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Live updates: Yen rally and rising bond yields pressure Bitcoin and risk assets
The yen's rally and climbing bond yields are weighing on Bitcoin, gold and technology stocks as oil prices and global government bond yields increase.
Cronos Confirms $9.19M Slipped Away Before Tectonic Exploit Rollback
A layer-1 blockchain says a DeFi exploit manipulated collateral to generate $120.4 million in borrowing; a rollback reversed $111.2 million, but $9.19M was lost before validators intervened.
Crypto's Clarity Act in Senate limbo as Senate reconvenes
The industry awaits a September 15 vote on the Clarity Act, but its timing remains uncertain.
Swiss stablecoin sandbox begins CHFD tests with SIX and TWINT
Nine Swiss companies have begun sandbox tests of CHFD, a Swiss franc stablecoin, with SIX and TWINT joining banks to test programmable payments and digital asset settlement.
Bit2Me Creates Specialized Unit to Assist Law Enforcement in Tracking Crypto Assets
The exchange said the new unit formalizes its prior work, which included processing 1.5 million euros of seized crypto in 2025 for agencies such as Interpol and Europol.
SIX and Twint Join Swiss CHF Stablecoin Sandbox Initiative
The CHFD franc stablecoin alliance expands to nine partners as SIX and Twint begin sandbox trials of programmable payments and tokenized settlement.
Swiss Stablecoin CHFD Brings On SIX, Twint for Test Phase
The Swiss franc-pegged stablecoin CHFD has added stock-exchange operator SIX and digital payments firm Twint to its nine-company sandbox, set to run through end of 2026.
Crypto traders criticize Hunter Biden laptop memecoin before launch
Traders have pushed back against a proposed memecoin tied to Hunter Biden’s laptop, prompting Kraken to delete a promotional post and a media group to distance itself from the project.
Bitcoin’s golden cross is here
A golden cross has formed on Bitcoin's daily price chart, signaling a potential long‑term bullish trend.
AUSTRAC cancels 45 crypto and remittance registrations in year‑long sweep
Australia's financial intelligence regulator AUSTRAC cancelled, suspended or refused to renew 45 crypto and remittance provider registrations, citing inactivity, insolvency and money‑laundering risks.
Bitcoin slips under $79,000, Zcash leads losses as Fed hike odds hold near 60%
Finance Review Daily is tracking this developing story; additional confirmed specifics had not been verified at the time of publication.
Liquid sidechain recovers $270 million in Bitcoin after hack
White‑hat actors returned 3,400 BTC, about $270 million, to Liquid’s federation wallet following a security breach that left 598 BTC still missing.
Metaplanet CEO Responds as Shareholders Say Key Questions Remain
Simon Gerovich said Metaplanet had not adequately explained the structure and denied involvement in MMXX Ventures’ trading decisions.
Ethereum Foundation flags two must‑ship EIPs for Hegotá upgrade
The foundation identified EIP‑7805 (FOCIL) and EIP‑8141 (Frame Transactions) as essential for the upcoming Hegotá upgrade, emphasizing censorship resistance and flexible account authentication.
Hunter Biden to Launch 'LAPTOP' Memecoin for Trump Supporters
WSJ reports Hunter Biden plans airdrop of 200 million LAPTOP tokens to Substack readers, mailing-list members, and investors in Donald Trump's memecoin.
Polish prosecutors charge Zondacrypto suspect, seek pre‑trial detention
Polish prosecutors charged Romana Ż. with organized‑crime involvement and misappropriating 7.8 million zlotys from crypto exchange Zondacrypto, and asked a court to keep him in pre‑trial detention.
Bitcoin fund flows show investors trading Fed rate path, not exiting market
CoinShares says crypto fund outflows after a Fed speech reversed as rate-hike odds shifted, showing investors trading the rate path rather than exiting Bitcoin.
Capital B adds 376 BTC in €25.3m purchase, total treasury reaches 3,521 BTC
French Bitcoin treasury firm Capital B bought 376 Bitcoin for €25.3 million, raising its holdings to 3,521 BTC and moving to 25th among publicly listed companies by Bitcoin reserves.
Bitcoin Falls Below $80,000 as Low Liquidity Erases Weekend Gains
BTC drops nearly 2% ahead of US inflation data, with traders awaiting key macro catalyst amid thin Labor Day holiday markets.
Hunter Biden debuts 'LAPTOP' memecoin targeting TRUMP holders
Hunter Biden has launched the LAPTOP memecoin on the Base network, with a portion of its supply slated for burning contingent on certain political and market outcomes.
Hack on Liquid Network results in $320 million Bitcoin theft
Around 4,000 of the 4,200 BTC held in a Liquid Network wallet were stolen, prompting the federation of 80+ exchanges to halt all transactions.
Bitcoin rebounds toward $80,000 after CPI data lifts Fed rate-hike odds
BTC/USD recovered to $79,000 after August core CPI rose 0.3% month-on-month, while 30-year yields spiked and CME FedWatch odds of a September hike reached 85%.
MoneyGram launches Visa stablecoin card as remittance rivals expand
MoneyGram will debut a virtual Visa stablecoin debit card in Colombia, with a physical card planned later this year as remittance firms expand stablecoin payments.
Brevo login flaw enabled phishing to 347,000 Trezor subscribers
Brevo said an authorization failure let an attacker access 138 client accounts and send phishing emails to about 347,000 Trezor subscribers, with similar messages sent via BitBox and CoinTracking.