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The two firms will study how physical gold reserves could support validator operations on the Solana network. Flowra and KorDA announced a memorandum of understanding on September 3, 2026, to jointly explore gold-backed infrastructure for Solana validators. The MOU signals intent to study a possible partnership rather than a finalized deal.

The derivatives regulator has asked a federal court to throw out CME Group's challenge to Kalshi's crypto perpetual futures product. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has asked a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by CME Group challenging Kalshi's Bitcoin perpetual futures product.

Plaintiffs accuse the hardware wallet maker of failing to protect customer data, leading to theft of digital assets. Ledger, the French manufacturer of hardware cryptocurrency wallets, has been sued for $500 million. The lawsuit centers on claims tied to multiple data breaches and alleged theft of crypto assets linked to those incidents, according to reports…

The agreement aims to deepen cooperation on real-world asset tokenization within Dubai's regulated virtual asset framework. VARA, the government body overseeing virtual asset activity in Dubai, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Securitize. The tokenization firm is known for issuing and managing digital securities backed by real-world assets.

AMBCrypto and CoinTurk News EN report the same $42.4M USDT freeze lawsuit against Tether but give different years for when the freeze occurred. AMBCrypto and CoinTurk News EN report the same $42.4M USDT freeze lawsuit against Tether but give different years for when the freeze occurred.

CryptoBriefing describes Coinbase's new Canadian leveraged crypto futures as a retail offering, while crypto.news and Cointelegraph say access is restricted to sophisticated or institutional investors. CryptoBriefing describes Coinbase's new Canadian leveraged crypto futures as a retail offering, while crypto.news and Cointelegraph say access is restricted to sophisticated or institutional investors.

The prediction market operator wants to list a perpetual contract tied to West Texas Intermediate crude, a product structure long associated with offshore crypto exchanges. Kalshi has filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to launch a perpetual futures contract tied to West Texas Intermediate crude oil, according to reports from CryptoBriefing, Coindoo and crypto.news.

Federal authorities say they intercepted digital assets bound for Hamas and assumed control of websites used to solicit donations. The Department of Justice disclosed that federal authorities have seized $560,000 in cryptocurrency connected to Hamas fundraising operations.

The cryptocurrency exchange's holding company now targets an initial public offering no earlier than the second quarter of 2027. Payward, the holding company behind cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has moved its expected initial public offering date to the second quarter of 2027 at the earliest.

The exchange now offers futures and perpetual contracts to qualifying users in Canada under local regulatory permissions. Coinbase has opened access to crypto derivatives trading for eligible investors in Canada, expanding its product lineup beyond spot trading.

The state now verifies its stablecoin's backing onchain in real time using two new Chainlink checks. Wyoming has expanded transparency around its state-issued stable token by adopting Chainlink's Proof of Reserve infrastructure. The move shifts reserve verification from periodic, off-chain reporting to continuous, onchain confirmation.

On-chain metrics cited by analysts point to a possible shift after months of declining sentiment around Bitcoin's four-year cycle theory. Bitcoin may be flashing early signs of a bear market reversal, according to separate reports from Finbold and U.Today published on September 2.

Atkins points to a September 15 Senate vote as a possible milestone for the long-stalled market structure bill. SEC Chair Paul Atkins has voiced optimism that the CLARITY Act will advance through Congress this month, according to reports from Bitcoin Magazine, CoinGape and Coinpedia.

Group of 20 officials call for a coordinated regulatory path to support innovation while addressing stablecoin oversight G20 finance leaders have voiced support for clearer rules governing digital assets, according to reports published September 2. The statement frames regulatory clarity as a way to support financial innovation rather than restrict it.

Ripple frames its dollar-pegged token as infrastructure for cross-border payments rather than a trading instrument. Ripple's dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, has crossed the $2 billion mark in total circulation. The milestone marks a significant expansion for a token that launched with the aim of competing in an increasingly crowded stablecoin market.

The Hong Kong-based digital asset platform joins a group shaping market infrastructure standards for tokenized assets. HashKey has been admitted to the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation's digital assets working group. The company is the first Asian crypto service provider to secure a seat at the table, according to reports from Cointelegraph and crypto.news.

The new platform aims to connect institutional clients with over-the-counter trading and stablecoin liquidity services. Liminal has launched Liminal Prime, a new platform designed to serve institutional clients with over-the-counter trading and stablecoin liquidity solutions. The company positions the offering as a response to growing institutional demand for reliable, compliant access to digital asset markets.

Exchange flags gambling-linked and other high-risk transfers for extended anti-money laundering checks. OKX has told users that certain deposits considered high risk could be subject to review periods lasting as long as 15 days. The exchange specifically pointed to gambling-linked transfers as a category likely to trigger these checks, according to reporting on the policy.