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TREE NEWS reports: The German Ministry of Finance is reportedly seeking a 25% tax on cryptocurrencies, effective from 2028. This would replace the current rule that exempts crypto gains from tax after one year of holding. The proposal, if enacted, would mark a significant shift in Germany’s crypto taxation policy.

TREE NEWS reports: A new listicle highlights the 10 greatest unsolved mysteries in crypto, from the whereabouts of the CryptoQueen to a DeFi builder’s death linked to conspiracy fears. The compilation underscores the industry’s unresolved enigmas, sparking continued debate among enthusiasts.

TREE NEWS reports: The VVV token of Venice, a private inference platform, surged after a dispute with OpenAI raised concerns about frontier AI labs misusing user data. The rally reflects growing demand for private AI inference, with traders betting on tokens tied to it.

TREE NEWS update: BitMart has missed its roadmap deadline and appointed a financial adviser, with no asset figures or withdrawal timetable provided. The exchange will launch a feedback portal within five working days during the adviser review.

TREE NEWS update: Banca d’Italia has ordered crypto service providers to implement internal controls to screen crypto transfers for ties to sanctioned entities. The measure, announced by the central bank, aims to enforce sanctions compliance within the crypto sector.

TREE NEWS update: Renzo, a restaking protocol, has expanded beyond restaking with the launch of Renzo Basis on Hyperliquid. The product initially supports BTC and HYPE, allowing users to earn yield from funding rates through automated positions.

TREE NEWS update: Bank of America said Wednesday it successfully completed a real-time pilot transaction using its proprietary dollar-pegged stablecoin USBDC. As stablecoin adoption expands, lenders are racing to build blockchain-based payment networks.

TREE NEWS reports: The US Senate has a limited window to pass the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill, in 2026. If it fails, the legislation could be completely remade or scrapped under Democrats in 2027.

TREE NEWS update: The UK’s National Crime Agency has identified cryptoassets as the third most significant economic crime priority among nine, citing their ‘innovative use’ by launderers. The agency stated it aims to generate its own investigative targets in this area, reflecting heightened concern over digital asset exploitation.

TREE NEWS update: Metaplanet’s executive stock pool is drawing shareholder backlash over dilution concerns, with investors urging the company to freeze exercise rights tied to 273 million shares. The CEO has addressed ties to MMXX amid the ongoing dispute.

TREE NEWS update: India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) issued non-compliance notices to 15 crypto platforms and requested takedowns of their apps and URLs for failing to meet anti-money laundering (AML) obligations. The action targets platforms operating without proper AML compliance, marking a regulatory crackdown on digital asset firms in the country.

TREE NEWS update: Wenke Co. announced that shareholder Li Congwen and its acting concert party Shenzhen Wenke Holdings have had their shares judicially frozen. On September 8, 2026, 84.344 million shares of Li and 8.1738 million shares of Wenke Holdings were frozen, totaling 92.5178 million shares, representing 14.06% of total share capital and 100% of their respective holdings, until September 7, 2029.

TREE NEWS update: The Ethereum Foundation has set a December 2029 target for making Ethereum’s layer 1 fully quantum-resistant, preparing for the possibility that quantum computers with real attack capability could emerge by 2030. The first test is the Hegotá network upgrade, scheduled for implementation starting late Q4 2026, which includes two S-level EIPs: FOCIL (EIP-7805) and Frame transactions (EIP-8141). The foundation will reassess quantum developments in January 2027, potentially adjusting the timeline.

TREE NEWS update: Alibaba has denied a media report claiming that Wu Zhao (Chen Hang), founder of DingTalk, had rejoined the company and been placed under the Qianwen Office business unit. The company said the report is untrue and that Wu Zhao has not returned to that unit. In June, Alibaba announced a management reshuffle at DingTalk, with Chen Hang stepping down as CEO and Chen Yusen taking over. DingTalk and Qianwen Office now both fall under the Qianwen Office business unit.

TREE NEWS update: On August 30, OpenClaw released version 2.0, its largest update ever, incorporating over 16,000 pull requests across the entire product stack. The release highlights the growing autonomy of AI agents, prompting imToken to introduce Sigil, a framework for verifiable authorization. Sigil uses granular permissions and ‘what you see is what you sign’ to let agents act autonomously within user-defined boundaries while requiring explicit confirmation for high-risk actions.

TREE NEWS update: Arthur Hayes, CEO of Flop Labs, said his network’s token will hold little value beyond a compute marketplace unless AI agents begin transacting on it. Hayes acknowledged that Flop has not yet determined how agents would settle disputes on the network.

TREE NEWS update: Strategy increased its preferred stock buyback authorization to $2 billion after spending $176.3 million on STRC repurchases last week. The company bought no bitcoin during that period, prioritizing defense of the preferred shares over BTC accumulation.

TREE NEWS update: Robinhood is acquiring equity stakes in Crypto.com and OG.com, with Crypto.com valued at $20 billion. The brokerage’s prediction markets unit, which has outgrown its crypto business, will route football contracts to the new venue. The move diversifies Robinhood’s assets into prediction markets and crypto infrastructure.

TREE NEWS update: Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin will burn or donate 30% of its supply based on the outcomes of 30 real-world events, with founders holding another 30%. The launch is scheduled for Wednesday, as announced ahead of the debut. The remaining supply allocation was not detailed.

TREE NEWS update: David Bailey defended Metaplanet’s 20% executive option pool as low, citing Strive as a precedent. Strive CEO Matt Cole rejected the comparison, detailing why the two compensation structures differ. The exchange highlights a growing debate over executive pay in crypto companies.