# Trenches Today — August 28, 2026

Canonical edition: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-28
Published: 2026-08-28T05:04:53.340Z
Updated: 2026-08-28T05:04:53.340Z
Edition: 20260828
Revision: 1
Content hash: 6663aab345b49d70418b630c582ea782930262a424f0cc6cbd4cd2397385d5fa

> Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $338 million in a single session, extending a six-day streak of inflows totalling $2.26 billion.

## Lead story: US Bitcoin ETFs Record $338 Million Daily Inflows

Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $338 million in a single session, extending a six-day streak of inflows totalling $2.26 billion.

- Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $338 million in daily inflows.

Original source: [cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-etf-six-day-inflow-streak-2-26-billion)

## Complete edition

### Bitcoin

#### Better Partners With Coinbase for Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages

Topic: Bitcoin · Signal: rails

Better and Coinbase launched a mortgage product allowing US homebuyers to pledge Bitcoin as collateral for down payments.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-28#story-story_253b4e59170496282522
Original source: [cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/better-launches-bitcoin-backed-mortgages-powered-by-coinbase)

#### Changpeng Zhao Says Bitcoin Could Overtake Gold in Next Bull Run

Topic: Bitcoin · Signal: rails

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao stated at Bitcoin Asia 2026 that Bitcoin could surpass gold in market valuation.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-28#story-story_7275206b1f2faf880a97
Original source: [decrypt](https://decrypt.co/376717/bitcoin-could-overtake-gold-in-the-next-bull-run-binance-founder-cz)

### Solana

#### DeFi Development Launches Real-Time State of Solana Intelligence Platform

Topic: Solana · Signal: rails

DeFi Development launched 'State of Solana', a real-time intelligence and analytics platform.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-28#story-story_144ac6a247adfe1bb449
Original source: [the-block](https://www.theblock.co/news/markets/2026-08-26-sol-treasury-firm-defi-development-launches-real-time-state-of-solana-intelligence-platform-412798)

#### Galaxy Expands Retail Lending With BTC, ETH, and SOL-Backed Credit Line

Topic: Solana · Signal: rails

Galaxy launched a retail portfolio credit line enabling GalaxyOne users to borrow cash using BTC, ETH, and SOL as collateral.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-28#story-story_37dbeceb5404b6d006bc
Original source: [the-block](https://www.theblock.co/news/business/2026-08-25-galaxy-expands-retail-crypto-lending-new-btc-eth-sol-backed-credit-line-412718)

### DeFi & Stablecoins

#### Revolut Begins Rollout of EURR Euro Stablecoin in Select European Markets

Topic: DeFi & Stablecoins · Signal: rails

Revolut has started rolling out its EURR euro stablecoin to customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-28#story-story_12e4a9ad940df059efa2
Original source: [coindesk](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/26/euro-stablecoins-get-a-mainstream-push-as-revolut-begins-rolling-out-eurr-in-europe)

#### Franklin Templeton and HashKey Launch Tokenized US Money Fund in Asia

Topic: DeFi & Stablecoins · Signal: rails

Franklin Templeton and HashKey are rolling out a tokenized U.S. money market fund product in Asia.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-28#story-story_86ced4aea87178ee7be2
Original source: [coindesk](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/25/franklin-templeton-and-hashkey-roll-out-u-s-tokenized-money-fund-in-asia)

#### Mirae Asset Outlines $109 Billion Digital Asset Push via Digital X

Topic: DeFi & Stablecoins · Signal: rails

Mirae Asset mapped out a $109 billion digital asset initiative through Digital X targeting profitability by 2027.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-28#story-story_098effd3e64aebfd0137
Original source: [the-block](https://www.theblock.co/news/business/2026-08-27-mirae-asset-109-billion-digital-asset-push-412883)

#### Arcus DEX Launches pTokens to Convert Perpetual Positions into ERC-20s

Topic: DeFi & Stablecoins · Signal: rails

Robinhood Chain DEX Arcus introduced pTokens to make perpetual exchange positions tradeable as ERC-20 tokens.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-28#story-story_08fefd34d9b64e6c4004
Original source: [the-block](https://www.theblock.co/news/defi/2026-08-25-robinhood-chain-dex-arcus-ptokens-perps-erc-20s-412696)

### Regulation & Policy

#### Roman Storm Retrial Delayed to April 2027

Topic: Regulation & Policy · Signal: rails

Judge Katherine Polk Failla adjourned Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's retrial to April 2027.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-28#story-story_0c71c0a1dccb6ae6ef45
Original source: [cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/roman-storm-retrial-delayed-april-2027)

#### ECB Says Digital Euro Will Offer Maximum Level of Privacy

Topic: Regulation & Policy · Signal: rails

European Central Bank officials stated that the Eurosystem will be structurally unable to link users directly to purchases under the digital euro proposal.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-28#story-story_4e067c92cad73c26ac31
Original source: [coindesk](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/26/the-digital-euro-will-offer-more-privacy-than-regular-bank-transfers-ecb-says)

### Markets & Macro

#### Nvidia Posts Record $96.2 Billion Quarterly Revenue

Topic: Markets & Macro · Signal: rails

Nvidia reported record revenue of $96.2 billion for the quarter, doubling prior figures and disclosing $366 billion in future commitments.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-28#story-story_34a2fe2ccd656da2b76d
Original source: [decrypt](https://decrypt.co/376664/nvidia-shares-surge-record-q2-revenue)

#### Charles Schwab to Add Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink to Trading Platform

Topic: Markets & Macro · Signal: rails

Charles Schwab is expanding its retail crypto trading access by adding Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-28#story-story_3f5143908a6d5678b34d
Original source: [the-block](https://www.theblock.co/news/business/2026-08-27-charles-schwab-add-solana-avalanche-chainlink-to-crypto-trading-platform-412923)

### Industry & Other

#### Bitwise Launches Self-Custodied Tokenized Stock Portfolios With Coinbase

Topic: Industry & Other · Signal: rails

Bitwise introduced self-custodied tokenized stock portfolios in partnership with Coinbase for eligible non-US investors.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-28#story-story_698db44de38beeb917fd
Original source: [cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitwise-launches-self-custodied-tokenized-stock-portfolios-with-coinbase)

#### UK Tax Data Reports 240 Crypto Millionaires in 2024–2025

Topic: Industry & Other · Signal: rails

UK tax reports show 240 individuals declared more than $1.4 million each in crypto gains during the 2024–2025 tax year.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-28#story-story_98df66f04bba90b44bf0
Original source: [cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-government-crypto-millionaires-2025)

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