Here’s what happened in crypto today August 28, 2026, 4:42 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.
Solana validators approve proposal to accelerate SOL disinflation August 28, 2026, 3:53 pm
The approved proposal doubles Solana’s annual disinflation rate from 15% to 30%, reducing future SOL issuance while leaving its long-term inflation target unchanged.
Chelsea FC gets a stablecoin sponsor after UK FCA warning to clubs August 28, 2026, 1:46 pm
According to Circle, the USDC stablecoin name will appear on the front of club jerseys for Chelsea’s upcoming football season.
Bullish provides USD.AI $100M stablecoin facility for GPU-backed lending August 28, 2026, 12:17 pm
The institutional crypto exchange is providing $100 million in stablecoin liquidity to support loans backed by AI computing infrastructure.
Bitcoin dips to $78.4K as Fed’s Warsh downplays softer inflation prints August 28, 2026, 11:31 am
Bitcoin failed to make a decisive break above $80,000 as traders digested Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole keynote speech, which remained wary of US inflation trends.
Crypto Biz: Bitcoin pumps, Wall Street does the paperwork August 28, 2026, 10:53 am
Bitcoin’s $80,000 rebound lifts crypto stocks as Circle, Strategy and Solana show how capital markets, stablecoins and onchain growth are driving crypto’s recovery.
Who is legally liable when an AI agent goes rogue? August 28, 2026, 9:30 am
If your personal AI agent goes rogue and causes harm or financial damage in the real world, can you be held liable?
Polish Olympic chief charged in Zondacrypto probe, justice minister says August 28, 2026, 9:16 am
Polish Olympic Committee president Radosław Piesiewicz faces charges as prosecutors investigate his ties to collapsed cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto.
California Senate passes bill to ban memecoin issuance by public officials August 28, 2026, 8:09 am
The bill seeks to prohibit the listing of memecoins issued by federal public officials to California residents, citing conflicts of interest and “pay-to-play arrangements.”
Capital B raises $24.5M for its Bitcoin treasury amid market uncertainty with BlockStream’s Adam Back chipping in August 28, 2026, 7:36 am
The French Bitcoin treasury firm’s private placement drew support from Adam Back and TOBAM, with warrant exercises potentially unlocking another $158 million.