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The exchange now supports direct deposits and withdrawals on the XRP Ledger for its Singapore customer base. Gemini has switched on native XRP Ledger transfers for its Singapore users, according to reports from Yahoo Finance and CryptoBriefing.

BitMine chairman says the firm intends to keep holding its Ethereum stake as the company edges closer to owning 5% of all ETH in circulation. Tom Lee, the Fundstrat co-founder who chairs BitMine Immersion Technologies, said the company has no plans to sell its Ethereum holdings.

The rally coincides with notable moves in US Treasury bonds, according to market reports. Bitcoin pushed above the $80,000 mark, according to reports from Watcher.Guru and Nairametrics. The move lifted the broader cryptocurrency market as well. Altcoins tracked Bitcoin's advance, a pattern common during periods when the largest digital asset sets market direction.

The altcoin market cap has topped $1 trillion, but the gains depend on Bitcoin holding recently reclaimed price levels. The altcoin market has expanded by about $215 billion over the past three trading days, according to reporting from CryptoSlate and The Cryptonomist.

Before the open, only one of today's stories describes money that has actually changed hands — the rest describe positioning, custody and process. Before the open, only one of today's stories describes money that has actually changed hands — the rest describe positioning, custody and process.

The fund, ticker BSOL, also recorded its highest trading volume as investor interest in staked Solana exposure grows. Bitwise's Solana Staking ETF has crossed $1 billion in total inflows, according to CryptoBriefing. The milestone marks a significant point for a fund that gives investors exposure to Solana alongside staking rewards through a traditional exchange-traded product.

Draft guidelines could pave the way for regulated Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds in Thailand. Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has released draft guidelines covering cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds. The regulator is now inviting public feedback before finalizing any rules. The proposal specifically references products tied to Bitcoin and Ether, according to reporting on the draft.

The new network uses HYPE as its gas token and aims to extend Hyperliquid's on-chain infrastructure. Kinetiq has unveiled Elysium, a layer-2 network built to work alongside Hyperliquid's HyperEVM. The announcement was reported across multiple outlets in late August 2026, marking a new step in Hyperliquid's expanding technical stack.

A sharp jump in network activity has renewed debate over XRP's short-term price direction. XRP's network activity has jumped sharply, with active addresses rising more than 650% according to data cited by CoinGape and Finbold. The increase marks one of the more notable on-chain shifts reported for the token in recent weeks.

The privacy coin's rally has drawn comparisons to AI-driven market enthusiasm, even as one analyst warns of overextension. Zcash, one of the earliest privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, has reached its highest price point in eight years.

A new design aims to shield validator deposits from future quantum computing threats. Ethereum developers have put forward a proposal to overhaul the network's deposit contract, aiming to make it resistant to attacks from quantum computers. The deposit contract is the smart contract validators use to lock up ETH and enter Ethereum's proof-of-stake system.

The proposal would let smart contracts check whether a tokenized equity's underlying asset is still active, halted, or delisted. A newly published Ethereum improvement proposal, designated ERC-8391, has surfaced with a specific focus on tokenized stocks.

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.