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CFTC Adopts Nasdaq Tool to Track Crypto Insider Trading

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched Nasdaq’s advanced Market Surveillance platform on August 27, 2025, to enhance oversight of cryptocurrency and derivatives markets, replacing its outdated 1990s systems. Announced by Acting Chair Caroline D. Pham, this upgrade aims to detect insider trading, wash trading, and pump-and-dump schemes in real time, bolstering market integrity amid a crypto trading boom …

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ZachXBT Flags WEB3 Presale Over Squiggles NFT Rug and Raichu Fraud

ZachXBT issued a stark warning about a WEB3 token presale, flagging its ties to the 2022 Squiggles NFT rug pull and alleged scammer Raichu. The alert, posted on X, has sparked widespread concern, urging crypto investors to exercise caution. ZachXBT revealed that the presale, promoted via @web3, involves individuals linked to Squiggles, which defrauded investors of millions, and Raichu, a …

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De-Dollarization Sparks Stablecoin Surge: Hayes Sees 126x HYPE Growth

At the WebX 2025 conference in Tokyo on August 25, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes forecasted a staggering 126x surge for Hyperliquid’s HYPE token, projecting a rise from $45 to $5,670 by 2028. His bold prediction, rooted in de-dollarization trends and a $10 trillion stablecoin market, sent HYPE’s price up 9% to $47.40, with trading volume spiking 78% to $278 million, …

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The Sandbox Founders Exit as Animoca Gains Full Control in Major Overhaul

In a major shake-up, The Sandbox, a leading blockchain-based metaverse platform, is undergoing a transformative restructuring as co-founders Sébastien Borget and Arthur Madrid step back from operational roles, with Animoca Brands assuming full control. Announced on August 28, 2025, the overhaul includes over 50% staff layoffs (approximately 125 of 250 employees) and closures of offices in Argentina, Uruguay, South Korea, …

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Philippine Senator Proposes Bill to Shift National Budget to Blockchain

Philippine Senator Bam Aquino has proposed a groundbreaking bill to place the nation’s $95 billion national budget on a blockchain platform, aiming to make every peso traceable and transparent. Announced at the Manila Tech Summit on August 27, 2025, the initiative could position the Philippines as the first country to fully manage its budget on-chain, revolutionizing public finance governance. Speaking …

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