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2026/09/03
Three blockchain networks halt operations within four days
Author: Liam 'Akiba' Wright, CryptoSlateCompiled by: Saoirse, Foresight NewsWithin four days, three blockchain networks sequentially halted block production. Each network outage invoked entirely different emergency powers, with only Cronos rewriting part of the official chain history.Cronos stated t
SEC Proposes Overhaul of Transfer Agent Rules to Support Tokenized Securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a major overhaul of U.S. transfer agent regulations. This is an area that has experienced little regulatory change in nearly four decades.The proposal updates registration, reporting, recordkeeping, asset safeguarding, transfer processing, an
Japanese Firm Sells 1.19M XRP, Shifts to Bitcoin-Only Strategy
Japanese company Remixpoint has sold all of its altcoins, including more than 1.19 million XRP, as it shifts to a Bitcoin-only strategy.In a new release, the company said on September 2 that it sold its altcoins on September 1. Specifically, it sold 901.45 ETH, 13,920 SOL, 1.19 million XRP, and 2.80
Cardano Eyes Second Rebound as Analyst Maps Path to $0.95
Cardano could be setting up for a second major rebound after breaking out of a prolonged bearish structure, according to crypto analyst Lana Valentis.Valentis argues that Cardano has completed its first bounce from a multi-month descending channel that had pressured the token since mid-2025.Followin
Hoskinson Says Cardano Must 'Finish What It Started' to Unlock Next Growth Phase
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said the network must complete critical roadmap and governance milestones to unlock its next phase of growth.Hoskinson made the comments while discussing the latest voting update for Cardano’s Constitutional Committee (CC). During his remarks, he took a moment to hi
COLDCARD Wave 3 hacker moves stolen funds via THORChain
ChainCatcher report: According to monitoring by Galaxy’s research lead, the attacker behind the COLDCARD Wave 3 breach has for the first time transferred the stolen funds, exchanging them for ETH via THORChain, a cross-chain DEX. This marks the first on-chain transfer of funds originating from the o
COLDCARD Wave 3 hacker moves stolen funds via THORChain to ETH
Odaily Planet Daily reports that, according to Galaxy’s research lead, the COLDCARD Wave 3 attacker has for the first time transferred the stolen funds, exchanging them for ETH via the THORChain cross-chain DEX. This marks the first on-chain transfer of funds from the original hacker address in Wave
Grayscale: U.S. Household Stock Holdings Rise to 46.71%, Crypto Offers Diversification Potential
According to Huoxing Finance, digital asset management firm Grayscale reported that, as of the end of 2025, the proportion of U.S. household financial assets held directly or indirectly in corporate equities reached 46.71%, up from 43.99% a year earlier. Grayscale’s research head, Zach Pandl, noted
2026/09/02
U.S. Officials Disrupt Sality Botnet with CrowdStrike in Crypto-Theft Takedown
U.S. federal law enforcement says it has helped disrupt a long-running cybercrime operation tied to cryptocurrency theft, working alongside international partners and private-sector cybersecurity experts. The Justice Department announced that the Sality malware and its botnet infrastructure were tar
XRP's $2.14 Bull Case Gains Momentum From $474M ETF Inflows
XRP could climb above $2.14 by late November as sustained exchange-traded fund (ETF) demand adds momentum to its recent rebound.CryptoSlate’s 90-day model places the bullish outcome at the 80th percentile, nearly 59% above its $1.35 reference close. The median forecast is far lower at $1.47, leavin
Nvidia to Acquire Hugging Face for $14 Billion Amid Rising AI Data Center Spending
Key InsightsNvidia stock has held steady in the past few days.The company is about to buy Hugging Face.PWC data shows that AI data center spending will continue rising.Nvidia stock held steady on Wednesday, reaching a high of $219 as investors reacted to the potential Hugging Face purchase and the r
Oil prices stabilize, U.S. stocks end three-day decline, Bitcoin remains volatile
Huo Xing Finance reports that on September 3, the U.S. August "Small Non-Farm Payrolls" data came in below expectations. Trump stated he is preparing to strike Iran again. As markets continue to assess the impact of renewed military strikes between the U.S. and Iran, crude oil initially rose before
CLARITY Act Could Impact Altcoins Like SUI, XRP, ADA, PI, and SHIB
Regulatory clarity could reduce uncertainty surrounding U.S. digital-asset markets.SUI, XRP, ADA, PI, and SHIB have different fundamentals, creating varied risk profiles.The CLARITY Act alone would not guarantee an altcoin rally, as liquidity and adoption would remain important.The proposed CLARITY
Chainlink Brings US Economic Data Feeds to 10 Blockchains
Chainlink announced again on Tuesday, September 1, about its data feeds that relay official US economic figures across ten public blockchains.It enables blockchains to have access to GDP, inflation, and private spending, but the agreement started in August 2025.Chainlink crypto connects blockchains
PONS Market Cap Exceeds $500M, Reaches All-Time High
ChainThink reports that this morning, according to market data, the PONS chain token issuance platform by Robinhood briefly surpassed a $500 million market cap, hitting a new all-time high, and is currently trading at $460 million, up 18.7% in the last six hours.PONS is the platform token of Pons, t
