Crypto News

MiCA cracks down on USDT in Europe... but no one else cares

MiCA cracks down on USDT in Europe... but no one else cares

August 20, 2026

USDT is disappearing from regulated European platforms, but there is little sign that it has resulted in weakening global demand for Tether.

Bitdeer signs $400M AI cloud computing deal for Malaysia facility

Bitdeer signs $400M AI cloud computing deal for Malaysia facility

August 20, 2026

Bitdeer expects revenue from the five-year agreement to begin in early 2027 as it builds toward 350 megawatts of AI cloud capacity by 2028.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

August 20, 2026

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.

Cybersecurity firm unveils crypto phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers

Cybersecurity firm unveils crypto phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers

August 20, 2026

Rapid7 unveiled a new cryptocurrency phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers, aiming to steal investors’ holdings by redirecting them to fake wallet provider websites.

Bitcoin ETFs draw $517M in largest one-day inflow since early May

Bitcoin ETFs draw $517M in largest one-day inflow since early May

August 20, 2026

Investors have poured more than $1 billion into US spot Bitcoin ETFs this week as BTC neared $72,000 and Ether climbed 19% to about $2,286 on Thursday.

Crypto generated about 1% of Webull’s record $198M Q2 revenue

Crypto generated about 1% of Webull’s record $198M Q2 revenue

August 20, 2026

While Webull reported a record $198 million in second-quarter revenue, cryptocurrency trading only generated about $2.25 million of the quarter’s revenue stream.

Crypto short liquidations pass $3B mark as Bitcoin price nears $72K

Crypto short liquidations pass $3B mark as Bitcoin price nears $72K

August 20, 2026

Bitcoin approached $72,000 in a second day of upside as crypto short liquidations passed $3.1 billion.

GnosisDAO approves Gnosis Chain for Ethereum Economic Zone

GnosisDAO approves Gnosis Chain for Ethereum Economic Zone

August 20, 2026

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.

BitGo Korea secures VASP registration for institutional crypto custody

BitGo Korea secures VASP registration for institutional crypto custody

August 20, 2026

Regulators reportedly accepted BitGo Korea’s registration on Tuesday, two days before stricter VASP entry requirements took effect.

HYPE jumps 20% as Trump signals legal US path for Hyperliquid

HYPE jumps 20% as Trump signals legal US path for Hyperliquid

August 20, 2026

HYPE reached $72 after Trump said the CFTC was pursuing compliant US access for Hyperliquid, though no formal regulatory plan has been released.

Rushed CLARITY Act vote could set legislation back, Gallego warns

Rushed CLARITY Act vote could set legislation back, Gallego warns

August 20, 2026

Senator Ruben Gallego said the White House has not provided point-by-point feedback on a bipartisan ethics proposal as a September vote approaches.

Bitcoin.com integrates UAE-registered US dollar stablecoin into self-custodial wallet

Bitcoin.com integrates UAE-registered US dollar stablecoin into self-custodial wallet

August 19, 2026

The integration expands access to USDU, the UAE’s first central bank-registered US dollar stablecoin, as it builds distribution beyond institutional channels.

Trump pushes for CLARITY Act passage alongside crypto leaders

Trump pushes for CLARITY Act passage alongside crypto leaders

August 19, 2026

Donald Trump spoke from the White House on Wednesday, urging the Senate to pass a crypto market structure bill to keep the country “ahead of China.”

Crypto PAC notches primary wins, but loses $2M Florida race

Crypto PAC notches primary wins, but loses $2M Florida race

August 19, 2026

A Fairshake spokesperson said that the PAC was “just getting started“ on its expenditures as part of efforts to fill US Congress with lawmakers friendly to the crypto industry.

FalconX, Ethena bring USDe backing assets into $1B institutional credit facility

FalconX, Ethena bring USDe backing assets into $1B institutional credit facility

August 19, 2026

The $1 billion facility will deploy assets backing USDe into overcollateralized institutional loans, expanding Ethena’s sources of returns beyond crypto basis strategies.

OCC head promises final GENIUS rules by November

OCC head promises final GENIUS rules by November

August 19, 2026

The US banking regulator released a 376‑page proposal in February, calling for public comment on rules to implement the stablecoin bill ahead of its January 2027 effective date.

StanChart, HSBC execute first live transaction on Swift blockchain ledger

StanChart, HSBC execute first live transaction on Swift blockchain ledger

August 19, 2026

The transaction connected the banks’ separate tokenized deposit systems through Swift’s ledger, marking a step toward interoperable, 24/7 cross-border payments.

Standard Chartered analyst eyes $100K BTC as US Treasury doubles long-end buybacks

Standard Chartered analyst eyes $100K BTC as US Treasury doubles long-end buybacks

August 19, 2026

Bitcoin’s rebound toward $69,000 is gaining momentum as Geoff Kendrick points to improving liquidity conditions and a potential cycle bottom.

US commodities regulator imposes 5-year trading ban on ex-Alameda, FTX execs

US commodities regulator imposes 5-year trading ban on ex-Alameda, FTX execs

August 19, 2026

The consent orders ended the CFTC’s case against two former crypto executives after FTX and Alameda agreed to $12.7 billion in disgorgement and restitution payments in August 2024.

Bitcoin price hits 11-week high as US Treasury doubles debt buyback size

Bitcoin price hits 11-week high as US Treasury doubles debt buyback size

August 19, 2026

Bitcoin joined US stocks in a broad rally after the US Treasury announced that it was at least doubling the amount of its debt buyback operations from September.

Injective receives SEC transfer agent registration for institutional services arm

Injective receives SEC transfer agent registration for institutional services arm

August 19, 2026

Injective’s affiliated entity can now maintain securities ownership records, adding regulated market infrastructure to its growing push into tokenized assets.

200,000 fake AI ‘victims’ deployed to scam bait online fraudsters

200,000 fake AI ‘victims’ deployed to scam bait online fraudsters

August 19, 2026

Apate’s 200,000 fake AI ‘victims’ are so good at scam baiting, the company has a monthly KPI for how many F-bombs scammers drop at the infuriating bots.

SEC regulatory proposal marks ‘important’ step forward from ‘inapt’ crypto rules: Commissioner Peirce

SEC regulatory proposal marks ‘important’ step forward from ‘inapt’ crypto rules: Commissioner Peirce

August 19, 2026

“Crypto mom” Hester Peirce praised the SEC’s proposed crypto regime, published days after the Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act, the US’ first comprehensive industry framework.

Centrifuge adds Symbiotic liquidity network across $1.6B in Janus Henderson, NYLIM funds

Centrifuge adds Symbiotic liquidity network across $1.6B in Janus Henderson, NYLIM funds

August 19, 2026

Symbiotic’s Liquid Lane gives eligible holders immediate USDC liquidity across three Centrifuge funds managed by Janus Henderson and NYLIM.

Sweden’s H100 reports $26M H1 loss driven by falling Bitcoin value

Sweden’s H100 reports $26M H1 loss driven by falling Bitcoin value

August 19, 2026

Sweden’s H100 reported a $26 million loss for the first half of the year, as it completed its acquisitions to become Europe’s second-largest Bitcoin treasury by holdings.

Ripple raises $275M for US prime brokerage to meet institutional demand

Ripple raises $275M for US prime brokerage to meet institutional demand

August 19, 2026

Ripple said the $275 million raised will support its expansion into traditional financial services such as prime brokerage and multi-asset clearing, citing strong demand from institutions.

Bitcoin has ‘largely purged’ froth that preceded 50% drop from $126K: BlackRock

Bitcoin has ‘largely purged’ froth that preceded 50% drop from $126K: BlackRock

August 19, 2026

Bitcoin maintained its appeal as a diversification investment despite dropping more than 50% from all-time high, a BlackRock report stated.

Nexo launches regulated crypto-backed credit in Australia

Nexo launches regulated crypto-backed credit in Australia

August 19, 2026

Nexo introduced regulated, cryptocurrency-backed credit lines that allow users to access liquidity in Australian dollars or stablecoins by borrowing against their digital assets.

Arthur Hayes takes CEO role at Flop Labs ahead of Q4 airdrop

Arthur Hayes takes CEO role at Flop Labs ahead of Q4 airdrop

August 19, 2026

Hayes revealed his new role as Flop Labs CEO and teased a “massive airdrop” from the AI inference protocol in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Bitcoin ETFs add $189M as August net inflows approach $1B

Bitcoin ETFs add $189M as August net inflows approach $1B

August 19, 2026

US spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $189 million on Tuesday, lifting August net inflows to $951 million, while Ether ETFs added $71.5 million.

Comments(0)

Log in to comment