Crypto News August 29, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights

[LIVE] August 29, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights

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The financial markets are reacting sharply to recent developments, particularly with renowned economist critiques aimed at the Federal Reserve's latest policies, deriding them as "on the wrong track." Speculation surrounding a potential interest rate hike in September is intensifying, as updated probability figures are creating uncertainty among investors. In the cryptocurrency space, anticipation is building for a significant announcement regarding Bitcoin, while Ripple (XRP) prepares to unveil a pivotal update that could shape its future. Notably, a Bitcoin whale, inactive for over 15 years, has begun moving its assets, signaling potential shifts in market dynamics. Meanwhile, a verified account associated with Donald Trump has declared the launch of a new altcoin, which plummeted to zero instantly, showcasing the volatile nature of the crypto market.
20:44
Economist James E. Thorne stated and commented that he finds the Fed's recent policies controversial.
18:33
The likelihood of an interest rate hike has increased following Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's hawkish speech yesterday in Jackson Hole.
14:57
A Bitcoin developer has reported that a major update for BTC is coming tomorrow. Here are the details of the update.
13:12
Ripple (XRP) announced it is working on a new roadmap to address the upcoming quantum computing threat.
11:03
Whale wallets from Bitcoin's early days have started to show interesting activity. Here's what you need to know.
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