Key Takeaways Cryptoquant data shows whales bought roughly 43,000 BTC, worth $2.75 billion, in 60 days. Buying resumed once bitcoin fell to about $60,000, reversing months of whale selling. August spot trading volume has dropped to its lowest level since August 2021. Whales Reverse Course After Months of Selling Large bitcoin holders, wallets that exclude
Key Takeaways Wyoming migrated its FRNT token from Layerzero to Chainlink CCIP on August 18, 2026, over security concerns. Chainlink’s LINK rose over 3% to $9.70, while CCIP added to its $33 trillion processed transaction total. Wyoming offers 1 blueprint for state entities and asset managers to issue regulated tokens across 8 chains. Commission Cites
Key Takeaways Vaneck’s Matthew Sigel says 8 of 12 bitcoin capitulation signals fired as of August 18. Long-term holders sold 356,000 BTC in 30 days, dropping their supply share below 60%. Vaneck projects a possible accumulation phase between September and November 2026. What Vaneck’s Latest Report Found Asset manager Vaneck published its mid-August Bitcoin Chaincheck
Key Takeaways Coinbase’s x402 handled 14M AI-agent transfers in 30 days, with Base leading at 7.3M. USDC powered nearly all 14M transfers, signaling AI agents as a new stablecoin demand source. Base and Polygon processed 12.9M transfers, setting up the next battle for machine payments. USDC Dominates x402 Transfers as Machine Payments Scale Stablecoins are
Bitcoin.com will integrate USDU, the first USD-backed stablecoin registered with the Central Bank of the UAE as a Foreign Payment Token, into the self-custodial Bitcoin.com Wallet, giving users a Stablecoin whose backing they don’t have to take on faith. USDU is issued by Universal under the regulation of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in
Key Takeaways Nasdaq targets Dec. 6, 2026 to launch a 9 PM-4 AM ET overnight session, nearing a 23-hour trading day. The SEC approved Nasdaq’s core 23/5 proposal in early Q2 2026, though implementation safeguards still need sign-off. Just 2% of Nasdaq volume trades outside standard hours today, even as CME already runs 23-hour futures.
Key Takeaways Atkins said tailored rules could bring crypto issuers back to the U.S. Peirce credited public input with shaping a workable framework. Uyeda said rulemaking could replace enforcement-driven uncertainty. Atkins Frames Exemptions as Onshore Strategy U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins presented Regulation Crypto Assets on Aug. 18 as a capital
Key Takeaways Crypto startups could raise up to $5 million during a period of up to four years. Eligible issuers could raise up to $75 million in 12 months. A safe harbor could end investment-contract treatment. SEC Sets Two Exempt Offering Routes The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Aug. 18 that Regulation Crypto Assets
Key Takeaways Cypherpunk launched 4.2 GSol/s of zcash mining capacity through a $33.33 million transaction. Cypherpunk said its fleet represents about 18% of Zcash’s total network hashrate. Investors will watch Cypherpunk’s ZEC output, costs and warrant-related dilution after Aug. 18, 2026. The Nasdaq-listed privacy technology company said the fleet is already operating and represents roughly
Key Takeaways Bitcoin wallet from 2012 moved 212 BTC worth $13.72M after 14 years. Coldcard’s exploit may be rattling OGs after nearly 2,000 BTC was stolen. Bitcoin’s 212 BTC now sits in Bech32, with the wallet owner still unknown. Vintage BTC Holder Realizes a 584,725% Gain August has turned into a graveyard awakening for long-dormant