Here’s what happened in crypto today August 20, 2026, 2:03 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.
HYPE jumps 20% as Trump signals legal US path for Hyperliquid August 20, 2026, 1:52 am
HYPE reached $72 after Trump said the CFTC was pursuing compliant US access for Hyperliquid, though no formal regulatory plan has been released.
Rushed CLARITY Act vote could set legislation back, Gallego warns August 20, 2026, 12:27 am
Gallego said the White House has not provided point-by-point feedback on a bipartisan ethics proposal as a September vote approaches.
Bitcoin.com integrates UAE-registered US dollar stablecoin into self-custodial wallet August 19, 2026, 4:33 pm
The integration expands access to USDU, the UAE’s first central bank-registered US dollar stablecoin, as it builds distribution beyond institutional channels.
Trump pushes for CLARITY Act passage alongside crypto leaders August 19, 2026, 3:54 pm
Donald Trump spoke from the White House on Wednesday, urging the Senate to pass a crypto market structure bill to keep the country “ahead of China.”
Crypto PAC notches primary wins, but loses $2M Florida race August 19, 2026, 2:48 pm
A Fairshake spokesperson said that the PAC was “just getting started“ on its expenditures as part of efforts to fill US Congress with lawmakers friendly to the crypto industry.
FalconX, Ethena bring USDe backing assets into $1B institutional credit facility August 19, 2026, 1:34 pm
The $1 billion facility will deploy assets backing USDe into overcollateralized institutional loans, expanding Ethena’s sources of returns beyond crypto basis strategies.
OCC head promises final GENIUS rules by November August 19, 2026, 1:00 pm
The US banking regulator released a 376‑page proposal in February, calling for public comment on rules to implement the stablecoin bill ahead of its January 2027 effective date.
StanChart, HSBC execute first live transaction on Swift blockchain ledger August 19, 2026, 12:30 pm
The transaction connected the banks’ separate tokenized deposit systems through Swift’s ledger, marking a step toward interoperable, 24/7 cross-border payments.
Standard Chartered analyst eyes $100K BTC as US Treasury doubles long-end buybacks August 19, 2026, 12:00 pm
Bitcoin’s rebound toward $69,000 is gaining momentum as Geoff Kendrick points to improving liquidity conditions and a potential cycle bottom.