Key Takeaways Brazil’s July crypto purchases plunged 80% to $572M as exchanges adapted to stricter regulations. New central bank AML and governance rules slashed foreign exchange flows by almost 60% year-over-year. Despite the monthly slump, 2026 crypto volume hit $15.25B, more than doubling last year’s total. Brazil’s Crypto Investments Recoil 80% as Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies
Key Takeaways Banco do Brasil invested $5M in a Citi digital note via Euroclear, accelerating cross-border transactions. This Latam-first blockchain move bypasses traditional steps, setting a foundation for new trading models. By embracing this decentralized system, the bank could spur wider institutional adoption of digital notes. Banco do Brasil Pioneers Institutional Investment in Blockchain-Based Note
Key Takeaways Bill Gates warned Aug. 27 that rapid AI deployment could threaten jobs, security and society. Gates wants an IAEA-style watchdog as AI raises concerns over bioterrorism and worker displacement. Gates backs a compute “token tax” and human-reserved jobs as AI capabilities accelerate in 2026. Silicon Valley is shipping AI faster than lawmakers can
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Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s price could reach $250K-$840K in 3-5 years if portfolio allocations broaden. A 2%-4% allocation across 20%-40% of portfolios could drive $1.3T-$5.3T into bitcoin. Wall Street adoption will test whether allocations can push bitcoin toward those targets. Bitcoin Could See $5.3T in Inflows if Portfolio Adoption Accelerates Bitcoin’s next major price move may
Key Takeaways FinCEN analyzed 33,904 reports tied to $12.7 billion in suspected activity. Suspected scam activity affected people across every U.S. state. Criminal networks used stablecoins, shell companies, and money mules. FinCEN Analysis Tracks $12.7 Billion in Suspected Activity The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) identified approximately $12.7 billion in financial activity tied
Key Takeaways James Howells tossed up to 7,500 to 8,000 BTC, turning one old hard drive into a $578M mistake. Bitcoin only has 21M BTC, so every lost coin makes the remaining supply a little more scarce. Satoshi Nakamoto once said: “Lost coins only make everyone else’s coins worth slightly more. Think of it as
Key Takeaways Hargreaves Lansdown added nine bitcoin and ether ETNs from Blackrock, 21Shares, and others. The move expands U.K. retail crypto access, but investors face eligibility checks and a 24-hour wait. Demand will show whether mainstream platforms can lift U.K. crypto ETN trading beyond modest levels. Hargreaves Lansdown Lists 9 Crypto ETNs From Blackrock, Bitwise
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs drew $101.15M, led by Blackrock IBIT’s $115.45M inflow. Ether’s 12-day inflow streak ended as XRP and solana ETFs also turned negative. Next, traders will watch whether bitcoin keeps drawing capital this week as altcoin ETF demand cools. Blackrock Leads Bitcoin ETF Comeback With $115M IBIT Inflow The balance of power shifted
Key Takeaways Bitcoin reclaimed $81,000 on Thursday, driving its market cap past $1.62 trillion. The short squeeze wiped out over $415 million in short positions across crypto derivatives. Analysts warn bitcoin could face a bull trap if it fails to clear $83,000 resistance. Bitcoin Price Reclaims $81,000 as Geopolitical Tensions Ease, Dips Back After Intraday