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
Bitcoin stuck in a six-week range as global bond yields hit highest levels for decades
BTC volatility has dropped to multiyear lows as surging Treasury yields rattle equities and traders await the Fed's July meeting minutes for clues on the…
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
OpenAI trails Anthropic as losses deepen and Altman pauses frontier AI training
Widening losses and intensifying competition coincide with a pause in frontier reinforcementlearning training as openai strengthens its safety controls.…
Live updates: Bitcoin remains above $64,000 as oil rises and the Kospi tumbles 6%
U.S. Treasury yields retreat from the highest levels in decades, while bitcoin holds above $64,000. Source：CoinDesk