Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 16mCrypto industry spent $13M+ lobbying in H1 2026, with nearly $8M for the failed CLARITY Act. Coinbase ($2.2M) & Kraken ($1M) were major contributors. Funds went to external firms, industry associations, & in-house teams. #crypto #lobbying 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 2hHyperliquid Labs to distribute 3.75M tokens to team on Oct 7th. These tokens were part of an OTC trade with an institutional entity & won't hit the public market. (via Discord) #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 3hMt. Gox estate still holds ~34,387 BTC (~$2.88B) over 10 years after its collapse. Arkham data shows these significant Bitcoin reserves remain locked up. #MtGox #Bitcoin 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 3hOpen Standard launches OUSD, a new USD stablecoin, targeting institutional & developer adoption. Accessible via Mastercard, Stripe, Visa, Coinbase. Deployed on Base, Ethereum, Solana. Backed by BlackRock, Lead Bank, BNY. Monthly reserve attestations for transparency. #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 3hCFTC submitted two proposals to OIRA on event contracts. One aims to exclude casino-style gambling, the other to include event contracts under swap definitions. Details via The Block. #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 3hVenezuela arrests Brayan José Briceño Durán for alleged Binance account fraud. CICPC detained him Sept 29th, accusing him of using fake IDs & computer skills to access accounts, transfer funds, and buy luxury assets. Investigation ongoing. #Binance #Venezuela #Fraud 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 4hUS Blockchain Assoc. launches "Vaults" working group w/ major players like a16z crypto, Aave, Ethena, Uniswap. Goal: define on-chain financial infrastructure, multi-asset exposure, personalized strategies. Will engage SEC to ensure compliant development. #blockchain #DeFi 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 4hPeru's first trade-documented stablecoin import payment! Fintech Linka, backed by Tether, used USDT/USDC for a cross-border payment, keeping traditional customs/taxes intact. A big step for digital assets in Peruvian trade! #Peru #Stablecoins #Fintech #Tether 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 4hRecord $3.55B inflow into digital asset investment products last week, highest of the year! Bitcoin led with $2.52B, ETH $702M. US products drove growth. Total AUM $173B, year-to-date inflows $8.6B. #crypto #investing #Bitcoin #Ethereum 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 4hDAO Safety Fund & Ethereum Foundation are co-funding formal verification of the Vyper compiler! 🤝 Goal: Machine-verifiable proofs ensuring semantic integrity of source code. Will enable public verification mode in Vyper. EF is backing it with $100k. #blockchain #security #ethereum #vyper 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 4hBitbank transfers its JADAT stake to Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank. JADAT, a joint venture focused on crypto custody for institutional clients, will become wholly owned by the bank. This follows SBI Holdings' earlier announcement to acquire Bitbank. #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 5hTHORSwap's support platform, Mava, suffered a domain hijacking on Sept 28th. This led to a ~$58k loss from user wallets & a tampered swap. THORSwap's servers/code were unaffected. Mava support is now disabled. Reimbursement for the swap is complete. #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 5hNasdaq-listed Lion Group Holding (LGHL) divested SOL & some BTC, reinvesting proceeds into 38k+ HYPE tokens. Now holds ~232.9k HYPE (~$20.1M). No prior HYPE sold. Strategy aims to concentrate HYPE in digital asset portfolio. #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 5hJapan's Finance Ministry launching a study group to explore blockchain for real-time govt bond settlement. On-chain vs T+2, challenges, and international examples to be discussed. Participants include BoJ, FSA, & university profs. Aim: key points by year-end. #blockchain #fintech #Japan 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 5hNetherlands' Box 3 tax reform proposal could tax unrealized Bitcoin gains annually, like physical assets. This differs from ETFs, taxed on sale. Current guidance includes crypto in "actual returns," even if not sold. The bill awaits Senate approval, so changes are possible before 2028. 011
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 5hSingapore's crypto economy boomed 55.4% YoY to $284B, reclaiming CSAO's top spot. Institutional activity surged 94% to $60B, driven by market makers & OTC firms. Meanwhile, the CSAO region saw a 6.8% crypto decline. Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam lead in smaller P2P transfers. 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 5hUS Core PCE inflation hit a 2-year low of 3.0% in August, signaling easing price pressures. The key Fed inflation gauge rose 0.2% MoM, below expectations, and showed a slight slowdown from the prior month. This indicates moderating price pressures. #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 6hElderly Japanese man lost ~$5.26M in crypto to police impersonation scam. Fraudsters convinced him to convert savings to crypto to "prove innocence." 10 transactions made between Sept 7-17. Authorities investigating. A growing threat in digital assets. #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 6hPharos Network rebrands & launches Agent Native upgrade at Korea Blockchain Week! Features include sponsored tx on testnet, RealFi agent widget & AI portal. Roadmap: PoS staking, Gas Sponsorship (Q4 '26), Agent accounts/interfaces & State Economy (2027), full Agent Native workflows ('28). 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 6hUS private sector added 90k jobs in Sept, beating 70k forecast. Big jump from 38k in Aug. #ADP #jobs 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 6hPolymarket launches new responsible trading tools! Users can now self-exclude (30 days, 1yr, perm) & set deposit limits (US only). A new Trust & Safety Center offers mental health resources via Birches Health partnership & expanded content moderation. Trading safer! #Polymarket #ResponsibleTrading 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 6hCardano Foundation partners with Petrobras & UFRJ on renewable fuel tracking using Cardano blockchain. Initiatives focus on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) environmental benefits & renewable diesel (Diesel R) lifecycle data. Aim: enhanced verifiability, traceability, and auditability. 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 6hCLARITY Act debate stalled, focusing on DeFi, CFTC, stablecoins & ethics. Future hinges on industry, banks, law enforcement compromise & bipartisan support. Key crypto policy figures departing. Lame-duck session or regulatory action may pave way for next Congress. #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 7hMalaysia: Police busted an illegal Bitcoin mining operation in Seri Iskandar, arresting two men. 30 mining rigs seized. Operation involved illegal electricity draw, posing fire risks. Charged under Penal Code & Electricity Supply Act. #Bitcoin #Malaysia #Crypto 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 7hTether's excess reserves halved in Q1 to $4.1B due to gold/BTC volatility & increased lending. New StableFund with Fasanara Capital launched, targeting $3B for SME/consumer credit. Market scrutinizing funding source & USDT reserve links. Report details implications. #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 8hBitget hack suspects are moving stolen ZEC ($3.8M worth, ~2,700 ZEC) into Zcash's Ironwood shielded pool, reports ZachXBT. The exchange was hit Sept 24, losing ~18,900 ZEC (~$28.3M). #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 8hGa. ex-bank teller Mercedes Henry faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding 6 customers of ~$931K via unauthorized Coinbase crypto transfers. Accused of using personal info & accounts without consent. Indicted on bank fraud, access device fraud & bribery. FBI investigating. 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 9hStandard Chartered initiates coverage of Ethena (ENA) with a bullish outlook, projecting $2 by end-2028. Highlights ENA's potential due to USDe growth, perps, tokenization, and stablecoin sector expansion. Buyback program also a plus. Signals growing institutional interest in DeFi. 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 9hUK FCA is now accepting crypto firm licensing applications! New standards for consumer protection & asset safeguarding. Firms must apply by Feb 28, 2027. New regime starts Oct 25, 2027. Existing firms can operate while their application is reviewed. Major step for UK digital assets! 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 9hBitget's 47th PoR shows a 131% reserve ratio across 19 assets. Key holdings: BTC (142%), ETH (110%), USDT (107%), USDC (154%). Approx. reserves: 20.5K BTC, 166.1K ETH, 1.18B USDT, 96.5M USDC. Strong financial standing! #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 10hBitget sees massive user activity! Platform recorded $231M in deposits in 24 hours, mirroring August's average. Contract trading hit $9.2B on Sept 29 with $4.4B open interest. Robust digital asset market continues! #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 10hOKX's 47th Proof of Reserves shows growth! User holdings of BTC are up 4.07% (to ~139k BTC), ETH up 3.49% (to ~1.785M ETH), & USDT up 4.62% (to ~8.492B USDT) since Aug 11th. #OKX #ProofOfReserves #crypto 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 10hAustralia's ASIC to regulate digital asset & tokenized custody platforms from April 9, 2027. Framework approved April 2026. Consultation papers on custody, trading, settlement, & capital reqs to be released soon. Final rules in Q1 2027. Big step for regulated digital asset services in AU! 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 10hMiCA-regulated AllUnity launches USDAU, a USD stablecoin! 🇺🇸 Pegged 1:1 to USD with segregated reserves. Available on Ethereum, Solana, Base & more. Aims to boost USD liquidity in EU for global trade & cross-border payments. Reported by Cointelegraph. #crypto #blockchain #news 130
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 10hStable integrates with Visa Direct, linking stablecoin settlement to Visa's network. Real-time fund disbursement to bank accounts/mobile wallets. Seamless on-ramp from stablecoin settlements to traditional finance for cross-border payments. 🌐💰 #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 11hBitcoin's rebound momentum stalled as "Impulse Performance" hit zero. Profit supply dipped to 72% (below long-term average). Analysts say this signals temporary loss of momentum, not a trend reversal yet. A deeper dive into negative impulse & lower profit supply would signal market weakness. 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 11hUpbit operator Dunamu CEO reveals global expansion strategy at KBW 2026. Aims to connect Korean users to international on-chain markets by developing shared infrastructure for financial institutions. Initial collaboration with Naver Financial to bridge Web3 & Web2. Regulatory approval pending. 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 11hTelegram's crypto wallet is now Walt! 🚀 It offers Gram Wallet for easy token use & gifts. Walt targets advanced users with multi-chain assets, trading, & more. Coming soon: crypto card & AI trading! #Telegram #Crypto #Walt 020
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 11hChina: Crypto laundering ring busted in Inner Mongolia. Seven convicted for using victims' bank accounts to process illicit funds from gambling/fraud, then converting to crypto for offshore transfers. Authorities used advanced data analysis and large model tech to track transactions. 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 11hDubai Commercial Bank (CBD) joins Germany's CBMT project, the first non-European bank to test tokenized deposits for cross-border payments & trade settlement. This initiative by German banks uses on-chain settlement for deposits, keeping them on the bank's balance sheet. #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 11hJeeves, a stablecoin financial platform, raises $110M led by CoinFund, with investors like a16z, Coinbase Ventures, GIC. Platform volume exceeds $5B. Launched a stablecoin wallet for instant global payments & expanded card service to 35 countries. #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 12hShinhan Bank & Solana Foundation complete cross-border stablecoin remittance PoC for enterprises using private Solana. First for Asian financial institution! Tested full remittance lifecycle, eliminating intermediary banks. #blockchain #fintech #remittance 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 13hHSBC unveils Hong Kong stablecoin: RedCoin! Phased rollout starts with P2P & P2M payments, later expanding to enterprise/institutional use. 74% of HSBC clients see stablecoin use cases, with digital assets, P2P transfers, and remittances/merchant payments topping the list. 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 13hTom Lee (BitMine) predicts DATs will buy big amounts of crypto for 12-18 months, reducing supply & boosting prices. Example: HYPE, with DATs holding 14% & growing. Reaching 50% ownership could mean "parabolic growth." DAT holdings may outperform market due to steady buying & supply impact. 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 14hBitcoin spot ETFs saw $66.19M inflows Sep 29, led by BlackRock's IBIT ($51.09M). Meanwhile, Ether spot ETFs faced $2.81M outflows, though Grayscale's ETH Mini Trust brought in $12.83M. Shows ongoing Bitcoin interest vs. Ether ETF outflow trend. #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 15hNorth Korean hackers allegedly using DeFi protocols CoW Protocol & Chainflip to launder stolen Bitget funds. They're automating trades to swap stolen crypto into Bitcoin, making it harder to trace. A sophisticated evolving tactic in the DeFi space. (300 chars) #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 15hHyperliquid co-founder Jeff Yan sees "huge opportunities" in private markets, aiming to bring them to the blockchain for global price discovery & value creation. Beyond crypto futures, Hyperliquid is exploring traditional/non-public assets. #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 16hCrypto investment firm Arrington Capital has transferred 40,000 HYPE tokens, valued at approximately $3.44 million, to institutional digital asset prime brokerage FalconX. The transaction was observed by Onchain Lens. #crypto #blockchain #news 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Japan's National Tax Agency launches KSK2 system to boost crypto tax compliance. Leveraging exchange data, bank records & int'l info, the new system aims to identify undeclared digital asset transactions. A sign of increased focus on crypto tax scrutiny! #Japan #Crypto #Tax 010
Blockchain Report @blockchainreport.bsky.social · 29/09/2026MoonPay launches South Korea subsidiary, MoonPay Korea! 🇰🇷 They're eyeing the Asia-Pacific market, leveraging partnerships with KakaoBank, Woori Bank, & KB Financial Group. Expect cross-border payments, stablecoin distribution, & fiat-to-crypto solutions. 🚀 #MoonPay #SouthKorea #AsiaPacific #Crypto 010
