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  • 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.

  • AUGUST 11, 2026 (4)

  • Stock Market Qadir AK Aug 11, 2026 11:38 UTC

    SpaceX Stock Price Holds Near $140 as SPCX Bulls Target $150

    SpaceX stock price closed at $138.74, up 4.23%, after a strong rally lifted the stock back above its $135 IPO price. Shares were trading around $137 in premarket trading, as some investors took profits after the recent gains. The key level is now $140. A sustained move above it could put $145–$150 in focus, while support sits around $134–$136, followed by stronger support near $130. The stock has also seen increased trading activity following the recent lock-up expiration. The next major unlock is expected on August 20, which could add further volatility.

  • Ripple (XRP) Qadir AK Aug 11, 2026 06:33 UTC

    XRP Price Today – August 11th

    XRP price is hovering around $1.02, with the token showing continued weakness on the four-hour chart. The key level to watch is now $1, with the $0.99–$1.00 area acting as immediate support. A break below $1 could open the way toward $0.94, followed by the broader $0.94–$0.86 support zone. Meanwhile, $1.036 is the first level bulls need to reclaim to improve the short-term outlook. With momentum remaining weak, XRP faces a key test around the $1 level. A strong rebound from this area could trigger a recovery, while a sustained break below it would increase the risk of further losses.

  • Altcoins Nidhi Kolhapur Aug 11, 2026 06:31 UTC

    Solana ETF Inflows Hit $8.8M, Highest Daily Level Since May 12

    Solana ETFs recorded $8.8 million in net inflows in a single day, marking their strongest daily inflow since May 12 after several months of limited activity. The renewed ETF demand comes as Solana continues to see growth across its ecosystem. Real-world asset value, stablecoin supply, tokenized equity trading and perpetuals activity have all reached notable levels in recent months, even as SOL price has remained relatively flat. Network development is also progressing, with Alpenglow targeting faster transaction finality, Agave 4.2 moving toward mainnet adoption, and expanded access to tokenized equities through Solana-based infrastructure.

  • Stock Market Nidhi Kolhapur Aug 11, 2026 06:16 UTC

    SK Hynix Becomes Kioxia’s Largest Shareholder With 14.19% Stake

    SK Hynix has become the largest shareholder of Japanese memory chipmaker Kioxia, with its investment vehicle SPC2 holding a 14.19% stake. The position dates back to SK Hynix’s 2018 investment of about 4 trillion won through convertible bonds. Kioxia ranks third globally in NAND memory behind Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Toshiba reduced its stake from 15.10% to 14.06% through share sales in July and August, allowing SK Hynix to take the top shareholder position. Despite the larger stake, regulatory and antitrust concerns make direct control of Kioxia unlikely. The move nevertheless gives SK Hynix its largest ownership position in a major rival in the global memory chip market.

  • AUGUST 10, 2026 (6)

  • Ethereum Qadir AK Aug 10, 2026 13:18 UTC

    Tom Lee’s BitMine Adds 7,391 ETH, Holdings Near 5% of Ethereum Supply

    BitMine added another 7,391 ETH last week, bringing its total holdings to about 5.805 million ETH, or roughly 4.8% of Ethereum’s total supply. The company has been buying ETH every week since launching its treasury strategy in 2025 and is now close to its 5% ownership target. More than 4.9 million ETH is already staked through its MAVAN setup, generating an estimated $250 million in annual yield at current rates. BitMine is also continuing its share buyback program alongside its ETH purchases.

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK Aug 10, 2026 12:05 UTC

    Strategy Sells 1,690 Bitcoin and Raises $653 Million Through MSTR Shares

    Strategy sold 1,690 BTC for $108.6 million last week and used the proceeds to repurchase 1.15 million STRC preferred shares. The company also sold 6.59 million MSTR shares, raising $653.1 million, with much of the money added to its dollar reserve. Strategy now holds 840,447 BTC, acquired for a total of $63.36 billion at an average purchase price of $75,385 per Bitcoin. Its dollar reserve has increased to about $4.65 billion, giving the company additional funds for dividends, share purchases and other corporate needs.

  • Exchange News Nidhi Kolhapur Aug 10, 2026 11:37 UTC

    Binance Equity Futures Volume Hits $490B in July as TradFi Trading Expands

    Binance recorded nearly $490 billion in equity futures trading volume in July, highlighting growing demand for traditional financial assets within the crypto market. Trading in products linked to major U.S. stocks has increased across several crypto exchanges as investors look for ways to access traditional markets without leaving the crypto ecosystem. Other exchanges also recorded significant volumes, including MEXC, Bitget, Gate and Bybit, with monthly volumes ranging from about $72 billion to $32 billion. The trend shows that liquidity is spreading across more types of assets as investors diversify beyond cryptocurrencies. Despite Bitcoin’s decline this year, stablecoin supply has remained relatively strong, suggesting much of the capital is still within the crypto ecosystem and can move between different assets as market conditions change.

  • Altcoins Qadir AK Aug 10, 2026 10:20 UTC

    Cardano Opens 2.5 Million ADA Funding Round for New Projects

    Cardano’s Catalyst Pilot opened a new funding round on August 6, offering 2.5 million ADA to selected projects. The program is expected to support 10 to 15 teams, with individual grants ranging from 50,000 to 200,000 ADA. Selected teams can receive 40% of their grant upfront after onboarding, with another 40% released after meeting usage targets. The remaining 20% will depend on continued adoption after the initial launch period. Applications close on August 20 at 06:00 UTC.

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK Aug 10, 2026 10:19 UTC

    MARA Sold 23,093 BTC for $1.63B in First Half of 2026

    MARA, the world’s largest publicly traded Bitcoin miner, sold about 23,093 BTC for $1.63 billion during the first half of 2026, at an average price of roughly $70,631 per Bitcoin. The company said it used the proceeds for operations, growth opportunities and liquidity needs. As of June 30, MARA held 35,577 BTC, worth about $2.08 billion. Separately, the company secured $600 million in loans from Coinbase and Two Prime, backed by 18,750 BTC, with part of the financing used to fund its Long Ridge acquisition.

  • Exchange News Qadir AK Aug 10, 2026 06:13 UTC

    Upbit Lists Six New Crypto Tokens

    South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has announced the listing of six new tokens: CYS, ICNT, XAN, EDEN, AIOZ, and ALLO. Trading is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. KST on August 10, 2026, after being pushed back from the previously announced 2:00 p.m. slot. The new listings cover projects focused on Web3 infrastructure, DePIN, blockchain technology, tokenized Treasuries, AI, and decentralized storage. Upbit will introduce the tokens across its BTC and USDT markets, with initial trading restrictions in place to manage volatility. Users are also advised to verify the supported network before making deposits or withdrawals.

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