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As the CFTC Chair hints at advancing crypto regulations independently, Bitcoin experiences a significant surge amid a Treasury-fueled short squeeze. Meanwhile, the OCC is set to finalize the GENIUS Act, and a crypto bank linked to the Trump family faces scrutiny. Explore the latest developments in the crypto regulatory landscape.

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https://cryptonews.net/news/legal/33327078/

https://www.pymnts.com/legal/2026/occ-promises-final-rule-for-genius-act-by-november/

https://www.investors.com/news/bitcoin-price-72000-two-month-high-treasury-bond-crypto-shorts-cftc-trump-clarity-act-white-house/

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/20/crypto-bank-world-liberty-trust-company-trump

Explore the dual impact of AI on Web3 security as industry leaders warn of heightened hacking risks. Meanwhile, OKX Card usage surges across Europe, integrating crypto into daily transactions. Discover the SEC's new fundraising pathways for crypto companies and the financial pressures facing Bitcoin miners.

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https://bitcoinworld.co.in/ai-agents-web3-hacking-wyoming-symposium/

https://www.newspressnow.com/news/national_news/business/okx-card-usage-surges-across-europe-as-crypto-moves-into-everyday-spending/article_d7a32415-7724-566c-9e7b-1ccc0a290f64.html

https://www.thewealthadvisor.com/article/sec-just-gave-crypto-companies-new-way-raise-money

https://crypto.news/h100-group-records-10-3m-quarterly-loss-as-bitcoin-weighs-on-earnings/

https://crypto.news/bitgo-korea-secures-vasp-registration-ahead-new-rules/

Explore the latest developments as Wall Street deepens its crypto involvement with rising Bitcoin holdings and new custody services. Meanwhile, Russia proposes a cap on crypto holdings for financial market participants, signaling a shift in regulatory landscapes. Discover how these changes are shaping the future of institutional crypto investments.

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https://www.odaily.news/en/post/5212580

https://cryptonews.net/news/bitcoin/33313530/

https://decrypt.co/375880/citi-bitcoin-custody-wall-street-crypto

https://dig.watch/updates/russia-cap-crypto-holdings-financial-participants

https://dailycoin.com/trading-technologies-to-add-crypto-com-prediction-markets-crypto-derivatives/

Explore the latest trends in the crypto market as Kraken's earnings plunge, Abu Dhabi's Bitcoin ETF faces significant losses, and investors pivot from Bitcoin to altcoins. Discover how exchanges like Bitget are expanding their offerings and why investors are focusing on fundamentals over market-cap rankings.

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https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2026/08/297156-investment-platform-krakens-parent-payward-sees-earnings-plunge-as-crypto-trading-slows-in-bear-market/

https://cryptoslate.com/bitcoin-erased-118-million-from-abu-dhabis-etf-holdings-but-its-sovereign-funds-kept-every-share/

https://ambcrypto.com/bitcoin-etf-outflows-hit-390m-are-investors-turning-to-altcoins/

https://crypto.news/bitget-expands-stock-dual-investment-to-20-u-s-assets/

https://bitcoinworld.co.in/crypto-investors-shift-from-market-cap-rankings-to-fundamentals/

Explore the latest in the crypto world as SafePal reveals a data breach impacting thousands, a Bitcoin treasury faces shareholder dilution, and Tether's CEO addresses blockchain rumors. Plus, discover how African financial innovation is reshaping digital bonds.

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https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/crypto-wallet-provider-safepal-discloses-data-breach-affecting-nearly-40000-users-order-information

https://cryptoslate.com/gd-cultures-share-count-jumped-18-fold-as-bitcoin-loss-hit-212-million/

https://bitcoinworld.co.in/tether-ceo-denies-blockchain-reports/

https://crypto.news/capital-b-buys-5-bitcoin-holdings-rise-to-3145-btc/

https://crypto.news/african-financial-company-issues-first-digital-bond/

As the world grapples with the evolving landscape of digital assets, UK lawmakers are pressing banks on crypto access, Monaco aligns closer to EU's MiCA framework, and the White House plans a high-level crypto meeting. Meanwhile, the SEC cancels a crucial meeting on digital-asset regulation, and South Korea's FSC engages in private talks on a Digital Asset Basic Act. Explore the implications of these developments on the future of crypto regulation.

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https://cryptonews.net/news/legal/33290319/

https://www.cointribune.com/en/mica-monaco-tightens-its-crypto-regulation-and-moves-closer-to-the-european-framework/

https://cryptonews.net/news/legal/33294867/

https://en.bloomingbit.io/feed/news/118335

https://cryptonews.net/news/legal/33289198/

Explore the latest in the crypto world as Bitwise undergoes restructuring, New York cracks down on prediction markets, and Goldman Sachs makes a significant acquisition. Plus, discover how Africa's largest crypto market is opening new opportunities for stablecoins and virtual-asset firms.

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https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/africas-largest-crypto-market-opens-central-bank-sandbox-to-stablecoins-and-virtual/wrqtgx8

https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2026/bitwise-slashes-14percent-of-staff-amid-crypto-prices-downturn/

https://bitcoinfoundation.org/news/crypto-companies-news/new-york-targets-kalshi-polymarket-and-coinbase-in-sweeping-prediction-market-mark/

https://decrypt.co/375491/goldman-sachs-neos-deal-ready-made-bitcoin-income-etf

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/equity-trust-launches-crypto-ira-lineup-with-automated-and-self-trading-investing-options-302850023.html

Explore how the National Bank of Canada's new crypto ETF, BlackRock's reduced conversion minimums, and Broadridge's blockchain repo platform are reshaping institutional finance. Discover insights from VanEck on AI infrastructure and the evolving role of Bitcoin-backed lending in corporate finance.

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https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2026/08/12/national-bank-canada-crypto-etf/

https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/0bd68-blackrock-cuts-ibit-in-kind-conversion-minimum-to-1m

https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2026/08/296299-broadridge-financial-solutions-blockchain-repo-platform-handles-8t-in-july-transactions/

https://www.odaily.news/en/post/5212432

https://cryptonews.net/news/bitcoin/33279290/

Explore the latest in crypto as a Hong Kong woman defrauds landlords in a major scam, Indian investors weigh overseas equities against crypto, and Robinhood launches zero-fee crypto trading in the UK. Plus, discover the fate of a $217M trust and Bitmine's massive crypto holdings.

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https://e.vnexpress.net/news/tech/tech-news/hong-kong-woman-defrauds-landlords-of-over-half-a-million-dollars-in-crypto-scam-5105950.html

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/overseas-equities-or-crypto-where-are-indian-investors-putting-their-money-in-2026-11786374198099.html

https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/3deb0-investors-are-about-to-drain-a-217-million-trust-fund-while-voting-to-keep-a-bitcoin-spac-alive

https://www.tradingview.com/news/prnewswire:eca585802bb5c:0-bitmine-immersion-technologies-bmnr-announces-eth-holdings-reach-5-81-million-tokens-and-total-crypto-and-total-cash-holdings-of-11-6-billion/

https://cryptopotato.com/robinhood-brings-crypto-trading-to-uk-investors-with-zero-fees/

Explore the latest in tech and finance as Former Miner Firmus secures $2 billion with backing from Blackstone and Nvidia to shift towards AI. Meanwhile, the U.S. sanctions a Dubai-based crypto exchange over alleged Iran sanctions evasion, and Blockchain.com expands its regulated custody services with a new Cayman Islands license. Plus, Trump Media and Crypto.com call off a major token partnership, and the crypto industry faces a dot-com style shakeout with over 100 projects folding in 2026.

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https://cryptonews.net/news/finance/33264461/

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-sanctions-dubai-based-crypto-exchange-over-alleged-iran-sanctions-evasion-and-irgc-funding/articleshow/133042246.cms

https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2026/08/295929-blockchain-com-secures-cayman-islands-vasp-custody-licence/

https://crypto.news/trump-media-crypto-com-end-6-42b-cro-treasury-deal/

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/09/crypto-is-going-through-a-massive-dot-com-style-shakeout-as-over-100-projects-fold-in-2026