The Block - 2026-08-21 ​
4 items collected.
1. Grayscale moves closer to launching first Zcash ETF in US with fresh amended SEC filing ​
Author: Sarah Wynn
Published: 8/21/2026, 9:34:53 PM
Categories: Markets, Policy, Regulation, SEC, News
Grayscale is inching closer to launching its Zcash ETF, filing another amendment with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday.
2. BounceBit to sunset blockchain, migrate to BNB Chain after $3 million exploit ​
Author: Kyle Baird
Published: 8/21/2026, 5:28:34 PM
Categories: Crypto Ecosystems, DeFi, Layer 1s, Security, BNB Chain, Exploits, News
The attacker transferred approximately 286.5 million BB from nine wallets before block production was eventually halted.
3. XRP leads broad altcoin rally as bitcoin’s biggest weekly gain in two years lifts crypto ​
Author: Jason Shubnell
Published: 8/21/2026, 5:24:02 PM
Categories: Market Updates, Markets, Crypto Movers, News
Amid this week's crypto rally, HYPE is up nearly 40%, while other altcoins such as XRP, ZEC and LINK have risen over 30%.
4. Strategy shares hit two-month high as STRC rebounds toward $100 alongside bitcoin ​
Author: Kyle Baird
Published: 8/21/2026, 3:38:02 PM
Categories: Companies, Crypto Ecosystems, Equities, Layer 1s, Market Updates, Markets, Public Equities, Token Projects, Bitcoin, Equity Movers, Strategy, News
Amid a two-month puase on BTC buys, Strategy shares (MSTR) rallied alongside bitcoin as STRC continued its recovery toward its $100 target.