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Crypto Biz: AI took a back seat when Bitcoin started climbing

4 September 2026 at 20:22

Crypto Biz: AI took a back seat when Bitcoin started climbing

Corporate crypto bets are getting bigger as rising markets reward direct exposure, putting balance-sheet strategies and institutional adoption back in focus.

BofA, Citi, Goldman Sachs among 21 institutions planning stablecoin launch

1 September 2026 at 19:39

BofA, Citi, Goldman Sachs among 21 institutions planning stablecoin launch

The planned venture will initially focus on a US dollar stablecoin before expanding to other G7 currencies, with a euro-denominated offering next.

Ireland excludes crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts

31 August 2026 at 23:25

Ireland excludes crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts

Ireland’s planned investment accounts will offer tax benefits for stocks, bonds and ETFs, while excluding crypto and derivatives as higher-risk products.

Webull expands crypto trading into Canada through Coinbase collaboration

31 August 2026 at 20:28

Webull expands crypto trading into Canada through Coinbase collaboration

The brokerage is adding digital assets alongside stocks, ETFs and options as Canadian crypto ownership rises and regulators move toward clearer industry rules.

Bitmine now controls 4.9% of Ethereum supply after adding 53.5K ETH

31 August 2026 at 18:39

Bitmine now controls 4.9% of Ethereum supply after adding 53.5K ETH

Bitmine has bought Ether for 65 consecutive weeks, maintaining its accumulation strategy through a prolonged crypto downturn and $5.1 billion in paper losses.

Strive buys 1,800 Bitcoin for $143M, becomes fifth-biggest corporate holder

31 August 2026 at 18:08

Strive buys 1,800 Bitcoin for $143M, becomes fifth-biggest corporate holder

Strive’s latest Bitcoin purchase lifted its holdings to 23,156 BTC, making it the fifth-largest publicly traded corporate holder as crypto markets rebound.

Crypto Biz: Bitcoin pumps, Wall Street does the paperwork

28 August 2026 at 17:53

Crypto Biz: Bitcoin pumps, Wall Street does the paperwork

Bitcoin’s $80,000 rebound lifts crypto stocks as Circle, Strategy and Solana show how capital markets, stablecoins and onchain growth are driving crypto’s recovery.

Grayscale says Zcash can challenge Bitcoin’s network effects as privacy demand grows

27 August 2026 at 21:51

Grayscale says Zcash can challenge Bitcoin’s network effects as privacy demand grows

ZEC has climbed roughly 19-fold in a year, yet Grayscale says its sub-1% share of Bitcoin’s market cap leaves room for further upside.

Bitcoin’s 23% rally sends beaten-down miners soaring past AI stocks

27 August 2026 at 19:04

Bitcoin’s 23% rally sends beaten-down miners soaring past AI stocks

Canaan, American Bitcoin and Cango jumped as much as 67% as renewed crypto demand showed BTC exposure can still drive mining equities despite the industry’s AI push.

SEC sends crypto custody rule overhaul to White House for review

26 August 2026 at 19:19

SEC sends crypto custody rule overhaul to White House for review

The securities regulator’s crypto custody overhaul could clarify how investment advisers and funds hold digital assets for clients as the proposal moves through review.

Solana transactions hit record 4.2B as SOL rallies 40%

25 August 2026 at 21:08

Solana transactions hit record 4.2B as SOL rallies 40%

Tokenized real-world assets on Solana are nearing $4 billion as network activity accelerates alongside a broader recovery in crypto markets.

Strategy’s $66B Bitcoin machine hinges on capital markets, not BTC price: Report

25 August 2026 at 19:47

Strategy’s $66B Bitcoin machine hinges on capital markets, not BTC price: Report

Strategy’s biggest risk may not be a Bitcoin crash, but losing access to the capital markets that help it service $1.76 billion in annual obligations.

Bernstein sees new USDC growth cycle, sets $140 Circle price target

24 August 2026 at 23:00

Bernstein sees new USDC growth cycle, sets $140 Circle price target

USDC supply increased by roughly $2 billion in seven days, with Bernstein citing higher transaction activity and several factors that could support further growth.

Bitmine extends 14-month ETH buying pace as Ether breaks above $2.5K

24 August 2026 at 18:29

Bitmine extends 14-month ETH buying pace as Ether breaks above $2.5K

Ether’s breakout above $2,500 has put the spotlight back on corporate ETH treasuries, with Bitmine now nearing its long-stated accumulation target.

Bitcoin rally sends crypto stocks soaring as miners, treasury companies jump

21 August 2026 at 19:11

Bitcoin rally sends crypto stocks soaring as miners, treasury companies jump

Bitcoin’s rally above $79,000 lifted miners and treasury companies, with Canaan, Strive and Metaplanet posting double-digit gains as crypto stocks surged.

Crypto Biz: Treasury’s β€˜Not-QE’ playbook sends Bitcoin higher

21 August 2026 at 18:50

Crypto Biz: Treasury’s β€˜Not-QE’ playbook sends Bitcoin higher

Bitcoin rallied as Treasury bond buybacks fueled the β€œnot-QE” trade, while Metaplanet expanded to the US and Cypherpunk made a $33 million Zcash mining bet.

Bitcoin breaks above 200-day moving average for first time since November

21 August 2026 at 00:03

Bitcoin breaks above 200-day moving average for first time since November

The BTC price reclaimed its 200-day moving average for the first time in nine months as its rally gained momentum after the US Treasury expanded its bond buybacks.

Bitcoin miners pour billions into AI as capex outpaces revenue 15-to-1

20 August 2026 at 19:12

Bitcoin miners pour billions into AI as capex outpaces revenue 15-to-1

Nine public miners generated $341 million from AI and HPC operations in the first half of 2026 after spending more than $5 billion on capital assets.

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

19 August 2026 at 19:00

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

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

Injective receives SEC transfer agent registration for institutional services arm

19 August 2026 at 18:19

Injective receives SEC transfer agent registration for institutional services arm

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

Cypherpunk launches Zcash mining fleet controlling 18% of network hashrate

18 August 2026 at 22:31

Cypherpunk launches Zcash mining fleet controlling 18% of network hashrate

The $33.3 million Winklevoss Capital deal expands Cypherpunk’s ZEC strategy as it targets 5% ownership of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply.

Metaplanet expands Bitcoin treasury strategy to US with 2,100-BTC Nasdaq play

18 August 2026 at 19:21

Metaplanet expands Bitcoin treasury strategy to US with 2,100-BTC Nasdaq play

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.

CFTC seeks public input on AI compute futures contracts as CME eyes October launch

17 August 2026 at 20:11

CFTC seeks public input on AI compute futures contracts as CME eyes October launch

The regulatory review could shape an emerging market that lets companies and investors trade and hedge the cost of increasingly scarce AI computing power.

Bitmine nears 5% of Ethereum supply despite $8.4B in unrealized losses

17 August 2026 at 19:04

Bitmine nears 5% of Ethereum supply despite $8.4B in unrealized losses

Tom Lee’s Ethereum treasury company keeps buying the second-biggest crypto through the downturn, while more than 5 million staked ETH is projected to generate $287 million in annual rewards.

Crypto Biz: Bitcoin’s $116M self-custody wake-up call

14 August 2026 at 18:29

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.

Robinhood Chain nears $1B TVL as Uniswap drives liquidity: Standard Chartered

13 August 2026 at 20:28

Robinhood Chain nears $1B TVL as Uniswap drives liquidity: Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered said Robinhood’s Uniswap integration could solve a key challenge for new blockchains while accelerating UNI token burns.

Public Bitcoin miners cut hashrate 13.4% as AI infrastructure revenue grows

13 August 2026 at 19:00

Public Bitcoin miners cut hashrate 13.4% as AI infrastructure revenue grows

AI and HPC are reshaping mining economics as operators repurpose power and data centers, while a smaller group of miners continues to expand Bitcoin capacity.

HashKey begins beta distribution of Hong Kong-regulated HKDAP stablecoin

12 August 2026 at 19:07

HashKey begins beta distribution of Hong Kong-regulated HKDAP stablecoin

HashKey has become an authorized distributor for Anchorpoint’s HKDAP, expanding institutional access as Hong Kong’s regulated stablecoin market takes shape.

Strategy CEO says company will resume Bitcoin accumulation this year

11 August 2026 at 21:03

Strategy CEO says company will resume Bitcoin accumulation this year

The company has bought roughly 25 times more BTC than it has sold this year, despite recent sales that challenged its long-standing accumulation strategy.

Coinbase-backed Flowdesk secures full broker-dealer license in Dubai

11 August 2026 at 19:39

Coinbase-backed Flowdesk secures full broker-dealer license in Dubai

Flowdesk’s VARA approval follows its MiCA authorization in France as crypto firms build regulated operations across major global markets.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs post best week since April with $1B inflows

8 August 2026 at 19:20

US spot Bitcoin ETFs post best week since April with $1B inflows

The spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds registered their third-strongest showing since October as institutional demand showed signs of renewed momentum.

US Senate to vote on advancing CLARITY Act in September after Thune files cloture

8 August 2026 at 18:08

US Senate to vote on advancing CLARITY Act in September after Thune files cloture

The procedural move puts crypto market structure legislation back on track as lawmakers continue negotiations over ethics and stablecoin provisions.

Circle expands USDC to OKX ecosystem with X Layer launch

7 August 2026 at 20:36

Circle expands USDC to OKX ecosystem with X Layer launch

The rollout gives X Layer users access to Circle-issued USDC and crosschain transfers as the stablecoin expands across major blockchain ecosystems.

Crypto Biz: Crypto’s biggest business is starting to look a lot like banking

7 August 2026 at 18:07

Crypto Biz: Crypto’s biggest business is starting to look a lot like banking

Crypto business is converging with banking as stablecoin reserves, tokenized funds, Treasury income and balance sheet management become key profit drivers.

Bitcoin ETF inflows surge after Coldcard hack, but link is unclear: Bloomberg analyst

6 August 2026 at 21:17

Bitcoin ETF inflows surge after Coldcard hack, but link is unclear: Bloomberg analyst

A week-long streak of inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs has coincided with the Coldcard wallet exploit, fueling debate over whether some investors are shifting away from self-custody.

Bitcoin miners’ AI pivot loses Wall Street’s wow factor

6 August 2026 at 19:42

Bitcoin miners’ AI pivot loses Wall Street’s wow factor

New analysis finds AI infrastructure contracts are becoming larger and more profitable, but investors now demand stronger execution before rewarding bitcoin mining stocks.

Marex invests in Digital Prime to expand institutional crypto lending

5 August 2026 at 21:53

Marex invests in Digital Prime to expand institutional crypto lending

The undisclosed investment will support the development of Tokenet, a digital asset lending platform, as institutional demand for crypto infrastructure continues to grow.

Western Union brings stablecoin remittances to Visa network with Stablecard

5 August 2026 at 19:30

Western Union brings stablecoin remittances to Visa network with Stablecard

The remittance giant is rolling out Stablecard across 37 markets, targeting cross-border payments and consumers seeking US dollar-denominated savings in volatile economies.

US, UK reaffirm support for stablecoins, tokenization in joint financial regulation talks

4 August 2026 at 22:58

US, UK reaffirm support for stablecoins, tokenization in joint financial regulation talks

In a July 8 meeting, US and UK regulators highlighted the implementation of the GENIUS Act, payment modernization and cross-border cooperation, reinforcing a shared framework for digital asset oversight.

BNY to offer institutional crypto staking through Galaxy partnership

4 August 2026 at 20:10

BNY to offer institutional crypto staking through Galaxy partnership

The custody giant is expanding beyond safekeeping by adding staking services, allowing eligible institutional clients to earn yield on proof-of-stake assets.

Bitdeer expands AI infrastructure with long-term $4.7B data center lease

4 August 2026 at 18:50

Bitdeer expands AI infrastructure with long-term $4.7B data center lease

A 16-year agreement secures 121 megawatts of AI computing capacity in Norway, highlighting how crypto mining companies continue to pursue new revenue streams beyond Bitcoin.

Bessent’s top crypto adviser Tyler Williams exits US Treasury: Report

3 August 2026 at 23:29

Bessent’s top crypto adviser Tyler Williams exits US Treasury: Report

A key architect of the Trump administration’s digital asset agenda is leaving the Treasury Department as Congress struggles to advance landmark crypto legislation.

FalconX cuts 10% of workforce amid prolonged crypto market slump: Report

3 August 2026 at 22:44

FalconX cuts 10% of workforce amid prolonged crypto market slump: Report

According to Bloomberg, the digital asset prime broker is refocusing its Singapore strategy and withdrawing its local license application as crypto companies continue to trim costs.

Kenya moves 30 million academic credentials onto Avalanche blockchain

3 August 2026 at 19:46

Kenya moves 30 million academic credentials onto Avalanche blockchain

A new digital verification platform aims to reduce forged certificates by allowing employers and universities to authenticate academic records onchain.

BlackRock launches tokenized money market funds for stablecoin reserves

3 August 2026 at 19:13

BlackRock launches tokenized money market funds for stablecoin reserves

The asset manager introduced two blockchain-based money market funds designed to qualify as stablecoin reserve assets under the US GENIUS Act.

Tether earns $1.5B in Q2 as US Treasury holdings fuel profits

31 July 2026 at 19:25

Tether earns $1.5B in Q2 as US Treasury holdings fuel profits

Tether’s reserve surplus grew to $4.11 billion in the second quarter as USDT supply rose despite a weaker stablecoin market and continued pressure across the crypto sector.

Coinbase Q2 profit misses estimates despite record crypto market share

30 July 2026 at 23:47

Coinbase Q2 profit misses estimates despite record crypto market share

The crypto exchange blamed softer spot trading and low volatility for the earnings miss while highlighting growth in derivatives, stablecoins and tokenized finance.

Aviva Investors launches tokenized fund after Central Bank of Ireland approval

30 July 2026 at 20:38

Aviva Investors launches tokenized fund after Central Bank of Ireland approval

The new XRPL-based share class gives eligible investors blockchain-based access to a regulated US dollar liquidity fund while keeping traditional custody arrangements.

Tokenized gold passes DeFi stress test, but less than 2% is used as collateral

30 July 2026 at 18:48

Tokenized gold passes DeFi stress test, but less than 2% is used as collateral

A RedStone report found tokenized bullion held up during gold’s sharp sell-off, but DeFi lending adoption remains limited despite surging market growth and trading volumes.

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