Sony Claims Digital Games Ownership Impossible
Sony argues in court that digital games on PlayStation Store are licenses, not owned by buyers, amid a class action lawsuit. #Update #Legal
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
Blackrock BUIDL Surges to $2.8B Crown
Blackrock’s BUIDL fund regains top spot in tokenized Treasury market with $2.8B AUM, surpassing Circle’s USYC. Managed by Securitize across eight blockchains. #Update #Finance
Kalshi Bans George Santos for Lifetime
@Kalshi has issued a lifetime ban on former Congressman George Santos for market manipulation, highlighting ongoing efforts to address misconduct in the cryptocurrency industry. #Update #Legal
NYSE Owner ICE Invests in tZERO for Tokenized Securities
@IntercontinentalExchange partners with tZERO to enhance transfer-agent and settlement infrastructure for a tokenized stock market, marking a significant step in digital securities. #Update #Crypto $BTC
AI Access for All South Koreans Launches
South Korea offers free generative AI access to all citizens, using 512 Nvidia B200 chips, aiming for independence from U.S. and Chinese models. #Update #Tech
Stablecoins Seek Tax Exemption in Japan Reform
Japan’s Financial Services Agency requests tax exemption for trust-type stablecoins starting fiscal year 2027, arguing they don’t generate income for users. Legislative approval pending. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Stablecoins Gain Tax Exemption in Japan
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) seeks tax exemption for trust-based stablecoins in its 2027 proposal, easing burdens on transactions after lifting the 1M yen limit. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Crypto Platforms Lose $3.63 Billion in 2023
Crypto platforms lost $3.63 billion to exploits from January 2025 to July 2026, with 88.44% of losses tied to audited protocols; infrastructure flaws caused over $1.8 billion in damages. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Buybacks Hit Record $638M Surge
Decentralized exchange @Hyperliquid and memecoin launchpad @Pump.fun accounted for nearly 90% of the $638M in crypto token buybacks in 2026, boosting their tokens HYPE (+145%) and PUMP (+109%). #Update #Crypto $HYPE $PUMP
More Markets Lending Reserve Drained $9.3M
Decentralized finance protocol @MoreMarkets lost approximately $9.3 million in a hack, draining 15.5 million Wrapped Flow ($WFLOW) tokens from its lending reserve, marking August’s total crypto hack losses at $139.7 million. #Crypto $WFLOW
AI Demand Soars 75% in Tech Listings
AI skills appeared in 75% of tech job listings in June, up from 67% in March, highlighting Gen Z’s challenge to specialize or diversify in the evolving tech landscape. #Update #Tech
Bond Buyback Gamble Boosts Market Dynamics
Charles Schwab expands crypto offerings by adding $SOL, $AVAX, and $LINK. Circle mints 5B USDC in a week, boosting liquidity. Coinbase launches BTC-backed mortgages. #Update #Crypto
USDC Launches Chelsea Sponsorship Deal
@ChelseaFC partners with @Circle to feature $USDC as the main shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 season, debuting on Aug. 30 against Brighton. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Fedwatch Signals 57% September Rate Hike
CME’s Fedwatch Tool shows a 57% chance of a rate hike on Sept. 16, up from 39.9% on Aug. 21; Polymarket and Kalshi predict a Fed hold at 52%. #Update #Finance