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Avalanche’s Nahas: Token prices are down, but ‘I’ve never seen more opportunities’ in crypto
Ava Labs CBO John Nahas says crypto prices are down, but real-world adoption is creating more opportunities across the sector.
Strategy Bitcoin treasury hits breakeven point as BTC price passes $77K
Bitcoin gains 20% in two days as Strategy sees its BTC treasury climb out of the red.
Strategy sits on $1.4 billion profit on bitcoin holdings as price surges
Strategy’s common stock rose 10% in Friday pre-market trading to $120, the highest level in two months.
Bitcoin ETFs draw $608M as Ether ETFs see largest inflow since October
Bitcoin ETF inflows pushed August’s total to a 2026 high of $2.07 billion as Bitcoin traded above $75,000 and Ether climbed to $2,357.
Anchorage CEO says AI agents need bank accounts for ‘The Jetsons’-like future
The firm has built an agentic banking platform with a 'know-your-agent' setup to facilitate AI-driven transactions.
Live updates: Bitcoin tops $77,000; BTC, ETH record $800 million inflows
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $606 million on Aug. 20 and ether funds $221 million, both bigger than the prior day, confirming the institutional bid behind bitcoin's run.
South Korea’s Shinhan partners with Solana Foundation, Etherfuse, Orca for tokenized fund issuance
The agreement covers a proof-of-concept for the issuance and distribution of a Korean won-denominated tokenized fund.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
MANTRA token plunges 18% to record low as blockchain halts after exploit
The token touched $0.004126 minutes before the network stopped producing blocks, while MANTRA later said an attacker exploited a vulnerability in software used by the chain.
South Korean lawmakers seek expanded FIU powers over unregistered crypto firms
The proposal would let the FIU investigate suspected violations and refer unregistered crypto operators directly to law enforcement.
Ripple backs an RLUSD credit fund amid XRP's best week in months
Clearpool and Cicada Partners are building an institutional lending product using RLUSD, though the XRP Ledger features underpinning it are still awaiting activation.
MANTRA token sinks 18% to record low amid blockchain halt
The token recovered to about $0.0044 after setting a new low, while exchanges paused deposits and withdrawals from the halted MANTRA Chain.
Bitcoin, ether and solana climb as another $1 billion shorts get wiped out
The two-day short liquidation total has reached about $3.8 billion, after Thursday's figure set a record going back to 2021.
MANTRA freezes all transactions and network following unspecified incident
MANTRA Chain has halted the network and all transactions after discovering an incident, the nature of which remains undisclosed.
Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto services after affiliate wins licence
UAE clients will be able to buy and hold crypto through Capital.com’s app, expanding beyond price exposure through contracts for difference.
Bitcoin breaks through $75,500 while analyst calls current rally ‘premature’
Shawn Young, chief analyst at MEXC Research, said that the crypto market is giving Treasury's intervention 'more credit than it deserves.'
Bitcoin pushes past $75,000 as rally continues.
"Bears in pain, right now," wrote bitcoin analyst James Check.
A $2 million bet on XRP volatility crosses the tape as prices surge
An options trader opened a large straddle on XRP, betting on wild price swings by Aug. 28.
CME CEO Terrence Duffy trades barbs with CFTC’s Selig and Kalshi’s COO over prediction market oversight
A CFTC ommittee meeting exposed a sharp divide between the worlds of traditional finance and prediction market platforms.
Tensions Flare as CME, Kalshi Execs Clash Over Prediction Markets in DC
CME Group Chairman Terry Duffy and Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara traded barbs during a CFTC meeting over prediction markets, manipulation, and regulatory standards.
Bitcoin breaks above 200-day moving average for first time since November
The BTC price reclaimed its 200-day moving average for the first time in nine months as its rally gained momentum after the US Treasury expanded its bond buybacks.
CFTC chair says agency will move forward on crypto regulation if CLARITY fails
Michael Selig said at a meeting of the Innovation Advisory Committee that he had directed CFTC staff to explore developer protections and other crypto-related policies.
Kraken parent Payward explores becoming a ‘full bank’ outside the US
Payward is expanding across banking, lending and asset management, with mortgages a future possibility.
What's Next for Bitcoin After Historic Rally? Experts Weigh In
Bitcoin's surge above $72,000 wiped out billions in bearish bets, but analysts say fresh buying will be needed to keep the rally going.
Binance opens crypto trading to AI agents with user-set controls
Binance’s Agent OS lets AI agents access market data, execute trades and make payments while giving users control over permissions and account access.
Bitcoin Is Pumping But Prediction Market Traders Aren't Convinced
Bitcoin's sharpest rally in five months flipped prediction-market odds from bearish to a coin flip—but the longer-term bets still price in a crash.
U.S. CFTC chief puts staff on notice to create crypto regulations if Clarity Act fails
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Mike Selig told the inaugural gathering of the Innovation Advisory Committee that his agency won't sit idle.
CFTC Chair Readies Crypto Rules If Congress Fails to Pass Clarity Act
The CFTC chair said staff is already exploring a crypto market structure framework and could move quickly to propose rules if Congress fails to act.
Alibaba's Revenue Jumps 9% as AI Cloud Growth Hits 45%—But a Profit Plunge Sends Shares Lower
Cloud and AI product revenue accelerated in the June quarter, but a 75% drop in net income extended Alibaba's run of profit misses to a fifth straight quarter.
Ondo executive says tokenization is following the same path as early ETFs
The firm hopes that passage of the Clarity Act will help open the door for it to offer tokenized products in the U.S.
XRP Notches Best Week Since 2024 Election Pump on Bitcoin Short Squeeze
The token's steepest daily and weekly gains in months rode Bitcoin's record liquidation wave—though ETF flows and futures data hint the move is running on borrowed momentum.
Inside the Oval Office meeting: Trump appears ‘bullish’ on Clarity Act as he solicits feedback from crypto, finance CEOs
During a private Oval Office meeting, President Trump appeared “bullish” on passing the Clarity Act, one source said.
US debt tops $40T stoking debate on what it means for Bitcoin
Analysts say the $40 trillion debt milestone could bolster Bitcoin’s long-term case, even as Treasury yields, dollar strength and liquidity remain key near-term drivers.
Iranian Hackers Tied to $6 Million Bitcoin Extortion Charged in Massive Cyber Campaign
Seventeen alleged members of Iran-based Mabna Institute were charged over hacks targeting hundreds of universities, companies, and government agencies.
Bitcoin’s rally pushes past $72,000 as analysts see demand beyond historic short squeeze
Analysts say the move is supported by spot and ETF demand, though BTC will need to hold above $70k to show the rally can outlast the squeeze.
Nearly 2,000 Hacked WordPress Sites Turned Into Criminal Infrastructure
The StopAndProtect operation used compromised WordPress websites to spread malware, steal crypto wallet files, and deploy ransomware.
Treasury buybacks could set up bitcoin’s next move toward $180,000, says strategist
Longtime bond market investor Mark Connors sees routine government bond buybacks improving liquidity and bringing bitcoin’s next rally closer.
Bitcoin miners pour billions into AI as capex outpaces revenue 15-to-1
Nine public miners generated $341 million from AI and HPC operations in the first half of 2026 after spending more than $5 billion on capital assets.
Bitcoin Hits Highest Price Since June as $3 Billion in Shorts Liquidated
Bitcoin punched above $72,000 Thursday, extending a two-day squeeze that's wiped out the most short positions on record and mounted the first real challenge to a bearish chart that's held since November.
Most Americans say the Trump family’s crypto investments are not ‘appropriate’: Poll
A new poll showed 63% of 1,166 Americans varied sharply along partisan lines, with a majority of Republicans saying it was appropriate for Trump and his family to invest in crypto.
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