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U.S. banking regulators are taking steps to narrow the definition of ‘unsafe or unsound practices’ in bank supervision, a move that could significantly ease banking access for lawful businesses, including cryptocurrency firms. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are advancing procedures to finalize rules that would limit supervisory and enforcement actions to cases involving actual legal violations or material financial harm to a bank’s capital, liquidity, asset quality, or similar conditions. Background: The ‘Unsafe or Unsound’ Provision and Its Impact on Crypto For years, the term ‘unsafe or unsound practices’…

Shiba Inu ($SHIB) has officially been recognized as a major financial vehicle in one of Asia’s strictest markets. Local crypto company Laser Digital Japan — the digital arm of one of Japan’s largest investment holding company — has received regulatory approval and included $SHIB in its exclusive list of six approved cryptocurrencies. Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) approved the registration of Laser Digital Japan on Aug. 21. For the local market, this marks a tectonic shift — the Japanese regulator had not issued a new crypto exchange license in four years. Clearing Tokyo’s strict compliance requirements is extremely difficult, making…

While bulls in the cryptocurrency market believe they have laid the groundwork for Bitcoin (BTC) to surpass the $70,000 level, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions and future policies are jeopardizing this bullish expectation. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart assessed recent market developments, Fed expectations, and activity in the ETF world. The markets are focused on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. Analyses highlighting the bullish outlook in the market suggest that Bitcoin has the potential to break free from its current price range and surpass $70,000. However, the most critical hurdle in this process is highlighted as macroeconomic data…

A Familiar Onchain Signal Blockchain trackers spotted the movement, noting that a wallet received 167,855 $ETH, worth about $408 million, from multiple addresses and has been steadily funneling it into exchanges. Over the past two days alone, the whale deposited 70,739 $ETH (roughly $174 million at current prices) while still holding onto 97,115 $ETH, worth close to $237 million, that hasn’t moved yet. Consolidating funds from multiple wallets before sending them to exchanges is a common onchain signature for entities preparing to sell in size. However, this is just conjecture at this point, as there are many other options available…

On August 12, DeepSeek released V4 Pro at $0.87 per million output tokens. The same day, SpaceXAI released Grok 4.6 at $6 per million output tokens. DeepSeek’s V4 Pro and Grok 4.6 shipped on the same day The two releases came within hours of each other. Founder Liang Wenfeng shipped the production V4 Pro build early yesterday. The preview ran about four months. SpaceXAI, the AI arm led by Elon Musk, released Grok 4.6 the same day. Both companies targeted their models for long-horizon agent work. The model continues to invoke tools, modify code, examine its results, and deliver a…

$NEAR Protocol is teaming up with Zodl to make swapping Zcash easier, a partnership announced August 20, 2026 that puts a spotlight on how privacy-focused tokens move between blockchains. The $NEAR Protocol Zcash swap collaboration is still in its early days, but it signals a broader push to bring privacy coins like Zcash closer to mainstream crypto users who want faster, more seamless token conversions. Key takeaways $NEAR Protocol has partnered with Zodl to improve how Zcash is swapped and accessed within crypto ecosystems. The goal is to boost Zcash’s accessibility and everyday usability for traders and holders. Zodl representative…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a new securities registration exemption aimed at easing capital raising for crypto startups, but Bloomberg News cautions that the move may come too late to revive a market that has long lost its momentum. SEC’s Proposal: A Closer Look Under the proposal, crypto startups could raise up to $5 million without SEC registration, with an annual cap of $75 million depending on company size. The intent is to provide a clearer legal pathway for token offerings, potentially attracting a new wave of digital asset ventures. However, Bloomberg’s analysis suggests the SEC…

Ethena’s [$ENA] explosive breakout transformed its technical structure, while a $1.5 million whale deposit introduced concentrated Binance-side supply pressure. A whale deposited 9.776 million $ENA, worth approximately $1.5 million, into Binance following the sharp price expansion. The transfer added to Binance’s supply as the tokens were available for immediate trading. For instance, the wallet had previously deposited 1.2 million USDT into Binance, providing some context regarding the exchange activity. The latest Ethena transfer carried greater significance since the price had already climbed rapidly from its prolonged consolidation range. Hence, potential distribution emerged precisely as buyers attempted to establish control above…

Bitcoin is testing a crucial support zone after losing momentum above $65,000. The charts point to a possible rebound if buyers defend $62,000, but a rejection near $65,000 could send $BTC toward $60,000. Bitcoin’s $62,000-$65,000 Support Faces a Critical Test Ted’s daily Bitcoin chart shows $BTC trading near $63,459 after failing to hold above $65,000. The analyst links the latest weakness to uncertainty surrounding the Clarity Act and identifies the $62,000-$65,000 range as the key support zone. $BTC Support Test. Source: Ted (@TedPillows) Bitcoin now needs to defend the lower part of this range to prevent a deeper correction. A…

Ethereum continues to capture significant attention from both institutional investors and innovative market narratives. The latest KuCoin Ventures Weekly Report underscores Ethereum’s expanding role in financial markets, highlighting $824 million in inflows into spot $ETH ETFs. This surge reflects strong demand from both institutional and retail investors, indicating a promising outlook for Ethereum’s future growth. Breaking It Down The recent KuCoin Ventures Weekly Report reveals that SharpLink Gaming has launched an Ethereum-centric treasury, leading to a short-term surge in its stock. This development emphasizes Ethereum’s influence in corporate treasury strategies. Additionally, traditional energy firm VivoPower is pivoting to an $XRP-centric…