Bitcoin steady above $78,000, HYPE leads as majors slip on hawkish Fed bets

Ether, solana, tron and dogecoin all shed ground over 24 hours while HYPE added about 4%, leaving bitcoin flat on the week after August's 24% run.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/01/bitcoin-steady-above-usd78-000-hype-leads-as-majors-slip-on-hawkish-fed-bets

CME’s share of XRP futures jumps as token rallies 40% in a week

Outstanding XRP futures positions outside CME fell by more than 500 million tokens in two weeks, while exposure on the regulated U.S. exchange climbed about 36% as XRP rallied toward $1.40.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/01/xrp-futures-are-shifting-toward-cme-as-institutional-participation-grows

North Korean hackers are moving tens of millions on Hyperliquid as Trump pushes to onshore the crypto platform

Blockchain data reviewed by CoinDesk shows wallets tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group sold more than $30 million in bitcoin on the platform in the last three weeks alone.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/31/north-korean-hackers-are-moving-tens-of-millions-on-hyperliquid-as-trump-pushes-to-onshore-the-crypto-platform

September Fed rate hike fears look overblown as the probability stands at just 58%, not 90%

Odds of a rate hike in September remain below 60% despite Warsh's hawkish speech on Friday. Observers downplay fears of tightening.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/31/september-fed-rate-hike-fears-appear-overblown-as-the-probability-is-just-58-not-90

Zcash private transactions could go from three-second waits to under 200 milliseconds

Zakura says a new cryptography stack makes mobile proof generation more than 14 times faster, removing one of the biggest delays users face when sending private ZEC.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/08/31/zcash-private-transactions-could-go-from-three-second-waits-to-under-200-milliseconds

Bitcoin barely blinks as U.S. hits Iran, sending oil higher and stocks lower

BTC remains August's best-performing asset after the latest escalation in geopolitical tensions.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/31/bitcoin-barely-blinks-as-u-s-hits-iran-sending-oil-higher-and-stocks-lower

Michael Saylor hints at first bitcoin purchase in two months as bitcoin nears $79,000

Bitcoin rebounds from Friday’s low as Strategy’s valuation expands and bitcoin dominance climbs above 60%.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/30/bitcoin-nears-usd79-000-as-michael-saylor-hints-at-first-bitcoin-purchase-in-two-months

From Hawala to Swift: Inside the 1,000-year battle to move money safely

Finance has spent centuries decoupling wealth from physical transport, but constantly erasing friction creates vectors for increasingly high-tech exploits.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/30/from-hawala-to-swift-inside-the-1-000-year-battle-to-move-money-safely

Crypto market makers are cashing in on bitcoin's rally - without betting on direction

As bitcoin surges back above $80,000, sophisticated trading firms are quietly collecting yield rather than making directional bet.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/28/crypto-market-makers-are-cashing-in-on-bitcoin-s-rally-without-betting-on-direction

A $1.1 million crypto card hack crashed a neobank's token 49%

The exploit caused the neobank's AVICI token to drop 49% from a 24-hour high, hitting a record low before paring some of the losses.

source https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2026/08/29/a-usd1-1-million-crypto-card-hack-crashed-a-neobank-s-token-49

Tokenized assets are busier than the data shows

When you strip out what was never mobile, correct for who's holding what and why, add back what works off-contract, the utilization of tokenized assets looks close to 20%, argues Katana’s Matthew Fisher.

source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/08/29/tokenized-assets-are-busier-than-the-data-shows

Bitcoin wallets untouched for 10 years moved $40 million. Most avoided exchanges

Six decade-old wallets moved $40 million this month, but Galaxy's data shows dormant coin activity at its lowest since 2022 and 2026 on pace for under half of last year's total.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/28/bitcoin-wallets-untouched-for-10-years-moved-usd40-million-most-avoided-exchanges

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

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

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

Crypto advocates join in suing Illinois over digital asset tax

The Crypto Council for Innovation and the Blockchain Association added another lawsuit against the state for its recently approved 0.2% crypto tax.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/21/crypto-advocates-join-in-suing-illinois-over-digital-asset-tax

Pass the Clarity Act

Reopening a settled provision four weeks before a vote would sink the bill, argues Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association.

source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/08/21/pass-the-clarity-act

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.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/21/bitcoin-ether-and-solana-climb-as-another-usd1-billion-shorts-get-wiped-out

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.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/21/a-usd2-million-bet-on-xrp-volatility-crosses-the-tape-as-prices-surge

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.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/20/u-s-cftc-chief-puts-staff-on-notice-to-create-crypto-regulations-if-clarity-act-fails

Ether jumps 18% to $2,250 as bitcoin tops $69,000 in broad crypto rally

Every major except tron posted double-digit weekly gains, with nearly $1.4 billion of short positions wiped out after the Treasury doubled its bond buybacks.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/20/ether-jumps-18-to-usd2-250-as-bitcoin-tops-usd69-000-in-broad-crypto-rally

Bitcoin briefly hits $70,000 for the first time since June. Here is why

The largest crypto asset rose more than 7% on Wednesday after several catalysts sent crypto-related assets higher.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/19/bitcoin-briefly-hits-usd70-000-for-the-first-time-since-june-here-is-why

Trump pushes Congress to move on Clarity Act during White House crypto event

The CEOs from companies across several tech-forward sectors met with the president in advance of this week's first Innovation Advisory Committee at the CFTC.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/19/trump-pushes-congress-to-move-on-clarity-act-during-white-house-crypto-event

Robinhood CEO urges U.S. to clear path for tokenized stocks as overseas markets advance

Vlad Tenev says tokenized stocks could bring real-time settlement and 24/7 trading, but U.S. rules remain a hurdle.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/18/robinhood-ceo-urges-u-s-to-clear-path-for-tokenized-stocks-as-overseas-markets-advance

U.S. accounting-standards group proposes way to see stablecoins as 'cash equivalent'

The Financial Accounting Standards Board, a nonprofit that governs accounting practices, proposed that certain stablecoins should fit the bill as cash-like.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/18/u-s-accounting-standards-group-proposes-way-to-see-stablecoins-as-cash-equivalent

Wyoming joins $15 billion LayerZero exodus with state stablecoin move

This is the first time a U.S. government entity has publicly replaced its blockchain infrastructure specifically on security grounds.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/18/wyoming-joins-usd15-billion-layerzero-exodus-with-state-stablecoin-move

Bitcoin climbs above $64,000 while most majors slip

Miners have cut their computing power by a fifth over three quarters to make room for AI, and Venice's token jumped 10% after the company said it crossed $100 million in annualised revenue.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/18/bitcoin-climbs-above-usd64-000-while-most-majors-slip

Kraken parent Payward joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing for AI security push

Payward will use Anthropic’s cybersecurity model to hunt vulnerabilities and share open-source findings.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/08/17/kraken-parent-payward-joins-anthropic-s-project-glasswing-for-ai-security-push

Saylor says share buyback isn’t priority as Strategy builds $4.8 billion cash reserve

Strategy is prioritizing STRC, cash reserves, and its credit business over stock buybacks, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said Monday.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/17/saylor-says-share-buyback-isn-t-a-priority-as-it-builds-its-usd4-8-billion-cash-reserve-though-a-possibility

XRP traders bet on a rebound as price slips to $1 and bearish chatter surges

Futures open interest climbed to $2.78 billion and traders on Binance and OKX leaned heavily long, even as social sentiment hit a three-month low.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/17/xrp-traders-bet-on-a-rebound-as-price-slips-to-usd1-and-bearish-chatter-surges

Bitcoin tops $64,000 in Asia morning hours as HYPE jumps 8% on the week

Every major gained on Sunday, though bitcoin, ether, XRP and solana are all lower over seven days.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/17/bitcoin-tops-usd64-000-in-asia-morning-hours-as-hype-jumps-8-on-the-week

The SEC meeting that wasn't: State of Crypto

There were hopes that regulators could move if the Clarity Act didn't advance, but those, too, may be paused.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/16/the-sec-meeting-that-wasn-t-state-of-crypto

MiCA's cleanup is creating a new scam wave across the European Union

Fraudsters impersonating regulators and licensed crypto exchanges to steal funds from users forced to migrate their accounts after the EU's MiCA deadline are on the rise.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/14/mica-s-cleanup-is-creating-a-new-scam-wave-across-the-european-union

The stablecoin yield clash that won't go away has banks, crypto battling over tradition

The bankers want people kept in lower-yield deposits for the good of the financial system as it's existed for generations, and their argument is gaining ground.

source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/08/14/the-stablecoin-yield-clash-that-won-t-go-away-has-banks-crypto-battling-over-tradition

The 'long bitcoin, short the bankers' era is officially over as TradFi giants embrace digital assets

Financial firms are partnering with specialists to build infrastructure, blurring lines between traditional and decentralized finance into a unified sector.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/13/the-long-bitcoin-short-the-bankers-era-is-officially-over-as-tradfi-giants-embrace-digital-assets

Clarity survives (barely), Strategy sells and the untold story of Mastercard's $1.8 billion deal: Crypto's week in 5 stories

Washington kept crypto’s biggest legislative hope alive, Wall Street pushed deeper into digital assets, and a security scare sent billions of dollars of bitcoin moving between wallets.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/15/clarity-survives-barely-strategy-sells-and-the-untold-story-of-mastercard-s-usd1-8-billion-deal-crypto-s-week-in-5-stories

Wall Street's private blockchain obsession is a 'race to the bottom,' Ethereum advocate Raman warns

Centrally controlled, permission-only networks have a role to play in finance, but need a transparent, open base to reap the benefits blockchain technology offers.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/15/wall-street-s-private-blockchain-obsession-is-a-race-to-the-bottom-ethereum-advocate-raman-warns

Trump expected to attend White House meeting with crypto CEOs, sources say

Those involved in a meeting of CEOs from the worlds of crypto, prediction markets and AI anticipate President Donald Trump will take part in next week's gathering.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/14/trump-expected-to-attend-white-house-meeting-with-crypto-ceos-sources-say

Trump-backed World Liberty wins conditional bank charter from federal regulator

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said it granted "preliminary conditional approval" to World Liberty Trust Co. on Friday.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/14/trump-backed-world-liberty-wins-conditional-bank-charter-from-federal-regulator

JPMorgan shuttered its banking relationship with predictions platform Polymarket: FT

According to Financial Times, JPMorgan ended its banking relationship with Polymarket in late 2025 over regulatory concerns.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/14/jpmorgan-shuttered-its-banking-relationship-with-predictions-platform-polymarket-ft

U.S. SEC to again delay 'innovation exemption' for tokenization amid Wall Street, White House concerns

The SEC was ready to release at least some part of the innovation exemption alongside its now-canceled open meeting for "Reg Crypto" on Friday.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/13/u-s-sec-to-again-delay-innovation-exemption-for-tokenization-amid-wall-street-white-house-concerns

SEC cancels long-awaited proposal of Reg Crypto, postponing meeting without new date

The first major crypto rule to be proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will have to wait a bit longer after a sudden postponement.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/13/sec-cancels-long-awaited-proposal-of-reg-crypto-postponing-meeting-without-new-date

Tether says it completed long-promised 'Big Four' audit of finances behind $180 billion USDT stablecoin

KPMG U.S. examined Tether's books and even counted its gold bars as the $180 billion USDT issuer said it completed its long-promised financial audit.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/13/tether-says-it-completed-long-promised-big-four-audit-of-finances-behind-usd180-billion-usdt-stablecoin

Bitcoin slips near $63,500 as traders look past CPI to Fed’s next tests

An in-line inflation print removed a tail risk but gave BTC little reason to rally, leaving Jackson Hole, jobs data and the next CPI release as the market’s next catalysts.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/13/bitcoin-slips-near-usd63-500-as-traders-look-past-cpi-to-fed-s-next-tests

Securitize falls 20% after earnings miss as tokenization revenue falls short

Tokenized assets hit a record and trading activity jumped, but revenue slipped in the firm’s first earnings report since going public.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/12/securitize-falls-20-after-earnings-miss-as-tokenization-revenue-falls-short

Morgan Stanley's infrastructure partner Zerohash rebuffed in pitch to be U.S. trust bank

Zerohash, which handles crypto plumbing for Morgan Stanley's E*Trade, said it's planning on re-filing and hoping for a swift resolution.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/12/morgan-stanley-s-infrastructure-partner-zerohash-rebuffed-in-pitch-to-be-u-s-trust-bank

XRP bridge drained for $200,000 after software mistook fake deposits for real ones

An attacker created unbacked XRP on another blockchain, then exchanged it for real XRP held in reserve. The bridge has been halted and its operator has filed a complaint with the FBI.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/08/12/xrp-bridge-drained-for-usd200-000-after-software-mistook-fake-deposits-for-real-ones

Bitcoin stuck as ETF inflows offset selling, but inflation data could spark a move

Weeks of sideways trading have crushed volatility, leaving Wednesday’s inflation report as the next potential catalyst, analysts said.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/11/bitcoin-stuck-as-etf-inflows-offset-selling-but-inflation-data-could-spark-a-move

CFTC orders Kalshi to continue offering prediction markets in New York after state lawsuit

New York sued Kalshi last month in a bid to block it from operating sports-related prediction markets.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/11/cftc-orders-kalshi-to-continue-offering-prediction-markets-in-new-york-after-state-lawsuit

Brazil's largest lender Itaú is stepping deeper into the tokenization

Itaú Unibanco said it teamed up with tokenization specialist OpenAssets to test tokenized bonds and funds in a pilot run by Brazil's financial watchdog ANBIMA.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/11/brazil-s-largest-lender-itau-is-stepping-deeper-into-the-tokenization

Bitcoin's 'strongest hands' are back, on-chain data show

Elite wallets holding over 10,000 BTC has hit a six-month high of 90, building on earlier accumulation by mid-sized whales amid Coldcard fallout and Clarity Act delays.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/11/bitcoin-s-strongest-hands-are-back-on-chain-data-show

Trump Media’s bitcoin holdings shrink as crypto losses hit $361 million

The Truth Social parent held 9,477 BTC worth $557 million at the end of June, while its Cronos position also suffered a steep drop in value.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/10/trump-media-s-bitcoin-holdings-shrink-as-crypto-losses-hit-usd361-million

Strategy builds $4.75 billion cash cushion as only bitcoin isn’t enough for investors

Strategy is holding billions in cash after learning that traditional investors don’t necessarily view its massive bitcoin reserves as a substitute for dollars.

source https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-news/2026/08/10/strategy-builds-usd4-75-billion-cash-cushion-as-only-bitcoin-isn-t-enough-for-investors

This bitcoin miner rejected BIP-110 despite mining through a pool that supported it

Ocean, a bitcoin mining pool, had been backing BIP-110 by default. Simple Mining, a company that runs mining machines through Ocean, used software from the pool that lets individual miners choose for themselves and went the other way.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/10/bitcoin-miner-rejects-bip-110-despite-mining-through-a-pool-that-supported-it

XRP is getting left behind in the crypto bounce even as ETFs keep attracting investor money

The token fell 5% last week while BTC, ETH and SOL climbed.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/10/xrp-is-getting-left-behind-in-the-crypto-bounce-even-as-etfs-keep-attracting-investor-money

Is Clarity's delay a blessing in disguise?: State of Crypto

The crypto industry is angry and disappointed that the Senate is not holding a procedural vote on the Clarity Act this month, but that isn't the worst possible outcome.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/09/is-clarity-s-delay-a-blessing-in-disguise-state-of-crypto

Bitcoin investors pour $853 million into spot ETFs. BlackRock’s IBIT claims the bulk

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $853.54 million in net inflows last week, the strongest since mid-April, with BlackRock’s IBIT taking the bulk.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/09/bitcoin-investors-pour-usd853-million-into-spot-etfs-blackrock-s-ibit-claims-the-bulk

Crypto is going through a massive dot-com style shakeout as over 100 projects fold in 2026

An industry-wide reckoning is weeding out unsustainable startups, leaving behind only the protocols with real cash flow and actual users.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/09/crypto-is-going-through-a-massive-dot-com-style-shakeout-as-over-100-projects-fold-in-2026

Controversial Bitcoin fork BIP-110 mines two blocks, then stops

The breakaway chain inherited bitcoin’s mining difficulty with only a tiny share of hashpower, leaving blocks hours apart while both chains still accept the same transactions.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/08/09/controversial-bitcoin-fork-bip-110-mines-two-blocks-then-stops

Bitcoin hits block 961,632 as the controversial BIP-110 soft fork attempt begins

The proposal has scant support from bitcoin miners and influential commentators have also voiced their opposition.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/08/07/frame-bitcoin-s-bip-110-enters-mandatory-signaling-with-less-than-3-miner-support

Bitcoin holders risk losing real BTC if they sell coins from BIP-110 fork, says developer

If a minority chain appears this weekend, buyers could replay signed fork-coin sales on bitcoin itself, making doing nothing the safest move until the chains can be separated.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/08/08/bitcoin-holders-risk-losing-real-btc-if-they-sell-coins-from-bip-110-fork-says-developer

Trump-Backed American Bitcoin director Justin Mateen buys nearly $2 million of ABTC stock

Mateen purchased more than 306,000 shares across two days following the company's quarterly earnings, lifting his stake to more than 492,000 shares.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/07/trump-backed-american-bitcoin-director-justin-mateen-buys-nearly-usd2-million-of-abtc-stock

U.S. widens Iran crypto crackdown with sanctions on two exchanges

The Treasury's OFAC targeted Shelbit and Aban Tether as Washington continues its effort to cut Tehran's access to crypto and foreign currency.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/07/u-s-widens-iran-crypto-crackdown-with-sanctions-on-two-exchanges

A case for a bitcoin surge to $76,000 may be building beneath the boring price action, but there's a caveat

Bitcoin's chart is quietly tracing out a bullish setup technical analysts watch closely. But it isn't confirmed, and one key level will decide if it plays out.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/07/a-case-for-a-bitcoin-surge-to-usd76-000-may-be-building-beneath-the-boring-price-action-but-there-s-a-caveat

XRP leads majors losses as Clarity Act vote slips to September

Bitcoin, ether showed slight losses while Ripple-linked XRP fell 5.5% on the week, the worst of the majors, as the Senate left Washington without taking up the market structure bill.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/07/bitcoin-stuck-near-usd64-000-as-clarity-act-vote-slips-to-september

Senate won't vote on crypto Clarity Act before its summer break

The U.S. Senate won't go on its August recess just yet but it will not vote on the Clarity Act this month, dimming hopes that the bill can become law this year.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/06/senate-won-t-vote-on-crypto-clarity-act-before-its-summer-break

Power struggle erupts at Ondo Finance after founder’s death

Three Delaware court filings reveal a battle for control of Ondo Finance after founder Nathan Allman's death.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/06/power-struggle-erupts-at-ondo-finance-after-founder-s-death

CASHCAT jumps 120% in a week as Robinhood Chain hits $774 million of value locked

The memecoin that defined the chain's debut has recovered to an $86 million cap. Tokenized assets, the chain's stated purpose, sit at $27.6 million.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/05/cashcat-jumps-120-in-a-week-as-robinhood-chain-tvl-hits-usd774-million

Here are the possible outcomes for Clarity right now

The Senate has not yet indicated if it will advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, and with its summer recess looming, here are the possible outcomes.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/05/here-are-the-possible-outcomes-for-clarity-right-now

Crypto firm RedotPay says it will defend itself ‘vigorously’ against Binance lawsuit

Binance alleged RedotPay poached customers from the crypto exchange in a lawsuit filed in Hong Kong.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/05/binance-sues-redotpay-for-usd470-million-claiming-it-diverted-users

New Ethereum proposal would cut issuance to zero if staked ETH reaches $112 billion

The EIP-8361 draft proposal calls for burning a rising share of validator rewards as the staking ratio climbs.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/08/05/new-ethereum-proposal-would-cut-issuance-to-zero-if-staked-eth-reaches-usd112-billion

Bitcoin flat at $64,000 as stocks print records and Hormuz deal nears

BTC held near $64,000 as MSCI's world index set another peak and Brent fell toward a Hormuz deal. Ether is the only major down on the week.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/05/bitcoin-flat-at-usd64-000-as-stocks-print-records-and-hormuz-deal-nears

SpaceX tops Wall Street revenue forecast, posts $540 million loss on bitcoin holdings

Elon Musk's space company posted its first earnings as a public company ahead of a major insider share unlock.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/04/spacex-tops-wall-street-revenue-forecast-posts-usd540-million-decline-on-bitcoin-holding-value

A new Solana proposal aims to ramp up daily SOL Burns from $47,000 to $650,000

SGP-0003 bundles a fee overhaul with a doubling of the disinflation rate. It needs 40 million more SOL of validator support in two weeks to reach a vote.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/08/04/a-new-solana-proposal-would-take-daily-sol-burns-from-usd47-000-to-usd650-000

A bitcoin wallet dormant since 2013 moved $31 million, and it's not the only one

A 12-year-old bitcoin wallet moved $31 million on Monday, part of a broader wave of dormant coins shifting since the Coldcard hack.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/04/a-bitcoin-wallet-dormant-since-2013-moved-usd31-million-and-it-s-not-the-only-one

U.S. FBI intelligence agent arrested in connection with theft of $1 million in crypto

The agent, who had "top secret" clearance and worked in FBI headquarters, was accused of taking crypto from wallets the agency had investigated.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/03/u-s-fbi-intelligence-agent-arrested-in-connection-with-theft-of-usd1-million-in-crypto

Trump Media’s bitcoin stash may be down to loan collateral after $165 million BTC move

Wallets tied to the Truth Social parent now hold about as much bitcoin as the company previously pledged as note collateral, making its next 10-Q the key test of whether recent Crypto.com transfers were custody moves or sales.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/03/trump-media-s-bitcoin-stash-may-be-down-to-loan-collateral-after-usd165-million-btc-move

Michael Saylor’s Strategy is now tracking bitcoin’s 200-week moving average

Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy, is now closely monitoring bitcoin’s 200-week moving average, a key long-term support level that the cryptocurrency has historically respected.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/03/michael-saylor-s-strategy-is-now-tracking-bitcoin-s-200-week-moving-average

Counting down the days: State of Crypto

The Senate is going on its summer break in a week, leaving next to no time left to sort out its remaining priorities in August. And obviously, the fate of Clarity is one of those priorities.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/02/counting-down-the-days-state-of-crypto

The reverse bridge: Crypto meets Wall Street using perps

Crypto exchanges built perpetual futures for digital assets. Now they are using them to offer 24/7 exposure to stocks, commodities and indexes.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/02/the-reverse-bridge-crypto-meets-wall-street-using-perps

Unlike the FTX collapse, the $89 million Coldcard exploit has investors sending bitcoin back to exchanges

The Coldcard vulnerability has smaller bitcoin holders moving funds onto exchanges for safety, according to blockchain analytics firms. This is opposite of the trend seen following the FTX collapse in late 2022.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/02/unlike-the-ftx-collapse-the-usd88-million-coldcard-exploit-has-investors-sending-bitcoin-back-to-exchanges

Strategy holds STRC dividend at 12%

Customarily, Michael Saylor and team have lifted the STRC dividend when it trades sizably below par, but not this month.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/01/strategy-holds-strc-dividend-at-12