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CFTC to join SEC in exploring crypto regulations without CLARITY bill
August 13, 2026 2:18 pm

CFTC to join SEC in exploring crypto regulations without CLARITY bill

The CFTC will hold a meeting for its Innovation Advisory Committee on Aug. 20 to address regulation related to crypto assets, artificial intelligence and prediction markets.

Crypto group backs Custodia in Supreme Court battle over Fed access
August 13, 2026 1:36 pm

Crypto group backs Custodia in Supreme Court battle over Fed access

The Blockchain Association argues the Fed should not have broad discretion to deny eligible state-chartered banks direct access to its payment system.

Robinhood Chain nears $1B TVL as Uniswap drives liquidity: Standard Chartered
August 13, 2026 1:28 pm

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
August 13, 2026 12:00 pm

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.

Bitcoin keeps traders guessing near $64K as stocks gain on cool US PPI data
August 13, 2026 11:07 am

Bitcoin keeps traders guessing near $64K as stocks gain on cool US PPI data

Bitcoin joined US stocks in modest gains after July PPI inflation data continued a cooling trend seen over the past month.

Bitmine’s $257M annualized staking income ‘fills’ operational gaps, share buybacks: analysts
August 13, 2026 9:14 am

Bitmine’s $257M annualized staking income ‘fills’ operational gaps, share buybacks: analysts

Bitmine’s Ether staking revenue is an important financial buffer that fills financial gaps and provides recurring revenue streams beyond Ether’s price appreciation, analysts told Cointelegraph.

MUFG PoC to bring Japanese government bond repo transactions onchain
August 13, 2026 9:00 am

MUFG PoC to bring Japanese government bond repo transactions onchain

MUFG’s experiment plans to bring Japanese government bond repo transactions onchain to achieve 24/7 settlement, as well as improved capital and operational efficiency.

Bitcoin speculators keep BTC price ‘pinned’ below $68.7K: Glassnode
August 13, 2026 5:37 am

Bitcoin speculators keep BTC price ‘pinned’ below $68.7K: Glassnode

Bitcoin’s weakness near range highs stems from short-term holders trying to break even on underwater BTC investments, Glassnode says.

Copper US arm becomes FINRA member, SEC-registered broker-dealer
August 13, 2026 3:14 am

Copper US arm becomes FINRA member, SEC-registered broker-dealer

Copper Markets US will offer qualified custody, staking, financing and OTC services after securing its regulated US presence.

Metaplanet CEO shuts down Bitcoin sale speculation after $322M transfer
August 13, 2026 12:15 am

Metaplanet CEO shuts down Bitcoin sale speculation after $322M transfer

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said no Bitcoin was sold after the company moved 5,014 BTC between custodial addresses for about $8 in fees.

ASX shareholder plans to sue former directors over failed blockchain project
August 12, 2026 9:00 pm

ASX shareholder plans to sue former directors over failed blockchain project

ASX’s failed blockchain-based CHESS overhaul faces renewed governance scrutiny after the exchange admitted misleading the market.

Arizona crypto ATM law helps 35 scam victims recover $171K
August 12, 2026 7:42 pm

Arizona crypto ATM law helps 35 scam victims recover $171K

Qualifying new customers can receive full reimbursement, including fees, if they notify both the operator and law enforcement within 30 days.

Hawaii crypto ATM ban to take effect on Oct. 1
August 12, 2026 5:21 pm

Hawaii crypto ATM ban to take effect on Oct. 1

Hawaii will join Minnesota, Tennessee and Indiana in becoming the fourth US state to completely ban the use of cryptocurrency ATMs and kiosks in response to scams.

NYC council announces probe into ‘predatory marketing practices’ on prediction markets
August 12, 2026 4:22 pm

NYC council announces probe into ‘predatory marketing practices’ on prediction markets

Council Speaker Julie Menin sent letters to four companies offering prediction market services to New Yorkers as part of an investigation into their marketing practices.

FlightAware drops Kalshi lawsuit one day after filing
August 12, 2026 12:58 pm

FlightAware drops Kalshi lawsuit one day after filing

Following the initial lawsuit, at least one of Kalshi’s event contracts was changed to list “Primary Source Agency” as the entity behind verifying flight cancellation data.

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