USDGO is available for trading!
We’re thrilled to announce that USDGO is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading USDGO trading is live as of August 19, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken…
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The Bitcoin Trading Challenge: Trade BTC for a chance to win your share of 1 BTC
TL;DR Kraken is running the Bitcoin Trading Challenge, a one-month BTC perp trading competition with a prize pool of 1 BTC, paid in Bitcoin rather than a fiat equivalent. The…
Bitcoin.com integrates UAE-registered US dollar stablecoin into self-custodial wallet
The integration expands access to USDU, the UAE’s first central bank-registered US dollar stablecoin, as it builds distribution beyond institutional channels. Bitcoin.com is…
Trump pushes for CLARITY Act passage alongside crypto leaders
Donald Trump spoke from the White House on Wednesday, urging the Senate to pass a crypto market structure bill to keep the country “ahead of China.” Update (Aug. 19, 8:55 pm…
Afloat, but not ahead: what a survey of Americans told us about banking, credit, and getting ahead
TL;DR 63% of Americans say they are falling behind financially Debit cards offer control but little reward; credit cards offer reward but come with debt and anxiety, and 47% say…
Krak Card launches in the US: up to 2% cashback, 600+ currencies
TL;DR Krak launches its Visa debit card in the US on August 18, 2026, with up to 2% cashback in USD or BTC on everyday spending. Spend from dollars and 600+ other assets like…
SEC proposes new crypto rules in absence of CLARITY Act
The proposed rules from the US securities regulator would provide companies with a safe harbor from tokens being treated as “investment contracts” and certain exemptions for…
FalconX, Interstice Connect Canton to Ethereum, Solana and Robinhood Chain
The non-custodial cross-chain swap engine connects Canton’s institutional tokenized-asset markets with liquidity and trading activity across major public blockchains. Interstice…
OCC approves Trump family crypto company for trust charter
The US financial regulator gave conditional approval for World Liberty Financial’s charter bid as ten Democrats signed onto a bill to “prevent corruption in banking…
Binance to plan UK relaunch with FCA license application: Report
Binance’s UK arm has been barred from offering regulated activities in the country since June 2021, but the company will reportedly move to secure licensing under new crypto…