Three weeks of review turned up problems unrelated to the flaw that cost users $114 million, but updating still does not make a compromised wallet safe.
Market watchers say sudden sharp price spikes and forced short liquidations are the classic signs of a bottom, though macro risks still remain.
After years of stalled bills, misguided enforcement, and catastrophic collapses, almost any comprehensive crypto legislation began to look like progress. But Clarity is turning that hunger for progress into a political trap, argues Berkeley Law lecturer Hermine Wong.
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 21, 2026
Laser Digital Japan will offer liquidity to domestic crypto providers, with institutional trading services planned to follow as the appetite for crypto in Japan grows.
BTC has gained 24% since Monday and reached the level implied by its inverse head-and-shoulders break, with shorts still taking a contrarian position.
The rally in hard assets isn’t necessarily about what the Treasury is doing, but what its move signals to the market.
Strategy’s common stock rose 10% in Friday pre-market trading to $120, the highest level in two months.
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $606 million on Aug. 20 and ether funds $221 million, both bigger than the prior day, confirming the institutional bid behind bitcoin's run.
The token touched $0.004126 minutes before the network stopped producing blocks, while MANTRA later said an attacker exploited a vulnerability in software used by the chain.
Clearpool and Cicada Partners are building an institutional lending product using RLUSD, though the XRP Ledger features underpinning it are still awaiting activation.
The two-day short liquidation total has reached about $3.8 billion, after Thursday's figure set a record going back to 2021.
Nvidia's denial highlights ongoing challenges in regaining China's AI market share amid US export restrictions and competitive pressures.
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Increased tensions could hinder diplomatic efforts, reducing the likelihood of a U.S.-Iran deal and impacting global energy markets.
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Upbit's expansion of trading pairs enhances global liquidity and price discovery, facilitating broader international access to diverse crypto assets.
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Altcoin trading amplifies market trends, leading to higher risks and rewards, but overall low win rates suggest significant capital erosion.
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Samsung's massive shareholder return could boost investor confidence, potentially influencing broader market trends and sector dynamics.
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The public network gives validators and infrastructure teams a place to test Glamsterdam’s client, builder and gas changes before the fork reaches established testnets and mainnet.
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The CFTC's focus on prediction market risks signals a shift towards stricter regulation, impacting market stability and innovation in financial sectors.
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The evolving self-custody philosophy highlights the increasing complexity and security needs in crypto asset management, emphasizing proactive measures.
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The deadline aims to streamline grid planning, potentially reducing speculative projects and aligning infrastructure investments with viable developments.
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The CFTC's proactive stance may accelerate regulatory clarity, potentially stabilizing crypto markets and influencing digital asset valuations.
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Micro1's rapid growth highlights the increasing demand for high-quality AI training data, potentially reshaping the AI supply chain landscape.
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The operational halt raises concerns about MANTRA Chain's resilience and transparency, potentially affecting investor confidence and regulatory scrutiny.
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Nvidia's investment in Poolside highlights the escalating value and strategic importance of AI talent and technology in software development.
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Infantino's leadership faces scrutiny, potentially reshaping FIFA's governance dynamics and impacting global soccer's power structure.
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Trump's strategy may hinder U.S.-Iran diplomatic progress, risking economic isolation for Tehran and complicating future reconstruction deals.
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A CFTC ommittee meeting exposed a sharp divide between the worlds of traditional finance and prediction market platforms.
The proposed BankWyse acquisition requires fresh closing finance while Datavault's going-concern warning remains unresolved.
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The pursuit of 800 MHz spectrum licenses by SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile could reshape mobile telecom, enhancing satellite-to-phone connectivity.
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