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Nexo Australia launches crypto loans from 0.9%
Nexo Australia launched crypto backed credit lines on August 19 after becoming an authorised credit representative under Australia's consumer credit framework.
Nexo Australia launched crypto backed credit lines after receiving authorization as a registered credit representative.
Eligible clients can borrow against supported digital assets without selling them, subject to credit assessments.
Advertised annual interest rates range from 0.9% to 21.9%, depending on product and loyalty tier.
Regulated loans are provided by Nexo
Individual Loans and ser

Decred patches critical flaw that could enable mixing deanonymization attack
Decred has released a mandatory software patch v2.1.6 to fix a critical consensus vulnerability, a potential periodic mixing deanonymization attack, and several network denial-of-service risks. Decred has released mandatory v2.1.6 to fix a critical consensus security vulnerability.
The patch prevents a potential periodic deanonymization attack involving Decred's transaction mixing system.
Several potential network denial of service attack routes and SPV validation issues have also been addressed.
Users running older v

Bitcoin drop may signal demand, Scaramucci says
SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci said on Aug. 18 that Bitcoin's latest bear market may contain one encouraging signal: its decline has remained smaller than losses recorded during previous cycles. Scaramucci called Bitcoin's current decline a bear market despite its shallower drawdown than earlier cycles.
Bitcoin traded near $64,000 after falling roughly 49% from its October 2025 record peak level.
Scaramucci compared the latest downturn with historical bear-market losses of approximately 75% to 80% previously.
He attributed weak pric

Robinhood News: Chain TVL Hits $536M as Tokenized Stocks Lag Robinhood news showed Chain TVL reaching $536 million
despite mixed RWA data.
Stablecoin supply approached $640 million
as USDe gained market share.
Robinhood stock closed at $96.25 after gaining 0.72% Monday.
Robinhood Chain's decentralized finance deposits climbed above $536 million by Aug. 17, DeFiLlama data showed. Robinhood news followed the rapid growth of stablecoins across the month-old network.
Robinhood stock closed at $96.25, up 0.72% on Monday.
The network's deposit growth strengthened Robinhood's on-chain expansion case,

Ethereum outpaces Bitcoin in Q3 - Can ETH lead the next altcoin season?
Ethereum is gaining momentum as BTC weakness and Bank of America's rotation point to a broader altcoin shift. The market is showing textbook signs of an altcoin cycle.
From a technical perspective, Bitcoin dominance has once again failed to break through the 60% level. Macro sentiment isn't helping either, as macro FUD is beginning to resurface. Notably, the 30-year Treasury yield climbed to a 19-year peak due to inflation and deficit worries.#BTCBreaches69000Up6.43% #UnitreeTechSoars629%OnDebuts #GateEventPointsSystemLaun

Gnosis jumps 15% as volume explodes
1725% - GNO eyes $126 IF...
Retail arrived after whales accumulated. Did buyers inherit momentum, or become exit liquidity?
Gnosis [GNO] experienced massive upside momentum after breaking out of its consolidation range. The altcoin reached a monthly high of $141 before retracing slightly.
As of this writing, GNO traded around $114, up 15.2% on the daily chart. The rally was backed by a 1,725% surge in Trading Volume, which reached $15.6 million. In fact, Turnover jumped to a monthly high of $1.4 million, according to CoinAnk. Rising Turnover alongside price

The real cost of a bitcoin ETF: expense ratios, tracking error, and what holders actually
keep
Bitcoin ETFs charge fees that compound over years. This analysis runs the full arithmetic on expense ratios, tracking error, tax treatment, and self custody trade offs across all 11 U.S. spot funds.
BlackRock's IBIT charges a 0.25% annual expense ratio after its promotional waiver expired, meaning a $100,000 position loses $250 in the first year to fees alone, compounding to approximately $2,528 over ten years assuming the bitcoin price stays flat.
Grayscale's GBTC charges 1.50% annually, six times t

SpaceX stock vs crypto stocks: which 2026
IPO era bet actually pays SpaceX is trading below its $135 IPO price. Marathon Digital is down 34% year to date. Coinbase has outperformed both. The math on which tech bet delivers risk adjusted returns has not been done until now. SpaceX stock (SPCX) trades at approximately $131 as of mid August, 3% below its $135 IPO price from June 2026, after peaking at $225.64 and declining 48% from that high, giving early investors a negative return two months into the listing.
Coinbase (COIN) has returned roughly 18% year to date through August 2026, outperformi

Stablecoin regulation is not about consumer protection: it is about the dollar The GENIUS
Act mandates Treasury bill reserves. FASB wants stablecoins counted as cash. The Treasury is writing enforcement rules for January 2027. Every provision points the same direction, and it is not toward protecting retail investors.
The GENIUS Act requires payment stablecoin issuers to hold reserves in U.S. Treasury bills, insured bank deposits, or Treasury repurchase agreements, turning every compliant stablecoin into a vehicle for dollar denominated sovereign debt distribution.
Tether holds approximately $

Ripple raises $275 million to fund prime brokerage expansion Ripple has raised $275 million through an upsized senior note offering by Ripple Prime to fund the brokerage unit's expansion across financing, clearing, and other financial services in the United States. Ripple Prime raised $275 million through a private offering of senior unsecured notes to institutional investors.
The proceeds will support Ripple's U.S. expansion across prime brokerage, financing, and multi-asset clearing.
The funding follows a $200 million credit facility secured from Neuberger Berman managed funds in May.
Ripple

Horizen (ZEN) Market Update: Blockchain interoperability remains a key focus
Horizen (ZEN) is a privacy-enabled blockchain platform focused on scalability, interoperability, and secure decentralized applications. Through its sidechain technology, Horizen allows developers to create customizable blockchains while benefiting from the security of the main network.
The ecosystem continues expanding with infrastructure upgrades and enterprise-focused blockchain solutions. Growing demand for scalable and secure blockchain technology has helped maintain investor interest despite broader market volati

Oasis Network (ROSE)
Market Update: Privacy and Al infrastructure drive ecosystem growth
Oasis Network (ROSE) continues strengthening its position as a privacy-enabled Layer-1 blockchain focused on confidential computing and Al applications.
The network enables secure data sharing while protecting user privacy, making it attractive for developers building decentralized finance and artificial intelligence solutions.
The Oasis ecosystem continues expanding through partnerships, developer grants, and privacy-preserving technologies. Investors are closely watching adoption across Al and tokenized

Secret (SCRT) Market Update: Privacy-powered smart contracts continue expanding
Secret (SCRT) is a privacy-focused blockchain designed to support confidential smart contracts and decentralized applications. Unlike traditional public blockchains, Secret Network allows developers to build applications that keep sensitive user data private while maintaining blockchain security. The project continues expanding its ecosystem through DeFi, Al, and Web3 integrations.
Developers are actively improving network performance, interoperability, and privacy features to attract more projects. Growing interes

Dash (DASH) Market
Update: Digital payments remain the primary focus
Dash (DASH) continues positioning itself as a fast and low-cost digital payment cryptocurrency. Features such as InstantSend and ChainLocks enable quick transaction confirmation while improving network security. Although competition among payment-focused cryptocurrencies has increased, Dash maintains an active global community and continues expanding merchant adoption.
The project remains focused on improving payment infrastructure, wallet experience, and transaction efficiency. Investors are watching ecosystem development an

Zcash (ZEC) Market Update: Privacy technology continues to evolve
Zcash (ZEC) remains one of the most recognized privacy cryptocurrencies, allowing users to choose between transparent and shielded transactions. Its zero-knowledge proof technology helps protect user privacy while maintaining blockchain security. Developers continue improving scalability and usability, making Zcash an important project within the privacy coin sector.
Market sentiment toward ZEC is influenced by regulatory developments and the broader cryptocurrency trend. Investors continue watching ecosystem growth and adoption

Filecoin price prediction:
Will the $0.75-$0.82 range hold FIL moves?
Filecoin (FIL) is trading around $0.78, showing modest volatility as buyers attempt to defend key support levels. The token remains within the $0.75-$0.82 consolidation range, while traders continue watching for a decisive breakout. Recent price action has largely reflected broader crypto market sentiment rather than Filecoin-specific events, although interest in decentralized storage projects has remained steady.
Key data:
Current FIL price: Around $0.78
Daily change: Mixed
Short-term outlook: Moderate volatility
Main conso

Litecoin price prediction:
Will the $41-$47 range hold LTC moves?
Litecoin (LTC) is trading around $45, showing signs of stabilization after recent market volatility. The price remains above the key $41 support level, while traders continue monitoring whether LTC can remain within the $41-$47 consolidation range before attempting another breakout. Although short-term momentum remains mixed, improving regulatory clarity and institutional accessibility have helped strengthen long-term investor confidence.
Key data:
Current LTC price: Around $45
Daily change: +1.9%
Short-term outlook: Moderate vo

Polkadot price prediction:
Will the $0.80-$0.95 range hold DOT moves?
Polkadot (DOT) is trading around $0.84, showing signs of stabilization after experiencing heavy selling pressure in recent weeks. The token remains above the important $0.80 support level, while traders continue monitoring whether DOT can remain within the $0.80-$0.95 consolidation range before attempting another recovery.
Although short-term sentiment remains cautious, investors are closely watching upcoming ecosystem developments that could influence price action.
Key data:
Current DOT price: Around $0.84
Daily change: +1.