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Stablecore, Circuit launch digital asset and stablecoin program for credit unions
Stablecore has launched an early access stablecoin and digital asset program targeting credit unions.
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin launches in Japan
Ripple’s RLUSD is now available in Japan after Japan’s Financial Services Agency approved it for circulation via the cryptocurrency exchange SBI VC Trade.
Mysterious trader buys millions in ETH ahead of Trump’s 2:30 PM meeting with crypto executives
The trader's actions highlight potential regulatory gaps in crypto markets, raising concerns about insider knowledge and market transparency.
Galaxy Digital bets on owning AI infrastructure, dismisses industry ‘bragawatts’
Galaxy Digital's strategic focus on owning AI infrastructure could reshape industry standards, emphasizing genuine capacity over speculative claims.
T-Mobile cuts cable to expel Chinese hackers from network
T-Mobile's proactive security measures highlight the critical need for robust defenses in telecom, influencing industry-wide security standards.
Silicon Data aids Wall Street in pricing AI compute resources
Silicon Data raised $30.5M to build GPU pricing benchmarks as CME Group prepares to launch cash-settled GPU futures contracts on NYMEX in October
Hecla, Coeur Mining shares jump 13% on US Treasury buyback plan boost
The Treasury's buyback plan may shift investor strategies, impacting commodity markets and influencing future fiscal and monetary policies.
Mossad director and Syria’s foreign minister held talks on Turkish military deployments before Israeli strikes
The failed diplomacy highlights shifting alliances and the potential for increased regional instability in the post-Assad Middle East landscape.
OpenAI said to be planning private safety processing launch in September
OpenAI's initiative could redefine AI safety standards, balancing innovation with privacy, and influencing future regulatory frameworks globally.
SEC Proposes "Regulation Crypto Assets" Framework
SEC Proposes "Regulation Crypto Assets" Framework
Rapid7 uncovers Operation ASTERIX: AI-powered phishing tools targeting crypto wallet recovery phrases
Operation ASTERIX highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures in crypto exchanges to prevent AI-driven phishing attacks.
Stripe agrees to acquire OpenRouter in deal reportedly worth over $7 billion
Stripe's acquisition of OpenRouter could reshape AI infrastructure, prompting strategic shifts among fintech and cloud competitors.
Goldman Sachs says IPO market is open for business as AI companies dominate capital raises
AI's dominance in IPOs signals a shift in capital markets, emphasizing innovation and scalability, potentially reshaping future investment trends.
Trump, Carney express optimism on tariff agreement talks
The tariff pause offers a brief chance to solidify trade relations, but lingering uncertainties could disrupt economic stability and planning.
Trump says Kim responded positively, hints at possible new meeting
Renewed dialogue may shift regional dynamics, but North Korea's strengthened position and reduced US-South Korea exercises complicate outcomes.
Tottenham Hotspur works on double deal for Savinho and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City
Tottenham's aggressive pursuit of Savinho and Marmoush signals a strategic shift towards high-stakes investments, potentially reshaping their squad dynamics.
Grayscale’s Zcash ETF amendment reveals DCG in talks for 200,000 ZEC contribution
The potential Zcash ETF could impact market liquidity and regulatory perceptions of privacy coins, influencing future crypto investment trends.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan pitches tokenized asset future at White House crypto gathering
Tokenizing traditional assets could significantly expand blockchain's role in finance, potentially reshaping global markets and regulatory landscapes.
MemeCore commits $1B in tokens to ZeroStack in equity swap that raises more questions than answers
The equity swap could significantly alter ZeroStack's financial landscape, impacting shareholder value and market perception.
Datavault AI agrees to buy BankWyse, reports 287% Q2 revenue growth
Datavault AI's strategic acquisitions and revenue growth could significantly enhance its position in the digital asset and blockchain sectors.
Broadcom drags Nasdaq lower as Dow and S&P 500 climb to new highs
Broadcom's selloff highlights the market's sensitivity to forward guidance, underscoring the volatility tied to tech sector expectations.
Real Sociedad makes €10M bid for Barcelona defender Héctor Fort
Real Sociedad's bid for Fort highlights Barcelona's strategic squad trimming to comply with financial regulations and focus on key players.
Coders find workarounds to Anthropic’s invisible watermarks within hours of launch
The rapid circumvention of AI watermarks highlights the ongoing challenge of enforcing digital transparency and compliance in AI-generated content.
President Trump To Host Crypto Execs at White House
Bitcoin Magazine President Trump To Host Crypto Execs at White House The meeting with crypto execs comes after a vote on the Clarity Act was stalled. This post…
OCC to establish regulatory framework for crypto stablecoin issuers
The OCC's regulatory framework could boost stablecoin legitimacy, potentially accelerating institutional adoption and influencing market dynamics.
Base opens applications for fourth accelerator cohort with $100,000 investment offers
Base's investment in crypto startups could accelerate innovation and integration within Coinbase's ecosystem, enhancing its market influence.
Moderna Stock Doubles on Cancer Breakthrough: Here’s What It Means
A Phase 3 win against the standard of care sent the biotech's shares up 131% and left short sellers down $4.8 billion.
HMRC sends 81,000 warning letters to crypto holders in tax crackdown
The increased scrutiny on crypto transactions highlights a global shift towards standardized tax compliance, potentially deterring tax evasion.
US appeals court revives Signature Bank lawsuit despite FDIC objection
The court's decision may set a precedent for shareholder lawsuits in future bank failures, impacting legal strategies and investor protections.
Coinbase’s Base launches $100K startup accelerator for AI and finance innovation
Coinbase's accelerator could reshape AI-finance integration, influencing market perceptions and strategic directions in the crypto space.
CFTC Settles Cases Against Former Alameda CEO Ellison and FTX Co-Founder Wang
CFTC Settles Cases Against Former Alameda CEO Ellison and FTX Co-Founder Wang
Coinbase's Base Is Betting Big on AI Agents With $1 Million Startup Accelerator
Base is narrowing its accelerator to 10 startups as it looks for teams building AI agents, payments, trading, and financing products.
SpaceX unlocks new tranche of shares for trading as post-IPO lockup schedule rolls on
SpaceX's staggered share unlock strategy mitigates market volatility, maintaining investor confidence and ensuring stable stock performance.
OCC, FDIC, and NCUA advance parallel stablecoin proposals under GENIUS Act
The coordinated regulatory efforts could significantly reshape the stablecoin landscape, enhancing compliance and consumer protection standards.
Mantle tracks $820M in stablecoins and tokenized assets with new public dashboard
Mantle's transparency initiative could enhance trust and adoption in tokenized finance, potentially reshaping the Layer 2 ecosystem landscape.
Cantor Fitzgerald offers Wall Street access to Kalshi’s prediction markets
Institutional access to prediction markets could transform them into a mainstream asset class, enhancing liquidity and competitive dynamics.
Bitcoin Rallies as U.S. Treasury Plans to Double Debt Buybacks, Boosting Market Liquidity
Bitcoin Rallies as U.S. Treasury Plans to Double Debt Buybacks, Boosting Market Liquidity
How crypto turned a 68-point deficit into a market lead as Bitcoin and top altcoins outrun the Nasdaq
How crypto turned a 68-point deficit into a market lead as Bitcoin and top altcoins outrun the Nasdaq
Goldgr price today, GOLDGR to USD chart, marketcap and volume
Goldgr price today, GOLDGR to USD chart, marketcap and volume
MEXC Launches Win: Infinity Arena With 0-Fee Stock Trading and Up to 10M USDT Prize Pool
Mutsamudu, Comoros, August 19, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, announced the launch of “MEXC Win: Infinity Arena,” a team-based futures…
Bitcoin Surges Toward $70K as $1.14 Billion in Crypto Shorts Get Rekt in an Hour
A White House sitdown with crypto's biggest names and softer Fed signals lit the fuse. But the charts show why the pain for bears might not be over yet.
Yields Anchor, Capitulation Grinds
Elevated yields keep Bitcoin anchored near cycle lows while gold and oil rally. On-chain, price sits below both key cost bases in a shallow capitulation.…
Ethereum engineering firm Nethermind leaves LayerZero verifier role for Chainlink
Ethereum engineering firm Nethermind leaves LayerZero verifier role for Chainlink
Ethena wallet transfers 170M ENA – Will $0.09 remain out of reach?
Ethena wallet transfers 170M ENA – Will $0.09 remain out of reach?
Coinbase Adds 50x Crypto Perps to Base App Through Hyperliquid
The Hyperliquid integration gives eligible Base App users access to more than 290 perpetual futures markets.
Bitcoin Blasts Past $68,000 After US Treasury Doubles Debt Buybacks
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Blasts Past $68,000 After US Treasury Doubles Debt Buybacks Bitcoin blew past $68,000 on Wednesday, jumping nearly 3% over a 24-hour…
Bitcoin price hits $69,500 because US just doubled Treasury buybacks to crush long-term yields
Bitcoin price hits $69,500 because US just doubled Treasury buybacks to crush long-term yields
India To Discuss CBDC Payments at BRICS Summit in September
The Narendra Modi-led government will likely keep discussions on the digital currency (CBDC) payment link among member nations…
Intel (INTC) Stock Down 10% in a Week: What’s Behind the Dip
Shares in Intel (INTC) stock have fallen nearly 10% in the last five days, including a 5% slip…
Microsoft Copilot AI Predicts When Bitcoin Could Finally Reach $100,000 In 2026
September brings two regulatory decisions on opposite sides of the Atlantic. Microsoft Copilot AI predicts they set the tone for the rest of the year, and the…
El Clásico Markets and How They Are Priced
Barcelona against Real Madrid is football's most heavily traded club fixture, and that shapes its pricing. Six factors behind a Clásico price, and why form…
How Web3 iGaming Brands Grow: Product, Compliance and Acquisition
Building a crypto gambling brand means solving product, compliance and acquisition at once. How Web3 iGaming operators differentiate, where licensing sets…
Bitcoin’s Volatility May Be Down But Expect a ‘Meaningful Move’ Soon, Says Fidelity
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin’s Volatility May Be Down But Expect a ‘Meaningful Move’ Soon, Says Fidelity Bitcoin isn't moving. Analysts think that's a sign it…
Secondary Stock Listings: How Liquidity and Index Inclusion Actually Work
Secondary listings add a venue but keep home‑market status. See how HKEX Chapter 19C works, how liquidity migrates, and why S&P and FTSE rules often exclude them.
Micron Stock vs. SK Hynix: Which AI Chip Stock Will Surge More?
Micron stock vs SK Hynix is the comparison a lot of chip investors are running right now, and…
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BlackRock Just Cut Its Bitcoin ETF Minimum by 96%
BlackRock stays bullish on Bitcoin despite a 30% YTD drop, citing strong ETF inflows and reduced leverage. Full price analysis and key levels inside.
Morning Minute: SEC Brings Clarity to Crypto
If the proposed rules are formalized, it could lead to an ICO boom in the U.S.
Metaplanet’s US Bitcoin treasury bet could unlock up to $3.4 billion, but there’s a catch
Metaplanet’s US Bitcoin treasury bet could unlock up to $3.4 billion, but there’s a catch
RollX price today, ROLL to USD chart, marketcap and volume
RollX price today, ROLL to USD chart, marketcap and volume
DAO Treasury Diversification: Funding Operations Without Dumping Tokens
Arbitrum’s proposal illustrates how DAOs fund operations: treasury portfolios, collateralized borrowing and a defined stablecoin runway replace on‑market token…
Analyst Names 3 US Tech Stocks To Look At: Find Out Here
The US tech stock market has seen substantial gains over the last year. Some have even registered triple-digit…
Advertising a Regulated Product: Why iGaming Marketing Is Different
Google's gambling ad rules tighten again on 14 September 2026. Why iGaming marketing runs on pre-approval and jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction permission, and…
Chinese InsurTech Firm Zhibao Adds 2,380 Bitcoin in $154.7M Treasury Pivot
The Shanghai-based InsurTech firm closed a $154.7 million private placement funded entirely in crypto, with investors contributing Bitcoin directly rather than cash.
Strategy Just Stopped Bitcoin News: Is the Market’s Biggest Corporate Bid Gone for Good?
Strategy holds 840,447 BTC while building a $4.8B reserve, shifting capital toward preferred-stock obligations as its bitcoin buying pauses.
Is Google Stock a Buy Today? Cloud Growth Meets AI Monetization
Alphabet’s Class A Google stock (NASDAQ: GOOGL) opened Wednesday’s trading session at $344. The search giant is having…
The Bitcoin Trading Challenge: Trade BTC for a chance to win your share of 1 BTC
One asset. One leaderboard. One month. To qualify for a payout, a trader needs a minimum of $25 in realized PnL over the competition window.
DBR - deBridge
DBR - deBridge
MiCA White Papers: Publication Deadlines, Disclosures and Marketing Rules
MiCA requires a crypto‑asset white paper before any EU offer or listing. See who must publish it, required disclosures, notification timelines, marketing…
Why Nvidia Stock Gets a $350 Price Target From Bank of America
Bank of America Securities reiterates its Nvidia stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) price target in a note to clients sent…
A hidden divide inside the Fed could trigger a hawkish shock for Bitcoin at 2 PM today
A hidden divide inside the Fed could trigger a hawkish shock for Bitcoin at 2 PM today
Bitcoin whales buy $2.64B as Bhutan moves 300 BTC – Bear trap next?
Bitcoin whales buy $2.64B as Bhutan moves 300 BTC – Bear trap next?
AMD Stock Falls Following South Korea Market Crash: What Now?
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (AMD) stock price has dipped following a global market sell off. AMD’s stock price…
Crypto Market Update August 19: ETH Tests Resistance, Solana Nears Multi-Week Highs as PUMP Leads Gains
Crypto Market Update August 19: ETH Tests Resistance, Solana Nears Multi-Week Highs as PUMP Leads Gains
Intel Stock Below $100: Is This a Buying Opportunity or Warning?
Intel stock below $100 signals renewed caution right now, not confirmation of a lasting reversal. Shares fell 6.58%…
Bits of Gold Says 200,000 Customers Exposed in Third-Party Data Breach
Bits of Gold disclosed unauthorized access to a support system, saying some personal data may have been exposed while funds and private keys remained untouched.
Bitcoin Rally Runs Out of Steam: Hold the Gains or Head Back Down?
Having risen out of a double bottom and a retest of the bull market trendline, the $BTC price put on around $2,000 in a relatively short amount of time.…
Bitwise CIO sees potential for 10-100x blockchain transaction growth as AI agents meet tokenized markets
Bitwise CIO sees potential for 10-100x blockchain transaction growth as AI agents meet tokenized markets
Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Urges Congress to Pass CLARITY Act as U.S. Falls Behind
Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Urges Congress to Pass CLARITY Act as U.S. Falls Behind
Alleged $165M Crypto Ponzi Mastermind Deported From Fiji to US
Edward Zimbardi allegedly lured thousands of investors into "The Crypto Program" with promises of 25% monthly returns before fleeing to Fiji.
Hyperliquid targets $60 breakout as policy center urges SEC to allow pre-IPO markets
Key takeaways HYPE trades below $59 after recording a second consecutive day of gains. The Hyperliquid Policy Center and trade[XYZ] have submitted…
Pump.fun retreats 3% as open interest and TVL reach record highs
Key takeaways PUMP is down 3% on Wednesday after rallying nearly 13% the previous day. Futures Open Interest climbed to a record $258.62 million, indicating…
Tokenized equities grow to $9B – Is after hours trading driving boom?
Tokenized equities grow to $9B – Is after hours trading driving boom?
Glencore's ASX Listing Bet Pits Copper Growth Against Coal Screens
Glencore targets an ASX secondary listing in Oct 2026 and ASX200 inclusion within 12 months, betting copper’s margins and volume targets will offset coal screens.
Gnosis jumps 15% as volume explodes 1725% – GNO eyes $126 IF…
Gnosis jumps 15% as volume explodes 1725% – GNO eyes $126 IF…
Bitcoin’s Q2 selloff split Wall Street as banks bought, hedge funds cut and sovereigns held
Bitcoin’s Q2 selloff split Wall Street as banks bought, hedge funds cut and sovereigns held
XRP Could Be A Gem In The Next Bull Run: 2 Reasons To Hold
Ripple’s XRP token had quite a bullish year in 2025. The asset climbed to an all-time high of…
Scaramucci points to $100,000 bitcoin as 'magic number' for OG sellers, eyes AI
Scaramucci points to $100,000 bitcoin as 'magic number' for OG sellers, eyes AI
White House Crypto Summit Today: Trump Meets SEC, CFTC Amid CLARITY Stall
White House Crypto Summit Today: Trump Meets SEC, CFTC Amid CLARITY Stall
Kraken Parent Payward Brings Anthropic's Mythos 5 Into Crypto Security
Anthropic limited Mythos 5 access to selected Glasswing partners on April 7, 2026 with $100M in credits. As of Aug. 19, Kraken’s parent Payward is not listed.
Rain CEO says stablecoin payments reach more than 100,000 merchants without them knowing it
Rain CEO says stablecoin payments reach more than 100,000 merchants without them knowing it
Man Buys $148 in Chinese Cryptocurrency, Misses Taking Home $1.3 Million
A new Chinese cryptocurrency called Niu Lai, named after a movie of the same name, has rewarded initial…
Ligue 1 Markets, Fixtures and Funding a Balance
Ligue 1 runs 34 matchdays with no midweek fixtures in 2026/27, making it the most predictable major league to follow. The markets, the key dates, and how a…
Treasury Opens 60-Day Comment Window on GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rule
U.S. Treasury’s GENIUS Act NPRM caps state‑supervised stablecoin issuers at $10B and starts a comment window from Apr 3 to Jun 2, 2026, defining a…
Hyperliquid’s pre-IPO market push meets $10.15M HYPE transfer – What’s next?
Hyperliquid’s pre-IPO market push meets $10.15M HYPE transfer – What’s next?
Ethereum outpaces Bitcoin in Q3 – Can ETH lead the next altcoin season?
Ethereum outpaces Bitcoin in Q3 – Can ETH lead the next altcoin season?
BREAKING: Coinbase’s Deribit Exchange to Begin Offering Stock Perps in August
BREAKING: Coinbase’s Deribit Exchange to Begin Offering Stock Perps in August
OneFunded
OneFunded
HSBC, Standard Chartered make first live tokenized deposit tranfer via Swift blockchain
HSBC and Standard Chartered have announced the inaugural live tokenized deposit transaction using Swift’s blockchain-based ledger. Currently the vast majority…
Winklevoss-Backed Cypherpunk Launches 'World's Largest' Zcash Mining Fleet
The Nasdaq-listed privacy firm launched Cypherpunk Mining through a $33.33 million equity deal with Winklevoss Capital, adding roughly 18% of the Zcash…
US 30-Year Treasury Yield Touches 5.327%, Highest Since 2007
U.S. 30-year Treasury yield hit 5.327% intraday on Aug. 18, 2026, The Daily Beast reported, after late-July prints near 5.27% and a 5.058% reopening auction high.
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