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Zcash Surges 48% Past $800 on Grayscale Spot ETF Filing
Crypto

Zcash Surges 48% Past $800 on Grayscale Spot ETF Filing

ZEC jumps 48% above $800, fueled by Grayscale's spot ETF push and record futures volume, reviving 'next bitcoin' speculation.

CoinDesk Aug 23, 2026
Ray Dalio Backs Bitcoin and Gold as Debt Crisis Hedge
Crypto

Ray Dalio Backs Bitcoin and Gold as Debt Crisis Hedge

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio suggests investors hold 'a bit' of Bitcoin and gold over bonds, citing rising debt risks.

Cointelegraph Aug 23, 2026
Bitget CEO: Bitcoin to Stay Near Current Levels; US BTC Purchase Unlikely
Crypto

Bitget CEO: Bitcoin to Stay Near Current Levels; US BTC Purchase Unlikely

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen sees Bitcoin within $10K–$20K of current levels by year-end, citing macro uncertainty and low odds of US government BTC purchases.

Cointelegraph Aug 23, 2026
Atrium Therapeutics Grants Inducement Stock Options to New Hires
Indices

Atrium Therapeutics Grants Inducement Stock Options to New Hires

Atrium Therapeutics awarded inducement stock options to new employees under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), aligning incentives with long-term performance.

PR Newswire Aug 21, 2026
Nasdaq Signals Caution; Guardant, Palantir, Freeport in Spotlight
Indices

Nasdaq Signals Caution; Guardant, Palantir, Freeport in Spotlight

The Nasdaq flashes a bearish signal while Guardant Health, Palantir, and Freeport-McMoRan draw attention. Here's what traders should know.

Investor's Business Daily Aug 21, 2026
FortuneX Acquisition Corp Rings NYSE Closing Bell Amid SPAC Debut
Indices

FortuneX Acquisition Corp Rings NYSE Closing Bell Amid SPAC Debut

FortuneX Acquisition Corp celebrated its NYSE listing with the closing bell ceremony, marking a milestone for the blank-check company.

Nasdaq Aug 21, 2026
Mirae Asset Launches WTI Leverage ETNs: A New Tool for Oil Traders
Commodities

Mirae Asset Launches WTI Leverage ETNs: A New Tool for Oil Traders

Mirae Asset Securities introduces WTI Leverage ETNs, offering traders amplified exposure to crude oil. Explore the features, risks, and market implications.

ETF Express Aug 21, 2026
Crude Rally Lifts National Gasoline Average to Fresh High
Commodities

Crude Rally Lifts National Gasoline Average to Fresh High

Rising crude oil prices push the national average gasoline price higher, squeezing consumers and fueling inflation concerns.

AAA Newsroom Aug 21, 2026
Oklahoma, Brent Venables Agree to New Six-Year Deal Through 2030
Commodities

Oklahoma, Brent Venables Agree to New Six-Year Deal Through 2030

Oklahoma and coach Brent Venables have agreed to a new six-year contract, extending his tenure through the 2030 season.

ESPN Aug 21, 2026
Japan's Core Inflation Accelerates, Strengthening BOJ Rate Hike Bets
Economic Data

Japan's Core Inflation Accelerates, Strengthening BOJ Rate Hike Bets

Japan's core inflation rose to 3.2% in January, beating forecasts and reinforcing expectations for further BOJ rate hikes.

WSJ Aug 21, 2026
Japan's Core Inflation Accelerates in July, Bolstering BOJ Rate Hike Case
Economic Data

Japan's Core Inflation Accelerates in July, Bolstering BOJ Rate Hike Case

Japan's core inflation accelerated in July, strengthening the Bank of Japan's case for further policy normalization and potential rate hikes.

Reuters Aug 21, 2026
Japan's Core CPI Hits 2.8% in October, Fastest Pace This Year on Energy Costs
Economic Data

Japan's Core CPI Hits 2.8% in October, Fastest Pace This Year on Energy Costs

Japan's headline inflation accelerated to 2.8% in October, the highest this year, driven by rising energy prices. The data keeps the BOJ on track for further policy normalization.

CNBC Aug 21, 2026
Jackson Hole 2024: Local Businesses Unfazed as Central Bankers Converge
Central Banks

Jackson Hole 2024: Local Businesses Unfazed as Central Bankers Converge

As central bank bigwigs gather in Jackson Hole, local businesses carry on, showing resilience amid global economic focus.

marketplace.org Aug 21, 2026
Warsh's Fed Independence Test Looms as Bessent Pressures Central Bank Turf
Central Banks

Warsh's Fed Independence Test Looms as Bessent Pressures Central Bank Turf

Kevin Warsh's potential Fed chair nomination faces a litmus test as Treasury Secretary Bessent encroaches on central bank policy, stirring market unease.

CNBC Aug 21, 2026
Japan's Core Inflation Accelerates, Keeping BOJ Rate Hike in Play
Central Banks

Japan's Core Inflation Accelerates, Keeping BOJ Rate Hike in Play

Japan's core CPI rose to 3.2% in December, up from 2.7%, reinforcing market bets on a BOJ rate hike in the coming months.

Financial Times Aug 21, 2026
Gold, Oil, FX, Indices: Pivot Points and Long/Short Signals for Aug 21
Forex

Gold, Oil, FX, Indices: Pivot Points and Long/Short Signals for Aug 21

Key pivot levels and positioning signals for gold, crude oil, forex, and stock indices on August 21, 2026—what traders need to know.

Moomoo Aug 21, 2026
Deutsche Bank Cleared From Fed's 2017 Forex Manipulation Penalty
Forex

Deutsche Bank Cleared From Fed's 2017 Forex Manipulation Penalty

The Fed has terminated Deutsche Bank's 2017 forex-rigging enforcement action, removing a key regulatory overhang for the lender.

Law360 Aug 21, 2026
Gold Price Could Surge 10-Fold, Says Thomas Kaplan — Here's the Bull Case
Gold

Gold Price Could Surge 10-Fold, Says Thomas Kaplan — Here's the Bull Case

Investor Thomas Kaplan calls a 10x gold rally 'inevitable,' citing monetary expansion and geopolitical risk. We break down the drivers and what it means for traders.

KITCO Aug 21, 2026
Gold Rallies as Treasury Yield Drop, FOMC Minutes Fuel Safe-Haven Bid
Gold

Gold Rallies as Treasury Yield Drop, FOMC Minutes Fuel Safe-Haven Bid

Gold prices climbed Thursday after Treasury yields fell and FOMC minutes hinted at a cautious Fed, boosting bullion's appeal.

Yahoo Finance Aug 21, 2026
Crypto Short Squeeze Hits $3.8B as Bitcoin, Ether, Solana Rally
Crypto

Crypto Short Squeeze Hits $3.8B as Bitcoin, Ether, Solana Rally

Bitcoin, ether, and solana surged as short liquidations reached $3.8B over two days, the largest since 2021.

CoinDesk Aug 21, 2026
Ripple Backs RLUSD Credit Fund as XRP Posts Best Week in Months
Crypto

Ripple Backs RLUSD Credit Fund as XRP Posts Best Week in Months

Ripple supports a new RLUSD lending product from Clearpool and Cicada, while XRP sees its strongest weekly gain in months.

CoinDesk Aug 21, 2026
MANTRA Token Crashes 18% to Record Low After Blockchain Exploit Halts Network
Crypto

MANTRA Token Crashes 18% to Record Low After Blockchain Exploit Halts Network

MANTRA token plunged 18% to an all-time low as the blockchain halted following an exploit. The network stopped producing blocks minutes after the crash.

CoinDesk Aug 21, 2026
MANTRA Token Plunges 18% to Record Low as Chain Halts
Crypto

MANTRA Token Plunges 18% to Record Low as Chain Halts

MANTRA's token hit a record low after a blockchain halt halted deposits and withdrawals. The token recovered slightly to $0.0044.

Cointelegraph Aug 21, 2026
South Korea Moves to Grant FIU Direct Oversight of Unregistered Crypto Firms
Crypto

South Korea Moves to Grant FIU Direct Oversight of Unregistered Crypto Firms

Lawmakers propose expanded FIU powers to investigate and refer unregistered crypto operators to law enforcement, tightening oversight.

Cointelegraph Aug 21, 2026