Galaxy Research: The crypto lending market contracted by 16.8% quarter-on-quarter in Q2, but the deleveraging process remained “orderly and moderate.”
According to ChainCatcher, Galaxy Research released its Q2 2026 Crypto Leverage Market Report, showing that the total volume of crypto-collateralized lending fell by 16.78% quarter-on-quarter to $56.16 billion, representing a 40.13% decline from the peak of $78.69 billion in Q3 2025. Among these, DeFi lending contracted by 27.61% quarter-on-quarter to $20.43 billion, while CeFi borrowing decreased by 9.62% quarter-on-quarter to $22.98 billion, marking the first time since Q3 2023 that
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Riot Platforms (RIOT.US) sold 9,665 BTC in the first half of the year and pledged 200 BTC as collateral to NYDIG.
In the first half of the year, Riot Platforms sold 9,665 BTC at an average price of $75,000, generating $732 million. The company recently deposited another 200 BTC with NYDIG as collateral for financing, demonstrating a pragmatic asset strategy.
Orderly Deleveraging in Progress: A Deep Dive into Crypto Lending and Futures Markets in Q2 2026
Lending volume contracted by another USD 11.3 billion; DeFi lending declined for the third consecutive period, while futures open interest rebounded from its trough.
Bitcoin rebounds to $64,000; Schiff warns that $65,000 presents a prime selling opportunity
Peter Schiff advises reducing positions during the rebound, viewing $65,000 as a strong resistance level. Although the price has edged up to $64,400, he remains bearish on macroeconomic factors and long-term trends, emphasizing risk management.
The Central Bank of Russia has capped market brokers' exposure to crypto assets at no more than 25% of their total capital.
PANews, August 18 – According to Bitcoin.com, the Central Bank of Russia has released a draft regulation requiring professional market participants, including brokers, trust institutions, foreign exchange dealers, and cryptocurrency exchanges, to include their cryptocurrency holdings when calculating own capital. Furthermore, the proportion of crypto assets must not exceed 25% of total capital. These holdings must be registered with licensed crypto custodians to facilitate state verification of their authenticity. The Central Bank stated that this measure aims to assess credit and market risks, ensuring the financial resilience of intermediaries involved in crypto transactions. This draft represents a continuation of Russia’s process of legalizing crypto assets, providing investors with a framework for assessment.
Bitcoin Falls Amid Slow Trading Activity, Soft Institutional Demand -- Market Talk
Express News | Riot Platforms sold a total of 9,665 BTC in the first half of the year, with a total value of $732.46 million.
Express News | A major whale incurred losses exceeding $1.567 million after voluntarily reducing its position and subsequently facing liquidation.
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BTC Exchange Reserves Rebound to June Highs, Easing ETF Supply Concerns
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