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2026/09/09
TRM Labs valuation doubles to $2 billion amid launch of AI crime detection platform
According to Fortune, blockchain forensics startup TRM Labs announced a new follow-on funding round led by existing investors, with the amount undisclosed. Driven by rapid growth in its AI business, the company’s valuation has doubled to $2 billion from $1 billion six months ago. CEO Esteban Castano
Crypto Groups Seek Court Order to Halt Illinois Digital Asset Tax
According to CoinDesk, the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) and the Blockchain Association filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on Wednesday with an Illinois court, seeking to halt the state’s Digital Assets Tax Act before its January 1, 2027, effective date. The tax, enacted on the final
LAPTOP Token Exhibits Suspicious On-Chain Activity as Two New Wallets Withdraw $600K
Odaily Planet Daily reports, according to monitoring by crypto trader Rune, abnormal trading activity has been detected with the LAPTOP token. A new wallet (0x8DA...A18d) claimed 4,276 LAPTOP tokens for free, then sold them, cashing out approximately $400,000.More notably, the wallet subsequently tr
P Marshal closes position for a $970,000 profit with a 387.4% return
Odaily Planet Daily reports, according to on-chain analyst Aunt Ai, P Marshal (0xa50...282f) liquidated its position four minutes ago, realizing a final profit of $970,000 with a return of 387.4%, having bought at $27.383 and sold at an average price of $133.70. This address has been active on the B
Blockchain Association and CCI Seek Injunction to Halt Illinois’ 0.2% Digital Asset Tax
According to ME News, on September 9 (UTC+8), the Blockchain Association and the Crypto Council for Innovation filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in the Sangamon County Circuit Court of Illinois, seeking to halt the implementation of a 0.2% digital asset franchise tax set to take effect on
Metaplanet Shareholders Criticize 10th Series Option Pool Expansion
Japan’s Bitcoin treasury-focused firm Metaplanet is facing renewed scrutiny from shareholders after controversy erupted around the company’s “10th Series” executive option pool and the dilution mechanics tied to its ongoing BTC accumulation.The dispute centers on how the pool was structured—set at 2
Senator Lummis Warns CLARITY Act Delay May Extend Crypto Regulation Ambiguity to 2030
Senator Cynthia Lummis has raised concerns that the CLARITY Act, a key piece of legislation intended to define the regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States, could face a significant delay if not passed by Congress this year. The CLARITY Act, formally known as the Digital Asset Ma
Bonk Guy Criticizes LAPTOP Meme Coin as a 'Pump and Dump' Scheme
Huo Xing Cai Jing reports that on September 9, renowned trader Bonk Guy posted multiple messages before and after the launch of the Hunter Biden-related meme coin LAPTOP, delivering negative assessments of the token. Prior to LAPTOP’s launch, Unipcs warned followers not to lose money on the token, l
Meme Coin LAPTOP Continues Decline, Market Cap Drops Below $50 Billion
Odaily Planet Daily reports that, according to GMGN data, Hunter Biden’s meme coin LAPTOP continues to decline, with its market cap falling below $50 billion, currently trading at $4.081 billion, down 43% in the past 5 minutes.Odaily reminds users that meme coin prices are highly volatile; investors
Hyperliquid Policy Center Files Brief to Dismiss CME's Lawsuit Against the CFTC
According to Hyperliquid News, the Hyperliquid Policy Center has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Federal Court in Washington, D.C., seeking to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
The lawsuit concerns the CF
Visa Combines Onchain Lending with Stablecoin Card Financing
Visa announced on Sept. 8 that it is combining VisaNet settlement data with blockchain lending infrastructure to help stablecoin-linked card programs and fintechs seek working capital. The payments company described the approach as a bridge between card-settlement activity and onchain credit rather
Bitcoin Nears $80,000 as Large Exchange Deposits Stay Normal
What to KnowBitcoin approached $80,000 while major spot-exchange deposits remained near normal levels, limiting evidence of widespread whale selling pressure across markets.CryptoQuant recorded 5,442 BTC in top-ten inflows, while the seven-day average remained approximately 10% below the estimated m
TRM Labs Secures Additional Funding, Valuation Doubles to $2 Billion
ME News reports that on September 9 (UTC+8), blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs, which completed a $70 million Series C funding round in September last year at a $1 billion valuation, has recently received additional investment from existing investors, doubling its valuation to $2 billion.
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Address Earns Over $1.04M by Buying 9,124.19 LAPTOP at Launch and Selling 93%
Odaily Planet Daily reports, according to on-chain analyst Aunt Ai, a certain address purchased 9,124.19 LAPTOP tokens at an average price of $27.383 immediately upon launch, spending $250,000; it has since sold nearly 93% of its position at $140.48, realizing over $1.04 million in profit with a ret
Germany to Tax Crypto Gains Like Stocks Starting 2027
Germany is preparing to end a tax break that lets private investors sell bitcoin BTC$79,390.09 and other cryptocurrencies without paying tax after holding them for more than a year.A draft bill from the Federal Ministry of Finance, led by Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil, would make gains on crypto ac
