# Trenches Today — August 16, 2026

Canonical edition: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-16
Published: 2026-08-16T05:04:40.113Z
Updated: 2026-08-16T05:04:40.113Z
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> Figure reported second-quarter net income rose 192% to $87 million as loan marketplace volume increased to $4.3 billion.

## Lead story: Onchain lender Figure nearly triples quarterly profits as loan marketplace volume surges to $4.3 billion

Figure reported second-quarter net income rose 192% to $87 million as loan marketplace volume increased to $4.3 billion.

- Figure reported Q2 net income increased 192% year-over-year to $87 million while loan marketplace volume rose to $4.3 billion.

Original source: [the-block](https://www.theblock.co/news/business/2026-08-13-onchain-lender-figure-nearly-triples-quarterly-profits-as-loan-marketplace-volume-surges-to-4-3-billion-411736)

## Complete edition

### Solana

#### Release v4.3.0-beta.0 published for Agave validator client

Topic: Solana · Signal: rails

Anza published Release v4.3.0-beta.0 for the Agave validator client repository.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-16#story-story_0291fc5fcf5bfc158a51
Original source: [anza-agave](https://github.com/anza-xyz/agave/releases/tag/v4.3.0-beta.0)

### Regulation & Policy

#### CFTC Chairman Announces Agenda for August 20 Innovation Advisory Committee Meeting

Topic: Regulation & Policy · Signal: rules

The CFTC Chairman announced the official agenda for the upcoming Innovation Advisory Committee meeting on August 20.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-16#story-story_1627d42ad2f37d3bcf84
Original source: [cftc](https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9283-26)

### Markets & Macro

#### Kraken parent Payward posts $508 million in Q2 adjusted revenue as growth broadens beyond crypto trading

Topic: Markets & Macro · Signal: rails

Kraken parent Payward reported Q2 adjusted revenue of $508 million while funded accounts grew 42% to 6.6 million.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-16#story-story_d2f5b4f779666e5ce62e
Original source: [the-block](https://www.theblock.co/news/business/2026-08-14-kraken-parent-payward-508-million-q2-adjusted-revenue-411818)

#### Robot maker Unitree is going public while Hyperliquid contracts value firm at $38 billion

Topic: Markets & Macro · Signal: rails

Pre-launch perpetual contracts on Hyperliquid valued robotics company Unitree Robotics at nearly $38 billion.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-16#story-story_e9ee007f89ac45390324
Original source: [coindesk](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/15/robot-maker-unitree-is-going-public-hyperliquid-traders-see-4x-upside-from-ipo-price)

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