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Regulation14 Aug, 2026

SEC Delays Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Securities

The SEC is delaying its proposed innovation exemption for tokenized securities as concerns from Wall Street, the White House and agency staff complicate the plan.

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RegulationJames Walker · 14 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

Tether Completes First Full Audit With KPMG as USDT Tops $180B

Tether says KPMG U.S. has completed its first full financial audit, marking a major transparency milestone for the issuer of the $180 billion USDT stablecoin.

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RegulationJames Walker · 14 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

SEC Delays Regulation Crypto Proposal Without New Date

The SEC has canceled its Aug. 14 meeting on Regulation Crypto, delaying a long-awaited proposal that could create a tailored framework for certain crypto asset offerings.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 13 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

SEC Clears Franklin Templeton Funds to Invest in Onchain Money Fund

The SEC issued no-action relief allowing Franklin Templeton funds to invest in its blockchain-based money market fund under specific conditions, marking another step toward institutional tokenization.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 13 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

MUFG to Test Blockchain Settlement for Japanese Government Bonds

MUFG is preparing a proof-of-concept to settle Japanese government bond transactions on the Canton Network, targeting faster and more efficient 24/7 settlement.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 13 Aug, 2026 · 6 min

Binance bStocks Passes xStocks as Second-Largest Tokenized Stock Issuer

Binance bStocks has overtaken Kraken's xStocks to become the second-largest tokenized stock issuer by value, reaching nearly $624 million less than two months after launch.

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BitcoinEmma Collins · 13 Aug, 2026 · 7 min

Brazil Bitcoin Treasury Firm Plans ETF With 95% STRC Allocation

Brazilian Bitcoin treasury firm OranjeBTC plans to launch DIGY11, an income-focused ETF that would initially allocate 95% of its portfolio to Strategy's STRC preferred stock.

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MarketsJames Walker · 13 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

BitGo Posts $19M Q2 Loss as Revenue Surges 80% to $4.3B

BitGo reported a $19 million net loss in Q2 2026 despite an 80% year-over-year revenue surge to $4.3 billion, as digital asset losses and weaker trading margins weighed on profitability.

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BitcoinEmma Collins · 13 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

Metaplanet Denies Selling $320 Million in Bitcoin

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich denied reports that the company sold $320 million worth of Bitcoin, saying the transfer involved 5,014 BTC moved between company-controlled custodial addresses.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 13 Aug, 2026 · 6 min

Crypto Valuations Could Double as Token Revenue Grows: Bitwise

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan expects crypto valuations to rise as DeFi protocols and layer-1 networks increasingly connect revenue with token buybacks and burns.

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AltcoinsJames Walker · 13 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

Dogecoin Futures Speculation Returns as DOGE Falls 70%

Dogecoin futures positioning has returned to October 2025 levels even as DOGE trades near $0.07, creating a growing mismatch between leveraged speculation and price weakness.

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RegulationJames Walker · 13 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

ASX Shareholder Plans Lawsuit Over Failed Blockchain Project

An ASX shareholder plans to seek Federal Court approval to sue former directors over alleged breaches linked to the failed blockchain-based CHESS replacement project.

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RegulationJames Walker · 13 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

Arizona Crypto ATM Law Helps 35 Scam Victims Recover $171K

Arizona’s new crypto ATM law has helped 35 scam victims recover $171,332, highlighting stronger consumer protections for Bitcoin and crypto ATM users.

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MarketsJames Walker · 13 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

Bitcoin Near $63,500 as Traders Shift Focus From CPI to Fed

Bitcoin slipped toward $63,500 after July U.S. CPI matched expectations, leaving traders focused on the Federal Reserve’s next policy signals, jobs data and Jackson Hole.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 12 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

U.S. CPI Inflation Holds at 3.4% as Bitcoin Stays Near $64,000

U.S. inflation matched expectations in July, while Bitcoin remained near $64,000 as traders reassessed the outlook for a Federal Reserve rate hike in September.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 12 Aug, 2026 · 6 min

Bank of England Tests Stablecoins and Digital Pound for Cross-Border Finance

The Bank of England is testing how stablecoins and a potential digital pound could work together to improve cross-border trade finance for UK businesses.

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MarketsJames Walker · 12 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

Binance and RedotPay Clash Over Singapore Lawsuit

Binance and RedotPay disagree over the status of a Singapore legal case connected to a broader $473 million dispute involving alleged user diversion and partnership violations.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 12 Aug, 2026 · 6 min

Bitcoin Miners Add $1.78B in Selling Pressure as BTC Slides

Public Bitcoin miners have sold around 28,000 BTC this year, adding an estimated $1.78 billion in potential selling pressure as mining economics come under strain.

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MarketsJames Walker · 12 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

Bitcoin at $63,600 as Metaplanet Moves 3,881 BTC Between Its Own Wallets

Bitcoin trades near $63,600 as Metaplanet moves 3,881 BTC between wallets it controls, with blockchain data suggesting the transfer was a custody move rather than a sale.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 12 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

Bitcoin and Ether Traders Position for Volatility Ahead of CPI

Bitcoin and ether traders are positioning for a potential volatility surge as U.S. CPI data approaches, with options activity pointing to both bullish and two-way strategies.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 12 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

CFTC Orders Kalshi to Keep Prediction Markets Open in New York

The CFTC has ordered Kalshi to continue operating in New York after the state sued the prediction market platform over its sports-related contracts.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 11 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

Russia Proposes Bitcoin, Ether and USDT Trading on Regulated Exchanges

Russia’s central bank has proposed allowing Bitcoin, Ether and Tether’s USDT to trade on regulated exchanges, with annual limits for non-qualified investors.

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DeFiEmma Collins · 11 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

Bitcoin-Backed Lending Enters Institutional Era as Companies Borrow Against BTC

Institutional Bitcoin-backed lending is expanding as public companies increasingly use BTC as collateral to raise capital without selling their holdings.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 11 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

UK Lawmakers Question Banks Over Crypto Firms' Access to Banking

UK lawmakers are questioning major banks over restrictions on banking services for crypto companies, warning that limited access could hinder the country's digital-asset industry.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 11 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

Keel Shuts Down US Bitcoin Mining as Revenue Falls 50%

Keel Infrastructure has shut down its US Bitcoin mining operations as the company pivots toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure following a 50% drop in second-quarter revenue.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 11 Aug, 2026 · 6 min

Anthropic Reportedly Strikes $9B Power Deal With Bitcoin Miner Riot

Anthropic reportedly signed a 20-year, $9.1 billion deal with Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms for 191 MW of AI computing capacity in Texas.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 11 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

South Korea Removes 1 Million Won Crypto Travel Rule Threshold

South Korea is expanding its crypto Travel Rule to all transfers between registered virtual asset service providers, removing the previous 1 million won threshold.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 11 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

Bitcoin Slips Below $65K as XRP and Ether Lead Crypto Losses

Bitcoin falls below $65,000 as rising oil prices revive inflation concerns ahead of US CPI data, while XRP and ether lead losses among major cryptocurrencies.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 10 Aug, 2026 · 6 min

Strategy Sells 1,690 Bitcoin While Raising $653M Through MSTR Shares

Strategy sold 1,690 Bitcoin while raising $653.1 million through MSTR shares, increasing its USD reserve to $4.65 billion.

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RegulationJames Walker · 10 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

UK FCA Explores Tokenized Gold Rules as Digital Assets Gain Ground

The UK FCA is exploring rules for tokenized gold as London seeks to strengthen its position in global precious metals and digital-asset markets.