BNB Chain plans to implement the Pasteur hardfork on Aug. 25, with changes aimed at strengthening cross-chain bridge security and expanding block capacity. The upgrade raises throughput from 1237 TPS to 2324 TPS, lifts average gas used from 46.35 million to 84.15 million, and introduces BEP-695 validator key rotation. Separately, Binance has imposed trading restrictions on 16 crypto platforms following new U.S. and EU sanctions, affecting pairs including APT/BTC, AR/BTC and A/USDC. The adjustments take effect immediately.

Russia has issued Decree No. 936 banning cryptocurrency mining and mining pool operations in Moscow, the Moscow Region and parts of Kursk through Dec. 31, 2032. Mining load in the Moscow power system is about 1 gigawatt, while regional data center capacity could rise to 3.6 gigawatts—around 17% of peak demand—by 2032, according to Interfax. Russia’s first-quarter Bitcoin hashrate was estimated at 175 EH/s, or 16.4% of the global total, making it the second-largest source of mining power. The government said the move is aimed at easing pressure on the electricity grid.

Donald Trump is set to meet with crypto industry leaders including Coinbase and Ripple, with the SEC and CFTC chairs also expected to attend. Prediction-market pricing puts the CLARITY Act’s chances of being signed into law in 2026 at about 19%, down from an 82% peak on Feb. 19, while Galaxy Digital estimates just 10% odds of passage this year. Separately, the CFTC invoked emergency authority on Aug. 11 tied to the Kalshi dispute, drawing added attention to how regulators are acting under existing powers.

Bank Leumi has teamed up with Galaxy Digital to offer Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana trading to about 2.5 million retail customers starting in early 2027, a move it says would make it Israel’s first bank to provide crypto trading if approved. The plan requires clearance from the Bank of Israel after the central bank declined to approve a similar 2022 effort with Paxos. Israel received roughly $22 billion in on-chain value in the 12 months to June 2025, according to Chainalysis. Galaxy’s Israel business is led by GK8 co-founder Lior Lamesh.

Bitcoin hovered around $62,800 to $63,000 as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $57.63 million in net outflows on Aug. 14, extending withdrawals to a third consecutive day. On-chain data shows the share of Bitcoin supply in profit fell to 51.4%, the lowest level in more than three years, leaving many holders with unrealized losses. Despite the recent outflows, cumulative net inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs still stand at $51.79 billion, according to SoSoValue.

Berkshire Hathaway’s Q2 13F filing shows a sharp increase in its stake in Google parent Alphabet, lifting the holding to about $36.6 billion and making it the portfolio’s third-largest position behind Apple and American Express. Roughly 60% of the 48.1 million shares added came via a $10 billion private placement, with the rest bought in the open market. The filing also shows Berkshire trimmed Ally Financial by 7% and cut Capital One by 58%.

Cboe has filed a proposed rule change with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission seeking approval to list the first 3x leveraged Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds in the United States. The funds aim for three times the daily return of their reference assets, which puts them outside Cboe BZX’s standard listing criteria and requires specific SEC approval. The filing would broaden leveraged crypto exchange-traded products beyond existing lower-multiple structures and also includes products tied to gold and silver futures.

E-Land Apparel reported Q1FY26 revenue from operations of 7,560.14 lakh rupees, up 4% year on year, while total expenses rose 9% to 8,702.86 lakh rupees. Employee benefits costs jumped by more than 28%, contributing to a 76.2% widening in loss before tax to (892.91) lakh rupees and a higher net loss. Basic and diluted EPS were a loss of ₹1.86 versus a loss of ₹1.06 a year earlier. The company also appointed Sandhiya Balamurgan as an additional non-executive independent director for a five-year term.