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Bitcoin and XRP Pullbacks Revive the Bearish “Bart Simpson” Pattern
Bitcoin and XRP are pulling back as analysts discuss the return of the bearish “Bart Simpson” pattern, a cartoon-themed description of price action in major cryptocurrency markets, CoinDesk reports.
XRP and Bitcoin May Be Forming the 'Bart Simpson Pattern' as Prices Pull Back
CoinDesk reports that analysts are examining whether XRP and bitcoin are showing a cartoon-themed “Bart Simpson pattern” as both cryptocurrencies pull back and broader crypto prices weaken.
Thai businessmen sue Tether over $42 million freeze in $61 million pig-butchering case
Thai businessmen sued Tether over its freezing of $42 million tied to a $61 million pig-butchering case. They did not dispute involvement in the scam but argued that Tether lacked authority to freeze the funds.
Bitcoin Slips Into “Rektember” After Strongest August Since 2017
Bitcoin has slipped at the start of September after its strongest August since 2017. Decrypt says the move is reviving the “Rektember” nickname as markets watch whether historical September patterns will persist.
Layer-1 blockchain freezes for four hours after $4.9 million exploit
CryptoSlate reported that a layer-1 blockchain paused for about four hours after a $4.9 million exploit. An emergency patch disabled binary-options settlement, while researchers linked an address holding roughly 1,980 ETH to the incident.
Capital B targets 376 BTC treasury addition after $8.8 million Adam Back investment
Capital B aims to add 376 BTC to its treasury after an $8.8 million investment from Adam Back. The Euronext Growth Paris-listed firm issued 13,181,030 shares at €0.58 each, with four warrants per share.
Major financial institutions move to capture the $1.9 trillion stablecoin shift
Twenty-one major financial institutions, including Bank of America and Citi, are positioning themselves around stablecoins as Standard Chartered estimates the tokens could remove about $500 billion from US bank deposits by 2028.
Rate-hike concerns weigh on bitcoin, gold and stocks
Bitcoin, gold and stocks fell as some observers argued that a Federal Reserve rate increase would be a mistake. CoinDesk’s Sept. 2 briefing highlighted the monetary-policy concern across related markets.
Lawsuit questions Tether’s alleged pre-warrant freeze of $42.4 million in USDT
A lawsuit alleges Tether froze $42.4 million in USDT after an informal U.S. law-enforcement request, more than three months before authorities obtained a seizure warrant, CoinDesk reports.
Thailand Introduces Travel Rule Checks for Self-Custody Crypto Wallets
Thailand has adopted a crypto Travel Rule requiring digital asset operators to verify control of self-custodial wallets and retain transaction data for five years, according to Cointelegraph.
Binance expands equity options access with physically settled contracts on more than 1,000 US stocks
Binance is offering eligible users physically settled options on more than 1,000 US equities. Binance handles access, Nest routes orders, and Alpaca executes, settles and safeguards the underlying shares.
Liz Truss Warns UK Bond Rout Could Trigger Emergency Spending Cuts
Former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss said a government bond rout could force emergency spending cuts, warning that the country’s rising debt may have reached a point where the situation has gone too far.
SEC Proposes First Transfer Agent Overhaul in 40 Years With Tokenization in Focus
The SEC has proposed its first transfer-agent reporting overhaul in 40 years. New Form TA-2 questions would ask agents how many share registers they maintain on distributed ledgers, highlighting tokenization’s growing relevance.
Crypto groups ask SEC for tailored rules on novel ETFs
Grayscale, a16z and the CCI are asking the SEC to preserve existing classification rules for novel ETFs and avoid treating all new exchange-traded products as one category, while suggesting routes to faster, clearer reviews.
Cardano Clears Constitutional Committee Renewal Thresholds by 0.18%
Cardano’s constitutional committee renewal vote passed key thresholds by a 0.18% margin. CryptoSlate reported that non-participating SPO stake weighed against renewal, even though it was not recorded as an explicit “No” vote.