Eric Trump has just signed a written commitment to stay away from the management of the future deposit bank of World Liberty Financial. A goodwill gesture towards regulators. Except that the project is dragging a Justin Sun lawsuit still ongoing, and a loan that strongly recalls the worst hours of FTX.
Ethereum has already won the speed battle on zkEVMs. The security one remains open. A research contest supported by the Ethereum Foundation still shows a gap of 52.14 bits between the currently proven results on a cryptographic component. The network targets a demonstrable security of 128 bits for its zkEVMs by early December. No changes threaten the current consensus for now.
The locking of the European crypto market with MiCA already shows flaws. Indeed, the Binance exchange may have found loopholes. Despite the entry into force of this new regulatory framework, it is still possible for European citizens to open functional accounts without a MiCA license thanks to the world's leading crypto exchange platform. Such a scenario would therefore become a real-world test for the credibility of this standard and the future of international exchanges on the old continent.
Bitcoin at 100,000 dollars by the end of 2026? Standard Chartered admits that this figure could be too low. Between the ETF rally, short liquidations, and records in sight, the market seems to have already decided. What if the bank underestimated the crypto craze?
Like many companies, SharpLink Gaming transforms its treasury into a yield machine. Indeed, the Nasdaq-listed firm has just injected an additional 39,319 ETH into staking, approximately 91 million dollars. This new investment thus strengthens its position as the second largest institutional holder of Ether after BitMine. Like a volatile market, the company executives have decided to make their reserves work directly on Ethereum. This maneuver explains the transformation of crypto treasuries, currently developed as productive assets likely to generate on-chain income, rather than as reserves intended to sit idle on a balance sheet.
A targeted DAO. 1.2 million dollars at stake. And a Binance security team who spotted the threat before anyone else and acted in less than 48 hours… zero dollars lost! While BonkDAO and KelpDAO were counting their losses in recent months, Binance won the race.
The cryptocurrency market regains momentum, driven by the return of buyers and the rise of Bitcoin. In this context, Pepcoin accelerates strongly in the market. Its price gains more than 20% in twenty-four hours, while volumes explode. This increase occurs as investors return to digital assets. Moreover, speculation about a possible ETF strengthens attention on the token. Large holder movements add an important element to this dynamic. Today again.
Ethereum reserves are depleting on centralized exchanges at an unprecedented rate. A potential supply shock is emerging behind this contraction. This scenario is certainly fueled by the massive movement of tokens towards long-term holding as well as the return of institutional investors. Such a reduction is amplified by buybacks through ETFs and various corporate treasury strategies. However, the U.S. administration is sending new signals to the crypto market. The increase in institutional capital combined with ETH scarcity creates a situation where the balance between supply and demand could tighten.
Binance now directly opens its infrastructure to AI agents. With Agent OS, tools like ChatGPT, Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor can access market data, monitor an account, and execute crypto trades. The user retains control over permissions and can revoke access at any time.
Alibaba regains a pace it hadn’t known for about three years. The Chinese group reports 268.95 billion yuan in revenue for its first fiscal quarter, nearly 40 billion dollars and a 9% increase year-on-year. Cloud accelerates by 45%. AI-related products notably record a twelfth consecutive quarter of triple-digit growth.
Bitcoin briefly exceeded $79,500 on Friday, pushing its market capitalization above $1.5 trillion. Behind this acceleration, American Bitcoin and Ether ETFs have just recorded a second day of strong inflows, with more than $800 million injected in the single session on August 20.
The crypto sector is still looking to make the blockchain simpler and more useful on a daily basis. In this dynamic, Cardano aims to take a new step by expanding its user base on a global scale. Input Output Global bets on concrete applications, better scalability, and a more accessible experience. The goal is clear: to bring cryptocurrencies closer to the general public while preparing the network to handle much more significant activity. Hydra and Ouroboros Leios thus become essential in this strategy. A vision focused on utility and accessibility
Bitcoin has just recorded its strongest bullish surge in five months, but prediction markets still refuse to declare victory. After an 8.7% jump on Wednesday, BTC climbed up to $71,556 on Thursday, gaining 3.26% on the day and reaching levels lost since June 1st. Behind this spectacular awakening, a paradox emerges: Myriad shifts towards optimism, while Polymarket and Kalshi remain cautious about long-term deadlines. Between short position buybacks and decisive resistance at $70,284, the rally still has to prove it can become a real trend.
The founder of Evergrande, former 2nd richest in Asia, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for fraud. Impact on the Chinese economy: the summary.
The crypto market has just reminded how explosive bearish bets can become. In just 48 hours, a massive wave of short position liquidations hit derivatives, while bitcoin approached a major psychological threshold. Behind this acceleration is a decisive macroeconomic factor: the surprise inflow of liquidity in the United States. Between short squeeze, American budget intervention and on-chain investor repositioning, this scenario reveals the forces that could now dictate bitcoin's trajectory.
European pressure on stablecoins is changing access to digital assets. Since the end of the European transition period, several platforms have removed USDT from their offerings. However, available data do not show a net decline in global demand. Activity is growing in some emerging markets, where people use stablecoins for payments, transfers, and financial services. This development places MiCA at a central challenge: regulating European access without altering global usages of the digital dollar.
Bitcoin continues its rebound and is now approaching $72,000, representing an increase of about 15% since Monday. The renewed liquidity in the United States and progress around the CLARITY Act support the movement. On the stock market, companies exposed to cryptos are also benefiting.
The large holders of bitcoin seem to be returning to buying. Around 43,000 BTC have reportedly been accumulated over 60 days, according to data from CryptoQuant relayed on August 19th by Bitcoin.com News. The movement contrasts with previous months marked by more sales. However, it is not enough yet to speak of a real supply shock.
The crypto market has just received a powerful boost. On August 19, 2026, the U.S. Treasury announced the doubling of its bond buybacks, triggering an immediate reaction in cryptos. Ethereum has crossed key technical thresholds, while altcoins followed in a significant movement fueled by the liquidation of short positions. After several months of sluggishness, this liquidity injection changes market dynamics. The question remains whether this awakening marks the start of a new bullish phase or merely a temporary surge driven by macroeconomics.
The rebound of bitcoin toward $69,000 is gaining strength. Geoff Kendrick, analyst at Standard Chartered, links this progression to an improvement in liquidity. His analysis is based on US Treasury measures concerning long-term bonds. The $65,500 level becomes central. A break could signal that the bottom has been reached and open a new phase. This development occurs as the market watches yields. A favorable context supports his analysis and projection.
Donald Trump pressures the American Senate. This Wednesday, the president gathered several major figures from the crypto industry at the White House to try to unblock the CLARITY Act. The text, stuck in Congress, now crystallizes a confrontation that goes beyond the mere regulation of cryptos. Washington is also playing its ability to maintain its technological lead over China, against a backdrop of political tensions and disagreements over the sector's framework.
Donald Trump mentions a legal entry of Hyperliquid into the United States. The HYPE crypto jumps 19%. All the details in this article!
Citi accelerates into crypto by launching institutional Bitcoin custody before end of 2026, facing stiff competition from rivals.
Gold had its best year since 1979 in 2025, with dozens of successive records. Early 2026, it surpassed 5,500 dollars per ounce before falling sharply in spring. This wide fluctuation sums up the question investors ask themselves: should you still buy gold now, and especially how? Between physical bullion, ETFs, mining stocks, and tokenized gold, entry points have never been so numerous or so unequal.
Donald Trump gives Canada a three-day reprieve. The 50% tariffs that were supposed to take effect on August 19 are suspended while Washington and Ottawa finalize a trade agreement. Trump says the essential points are settled. Mark Carney talks rather about significant progress with still work to do. For markets, including crypto, a new deadline has simply replaced the old one.
While bitcoin struggles to find a clear direction, VanEck attempts to date the end of the correction. The asset manager relies on on-chain data and market structure to measure the extent of the purge, especially among long-term holders. Its analysis mainly outlines a scenario for what follows. An accumulation phase whose duration could provide valuable clues about the next market reversal. How far do these models really allow anticipating the bitcoin awakening?
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded 189.3 million dollars of inflows on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. After 297.6 million the day before, the cumulative monthly total now approaches one billion dollars according to SoSoValue. A notable rebound, although a large portion of the capital continues to flow towards BlackRock's IBIT.
TikTok is exploring a new financial feature that could change the usage of its messaging. According to Bloomberg, code discovered in the current version of the iPhone app in the United States reveals a system for peer-to-peer money transfers. The system would allow sending and receiving payments through direct messages. For now, the platform is not testing this feature. A spokesperson clarifies that the project is still in its early stages, with no public timeline announced for its potential public launch in the US.
The hacking of the Directorate General of Public Finances pushes the French State to review its cybersecurity strategy. Faced with vulnerabilities affecting administrations and exposing sensitive data, the executive wants to deeply strengthen its digital audits. A response worthy of a threat that now goes beyond public systems alone. The stolen information can feed social engineering campaigns and directly target citizens, including crypto holders. Behind this shift lies a major question: that of French digital sovereignty.
Access to the US markets is expanding for investors in the European Economic Area. On August 18, Kraken announced the opening of more than 7,000 US-listed stocks to its eligible clients. The offer also includes more than 700 stocks and more than 600 crypto-assets in a single regulated account. This development is part of its MiFID approval. It brings together traditional stocks, tokenized securities, and digital assets while maintaining their distinct regulatory frameworks for the concerned European investors.