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SEC Crypto Framework Fuels XRP Rally Past $1.24
XRP News XRP (XRP), one of the largest altcoins, surged in Wednesday's U.S. session after the Securities and Exchange Commission released its long-awaited Regulation Crypto Assets framework, a move that broke the token's summer lull
Olivia BennettAug 20, 2026Updated:Aug 21, 07:13 AM
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Post $517.2M Largest Single-Day Inflow Since May
Bitcoin News US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $517.2 million in net inflows on Wednesday, the largest single-day capture for the Bitcoin fund cohort since May 4 and the third straight session of inflows for the week-to-date. Exchange da
Sarah ChenAug 20, 2026Updated:Aug 21, 03:23 AM
US Appeals Court Allows 8 Bitcoin (BTC) Theft Victims to Sue Binance
The Eleventh Circuit ruled eight crypto-theft victims can sue Binance in US courts, rejecting arbitration under terms they never signed.
Emily WatsonAug 20, 2026
SHIB's Thursday Surge Forces $3.1B in Short Liquidations, Most Since 2021
SHIB's Thursday surge forced $3.1B in short liquidations, the largest squeeze since 2021. COINOTAG's composite engine maps the key levels.
Sarah ChenAug 20, 2026
Ethereum (ETH) User Loses 810 ETH in Tornado Cash Phishing Attack
Ethereum News An Ethereum user lost at least 810 ETH, worth roughly $1.86 million when checked, in a phishing attack linked to a suspected Tornado Cash frontend, on-chain data shows. Community reports initially described a loss of 1,010
Michael RobertsAug 20, 2026Updated:Aug 20, 07:45 PM
Bitcoin (BTC) Holds Near $72K as Iran Reportedly Weighs Europe Attack Plans
Bitcoin trades near $72K as Iran reportedly assessed strikes on US targets in Europe, while European equity funds drew $13.52B.
Sarah ChenAug 20, 2026
Kinetics Internet Portfolio Buys $150K Stake in XRP-Linked Ripple
XRP News Kinetics Internet Portfolio, the $275 million fund managed within Kinetics Portfolios Trust, has taken a direct equity stake in Ripple Labs, the private fintech company behind the XRP token. The position was disclosed in the fund's q
James MitchellAug 20, 2026Updated:Aug 20, 08:54 PM
Wyoming Stable Token Commission Selects Chainlink (LINK) CCIP for FRNT Across 8 Networks
Wyoming's Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) moves exclusively to Chainlink CCIP, replacing LayerZero after a security review.
Sarah ChenAug 20, 2026
BlackRock's ETHA Led $517M Ethereum (ETH) ETF Inflows
Ethereum News Spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds recorded approximately $517.2 million in net inflows on August 19, marking the strongest single-day haul for the sector in nine months. Fund-flow data shows that BlackRock’s ETHA product led the charge with roughly $122.12 million,
Emily WatsonAug 20, 2026Updated:Aug 21, 04:15 AM
Trump Says Bitcoin Reserve “Certainly Discussed” Ahead of Sept. 15 Senate Vote
At a White House crypto summit, Trump said bitcoin accumulation had been discussed; the Senate CLARITY vote is set for Sept. 15.
Emily WatsonAug 20, 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) Treasury Firm Strategy Reports 12 Top Shareholders Raised MSTR Stakes by $1.2B
Bitcoin News Strategy, the firm known for running a corporate treasury around Bitcoin (BTC), said 12 of its top 15 institutional shareholders added to their MSTR positions in the second quarter of 2026, boosting their combined holdin
James MitchellAug 20, 2026Updated:Aug 21, 01:34 AM
Gold Breaches JPMorgan's $4,500 Q4 Target as Bitcoin (BTC) Tracks Macro Bid
Gold breached JPMorgan's $4,500 Q4 target, putting Bitcoin (BTC) in the macro spotlight as traders weigh Fed signals and a record $40T US debt load.
Emily WatsonAug 20, 2026
Who Decides Bitcoin's Fate? Gallego Warns on Sept. 15 CLARITY Act Vote
Crypto News Senator Ruben Gallego warned on August 19 that rushing the CLARITY Act — the market structure bill that would set federal rules for digital assets including Bitcoin (BTC) — toward its scheduled Sept. 15 Senate vote could damage the bipartisan negotiations needed to pass it. S
Michael RobertsAug 20, 2026Updated:Aug 20, 07:02 PM
South Korea FSS Deploys 24/7 AI Surveillance to Curb Bitcoin Manipulation
South Korea's FSS deployed an in-house AI surveillance system to detect crypto market manipulation around the clock, targeting pump-and-dump schemes.
Emily WatsonAug 20, 2026
OpenAI CFO Reveals 2027 IPO; Worldcoin (WLD) in AI Token Spotlight
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar reveals 2027 IPO timeline, impacting AI token sentiment. Worldcoin (WLD) watches as revenue data and competitor moves unfold.
James MitchellAug 20, 2026
Moderna (MRNA) Jumps 176.97% After Cancer Vaccine Trial Hits Phase 3 Endpoints
Moderna and Merck hit Phase 3 endpoints for mRNA cancer vaccine intismeran autogene plus Keytruda; MRNA stock surged 176.97%.
Sarah ChenAug 20, 2026
SEC's Regulation Crypto Assets Proposal Paves Way for Token Raises Up to $75M; Ethereum (ETH) Poised
The SEC proposed Regulation Crypto Assets, allowing token raises up to $75M without full securities registration — an ICO-style path that could benefit…
James MitchellAug 20, 2026
Arthur Hayes Details 20% of FLOP Supply for Testnet Participants in New Essay
Crypto News Arthur Hayes has published a follow-up essay on his FLOP token project, framing the launch as a biblical creation story rather than as a conventional whitepaper. In “The Book of Genesis,” distributed to Substack subscribers on August 19, 2026, Hayes depicts God as a jealous f
Emily WatsonAug 20, 2026Updated:Aug 20, 10:57 PM
Worldcoin (WLD) Moves 14.4% After Anthropic’s Q2 Earnings
Worldcoin (WLD) moved 14.4% as AI earnings reshaped sentiment. Anthropic's $11.6B revenue overtook OpenAI while tech stocks sold off.
Sarah ChenAug 20, 2026
Lighter's LIT Staking Unlocks Up to $10 in USDC per Token for LLP Access
Lighter's LIT token is staked for LLP access, granting up to $10 in USDC per token, backed by a 1B fixed supply and burn mechanism.
Emily WatsonAug 20, 2026
UPBOND's JPYC Travel Pilot at APA Hotels Taps 1M-Wallet Login3.0
UPBOND and JapanTicket are testing AI-guided tourism booking for APA Hotel guests, with JPYC stablecoin settlement planned as the next step.
Sarah ChenAug 20, 2026
Robinhood Chain's TVL Hits $550M, Led by USDG Stablecoin
Robinhood Chain's total value locked crossed $550 million, led by the USDG stablecoin, as crypto transaction revenue fell and Tom Lee avoided the stock.
Emily WatsonAug 20, 2026
US Treasury Bond-Buying Expansion Fuels 20% Ethereum (ETH) Rally
Ethereum News Ethereum (ETH), the largest altcoin by market capitalization, rallied roughly 20% in a single session, briefly trading as high as $2,311.8, after the U.S. Treasury announced it would double the size of its long-dated bo
Michael RobertsAug 20, 2026Updated:Aug 20, 11:16 PM
Eli Lilly (LLY) Retatrutide Shows 28.3% Average Weight Loss in Phase 3 Trial
Eli Lilly's retatrutide delivered 28.3% average weight loss in a Phase 3 trial, lifting LLY almost 9% in August and supporting a $1.1T valuation.
James MitchellAug 19, 2026
US Treasury Buyback Sparks 9% Zcash (ZEC) Rally to $557
Zcash (ZEC) jumped 9% to $557 after the US Treasury doubled bond buybacks. Grayscale also moved to list a ZEC spot ETF under ticker ZCSH.
James MitchellAug 19, 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) Ends 78-Day Wait for $70K After Trump Floats ‘Sizable’ Purchase
Bitcoin News Bitcoin (BTC) pushed back above $70,000 on Aug. 19 for the first time since June 2, ending a 78-day stretch below that level after President Donald Trump said the U.S. government has “been talked about” making a “sizable” pur
James MitchellAug 19, 2026Updated:Aug 20, 04:03 PM
Mantle's MNT Jumps 6.6% to Test $0.4575 Resistance
Mantle (MNT) rose 6.6% to test $0.4575 as liquidation clusters target $0.48-$0.49. The network's website relaunch sharpens its RWA strategy.
James MitchellAug 19, 2026
Mark Moss Says Bitcoin (BTC) “Cheat Code” Retirement Plan Hinges on 30% Annual Gains
Mark Moss says Bitcoin (BTC) is a cheat code for retiring without selling, proposing borrowing against holdings while Peter Schiff urges exiting before a crash.
James MitchellAug 19, 2026
Trump Says SEC Chair Paul Atkins Working on Hyperliquid (HYPE) US Entry, Pushing Token Past $70
Hyperliquid News President Donald Trump said Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins is working to bring Hyperliquid to the United States market, capping a White House meeting that also included Commodity Futures Trading
Michael RobertsAug 19, 2026Updated:Aug 20, 02:50 AM
OCC Targets November for Final GENIUS Act Rules on USD1 Stablecoin
OCC expects to finalize GENIUS Act rules by November, setting reserve, redemption and licensing standards for USD1 and other payment stablecoin issuers.
Michael RobertsAug 19, 2026