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BitMEX Co-Founder Donates 75% of Reform UK’s Q2 2026 FundingBitMEX co-founder gave 75% of Reform UK’s Q2 2026 donations. Crypto industry support and Nigel Farage’s role spark debate about political influence.Ukraine Busts Fake Crypto Investment Platforms Targeting 20+ CountriesUkraine's national police shut down a network of fake crypto investment platforms that stole digital assets from users in over 20 countries. 46+ suspeVARA and Securitize Sign MoU to Boost Tokenization in DubaiVARA and Securitize ink MoU to drive tokenization innovation in Dubai and collaborate on crypto asset regulation for tokenized finance in the region.Ledger Hit with Class Action Lawsuit Over 2023 Data BreachLedger faces a class action in the Southern District of New York after a December 2023 data breach exposed customer names, emails, phone numbers, and US and Europe Disrupt Sality Botnet Used for Crypto TheftsOn August 31, 2026, the US, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania, backed by Europol and Eurojust, took down the Sality botnet linked to major crypto thefts.Kalshi Eyes First-Ever Perpetual WTI Oil Futures on US Regulated MarketKalshi is set to file with the CFTC for the first perpetual WTI oil futures contract in the US. If approved, it'll be the only product of its kind on Trump Weighs Ending War With Iran, Ramping Up Sanctions InsteadTrump is privately considering declaring the war with Iran over and shifting focus to sanctions. The US keeps 50,000 troops and 19 warships in the regAustralia Threatens Crypto Firms With Fines Up to 10% of Revenue for Operating Without a LicenseASIC warns Aussie crypto companies: operate without a license and face fines up to 10% of annual turnover. Grace period ends Sept 30; over 45 license FBI Seizes $560,000 in Crypto Linked to Hamas FundingThe FBI has confiscated $560,000 in digital assets allegedly meant for Hamas' military wing, taking over domains and servers used for fundraising and CFTC Moves to Dismiss CME Lawsuit Over Kalshi’s Perpetual Bitcoin FuturesThe CFTC wants a court to toss CME Group’s lawsuit challenging Kalshi’s perpetual Bitcoin futures. The regulator sees no harm to competition; CME callUS Deputy Defense Secretary Emil Michael Sells Up to $25M in Perplexity SharesUS Deputy Defense Secretary Emil Michael offloaded $5–25M in Perplexity shares in June, per financial disclosures. Earlier this year, he sold up to $2Michigan Court Orders Kalshi to Geo-Block Sports Markets, $500K Daily FineA Michigan court has ordered Kalshi to geo-block access to sports markets for state residents, with a $500,000 daily penalty for violations, pending fCoinbase Rolls Out Regulated Crypto Derivatives in Canada With 10x LeverageCoinbase launches regulated perpetual and dated futures in Canada with up to 10x leverage for eligible traders, marking a push by US exchanges into thNew Jersey Takes Kalshi Sports Betting Case to U.S. Supreme CourtNew Jersey's Attorney General and gaming regulators have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court over Kalshi's sports event contracts for state residents.Ondo Pushes SEC, CFTC to Green-Light Perpetuals on U.S. StocksOndo urges the SEC and CFTC to allow onshore perpetual futures for individual U.S. stocks, arguing that current U.S. law already permits such derivatiSEC Chief Expects CLARITY Act Approval in Senate on September 15The U.S. Senate votes on the CLARITY Act September 15. SEC Chair Paul Atkins expects approval and a fast track to Trump. SEC preps new crypto rules.G20 Sees Clear Pathways for Digital Asset Innovation Under US LeadershipG20, led by the US, highlights digital assets as a driver for global economic growth and calls for better cross-border transactions.Thailand SEC Approves Travel Rule for Crypto Asset OperatorsThailand's SEC has rolled out the Travel Rule for digital asset operators, requiring stricter data collection to meet global AML standards and manage Wyoming Rolls Out Chainlink Proof of Reserve for State Stablecoin FRNTWyoming taps Chainlink Proof of Reserve for its FRNT stablecoin, boosting on-chain transparency. Next: Secure Mint integration and exclusive CCIP crosKalshi Bans Congressional Candidate for Betting on Her Own ElectionKalshi suspends North Carolina congressional candidate Lori Buckhout for 3 years and fines her $2,589.96 for betting on her own race, citing conflict AOTSV Eyes SRO Status for Russian Crypto ExchangesAOTSV is gearing up to become a self-regulatory organization (SRO) for crypto exchanges in Russia after its September 1st meeting in Moscow.OKX May Freeze Accounts Over 'Dirty' Crypto Deposits, CEO WarnsOKX CEO says deposits from high-risk addresses trigger strict AML checks (15+ days), account freezes, and possible permanent bans. Telegram and HuioneCrypto Giants Urge SEC: Don’t Lump All New ETFs Under One RuleGrayscale, a16z, and CCI are pushing the SEC to keep current ETF classifications and avoid a one-size-fits-all approach for new exchange-traded producTether Sued in NY Over $42.4M USDT Freeze Without Court OrderTwo Thai entrepreneurs are suing Tether in New York, claiming $42.4M USDT was frozen without a court order. Lawsuit challenges blacklist of 10 address