CFTC Seats Kalshi, Polymarket, Draftkings on Its New Advisory Panel
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Innovation Advisory Committee holds its first meeting Thursday, with prediction markets on the agenda. Seven of its 35 members run companies at the center of the event-contract fight the agency is waging against nine state governments. Seven Seats for the Event-Contract Industry The CFTC’s Innovation...
By Luci Kelemen 8/20/2026, 9:30:54 AM
BYDFi Joins Coinfest Asia 2026, Connecting with Institutions, Builders and Traders in Bali
[PRESS RELEASE – VICTORIA, Seychelles, August 20th, 2026] Global crypto exchange BYDFi is participating as a Gold Sponsor at Coinfest Asia 2026, taking place August 20-21 at Melasti Beach in Bali. Positioned as “The World’s Crypto Festival Built for Institutions, Builders & Traders,” the event brings together participants across digital assets,...
By Chainwire 8/20/2026, 9:28:06 AM
BitGo secures South Korea virtual asset license, says it's the first global crypto company to do so
Backed by Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom, BitGo Korea built a locally registered entity from scratch to serve institutional and enterprise clients, rather than taking the acquisition route.
By Olivier Acuna 8/20/2026, 9:25:25 AM
Bitcoin approaches $72,000 as Strategy and Coinbase continue rally
Bitcoin has gained 15% since monday, reclaiming several key technical and on-chain levels as bullish momentum builds.
By James Van Straten 8/20/2026, 9:25:03 AM
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Surges 26% as Trump Signals Potential U.S. CFTC Path
Hyperliquid (HYPE) price jumped after Trump said CFTC Chair Mike Selig is working to bring the exchange into the US. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 8/20/2026, 9:20:00 AM
Trump targets Iran oil trade, impacting China amid US-Iran tensions
Trump's actions may hinder US-Iran deal prospects, complicating global oil markets and straining US-China relations further. The post Trump targets Iran oil trade, impacting China amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 9:18:07 AM
New Jersey Police Nab Courier in $50,000 Tech-Support Scam Targeting a Senior Citizen
Berkeley Township officers arrested a New York man acting as a courier after a senior lost $50,000 to scammers posing as Microsoft and bank representatives. Surveillance led to the capture as he arrived for another $30,000 pickup. The post New Jersey Police Nab Courier in $50,000 Tech-Support Scam Targeting a Senior Citizen appeared first on The...
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/20/2026, 9:15:53 AM
Ripple, Not XRP: New SEC Filings Reveal $275 Million Fund's Private Stock Position
New SEC data reveals a $275 million trust buying private Ripple stock over XRP.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/20/2026, 9:05:00 AM
Pi Network tops $0.09 as the broader crypto market rally
Key takeaways Pi Network trades at $0.09 after recording three consecutive bullish daily closes earlier this week. Expanded US Treasury bond buybacks have improved risk appetite and pushed Bitcoin toward $70,000, but PI continues to underperform. The token must break above the psychological $0.1000 level and the 50% Fibonacci retracement at...
By Hassan Maishera 8/20/2026, 9:01:09 AM
GnosisDAO approves Gnosis Chain for Ethereum Economic Zone
Gnosis Chain was approved to transition to an EEZ rollup, enabling it to settle directly to Ethereum rather than continue with an independent validator set.
By Zoltan Vardai 8/20/2026, 8:59:40 AM
US Treasury doubles bond buybacks to $4B, impacting Fed rate hike odds
The Treasury's bond buyback strategy may signal a shift towards economic stabilization, influencing market expectations of Fed rate pauses. The post US Treasury doubles bond buybacks to $4B, impacting Fed rate hike odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 8:51:30 AM
Hyperliquid surges 22% as Trump signals potential pathway into US market
Key takeaways Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surged 22% to $71.91 following comments from President Donald Trump. Trump said CFTC Chair Michael Selig is working to bring Hyperliquid into the US through a compliant and legal framework. HYPE must overcome resistance between $73 and $76 to challenge its record high of $76.87. Hyperliquid (HYPE) rallied...
By Hassan Maishera 8/20/2026, 8:50:37 AM
What Sent Bitcoin Flying Above $71,000? 5 Factors Behind the Surge
Bitcoin is on the run again, taking the entire market with it. Here are some of the possible reasons behind this impressive rally.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/20/2026, 8:50:35 AM
HTX denies role in Kraken-linked poisoning transfers
HTX denied authorizing disputed microtransfers as Kraken maintained restrictions tied to U.K. sanctions against the exchange.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/20/2026, 8:49:04 AM
Coinbase, Ripple executives met Lutnick over CLARITY Act hurdles
A group of senior U.S. crypto executives has met Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to discuss the CLARITY Act, including unresolved ethics provisions and ways the White House could help secure bipartisan support for the stalled market structure bill. Journalist Eleanor…
By Rony Roy 8/20/2026, 8:47:44 AM
One of the Best Ethereum (ETH) Traders in History Loses $49 Million and 23-Win Streak
The market is reversing way too rapidly, but not everyone is ready for it.
By Arman Shirinyan 8/20/2026, 8:47:00 AM
Oil prices rise as Trump sharpens Iran rhetoric amid talks impasse
Geopolitical tensions and market volatility may lead to increased oil prices, affecting global energy stability and economic forecasts. The post Oil prices rise as Trump sharpens Iran rhetoric amid talks impasse appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 8:45:17 AM
The $15 billion exodus: why the entire crypto industry is leaving LayerZero for Chainlink
The Kelp DAO bridge exploit did not just steal $292 million. It triggered the largest infrastructure migration in DeFi history, and the math shows LayerZero may never recover the lost ground. On April 18, 2026, an attacker forged a cross-chain…
By Andrew Folkler 8/20/2026, 8:41:47 AM
A crypto network just voted to abandon its standalone blockchain and unlock 27% of its token supply
GnosisDAO has approved a plan to retire Gnosis Chain’s standalone Layer 1, a shift that will unlock roughly 350,000 staked GNO. Under GIP-153, Gnosis Chain will become a zero-knowledge-proven Ethereum Economic Zone rollup that settles directly to Ethereum every block. The network will eventually retire its independent validator set and inherit...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/20/2026, 8:30:25 AM
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
HYPE Surges 20% After Trump Backs Hyperliquid US Push
President Donald Trump in his recent White House Meeting with crypto Industry leaders put Hyperliquid in the spotlight after saying CFTC Chair Michael Selig is working to bring the platform to the U.S. legally and with full compliance. Hyperliquid currently blocks U.S. users. After the news, HYPE jumped from around $62 to $72 before settling …
By Debashree Patra 8/20/2026, 7:08:18 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
Ethereum Price Today: Ethereum Explodes 15% as Massive Buying Hits—Can ETH Break $2,500?
Ethereum price has broken out—and traders are now staring at $2,500. ETH surged 15% to reclaim $2,200 as buyers unleashed a staggering $2.55 billion in taker volume within a single hour, making the buying behind the move as significant as the price surge itself. Large-wallet accumulation has added further weight to the breakout, while ETH …
By Shubham Vishwakarma 8/20/2026, 7:06:49 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
Polkadot (DOT) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Can DOT Price Reach $60?
Story Highlights The live price of the Polkadot crypto token is . Price predictions for 2026 range from $2.50 to $5.00. Structural adoption and interoperability narratives could push DOT toward $60 by 2030. Polkadot (DOT) remains one of the few Layer-0 blockchain networks focused on interoperability. Its architecture allows multiple blockchains to...
By Yash Jain 8/20/2026, 7:05:00 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
Swift Runs First Live 24/7 Tokenized-Deposit Transaction
N3XT enabled around‑the‑clock settlement for its USD deposit token, while Swift says its shared ledger is ready for pilots with 17 banks but has disclosed no live transfer.
By Elliot Veynor 8/20/2026, 6:47:27 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