August 15, 2026

Crypto

Crypto

Is Internet Computer (ICP) Due for a Comeback or Total Collapse?

An ascent to $9 or further crash to $0.50: what comes next for ICP? Many leading cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP), are currently trading far below their historic peaks, yet none of these declines compares to the massive crash that Internet Computer (ICP) has suffered. Despite the bloodbath, several analysts

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What is in the merged CLARITY Act text, and what changed

The Senate released 616 pages merging two committee drafts into one bill. Here is what the combined text actually does, section by section. Summary Senate Republicans released updated CLARITY Act text on July 22, 2026, merging the Banking and Agriculture committee drafts into a single 616-page bill with more than 70 pages of new language,

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South Korea Arrests Suspects in Fake FXRP Scam That Stole $8.6M in XRP

The scam targeted XRP holders through a fake investment platform that disappeared after collecting millions of dollars worth of digital assets. South Korean authorities have uncovered a cryptocurrency fraud case that exploited interest in a newly launched blockchain token. The operation targeted XRP holders through a fake investment platform that disappeared after collecting millions

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Coinbase shares fall after $1.36-per-share Q2 loss

Coinbase shares fell in extended trading after the crypto exchange reported a second-quarter loss and lower revenue, overshadowing record market share and growth across stablecoins and derivatives. Summary Coinbase reported a loss of $1.36 per share, reversing earnings of $5.14 a year earlier. Quarterly revenue fell to about $1.2 billion from $1.5 billion in the

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MoonPay launches PayBox for ChatGPT crypto payments

MoonPay has launched PayBox, a noncustodial payment vault that lets users prepare and execute crypto transactions or online purchases through ChatGPT and Claude. Summary PayBox connects with ChatGPT and Claude through custom connectors and natural-language commands. Users can buy, swap, bridge or deposit crypto and complete travel, dining and retail purchases. Passkey approvals and user-defined

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Strategy posts $8.33B loss as Bitcoin holdings sink

Strategy reported an $8.33 billion second-quarter operating loss after Bitcoin’s 27% decline this year drove a sharp reduction in the value of its digital asset portfolio. Summary Strategy recorded an $8.32 billion unrealized digital asset loss during the second quarter. Its 843,775 BTC were worth $54.77 billion, below their $63.69 billion acquisition cost. The company

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Bitcoin, Ethereum Outperform Markets in July as Chip Stocks Plunge 22%

Bitcoin has posted an August loss every year since 2022, giving traders another seasonal risk to consider. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) look set to finish July ahead of most major asset classes, with the former adding over 7% and the latter gaining almost 20% in the last 30 days. The performance adds to

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Canada crypto ownership jumps to 25% in 2026

Crypto ownership in Canada has more than doubled since 2023, even as regulators warn that many investors still misunderstand platform protections and industry rules. Summary 25% of Canadians owned crypto in 2026, up from 10% in 2023. The Ontario Securities Commission survey found 59% of respondents were aware of crypto assets. Only about half of

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Apple faces Aug. 21 Senate deadline over China chips

Apple faces bipartisan pressure to rule out memory chips from two Chinese suppliers as an AI-driven shortage tightens global supply and raises production costs. Summary Six US senators asked Apple to reject memory chips supplied by China’s CXMT and YMTC. Apple must provide a formal commitment by Aug. 21, according to the lawmakers’ letter. Both

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Japan Crypto: Gumi’s $18.3M Altcoin Fund Signals Yield-First Crypto Shift

In Japan crypto news, Japanese game developer Gumi is launching an $18.3M crypto asset fund with SBI Financial Services, and the strategy goes well beyond parking cash in Bitcoin. The fund will actively stake, rebalance, and hedge across Bitcoin and major altcoins. Gumi has explicitly framed it as a stepping stone toward Japan’s eventual opening

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