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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.

Bitcoin abruptly jumped this Tuesday, August 18, to the $65,000 mark. This movement caught short sellers off guard, heavily exposed in derivative markets. The rise now faces a concentration of sell orders likely to slow down BTC. Meanwhile, on-chain data shows long-term accumulation, notably on the side of institutional players. Two opposing dynamics could influence Bitcoin's next trajectory.

The ECB warns of a stock market correction related to AI. A focus on the €440 billion of European exposure and the risks for the crypto market.

Bitcoin faces an unprecedented shock as US yields top 5.3%, threatening the entire crypto market balance.

XRP is approaching a deadline that could put its market under pressure. A new wave of unlocking scheduled by Ripple is set to release a massive amount of tokens, while the price is already trading around a sensitive technical level. Behind the spectacular figure of this operation lies a more nuanced reality. Not all unlocked XRP necessarily join the market. Between genuinely available supply, risk of selling pressure, and price fragility, the coming weeks could become decisive for XRP.

BitBox released a security update yesterday for its BitBox02 wallets. Named Dixence, the patch addresses several vulnerabilities, including two considered severe. The next day, Dogecoin contributor Mishaboar relayed the alert and urged affected holders to check their firmware without delay.

The European cryptocurrency framework enters a new phase with an official sanction. Bitpanda is fined 70,000 euros in Austria for several breaches of MiCA rules. The FMA notably reproaches the platform for errors in the transmission and communication of certain documents. This legally final decision marks an important step in the concrete application of the new European regulation. It also shows that transparency obligations become a central issue for European crypto actors.

Not much has changed since my last analysis. As you already know, I remain bearish, and I said that as long as we failed to break above $67K, Bitcoin would likely head back towards the $60K area. You also know that my analysis is mainly based on technical analysis and psychotrading. There isn't much new to analyze here because the structure hasn't really changed, but let me tell you something: There are still approximately 50 days of the bear market left if the cycle continues to play out as expected. For some time now, BTC has been moving sideways within the $60K-$65K range.

Bitcoin has just shattered a widely anticipated scenario: that of a progressive shortage of BTC on exchanges. In just three weeks, the reserves available on centralized platforms have strongly rebounded, despite ETF demand. This turnaround reveals a reality more complex than a simple "supply shock" fueled by institutional investors. Where do these new bitcoins come from and what does this return of liquidity reveal about market balance? On-chain data and ETF flows provide several answers.

The digital asset market is going through a more uncertain phase as companies linked to bitcoin adjust their reserves. Strategy now has $4.8 billion in cash, offering several options. Michael Saylor believes this financial cushion can support purchases, share buybacks or debt reduction. At the same time, the company also wants to be able to sell its digital assets if conditions change. This flexibility becomes central as the MSTR stock falls sharply.

Ethereum is preparing a major shift. After years dominated by the quest for scalability, native privacy is now at the heart of the network's roadmap. Toni Wahrstätter, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, revealed the priorities studied for Hegotá, an update scheduled for 2027. Private transactions, censorship resistance, and architectural choices will now have to be balanced, while Glamsterdam is still expected by the end of 2026. Behind these technical decisions lies a strategic question: how far can Ethereum protect its users without compromising its scaling?

SafePal reveals a data breach affecting nearly 40,000 customers. Names, addresses, and purchases were exposed, but no crypto funds were compromised.

The bitcoin market regains some momentum as tensions between Washington and Tehran dominate trading. BTC/USD surpassed 64,000 dollars, with a daily gain of more than 2%. Meanwhile, US stocks fell and gold accelerated, strengthening the divergence between major markets. This development comes as investors also watch derivatives, where funding rates signal a forceful long positioning in the markets.

BitMine Immersion Technologies scales up on Ethereum. By bringing its holdings to 4.8% of the global ETH supply, the company led by Tom Lee no longer limits itself to an accumulation strategy. It also strengthens its exposure to the very operation of the network through staking. This concentration now places its acquisitions and infrastructure at the heart of questions about available supply, staking yields, and Ethereum governance. Thus, this rise could have a lasting impact on the economic balance of the second largest crypto.

Anthropic officially filed its confidential IPO application in the United States on June 1, 2026. Since then, betting has accelerated. As of August 17, Polymarket estimates the probability of a listing before October 31 at 69.5% and an arrival on the stock market before the end of the year at 87%. However, no official date has yet been communicated.