Ripple is preparing XRP Ledger for quantum computers before ‘Q-Day’ arrives

An Anthropic model cut the work needed to break a leading post-quantum signature candidate by a factor of 67 million last month, while Bitcoin and Ethereum published their own migration plans this week.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/08/28/ripple-is-preparing-xrp-ledger-for-quantum-computers-before-q-day-arrives

Kalshi takes legal blow in court ruling confirming state powers over prediction markets

This latest U.S. appeals court ruling sets up a rift between federal courts on event contracts, suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court may need to settle the matter.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/28/kalshi-takes-legal-blow-in-court-ruling-confirming-state-powers-over-prediction-markets

Bitcoin under $80,000, solana leads majors higher before Warsh's Jackson Hole debut

Every major but HYPE gained over 24 hours, capping a week that added 9% to bitcoin and 20% to solana.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/28/bitcoin-holds-usd80-000-solana-leads-majors-higher-before-warsh-s-jackson-hole-debut

An XRP treasury company backed by Ripple is a shareholder vote away from Nasdaq

The SEC cleared the paperwork for Evernorth's merger with a shell company, setting up a Sept. 30 vote and a listing under the ticker XRPN.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/28/an-xrp-treasury-company-backed-by-ripple-is-a-shareholder-vote-away-from-nasdaq

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