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51 of Top 100 Crypto Assets at Risk of Network Mismatch Loss
New analysis shows 51 of the 100 largest crypto assets exist on multiple blockchains, making network selection the critical decision for fund delivery. Multiple exchange deadlines compound the risk this week.
Haven Hot Chicken gives away free tenders all September
Haven Hot Chicken is giving away its Tendie Duo Combo all September for National Chicken Month. Guests whose names appear on social media posts can redeem one free combo with a valid ID.
Tokyo Core CPI Beats Forecast, Bolsters Case for September BOJ Hike
Tokyo's core-core inflation hit 2.0% in August, nearing the BOJ's target, while wholesale prices surged 7.2%. The data strengthens the case for a rate hike at the Sept. 17-18 meeting.
HMRC: 240 Crypto Millionaires Declared £717M in Gains
HMRC's first crypto gains data shows 17,600 disposals totaling £13.8B. CARF reporting rules put UK platforms in the compliance chain from 2027.
UK business confidence rises to five-month high, Lloyds survey shows
Lloyds survey shows UK business confidence rose 4 points to +53% in August, while pricing intentions fell to their lowest since 2022, a positive signal for inflation and BOE policy.
KuCoin Blocks Indirect Crypto Transfers to 17 Platforms Including HTX
KuCoin's Aug. 27 compliance notice targets 17 platforms, including HTX, for indirect transfer screening. Users face enhanced review and temporary restrictions. HTX disputes the sanctions label and says it is pursuing legal discussions.
KuCoin Targets Indirect Transfers to 17 Platforms Including HTX
KuCoin now screens indirect crypto transfers to 17 platforms, including HTX. Users face held transactions even without direct contact. The policy extends sanctions enforcement beyond direct counterparties.
Crown Point loses Tierra del Fuego concessions after expiry
The TDF concessions accounted for less than 5% of revenue and 4% of proved-plus-probable reserves. Crown Point expects trailing net liabilities from the closure to be immaterial.
OCC Clears Trump Stablecoin Bank With Abu Dhabi Owner at 49%
OCC cleared World Liberty Trust to issue USD1 on Aug. 14. USD1's $4.1B market value has no FDIC cover, and the bank has 18 months to begin operations.
Polish Olympic chief held in bribery probe over Zondacrypto watch
Polish prosecutors detained Olympic Committee chief Radosław Piesiewicz over a €40,000 Patek Philippe watch allegedly given by Zondacrypto's former boss. Client losses top €81M.
Treasury's Iran Sanctions Leave DeFi Protocol Question Open
Treasury's Iran sanctions target digital assets but not decentralized protocols. Coin Center's Van Valkenburgh says the silence cuts both ways, citing the Berman amendment.
Thomson Reuters Unveils Proprietary LLM to Slash AI Costs
Thomson Reuters launches Thomson, a proprietary LLM trained on Westlaw and Practical Law data. CEO says early evaluations match frontier models at lower cost. The model powers CoCounsel, already used by 1 million professionals.