crypto

Protocol upgrade decouples consensus from execution to solve scaling bottlenecks

CTDG Dev Hub participant’s protocol upgrade decouples consensus from execution, allowing network nodes to reach agreement on blocks before transaction execution completes.

Cointelegraph

Crypto Long & Short: Tokenized equities: the model underneath the trade

In this week's Crypto Long & Short, CoinDesk's Joshua DeVos writes that demand for tokenized equities is accelerating fast, from $16 billion to more than $590 billion in perpetual futures in a single year, but that the headline growth hides the question that matters most. Two tokens can trade under the same ticker while granting entirely different rights, and the structure underneath, whether it conveys real ownership or a synthetic claim, determines the risks and protections a holder actually has.

CoinDesk

SEC’s proposed crypto rules probably won’t spark new ICO boom

The SEC’s ‘regulation crypto assets’ proposals could create early-round FOMO. But some tokens may still fall into the no-man’s land between security and non-security.

Cointelegraph

Ethereum developers propose first step to protect ETH staking from quantum attacks

A draft proposal would allow validators to deposit with quantum-resistant keys, then permanently stop accepting the format the network runs on today.

CoinDesk

Students want crypto classes but learn on social media: OKX survey

A separate review found only about 28% of accredited US business schools offered blockchain courses, despite strong demand in the OKX poll.

Cointelegraph

The evidence doesn't support the banks' case against stablecoin rewards

CoinDesk

Bernstein forecasts Bitcoin to reclaim $125K by late 2026 ahead of cycle peak

Bernstein expects Bitcoin to reclaim $125,000 by late 2026 before reaching $300,000 in 2029 under its base case, with a bull case of $500,000.

Cointelegraph

Taurus links digital asset platforms to Swift’s blockchain ledger

Taurus expects first institutional clients to connect in days, with initial DLT transactions through its platforms expected within weeks.

Cointelegraph

Dallas Fed warns tokenized deposits could strip $700 billion from U.S. banks' lending capacity

Programmable deposits and AI agents may enable instantaneous, automated bank switching for higher yields, driving up bank funding costs.

CoinDesk

ECB claims digital euro will offer 'maximum level of privacy' amid surveillance fears

Central bank officials say the Eurosystem will be structurally unable to link users to purchases, but civil society groups remain skeptical.

CoinDesk

The 3 catalysts that could define bitcoin's next move

Your day-ahead look for Aug. 26, 2026

CoinDesk

Supply absorption ‘key question’ as Bitcoin fails to reclaim $80K: Analysis

Bitcoin struggled to establish support at $80,000 as investor cohorts all returned to net profitability.

Cointelegraph

Japan weighs blockchain fast lane for securities cash settlement

The FSA, Finance Ministry, BOJ and financial institutions plan to study the infrastructure and produce a development plan by early 2027.

Cointelegraph

Bitcoin takes a breather after adding 23% in 7 days as ETF demand holds steady

The price of bitcoin fell to $79,000 on Wednesday after gaining 23% in seven days as August ETF inflows climbed above $3 billion.

CoinDesk

Strategy cuts net leverage to near zero as cash nearly matches convertible debt

The bitcoin treasury company has built nearly four years of preferred-dividend coverage while continuing to repurchase STRC below par.

CoinDesk

Kalshi’s $1.5B equity offering is three-quarters sold at $1.12B

The Form D lists 71 investors and says Kalshi is relying on an exemption that allows certain private offerings without SEC registration.

Cointelegraph

Euro stablecoins get a mainstream push as Revolut begins rolling out EURR in Europe

Revolut said the stablecoin’s rollout will start with a select group of customers within Denmark, Poland, and Portugal.

CoinDesk

Japan to start stocks and bonds tokenization development plans this year

Japan's regulators are racing to modernize national settlement systems to prevent institutional investors and foreign capital from fleeing to overseas markets.

CoinDesk