The First (F)air Drop is Here: Introducing Self and Google Cloud’s USA₮ Mainnet Faucet
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Verified Humans Can Earn Free Stablecoins, Claiming the US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Issued by Anchorage and Backed by Tether through Self VerificationSelf and Google Cloud’s USA₮ Mainnet Faucet is now live on Celo, unlocking free stablecoins for real, verified humans for the first time.Celo is [...]
Verified Humans Can Earn Free Stablecoins, Claiming the US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Issued by Anchorage and Backed by Tether through Self VerificationSelf and Google Cloud’s USA₮ Mainnet Faucet is now live on Celo, unlocking free stablecoins for real, verified humans for the first time.Celo is [...]
Keywords: news, stable-coin, tusa
Authors: Celo Core Co. ( top authors )
Source: The Celo Blog - Medium ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-20 16:27:53
Authors: Celo Core Co. ( top authors )
Source: The Celo Blog - Medium ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-20 16:27:53
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Bitcoin price reaches $72.5K as US issues ‘Economic D-Day’ threat to Iran
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Bitcoin saw new multimonth highs above $72,500 even as US stocks cooled amid US threats of “economic warfare” with Iran.
Bitcoin saw new multimonth highs above $72,500 even as US stocks cooled amid US threats of “economic warfare” with Iran.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-20 15:40:54
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-20 15:40:54
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Cybersecurity firm unveils crypto phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers
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Rapid7 unveiled a new cryptocurrency phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers, aiming to steal investors’ holdings by redirecting them to fake wallet provider websites.
Rapid7 unveiled a new cryptocurrency phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers, aiming to steal investors’ holdings by redirecting them to fake wallet provider websites.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-20 12:35:32
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-20 12:35:32
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Bitcoin ETFs draw $517M in largest one-day inflow since early May
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Investors have poured more than $1 billion into US spot Bitcoin ETFs this week as BTC neared $72,000 and Ether climbed 19% to about $2,286 on Thursday.
Investors have poured more than $1 billion into US spot Bitcoin ETFs this week as BTC neared $72,000 and Ether climbed 19% to about $2,286 on Thursday.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-20 11:16:41
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-20 11:16:41
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Crypto generated about 1% of Webull’s record $198M Q2 revenue
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While Webull reported a record $198 million in second-quarter revenue, cryptocurrency trading only generated about $2.25 million of the quarter’s revenue stream.
While Webull reported a record $198 million in second-quarter revenue, cryptocurrency trading only generated about $2.25 million of the quarter’s revenue stream.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-20 11:05:00
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-20 11:05:00
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To Support the US Treasury Market, Bessent Sent the Greenback Reeling
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The US Treasury announcement early in North America yesterday that it would at least double the size of liquidity support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities. The current maximum size is $16 bln a quarter. The stepped-up purchases will take effect on September 9. [...]
The US Treasury announcement early in North America yesterday that it would at least double the size of liquidity support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities. The current maximum size is $16 bln a quarter. The stepped-up purchases will take effect on September 9. [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-20 10:45:05
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-20 10:45:05
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Raising machine-checked security benchmarks to advance hash-based SNARKs through agentic collaboration
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better.codes, an open autoresearch challenge built by the Ethereum Foundation Formal Verification team in collaboration with Yukon and zkSecurity, is now live. better.codes takes a self-contained problem from the Proximity Prize research, formalized in Lean, and puts its soundness bound on a [...]
better.codes, an open autoresearch challenge built by the Ethereum Foundation Formal Verification team in collaboration with Yukon and zkSecurity, is now live. better.codes takes a self-contained problem from the Proximity Prize research, formalized in Lean, and puts its soundness bound on a [...]
Keywords: Research & Development
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-20 00:00:00
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-20 00:00:00
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Bitcoin price hits 11-week high as US Treasury doubles debt buyback size
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Bitcoin joined US stocks in a broad rally after the US Treasury announced that it was at least doubling the amount of its debt buyback operations from September.
Bitcoin joined US stocks in a broad rally after the US Treasury announced that it was at least doubling the amount of its debt buyback operations from September.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-19 15:44:09
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-19 15:44:09
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Sweden’s H100 reports $26M H1 loss driven by falling Bitcoin value
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Sweden’s H100 reported a $26 million loss for the first half of the year, as it completed its acquisitions to become Europe’s second-largest Bitcoin treasury by holdings.
Sweden’s H100 reported a $26 million loss for the first half of the year, as it completed its acquisitions to become Europe’s second-largest Bitcoin treasury by holdings.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-19 11:59:30
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-19 11:59:30
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Ripple raises $275M for US prime brokerage to meet institutional demand
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Ripple said the $275 million raised will support its expansion into traditional financial services such as prime brokerage and multi-asset clearing, citing strong demand from institutions.
Ripple said the $275 million raised will support its expansion into traditional financial services such as prime brokerage and multi-asset clearing, citing strong demand from institutions.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-19 11:18:38
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-19 11:18:38
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Three-Day Reprieve for Canada from US Tariffs
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The US dollar remains on the defensive. It is lower against the G10 currencies but the Australian dollar, which is nursing a small loss. By a narrow margin, the Japanese yen is leading pack, though the greenback has held above JPY159 in Europe. The Canadian dollar is firm and testing [...]
The US dollar remains on the defensive. It is lower against the G10 currencies but the Australian dollar, which is nursing a small loss. By a narrow margin, the Japanese yen is leading pack, though the greenback has held above JPY159 in Europe. The Canadian dollar is firm and testing [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-19 10:53:32
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-19 10:53:32
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Bitcoin ETFs add $189M as August net inflows approach $1B
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US spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $189 million on Tuesday, lifting August net inflows to $951 million, while Ether ETFs added $71.5 million.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $189 million on Tuesday, lifting August net inflows to $951 million, while Ether ETFs added $71.5 million.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-19 07:59:16
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-19 07:59:16
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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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‘Fabricated rumors’ about BitMart founder, Binance bStocks dominate: Asia Express
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Binance’s bStocks are the second largest tokenized stock issuer just two months after launch, and BitMart’s internal feud erupts into the spotlight ahead of its closure
Binance’s bStocks are the second largest tokenized stock issuer just two months after launch, and BitMart’s internal feud erupts into the spotlight ahead of its closure
Keywords: Magazine
Authors: Andrew Fenton ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-18 01:28:37
Authors: Andrew Fenton ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-08-18 01:28:37
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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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