cryptocurrency
Bitcoin mining profitability rose by 24% in August, but recovery may prove to be temporary
Bitcoin mining profitability rebounded significantly in August 2026 thanks to a sharp rise in the price of the largest cryptocurrency; however, the industry’s economic performance remains significantly weaker than last year.
Germany Plans to Tax Cryptocurrency Gains at 25% Starting in 2027
The German Ministry of Finance has drafted a proposal to reform the taxation of crypto assets, which calls for the introduction of a 25% tax rate on gains from the sale of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies, regardless of the length of time the asset is held.
Fed’s decision, Bank of Japan’s decision, and inflation data will be key events for crypto market through end of September
In the second half of September, the cryptocurrency market will be driven primarily by decisions from major central banks, U.S. consumer demand and inflation data, as well as a major quarterly expiration of Bitcoin and Ethereum options.
Stablecoin Market Capitalization Exceeds $305 Bln; USDT Controls 60% of Market
The total market capitalization of the global stablecoin market has reached approximately $305.4 billion, continuing to grow amid the widespread adoption of digital dollars in cryptocurrency payments, trading, and decentralized finance.
More than 35% of Ethereum is staked, and the queue to join has reached nearly 1.9 million ETH
The share of Ethereum staked has exceeded 35% of the cryptocurrency’s total supply, and the queue of users waiting to add new funds to the validator network has stretched to nearly 33 days.
Cryptocurrency market ends first week of September on uptrend - overview
The cryptocurrency market ends the first week of September on an uptrend after significant volatility at the start of the week: Bitcoin returned above $81,000, Ethereum approached $2,500, and the total market capitalization rose to approximately $2.81 trillion. The main driver of this movement was a shift in expectations regarding the U.S. Federal Reserve’s future monetary policy.