Bitcoin derivatives markets created a short squeeze that took BTC price action 3% higher on Monday.
Day: August 18, 2026
China adds 8 banks to digital yuan network as operator count hits 30
The newly authorized lenders will begin offering e-CNY services after completing operational and technical preparations.
South Korea moves to block Polymarket over gambling concerns
The Korea Media and Communications Commission said Polymarket’s structure and operations amount to illegal gambling despite…
BitBox patches ‘severe’ wallet flaws that could put funds at risk
BitBox recommended all users update to firmware version 9.26.5 and said it had received no reports…
Ethereum Foundation warns some tools may break with Glamsterdam upgrade
Developers have been urged to test on Plataberget before Glamsterdam’s new gas model reaches Ethereum’s other…
South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank taps Ripple for cross-border payments
Ripple is bringing its cross-border payments platform to Jeonbuk Bank, but key details including its launch…
Alleged $165M crypto Ponzi mastermind faces US charges after Fiji deportation
Prosecutors allege Edward Zimbardi collected crypto from thousands of investors, lost over $34 million on currency…
The Practical ASUS ZenScreen 16″ 1080p Portable USB Monitor Is on Sale From Newegg via AliExpress
It’s no surprise why USB portable monitors are becoming so popular. They provide extra screen real…
James Gunn Defends the Tonal Shift of the DCU After Lanterns Stirs Conversation With Gritty First Episode
DC Studios co-CEO and Superman director James Gunn has stepped in to defend Lanterns and clarified…
Nous Research Ships Bot Mode for Hermes Agent, Turning Agent Profiles Into a Roster of Named Bots
Nous Research has shipped Bot Mode for Hermes Agent, its MIT-licensed open source agent. Bot Mode…
‘Fabricated rumors’ about BitMart founder, Binance bStocks dominate: Asia Express
Binance’s bStocks are the second largest tokenized stock issuer just two months after launch, and BitMart’s…
Amazon’s Game of Thrones T-Shirt Sale Has Some Great House of the Dragon Designs
The Game of Thrones franchise may have lost some steam with its controversial final season, but…