX stated that it made this decision due to “insufficient trading interest” after a thorough evaluation process. Accordingly, the exchange announced that it will remove USDT trading pairs for 48 altcoins from the exchange at 12:00 UTC on September 11 and will close early according to standard procedure. The affected pairs include altcoins such as Arbitrum (ARB), Shiba Inu (SHIB), ONDO, ZRO. “The decision to remove the contracts in question from the exchange was taken due to insufficient trading interest. The timeline for…

BlackRock has made a bold move by purchasing 65,901.69 ETH, valued at $292.65 million, as revealed on August 26, 2025. This is an ambitious step by BlackRock, which has bought 65,901.69 ETH, or $292.65 million, according to the data released on August 26, 2025. This is a major purchase at a time when Ethereum price is trading above $4,375.04, with signs of the rising market confidence. The buy would be hovering around an average of about $4,441 per ETH which is a bit more than the prevailing market prices signifying the pace and institutional demand of this transaction. The current…

1Money, a company building a layer-1 blockchain for stablecoin payments, has secured 34 US money transmitter licenses and a Class F digital asset business license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. According to a Thursday announcement, the company plans to launch global “stablecoin orchestration services” through its regulated entities. It aims to provide stablecoin infrastructure, including a dedicated layer-1 protocol, orchestration services and a full suite of compliant fiat solutions. 1Money says its regulated footprint enables it to support both stablecoin and real-world asset (RWA) issuers. Its customers would be allowed to mint stablecoins and RWA tokens and connect them with…

As US lawmakers return from their August recess, the debate over central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is once again at the forefront of crypto policy. In the latest episode of Byte-Sized Insight, Cointelegraph spoke with Sheila Warren, CEO of the Project Liberty Institute, about whether the CBDC debate in Washington reflects real risks or political posturing, and what it means for the future of the digital dollar. The CBDC debate Supporters of the measure argue that a CBDC would endanger civil liberties by giving the government unprecedented access to financial data. Representative Tom Emmer, who sponsored the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State…

Gemini, the crypto exchange backed by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has launched ether (ETH) and solana SOL$206.75 staking, along with perpetual futures contracts, for customers in the European Union, the company said in a press release Friday. The rollout follows the company’s recent approval under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Gemini Staking allows users to earn rewards on ether and solana with no minimum amount required. Rewards are variable for ETH and up to 6% for SOL, the company said. The new derivatives product, Gemini Perpetuals, offers contracts denominated in USDC, up to 100x leverage, and no expiry…

Ether (ETH) and the ETH treasury companies are cheap at today’s levels, Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research, Geoff Kendrick, said in emailed comments Tuesday. Since the start of June, ether (ETH) treasury companies have purchased 2.6% of all ETH in circulation. When combined with exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows since then, the combination of the two has purchased a staggering 4.9% of all ETH in circulation, the analyst noted. As a result the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency hit a fresh all-time high of $4,955, on Sunday 24, Kendrick said. Although these inflows have been significant, the point, said Kendrick,…

The U.S. government is demonstrating respect for privacy and prefers stablecoins over central bank-issued digital assets. President Donald Trump restricted the development of CBDCs, citing privacy concerns. However, the Treasury Department and the Bank of International Settlements are already exploring ways to turn stablecoins into a handy surveillance tool. Summary Although the U.S. opposed the creation of CBDCs due to potential privacy violations, the Treasury Department is exploring possibilities to analyze blockchain monetary data. The Bank of International Settlements’ economists suggested the use of an AML compliance score. Critics compare them to the Chinese social credit system. Analysts from a16z…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released a joint statement on Friday exploring a possible shift to 24/7 capital markets and regulations for crypto derivatives. Scaling onchain finance requires a 24/7 trading environment across asset classes, the regulators said in the statement. Crafting regulatory clarity for event contracts and perpetual futures — futures contracts without an expiry date — was also a priority. However, the agencies clarified: “Further expanding trading hours could better align US markets with the evolving reality of a global, always-on economy. Expanding trading hours may be more viable…

Pilot AI, a next-gen Web3 to simplify AI-led interface, has partnered with FishWar, a cutting-edge GameFi platform. The partnership focuses on offering seamless in-game asset management to enhance Web3 gaming experience. As the official social media announcement of the platform reveals, the collaboration delivers streamlined transactions, airdrops, NFTs, and tokens within an inclusive chat interface. Hence, the development highlights the shared vision of both the entities to bolster Web3 experience. Pilot AI and FishWar Join Forces to Simplify Web3 Gaming Experience In partnership with FishWar, Pilot AI endeavors to minimize the barriers hindering players and improve the adoption of cutting-edge…

Crypto users in Australia are still facing banking barriers when engaging with exchanges and other crypto businesses, according to a recent survey, while industry executives say clearer rules from the government could be the silver bullet that fixes the problem. A Binance survey of 1,900 Australians released on Thursday found 58% of respondents wanted easy access to deposit funds into an exchange with no limit, while 22% had changed banks to make buying crypto easier. Matt Poblocki, general manager of crypto exchange Binance’s Australian and New Zealand operations, told Cointelegraph that seamless access to financial services directly affects participation, confidence…