XRP, Bitcoin (BTC), Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Zcash (ZEC) Price Analysis for August 18: Market Volumes Fly Over the Top
The cryptocurrency market opens up with a substantial volume surge that might translate into a proper correction later on.
Mining News
PoW & Bitcoin mining headlines grouped by the Bitcoin block at each article’s publication time.
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5% Treasury Yields Won’t Crush Record-High Stocks. Can Bitcoin Say the Same?
Wall Street says 5% Treasury yields won't break stocks, but Bitcoin has fallen 46% as gold surged on the same yields. The post 5% Treasury Yields Won’t Crush Record-High Stocks. Can Bitcoin Say the Same? appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Solana treasury firm cuts shares 700-for-1 but leaves room for nearly 100 billion more
Shareholders approved the vast capacity after the former BIT Mining’s NYSE suspension, but no specific use or exact post-consolidation share count was disclosed. The post Solana treasury firm cuts shares 700-for-1 but leaves room for nearly 100 billion more appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Nike Stock Hits 12-Year Low: Riskier Than Bitcoin?
Nike stock hit a 12-year low, down 78% since 2021. Bitcoin fell half as far. See what broke the swoosh. The post Nike Stock Hits 12-Year Low: Riskier Than Bitcoin? appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Crypto miner warns of potential bankruptcy as unclosed financing leaves $33 million in maturing debt exposed
The PIPE’s Oct. 10 outside date lands 21 days before the notes mature, with $9.2 million of June liquidity. The post Crypto miner warns of potential bankruptcy as unclosed financing leaves $33 million in maturing debt exposed appeared first on CryptoSlate .
Losses Top $115M In Coldcard Bitcoin Hack: Galaxy Research
Bitcoin Magazine Losses Top $115M In Coldcard Bitcoin Hack: Galaxy Research The amount of bitcoin stolen has been confirmed at $115 million, according to Galaxy Digital's latest figures. This post Losses Top $115M In Coldcard Bitcoin Hack: Galaxy Research first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .
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461,981% Gain: Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Address Awakens After 15 Years
A tiny early investment has been turned into a fortune worth more than half a million dollars.
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Jane Street Reveals Nearly $1B Bitcoin Position
Bitcoin Magazine Jane Street Reveals Nearly $1B Bitcoin Position Top Wall Street firm Jane Street has bought Bitcoin via the spot ETFs. This post Jane Street Reveals Nearly $1B Bitcoin Position first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .
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Strategy’s Future Hinges on Bitcoin Becoming a Real Currency: Jeff Booth
The investor prefers businesses that earn cash through ordinary operations before storing part of it in Bitcoin.
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Bitcoin Breaks Out of the $63,000 Zombie Zone, But Will It Hold?
Bitcoin broke above $63,000 on Monday and quickly pushed past $64,000, escaping the narrow range that had trapped the price for days. The biggest catalyst came from the US macro picture. Traders have sharply reduced their expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in September, while the dollar has weakened. Both developments make risk assets The post Bitcoin Breaks Out of the $63,000 Zombie Zone, But Will It Hold? appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Tom Lee Expects Ethereum to Surge Higher Against Bitcoin (BTC)
Wall Street permabull Tom Lee expects Ethereum to significantly outperform Bitcoin in the coming years.
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Investors Cash Out Fast of Bitcoin ETFs but Price Remains Stable
Bitcoin Magazine Investors Cash Out Fast of Bitcoin ETFs but Price Remains Stable The Bitcoin investment vehicles were on a hot streak but investor sentiment last week changed. This post Investors Cash Out Fast of Bitcoin ETFs but Price Remains Stable first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .
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Bitcoin purchases halted after data breach puts 250,000 crypto users at risk
The company has more than 250,000 customers, but it has not disclosed how many were affected. The post Bitcoin purchases halted after data breach puts 250,000 crypto users at risk appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Cardano Price After 2026 Dijkstra Hard Fork Plans Are Unveiled; What Comes Next?
Cardano price dropped 1.03% to $0.175 following the unveiling of Cardano’s planned two-stage Dijkstra upgrade for 2026. Bitcoin price was trading above $64,000, and Ethereum was holding above $1,900. XRP price held near $1. Now the focus is on the timeline, features, testing program, and network benefits of the upgrade for users worldwide. Ad Ad The post Cardano Price After 2026 Dijkstra Hard Fork Plans Are Unveiled; What Comes Next? appeared first on CoinGape .
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US Private Credit Stress Hits 2017 High: Why It Matters for Bitcoin?
The US private credit market, valued at over $2 trillion, is flashing stress signals not seen since 2017, raising the question of what deteriorating loans could mean for Bitcoin. The connection runs through liquidity and risk sentiment rather than any direct exposure between the two markets. The Stress Signals Building in US Private Credit Non-accrual The post US Private Credit Stress Hits 2017 High: Why It Matters for Bitcoin? appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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US Treasury Asks For Public Input on Landmark Genius Act Crypto Legislation
Bitcoin Magazine US Treasury Asks For Public Input on Landmark Genius Act Crypto Legislation The U.S. Department of the Treasury is moving fast with crypto regulation, with the government body asking for public comment on the landmark GENIUS Act. In a Monday announcement, the Treasury said that it was welcoming input from stakeholders on a proposed rule that would provide clarity to industry regarding who needs a license to […] This post US Treasury Asks For Public Input on Landmark Genius Act Crypto Legislation first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .
Bitcoin Core feature freeze nears as rebase issues hit unencrypted-connection proposal
The queue mixes feature proposals, bugs and release administration, so the count alone does not identify what could delay October. The post Bitcoin Core feature freeze nears as rebase issues hit unencrypted-connection proposal appeared first on CryptoSlate .
Bitcoin Drain Is Over: Santiment Data Shows Exchange Supplies Surge 84%
New Santiment data shows 28,000 BTC flooded back to exchanges in under 3 weeks, erasing 84% of the summer drain and canceling the supply squeeze.
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AI Debt Lifts 30-Year Treasury Yield to 2007 Highs: Can Bitcoin Compete?
AI bond sales pushed the 30-year Treasury yield to 5.25% in 2026. Bitcoin fell 46% while gold gained 33%. The post AI Debt Lifts 30-Year Treasury Yield to 2007 Highs: Can Bitcoin Compete? appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Strategy Goes Another Week Without Buying — Or Selling — Bitcoin, Builds Up Cash Reserve
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Goes Another Week Without Buying — Or Selling — Bitcoin, Builds Up Cash Reserve Strategy last week sold MSTR shares for approximately $333.7 million and did not buy or sell any Bitcoin. This post Strategy Goes Another Week Without Buying — Or Selling — Bitcoin, Builds Up Cash Reserve first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .