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TREE NEWS reports: Crypto-backed PAC Fairshake has scaled back its advertising spending in the Massachusetts primary, with $189,000 allocated to support Representative Jake Auchincloss. This marks the group’s latest effort to influence the 2026 elections using funds from the crypto industry.

TREE NEWS reports: Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2, saw its DEX volume jump 61% to $1.6 billion within days. DeFi deposits and stablecoin holdings on the network have approached $800 million, indicating growing adoption.

TREE NEWS reports: Strive’s SATA has purchased Bitcoin for the ninth consecutive day, using funds from a preferred stock offering. This continues a trend of the company allocating capital to the cryptocurrency.

TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin has historically declined in eight of the last 13 Septembers, mirroring a similar seasonal weakness in US stocks since 1928. The article examines the causes of this ‘Red September’ phenomenon, what broke the pattern last year, and expectations for the upcoming month.

TREE NEWS reports: UK authorities froze $13.5 million in cash as part of an investigation into Sorare, a crypto fantasy sports platform and Premier League sponsor. The freeze followed a January 2025 court order from Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

TREE NEWS reports: Attackers exploited an authentication flaw by registering Lenovo IDs with victims’ email addresses, allowing them to bypass passwords and access existing Dropbox accounts. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in third-party authentication integrations.

TREE NEWS update: Anthropic has unveiled Claude Fable 5.1, a new AI model that reportedly doubles key benchmark scores compared to its predecessor. This release marks a significant advancement in AI capabilities, though it has no direct connection to the cryptocurrency or RWA sectors.

TREE NEWS reports: A report suggests that using credit cards via FOMO and Robinhood Wallet to buy memecoins might circumvent card network restrictions on crypto transactions. This could raise regulatory and compliance concerns.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin posted a 25% gain in August, marking its third-best August performance in history. The rally underscores renewed investor interest in the leading cryptocurrency amid broader market optimism.

TREE NEWS update: Anthropic released its Claude Fable 5.1 and restricted Mythos 5.1 models, more than doubling the predecessor’s key benchmark score. The launch comes three months after export controls forced a temporary 18-day takedown of Fable 5.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin’s August performance was exceptionally strong, marking its third-best August on record despite typical summer lulls. Analysts note that this defies the usual seasonal slowdown, signaling robust market momentum.

TREE NEWS update: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced the agenda and panelists for its Sept. 17, 2026, roundtable on preparations for 24-hour trading. The event will be held at the SEC’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., starting at 10 a.m. The roundtable aims to address operational and regulatory considerations for extended trading hours.

TREE NEWS update: Solana’s native token SOL has fallen below the $100 mark, reflecting a broader downturn in the cryptocurrency market. The decline highlights ongoing volatility and selling pressure across digital assets.

TREE NEWS reports: Ethereum’s price fell below 2400 USDT, currently trading at 2399 USDT on OKX, marking a 3.12% decline over the past 24 hours. This move reflects ongoing volatility in the crypto market.

TREE NEWS reports: Coinglass data shows $110 million in liquidations over the past 4 hours, with longs at $97.46 million and shorts at $12.83 million. Bitcoin liquidations were $38.21 million, and Ethereum liquidations were $3.17 million.

TREE NEWS update: Oil prices surged as Iran launched missiles and drones at enemy positions, with WTI crude breaking above $89/barrel and Brent touching $94/barrel, both up over 4% intraday. The escalation in the Middle East conflict rattled energy markets.

TREE NEWS reports: Iran’s military has warned it will no longer show restraint toward Bahrain and Kuwait, saying ‘gifts are on the way’ following US strikes on its Revolutionary Guard targets. The US had attacked after Iran was accused of hitting shipping vessels and US troops. President Trump warned that any Iranian retaliation would trigger a more intense US response.