Crypto valuations could double as protocols link revenue to tokens: Bitwise CIO August 13, 2026, 1:01 am
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan expects revenue-capture mechanisms to spread across DeFi applications and layer-1 networks over the next 12 to 24 months.
Metaplanet CEO shuts down Bitcoin sale speculation after $322M transfer August 13, 2026, 12:15 am
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said no Bitcoin was sold after the company moved 5,014 BTC between custodial addresses for about $8 in fees.
ASX shareholder plans to sue former directors over failed blockchain project August 12, 2026, 9:00 pm
ASX’s failed blockchain-based CHESS overhaul faces renewed governance scrutiny after the exchange admitted misleading the market.
Arizona crypto ATM law helps 35 scam victims recover $171K August 12, 2026, 7:42 pm
Qualifying new customers can receive full reimbursement, including fees, if they notify both the operator and law enforcement within 30 days.
Hawaii crypto ATM ban to take effect on Oct. 1 August 12, 2026, 5:21 pm
Hawaii will join Minnesota, Tennessee and Indiana in becoming the fourth US state to completely ban the use of cryptocurrency ATMs and kiosks in response to scams.
Goldman Sachs to acquire ETF manager NEOS in $2.25B deal August 12, 2026, 4:37 pm
The deal would add NEOS’ $30 billion ETF business, including Bitcoin- and Ether-linked income funds, to Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
NYC council announces probe into ‘predatory marketing practices’ on prediction markets August 12, 2026, 4:22 pm
Council Speaker Julie Menin sent letters to four companies offering prediction market services to New Yorkers as part of an investigation into their marketing practices.
Kraken adds S&P 500 to funded trading program, commodities to follow August 12, 2026, 2:55 pm
Kraken’s funded trading program adds round-the-clock exposure to the US equity benchmark as it builds out its multi-asset offering.
Bitwise cuts 14% of staff while still expecting growth August 12, 2026, 2:01 pm
Crypto companies from including Coinbase, BitGo, Robinhood, Polygon and Pump.fun have announced workforce reductions this year, citing a variety of reasons, including shifting to AI and market forces.
FlightAware drops Kalshi lawsuit one day after filing August 12, 2026, 12:58 pm
Following the initial lawsuit, at least one of Kalshi’s event contracts was changed to list “Primary Source Agency” as the entity behind verifying flight cancellation data.