What Happened in Crypto — August 31, 2026
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Cronos halts network after Tectonic exploit involving estimated $75M
The Cronos blockchain was completely halted following a major security exploit that drained an estimated $75 million from the Tectonic lending protocol.
Source: Cointelegraph.com News - 2
North Korean hackers are moving tens of millions on Hyperliquid as Trump pushes to onshore the crypto platform
North Korean hackers are actively laundering tens of millions of dollars through the Hyperliquid platform, complicating U.S. political efforts to bring the exchange onshore.
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News - 3
NYSE owner ICE taps tZERO for tokenized securities push, takes stake in firm
The owner of the New York Stock Exchange has acquired a stake in tZERO, signaling a major traditional finance push into tokenized real-world assets.
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News - 4
Ireland bars crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts
Ireland has officially banned cryptocurrency assets from being included in its newly introduced tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts.
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News - 5
Strive buys 1,800 Bitcoin for $143M, becomes fifth-biggest corporate holder
Asset manager Strive has purchased $143 million in Bitcoin, making it the fifth-largest corporate holder of the digital asset.
Source: Cointelegraph.com News - 6
Strategy returns to bitcoin buys, adding $370 million of BTC last week
Strategy has resumed its aggressive treasury acquisition strategy by purchasing an additional $370 million worth of Bitcoin.
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News - 7
Sberbank plans to add ether and USDT as collateral for crypto-backed loans: Report
Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, is planning to accept Ether and USDT stablecoins as collateral for loans, expanding mainstream financial integration in the country.
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News - 8
Webull expands crypto trading into Canada through Coinbase collaboration
Webull has expanded its retail cryptocurrency trading services into Canada through a new partnership with Coinbase.
Source: Cointelegraph.com News