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Finally, crypto is green again
Short squeeze, SEC rules, and AI trading bots. Big week in crypto.
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August 21, 2026
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FINALLY, CRYPTO IS RISING AGAIN
After weeks of choppy price action, the market woke up this week. Bitcoin is trading near $77,000, Ethereum is holding around $2,400, and the Fear and Greed Index has jumped to 72, firmly in "greed" territory. Traders who bet against the market got squeezed hard, regulators moved on new rules, and Binance opened the door for AI agents to trade on your behalf. Here is everything you need to know before the weekend.
📰 TOP STORIES THIS WEEK
BTC rallies past $77K as short sellers lose billions
Bitcoin jumped more than 9% in a day and over 20% in a week, helped by a wave of forced liquidations that hit $1.25 billion, strong spot ETF inflows topping $600 million, and a weaker dollar. The next big test sits between $78,000 and $79,000. Clear that and traders may look toward $84,000 next.
67 million Americans own crypto, but the number has a backstory
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse cited the figure after a White House meeting with President Trump and top regulators. The data comes from a survey funded by Ripple through the National Cryptocurrency Association. It is a real number, but it only measures existing holders, not broader public support. A key Senate vote on the CLARITY Act is set for September 15.
SEC proposes new rules with a $75M fundraising path
The SEC published its proposed Regulation Crypto Assets framework, creating two exemptions for crypto companies. Startups can raise up to $5 million over four years with light disclosure, while a second path allows up to $75 million a year with stricter reporting. The proposal is now open for public comment for 60 days.
Binance lets AI agents trade for you with Agent OS
Binance launched Agent OS, a platform that connects AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT to trading and payments through a permission based system. Agents work inside an isolated sub-account and cannot withdraw funds to outside wallets. Coinbase and Kraken already offer similar AI trading tools of their own.
📈 TOP GAINERS & LOSERS
🚀 Top gainers | 📈 7-day change | 💰 Price |
|---|---|---|
🥇 Ethena (ENA) | +68.01% | $0.1404 |
🥈 Pieverse (PIEVERSE) | +44.06% | $1.16 |
🥉 Pump.fun (PUMP) | +43.01% | $0.00409 |
📉 Top losers | 📊 7-day change | 💰 Price |
|---|---|---|
🔻 Velvet (VELVET) | -19.40% | $0.8219 |
🔻 Sun (SUN) | -2.77% | $0.01763 |
🎉 No. 3 loser | — | No third loser listed |
📘 EDUCATIONAL PICK — LEARN & LEVEL UP
🐦 TWEETS OF THE WEEK
FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA:
X - Where Crypto Meets Comedy;
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СoinMarketCap - The Wildest Ride in the Crypto Market;
YouTube - Your Gateway to the World of Crypto.
Disclaimer: We're here to entertain, not to be your financial guru. This newsletter is purely for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice or a magical fortune-telling session. So, grab your popcorn, enjoy the read, but remember to use your own wits and conduct thorough research before making any money moves. Stay curious, my friend!