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77 itemsAugust 14, 2026
- CoinDesk
Trump expected to attend White House meeting with crypto CEOs, sources say
Those involved in a meeting of CEOs from the worlds of crypto, prediction markets and AI anticipate President Donald Trump will take part in next week's gathering.
- CryptoSlate
Ethereum abandons its 8-year cryptography bet after proof systems flip the tradeoff
Ethereum researcher Justin Drake said on Aug. 13 that the Ethereum Foundation is abandoning Poseidon for future layer-1 (L1) designs and pivoting toward SHA or BLAKE hashes after eight years of work on specialized, proof-friendly cryptography. Drake reported no break in Poseidon and issued no migrat...
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
With violent crypto home invasions surging, a data breach exposing over 10,000 Trezor owners puts physical safety on the line
On Aug. 13, Trezor said a breach at the fulfillment provider ShipMonk exposed customer data for about 13,689 hardware wallet buyers, including the delivery addresses of 11,742 people. The larger group had their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and shipping addresses exposed, while another 1,94...
- CointelegraphScore: 85
SEC cancels key crypto regulatory meeting
The SEC canceled a meeting on proposed crypto offering rules after the Senate left for recess without voting on the CLARITY Act.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Tether finally got the audit critics demanded, just as Washington changed the test
Tether says KPMG issued an unqualified opinion on Tether International's 2025 financial statements, its first full audit from a Big Four accounting firm. The audited numbers show reserves exceeding liabilities by $6.814 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025. Quarterly reserve attestations confirm a snapshot o...
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Bitcoin ETF calls surge 24-fold as puts fall 52.75%, reaching 1.95M IBIT underlying shares
UBS Group’s Aug. 13 regulatory filing showed that shares underlying its reported call options on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) climbed to 1.95 million during the second quarter, while its reported non-option share position increased 11.94%. The Form 13F filing, which the U.S. Securiti...
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
SEC cancels crypto fundraising meeting, leaving token issuers with no new path to fund development
The US Securities and Exchange Commission canceled the open meeting scheduled for Friday morning, delaying the first public look at a possible crypto fundraising regime. The agency's Aug. 13 cancellation notice gave no reason or replacement date. The agenda called for commissioners to consider issui...
- The BlockScore: 85
Cboe seeks SEC nod for first US 3x bitcoin and ether ETFs
LeverageShares debuted the world’s first 3x bitcoin and ether ETFs in Europe. These would be the first in the U.S., if approved.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
RedotPay said to put $1 billion U.S. IPO plan on hold: Bloomberg
A spokesperson for the stablecoin payments company declined to comment on any IPO plans.
- DecryptScore: 80
Morning Minute: Tether Finally Gets An Audit
It seems Tether passed, putting an end to the longest-running open criticism of the leading stablecoin company.
- DecryptScore: 80
Fake LinkedIn Crypto Job Scams Have Cost $11.8M: Singapore
Malware planted during a bogus coding assessment harvested a session token, bypassing multi-factor authentication to reach a code repository.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Tokenization stocks slip as SEC delay puts 'speed bump' in crypto’s Wall Street push
Bullish, Coinbase, and Circle were among the names lower on Friday after the regulatory setback.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Bitcoin’s ETF rebound just lost 38% of its gains in four sessions as BTC fell below $63,000
Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin Trust and Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF were the only US spot Bitcoin funds to attract capital on Aug. 13, offsetting part of a broad withdrawal that pushed the group to $131.1 million in net outflows for the session. Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust added $7.1 million, whi...
- DecryptScore: 75
SEC Shelves Crypto Rule Meeting Days After Senate Punted Clarity Act
No replacement date has been set for the meeting, which was cancelled due to an “unforeseen scheduling issue.”
- DecryptScore: 75
Ireland’s New AML Strategy Brings ‘Enhanced Checks’ on Private Crypto Wallets
The country's first strategy of its kind also brings stricter due diligence for firms dealing with overseas crypto companies.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Binance to restrict transactions involving HTX, 10 other crypto platforms
Binance said it will stop processing transactions for involving 11 crypto platforms, including HTX, which was recently listed in the EU’s sanctions package targeting Russia.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
JPMorgan boosts Bitcoin, Ether ETF positions in Q2 filing
JPMorgan reported a 25% increase in its Bitcoin ETF position and more than quadrupled its Ether ETF position in the second quarter.
- The BlockScore: 75
Binance to block transactions with HTX, 10 other exchanges under EU Russia sanctions
Binance said it will no longer process transactions from 16 exchanges, including five already blocked, citing regulatory compliance needs.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Strategy tells MSCI ‘Bitcoin doesn’t need you’ as $2.8 billion index risk hangs over MSTR
Strategy faces a renewed threat of removal from major MSCI equity indexes under a broader screening proposal that could trigger an estimated $2.8 billion in passive selling. MSCI opened a consultation this month on rules designed to identify “non-operating companies” through their financ...
- DecryptScore: 75
France Tax Data Leak Could Fuel Scams, Attacks Targeting Bitcoin Holders
A hacker is reportedly selling personal and financial records tied to more than 678,000 taxpayers and businesses in France.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF drew $371 million of share contributions while Bitcoin erased $66.8 million
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) recorded a $66.8 million decrease in net assets from operations during its first 85 days, even as the exchange-traded fund brought in $371.1 million of gross share contributions against $5.26 million of redemption distributions. The trust’s first quarterly filing ...
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Cluster of headwinds weigh on bitcoin. XRP teeters near $1
Top cryptocurrencies nurse losses as regulatory picture sours. ETF flows and traditional markets offer little support.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
JPMorgan shuttered its banking relationship with predictions platform Polymarket: FT
According to Financial Times, JPMorgan ended its banking relationship with Polymarket in late 2025 over regulatory concerns.
- The BlockScore: 70
Bitwise mulls tokenizing its Solana staking ETF via Superstate partnership
Shares held in tokenized form would carry the same rights as those in book-entry form, though not freely transferable outside the system.
- DecryptScore: 70
Kalshi Ordered to Block Washington Bets Days After CFTC Backed It
A King County judge gave the exchange until August 19 to stop offering sports, election and politics wagers in the state.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
RedotPay US IPO delayed amid regulatory, legal hurdles: Report
RedotPay’s US IPO has reportedly been delayed as it seeks regulatory approvals, while the company says it secured a US money transmitter license.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
Ethereum’s post-quantum roadmap puts banks on a 2027 deadline nobody is talking about
Ethereum's post-quantum migration could create a problem for regulated banks years before any quantum computer poses a real threat to validator keys. Thomas Brunner, Sygnum Bank's Head of Custody and Staking, thinks differently about quantum risk in crypto than most people do. Ethereum's Post-Quantu...
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Solana’s fee overhaul increases burn and makes resource hogs pay
Solana’s proposed fee overhaul would make resource-heavy transactions more expensive while cutting costs for simpler activity, and it increases the amount of SOL burned.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Morgan Stanley’s BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings rise 23% in Q2
Morgan Stanley’s reported IBIT holdings rose to 16.5 million shares in Q2, while Ether ETF positions and several crypto-linked stocks also increased.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Crypto Biz: Bitcoin’s $116M self-custody wake-up call
A $116 million Bitcoin wallet exploit puts self-custody under scrutiny as ETF inflows rebound, Strategy eyes more BTC and miners chase billions in AI deals.
- The BlockScore: 70
Israel’s largest bank taps Galaxy to offer bitcoin, ether and solana trading
Israel received an estimated $22 billion in onchain crypto value during the 12 months ending June 2025, according to Chainalysis.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
Another public company abandons Bitcoin playbook after treasury volatility drove $22 million loss
KULR Technology Group has exited Bitcoin mining, repaid its Coinbase debt, and begun selling its BTC holdings as the battery technology company shifts capital back toward its core business. The retreat marks a sharp reversal from the Bitcoin accumulation strategy KULR launched in late 2024, which al...
- The BlockScore: 70
French tax breach exposes nearly 678,000 people as crypto wrench attacks pile up
Crypto wrench attacks in France are on pace to make 2026 the worst year ever for violent crimes targeting crypto holders in the country.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
Norway’s sovereign fund reaches record 11,549 BTC exposure without buying more Bitcoin
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund ended the first half of 2026 with record indirect Bitcoin exposure and a newly disclosed stake in the world’s largest Ethereum treasury company. Norges Bank Investment Management’s (NBIM) public-equity holdings translated into 11,549 BTC of indirect exposure as of June...
- The BlockScore: 65
Washington court orders Kalshi to halt most prediction market offerings in state
The Washington court, however, allows Kalshi to continue offering commodities, climate, economics and finance-related markets in the state.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Neutrl pauses NUSD redemptions over undisclosed reserve issue
BA Labs had previously classified a proposed NUSD integration as higher risk because of its counterparty, operational and liquidity exposure.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Bitcoin holders Strategy and Metaplanet face stock-index exclusion under MSCI’s new proposal
A new consultation targets "non-operating companies" broadly. Two familiar names still land on the deletion list.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Bitcoin slips as U.S. inflation fails to spark gains, ETFs see August's first two-day drawdown
Spot bitcoin ETFs saw back-to-back outflows for the first time since late July as the largest cryptocurrency wiped out last week's gains and altcoins struggled to find direction.
- The BlockScore: 65
Norway sovereign wealth fund sees indirect bitcoin exposure hit all-time high, with Strategy accounting for 86%: K33
Norges Bank Investment Management also disclosed a new $88 million stake in Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Israel’s largest bank to offer crypto trading with Galaxy
Bank Leumi customers will be able to trade bitcoin, ether and solana through the bank’s investment app from early 2027.
- DecryptScore: 65
Israel’s Largest Bank Will Give Bitcoin Trading Another Try
Bank Leumi's 2022 attempt died at the Bank of Israel. A softer regulatory line and Galaxy's custody stack now give it another shot in early 2027.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Ireland plans industry standards for illicit crypto use
The proposed policies under Ireland’s AML framework included stricter measures on transfers from private crypto wallets and overseas digital asset companies.
- CryptoSlateScore: 65
Bit Digital pledged 74% of its staked Ethereum position to a loan that can trigger a 24-hour collateral call
Bit Digital funded the majority-owned AI infrastructure company WhiteFiber without selling Ethereum or issuing new shares, but the route added a new dependency to its crypto treasury. Galaxy Digital lent Bit Digital $50 million in a borrowing associated with 49,000 pledged LsETH, and Bit Digital sep...
- CryptoSlateScore: 60
Latest Gemini earnings expose crypto’s new exchange reality – more total revenue, less crypto trading
Gemini’s second-quarter revenue rose as its credit-card business expanded. But the core exchange shrank, while operating costs and losses remained above last year’s levels after a restructuring that cut about 200 jobs. The company generated $45.5 million in total revenue, up from $33.3 million a yea...
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Live updates: Bitcoin slips below $63,000 as oil, yields climb
WTI crude tops $82 a barrel, adding inflation pressure and weighing on risk assets as bond yields rise.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
JPMorgan cut Polymarket banking ties over regulatory concerns: Report
JPMorgan Chase reportedly cut banking ties with Polymarket in October 2025 over regulatory concerns but remains open to an underwriting role if the platform goes public.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin Eyes New August Lows as Binance Longs Face a ‘Cleanout’
Bitcoin futures open interest on Binance fell alongside BTC price as analysis published on CryptoQuant flagged mounting pressure on leveraged longs.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Shinhan Asset Management partners with Plume on tokenized fund pilot
Shinhan Asset Management and Plume will test a tokenized fund using a Korean won-denominated ultra-short-term bond fund as its underlying asset.
- CryptoSlateScore: 60
Tokenized transactions surge to $5.3 billion but generate just $14M as costs soar by 56%
Securitize, a platform that issues and services tokenized securities, expanded the activity flowing through its system in the second quarter, but Securitize's revenue did not reflect that scale. Average tokenized assets under management reached $4.3 billion, up 16% from a year earlier, while aggrega...
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin price drops to $62.5K as trader warns weekly close may spark more losses
Bitcoin falls further toward new August lows, ignoring positive US inflation trends while US stocks continue to circle all-time highs.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Israel’s largest bank taps Galaxy to offer Bitcoin, Ether, Solana trading
Bank Leumi customers will be able to buy, hold and sell three major cryptocurrencies directly through the bank’s investment app beginning in early 2027.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
UK authorities continue probe into Nigel Farage’s crypto ‘gifts’ after by-election win
The UK lawmaker declared victory following a by-election, triggering a resumption of an investigation from the parliamentary commissioner for standards into his crypto donations.
- DecryptScore: 60
SharpLink Will Stake $200M of Ethereum Through Lido's wstETH
Sharplink plans to stake roughly 12% of its total Ethereum holdings through Lido, earning yield while staying active in DeFi.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Trump-backed World Liberty wins conditional bank charter from federal regulator
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said it granted "preliminary conditional approval" to World Liberty Trust Co. on Friday.
- The BlockScore: 60
OCC grants conditional approval for Trump-backed World Liberty National Trust bank
President Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial secured preliminary approval to become a national trust bank on Friday.
- The BlockScore: 55
Kraken parent Payward posts $508 million in Q2 adjusted revenue as growth broadens beyond crypto trading
Kraken parent Payward posted $508M in Q2 adjusted revenue, up 17%, as funded accounts grew 42% to 6.6M and volume fell 13% to $310B.
- DecryptScore: 55
Coldcard Bitcoin Thefts Slow, But Losses Could Top $150 Million: Galaxy
Galaxy Research says the lull likely means vulnerable holders migrated, or were already emptied.
- DecryptScore: 50
Another Bitcoin Miner Sells Off BTC to Fund AI Data Center Pivot
Bitcoin miner Hyperscale sold most of its Bitcoin but said it plans to rebuild its holdings through mining and future purchases.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Trump family's World Liberty Financial delay plans to sell Maldives resort token
The token’s sale has been pushed back due to the Iran war disrupting travel in the region.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Gemini posts $108M Q2 net loss despite 37% revenue growth
Credit card and staking revenue drove Gemini’s services growth in Q2 as exchange revenue fell 38% and trading volume dropped by two-thirds.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Kraken parent Payward revenue rises 17% as trading volume falls in Q2
Payward grew revenue despite weaker crypto spot activity, as funded accounts jumped 42% and a growing share of revenue came from outside transaction-based activity.
- The BlockScore: 50
Mizuho cuts BitGo price target to $11, but says Clarity Act delays could prove advantageous
Mizuho views the company as a "high-growth/recurring revenue business," citing a 27% year-over-year increase in the customer base.
- The BlockScore: 45
Hyperscale Data sells 685 bitcoin for $43 million to fund Michigan data center
Hyperscale Data sold 685 bitcoin for approximately $43 million as it reduced debt and funded its Michigan AI data center.
- CryptoSlateScore: 40
Bitcoin’s stall around $63,000 exposes how weak its buyers have become amid record high S&P 500
The S&P 500 closed Thursday at a record 7,798.99, while Bitcoin traded at $63,347.73, only a few hundred dollars above an on-chain level that had absorbed every test above it for more than a month. Sellers appear increasingly exhausted, yet new demand remains too weak to pull price away from support...
- The BlockScore: 40
Strategy, Metaplanet could face MSCI index removal under new proposal
An MSCI proposal could see Strategy and Metaplanet removed from its global indexes under a new non-operating company screen.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Volatility exits crypto, TradFi markets even as U.S.-Iran risks linger, sovereign debt rises
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 14, 2026
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Strategy says MSCI should measure markets, not dictate corporate assets
The bitcoin treasury company said index providers should measure markets rather than determine which assets public companies are allowed to own.
- The BlockScore: 40
Ethena treasury company StablecoinX shares jump 12% after revealing 20% stake in ENA supply
StablecoinX shares surged after the Ethena treasury firm revealed it holds 20% of ENA’s total supply.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Dartmouth endowment’s crypto exposure drops by $2M amid falling prices
The value of the university endowment’s holdings in the Bitwise Solana staking ETF, Grayscale Ethereum staking ETF and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF dropped to about $12 million.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Gen Z favors ETFs and trades less than older cohorts: Binance
Binance data showed Gen Z allocating a growing share of equity activity to ETFs while trading less frequently and using less leverage than older working-age cohorts.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Crypto payments barely register among euro area merchants, ECB finds
Crypto acceptance was just 0.2% online and remained below 1% at physical points of sale, while mobile payments gained ground.
- DecryptScore: 30
China's Z.AI Ships GLM-5.3, Calling It the Top Open-Weight Coding Model
The Chinese lab says the release beats comparably sized open models on code benchmarks. The blog's own numbers show it trails the closed frontier and at least one open rival.
- CryptoSlateScore: 30
Prediction markets are becoming financial data, but a 63% price does not always mean 63% odds
PredictionBubbles is a dashboard that maps prediction markets, such as Polymarket and Kalshi, onto one screen. The platform turns its tradable questions into bubbles that show probability, price movement, and volume, offering a discovery view of two venues that have traditionally required users to b...
- DecryptScore: 30
OpenAI Staff Blame Rush to Ship for Rogue Agent Hack
Current and former OpenAI employees reportedly say pressure to release new AI products made it harder to prioritize safety.
- The BlockScore: 30
‘Honestly, I don’t care’: Tether CEO dismisses critics following first KPMG audit
A source with direct knowledge told The Block that Tether does not publicly share its audited statements because it is a private company.
- CryptoSlateScore: 30
Soluna has 6.3 GW of data center projects on paper, only 192 MW are operating
Soluna Holdings, a renewable-powered data center operator spanning Bitcoin mining and developing AI infrastructure, reported rapid revenue growth in the second quarter alongside weaker consolidated profitability. The company reported $15.1 million of revenue for the three months ended June 30, up 14...
- CointelegraphScore: 20
Figure reports $4.3B in loan marketplace volume as profit nearly triples
Figure expects consumer loan marketplace volume to range from $4.8 billion to $5.2 billion in the third quarter.