Today in Crypto: USDC Released on Stellar Throughout Coinme, THORChain Halts & Resumes Network, EOS EVM Testnet Goes Live, OKX to Apply for Hong Kong License

D Research

Research Aug 18, 2026 · 1h 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...

Kraken Blog Open

D Chain

Blockchain Aug 18, 2026 · 8h ago

Harmony Protocol to Roll Back Network After Massive Exploit

Following a security breach on Aug. 12 where an attacker exploited verification vulnerabilities to illicitly mint 2.385 trillion t...

Bitcoin News Open

D Chain

Blockchain Aug 17, 2026 · 16h ago

Base leads in onchain lending liquidity and USDC vault deposits

Base's rapid growth in DeFi lending highlights both its potential to rival Ethereum and the risks of heavy reliance on USDC stabil...

Crypto Briefing Open

D Chain

Blockchain Aug 17, 2026 · 18h ago

Navi Protocol introduces NAVI Prime lending framework on Sui Network

NAVI Prime's tailored risk frameworks could enhance capital efficiency and market resilience, potentially reshaping DeFi lending d...

Crypto Briefing Open

D Bitcoin

Bitcoin Aug 17, 2026 · 21h 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...

Bitcoin Magazine Open

D Bitcoin

Bitcoin Aug 17, 2026 · 1d ago

Blockstream launches Blockstream Swaps for Bitcoin, Lightning, and Liquid networks

Blockstream Swaps enhances Bitcoin's cross-layer infrastructure, addressing vulnerabilities exposed by Boltz's suspension and boos...

Crypto Briefing Open