BloFin News

Insights into the biggest events shaping the crypto industry.

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    Solana August Transactions Hit 5 Billion

    Solana processed 5 billion transactions in August, surpassing the combined total of all other blockchain networks. The network plans to launch the Alpenglow upgrade in October to reduce confirmation times to 400 milliseconds.

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    Bitcoin Price Near $80K

    A Reddit user expresses hesitation about buying Bitcoin as the price approaches $80,000, waiting for a potential dip. The post highlights current market sentiment among individual investors regarding entry points.

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    Ripple CEO Urges US Crypto Clarity

    Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse calls for clear US crypto regulations and highlights the company's 75 global licenses. He supports the CLARITY Act to foster sector-wide growth beyond XRP's legal status.

UBS and Jane Street Invest in US Hyperliquid ETFs

UBS, Bank of Montreal, and Jane Street have disclosed investments in U.S. exchange-traded funds tracking Hyperliquid's HYPE token. Wealth High Governance holds the largest position at nearly $24 million, with the five top holders representing significant institutional exposure. The three regulated funds have attracted over $356 million in net inflows, offering institutional access to HYPE without direct token ownership.

Bitcoin-Gold Correlation Hits Six-Year High

Bitwise reports that the 90-day correlation between Bitcoin and gold has reached its highest level in nearly six years. Bitcoin surged 22.4% in a week while gold rose 5%, contrasting with falling stock markets. The analysis suggests a weakening US dollar benefits both assets.

Serenity Warns Storage Supply Shortage Persists

Serenity highlights that the fundamental shortage in storage supply remains tight, with Japanese distributors reporting a 40% to 60% demand gap. The firm notes that while market narratives rotate, underlying constraints in storage and related sectors like optical modules are not resolved by short-term price increases.

User Reports MetaMask Wallet Access Issue

A Reddit user reported seeing unexpected tokens in their MetaMask wallet, raising concerns about potential access issues or data anomalies. The user noted the account showed historical activity from 2022 despite no prior usage, prompting confusion about the wallet's state.

Coinbase Director Wilson Sells $1.79M Stock

Coinbase director Wilson Frederick R sold 10,000 shares of COIN stock on September 1 at an average price of $178.93 per share. The transaction totaled approximately $1.79 million, reducing his direct holdings to 187,389 shares.

Robinhood Executives Sell Over $4M in Stock

Robinhood Chief Brokerage Officer Steven M. Quirk and General Counsel Daniel Martin Jr. sold a combined total of over $4.16 million in company stock on September 3. Quirk sold 24,416 shares worth approximately $2.94 million, while Martin sold 10,000 shares valued at about $1.22 million.

Circle Launches Wrapped Bitcoin cirBTC With Chainlink Proof

Circle has launched cirBTC, a 1:1 wrapped Bitcoin token on Ethereum backed by native BTC held in segregated custody. The token utilizes Chainlink Proof of Reserve to provide verifiable onchain data regarding its collateral. Native support for Circle's Arc layer-1 blockchain is planned for future integration.

MultiversX Supernova Hard Fork Scheduled for September 10

MultiversX will implement the Supernova hard fork on September 10, 2026, reducing block time from six seconds to 600 milliseconds. EGLD holders using self-custody wallets do not need to take any action, while users on exchanges or staking should plan around the brief network halt.

Tether USDT Address Freeze Mechanism Explained

A lawsuit alleges Tether froze 42.4 million USDT without a timely court order, highlighting the counterparty risk of stablecoins. The article explains the technical mechanism of address freezes, distinguishing them from burns and reissues, and notes that frozen balances remain visible but immobile on the blockchain.

Cathie Wood Predicts Tech-Driven Deflation

ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood argues that strong August employment data signals the start of tech-driven deflation rather than inflation. She highlights that AI adoption is boosting job creation and capital expenditure, suggesting a new economic paradigm is emerging despite traditional inflation concerns.

Trader Bonk Guy Portfolio Hits $27M

Trader Bonk Guy's portfolio reached $27 million on the Fomo platform, marking a $20.83 million gain over the past 30 days. Major contributors to the profit include PONS, USELESS, and MARSCOIN tokens, with PONS alone yielding a 150x return.

Kraken Launches Fixed Rate Rewards Up to 6% APY

Kraken introduced Fixed Rate Rewards, allowing eligible clients to lock in yields up to 6% APY on cash and stablecoins for fixed terms. The product supports USD, EUR, USDT, USDC, and USDG, with rewards compounding weekly and terms ranging from three to eighteen months.