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Robinhood Chain has set a new record in decentralized exchange (DEX) transactions. The network reached an all-time high in single-day DEX transaction volume, totaling $989 million. Total value locked (TVL) also hit a record high of $708 million, representing an increase of approximately 100% on a monthly basis.

The stablecoin supply on Robinhood Chain also grew significantly during the same period. The amount of stablecoins on the chain reached approximately $770 million, a 47% increase compared to the previous month. Thus, the network experienced rapid expansion in terms of both liquidity and transaction volume.

However, the growth on the network appears to be changing not only in terms of quantity but also in the structure of the projects used. While memecoin-focused transactions were prominent on Robinhood Chain in July, the rise of CASHCAT and its subsequent spot listing on Robinhood supported this trend.

In August, investor interest shifted more towards utility and infrastructure-focused projects. One of the most notable examples of this was $PONS, a leading token launch platform on the blockchain. $PONS’s market capitalization increased from $20 million to over $200 million in August alone.

LONG, another important launch platform of Robinhood Chain, pairs tokens, primarily memecoins, with tokenized shares. This structure stands out as one of Robinhood Chain’s key differentiating features.

Artificial Inu (AI), launched on LONG, attracted attention due to its pairing with tokenized Nvidia stock (NVDA). AI’s market capitalization surged from $1.5 million on August 1st to a peak of $135 million on August 30th. Liquidity in the NVDA pool exceeded $3.3 million, more than three times that of the WETH pool.

Memecoins paired with tokenized shares account for approximately a quarter of the total share-linked trading volume on Robinhood Chain.

Benefit-oriented projects like Delta, UP, and NetNet also reinforced the growth trend in the ecosystem in August, increasing their valuations by approximately tenfold.

*This is not investment advice.

The Crypto News team announces the official completion of the TPS farming program.

August 31, 2026, marked the end of the final stage: TPS farming is now fully and permanently closed and will not be extended again. We would like to thank everyone who participated in the activity, completed tasks, discussed the news, shared opinions, and contributed to the growth of the Crypto News community.

With the farming program now closed, the project has moved to the next stage: processing and analyzing the collected data. The team will need time to review the results carefully and prepare the next steps for using TPS.

All bonuses accumulated by users are fully preserved. They will not expire or be lost now that the program has ended.

Once the data processing stage is complete, we will publish detailed information explaining where, how, and under what conditions users will be able to use their accumulated TPS.

Kudos to everyone who took part in the TPS farming program! We thank you all for grinding and staying with us. TPS will be converted soon. Cheers to everyone; you are great! 🙂

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Intercontinental Exchange, the global exchange operator that owns the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is backing tZERO as it builds out infrastructure for tokenized securities. The two companies have agreed to collaborate on ICE’s upcoming NYSE-affiliated Digital Trading Platform.

Under the memorandum of understanding, tZERO will act as a premier design partner for digital transfer agent and broker-dealer infrastructure designed to support on-chain settlement. ICE will also participate in tZERO’s latest financing round and receive a license to the company’s blockchain patent portfolio for use on the platform and other potential applications.

tZERO’s intellectual property includes 103 patents across 23 patent families covering the security-token lifecycle, including compliance-aware transfer mechanisms, upgradeable smart contracts, corporate-action processing and interoperability for broker-dealer identities.

The companies will work on standards for digital transfer agents, tokenization agents and broker-dealer subscribers. If regulatory and technical requirements are met, tZERO is expected to receive approval as a digital transfer agent and subscriber to ICE’s platform.

ICE and tZERO will also assess whether tokenized assets can be used as collateral at ICE clearing houses and other affiliates, adding a potential clearing and collateral-management application to their tokenization partnership.

This is a developing story.

Ireland is preparing to exclude cryptocurrencies from new government-designed personal investment accounts due to launch in 2027, while allowing savers to invest in listed stocks, bonds and exchange-traded funds.

The accounts would carry no tax below a threshold that has yet to be set. A low flat rate would apply annually to the average value above that threshold, including contributions, according to the government’s roadmap for retail investment.

The tax rate, threshold and annual contribution limit are due to be announced in October’s Budget 2027.

The product list follows the European Commission’s September 2025 recommendation for savings and investment accounts. The guidance calls on EU states to exclude highly risky and complex derivatives and crypto, except tokenized versions of financial instruments that would otherwise qualify.

Cryptocurrencies and derivatives would be excluded as “highly complex and risky products.” Eligible investments would include listed stocks and bonds, instruments traded on regulated markets, retail investment funds including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and insurance-based investment products.

The existing deemed-disposal regime would not apply to investments held in the accounts. That rule treats certain investments as if they were sold every eight years and taxes unrealized gains at 38%.

Strategy, the world’s largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder, hadn’t purchased any $BTC for weeks. However, they changed that and made a Bitcoin purchase after weeks of inactivity.

According to the company’s founder, Michael Saylor, they announced last week that they purchased 4,603 $BTC for $370 million.

According to Saylor’s statement, the company increased its cash reserves in US dollars by $29 million during the same period, while repurchasing approximately $152 million worth of STRC shares.

Strategy’s Bitcoin Reserve Exceeds 845,000 $BTC!

With this latest purchase, Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings have risen to 845,050 $BTC.

As part of its Bitcoin treasury strategy, which began in 2020, the company has become one of the world’s largest institutional Bitcoin holders.

Cash Reserves Also Increased!

Another notable detail in Saylor’s statement was that the company not only bought Bitcoin but also strengthened its cash position.

Strategy increased its USD cash assets by $29 million. The company reportedly had approximately $6.71 billion in USD assets as of August 30.

As is known, the company has previously sold Bitcoin to finance dividend payments and support its cash reserves.

Buyback on STRC Shares!

Strategy also repurchased approximately $152 million worth of STRC shares.

This move demonstrates that the company continues to manage its capital structure alongside its Bitcoin purchases. STRC stands out as one of Strategy’s series of variable-rate preferred stocks.

*This is not investment advice.

Almanak has publicly launched today, offering Aave users a new non-custodial workflow for creating onchain strategies. This innovation allows users to transform strategy ideas into code using plain language or Python, facilitating backtesting and paper trading against mainnet forks. This development is significant as it enhances user control and strategy deployment while maintaining wallet autonomy, which is crucial in decentralized finance.

What Went Down

The launch of Almanak adds a powerful tool for Aave users, enhancing their ability to engage with onchain strategies. Users can now create and simulate strategies within a single platform, increasing efficiency and control over their trading. As the cryptocurrency market exhibits mixed signals, innovations like Almanak may attract attention from traders seeking to optimize their strategies and manage risks effectively. Aave’s ongoing evolution continues to position it as a leader in the decentralized finance space.

Aave is a prominent decentralized finance protocol that allows users to lend and borrow various cryptocurrencies. The launch of Almanak provides Aave users with enhanced tools to develop onchain strategies, aligning with the protocol’s focus on innovation and user empowerment in the DeFi ecosystem. The platform’s non-custodial nature underlines the growing trend towards decentralized solutions that prioritize user control.

Key Levels to Watch

Traders should keep an eye on the ongoing developments within Aave as more users adopt Almanak for strategy deployment. The potential for increased user engagement and the introduction of new tools may lead to heightened activity in Aave’s liquidity pools. As more strategies are implemented, the overall health factor and user participation on the platform will be crucial metrics to watch.

Strategy MSTR$129.49·At close made its first bitcoin purchases since late June, adding 4,603 coins for $369.7 million last week, or an average price of $80,318 each.

The acquisition was funded via the sale of $602.8 of common stock, according to a Monday morning press release. The remaining proceeds went toward $151.8 million in buybacks of the company’s STRC preferred stock and to add to Strategy’s cash reserves.

Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company now holds 845,050 bitcoin purchased for $63.73 billion, or an average price of $75,412 each.

MSTR is up 1.65% pre-market as bitcoin trades at $78,400, up marginally from late Friday.