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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

August 19, 2026

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

MAYAChain halts network after estimated $1.7M exploit

MAYAChain halts network after estimated $1.7M exploit

August 19, 2026

A preliminary analysis says six chained bugs let a 23-message transaction drain 48.87 million CACAO, sending the token down nearly 89%.

US accounting board FASB proposes conditions for stablecoins as cash equivalents

US accounting board FASB proposes conditions for stablecoins as cash equivalents

August 19, 2026

The FASB said secondary-market liquidity alone would not be enough, with holders needing direct issuer redemption rights and one-to-one liquid reserves.

SEC proposes new crypto rules in absence of CLARITY Act

SEC proposes new crypto rules in absence of CLARITY Act

August 19, 2026

The proposed rules from the US securities regulator would provide companies with a safe harbor from tokens being treated as “investment contracts” and certain exemptions for token issuance.

FalconX, Interstice Connect Canton to Ethereum, Solana and Robinhood Chain

FalconX, Interstice Connect Canton to Ethereum, Solana and Robinhood Chain

August 18, 2026

The non-custodial cross-chain swap engine connects Canton’s institutional tokenized-asset markets with liquidity and trading activity across major public blockchains.

Ripple- and Coinbase-funded PAC spends $2M in Florida race with little mention of crypto

Ripple- and Coinbase-funded PAC spends $2M in Florida race with little mention of crypto

August 18, 2026

A Florida representative not running for reelection who voted against the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts has endorsed a Democratic candidate, possibly leading to PAC-funded negative ads.

Cypherpunk launches Zcash mining fleet controlling 18% of network hashrate

Cypherpunk launches Zcash mining fleet controlling 18% of network hashrate

August 18, 2026

The $33.3 million Winklevoss Capital deal expands Cypherpunk’s ZEC strategy as it targets 5% ownership of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply.

Kraken’s Krak debuts US debit card as Payward broadens financial services push

Kraken’s Krak debuts US debit card as Payward broadens financial services push

August 18, 2026

The multi-asset card lets US customers spend crypto and fiat and earn cashback as Kraken’s parent company expands across financial services.

Federal prosecutors blast ex-Celsius CEO’s motion to vacate as ‘without merit’

Federal prosecutors blast ex-Celsius CEO’s motion to vacate as ‘without merit’

August 18, 2026

Currently serving a 12-year sentence in federal prison, Alex Mashinsky continues to explore legal avenues to vacate his conviction related to activities at Celsius.

Metaplanet expands Bitcoin treasury strategy to US with 2,100-BTC Nasdaq play

Metaplanet expands Bitcoin treasury strategy to US with 2,100-BTC Nasdaq play

August 18, 2026

The proposed deal with Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise would give the Tokyo-based company a foothold in US capital markets while using existing Bitcoin rather than additional purchases.

Neuberger teams with Securitize on multi-chain tokenized fixed-income fund launch

Neuberger teams with Securitize on multi-chain tokenized fixed-income fund launch

August 18, 2026

The $613 billion asset manager will subadvise a high-yield fund tokenized across Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche and Sui.

Bitcoin tags $65K as S&P 500 rebounds from 2-week lows on US-Iran rhetoric

Bitcoin tags $65K as S&P 500 rebounds from 2-week lows on US-Iran rhetoric

August 18, 2026

Bitcoin returned to $65,000 for the first time in a week as fresh BTC price volatility accompanied US claims that the Strait of Hormuz was “open and operating.”

Toyota Finance opens tokenized bonds to retail investors via mobile payment app

Toyota Finance opens tokenized bonds to retail investors via mobile payment app

August 18, 2026

Retail investors can apply to buy the 1 billion yen bond without a securities account and receive perks through Toyota’s payment app.

MoonPay adds Cash App Pay for crypto purchases by US customers

MoonPay adds Cash App Pay for crypto purchases by US customers

August 18, 2026

Eligible US users can fund MoonPay crypto purchases with Cash App balances as the payments firm expands beyond its core onramp business.

Kraken launches US-listed stock trading for EEA customers

Kraken launches US-listed stock trading for EEA customers

August 18, 2026

Eligible EEA users can trade conventional US shares alongside more than 700 tokenized xStocks through Kraken’s European entity.

Bitcoin price spike to $64.5K was ‘low-volume liquidity trap’: Analysis

Bitcoin price spike to $64.5K was ‘low-volume liquidity trap’: Analysis

August 18, 2026

Bitcoin derivatives markets created a short squeeze that took BTC price action 3% higher on Monday.

China adds 8 banks to digital yuan network as operator count hits 30

China adds 8 banks to digital yuan network as operator count hits 30

August 18, 2026

The newly authorized lenders will begin offering e-CNY services after completing operational and technical preparations.

South Korea moves to block Polymarket over gambling concerns

South Korea moves to block Polymarket over gambling concerns

August 18, 2026

The Korea Media and Communications Commission said Polymarket’s structure and operations amount to illegal gambling despite its noncustodial design and smart contracts.

BitBox patches ‘severe’ wallet flaws that could put funds at risk

BitBox patches ‘severe’ wallet flaws that could put funds at risk

August 18, 2026

BitBox recommended all users update to firmware version 9.26.5 and said it had received no reports of exploitation or fund losses.

Ethereum Foundation warns some tools may break with Glamsterdam upgrade

Ethereum Foundation warns some tools may break with Glamsterdam upgrade

August 18, 2026

Developers have been urged to test on Plataberget before Glamsterdam’s new gas model reaches Ethereum’s other testnets and mainnet.

South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank taps Ripple for cross-border payments

South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank taps Ripple for cross-border payments

August 18, 2026

Ripple is bringing its cross-border payments platform to Jeonbuk Bank, but key details including its launch status and settlement asset remain undisclosed.

Alleged $165M crypto Ponzi mastermind faces US charges after Fiji deportation

Alleged $165M crypto Ponzi mastermind faces US charges after Fiji deportation

August 18, 2026

Prosecutors allege Edward Zimbardi collected crypto from thousands of investors, lost over $34 million on currency trades and spent at least $10 million personally.

‘Fabricated rumors’ about BitMart founder, Binance bStocks dominate: Asia Express

‘Fabricated rumors’ about BitMart founder, Binance bStocks dominate: Asia Express

August 18, 2026

Binance’s bStocks are the second largest tokenized stock issuer just two months after launch, and BitMart’s internal feud erupts into the spotlight ahead of its closure

OCC approves Trump family crypto company for trust charter

OCC approves Trump family crypto company for trust charter

August 18, 2026

The US financial regulator gave conditional approval for World Liberty Financial’s charter bid as ten Democrats signed onto a bill to “prevent corruption in banking applications.“

Binance to plan UK relaunch with FCA license application: Report

Binance to plan UK relaunch with FCA license application: Report

August 17, 2026

Binance’s UK arm has been barred from offering regulated activities in the country since June 2021, but the company will reportedly move to secure licensing under new crypto rules.

CFTC seeks public input on AI compute futures contracts as CME eyes October launch

CFTC seeks public input on AI compute futures contracts as CME eyes October launch

August 17, 2026

The regulatory review could shape an emerging market that lets companies and investors trade and hedge the cost of increasingly scarce AI computing power.

US Treasury moves forward with rules on GENIUS Act after July deadline

US Treasury moves forward with rules on GENIUS Act after July deadline

August 17, 2026

The stablecoin bill signed into law last year is scheduled to go into effect in January 2027, potentially without finalized regulations from US government agencies.

Bitcoin hits $64K as gold gains while oil shakes off Trump Oman threat

Bitcoin hits $64K as gold gains while oil shakes off Trump Oman threat

August 17, 2026

Bitcoin price strength saw BTC/USD pass $64,000 on 2% daily gains as gold pushed higher while US stocks wobbled on fresh US-Iran rhetoric.

Bitmine nears 5% of Ethereum supply despite $8.4B in unrealized losses

Bitmine nears 5% of Ethereum supply despite $8.4B in unrealized losses

August 17, 2026

Tom Lee’s Ethereum treasury company keeps buying the second-biggest crypto through the downturn, while more than 5 million staked ETH is projected to generate $287 million in annual rewards.

Strategy raises $334M through stock sales but buys no Bitcoin

Strategy raises $334M through stock sales but buys no Bitcoin

August 17, 2026

Proceeds funded STRC dividends and repurchases, while $149.1 million was added to Strategy’s US dollar reserve, which reached $4.8 billion.

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