CoinDesk Follow Bitcoin briefly hits $70,000 for the first time since June. Here is why The largest crypto asset rose more than 7% on Wednesday after several catalysts sent crypto-related assets higher. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/19/bitcoin-briefly-hits-usd70-000-for-the-first-time-since-june-here-is-why coindesk.com Crypto News on Bluesky @crypto.at.thenote.app bsky.app