Token buybacks are booming. But are they good for crypto projects?
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Crypto projects are spending hundreds of millions buying their own tokens. But are buybacks creating lasting value — or just making tokens look more valuable than they really are?
Crypto projects are spending hundreds of millions buying their own tokens. But are buybacks creating lasting value — or just making tokens look more valuable than they really are?
Keywords: Magazine
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-04 13:30:00
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-04 13:30:00
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Kalshi US visits soar 1,500% as regulatory pressure mounts
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Kalshi’s US web traffic climbed more than 1,500% in less than a year, while trading volume grew even faster and legal scrutiny of its sports contracts intensified.
Kalshi’s US web traffic climbed more than 1,500% in less than a year, while trading volume grew even faster and legal scrutiny of its sports contracts intensified.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-04 11:32:28
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-04 11:32:28
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Yen Stabilizes as Market Awaits US Employment Data
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The US dollar is mostly consolidating quietly ahead of the employment data. Seasonal factors, and the challenge economists experience in forecasting August job growth in part because of the distortions around local governments and the beginning of the new school year. While Federal Reserve [...]
The US dollar is mostly consolidating quietly ahead of the employment data. Seasonal factors, and the challenge economists experience in forecasting August job growth in part because of the distortions around local governments and the beginning of the new school year. While Federal Reserve [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-04 10:33:02
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-09-04 10:33:02
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El Salvador’s post-review Bitcoin accumulation used no public funds: IMF
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The IMF attributed Bitcoin added since June 2025 to private donations, addressing questions raised after El Salvador reported a $100 million acquisition.
The IMF attributed Bitcoin added since June 2025 to private donations, addressing questions raised after El Salvador reported a $100 million acquisition.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-04 06:16:35
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-04 06:16:35
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US, UK launch joint alliance targeting crypto scam centers
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The agreement includes parallel investigations and information sharing, with US and UK authorities planning a private-sector disruption operation in London in October.
The agreement includes parallel investigations and information sharing, with US and UK authorities planning a private-sector disruption operation in London in October.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-04 04:33:55
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-04 04:33:55
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Bitcoin reclaims $80K as DXY falls amid continuing suspected yen intervention
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Bitcoin rallied 5% to reclaim $80,000 as the US dollar weakened amid a suspected Bank of Japan currency intervention, though analysts remain split on the impact.
Bitcoin rallied 5% to reclaim $80,000 as the US dollar weakened amid a suspected Bank of Japan currency intervention, though analysts remain split on the impact.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: Charles Bennett ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-03 18:44:22
Authors: Charles Bennett ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-03 18:44:22
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The First (F)air Drop is Leveling Up: 10x More USA₮ for Real, Verified Humans is Available Now
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Two weeks ago, Self and Google Cloud’s USA₮ Mainnet Faucet launched on Celo, bringing free stablecoins to real, verified humans worldwide. Following early user traction, the teams have increased USA₮ distribution to $10.Users who have already completed the verification process through the [...]
Two weeks ago, Self and Google Cloud’s USA₮ Mainnet Faucet launched on Celo, bringing free stablecoins to real, verified humans worldwide. Following early user traction, the teams have increased USA₮ distribution to $10.Users who have already completed the verification process through the [...]
Keywords: celos, stable-coin, google-cloud-platform, news
Authors: Celo Core Co. ( top authors )
Source: The Celo Blog - Medium ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-03 14:06:37
Authors: Celo Core Co. ( top authors )
Source: The Celo Blog - Medium ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-03 14:06:37
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Nvidia buys Hugging Face for $12.9B in push into AI software
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Nvidia agreed to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, gaining a platform used by more than 18 million developers to share and deploy AI models.
Nvidia agreed to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, gaining a platform used by more than 18 million developers to share and deploy AI models.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-03 12:41:11
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-03 12:41:11
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The Yen Squeezes Higher, Though Official Fingerprints are Elusive
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The main story today is the Japanese yen. It is sharply higher today. The move began early North America yesterday. No one claimed intervention and many, including ourselves, thought it may have been a rate check. An initial look at the BOJ’s balance sheet suggests that Japan likely did not [...]
The main story today is the Japanese yen. It is sharply higher today. The move began early North America yesterday. No one claimed intervention and many, including ourselves, thought it may have been a rate check. An initial look at the BOJ’s balance sheet suggests that Japan likely did not [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-03 10:43:17
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-03 10:43:17
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Standard Chartered launches spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in UAE
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Standard Chartered said it is the first major global bank to offer institutional access to spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in the UAE region.
Standard Chartered said it is the first major global bank to offer institutional access to spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in the UAE region.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-03 10:15:34
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-03 10:15:34
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Coldcard hacker swaps stolen Bitcoin for ETH via THORChain
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The third-wave Coldcard exploiter moved about 10% of stolen funds through THORChain as researchers traced the assets to a new Ethereum address.
The third-wave Coldcard exploiter moved about 10% of stolen funds through THORChain as researchers traced the assets to a new Ethereum address.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-03 09:31:07
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-03 09:31:07
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How to Reclaim Excess SOL After Rent Reduction
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Rent on Solana has been Reduced. Every Account Is Now Over-Funded. Here's How to Reclaim Excess SOL.
Rent on Solana has been Reduced. Every Account Is Now Over-Funded. Here's How to Reclaim Excess SOL.
Source: Solana News: Ecosystem and Developer Updates | Solana Media ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-03 00:00:00
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Bitcoin’s apparent demand turns negative as price struggles with $77K
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One of Bitcoin’s onchain demand indicators turns negative again after a brief August rebound, as BTC price slipped below $77,000 amid a broader bond and equities sell-off.
One of Bitcoin’s onchain demand indicators turns negative again after a brief August rebound, as BTC price slipped below $77,000 amid a broader bond and equities sell-off.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: Charles Bennett ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-02 16:35:56
Authors: Charles Bennett ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-02 16:35:56
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Japan’s Remixpoint dumps altcoins, leaves 1,506 BTC as sole crypto bet
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Remixpoint sold $5.5 million in ETH, SOL, XRP and DOGE, booking a $736,000 net gain as it narrowed its crypto strategy to focus on Bitcoin.
Remixpoint sold $5.5 million in ETH, SOL, XRP and DOGE, booking a $736,000 net gain as it narrowed its crypto strategy to focus on Bitcoin.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-02 12:00:00
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-02 12:00:00
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Thai businessmen sue Tether for freezing $42M in $61M pig butchering case
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The plaintiffs didn’t dispute their involvement in the pig butchering scam, but claimed that Tether did not have the authority to freeze the $42 million at the time.
The plaintiffs didn’t dispute their involvement in the pig butchering scam, but claimed that Tether did not have the authority to freeze the $42 million at the time.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-02 12:00:00
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-02 12:00:00
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Thailand adopts crypto Travel Rule with self-custodial wallet checks
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Thailand adopted a crypto Travel Rule requiring digital asset operators to verify control of self-custodial wallets and retain transaction data for five years.
Thailand adopted a crypto Travel Rule requiring digital asset operators to verify control of self-custodial wallets and retain transaction data for five years.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-02 10:56:15
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-02 10:56:15
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Bond and Equity Sell-Off Continues, Greenback Extends Gains
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The risk averse market conditions persist. Yields are higher and stocks are lower. October WTI set a new contract high as hostilities in the Middle East continue. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite could gap lower when the cash session begins, though ADP private sector jobs estimate will be [...]
The risk averse market conditions persist. Yields are higher and stocks are lower. October WTI set a new contract high as hostilities in the Middle East continue. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite could gap lower when the cash session begins, though ADP private sector jobs estimate will be [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-02 10:46:51
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-02 10:46:51
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Polygon completes SOC 2 Type 1 examination for Open Money Stack
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Schellman & Company, an independent audit firm, found that Polygon Labs has adopted appropriate security controls for the Polygon Open Money Stack API and dashboard. SOC 2 Type 2 is already underway.
Schellman & Company, an independent audit firm, found that Polygon Labs has adopted appropriate security controls for the Polygon Open Money Stack API and dashboard. SOC 2 Type 2 is already underway.
Source: Polygon Blog — Payments & Stablecoin Insights ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-02 00:00:00
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The Token Supercycle: Everything of Value is Becoming Programmable
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More than $4.7 trillion in stablecoins moved across Solana in the past year as tokenized markets expand access to ownership and finance.
More than $4.7 trillion in stablecoins moved across Solana in the past year as tokenized markets expand access to ownership and finance.
Source: Solana News: Ecosystem and Developer Updates | Solana Media ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-02 00:00:00
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Does the Bitcoin rally mean we haven’t wasted our lives in crypto?
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Crypto is showing signs of life again, but its biggest wins look different from what early believers imagined. After a decade of building, has it all been worth it?
Crypto is showing signs of life again, but its biggest wins look different from what early believers imagined. After a decade of building, has it all been worth it?
Keywords: Magazine
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-01 13:30:00
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-01 13:30:00
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Asia sees digital asset custody infrastructure deals from Ripple, Coincheck
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Ripple was among the latest blockchain companies to sign a strategic partnership to build more custody and tokenized asset management solutions for Asian institutional participants.
Ripple was among the latest blockchain companies to sign a strategic partnership to build more custody and tokenized asset management solutions for Asian institutional participants.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-01 13:13:05
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-01 13:13:05
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Lazarus Group-linked addresses move $30M through Hyperliquid
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Crypto wallets linked to the OFAC-sanctioned Lazarus Group moved $30 million in digital assets through Hyperliquid, weeks after regulators said they were working on a path to introduce the exchange into US markets.
Crypto wallets linked to the OFAC-sanctioned Lazarus Group moved $30 million in digital assets through Hyperliquid, weeks after regulators said they were working on a path to introduce the exchange into US markets.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-01 12:01:08
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-01 12:01:08
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The Dollar Bounces Back but US Efforts on Rates and the Yen are Being Challenged as Iran Presses Hard
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After consolidating softer yesterday, the US dollar has come back bid today. It often does better when US rates are rising unlike many of the other major currencies. However, the dollar’s strength does not reflect is successes on the various fronts the Trump administration has made a stance. [...]
After consolidating softer yesterday, the US dollar has come back bid today. It often does better when US rates are rising unlike many of the other major currencies. However, the dollar’s strength does not reflect is successes on the various fronts the Trump administration has made a stance. [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-01 10:48:31
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-01 10:48:31
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Singapore weighs recognizing some foreign-issued stablecoins
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Singapore is considering allowing jointly issued cross-border stablecoins into its regulatory regime, revisiting its earlier decision to restrict the framework to domestic issuance.
Singapore is considering allowing jointly issued cross-border stablecoins into its regulatory regime, revisiting its earlier decision to restrict the framework to domestic issuance.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-01 09:55:11
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-01 09:55:11
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Webinar Recap: Cross-Border Payments in Latin America
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Jorge Borges, Head of Latin America at Fireblocks, and Antonio Neto of the Solana Foundation discussed how firms across LATAM are putting stablecoin payments into production.
Jorge Borges, Head of Latin America at Fireblocks, and Antonio Neto of the Solana Foundation discussed how firms across LATAM are putting stablecoin payments into production.
Source: Solana News: Ecosystem and Developer Updates | Solana Media ( active sources )
Published: 2026-09-01 00:00:00
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