Bitcoin nears $80,000, but analysts say the next pullback will be key

Analysts say consolidation could strengthen bitcoin’s rally, while thin trading above $80,000 may set up sharper price moves.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/24/bitcoin-nears-usd80-000-but-analysts-say-the-next-pullback-will-be-key

Crypto holds big weekly rally as Warsh’s Jackson Hole debut comes into focus

Bitcoin holds above $77,000 after a 21% week, with XRP up 46% over the same stretch. Asian stocks fell as Samsung and Alibaba slid.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/24/crypto-holds-big-weekly-rally-as-warsh-s-jackson-hole-debut-comes-into-focus

Regulation Crypto is here: State of Crypto

The SEC published its Reg Crypto proposal last week, giving the public 60 days to comment.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/23/regulation-crypto-is-here-state-of-crypto

XRP on track for biggest weekly gain in 21 months as Treasury buyback spurs 'curve control' hopes

XRP’s price has surged by 50% this week, the best performance since November 2024. Here's what's driving the rally.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/23/xrp-on-track-for-biggest-weekly-gain-in-21-months-as-treasury-buyback-spurs-curve-control-hopes

Crypto’s next billion users might be AI agents, and they’re paying with stablecoins

According to Coinbase’s head of AI product, we’re currently in the “Napster/LimeWire era” of agentic payments.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/23/crypto-s-next-billion-users-might-be-ai-agents-and-they-re-paying-with-stablecoins

Zcash jumps 48% to over $800 as Grayscale spot ETF push adds to ‘next bitcoin’ buzz

ZEC traded above its January 2018 peak as futures volume hit billions of dollars and a Grayscale filing showed fresh progress toward converting its Zcash Trust into a spot ETF.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/22/zcash-tops-usd800-for-first-time-since-2016

How a Treasury buyback tweak helped bitcoin surge 25% to nearly $80,000 in days

Treasury buybacks are not QE, analysts said, but the move helped pull long-term yields off 19-year highs and triggered a record short squeeze in a market already leaning too bearish.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/22/how-a-treasury-buyback-tweak-helped-bitcoin-surge-nearly-25-in-days