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The exchange now allows XRPL-based transfers for its Singapore customers, expanding regional access to the token. Gemini has switched on support for XRP deposits and withdrawals using the XRP Ledger, or XRPL, for customers in Singapore.

CryptoBriefing and Bitcoinist both cover simulations of SGP-0003's fee changes but give different projected ranges for how much daily SOL burns could rise. CryptoBriefing and Bitcoinist both cover simulations of SGP-0003's fee changes but give different projected ranges for how much daily SOL burns could rise.

Sentiment gauges show crypto markets trending toward greed, raising questions about how long Ethereum's rally can hold. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index, a widely watched gauge of market sentiment, has moved sharply higher in recent days.

The bank's move marks a milestone for regulated stablecoin distribution in Hong Kong's financial sector. Standard Chartered has taken on the role of first bank distributor for HKDAP, a stablecoin pegged to the Hong Kong dollar.

A meme coin promoted from the account reportedly crashed 68% after the post disappeared Kylie Jenner's X account posted a Solana wallet address on August 24, then deleted it soon after. CryptoBriefing and Coinfomania both reported the post and its removal, describing the account as compromised.

CryptoBriefing and The Cryptonomist EN give different dates for when Cosmos Labs disclosed the EVM module security incident. CryptoBriefing and The Cryptonomist EN give different dates for when Cosmos Labs disclosed the EVM module security incident. What all sources agree on Cosmos Labs flagged an active security incident inside its EVM module.

Daily trading in the fund reached roughly $100 million to $108 million, with fresh inflows reported near $25 million. Bitwise's Solana staking exchange-traded fund recorded its highest single-day trading volume since launch this week. CryptoBriefing reported the figure at roughly $100 million.

CryptoBriefing and Coinfomania both cover Daydreams' TaskMarket launch on Base but name different ERC standards as its foundation. CryptoBriefing and Coinfomania both cover Daydreams' TaskMarket launch on Base but name different ERC standards as its foundation. What all sources agree on Daydreams has launched TaskMarket, a marketplace for the agent economy.

The corporate Ethereum holder expanded its treasury by 32,447 ETH during a week that saw the token jump roughly 30%. BitMine Immersion Technologies has expanded its Ethereum holdings by 32,447 ETH, a purchase valued at approximately $81 million, according to figures reported this week.

The exchange's Base network now hosts tokenized shares, positioning Coinbase in the growing race to bring equities onchain Coinbase has begun issuing tokenized stocks on Base, its Ethereum layer-2 network, according to reports from CryptoBriefing and Bankless.

Coinbase's tokenized equities go live on the Base network, relying on Chainlink's price feed infrastructure. Coinbase has begun offering tokenized versions of US stocks on Base, the layer-2 network it developed. The exchange selected Chainlink to supply price feed infrastructure supporting the new product, according to reports from CryptoBriefing, Coinfomania, and Cointelegraph.

The company's stockpile of TRX tokens has grown past 711 million as its stock price climbs, though reports differ on the exact size of the gain. Tron Inc. has grown its corporate treasury to more than 711 million TRX, according to newly reported figures.

ZEC's rally past $814 has traders discussing a potential ranking overtake of XRP, while chart watchers eye higher targets Zcash's price climbed to $814 this week, marking one of its strongest moves in years, according to CoinTurk News.

A meme token tied to a Grand Theft Auto 6 leak rallied sharply, though on-chain data suggests it may have existed before the leak surfaced A cryptocurrency token named CYBERLEEK rallied sharply this week, gaining roughly 80% in value.

ZEC futures positioning nearly doubled as the privacy coin led a broader market rebound alongside Bitcoin. Zcash pushed past $800 this week, marking its highest price point in roughly eight years. The move came alongside a broader rebound across the crypto market, with Bitcoin climbing back above $77,000.

The exchange operator now publishes ENA reference rates across London, New York and APAC trading hours. CME Group has expanded its cryptocurrency benchmark suite to include ENA, the native token of the Ethena protocol. The addition places ENA among a growing list of digital assets that receive standardized reference pricing from the exchange operator.

The billionaire investor's move gives him indirect exposure to the fast-growing decentralized exchange network Hyperliquid. Stanley Druckenmiller, the billionaire investor known for running Duquesne Capital and later his family office, has acquired a $23 million stake in a company that holds Hyperliquid tokens as part of its corporate treasury.

The exchange joins a growing field of firms racing to bring equities onto public blockchains. Coinbase has begun offering tokenized versions of stocks on Base, according to reports from CryptoBriefing and CoinDesk. Base is the layer-2 network built by Coinbase on top of Ethereum, designed to lower transaction costs and speed up settlement.

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