# Trenches Today — August 29, 2026

Canonical edition: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-29
Published: 2026-08-29T05:04:40.567Z
Updated: 2026-08-29T05:04:40.567Z
Edition: 20260829
Revision: 1
Content hash: 9c9bc462dce7535007bf74e8e606be1ddd949d1b994411254df7f7e3a4226d75

> Revolut started rolling out its EURR euro-denominated stablecoin to select customers across Denmark, Poland, and Portugal.

## Lead story: Revolut Begins Rollout of EURR Euro Stablecoin in Three European Countries

Revolut started rolling out its EURR euro-denominated stablecoin to select customers across Denmark, Poland, and Portugal.

- Revolut initiated the rollout of its EURR euro stablecoin to select users in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal.

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)

## Complete edition

### Bitcoin

#### Better and Coinbase Launch Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Product

Topic: Bitcoin · Signal: rails

Better partnered with Coinbase to let U.S. homebuyers use Bitcoin as down payment collateral without selling their crypto.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-29#story-story_253b4e59170496282522
Original source: [cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/better-launches-bitcoin-backed-mortgages-powered-by-coinbase)

#### IREN Shares Fall 8% Following AI Infrastructure Expenses

Topic: Bitcoin · Signal: rails

Bitcoin miner IREN saw shares drop 8% after earnings were weighed down by costs from expanding into AI cloud services.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-29#story-story_4fc5e8c4a1e2d1fdc250
Original source: [coindesk](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/28/iren-shares-fall-8-as-costly-ai-transition-weighs-on-earnings)

#### Binance Founder CZ Discusses Bitcoin Market Cap Outlook Relative to Gold

Topic: Bitcoin · Signal: rails

Changpeng Zhao offered comments on Bitcoin's long-term valuation potential compared to gold and sovereign adoption timelines.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-29#story-story_7275206b1f2faf880a97
Original source: [decrypt](https://decrypt.co/376717/bitcoin-could-overtake-gold-in-the-next-bull-run-binance-founder-cz)

### Ethereum & L2

#### Ethereum Developers Propose Quantum-Resistant Key Standard for Staking

Topic: Ethereum & L2 · Signal: rails

Developers introduced a draft proposal enabling validators to use quantum-resistant keys to protect staking infrastructure.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-29#story-story_2584b24433e2886c3674
Original source: [coindesk](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/08/26/ethereum-developers-propose-first-step-to-protect-eth-staking-from-quantum-attacks)

### DeFi & Stablecoins

#### Mirae Asset Outlines $109 Billion Digital Asset Initiative With Digital X

Topic: DeFi & Stablecoins · Signal: rails

South Korea's Mirae Asset detailed plans to build a $109 billion digital asset operation around Digital X by 2027.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-29#story-story_098effd3e64aebfd0137
Original source: [the-block](https://www.theblock.co/news/business/2026-08-27-mirae-asset-109-billion-digital-asset-push-412883)

### Industry & Other

#### Circle Signs Shirt Sponsorship Deal With Chelsea FC Featuring USDC

Topic: Industry & Other · Signal: rails

Circle reached an agreement with Chelsea FC to feature USDC branding across the club's front-of-shirt sponsorships.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-08-29#story-story_5cc860b974b0049e6b4b
Original source: [the-block](https://www.theblock.co/news/business/2026-08-28-circle-strikes-chelsea-front-of-shirt-sponsorship-deal-featuring-usdc-413002)

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