Kraken adds U.S. stocks in Europe as TradFi-crypto divide blurs
The exchange said it is the first crypto company to offer European customers both traditional U.S. equities and tokenized versions of those assets on a single…
Bitcoin miners’ AI pivot pays off, but mining could revive with one twist
Miners with AI and highperformance computing contracts have commanded higher valuations as declining bitcoin prices and hashprice squeeze pureplay operators.…
Global bond yields surge as debt fears test bitcoin’s hedge narrative
Longterm borrowing costs are reaching multidecade highs as U.S. debt approaches $40 trillion and AI hyperscalers accelerate bond issuance. Source：CoinDesk
Japan's Metaplanet launching U.S. bitcoin treasury company through $135 million nanocap deal
The deal involves Metaplanet contributing 2,100 bitcoin and $2.5 million in cash, valuing the initial investment at $134.6 million. Source：CoinDesk
HashKey taps Hong Kong's first regulated stablecoin to settle insurance and trade deals
Following institutional trials, the HKDpegged asset is being put to work to capture part of Hong Kong's $49 billion trade corridor with the United Arab…
Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody for institutional clients later this year
The Wall Street bank plans to let clients hold bitcoin alongside traditional assets through its new Custody+ platform. Source：CoinDesk
Crypto’s easy-money era is ending in a wave of failures
Inflated valuations and weak business models are driving crypto’s shakeout, Global Settlement Network CEO Ryan Kirkley says. Source：CoinDesk
Visa looking for new stablecoin settlement partner after BVNK sale to Mastercard
Visa’s request for product (RFP) talks about the need to support a range of stablecoins. Source：CoinDesk
The 'crack' in the energy market is wider than ever. Bitcoin might feel it.
Your dayahead look for Aug. 18 2026 Source：CoinDesk
South Korea joins more than 30 jurisdictions restricting Polymarket access
Regulators rejected Polymarket's defense regarding its P2P nature, arguing the platform manages market rules and facilitates cryptobased gambling activity.…
Live updates: Bitcoin holds $64,000 as surging yields and oil drain risk appetite
The 30year Treasury yield hit its highest since 2007 and Brent topped $91 as the USIran conflict escalates, pressuring stocks. Bitcoin is holding its range,…
The bitcoin price level where leveraged bulls could get whacked
Bulls are stacking longs, liquidity is thinning and one key level could trigger large liquidations. Source：CoinDesk