Here’s what happened in crypto today August 21, 2026, 4:48 pm
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.
Bitget CEO sees Bitcoin near current levels at year-end, doubts US will buy BTC August 21, 2026, 4:26 pm
Gracy Chen says macroeconomic uncertainty could keep Bitcoin within $10,000 to $20,000 of current levels, while US government purchases remain unlikely within the next two years.
Ray Dalio says to buy ‘a bit’ of Bitcoin amid potential debt crisis August 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
The hedge fund founder with an estimated net worth of $15 billion recommended that investors overweight Bitcoin and gold rather than bonds.
Onchain, in court: What happened in crypto legal news this week August 21, 2026, 3:19 pm
The CFTC ordered a trading ban for former Alameda and FTX executives, and US prosecutors opposed a motion from a US soldier accused of profiting from the removal of Nicolas Maduro.
Bitcoin seeks support near $77K as BTC, gold near 100-day highs August 21, 2026, 3:10 pm
Bitcoin volatility eased after BTC hit its highest level since mid-May, while gold joined the cryptocurrency in approaching three-month highs.
Digital Asset, Paul Ryan foundation target US state benefits with Canton pilot August 21, 2026, 12:25 pm
The RISE program would use the Canton Network to combine and distribute state-administered benefits across three US states beginning in 2027.
Bitcoin rally sends crypto stocks soaring as miners, treasury companies jump August 21, 2026, 12:11 pm
Bitcoin’s rally above $79,000 lifted miners and treasury companies, with Canaan, Strive and Metaplanet posting double-digit gains as crypto stocks surged.
Crypto Biz: Treasury’s ‘Not-QE’ playbook sends Bitcoin higher August 21, 2026, 11:50 am
Bitcoin rallied as Treasury bond buybacks fueled the “not-QE” trade, while Metaplanet expanded to the US and Cypherpunk made a $33 million Zcash mining bet.
Solana cuts blockchain slot time to 350 milliseconds August 21, 2026, 9:45 am
Solana reduced its slot time for the first time since genesis as it works toward a 200-millisecond target aimed at reducing network latency.
Laser Digital gets Japan’s first crypto exchange approval in 4 years August 21, 2026, 9:08 am
Nomura-backed Laser Digital Japan received registration to provide domestic liquidity before expanding into institutional crypto trading.