Bitcoin ETFs draw $608M as Ether ETFs see largest inflow since October August 21, 2026, 3:50 am
Bitcoin ETF inflows pushed August’s total to a 2026 high of $2.07 billion as Bitcoin traded above $75,000 and Ether climbed to $2,357.
Here’s what happened in crypto today August 21, 2026, 1:53 am
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.
South Korean lawmakers seek expanded FIU powers over unregistered crypto firms August 21, 2026, 1:47 am
The proposal would let the FIU investigate suspected violations and refer unregistered crypto operators directly to law enforcement.
MANTRA token sinks 18% to record low amid blockchain halt August 21, 2026, 1:04 am
The token recovered to about $0.0044 after setting a new low, while exchanges paused deposits and withdrawals from the halted MANTRA Chain.
Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto services after affiliate wins licence August 20, 2026, 11:33 pm
UAE clients will be able to buy and hold crypto through Capital.com’s app, expanding beyond price exposure through contracts for difference.
Bitcoin breaks above 200-day moving average for first time since November August 20, 2026, 5:03 pm
The BTC price reclaimed its 200-day moving average for the first time in nine months as its rally gained momentum after the US Treasury expanded its bond buybacks.
CFTC chair says agency will move forward on crypto regulation if CLARITY fails August 20, 2026, 4:56 pm
Michael Selig said at a meeting of the Innovation Advisory Committee that he had directed CFTC staff to explore developer protections and other crypto-related policies.
Binance opens crypto trading to AI agents with user-set controls August 20, 2026, 4:26 pm
Binance’s Agent OS lets AI agents access market data, execute trades and make payments while giving users control over permissions and account access.
US debt tops $40T stoking debate on what it means for Bitcoin August 20, 2026, 1:43 pm
Analysts say the $40 trillion debt milestone could bolster Bitcoin’s long-term case, even as Treasury yields, dollar strength and liquidity remain key near-term drivers.
Bitcoin miners pour billions into AI as capex outpaces revenue 15-to-1 August 20, 2026, 12:12 pm
Nine public miners generated $341 million from AI and HPC operations in the first half of 2026 after spending more than $5 billion on capital assets.