New reporting describes a sharpening trade dispute between the two companies, though key details remain contested. A dispute between Apple and OpenAI has intensified, according to reporting from TechCentral. The outlet described the relationship between the two companies as a feud that has taken a sharper turn.
The asset manager expanded its crypto-adjacent equity holdings with fresh purchases of Jack Dorsey's Block and stablecoin issuer Circle. Ark Invest has expanded its exposure to crypto-linked equities, purchasing shares of Block Inc. and Circle in a move reported by crypto.news and CoinGape.
The largest XRP-focused exchange-traded fund reached the milestone as analysts point to renewed price targets for the token. Bitwise's XRP exchange-traded fund has surpassed $500 million in assets under management. The fund reached the threshold roughly nine months after it began trading. It is now the largest XRP-focused ETF available to investors.
September 1, 2026
Singapore Proposes Stablecoin License Requiring Full Reserves, Bans Yield Payments
The Monetary Authority of Singapore wants issuers to back tokens with 100% reserves while barring interest payouts to holders. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has put forward a proposed license for stablecoin issuers operating in the country. The framework centers on two core requirements.
September 1, 2026
Alkemya Metacore Raises $50M Through Tokenised Equity for Nickel Energy, Security Tech
The funding round uses blockchain-based equity tokens to back expansion into nickel-linked energy systems and security technology. Alkemya Metacore has raised $50 million through a tokenised equity structure, according to four outlets covering the deal on September 1. The company intends to direct the funds toward expanding its nickel energy and security technology businesses.
The campaign will distribute 125 million WLFI tokens and 6.25 million USD1 stablecoins to participants in its opening phase. Aster and World Liberty Financial announced Phase 1 of a new rewards program called USD1 RWA Boost. The initiative pairs World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin with real-world asset activity on the Aster platform.
Analysts point to Robinhood's expanding product lineup and user growth as reasons for the more bullish outlook. Morgan Stanley has raised its price target on Robinhood Markets, ticker HOOD, to $150. The bank also upgraded its rating on the stock to overweight, a signal that it expects the shares to outperform peers over the coming…
September 1, 2026
C1 Fund Reports Diverge on Private Holdings Total
Coin Edition and Crypto Economy agree Ripple overtook Kraken parent Payward as C1 Fund's top holding, but they report different total dollar amounts deployed across the fund's 11 private digital-asset holdings. Coin Edition and Crypto Economy agree Ripple overtook Kraken parent Payward as C1 Fund's top holding, but they report different total dollar amounts deployed…
Four regulatory documents this period show enforcement continuing at the platform level even as a court puts the federal regulator's jurisdiction over that platform in doubt. Four regulatory documents this period show enforcement continuing at the platform level even as a court puts the federal regulator's jurisdiction over that platform in doubt.
September 1, 2026
Singapore’s MAS Proposes Stablecoin Rules for Foreign Issuers and Interest Payments
The Monetary Authority of Singapore opens public comment on new stablecoin regulations through October 2026. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has put forward a new set of proposed rules for stablecoins operating in or accessible from the city-state.
The blockchain network paused transaction processing while its technical team investigates a possible vulnerability. Ontology, a layer-1 blockchain network focused on digital identity and data solutions, has halted block production on its mainnet. The pause came after the project's technical team flagged a potential security concern, according to reports from crypto.news and CryptoSlate.
Seoul is building blockchain surveillance capacity to enforce a long-delayed capital gains levy on digital assets. South Korean regulators are preparing wallet tracing technology to support enforcement of a crypto capital gains tax scheduled for 2027, according to crypto.news.
September 1, 2026
Hyperliquid in Talks With Kraken’s Parent Over Regulated US Futures Push
The decentralized derivatives platform is reportedly exploring a partnership to bring compliant perpetual futures trading to US customers. Hyperliquid is reportedly in talks with Kraken's parent company about bringing regulated perpetual futures trading to the United States.
The prediction market operator says former congressman George Santos manipulated a State of the Union trading contract. Kalshi has imposed a lifetime ban on George Santos, the former New York congressman, after determining he manipulated one of its prediction markets.
Shares gained after a 10-week pause in purchases ended, even as an analyst flagged risks from share dilution to the leveraged bitcoin strategy. Strategy, the business intelligence firm known for its large bitcoin holdings, saw its stock price rise this week.
A decision siding with state regulators could send the fight over who oversees prediction markets to the Supreme Court. A recent court ruling touching on Kalshi's prediction market business has raised new questions about federal oversight of the industry. According to crypto.news, the decision puts the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's prediction market rules at risk.
Crypto custodian BitGo pays $7 million in cash and $35.5 million in stock for NYDIG's trading division. BitGo has agreed to purchase the institutional trading business of NYDIG, according to reports from CryptoPotato, American Banker, and Banking Dive.
A key risk-adjusted return metric for Ripple's token has reached a level not seen in twelve months, even as spot prices pull back. XRP's Sharpe ratio has moved to a level not seen in a full year, according to a report from CryptoPotato.