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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.

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.