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Ethereum's (ETH) Monthly Trading Volume Reaches Highest Level Since May 2021! Details Here

The Ethereum ecosystem was notable for its record-breaking month of August. Ethereum's on-chain adjusted transfer volume surpassed $320 billion, reaching its highest level since May 2021. This represents the third-largest monthly volume in Ethereum history. Ethereum Network Transaction Volume Exceeds $320 Billion in August: Highest Level Since 2021 The data covers not only transfers but also DeFi interactions and other blockchain-based transactions. The 30-day transaction count also reached a new high in August, while active ETH addresses reached their second all-time high. Ethereum's total value locked (TVL) also remains near historical highs. The impact of institutional investors is the primary…

EthereumSep 4

SEC and CFTC Make a Bullish Announcement for Cryptocurrencies

Officials from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a joint statement regarding the trading of certain spot crypto asset products. The statement clarified that SEC- and CFTC-registered exchanges are not prohibited from facilitating trading in these products. It added that this move is intended to provide market participants with more trading options and strengthen coordination among regulatory bodies. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said in a statement, “Today’s joint statement is an important step toward bringing innovation back to America in cryptoasset markets. Market participants should be able to freely choose…

LegalSep 4

MNDE rallies 10% as Marinade Finance approves 300M token burn

Marinade Finance, one of Solana’s leading DeFi protocols, passed the vote on burning 30% of its token supply. The news triggered an MNDE token rally of over 10% in the past day. Marinade Finance (MNDE) passed the vote to burn 30% of the native token supply. Marinade Finance held a long-running vote on the proposal to burn tokens and boost the position of MNDE. The transaction for MNDE will happen in two days, destroying 300M tokens forever. The proposal received 100% votes in favor. 🔥 The burn proposal has passed quorum! In 2 days, 30% of $MNDE supply, 300,000,000 tokens…

DeFiSep 4

Gotta Catch ‘Em All? Tokenized Pokémon Cards Are Exploding Right Now

Tokenized Pokémon cards are seeing renewed interest lately, partly due to the recent debut of a token for a Solana-based project called Collector Crypt. Like several other projects, Collector Crypt offers customers "packs" that contain NFTs, which can be redeemed for physical trading cards that are graded and stored by third-parties. The project also operates a marketplace for connecting buyers and sellers. The project conducted a presale for its CARDS token on Solana using the protocol Metaplex, and its market cap jumped to a peak of $85 million on Wednesday from $23 million a day before, according to crypto data…

NFTSep 4

Ethereum Is The Future of S&P 500: Former Coinbase's Top Exec

Nick Tomaino, who formerly worked for Coinbase with business development and then left to found his own crypto-focused investment company, 1confirmation, has taken to the X platform to share his view on the future of Ethereum and the stock market. "The future of the S&P 500 is Ethereum" The former Coinbase executive has made an important Ethereum forecast, suggesting that the second-largest cryptocurrency and blockchain platform is likely to replace the major stock index S&P 500. This index is the traditional benchmark of American financial power and the stock market – the index of the largest American companies. This index…

EthereumSep 4

Kevin Spacey Reveals Film Created With Alleged Crypto Ponzi Schemer

Kevin Spacey unveiled his latest comeback project at the Venice Film Festival this weekend—an intricate sci-fi film starring, produced, and written by a Russian man accused by the U.S. government of running a crypto Ponzi scheme. The film, “Holigaurds Saga—The Portal of Force,” was directed by Spacey, from a script written by Vladimir “Lado” Okhotnikov, a co-founder of Ethereum decentralized finance app Forsage. In 2022, the SEC sued Forsage’s founders, including Okhotnikov, for engaging in a scheme to defraud investors of over $300 million, among other charges. Variety first reported the connection. The following year, the Department of Justice charged…

LegalSep 4

Binance Alpha Lists Moonchain Ahead Of September Launch

Binance Alpha is putting Moonchain on the map with its September 3 launch. The move makes Binance the first major exchange to list the project, and users holding Alpha Points can grab free tokens once trading goes live. Gate.io is joining the same day with its own drop for GT holders. That kind of dual listing usually signals serious momentum. Gate.io Joins With Token Drop for GT Holders Moonchain positions itself as more than just another token. The project leans heavily on AI Value to turn real-world device data into something tradeable. The DePIN Focus is where things get interesting.…

ExchangesSep 3

Bitmine Immersion accelerates ETH accumulation with $354.6M purchase

Bitmine Immersion has added 78,791 ETH to its treasury, bringing the total holdings to nearly 1.8 million ETH. Summary Bitmine Immersion spent $354.6 million to acquire 78,791 ETH, raising total holdings to 1,792,960 ETH, valued over $8 billion. The company aims to hold 5% of Ethereum’s total supply. Tom Lee predicts ETH could hit $5,500 and potentially surge to $10,000–$16,000 by year-end. Strategic pivot from Bitcoin to Ethereum was announced in late June, backed by a $250 million capital raise. Bitmine Immersion has added 78,791 Ethereum (ETH) to its holdings, spending approximately $354.6 million. The purchase brings the firm’s total…

EthereumSep 3

India Prepares to Enforce Global Crypto Reporting Rules

India is set to enforce sweeping oversight of offshore crypto assets, adopting a global framework that enables automatic data sharing, tighter compliance, and greater regulatory transparency. India Adopts Global Framework to Expose Hidden Offshore Crypto Assets Global tax surveillance of digital assets is tightening, with India preparing to expand oversight of offshore cryptocurrency holdings. A senior finance ministry official reportedly confirmed that the country will implement the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) starting April 1, 2027. Crypto tax software provider Koinx described the framework as a major shift, stating on social media platform X…

LegalSep 3

Coinbase Announces Listing of the Highly Anticipated Altcoin!

Following Binance and many leading cryptocurrency exchanges, the expected news came from Coinbase. According to the statement, Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, will list the altcoin World Liberty Financial (WLFI), which is backed by US President Donald Trump. “Coinbase will be adding support for World Liberty Financial (WLFI) on the Ethereum network (ERC-20 token). Do not send this asset over other networks or your funds may be lost. Transfers for this asset can be made via Coinbase and Coinbase Exchange in regions where trading is supported. If liquidity conditions are met, trading will begin later today.…

ExchangesSep 3