Solana cuts slot time to 350 milliseconds, first reduction since genesis
Solana reduced its slot time for the first time since launch, shortening the block-production window as it works toward a 200-millisecond target.
2026-08-21
Coldcard Ships New Firmware After Bitcoin Theft, Adds AI-Assisted Bug Hunting
Coinkite's Coldcard hardware wallet released updated firmware following a bitcoin theft reported at $114 million by CoinDesk and $130 million by Decrypt, adding new seed-randomness requirements and AI-assisted bug fixes.
1,445 BTC moves on Bitcoin in a single transfer
Read off the chain by this site: 1,445 BTC moves on Bitcoin in a single transfer, at 22:12 UTC on 21 Aug 2026.
Ray Dalio flags debt crisis risk, recommends Bitcoin and gold over bonds
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio cites a debt buyback announcement as a warning sign of approaching crisis, suggesting Bitcoin and gold as hedges.
Market Wrap
Biotech rally and chipmaker debt push drive equities; Samsung commits to shareholder returns.
Bitcoin ETFs Post Biggest Inflow Day Since May as JPMorgan Issues Buy Call on Walmart After Selloff
Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $606 million Thursday behind BlackRock, while JPMorgan urged investors to buy Walmart after its worst trading day in four years.
Broadcom in talks to raise $70 billion to $80 billion in debt for chip financing
Broadcom is raising $70 to $80 billion in debt to finance a chip deal.
1,025 BTC moves on Bitcoin in a single transfer
Read off the chain by this site: 1,025 BTC moves on Bitcoin in a single transfer, at 11:16 UTC on 21 Aug 2026.
Samsung plans 90 trillion to 110 trillion won in shareholder returns including third-quarter dividends
Samsung Electronics announced shareholder returns totaling 90 trillion to 110 trillion won, with about 30 trillion won allocated to third-quarter dividends.
$41.1M of leveraged positions liquidated on OKX
Read off the chain by this site: $41.1M of leveraged positions liquidated on OKX, at 08:59 UTC on 21 Aug 2026.
1,002 BTC moves on Bitcoin in a single transfer
Read off the chain by this site: 1,002 BTC moves on Bitcoin in a single transfer, at 08:49 UTC on 21 Aug 2026.
Market Wrap
Biotech and semiconductor plays dominated trading as clinical trial success and capital expansion drove investor appetite toward growth stories.
MANTRA Token Falls 18% to Record Low as Blockchain Halts After Exploit
MANTRA's token dropped 18% to an all-time low after its blockchain halted following an exploit, prompting exchanges to pause deposits and withdrawals.
CME's Terry Duffy and Kalshi Executives Clash Over Prediction Market Oversight at CFTC Meeting
CME Group's Terry Duffy sparred with Kalshi leadership and a CFTC official over prediction market rules and manipulation risks at a CFTC committee meeting.