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Ukraine could recover at least $10 billion in stolen funds and lost tax revenue if it were to implement a more comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation framework, according to a report published by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). The UK-based defence and security think tank warned that without swift action, Ukraine risks further erosion of its finances and security. “Ukraine-specific risks are primarily connected with the over-the-counter (OTC) activities in the country, its role as a threat hub and the role of crypto in funding procurement of sanctioned components for the Russian military, money mules and others,” the report said. The…

The Chainlink Data Streams has been integrated on the Flex perpetual platform to power the trading of tokenized US equities market. Data Streams was recently unveiled to provide real-time streams for major US stocks and ETFs. Next-generation decentralized perpetual protocol with cross margins, Flex Perpetual, has become the latest to integrate Chainlink’s Data Streams for Real World Assets (RWAs). According to the news shared on X, Chainlink would significantly upgrade the user experience of Flex by ensuring that low-latency and highly accurate pricing data are delivered. That would not be all. Flex would leverage the Data Streams’ ability to power…

The Lido Ecosystem Foundation has rolled out its new GG Vault (GGV), a streamlined solution designed to give crypto users quick and easy access to diversified, high-yield DeFi strategies. GG Vault, which is now available via the new Earn tab, will automatically deploy user deposits across a basket of trusted DeFi protocols, helping investors earn yield without having to manage multiple positions themselves With the launch, users can deposit ETH, WETH, stETH, and wstETH, with GGV automatically allocating funds across DeFi protocols like Uniswap, Aave, Euler, Balancer, Gearbox, Fluid, and Morpho. The goal is to simplify what has traditionally been…

Raydium brings real-world Pokémon card trading to Solana by powering Collector Crypt, a tokenized marketplace where physical cards are vaulted, verified, and traded on-chain. Summary Collector Crypt uses Raydium’s AMM infrastructure to enable on-chain trading of its tokenized Pokémon cards with instant liquidity. More marketplaces are joining the trend, including Courtyard (over $100M in Pokémon volume), Phygitals, Beezie, Grailed, and others ahead of the Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary in 2026. The marketplace’s native token CARDS tripled in value to a $140M FDV within 12 hours as tokenized Pokémon card trading heats up. Tokenized Pokémon cards debut for trading Raydium (RAY)…

Tom Lee, the cofounder of Fundstrat, has debunked an assumption that has floated around in the cryptocurrency space about Ethereum (ETH). Lee claims that institutional investors on Wall Street are more concerned about performance and reliability than speed. Unusual advocacy for Ethereum In an interview, Lee maintained that Ethereum’s uptime and decentralization make it attractive to large-scale finance. Hence, given that institutions care more about reliability and security than they do about raw speed, Ethereum has an edge among rival blockchains. The Fundstrat cofounder explained that even if Ethereum is slower on its base layer, this can be overcome with…

The Uniswap Foundation spearheaded a coalition of 18 major cryptocurrency organizations in petitioning Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for federal guidance on decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) compliance. In a Sept. 2 letter, Uniswap Foundation cites persistent legal uncertainty that has driven innovation offshore. The document advocates for federal recognition of Wyoming’s Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association (DUNA) framework, signed into law in 2024, as a model for providing DAOs with legal clarity while preserving their decentralized governance structures. The DUNA framework allows DAOs to engage in contractual relationships, manage treasury funds, and comply with tax obligations while shielding token holders from personal…

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, continues to expand the transaction options it offers to its users. New Trading Pairs and Trading Bot Services from Binance The exchange announced that it will add new trading pairs and automated trading services to its platform on September 2, 2025. According to the official statement, BFUSD/USDC, NMR/USDC, and QTUM/USDC trading pairs will be available on the Binance Spot market at 11:00 a.m. on September 2, 2025. This step aims to both increase stablecoin-based trading volume and facilitate user access to a diverse range of investment instruments. Additionally, Binance will launch its…

The most popular projects in the cryptocurrency market, based on weekly active user numbers, have been revealed. The list includes both layer-1 and layer-2 blockchains, decentralized exchanges (DEXs), and infrastructure projects. The 20 projects with the most weekly active users, the number of developers, and the change in this number compared to the previous period are listed as follows: BNB Chain (BNB) – 15.9 million (+8.6%) NEAR Protocol (NEAR) – 14.7 million (-8.2%) Solana (SOL) – 12.8 million (-11.4%) Tron (TRX) – 6.0 million (0.0%) Base – 5.5 million (-28.9%) opBNB – 5.1 million (+2.7%) Aptos (APT) – 3.8 million…

Maple’s syrupUSDC now lives on Arbitrum, adding institutional-grade yield to the network’s lending stack. The launch layers native returns with ARB incentives, giving DeFi participants new ways to loop and optimize capital efficiency. Summary Maple Finance deploys its yield-bearing dollar asset, syrupUSDC, on Arbitrum’s layer-2 network. The expansion integrates syrupUSDC with Euler, Morpho, and Fluid and enables ARB rewards via Arbitrum’s DRIP program. Users can now borrow against syrupUSDC while accessing layered DeFi yields. According to a press release shared with crypto.news on Sept. 3, Maple Finance has officially deployed its yield-bearing dollar asset, syrupUSDC, on the Arbitrum One network.…

Kevin O’Leary is turning away from NFTs and putting millions into rare, physical collectibles, specifically high-end sports cards. The “Shark Tank” star and O’Leary Ventures chairman recently co-purchased a $13 million dual Logoman card featuring Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, he said during an interview with CoinDesk TV’s Jennifer Sanasie. The card is one-of-a-kind, and O’Leary—often called “Mr. Wonderful”—sees it as a cornerstone of his growing “index” of unique collectibles. “The majority of the returns over 20 years have accrued to the collectors who bought the piece uniques,” O’Leary said, comparing the strategy to his long-standing investments in Andy Warhol…