Connecticut's new lawsuit against Kalshi piles on to prediction market legal fight

The courtroom combat across state and federal courts is so far producing roughly split outcomes, suggesting a big job may be coming for the Supreme Court.

source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/08/27/connecticut-s-new-lawsuit-against-kalshi-piles-on-to-prediction-market-legal-fight

Bitcoin below $79,000, XRP leads losses as traders start betting on a Fed hike

Every major token except solana and BNB is flat or lower over 24 hours, with bitcoin holding a 14% weekly gain and XRP 28%.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/27/bitcoin-below-usd79-000-xrp-leads-losses-as-traders-start-betting-on-a-fed-hike

Lesser-tracked bitcoin market dynamic lends credibility to August surge to $80,000

An indicator fundamental to understanding whether capital consistently moved in size to push prices higher is flashing green.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/27/lesser-tracked-bitcoin-market-dynamic-lends-credibility-to-august-surge-to-usd80-000

SEC resurrecting U.S. crypto custody rule the previous administration failed to land

In 2023, the regulator tried to narrowly restrict the places investment advisers could park clients' crypto assets, but the new approach is still shrouded in secrecy.

source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/08/26/sec-resurrecting-u-s-crypto-custody-rule-the-previous-administration-failed-to-land

Nvidia tops earnings estimates, guides to $108 billion in revenue next quarter

The tech bellwether reported fiscal second-quarter results after the bell on Wednesday.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/26/nvidia-tops-earnings-estimates-guides-to-usd108-billion-in-revenue-next-quarter

Bitcoin holds $79,000, ether, solana slip as traders bank a week of gains

Every major token fell over 24 hours except HYPE, though bitcoin holds a 23% weekly gain and XRP almost 45%.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/26/bitcoin-holds-usd79-000-ether-solana-slip-4-as-traders-bank-a-week-of-gains

Zerohash back for second effort at OCC trust bank charter

The crypto infrastructure firm failed to get approval when it first sought a U.S. charter, and the company is quickly back with what it said would be a narrower effort.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/25/zerohash-back-for-second-effort-at-occ-trust-bank-charter