US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds reduced their year-to-date net outflows by 66% as Bitcoin gained about 25% in August. Ether ETFs moved to a positive year-to-date balance of $732 million, while XRP ETFs reached $502 million.

Cointelegraph · Sep 2, 2026, 16:34BRIEF

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Credibility / Market Research

Bitcoin's Bullish Setup Confronts a Familiar Historical Resistance Zone

Bitcoin's latest market setup has encouraged bullish positioning while price approaches an area that has presented resistance in previous cycles. The competing signals leave the next move dependent on whether demand can absorb selling near that level.

Decrypt · Sep 2, 2026, 16:33

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Research / Regulatory Tracker

Former Regulators Call for Proportionate Rules to Bring Crypto Perpetuals Onshore

Former SEC and CFTC officials are urging a lighter regulatory approach to US crypto perpetual futures. They argue that overly burdensome requirements could leave a market estimated at $90 trillion concentrated offshore.

Decrypt · Sep 2, 2026, 16:32

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Credibility / Treasury Risk

DeFi Development Corp Seeks $20 Million for Expanded Solana Treasury

DeFi Development Corp is seeking to raise $20 million as it pursues further purchases for its Solana-focused treasury. The financing would provide additional capital for a strategy that links the company's balance sheet more closely to SOL.

Decrypt · Sep 2, 2026, 16:32

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Compliance / Enforcement

UK Freezes $13.5 Million During Investigation Into Crypto Sponsor Sorare

UK authorities froze $13.5 million in cash under a January 2025 order from Westminster Magistrates’ Court as part of an investigation involving Sorare, a crypto company associated with Premier League sponsorship.

Cointelegraph · Sep 2, 2026, 16:32

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Perspectives / Market Outlook

Bitcoin Resists Risk-Off Pressure as Iran Conflict Lifts Oil

Bitcoin held above $78,000 as renewed US-Iran hostilities pressured equities and lifted crude oil. The cryptocurrency remained on course for its strongest month since 2017 despite a more hawkish Federal Reserve backdrop.

Decrypt · Sep 2, 2026, 16:31

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Credibility / Institutional

Ark Invest Adds $37 Million of Bitcoin Exposure and Block Shares

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest purchased a combined $37 million of Bitcoin exposure and shares in Block. The transactions increased the investment manager's exposure to both the digital asset and a public company active in financial technology.

Decrypt · Sep 2, 2026, 16:31

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Compliance / Regulation

SEC Transfer-Agent Overhaul Addresses Blockchain Recordkeeping

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed modernizing transfer-agent rules that have remained largely unchanged since the 1980s. The proposal addresses blockchain-based records, tokenized securities and increasingly automated market infrastructure.

Cointelegraph · Sep 2, 2026, 16:31

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Perspectives / Digital Rights

Sony's Digital-Ownership Argument Tests the Meaning of 'Buy Now'

Sony is seeking arbitration in a California class action challenging the use of 'Buy Now' labels for digital games. The PlayStation maker's position raises a wider question about whether customers own digital purchases or merely receive revocable access.

Decrypt · Sep 2, 2026, 16:30

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Credibility / Media Credibility

Gal Gadot Defends Use of AI in a Bitcoin-Themed Film Project

Actor Gal Gadot has defended the use of artificial intelligence in a film project centered on Bitcoin. Her response adds to the wider debate over how generative tools are being introduced into creative production.

Decrypt · Sep 2, 2026, 16:30

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Compliance / Stablecoin

Twenty-One Financial Institutions Plan Multicurrency Stablecoin Venture

A group of 21 financial institutions, including Bank of America, Citi and Goldman Sachs, is planning a stablecoin venture. The project is expected to begin with a US dollar token before considering other G7 currencies, with a euro-denominated product next.

Cointelegraph · Sep 2, 2026, 16:30

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Research / Institutional Flows

Bitmine Adds $131 Million of Ether in Its Largest Purchase Since June

Bitmine bought $131 million of Ether, its largest acquisition since June. The purchase lifted its reported holdings to 5.9 million ETH, equivalent to about 4.9% of supply.

Decrypt · Sep 2, 2026, 16:29

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