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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.

Bitwise is reportedly partnering with Superstate to explore tokenizing its Solana Staking ETF, known by the ticker $BSOL.

Norges Bank Investment Management, which oversees Norway's sovereign wealth fund, reportedly holds roughly $400 million in crypto-related assets.

CryptoBriefing and Bitcoin Magazine both cite 13F filings for Mubadala and Abu Dhabi Investment Council-linked Bitcoin ETF holdings, but disagree on…

World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture associated with the Trump family, has reportedly received a conditional bank charter from a federal…

Executives from Coinbase and Ripple are expected to attend a White House meeting with President Trump and administration officials, according to reports…

Ireland has unveiled a new anti-money laundering strategy that introduces stricter monitoring of private, self-custodied crypto wallets, according…

Gemini's newest earnings disclosure shows total revenue climbing even though income tied directly to crypto trading fell, according to CryptoSlate.