The Block - 2026-08-31 ​
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1. Robinhood Chain hits record $989 million in daily DEX volume as TVL grows ​
Author: Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
Published: 8/31/2026, 10:21:03 PM
Categories: Crypto Ecosystems, DeFi, Market Updates, Markets, Web3, DEXs, Memecoins, News
Robinhood Chain DEX volume hit a record in the month of August as utility tokens gain ground on memecoins.
2. Solana fees hit record as validators double pace of inflation cuts ​
Author: Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
Published: 8/31/2026, 8:14:57 PM
Categories: Crypto Ecosystems, DeFi, Infrastructure, Layer 1s, Markets, Token Projects, Solana, Validators, News
Less new supply of SOL will reach the market every year, which also means validators will earn less for the same amount of work.
3. Hyperliquid seeks US foothold through Kraken parent Payward in crypto perpetuals deal: Bloomberg ​
Author: Kyle Baird and Sarah Wynn
Published: 8/31/2026, 6:16:29 PM
Categories: Companies, Crypto Ecosystems, Deals, Markets, Policy, Regulation, Web3, CFTC, SEC, News
Payward has reportedly presented the CFTC with an outline of the proposed structure, though regulatory approval is still pending.