A public key is the cryptographic counterpart to a private key. Together they let you prove ownership of cryptocurrency without revealing the secret that controls it. Summary A public key is a large number derived mathematically from a private key using elliptic curve multiplication, a one-way function that is fast to compute forward but practically
Bernstein has maintained an Outperform rating and $140 price target on Circle Internet Group, implying about 59% upside after CRCL closed Friday at $87.98, as the brokerage expects USDC adoption to support the company even without passage of the CLARITY Act. Summary Bernstein maintained its Outperform rating and $140 Circle price target, implying about 59%
A cryptocurrency wallet attributed to market maker Wintermute carried approximately $190.77 million in short positions on Hyperliquid on Aug. 24, according to a snapshot published by blockchain analytics account Onchain Lens. Summary Wallet data showed $190.77 million in shorts across Hyperliquid when Onchain Lens captured its snapshot. Ethereum led the reported short book at $53.02
Banks and financial regulators from Europe, the Middle East and Asia joined a cross regional pilot testing post quantum security for digital asset wallets and blockchain transfers on Aug. 24. Summary Two banks will test quantum resistant wallets and transfers on a specialized NEAR testnet environment. Regulators from Abu Dhabi, Bhutan and Malta will initially
Information about Bitcoin’s previous gains can change how much cryptocurrency U.S. households want to own and whether they subsequently buy it, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland working paper published on July 14, 2026. Summary Crypto owners expected 22% annual returns, compared with 7% among surveyed people without digital holdings. Bitcoin return information
South Korean crypto exchange Upbit processed an estimated 1.15 trillion won, or approximately $830 million, during one hour of volatile trading on Aug. 22. Summary Upbit processed an estimated 1.15 trillion won during the volatile hour beginning 05:00 UTC Saturday. Twenty-four-hour Upbit volume reached $3.818 billion, according to data cited by Wu Blockchain during volatility.
Bitcoin traded near $76,600 on Aug. 23 after reaching $79,500 two days earlier, prompting claims that veteran trader Peter Brandt’s 58,000–62,000 forecast was wrong. Summary Brandt forecast Bitcoin would reach 58,000–62,000, and prices entered that range months later during 2026. Bitcoin fell to approximately $57,717 on July 1 before rebounding toward $79,500 by August 21.
Robert Kiyosaki renewed his call to buy Bitcoin on Aug. 22, arguing that financially educated investors use scarce assets to protect their wealth from inflation and a weakening U.S. dollar. Summary Kiyosaki urged investors to buy Bitcoin, gold, silver, and selected real estate as dollar hedges. Treasury is doubling long-dated buyback limits to at least
Term Labs confirmed on Aug. 23 that a governance exploit had affected its lending vaults. Blockchain security firms estimated that the attacker extracted approximately $8.5 million in cryptocurrency. Summary Term Labs confirmed a governance exploit affected its vaults while investigators assessed the full damage. CertiK estimated losses near $8.5 million, but Term Labs has not
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong urged senators to support the CLARITY Act during an Aug. 20 interview, arguing that permanent legislation could protect crypto users and limit regulatory overreach by future administrations. Summary Senate records schedule the CLARITY Act cloture motion for September 15 at 2:15 p.m. Eastern. Armstrong said statutory crypto rules would protect consumers
