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

South Korea trade giant POSCO brings trade receivables to Avalanche in latest tokenization move

The $22 billion trading company worked with Olea and Intain on the transaction, following an Injective pilot with LG CNS last month.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/25/south-korea-trade-giant-posco-brings-trade-receivables-to-avalanche-in-latest-tokenization-move

Bitcoin tops $80,000, solana jumps 8% but rally now runs into overbought warning

BTC is up more than 25% on the week after Treasury’s bond-buyback expansion sparked a rally, while Solana led majors Tuesday as validators vote on proposals to slow new SOL creation and raise daily burns.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/25/bitcoin-tops-usd80-000-solana-jumps-8-but-rally-now-runs-into-overbought-warning

Bitcoin hits $80,000 for the first time since May as crypto recovery accelerates

BTC has now surged 38% following its June plunge as shifting U.S. Treasury policy helped bring buyers back to crypto, rejuvenating ETF demand.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/24/bitcoin-hits-usd80-000-for-the-first-time-since-may-as-crypto-recovery-accelerates