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New pToken standard turns open perp accounts into transferable ERC-20 tokens Arcus has rolled out tokenized perpetual futures positions on Robinhood Chain, according to Cointelegraph. The move introduces a mechanism the company calls pTokens, which convert an open perpetual futures account into a standard ERC-20 token, CryptoBriefing reported.

Spot XRP exchange-traded funds keep their lead in cumulative inflows even as Solana products draw more money on a daily basis. Spot exchange-traded funds tied to Solana are currently attracting more capital per day than those linked to XRP, according to newly reported inflow figures.

Coinpedia and crypto.news give different percentages for how much ZEC rallied ahead of Grayscale's ZCSH ETF launch. Coinpedia and crypto.news give different percentages for how much ZEC rallied ahead of Grayscale's ZCSH ETF launch. What all sources agree on Grayscale launched the Zcash ETF under the ticker ZCSH on NYSE Arca.

The rally coincides with notable moves in US Treasury bonds, according to market reports. Bitcoin pushed above the $80,000 mark, according to reports from Watcher.Guru and Nairametrics. The move lifted the broader cryptocurrency market as well. Altcoins tracked Bitcoin's advance, a pattern common during periods when the largest digital asset sets market direction.

The former BitMEX CEO links renewed liquidity from U.S. Treasury buyback operations to fresh momentum in Bitcoin's price. Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin has entered a new bull market. The former BitMEX chief executive, now chief investment officer at Maelstrom, tied the shift to buyback operations conducted by the U.S. Treasury.

The altcoin market cap has topped $1 trillion, but the gains depend on Bitcoin holding recently reclaimed price levels. The altcoin market has expanded by about $215 billion over the past three trading days, according to reporting from CryptoSlate and The Cryptonomist.

The asset manager posted its largest Bitcoin purchase since the cryptocurrency's record high, according to two reports. BlackRock added more than 60% of a $338 million net inflow into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, according to a report from BeInCrypto. The figure marks one of the more concentrated single-issuer inflow days recorded this year for Bitcoin ETFs.

Coinfomania and Cryptonews.com both describe an August 2026 Bitcoin rally tied to ETF inflows, short covering and Treasury bond buybacks, but they cite very different price levels for Bitcoin during that rally. Coinfomania and Cryptonews.com both describe an August 2026 Bitcoin rally tied to ETF inflows, short covering and Treasury bond buybacks, but they cite…

A rapid decline in futures open interest points to forced liquidations among traders betting against bitcoin. Bitcoin futures markets are working through a significant short squeeze, with open interest collapsing across major contracts. Both CoinDesk and CryptoBriefing reported the development on the same day, describing an episode traders are calling notable in scale.

The fund, ticker BSOL, also recorded its highest trading volume as investor interest in staked Solana exposure grows. Bitwise's Solana Staking ETF has crossed $1 billion in total inflows, according to CryptoBriefing. The milestone marks a significant point for a fund that gives investors exposure to Solana alongside staking rewards through a traditional exchange-traded product.

A sharp jump in network activity has renewed debate over XRP's short-term price direction. XRP's network activity has jumped sharply, with active addresses rising more than 650% according to data cited by CoinGape and Finbold. The increase marks one of the more notable on-chain shifts reported for the token in recent weeks.

Coinfomania and Bitcoin.com News give conflicting figures for Bitcoin's price at the moment a whale closed its long position. Coinfomania and Bitcoin.com News give conflicting figures for Bitcoin's price at the moment a whale closed its long position. What all sources agree on Two wallets, possibly linked to a single trader, closed Bitcoin long positions.

The privacy coin's rally has drawn comparisons to AI-driven market enthusiasm, even as one analyst warns of overextension. Zcash, one of the earliest privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, has reached its highest price point in eight years.

Both assets rallied together in August, with sources differing on whether gold's gain marks its best month since 1999 or simply its best in decades. Bitcoin traded above $81,000 this week, extending a rally that has unfolded alongside a historic surge in gold prices.

Sentiment gauges show crypto markets trending toward greed, raising questions about how long Ethereum's rally can hold. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index, a widely watched gauge of market sentiment, has moved sharply higher in recent days.

A wave of short liquidations and renewed exchange-traded fund demand pushed the largest cryptocurrency to its biggest weekly gain in three years. Bitcoin climbed back above $80,000 on August 24, according to Coinfomania, marking its first close at that level in 113 days.

A meme coin promoted from the account reportedly crashed 68% after the post disappeared Kylie Jenner's X account posted a Solana wallet address on August 24, then deleted it soon after. CryptoBriefing and Coinfomania both reported the post and its removal, describing the account as compromised.

Daily trading in the fund reached roughly $100 million to $108 million, with fresh inflows reported near $25 million. Bitwise's Solana staking exchange-traded fund recorded its highest single-day trading volume since launch this week. CryptoBriefing reported the figure at roughly $100 million.