Analysts split on whether Bitcoin’s surge past key levels signals a new bull run
Market watchers say sudden sharp price spikes and forced short liquidations are the classic signs of a bottom, though macro risks still remain.
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Most Americans Say Trump’s Crypto Profits Cross the Line: Poll
A Reuters/Ipsos survey found 63% of Americans view the Trump family’s crypto profits as inappropriate, with even half of the president’s fellow Republicans saying his business interests sway his decisions.
The hard truth is that the Clarity Act is an anti-crypto bill
After years of stalled bills, misguided enforcement, and catastrophic collapses, almost any comprehensive crypto legislation began to look like progress. But Clarity is turning that hunger for progress into a political trap, argues Berkeley Law lecturer Hermine Wong.
Nomura-backed Laser Digital wins Japan’s first crypto approval in four years
Laser Digital Japan will offer liquidity to domestic crypto providers, with institutional trading services planned to follow as the appetite for crypto in Japan grows.
Bitcoin tops $77,000 as best week since 2023 pulls altcoins along for the ride
BTC has gained 24% since Monday and reached the level implied by its inverse head-and-shoulders break, with shorts still taking a contrarian position.
Coldcard strengthens seed generation with firmware update
Coinkite urged Coldcard users to generate new seed phrases, warning that existing vulnerable seeds remain unsafe despite the security upgrade.
Binance Opens the Door to AI Agents That Can Trade Crypto for You
Binance Agent OS connects tools like ChatGPT and Claude directly to the exchange’s markets, though safeguards wall agents off from user funds—and leave much of the oversight to users themselves.
Treasury’s latest measure isn’t QE or YCC. Still, bitcoin is skyrocketing. Here’s why.
The rally in hard assets isn’t necessarily about what the Treasury is doing, but what its move signals to the market.
Strategy Bitcoin treasury hits breakeven point as BTC price passes $77K
Bitcoin gains 20% in two days as Strategy sees its BTC treasury climb out of the red.
Strategy sits on $1.4 billion profit on bitcoin holdings as price surges
Strategy’s common stock rose 10% in Friday pre-market trading to $120, the highest level in two months.
Bitcoin ETFs draw $608M as Ether ETFs see largest inflow since October
Bitcoin ETF inflows pushed August’s total to a 2026 high of $2.07 billion as Bitcoin traded above $75,000 and Ether climbed to $2,357.
Live updates: BTC tops $76,000; bitcoin, ether ETFs pull in $800 million
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $606 million on Aug. 20 and ether funds $221 million, both bigger than the prior day, confirming the institutional bid behind bitcoin’s run.
MANTRA token plunges 18% to record low as blockchain halts after exploit
The token touched $0.004126 minutes before the network stopped producing blocks, while MANTRA later said an attacker exploited a vulnerability in software used by the chain.
South Korean lawmakers seek expanded FIU powers over unregistered crypto firms
The proposal would let the FIU investigate suspected violations and refer unregistered crypto operators directly to law enforcement.
Ripple backs an RLUSD credit fund amid XRP’s best week in months
Clearpool and Cicada Partners are building an institutional lending product using RLUSD, though the XRP Ledger features underpinning it are still awaiting activation.
MANTRA token sinks 18% to record low amid blockchain halt
The token recovered to about $0.0044 after setting a new low, while exchanges paused deposits and withdrawals from the halted MANTRA Chain.
Bitcoin, ether and solana climb as another $1 billion shorts get wiped out
The two-day short liquidation total has reached about $3.8 billion, after Thursday’s figure set a record going back to 2021.
Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto services after affiliate wins licence
UAE clients will be able to buy and hold crypto through Capital.com’s app, expanding beyond price exposure through contracts for difference.
Bitcoin pushes past $75,000 as rally continues.
“Bears in pain, right now,” wrote bitcoin analyst James Check.
A $2 million bet on XRP volatility crosses the tape as prices surge
An options trader opened a large straddle on XRP, betting on wild price swings by Aug. 28.
Tensions Flare as CME, Kalshi Execs Clash Over Prediction Markets in DC
CME Group Chairman Terry Duffy and Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara traded barbs during a CFTC meeting over prediction markets, manipulation, and regulatory standards.
Bitcoin breaks above 200-day moving average for first time since November
The BTC price reclaimed its 200-day moving average for the first time in nine months as its rally gained momentum after the US Treasury expanded its bond buybacks.
CFTC chair says agency will move forward on crypto regulation if CLARITY fails
Michael Selig said at a meeting of the Innovation Advisory Committee that he had directed CFTC staff to explore developer protections and other crypto-related policies.
What’s Next for Bitcoin After Historic Rally? Experts Weigh In
Bitcoin’s surge above $72,000 wiped out billions in bearish bets, but analysts say fresh buying will be needed to keep the rally going.
Binance opens crypto trading to AI agents with user-set controls
Binance’s Agent OS lets AI agents access market data, execute trades and make payments while giving users control over permissions and account access.
Bitcoin Is Pumping But Prediction Market Traders Aren’t Convinced
Bitcoin’s sharpest rally in five months flipped prediction-market odds from bearish to a coin flip—but the longer-term bets still price in a crash.
U.S. CFTC chief puts staff on notice to create crypto regulations if Clarity Act fails
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Mike Selig told the inaugural gathering of the Innovation Advisory Committee that his agency won’t sit idle.
CFTC Chair Readies Crypto Rules If Congress Fails to Pass Clarity Act
The CFTC chair said staff is already exploring a crypto market structure framework and could move quickly to propose rules if Congress fails to act.
Alibaba’s Revenue Jumps 9% as AI Cloud Growth Hits 45%—But a Profit Plunge Sends Shares Lower
Cloud and AI product revenue accelerated in the June quarter, but a 75% drop in net income extended Alibaba’s run of profit misses to a fifth straight quarter.