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American economist Peter Schiff is warning that artificial intelligence (AI) could become a threat to the leading crypto asset bitcoin. Schiff further argued that the two technologies compete for money, electricity and infrastructure, while increasingly powerful AI could potentially uncover weaknesses in Bitcoin's software.

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The 32.x warning and 33.x removal sequence remains a proposal as maintainers test whether sparse fallback routes add resilience.

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Ripple CEO says U.S. crypto rules near a turning point as CLARITY Act faces Sept. 15 vote.

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The SEC's crypto regulation framework may heighten market uncertainty, potentially influencing Bitcoin's future price and investor sentiment. SEC unveils crypto regulation framework, impacting Bitcoin outlook.

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An attack on The Sandbox's cross-chain bridge created unbacked SAND tokens on Base and BNB Smart Chain on August 22, 2026. Bridging is halted; holdings on Ethereum and Polygon are unaffected, according to the studio.

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Bitcoin's rebound from $58K to nearly $80K has put Peter Brandt's call back in focus as ETF demand and short covering drive the move.

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Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) executives moved to reassure an investor whose stake lost significant value during the current bear market. Investor Accuses Strategy of Ignoring MSTR holders During Monday's Q&A with Strategy shareholders, a person named Rob said he invested $73,000 in MSTR for each of his three children, believing in the stock's long-term potential.

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The preliminary S-1 compares $30,000,005 from new investors with $45,000 from existing holders and leaves buyers immediately diluted.

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Yesterday, at block height 963648, Bitcoin logged its 17th difficulty adjustment of 2026, and the numbers tell a brutal story. This has not been a year of steady hashrate expansion. It has been a grind of miner capitulation, sharp rebounds and repeated failures to make those recoveries stick. The latest 1.

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UTE cut power to Tether's mining sites in July 2025 after Tether representatives did not attend the signing of a revised contract, per the report.

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Xaman Wallet's fee removal could democratize access to XRP Ledger, potentially increasing participation and liquidity in the ecosystem. Xaman Wallet reportedly eyes minimum fee removal to boost XRP Ledger liquidity.

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A rare Bitcoin (BTC) bull market signal has emerged after the cryptocurrency posted one of its strongest weekly gains in recent years, raising speculation that a new market cycle may already be underway.

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Here's how a small weakness in the platform's governance system allowed hackers to drain $8.5 million in a few hours.

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An analyst known for making timely crypto calls is revealing his bullish price targets for Ethereum (ETH), including a potential move to five figures. The pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 788,700 followers on X that it is within the realm of possibility for Ethereum to surge to five figures. “Target for ETH is $4,000.

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Robert Kiyosaki says larger Treasury bond buybacks risk weakening the dollar, while Bitcoin and gold benefit from renewed debasement concerns.

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The integration highlights potential for XRP in banking, but lacks Federal Reserve endorsement, risking inflated expectations in crypto markets. Ripple's XRP enabled for FedNow payments via Volante integration.

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Michael Saylor says bitcoin's defining advance is converting economic energy into digitally controlled value for people, companies, machines, and nations. His own company, Strategy Inc., sits on 840,447 BTC bought for $63.36 billion, and has been selling over the past few months.

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Solana controls 64.5% of tokenized-stock DeFi deposits while SOL tests Fibonacci support near $95.

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Bitcoin's resilience after the flash crash could set the stage for a historic short squeeze.

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The Treasury's expanded buyback could sustain liquidity, lower borrowing costs, and boost risk assets, potentially stabilizing crypto markets. XRP poised for biggest weekly gain in 21 months as Treasury buyback boosts sentiment.

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Ethereum's biggest protocol overhaul since The Merge is weeks away.

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XRP's price has surged by 50% this week, the best performance since November 2024. Here's what's driving the rally.

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The study highlights how Bitcoin's past performance influences investor behavior, potentially impacting broader economic spending patterns. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland study reveals crypto investors swayed by Bitcoin returns.

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Upbit recorded about $830 million in one-hour volume as XRP and TRUMP drove a sharp rebound in South Korean crypto trading.

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XRP flips Belarus' GDP as its market cap nears $94B, while open interest surges to $3.56B and whale accumulation fuels fresh bullish momentum.

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A hidden imbalance has formed in the XRP market, which the spot chart masks with a stable price above $1.50. While the coin continues to hold its ground, fresh data from CoinGlass and Bitfinex shows that the current wave of buying is overheated by margin capital.

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ETF inflows, spot demand, and on-chain metrics support CryptoQuant CEO's bottom call

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Michael Saylor calls Bitcoin digital energy as Strategy's 840,447 BTC position moves about $1.5 billion above its acquisition cost.

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Solana's rapid RWA growth highlights its potential to challenge Ethereum's dominance, reshaping the competitive landscape of tokenized assets. Solana RWA value surpasses $4B, setting new all-time high.

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Solana has just shortened its block creation time to 350 milliseconds, a first step towards the ultimate goal of 200 milliseconds.

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On May 29, the CFTC approved a Bitcoin perpetual contract for a regulated US exchange. Almost three months later, on Aug. 18, the SEC proposed a legal route through which crypto projects could someday raise money from the public under rules written for token networks.

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Since Paul Sztorc's ECX hard fork kicked off, more than 25,092 blocks have been mined during the Alpha phase, and block times have swung wildly. The network has already chewed through several difficulty adjustments, with some delivering massive upward jolts.

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This week has been a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin had its best week since 2023, surging by 23.47% from Monday to Friday.

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Bitcoin just reclaimed its 200-day moving average after 9 months below it — a rare setup that's preceded major cycle lows before. Here's the evidence, the risks, and what to watch next.

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Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor laid out a new logic for cryptocurrency accumulation in a recent post. According to him, Bitcoin's breakthrough lies in the ability to "convert economic energy into digital form and securely bind it to a person, family, company, machine, or state.

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse used a speech at the CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee meeting this week to make the case for passing the Clarity Act, pointing to his company's own multi-year legal fight with the SEC as evidence of the cost uncertain regulation imposes on the industry.

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XRP is holding above a critical support level following a recent liquidation-driven pullback, with several underlying fundamentals pointing to renewed upside momentum. Support Holds at a Key Structural Level XRP briefly dropped below the previous quarter's value area high near $1.43 during a liquidation spike, a move that initially signaled a possible local top forming.

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Solana's RWA value has surpassed $4 billion, a new ATH for the network. The increase comes as the total supply of tokenized equities on Solana continues to grow.

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Stacks' integration with Bitcoin enhances security and trust, potentially boosting adoption of decentralized applications and financial products. Stacks enables Bitcoin finality for all transactions.

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Solana's dominance in tokenized-stock DeFi could enhance its market influence, potentially affecting its valuation and regulatory landscape. Solana dominates tokenized-stock DeFi market with $75M in deposits.

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Bitcoin is trading at $77,129.12, up 22.8% over the past week, as former Coinbase Head of Institutional Research David Duong said he now expects the token to cross $100,000 before the end of the year. Speaking on the Milk Road Show, Duong said his outlook has moved higher in recent weeks.

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Rep. Rashida Tlaib holds up to $30,000 in iShares Bitcoin (BTC) Trust ETF positions and up to $15,000 in a Grayscale Ethereum (ETH) staking fund, her latest financial disclosure shows.

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All eyes turn to Nvidia's second-quarter earnings announcement scheduled for Wednesday. Market participants remain cautious following a pattern where shares declined after each of the company's previous three earnings disclosures.

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The Bitcoin move from $64,000 to above $79,000 across four trading sessions constitutes one of the most pronounced rallies for the asset in 2026. The immediate catalyst was the U.S.

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The price of Zcash (ZEC) has exceeded $814 for the first time in eight years, fully recovering from its June decline to $250 caused by a vulnerability in the Orchard pool. The coin's surge and increase in market capitalization to $13.74 billion were driven by the upcoming listing of the first spot Zcash fund, the Zcash ETF, prompting the community to discuss whether Zcash could eventually "flip" XRP by market capitalization.

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BTC cools below $80,000 as Binance sellers challenge ETF-backed demand.

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Robert Kiyosaki warned followers on X that the US Treasury is printing more fake dollars, pointing to an expanded buyback program for longer-dated Treasury securities.

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In the last few hours, bitcoin has quickly jumped to $79,461 before stabilizing around $77,000. Indeed, this increase has raised investors' attention around the decisive question: should one take advantage of this level to buy?

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Robert Kiyosaki urges investors to buy Bitcoin as a dollar hedge, but incorrectly describes Treasury bond buybacks as quantitative easing.

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Activity on the XRP Ledger is rapidly increasing, and one of the biggest increases is seen in a metric that is directly related to the level of network usage. The number of transactions per closed ledger has increased by 150.2%, to about 176.33.

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Bitcoin reached Peter Brandt's 58,000–62,000 target months before rebounding 34%, making claims that his forecast failed inaccurate.

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Solana holds near $95, keeping bullish Elliott Wave setups alive. Near-term targets eye $114-$116, while long-term recovery focus rests on $160-$180.

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Bitcoin holds near $77,000 as analysts watch a $76,000 support level and a potential $82,000 breakout on the path to targets between $100,000 and $130,000.

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Robert Kiyosaki, the author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has once again urged investors to buy Bitcoin.

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Tokenized trading cards are the RWA trade that worked, and the biggest platforms in crypto are now racing to distribute them.

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A 255-byte Bitcoin message describes a low-entropy wallet puzzle built from public data contained in Satoshi's Genesis Block.

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KBRA's BBB rating gives Ripple Prime investment-grade access, but expected parent support and mostly escrowed XRP remain central to the credit case.

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BTC and ETH gain 25%+, Strategy is back in profit and 13F filings show institutions buying IBIT and Bitcoin. Is the bear market over?

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The biggest protocol change since The Merge is days away. Google Gemini AI predicts it resets Ethereum's trajectory, and the price prediction targets a baseline of $3,800 to $4,500 by late 2026, with $4,150 as the realistic mid-case.Everything hinges on the end-of-August Glamsterdam hard fork.

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A hidden message has been discovered on the Bitcoin blockchain. An unknown cryptographer appears to have rediscovered Satoshi Nakamoto's code, creating a puzzle wallet whose key is based on data from the network's very first block, mined in 2009.

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Veteran trader Peter Brandt's earlier bearish Bitcoin call is facing a reality check after the largest cryptocurrency by market cap staged a sharp rebound and moved well above the $58,000–$62,000 zone he had previously identified as a potential downside target.

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says U.S. crypto clarity is closer as regulators issue guidance and CLARITY approaches a Senate test.

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An unknown Bitcoin whale takes advantage of BTC's return to $80,000 to lighten its positions. In three days, this address reportedly sold 7,700 BTC for about $576.6 million.

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes the United States is closer than ever to establishing clear rules for crypto, according to his latest social media post.

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In five consecutive sessions, American spot Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated 1.92 billion dollars in inflows. These capital inflows bring their assets under management to around 100 billion dollars.

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The crypto market added roughly $400 billion in just a few days as Bitcoin surged above major resistance levels. Here are the signs analysts are watching for a new bull run.

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XRP's bullish setup faces a critical reality check.

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The study, published by three Vietnamese investigators, found a positive relation between the EU's carbon emissions pricing and a so-called “leakage” to cheaper jurisdictions, such as Russia. This means that as carbon allowance pricing grows, some of this mining activity shifts to Russia to maximize profits.

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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio is highlighting unsustainable US government finances and recommending investors underweight bonds while allocating 10-15% to gold and a bit of bitcoin. The post Ray Dalio Warns of Looming US Debt Crisis and Urges Gold and Bitcoin Allocations appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

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Solana (SOL) has experienced a remarkable surge of approximately 25% throughout the previous seven-day period, successfully breaking through the $90 threshold for the first time in several months. This significant upward movement occurred in the wake of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission unveiling a proposed regulatory structure for digital assets.

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Bitcoin experienced a dramatic pullback from approximately $79,500 — representing its strongest price level in recent months — plunging beneath the $76,000 threshold in a rapid decline that blindsided overleveraged market participants. The sudden downturn resulted in roughly $547 million worth of cryptocurrency liquidations before demand returned to stabilize prices.

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Though it has taken a steep decline from its 2025 highs, XRP could rebound if the Clarity Act passes this year. Cardano continues to underperform, due to ongoing weakness in decentralized finance.

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Over the last four days, Bitcoin's hashprice has climbed 20.41%, punching into territory not seen since May. Bitcoin miners are pocketing fatter revenue from the latest price rally, delivering a badly needed reprieve after months of tighter margins.

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Solana (SOL) has officially broken multiple key resistance levels including its 200-day EMA amid a massive market-wide short squeeze, setting the stage for a potential pullback toward $83 before resuming its path toward $150 at least.

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Bitcoin Cash follows the broader market trend, but investors still need to remain cautious.

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XRP price surged to an intraday high of $1.6963 on Saturday, then reversed sharply, currently trading at $1.4578 as the rally cooled. Ripple's token remains 47% above its 2026 low of $0.9905, hit on August 11 after a bridge exploit briefly pushed the price below $1 for the first time since late 2024. XRP ETF inflows are rising The main reason behind the recent XRP price surge was simply the broader crypto market rally that affected Bitcoin and most altcoins. Bitcoin broke out and approached the crucial resistance level of $80,000. Ethereum and other altcoins also continued their strong rallies. The risk-on sentiment helped to drive XRP ETFs higher. Data shows that the spot XRP ETFs added over $39.

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The recent Bitcoin sell-off highlights the risks of high leverage in volatile markets, potentially deterring future bullish speculation. Bitcoin drops below $76K, wiping out $100M in long positions.

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Bitcoin holders are lined up to receive a matching balance of a new asset called ecash (ECX) when the project kicks off its three-stage hard-fork rollout with an alpha launch around Bitcoin block height 963648. The launch comes from Layertwo Labs, founded and led by longtime Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc, also known as Truthcoin.

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Polygon hints at reclaiming $0.18 but bulls face a key test at $0.12.

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The Ethereum upgrade Glamsterdam has a date for the first time: the Sepolia test network is due to fork on September 28, 2026 at 14:44:48 UTC. We show you where the number comes from, why September 3 is the more important date and what changes for you as an ETH holder.

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Ethereum had a big week. The token climbed 29.8%, blowing past Bitcoin's 22.

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Grayscale says bitcoin's sharp weekly rally could mark a turning point after a relatively shallow bear market. Historical cycle comparisons and improving institutional demand suggest the market may be forming a more durable bottom.

 

Solana has been experiencing large capital inflows while Ethereum has been experiencing outflows. Those differing results may or may not predict the performance of the coins.

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Robert Kiyosaki says expanded U.S. Treasury debt buybacks amount to quantitative easing and renewed his preference for bitcoin, gold, silver, and selected real estate. Treasury describes the operations as liquidity support for longer-dated markets.

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The BNB Chain community is counting down with two days left until the Pasteur hard fork.

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BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes delivered a blunt message to investors following a sudden market surge, telling Crypto Banter host Ran Neuner that avoiding risk assets right now would be foolish.

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BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has issued a bullish outlook for Bitcoin, gold and stocks after the US Treasury expanded its debt buyback program, arguing that increased intervention in bond markets could drive more capital toward scarce and risk assets. Speaking with Crypto Banter host Ran Neuner, Hayes said investors should remain exposed to markets as policymakers attempt to contain rising Treasury yields.

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U.S. spot crypto ETFs recorded a major rebound last week, with Bitcoin and Ethereum investment products attracting roughly $2.6 billion in combined net inflows, marking their strongest weekly performance in about 10 months. Bitcoin ETFs dominated the recovery, pulling in $1.92 billion between August 17 and August 21.

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Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped from its recent highs as large-scale selling by a mysterious whale raises concerns about short-term pressure on the cryptocurrency. The pullback comes after Bitcoin surged above $78,700 during the past 24 hours, extending its weekly gain to nearly 23%.

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XRP recorded a strong week across both spot and exchange-traded fund markets as renewed investor demand fueled a sharp price rally and pushed XRP ETF inflows to their highest weekly level since May. According to data from SosoValue, XRP ETFs attracted $39.78 million in net inflows during the week, with fresh capital entering the funds on nearly every trading day.

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Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick says record bitcoin short liquidations and renewed ETF demand have increased the market's upside risk. He now sees a possible year-end run from $79,500 toward bitcoin's $126,000 record, a 58% climb.

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Ethereum (ETH) surged 29.8% higher over the past seven days, smoking bitcoin's 22.9% gain as returning exchange-traded fund (ETF) buyers, squeezed shorts, and a shrinking pile of readily tradable coins drove ETH to a weekly high of $2,546 on Saturday afternoon. ETH was trading around $2,435 late Saturday at 5 p.m.

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The last week has proven extremely strong for XRP as the asset regained momentum across both its spot and ETF markets, following its recent price rally.

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Bitcoin price prediction after a 26% squeeze to $79,500: Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick says his $100,000 year-end call may now be too low.

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Grayscale sees three conditions aligning for people asking whether now is a good time to buy bitcoin. The crypto asset manager points to continued adoption, a mature bear market, and a supportive macro outlook, while acknowledging that prices could still fall.

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XRP jumps 40 percent in a week to $1.40, its highest level since May. Open interest, funding and the long-short ratio show how much fuel the rally has left and which levels count over the weekend.

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Analyzing why Bitcoin could face a short term correction after hitting $79.5K.