Blockchain & Digital Assets

August 18, 2026 @ 7:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The full implementation of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework has strengthened the ability of national regulators to restrict access by non-EU crypto trading platforms. Under the rules that reached complete application across the bloc, any entity offering crypto-asset services to customers based in… Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Three publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies—CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK), BitFuFu (NASDAQ: FUFU), and Canaan (NASDAQ: CAN) — each posted lower production in July 2026 than in the previous month. The declines mark the group’s second consecutive monthly drop, even as Bitcoin’s price staged a partial recovery after a sharp sell-off in June. Operational… Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 6:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hackers have been capitalizing on a critical flaw in Apple’s built-in remote desktop tool to seize control of internet-facing Mac computers and turn them into cryptocurrency mining machines. The Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre has confirmed active abuse of the issue, with attackers installing software… Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 5:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SafePal, a provider of hardware and software cryptocurrency wallets, has publicly disclosed a security incident in which unauthorized parties gained access to personal and contact details belonging to roughly 40,000 customers. The company revealed the event on August 16, 2026, explaining that the exposure stemmed… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 9:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Polygon Labs has entered Phase 2 of the Bank of England’s Digital Pound Lab, collaborating with NOBO Finance and Dun & Bradstreet. The initiative focuses on examining near-instant cross-border settlement and portable credit identities for businesses, leveraging Polygon’s Open Money Stack technology. The Digital Pound… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 8:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (TSE: HIVE), a company known for its renewable-powered digital infrastructure and Bitcoin mining operations, has announced a significant expansion in its artificial intelligence computing business. Through its wholly owned subsidiary BUZZ High Performance Computing Inc., HIVE has entered into a five-year… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 5:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) has imposed a €70,000 fine on Bitpanda GmbH for multiple breaches of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Announced on August 14, 2026, this marks the first legally binding enforcement action under the EU-wide framework, signaling that MiCA has moved… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 12:28 pm By JD Alois  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) recently released a report on digital payments, comparing them with cash payments. While crypto payments remain a small share, overall digital payments are rising. At the same time, cash is king. The report outlines payment acceptance among euro area companies… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 10:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Fireblocks, a blockchain infrastructure firm that safeguards digital assets, has enlisted the assistance of former US SEC Commissioner Elad Roisman. Over the years, Fireblocks has expanded its digital asset services beyond custody to include wallets, stablecoins, trading, tokenization, payments, and more. The company works with… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 9:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Galaxy Digital head of research Alex Thorn is taking a dim view of the CLARITY Act becoming law. He says there is only a 10% chance the bill will become law. As it stands today, the Senate is scheduled to vote on or around September… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 9:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin trading activity has remained subdued through the later part of summer, but Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) President and CEO Phong Le believes the coming autumn months could deliver a notable pickup in market energy. In a recent social media statement, Le outlined a series of regulatory,… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Peter Todd’s advocacy for permanent Bitcoin block rewards has once again stirred intense discussion about the cryptocurrency’s fixed supply and future security model. The latest controversy began after the Bitcoin++ conference shared a recording of a presentation Todd delivered on July 23, 2026, in Toronto…. Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 7:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On August 14, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued preliminary conditional approval for a national trust bank charter application submitted by World Liberty Trust Company, National Association. The entity is linked to World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency platform in which… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 6:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis Government Solutions has initiated legal action against the United States government. The company is contesting a sole-source procurement contract awarded by the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to competitor TRM Labs. The dispute centers on federal contracting practices for tools… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 12:11 am By Michael Wong  |  

PwC Nigeria has said Nigeria’s new tax guidelines for virtual assets provide welcome clarity but leave practical and legal uncertainties that could complicate compliance for taxpayers and service providers. In a tax alert titled “Taxing the intangible: A critical analysis of the NRS guidelines on… Read More

August 16, 2026 @ 9:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mizuho Securities has lowered its price target on BitGo Holdings (NYSE: BTGO) from $14 to $11 while reaffirming an Outperform rating. The move reflects a more cautious near-term outlook shaped by weaker digital-asset market conditions and ongoing uncertainty around key US legislation, but the firm… Read More

August 16, 2026 @ 9:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank Leumi, 0ne of Israel’s largest banking institutions, has formed a partnership with Galaxy Digital (Nasdaq: GLXY) to introduce cryptocurrency trading services for its clients. The collaboration positions the institution as the first bank in the country to plan direct digital asset trading offerings through… Read More

August 16, 2026 @ 5:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Consumer focused financial technology company Chime Financial (NASDAQ: CHYM) is evaluating the addition of stablecoin-related tools to its mobile banking platform. This development signals a broader industry shift in which digital assets once confined largely to cryptocurrency trading are increasingly considered for everyday payment and… Read More

August 16, 2026 @ 3:27 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

I don’t think Bitcoin is ever going to go back below $60,000. I think forever “I think the base case for Bitcoin is basically that you get higher lows, and you do have these run-ups that happen roughly every four years. I would say that… Read More

August 16, 2026 @ 3:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Publicly listed / traded Bitcoin mining companies have reportedly reduced their dedicated computational capacity more rapidly than the broader network, as a growing number shift electricity and data-center resources toward artificial intelligence and high-performance computing applications. This development signals that many operators are prioritizing more… Read More