Key Takeaways U.S. Treasury policies pushed total crypto market capitalization past $2.7 trillion in August 2026. Bitcoin rose nearly 25% to breach $81,000, while Zcash outpaced all major coins with an 82% surge. Analysts project nitcoin could close 2026 with net gains if policy-driven market momentum holds. Bitcoin Rebounds Toward Year-End Profitability Following a rocky…
Trump Jr.’s involvement in the prediction industry extends beyond Polymarket, as he also advises rival firm Kalshi. Donald Trump Jr.’s venture capital firm, 1789 Capital, is leading a $1 billion funding round that values Polymarket at $21 billion, contributing roughly $300 million in fresh capital on top of the $200 million it had already…
While battery swapping has struggled to take off in much of the world, Canadian auto parts giant Magna International believes the model could work at scale in India, where millions of two- and three-wheelers and a fast-growing delivery economy create a different set of economics. And it’s placing that bet on Yuma Energy, a Bengaluru-based…
Ripple and SettleMint announced a strategic partnership on Sept. 1 that combines institutional digital asset custody with tools for issuing and managing tokenized assets. Summary Ripple and SettleMint partnered to combine institutional custody with tokenized asset lifecycle management capabilities regionally. The initial offering targets regulated financial institutions across Asia Pacific before possible expansion elsewhere globally….
Google is loosening one of its search spam rules in Europe, giving publishers a little breathing room while easing some of the heat from its antitrust fight with EU regulators. Alphabet-owned Google said Friday that, starting Aug. 30, manual actions under its site reputation abuse policy will no longer affect search results for users in…
Key Takeaways John Ternus’s bitcoin and crypto stance remains largely unknown as he takes over as Apple’s CEO. Apple’s crypto asset strategy could depend as much on other executives and market trends as on Ternus. Stablecoin payments could be Apple’s most likely entry point into crypto assets. August 31 is Tim Cook’s last day at…
Despite XRP’s price volatility, investor demand for US spot XRP ETFs has remained strong, attracting over $1.66 billion in cumulative inflows. Asset manager Bitwise said that its XRP ETF (XRP) has crossed $500 million in assets under management (AUM) just nine months after launch. The fund’s page showed $502.7 million in net assets across…
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Singapore’s central bank proposed a dedicated stablecoin issuance license on Sept. 1, moving a framework announced in 2023 closer to implementation through amendments to the Payment Services Act. Summary Singapore proposes licensing stablecoin issuance under its Payment Services Act, with responses due October 16. Licensed issuers must maintain reserves covering at least 100% of outstanding…
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