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Stand With Crypto ramps up midterm push with 32 House endorsements
Crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto has endorsed 32 House candidates as it steps up its political influence for the midterm elections.
Bitmine extends 14-month ETH buying pace as Ether breaks above $2.5K
Bitmine Immersion Technologies purchased another 32,447 Ether, extending its 14-month buying streak as ETH prices surged past $2,500.
Strategy Again Skips Bitcoin Buy And Establishes USD Cash Dollar Reserve
Strategy has bypassed a Bitcoin purchase, increasing its USD reserve to $5.1 billion and creating an additional $1.59 billion cash reserve.
Zcash surges 62% to $880 as holders prepare to vote on changing how ZEC is issued
Zcash jumped 62% to $880 as token holders prepare to vote on key NU7 network proposals altering issuance and block times.
Bitcoin price gains pull new investors into crypto, Fed experiment shows
A Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland experiment found that Bitcoin price gains increase return expectations and draw new investors into crypto.
Zondacrypto boss seeks leniency for testimony on political ties: Report
Zondacrypto head Przemysław Kral is reportedly cooperating with prosecutors for a reduced sentence, offering testimony on alleged fraud and political funding.
BitMart is talking about reopening before it has answered the withdrawal question
BitMart is exploring restructuring plans to potentially resume services, but customers still face imminent trading shutdowns without clear withdrawal guarantees.
Bitget CEO isn’t buying the Bitcoin rally — She’s waiting for $50K
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen remains cautious about Bitcoin's current rally, stating she is holding stablecoins and waiting for a potential drop to $50,000 before buying back in.
Bitcoin Braces for Warsh's Jackson Hole Debut: Will 2022 Repeat?
As Kevin Warsh approaches his first Jackson Hole speech as Federal Reserve Chair, Bitcoin traders wonder if the steep 2022 drop will repeat.
Tom Lee's Bitmine buys $81 million of ETH in largest weekly haul since early July
Bitmine acquired $81.2 million worth of ETH last week, bringing its total holdings closer to its 5% supply target.
Crypto ETFs Lose Their Bull-Market Halo as Outflows Test Demand
Cryptocurrency ETFs are facing rigorous demand tests following record outflows, shifting market dynamics, and waning bull-market enthusiasm.
New Solana vote could ramp daily SOL burns to $800,000 and slow new token creation
Solana validators are voting on proposals that could accelerate token supply reduction and significantly increase daily SOL fee burns.
Stablecoins Made It Easier for LATAM Money to Leave. Can It Return?
Stablecoins have made capital flight frictionless for Latin Americans, raising questions about whether this money can ever be lured back.
Strategy pauses BTC buys, launches $1.6B cash pool after $2B raise
Strategy paused its Bitcoin purchases and launched a $1.59 billion cash pool following a $2 billion stock sale.
MicroStrategy Bought US Dollar in August, Not Bitcoin
MicroStrategy raised $3.28 billion in August by selling stock, choosing to accumulate US dollars instead of purchasing Bitcoin.
Strategy raises $2 billion through MSTR sales and creates new USD Cash pool
Strategy raised $2 billion from MSTR stock sales, boosted its reserves, and created a new USD Cash pool.
XRP crashes 37% in one Bitstamp wick while the wider market tells a different story
XRP experienced an isolated 37% price wick on Bitstamp, while other exchanges and broader market metrics showed a more moderate impact.
Standard Chartered becomes first bank to distribute Hong Kong dollar stablecoin
Standard Chartered has become the first bank to distribute Anchorpoint's regulated Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, HKDAP, to eligible institutional clients.
Japan’s SBI leads $68M Fasset round at $1B valuation
Stablecoin neobanking platform Fasset raised $68 million in a Series C round led by Japan’s SBI Group at a $1 billion valuation.
First bear-market trend line reclaim since 2025: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin has reclaimed its 50-week EMA for the first time since late 2025, marking its best August performance in nearly a decade.
ECB defends digital euro privacy as CBDCs face global scrutiny
The ECB defended the privacy design of the digital euro amidst global scrutiny over central bank digital currencies.
Pakistan kicks off crypto licensing regime with Sept. 5 registration deadline
Pakistan has launched its cryptocurrency licensing framework, requiring digital asset firms to apply for registration by September 5.
Financial repression: The new buzzword for bitcoin bulls
Heavily indebted governments turning to financial repression is driving savers toward alternative assets like bitcoin and gold.
PENGU Jumps 62% in a Week on IPO Speculation and a Target Rollout
Pudgy Penguins token PENGU surged 62.1% over the past week, driven by IPO speculation and retail expansion.
$400M AI crypto treasury firm seeks second reverse split while restoring capacity for 3 billion shares
Digital Currency X shareholders will vote on a 160-for-1 reverse stock split and a plan to restore authorized capacity to 3 billion shares.
Gemini strikes Apex deal to widen prediction markets reach
Gemini has partnered with Apex Fintech Solutions to distribute its CFTC-regulated crypto prediction-market contracts to brokerage clients.
Bitcoin steadies near $78,000 as gold rallies, altcoins consolidate after best week in 3 years
Bitcoin stabilized near $78,000 following a major 24% weekly surge driven by a U.S. Treasury buyback announcement.
Germany widens MiCA lead as latest EU register update adds 6 banks
Germany expanded its lead in EU MiCA licensing as six cooperative banks were added to the latest ESMA register update, bringing its total to 79 CASPs.
3 Trading Firms Still Short Bitcoin and Ethereum Despite Sharp Price Rally
Abraxas Capital, Fasanara Capital, and Wintermute continue to hold over $600 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum short positions despite a recent market rally.
Michael Saylor Explains How to Invest Like a Billionaire, and Why Bitcoin Passes the Test
Michael Saylor argues that Bitcoin passes his Bernard Arnault test, making it a prime long-term investment for serious capital.
Cleaning firm dumps Dogecoin to fund $100M AI pivot amid stock dilution warning
CleanCore sold its Dogecoin holdings and executed a massive stock offering to fund a $100 million pivot into AI infrastructure, despite significant stock dilution concerns.
ViaBTC Extends Lifetime Referral Commissions to Miners Through Its Ambassador Program
ViaBTC has upgraded its Ambassador Program to offer miners a 20% lifetime referral commission and referred users a 50% fee discount.
Fed experiment shows how bitcoin rallies attract new crypto buyers
A Federal Reserve study demonstrates that exposing households to bitcoin's past gains increases their likelihood of purchasing cryptocurrency.
XRP ETF Inflows Hit $1.55 Billion Record Amid 70% Price Surge
Spot XRP ETFs achieved record cumulative inflows of $1.55 billion as the token experienced a powerful 70% price surge.
Gate Releases Latest Proof of Reserves Report: Total Reserve Ratio Reaches 127%; Total Reserves Exceed $8.215 Billion
Gate published its latest Proof of Reserves report, showing total reserves exceeding $8.215 billion with an overall reserve ratio of 127%.
Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $1.9B in strongest week since October 2025
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.92 billion in net inflows last week, marking their strongest performance in nearly 10 months.
EVM network halts block production after supply exploit as TON connection remains dark
The TAC EVM network halted validator block production following a token-supply exploit, though specifics remain undisclosed.
Swap Anything. Spend Anywhere. The THORWallet Card Is Live
THORWallet has launched its new crypto card, enabling users to maintain self-custody and spend their digital assets globally via Mastercard.
Crypto roars back as bitcoin posts its second-best week since early 2021
Bitcoin rallied 23.6% in its second-best week since early 2021, driven by Treasury buybacks, ETF inflows, and a weaker dollar.
Samsung Falls 8.7% After Record $79 Billion Payout Disappoints
Samsung Electronics' shares dropped 8.7% after its record shareholder return plan failed to meet analyst expectations.
Jackson Hole Symposium, U.S. PCE prices, IREN earnings: Crypto Week Ahead
Bitcoin enters the final week of August with strong momentum as markets brace for the Jackson Hole symposium and U.S. inflation data.
Live updates: Bitcoin holds $77,000 as XRP, Zcash pull back after a big weekly rally
Bitcoin maintains around $77,300 following a major weekly rally, while altcoins like XRP and Zcash stabilize.
Bitcoin weekend blip wiped out $250M in over leveraged long traders while open interest weakens
A weekend market correction liquidated $250 million in over-leveraged Bitcoin long positions as open interest declined.
3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the Final Week of August 2026
In the final week of August 2026, major crypto projects including Humanity, Huma Finance, and Plasma will release restricted tokens into circulation.
Ether is crushing bitcoin and the 'golden cross' says it may not be done yet
Ether has formed a bullish golden cross against bitcoin, signaling that its recent market outperformance could continue despite historical mixed reliability.
Tron Inc. Treasury Tops 711 Million TRX as Stock Jumps 7.49%
Tron Inc. added more TRX to its corporate treasury, pushing total holdings past 711 million as its stock surged.
Ethereum lending app Term Finance loses $8.5 million after attacker buys voting power
Term Finance lost $8.5 million after an attacker acquired sufficient voting power to drain its Meta Vaults.
Strive CEO Says Bitcoin’s Bear Market Is Over After Double Breakout
Strive CEO Matt Cole declared that Bitcoin's bear market has ended following a simultaneous breakout against both the US dollar and gold.
Banks, regulators join quantum-resistant crypto transfer pilot
Banks and global regulators have joined a pilot testing quantum-resistant infrastructure for digital asset wallets and onchain transfers.
Pakistan opens crypto licensing portal, sets Sept. 5 deadline for existing firms
Pakistan's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has launched its crypto licensing portal, requiring existing virtual asset firms to apply by Sept. 5.
This Week’s Big Events Are Priced In for Stocks: Will Bitcoin Agree?
While equity strategists expect little market reaction to upcoming major economic events, crypto analysts remain divided on how Bitcoin will respond.
Ray Dalio says investors should own ‘a bit of Bitcoin’ as U.S. debt risks rise
Ray Dalio advises investors to hold a portion of Bitcoin and gold as a hedge against mounting U.S. debt risks and potential currency devaluation.
Bessent's $4 billion bond buyback wanted lower yields. It got a bitcoin surge instead.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's expanded bond buyback program failed to lower yields, instead triggering a major rally in bitcoin and gold.
ETHFI Rallies 25% in a Week, and Arthur Hayes Pays Up to Get Back In
Arthur Hayes bought back 1.9 million ETHFI tokens for $1.17 million following a 25% weekly rally, despite previously selling at a loss.
Bitcoin holders face unresolved fork risks as new eCash test chain launches ahead of October deadline
Bitcoin holders face unresolved fork risks and technical preparations as the eCash test chain launches ahead of an October deadline.
Stablecoin neobank Fasset lands $1 billion valuation as SBI backs its payments push
Stablecoin banking platform Fasset raised $68 million from SBI Group at a $1 billion valuation to expand its payment network.
Crypto holds big weekly rally as Warsh’s Jackson Hole debut comes into focus
Cryptocurrencies maintained strong weekly gains as traders awaited Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole.
Trump Team Pulls Millions From TRUMP Memecoin Liquidity Pools During Price Rally
Wallets linked to the TRUMP memecoin team withdrew $3.39 million in USDC from Solana liquidity pools amid a price rally.
KPMG Australia Axes 360 Employees and 27 Partners in Sweeping Restructure
KPMG Australia is cutting 27 partners and 360 employees amidst declining consulting revenue and fallout from confidential client information allegations.
Term Finance loses estimated $8.5M in vault governance exploit
Decentralized lending protocol Term Finance suffered an estimated $8.5 million loss after an attacker exploited governance control over its strategy vaults.
$92 Billion Nvidia Earnings Could Make or Break the AI Trade
Nvidia's upcoming second-quarter earnings report projects record sales near $92 billion, carrying massive implications for the broader artificial intelligence market.
Iran’s Latest Hormuz Threat Meets a Bond Market Already Near Breaking Point
Iran's proposed fees for the Strait of Hormuz threaten oil supplies and strain an already fragile US bond market facing record debt.
Peter Schiff Says “I Could Have Made a Lot of Money With Bitcoin”
Peter Schiff admitted he could have profited from Bitcoin but claimed HODLers missed out more by refusing to sell.
Brent Drops 1.87% as Bessent Vows to Sever Iran’s Economic Lifelines
Brent crude fell 1.87% as traders evaluated Washington's strict economic pressure campaign against Iran and rising tanker traffic.
Prominent Bitcoin Miner Bets on Ethereum, Predicts ETH Will Beat BTC This Cycle
Prominent Chinese crypto miner Jiang Zhuoer has reversed his bearish stance, planning to move his remaining capital into Ethereum.
We are so back! Bitcoin’s 23% rally on US debt policy: Hodler’s Digest
Bitcoin surged over 23% amid macroeconomic concerns over US debt policy, driving a broader crypto market rally and renewed bullish sentiment.
Bitwise Just Took $1.8 Billion in a Bear Market, Tom Lee Noticed
Bitwise Asset Management attracted over $1.8 billion in net inflows during the first half of 2026 despite a challenging crypto bear market.
The next phase of tokenization is utility
As tokenized assets grow, the industry must shift its focus from mere issuance to creating real financial utility onchain.
AI Firm Exposes Ledger Bug, CTO Calls It Fear-Mongering After Quiet Fix
An AI security firm publicly disclosed a Ledger Ethereum app flaw, prompting the CTO to accuse them of fear-mongering since the patch was already released.
Wall Street just poured nearly $90 million into altcoins as XRP, SOL and HYPE rip higher
US-listed altcoin ETFs attracted nearly $90 million last week as XRP, Solana, and Hyperliquid led a broad market rally.