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Nexo launches regulated crypto-backed credit in Australia
Nexo introduced regulated, cryptocurrency-backed credit lines that allow users to access liquidity in Australian dollars or stablecoins by borrowing against their digital assets.
Published Date: 2026-08-19 10:25:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Arthur Hayes takes CEO role at Flop Labs ahead of Q4 airdrop
Hayes revealed his new role as Flop Labs CEO and teased a “massive airdrop” from the AI inference protocol in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Published Date: 2026-08-19 08:34:51Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Bitcoin ETFs add $189M as August net inflows approach $1B
US spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $189 million on Tuesday, lifting August net inflows to $951 million, while Ether ETFs added $71.5 million.
Published Date: 2026-08-19 07:59:16Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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MAYAChain halts network after estimated $1.7M exploit
A preliminary analysis says six chained bugs let a 23-message transaction drain 48.87 million CACAO, sending the token down nearly 89%.
Published Date: 2026-08-19 05:13:54Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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US accounting board FASB proposes conditions for stablecoins as cash equivalents
The FASB said secondary-market liquidity alone would not be enough, with holders needing direct issuer redemption rights and one-to-one liquid reserves.
Published Date: 2026-08-19 03:58:13Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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SEC proposes new crypto rules in absence of CLARITY Act
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.
Published Date: 2026-08-18 21:24:15Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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FalconX, Interstice Connect Canton to Ethereum, Solana and Robinhood Chain
The non-custodial cross-chain swap engine connects Canton’s institutional tokenized-asset markets with liquidity and trading activity across major public blockchains.
Published Date: 2026-08-18 20:45:48Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Ripple- and Coinbase-funded PAC spends $2M in Florida race with little mention of crypto
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.
Published Date: 2026-08-18 19:54:16Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Cypherpunk launches Zcash mining fleet controlling 18% of network hashrate
The $33.3 million Winklevoss Capital deal expands Cypherpunk’s ZEC strategy as it targets 5% ownership of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply.
Published Date: 2026-08-18 19:31:16Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Kraken’s Krak debuts US debit card as Payward broadens financial services push
The multi-asset card lets US customers spend crypto and fiat and earn cashback as Kraken’s parent company expands across financial services.
Published Date: 2026-08-18 17:39:37Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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