Blueprint Finance draws BitGo, FalconX in Polychain-led round
Blueprint Finance has completed a strategic funding round led by Polychain Capital to expand Concrete, its on-chain vault infrastructure for institutions, protocols, and asset managers. Blueprint Finance said on Aug. 19 that Bullish, Keyrock, BitGo, FalconX, G-20, Flowdesk, JPEG Trading,…
By Rony Roy 8/20/2026, 8:28:29 AM
Crypto Markets Add Over $200B Daily as Bitcoin (BTC) Surges Past $70K: Market Watch
ETH and HYPE are the two top gainers from the larger caps. XRP has successfully defended the $1.00 support.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/20/2026, 8:12:27 AM
Trump may order intensive attacks on Iran if economic pressure fails
Increased military action could destabilize geopolitical relations, hinder diplomatic resolutions, and impact market perceptions and pricing. The post Trump may order intensive attacks on Iran if economic pressure fails appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 8:09:17 AM
Unitree Shares Close 460% Above IPO Price in Shanghai Debut
Unitree closed 460% higher at 845元/股 on its Shanghai STAR Market debut, after an intraday high of 1,100元/股; IPO priced at 150.80元/股 and 4,044.6434万股 offered.
By Maya Sinclair 8/20/2026, 8:02:10 AM
Crypto Leaders Meet Howard Lutnick Ahead of Trump’s Clarity Act Push
As per a post on X on August 19 by crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, a marginal group of…
By Khwaish Manwani 8/20/2026, 7:58:56 AM
Ripple CEO says 67M owners put crypto mainstream
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse cited an estimate of 67 million U.S. crypto owners as Washington prepares key regulatory decisions.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/20/2026, 7:58:32 AM
Trump threatens severe economic consequences for nations aiding Iran
Trump's economic threats may hinder diplomatic resolutions, complicating future US-Iran deals and affecting global market confidence. The post Trump threatens severe economic consequences for nations aiding Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 7:49:22 AM
BitGo Korea secures VASP registration for institutional crypto custody
Regulators reportedly accepted BitGo Korea’s registration on Tuesday, two days before stricter VASP entry requirements took effect.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/20/2026, 7:48:40 AM
Why is Crypto Up Today? Ethereum Leads Market Recovery With a +18% Pump
Ethereum gained 17.51% to close at $2,253.35, while Coinbase data showed a sharp volume increase and a volatile trading range. The post Why is Crypto Up Today? Ethereum Leads Market Recovery With a +18% Pump appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 8/20/2026, 7:37:31 AM
Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv, killing at least 12
The escalation in Kyiv could lead to increased military support for Ukraine and heightened market volatility amid fears of further conflict. The post Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv, killing at least 12 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 7:34:23 AM
Metaplanet Puts 2,100 BTC Into Super League for US Expansion
Metaplanet will contribute 2,100 BTC and $2.5 million in cash to Nasdaq-listed Super League, creating a U.S. bitcoin treasury platform called Superplanet. The transaction will give the Japanese company control of the business while linking capital markets in Tokyo and New York under one treasury strategy. Metaplanet Extends Bitcoin Strategy to...
By Emmanuel Musa 8/20/2026, 7:30:12 AM
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI lacks bullish momentum as broader market recovers
Pi Network (PI) is trading around $0.0890 at press time on Thursday, sustaining its three-day recovery earlier this week. Renewed risk-on sentiment in the crypto market, with the US Treasury bond buyback, boosts Bitcoin (BTC) toward $70,000, while PI lacks the bullish drive.
By N/A 8/20/2026, 7:26:34 AM
Bitcoin Price Breakout: U.S. Treasury Pivot Sparks Rally Above $69K
Bitcoin surged alongside ETH and XRP as Treasury buybacks, liquidations and regulatory optimism accelerate the rally. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Simona Ram 8/20/2026, 7:23:13 AM
Bitcoin Price Explodes to $70K, Wiping Out Billions in Shorts
Bitcoin surges toward $70,000 in the largest short squeeze since 2021, liquidating over $1 billion in bets. Here's what's next for BTC price and where early-stage plays like LiquidChain fit in. The post Bitcoin Price Explodes to $70K, Wiping Out Billions in Shorts appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 8/20/2026, 7:21:05 AM
Coinbase chooses Abu Dhabi as global hub for tokenized securities
Coinbase has secured regulatory permission in Abu Dhabi to establish an international tokenization hub that will support the issuance and custody of securities backed by underlying shares. Coinbase said the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market has…
By Rony Roy 8/20/2026, 7:20:05 AM
ASIC shuts down 3,106 crypto scams as AI fraud surges in Australia
Australia’s securities regulator has removed 3,106 cryptocurrency investment scams during FY26 as its total online scam takedowns surged 182% to more than 19,400. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission said in an Aug. 17 release that crypto investment scam removals…
By Rony Roy 8/20/2026, 7:07:36 AM
Is the iPhone Fold Going to Be Unfit for Gamers?
Foldable screens sound great until you sit down to play something fast-paced on a 7.8-inch display that has a soft valley running straight down its center. Apple might be spending billions attempting to refine Samsung’s dual-layer ultra-thin glass technology, but with trial production stalling over high-frequency hinge tests in supply factories,...
By BuyUcoin 8/20/2026, 7:05:35 AM
Elderly Widow Loses Nearly $350,000 to Florida Neighbor’s Power Of Attorney Scheme
A Florida woman was convicted of exploiting an elderly widow by draining nearly $350,000 from her accounts using power of attorney, isolating her from family, and purchasing land with the funds. The post Elderly Widow Loses Nearly $350,000 to Florida Neighbor’s Power Of Attorney Scheme appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/20/2026, 7:04:39 AM
Bitcoin Surges Past $69K as Traders Flip From Bearish to 50/50
Bitcoin reached $69,892 during Wednesday's session and held near $68,995 early Thursday, a 7.38% gain over 24 hours, as long-dated Treasury yields fell and Treasury doubled its long-end buybacks. The post Bitcoin Surges Past $69K as Traders Flip From Bearish to 50/50 appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/20/2026, 7:02:54 AM
CFTC Works on a U.S. Compliance Path for Hyperliquid
Trump said CFTC Chair Michael Selig is working to bring Hyperliquid to the U.S.; HYPE jumped 21.58% to $71.35. A May 18 CFTC filing shows self‑certified HYPE futures.
By Darnell Whitaker 8/20/2026, 7:02:00 AM
Bitcoin flashes 8 capitulation signals, but traders just spent $552 million protecting against another crash
Bitcoin is showing some of the strongest capitulation signals of the current downturn, suggesting the selloff may be entering a later stage even as the market offers little evidence of an imminent rebound. Eight of the 12 indicators tracked by VanEck are currently flashing capitulation, while all 12 reached extreme levels at some point during […]...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/20/2026, 7:00:01 AM
Grayscale updates Zcash ETF filing as DCG unit weighs $110M ZEC buy
Grayscale has filed its fourth amendment to convert the Zcash Trust into an exchange-traded fund while disclosing that a Digital Currency Group subsidiary is considering an investment representing about 200,000 ZEC, currently worth roughly $110 million. According to an Aug.…
By Rony Roy 8/20/2026, 6:51:15 AM
Ripple Raises US$275M to Fuel Financial Services Expansion
Fresh from a US$200M (AU$282 million) raise in May, Ripple’s brokerage arm has now secured US$275M (AU$387.75 million) to scale its US financial services business. The post Ripple Raises US$275M to Fuel Financial Services Expansion appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/20/2026, 6:43:51 AM
SEC Unveils Major Crypto Rules Push Under Trump
The SEC proposes crypto rules with two capital-raising exemptions and a safe harbour for tokens, filling the gap left by stalled US crypto legislation. The post SEC Unveils Major Crypto Rules Push Under Trump appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/20/2026, 6:38:06 AM
Core Scientific’s $24B AI comeback faces debt test
Core Scientific has secured over $24 billion in potential AI hosting revenue, but construction costs and rising debt remain key risks.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/20/2026, 6:37:24 AM
Injective affiliate secures SEC transfer agent registration for tokenized securities
Injective has secured U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission transfer agent registration through its affiliate, Injective Institutional Services, adding a regulated securities ownership and recordkeeping function to its Layer 1 network as INJ rose about 8%. Injective said Wednesday that the…
By Rony Roy 8/20/2026, 6:37:07 AM
Bitcoin Short Liquidation Hits $2.74B as BTC Price Surges Above $69,000
Bitcoin jumped above $69,000, returning to levels last seen around its 2021 peak, as a sharp price move forced billions of dollars in short positions out of the market. More than $2.74 billion in short positions were liquidated in 24 hours, making it the eighth- argest liquidation event in crypto history. Bitcoin Rally Triggers $2.74B …
By Rizwan Ansari 8/20/2026, 6:34:49 AM
Trump Says CFTC Is Working to Bring Hyperliquid Into the U.S.
Trump said CFTC Chairman Michael Selig is working to bring Hyperliquid into the United States "in a fully compliant and legal fashion", sending the exchange's HYPE token up 18.41% in a day. The post Trump Says CFTC Is Working to Bring Hyperliquid Into the U.S. appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/20/2026, 6:33:42 AM
Ripple CEO: Crypto Is No Longer Fringe Industry
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said crypto has firmly entered the U.S. mainstream.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/20/2026, 6:32:15 AM
New Jersey Player Turns $2 Spin Into Record $2.95M Online Jackpot
A $2 spin in Linden, New Jersey, produced a $2,949,857.40 progressive payout: the fourth seven-figure Mega Jackpot on Hard Rock Bet’s four-month-old network and the largest in the operator’s online casino history. Four Seven-Figure Wins Since April A player identified as Rose M. of Linden triggered Hard Rock Bet’s New Jersey Mega Jackpot on Aug....
By Luci Kelemen 8/20/2026, 6:30:52 AM
Iran executes foreign national over Isfahan protests crackdown
Iran's execution of a foreign national may escalate international tensions and signal potential instability, impacting regime change prospects. The post Iran executes foreign national over Isfahan protests crackdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 6:26:39 AM
Live updates: Bitcoin hits $71,000, ETFs draw $700 million in biggest inflows in months
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $517 million and ether funds $189 million on Aug. 19, the strongest daily hauls in months, as a broad rally torched $2.7 billion in bearish bets.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/20/2026, 6:21:17 AM
Why Bitcoin & Ethereum Prices Suddenly Surged Today—Should Traders Be Cautious?
After a prolonged consolidation, the crypto market witnessed a sharp upswing that pushed the Bitcoin price to $70,000 for the first time since the June sell-off. Billions of liquidity entered the market, while short liquidations that were recorded doubled. Besides, the Ethereum price outperformed all the other altcoins and recorded more than a 20%...
By Sahana Vibhute 8/20/2026, 6:19:01 AM
Iran war disrupts global energy supply, largest oil market impact: IEA
The conflict exacerbates geopolitical tensions, hindering diplomatic resolutions and threatening global energy security and economic stability. The post Iran war disrupts global energy supply, largest oil market impact: IEA appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 6:18:50 AM
Trump Wants the US to Lead Crypto: Here Are the Biggest Takeaways From the White House Meeting
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP rallied after Trump's crypto meeting, but the CLARITY Act still faces political disagreements in the Senate.
By Chayanika Deka 8/20/2026, 6:17:14 AM
Nvidia data centers exceed utility power promises, raising concerns about AI’s energy appetite
The rising energy demands of AI data centers could strain power grids, impacting infrastructure development and energy policy priorities. The post Nvidia data centers exceed utility power promises, raising concerns about AI’s energy appetite appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 6:12:36 AM
OpenAI rolls out Sunspot refresh for ChatGPT Android beta with new personalization features
The Sunspot refresh enhances user privacy and data control, aligning with regulatory demands and potentially setting new industry standards. The post OpenAI rolls out Sunspot refresh for ChatGPT Android beta with new personalization features appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 6:11:39 AM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/20/2026, 6:03:50 AM
AI Agents Can Multiply Blockchain Activity Without Boosting Token Value
Visa/Artemis show x402’s average payment at $0.14 across 109.6M tx, with 89% of dollar volume filtered as non‑organic. Agent surges boost activity but not token prices.
By Idris Calloway 8/20/2026, 6:01:49 AM
HYPE jumps 20% as Trump signals legal US path for Hyperliquid
HYPE reached $72 after Trump said the CFTC was pursuing compliant US access for Hyperliquid, though no formal regulatory plan has been released.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/20/2026, 5:52:30 AM
XRP Explodes to a Monthly High: These Signals Hinted a Big Move Was Coming
Here's what happened behind the scenes before, during, and after XRP's major double-digit rally to $1.14.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/20/2026, 5:41:33 AM
Trader who made $49 million shorting crypto lost $24 million on ether in 12 seconds
The Hyperliquid wallet known as pension-usdt.eth was forced out of a 50,000 ETH short as ether surged, with five liquidation orders helping push the price higher during the unwind.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/20/2026, 5:40:54 AM
Swift links HSBC and StanChart tokenized deposits
Swift connected HSBC and Standard Chartered’s tokenized deposit systems, while existing banking rails completed the final settlement.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/20/2026, 5:32:19 AM
You Found $500,000 Hidden in Your Own Walls. A Court Says It’s Not Yours
A $500,000 cache of cash stuffed into ammunition cans inside the walls of a Paradise Valley, Arizona home sparked a court fight between the new owners and the prior owner’s heirs. In Grande v. Jennings, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled on May 31, 2012, that the money belonged to the estate of Robert A. […]
By Guest Author 8/20/2026, 5:30:46 AM
Multicoin Capital moves millions in HYPE to Coinbase Prime, raising sell pressure questions
Multicoin's large HYPE transfers to Coinbase Prime may signal risk management or potential market impact, affecting investor sentiment and token stability. The post Multicoin Capital moves millions in HYPE to Coinbase Prime, raising sell pressure questions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 5:24:39 AM
CFTC seeks comments on AI compute derivatives
The CFTC is seeking public input on AI compute derivatives, covering liquidity, manipulation, customer safeguards and perpetual futures.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/20/2026, 5:15:02 AM
Spot Bitcoin ETFs pull in $517M in a single day as crypto market finds its footing
Institutional interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs signals growing confidence in crypto, potentially driving broader adoption and innovation in digital assets. The post Spot Bitcoin ETFs pull in $517M in a single day as crypto market finds its footing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 5:13:53 AM
Top Altcoins Price Forecast: Ripple rallies above $1, Solana eyes $85, Cardano eases gains
Top altcoins, such as Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA), are holding steady on Thursday after a bullish rebound as the broader crypto market rebounds on US Treasury bond buybacks. The technical outlook for XRP and SOL suggests further upside, while ADA risks losing the recent gains.
By N/A 8/20/2026, 5:03:03 AM
CLARITY Act rush could derail deal, Gallego says
Sen. Ruben Gallego warned that rushing the CLARITY Act toward its Sept. 15 procedural vote could undermine bipartisan negotiations.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/20/2026, 4:59:54 AM
OKX limits Claude access as AI spending hits $8M monthly
OKX restricted Claude access for Hong Kong and China based staff after a suspension, while monthly AI spending reaches up to $8 million.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/20/2026, 4:31:43 AM