Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

SEC and FDA sign 3-year market integrity pact

The SEC and FDA signed a three-year cooperation agreement on Aug. 31 that gives the agencies formal channels for exchanging nonpublic information about regulated products, public companies and potential legal violations.　　SummaryThree-year SEC-FDA agreement creates formal channels for exchanging information about regulated products and public companies.The SEC may use FDA information in filing reviews, investigations, proceedings, and civil enforcement actions.FDA referrals will involve its chief counsel, while two SEC divisions maintain designated contacts internally.Shared nonpublic records remain confidential and generally require written permission before any further external disclosure.Either agency may terminate the agreement with thirty days notice during its three-year operating period.　　The MOU allows the Securities and Exchange Commission to use information obtained from the Food and Drug Administration during company filing reviews, enforcement investigations, administrative proceedings and civil actions.　　The agreement takes effect immediately. It does not announce an investigation, new disclosure rule or enforcement case against any company. It instead creates procedures that could help the agencies compare corporate statements with information held by the FDA.　　The MOU establishes a framework for the agencies to enhance cooperation in their regulatory and enforcement responsibilities in order to improve market oversight and compliance. https://t.co/XUAf4rlo7a　　— U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (@SECGov) August 31, 2026　　You

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Chainalysis challenges ICEs $94.7M TRM award

Chainalysis Government Solutions has expanded its legal challenge against a $94.66 million blockchain analytics contract that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement awarded to TRM Labs.　　A redacted complaint made public on Aug. 28 details seven claims against the U.S. government. Chainalysis alleges that ICE improperly avoided an open competition and evaluated potential suppliers against requirements that it did not fully disclose.　　The filing represents Chainalysiss account of the procurement. ICE and TRM Labs are contesting the case, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims has not found that either party acted improperly.　　JUST IN: Chainalysis is accusing ICE of steering a $95 million contract to rival TRM Labs　　It says the agency used undisclosed criteria that matched TRMs existing products pic.twitter.com/9uqnrI501L　　— crypto.news (@cryptodotnews) August 31, 2026　　Chainalysis says ICE changed its evaluation criteria　　ICE awarded contract 70CMSD26C00000005 to TRM Labs on July 1. The one-year agreement runs through June 30, 2027 and covers forensic software and support for Homeland Security Task Force investigations.　　The work includes blockchain tracing, scam disruption, cybercrime investigations and support for sextortion cases. TRM Labs later joined the lawsuit as a defendant-intervenor, allowing it to defend the award alongside the government.　　Chainalysis‘s first three claims focus on how ICE defined and evaluated its requirements.

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BlackRock drives $217M Bitcoin ETF rebound as altcoin funds continue streaks

US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) returned to inflows on Monday, led almost entirely by BlackRock, while Ether, XRP and Solana funds continued attracting capital.　　SoSoValue data showed that Bitcoin ETFs recorded $216.7 million in net inflows on Monday, reversing the $201.8 million in withdrawals recorded on Friday.　　The Friday outflows ended a nine-session run that brought more than $3 billion into the funds. Bitcoin (BTC) was trading near $78,700 at the time of writing, up about 1.5% over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko.　　Meanwhile, Ether ETFs extended their inflow streak to 11 trading sessions, while XRP and Solana funds each recorded a 10th consecutive positive session.US spot Bitcoin ETF flows. Source: SoSoValue　　BlackRock accounts for 95% of Bitcoin ETF inflows　　BlackRock‘s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) led Monday’s Bitcoin ETF rebound with $205.9 million in net inflows, accounting for about 95% of the categorys daily total, according to Farside Investors.　　Fidelity‘s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) added $6.9 million, followed by the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) with $4.3 million. Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin Trust added $3.6 million, while Grayscales Bitcoin Mini Trust attracted $9.4 million.　　Related: Strategy buys $370M Bitcoin in first corporate purchase since June　　VanEcks Bitcoin ETF (HODL) was the only fund to record

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OpenSea adds Solana NFT trading across its multi-chain marketplace

OpenSea has added Solana NFT trading to its marketplace, allowing users to discover, buy and sell collections from the network alongside assets from more than 25 supported blockchains.　　The digital asset marketplace said in an Aug. 31 announcement that the integration covers Solana-based collections including Claynosaurz, Mad Lads, Collector Crypt and Phygitals, extending its existing support for fungible tokens on the network.　　OpenSea brings Solana NFTs into its multi-chain marketplace　　Collectors can now browse and trade supported Solana NFTs using OpenSea without moving to a separate marketplace or changing their existing setup, according to the company. For creators on Solana, the integration provides another marketplace through which their collections can reach users outside platforms focused primarily on the network.　　OpenSea co-founder and CEO Devin Finzer said the company wants its marketplace to serve collectors regardless of which blockchain their assets use.　　“OpenSea should be the home for everything you collect, no matter which chain it lives on,” Finzer said. “Solana NFTs are now available right alongside its tokens on OpenSea. No switching wallets, no hunting across marketplaces, the whole ecosystem in one place.”　　The rollout brings collections including Claynosaurz and Mad Lads directly into OpenSea. Mad Lads, created by Backpack and launched in April 2023, consists

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Argentina stablecoins capture 94% of peso crypto volume

Stablecoins account for 94% of Argentinas peso-denominated cryptocurrency trading volume, according to an a16z Crypto analysis published on Aug. 30 using market data from Artemis.　　SummaryStablecoins represent 94% of peso-denominated crypto trading volume across the major currencies tracked by Artemis.About one in five Argentines uses cryptocurrency, according to adoption research cited by a16z Crypto.Downloads across Argentinas 15 leading cryptocurrency applications increased 93% year over year during 2024 nationwide.Argentina removed individual foreign-exchange purchase limits in April 2025, narrowing official and parallel dollar premiums.Deels indexed data show contractor USDC payments and annual inflation remained below their earlier peaks.　　The share was the highest among the major fiat currencies tracked by Artemis. The finding suggests that many Argentines use cryptocurrency primarily to obtain digital dollars rather than to speculate on volatile tokens.　　The analysis estimated that one in five Argentines uses cryptocurrency. It also cited data showing that downloads of the countrys 15 leading crypto applications increased 93% during 2024 from the previous year.　　“Buying crypto” with pesos means “buying dollars” in Argentina.　　94% of peso crypto trading goes to stablecoins — the highest stablecoin share of any major currency @artemis tracks. pic.twitter.com/ruMhswzO06　　— a16z crypto (@a16zcrypto) August 31, 2026　　You might also like:　　Argentina peso stablecoins take shape as BIND

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Ireland excludes crypto from new tax-friendly accounts

Ireland has excluded crypto and derivatives from tax-advantaged investment accounts due to the launch in 2027, while allowing listed stocks, bonds, ETFs and retail investment funds.　　SummaryIrelands new investment accounts will become available to eligible residents in 2027.Crypto assets and derivatives will not qualify for the accounts preferential tax treatment.Budget 2027 will set the tax-free threshold, flat tax rate, and annual contribution limit.Each eligible adult may open one account through an approved financial provider.　　Irelands Department of Finance said in its retail investment roadmap that crypto assets and derivatives will remain outside the new account because the government considers them “highly complex and risky” products.　　The account will instead cover listed shares, listed bonds, financial instruments traded on regulated markets, and funds considered suitable for retail customers. Exchange-traded funds and certain insurance-based investment products will also qualify.　　Scheduled to become available next year, the structure will be open to Irish tax residents aged 18 or older who hold a Personal Public Service Number. Each person may have one account, and approved providers will calculate, report and pay any tax owed to Ireland‘s Revenue Commissioners on the investor’s behalf.　　No minimum contribution will apply, although the government plans to impose an annual contribution limit. The size

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Will Ripple, Cardano, and Dogecoin extend their pullback this week？

Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), and Dogecoin (DOGE) remain weak after double-digit losses last week, testing their crucial Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) for immediate support. The technical outlook warns of further weakness in the prices of XRP, ADA, and DOGE as bullish momentum eases.　　Ripple tests its 200-day EMA support　　Ripple trades around $1.3725, holding above the 50-day and 100-day EMAs, clustered around $1.21, and testing the 200-day EMA at $1.35, which collectively underpin a mild bullish near-term bias.　　From a technical perspective, the 50% retracement level of the $2.41 to $0.98 downswing at $1.54 capped gains, resulting in a 10% pullback last week. A confirmed breakout below $1.35 could target the support cluster at the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement and the 50-day and 100-day EMAs near $1.21.　　Momentum has cooled, with the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) slipping slightly below its signal line, yet the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 61 still suggests constructive buying interest easing from overbought excess.　　XRP/USDT daily price chart.　　On the topside, bulls face first resistance at the 50% retracement around $1.54, with additional barriers at the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level near $1.99.　　Cardano takes support at its 50-day EMA　　Cardano extends gains on Tuesday, advancing its 2% rise from the previous day above

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Ireland excludes crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts

Ireland‘s Department of Finance has unveiled plans for a new tax-advantaged investment account to encourage more retail investing, but crypto will be excluded from the preferential structure alongside derivatives, underscoring regulators’ ongoing cautious approach to digital assets.　　In a roadmap published Monday, the department said the accounts will allow investments in stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds and other investment funds. Crypto assets and derivatives will be excluded, with the government classifying them as “highly complex and risky” products.　　Key features and exclusions of the new investment account. Source: Department of Finance　　According to the roadmap, the accounts will be available to Irish residents next year, although no specific launch date has been set. The tax rate and tax-free threshold will be announced in Irelands Budget 2027.　　The exclusion leaves digital assets outside a new framework intended to make investing easier and more tax-efficient for Irish residents. It also comes as Ireland takes a more active approach to crypto oversight, including proposed reforms to strengthen Anti-Money Laundering requirements for the sector.

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Thailand SEC proposes retail access to regulated overseas crypto derivatives

Thailands Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed allowing intermediaries to facilitate retail access to certain digital asset derivatives traded overseas.　　Under the proposal, eligible products would need to resemble crypto derivatives traded in Thailand, including their underlying assets, maturity, leverage and settlement methods.　　The products must also trade on an exchange that uses a central counterparty for clearing and is overseen by a regulator belonging to specified international regulatory or exchange groups.　　The consultation marks Thailands latest step toward bringing crypto-linked products into its regulated capital markets. The SEC formally designated cryptocurrencies and digital tokens as permissible derivatives underlyings in a notification dated March 5 and is discussing potential contract specifications with the Thailand Futures Exchange.　　Meanwhile, crypto derivatives that do not meet the proposed conditions could only be offered to institutional investors. The regulator said institutions are better equipped to assess and manage complex and high-risk products.　　Existing rules allow intermediaries to facilitate overseas derivatives investments for retail and high-net-worth clients only when the products resemble those traded domestically. According to the SEC, overseas crypto derivatives require tailored rules because structures and risk levels vary.　　The consultation remains open until Sept. 30. The SEC did not provide an implementation date for the proposed amendments.

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DeFi Development prices $19.8M CHAD stock offering

DeFi Development Corp. has priced its Variable Rate Series C Perpetual Preferred Stock offering at $9 per share, according to an updated prospectus filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.　　Summary2.2 million CHAD shares priced at $9 each, giving DeFi Development $19.8 million before expenses.The underwriter may buy 330,000 additional shares, potentially raising total gross proceeds to $22.77 million.CHAD begins with a 13% dividend rate calculated against its $10 stated amount per share.Dividend payments start October 1, then become payable each business day when directors declare them.Offering proceeds may fund Solana purchases, working capital, strategic transactions and other digital asset investments.　　The Solana treasury company plans to sell 2.2 million shares of the preferred security, known as CHAD Stock. The offering would produce $19.8 million in gross proceeds before underwriting commissions and other expenses.　　That updates the companys Aug. 31 announcement, which described a proposed offering of up to $20 million without disclosing the final share count or offering price.　　R.F. Lafferty & Co. is the sole book-running manager. The underwriter received a 30-day option to acquire another 330,000 shares at the public offering price, minus commissions.　　Full exercise of that option would increase the offering to 2.53 million shares and produce up to

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