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European investors sharply increased their gold investments in August. Exchange-traded funds holding physical gold received a record $7.9 billion, whilst their gold reserves rose by 54.2 tonnes. Investors took advantage of the fall in gold prices to increase their holdings once again, according to a report by the World Gold Council (WGC).
The ‘Alternative for Germany’ (AfD) party secured 43.8 per cent of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election — its best result at this level to date. This outcome once again raises the question: how will the AfD’s growing influence affect Bitcoin policy in Europe’s largest economy?
China is to issue special treasury bonds worth 300 billion yuan ($45 billion) to shore up the country’s largest banks and insurance companies and give them greater scope to lend to the economy. Eight state-owned financial institutions will receive the funds, according to the Chinese Ministry of Finance.
Bitcoin fell below the $80,000 mark on Monday. One of the reasons was stronger-than-expected US labour market data, which reignited expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this month. Meanwhile, rising oil prices against a backdrop of escalating tensions between the US and Iran added to the pressure on risk assets.
The number of transactions in the rouble-pegged A7A5 stablecoin has increased 4.4-fold over the past year. The token has become one of the leaders in terms of transaction volume on the Tron blockchain.
According to the senior executive, the leading cryptocurrency could benefit from rising inflation in the US, whilst AI could benefit from accelerated economic growth. Pompliano pointed out that US national debt has exceeded $40 trillion, whilst the annual cost of servicing it stands at $1 trillion. The ProCap CEO is convinced that the problem of high government spending will not disappear any time soon and will remain a significant factor over the next two decades.
Shares in European luxury goods manufacturers continue to fall. At the same time, investors are sceptical that demand for high-end goods will recover quickly after several years of weak sales.
One of the most authoritative experts in the crypto industry, Arthur Hayes, has published an article in which he stated that he expects the Japanese yen to weaken against the euro and the US dollar by the middle of next year.
In July, central banks increased their gold reserves by 23 tonnes. China was the largest buyer, Poland retained its lead for the year as a whole, whilst Russia was the largest seller of the month. In total, since the start of 2026, central banks have reported net purchases of around 130 tonnes of gold — approximately 30 tonnes less than during the same period last year.
Parliament has voted in favour of the investment bill at first reading. The bill provides for the transposition of a number of European legislative acts into national law.
The Russian government plans to sell 23.76 per cent of the state’s shares in Aeroflot on the market. The transaction is expected to take place in 2026, with the timing of the sale to be determined based on demand and the recommendations of investment bankers.
This summer, at least 13 physical attacks aimed at cryptocurrency theft took place in various countries. Cybersecurity expert Jameson Lopp has been keeping track of such attacks since 2014; his database includes cases that have become widely known.
In the global investment-grade corporate bond market, around $1 trillion worth of debt securities has accumulated, trading at credit spreads that are unusually wide for their ratings. At the same time, the main credit indices remain close to historic lows in terms of risk.
By the end of August, the leading cryptocurrency had gained 24 per cent — its best monthly performance since November 2024, according to data from CoinGlass.
National Energy Company On August 28, Ukrenergo published a request on the London Stock Exchange to current holders of $825 million in sustainable development bonds, asking them to “support the proposed changes to the debt restructuring.”
Budapest remains the most expensive of the three major new-construction markets in Central Europe—at around €5,200 per square meter. Prices are lower in Warsaw, and nearly half as much in Bucharest. But for investors, the difference in price does not necessarily mean a difference in returns: taxes, finishing costs, and land prices significantly affect the final cost of housing.
Ethereum ends August outperforming Bitcoin: over the month, ETH gained about 40% and approached a monthly imbalance around $2,600—a zone where the price previously broke through sharply and left a gap to which it typically returns. Analysts are divided in their assessments of future price movements—some expect the upward trend to continue toward $2,800, while others foresee a correction down to $2,250–1,930.
Nvidia’s stock rose 8.7% on August 27 following the release of the company’s strong financial outlook, increasing its market capitalization by approximately $442 billion.
An entity linked to Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan owns 49% of WLTC Holdings—a holding company established by World Liberty Financial (WLFI) for its banking operations. A company linked to the family of U.S. President Donald Trump owns another 38%, according to the WSJ.
Bitcoin could nearly quadruple in price thanks to renewed interest in assets capable of retaining their value as the dollar weakens, according to analysts at Bernstein. According to their forecast, as reported by CNBC, the price of the largest cryptocurrency will jump to $300,000 per token by the end of 2029—about 280% higher than current levels. And by mid-2027, Bitcoin could reach a new all-time high of $150,000, according to Bernstein’s estimates.
