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MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin treasury position has swung from a multi-billion loss to a sizable unrealized gain as Bitcoin climbs past its average acquisition price, according to Decrypt and Nasdaq reports.

Investing.com reports crypto stocks gaining as Bitcoin nears the $80,000 mark, while CoinDesk notes a thinner weekend liquidity environment ahead of the move.

Laser Digital Japan, backed by Nomura, received registration to provide domestic liquidity and plans to offer institutional trading as Japan's crypto market grows.

News outlets report a sharp rise in inflows to Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in mid-August, with Bitcoin ETFs posting a 2026-high monthly total and Ether ETFs seeing notable inflows, underscoring renewed institutional interest.

MANTRA token dropped to a record low as the MANTRA Chain halted after a reported exploit, with tokens briefly touching a new low before partial recovery and exchange pause on deposits and withdrawals.

The U.S. CFTC chair told the agency’s Innovation Advisory Committee staff to prepare for potential crypto regulations if Congress does not pass the Clarity Act, with momentum toward a market-structure framework.

BitGo Korea has secured a virtual asset service provider registration, becoming the first global crypto firm to obtain such approval in South Korea, ahead of tighter rules for VASP entries

Bitcoin and ether rose after President Trump urged Congress to pass a crypto clarity act, with ether up about 18% and bitcoin above the $69,000 level amid broader gains and linked treasury actions

Trump urged Congress to pass a crypto market structure bill to keep the U.S. ahead of rivals, while regulators work to bring Hyperliquid into the country within a compliant framework, according to Decrypt and Cointelegraph.

HSBC and Standard Chartered complete a live cross-border transfer on Swift's 24/7 blockchain ledger, marking a milestone in interoperable tokenized deposits and real-time settlement pilots.

Bitcoin spikes toward $70,000 amid sweeping short liquidations and a policy backdrop of expanded Treasury bond buybacks and softer Fed signals, according to CoinDesk and Decrypt.

Ripple reportedly secured $275 million to support expansion into prime brokerage and multi-asset clearing, with its inaugural senior notes attracting institutional investors, according to Cointelegraph and CoinDesk.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a new Regulation Crypto framework aimed at tailoring oversight for specific crypto asset offerings, signaling a broader push on crypto regulation.

Citi plans to offer institutional clients custody for bitcoin alongside traditional assets through its Custody+ platform, according to Decrypt and CoinDesk reports.

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is funding a US gaming-media venture with a 2,100-BTC contribution, plus cash, in a deal that values the initial investment at around $134 million

Cash App users in the United States can now use their balances to buy Ether, Solana, and USDT through MoonPay, broadening the app’s crypto offerings beyond Bitcoin and USDC

South Korea moves to block Polymarket, joining over 30 jurisdictions, with regulators citing illegal gambling activities despite the platform’s noncustodial, crypto-based design.

Jeonbuk Bank in South Korea is adopting Ripple’s cross-border payments platform, with details on launch status and settlement asset still undisclosed as XRP trades slip back below $1

Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has joined Anthropic’s Glasswing initiative to access Claude Mythos and help identify cybersecurity flaws and share findings.

Bitmine's ongoing ETH accumulation pushes its stake toward 5% of total supply, with reports noting gains from staked ETH and a long-running buying spree.

A Bitcoin-focused treasury firm raised about $334 million by selling MicroStrategy stock, with proceeds allocated to STRC dividends, buybacks, and a growing US dollar reserve

Austria’s financial regulator fined Bitpanda €70,000 for failing to publish a required crypto white paper in time and omitting disclosures in marketing materials, marking the first published MiCA penalty in the country.

PTJ’s firm increases its stake in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF while broader ETF outflows and legislative uncertainty keep bitcoin markets cautious

Two outlets report a data breach involving SafePal customers, with tens of thousands affected and exposure limited to order information, while other wallet brands face phishing risk

The OCC granted a conditional national trust bank charter to World Liberty Trust Company, a Trump family-backed firm, paving the way for it to issue the USD1 stablecoin previously issued by BitGo.

Early-week weakness in major crypto assets accompanies a broader drag on tokenization equities after the SEC delays complicate the sector's on-ramp to mainstream finance.

Bank Leumi plans to roll out cryptocurrency trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana through Galaxy’s platform within its investment app starting in early 2027.

The SEC aborted a planned meeting on proposed crypto offering rules, with no new date set, after the Senate recessed without voting on the CLARITY Act

Reports indicate JPMorgan ended its banking relationship with Polymarket in late 2025 due to regulatory concerns, with the option to act as an underwriter if the platform pursues a public listing.

Tether announces that KPMG provided a clean opinion on its 2025 financial statements, confirming reserves exceeded liabilities by a substantial margin in what the company calls a milestone for transparency.