US banks officially permitted to buy and sell crypto for customers
US banks received official permission to buy and sell cryptocurrency for their customers. This regulatory approval allows traditional financial institutions to directly offer crypto services within their banking operations.
Israel’s Bank Leumi Partners with Galaxy Digital to Enable Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Trading
Bank Leumi partnered with Galaxy Digital to offer Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading to its clients. This makes Bank Leumi the first Israeli bank to plan direct digital asset trading offerings.
Publicly Listed Bitcoin Mining Firms Shift Resources Toward AI and Computing Apps
Bitcoin mining companies are reallocating computational resources away from cryptocurrency mining toward artificial intelligence and high-performance computing applications. These publicly listed firms are reducing their dedicated mining capacity faster than the overall Bitcoin network is declining.
Real-world assets drive 32% of Hyperliquid’s new users in early 2026
Real-world assets accounted for 32% of Hyperliquid's new users in early 2026. This shift in user acquisition reflects changing market dynamics on the platform.
Nomura’s McElligott highlights $300B market chaos potential from autocallable structures
Autocallable structures tied to $300 billion in debt issuance could trigger unexpected market volatility and challenge traditional risk metrics. These financial instruments involve complex interactions between massive debt amounts and automatic call mechanisms that may destabilize markets.
Bitcoin Is a ‘Deep Freeze’ for Money. What Does That Actually Mean?
Bitcoin is characterized as a form of stored energy that preserves value, contrasting it with fiat currency which loses value over time. Bitcoin currently trades 47 percent below its price from the previous year.
Solana Company Q2 Loss Hits $30.3 Million as SOL Treasury Suffers
Solana Company reported a $30.3 million loss in Q2 due to SOL treasury writedowns. HSDT stock declined 5.56 percent to $1.70 per share.
Wall Street Only Looked Like This in 1929 and 2000: What It Means for Bitcoin?
The Shiller CAPE ratio for the S&P 500 has reached 40 to 42, approaching the record of 44 set during the late-1990s dot-com bubble. This valuation metric, which divides current prices by cyclically adjusted earnings, places equity markets in historically rare territory last seen in 1929 and 2000.
Donald Trump expected to meet with crypto executives at White House next week
Donald Trump is expected to meet with crypto executives at the White House next week. The meeting may influence regulatory frameworks for digital assets and prediction market sectors.
Justin Sun Addresses Binance HTX Blacklist: Are Your Funds Actually Affected?
Binance implemented HTX restrictions affecting users in the UK and EU, according to Justin Sun's statement. Binance's official notice did not specify which countries were impacted by the blacklist.
Blockchain Firm Figure Reports Q2 Results
Figure Technology Solutions reported second quarter net revenue of $226 million, a 113% increase from the prior year. The company's consumer loan marketplace processed $4.3 billion in volume during the quarter.
Citi CEO Wants ‘Good’ Crypto Clarity Act To Get Passed
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser stated the bank supports passing a crypto Clarity Act, though some improvements are needed to the bill. Citigroup positions itself as a leader in digital assets and wants safe technology adoption.
Bitcoin Treasury Firm Metaplanet Makes Entry into Japan’s Yen Bond Market with BitBonds Issuance
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury firm, launched BitBonds, a continuous corporate bond program in Japan's domestic market. The company completed its first issuance under this framework on August 13, 2026.
Kalshi Ordered by Washington Court to Suspend Most Prediction Markets Offerings in the US State
A Washington court ordered Kalshi to suspend most prediction market offerings in the state, finding the company likely violated state gambling and consumer protection laws. The King County Superior Court judge issued this ruling after determining Kalshi's operations breached the Washington Gambling Act.
UK FCA “Baring its Teeth” in Enforcement Action Againts HTX Crypto Exchange, Formerly Huobi
The UK Financial Conduct Authority initiated enforcement action against HTX crypto exchange over alleged sanctions violations related to Russian activity. HTX, formerly known as Huobi and controlled by Justin Sun since 2022, faced these regulatory sanctions allegations in May.
Texas Rising: Migration from High Tax, Big Regulation States Continues to Fuel Economic Growth for the Lone Star State – Launch of TXSE is Emblematic
Texas has no state income tax and ranks first nationally for low overall tax burden, attracting firms and population migration seeking business-friendly jurisdictions. The state's economic growth is being fueled by this migration from high-tax, heavily regulated states.
Baltimore Files Lawsuits Against Prediction Market Platforms Kalshi and Polymarket
Baltimore filed lawsuits against prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, arguing their sports-related offerings constitute unauthorized gambling. The legal action was initiated on August 13, 2026, by Mayor Brandon Scott and the City Council in Baltimore City Circuit Court.
TradFi perps volume surges 117-fold to $387B in 18 months as crypto exchanges eat Wall Street’s lunch
Traditional finance perpetual futures volume on crypto exchanges increased 117-fold to $387 billion over 18 months. This growth reflects traders' migration toward decentralized exchanges offering round-the-clock trading of traditional assets.
Bitcoin miners sell 28,000 BTC worth $2B amid rising costs
Bitcoin miners sold 28,000 BTC valued at approximately $2 billion as operational costs increased. This selling activity reflects a broader strategic shift toward artificial intelligence and data center operations.
Tether Announces Audit by KPMG, Reports Positive Opinion from Auditor
KPMG US issued a positive audit opinion on Tether following a complete review of the company's financial reserves. This addresses long-standing questions about whether sufficient assets back the USDT stablecoin, the leading digital asset in the stablecoin sector.
Tether Clears First Full Audit From KPMG Without Publishing the Statements
Tether received an unqualified audit opinion from KPMG for its 2025 accounts under AICPA standards rather than PCAOB standards. The company has not published either the audit statements or the opinion letter from the Big Four firm.
XRP Defends $1 by a Cent Since CLARITY Act Slipped. Now CFTC Steps In
XRP has remained near $1 after the CLARITY Act was delayed to September, following a peak when the House initially passed the bill. The CFTC is now intervening in the regulatory situation surrounding the cryptocurrency token.
White House Plans Crypto, Prediction Market Summit Next Week
The White House will host a summit with cryptocurrency and prediction market executives next Wednesday. Traditional finance executives may attend, with regulators scheduled to meet many of the same participants the following day.
Tether Finally Completes Independent Audit of Reserves With KPMG
Tether completed an independent audit of its reserves with KPMG, a Big Four accounting firm. The stablecoin issuer had previously struggled for years to secure such an audit from a major accounting firm.
Crypto Trading Model GSR Cuts Its Bitcoin Allocation to 17%, Bets Big on Solana
GSR's Core3 trading model reduced Bitcoin allocation to 16.9% while increasing Solana to 43.6%, making Solana its largest weighted position. The shift was driven by short-term trading signals that favored SOL over BTC.
Ethereum L2 and Arbitrum Tech enabled Robinhood Chain Records Steady Increase in Daily Transactions
Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2 network using Arbitrum technology, processed an average of 11.6 million daily transactions in its most recent full week. This transaction volume represents a new record for the network.
Bitwise cuts 14% of staff while still expecting growth
Bitwise cut 14 percent of its staff while maintaining growth expectations. The company joins other crypto firms like Coinbase and Robinhood that have announced layoffs this year due to market conditions and shifts toward artificial intelligence.
Crypto Long & Short: When capital can't move fast enough, markets pay the price
Capital trapped in settlement cycles causes market breakdowns when risk reprices faster than money can move to where it's needed. Stablecoins and tokenization are becoming the infrastructure that enables capital to move at speeds matching real-time risk repricing.
Bitcoin Holders Get 96% Cheaper Entry Into BlackRock’s ETF Without Selling
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF now accepts in-kind Bitcoin conversions starting at $1 million, allowing large holders to transfer BTC without selling. This tax-deferred method eliminates typical conversion costs that previously applied to ETF entries.
Bank of Russia Approves Bitcoin Trading For Retail Investors
The Bank of Russia has approved Bitcoin trading for retail investors, allowing ordinary citizens to purchase and trade the cryptocurrency. This regulatory approval represents Russia's formal move toward integrating digital assets into its financial system.