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GRAPEVINE, Texas, August 31, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) ("GameStop" or the "Company") today announced certain preliminary unaudited financial information for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026. The Company is providing this preliminary information in connection with the amendments to its convertible notes exchange announced separately today. On a preliminary basis for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2026 compared to the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2025: Net sales are expected to be in the range of $780 million to $800 million compared to $972.2 million in the prior year's second quarter. The decrease primarily reflects the prior-year launch of Nintendo Switch 2, planned store closures, and the divestiture of the Company's France operations. Operating income is expected to be in the range of $150 million to $170 million, compared to $66.4 million in the prior year's second quarter. Net income is expected to be in the range of $290 million to $310 million, compared to net income of $168.6 million in the prior year's second quarter. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities are expected to be in the range of $5.050 billion to $5.070 billion, compared to $8.694 billion at the close of the prior year's second quarter. During the quarter, the Company converted its previously disclosed derivative position related to eBay Inc. into a direct equity investment, resulting in a decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. The Company's net income for the quarter includes approximately $238 million of net gains related to its eBay Inc. derivative asset and equity investment, partially offset by a loss of approximately $75 million on digital assets and related receivables. As of August 1, 2026, the Company held approximately 43.4 million shares of eBay common stock with a fair value of approximately $4.947 billion. The Company expects to release its complete second quarter results on September 8, 2026. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS - SAFE HARBOR This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terms such as "anticipates," "believes," "continues," "could," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "pro forma," "seeks," "should," "will" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and actual developments, business decisions, outcomes and results may differ materially from those reflected or described in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual developments, business decisions, outcomes and results to differ materially from those reflected or described in the forward-looking statements: the performance of our business and our ability to generate earnings in line with our guidance; economic, social, and political conditions in the markets in which we operate; the competitive nature of the Company's industry; the cyclicality of the video game industry; the Company's dependence on the timely delivery of new and innovative products from its vendors; the impact of technological advances in the video game industry and related changes in consumer behavior on the Company's sales; interruptions to the Company's supply chain or the supply chain of our suppliers; the Company's dependence on sales during the holiday selling season and on the popularity and sale of trading cards; the Company's ability to obtain favorable terms from its current and future suppliers and service providers; the Company's ability to anticipate, identify and react to trends in pop culture with regard to its sales of collectibles; the Company's ability to maintain strong retail and ecommerce experiences for its customers; the Company's ability to keep pace with changing industry technology and consumer preferences; how the Company incorporates artificial intelligence into workflows and processes, including customer-facing and operational activities, and challenges with properly managing its use; the Company's ability to manage its profitability and cost reduction initiatives; the Company's ability to complete its proposed acquisition of eBay Inc.; changes in senior management or the Company's ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the Company is highly dependent on the services of the Company's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Cohen; potential damage to the Company's reputation or customers' perception of the Company; the Company's ability, or the ability of the third parties with whom we work, to maintain the security of our information technology systems or data (including customer, associate or Company information); the Company's compliance with stringent and evolving laws and other obligations related to data privacy and security; occurrence of weather events, natural disasters, public health crises and other unexpected events; risks associated with inventory shrinkage; potential failure or inadequacy of the Company's computerized systems; the ability of the Company's third party delivery services to deliver products to the Company's retail locations, fulfillment centers and consumers and changes in the terms the Company has with such service providers; the ability and willingness of the Company's vendors to provide marketing and merchandising support at historical or anticipated levels; restrictions on the Company's ability to purchase and sell pre-owned products; the Company's ability to renew or enter into new leases on favorable terms; unfavorable changes in the Company's global tax rate; legislative actions; the Company's ability to comply with federal, state, local and international laws and regulations and statutes; changes to tariff and import/export regulations; potential litigation and other legal proceedings; the value of the

It's been a rough year for crypto. The sector entered a bear market that felt different from past cycles, as crypto seemingly lost some of its appeal amid newer, perhaps more exciting technologies like quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » But most bulls haven't given up, believing that this cycle will be no different from past cycles and that crypto will rebound to hit new highs. Here's one top cryptocurrency to buy before it reaches $1 million per coin by the year 2033, according to one analyst.Image source: Getty Images. Is the debasement trade back? Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's largest token by market value, took a big hit this year. After reaching an all-time high of more than $126,000 per token last October, Bitcoin fell below $60,000 at one point this year. Not only did some of the factors mentioned above hurt the coin, but Bitcoin also seemed to act more like a tech stock in response to the Iran war, facing pressure related to elevated inflation, rising oil prices, and higher long-term interest rates. This called into question whether Bitcoin and its finite supply of 21 million coins really could be used as a form of digital gold and serve as an inflation hedge. However, Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani and his team think this thesis may be resurfacing. They recommend buying Bitcoin as a way to hedge against U.S. currency debasement that erodes the dollar's value. U.S. debt recently topped $40 trillion, and soaring long-term bond yields have added pressure to the situation. "While governments are already using measures to manage bond markets and contain yield pressures, these interventions only address symptoms rather than the underlying debt burden," Chhugani wrote in a research note. Some experts and investors believe the government will have no choice but to run the economy hot to try to grow its way out of debt, which will naturally lead to a weaker dollar and greater concern about currency debasement. Chhugani sees debasement as an easier approach to the debt situation than fiscal discipline. "Hence, investors will potentially benefit from owning scarce assets such as bitcoin that cannot be easily created/diluted," Chhugani wrote. Although Bitcoin has taken a beating for much of the year, Chhugani notes that 60% of investors have held it, suggesting continued belief in Bitcoin as a hard asset. Story Continues Recently, Bitcoin has rebounded and is trading at about $78,000 per token (as of Aug. 28). Investors are hopeful about a looming vote on the Clarity Act, which would establish a regulatory framework for the industry. There has also reportedly been a huge Bitcoin short squeeze, while renewed conversations about higher bond yields and mounting debt have pushed the digital gold theory back into the spotlight. Chhugani has laid out "an accelerated bull case" scenario, in which macro factors lead institutional investors to chase Bitcoin. In this scenario, Bitcoin could peak at $500,000 by 2029, then reach $1 million by 2033. The base case suggests $300,000 per token by 2029, but still $1 million by 2033. Chhugani and his team value Bitcoin as a multiple of its marginal cost, or the miner who generates new Bitcoin tokens at the highest cost. The $1 million price target assumes a 1.2 marginal cost multiple. Think long-term, but not in price targets As I've said numerous times before, investors should be wary of crypto price targets. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and don't generate earnings or free cash flow like a traditional company to use in calculating valuation. On the other hand, I don't think the digital gold thesis is dead yet, even if Bitcoin doesn't always appear to serve as an inflation hedge. It's worth noting that gold has also struggled since the Iran war, and is up just 8% this year. Perception may turn into reality, and younger generations could be more prone to buy the internet-native Bitcoin as an inflation hedge over gold. Furthermore, I would agree with Chhugani that the government is likely to prefer debasement over fiscal restraint, which would be much more painful for citizens and likely lead to popular backlash. Investors should hold at least some Bitcoin in their portfolios, although I wouldn't make it an overly aggressive position just yet. Should you buy stock in Bitcoin right now? 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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs turned negative at the end of last week, ending a nine-day inflow streak that had brought in a total of $2.8 billion. Meanwhile, Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock's head of digital assets, said the CLARITY Act is less critical for Bitcoin than for the rest of the crypto market. That places more attention on altcoins, DeFi, and other complex crypto categories, where the regulatory picture remains unsettled. For Bitcoin, Mitchnick said institutional investors are not treating additional legislation as part of their base case, viewing regulatory progress as potential upside rather than a requirement. Mitchnick told CNBC that Bitcoin's rally while equities struggled reflected its distinct risk and return drivers rather than old risk-on behavior. He said the move could not be explained as an equity-beta trade, pointing to Bitcoin-specific flows and the debasement trade. Robbie Mitchnick discusses digital assets on CNBC Crypto World. Investors concerned about global debt and deficits are increasingly drawn to Bitcoin, according to Mitchnick, while younger demographics are favoring it over gold for a store-of-value role. He characterized that as Bitcoin's long-term narrative. The ETF data provides a measure of current demand. IBIT led last Thurday's inflows with $277 million. Mitchnick said the fund continues to resonate with institutional investors, financial advisers, and direct investors. Cumulative net inflows stood at $55 billion, while total net assets reached $98.6 billion as Bitcoin traded near $78,500. Discover: The Best Crypto to Diversify Your Portfolio CLARITY Act Status and Where the Regulatory Gap Matters Mitchnick said the CLARITY Act matters more for assets connected to DeFi and other complex crypto categories. Those areas remain part of a broader regulatory picture that he described as unsettled, in contrast with Bitcoin's comparatively broader regulatory acceptance. Bitcoin (BTC)24h7d30d1yAll time Trade Bitcoin on Bybit and Get a Chance to Win Our $1,000 USDT Airdrop BlackRock has also expanded its crypto product lineup to Ethereum with non-staking and staking products. The firm added a Bitcoin premium income product this summer that is designed to let investors retain most of Bitcoin's upside while generating an annual yield and moderating volatility. On stablecoins, Mitchnick said BlackRock sees growth opportunities beyond crypto trading, including cross-border payments and capital markets, with Genius Act implementation approaching. Congress.gov lists H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, as having passed the House. Its latest listed action is an August 8, 2026, Senate cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure. The bill had not reached the enacted-into-law stage in the available record. Story Continues Photo by Ramaz Bluashvili on Pexels Mitchnick's distinction remains that Bitcoin's institutional case does not depend on further legislation as a base-case assumption, while the regulatory picture for DeFi and other complex crypto categories remains unsettled. Visit OKXRead original story CLARITY Act Lags as Bitcoin ETFs Slip by Ahmed Barakat at Cryptonews.com View Comments

Bitcoin is on track to wrap this August with its strongest performance for the month in nine years.

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Luke Dashjr has resigned as chairman and chief technology officer of Bitcoin mining pool OCEAN. The Bitcoin hard fork he backs splits from the main chain on Tuesday. The company also repurchased all of his equity. He now calls the main Bitcoin chain "Spamcoin." On Tuesday, a Bitcoin hard fork he backs switches to BLAKE2b, a mining algorithm that existing Bitcoin machines cannot run. Why Dashjr Walked Away From OCEAN The exit closes a bruising month for the pool. OCEAN's hashrate fell 96% in August. The pool had routed customer power to a minority chain for about 18 hours. Miners never gave clear consent and demanded leadership changes. BIP-110, the anti-spam soft fork Dashjr championed, needed 55% miner support. Signaling peaked at 2.53%. Its chain stalled after two blocks, so backers regrouped around a September breakaway coin instead. Inside Dashjr's Bitcoin Hard Fork Plan Dashjr argues that Bitcoin lost decentralized block construction years ago. He says BLAKE2b removes a shortcut called ASICBoost, which hands large miners an efficiency edge. He also says it punishes concentrated mining power. Critics reject that reading. Adam Back had already called BIP-110 idiocracy in July. Ripple's former chief technology officer David Schwartz dismissed the network under attack claim as nonsense. Luke Dashjr. Source: X He says the legacy chain runs under centralized management and blocks miners from building their own templates. Dashjr now channels that into CONVOY, which he frames as a second run at decentralized mining. OCEAN, meanwhile, keeps operating as a non-custodial pool. What Happens to BTC on September 1 Bitcoin (BTC) trades near $77,655, down 0.59% on the day. It has still gained 23.3% this month. Hashrate has drifted lower all year as miners leave the network for artificial intelligence contracts. That trend thins the pool of machines any breakaway chain could recruit.Bitcoin Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto Markets Holders face two practical questions, namely replay risk and which chain their wallet tracks. Dashjr recommends a light wallet over a full node. Both questions already surfaced during the August chain split. A proof-of-work change mints a separate coin. The market then prices which chain carries value. Dashjr's previous fork attempt never cleared 3% support. Tuesday, therefore, tests one question. Either real hashrate follows BLAKE2b, or the split repeats the August stall and freezes within hours. Read the Original story Bitcoin Holders Face a Hard Fork on September 1 — Here's What Actually Changes by Phil Haunhorst at beincrypto.com View Comments

This August, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up a stunning 24%. That's impressive in and of itself, but even more so when you consider Bitcoin's historical track record. This is shaping up to be one of the best Augusts ever for Bitcoin. In fact, you need to go all the way back to 2017 to find a year when Bitcoin has performed this well. Bitcoin investors remember exactly what happened in 2017 -- Bitcoin ended the year up a stunning 1,250%. So is a similar type of breakout coming in 2026? Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » Bitcoin's historical performance in August All told, over the past 14 years, Bitcoin has only turned in positive returns five times in August. The last time Bitcoin turned in a positive performance in August was 2021. Its median return for the month is a loss of 7%.Image source: Getty Images. That's why Bitcoin investors are absolutely giddy right now. They had all but given up on Bitcoin this month. But a series of recent events, punctuated by a high-level crypto meeting at the White House on Aug. 19, has catalyzed a major Bitcoin run. Of course, there are still the skeptics. Billionaire Mark Cuban, for example, is not impressed. He sees the recent rally as nothing more than a short squeeze triggered by an impromptu White House meeting. Just as the Trump administration is prone to issuing statements about the price of oil to pressure the market, it now seems quite willing to do the same on Bitcoin. Positive signs for Bitcoin That being said, there are some positive signs for Bitcoin. For one, its correlation with gold appears to be increasing. This is leading to a return of the "digital gold" investment thesis, and a revival of the so-called "debasement trade" (in which investors move out of fiat currencies and into precious metals and Bitcoin). At the same time, there's now talk that investors could be rotating out of artificial intelligence, worried about inflated valuations across AI-related assets. That could lead them back to crypto. Indeed, inflows appear to be returning to the spot Bitcoin ETFs. On top of all that, there's newfound optimism around the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act ("Clarity Act"). This new piece of crypto legislation has the support of both the White House and Wall Street. That's prompting speculation that Bitcoin could get a huge boost going forward as it becomes an increasingly mainstream financial asset. Story Continues But before you rush out and buy Bitcoin, remember: Sentiment in the crypto market has a way of turning on a dime. The same giddy investors today may be panicked investors tomorrow, looking for any way possible to exit their crypto positions. That's why if you're planning to buy Bitcoin, focus on the long-term outlook rather than the month-to-month performance numbers. Bitcoin is definitely a buy-and-hold crypto that investors need to commit to for the long haul. Should you buy stock in Bitcoin right now? Before you buy stock in Bitcoin, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Bitcoin wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut are built for long-term growth and could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $440,710!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,335,252!* That performance is why people listen. With a track record of beating the S&P 500 by nearly 5x, Stock Advisor offers a distinct advantage. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built for the long haul. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of August 31, 2026. Dominic Basulto has positions in Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Bitcoin Is Having One of Its Best Augusts Ever. Is the Bitcoin Breakout Finally Here? was originally published by The Motley Fool View Comments

STOCKHOLM, SE / ACCESS Newswire / August 31, 2026 / Hilbert Group (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999) The second quarter 2026 (compared to second quarter 2025) Revenues amounted to KSEK 3,679.7 (KSEK 46,224.2) Operating profit/loss (EBIT) totalled KSEK -36,324.4 (KSEK -18,068.2) Profit/loss for the period were KSEK -44,559.2 (KSEK -26,270.8) Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK -0.37 (SEK -0.36) Equity KSEK 33,928.7 (KSEK 6,755.5) Total assets KSEK 301,430.7 (KSEK 53,130.6) HILBERT GROUP FINANCIAL REPORTS CAN BE FOUND HERE. A VIDEO PRESENTATION OF THE Q2 2026 REPORT AND THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK FOR HILBERT GROUP CAN BE FOUND HERE. Highlights from the CEO's address: Investment performance resilient through a 26% first-half Bitcoin decline Bitcoin fell roughly 14% in the quarter and about 26% over the first half on a month-end basis, including June, its worst month since 2022. Through June, Basis+ USD returned +2.36% net year to date, Basis+ BTC +2.11% net on top of Bitcoin, and MultiStrat +26.59% net. Over the same period the crypto hedge fund composite was down more than 11% year to date (per Galaxy VisionTrack indices, to 30 June). Management fee revenue up 74% quarter-on-quarter Management fee revenue rose 74% quarter-on-quarter in USD terms and 26% over the first half against the same period of 2025. Even in June, the worst month for Bitcoin since 2022, management fee revenue ran at nearly double the first-quarter monthly average. Continued growth in contracted hedge fund AUM Contracted hedge fund AUM across the Group's funds and SMAs reached USD 119.5 million at 30 June, with a further 4,679 BTC in the Byzantine fund. AUM compounded by +136% in Q1 and a further +8.5% in Q2, with growth in five of the first six months of the year, in a market where the broader industry saw sizable outflows. Transformation into a multi-engine platform substantially complete During the quarter the Group completed a directed share issue of approximately SEK 46 million to fund growth and platform integration, progressed Enigma's integration, and consolidated Hilbert Finance in the Group's accounts for the first time. After the period, Syntetika went live, giving investors direct on-chain access to the Basis+ BTC strategy, and Hilbert Finance's first lending vault launched. Over the next 24 hours, the company will collect questions related to the report (see email contact below), and a consolidated Q&A will be published on our website early next week. For further information, please contact: Barnali Biswal, CEO Hilbert Group AB +46 (0)8 502 353 00 ir@hilbert.group Story Continues About Us Hilbert group is a quantitative investment company specializing in algorithmic trading strategies in digital asset markets. Hilbert Group is a Swedish public company and is committed to providing operational infrastructure, risk management and corporate governance that meets the ever-increasing demands of institutional investors. Hilbert Group is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market (ticker HILB B) with Redeye Nordic Growth AB as Certified Adviser. For more information, visit: www.hilbert.group Attachments Hilbert Group AB Q2 Interim Report SOURCE: Hilbert Group View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

San Francisco-based blockchain firm Ripple keeps ramping up the issuance of its RLUSD stablecoin. Tens of millions of tokens have been minted across the XRP Ledger and Ethereum in recent days as the dollar-pegged asset surpasses the $2 billion market-cap threshold.

GRAPEVINE, Texas, August 31, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) ("GameStop" or the "Company") today announced certain preliminary unaudited financial information for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026. The Company is providing this preliminary information in connection with the amendments to its convertible notes exchange announced separately today. On a preliminary basis for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2026 compared to the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2025: Net sales are expected to be in the range of $780 million to $800 million compared to $972.2 million in the prior year's second quarter. The decrease primarily reflects the prior-year launch of Nintendo Switch 2, planned store closures, and the divestiture of the Company's France operations. Operating income is expected to be in the range of $150 million to $170 million, compared to $66.4 million in the prior year's second quarter. Net income is expected to be in the range of $290 million to $310 million, compared to net income of $168.6 million in the prior year's second quarter. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities are expected to be in the range of $5.050 billion to $5.070 billion, compared to $8.694 billion at the close of the prior year's second quarter. During the quarter, the Company converted its previously disclosed derivative position related to eBay Inc. into a direct equity investment, resulting in a decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. The Company's net income for the quarter includes approximately $238 million of net gains related to its eBay Inc. derivative asset and equity investment, partially offset by a loss of approximately $75 million on digital assets and related receivables. As of August 1, 2026, the Company held approximately 43.4 million shares of eBay common stock with a fair value of approximately $4.947 billion. The Company expects to release its complete second quarter results on September 8, 2026. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS - SAFE HARBOR This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terms such as "anticipates," "believes," "continues," "could," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "pro forma," "seeks," "should," "will" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and actual developments, business decisions, outcomes and results may differ materially from those reflected or described in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual developments, business decisions, outcomes and results to differ materially from those reflected or described in the forward-looking statements: the performance of our business and our ability to generate earnings in line with our guidance; economic, social, and political conditions in the markets in which we operate; the competitive nature of the Company's industry; the cyclicality of the video game industry; the Company's dependence on the timely delivery of new and innovative products from its vendors; the impact of technological advances in the video game industry and related changes in consumer behavior on the Company's sales; interruptions to the Company's supply chain or the supply chain of our suppliers; the Company's dependence on sales during the holiday selling season and on the popularity and sale of trading cards; the Company's ability to obtain favorable terms from its current and future suppliers and service providers; the Company's ability to anticipate, identify and react to trends in pop culture with regard to its sales of collectibles; the Company's ability to maintain strong retail and ecommerce experiences for its customers; the Company's ability to keep pace with changing industry technology and consumer preferences; how the Company incorporates artificial intelligence into workflows and processes, including customer-facing and operational activities, and challenges with properly managing its use; the Company's ability to manage its profitability and cost reduction initiatives; the Company's ability to complete its proposed acquisition of eBay Inc.; changes in senior management or the Company's ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the Company is highly dependent on the services of the Company's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Cohen; potential damage to the Company's reputation or customers' perception of the Company; the Company's ability, or the ability of the third parties with whom we work, to maintain the security of our information technology systems or data (including customer, associate or Company information); the Company's compliance with stringent and evolving laws and other obligations related to data privacy and security; occurrence of weather events, natural disasters, public health crises and other unexpected events; risks associated with inventory shrinkage; potential failure or inadequacy of the Company's computerized systems; the ability of the Company's third party delivery services to deliver products to the Company's retail locations, fulfillment centers and consumers and changes in the terms the Company has with such service providers; the ability and willingness of the Company's vendors to provide marketing and merchandising support at historical or anticipated levels; restrictions on the Company's ability to purchase and sell pre-owned products; the Company's ability to renew or enter into new leases on favorable terms; unfavorable changes in the Company's global tax rate; legislative actions; the Company's ability to comply with federal, state, local and international laws and regulations and statutes; changes to tariff and import/export regulations; potential litigation and other legal proceedings; the value of the

It's been a rough year for crypto. The sector entered a bear market that felt different from past cycles, as crypto seemingly lost some of its appeal amid newer, perhaps more exciting technologies like quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » But most bulls haven't given up, believing that this cycle will be no different from past cycles and that crypto will rebound to hit new highs. Here's one top cryptocurrency to buy before it reaches $1 million per coin by the year 2033, according to one analyst.Image source: Getty Images. Is the debasement trade back? Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's largest token by market value, took a big hit this year. After reaching an all-time high of more than $126,000 per token last October, Bitcoin fell below $60,000 at one point this year. Not only did some of the factors mentioned above hurt the coin, but Bitcoin also seemed to act more like a tech stock in response to the Iran war, facing pressure related to elevated inflation, rising oil prices, and higher long-term interest rates. This called into question whether Bitcoin and its finite supply of 21 million coins really could be used as a form of digital gold and serve as an inflation hedge. However, Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani and his team think this thesis may be resurfacing. They recommend buying Bitcoin as a way to hedge against U.S. currency debasement that erodes the dollar's value. U.S. debt recently topped $40 trillion, and soaring long-term bond yields have added pressure to the situation. "While governments are already using measures to manage bond markets and contain yield pressures, these interventions only address symptoms rather than the underlying debt burden," Chhugani wrote in a research note. Some experts and investors believe the government will have no choice but to run the economy hot to try to grow its way out of debt, which will naturally lead to a weaker dollar and greater concern about currency debasement. Chhugani sees debasement as an easier approach to the debt situation than fiscal discipline. "Hence, investors will potentially benefit from owning scarce assets such as bitcoin that cannot be easily created/diluted," Chhugani wrote. Although Bitcoin has taken a beating for much of the year, Chhugani notes that 60% of investors have held it, suggesting continued belief in Bitcoin as a hard asset. Story Continues Recently, Bitcoin has rebounded and is trading at about $78,000 per token (as of Aug. 28). Investors are hopeful about a looming vote on the Clarity Act, which would establish a regulatory framework for the industry. There has also reportedly been a huge Bitcoin short squeeze, while renewed conversations about higher bond yields and mounting debt have pushed the digital gold theory back into the spotlight. Chhugani has laid out "an accelerated bull case" scenario, in which macro factors lead institutional investors to chase Bitcoin. In this scenario, Bitcoin could peak at $500,000 by 2029, then reach $1 million by 2033. The base case suggests $300,000 per token by 2029, but still $1 million by 2033. Chhugani and his team value Bitcoin as a multiple of its marginal cost, or the miner who generates new Bitcoin tokens at the highest cost. The $1 million price target assumes a 1.2 marginal cost multiple. Think long-term, but not in price targets As I've said numerous times before, investors should be wary of crypto price targets. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and don't generate earnings or free cash flow like a traditional company to use in calculating valuation. On the other hand, I don't think the digital gold thesis is dead yet, even if Bitcoin doesn't always appear to serve as an inflation hedge. It's worth noting that gold has also struggled since the Iran war, and is up just 8% this year. Perception may turn into reality, and younger generations could be more prone to buy the internet-native Bitcoin as an inflation hedge over gold. Furthermore, I would agree with Chhugani that the government is likely to prefer debasement over fiscal restraint, which would be much more painful for citizens and likely lead to popular backlash. Investors should hold at least some Bitcoin in their portfolios, although I wouldn't make it an overly aggressive position just yet. Should you buy stock in Bitcoin right now? 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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs turned negative at the end of last week, ending a nine-day inflow streak that had brought in a total of $2.8 billion. Meanwhile, Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock's head of digital assets, said the CLARITY Act is less critical for Bitcoin than for the rest of the crypto market. That places more attention on altcoins, DeFi, and other complex crypto categories, where the regulatory picture remains unsettled. For Bitcoin, Mitchnick said institutional investors are not treating additional legislation as part of their base case, viewing regulatory progress as potential upside rather than a requirement. Mitchnick told CNBC that Bitcoin's rally while equities struggled reflected its distinct risk and return drivers rather than old risk-on behavior. He said the move could not be explained as an equity-beta trade, pointing to Bitcoin-specific flows and the debasement trade. Robbie Mitchnick discusses digital assets on CNBC Crypto World. Investors concerned about global debt and deficits are increasingly drawn to Bitcoin, according to Mitchnick, while younger demographics are favoring it over gold for a store-of-value role. He characterized that as Bitcoin's long-term narrative. The ETF data provides a measure of current demand. IBIT led last Thurday's inflows with $277 million. Mitchnick said the fund continues to resonate with institutional investors, financial advisers, and direct investors. Cumulative net inflows stood at $55 billion, while total net assets reached $98.6 billion as Bitcoin traded near $78,500. Discover: The Best Crypto to Diversify Your Portfolio CLARITY Act Status and Where the Regulatory Gap Matters Mitchnick said the CLARITY Act matters more for assets connected to DeFi and other complex crypto categories. Those areas remain part of a broader regulatory picture that he described as unsettled, in contrast with Bitcoin's comparatively broader regulatory acceptance. Bitcoin (BTC)24h7d30d1yAll time Trade Bitcoin on Bybit and Get a Chance to Win Our $1,000 USDT Airdrop BlackRock has also expanded its crypto product lineup to Ethereum with non-staking and staking products. The firm added a Bitcoin premium income product this summer that is designed to let investors retain most of Bitcoin's upside while generating an annual yield and moderating volatility. On stablecoins, Mitchnick said BlackRock sees growth opportunities beyond crypto trading, including cross-border payments and capital markets, with Genius Act implementation approaching. Congress.gov lists H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, as having passed the House. Its latest listed action is an August 8, 2026, Senate cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure. The bill had not reached the enacted-into-law stage in the available record. Story Continues Photo by Ramaz Bluashvili on Pexels Mitchnick's distinction remains that Bitcoin's institutional case does not depend on further legislation as a base-case assumption, while the regulatory picture for DeFi and other complex crypto categories remains unsettled. Visit OKXRead original story CLARITY Act Lags as Bitcoin ETFs Slip by Ahmed Barakat at Cryptonews.com View Comments

Bitcoin is on track to wrap this August with its strongest performance for the month in nine years.

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Luke Dashjr has resigned as chairman and chief technology officer of Bitcoin mining pool OCEAN. The Bitcoin hard fork he backs splits from the main chain on Tuesday. The company also repurchased all of his equity. He now calls the main Bitcoin chain "Spamcoin." On Tuesday, a Bitcoin hard fork he backs switches to BLAKE2b, a mining algorithm that existing Bitcoin machines cannot run. Why Dashjr Walked Away From OCEAN The exit closes a bruising month for the pool. OCEAN's hashrate fell 96% in August. The pool had routed customer power to a minority chain for about 18 hours. Miners never gave clear consent and demanded leadership changes. BIP-110, the anti-spam soft fork Dashjr championed, needed 55% miner support. Signaling peaked at 2.53%. Its chain stalled after two blocks, so backers regrouped around a September breakaway coin instead. Inside Dashjr's Bitcoin Hard Fork Plan Dashjr argues that Bitcoin lost decentralized block construction years ago. He says BLAKE2b removes a shortcut called ASICBoost, which hands large miners an efficiency edge. He also says it punishes concentrated mining power. Critics reject that reading. Adam Back had already called BIP-110 idiocracy in July. Ripple's former chief technology officer David Schwartz dismissed the network under attack claim as nonsense. Luke Dashjr. Source: X He says the legacy chain runs under centralized management and blocks miners from building their own templates. Dashjr now channels that into CONVOY, which he frames as a second run at decentralized mining. OCEAN, meanwhile, keeps operating as a non-custodial pool. What Happens to BTC on September 1 Bitcoin (BTC) trades near $77,655, down 0.59% on the day. It has still gained 23.3% this month. Hashrate has drifted lower all year as miners leave the network for artificial intelligence contracts. That trend thins the pool of machines any breakaway chain could recruit.Bitcoin Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto Markets Holders face two practical questions, namely replay risk and which chain their wallet tracks. Dashjr recommends a light wallet over a full node. Both questions already surfaced during the August chain split. A proof-of-work change mints a separate coin. The market then prices which chain carries value. Dashjr's previous fork attempt never cleared 3% support. Tuesday, therefore, tests one question. Either real hashrate follows BLAKE2b, or the split repeats the August stall and freezes within hours. Read the Original story Bitcoin Holders Face a Hard Fork on September 1 — Here's What Actually Changes by Phil Haunhorst at beincrypto.com View Comments

This August, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up a stunning 24%. That's impressive in and of itself, but even more so when you consider Bitcoin's historical track record. This is shaping up to be one of the best Augusts ever for Bitcoin. In fact, you need to go all the way back to 2017 to find a year when Bitcoin has performed this well. Bitcoin investors remember exactly what happened in 2017 -- Bitcoin ended the year up a stunning 1,250%. So is a similar type of breakout coming in 2026? Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » Bitcoin's historical performance in August All told, over the past 14 years, Bitcoin has only turned in positive returns five times in August. The last time Bitcoin turned in a positive performance in August was 2021. Its median return for the month is a loss of 7%.Image source: Getty Images. That's why Bitcoin investors are absolutely giddy right now. They had all but given up on Bitcoin this month. But a series of recent events, punctuated by a high-level crypto meeting at the White House on Aug. 19, has catalyzed a major Bitcoin run. Of course, there are still the skeptics. Billionaire Mark Cuban, for example, is not impressed. He sees the recent rally as nothing more than a short squeeze triggered by an impromptu White House meeting. Just as the Trump administration is prone to issuing statements about the price of oil to pressure the market, it now seems quite willing to do the same on Bitcoin. Positive signs for Bitcoin That being said, there are some positive signs for Bitcoin. For one, its correlation with gold appears to be increasing. This is leading to a return of the "digital gold" investment thesis, and a revival of the so-called "debasement trade" (in which investors move out of fiat currencies and into precious metals and Bitcoin). At the same time, there's now talk that investors could be rotating out of artificial intelligence, worried about inflated valuations across AI-related assets. That could lead them back to crypto. Indeed, inflows appear to be returning to the spot Bitcoin ETFs. On top of all that, there's newfound optimism around the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act ("Clarity Act"). This new piece of crypto legislation has the support of both the White House and Wall Street. That's prompting speculation that Bitcoin could get a huge boost going forward as it becomes an increasingly mainstream financial asset. Story Continues But before you rush out and buy Bitcoin, remember: Sentiment in the crypto market has a way of turning on a dime. The same giddy investors today may be panicked investors tomorrow, looking for any way possible to exit their crypto positions. That's why if you're planning to buy Bitcoin, focus on the long-term outlook rather than the month-to-month performance numbers. Bitcoin is definitely a buy-and-hold crypto that investors need to commit to for the long haul. Should you buy stock in Bitcoin right now? Before you buy stock in Bitcoin, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Bitcoin wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut are built for long-term growth and could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $440,710!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,335,252!* That performance is why people listen. With a track record of beating the S&P 500 by nearly 5x, Stock Advisor offers a distinct advantage. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built for the long haul. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of August 31, 2026. Dominic Basulto has positions in Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Bitcoin Is Having One of Its Best Augusts Ever. Is the Bitcoin Breakout Finally Here? was originally published by The Motley Fool View Comments

STOCKHOLM, SE / ACCESS Newswire / August 31, 2026 / Hilbert Group (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999) The second quarter 2026 (compared to second quarter 2025) Revenues amounted to KSEK 3,679.7 (KSEK 46,224.2) Operating profit/loss (EBIT) totalled KSEK -36,324.4 (KSEK -18,068.2) Profit/loss for the period were KSEK -44,559.2 (KSEK -26,270.8) Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK -0.37 (SEK -0.36) Equity KSEK 33,928.7 (KSEK 6,755.5) Total assets KSEK 301,430.7 (KSEK 53,130.6) HILBERT GROUP FINANCIAL REPORTS CAN BE FOUND HERE. A VIDEO PRESENTATION OF THE Q2 2026 REPORT AND THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK FOR HILBERT GROUP CAN BE FOUND HERE. Highlights from the CEO's address: Investment performance resilient through a 26% first-half Bitcoin decline Bitcoin fell roughly 14% in the quarter and about 26% over the first half on a month-end basis, including June, its worst month since 2022. Through June, Basis+ USD returned +2.36% net year to date, Basis+ BTC +2.11% net on top of Bitcoin, and MultiStrat +26.59% net. Over the same period the crypto hedge fund composite was down more than 11% year to date (per Galaxy VisionTrack indices, to 30 June). Management fee revenue up 74% quarter-on-quarter Management fee revenue rose 74% quarter-on-quarter in USD terms and 26% over the first half against the same period of 2025. Even in June, the worst month for Bitcoin since 2022, management fee revenue ran at nearly double the first-quarter monthly average. Continued growth in contracted hedge fund AUM Contracted hedge fund AUM across the Group's funds and SMAs reached USD 119.5 million at 30 June, with a further 4,679 BTC in the Byzantine fund. AUM compounded by +136% in Q1 and a further +8.5% in Q2, with growth in five of the first six months of the year, in a market where the broader industry saw sizable outflows. Transformation into a multi-engine platform substantially complete During the quarter the Group completed a directed share issue of approximately SEK 46 million to fund growth and platform integration, progressed Enigma's integration, and consolidated Hilbert Finance in the Group's accounts for the first time. After the period, Syntetika went live, giving investors direct on-chain access to the Basis+ BTC strategy, and Hilbert Finance's first lending vault launched. Over the next 24 hours, the company will collect questions related to the report (see email contact below), and a consolidated Q&A will be published on our website early next week. For further information, please contact: Barnali Biswal, CEO Hilbert Group AB +46 (0)8 502 353 00 ir@hilbert.group Story Continues About Us Hilbert group is a quantitative investment company specializing in algorithmic trading strategies in digital asset markets. Hilbert Group is a Swedish public company and is committed to providing operational infrastructure, risk management and corporate governance that meets the ever-increasing demands of institutional investors. Hilbert Group is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market (ticker HILB B) with Redeye Nordic Growth AB as Certified Adviser. For more information, visit: www.hilbert.group Attachments Hilbert Group AB Q2 Interim Report SOURCE: Hilbert Group View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

San Francisco-based blockchain firm Ripple keeps ramping up the issuance of its RLUSD stablecoin. Tens of millions of tokens have been minted across the XRP Ledger and Ethereum in recent days as the dollar-pegged asset surpasses the $2 billion market-cap threshold.

After an aggressive August breakout, Bitcoin is consolidating, but because it is still well above the 200-day moving average, the daily structure remains heavily biased in favor of buyers. After peaking just above $81,000, Bitcoin is currently trading at about $78,840. The move started at about $63,000, so Bitcoin gained almost 30% before facing significant resistance.

Ethereum's (ETH) price action will become the main leading indicator for the entire cryptocurrency industry in the coming weeks. This is according to popular trader DonAlt, who gained recognition in the community after predicting XRP's more than 700% rally in 2024–2025.

Bitcoin’s dormant supply is showing fresh signs of activity after another long-inactive wallet moved coins that had been untouched since 2011.

Metaplanet has moved to expand its Bitcoin-focused treasury model into the U.S. by planning to contribute 2,100 BTC and cash to Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise, which it expects to rename Superplanet, creating a U.S. subsidiary vehicle that links Japanese and American capital markets. This cross-border structure positions Metaplanet not just as a Bitcoin holder but as an architect of a dedicated U.S. digital asset treasury platform. We'll examine how using Super League as a U.S. Bitcoin treasury vehicle reshapes Metaplanet's investment narrative and future corporate focus. This technology could replace computers: discover 25 stocks that are working to make quantum computing a reality. What Is Metaplanet's Investment Narrative? To own Metaplanet today, you have to believe in its pivot from a traditional hospitality name into a Bitcoin-centric capital markets platform, with operating businesses almost secondary to its role as a listed proxy on digital assets. The planned contribution of 2,100 BTC and cash into Super League Enterprise, with a rebrand to Superplanet, could become a key short term catalyst if it meaningfully deepens liquidity, broadens the investor base and clarifies the U.S. treasury model, but it also adds another layer of execution and regulatory risk on top of already heavy losses and prior dilution. With the share price rebounding sharply in recent weeks after a very large three year gain and a 1 year drawdown, expectations are already shifting, so this U.S. move feels material to how investors will frame both the upside and the downside from here. However, one risk in particular deserves closer attention from any shareholder reading this.Metaplanet's shares are on the way up, but they could be overextended by 29%. Uncover the fair value now. Exploring Other PerspectivesTSE:3350 1-Year Stock Price Chart Three Simply Wall St Community fair value estimates span roughly ¥115 to ¥596, underscoring how far apart individual views are. You are seeing that uncertainty play out just as Metaplanet leans harder into a complex cross border Bitcoin treasury structure, with U.S. execution risk now sitting alongside its existing earnings volatility and dilution concerns. Explore 3 other fair value estimates on Metaplanet - why the stock might be worth less than half the current price! Decide For Yourself Disagree with this assessment? Extraordinary investment returns rarely come from following the herd, so go with your instincts. A great starting point for your Metaplanet research is our analysis highlighting 1 key reward and 3 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision. Our free Metaplanet research report provides a comprehensive fundamental analysis summarized in a single visual - the Snowflake - making it easy to evaluate Metaplanet's overall financial health at a glance. Story Continues No Opportunity In Metaplanet? The market won't wait. These fast-moving stocks are hot now. Grab the list before they run: Capitalize on the AI infrastructure supercycle with our selection of the 56 best 'picks and shovels' of the AI gold rush converting record-breaking demand into massive cash flow. We've uncovered the 30 dividend fortresses yielding 5%+ that don't just survive market storms, but thrive in them. Outshine the giants: these 18 early-stage AI stocks could fund your retirement. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include 3350.T. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@simplywallst.com View Comments

Following its spectacular August recovery, Ethereum is getting close to a potentially significant technical event, with the moving-average structure increasingly pointing toward a golden cross. But ETH's current issue is that it is no longer experiencing bullish momentum. It involves assessing the market's ability to maintain a rally that has already grown significantly longer.

Bitcoin has once again failed to break decisively above the $82,000 resistance zone.

Bitcoin is back—and what matters less than the news that got it there is the fact that there is news to begin with. Bitcoin’s recent rally started on Aug. 19 after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to least double the size of bond repurchases. Then, later that day President Donald Trump hosted a group of crypto CEOs—“Tremendous investors, brilliant people”—and pushed Congress to pass the Clarity Act, which would establish a clearer regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. Continue Reading

JPMorgan Chase stock has delivered a strong run over the past three years, while current checks suggest the market price is roughly in line with traditional earnings multiples but below some intrinsic value estimates. That mix leaves investors weighing a rich recent share performance against signals that still point to possible undervaluation on certain models. JPMorgan Chase has returned 158.6% over the past three years, which puts recent valuation questions in the context of a stock that has already created substantial shareholder value over this period. Recent news around a possible JPMorgan stablecoin and broader balance sheet strength can support expectations for future cash generation, while ongoing regulatory debates on capital rules and legal actions may weigh on how much investors are willing to pay for that outlook. The Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate sits about 27.4% above the current share price, while the earnings multiple checks look about right and the broader valuation score of 3 out of 6 points to a mixed picture rather than a clear bargain or clear overvaluation. The issue now is whether JPMorgan Chase's current price already reflects its strengths and recent gains, or if the gap to the intrinsic value estimate leaves enough potential upside to interest new buyers. Scan hand picked 46 high quality undervalued stocks that, like JPMorgan Chase, combine solid balance sheets with valuations that screening models flag as potentially out of step with current market pricing. Is JPMorgan Chase Still Cheap on Excess Returns? The Excess Returns model looks at what JPMorgan Chase can earn on its equity above the cost of that equity and then capitalizes those surplus profits. For this stock, the inputs lean on analyst expectations for both earnings power and balance sheet growth rather than detailed cash flow forecasts. JPMorgan Chase is modeled with book value of $133.01 per share, rising toward a stable book value of $148.16 per share, and a stable EPS estimate of $26.62 per share supported by forecasts from 13 analysts. The model assumes an average return on equity of 17.96% and a cost of equity of $11.90 per share, which implies an excess return of $14.72 per share on the capital invested. On these assumptions, the Excess Returns valuation points to an intrinsic value of about $487.85 per share, which is 27.4% above the recent share price, so the stock screens as undervalued on this framework. JPMorgan's potential move into a broader stablecoin offering helps explain why some investors may still see upside even after a strong share price run. Story Continues On the Excess Returns model, JPMorgan Chase stock currently looks undervalued relative to the earnings power implied by its equity base. Our Excess Returns analysis suggests JPMorgan Chase is undervalued by 27.4%. Track this in your watchlist or portfolio, or discover 46 more high quality undervalued stocks.JPM Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2026 Head to the Valuation section of our Company Report for more details on how we arrive at this Fair Value for JPMorgan Chase. Is JPMorgan Chase Fairly Priced on Earnings? P/E is usually the cleanest way to compare a large, profitable bank like JPMorgan Chase with its sector. On this measure, JPMorgan trades on about 14.8x earnings, which is above both the Banks industry average of roughly 11.8x and the peer group average of about 13.0x. That premium lines up with the bank's scale, diversified revenue base and strong balance sheet. Investors often point to these factors when explaining why the stock can command richer earnings multiples than many rivals. The Fair P/E ratio implied by the model is 15.7x, only slightly above the current 14.8x. That small gap suggests the market is already pricing in much of what the model assumes about JPMorgan's growth profile, profitability and risk, without stretching to extreme optimism. The result is a valuation that looks neither especially cheap nor stretched on earnings compared with what the tailored Fair P/E would suggest. On the P/E multiple, JPMorgan Chase stock currently appears priced at roughly a fair level.NYSE:JPM P/E Ratio as at Aug 2026 See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown. The JPMorgan Chase Narrative: What Would Justify Today's Price? Simply Wall St Narratives pick up where the valuation checks leave off for JPMorgan Chase. They spell out which assumptions about JPMorgan Chase's future growth, margins and earnings would need to hold for the stock to be worth materially more or less than today's price. Each one presents fair value as a thesis about the business that you can revisit over time, rather than a single static number. These live on Simply Wall St's Community page. Community views on JPMorgan Chase are wide apart, with one side focused on fee driven growth and tech upside and the other focused on margin pressure and credit risk. Bull case: 5% undervalued "Ongoing investment and active participation in tokenization, stablecoins, and payment innovations positions JPMorgan to benefit competitively from the next wave of technology adoption in banking and payments, likely supporting both future revenue resilience and margin improvement." Read the full Bull Case to see why JPMorgan Chase could be undervalued Bear case: 12% overvalued "JPMorgan Chase's increase in allowance for credit losses to $27.6 billion, driven by heightened downside risks and elevated weighted average unemployment rate projections, suggests challenges ahead." Read the full Bear Case to see why JPMorgan Chase could be overvalued Do you think there's more to the story for JPMorgan Chase? Head over to our Community to see what others are saying! The Bottom Line The Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate still points to JPMorgan Chase as undervalued, reflecting confidence in the earnings power supported by its equity base. The P/E view appears roughly in line with the market, so the b

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. For some investors, a market correction means a rough week on Wall Street. For the "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki, it can sound like the opening act of another Great Depression. He has spent years warning that stocks, retirement accounts and America's debt could leave investors in serious trouble. "DO YOU have a 401(k) or IRA filled with stocks?" Kiyosaki wrote in a post on X in July 2025. He then pointed to Berkshire Hathaway Chair Warren Buffett and Quantum Fund co-founder Jim Rogers, claiming they had sold most, if not all, of their stocks and bonds and were holding cash or silver. "If you do not know why Buffet and Rogers have sold their stocks and bonds you may want to find out." Don't Miss: Markets Are Volatile. Here's Why More Investors Are Turning To Fiduciary Financial Advisors. See if you can cut your monthly debt payments by 40% — check your eligibility in minutes. Kiyosaki said he was taking a different approach. "I sit tight with gold, silver, & Bitcoin," he wrote. Then came the warning that gave the post its headline-making quality. "We may be on the brink of another 1929 crash and another Great Depression," Kiyosaki wrote. He also warned that America's debt was out of control and that the country could only keep printing money to pay its bills "for so long." The Crash Hasn't Arrived on Schedule More than a year later, that prediction hasn't played out as described. The S&P 500 has continued climbing, reaching record highs during 2026 rather than falling into a 1929-style collapse. That doesn't make concerns about market risk or government debt disappear. It does, however, show the difference between preparing for a downturn and trying to predict exactly when one will happen. Trending: AI Needs More Power Than The Grid Can Easily Provide. This Startup Is Taking A Different Approach To Energy Storage. Kiyosaki has continued sounding the alarm, warning about stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, 401(k)s and IRAs while promoting gold, silver and Bitcoin. His basic argument has stayed consistent — investors shouldn't assume traditional financial assets are automatically safe simply because they're familiar. There's a reasonable point buried underneath all that market doom. Diversification Doesn't Require a Doomsday Forecast A retirement portfolio doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing bet on stocks. Investors can spread money across stocks, bonds, cash and other assets based on their goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. Story Continues Real estate can be another piece of that mix. Arrived lets everyday investors purchase fractional shares of rental properties starting at $100, giving people a way to gain exposure to residential real estate without buying an entire property or becoming a landlord. Investors can potentially receive rental income and benefit from property appreciation, depending on the investment. Returns aren't guaranteed, and fees and other risks apply. See Also: This Energy Company Says It Can Turn Coal Into Hydrogen, Diesel And Other Products—Without Burning It. That doesn't make real estate a magic bunker for the next crash. But it does give investors another option for diversifying beyond stocks without needing enough money to purchase an entire rental property. The Useful Part of the Warning Kiyosaki's record is a reminder that even a legitimate concern can become less useful when it's packaged as an imminent prediction. Markets crash. They also recover. Retirement accounts can lose money. They can also compound for decades. Gold, Bitcoin and real estate can diversify a portfolio, but none is immune to losses. The practical lesson doesn't require guessing whether the next Great Depression is six months away or 20 years away. 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After its explosive August breakout, XRP is still in a much stronger technical position, but the market is currently assessing whether that move can turn into a long-term trend. After briefly rising to about $1.70 during the initial surge, XRP is currently trading at about $1.42. The break above the long-term moving average of $1.35 for XRP is the most significant development.

With no single headline event driving attention today, interest in Core Scientific (CORZ) focuses on how the stock's recent pullback fits with its bitcoin mining and hosting business model and reported financial profile. Over the past year, Core Scientific's share price return has been mixed. The stock is down 16% over the last month and 37% over the last quarter, yet still up 8.94% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 22.68% points to earlier, stronger momentum that has recently faded. Spot other bitcoin and blockchain related moves by reviewing our hand picked 21 cryptocurrency and blockchain stocks alongside Core Scientific's recent share price swings. After a sharp pullback yet still positive 1 year and year to date returns, Core Scientific now sits in an awkward middle ground. Is this a reasonable entry point, or does patience for a lower price make more sense once valuation is clearer? Most Popular Narrative: 53.1% Undervalued The most followed narrative on Core Scientific compares a fair value of $37.13 to the last close at $17.42, which places a large gap between current pricing and that valuation view. The analysts have a consensus price target of $37.12 for Core Scientific based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors. However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of $55.0, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just $28.0. Read the complete narrative.Read the complete narrative. Want to see why this fair value sits so far above the current Core Scientific share price? The story focuses on revenue expansion, a profit swing, and a future earnings multiple that assumes the business looks very different from today. The detailed narrative brings these elements together in one valuation case. Result: Fair Value of $37.13 (UNDERVALUED) Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts. However, Core Scientific's recent net loss and reliance on large counterparties like CoreWeave and AMD mean that execution setbacks or weaker contract activity could quickly challenge this undervalued narrative. Find out about the key risks to this Core Scientific narrative. Another View: Core Scientific Looks Expensive On Sales The analyst fair value narrative presents Core Scientific as undervalued, yet a simple sales-based view suggests the opposite. The stock trades on a P/S of 12.7x, compared with 3.8x for the wider US Software industry and 2.3x for peers, while the fair ratio is 6.9x. That kind of gap can indicate that investors are paying up early for the growth story, or it may simply imply that expectations leave less room for error. Which side of that trade are you really on? Story Continues To see how this price-based view aligns with detailed valuation work, review the full breakdown in our valuation commentary See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.NasdaqGS:CORZ P/S Ratio as at Aug 2026 Next Steps If the mixed sentiment around Core Scientific leaves you unsure, quickly review the full picture and weigh both sides for yourself using these 1 key reward and 3 important warning signs. Looking for more investment ideas beyond Core Scientific? If Core Scientific has caught your attention, do not stop there. Broaden your watchlist with other clear ideas that might fit your goals and risk appetite. Target dependable income by scanning companies with resilient payouts using our 11 dividend fortresses. Spot potential value opportunities early by reviewing our focused 20 high quality undiscovered gems. Reduce portfolio stress by concentrating on companies screened for resilience with the 75 resilient stocks with low risk scores. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include CORZ. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@simplywallst.com View Comments

* DMG Blockchain Solutions press release [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20631568-dmg-blockchain-solutions-reports-third-quarter-2026-financial-results] (DMGGF [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/DMGGF]): Q3 GAAP EPS of -C$0.02. * Revenue of C$6.4M (-44.8% Y/Y). * Bitcoin Received from Mining: 61.9 bitcoin, down 10% from 68.8 bitcoin in Q2 2026 and down 27% from 84.3 bitcoin in Q3 2025. * Hashrate: 1.47 EH/s, down 14% from Q2 2026 with fleet efficiency of 21.9 J/TH, a 3% decline. * Cash, Short-term Investments and Digital Assets: C$41.6 million at the end of Q3 2026, down 12% from C$47.4 million at the end of Q2 2026. * Total Assets: C$102.3 million at the end of Q3 2026, down 7% from C$109.9 million at the end of Q2 2026. MORE ON DMG BLOCKCHAIN SOLUTIONS INC. * Historical earnings data for DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/DMGI:CA/earnings] * Financial information for DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/DMGI:CA/income-statement]

Soluna Holdings recently announced that its subsidiary signed a co-mining agreement with Bitdeer's Dory Creek unit to deploy about 28 MW of Sealminer A2 Pro Air Bitcoin mining equipment, adding roughly 1.93 EH/s of hash rate at the wind-powered Project Kati 1 data center in South Texas under a shared-proceeds model. Alongside this, Bitdeer AI is working toward 350 MW of AI cloud data center capacity by early 2028, backed by contracted demand and a pipeline for AI infrastructure exceeding US$2.00 billion, highlighting the company's push to pair energy-efficient Bitcoin mining with high-density AI computing. We'll now examine how Bitdeer's wind-powered co-mining expansion in Texas could reshape its investment narrative and long-term infrastructure ambitions. Uncover the next big thing with 22 elite penny stocks that balance risk and reward. Bitdeer Technologies Group Investment Narrative Recap To own Bitdeer, you need to believe its mix of low cost Bitcoin mining, proprietary SEALMINER hardware, and growing AI infrastructure can scale efficiently despite ongoing losses and capital intensity. The Texas co mining deal with Soluna modestly supports the near term hash rate and infrastructure build out story, but does not, by itself, change the biggest near term catalyst in my view, which is management's ability to turn strong top line growth into more stable earnings. Against that backdrop, Bitdeer AI's plan to reach 350 MW of AI cloud capacity by early 2028, backed by an AI infrastructure pipeline above US$2.00 billion, is the most relevant recent announcement. It reinforces the same infrastructure heavy thesis behind the Texas expansion: using third party power and customer prepayments where possible to grow both Bitcoin and AI capacity, while the key question remains whether this spending ultimately improves margins rather than adding to balance sheet strain. But alongside this growth pitch, you should also be aware of how quickly heavy capex and existing borrowings could pressure Bitdeer's balance sheet if... Read the full narrative on Bitdeer Technologies Group (it's free!) Bitdeer Technologies Group's narrative projects $1.9 billion revenue and $229.7 million earnings by 2029. This requires 36.9% yearly revenue growth and a $428.9 million earnings increase from -$199.2 million today. Uncover how Bitdeer Technologies Group's forecasts yield a $21.52 fair value, a 91% upside to its current price. Exploring Other PerspectivesBTDR 1-Year Stock Price Chart Some of the most optimistic analysts were already modeling revenue reaching about US$2.6 billion and US$315 million of earnings by 2029, so this Texas co mining step and the AI build out could either support that bullish margin story or highlight how dependent it remains on efficient execution and capital discipline, and you should recognize that reasonable investors can interpret the same numbers very differently. Story Continues Explore 5 other fair value estimates on Bitdeer Technologies Group - why the stock might be worth over 4x more than the current price! Decide For Yourself Don't just follow the ticker - dig into the data and build a conviction that's truly your own. A great starting point for your Bitdeer Technologies Group research is our analysis highlighting 1 key reward and 4 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision. 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We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include BTDR. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@simplywallst.com View Comments

The price of Zcash (ZEC) has reached an eight-year high, climbing to the $836–$857 range during a months-long rally. The asset has risen more than fourfold since the beginning of the year, completing its breakout from a prolonged trading range.

Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) surged to its highest level in more than three months on Tuesday, as concerns over the health of U.S. public finances weighed on the dollar and encouraged investors to increase exposure to cryptocurrencies. The world's largest cryptocurrency climbed 4.7% to $80,760.8 by 01:57 ET (05:57 GMT), having briefly touched $81,220.4, its strongest level in three months. The latest advance puts Bitcoin on course to record gains in eight of the past nine sessions following a sharp rebound over the previous week. Short-covering has provided additional momentum, with the rally forcing traders holding bearish positions to exit the market. U.S. Treasury Bond Buybacks Fuel 'Debasement Trade' Much of Bitcoin's latest strength has been linked to increasing concerns about U.S. fiscal policy and the longer-term outlook for the dollar. Those worries intensified last week after the U.S. Treasury announced plans to roughly double the pace of its bond buybacks in an effort to contain the recent rise in yields. The announcement prompted speculation that the dollar could come under pressure as the Treasury intervenes more actively in bond markets, encouraging what investors have described as the "debasement trade." "The Treasury's buyback announcement has shifted the market narrative from higher yields to USD debasement – fuelling a weaker USD, stronger gold and higher breakevens. While QE comparisons are overdone, rising policy uncertainty and questions around Fed independence are weighing on the USD," OCBC analysts said in a note. The shift has increased investor interest in assets such as gold and cryptocurrencies, which are viewed by some market participants as offering protection from instability in government bond and currency markets. Bitcoin has been a significant beneficiary of that trend. Its relatively weak year-to-date performance before the recent recovery has also attracted investors looking to buy at lower valuations. Bitcoin Rally Triggers $457 Million in Short Liquidations The rapid recovery has caused substantial losses for traders betting against Bitcoin. Coinglass data showed that more than $457 million of Bitcoin short positions were liquidated over the previous 24 hours as prices continued to climb. The latest wave of liquidations follows similar activity last week, when Bitcoin's sudden rebound wiped out billions of dollars in bearish positions. The impact extended into other cryptocurrency markets. According to Coinglass, approximately $112.3 million of short positions in Ether were also liquidated during the past 24 hours. Story Continues Altcoins Climb Alongside Bitcoin The wider cryptocurrency market followed Bitcoin higher on Tuesday, with most major digital assets recording gains. Ether, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency, rose 2.2% to $2,510.0, while XRP also advanced 2.2%. Solana was among the strongest performers, jumping 7.6%. Cardano gained 3.3%, while BNB increased 2.3%. Performance among memecoins was mixed. Dogecoin rose 1.3%, while $TRUMP declined 1.5%. The broad-based gains underline the improvement in cryptocurrency market sentiment, with dollar weakness, fiscal concerns and short-covering combining to drive renewed demand for digital assets. Bitcoin price View Comments

U.S. stock futures moved higher on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) earnings and key inflation data later in the week, while markets assessed Washington's expanded sanctions campaign against Iran. Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD), meanwhile, extended its rally above $80,000. Oil prices moved lower following the White House's announcement of measures aimed at further isolating Iran from the global financial system, while Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) is among the major companies scheduled to report earnings after the U.S. market close. U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Nvidia Earnings Wall Street futures pointed to a positive opening. By 03:08 ET (07:08 GMT), Dow futures were up 89 points, or 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures gained 20 points, or 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 165 points, or 0.6%. The gains followed a weaker session for the major U.S. indices, when selling pressure across AI-related companies, including semiconductor manufacturers and chip equipment suppliers, outweighed gains in financial and consumer staples stocks. Investors are now turning their attention towards Nvidia's upcoming quarterly report, which is expected to provide another important indication of demand across the artificial intelligence industry. Inflation data due later in the week will also be closely scrutinised for clues about the outlook for monetary policy. Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have added another source of uncertainty. Negotiations failed to produce an agreement capable of preventing proposed U.S. tariffs of 50% on a broad range of Canadian goods, prompting Ottawa to threaten equivalent retaliatory duties. Analysts at Vital Knowledge noted that the measures are not expected to take effect for several weeks, leaving additional time for negotiations. Proposed U.S. tariffs covering Canadian automotive, truck and steel exports have also been postponed until January 2027. White House Expands Economic Pressure on Iran Geopolitical developments remained another major focus after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a new package of economic measures against Iran on Monday. Bessent described the initiative as an "economic onslaught against Iran's financial connections" around the world, designed to disrupt Tehran's "enablers" and further isolate the country financially. He said President Donald Trump is asking other countries to make "specific requests to cease their interactions" with Iran as Washington increases economic pressure following the outbreak of the conflict in late February. Story Continues Although the new sanctions have yet to take effect, the White House has established a timetable for countries to wind down activities involving Iran. Bessent warned that "any entity that facilitates money laundering on behalf of Iran" would be excluded from the U.S. dollar system, adding that "the clock has just started ticking." Brent Oil Falls as Traders Play Down Immediate Supply Risks Oil markets reacted relatively calmly to the announcement. Brent crude futures fell 0.6% to $91.58 a barrel on Tuesday after both Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate settled more than 2% lower in the previous session. WTI was trading around a one-week low, with profit-taking following a multi-week rally also contributing to the decline. "Oil prices drifted lower yesterday despite renewed U.S. plans to tighten economic pressure on Iran," ING analysts said in a note to clients. "[T]raders [are] treating the U.S. effort to nudge partners away from Iranian trade as marginal rather than market-moving." ING also highlighted uncertainty over whether Washington would be willing to jeopardise its fragile trade truce with China, the largest buyer of Iranian energy, by pursuing aggressive secondary sanctions. Intuit Earnings in Focus After Workforce Cuts Corporate earnings will also attract attention, with Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) scheduled to report after Tuesday's closing bell. The software company lowered its annual revenue outlook for its TurboTax tax preparation business in May and announced plans to reduce its workforce by 17%. The restructuring is expected to eliminate approximately 3,000 positions and was interpreted as an effort to streamline the business while increasing Intuit's focus on its own artificial intelligence products. The earlier announcements had pressured the company's shares and intensified concerns about competition from emerging AI systems. General-purpose large language models can perform some functions similar to those offered by TurboTax, despite lacking access to proprietary financial information, raising questions about the longer-term competitive position of the tax software business. Bitcoin Climbs Above $80,000 Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) extended its recent surge to its highest level in more than three months, supported by strong inflows into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and continued investor appetite for risk. The cryptocurrency gained 4.0% to $80,415.7 by 03:48 ET after briefly reaching $81,220.4. Bitcoin is now on course to post gains in eight of the past nine trading sessions. Short-covering has added momentum to the move after the rebound forced the liquidation of a substantial number of bearish positions. Concerns surrounding U.S. government finances have also contributed to the rally. Investor anxiety increased after the Treasury announced plans last week to roughly double the pace of its bond buybacks in an effort to contain the recent rise in government borrowing costs. Nvidia stock price Intuit stock price Bitcoin price View Comments

By Jiaxing Li and Johann M Cherian Aug 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar regained some strength on Tuesday, as investors parsed Washington's expanded sanctions against Iran and renewed efforts to ease pressure on longer-dated Treasury yields, while cryptocurrencies extended ‌a rally on debasement fears. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled an expansion of sanctions against Iran on Monday, warning countries ‌to cut business ties with Tehran or risk being forced out of the dollar-based financial system. "That potentially is one source of a slight reversal of the dollar weakness ​that we had at the end of last week," Ray Attrill, head of FX strategy at National Australia Bank, said in a podcast. "The suggestion being that, maybe if you're going to be sanctioned and you're not going to have access to U.S. dollars, then you better buy some dollars first before that happens." The euro was a touch softer at $1.1659, on track for a second day of decline after hitting a three-month peak ‌last week. The Swiss franc also weakened a ⁠touch to 0.8039 per dollar and was heading for its fourth straight day in the red, easing from the one-month high it hit in the week before. As well as the overnight sanctions announcement, currency traders continue ⁠to process the trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada, as well as the state of play in the U.S. Treasury market. The former was weighing on the Canadian dollar, which weakened for a second day against its U.S. counterpart. The U.S. dollar was last up 0.1% at C$1.3860, having jumped ​0.6% ​on Monday, its biggest daily gain in two months. Also helping the U.S. dollar ​was greater stability in longer-dated Treasuries after CNBC reported ‌that the U.S. Treasury could use part of its cash balance to buy back longer-dated bonds in an effort to ease borrowing costs. [US/] Bessent surprised global bond investors last week by saying the Treasury would double the size of quarterly repurchases of longer-dated bonds after their yields reached the highest levels in nearly two decades. But the pressure remains on Treasuries, and bond markets around the world. "There's an awful lot of supply coming onto the market, not only in the U.S. to fund these deficits, but also pretty much across Europe," Michael Hewson, a ‌senior market analyst at iForex, said. "And now we've got all of these big ​corporates pumping in bonds as well, not to mention all the money that's ​going in potentially into these big IPOs. So all around ​it is exerting further upward pressure on yields." Story Continues Elsewhere, the dollar climbed 0.1% on the Japanese yen to 159.34. ‌The yen has been in something of a holding ​pattern in recent weeks, having given ​back some of its intervention gains, but is still well off a multi-decade low of about 164 it hit before Japanese authorities stepped into markets. Sterling bucked the trend, cutting some early losses, and was a touch stronger at $1.3639. But worries about the broader ​dollar remained apparent in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin briefly ‌crossed the $80,000 mark for the first time since mid-May, taking its gains for the month to nearly 30%, while ​ether edged up and was close to its January high. (Reporting by Jiaxing Li in Hong Kong and Johann M Cherian ​in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonali Paul, Clarence Fernandez and Andrew Heavens)

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is having a summer end to remember. The price of bitcoin broke through $80,000 early Tuesday for the first time in 15 weeks. In the last eight days, bitcoin is up 28% — adding about $350 billion in total market cap. Bitcoin has now wiped out three months of losses in roughly a week. In the process, Yahoo AlphaSpace data shows big-time gains for crypto-linked stocks. Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) shares are up 36% in the past month, Circle (CRCL) has gained 43%, Coinbase (COIN) is up 16% and Robinhood (HOOD) has tacked on 12%.Big move in bitcoin!·Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace The catalysts for bitcoin prices have been front and center the past two weeks. The US Treasury surprised financial markets last week by announcing it will double the maximum size of its long-term bond buyback operations from $2 billion to $4 billion per session. This intervention directly targets the 10-year, 20-year, and 30-year Treasury sectors after benchmark yields spiked to 20-year highs due to nagging inflation and war-driven energy price pressures. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he has a "big toolkit" to continue addressing the rise in bond yields. By stepping into the secondary market to purchase debt, the Treasury aims to inject liquidity, stabilize falling bond prices, and pull down soaring borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. (BTC-USD ) Go deeper with AlphaSpace 79,853.75 +2,312.97 (+2.98%) As of 9:35:49 AM UTC. Market Open. Bessent's promise to unleash his big toolkit appears to have only emboldened the bitcoin bulls into expecting more liquidity, which they have tended to reward with higher digital asset prices. "Why it's happening [bitcoin's rise] is because we're not dealing with inflation and we're talking about being stimulative and those are the assets that would benefit from it," Bianco Research president Jim Bianco said on Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid (video above). Further helping sentiment around bitcoin is a White House meeting last week with President Trump and top digital asset players at Coinbase and Robinhood. (Disclosure: Yahoo Finance has a partnership with Coinbase.) Trump called on Congress to pass a "fair version" of the Clarity Act and declared that America will remain the "undisputed leader" in bitcoin and crypto. Brian Sozzi is Yahoo Finance's Executive Editor, host of the 'Power Players With Brian Sozzi' podcast and a member of Yahoo Finance's editorial leadership team. Follow Sozzi on X @BrianSozzi, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Tips on stories? Email brian.sozzi@yahoofinance.com. Click here for in-depth analysis of the latest stock market news and events moving stock prices Read the latest financial and business news from Yahoo Finance View Comments

The 365-day moving average around $83,000, which may prove to be one of Bitcoin's most significant technical tests, is now within striking distance of the asset thanks to its comeback. Bitcoin is currently trading between $80,000 and $81,000 after an incredible comeback from the $63,000 to $64,000 range.

SINGAPORE, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Global stablecoin card spending is expected to quadruple to $50 billion a ‌year by 2028, stablecoin payments company RedotPay ‌said on Tuesday. The Hong Kong-based firm said the projection comes ​as stablecoin card spend crossed $1 billion in July, marking a record month, based on data from crypto payment card analytics company Paymentscan. Stablecoins are a type ‌of cryptocurrency pegged to ⁠certain assets - typically a fiat currency such as the U.S. dollar - and designed ⁠to maintain a stable value. Global adoption of stablecoins has accelerated in recent years, as they gain traction ​in ​cross-border payments, treasury operations, ​crypto settlement and as ‌a store of value in volatile economies. "Latin America has the highest adoption and greatest potential for growth at the moment, followed by Africa," said Jonathan Chan, co-founder and head of partnerships at RedotPay. "The ‌fastest markets aren't necessarily those ​with the highest crypto penetration. ​The growth is ​driven by the confluence of several ‌factors: real payment pain, easy ​stablecoin access, strong ​fiat off-ramps, and regulatory clarity." RedotPay, which has over 8 million users worldwide, said its total ​annualised payment ‌volume, which includes top-ups and card spends, currently ​stands at over $14 billion. (Reporting by Rae Wee; ​Editing by Lincoln Feast.) View Comments

[Abstract BTC - Bitcoin sign. Crypto concept. digital technology background. Explore the Future of Finance. ETF] Vertigo3d Bitcoin (BTC-USD [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/BTC-USD]) price crossed $80,800 on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since mid-May, as a weaker U.S. dollar and renewed concerns over currency debasement boosted demand for the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin climbed as much as 2.5% in Asian trading, extending over a 23% gain over the previous seven days, its strongest weekly rally in about three years. The latest rally followed U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement that the Treasury would increase buybacks of longer-dated government bonds to help lower long-term yields. The move triggered renewed dollar selling [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4635245-us-dollar-at-three-month-low-as-treasury-moves-to-calm-bond-market] and strengthened the so-called debasement trade, benefiting alternative assets such as bitcoin and gold. So far in August, Bitcoin has climbed about 28%, while the broader rally has been helped by the liquidation of leveraged bearish positions and renewed institutional demand. MORE ON BITCOIN USD * Can Bitcoin's Long-Term Catalysts Overcome Recent Headwinds? [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4939716-can-bitcoin-long-term-catalysts-overcome-recent-headwinds] * Whale's Insight: Bitcoin Roars Back - The Next Bull Cycle May Have Begun [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4939686-bitcoin-roars-back-next-bull-cycle-may-have-begun] * Stablecoins Are The Next Buyer Of US Debt, And They Run On Bitcoin [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4939646-stablecoins-are-the-next-buyer-of-us-debt-and-they-run-on-bitcoin] * Bitcoin’s RSI flashes overbought as crypto rebound heats up [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4636280-bitcoins-rsi-flashes-overbought-as-crypto-rebound-heats-up] * Ray Dalio warns of impending U.S. debt crisis, urges gold, bitcoin hedging [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4635970-ray-dalio-warns-of-impending-us-debt-crisis-urges-gold-bitcoin-hedging]

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) moved back into focus after disclosing a crypto and moonshot portfolio valued at US$14.9b, alongside fresh Ethereum purchases that bring its holdings close to 5% of ETH supply. See our latest analysis for Bitmine Immersion Technologies. The latest Ethereum buying and the disclosed US$14.9b crypto and moonshot portfolio have coincided with a sharp short term rebound for Bitmine Immersion Technologies, with a 30 day share price return of 52.88%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is still down 51.32%, which points to momentum rebuilding from a low base. If you are tracking how crypto related stocks are moving after this news, it may be a good time to broaden your watchlist using the 20 cryptocurrency and blockchain stocks. After a 53% rebound in 30 days and a crypto and moonshot portfolio disclosed at US$14.9b, the gap between Bitmine Immersion Technologies' share price and valuation estimates is wide. Where does fair value actually sit in that spread? Preferred Price to Book of 1.3x: Is It Justified? On a simple yardstick, Bitmine Immersion Technologies looks inexpensive, with a P/B of 1.3x against a peer average of 5.3x and a wider US Software sector average of 3.1x. That gap sits next to a DCF estimate of future cash flow value of just $0.01 per share versus the last close at $24.14, which sends a very different signal. The P/B ratio compares Bitmine Immersion Technologies' market value to its book value, which is often used for capital intensive or asset heavy businesses. In this case, a 1.3x P/B suggests investors are paying a modest premium to the company's net assets, even though it is currently loss making and reports a loss of $8,772.21m on revenue of $61.20m. Compared to peers, the discount is clear. The stock trades at a much lower P/B than both its direct peer group at 5.3x and the broader US Software industry at 3.1x, which hints that the market is assigning a steep penalty to Bitmine Immersion Technologies despite forecasts for revenue to grow 75.6% per year and earnings to grow at a very high rate. That tension between strong growth forecasts and a low P/B is partly countered by the SWS DCF model, which currently values future cash flows at only $0.01 per share. See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown. Result: Price-to-book of 1.3x (UNDERVALUED) However, Bitmine Immersion Technologies still carries clear risks, including reliance on crypto market conditions and current losses of US$8,772.21m compared with revenue of US$61.20m. Story Continues Find out about the key risks to this Bitmine Immersion Technologies narrative. Another View Using The SWS DCF Model While the P/B of 1.3x makes Bitmine Immersion Technologies look inexpensive, the SWS DCF model points in the opposite direction. It assigns future cash flow value of just $0.01 per share compared with the current $24.14 price, which suggests the stock screens as heavily overvalued on this method. For investors, that split between a low P/B and a very low DCF value raises a simple question: Which signal should carry more weight when a crypto focused company is still loss making and carries clear balance sheet and cash runway constraints? Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.BMNR Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2026 Simply Wall St performs a discounted cash flow (DCF) on every stock in the world every day (check out Bitmine Immersion Technologies for example). We show the entire calculation in full. 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SINGAPORE, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Bitcoin rose above $80,000 to hit a more than three-month high on Tuesday as a soft U.S. dollar, in the wake of ‌the moves by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to calm the bond market, ‌revived momentum in the crypto sector. U.S. President Donald Trump last week called on Congress to pass a bill ​that would bring clearer definitions to the growing cryptocurrency sector. Since then, bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has risen 16%. It was last at $80,323.24 in Asian hours, having earlier touched $81,237.94, its highest level since mid-May. Bitcoin is up 28% so far in August, set for its biggest ‌monthly gain since November 2024. Cryptocurrencies ⁠also got a big boost after the U.S. Treasury last week unveiled plans to buy back more long-dated bonds to help cap ⁠the gains in the long-end yields, a move that has led to the U.S. dollar bearing the brunt of investor angst. Tim Sun, senior researcher at HashKey Group, said Bessent's messaging has ​reinforced the ​market's view that, at least through the midterm ​elections, U.S. policymakers may have a ‌lower tolerance for a further rise in long-end yields. "That would create a relatively supportive macro backdrop for assets such as bitcoin and gold," Sun said. Gold has been the other beneficiary of the dollar weakness, rising to a three-month high. [GOL/] The Treasury announcement is "exactly the type of thing bitcoin loves," Geoff Kendrick, global head of digital assets research at ‌Standard Chartered, said in a note last week, ​adding that bitcoin was built to allow investors a ​way to avoid this type of ​intervention. The action stoked increased chatter around the so-called debasement trade, where ‌the moves to prevent long-end yields from ​reaching market-clearing levels via ​buybacks lead the pressure to shift from the bond market to the currency market. "This (Treasury announcement) prompted buyers to scramble into physical and digital assets as debasement ​trade fears re-emerged," said Tony ‌Sycamore, market analyst at IG. "A sustained break above here would open the ​door for a move towards $95,000–$100,000." (Reporting by Ankur Banerjee in Singapore and Jiaxing Li ​in Hong Kong; Editing by Lincoln Feast.) View Comments

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Coinbase Global Inc. CEO Brian Armstrong said stablecoins could give people in countries battling high inflation and volatile currencies an easier way to access stronger global currencies without leaving their home countries. Stablecoins Offer Digital Dollar Access On Sunday, Armstrong argued that crypto has created new options for people looking to protect their savings from weakening local currencies. "Crypto gives people a way out," Armstrong said in a post on X. He pointed to countries where high inflation or currency volatility can rapidly erode household purchasing power. Don't Miss: A single bad hire can set a startup back years. Here are the 5 hires founders most often misjudge — and why Still Learning the Market? These 50 Must-Know Terms Can Help You Catch Up Fast "Many countries suffer from high inflation, or volatile currencies," Armstrong said, adding that residents historically had few ways to protect their wealth. "The only way most residents used to be able to escape was to move, or hoard cash," he said. Armstrong said stablecoins are changing that dynamic by allowing people to hold digital assets tied to stronger fiat currencies. "Now stablecoins let them hold stronger global fiat currencies, like USD, far far easier, from anywhere in the world," he said. Crypto gives people a way out. Many countries suffer from high inflation, or volatile currencies. The only way most residents used to be able to escape was to move, or hoard cash. Now stablecoins let them hold stronger global fiat currencies, like USD, far far easier, from… — Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) August 23, 2026 Trending: Avoid the #1 Investing Mistake: How Your 'Safe' Holdings Could Be Costing You Big Time Crypto Market Could Be Nearing Bull Market Last week, Armstrong said the year-long crypto spot trading bear market could be nearing an end, citing the upcoming CLARITY Act vote, Bitcoin's historical fourth-quarter strength and the length of the current downturn as potential catalysts. He said Bitcoin spot trading accounted for about 12% of Coinbase's revenue, while derivatives, prediction markets, stablecoin payments and real-world asset tokenization continued to grow. Armstrong also highlighted "agentic finance" or "AI-fi" as a longer-term opportunity, predicting AI agents could eventually require financial infrastructure to conduct transactions autonomously. See Also: Skip the Regrets: The Essential Retirement Tips Experts Wish Everyone Knew Earlier. Story Continues Stablecoin Rules Tighten Earlier this month, Treasury proposed rules to implement the GENIUS Act that would require payment stablecoin issuers to obtain appropriate licenses beginning Jan. 18, 2027, while restricting U.S. providers from offering certain stablecoins from unlicensed issuers beginning July 18, 2028. The rules came as Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene said tokenized bank deposits could surpass stablecoins in popularity within five years. ECB board member Isabel Schnabel warned that dollar-pegged stablecoins could strengthen the U.S. dollar and increase dollarization risks in emerging markets. The comments underscored differing U.S. and European approaches to stablecoins and digital money. Photo courtesy: Shutterstock Read Next: Think you're saving enough for your kids? 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(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin climbed to $80,000 for the first time since mid-May, as optimism returns to the long-beaten-down crypto market amid a confluence of bullish signals that forced the liquidation of billions in leveraged bets. Most Read from Bloomberg Canadians Brace for Economic Pain as 50% US Tariffs Take Effect Canada Sees Long Trade War With US That May Last Beyond Midterms Supreme Court Sides With Trump for Now on Mail Ballot Curbs Bessent Has No Easy Fix for What's Really Driving Yields Up New $100,000 H-1B Fee Planned for Visa Workers Already in US The original cryptocurrency climbed as much as 2.5% to $80,908 Tuesday in Asia, a level last seen on May 15. The increase comes after Bitcoin rallied 23% in the seven days through Sunday, the biggest weekly jump in about three years. Still, the token remains well below its peak of about $126,000 reached in October. Bitcoin is back in favor as chatter about the debasement trade was renewed by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement last week that the US will step up its bond repurchases in a bid to bring long-term yields lower, sparking a new round of dollar selling. Skeptics viewed the plan as further evidence the Trump administration isn't yet ready to do the hard work of reducing the budget deficit. Bitcoin was originally created as way to escape fiat currency debasement and inflation driven by central bank money creation. "The macro backdrop turned more supportive after the Treasury's expanded long-dated buyback plan helped weaken the dollar and revive the 'debasement trade' across Bitcoin and gold," said Lacie Zhang, a research analyst at Bitget Wallet. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds had their strongest weekly inflow in 10 months last week as the token surged. The 13 US-listed funds drew in a net $1.92 billion, the most since early October last year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The funds also posted their biggest single day of inflows in over three months, pulling in $606.3 million on Aug. 20. The crypto market got an added boost the day of Bessent's announcement with a meeting between President Donald Trump and industry leaders. The meeting revived optimism around the administration's commitment to crypto. Legislative momentum had slowed recently after the Clarity Act, a market structure bill, failed to make it to a vote before the Senate's August recess. Trump urged the chamber to pass the bill, and it is expected to be taken up again in mid-September. The subsequent surge in Bitcoin's price caught many traders off guard. About $7.2 billion in leveraged bearish bets across all cryptoassets were liquidated last week, according to Coinglass data. Story Continues Crypto traders have been hunting for a market bottom for months. Bitcoin has been falling for much of 2026, following a selloff last October that came just after the token hit its all-time high. Still, skepticism remains. Analysts have pointed to the short squeeze as the main driver of rising prices, suggesting demand may not be sustained. Most Read from Bloomberg Businessweek The Diamond Industry's Old Guard Wants You to Buy 'Natural' Drones, Balloons and Sound Waves: New Ways to Fight the World's Fires New York's Israeli Restaurants Are Doing Better Than You Might Think Moldy Peanuts Can Be Deadly. The Solution Is More Mold The Seniors Against Senior Housing ©2026 Bloomberg L.P. View Comments

Ethereum experienced one of the biggest technical changes in months, rising from under $2,000 to roughly $2,496 over the course of multiple trading sessions. As a result, the $3,000 target has come back into play, but before that level becomes the default, ETH still needs to overcome substantial resistance.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, the world's leader in digital payments, announced its participation in BLOOM (Borderless, Liquid, Open, Online, Multi-currency), a new initiative led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) designed to extend settlement capabilities offered by financial institutions, including enabling interoperability between traditional payment systems and stablecoin-based payment rails. The initiative brings together industry participants to address how financial institutions can benefit from faster, more programmable forms of payment without sacrificing the safeguards that underpin trust in the financial system. As part of this effort, Nium is Visa's first partner to pilot the use of stablecoins for settlement under BLOOM, exploring new ways to move money across borders more efficiently while continuing to leverage Visa's trusted payment network, security, and compliance capabilities. Today, payment settlements typically take place on business days. Through this pilot, both organisations are exploring how stablecoins can enable settlements to occur seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays. This will help reduce delays, improve efficiency, and provide participating financial institutions with faster access to funds. The pilot will support regulated stablecoins that are backed by major currencies, including US dollar and euro-denominated stablecoins. For businesses, this could mean greater efficiency in how payments are sent, received and managed. For consumers, it could pave the way for more seamless payment experiences regardless of the underlying technology powering the transaction. For the broader financial ecosystem, it represents an opportunity to advance innovation without compromising trust.Adeline Kim, Group Country Manager for Regional Southeast Asia and SVP, Global Clients & Acquirers, Asia Pacific, Visa "The future of payments will be shaped by how different forms of money and payment networks work together for different use cases," said Adeline Kim, Group Country Manager for Regional Southeast Asia and SVP, Global Clients & Acquirers, Asia Pacific, Visa. "Through BLOOM and our pilot with Nium in Singapore, we are exploring how stablecoins can complement existing payment infrastructure, enabling greater flexibility in settlement while preserving the security, resilience and compliance standards that underpin global commerce. As digital payments continue to evolve, interoperability will be critical to delivering meaningful value across the financial ecosystem."Amaresh Mohan, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Nium "This pilot with Visa under BLOOM is a meaningful step in our partnership to shape the next phase of payments in the region," said Amaresh Mohan, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Nium. "We're building foundational infrastructure for seamless interoperability between traditional and stablecoin-based rails. This convergence is not only inevitable, it's essential. By bringing together the security and trust of established payment networks with the efficiency and programmability of digital currencies, we unlock real value for financial institutions and their customers. BLOOM demonstrates that innovation and compliance advance together," he added. Story Continues As one of the world's leading financial and innovation hubs, Singapore continues to play a key role in advancing responsible digital finance. Through collaboration across the public and private sectors, initiatives such as BLOOM are helping establish the foundations for a more connected, interoperable and trusted financial ecosystem. About Visa Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, sellers, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com. Cision View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/visa-joins-mas-led-bloom-initiative-to-connect-traditional-payments-and-stablecoin-networks-302858205.html View Comments

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) has traded below $0.10 per coin for the majority of 2026. It recently dipped under $0.07, a level not seen since 2023, which represented a 90% discount to its all-time high of $0.73 from five years ago. However, a beaten-down cryptocurrency isn't necessarily a cheap cryptocurrency, and investors should certainly think twice before piling into this one. Dogecoin was created in 2013 by two friends who felt the crypto industry was taking itself too seriously because at the time, many enthusiasts believed Bitcoin was on the cusp of transforming the financial system. But Dogecoin was designed with no real purpose in mind, so any upside that ensued was driven entirely by speculation, hence the steep losses that followed. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » With no obvious catalysts in the pipeline to prop up the meme coin's value, here's why buying it below $0.10 could still result in a painful loss.The Dogecoin mascot. Image source: Getty Images. It's failing as a payment mechanism, and as a store of value An asset needs a sustainable source of demand to increase in value. Real estate prices rise over time because people need homes, and stocks rise over time because the underlying companies grow their revenue and earnings. Even some cryptocurrencies experience real demand; XRP is used to make international money transfers in the Ripple Payments network, while Ethereum and Solana run decentralized software applications. Most of the demand for Bitcoin currently comes from investors who believe it's a legitimate store of value, kind of like a digital version of gold. Unfortunately, while Dogecoin can be used for payments, adoption is sparse, with just 2,314 businesses worldwide willing to accept it in exchange for goods and services (according to the crypto tracking site Cryptwerk). If consumers can't spend Dogecoin at their favorite stores, then they have no reason to hold it. Moreover, unlike Ethereum and Solana, it isn't tied to any platform where decentralized apps are developed. And considering that the coin hasn't made a new all-time high in over five years, it certainly isn't a good store of value, which rules out demand from the investment community. Those factors alone explain why it has failed to sustainably trend higher, but believe it or not, there is even more bad news for investors. Story Continues Dogecoin's infinite supply will cap its value in the long run Not every valuable asset is functional. Gold, for example, produces nothing and has limited industrial uses, but its value still grows consistently over time. Its scarcity is a big reason: Just 220,700 tons of it have been extracted from the ground throughout all of human history, and eventually there won't be any left to mine, which gives governments, central banks, and investors confidence in its ability to hold value. Bitcoin is similarly scarce. New coins are issued through a process called mining, which involves people using computers to solve complex mathematical problems for the right to validate transactions on the blockchain. They are rewarded in Bitcoin for their efforts, which incentivizes them to continue participating in this important process. Although that means supply is constantly growing, there is a hard cap of 21 million coins, which can't be changed, so it's technically a finite asset. Dogecoin also uses the mining process to issue new coins, but it doesn't have a hard supply limit. Just 5 billion new coins can be mined each year, but there is no end date, which means the circulating supply is going to grow forever. I've never seen an investment-grade asset with an unlimited supply that increased in value over the long term. Buying it below $0.10 could result in losses The meme coin has a circulating supply of 155.6 billion coins as I write this, so adding 5 billion to the pool over the next 12 months would result in dilution of around 3%. In theory, the price per coin would have to decline by the same amount in order for Dogecoin's market capitalization to remain the same, which would be a reasonable outcome considering the lack of organic demand. That means the current price per coin of $0.084 (as of Aug. 21) could fall to $0.081 over the next year to account for dilution. Longer term, if we assume 5 billion coins are mined annually, Dogecoin's circulating supply will double over the next 31 years, so the price per coin could halve to just $0.04 over the same period. As a result, although Dogecoin has already lost 90% of its peak value, investors who buy it for under $0.10 can still suffer substantial losses. Should you buy stock in Dogecoin right now? Before you buy stock in Dogecoin, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Dogecoin wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. 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Bitcoin symbol ©Adobe Stock Images Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) traded higher on Monday, holding on to much of its recent recovery as expectations for more favourable U.S. cryptocurrency regulation and looser financial conditions supported demand for digital assets. Bitcoin gained 1.3% to $77,091.1 by 01:47 ET (05:47 GMT), after having climbed above $79,000 during its recent rebound. The wider cryptocurrency market also advanced, although several major tokens eased from highs reached over the weekend. Geopolitical uncertainty surrounding Iran remained a source of caution as the U.S. prepared to announce its toughest sanctions yet against Tehran. Clarity Act Hopes Help Bitcoin Recover Towards $80,000 Bitcoin's latest rally gathered momentum after U.S. President Donald Trump last week urged policymakers to approve what he considers a fair version of the Clarity Act. The legislation, which has been stalled in Congress for more than a year, is intended to establish a clearer regulatory framework for the U.S. cryptocurrency industry and has been closely followed by companies and investors across the sector. Progress has been delayed by disagreements over important elements of the proposed rules, including whether different cryptocurrencies should be classified as securities or commodities and how yield payments on stablecoins should be treated. Lawmakers have also disagreed over provisions seeking to restrict cryptocurrency trading by members of Congress and government officials, particularly following controversy surrounding Trump's substantial profits from the sector during his presidency. Despite renewed pressure from the president, there remains considerable uncertainty over when, or whether, the Clarity Act will ultimately become law. Treasury Buyback Plans Support Crypto Sentiment Cryptocurrency prices were broadly positive on Monday, although most remained below the peaks recorded during the weekend. Risk appetite received additional support after the U.S. Treasury indicated last week that it plans to intervene in bond markets by doubling purchases of longer-dated securities under its buyback programme in an effort to reduce yields. Expectations for increased financial-market liquidity have strengthened interest in speculative assets such as cryptocurrencies. Gold also benefited from the shift. The trend has been described as the "debasement trade," reflecting concerns that larger U.S. fiscal deficits could weaken the dollar and increase demand for alternative stores of value such as cryptocurrencies and precious metals. Story Continues Bitcoin has frequently been promoted as an alternative store of value, although its substantial price volatility continues to make it less defensive than gold for many investors. Ether, XRP and Major Altcoins Advance The positive tone extended across the wider cryptocurrency market. Ether rose 2.7% to $2,457.34, while XRP gained 2.4% to $1.4784. Solana, Cardano and BNB each advanced by more than 2%. Among memecoins, Dogecoin climbed 2.4%, while $TRUMP added 0.5%. With regulatory developments, liquidity expectations and geopolitical risks all influencing sentiment, cryptocurrency markets could remain volatile as investors assess whether Bitcoin can sustain its recovery and make another attempt at the $80,000 level. Bitcoin price View Comments

Crypto card spending hit a monthly record, with stablecoin-funded purchases climbing to $1.03 billion, or $1.04 billion in supplementary reporting based on PaymentsScan data. PaymentsScan, an on-chain analytics platform that tracks card activity across dozens of issuers, reported that the figure was up 16% from June and nearly 200% from a year earlier. More than 10 million individual purchases were logged in July alone, according to PaymentsScan data cited on X by The Kobeissi Letter. Just three years ago, PaymentsScan's tracked monthly volume was roughly $1 million. The climb from $382 million in August 2025 to more than $1 billion in July 2026 marks sustained growth in the platform's tracked data. Where the Billion Dollars Came From PaymentsScan tracks card issuers across Ethereum, Solana, Base, Tron and Polygon, spanning providers including RedotPay, KAST, Gnosis Pay, Wirex and Rain-issued cards. A supplementary report from Bitcoin World, put July spending at $1.04 billion. The report said USDT and USDC were the dominant stablecoins used for such payments, while noting that an exact breakdown by network was not disclosed. The figures point to digital dollars as a major funding source for crypto-card purchases. Instant Settlement Is a Key Feature Stablecoin cards can offer near-instant settlement and access for users without a local bank account. As more regional issuers launch and stablecoins continue settling faster than multi-day card networks, PaymentsScan's tracked monthly volume has continued to rise. The original PaymentsScan-sourced report also credited Jupiter, the Solana-based trading platform, with helping drive adoption through QR-based payments in more than 60 countries, adding that 68% of volume came from non-US users. Jupiter's card program supports fee-free QR Pay in parts of Asia and fiat remittance across more than 50 countries. The Jupiter exchange mobile interface displaying JUP token balance and trading options. One Crypto Card Issuer's Numbers Complicate the Narrative On-chain settlement data independently tracked by SpendNode showed Jupiter's card processed $424,000 in spend during July 2026, down 70.4% from June's $1.4 million and representing a fraction of one percent of the industry-wide total. SpendNode attributed the drop to the end of Jupiter's cashback promotion on July 1, when its reward rate fell from a launch-era 4% to a standard 2%. That does not mean Jupiter's payments infrastructure is irrelevant, but it indicates that its branded card was not the primary engine behind July's record. Any single issuer's share can shift as promotions start and end, making the industry-wide trend a more useful measure than one platform's role. Story Continues PaymentsScan projected monthly stablecoin-card volume above $1.5 billion by year-end if the current trend holds, consistent with the roughly 200% year-over-year pace recorded so far. The data is subject to change as source information is updated or revised, and differing methodologies and coverage can produce different totals. EXPLORE: Best Crypto Presales With Asymmetric Upside in the Current Market Follow 99Bitcoins on X For the Latest Market Updates and Subscribe on YouTube For Daily Expert Market Analysis. Read original story Crypto Card Purchases Set New $1 Billion Monthly Record by Akiyama Felix at 99bitcoins.com View Comments

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GRAPEVINE, Texas, August 31, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) ("GameStop" or the "Company") today announced certain preliminary unaudited financial information for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026. The Company is providing this preliminary information in connection with the amendments to its convertible notes exchange announced separately today. On a preliminary basis for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2026 compared to the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2025: Net sales are expected to be in the range of $780 million to $800 million compared to $972.2 million in the prior year's second quarter. The decrease primarily reflects the prior-year launch of Nintendo Switch 2, planned store closures, and the divestiture of the Company's France operations. Operating income is expected to be in the range of $150 million to $170 million, compared to $66.4 million in the prior year's second quarter. Net income is expected to be in the range of $290 million to $310 million, compared to net income of $168.6 million in the prior year's second quarter. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities are expected to be in the range of $5.050 billion to $5.070 billion, compared to $8.694 billion at the close of the prior year's second quarter. During the quarter, the Company converted its previously disclosed derivative position related to eBay Inc. into a direct equity investment, resulting in a decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. The Company's net income for the quarter includes approximately $238 million of net gains related to its eBay Inc. derivative asset and equity investment, partially offset by a loss of approximately $75 million on digital assets and related receivables. As of August 1, 2026, the Company held approximately 43.4 million shares of eBay common stock with a fair value of approximately $4.947 billion. 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It's been a rough year for crypto. The sector entered a bear market that felt different from past cycles, as crypto seemingly lost some of its appeal amid newer, perhaps more exciting technologies like quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » But most bulls haven't given up, believing that this cycle will be no different from past cycles and that crypto will rebound to hit new highs. Here's one top cryptocurrency to buy before it reaches $1 million per coin by the year 2033, according to one analyst.Image source: Getty Images. Is the debasement trade back? Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's largest token by market value, took a big hit this year. After reaching an all-time high of more than $126,000 per token last October, Bitcoin fell below $60,000 at one point this year. Not only did some of the factors mentioned above hurt the coin, but Bitcoin also seemed to act more like a tech stock in response to the Iran war, facing pressure related to elevated inflation, rising oil prices, and higher long-term interest rates. This called into question whether Bitcoin and its finite supply of 21 million coins really could be used as a form of digital gold and serve as an inflation hedge. However, Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani and his team think this thesis may be resurfacing. They recommend buying Bitcoin as a way to hedge against U.S. currency debasement that erodes the dollar's value. U.S. debt recently topped $40 trillion, and soaring long-term bond yields have added pressure to the situation. "While governments are already using measures to manage bond markets and contain yield pressures, these interventions only address symptoms rather than the underlying debt burden," Chhugani wrote in a research note. Some experts and investors believe the government will have no choice but to run the economy hot to try to grow its way out of debt, which will naturally lead to a weaker dollar and greater concern about currency debasement. Chhugani sees debasement as an easier approach to the debt situation than fiscal discipline. "Hence, investors will potentially benefit from owning scarce assets such as bitcoin that cannot be easily created/diluted," Chhugani wrote. Although Bitcoin has taken a beating for much of the year, Chhugani notes that 60% of investors have held it, suggesting continued belief in Bitcoin as a hard asset. Story Continues Recently, Bitcoin has rebounded and is trading at about $78,000 per token (as of Aug. 28). Investors are hopeful about a looming vote on the Clarity Act, which would establish a regulatory framework for the industry. There has also reportedly been a huge Bitcoin short squeeze, while renewed conversations about higher bond yields and mounting debt have pushed the digital gold theory back into the spotlight. Chhugani has laid out "an accelerated bull case" scenario, in which macro factors lead institutional investors to chase Bitcoin. In this scenario, Bitcoin could peak at $500,000 by 2029, then reach $1 million by 2033. The base case suggests $300,000 per token by 2029, but still $1 million by 2033. Chhugani and his team value Bitcoin as a multiple of its marginal cost, or the miner who generates new Bitcoin tokens at the highest cost. The $1 million price target assumes a 1.2 marginal cost multiple. Think long-term, but not in price targets As I've said numerous times before, investors should be wary of crypto price targets. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and don't generate earnings or free cash flow like a traditional company to use in calculating valuation. On the other hand, I don't think the digital gold thesis is dead yet, even if Bitcoin doesn't always appear to serve as an inflation hedge. It's worth noting that gold has also struggled since the Iran war, and is up just 8% this year. Perception may turn into reality, and younger generations could be more prone to buy the internet-native Bitcoin as an inflation hedge over gold. Furthermore, I would agree with Chhugani that the government is likely to prefer debasement over fiscal restraint, which would be much more painful for citizens and likely lead to popular backlash. Investors should hold at least some Bitcoin in their portfolios, although I wouldn't make it an overly aggressive position just yet. Should you buy stock in Bitcoin right now? 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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs turned negative at the end of last week, ending a nine-day inflow streak that had brought in a total of $2.8 billion. Meanwhile, Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock's head of digital assets, said the CLARITY Act is less critical for Bitcoin than for the rest of the crypto market. That places more attention on altcoins, DeFi, and other complex crypto categories, where the regulatory picture remains unsettled. For Bitcoin, Mitchnick said institutional investors are not treating additional legislation as part of their base case, viewing regulatory progress as potential upside rather than a requirement. Mitchnick told CNBC that Bitcoin's rally while equities struggled reflected its distinct risk and return drivers rather than old risk-on behavior. He said the move could not be explained as an equity-beta trade, pointing to Bitcoin-specific flows and the debasement trade. Robbie Mitchnick discusses digital assets on CNBC Crypto World. Investors concerned about global debt and deficits are increasingly drawn to Bitcoin, according to Mitchnick, while younger demographics are favoring it over gold for a store-of-value role. He characterized that as Bitcoin's long-term narrative. The ETF data provides a measure of current demand. IBIT led last Thurday's inflows with $277 million. Mitchnick said the fund continues to resonate with institutional investors, financial advisers, and direct investors. Cumulative net inflows stood at $55 billion, while total net assets reached $98.6 billion as Bitcoin traded near $78,500. Discover: The Best Crypto to Diversify Your Portfolio CLARITY Act Status and Where the Regulatory Gap Matters Mitchnick said the CLARITY Act matters more for assets connected to DeFi and other complex crypto categories. Those areas remain part of a broader regulatory picture that he described as unsettled, in contrast with Bitcoin's comparatively broader regulatory acceptance. Bitcoin (BTC)24h7d30d1yAll time Trade Bitcoin on Bybit and Get a Chance to Win Our $1,000 USDT Airdrop BlackRock has also expanded its crypto product lineup to Ethereum with non-staking and staking products. The firm added a Bitcoin premium income product this summer that is designed to let investors retain most of Bitcoin's upside while generating an annual yield and moderating volatility. On stablecoins, Mitchnick said BlackRock sees growth opportunities beyond crypto trading, including cross-border payments and capital markets, with Genius Act implementation approaching. Congress.gov lists H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, as having passed the House. Its latest listed action is an August 8, 2026, Senate cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure. The bill had not reached the enacted-into-law stage in the available record. Story Continues Photo by Ramaz Bluashvili on Pexels Mitchnick's distinction remains that Bitcoin's institutional case does not depend on further legislation as a base-case assumption, while the regulatory picture for DeFi and other complex crypto categories remains unsettled. Visit OKXRead original story CLARITY Act Lags as Bitcoin ETFs Slip by Ahmed Barakat at Cryptonews.com View Comments

Bitcoin is on track to wrap this August with its strongest performance for the month in nine years.

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Luke Dashjr has resigned as chairman and chief technology officer of Bitcoin mining pool OCEAN. The Bitcoin hard fork he backs splits from the main chain on Tuesday. The company also repurchased all of his equity. He now calls the main Bitcoin chain "Spamcoin." On Tuesday, a Bitcoin hard fork he backs switches to BLAKE2b, a mining algorithm that existing Bitcoin machines cannot run. Why Dashjr Walked Away From OCEAN The exit closes a bruising month for the pool. OCEAN's hashrate fell 96% in August. The pool had routed customer power to a minority chain for about 18 hours. Miners never gave clear consent and demanded leadership changes. BIP-110, the anti-spam soft fork Dashjr championed, needed 55% miner support. Signaling peaked at 2.53%. Its chain stalled after two blocks, so backers regrouped around a September breakaway coin instead. Inside Dashjr's Bitcoin Hard Fork Plan Dashjr argues that Bitcoin lost decentralized block construction years ago. He says BLAKE2b removes a shortcut called ASICBoost, which hands large miners an efficiency edge. He also says it punishes concentrated mining power. Critics reject that reading. Adam Back had already called BIP-110 idiocracy in July. Ripple's former chief technology officer David Schwartz dismissed the network under attack claim as nonsense. Luke Dashjr. Source: X He says the legacy chain runs under centralized management and blocks miners from building their own templates. Dashjr now channels that into CONVOY, which he frames as a second run at decentralized mining. OCEAN, meanwhile, keeps operating as a non-custodial pool. What Happens to BTC on September 1 Bitcoin (BTC) trades near $77,655, down 0.59% on the day. It has still gained 23.3% this month. Hashrate has drifted lower all year as miners leave the network for artificial intelligence contracts. That trend thins the pool of machines any breakaway chain could recruit.Bitcoin Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto Markets Holders face two practical questions, namely replay risk and which chain their wallet tracks. Dashjr recommends a light wallet over a full node. Both questions already surfaced during the August chain split. A proof-of-work change mints a separate coin. The market then prices which chain carries value. Dashjr's previous fork attempt never cleared 3% support. Tuesday, therefore, tests one question. Either real hashrate follows BLAKE2b, or the split repeats the August stall and freezes within hours. Read the Original story Bitcoin Holders Face a Hard Fork on September 1 — Here's What Actually Changes by Phil Haunhorst at beincrypto.com View Comments

This August, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up a stunning 24%. That's impressive in and of itself, but even more so when you consider Bitcoin's historical track record. This is shaping up to be one of the best Augusts ever for Bitcoin. In fact, you need to go all the way back to 2017 to find a year when Bitcoin has performed this well. Bitcoin investors remember exactly what happened in 2017 -- Bitcoin ended the year up a stunning 1,250%. So is a similar type of breakout coming in 2026? Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » Bitcoin's historical performance in August All told, over the past 14 years, Bitcoin has only turned in positive returns five times in August. The last time Bitcoin turned in a positive performance in August was 2021. Its median return for the month is a loss of 7%.Image source: Getty Images. That's why Bitcoin investors are absolutely giddy right now. They had all but given up on Bitcoin this month. But a series of recent events, punctuated by a high-level crypto meeting at the White House on Aug. 19, has catalyzed a major Bitcoin run. Of course, there are still the skeptics. Billionaire Mark Cuban, for example, is not impressed. He sees the recent rally as nothing more than a short squeeze triggered by an impromptu White House meeting. Just as the Trump administration is prone to issuing statements about the price of oil to pressure the market, it now seems quite willing to do the same on Bitcoin. Positive signs for Bitcoin That being said, there are some positive signs for Bitcoin. For one, its correlation with gold appears to be increasing. This is leading to a return of the "digital gold" investment thesis, and a revival of the so-called "debasement trade" (in which investors move out of fiat currencies and into precious metals and Bitcoin). At the same time, there's now talk that investors could be rotating out of artificial intelligence, worried about inflated valuations across AI-related assets. That could lead them back to crypto. Indeed, inflows appear to be returning to the spot Bitcoin ETFs. On top of all that, there's newfound optimism around the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act ("Clarity Act"). This new piece of crypto legislation has the support of both the White House and Wall Street. That's prompting speculation that Bitcoin could get a huge boost going forward as it becomes an increasingly mainstream financial asset. Story Continues But before you rush out and buy Bitcoin, remember: Sentiment in the crypto market has a way of turning on a dime. The same giddy investors today may be panicked investors tomorrow, looking for any way possible to exit their crypto positions. That's why if you're planning to buy Bitcoin, focus on the long-term outlook rather than the month-to-month performance numbers. Bitcoin is definitely a buy-and-hold crypto that investors need to commit to for the long haul. Should you buy stock in Bitcoin right now? Before you buy stock in Bitcoin, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Bitcoin wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut are built for long-term growth and could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $440,710!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,335,252!* That performance is why people listen. With a track record of beating the S&P 500 by nearly 5x, Stock Advisor offers a distinct advantage. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built for the long haul. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of August 31, 2026. Dominic Basulto has positions in Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Bitcoin Is Having One of Its Best Augusts Ever. Is the Bitcoin Breakout Finally Here? was originally published by The Motley Fool View Comments

STOCKHOLM, SE / ACCESS Newswire / August 31, 2026 / Hilbert Group (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999) The second quarter 2026 (compared to second quarter 2025) Revenues amounted to KSEK 3,679.7 (KSEK 46,224.2) Operating profit/loss (EBIT) totalled KSEK -36,324.4 (KSEK -18,068.2) Profit/loss for the period were KSEK -44,559.2 (KSEK -26,270.8) Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK -0.37 (SEK -0.36) Equity KSEK 33,928.7 (KSEK 6,755.5) Total assets KSEK 301,430.7 (KSEK 53,130.6) HILBERT GROUP FINANCIAL REPORTS CAN BE FOUND HERE. A VIDEO PRESENTATION OF THE Q2 2026 REPORT AND THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK FOR HILBERT GROUP CAN BE FOUND HERE. Highlights from the CEO's address: Investment performance resilient through a 26% first-half Bitcoin decline Bitcoin fell roughly 14% in the quarter and about 26% over the first half on a month-end basis, including June, its worst month since 2022. Through June, Basis+ USD returned +2.36% net year to date, Basis+ BTC +2.11% net on top of Bitcoin, and MultiStrat +26.59% net. Over the same period the crypto hedge fund composite was down more than 11% year to date (per Galaxy VisionTrack indices, to 30 June). Management fee revenue up 74% quarter-on-quarter Management fee revenue rose 74% quarter-on-quarter in USD terms and 26% over the first half against the same period of 2025. Even in June, the worst month for Bitcoin since 2022, management fee revenue ran at nearly double the first-quarter monthly average. Continued growth in contracted hedge fund AUM Contracted hedge fund AUM across the Group's funds and SMAs reached USD 119.5 million at 30 June, with a further 4,679 BTC in the Byzantine fund. AUM compounded by +136% in Q1 and a further +8.5% in Q2, with growth in five of the first six months of the year, in a market where the broader industry saw sizable outflows. Transformation into a multi-engine platform substantially complete During the quarter the Group completed a directed share issue of approximately SEK 46 million to fund growth and platform integration, progressed Enigma's integration, and consolidated Hilbert Finance in the Group's accounts for the first time. After the period, Syntetika went live, giving investors direct on-chain access to the Basis+ BTC strategy, and Hilbert Finance's first lending vault launched. Over the next 24 hours, the company will collect questions related to the report (see email contact below), and a consolidated Q&A will be published on our website early next week. For further information, please contact: Barnali Biswal, CEO Hilbert Group AB +46 (0)8 502 353 00 ir@hilbert.group Story Continues About Us Hilbert group is a quantitative investment company specializing in algorithmic trading strategies in digital asset markets. Hilbert Group is a Swedish public company and is committed to providing operational infrastructure, risk management and corporate governance that meets the ever-increasing demands of institutional investors. Hilbert Group is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market (ticker HILB B) with Redeye Nordic Growth AB as Certified Adviser. For more information, visit: www.hilbert.group Attachments Hilbert Group AB Q2 Interim Report SOURCE: Hilbert Group View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

San Francisco-based blockchain firm Ripple keeps ramping up the issuance of its RLUSD stablecoin. Tens of millions of tokens have been minted across the XRP Ledger and Ethereum in recent days as the dollar-pegged asset surpasses the $2 billion market-cap threshold.

After an aggressive August breakout, Bitcoin is consolidating, but because it is still well above the 200-day moving average, the daily structure remains heavily biased in favor of buyers. After peaking just above $81,000, Bitcoin is currently trading at about $78,840. The move started at about $63,000, so Bitcoin gained almost 30% before facing significant resistance.

Ethereum's (ETH) price action will become the main leading indicator for the entire cryptocurrency industry in the coming weeks. This is according to popular trader DonAlt, who gained recognition in the community after predicting XRP's more than 700% rally in 2024–2025.

Bitcoin’s dormant supply is showing fresh signs of activity after another long-inactive wallet moved coins that had been untouched since 2011.

Metaplanet has moved to expand its Bitcoin-focused treasury model into the U.S. by planning to contribute 2,100 BTC and cash to Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise, which it expects to rename Superplanet, creating a U.S. subsidiary vehicle that links Japanese and American capital markets. This cross-border structure positions Metaplanet not just as a Bitcoin holder but as an architect of a dedicated U.S. digital asset treasury platform. We'll examine how using Super League as a U.S. Bitcoin treasury vehicle reshapes Metaplanet's investment narrative and future corporate focus. This technology could replace computers: discover 25 stocks that are working to make quantum computing a reality. What Is Metaplanet's Investment Narrative? To own Metaplanet today, you have to believe in its pivot from a traditional hospitality name into a Bitcoin-centric capital markets platform, with operating businesses almost secondary to its role as a listed proxy on digital assets. The planned contribution of 2,100 BTC and cash into Super League Enterprise, with a rebrand to Superplanet, could become a key short term catalyst if it meaningfully deepens liquidity, broadens the investor base and clarifies the U.S. treasury model, but it also adds another layer of execution and regulatory risk on top of already heavy losses and prior dilution. With the share price rebounding sharply in recent weeks after a very large three year gain and a 1 year drawdown, expectations are already shifting, so this U.S. move feels material to how investors will frame both the upside and the downside from here. However, one risk in particular deserves closer attention from any shareholder reading this.Metaplanet's shares are on the way up, but they could be overextended by 29%. Uncover the fair value now. Exploring Other PerspectivesTSE:3350 1-Year Stock Price Chart Three Simply Wall St Community fair value estimates span roughly ¥115 to ¥596, underscoring how far apart individual views are. You are seeing that uncertainty play out just as Metaplanet leans harder into a complex cross border Bitcoin treasury structure, with U.S. execution risk now sitting alongside its existing earnings volatility and dilution concerns. Explore 3 other fair value estimates on Metaplanet - why the stock might be worth less than half the current price! Decide For Yourself Disagree with this assessment? Extraordinary investment returns rarely come from following the herd, so go with your instincts. A great starting point for your Metaplanet research is our analysis highlighting 1 key reward and 3 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision. Our free Metaplanet research report provides a comprehensive fundamental analysis summarized in a single visual - the Snowflake - making it easy to evaluate Metaplanet's overall financial health at a glance. Story Continues No Opportunity In Metaplanet? The market won't wait. These fast-moving stocks are hot now. Grab the list before they run: Capitalize on the AI infrastructure supercycle with our selection of the 56 best 'picks and shovels' of the AI gold rush converting record-breaking demand into massive cash flow. We've uncovered the 30 dividend fortresses yielding 5%+ that don't just survive market storms, but thrive in them. Outshine the giants: these 18 early-stage AI stocks could fund your retirement. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include 3350.T. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@simplywallst.com View Comments

Following its spectacular August recovery, Ethereum is getting close to a potentially significant technical event, with the moving-average structure increasingly pointing toward a golden cross. But ETH's current issue is that it is no longer experiencing bullish momentum. It involves assessing the market's ability to maintain a rally that has already grown significantly longer.

Bitcoin has once again failed to break decisively above the $82,000 resistance zone.

Bitcoin is back—and what matters less than the news that got it there is the fact that there is news to begin with. Bitcoin’s recent rally started on Aug. 19 after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to least double the size of bond repurchases. Then, later that day President Donald Trump hosted a group of crypto CEOs—“Tremendous investors, brilliant people”—and pushed Congress to pass the Clarity Act, which would establish a clearer regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. Continue Reading

JPMorgan Chase stock has delivered a strong run over the past three years, while current checks suggest the market price is roughly in line with traditional earnings multiples but below some intrinsic value estimates. That mix leaves investors weighing a rich recent share performance against signals that still point to possible undervaluation on certain models. JPMorgan Chase has returned 158.6% over the past three years, which puts recent valuation questions in the context of a stock that has already created substantial shareholder value over this period. Recent news around a possible JPMorgan stablecoin and broader balance sheet strength can support expectations for future cash generation, while ongoing regulatory debates on capital rules and legal actions may weigh on how much investors are willing to pay for that outlook. The Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate sits about 27.4% above the current share price, while the earnings multiple checks look about right and the broader valuation score of 3 out of 6 points to a mixed picture rather than a clear bargain or clear overvaluation. The issue now is whether JPMorgan Chase's current price already reflects its strengths and recent gains, or if the gap to the intrinsic value estimate leaves enough potential upside to interest new buyers. Scan hand picked 46 high quality undervalued stocks that, like JPMorgan Chase, combine solid balance sheets with valuations that screening models flag as potentially out of step with current market pricing. Is JPMorgan Chase Still Cheap on Excess Returns? The Excess Returns model looks at what JPMorgan Chase can earn on its equity above the cost of that equity and then capitalizes those surplus profits. For this stock, the inputs lean on analyst expectations for both earnings power and balance sheet growth rather than detailed cash flow forecasts. JPMorgan Chase is modeled with book value of $133.01 per share, rising toward a stable book value of $148.16 per share, and a stable EPS estimate of $26.62 per share supported by forecasts from 13 analysts. The model assumes an average return on equity of 17.96% and a cost of equity of $11.90 per share, which implies an excess return of $14.72 per share on the capital invested. On these assumptions, the Excess Returns valuation points to an intrinsic value of about $487.85 per share, which is 27.4% above the recent share price, so the stock screens as undervalued on this framework. JPMorgan's potential move into a broader stablecoin offering helps explain why some investors may still see upside even after a strong share price run. Story Continues On the Excess Returns model, JPMorgan Chase stock currently looks undervalued relative to the earnings power implied by its equity base. Our Excess Returns analysis suggests JPMorgan Chase is undervalued by 27.4%. Track this in your watchlist or portfolio, or discover 46 more high quality undervalued stocks.JPM Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2026 Head to the Valuation section of our Company Report for more details on how we arrive at this Fair Value for JPMorgan Chase. Is JPMorgan Chase Fairly Priced on Earnings? P/E is usually the cleanest way to compare a large, profitable bank like JPMorgan Chase with its sector. On this measure, JPMorgan trades on about 14.8x earnings, which is above both the Banks industry average of roughly 11.8x and the peer group average of about 13.0x. That premium lines up with the bank's scale, diversified revenue base and strong balance sheet. Investors often point to these factors when explaining why the stock can command richer earnings multiples than many rivals. The Fair P/E ratio implied by the model is 15.7x, only slightly above the current 14.8x. That small gap suggests the market is already pricing in much of what the model assumes about JPMorgan's growth profile, profitability and risk, without stretching to extreme optimism. The result is a valuation that looks neither especially cheap nor stretched on earnings compared with what the tailored Fair P/E would suggest. On the P/E multiple, JPMorgan Chase stock currently appears priced at roughly a fair level.NYSE:JPM P/E Ratio as at Aug 2026 See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown. The JPMorgan Chase Narrative: What Would Justify Today's Price? Simply Wall St Narratives pick up where the valuation checks leave off for JPMorgan Chase. They spell out which assumptions about JPMorgan Chase's future growth, margins and earnings would need to hold for the stock to be worth materially more or less than today's price. Each one presents fair value as a thesis about the business that you can revisit over time, rather than a single static number. These live on Simply Wall St's Community page. Community views on JPMorgan Chase are wide apart, with one side focused on fee driven growth and tech upside and the other focused on margin pressure and credit risk. Bull case: 5% undervalued "Ongoing investment and active participation in tokenization, stablecoins, and payment innovations positions JPMorgan to benefit competitively from the next wave of technology adoption in banking and payments, likely supporting both future revenue resilience and margin improvement." Read the full Bull Case to see why JPMorgan Chase could be undervalued Bear case: 12% overvalued "JPMorgan Chase's increase in allowance for credit losses to $27.6 billion, driven by heightened downside risks and elevated weighted average unemployment rate projections, suggests challenges ahead." Read the full Bear Case to see why JPMorgan Chase could be overvalued Do you think there's more to the story for JPMorgan Chase? Head over to our Community to see what others are saying! The Bottom Line The Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate still points to JPMorgan Chase as undervalued, reflecting confidence in the earnings power supported by its equity base. The P/E view appears roughly in line with the market, so the b

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. For some investors, a market correction means a rough week on Wall Street. For the "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki, it can sound like the opening act of another Great Depression. He has spent years warning that stocks, retirement accounts and America's debt could leave investors in serious trouble. "DO YOU have a 401(k) or IRA filled with stocks?" Kiyosaki wrote in a post on X in July 2025. He then pointed to Berkshire Hathaway Chair Warren Buffett and Quantum Fund co-founder Jim Rogers, claiming they had sold most, if not all, of their stocks and bonds and were holding cash or silver. "If you do not know why Buffet and Rogers have sold their stocks and bonds you may want to find out." Don't Miss: Markets Are Volatile. Here's Why More Investors Are Turning To Fiduciary Financial Advisors. See if you can cut your monthly debt payments by 40% — check your eligibility in minutes. Kiyosaki said he was taking a different approach. "I sit tight with gold, silver, & Bitcoin," he wrote. Then came the warning that gave the post its headline-making quality. "We may be on the brink of another 1929 crash and another Great Depression," Kiyosaki wrote. He also warned that America's debt was out of control and that the country could only keep printing money to pay its bills "for so long." The Crash Hasn't Arrived on Schedule More than a year later, that prediction hasn't played out as described. The S&P 500 has continued climbing, reaching record highs during 2026 rather than falling into a 1929-style collapse. That doesn't make concerns about market risk or government debt disappear. It does, however, show the difference between preparing for a downturn and trying to predict exactly when one will happen. Trending: AI Needs More Power Than The Grid Can Easily Provide. This Startup Is Taking A Different Approach To Energy Storage. Kiyosaki has continued sounding the alarm, warning about stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, 401(k)s and IRAs while promoting gold, silver and Bitcoin. His basic argument has stayed consistent — investors shouldn't assume traditional financial assets are automatically safe simply because they're familiar. There's a reasonable point buried underneath all that market doom. Diversification Doesn't Require a Doomsday Forecast A retirement portfolio doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing bet on stocks. Investors can spread money across stocks, bonds, cash and other assets based on their goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. Story Continues Real estate can be another piece of that mix. Arrived lets everyday investors purchase fractional shares of rental properties starting at $100, giving people a way to gain exposure to residential real estate without buying an entire property or becoming a landlord. Investors can potentially receive rental income and benefit from property appreciation, depending on the investment. Returns aren't guaranteed, and fees and other risks apply. See Also: This Energy Company Says It Can Turn Coal Into Hydrogen, Diesel And Other Products—Without Burning It. That doesn't make real estate a magic bunker for the next crash. But it does give investors another option for diversifying beyond stocks without needing enough money to purchase an entire rental property. The Useful Part of the Warning Kiyosaki's record is a reminder that even a legitimate concern can become less useful when it's packaged as an imminent prediction. Markets crash. They also recover. Retirement accounts can lose money. They can also compound for decades. Gold, Bitcoin and real estate can diversify a portfolio, but none is immune to losses. The practical lesson doesn't require guessing whether the next Great Depression is six months away or 20 years away. 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After its explosive August breakout, XRP is still in a much stronger technical position, but the market is currently assessing whether that move can turn into a long-term trend. After briefly rising to about $1.70 during the initial surge, XRP is currently trading at about $1.42. The break above the long-term moving average of $1.35 for XRP is the most significant development.

With no single headline event driving attention today, interest in Core Scientific (CORZ) focuses on how the stock's recent pullback fits with its bitcoin mining and hosting business model and reported financial profile. Over the past year, Core Scientific's share price return has been mixed. The stock is down 16% over the last month and 37% over the last quarter, yet still up 8.94% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 22.68% points to earlier, stronger momentum that has recently faded. Spot other bitcoin and blockchain related moves by reviewing our hand picked 21 cryptocurrency and blockchain stocks alongside Core Scientific's recent share price swings. After a sharp pullback yet still positive 1 year and year to date returns, Core Scientific now sits in an awkward middle ground. Is this a reasonable entry point, or does patience for a lower price make more sense once valuation is clearer? Most Popular Narrative: 53.1% Undervalued The most followed narrative on Core Scientific compares a fair value of $37.13 to the last close at $17.42, which places a large gap between current pricing and that valuation view. The analysts have a consensus price target of $37.12 for Core Scientific based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors. However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of $55.0, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just $28.0. Read the complete narrative.Read the complete narrative. Want to see why this fair value sits so far above the current Core Scientific share price? The story focuses on revenue expansion, a profit swing, and a future earnings multiple that assumes the business looks very different from today. The detailed narrative brings these elements together in one valuation case. Result: Fair Value of $37.13 (UNDERVALUED) Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts. However, Core Scientific's recent net loss and reliance on large counterparties like CoreWeave and AMD mean that execution setbacks or weaker contract activity could quickly challenge this undervalued narrative. Find out about the key risks to this Core Scientific narrative. Another View: Core Scientific Looks Expensive On Sales The analyst fair value narrative presents Core Scientific as undervalued, yet a simple sales-based view suggests the opposite. The stock trades on a P/S of 12.7x, compared with 3.8x for the wider US Software industry and 2.3x for peers, while the fair ratio is 6.9x. That kind of gap can indicate that investors are paying up early for the growth story, or it may simply imply that expectations leave less room for error. Which side of that trade are you really on? Story Continues To see how this price-based view aligns with detailed valuation work, review the full breakdown in our valuation commentary See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.NasdaqGS:CORZ P/S Ratio as at Aug 2026 Next Steps If the mixed sentiment around Core Scientific leaves you unsure, quickly review the full picture and weigh both sides for yourself using these 1 key reward and 3 important warning signs. Looking for more investment ideas beyond Core Scientific? If Core Scientific has caught your attention, do not stop there. Broaden your watchlist with other clear ideas that might fit your goals and risk appetite. Target dependable income by scanning companies with resilient payouts using our 11 dividend fortresses. Spot potential value opportunities early by reviewing our focused 20 high quality undiscovered gems. Reduce portfolio stress by concentrating on companies screened for resilience with the 75 resilient stocks with low risk scores. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include CORZ. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@simplywallst.com View Comments

* DMG Blockchain Solutions press release [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20631568-dmg-blockchain-solutions-reports-third-quarter-2026-financial-results] (DMGGF [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/DMGGF]): Q3 GAAP EPS of -C$0.02. * Revenue of C$6.4M (-44.8% Y/Y). * Bitcoin Received from Mining: 61.9 bitcoin, down 10% from 68.8 bitcoin in Q2 2026 and down 27% from 84.3 bitcoin in Q3 2025. * Hashrate: 1.47 EH/s, down 14% from Q2 2026 with fleet efficiency of 21.9 J/TH, a 3% decline. * Cash, Short-term Investments and Digital Assets: C$41.6 million at the end of Q3 2026, down 12% from C$47.4 million at the end of Q2 2026. * Total Assets: C$102.3 million at the end of Q3 2026, down 7% from C$109.9 million at the end of Q2 2026. MORE ON DMG BLOCKCHAIN SOLUTIONS INC. * Historical earnings data for DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/DMGI:CA/earnings] * Financial information for DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/DMGI:CA/income-statement]

Soluna Holdings recently announced that its subsidiary signed a co-mining agreement with Bitdeer's Dory Creek unit to deploy about 28 MW of Sealminer A2 Pro Air Bitcoin mining equipment, adding roughly 1.93 EH/s of hash rate at the wind-powered Project Kati 1 data center in South Texas under a shared-proceeds model. Alongside this, Bitdeer AI is working toward 350 MW of AI cloud data center capacity by early 2028, backed by contracted demand and a pipeline for AI infrastructure exceeding US$2.00 billion, highlighting the company's push to pair energy-efficient Bitcoin mining with high-density AI computing. We'll now examine how Bitdeer's wind-powered co-mining expansion in Texas could reshape its investment narrative and long-term infrastructure ambitions. Uncover the next big thing with 22 elite penny stocks that balance risk and reward. Bitdeer Technologies Group Investment Narrative Recap To own Bitdeer, you need to believe its mix of low cost Bitcoin mining, proprietary SEALMINER hardware, and growing AI infrastructure can scale efficiently despite ongoing losses and capital intensity. The Texas co mining deal with Soluna modestly supports the near term hash rate and infrastructure build out story, but does not, by itself, change the biggest near term catalyst in my view, which is management's ability to turn strong top line growth into more stable earnings. Against that backdrop, Bitdeer AI's plan to reach 350 MW of AI cloud capacity by early 2028, backed by an AI infrastructure pipeline above US$2.00 billion, is the most relevant recent announcement. It reinforces the same infrastructure heavy thesis behind the Texas expansion: using third party power and customer prepayments where possible to grow both Bitcoin and AI capacity, while the key question remains whether this spending ultimately improves margins rather than adding to balance sheet strain. But alongside this growth pitch, you should also be aware of how quickly heavy capex and existing borrowings could pressure Bitdeer's balance sheet if... Read the full narrative on Bitdeer Technologies Group (it's free!) Bitdeer Technologies Group's narrative projects $1.9 billion revenue and $229.7 million earnings by 2029. This requires 36.9% yearly revenue growth and a $428.9 million earnings increase from -$199.2 million today. Uncover how Bitdeer Technologies Group's forecasts yield a $21.52 fair value, a 91% upside to its current price. Exploring Other PerspectivesBTDR 1-Year Stock Price Chart Some of the most optimistic analysts were already modeling revenue reaching about US$2.6 billion and US$315 million of earnings by 2029, so this Texas co mining step and the AI build out could either support that bullish margin story or highlight how dependent it remains on efficient execution and capital discipline, and you should recognize that reasonable investors can interpret the same numbers very differently. Story Continues Explore 5 other fair value estimates on Bitdeer Technologies Group - why the stock might be worth over 4x more than the current price! Decide For Yourself Don't just follow the ticker - dig into the data and build a conviction that's truly your own. A great starting point for your Bitdeer Technologies Group research is our analysis highlighting 1 key reward and 4 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision. Our free Bitdeer Technologies Group research report provides a comprehensive fundamental analysis summarized in a single visual - the Snowflake - making it easy to evaluate Bitdeer Technologies Group's overall financial health at a glance. Contemplating Other Strategies? The market won't wait. These fast-moving stocks are hot now. Grab the list before they run: Explore 24 top quantum computing companies leading the revolution in next-gen technology and shaping the future with breakthroughs in quantum algorithms, superconducting qubits, and cutting-edge research. The future of work is here. Discover the 37 top robotics and automation stocks leading the charge in AI-driven automation and industrial transformation. We've uncovered the 12 dividend fortresses yielding 5%+ that don't just survive market storms, but thrive in them. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include BTDR. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@simplywallst.com View Comments

The price of Zcash (ZEC) has reached an eight-year high, climbing to the $836–$857 range during a months-long rally. The asset has risen more than fourfold since the beginning of the year, completing its breakout from a prolonged trading range.

Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) surged to its highest level in more than three months on Tuesday, as concerns over the health of U.S. public finances weighed on the dollar and encouraged investors to increase exposure to cryptocurrencies. The world's largest cryptocurrency climbed 4.7% to $80,760.8 by 01:57 ET (05:57 GMT), having briefly touched $81,220.4, its strongest level in three months. The latest advance puts Bitcoin on course to record gains in eight of the past nine sessions following a sharp rebound over the previous week. Short-covering has provided additional momentum, with the rally forcing traders holding bearish positions to exit the market. U.S. Treasury Bond Buybacks Fuel 'Debasement Trade' Much of Bitcoin's latest strength has been linked to increasing concerns about U.S. fiscal policy and the longer-term outlook for the dollar. Those worries intensified last week after the U.S. Treasury announced plans to roughly double the pace of its bond buybacks in an effort to contain the recent rise in yields. The announcement prompted speculation that the dollar could come under pressure as the Treasury intervenes more actively in bond markets, encouraging what investors have described as the "debasement trade." "The Treasury's buyback announcement has shifted the market narrative from higher yields to USD debasement – fuelling a weaker USD, stronger gold and higher breakevens. While QE comparisons are overdone, rising policy uncertainty and questions around Fed independence are weighing on the USD," OCBC analysts said in a note. The shift has increased investor interest in assets such as gold and cryptocurrencies, which are viewed by some market participants as offering protection from instability in government bond and currency markets. Bitcoin has been a significant beneficiary of that trend. Its relatively weak year-to-date performance before the recent recovery has also attracted investors looking to buy at lower valuations. Bitcoin Rally Triggers $457 Million in Short Liquidations The rapid recovery has caused substantial losses for traders betting against Bitcoin. Coinglass data showed that more than $457 million of Bitcoin short positions were liquidated over the previous 24 hours as prices continued to climb. The latest wave of liquidations follows similar activity last week, when Bitcoin's sudden rebound wiped out billions of dollars in bearish positions. The impact extended into other cryptocurrency markets. According to Coinglass, approximately $112.3 million of short positions in Ether were also liquidated during the past 24 hours. Story Continues Altcoins Climb Alongside Bitcoin The wider cryptocurrency market followed Bitcoin higher on Tuesday, with most major digital assets recording gains. Ether, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency, rose 2.2% to $2,510.0, while XRP also advanced 2.2%. Solana was among the strongest performers, jumping 7.6%. Cardano gained 3.3%, while BNB increased 2.3%. Performance among memecoins was mixed. Dogecoin rose 1.3%, while $TRUMP declined 1.5%. The broad-based gains underline the improvement in cryptocurrency market sentiment, with dollar weakness, fiscal concerns and short-covering combining to drive renewed demand for digital assets. Bitcoin price View Comments

U.S. stock futures moved higher on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) earnings and key inflation data later in the week, while markets assessed Washington's expanded sanctions campaign against Iran. Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD), meanwhile, extended its rally above $80,000. Oil prices moved lower following the White House's announcement of measures aimed at further isolating Iran from the global financial system, while Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) is among the major companies scheduled to report earnings after the U.S. market close. U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Nvidia Earnings Wall Street futures pointed to a positive opening. By 03:08 ET (07:08 GMT), Dow futures were up 89 points, or 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures gained 20 points, or 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 165 points, or 0.6%. The gains followed a weaker session for the major U.S. indices, when selling pressure across AI-related companies, including semiconductor manufacturers and chip equipment suppliers, outweighed gains in financial and consumer staples stocks. Investors are now turning their attention towards Nvidia's upcoming quarterly report, which is expected to provide another important indication of demand across the artificial intelligence industry. Inflation data due later in the week will also be closely scrutinised for clues about the outlook for monetary policy. Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have added another source of uncertainty. Negotiations failed to produce an agreement capable of preventing proposed U.S. tariffs of 50% on a broad range of Canadian goods, prompting Ottawa to threaten equivalent retaliatory duties. Analysts at Vital Knowledge noted that the measures are not expected to take effect for several weeks, leaving additional time for negotiations. Proposed U.S. tariffs covering Canadian automotive, truck and steel exports have also been postponed until January 2027. White House Expands Economic Pressure on Iran Geopolitical developments remained another major focus after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a new package of economic measures against Iran on Monday. Bessent described the initiative as an "economic onslaught against Iran's financial connections" around the world, designed to disrupt Tehran's "enablers" and further isolate the country financially. He said President Donald Trump is asking other countries to make "specific requests to cease their interactions" with Iran as Washington increases economic pressure following the outbreak of the conflict in late February. Story Continues Although the new sanctions have yet to take effect, the White House has established a timetable for countries to wind down activities involving Iran. Bessent warned that "any entity that facilitates money laundering on behalf of Iran" would be excluded from the U.S. dollar system, adding that "the clock has just started ticking." Brent Oil Falls as Traders Play Down Immediate Supply Risks Oil markets reacted relatively calmly to the announcement. Brent crude futures fell 0.6% to $91.58 a barrel on Tuesday after both Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate settled more than 2% lower in the previous session. WTI was trading around a one-week low, with profit-taking following a multi-week rally also contributing to the decline. "Oil prices drifted lower yesterday despite renewed U.S. plans to tighten economic pressure on Iran," ING analysts said in a note to clients. "[T]raders [are] treating the U.S. effort to nudge partners away from Iranian trade as marginal rather than market-moving." ING also highlighted uncertainty over whether Washington would be willing to jeopardise its fragile trade truce with China, the largest buyer of Iranian energy, by pursuing aggressive secondary sanctions. Intuit Earnings in Focus After Workforce Cuts Corporate earnings will also attract attention, with Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) scheduled to report after Tuesday's closing bell. The software company lowered its annual revenue outlook for its TurboTax tax preparation business in May and announced plans to reduce its workforce by 17%. The restructuring is expected to eliminate approximately 3,000 positions and was interpreted as an effort to streamline the business while increasing Intuit's focus on its own artificial intelligence products. The earlier announcements had pressured the company's shares and intensified concerns about competition from emerging AI systems. General-purpose large language models can perform some functions similar to those offered by TurboTax, despite lacking access to proprietary financial information, raising questions about the longer-term competitive position of the tax software business. Bitcoin Climbs Above $80,000 Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) extended its recent surge to its highest level in more than three months, supported by strong inflows into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and continued investor appetite for risk. The cryptocurrency gained 4.0% to $80,415.7 by 03:48 ET after briefly reaching $81,220.4. Bitcoin is now on course to post gains in eight of the past nine trading sessions. Short-covering has added momentum to the move after the rebound forced the liquidation of a substantial number of bearish positions. Concerns surrounding U.S. government finances have also contributed to the rally. Investor anxiety increased after the Treasury announced plans last week to roughly double the pace of its bond buybacks in an effort to contain the recent rise in government borrowing costs. Nvidia stock price Intuit stock price Bitcoin price View Comments

By Jiaxing Li and Johann M Cherian Aug 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar regained some strength on Tuesday, as investors parsed Washington's expanded sanctions against Iran and renewed efforts to ease pressure on longer-dated Treasury yields, while cryptocurrencies extended ‌a rally on debasement fears. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled an expansion of sanctions against Iran on Monday, warning countries ‌to cut business ties with Tehran or risk being forced out of the dollar-based financial system. "That potentially is one source of a slight reversal of the dollar weakness ​that we had at the end of last week," Ray Attrill, head of FX strategy at National Australia Bank, said in a podcast. "The suggestion being that, maybe if you're going to be sanctioned and you're not going to have access to U.S. dollars, then you better buy some dollars first before that happens." The euro was a touch softer at $1.1659, on track for a second day of decline after hitting a three-month peak ‌last week. The Swiss franc also weakened a ⁠touch to 0.8039 per dollar and was heading for its fourth straight day in the red, easing from the one-month high it hit in the week before. As well as the overnight sanctions announcement, currency traders continue ⁠to process the trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada, as well as the state of play in the U.S. Treasury market. The former was weighing on the Canadian dollar, which weakened for a second day against its U.S. counterpart. The U.S. dollar was last up 0.1% at C$1.3860, having jumped ​0.6% ​on Monday, its biggest daily gain in two months. Also helping the U.S. dollar ​was greater stability in longer-dated Treasuries after CNBC reported ‌that the U.S. Treasury could use part of its cash balance to buy back longer-dated bonds in an effort to ease borrowing costs. [US/] Bessent surprised global bond investors last week by saying the Treasury would double the size of quarterly repurchases of longer-dated bonds after their yields reached the highest levels in nearly two decades. But the pressure remains on Treasuries, and bond markets around the world. "There's an awful lot of supply coming onto the market, not only in the U.S. to fund these deficits, but also pretty much across Europe," Michael Hewson, a ‌senior market analyst at iForex, said. "And now we've got all of these big ​corporates pumping in bonds as well, not to mention all the money that's ​going in potentially into these big IPOs. So all around ​it is exerting further upward pressure on yields." Story Continues Elsewhere, the dollar climbed 0.1% on the Japanese yen to 159.34. ‌The yen has been in something of a holding ​pattern in recent weeks, having given ​back some of its intervention gains, but is still well off a multi-decade low of about 164 it hit before Japanese authorities stepped into markets. Sterling bucked the trend, cutting some early losses, and was a touch stronger at $1.3639. But worries about the broader ​dollar remained apparent in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin briefly ‌crossed the $80,000 mark for the first time since mid-May, taking its gains for the month to nearly 30%, while ​ether edged up and was close to its January high. (Reporting by Jiaxing Li in Hong Kong and Johann M Cherian ​in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonali Paul, Clarence Fernandez and Andrew Heavens)

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is having a summer end to remember. The price of bitcoin broke through $80,000 early Tuesday for the first time in 15 weeks. In the last eight days, bitcoin is up 28% — adding about $350 billion in total market cap. Bitcoin has now wiped out three months of losses in roughly a week. In the process, Yahoo AlphaSpace data shows big-time gains for crypto-linked stocks. Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) shares are up 36% in the past month, Circle (CRCL) has gained 43%, Coinbase (COIN) is up 16% and Robinhood (HOOD) has tacked on 12%.Big move in bitcoin!·Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace The catalysts for bitcoin prices have been front and center the past two weeks. The US Treasury surprised financial markets last week by announcing it will double the maximum size of its long-term bond buyback operations from $2 billion to $4 billion per session. This intervention directly targets the 10-year, 20-year, and 30-year Treasury sectors after benchmark yields spiked to 20-year highs due to nagging inflation and war-driven energy price pressures. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he has a "big toolkit" to continue addressing the rise in bond yields. By stepping into the secondary market to purchase debt, the Treasury aims to inject liquidity, stabilize falling bond prices, and pull down soaring borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. (BTC-USD ) Go deeper with AlphaSpace 79,853.75 +2,312.97 (+2.98%) As of 9:35:49 AM UTC. Market Open. Bessent's promise to unleash his big toolkit appears to have only emboldened the bitcoin bulls into expecting more liquidity, which they have tended to reward with higher digital asset prices. "Why it's happening [bitcoin's rise] is because we're not dealing with inflation and we're talking about being stimulative and those are the assets that would benefit from it," Bianco Research president Jim Bianco said on Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid (video above). Further helping sentiment around bitcoin is a White House meeting last week with President Trump and top digital asset players at Coinbase and Robinhood. (Disclosure: Yahoo Finance has a partnership with Coinbase.) Trump called on Congress to pass a "fair version" of the Clarity Act and declared that America will remain the "undisputed leader" in bitcoin and crypto. Brian Sozzi is Yahoo Finance's Executive Editor, host of the 'Power Players With Brian Sozzi' podcast and a member of Yahoo Finance's editorial leadership team. Follow Sozzi on X @BrianSozzi, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Tips on stories? Email brian.sozzi@yahoofinance.com. Click here for in-depth analysis of the latest stock market news and events moving stock prices Read the latest financial and business news from Yahoo Finance View Comments

The 365-day moving average around $83,000, which may prove to be one of Bitcoin's most significant technical tests, is now within striking distance of the asset thanks to its comeback. Bitcoin is currently trading between $80,000 and $81,000 after an incredible comeback from the $63,000 to $64,000 range.

SINGAPORE, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Global stablecoin card spending is expected to quadruple to $50 billion a ‌year by 2028, stablecoin payments company RedotPay ‌said on Tuesday. The Hong Kong-based firm said the projection comes ​as stablecoin card spend crossed $1 billion in July, marking a record month, based on data from crypto payment card analytics company Paymentscan. Stablecoins are a type ‌of cryptocurrency pegged to ⁠certain assets - typically a fiat currency such as the U.S. dollar - and designed ⁠to maintain a stable value. Global adoption of stablecoins has accelerated in recent years, as they gain traction ​in ​cross-border payments, treasury operations, ​crypto settlement and as ‌a store of value in volatile economies. "Latin America has the highest adoption and greatest potential for growth at the moment, followed by Africa," said Jonathan Chan, co-founder and head of partnerships at RedotPay. "The ‌fastest markets aren't necessarily those ​with the highest crypto penetration. ​The growth is ​driven by the confluence of several ‌factors: real payment pain, easy ​stablecoin access, strong ​fiat off-ramps, and regulatory clarity." RedotPay, which has over 8 million users worldwide, said its total ​annualised payment ‌volume, which includes top-ups and card spends, currently ​stands at over $14 billion. (Reporting by Rae Wee; ​Editing by Lincoln Feast.) View Comments

[Abstract BTC - Bitcoin sign. Crypto concept. digital technology background. Explore the Future of Finance. ETF] Vertigo3d Bitcoin (BTC-USD [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/BTC-USD]) price crossed $80,800 on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since mid-May, as a weaker U.S. dollar and renewed concerns over currency debasement boosted demand for the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin climbed as much as 2.5% in Asian trading, extending over a 23% gain over the previous seven days, its strongest weekly rally in about three years. The latest rally followed U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement that the Treasury would increase buybacks of longer-dated government bonds to help lower long-term yields. The move triggered renewed dollar selling [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4635245-us-dollar-at-three-month-low-as-treasury-moves-to-calm-bond-market] and strengthened the so-called debasement trade, benefiting alternative assets such as bitcoin and gold. So far in August, Bitcoin has climbed about 28%, while the broader rally has been helped by the liquidation of leveraged bearish positions and renewed institutional demand. MORE ON BITCOIN USD * Can Bitcoin's Long-Term Catalysts Overcome Recent Headwinds? [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4939716-can-bitcoin-long-term-catalysts-overcome-recent-headwinds] * Whale's Insight: Bitcoin Roars Back - The Next Bull Cycle May Have Begun [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4939686-bitcoin-roars-back-next-bull-cycle-may-have-begun] * Stablecoins Are The Next Buyer Of US Debt, And They Run On Bitcoin [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4939646-stablecoins-are-the-next-buyer-of-us-debt-and-they-run-on-bitcoin] * Bitcoin’s RSI flashes overbought as crypto rebound heats up [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4636280-bitcoins-rsi-flashes-overbought-as-crypto-rebound-heats-up] * Ray Dalio warns of impending U.S. debt crisis, urges gold, bitcoin hedging [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4635970-ray-dalio-warns-of-impending-us-debt-crisis-urges-gold-bitcoin-hedging]

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) moved back into focus after disclosing a crypto and moonshot portfolio valued at US$14.9b, alongside fresh Ethereum purchases that bring its holdings close to 5% of ETH supply. See our latest analysis for Bitmine Immersion Technologies. The latest Ethereum buying and the disclosed US$14.9b crypto and moonshot portfolio have coincided with a sharp short term rebound for Bitmine Immersion Technologies, with a 30 day share price return of 52.88%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is still down 51.32%, which points to momentum rebuilding from a low base. If you are tracking how crypto related stocks are moving after this news, it may be a good time to broaden your watchlist using the 20 cryptocurrency and blockchain stocks. After a 53% rebound in 30 days and a crypto and moonshot portfolio disclosed at US$14.9b, the gap between Bitmine Immersion Technologies' share price and valuation estimates is wide. Where does fair value actually sit in that spread? Preferred Price to Book of 1.3x: Is It Justified? On a simple yardstick, Bitmine Immersion Technologies looks inexpensive, with a P/B of 1.3x against a peer average of 5.3x and a wider US Software sector average of 3.1x. That gap sits next to a DCF estimate of future cash flow value of just $0.01 per share versus the last close at $24.14, which sends a very different signal. The P/B ratio compares Bitmine Immersion Technologies' market value to its book value, which is often used for capital intensive or asset heavy businesses. In this case, a 1.3x P/B suggests investors are paying a modest premium to the company's net assets, even though it is currently loss making and reports a loss of $8,772.21m on revenue of $61.20m. Compared to peers, the discount is clear. The stock trades at a much lower P/B than both its direct peer group at 5.3x and the broader US Software industry at 3.1x, which hints that the market is assigning a steep penalty to Bitmine Immersion Technologies despite forecasts for revenue to grow 75.6% per year and earnings to grow at a very high rate. That tension between strong growth forecasts and a low P/B is partly countered by the SWS DCF model, which currently values future cash flows at only $0.01 per share. See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown. Result: Price-to-book of 1.3x (UNDERVALUED) However, Bitmine Immersion Technologies still carries clear risks, including reliance on crypto market conditions and current losses of US$8,772.21m compared with revenue of US$61.20m. Story Continues Find out about the key risks to this Bitmine Immersion Technologies narrative. 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SINGAPORE, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Bitcoin rose above $80,000 to hit a more than three-month high on Tuesday as a soft U.S. dollar, in the wake of ‌the moves by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to calm the bond market, ‌revived momentum in the crypto sector. U.S. President Donald Trump last week called on Congress to pass a bill ​that would bring clearer definitions to the growing cryptocurrency sector. Since then, bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has risen 16%. It was last at $80,323.24 in Asian hours, having earlier touched $81,237.94, its highest level since mid-May. Bitcoin is up 28% so far in August, set for its biggest ‌monthly gain since November 2024. Cryptocurrencies ⁠also got a big boost after the U.S. Treasury last week unveiled plans to buy back more long-dated bonds to help cap ⁠the gains in the long-end yields, a move that has led to the U.S. dollar bearing the brunt of investor angst. Tim Sun, senior researcher at HashKey Group, said Bessent's messaging has ​reinforced the ​market's view that, at least through the midterm ​elections, U.S. policymakers may have a ‌lower tolerance for a further rise in long-end yields. "That would create a relatively supportive macro backdrop for assets such as bitcoin and gold," Sun said. Gold has been the other beneficiary of the dollar weakness, rising to a three-month high. [GOL/] The Treasury announcement is "exactly the type of thing bitcoin loves," Geoff Kendrick, global head of digital assets research at ‌Standard Chartered, said in a note last week, ​adding that bitcoin was built to allow investors a ​way to avoid this type of ​intervention. The action stoked increased chatter around the so-called debasement trade, where ‌the moves to prevent long-end yields from ​reaching market-clearing levels via ​buybacks lead the pressure to shift from the bond market to the currency market. "This (Treasury announcement) prompted buyers to scramble into physical and digital assets as debasement ​trade fears re-emerged," said Tony ‌Sycamore, market analyst at IG. "A sustained break above here would open the ​door for a move towards $95,000–$100,000." (Reporting by Ankur Banerjee in Singapore and Jiaxing Li ​in Hong Kong; Editing by Lincoln Feast.) View Comments

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Coinbase Global Inc. CEO Brian Armstrong said stablecoins could give people in countries battling high inflation and volatile currencies an easier way to access stronger global currencies without leaving their home countries. Stablecoins Offer Digital Dollar Access On Sunday, Armstrong argued that crypto has created new options for people looking to protect their savings from weakening local currencies. "Crypto gives people a way out," Armstrong said in a post on X. He pointed to countries where high inflation or currency volatility can rapidly erode household purchasing power. Don't Miss: A single bad hire can set a startup back years. Here are the 5 hires founders most often misjudge — and why Still Learning the Market? These 50 Must-Know Terms Can Help You Catch Up Fast "Many countries suffer from high inflation, or volatile currencies," Armstrong said, adding that residents historically had few ways to protect their wealth. "The only way most residents used to be able to escape was to move, or hoard cash," he said. Armstrong said stablecoins are changing that dynamic by allowing people to hold digital assets tied to stronger fiat currencies. "Now stablecoins let them hold stronger global fiat currencies, like USD, far far easier, from anywhere in the world," he said. Crypto gives people a way out. Many countries suffer from high inflation, or volatile currencies. The only way most residents used to be able to escape was to move, or hoard cash. Now stablecoins let them hold stronger global fiat currencies, like USD, far far easier, from… — Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) August 23, 2026 Trending: Avoid the #1 Investing Mistake: How Your 'Safe' Holdings Could Be Costing You Big Time Crypto Market Could Be Nearing Bull Market Last week, Armstrong said the year-long crypto spot trading bear market could be nearing an end, citing the upcoming CLARITY Act vote, Bitcoin's historical fourth-quarter strength and the length of the current downturn as potential catalysts. He said Bitcoin spot trading accounted for about 12% of Coinbase's revenue, while derivatives, prediction markets, stablecoin payments and real-world asset tokenization continued to grow. Armstrong also highlighted "agentic finance" or "AI-fi" as a longer-term opportunity, predicting AI agents could eventually require financial infrastructure to conduct transactions autonomously. See Also: Skip the Regrets: The Essential Retirement Tips Experts Wish Everyone Knew Earlier. Story Continues Stablecoin Rules Tighten Earlier this month, Treasury proposed rules to implement the GENIUS Act that would require payment stablecoin issuers to obtain appropriate licenses beginning Jan. 18, 2027, while restricting U.S. providers from offering certain stablecoins from unlicensed issuers beginning July 18, 2028. The rules came as Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene said tokenized bank deposits could surpass stablecoins in popularity within five years. ECB board member Isabel Schnabel warned that dollar-pegged stablecoins could strengthen the U.S. dollar and increase dollarization risks in emerging markets. The comments underscored differing U.S. and European approaches to stablecoins and digital money. Photo courtesy: Shutterstock Read Next: Think you're saving enough for your kids? 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(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin climbed to $80,000 for the first time since mid-May, as optimism returns to the long-beaten-down crypto market amid a confluence of bullish signals that forced the liquidation of billions in leveraged bets. Most Read from Bloomberg Canadians Brace for Economic Pain as 50% US Tariffs Take Effect Canada Sees Long Trade War With US That May Last Beyond Midterms Supreme Court Sides With Trump for Now on Mail Ballot Curbs Bessent Has No Easy Fix for What's Really Driving Yields Up New $100,000 H-1B Fee Planned for Visa Workers Already in US The original cryptocurrency climbed as much as 2.5% to $80,908 Tuesday in Asia, a level last seen on May 15. The increase comes after Bitcoin rallied 23% in the seven days through Sunday, the biggest weekly jump in about three years. Still, the token remains well below its peak of about $126,000 reached in October. Bitcoin is back in favor as chatter about the debasement trade was renewed by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement last week that the US will step up its bond repurchases in a bid to bring long-term yields lower, sparking a new round of dollar selling. Skeptics viewed the plan as further evidence the Trump administration isn't yet ready to do the hard work of reducing the budget deficit. Bitcoin was originally created as way to escape fiat currency debasement and inflation driven by central bank money creation. "The macro backdrop turned more supportive after the Treasury's expanded long-dated buyback plan helped weaken the dollar and revive the 'debasement trade' across Bitcoin and gold," said Lacie Zhang, a research analyst at Bitget Wallet. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds had their strongest weekly inflow in 10 months last week as the token surged. The 13 US-listed funds drew in a net $1.92 billion, the most since early October last year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The funds also posted their biggest single day of inflows in over three months, pulling in $606.3 million on Aug. 20. The crypto market got an added boost the day of Bessent's announcement with a meeting between President Donald Trump and industry leaders. The meeting revived optimism around the administration's commitment to crypto. Legislative momentum had slowed recently after the Clarity Act, a market structure bill, failed to make it to a vote before the Senate's August recess. Trump urged the chamber to pass the bill, and it is expected to be taken up again in mid-September. The subsequent surge in Bitcoin's price caught many traders off guard. About $7.2 billion in leveraged bearish bets across all cryptoassets were liquidated last week, according to Coinglass data. Story Continues Crypto traders have been hunting for a market bottom for months. Bitcoin has been falling for much of 2026, following a selloff last October that came just after the token hit its all-time high. Still, skepticism remains. Analysts have pointed to the short squeeze as the main driver of rising prices, suggesting demand may not be sustained. Most Read from Bloomberg Businessweek The Diamond Industry's Old Guard Wants You to Buy 'Natural' Drones, Balloons and Sound Waves: New Ways to Fight the World's Fires New York's Israeli Restaurants Are Doing Better Than You Might Think Moldy Peanuts Can Be Deadly. The Solution Is More Mold The Seniors Against Senior Housing ©2026 Bloomberg L.P. View Comments

Ethereum experienced one of the biggest technical changes in months, rising from under $2,000 to roughly $2,496 over the course of multiple trading sessions. As a result, the $3,000 target has come back into play, but before that level becomes the default, ETH still needs to overcome substantial resistance.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, the world's leader in digital payments, announced its participation in BLOOM (Borderless, Liquid, Open, Online, Multi-currency), a new initiative led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) designed to extend settlement capabilities offered by financial institutions, including enabling interoperability between traditional payment systems and stablecoin-based payment rails. The initiative brings together industry participants to address how financial institutions can benefit from faster, more programmable forms of payment without sacrificing the safeguards that underpin trust in the financial system. As part of this effort, Nium is Visa's first partner to pilot the use of stablecoins for settlement under BLOOM, exploring new ways to move money across borders more efficiently while continuing to leverage Visa's trusted payment network, security, and compliance capabilities. Today, payment settlements typically take place on business days. Through this pilot, both organisations are exploring how stablecoins can enable settlements to occur seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays. This will help reduce delays, improve efficiency, and provide participating financial institutions with faster access to funds. The pilot will support regulated stablecoins that are backed by major currencies, including US dollar and euro-denominated stablecoins. For businesses, this could mean greater efficiency in how payments are sent, received and managed. For consumers, it could pave the way for more seamless payment experiences regardless of the underlying technology powering the transaction. For the broader financial ecosystem, it represents an opportunity to advance innovation without compromising trust.Adeline Kim, Group Country Manager for Regional Southeast Asia and SVP, Global Clients & Acquirers, Asia Pacific, Visa "The future of payments will be shaped by how different forms of money and payment networks work together for different use cases," said Adeline Kim, Group Country Manager for Regional Southeast Asia and SVP, Global Clients & Acquirers, Asia Pacific, Visa. "Through BLOOM and our pilot with Nium in Singapore, we are exploring how stablecoins can complement existing payment infrastructure, enabling greater flexibility in settlement while preserving the security, resilience and compliance standards that underpin global commerce. As digital payments continue to evolve, interoperability will be critical to delivering meaningful value across the financial ecosystem."Amaresh Mohan, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Nium "This pilot with Visa under BLOOM is a meaningful step in our partnership to shape the next phase of payments in the region," said Amaresh Mohan, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Nium. "We're building foundational infrastructure for seamless interoperability between traditional and stablecoin-based rails. This convergence is not only inevitable, it's essential. By bringing together the security and trust of established payment networks with the efficiency and programmability of digital currencies, we unlock real value for financial institutions and their customers. BLOOM demonstrates that innovation and compliance advance together," he added. Story Continues As one of the world's leading financial and innovation hubs, Singapore continues to play a key role in advancing responsible digital finance. Through collaboration across the public and private sectors, initiatives such as BLOOM are helping establish the foundations for a more connected, interoperable and trusted financial ecosystem. About Visa Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, sellers, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com. Cision View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/visa-joins-mas-led-bloom-initiative-to-connect-traditional-payments-and-stablecoin-networks-302858205.html View Comments

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) has traded below $0.10 per coin for the majority of 2026. It recently dipped under $0.07, a level not seen since 2023, which represented a 90% discount to its all-time high of $0.73 from five years ago. However, a beaten-down cryptocurrency isn't necessarily a cheap cryptocurrency, and investors should certainly think twice before piling into this one. Dogecoin was created in 2013 by two friends who felt the crypto industry was taking itself too seriously because at the time, many enthusiasts believed Bitcoin was on the cusp of transforming the financial system. But Dogecoin was designed with no real purpose in mind, so any upside that ensued was driven entirely by speculation, hence the steep losses that followed. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » With no obvious catalysts in the pipeline to prop up the meme coin's value, here's why buying it below $0.10 could still result in a painful loss.The Dogecoin mascot. Image source: Getty Images. It's failing as a payment mechanism, and as a store of value An asset needs a sustainable source of demand to increase in value. Real estate prices rise over time because people need homes, and stocks rise over time because the underlying companies grow their revenue and earnings. Even some cryptocurrencies experience real demand; XRP is used to make international money transfers in the Ripple Payments network, while Ethereum and Solana run decentralized software applications. Most of the demand for Bitcoin currently comes from investors who believe it's a legitimate store of value, kind of like a digital version of gold. Unfortunately, while Dogecoin can be used for payments, adoption is sparse, with just 2,314 businesses worldwide willing to accept it in exchange for goods and services (according to the crypto tracking site Cryptwerk). If consumers can't spend Dogecoin at their favorite stores, then they have no reason to hold it. Moreover, unlike Ethereum and Solana, it isn't tied to any platform where decentralized apps are developed. And considering that the coin hasn't made a new all-time high in over five years, it certainly isn't a good store of value, which rules out demand from the investment community. Those factors alone explain why it has failed to sustainably trend higher, but believe it or not, there is even more bad news for investors. Story Continues Dogecoin's infinite supply will cap its value in the long run Not every valuable asset is functional. Gold, for example, produces nothing and has limited industrial uses, but its value still grows consistently over time. Its scarcity is a big reason: Just 220,700 tons of it have been extracted from the ground throughout all of human history, and eventually there won't be any left to mine, which gives governments, central banks, and investors confidence in its ability to hold value. Bitcoin is similarly scarce. New coins are issued through a process called mining, which involves people using computers to solve complex mathematical problems for the right to validate transactions on the blockchain. They are rewarded in Bitcoin for their efforts, which incentivizes them to continue participating in this important process. Although that means supply is constantly growing, there is a hard cap of 21 million coins, which can't be changed, so it's technically a finite asset. Dogecoin also uses the mining process to issue new coins, but it doesn't have a hard supply limit. Just 5 billion new coins can be mined each year, but there is no end date, which means the circulating supply is going to grow forever. I've never seen an investment-grade asset with an unlimited supply that increased in value over the long term. Buying it below $0.10 could result in losses The meme coin has a circulating supply of 155.6 billion coins as I write this, so adding 5 billion to the pool over the next 12 months would result in dilution of around 3%. In theory, the price per coin would have to decline by the same amount in order for Dogecoin's market capitalization to remain the same, which would be a reasonable outcome considering the lack of organic demand. That means the current price per coin of $0.084 (as of Aug. 21) could fall to $0.081 over the next year to account for dilution. Longer term, if we assume 5 billion coins are mined annually, Dogecoin's circulating supply will double over the next 31 years, so the price per coin could halve to just $0.04 over the same period. As a result, although Dogecoin has already lost 90% of its peak value, investors who buy it for under $0.10 can still suffer substantial losses. Should you buy stock in Dogecoin right now? Before you buy stock in Dogecoin, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Dogecoin wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. 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Bitcoin symbol ©Adobe Stock Images Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) traded higher on Monday, holding on to much of its recent recovery as expectations for more favourable U.S. cryptocurrency regulation and looser financial conditions supported demand for digital assets. Bitcoin gained 1.3% to $77,091.1 by 01:47 ET (05:47 GMT), after having climbed above $79,000 during its recent rebound. The wider cryptocurrency market also advanced, although several major tokens eased from highs reached over the weekend. Geopolitical uncertainty surrounding Iran remained a source of caution as the U.S. prepared to announce its toughest sanctions yet against Tehran. Clarity Act Hopes Help Bitcoin Recover Towards $80,000 Bitcoin's latest rally gathered momentum after U.S. President Donald Trump last week urged policymakers to approve what he considers a fair version of the Clarity Act. The legislation, which has been stalled in Congress for more than a year, is intended to establish a clearer regulatory framework for the U.S. cryptocurrency industry and has been closely followed by companies and investors across the sector. Progress has been delayed by disagreements over important elements of the proposed rules, including whether different cryptocurrencies should be classified as securities or commodities and how yield payments on stablecoins should be treated. Lawmakers have also disagreed over provisions seeking to restrict cryptocurrency trading by members of Congress and government officials, particularly following controversy surrounding Trump's substantial profits from the sector during his presidency. Despite renewed pressure from the president, there remains considerable uncertainty over when, or whether, the Clarity Act will ultimately become law. Treasury Buyback Plans Support Crypto Sentiment Cryptocurrency prices were broadly positive on Monday, although most remained below the peaks recorded during the weekend. Risk appetite received additional support after the U.S. Treasury indicated last week that it plans to intervene in bond markets by doubling purchases of longer-dated securities under its buyback programme in an effort to reduce yields. Expectations for increased financial-market liquidity have strengthened interest in speculative assets such as cryptocurrencies. Gold also benefited from the shift. The trend has been described as the "debasement trade," reflecting concerns that larger U.S. fiscal deficits could weaken the dollar and increase demand for alternative stores of value such as cryptocurrencies and precious metals. Story Continues Bitcoin has frequently been promoted as an alternative store of value, although its substantial price volatility continues to make it less defensive than gold for many investors. Ether, XRP and Major Altcoins Advance The positive tone extended across the wider cryptocurrency market. Ether rose 2.7% to $2,457.34, while XRP gained 2.4% to $1.4784. Solana, Cardano and BNB each advanced by more than 2%. Among memecoins, Dogecoin climbed 2.4%, while $TRUMP added 0.5%. With regulatory developments, liquidity expectations and geopolitical risks all influencing sentiment, cryptocurrency markets could remain volatile as investors assess whether Bitcoin can sustain its recovery and make another attempt at the $80,000 level. Bitcoin price View Comments

Crypto card spending hit a monthly record, with stablecoin-funded purchases climbing to $1.03 billion, or $1.04 billion in supplementary reporting based on PaymentsScan data. PaymentsScan, an on-chain analytics platform that tracks card activity across dozens of issuers, reported that the figure was up 16% from June and nearly 200% from a year earlier. More than 10 million individual purchases were logged in July alone, according to PaymentsScan data cited on X by The Kobeissi Letter. Just three years ago, PaymentsScan's tracked monthly volume was roughly $1 million. The climb from $382 million in August 2025 to more than $1 billion in July 2026 marks sustained growth in the platform's tracked data. Where the Billion Dollars Came From PaymentsScan tracks card issuers across Ethereum, Solana, Base, Tron and Polygon, spanning providers including RedotPay, KAST, Gnosis Pay, Wirex and Rain-issued cards. A supplementary report from Bitcoin World, put July spending at $1.04 billion. The report said USDT and USDC were the dominant stablecoins used for such payments, while noting that an exact breakdown by network was not disclosed. The figures point to digital dollars as a major funding source for crypto-card purchases. Instant Settlement Is a Key Feature Stablecoin cards can offer near-instant settlement and access for users without a local bank account. As more regional issuers launch and stablecoins continue settling faster than multi-day card networks, PaymentsScan's tracked monthly volume has continued to rise. The original PaymentsScan-sourced report also credited Jupiter, the Solana-based trading platform, with helping drive adoption through QR-based payments in more than 60 countries, adding that 68% of volume came from non-US users. Jupiter's card program supports fee-free QR Pay in parts of Asia and fiat remittance across more than 50 countries. The Jupiter exchange mobile interface displaying JUP token balance and trading options. One Crypto Card Issuer's Numbers Complicate the Narrative On-chain settlement data independently tracked by SpendNode showed Jupiter's card processed $424,000 in spend during July 2026, down 70.4% from June's $1.4 million and representing a fraction of one percent of the industry-wide total. SpendNode attributed the drop to the end of Jupiter's cashback promotion on July 1, when its reward rate fell from a launch-era 4% to a standard 2%. That does not mean Jupiter's payments infrastructure is irrelevant, but it indicates that its branded card was not the primary engine behind July's record. Any single issuer's share can shift as promotions start and end, making the industry-wide trend a more useful measure than one platform's role. Story Continues PaymentsScan projected monthly stablecoin-card volume above $1.5 billion by year-end if the current trend holds, consistent with the roughly 200% year-over-year pace recorded so far. The data is subject to change as source information is updated or revised, and differing methodologies and coverage can produce different totals. EXPLORE: Best Crypto Presales With Asymmetric Upside in the Current Market Follow 99Bitcoins on X For the Latest Market Updates and Subscribe on YouTube For Daily Expert Market Analysis. Read original story Crypto Card Purchases Set New $1 Billion Monthly Record by Akiyama Felix at 99bitcoins.com View Comments

Fundstart’s Tom Lee is confident that rotation into ETH has already started.