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Here are the biggest crypto stories for today, Wednesday, August 12, 2026:
1. Pi Network is making noise today
Pi (PI) jumped more than 5% toward $0.09 today. Two catalysts are being discussed: the Protocol 26 upgrade deadline passing and softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data.
This is probably the best story for your Pi-focused audience today because it combines a protocol upgrade + price movement + community milestone.
2. Bitcoin remains under pressure
Bitcoin is hovering around the $63K–$64K area, with traders watching the $64K region as an important resistance zone. Technical indicators remain relatively weak in the short term.
3. XRP could become volatile
XRP is sitting around the $1 support area, while futures positioning has reportedly reached its highest level since October. That means traders are increasingly positioned for a potentially significant move following the latest U.S. inflation data.
4. Russia moves Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT closer to regulated markets
A major development reported today is that Russia's central bank has cleared Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT for trading on licensed venues.
5. The market is still mixed
A current snapshot has BTC around $63.3K, ETH around $1.89K, SOL around $75, BNB around $609 and XRP around $1.01. Most major altcoins have been relatively weak, while ETH has shown some resilience.
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