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Coinbase Institutional and Glassnode have maintained a neutral Q3 2026 crypto outlook as a 12% quarterly market contraction clashes with early signs of Bitcoin accumulation. Coinbase Institutional Research and Glassnode based the outlook on more than 25 charts covering onchain activity, institutional flows, macro conditions and cross-asset correlations. Their joint “Charting Crypto Q3 2026” report argues that improving Bitcoin data has not yet overcome pressure from tighter liquidity, geopolitical tensions and weak exchange-traded fund demand. Released on July 24, the report shows that the total crypto market capitalization, excluding stablecoins, fell about 12% during the second quarter. Stablecoin supply reached…

Lending protocol Moonwell’s proposed rate changes could cut monthly interest accruing on bad debt by about 85%, according to Anthias Labs’ projection. Its Sept. 4 recovery update leaves access to $USDC and a return to borrowing as separate hurdles. Moonwell said in the update that governance proposal MIP-X66 had entered its vote collection period. The package combines changes to market risk settings, interest-rate models and the use of protocol reserves to recapitalize the $USDC market. The Sept. 4 announcement described what would happen after execution, without confirming reserve transfers or setting a supplier repayment timetable. MIP-X66’s subsequent execution status and…

Brazil’s Crypto Investments Recoil 80% as Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies The Brazilian crypto industry is facing one of its harshest periods, as the local crypto market endures a regulatory adaptation phase. According to the latest economic data released by the Central Bank of Brazil, crypto assets purchased in July reached $572 million, a sharp decline compared to the stellar numbers the Brazilian market posted earlier this year. For comparison, in June, the bank reported $2.6 billion in crypto purchases, meaning that this index, which is composed of reported transactions by foreign exchanges, dropped by almost 80% month-on-month (MoM). Central Bank of…

Ripple Adds Finance and Crypto Executives Ripple confirmed an expanded conference program for its Swell 2026 in New York, with more than 1,500 attendees, over 75 speakers, and 50-plus sessions expected across three stages from Oct. 27-29. Swell shared the latest additions on X on Aug. 13 as financial institutions increase their involvement in blockchain payments, stablecoins, tokenization, and digital asset infrastructure. The updated Swell 2026 speaker lineup includes Robinhood Senior Vice President and General Manager of Crypto Johann Kerbrat, BNY Global Head of Markets Laide Majiyagbe, and Intercontinental Exchange Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Michael Blaugrund. Featured participants also…

Argentina’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has trained prosecutors, officials and staff to trace, analyse and seize virtual assets as cryptocurrency plays a larger role in criminal investigations across the country. The Ministerio Público Fiscal, or MPF, said it held a specialised course titled “Virtual Assets: Financial Analysis, Tracing, Detection and Seizure” as part of its optional academic programme, with sessions conducted remotely on Aug. 19 and Sept. 2. The training was restricted to employees, officials and magistrates within the institution and focused on the technical knowledge required when digital assets become part of financial or criminal investigations. Carmen Chena, a lawyer…

Launched in early July, Robinhood Chain attracted attention, particularly in its first month, due to the meme coin activity it generated. While high transaction volume continued on the network in August, it was noted that approximately 75% of the total volume of the FOMO platform, which stands out with memecoin transactions, originated from Robinhood Chain on August 31st. However, the data doesn’t reflect reality. A noteworthy analysis regarding the FOMO platform has been published. According to data shared by Unfolded, the vast majority of the 375,740 users who traded on the platform did not achieve significant gains. The Vast Majority…

Although Bitcoin is yet to regain momentum, trading consistently in a downside trajectory, it appears that its long-term holders are stepping into the market again. Latest onchain data from CryptoQuant shows that Bitcoin’s long-term holders, known for retaining their positions even through diverse market cycles, have been increasingly stacking up Bitcoin again. Bitcoin sees strong accumulation despite downtrend The data shows that Bitcoin’s Long-Term Holder (LTH) Net Position Change has marked its largest green reading in over six years, reaching 1.29 million BTC over a 30-day period on May 24, 2026. While this marks its highest level in six years,…

APX Lending has launched a five-year revolving line of credit backed by Bitcoin and Ethereum. The new product allows clients to borrow against their digital assets, repay the borrowed amount and use the available credit again when needed. APX Lending is a regulated digital asset lending platform. The company says its clients have previously used crypto-backed loans for business financing, debt repayment, mortgages and other expenses. The credit line works differently from a fixed-term loan. Clients establish the facility once and can access liquidity over five years without submitting a new loan application each time. Interest is charged only on…

Shiba Inu layer 2 blockchain Shibarium stays quiet, but its role in the Shiba Inu ecosystem continues to extend beyond transaction activity, Shiba Inu long-time community member Mazrael noted in a recent X reply. According to Mazrael, Shibarium continues to burn $SHIB, powering ShibTorch, an automated token burning portal for Shibarium which converts transaction base fees collected in BONE into $SHIB, permanently removing tokens from circulation to reduce supply and control inflation. Mazrael noted a few hundred million $SHIB were burned in ShibTorch over the last couple of weeks despite the relative quietness on Shibarium, adding that “don’t need to…

The FinancialCmte is pushing for the Senate to advance the CLARITY Act, highlighting its bipartisan support. Chairman @RepFrenchHill stated that the House passed the bill last summer with significant Democratic backing. The upcoming Senate vote on September 15 is crucial for shaping the regulatory framework for digital assets, emphasizing the need for consensus across party lines. Read more here. What Happened The Financial Services GOP has emphasized the importance of passing the CLARITY Act, which aims to provide a streamlined regulatory framework for digital assets. In a tweet, Chairman French Hill noted the House’s previous approval of the Act, which…