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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that following its recent evaluations, it will add four more tokens to its “Monitoring Tag” list. AVA, Gains Network (GNS), Scroll (SCR), and Towns Protocol (TOWNS) will be added to the list of assets carrying the monitoring tag as of September 4, 2026. According to Binance, the Monitoring Tag program covers projects that carry significantly higher volatility and risk compared to other listed tokens. Tokens with this tag are closely monitored by the exchange, and the projects undergo comprehensive evaluations at regular intervals. Assets bearing the tracking tag are at risk of being delisted from…

Z Squared, a public company that got Dogecoin mining rigs from a fund advertising 28% annual returns for investors, is facing SEC enforcement actions, a new seven-figure lawsuit from retirees, and a stock price down 76% over the past year. Reitrees Paula and Stephen Darby, both 77 years old, sued Broad Street Global Management, LLC, BroadStreet, Inc, Steven Baldassarra, and Joseph Baldassarra in Miami federal court on September 4, and the court issued summons yesterday. The Darbys allege that the Baldassarras “are trying to steal over half a billion dollars from their own investors, including the Darbys’ approximate $1,415,373.” All-time…

Robinhood Fee Debate Moves Beyond Transaction Costs A debate over Robinhood Chain’s network economics expanded on Sept. 6 into a wider dispute about how blockchains should fund long-term growth. BNB Chain Executive Director of Growth Nina Rong argued in a post on X that sustainable business models should now take priority, shifting attention from the immediate cost of transactions to the financial structures supporting network development. The exchange began after Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko remarked on Sept. 4 that Robinhood’s 10% revenue share with Arbitrum could have covered Solana transaction fees four times over, potentially allowing Robinhood to offer gasless…

When will the Bitcoin bear market end? This might be the biggest question investors are asking this cycle. The tricky part is that on-chain metrics and historical trends are currently pointing in different directions. From an on-chain perspective, the end of the bear cycle could be closer than many expect. One analyst highlighted that long-term Bitcoin holders have almost stopped taking profits, while sell-side pressure has eased for the first time since September 2025. This lines up with CryptoQuant data showing 9,030 $BTC leaving Binance, pointing to improving Spot demand. Together, seller exhaustion and renewed demand suggest Bitcoin could be…

Compound Foundation has launched a $USDC lending market with loan-to-value ratios of up to 87% as part of its $52 million plan to attract institutional capital. Compound Foundation said in a Sept. 9 announcement that its Institutional Market runs on Compound v3 and separates selected collateral into a lending pool designed around specific liquidity and risk conditions. Borrowers can use Ether ($ETH), wrapped staked Ether, Wrapped Bitcoin, or Coinbase Wrapped BTC to access $USDC. The market gives $ETH an 87% loan-to-value ratio, while wstETH carries an 85% ratio. WBTC and cbBTC each have an 81% ratio. Each collateral asset has…

State Street has made headlines with the launch of its SPDR UC Investments 90/10 Endowment Strategy Index ETF, totaling a staggering $2.5 billion, the largest seed for an ETF to date. This significant milestone, reported by CryptoTwitter commentator @NateGeraci, highlights the growing interest in institutional investment products. The implications of such a large launch could lead to increased competition among ETF providers and shift perceptions in the investment landscape. What Happened The broader crypto market is currently exhibiting mixed signals, with various assets showing fluctuating momentum. Against this backdrop, State Street’s ETF launch stands out as a notable event, showcasing…

Layer-1 chain Flare has announced that FXRP now works as collateral on Derive, letting $XRP holders trade on-chain options and perpetual futures from their own wallets. According to a press release shared with CryptoPotato, holders can mint FXRP through Flare’s FAssets system, deposit it on Derive, and run positions from a single Portfolio Margin V2 account, which covers hedging, premium generation, and directional trades on the same collateral. Flare said $XRP holders previously had limited ways to hedge a position or generate options premium without relying on centralized exchanges or custodians. Options Cash Settle in $USDC Derive’s $XRP options are…

CryptoUK has announced several revisions to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Admissions and Disclosures (A&D) framework, which governs cryptoasset regulations. The changes aim to refine compliance requirements as the UK strengthens its crypto regulatory landscape. You can view the full details in their official announcement here. This shift is significant for crypto firms seeking clarity in their operational obligations. The Key Development The FCA has largely retained the proposed A&D framework for cryptoassets but has introduced targeted changes following a consultation process. This includes clarifying admission criteria and enhancing due diligence and disclosure requirements for crypto assets before they can…

Major prediction market platform Kalshi has seen its US web traffic explode over the past year, underscoring the platform’s rapid growth while regulators and courts scrutinize its expanding event-contract business. Kalshi recorded 15.4 million visits from the United States in July, up about 1,520% from just under 1 million in August 2025, according to Similarweb traffic estimates reviewed by Cointelegraph on Friday. US traffic accounted for nearly 80% of Kalshi’s traffic in July, up from 72.8% in August 2025, showing that its growth has remained heavily concentrated in the country. The surge comes as Kalshi faces mounting legal challenges over…

Hanwha Investment & Securities has reportedly completed a tokenized securities platform supporting Avalanche as South Korea prepares to bring blockchain-based securities into its regulated capital markets system in February 2027. Seoul Economic Daily reported Sunday that the South Korean brokerage began developing the platform with blockchain technology firm FairSquare Lab in 2025. The system was built to operate across multiple networks, including Avalanche and enterprise Ethereum client Hyperledger Besu. Development has come ahead of amendments to South Korea’s Electronic Securities Act and Capital Markets Act taking effect on Feb. 4, 2027. The changes will legally recognize distributed ledgers as securities…