At the SALT 2026 conference, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty highlighted the growing integration of cryptocurrencies into everyday American life, noting that more Americans now own crypto than own pet dogs. The statement, reported by The Block, underscores the mainstream adoption of digital assets and their increasing economic significance. Context and Significance Alderoty’s remark
In its new report published in mid-August, VanEck noted that the capitulation process in the Bitcoin market may have reached an advanced stage. According to the report shared by Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Asset Research at VanEck, 8 out of the 12 capitulation indicators tracked are currently active. The company added that current data
A paper accepted for Crypto 2026 in Santa Barbara says it resolves a theoretical gap in permissionless consensus by replacing a public beacon that supplied participants with fresh random values at regular intervals. The problem is how parties can reach Byzantine agreement without knowing in advance who is participating, except for an upper bound on
Bitcoin traded near $64,280 on August 18, gaining about 1.13% from its previous close as the rupee weakened against the dollar. With USD/INR at 95.68, one coin was worth roughly ₹61.50 lakh before exchange spreads and fees for holders in India. That combination made the session a two-market move as local returns reflected both $BTC/USD
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the country’s largest bank, has increased its holdings in Strategy, the prominent Bitcoin treasury company, according to data from BitcoinTreasuries.net. Recent filings indicate RBC acquired an additional 46,001 shares of Strategy (ticker: MSTR) valued at approximately $4.45 million, bringing its total position to 385,002 shares worth roughly $37.2 million.
Mitsubishi UFJ is increasing its exposure to Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. The Japanese financial giant now holds 360,613 shares of MSTR after adding 53,430 shares. Its stake has grown by 17.4% compared to the previously reported 307,183-share position. The latest holding is valued at roughly $35 million based on the disclosure.
Bitcoin’s price is down nearly 50% since its October record. But investors shouldn’t worry, the world’s largest asset manager has said, and the cryptocurrency still plays a role as “a global monetary alternative.” In a report Monday, Robert Mitchnick, global head of digital assets at the firm, said that the ongoing rise in U.S. and
Bitcoin and the Nasdaq Composite index are exhibiting a complex relationship. The latest divergence between them suggests an ongoing competition for risk capital. The Nasdaq’s AI-led gains have left Bitcoin users curious about the cryptocurrency’s future amid worries that it could remain range-bound even if broader risk sentiment stays strong. The Nasdaq Composite index is
In news that will shock anyone who’s been involved in the crypto industry for any significant amount of time, Tether announced last week that it had finally received the audit it had been promising for almost a decade. While traders celebrated and critics scoffed, the audit, which was certainly a step in the right direction,