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Bitcoin price spike to $64.5K was ‘low-volume liquidity trap’: Analysis

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Bitcoin derivatives markets created a short squeeze that took BTC price action 3% higher on Monday.

Published Date: 2026-08-18 09:31:15
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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China adds 8 banks to digital yuan network as operator count hits 30

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The newly authorized lenders will begin offering e-CNY services after completing operational and technical preparations.

Published Date: 2026-08-18 08:48:51
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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South Korea moves to block Polymarket over gambling concerns

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The Korea Media and Communications Commission said Polymarket’s structure and operations amount to illegal gambling despite its noncustodial design and smart contracts.

Published Date: 2026-08-18 08:39:57
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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BitBox patches ‘severe’ wallet flaws that could put funds at risk

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BitBox recommended all users update to firmware version 9.26.5 and said it had received no reports of exploitation or fund losses.

Published Date: 2026-08-18 08:07:04
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Ethereum Foundation warns some tools may break with Glamsterdam upgrade

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Developers have been urged to test on Plataberget before Glamsterdam’s new gas model reaches Ethereum’s other testnets and mainnet.

Published Date: 2026-08-18 05:12:18
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank taps Ripple for cross-border payments

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Ripple is bringing its cross-border payments platform to Jeonbuk Bank, but key details including its launch status and settlement asset remain undisclosed.

Published Date: 2026-08-18 04:11:02
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Alleged $165M crypto Ponzi mastermind faces US charges after Fiji deportation

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Prosecutors allege Edward Zimbardi collected crypto from thousands of investors, lost over $34 million on currency trades and spent at least $10 million personally.

Published Date: 2026-08-18 03:21:26
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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‘Fabricated rumors’ about BitMart founder, Binance bStocks dominate: Asia Express

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Binance’s bStocks are the second largest tokenized stock issuer just two months after launch, and BitMart’s internal feud erupts into the spotlight ahead of its closure

Published Date: 2026-08-18 01:28:37
Creator: Cointelegraph by Andrew Fenton
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OCC approves Trump family crypto company for trust charter

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The US financial regulator gave conditional approval for World Liberty Financial’s charter bid as ten Democrats signed onto a bill to “prevent corruption in banking applications.“

Published Date: 2026-08-17 21:17:30
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Binance to plan UK relaunch with FCA license application: Report

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Binance’s UK arm has been barred from offering regulated activities in the country since June 2021, but the company will reportedly move to secure licensing under new crypto rules.

Published Date: 2026-08-17 18:45:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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