OpenAI’s ‘Trust Us’ TIME cover raises an old warning for AI bulls
The magazinecover indicator has a messy record, but TIME’s OpenAI cover checks the classic boxes: a mainstream publication, a widely understood theme and a…
Trump Jr's firm leads $1 billion Polymarket raise at $21 billion value: Report
1789 Capital is putting in about $300 million, adding to a roughly $200 million stake, as the prediction market's valuation rises from $15 billion.…
CME’s share of XRP futures jumps as token rallies 40% in a week
Outstanding XRP futures positions outside CME fell by more than 500 million tokens in two weeks, while exposure on the regulated U.S. exchange climbed about…
North Korean hackers are moving tens of millions on Hyperliquid as Trump pushes to onshore the crypto platform
Blockchain data reviewed by CoinDesk shows wallets tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group sold more than $30 million in bitcoin on the platform in the last three…
Kalshi lays down first lifetime ban for ex-member of Congress George Santos
The prediction market platform banned Santos for manipulation as part of the industry's ongoing efforts to show it's dealing with bad behavior. Source：CoinDesk
NYSE owner ICE taps tZERO for tokenized securities push, takes stake in firm
The deal adds transferagent and settlement infrastructure to ICE's plans for an NYSEaffiliated market for tokenized stocks, tZERO said. Source：CoinDesk
Ireland bars crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts
Eligible assets for the new accounts include listed stocks, bonds, and ETFs, with providers handling tax reporting to simplify investor compliance.…
Here's 1 metric on U.S. debt that makes bitcoin's bull case look stronger than ever
Your dayahead look for Aug. 31, 2026 Source：CoinDesk
U.S. strikes on Iran fail to stir bitcoin, on track for best month since November 2024
Bitcoin held steady despite a broader riskoff move after the first U.S. strikes against Iran for weeks sent oil higher and stocks lower. The cryptocurrency has…
U.S. jobs report, Russia’s digital ruble rollout: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 31. Source：CoinDesk
Live updates: Bitcoin holds $78,000 as yen breaks 160 and rate-hike bets lift the dollar
Bitcoin is holding just under $78,000 as August closes. The dollar strength that pushed the yen past its intervention line is the same force capping crypto.…
Luke Dashjr exits mining pool Ocean after split over Bitcoin mining’s future
The split was mutual, with both parties citing differing views on the future of Bitcoin mining and recent protocol developments. Source：CoinDesk