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Growth in holders and trading activity signals rising demand for blockchain-based equity products. Tokenized stocks, digital tokens representing shares in publicly traded companies, have seen a sharp jump in both users and trading activity. Data cited by Cointelegraph shows the number of holders more than doubled over the period measured.

The exchange adds two closely watched private companies to its growing roster of pre-listing derivatives products. Bybit has broadened its pre-IPO perpetuals lineup to include Unitree Robotics and Moonshot AI, according to reports from Cointelegraph and CryptoBriefing.

The university's endowment kept its $101 million position in BlackRock's bitcoin ETF unchanged in Q2, following a 43% reduction the quarter before. Harvard's endowment did not adjust its bitcoin exchange-traded fund holding during the second quarter, according to filings reviewed by The Block and CryptoBriefing.

CZ points to 20.07 million mined coins and hidden scarcity factors that could tighten Bitcoin's real circulating supply. Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, has reignited discussion around Bitcoin's scarcity. He pointed to the figure of 20.07 million Bitcoin already mined, according to CoinTurk News.

A company that holds Solana as a core treasury asset posted a sizable quarterly loss tied to its crypto holdings. A company that holds Solana as a core treasury asset has reported a net loss of $30.3 million for the second quarter.

Fresh share contributions outpaced a paper loss tied to Bitcoin's price movement, according to newly reported fund data. Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF pulled in $371 million of share contributions, according to reporting from CryptoSlate and The Cryptonomist. Over the same period, Bitcoin's price movement wiped out $66.8 million in value tied to the fund's holdings.

Four stories updated since first publication show the diffs that matter are in sourcing and corroboration, not in the figures themselves. Four stories updated since first publication show the diffs that matter are in sourcing and corroboration, not in the figures themselves.

The CFTC-regulated exchange disputes state authority over its sports-related event contracts Kalshi has pushed back against a Nevada regulator that fined the company over geofencing practices, according to a report by Yahoo Finance. The exchange has disputed the basis for the penalty, reigniting a long-running tension between prediction market platforms and state-level gambling oversight.

Investors kept adding money to the fund even as its returns since launch remained deeply negative, according to CryptoBriefing. Bitwise's Chainlink-focused exchange-traded fund took in $1.5 million in net inflows over the past week, CryptoBriefing reported. The inflows arrived despite what the outlet described as brutal returns since the product's launch.

A CoinDesk analysis links a surge in 2026 crypto investment to the industry's move toward permissioned, institution-friendly infrastructure. CoinDesk reported that $11.2 billion in funding moved through the crypto industry in 2026. The outlet characterized this capital as a turning point for the sector.

CryptoBriefing reports HTX has seen liquidity drain after Binance restricted transfers between the two exchanges. HTX has reportedly lost liquidity on its Ethereum trading pairs after Binance blocked transfers between the two exchanges, according to a report from CryptoBriefing.

The bank ended its relationship with the prediction market platform, according to a Yahoo Finance report. JPMorgan has reportedly severed its banking relationship with Polymarket, the online prediction market platform, according to a report from Yahoo Finance. The bank’s decision was described as driven by concerns over regulatory risk tied to the platform’s business model.

Filing shows the billionaire investor increased spot Bitcoin ETF exposure while sharply reducing bullish options bets. Paul Tudor Jones, the hedge fund manager known for his macro calls, has reportedly increased his holdings in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

Raman argues that banks building closed, permissioned ledgers are trading away the openness that makes blockchain technology valuable in the first place. Ethereum advocate Raman has raised concerns about a wave of private blockchain projects launched by large financial institutions.

The digital asset firm's research arm now sees a slim chance for the crypto market structure bill this year. Galaxy has lowered its projected odds of the CLARITY Act passing to 10%, according to a report from Cointelegraph published on August 15.

AMBCrypto reports Bitcoin addresses are approaching a 60 million milestone, sparking debate on whether adoption growth can push BTC to new highs. Bitcoin's network of holders is reportedly nearing a 60 million milestone, according to AMBCrypto. The outlet frames this growth as a potential signal worth watching for traders and long-term investors alike.

The U.S. banking regulator's conditional nod marks an early step toward a full national charter for the crypto-linked firm. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has given preliminary approval to World Liberty's application for a bank charter. Coindoo and Coinfomania both reported the development on August 14, 2026.

The wealth management firm's exposure to spot Bitcoin ETFs has reportedly grown larger than its stake in the e-commerce giant. Edelman Financial has built a Bitcoin ETF position worth approximately $40 million, according to a report from CryptoBriefing published on August 14, 2026.