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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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Federal prosecutors blast ex-Celsius CEO’s motion to vacate as ‘without merit’
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.
Published Date: 2026-08-18 16:49:58Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Metaplanet expands Bitcoin treasury strategy to US with 2,100-BTC Nasdaq play
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.
Published Date: 2026-08-18 16:21:58Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Neuberger teams with Securitize on multi-chain tokenized fixed-income fund launch
The $613 billion asset manager will subadvise a high-yield fund tokenized across Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche and Sui.
Published Date: 2026-08-18 15:59:54Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Bitcoin tags $65K as S&P 500 rebounds from 2-week lows on US-Iran rhetoric
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.”
Published Date: 2026-08-18 15:27:13Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Toyota Finance opens tokenized bonds to retail investors via mobile payment app
Retail investors can apply to buy the 1 billion yen bond without a securities account and receive perks through Toyota’s payment app.
Published Date: 2026-08-18 13:41:56Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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MoonPay adds Cash App Pay for crypto purchases by US customers
Eligible US users can fund MoonPay crypto purchases with Cash App balances as the payments firm expands beyond its core onramp business.
Published Date: 2026-08-18 13:00:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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