Bitcoin tags $65K as S&P 500 rebounds from 2-week lows on US-Iran rhetoric
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Bitcoin returned to $65,000 for the first time in a week as fresh BTC price volatility accompanied US claims that the Strait of Hormuz was “open and operating.”
Bitcoin returned to $65,000 for the first time in a week as fresh BTC price volatility accompanied US claims that the Strait of Hormuz was “open and operating.”
Keywords: Markets
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-18 15:27:13
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-18 15:27:13
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Kraken launches US-listed stock trading for EEA customers
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Eligible EEA users can trade conventional US shares alongside more than 700 tokenized xStocks through Kraken’s European entity.
Eligible EEA users can trade conventional US shares alongside more than 700 tokenized xStocks through Kraken’s European entity.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-18 10:53:21
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-18 10:53:21
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The Dollar is Mostly Firmer but in Narrow Ranges
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The US dollar is mostly firmer against the major currencies. The Australian and Canadian dollars are the exception, but their gains are minor. Still, the Canadian dollar’s resilience in the face of the US tariffs it faces first thing tomorrow is notable. While some progress has been reported, [...]
The US dollar is mostly firmer against the major currencies. The Australian and Canadian dollars are the exception, but their gains are minor. Still, the Canadian dollar’s resilience in the face of the US tariffs it faces first thing tomorrow is notable. While some progress has been reported, [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-18 10:49:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-18 10:49:00
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South Korea moves to block Polymarket over gambling concerns
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The Korea Media and Communications Commission said Polymarket’s structure and operations amount to illegal gambling despite its noncustodial design and smart contracts.
The Korea Media and Communications Commission said Polymarket’s structure and operations amount to illegal gambling despite its noncustodial design and smart contracts.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-18 08:39:57
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-18 08:39:57
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BitBox patches ‘severe’ wallet flaws that could put funds at risk
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BitBox recommended all users update to firmware version 9.26.5 and said it had received no reports of exploitation or fund losses.
BitBox recommended all users update to firmware version 9.26.5 and said it had received no reports of exploitation or fund losses.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-18 08:07:04
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-18 08:07:04
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Allocation Update - Q2 2026
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Q2 2026 carried forward our focus on advancing Ethereum’s resilience and capabilities, supporting key work in zero-knowledge proofs, client diversity, formal verification, and open-source tooling. See the list below of the projects and ecosystem efforts supported this quarter as builders build [...]
Q2 2026 carried forward our focus on advancing Ethereum’s resilience and capabilities, supporting key work in zero-knowledge proofs, client diversity, formal verification, and open-source tooling. See the list below of the projects and ecosystem efforts supported this quarter as builders build [...]
Keywords: Ecosystem Support Program
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-18 00:00:00
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-18 00:00:00
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Bitcoin hits $64K as gold gains while oil shakes off Trump Oman threat
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Bitcoin price strength saw BTC/USD pass $64,000 on 2% daily gains as gold pushed higher while US stocks wobbled on fresh US-Iran rhetoric.
Bitcoin price strength saw BTC/USD pass $64,000 on 2% daily gains as gold pushed higher while US stocks wobbled on fresh US-Iran rhetoric.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-17 16:16:40
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-17 16:16:40
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Strategy raises $334M through stock sales but buys no Bitcoin
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Proceeds funded STRC dividends and repurchases, while $149.1 million was added to Strategy’s US dollar reserve, which reached $4.8 billion.
Proceeds funded STRC dividends and repurchases, while $149.1 million was added to Strategy’s US dollar reserve, which reached $4.8 billion.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-17 12:51:03
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-17 12:51:03
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Binance gave Russian authorities client data used in terrorism financing case: Report
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Reuters reported that Binance supplied transaction records and identity documents later used in a terrorism-financing case against Yuri Belenkiy.
Reuters reported that Binance supplied transaction records and identity documents later used in a terrorism-financing case against Yuri Belenkiy.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-17 11:38:43
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-17 11:38:43
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Dollar's Losses Extended, but Stabilizing Ahead of the North American Session
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The US dollar continues to trade heavily after the series of softer than expected data since the loss of US jobs in July. The stabilization of price pressures and the decline in retail sales have seen the market downgrade the chances of a rate hike next month. At the end of July, the market [...]
The US dollar continues to trade heavily after the series of softer than expected data since the loss of US jobs in July. The stabilization of price pressures and the decline in retail sales have seen the market downgrade the chances of a rate hike next month. At the end of July, the market [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-17 10:46:59
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-17 10:46:59
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BitMart account demands founder explain funds status, Xia calls claims ‘fabricated’
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BitMart’s Chinese-language X account demanded an Aug. 19 repayment plan, while Sheldon Xia called its claims of blocked withdrawals and non-payment of salaries “fabricated rumors.”
BitMart’s Chinese-language X account demanded an Aug. 19 repayment plan, while Sheldon Xia called its claims of blocked withdrawals and non-payment of salaries “fabricated rumors.”
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-17 08:30:00
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-17 08:30:00
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Announcing the Platåberget Testnet
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tl;dr: Meet Platåberget: Glamsterdam's (Gloas + Amsterdam) early testing ground open to public participation. This upgrade comes with breaking changes for application developers. Notably, any tool that relies on a hardcapped maximum gas limit (think wallets, indexers and gas estimators) will [...]
tl;dr: Meet Platåberget: Glamsterdam's (Gloas + Amsterdam) early testing ground open to public participation. This upgrade comes with breaking changes for application developers. Notably, any tool that relies on a hardcapped maximum gas limit (think wallets, indexers and gas estimators) will [...]
Keywords: Protocol Announcements
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-17 00:00:00
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-17 00:00:00
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Fiat Balances in Polygon OMS
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Hold Dollars in Polygon's Open Money Stack. Convert to Stablecoins the Moment You're Ready.
Hold Dollars in Polygon's Open Money Stack. Convert to Stablecoins the Moment You're Ready.
Source: Polygon Blog — Payments & Stablecoin Insights ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-17 00:00:00
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Data of 54,000 wallet users leaked, CLARITY odds just 10%: Hodler’s Digest
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Owners of Trezor and SafePal crypto wallets at high risk of phishing attempts after separate data leaks, CLARITY odds at 10% despite White House meeting this week.
Owners of Trezor and SafePal crypto wallets at high risk of phishing attempts after separate data leaks, CLARITY odds at 10% despite White House meeting this week.
Keywords: Magazine
Authors: Andrew Fenton ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-16 23:54:50
Authors: Andrew Fenton ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-16 23:54:50
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DefiLlama delayed mobile launch over phishing apps on Apple Store, founder says
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DefiLlama’s founder said Apple removed one fake app within days after the company documented it draining funds from a small crypto wallet.
DefiLlama’s founder said Apple removed one fake app within days after the company documented it draining funds from a small crypto wallet.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-16 12:48:09
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-16 12:48:09
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Ethereum devs to narrow 66 proposals tied to Hegotá upgrade
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The Hegotá upgrade aims to introduce more native privacy for Ethereum applications.
The Hegotá upgrade aims to introduce more native privacy for Ethereum applications.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-16 11:12:51
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-16 11:12:51
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Bitcoin to $1M by 2030 is ‘mathematically impossible’ says Markus Thielen
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The trillions required to boost Bitcoin to a price of $1 million per coin is not going to happen by 2030... or perhaps ever, says party pooper Markus Thielen.
The trillions required to boost Bitcoin to a price of $1 million per coin is not going to happen by 2030... or perhaps ever, says party pooper Markus Thielen.
Keywords: Magazine
Authors: Ciaran Lyons ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-15 13:30:00
Authors: Ciaran Lyons ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-15 13:30:00
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Bitcoin could bottom in October, altcoins are ‘basically dead,’ Swan CEO says
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Klippsten said Bitcoin could bottom about a year after its previous peak and argued that crypto’s best outcome is to become part of TradFi.
Klippsten said Bitcoin could bottom about a year after its previous peak and argued that crypto’s best outcome is to become part of TradFi.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-15 12:57:58
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-15 12:57:58
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Week Ahead: Downward Data Surprise Stretch the US Dollar's Momentum Indicators
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The combination of a loss of US jobs in July and softer inflation gauges, and an unexpected decline in July retail sales saw the derivatives market downgrade the chances that the three hawkish dissents last month will manage to convince their colleagues to hike rates at next month's FOMC [...]
The combination of a loss of US jobs in July and softer inflation gauges, and an unexpected decline in July retail sales saw the derivatives market downgrade the chances that the three hawkish dissents last month will manage to convince their colleagues to hike rates at next month's FOMC [...]
Keywords: Macro, Prices
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-15 11:05:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-15 11:05:00
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Kalshi ordered to stop broad range of prediction markets in Washington
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Kalshi must implement initial geofencing by Aug. 19 and a GeoComply multi-source geofencing system by Sept. 2.
Kalshi must implement initial geofencing by Aug. 19 and a GeoComply multi-source geofencing system by Sept. 2.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-15 10:44:52
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-15 10:44:52
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Galaxy lowers CLARITY Act odds to 10%
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Galaxy cited unresolved ethics, stablecoin yield and developer protection issues, along with a narrow Senate window when lawmakers return in September.
Galaxy cited unresolved ethics, stablecoin yield and developer protection issues, along with a narrow Senate window when lawmakers return in September.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-15 08:40:59
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-15 08:40:59
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Morgan Stanley’s BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings rise 23% in Q2
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Morgan Stanley’s reported IBIT holdings rose to 16.5 million shares in Q2, while Ether ETF positions and several crypto-linked stocks also increased.
Morgan Stanley’s reported IBIT holdings rose to 16.5 million shares in Q2, while Ether ETF positions and several crypto-linked stocks also increased.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-14 14:22:57
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-14 14:22:57
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USD Trades Heavier and Look for North America to Follow Suit
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Tomorrow is the 55th anniversary of the end of Bretton Woods. R.I.P. It was an economic agreement, pegging the dollar to gold and the other currencies to the dollar, and establishing the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. Ultimately, however, it was political in nature. It was an [...]
Tomorrow is the 55th anniversary of the end of Bretton Woods. R.I.P. It was an economic agreement, pegging the dollar to gold and the other currencies to the dollar, and establishing the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. Ultimately, however, it was political in nature. It was an [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-14 10:46:44
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-14 10:46:44
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Bitcoin eyes new August lows as Binance longs face ‘cleanout’
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Bitcoin futures open interest on Binance fell alongside BTC price as analysis published on CryptoQuant flagged mounting pressure on leveraged longs.
Bitcoin futures open interest on Binance fell alongside BTC price as analysis published on CryptoQuant flagged mounting pressure on leveraged longs.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-14 10:43:57
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-14 10:43:57
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RedotPay US IPO delayed amid regulatory, legal hurdles: Report
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RedotPay’s US IPO has reportedly been delayed as it seeks regulatory approvals, while the company says it secured a US money transmitter license.
RedotPay’s US IPO has reportedly been delayed as it seeks regulatory approvals, while the company says it secured a US money transmitter license.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-14 09:53:50
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-14 09:53:50
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