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Bitdeer locks in $400M five-year offtake deal for AI cloud facility in Malaysia
Analysis Aug 20, 2026
Bitdeer locks in $400M five-year offtake deal for AI cloud facility i…

Bitdeer's strategic pivot to AI infrastructure highlights a broader industry shift from crypto mining to sustainable te…

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Crypto short liquidations pass $3B mark as Bitcoin price nears $72K
News Article Aug 20, 2026
Crypto short liquidations pass $3B mark as Bitcoin price nears $72K

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Incident reported east of Al Mukalla raises maritime security concerns
Analysis Aug 20, 2026
Incident reported east of Al Mukalla raises maritime security concerns

Heightened maritime security concerns may hinder regional agreements, impacting market confidence and increasing geopol…

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Turkey denies Israeli claims, calls for international action against Israel
Analysis Aug 20, 2026
Turkey denies Israeli claims, calls for international action against …

Turkey's stance may intensify regional tensions, influencing geopolitical alliances and prompting increased multilatera…

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Elon Musk's X is exploring stablecoins to pay influencers and content providers
News Article Aug 20, 2026
Elon Musk's X is exploring stablecoins to pay influencers and content…

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Trump wants the US to become a Bitcoin whale, but Congress controls the wallet
News Article Aug 20, 2026
Trump wants the US to become a Bitcoin whale, but Congress controls t…

President Donald Trump said on Aug. 20 that the US is considering accumulating sizable amounts of Bitcoin and other cry…

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Banking Regulator Races to Finalize GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
News Article Aug 20, 2026
Banking Regulator Races to Finalize GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules

OCC Comptroller Jonathan Gould told the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium the agency is moving at a rapid pace to beat a Jan…

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BitGo secures South Korea virtual asset license, says it's the first global crypto company to do so
News Article Aug 20, 2026
BitGo secures South Korea virtual asset license, says it's the first …

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Bitcoin approaches $72,000 as Strategy and Coinbase continue rally
News Article Aug 20, 2026
Bitcoin approaches $72,000 as Strategy and Coinbase continue rally

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Trump targets Iran oil trade, impacting China amid US-Iran tensions
Analysis Aug 20, 2026
Trump targets Iran oil trade, impacting China amid US-Iran tensions

Trump's actions may hinder US-Iran deal prospects, complicating global oil markets and straining US-China relations fur…

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GnosisDAO approves Gnosis Chain for Ethereum Economic Zone
News Article Aug 20, 2026
GnosisDAO approves Gnosis Chain for Ethereum Economic Zone

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US Treasury doubles bond buybacks to $4B, impacting Fed rate hike odds
Analysis Aug 20, 2026
US Treasury doubles bond buybacks to $4B, impacting Fed rate hike odds

The Treasury's bond buyback strategy may signal a shift towards economic stabilization, influencing market expectations…

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