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StanChart, HSBC execute first live transaction on Swift blockchain ledger
The transaction connected the banks’ separate tokenized deposit systems through Swift’s ledger, marking a step toward interoperable, 24/7 cross-border payments.
Published Date: 2026-08-19 16:30:12Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Standard Chartered analyst eyes $100K BTC as US Treasury doubles long-end buybacks
Bitcoin’s rebound toward $69,000 is gaining momentum as Geoff Kendrick points to improving liquidity conditions and a potential cycle bottom.
Published Date: 2026-08-19 16:00:03Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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US commodities regulator imposes 5-year trading ban on ex-Alameda, FTX execs
The consent orders ended the CFTC’s case against two former crypto executives after FTX and Alameda agreed to $12.7 billion in disgorgement and restitution payments in August 2024.
Published Date: 2026-08-19 15:50:58Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitcoin price hits 11-week high as US Treasury doubles debt buyback size
Bitcoin joined US stocks in a broad rally after the US Treasury announced that it was at least doubling the amount of its debt buyback operations from September.
Published Date: 2026-08-19 15:44:09Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Injective receives SEC transfer agent registration for institutional services arm
Injective’s affiliated entity can now maintain securities ownership records, adding regulated market infrastructure to its growing push into tokenized assets.
Published Date: 2026-08-19 15:19:21Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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200,000 fake AI ‘victims’ deployed to scam bait online fraudsters
Apate’s 200,000 fake AI ‘victims’ are so good at scam baiting, the company has a monthly KPI for how many F-bombs scammers drop at the infuriating bots.
Published Date: 2026-08-19 13:30:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Andrew Fenton
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SEC regulatory proposal marks ‘important’ step forward from ‘inapt’ crypto rules: Commissioner Peirce
“Crypto mom” Hester Peirce praised the SEC’s proposed crypto regime, published days after the Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act, the US’ first comprehensive industry framework.
Published Date: 2026-08-19 13:27:09Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Centrifuge adds Symbiotic liquidity network across $1.6B in Janus Henderson, NYLIM funds
Symbiotic’s Liquid Lane gives eligible holders immediate USDC liquidity across three Centrifuge funds managed by Janus Henderson and NYLIM.
Published Date: 2026-08-19 12:00:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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Sweden’s H100 reports $26M H1 loss driven by falling Bitcoin value
Sweden’s H100 reported a $26 million loss for the first half of the year, as it completed its acquisitions to become Europe’s second-largest Bitcoin treasury by holdings.
Published Date: 2026-08-19 11:59:30Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Ripple raises $275M for US prime brokerage to meet institutional demand
Ripple said the $275 million raised will support its expansion into traditional financial services such as prime brokerage and multi-asset clearing, citing strong demand from institutions.
Published Date: 2026-08-19 11:18:38Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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