Strive announced on August 24, 2026, the acquisition of 1,110 bitcoin for $81.5 million, increasing total holdings to 21,356 BTC and ranking as the seventh-largest public company bitcoin holder. This move continues the institutional accumulation strategy during bitcoin price pullbacks, reflecting strong conviction in bitcoin’s long-term value.
Core Summary Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has raised $2 billion through MSTR stock sales and announced the establishment of a new “USD Cash” pool. This is the latest move in the company’s ongoing strategy to accumulate bitcoin. Notably, the company did not immediately use these funds to purchase bitcoin, instead choosing to build a liquidity reserve. Event Details Funding Scale and Purpose Strategy successfully raised $2 billion through additional MSTR stock issuance. The funds will be used for: ...
According to Yahoo Finance, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s public statements this week have driven Bitcoin and gold prices higher in tandem, with markets interpreting this as endorsement of the “debasement trade.” Analysts note that the Treasury’s positive stance on a Bitcoin strategic reserve is reshaping institutional allocation logic for crypto assets, though regulatory uncertainty remains a long-term risk factor. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team
Core Summary Bitcoin has surged past the $77,000 milestone in recent trading, reaching new highs. Market analysts attribute the rally to sustained institutional inflows, improving macroeconomic expectations, and a clearer regulatory environment. Investor sentiment has notably improved, though analysts caution about short-term volatility risks. Incident Details According to CoinDesk real-time data, Bitcoin rallied strongly during Asian trading hours, breaking through the psychological $77,000 barrier with a 24-hour gain exceeding 3%. Ethereum, Solana, and other major altcoins followed suit, pushing the total cryptocurrency market capitalization above $2.8 trillion. ...
Bitcoin surges above $72,000 after six weeks of consolidation, triggering $3 billion in short liquidations—the largest since 2021.
Core Summary Bitcoin broke through the $70,000 milestone during New York trading on August 19, reaching its highest price since June 2026. Ethereum gained approximately 10% in tandem, indicating broad market recovery. The rally was driven by two main factors: the US Treasury’s accelerated bond buyback program injecting liquidity, and the SEC advancing a crypto regulatory framework proposal that markets interpreted as a signal of clearer regulatory environment. Event Details According to real-time data from CoinDesk and The Block, Bitcoin surged rapidly on the evening of August 19, breaking through the $70,000 psychological resistance level from the $68,000 range, touching near $70,250 at its peak. This marks Bitcoin’s return above the $70,000 threshold after nearly two months. ...
Core Summary Global bond markets are experiencing significant turmoil, with bond yields surging across countries from the US to Japan, reflecting deep investor concerns about persistent inflation and expanding fiscal deficits. This market shift not only affects traditional financial assets but also poses new tests for the hedging properties of digital assets like Bitcoin. Market participants are reassessing the performance of various assets in a high-interest-rate environment. Event Details According to Reuters reports, global bond markets faced massive sell-offs on the 18th, driving yields significantly higher. US 30-year Treasury yields rose to their highest level since 2007, while Japan’s 10-year government bond yield also hit multi-year highs. This synchronized sell-off across markets reflects widespread investor concern about the global macroeconomic outlook. ...
Core Summary Citibank announced on August 18 that it plans to launch bitcoin custody services under its newly upgraded “Custody+” platform later in 2026, targeting institutional clients. This move marks a new milestone in Wall Street traditional financial giants’ acceptance of crypto assets and is expected to drive more institutional capital into the digital asset market. Event Details According to CoinDesk and The Block, Citibank plans to offer bitcoin custody services under its new Custody+ platform. This platform will integrate Citibank’s existing custody business capabilities, providing institutional clients with secure, compliant digital asset storage solutions. ...
Goldman Sachs says soft economic data makes a September Fed rate hike very unlikely, offering good news for bitcoin and risk assets. Markets focus on this week’s FOMC minutes for further policy signals.
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has reached an all-time high in indirect Bitcoin exposure, with Strategy accounting for 86% of its crypto holdings. The fund also disclosed an $88 million stake in Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine, marking a new phase in traditional financial institutions’ allocation to crypto assets.