Today in Crypto: UK Goes After Unregistered Crypto ATM Operators, S. Korea Watching the Ripple-SEC Battle, Silvergate Execs Investigated by Law Firm, Bitget to Collaborate on CBDCs

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Altcoin Aug 18, 2026 · 8h ago

Ripple Lands 3rd Korea Deal, Jeonbuk Bank Brings 24/7 Crypto Payments to Firms

Key Takeaways: Jeonbuk Bank is the first regional bank in Korea to use Ripple Payments. The service allows cross-border settlement...

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Research Aug 18, 2026 · 3h ago

Same position, half the margin: leverage goes up to 10x on Kraken Prop

TL;DR Up to 10x leverage: Bitcoin, Nasdaq 100, and the S&P 500 all move to 10x, plus increases across many more markets. Half the...

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Altcoin Aug 17, 2026 · 14h ago

Solana treasury firm cuts shares 700-for-1 but leaves room for nearly 100 billion more

Solana treasury company SOLAI Limited (formerly BIT Mining) said shareholders approved a capital reset that leaves it with 100 bil...

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Research Aug 18, 2026 · 42m ago

South Korea blocks Polymarket, citing illegal crypto gambling

South Korea's ban on Polymarket highlights increasing global scrutiny on crypto platforms, potentially stifling innovation in pred...

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Altcoin Aug 18, 2026 · 10h ago

Kbank, not Jeonbuk Bank, is leading South Korea’s Ripple Payments push

Kbank's Ripple partnership could accelerate blockchain adoption in South Korea's banking sector, challenging traditional payment s...

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Bitcoin Aug 17, 2026 · 22h ago

Strategy Goes Another Week Without Buying — Or Selling — Bitcoin, Builds Up Cash Reserve

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Goes Another Week Without Buying — Or Selling — Bitcoin, Builds Up Cash Reserve Bitcoin treasury Strateg...

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