PANews’ weekly roundup spans macro, regulation, institutions, and Web3. The list highlights Bitcoin’s more than 20% surge, the impact of new SEC rules and a White House meeting on the crypto market, and CFTC Chair Selig’s comments on how crypto, compute, and prediction markets may be regulated. It also covers Ethereum’s rebound, Hyperliquid, Compound, Uniswap, Optimism, and a long list of market updates and exchange listings.

South Korean exchange Bithumb said it will add trading support for NEXO (NEXO) in the Korean won market, according to an exchange notice cited by ChainCatcher. The listing will support deposits only through the Ethereum network, and deposits made through other networks will not be accepted. Bithumb said deposits and withdrawals are expected to open within two hours after the announcement was posted, while trading is scheduled to begin at 13:00 on Aug. 21, 2026. The exchange also laid out temporary controls for the initial trading window. Buy orders will be blocked for the first five minutes after trading starts. During the same opening five-minute period, sell orders cannot be placed below 10% of the reference price or above 100% of that price. For about two hours after the market opens, only limit orders will be allowed.

Police in New South Wales have charged two men in an alleged $5 million crypto investment fraud case. Authorities say victims were steered to a fake platform and funds were moved through multiple crypto wallets and exchanges.

CryptoComLearn reviewed five crypto debit cards for 2024, comparing supported assets, fees, cashback, availability, and compliance. For most users, realistic cashback usually falls between 0.1% and 2%.

Utility tokens are digital assets used to access services on blockchain platforms. The article breaks down how they work, their benefits, examples, creation methods, and how they differ from security tokens.

CryptoComLearn reviewed six crypto lending platforms for 2026, highlighting CoinRabbit, Nexo, Binance, Aave, Morpho, and Maple Finance across loan terms, collateral rules, liquidity, and risk.

Nexo has launched an initial $12 million buyback for its NEXO Token, with repurchased tokens locked for at least 12 months in an on-chain reserve. The company says the move is designed to support token value, tighten supply, and benefit long-term holders.

Nexo deepens partnership with DP World Tour with a rolling course record prize. First player to set and hold a record at Nexo Championship wins $10,000 plus $50,000 in NEXO tokens. Prize increases by $10,000 if no record is set.