The evidence doesn't support the banks' case against stablecoin rewards
Source：CoinDesk
Students want crypto classes but learn on social media: OKX survey
A separate review found only about 28% of accredited US business schools offered blockchain courses, despite strong demand in the OKX poll. Source：Cointelegraph
U.S. inflation rises again and stays well above Fed’s target. Rate hike might be in play.
The main inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to set U.S. interest rates rose at an elevated rate in July, potentially pushing the Federal Reserve…
Bernstein forecasts Bitcoin to reclaim $125K by late 2026 ahead of cycle peak
Bernstein expects Bitcoin to reclaim $125,000 by late 2026 before reaching $300,000 in 2029 under its base case, with a bull case of $500,000.…
The renter generation: Young Americans, shut out of homeownership, brace to rent forever
People once believed if they worked hard, they could become homeowners, but ‘we’re coming to terms with the fact that perhaps most won’t. And that’s the new…
Wall Street’s biggest optimist says ‘I wouldn’t jump into the AI trade right now’
Ed Yardeni, who has been called the most bullish person on Wall Street, says he hasn’t been bullish enough on the stock market. Source：MarketWatch
Taurus links digital asset platforms to Swift’s blockchain ledger
Taurus expects first institutional clients to connect in days, with initial DLT transactions through its platforms expected within weeks. Source：Cointelegraph
Dallas Fed warns tokenized deposits could strip $700 billion from U.S. banks' lending capacity
Programmable deposits and AI agents may enable instantaneous, automated bank switching for higher yields, driving up bank funding costs. Source：CoinDesk
I’m 56 with $1.4 million and want to retire in 5 years. Do I move to California, New York or overseas?
“How do I prepare for market drops or crashes just before or after retirement?” Source：MarketWatch
ECB claims digital euro will offer 'maximum level of privacy' amid surveillance fears
Central bank officials say the Eurosystem will be structurally unable to link users to purchases, but civil society groups remain skeptical. Source：CoinDesk
There’s so much betting against long-term bonds that a turnaround could catch investors off guard, says Citadel Securities
Citadel Securities’ strategist Frank Flight says a bet that appears to be onesided against longterm bonds could be setting up for a painful unwind.…
The 3 catalysts that could define bitcoin's next move
Your dayahead look for Aug. 26, 2026 Source：CoinDesk