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  • TODAYS, AUGUST 20, 2026 (5)

  • Bitcoin Nidhi Kolhapur Aug 20, 2026 11:22 UTC

    Why is Bitcoin Rising?

    Bitcoin is rising because several positive factors are supporting prices at the same time. Lower U.S. Treasury yields and a weaker dollar are making Bitcoin more attractive to investors. Bitcoin ETFs are also seeing renewed buying, pointing to stronger institutional demand. Positive developments around U.S. crypto regulations, including progress on the CLARITY Act, are improving market confidence. Another major factor is the large number of short positions being closed as Bitcoin moves higher. More than $2.7 billion in short positions were liquidated, adding further buying pressure.

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK Aug 20, 2026 11:16 UTC

    Bitcoin Price Today Hit $72K

    Bitcoin gained about 7.1% in its strongest daily performance since February 2026, as more than $1.4 billion in short positions were liquidated across the crypto market. Short sellers betting on lower prices were forced to buy Bitcoin back as the price rose, adding more buying pressure and pushing the rally higher. Binance accounted for more than $311 million in Bitcoin short liquidations within hours. The sharp move highlights how quickly leveraged positions can amplify Bitcoin’s price swings and create sudden market-wide rallies.

  • Ripple (XRP) Qadir AK Aug 20, 2026 08:15 UTC

    XRP Exchange Reserves Fall by 240M as Supply on Exchanges Declines

    XRP reserves on Binance, Upbit and Bithumb have fallen by about 240 million XRP since late May and early June, according to CryptoQuant data. Combined reserves now stand at roughly 10.84 billion XRP, down 2.2%. Binance saw the largest decline, with its reserves falling 3.7% to about 2.62 billion XRP. Upbit remains the largest holder with around 6.4 billion XRP, while Upbit and Bithumb together hold about 76% of the tracked reserves. Lower exchange balances can reduce immediately available supply, but they do not by themselves confirm buying or future price gains.

  • Crypto Regulations Nidhi Kolhapur Aug 20, 2026 07:03 UTC

    Donald Trump Says CFTC Is Working to Bring Hyperliquid to the U.S.

    President Donald Trump said CFTC Chair Michael Selig is working to bring Hyperliquid into the U.S. under a fully compliant legal framework. The comments were made at a White House crypto event on August 19. This matters because Hyperliquid is a major platform for perpetual futures, but it currently does not serve U.S. users. A regulated U.S. pathway could give the platform access to the American derivatives market. The CFTC will need to determine how Hyperliquid can meet U.S. rules. Selig is expected to provide more details at the CFTC’s Innovation Advisory Committee meeting.

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK Aug 20, 2026 06:25 UTC

    Why Did Bitcoin Jump Today?

    Bitcoin price is rising today as investors respond to a more crypto-friendly U.S. policy outlook and improving market sentiment. President Donald Trump’s push for Congress to pass the Clarity Act has boosted expectations for clearer crypto rules, while the SEC’s proposed framework for crypto fundraising added to optimism. Bitcoin also gained after the U.S. Treasury increased planned bond buybacks, helping push bond yields and the dollar lower. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs also saw about $189 million in net inflows on August 18. The move above $69,000 was further supported by short liquidations, adding more buying pressure to the market.

  • AUGUST 19, 2026 (5)

  • Altcoins Qadir AK Aug 19, 2026 11:57 UTC

    PayPal Adds Pi Network to Pay With Crypto Program

    PayPal has updated its Pay With Crypto developer platform to support around 100 cryptocurrencies, according to its August 11 documentation. However, the official PayPal documentation currently lists Bitcoin, Ethereum and PayPal USD among the supported assets and does not specifically confirm Pi Network (PI). PayPal’s service allows verified U.S. merchants to accept supported cryptocurrencies from global buyers, with PayPal automatically converting payments into local currency. However the news is still unconfirmed unless PayPal publishes a specific supported-asset listing showing PI.

  • Stock Market Qadir AK Aug 19, 2026 10:25 UTC

    Asian Stocks Market Today is Down Slide

    Asian stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and renewed pressure on semiconductor shares hit investor sentiment. South Korea’s KOSPI dropped 5.7%, while Japan’s Nikkei fell 3.2%. Higher U.S. and Asian bond yields are raising borrowing costs and putting pressure on stock valuations. At the same time, oil prices have climbed as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal fade, adding to inflation concerns. The sell-off has been particularly strong in AI and semiconductor stocks, following weakness on Wall Street

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK Aug 19, 2026 08:05 UTC

    Bitcoin Trading Volume Falls Below $1B as Market Activity Slows

    Bitcoin spot trading volume on Binance has fallen below $1 billion, marking one of the lowest levels since 2023. The decline highlights a sharp slowdown in market activity compared with March 2024, when daily volumes regularly exceeded $15 billion. Binance accounts for nearly 40% of total crypto trading volume, making the drop notable. Lower volumes suggest weaker investor participation and could also signal reduced volatility as Bitcoin enters a quieter market phase.

  • Exchange News Qadir AK Aug 19, 2026 07:18 UTC

    Binance User BTC Holdings Rise 2.55% in Latest Proof of Reserves

    Binance released its 45th Proof of Reserves report, based on a snapshot taken on August 1. User BTC holdings rose 2.55% to about 657,000 BTC, an increase of 16,349 BTC from July 1. User ETH holdings fell 2.57% to about 3.98 million ETH, down 105,154 ETH. User USDT holdings also declined 2.57% to about 32.9 billion USDT, a decrease of roughly 870 million USDT.

  • Hack Qadir AK Aug 19, 2026 05:55 UTC

    Coldcard Theft Case Update: FBI May Have Identified First-Wave Attackers

    The FBI may have identified the attackers behind the first wave of the July 2026 Coldcard hardware wallet exploit, which resulted in the theft of 1,082.65 BTC worth about $11.8 million, according to Bitcoin Magazine. Investigations by Block and Galaxy Research found that the attackers used a paid blockchain data provider while moving the stolen funds. The provider’s internal logs reportedly matched the attackers’ activity patterns. Investigators are still tracking other waves linked to the Coldcard exploit.

  • AUGUST 18, 2026 (2)

  • Stock Market Qadir AK Aug 18, 2026 12:52 UTC

    DTCC to Launch Stock Tokenization Service in October

    The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) plans to launch a stock tokenization service in October on the Canton Network. The service will allow institutional investors to tokenize shares of major Russell 1000 companies, including Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft, and transfer them between approved wallets. The launch follows a pilot involving 40 financial firms, including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and BlackRock. DTCC said the service could help reduce settlement costs, speed up transactions and extend trading hours while keeping existing custody arrangements largely unchanged.

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK Aug 18, 2026 12:49 UTC

    Citi Launches Bitcoin Custody Through Custody+ Platform

    Citi is preparing to offer Bitcoin custody services through its Custody+ platform, expanding its digital-asset services for institutional clients. The platform will provide 24/7 access, secure key management and faster settlement, while integrating crypto custody with existing reporting, tax and safekeeping workflows. The service will initially support Bitcoin, with plans to add other digital assets later. The move further connects traditional banking infrastructure with the growing institutional digital-asset market.

  • AUGUST 17, 2026 (7)

  • Ethereum Qadir AK Aug 17, 2026 12:46 UTC

    BitMine Adds 9,926 ETH as Holdings Reach 5.82M ETH

    BitMine acquired 9,926 ETH over the past week, bringing its total holdings to 5,815,164 ETH, or about 4.8% of Ethereum’s total supply. The company has staked 5,067,309 ETH, roughly 87% of its holdings, with estimated annualized staking revenue of about $250 million. BitMine also repurchased 1.7 million shares during the week, taking cumulative buybacks since July to more than 20.8 million shares. Its total crypto, cash, marketable securities and other investments stood at $11.4 billion as of August 16.

  • Crypto Regulations Qadir AK Aug 17, 2026 12:16 UTC

    Bank of Russia Adds Crypto to Financial Resilience Calculations

    The Bank of Russia has proposed adding cryptocurrencies to the assets used to calculate financial resilience ratios for brokers, trustees, forex dealers and crypto exchange offices. Under the draft rules, only exchange-traded cryptocurrencies would qualify, with their value capped at 25% of the assets included in the calculation. The proposal is currently open for regulatory-impact review.

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK Aug 17, 2026 12:14 UTC

    Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Purchases, Raises $334M From MSTR Sales

    Strategy made no Bitcoin purchases or sales between August 10 and August 16, leaving its holdings unchanged at 840,447 BTC. The company acquired its Bitcoin for a total of $63.36 billion, at an average price of $75,385 per BTC. During the week, Strategy sold 3.46 million MSTR shares for $333.7 million. It used $132.2 million to repurchase STRC shares, $52.4 million for STRC dividends and $149.1 million to increase its U.S. dollar reserve, which reached $4.80 billion as of August 16.

  • Stock Market Nidhi Kolhapur Aug 17, 2026 12:13 UTC

    SpaceX Stock Targeted at $75 by Phillip Securities

    Phillip Securities has given SpaceX (SPCX) a Sell rating with a $75 price target, citing concerns over the company’s valuation and the durability of its revenue growth. SpaceX shares recently rebounded from a low near $105, gaining more than 35%. However, another major share unlock is scheduled for August 20, when roughly 320 million shares become eligible for trading, potentially increasing selling pressure. Phillip Securities said strong revenue and Starlink growth may not be enough to justify SpaceX’s current valuation, particularly as the company continues to invest heavily in AI and infrastructure.

  • Crypto Regulations Qadir AK Aug 17, 2026 10:15 UTC

    SEC, CFTC and White House Set for Key Crypto Meetings This Week

    U.S. crypto policy will take center stage this week as the White House, SEC and CFTC hold major meetings. On August 19, the White House is expected to meet crypto industry leaders alongside SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Michael Selig. The following day, the CFTC’s new Innovation Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting, covering crypto regulation, AI and prediction markets. The meetings come as the CLARITY Act remains stalled in the Senate, with a key procedural vote scheduled for September 15

  • Ripple (XRP) Qadir AK Aug 17, 2026 10:10 UTC

    BMO XRP Holdings

    Bank of Montreal reported a small exposure to XRP-linked ETFs in its latest SEC 13F filing. The bank reported 323 shares of the REX-Osprey XRP ETF worth $2,771 and 20 shares of the ProShares Ultra XRP ETF worth $199, for a combined value of $2,970. Both positions were held through Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors, a Bank of Montreal-controlled investment adviser. The filing covers holdings as of June 30, 2026, and was submitted to the SEC on August 12. The XRP-linked positions represent only a tiny portion of Bank of Montreal’s reported $303.65 billion portfolio. A 13F filing also does not show short positions, direct crypto holdings or transactions made after the reporting date.

  • Ethereum Qadir AK Aug 17, 2026 08:23 UTC

    Is Ethereum About to Get Native Privacy?

    Ethereum developers are reviewing 66 proposals for the upcoming Hegotá upgrade, with several focused on adding privacy capabilities directly to the network. FOCIL is currently the only proposal confirmed for inclusion. EIP-8141, EIP-8250 and EIP-8272 are among the proposals being considered and could give privacy applications more tools at the protocol level. However, Ethereum does not yet have native privacy. Developers will decide which proposals move forward during upcoming core developer meetings, with Hegotá targeted for 2027.

  • AUGUST 14, 2026 (6)

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK Aug 14, 2026 13:01 UTC

    Israel’s Largest Bank to Offer Crypto Trading Through Galaxy

    Bank Leumi, Israel’s largest bank, is partnering with Galaxy Digital to offer customers direct trading in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana through its Leumi Trade platform and PEPPER app. The service is expected to launch in early 2027, subject to regulatory approval. GalaxyOne Institutional will provide trading infrastructure, while Galaxy’s Custody Infrastructure, formerly known as GK8, will support digital-asset custody. The move would make Leumi the first Israeli bank to offer digital-asset trading directly to customers.

  • Crypto news Qadir AK Aug 14, 2026 07:01 UTC

    JPMorgan Ended Polymarket Banking Relationship Over Regulatory Concerns

    JPMorgan ended its banking relationship with Polymarket in October 2025, telling the prediction-market platform to find another banking partner because of regulatory concerns, according to the Financial Times. Polymarket has since moved to another bank. The two companies still maintain other business ties. JPMorgan invited Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan to a private banking conference in February and is reportedly interested in a potential IPO underwriting role. Polymarket is also seeking to raise more than $1 billion at a $20 billion valuation.

  • Hack Qadir AK Aug 14, 2026 06:57 UTC

    Trezor Data Breach Exposes Personal Details of Nearly 14,000 Crypto Users

    Trezor said a data breach at its shipping provider exposed personal information belonging to nearly 14,000 customers. The data included names, email addresses, phone numbers and shipping addresses for 11,742 users, while another 1,947 had partial information exposed. Trezor said its own systems and hardware wallets were not compromised, and private keys remain safe. However, the leaked information could increase the risk of phishing, social engineering and physical security threats, as attackers can link users’ identities and addresses to their crypto holdings.

  • Ripple (XRP) Qadir AK Aug 14, 2026 06:16 UTC

    Evernorth Amends Nasdaq Terms to Reflect XRP Treasury Value

    Evernorth Holdings has amended its planned Nasdaq listing terms to better reflect the value of its XRP treasury. The company will replace the previous $2.36 XRP reference price with XRP’s volume-weighted average price closer to the deal’s closing date. The change is expected to reduce the number of shares issued, giving each share a larger share of Evernorth’s XRP holdings. Investors representing more than 95% of committed capital have agreed to the revised terms. The Nasdaq listing is expected in late Q3 or early Q4 2026.

  • Crypto Regulations Qadir AK Aug 14, 2026 06:10 UTC

    SEC Delays Tokenization Exemption as CLARITY Act Talks Take Priority

    The SEC has reportedly delayed its planned tokenization innovation exemption, with details unlikely to be released soon. The delay may be linked to ongoing negotiations over Section 10505 of the CLARITY Act, which covers tokenized securities. Sources cited in the report said moving ahead with the exemption could interfere with the compromises being negotiated around the legislation. The SEC has also cancelled its August 14 open meeting, according to its official website.

  • Exchange News Qadir AK Aug 14, 2026 06:07 UTC

    Gemini Reports $107.7M Q2 Loss as Revenue Rises 37%

    Crypto exchange Gemini reported a $107.7 million net loss in Q2 2026, marking its fourth consecutive quarterly loss. Revenue rose 37% year over year to $45.5 million, helped by growth in services, credit card and staking revenue. However, exchange revenue fell 38% as trading activity weakened. Assets on the platform dropped 54% to $8.4 billion, partly due to lower crypto prices and institutional custody outflows. Gemini is also expanding into prediction markets and stock trading to diversify its revenue.

  • AUGUST 13, 2026 (7)

  • Ripple (XRP) Qadir AK Aug 13, 2026 13:38 UTC

    Ripple-Linked Wallet Moves 50M XRP to Unknown Address

    A Ripple-linked wallet transferred 50 million XRP worth about $50.5 million to an unknown address on August 13, according to on-chain data. The wallet had received 150 million XRP earlier this month. The receiving address has so far moved 1 million XRP to a wallet linked to Binance, potentially indicating plans to sell. The remaining 49 million XRP are still in the wallet. The transfer does not confirm a sale, but the next movement of the funds could draw attention.

  • NFT Qadir AK Aug 13, 2026 10:02 UTC

    Machi Big Brother Sells Bored Ape NFT at Loss to Fund $5.3M ETH Long

    Machi Big Brother, the crypto trader also known as Jeffrey Huang, sold Bored Ape NFT #5715 for 8.3 ETH, worth about $15,570. He had bought the NFT three years ago for 34.17 ETH, taking a significant loss on the sale. The proceeds were used to support his 2,800 ETH long position worth about $5.3 million, with a liquidation price near $1,863. Huang has repeatedly sold NFTs to add funds to leveraged ETH positions on Hyperliquid, with his trading activity resulting in millions of dollars in losses.

  • Ripple (XRP) Qadir AK Aug 13, 2026 08:42 UTC

    XRP Price Hits Lowest Close Since 2024 as Network Activity Rises

    XRP price closed near $1.00 on August 12, marking its lowest daily close since November 2024 and leaving the token about 69% below its January 2025 peak near $3.30. Despite the price weakness, XRP network activity has increased. Active addresses averaged about 35,700 per day in August, compared with roughly 26,400 in July, while new addresses remained almost unchanged at around 2,260 per day. This suggests existing XRP users are becoming more active, rather than a large wave of new users entering the network.

  • Qadir AK Aug 13, 2026 08:28 UTC

    Polygon Joins Bank of England Digital Pound Experiment

    Polygon has joined the Bank of England’s Digital Pound Lab alongside NOBO Finance and Dun & Bradstreet to test how stablecoins could work with a digital pound for cross-border payments. The project will explore ways to move between different forms of digital money with fewer delays and costs. Polygon will provide the smart contract infrastructure for the stablecoin settlement side, while the digital pound will run on the Bank of England’s simulated test system. The experiment will use test infrastructure and will not involve real customers or funds.

  • Altcoins Qadir AK Aug 13, 2026 08:26 UTC

    Hyperliquid Opens Low-Latency Data Nodes for Infrastructure Providers

    Hyperliquid Foundation has opened access to its low-latency on-chain data nodes for qualified infrastructure providers, making the service available at standardized pricing of under $1,000 per month. Previously, direct access required users to stake 10,000 HYPE and qualify for Tier 1 maker rebates. That required more than 0.5% of the 14-day weighted maker volume. The new setup allows infrastructure providers to offer access without requiring users to meet those previous requirements.

  • Stock Market Qadir AK Aug 13, 2026 08:25 UTC

    KOSPI Nears Bull Market Territory as South Korean Stocks Rebound

    South Korea’s KOSPI jumped more than 3.5%, reaching a three-week high as AI and semiconductor stocks led the recovery. The index has now gained nearly 30% from its late-July low below 5,300. Samsung Electronics is up about 40%, while SK Hynix has gained more than 30% from its July lows. Foreign investors are also returning, buying about $2 billion of KOSPI shares on Wednesday. However, Samsung and SK Hynix still make up more than 55% of the index, leaving the market highly dependent on global AI demand.

  • Crypto Regulations Qadir AK Aug 13, 2026 07:53 UTC

    South Korea Tightens Crypto Transfers to Overseas Exchanges and Wallets

    South Korea is tightening controls on transfers to overseas crypto platforms after apps including Bybit and MEXC were removed from the local Google Play Store. Under the revised rules, exchanges may ask users to verify account ownership, transaction purpose and source of funds before processing transfers. Transfers of 10 million won ($7,000) or more to overseas exchanges or self-hosted wallets will face closer monitoring for suspicious activity. The measures are part of South Korea’s broader effort to strengthen oversight of offshore crypto transactions.

  • AUGUST 12, 2026 (3)

  • Economy Qadir AK Aug 12, 2026 12:34 UTC

    U.S. CPI Comes In at 3.4%, Matching Forecast

    U.S. inflation eased in July, with consumer prices rising 3.4% year over year, matching the 3.4% forecast and slowing from 3.5% previously. Consumer prices rose 0.1% month over month, also in line with expectations. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.2% month over month and 2.5% year over year, both matching forecasts. The data keeps the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision in focus, with investors watching how the reading affects expectations for future rate cuts and broader markets.

  • Altcoins Qadir AK Aug 12, 2026 06:59 UTC

    Chainlink Whale Activity Hits 5-Month High as Large Holders Increase LINK Balances

    Chainlink whale activity has jumped, with 246 transactions worth more than $100,000 in LINK recorded in 24 hours, the highest daily level in five months. Wallets holding between 100,000 and 10 million LINK now control about 466.31 million LINK, or 46.57% of the total supply. The rise in both large transactions and whale holdings points to increased activity among major LINK holders. The move comes as Chainlink continues expanding its CCIP, tokenized asset, stablecoin and institutional data services. The higher whale activity could provide an important signal for LINK price direction as large holders become more active.

  • Economy Qadir AK Aug 12, 2026 06:30 UTC

    When Will CPi Data Be Released?

    The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The report will show how consumer prices changed in July and will give investors a clearer view of inflation in the U.S. The data is closely watched because it can influence expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision. A higher-than-expected CPI reading could put pressure on stocks and cryptocurrencies, while softer inflation could support risk assets. Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies may see increased price movement around the release as traders react to the latest inflation numbers.

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