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This Week In Crypto
27 Aug 2026

The can is kicked far down the road

Crypto mortgages launch for Coinbase One users, the SEC proposes changes to crypto custody rules, and Schwab expands crypto support. In trending topics we discuss how the risk of BTC sales from Strategy has declined over the past months.
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Crypto mortgages launched for Coinbase One
Coinbase and Better Mortgage have made their crypto-backed mortgage product generally available to Coinbase One members, allowing eligible borrowers to pledge bitcoin or USDC as collateral rather than sell their holdings for a down payment. The program offers a lender credit of 1% of the mortgage value, capped at $10,000, and targets borrowers who qualify based on income and credit but lack sufficient cash for a traditional down payment.
Stand with crypto endorses 32 candidates
Coinbase-backed advocacy group Stand With Crypto has endorsed 32 pro-crypto House candidates ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, expanding its push to influence crypto policy in Washington. The effort comes as the industry focuses on the Clarity Act, which faces a key Senate procedural vote on Sept. 15 but remains challenged by disputes over stablecoin rewards, illicit finance and ethics provisions covering public officials’ crypto activities.
SEC send custody rules to White House for review
The SEC has sent proposed changes to its crypto custody rules to the White House for review, aiming to clarify how investment advisers and funds can hold digital assets while modernizing outdated requirements. The move is part of a broader crypto regulatory overhaul under Chair Paul Atkins, which has included clearer guidance on me
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