A Michigan woman lost more than $45,000 after scammers allegedly posed as Amazon, a bank and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in an elaborate fraud scheme. The 48-year-old Monroe resident reported the incident to police on August 6th, prompting detectives to investigate the alleged scam, reports the Monroe Sun. It began when the woman received […]

Equity perpetual futures on major digital asset exchanges reached about $250 billion in monthly volume in July. That marks a seventeenfold jump from roughly $15 billion in April, showing how quickly the market has expanded in just three months. According to analytics firm CryptoQuant, that expansion has turned crypto exchanges into round-the-clock venues for contracts […]

Binance will stop processing transactions involving 16 crypto platforms following regulatory developments. Transfers attempted after the applicable deadlines may undergo compliance reviews and trigger temporary restrictions on affected wallets. Binance Sets Three Deadlines for Transaction Restrictions Transactions involving 16 crypto-asset service providers will no longer be processed through Binance under restrictions announced Aug. 14. The […]

The Hegotá upgrade aims to introduce more native privacy for Ethereum applications.

Major crypto exchange Binance announces extension of RLUSD campaign with XRP in rewards for holders.

That said, there has been a swift pushback from the cryptocurrency community. Bitcoin advocate Pierre Rochard responded that chip manufacturing has …

The proposal by MSCI to exclude “non-operating companies” from its global indices represents a structural risk of the first order for the ecosystem of corporate Bitcoin treasuries. The August 2026 announcement does not constitute a novelty or a surprise, but the materialization of a threat that the sector already faced in October 2025. On that occasion, […]

ABFinance never even got the chance to fail publicly with real users, real trading volume, or a real track record that most collapsing crypto exchanges leave behind when people ask what went wrong. It never got that far. Founded by a former Bybit co-CEO who left one of the industry’s biggest platforms specifically to build […]

Key Takeaways: Bank Leumi will be the first bank in Israel to allow customers to trade digital assets. LEUMI and PEPPER will allow you to purchase, own and trade Bitcoin, Ether and Solana via the Leumi Trade app. Galaxy will offer trading and custody capabilities, and the service is set to launch in 2027. User […]

DefiLlama’s founder said Apple removed one fake app within days after the company documented it draining funds from a small crypto wallet.

U.S. traders could gain access to bitcoin and ether funds designed to deliver three times each asset’s daily performance under a Cboe proposal covering six leveraged commodity products. The SEC initially has 45 days from Federal Register publication to approve, reject, or begin proceedings. Six Funds Tied to One Day of Price Action Traders in […]

Bank Leumi will offer Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) trading to roughly 2.5 million retail customers from early 2027 through a partnership with Galaxy Digital (GLXY), the two companies said on August 14, in what they describe as the first digital asset trading service offered by a bank in Israel. Customers of Leumi […]

The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index has extended its record-breaking negative streak to 90 consecutive days.

The biggest cryptocurrency news this week hit on two fronts shaping how capital moves through the rest of 2026. Tether confirmed that KPMG …

Key Takeaways: Senior executives in the crypto and prediction markets will come to the White House on Aug. 19 to see President Donald Trump. Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission Paul Atkins will appear, as will CFTC Chair Michael Selig. The event is occurring one day before a key CFTC committee meeting on crypto […]

Klippsten said Bitcoin could bottom about a year after its previous peak and argued that crypto’s best outcome is to become part of TradFi.

Robinhood Chain introduces a finance‑focused Layer‑2 designed to support regulated digital assets within a fast, Ethereum‑secured environment. Its ecosystem blends tokenized equities, stablecoins, and modern onchain tools into a unified settlement layer. The chain’s structure reflects a shift toward compliant, accessible blockchain markets built for real financial activity. What is Robinhood Chain? Overview of Robinhood […]

TL;DR Market Outlook: Velvet’s ecosystem growth, multi‑chain expansion, and AI‑driven automation shape wide trading corridors across 2026–2032. Price Performance: Forecasts show mixed momentum, with steady gains, sharp swings, and breakout potential depending on yearly conditions. Long‑Term Trajectory: Analysts highlight meaningful upside as user adoption strengthens, positioning the token for continued progress over time. Velvet enters […]

Gunna’s name belongs to a particular kind of internet memory that never really dies, it just waits. I’ve watched enough of these resurface to know they usually come back for a reason, and this one is no exception. On August 15, 2026, that memory came roaring back for the Atlanta rapper, when a post from […]

Bitcoin has already produced about 20.07 million BTC since it launched in January 2009. At block height 962570, roughly 929,465 bitcoin remain under the 21 million cap, but they will not hit the market anytime soon. The easy years of new bitcoin issuance are long over. What remains is an extended, slow wind-down that will […]

Ross Gerber, a longtime Bitcoin investor and prominent Tesla bull, has turned sharply against Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor.

Focus on Bitcoin (BTC +0.43%), the oldest and most valuable digital asset. Bitcoin's first block was mined in January 2009, making the cryptocurrency …

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) took 25.0% of Gen Z equity trading volume on Binance in the first days of August, up from 14.6% in June. According to a Binance Research report published on August 12, millennials directed 9.5% of their early-August equity volume to the same instruments. Unleveraged ETFs drew 18.5% of Gen Z net equity […]

The trillions required to boost Bitcoin to a price of $1 million per coin is not going to happen by 2030… or perhaps ever, says party pooper Markus Thielen.

Key Takeaways: Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global holds about $400 million in ind.rect BTC and ETH The fund does not directly buy Bitcoin or Ethereum as its crypto exposure comes from companies in its portfolio that hold digital assets. Strategy, MARA Holdings, Coinbase and Tesla are among the companies helping drive Norway’s growing exposure to […]

Three months ago, we examined how public bitcoin miners were beginning to dismantle or repurpose mining fleets for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocks Bridge Consulting, curating the latest news in energy, bitcoin, and AI compute from The Energy Mag. Subscribe to receive it […]

Velvet introduces a modern approach to decentralized finance through an intent‑driven system that prioritizes clarity, accessibility, and intelligent automation. Its ecosystem blends AI‑supported insights, multi‑chain connectivity, and a governance‑ready token structure, giving users a streamlined environment designed to simplify decision‑making and enhance participation across evolving DeFi opportunities. What is Velvet? A Unified Intent‑Driven DeFi Layer […]

Russia has completed one of the most significant regulatory changes in its recent history concerning digital assets. President Vladimir Putin signed legislation establishing a comprehensive framework for the circulation, trading, and use of cryptocurrencies, with its provisions being introduced progressively. The reform allows digital assets to be used in foreign trade operations, while maintaining strict […]

Ripple CTO emeritus, David Schwartz explains the reasoning behind proof-of-work (PoW) forks.

Mark Cuban stated: "Chips as an asset class will become the new cryptocurrency." This statement comes amid a surge in demand for AI chips and …

Tokenized equities reached 1.31 million holders over the past month, as monthly transfer volume surged 179% to $23.13 billion and distributed value rose 5.9% to $2.38 billion.

The personal and medical records of millions of Americans are at risk after a cyberattack hit an Ohio-based healthcare software and revenue cycle firm. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights says Unlimited Technology Systems suffered a major Hacking/IT incident that impacted 3,803,750 individuals. According to the firm, an unauthorized entity […]