Month: August 2026
Dallas Fed warns tokenized deposits could strip $700 billion from U.S. banks’ lending capacity
Programmable deposits and AI agents may enable instantaneous, automated bank switching for higher yields, driving…
ECB claims digital euro will offer ‘maximum level of privacy’ amid surveillance fears
Central bank officials say the Eurosystem will be structurally unable to link users to purchases,…
The 3 catalysts that could define bitcoin’s next move
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 26, 2026
Bitcoin takes a breather after adding 23% in 7 days as ETF demand holds steady
The price of bitcoin fell to $79,000 on Wednesday after gaining 23% in seven days…
Strategy cuts net leverage to near zero as cash nearly matches convertible debt
The bitcoin treasury company has built nearly four years of preferred-dividend coverage while continuing to…
Bill Gates calls for ‘human reserved’ jobs in face of AI takeover
Microsoft co-founder also expresses concern governments not prepared for technology’s impact in 6,000-word essay Business…
Euro stablecoins get a mainstream push as Revolut begins rolling out EURR in Europe
Revolut said the stablecoin’s rollout will start with a select group of customers within Denmark,…
Britons face highest price cap in three years as energy bills rise 4% from October
Households in Great Britain will pay equivalent of £1,723 a year, prompting calls for more…
Japan targets early 2030s launch for blockchain-based stock and bond settlement system
Japan’s regulators are racing to modernize national settlement systems to prevent institutional investors and foreign…