Crypto News Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, Regulation and Markets
U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs drew about $2.6 billion in a record 2026 week as Term Finance suffered an estimated $8.5 million exploit.
By Idris Calloway 8/27/2026, 7:11:06 AM
SoftBank eyes majority stake in OpenAI-backed 1X at $6 billion valuation
SoftBank has entered talks to acquire a majority stake in OpenAI-backed humanoid robot developer 1X Technologies in a deal that could value the startup at about $6 billion. The Information reported on Aug. 26, citing people familiar with the discussions,…
By Rony Roy 8/27/2026, 7:07:49 AM
CFTC warns crypto ATM scams drove $388M in losses
The CFTC warned consumers about irreversible crypto ATM payments after FBI data showed over $388 million in reported 2025 losses.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 7:06:14 AM
Americans Are Sitting on $20 Billion They Don’t Know They Own. Here’s How to Check in 2 Minutes
State treasurers across the U.S. are holding roughly $70 billion in unclaimed property, and NAUPA estimates about 1 in 7 Americans have money waiting for them. The funds often come from uncashed paychecks, dormant bank accounts, or abandoned safe deposit boxes, and can be searched for free through MissingMoney.com, not paid “recovery” services...
By Guest Author 8/27/2026, 7:05:30 AM
Meta To Pay Up To $17,100,000,000, Add Child Safety Limits On Instagram And Facebook After States Claim Addictive Designs
A coalition of 47 states, D.C., and territories reached a record settlement with Meta requiring up to $17.1 billion in payments and major product changes over claims of addictive features harming youth. The post Meta To Pay Up To $17,100,000,000, Add Child Safety Limits On Instagram And Facebook After States Claim Addictive Designs appeared first...
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/27/2026, 7:04:19 AM
BTC Price Prediction: Momentum Flatlines at $79K — Flush to $77K Before the $83K Run
BTC sits at $78,775 with RSI locked above 79 and MACD momentum printing dead zero — the math points to a $77K flush before bulls reload for a push toward the $83,219 Bollinger upper band target. (Read More)
By N/A 8/27/2026, 7:03:23 AM
Bitcoin ETF inflows slow to $232M as BTC holds under $80K
US spot Bitcoin ETF inflows slowed to $232.1 million as an eight-day streak reached $2.8 billion, while XRP funds posted their biggest inflow since Jan. 5.
By Helen Partz 8/27/2026, 7:01:19 AM
Cryptocurrency Trading Explained: Spot, Futures, Leverage, Fees and Risk
Crypto trading spans spot ownership and futures price exposure. See how leverage, funding, fees, custody and liquidation shape each trade.
By Sophia Bennett 8/27/2026, 7:01:11 AM
CryptoQuant Bull Score Surges to 80, Signaling Bitcoin Bull Market Entry
Bitcoin is entering the early stages of a fresh bull market after a sharp rally driven by positive valuation and demand signals. The post CryptoQuant Bull Score Surges to 80, Signaling Bitcoin Bull Market Entry appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/27/2026, 7:01:11 AM
Staking Ethereum could soon look entirely different under a new deposit proposal
The working proposal opens staking to future key formats, but replacing validator signatures still requires separate protocol upgrades. The post Staking Ethereum could soon look entirely different under a new deposit proposal appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/27/2026, 7:00:20 AM
Mirae Asset plans $108B digital asset push with Digital X
Mirae Asset Group has set an initial target of building its digital asset business to 150 trillion won ($108 billion) and turning it profitable in 2027, using newly acquired crypto exchange Digital X as a central part of its “Mirae…
By Rony Roy 8/27/2026, 6:55:26 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 8/27/2026, 6:47:23 AM
Connecticut sues Kalshi over unlicensed sports event contracts
Connecticut has sued Kalshi and asked a court to block the prediction market platform from offering sports event contracts that state officials classify as unlicensed sports wagering. The Connecticut Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday that Attorney General William Tong, Department…
By Rony Roy 8/27/2026, 6:41:38 AM
Tokenized deposits could raise US credit costs: Dallas Fed economists
Dallas Fed economists said faster, programmable deposits could make bank funding less stable, potentially pushing lenders toward more expensive funding.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/27/2026, 6:39:02 AM
2 Major Ripple (XRP) Updates: Mastercard Gets Involved, ETF Changes Announced
Here's how Mastercard has extended its relationship with Ripple and what are the ETF changes.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/27/2026, 6:26:24 AM
Bitcoin Lightning Users Face Urgent Warning Over Core Flaw
Core Lightning developers have issued an urgent security warning to Lightning Network node operators.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/27/2026, 6:19:10 AM
RLUSD crosses $2 billion as XRPL supply nears $1B
Ripple’s RLUSD crossed $2 billion in market value, with nearly $1 billion issued on XRP Ledger under New York oversight.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 5:57:44 AM
Bitcoin Eyes $83K Confirmation as Bernstein Bets on $1M by 2033
Bitcoin rallied 25% and may be entering a new bull market, but analysts say it must close above $83,000 to confirm it, as Bernstein predicts $1m by 2033. The post Bitcoin Eyes $83K Confirmation as Bernstein Bets on $1M by 2033 appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 8/27/2026, 5:56:07 AM
Top Altcoins Price Forecast: Ripple eases to $1.40, Solana hits $100, DOGE capped below $0.10
Ripple (XRP) and Dogecoin (DOGE) are facing downside pressure after double-digit gains last week, while Solana (SOL) extends its rally to $100. The technical outlook for XRP, SOL, and DOGE points to potential upside as the broader market sustains a risk-on sentiment.
By N/A 8/27/2026, 5:49:28 AM
VeChain Price Surges as VET Breaks 2026 Downtrend: $0.01 in Sight?
VeChain price has delivered one of its strongest move of the year, with VET climbing more than 12% to around $0.00655 after breaking above the descending trendline that had defined its 2026 downtrend. The move follows months of compressed trading between $0.0050 and $0.0055, where repeated attempts to recover were absorbed by sellers. Now, VET …
By Shubham Vishwakarma 8/27/2026, 5:44:57 AM
Revolut Launches First Euro Stablecoin EURR: Here’s Where It’s Available
EURR will be issued by Stripe-owned Bridge under the EU’s MiCA framework, and it's getting ready for a wider European rollout.
By Jose Oramas 8/27/2026, 5:42:49 AM
Bitcoin’s bull case grows as U.S. debt tops $40T
BlackRock’s Robbie Mitchnick says the $40 trillion U.S. debt burden strengthens Bitcoin’s case as an alternative store of value.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 5:36:20 AM
Mastercard sponsors XRP Ledger hackathon in New York
Mastercard will sponsor a 36-hour XRP Ledger hackathon in New York focused on protocol development, agentic finance and lending.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 5:29:18 AM
Binance co-founders CZ and Yi He adopted Simpsons cartoon aliases ‘Homer’ and ‘Marge’ in company meetings
Yi, who is now the co-CEO of Binance alongside its other chief Richard Teng, still uses the name Marge in meetings and chats.
By Ian Allison 8/27/2026, 5:25:28 AM
$457 Billion Crypto Tax Bombshell: Most Onchain Activity May Escape Global Reporting Rules
Chainalysis puts potentially taxable onchain crypto activity at more than $457 billion for 2025 and says just 14% falls under the OECD's CARF framework, with Australia's first exchanges due by 2028. The post $457 Billion Crypto Tax Bombshell: Most Onchain Activity May Escape Global Reporting Rules appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/27/2026, 5:24:10 AM
Ethereum Price Forecast: Derivatives demand cools after short squeeze-led rally
After Ethereum (ETH) gained over 30% last week, bulls have begun dominating its net taker volume. The 30-day moving average of the metric flipped positive last week, indicating immediate market activity in perpetual futures leans toward the upside.
By N/A 8/27/2026, 5:18:02 AM
Banks weigh stablecoins as payments competition grows: WSJ
Major banks are evaluating stablecoins as 39 state banking groups develop a blockchain network supporting digital payment products.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 5:07:12 AM
Coinbase, Better Open Bitcoin Mortgages After $260M Waitlist Demand
Qualified homebuyers can cover their cash down payment by borrowing against bitcoin instead of selling it, keeping the main mortgage a standard Fannie Mae loan. Coinbase One members can also receive up to $10,000 in closing-cost credits. Token-Backed Mortgage Reaches General Availability Better Mortgage, operated by Better Home & Finance Holding...
By Kevin Helms 8/27/2026, 5:05:31 AM
Coinbase, Better launch Bitcoin-backed home loans
Coinbase and Better Mortgage have made a Bitcoin-backed mortgage product generally available to qualified US homebuyers, allowing them to secure a down payment loan without selling their BTC. Bitcoin-backed home loans use a two-loan structure Better Mortgage and Coinbase announced…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/27/2026, 5:04:48 AM
Smart AI deposits could soon force banks to raise loan rates for everyday borrowers
A sensitivity case shows how faster, programmable switching could reduce banks’ interest-rate capacity in 10-year equivalents, not loan balances. The post Smart AI deposits could soon force banks to raise loan rates for everyday borrowers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/27/2026, 5:00:42 AM
Americans Reject Crypto in Retirement Plans as 77% Call It Risky
Americans fear retirement is slipping out of reach, while AI gets cautious interest and crypto faces a hard sell in workplace pension plans. The post Americans Reject Crypto in Retirement Plans as 77% Call It Risky appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 8/27/2026, 4:54:40 AM
CLARITY Act September 15 Vote: Timeline, Will It Pass, and What’s Standing in the Way
Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber, offered a detailed breakdown of what to expect from the Senate’s September 15 vote on the Clarity Act, warning that the date marks the start of a process rather than a final outcome. What September 15 Actually Is Senate Majority Leader John Thune scheduled the vote before the …
By Anjali Belgaumkar 8/27/2026, 4:50:43 AM
Revolut’s EURR Stablecoin Goes Live in Limited Pilot, Takes Aim at Circle’s EURC
Revolut is rolling out EURR, a euro stablecoin issued by Stripe-owned Bridge, to first customers in Denmark, Poland and Portugal. The post Revolut’s EURR Stablecoin Goes Live in Limited Pilot, Takes Aim at Circle’s EURC appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/27/2026, 4:47:08 AM
Solana proposals could cut $1.5B in SOL issuance
Solana voters are considering faster disinflation and resource-fee burns that could reduce issuance and lower staking yields.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 4:36:24 AM
Bitcoin below $79,000, XRP leads losses as traders start betting on a Fed hike
Every major token except solana and BNB is flat or lower over 24 hours, with bitcoin holding a 14% weekly gain and XRP 28%.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/27/2026, 4:35:18 AM
Bitcoin mines first quantum-safe mainnet transaction: StarkWare
Bitcoin confirmed its first QSB transaction, testing quantum-resistant spending under existing consensus rules without a protocol upgrade.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 4:23:03 AM
CFTC warns consumers about rising crypto ATM scams as losses surpass $388M
The CFTC issued a consumer advisory on crypto ATM scams as losses topped $388M in 2025, with seniors over 60 three times more likely to be The post CFTC warns consumers about rising crypto ATM scams as losses surpass $388M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/27/2026, 4:15:42 AM
StarkWare tests quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction on mainnet
StarkWare said the experimental transaction demonstrated quantum-resistant Bitcoin spending without a fork, but it cost up to $200 and required direct miner submission.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/27/2026, 4:14:48 AM
Havenex seeks Austrian approval as Series A nears close
Havenex is nearing a Series A close while seeking Austrian approval for institutional digital and traditional asset infrastructure.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 4:07:26 AM
Lesser-tracked bitcoin market dynamic lends credibility to August surge to $80,000
An indicator fundamental to understanding whether capital consistently moved in size to push prices higher is flashing green.
By Omkar Godbole 8/27/2026, 4:02:57 AM
Ripple (XRP) Whales Are Pulling Millions Off Binance: The $2 Level Is Back in Focus
XRP whales made an unusually large move off Binance as accumulation accelerated alongside the token's powerful weekly rally above 40%.
By Chayanika Deka 8/27/2026, 4:01:25 AM
NVIDIA revenue hits $96.2B as AI demand doubles
NVIDIA reported $96.2 billion in Q2 revenue, beat Wall Street estimates and projected $108 billion for fiscal Q3.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 3:54:05 AM
Crypto Overview: Bitcoin holds at $78,000 amid US PCE surprise – SPX6900, VeChain rally
The broader cryptocurrency market maintains a constructive tone, with Bitcoin (BTC) sustaining gains above $78,000 on Thursday. The US July Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index inflation came in higher than expected on Wednesday, suggesting that inflation remains elevated.
By N/A 8/27/2026, 3:45:36 AM
BlackRock’s Robert Mitchnick says Bitcoin’s macro case strengthens amid fiscal concerns
Bitcoin's appeal as a hedge against fiscal instability grows, potentially reshaping institutional investment strategies and portfolio diversification. The post BlackRock’s Robert Mitchnick says Bitcoin’s macro case strengthens amid fiscal concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/27/2026, 3:36:18 AM
Cardano and Solana just exposed crypto governance’s biggest weakness
Cardano’s DReps and SPOs are below threshold, while Solana’s validator defaults, staker overrides and conflicting pass rules complicate what low turnout means. The post Cardano and Solana just exposed crypto governance’s biggest weakness appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/27/2026, 3:30:40 AM
Michael Saylor Calls for a ‘Bitcoin Reformation’ Beyond Orthodoxy
Michael Saylor is calling for Bitcoin to move beyond founder worship, mandatory self-custody, and hostility toward institutions. His “Bitcoin Reformation” envisions the asset operating across banks, corporations, securities, governments, and machines. Saylor Challenges Bitcoin’s Founding-Era Doctrine Bitcoin’s next phase should integrate the asset...
By Kevin Helms 8/27/2026, 3:05:27 AM
Bitcoin faces recovery test above $80K as ETF demand strengthens — Glassnode
Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent rally has sharply reduced leverage across the market while attracting strong institutional demand, according to Glassnode.
By N/A 8/27/2026, 3:02:27 AM
Qwen3.8-Flash-Next Debuts on NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 for Long-Context AI
Alibaba's Qwen3.8-Flash-Next leverages NVIDIA's GB300 NVL72, previewing Qwen4 architecture with 1M-token context optimization. (Read More)
By N/A 8/27/2026, 2:01:05 AM
Solana takes its first step toward sub-second speed by cutting block confirmation times across the network
Epoch 1021 averaged 365.4ms spacing with a 0.077% skip rate, while the 300ms stage remained pending. The post Solana takes its first step toward sub-second speed by cutting block confirmation times across the network appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/27/2026, 2:00:25 AM
Top Altcoins to Stack Before Altseason: HYPE, ZEC, TAO, PUMP, Venice and NEAR
The crypto market has picked up speed, with Bitcoin rising nearly 6% in 24 hours and Ethereum gaining about 22% over the past week. Hyperliquid also jumped around 16% in a day as several altcoins broke higher. Despite the sharp move, the In The Money analyst said investors are still not too late. His approach …
By Debashree Patra 8/27/2026, 1:52:14 AM