Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

Galaxy Digital lowered its estimate of the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act's chances of passing in 2026 to 10% in a Friday post. The firm warned that multiple political issues remain unresolved and the Senate will have only about two to three weeks to pass the legislation when it

According to BlockBeats, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded $1.1 billion in combined inflows last week (August 15), ending sustained net outflows through most of 2026 as institutional capital flowed back into digital assets. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF IBIT accounted for approximately 80% of Bitcoin ET

Morgan Stanley disclosed positions across three XRP exchange-traded funds in its latest Form 13F filing, according to market analyst Xaif Crypto. The holdings include 6,715 shares of the Franklin XRP ETF, 255 shares of the REX-Osprey XRP ETF, and 67 shares of the Bitwise XRP ETF. The positions

According to market analyst Xaif Crypto, Morgan Stanley revealed positions across three XRP exchange-traded funds in its latest Form 13F filing. The disclosed holdings include 6,715 shares of the Franklin XRP

According to Odaily and Bitcoin.com News, Swissquote's assets under management surged 19.8% to $118.4 billion in the first half of 2026, marking a historic high. Net revenue grew 1.7% to $447 million, with pre-tax profit reaching approximately $225 million. Crypto asset net revenue, however,

South Korea's National Pension Service (NPS) recorded a 33 trillion won evaluation gain in Q2 on its US stock holdings, driven by the rally in Magnificent 7 (M7) Big Tech companies and semiconductors. The pension fund realized profits through active position adjustments in

According to Michael Saylor, Strategy upgraded its STRC, STRD, STRK, and STRF control panels on Aug 15, adding Bitcoin Rating, after-tax yield, and 1-year Sharpe ratio metrics. The new tools enable users to assess returns, credit quality, downside protection, and risk-adjusted

According to on-chain analyst Darkfost citing CryptoQuant data, XRP whale inflows to Binance hit their lowest level since 2021 on August 15, with daily inflows reaching approximately $61 million based on three-month average

Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Simon Harris launched the country's first national anti-money laundering strategy on Aug. 13, introducing new rules for crypto-assets and cryptocurrency transfers. The initiative responds to criminal organizations exploiting new

On Aug. 13, Irish Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris launched Ireland's national anti-money laundering strategy targeting crypto-assets and digital transfers to prevent anonymous movement of illicit funds. The strategy, built around five strategic priorities including strengthening national

According to Yonhapnews, South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb reported first-half 2026 revenue of $109 million, down 48.7% year-over-year, with a net loss of $70.1 million. Second-quarter revenue reached $55.7 million, declining 35.8% compared to the same period last year.

According to the PPP prediction market tool, the probability of OpenAI's Astra model scoring at least 1490 points on its Arena.ai debut has fallen to 32%, down 31% in the past 24 hours. The likelihood of reaching at least 1400 points stands at 32%, down 17% over the same period. If Astra launches on

According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's crypto exchange Bithumb reported a net loss of 21.8 billion Korean won in the second quarter of 2026, swinging from a 22 billion won profit a year earlier. Quarterly revenue fell to 86.3 billion won, down 35.8% year-over-year, while the loss narrowed fr

According to Binance research released on August 15, Gen Z investors are increasingly shifting toward long-term asset allocation tools like ETFs, with significantly lower trading frequency and weaker leverage preferences compared to millennials, Gen X, and baby boomers. Data showed that ETFs

According to Morgan Stanley's latest 13F filing and research report, on August 3, the investment bank downgraded Circle (CRCL) from Hold to Reduce and slashed its price target from $106 to $38. The downgrade reflects concerns over USDC circulation contraction and Circle's exposure to reserve

According to CNBC, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is conducting an internal review of mention markets on prediction platforms, where traders bet whether specific phrases will appear in speeches, earnings calls, or television broadcasts, as reported on August 15. The CFTC

According to GMGN data, BSC Meme coin Niulai broke above $3.4 million in market capitalization intraday on August 15, with a daily surge exceeding 76x. The token was trading around $3.2 million at the time of

According to on-chain analyst Onchain Lens, YZY token will experience its largest unlock tomorrow, August 16, with 120.83 million YZY tokens scheduled to be unlocked. This represents approximately $35.26 million in value and accounts for 12.08% of the total supply of 1 billion YZY tokens.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Aug. 12 that her office assisted 35 crypto ATM fraud victims in recovering $171,332 through the state's mandatory refund process. The reimbursements covered fraudulently induced transactions under Arizona's Cryptocurrency Kiosk License Fraud Prevention l

According to Yonhap News, Bithumb reported in the first half of 2026 revenue of 168.8 billion Korean won (approximately $109 million), a 48.7% decline year-over-year. The South Korean cryptocurrency exchange posted a net loss of 108.7 billion Korean won (approximately $70.1 million) for the