Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

As Bitcoin heads into the final months of 2026, ChatGPT AI predicts the cryptocurrency could trade between $115,000 and $200,000 by January 1, 2027. Bitcoin is currently trading around $77,000 after a roughly 25% gain in August, with $80,000 emerging as a key technical barrier. Institutional

According to ChainCatcher, HyperLend Labs acquired approximately 5,017,336 HPL tokens through over-the-counter trading, representing 1.25% of the circulating supply. The acquired tokens will be removed from

According to Alea Research, on September 3, Sky, BlackRock, and Circle collectively account for 53.1% of the yield-bearing stablecoin market. The market comprises 26 products with a total size of $214.3 billion. The top three products are sUSDS (23.8%), BUIDL (16.7%), and USYC (12.7%), with the

Binance launched a perpetual contract for Shein on its Futures platform on September 3, offering traders up to 20x leverage and 24/7 trading access. The contract enables users to open leveraged long or short positions tied to the fast-fashion company ahead of its public

According to SoSoValue and Farside data, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $101.1 million in net inflows on September 2, with BlackRock's IBIT leading the recovery by attracting $115.4 million after shedding $201.2 million the previous day. Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust added $30.4 million, while

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved principles aimed at enhancing regulation of stablecoin transactions within the digital asset sector. The development was announced via the official Thai SEC Twitter account. The regulatory framework targets digital asset businesses

According to BlockBeats, on September 3, Hyperliquid's HIP-4 prediction market saw rapid trading growth after opening third-party permissionless deployments on August 29. Daily trading volume surged from an average of $545K in the first 28 days of August to $1.97M on August 31, reaching $2.75M in th

According to the Thai SEC official statement shared via its Twitter account, the regulator has approved principles aimed at enhancing the regulation of stablecoin transactions within the digital asset sector. The move is designed to strengthen oversight and ensure stablecoins operate within a

On Friday evening, September 4, Beijing time, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the August NFP report. The data will be released during the final week before the FED’s September policy meeting (September 15–16), making its potential market impact self-evident. However, in Bank of America’s view, the NFP report is more of an “appetizer.” The “main course” that will truly determine whether the FED raises rates in September remains the August Consumer Price Index (CPI), scheduled for

ChatGPT AI, backed by Sam Altman, predicts Bitcoin will trade at $115,000 by January 1, 2027, with scenarios ranging from a bearish $65,000-$80,000 to a bull-run target of $175,000-$200,000. Bitcoin is currently trading around $77,000 after a roughly 25% gain in August 2026, facing resistance at

Binance launched a perpetual contract for Shein trading on its Futures platform. The contract allows traders to leverage up to 20x and is available 24/7. Binance stated this addition aims to enhance user engagement and attract more trading activity. The exchange introduced this offering as part of i

According to BlockBeats citing GMGN data, NUDES token on Robinhood Chain surged to a market cap of $14.27 million on September 3, with the token price reaching $0.0142. The 24-hour gain was 257.5%, while the 6-hour gain stood at 38.72%. NUDES earlier touched a record high market cap of

Douglas Kim filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Ledger on Aug. 27 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, seeking at least $500 million in damages. The complaint centers on a December 2023 data breach involving malicious code hidden in Ledger Connect Kit, a

According to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, on September 2, Ingham County Circuit Judge Rosemarie Aquilina ordered Kalshi to stop offering sports wagers in Michigan and to pay $500,000 for each day it fails to geofence state residents. The injunction bars Kalshi from accepting deposits,

U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded $2.6 billion in net inflows, marking the strongest weekly performance since October 2025, according to KuCoin. The surge was driven by Treasury liquidity injections, BlackRock inflows, and significant short liquidations. This influx reflects growing

According to KuCoin, U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded $2.6 billion in net inflows this week, marking the strongest weekly performance since October 2025. Combined assets under management surged by $23.3 billion, driven by institutional demand amid supportive macroeconomic conditions

Cybersecurity researchers at Morphisec discovered a fake 'Claude Opus 5 Free Desktop' app distributed via Github that installs Revstealer infostealer malware targeting crypto asset wallets. The malicious application lures users by offering a 'free version' of the paid artificial intelligence model w