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Greetings!
Here’s what’s making headlines today:
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Major cryptocurrencies experience declines ranging from 3-6% in anticipation of the upcoming PCE data release; Bitcoin hovers around $110,000.
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The United States Department of Commerce initiates the process of publishing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data directly onto a blockchain, utilizing the services of Chainlink and Pyth for data integrity.
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CTFC) provides regulatory clarity, potentially allowing overseas crypto platforms to offer services to users within the United States.
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The Trump family reportedly intends to launch “American Bitcoin,” with an initial public offering (IPO) targeted for September.
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COPE, a meme-based cryptocurrency, sees a significant price increase, multiplying its value by 100 times in just over 24 hours, emerging as a leader among on-chain meme tokens.
<p class="yf-1090901">A key governmental body in the U.S. has started providing crucial economic data on a blockchain network.</p>
<p class="yf-1090901">This action is creating new possibilities for crypto market functionalities.</p>
<p class="yf-1090901">The Commerce Department has <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-commerce-dept-puts-gdp-154202236.html" rel="" data-ylk="slk:began publishing official economic stats;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">begun releasing official economic indicators</a> via blockchain technology, leveraging <span class="definition"><a href="https://wp.decrypt.co/?post_type=post&p=5695" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:oracle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">oracle</a></span> services from <span class="link"><a href="https://decrypt.co/resources/what-is-chainlink" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Chainlink;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Chainlink</a></span> and Pyth to facilitate data distribution for <span class="definition"><a href="https://wp.decrypt.co/?post_type=post&p=5723" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:smart contract;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">smart contract</a></span> applications.</p>
<p class="yf-1090901">The launch includes numerous blockchains, with Chainlink feeds already active.</p>
<p class="yf-1090901">Here are the details:</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">Data categories available on-chain: Real GDP (absolute values and quarter-over-quarter annualized percentage changes), Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index (absolute values and quarter-over-quarter annualized percentage changes), and Real Final Sales to Private Domestic Purchasers (absolute values and quarter-over-quarter annualized percentage changes).</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">Update frequency: Data will be updated either monthly or quarterly, based on reporting cycles.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">Initial publishing platforms (Chainlink feeds): Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Botanix, Ethereum, Linea, Mantle, Optimism, Sonic, ZKsync, with potential for expanded platform support based on community interest.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">Pyth's role: Ensuring the accuracy and distribution of GDP data, initially offering quarterly data along with historical data.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">The market reacted positively to the announcement, with **PYTH** experiencing a surge of approximately **100%**, and LINK seeing a rise of 5-8% (before some pullback).</p>
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<figcaption class="yf-8xybrv">PYTH absolutely soars on the news it will help power on-chain GDP data</figcaption>
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<p class="yf-1090901">_“The Department of Commerce is going to start issuing its statistics on the blockchain… and we’re going to put out GDP on the blockchain, so people can use the blockchain for data distribution.”_ - Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.</p>
<p class="yf-1090901">There are numerous implications to consider, and this development is fundamentally positive for the crypto space.</p>
<p class="yf-1090901">From a governmental standpoint, publishing official statistics on a public blockchain creates a transparent and verifiable record accessible to everyone, fostering confidence and trust in the data.</p>
<p class="yf-1090901">In terms of data integration, <a href="https://wp.decrypt.co/?post_type=post&p=5723" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:smart contract;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">smart contracts</a> can now respond directly to shifts in GDP or PCE in real time, enabling various applications like GDP-based payments, on-chain hedging strategies, automated portfolio rebalancing, and more reliable prediction markets using tamper-proof, official data feeds.</p>
From a crypto perspective, the fact that a federal agency is utilizing crypto oracles to disseminate official data signals a significant step toward mainstream adoption of crypto infrastructure.
This represents a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Major global players are starting to implement blockchains for their core strengths: transparency and decentralization.
The U.S. government benefits from improved efficiency, U.S. citizens gain from increased transparency, LINK and PYTH demonstrate their utility, and the broader crypto community experiences increased adoption and credibility.
Is all this success getting tiresome yet?
<p class="yf-1090901">Here are some notable headlines in the Crypto and Web3 world that caught my attention:</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**Major Cryptocurrencies <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/BlackRock's%20Bitcoin%20ETF%20Hits%20Record%20Inflows:%20The%20iShares%20Bitcoin%20Trust%20(IBIT)%20recorded%20over%20$6.2%20billion%20in%20inflows%20in%20May,%20marking%20its%20best%20month%20ever.%20%20Decrypt%20+1%20CoinDesk%20+1%20%20Cantor%20Fitzgerald%20Launches%20Bitcoin-Gold%20Fund:%20A%20new%20fund%20offers%20Bitcoin%20exposure%20with%20downside%20protection%20based%20on%20gold%20prices,%20targeting%20risk-averse%20investors" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:were deep red ahead of PCE data; ;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">were down ahead of PCE data;</a>** Bitcoin -2.5% at $110,000, Ethereum -6% at $4,340, XRP -4% at $2.87, Solana -3% at $208</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**PYTH** (+98%) and PUMP were among the top gainers.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**Ethereum ETFs** <a href="https://www.coinglass.com/eth-etf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:continued their green streak;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">maintained their positive trend</a> with $39.1M in net inflows (the lowest in six sessions), while Bitcoin saw $178.9M in net inflows.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**The U.S. Commerce Department** <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-commerce-dept-puts-gdp-154202236.html" rel="" data-ylk="slk:has begun publishing GDP;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">has started to publish GDP</a> data on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and others, utilizing oracle feeds through Chainlink and Pyth (+98%).</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**The CFTC** <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/08/28/cftc-crypto-firms-that-left-u-s-can-open-doors-here-as-foreign-boards-of-trade?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:clarified a path for offshore crypto venues to serve U.S. users;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">has outlined a process for offshore crypto exchanges to serve U.S. clients</a>, potentially opening doors for platforms like Binance.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**JPMorgan <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/28/bitcoin-undervalued-versus-gold-as-volatility-collapses-jpmorgan-says?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:said BTC is undervalued vs gold;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">suggests that Bitcoin is undervalued compared to gold</a>,** as volatility reaches record lows.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**USDT <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tether-brings-usdt-bitcoin-via-185539226.html" rel="" data-ylk="slk:is coming to Bitcoin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">is being integrated with Bitcoin</a> via RGB layer-2,** allowing for USD-denominated stablecoin transactions on BTC.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**Corporate Treasury News:**</p>
<p class="yf-1090901">**Meme Coin Updates:**</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**Top Meme Coins <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/view/memes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:are red on the day; ;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">are showing losses today;</a>** DOGE -4%, Shiba -3%, PEPE -4%, PENGU -5%, BONK -4%, TRUMP -2%, SPX -11%, and FARTCOIN -5%</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**COPE** was the top-performing on-chain Solana meme coin, soaring 800% to $15M at its peak (now at $10M).</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">Here's a summary of key news concerning tokens, protocols, and airdrops:</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**Solana** validators <a href="https://blockworks.co/news/solana-validators-commence-vote-alpenglow?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:commenced a vote on ;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">began voting on</a> **<a href="https://blockworks.co/news/solana-validators-commence-vote-alpenglow?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Alpenglow;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Alpenglow</a>,** a consensus upgrade aimed at achieving near-instant transaction finality.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**CyberKongz** <a href="https://x.com/CyberKongz/status/1961093962615095781" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:announced;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">announced</a> that 2% of their upcoming KONG airdrop will be allocated to OpenSea users who have traded over $10,000 in volume since 2023.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**Rabby Wallet** <a href="https://x.com/Rabby_io/status/1961036367208542360" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:teased;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">hinted at</a> an upcoming Hyperliquid integration.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**XPL <a href="https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/trade/XPL" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:jumped 24%;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">increased by 24%</a>** to $0.92 ($9.2B FDV) just two days after the short liquidation event.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**Regarding fundraising,** Portal to Bitcoin secured $50M to expand its "Bitcoin-grade" cross-chain trading capabilities; M0 completed a $40M Series B to scale its stablecoin platform; and Rain <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fintech-rain-raises-58-million-194433631.html" rel="" data-ylk="slk:raised $58M;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">raised $58M</a> to develop Visa-linked stablecoin cards.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">A look at the AI sector within crypto:</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**Despite an overall <a href="https://www.cookie.fun/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:market cap;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">market capitalization</a>** of $13.2B, leading tokens were down.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**FARTCOIN** (-5%), VIRTUAL (-4%), TIBBIR (-2%), aixbt (-2%) & ai16z (-3%) experienced losses.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**GAMBLE (+70%), YOUSIM (+40%) and ANON (+21%)** were the top performers.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">NFT Market Highlights:</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**Ethereum NFT Leaders <a href="https://opensea.io/stats" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:were mixed;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">showed mixed performance;</a>** CryptoPunks +2% at 46.5 ETH, Pudgy Penguins -2% at 10.1 ETH, Bored Ape Yacht Club stable at 9.7 ETH.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">Sappy Seals (+28%) and VeeFriends (+14%) were notable gainers.</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**Bitcoin NFTs** generally trended upward, led by Adderrels (+16%).</p>
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<p class="yf-1090901">**Abstract NFTs** had mixed results, with Bearish leading the gains (+15%).</p>
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