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South Korea has blocked Polymarket: the regulator recognized the platform as gambling.

On August 18, South Korea's Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) officially approved blocking access to the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket....

18.08.2026 · 10:00
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<p>Bitcoin at a crossroads: historical volatility foreshadows a surge to $83,200 or a collapse to $44,800</p>

The market for the first cryptocurrency is holding its breath in anticipation. Analysts are recording abnormally low volatility in Bitcoin, a level last seen o...

18.08.2026 · 09:46
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Kraken opens access to US stocks for Europeans: a new era of hybrid trading

The cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has made a strategic breakthrough by providing clients from the European Economic Area (EEA) with direct access to trading i...

18.08.2026 · 09:41
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South Korea imposes a strict ban on Polymarket: regulator recognizes the platform as gambling.

The South Korean regulator has dealt a significant blow to the decentralized prediction market. On August 18, the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KC...

18.08.2026 · 09:40
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<p>Nightly crypto market digest: Jane Street's bet on bitcoin ETFs, Farcaster crisis, and Compound's ambitions</p>

While the market showed subdued dynamics, events occurred in the industry that could set the direction for the coming weeks. Quantum giant Jane Street disclose...

18.08.2026 · 09:33
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Bitcoin at the $64,000 mark: Schiff again calls for selling, but the market is watching the Fed

On Monday, August 17, the price of the leading cryptocurrency once again tested the $64,000 level, which immediately drew a reaction from well-known skeptic Pe...

18.08.2026 · 09:31
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Glamsterdam update on Ethereum: risks for wallets and fee tools

The Ethereum ecosystem is on the brink of significant changes related to the activation of the Glamsterdam hard fork. My analysis shows that this upgrade bring...

18.08.2026 · 09:28
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<p>Bitcoin at the $65,000 mark: time to lock in profits or a signal for growth?</p>

On Monday, August 17, Bitcoin (BTC) once again tested the $64,000 zone, and this move instantly sparked a wave of discussions about the market's future traject...

18.08.2026 · 09:16
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Ethereum Foundation warns: the Glamsterdam update may disrupt cryptocurrency wallets

The large-scale Ethereum network upgrade, known as Glamsterdam, brings not only long-awaited improvements but also serious risks to the existing ecosystem. My ...

18.08.2026 · 09:13
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Kraken opens direct access to US stocks for European clients

The major cryptocurrency platform Kraken has taken a significant step toward integrating traditional finance and digital assets. Now, users from the European E...

18.08.2026 · 09:10
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Night Watch: Jane Street is buying up bitcoin ETFs, Farcaster is looking for an owner, and Compound is preparing the ground for institutional investors.

While the market consolidated in a narrow range, significant events unfolded in the shadows: a traditional finance giant revealed billion-dollar investments in...

18.08.2026 · 08:58
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Bitcoin at $64,000: Schiff Again Calls for Selling, but the Macroeconomic Backdrop Is Changing

On Monday, August 17, the price of the leading cryptocurrency once again exceeded the $64,000 mark. However, not all market participants view this momentum as ...

18.08.2026 · 08:56
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Alibaba is winding down its gaming business: $1.5 billion on the altar of the AI strategy

Chinese tech giant Alibaba has made a strategic decision to divest its gaming unit, Lingxi Games. According to my information, the buyer will be private equity...

18.08.2026 · 08:52
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An AI manager has fired a human for the first time: the Andon Market experiment spiraled out of control.

The experimental retail project Andon Market in San Francisco has become a testing ground for a radical scenario: the autonomous AI agent Luna made a staffing ...

18.08.2026 · 08:51
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Kraken brings US stock trading to the European market: a new era of hybrid platforms

A strategic move that changes the game at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets: Kraken has officially launched trading in U.S. equity ins...

18.08.2026 · 08:50
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Night crypto market review: Jane Street's institutional breakthrough, Farcaster crisis, and Compound's record budget

While the market consolidated in a narrow range, events capable of reshaping the balance of power in the industry unfolded behind the scenes. Quantitative trad...

18.08.2026 · 08:38
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Anthropic surpasses OpenAI: $65 billion in annual revenue and preparation for IPO

The AI market is undergoing a tectonic shift. Anthropic, one of the key players in the field of artificial intelligence, has demonstrated a stunning financial ...

18.08.2026 · 08:36
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Taiwan launches "AI dividends": every citizen will receive a payment from the state

The Taiwanese government has announced an unprecedented social initiative: every resident of the island will receive a one-time payment of 10,000 New Taiwan Do...

18.08.2026 · 08:34
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Glamsterdam update threatens crypto wallet disruptions: urgent warning for developers

The large-scale transformation of the gas model as part of the Glamsterdam upgrade carries hidden risks for a significant portion of the ecosystem. My analysis...

18.08.2026 · 08:32
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<p>AI manager fires a human for the first time: Andon Market's experiment turned into a staffing decision</p>

A landmark precedent has occurred in San Francisco: the experimental AI agent Luna made the decision to fire an employee of the offline store Andon Market. The...

18.08.2026 · 08:30
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<p>Night crypto market digest: institutions are increasing their positions, while DeFi protocols are reshaping their strategies</p>

While the market consolidated in a narrow range, major players made fateful moves. Quantum giant Jane Street revealed billion-dollar investments in bitcoin ETF...

18.08.2026 · 08:18
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Investors of Monad unanimously rejected the proposal to buy back tokens worth $60 million — what this means for the market

In the world of cryptocurrencies, unanimity is rare, but that is exactly what happened with the L1 blockchain Monad. Monad Foundation, the non-profit organizat...

18.08.2026 · 08:12
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Taiwan will distribute "AI dividends" to every citizen: a new era of technology rent distribution

An ambitious move by the Taiwan administration marks a precedent in the global economy: the direct redistribution of the benefits of artificial intelligence am...

18.08.2026 · 08:11
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Glamsterdam Update: Ethereum Foundation Warns of Risks to Wallets and Services

The Ethereum ecosystem is on the verge of one of the most significant changes to its gas model in recent years. The Glamsterdam upgrade, which is already being...

18.08.2026 · 08:10
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Financial discontent in the US: more than half of voters said their situation has worsened under Trump

The United States has approached the midterm congressional elections with an alarming signal for the current administration. Fresh data from a large-scale surve...

18.08.2026 · 08:02
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Night bets: Jane Street, Farcaster, and Compound set the tone for the crypto market

While the market consolidated in a narrow range, major players were making strategic moves. Quantum giant Jane Street is increasing its exposure to bitcoin ETF...

18.08.2026 · 07:58
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Anthropic overtakes OpenAI: annual revenue reaches $65 billion, preparing for IPO

Anthropic is showing impressive momentum: the company's annualized revenue run rate has reached $65 billion. This figure is roughly $25 billion higher than tha...

18.08.2026 · 07:57
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Declining $60M: Monad investors preferred the long-term game over short-term liquidity.

In the world of cryptocurrencies, it is rare to encounter a situation where investors massively decline a guaranteed payout, but that is exactly what happened ...

18.08.2026 · 07:52
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<p>Record dissatisfaction: 64% of U.S. voters oppose Trump's economic policy</p>

Donald Trump's economic program is facing growing rejection among American voters. According to fresh data from a large-scale survey conducted in early August,...

18.08.2026 · 07:40
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Jane Street, Farcaster, and Compound: Key events in the crypto market over the past day

Last night brought a series of landmark events: institutional giant Jane Street disclosed billion-dollar investments in bitcoin ETFs, Farcaster protocol operat...

18.08.2026 · 07:37