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Brad Garlinghouse addressed speculation that Ripple could be reconsidering how it approaches a public listing. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has weighed in on fresh speculation surrounding a possible initial public offering, according to reporting from U.Today and Crypto Economy.

Brad Garlinghouse points to 67 million crypto owners as evidence the industry has entered the mainstream. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said crypto has shed its reputation as a fringe industry, according to reports from U.Today and crypto.news. He pointed to an ownership figure of 67 million people as the clearest sign of that shift.

President Trump says regulators are building a U.S. compliance path for the offshore perpetuals exchange, sending its native token sharply higher. Hyperliquid's native token, HYPE, surged sharply this week after President Trump confirmed that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is working on a plan to bring the exchange into U.S. regulatory compliance.

A sharp, market-wide rebound lifted the two largest cryptocurrencies together, with ether outpacing bitcoin's gains. Crypto markets staged a sharp rebound, with ether climbing 18% to reach roughly $2,250. Bitcoin rose alongside it, gaining 8% and pushing past the $69,000 level.

The exchange reports it intervened within 48 hours to block an attempt to hijack a decentralized organization's voting process. Binance says it played a role in stopping a governance attack on a decentralized autonomous organization, or DAO, worth approximately $1.2 million.

Yahoo Finance and CoinTurk News EN both cover Ripple's Jeonbuk Bank deal but disagree on whether XRP was confirmed as the settlement/bridge asset. Yahoo Finance and CoinTurk News EN both cover Ripple's Jeonbuk Bank deal but disagree on whether XRP was confirmed as the settlement/bridge asset.

Crypto Economy says the Glamsterdam testnet launched Aug. 13, while NFTevening and BlockchainReporter both cite an Aug. 17 announcement. Crypto Economy says the Glamsterdam testnet launched Aug. 13, while NFTevening and BlockchainReporter both cite an Aug. 17 announcement.

ETH's break above the $2,000 mark coincided with gains in ZEC, SOL, and XRP. Ethereum's price climbed past the $2,000 level for the first time this summer, according to a report from CoinGape. The milestone comes after months of price action that had kept the largest smart-contract platform below that threshold.

President Trump said regulators are working to bring the offshore derivatives platform onshore in a fully compliant manner. HYPE, the token tied to the Hyperliquid derivatives platform, jumped 11% on Tuesday after President Trump commented on the exchange’s regulatory status.

President calls for a 'fair version' of the market structure bill during a White House crypto event, as the measure faces resistance in the Senate. President Trump called on Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, legislation designed to establish clear regulatory boundaries for digital assets.

Executive says stablecoin-funded card transactions are settling with merchants who have no idea digital dollars are involved. Rain's chief executive said stablecoin-based payments are now reaching over 100,000 merchants without those businesses realizing it. The remarks were reported separately by The Block and PYMNTS Blockchain on August 19.

CryptoBriefing reports a reference tied to former President Trump coincided with a sharp rally in Hyperliquid's native token. HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange, surged past $68 after a mention linked to former President Donald Trump, CryptoBriefing reported.

The asset manager's updated filing for its Zcash Trust, ticker ZCSH, points to a possible 200,000 ZEC purchase. Grayscale has filed a fourth amendment tied to its planned Zcash Trust, moving the product closer to a listing on NYSE Arca.

The cross-chain liquidity network suspended operations following a bitcoin-focused breach reported by multiple outlets. Maya Protocol, a cross-chain liquidity network built to facilitate native asset swaps, has suspended its operations. The move followed an exploit that resulted in the loss of approximately $1.7 million in Bitcoin, according to CryptoBriefing.

Yahoo Finance and CryptoBriefing agree on the terms of the MemeCore-ZeroStack token-for-equity deal but disagree on whether the transaction has actually closed. Yahoo Finance and CryptoBriefing agree on the terms of the MemeCore-ZeroStack token-for-equity deal but disagree on whether the transaction has actually closed. What all sources agree on Puple AI Inc. and Blockcat Pte.

An amended filing for Grayscale's proposed Zcash ETF discloses discussions with parent company Digital Currency Group over an in-kind contribution. Grayscale has submitted an updated amendment to its planned Zcash exchange-traded fund. The filing discloses that Digital Currency Group, Grayscale's parent company, is in discussions to contribute 200,000 ZEC to the fund.

A sudden surge in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices triggered a wave of forced liquidations, prompting commentary on diverging crypto and AI-linked asset performance Bitcoin and Ethereum posted a sharp price surge that caught many short sellers off guard. The rapid move triggered a cascade of forced liquidations across derivatives markets.

Industry leaders and top securities and derivatives regulators gather for talks on digital asset rules Executives from Ripple and Nasdaq are among the industry figures expected at a White House gathering focused on cryptocurrency policy. Coinfomania reported the meeting brings together prominent names from both the digital asset and traditional finance sectors.