Day: August 17, 2026

Truth Ventures CEO Varun Datta has urged crypto investors not to demand recurring revenue from seed-stage companies, as RootData has listed 99 crypto projects that closed, entered bankruptcy, or became inactive in 2026. RootData listed 99 crypto projects that had announced closures, entered bankruptcy, or remained unavailable for long periods by late July, according to

In brief Polymarket is pricing in a 74% chance of no change at the next Fed meeting, and just 25% on a quarter-point hike. Kalshi’s September Fed-decision contract prices a 73.5% hold, with roughly $10 million wagered on the outcome. Myriad’s “Fed Decision in September?” market lists “No Change” at about 75% odds, and resolves

Benjamin Cowen, a well-known analyst in the cryptocurrency market, made striking assessments regarding Bitcoin and general market dynamics in his latest analysis video published on his YouTube channel. Benjamin Cowen stated that Bitcoin is currently trading sideways and with low volume in the $62,000 to $63,000 range. Arguing that interest in the market has significantly

American investors have reversed course, cashing out of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds after a hot run at the beginning of August. Data from Farside Investors shows that investors pulled over $385 million from the U.S. funds last week. The week before, the funds had received fresh cash every day, bringing in more than $865 million

Near midday Aug. 17, the Nasdaq Composite was down about 56 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had shed roughly 189 points and the S&P 500 was lower by about 23 points. The leading crypto asset bitcoin (BTC), meanwhile, was up roughly 1% to 1.5% over 24 hours, trading around $64,000 by 1:30 p.m. EDT.

Bitcoin edged higher on Tuesday, though analysts cautioned the move remains a corrective bounce within a broader bear market rather than a confirmed trend reversal. A Bounce, Not a Reversal The overall market structure remains bearish, according to chart analysts tracking the token. Tuesday’s advance is being read as a short-term recovery within that larger

NAVI Protocol has launched NAVI Prime, a Sui-based lending framework designed for funds seeking more clarity, transparency, and control over capital management. NAVI Protocol said NAVI Prime was built for funds with more demanding requirements around clarity, transparency, and control. Deployed on the Sui blockchain, the framework provides lending infrastructure for institutions and professional capital.

The Dallas-based public asset manager accumulated the bitcoin (BTC) between Aug. 10 and Aug. 14 at an average cost of roughly $63,231 per coin, including fees and expenses. With bitcoin recently changing hands near $62,895, the company’s entire stash was valued at roughly $1.273 billion. CEO and Chairman Matt Cole disclosed the purchase on Aug.

Bitcoin price pushed above $64,000 on Monday for the first time since 11 August, printing $64,063 at 18:55 UTC against a previous close of $62,832. That is a gain of roughly $1,230, or almost 2 percent on the day. The obvious explanation is sitting right there in the newsflow. Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya reported on

U.S. stocks tied to the cryptocurrency sector moved higher in Tuesday trading, with shares of Strategy (MSTR), Coinbase (COIN), Circle (CRCL), Bitmine (BMNR), and SharpLink (SBET) all posting gains. The advance comes as Bitcoin and other major digital assets maintained a steady range, providing a tailwind for companies with significant crypto exposure. Market Snapshot: A

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