August 18: Wall Street Keeps Moving Into Crypto While Bitcoin Stays Stuck at $64K

August 18: Wall Street Keeps Moving Into Crypto While Bitcoin Stays Stuck at $64K

Author: Matt Diemer August 18, 2026 Duration: 9:57

Bitcoin is still hovering around $64,000, but traditional finance keeps moving deeper into crypto. Matt covers Citi preparing to launch institutional Bitcoin custody, Kraken expanding U.S. stock trading across Europe, Visa searching for new stablecoin settlement partners, and Treasury beginning the rulemaking process for the GENIUS Act.

 

The episode also looks at XRP falling below $1, renewed investment in Zcash mining and privacy, regulators reconsidering outdated market rules as tokenized securities grow, and serious trouble at BitMart as users reportedly struggle to withdraw funds and some employees remain unpaid. Meanwhile, Bitcoin managed to outperform the S&P 500 on Monday, even as the broader crypto market remains mostly stuck. 


Happy HODLing.




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Matt Diemer brings you the essential updates from the fast-moving world of digital assets with Daily Crypto News. Each episode is crafted to fit into your morning routine or commute, delivering a concise yet comprehensive overview in about twenty minutes. You'll hear clear explanations of major market movements, breaking regulatory developments, and significant technological shifts, all framed with a focus on practical insight for anyone following this space. The tone is straightforward and informed, cutting through the hype to highlight what actually matters for investors and the curious alike. By focusing on brevity and clarity, this podcast serves as an efficient daily briefing, ensuring you stay informed without getting overwhelmed by the constant noise. Tune in for a no-nonsense summary that connects the dots between market events, business implications, and the underlying technology, making the complex landscape of cryptocurrency more accessible one day at a time.
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Duration: 15:55
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Duration: 9:53
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Duration: 3:18
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