China triples digital yuan bank roster year-to-date as eight more banks join network
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) added 20 new operators this year across two rounds of expansions, including eight additions this week. Source：CoinDesk
The bond selloff is rattling investors, but here’s why they shouldn’t expect a deeper stock downturn
Fundstrat’s Mark Newton says it’s not time to panic about surging bond yields driving a deeper stock rout. He offers technical evidence to back his case.…
Ripple raises $275M for US prime brokerage to meet institutional demand
Ripple said the $275 million raised will support its expansion into traditional financial services such as prime brokerage and multiasset clearing, citing…
Fed decision making comes into focus as bitcoin holds steady, bond yields surge
Your dayahead look for Aug. 19, 2026 Source：CoinDesk
Bitcoin has ‘largely purged’ froth that preceded 50% drop from $126K: BlackRock
Bitcoin maintained its appeal as a diversification investment despite dropping more than 50% from alltime high, a BlackRock report stated. Source：Cointelegraph
Target’s grocery overhaul is helping it win back customers
The retailer has added more snacks and changed its presentation as it tries to become a destination for food purchases. Source：MarketWatch
Nexo launches regulated crypto-backed credit in Australia
Nexo introduced regulated, cryptocurrencybacked credit lines that allow users to access liquidity in Australian dollars or stablecoins by borrowing against…
TikTok code includes peer-to-peer payments over messaging: Bloomberg
The feature, which follows earlier moves into financial transactions, is not yet being tested anywhere, a spokesperson said. Source：CoinDesk
Ripple raises $275 million in senior notes for prime brokerage push
Ripple Prime's inaugural senior notes carried an investment grade rating and drew institutional investors across key financial markets. Source：CoinDesk
Chinese robotic company’s stock soars over 600% in trading debut
Unitree is first humanoid robot firm to list in mainland China Source：MarketWatch
I’m my mother-in-law’s power of attorney, executor and trustee. Do I hold all the power?
“There is a lot of legal and financial power in my hands.” Source：MarketWatch
We’re in our 50s and have $1.5 million in traditional 401(k)s. Is it too early to start Roth conversions?
“The last adviser we worked with lost a significant portion of our portfolio.” Source：MarketWatch