Crypto News
Ray Dalio says to buy ‘a bit’ of Bitcoin amid potential debt crisis
The hedge fund founder with an estimated net worth of $15 billion recommended that investors overweight Bitcoin and gold rather than bonds.
Published Date: 2026-08-21 20:00:47Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Onchain, in court: What happened in crypto legal news this week
The CFTC ordered a trading ban for former Alameda and FTX executives, and US prosecutors opposed a motion from a US soldier accused of profiting from the removal of Nicolas Maduro.
Published Date: 2026-08-21 19:19:27Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitcoin seeks support near $77K as BTC, gold near 100-day highs
Bitcoin volatility eased after BTC hit its highest level since mid-May, while gold joined the cryptocurrency in approaching three-month highs.
Published Date: 2026-08-21 19:10:47Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Digital Asset, Paul Ryan foundation target US state benefits with Canton pilot
The RISE program would use the Canton Network to combine and distribute state-administered benefits across three US states beginning in 2027.
Published Date: 2026-08-21 16:25:29Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Bitcoin rally sends crypto stocks soaring as miners, treasury companies jump
Bitcoin’s rally above $79,000 lifted miners and treasury companies, with Canaan, Strive and Metaplanet posting double-digit gains as crypto stocks surged.
Published Date: 2026-08-21 16:11:07Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Crypto Biz: Treasury’s ‘Not-QE’ playbook sends Bitcoin higher
Bitcoin rallied as Treasury bond buybacks fueled the “not-QE” trade, while Metaplanet expanded to the US and Cypherpunk made a $33 million Zcash mining bet.
Published Date: 2026-08-21 15:50:08Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Solana cuts blockchain slot time to 350 milliseconds
Solana reduced its slot time for the first time since genesis as it works toward a 200-millisecond target aimed at reducing network latency.
Published Date: 2026-08-21 13:45:13Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Laser Digital gets Japan’s first crypto exchange approval in 4 years
Nomura-backed Laser Digital Japan received registration to provide domestic liquidity before expanding into institutional crypto trading.
Published Date: 2026-08-21 13:08:12Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Binance says employees questioned in UAE cleared and released
Binance’s employees were cleared and released after providing statements to UAE authorities about third-party fund flows through a company client account, a spokesperson told Cointelegraph.
Published Date: 2026-08-21 12:48:04Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Standard Chartered wavers on $100K Bitcoin year-end call, says it may be ‘too low’
Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick said Bitcoin could move toward its $126,000 all-time high after Oct. 6 as spot Bitcoin ETF inflows recover.
Published Date: 2026-08-21 11:58:10Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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