SEC proposes new crypto rules in absence of CLARITY Act August 18, 2026, 5:24 pm
The proposed rules from the US securities regulator would provide companies with a safe harbor from tokens being treated as “investment contracts” and certain exemptions for token issuance.
FalconX, Interstice Connect Canton to Ethereum, Solana and Robinhood Chain August 18, 2026, 4:45 pm
The non-custodial cross-chain swap engine connects Canton’s institutional tokenized-asset markets with liquidity and trading activity across major public blockchains.
Here’s what happened in crypto today August 18, 2026, 4:21 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.
Ripple- and Coinbase-funded PAC spends $2M in Florida race with little mention of crypto August 18, 2026, 3:54 pm
A Florida representative not running for reelection who voted against the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts has endorsed a Democratic candidate, possibly leading to PAC-funded negative ads.
Cypherpunk launches Zcash mining fleet controlling 18% of network hashrate August 18, 2026, 3:31 pm
The $33.3 million Winklevoss Capital deal expands Cypherpunk’s ZEC strategy as it targets 5% ownership of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply.
Kraken’s Krak debuts US debit card as Payward broadens financial services push August 18, 2026, 1:39 pm
The multi-asset card lets US customers spend crypto and fiat and earn cashback as Kraken’s parent company expands across financial services.
Federal prosecutors blast ex-Celsius CEO’s motion to vacate as ‘without merit’ August 18, 2026, 12:49 pm
Currently serving a 12-year sentence in federal prison, Alex Mashinsky continues to explore legal avenues to vacate his conviction related to activities at Celsius.
Metaplanet expands Bitcoin treasury strategy to US with 2,100-BTC Nasdaq play August 18, 2026, 12:21 pm
The proposed deal with Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise would give the Tokyo-based company a foothold in US capital markets while using existing Bitcoin rather than additional purchases.
Neuberger teams with Securitize on multi-chain tokenized fixed-income fund launch August 18, 2026, 11:59 am
The $613 billion asset manager will subadvise a high-yield fund tokenized across Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche and Sui.
Bitcoin tags $65K as S&P 500 rebounds from 2-week lows on US-Iran rhetoric August 18, 2026, 11:27 am
Bitcoin returned to $65,000 for the first time in a week as fresh BTC price volatility accompanied US claims that the Strait of Hormuz was “open and operating.”