Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2026 04:32

Miners have cut their computing power by a fifth over three quarters to make room for AI, and Venice's token jumped 10% after the company said it crossed $100 million in annualised revenue.
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2026 04:30

The 21st package of European Union sanctions against Russia, passed on July 23, apart from tightening the screws on the Russian ruble stablecoin network and the institutions enabling it, also introduces the possibility o...
Coin Telegraph - 18 Aug 2026 03:21

Prosecutors allege Edward Zimbardi collected crypto from thousands of investors, lost over $34 million on currency trades and spent at least $10 million personally.
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2026 10:00

Whitechain blockchain platform is relaunching as an distribution-first Ethereum Layer 2 designed to address one of the biggest challenges facing Web3 projects: reaching and acquiring users. Whitechain is part of W Group,...
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2026 23:45

U.S. stocks got hit again on Tuesday as Treasury yields kept climbing, oil stayed expensive, and the semiconductor trade buckled under the weight of a market that had priced in too much good news. The United Arab Emirate...
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2026 23:11

Vlad Tenev says tokenized stocks could bring real-time settlement and 247 trading, but U.S. rules remain a hurdle.
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2026 22:16

The SEC proposed specialized exemptions for certain crypto investment contracts, including a pathway for offerings reaching $75 million annually. The plan also introduces a conditional safe harbor and federal disclosure ...
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2026 21:59

Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff says he isnt sure why bitcoin didnt sell off recently amidst the burgeoning volatility, pointing to $65,000 as the resistance level traders are watching most closely this week. Schiffs Latest...
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2026 21:25

The Financial Accounting Standards Board, a nonprofit that governs accounting practices, proposed that certain stablecoins should fit the bill as cash-like.
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2026 21:02

On Tuesday, Cypherpunk Technologies disclosed that it has launched a U.S.-based zcash (ZEC) mining fleet with about 4.2 GSol/s of computing power after completing a $33.33 million equity transaction with Winklevoss Capit...
Coin Telegraph - 18 Aug 2026 20:45

The non-custodial cross-chain swap engine connects Cantons institutional tokenized-asset markets with liquidity and trading activity across major public blockchains.
Coin Telegraph - 18 Aug 2026 20:21

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.
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2026 19:55

Bitcoin briefly reached $65,000 on Tuesday morning, gaining 0.5% daily and over 2% weekly to push its market cap near $1.3 trillion. Bitcoin Rebounds Bitcoin briefly tapped $65,000 on Tuesday even as geopolitical tension...
Coin Telegraph - 18 Aug 2026 19:31

The $33.3 million Winklevoss Capital deal expands Cypherpunks ZEC strategy as it targets 5% ownership of the cryptocurrencys circulating supply.
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2026 19:09

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the "Regulation Crypto" proposal after having cancelled a meeting days before meant to vote on it.
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2026 18:57

This is the first time a U.S. government entity has publicly replaced its blockchain infrastructure specifically on security grounds.
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2026 18:35

Amid Augusts wave of dormant bitcoin suddenly waking up after the Coldcard exploit, a relic from 2012 joined the action, moving 212 BTC worth $13.72 million after sitting untouched for more than 14 years. Vintage BTC Hol...
Coin Telegraph - 18 Aug 2026 17:39

The multi-asset card lets US customers spend crypto and fiat and earn cashback as Krakens parent company expands across financial services.
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2026 17:25

Bitcoin is staring down five immediate sources of selling pressure even as five longer-term catalysts build a case for demand eventually returning. Bitcoin Headwinds Bitcoin traded near $64,738 on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 12:...
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2026 17:00

Bitcoin's price swings have hit a cycle low, squeezed by a market tug-of-war with no clear winner. The traders who once lived off its chaos have taken their risk appetite elsewhere.
Coin Telegraph - 18 Aug 2026 16:49

Despite already serving a 12-year sentence in federal prison, Alex Mashinsky continues to explore legal avenues to vacate his conviction related to activities at Celsius.
Coin Telegraph - 18 Aug 2026 16:21

The proposed deal with Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise would give the Tokyo-based company a foothold in US capital markets while using existing Bitcoin rather than additional purchases.