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Aug 20 (Reuters) – Cryptocurrency and blockchain-related stocks surged in premarket trading on Thursday after U.S. President ‌Donald Trump urged Congress to pass legislation establishing clear rules for ‌the digital asset sector, following a White House meeting with industry executives.

DeFi Technologies (Nasdaq: DEFT) will host a shareholder call on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. According to the company, Q2 2026 financial statements will be released after market close on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

On August 19, the U.S. Treasury announced that starting September 9, it will at least double its long-end buybacks, and Bitcoin surged as much as 8.7%, reaching an intraday high of $69,749. Bitcoin’s biggest daily move since March 4 occurred not because of a cryptocurrency-related development, but due to a government announcement regarding debt management.