Jackson Hole Symposium, U.S. PCE prices, IREN earnings: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 24
By Francisco Rodrigues 8/24/2026, 8:16:29 AM
Fake Hyperliquid Google ad linked to Inferno drainer steals USDC
A Hyperliquid user has lost about 550,000 USDC after a Google sponsored advertisement directed the victim to a fake version of the decentralized trading platform, with investigators linking the theft infrastructure to the Inferno drainer ecosystem. Blockchain security firm Salus…
By Rony Roy 8/24/2026, 8:15:42 AM
Bitcoin price at $77K: What could trigger the next move?
Bitcoin holds near $77,000 as traders await July PCE inflation, revised U.S. GDP and Kevin Warsh’s first Jackson Hole keynote.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/24/2026, 8:13:45 AM
Bitcoin’s Bear Market May Be Over After a 20% Rally: But What Comes Next? (Analyst)
The $71,000 level remains crucial for Bitcoin, while $78,500 stands between the current market and a possible move toward $82,000.
By Chayanika Deka 8/24/2026, 8:07:40 AM
TRX Price Prediction: Coiled at the Upper Band — $0.35 Breakout or a Flush Back to $0.32?
TRX is pinned at $0.34 with RSI screaming overbought at 72.64 and MACD momentum completely dead — the next 48 hours either deliver a confirmed break above $0.35 or a swift fade toward $0.32 support... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 8:07:07 AM
Live updates: Bitcoin holds $77,000 as XRP, Zcash pull back after a big weekly rally
Bitcoin holds its gains near $77,000 after a 22% week, while last week's biggest altcoin winners steady, with focus turning to Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole debut.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/24/2026, 8:05:57 AM
LTC Price Prediction: Overbought and Stalling — $54 Breakout or Flush Back to $50?
LTC is pressing $52 with RSI pinned deep in overbought territory and MACD momentum gone dead flat — the next 48 hours either confirm a squeeze to $54.14 or trigger a sharp mean-reversion toward the... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 8:05:22 AM
Upbit, Bithumb place SAND under caution after bridge exploit
South Korean crypto exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have designated The Sandbox’s SAND token as an investment caution asset after security concerns linked to the project remained unresolved following a cross-chain bridge incident. According to Upbit’s Aug. 24 announcement, the exchange…
By Rony Roy 8/24/2026, 8:00:36 AM
EU approves €6.1B package to bolster Ukraine’s defense against Russia
The EU's financial support may enhance Ukraine's military strategies, potentially shifting geopolitical dynamics and market confidence. The post EU approves €6.1B package to bolster Ukraine’s defense against Russia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 7:59:47 AM
ATOM Price Prediction: $1.61 Is the Line in the Sand — Break It or Bleed Back to $1.50
ATOM is pressing its upper Bollinger Band at $1.62 with MACD momentum completely stalled at zero — a confirmed breakout above $1.66 opens the door to $1.77, but a rejection here carries a 65% proba... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 7:59:38 AM
Tanker hit by projectile near Yanbu raises Red Sea maritime security concerns
The incident underscores heightened geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing energy transport and impacting global maritime trade security. The post Tanker hit by projectile near Yanbu raises Red Sea maritime security concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 7:56:33 AM
BCH Price Prediction: Momentum Flatlines at Upper Band — $282 Breakout or $258 Flush Incoming
BCH is coiling at $266 with momentum stalling at the upper Bollinger Band and MACD histogram zeroed out — a 60% probability setup favors a $258–$262 shakeout before any credible push toward $282 re... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 7:54:20 AM
Bitcoin weekend blip wiped out $250M in over leveraged long traders while open interest weakens
Open interest fell 2.65% and funding stayed near baseline, pointing to leverage clearing rather than longs rebuilding. The post Bitcoin weekend blip wiped out $250M in over leveraged long traders while open interest weakens appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/24/2026, 7:53:41 AM
UNI Price Prediction: Short Squeeze Ignites 7% Surge — $5.00 or Fade Back to $4.09?
UNI ripped 7.18% in 24 hours as a short squeeze drained 10.5% of open interest while smart money sits 63% long — the bull case to $5.00 carries a 55% probability over the next 7 days, but a rejecti... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 7:52:32 AM
Iran warns ships of fines, seizure risk in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's enforcement in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global shipping routes, heightening geopolitical tensions and impacting oil markets. The post Iran warns ships of fines, seizure risk in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 7:52:05 AM
Tether’s Uruguay Mining Exit Shows the Risk of Unsecured Power
Tether abandoned its Uruguay Bitcoin mining project after a power contract dispute exposed the risks of relying on uncertain electricity access. The post Tether’s Uruguay Mining Exit Shows the Risk of Unsecured Power appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 8/24/2026, 7:50:28 AM
LINK Price Prediction: Overbought at $11.51 — Shallow Dip First, Then $13 in Play
LINK is pressing against a stiff $11.75 resistance wall with RSI deep in overbought territory and MACD momentum stalled flat — but smart money is holding long and the structural trend remains intac... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 7:46:38 AM
XRP price rally: What drove its 47% weekly gains?
XRP rose 47.5% in seven days and tested $1.54 as Treasury buybacks, marketwide short liquidations and rising leverage fueled volatility.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/24/2026, 7:44:50 AM
AVAX Price Prediction: Momentum Flatlines at $7.46 — Short Squeeze Setup or Bull Trap Before $8?
AVAX is pressing the upper Bollinger Band at $7.46 with MACD momentum dead at zero and open interest quietly bleeding — the next 48 hours force a binary decision between a violent squeeze toward $8... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 7:40:54 AM
DOT Price Prediction: Pressing $0.94 Resistance With a Flatlined Engine — Rejection or Breakout Imminent
DOT is stalling at the upper Bollinger Band at $0.94 with MACD momentum completely exhausted; a confirmed close above $0.94 targets $0.96, but the aggressive selling on the tape right now makes a f... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 7:38:34 AM
Top 10 Cryptos to Invest in August 2026
The way we think about money is changing, and crypto assets are playing an increasingly important role in that shift. In 2026, digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and DeFi tokens have moved beyond being simply emerging concepts. They are opening new ways to access global markets, build wealth over the long term, and […] The post...
By N/A 8/24/2026, 7:38:05 AM
Iran conflict drives global petrol prices higher
Rising petrol prices due to Iran conflict highlight global economic vulnerability to geopolitical tensions, affecting consumer costs worldwide. The post Iran conflict drives global petrol prices higher appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 7:35:53 AM
MATIC Price Prediction: Trapped at $0.38 — Bounce or Bleed to $0.31?
MATIC is cemented at $0.38 with stochastics in oversold territory and Binance spot volume barely cracking $1 million; a Bitcoin-led risk-on move could produce a mechanical bounce toward $0.43–$0.45... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 7:34:06 AM
PeaqOS and World ID Bring ZK Proofs to Autonomous Robots
An integration between PeaqOS and World ID allows autonomous machines to verify that they are interacting with real, unique humans without collecting personal data. Zero-Knowledge Identity Verification for Robotics Autonomous machines can now verify they are interacting with real, unique humans without collecting names, faces or other personal...
By Terence Zimwara 8/24/2026, 7:30:49 AM
Iran’s currency hits all-time low against dollar amid US pressure
Iran's currency crisis exacerbates inflation, strains regional trade, and heightens domestic unrest, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions. The post Iran’s currency hits all-time low against dollar amid US pressure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 7:29:41 AM
GTA 6 Gas Leak: The Latest Leaks Result in CYBERLEEK Surging +80%
CYBERLEEK trading surged after GTA 6 footage circulated, while on-chain data showed the Solana token launched days before the leak. The post GTA 6 Gas Leak: The Latest Leaks Result in CYBERLEEK Surging +80% appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 8/24/2026, 7:27:34 AM
DOGE Price Prediction: Overbought at $0.09 With $0.10 Rejection Risk Looming — 72-Hour Make-or-Break Setup
DOGE is clinging to $0.09 with RSI pinned at 80.40 and taker sell flow quietly winning the war — the $0.10 breakout is the obvious trade everyone wants, but the data suggests a 60% probability of r... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 7:25:13 AM
Anthropic expands Mythos 5 access, launches $35M open-source security fund
Anthropic's strategic expansion and funding initiatives may enhance its market position and valuation, influencing AI cybersecurity dynamics. The post Anthropic expands Mythos 5 access, launches $35M open-source security fund appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 7:24:16 AM
SOL Price Prediction: Overbought at $95 With MACD Flatlined — $90 Retest Before Any Shot at $98
SOL is trading at $94.88 with RSI screaming overbought at 82 and MACD momentum grinding to a dead stop — a pullback to $90.54–$92.71 is the high-probability path before bulls can mount a credible a... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 7:23:13 AM
Bank of Russia eases qualified investor rules ahead of crypto rollout
The Bank of Russia has opened a new domestic testing route for individuals seeking qualified investor status, a change that could let more Russians access higher cryptocurrency purchase limits under the country’s new regulated market framework. The Bank of Russia…
By Rony Roy 8/24/2026, 7:21:02 AM
ADA Price Prediction: $0.23 Is the Line in the Sand — Crack It or Get Crushed Back to $0.20
ADA is clinging to $0.22 — dead on its 200-day SMA — with momentum completely flatlined and aggressive sell-side order flow quietly dismantling the bullish setup. A clean daily close above $0.23 fl... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 7:18:34 AM
Iran’s oil shipments to Asia plummet as prices fall ahead of US sanctions
The plummeting oil exports could strain Iran's economy, heighten geopolitical tensions, and disrupt global oil supply chains. The post Iran’s oil shipments to Asia plummet as prices fall ahead of US sanctions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 7:14:22 AM
XRP Price Prediction: Overbought at the Upper Band — $1.60 Breakout or Flush to $1.39 First?
XRP is pressing hard against the upper Bollinger Band at $1.49-$1.50 with RSI baking in extreme overbought readings above 82 — the next 48-72 hours either deliver a clean break toward $1.60-$1.65, ... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 7:13:36 AM
Bitcoin usage declines in El Zonte as card payments rise
The decline in Bitcoin usage in El Zonte may signal challenges for its global adoption and influence future regulatory and market dynamics. The post Bitcoin usage declines in El Zonte as card payments rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 7:12:34 AM
BNB Price Prediction: Overbought at $700 With a Crowded Long Trade — Brace for a Flush Before the Next Leg
BNB is trading at $700.45 with RSI screaming overbought at 83.69 and momentum completely flatlined — a 5–8% pullback toward $650–$672 is the higher-probability near-term path before any credible pu... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 7:11:44 AM
Japanese bond auctions may challenge Scott Bessent’s yield stabilization efforts
Global financial stability hinges on Japan's bond market, as shifts could disrupt US Treasury yields, complicating debt management strategies. The post Japanese bond auctions may challenge Scott Bessent’s yield stabilization efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 7:10:08 AM
US dollar trades near multi-month lows amid debt concerns
The dollar's decline highlights vulnerabilities in US fiscal policy, potentially impacting global markets and currency stability. The post US dollar trades near multi-month lows amid debt concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 7:09:38 AM
Iran oil shipments to Asia drop, cargo prices hit multi-year highs: Bloomberg
The drop in Iranian oil shipments tightens supply, potentially driving global oil prices higher amid geopolitical tensions and market shifts. The post Iran oil shipments to Asia drop, cargo prices hit multi-year highs: Bloomberg appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 7:09:37 AM
Crypto Fear & Greed Index jumps to 73, signaling greed
A surge in crypto market optimism may lead to increased investment risk, potentially inflating asset bubbles and heightening market volatility. The post Crypto Fear & Greed Index jumps to 73, signaling greed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 7:08:14 AM
ETH Price Prediction: RSI Screaming at 78 and Momentum Gone Flat — A $2,345 Flush Before the Real Breakout
ETH is pressing $2,459 on a spent rally, with RSI at 78.57, a zeroed-out MACD histogram, and open interest quietly bleeding lower — a controlled pullback toward the $2,345–$2,402 support corridor i... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 7:07:09 AM
California billionaire wealth tax vote set for November 2026 ballot
The California vote could set a precedent for wealth tax policies nationwide, influencing future debates on economic inequality and redistribution. The post California billionaire wealth tax vote set for November 2026 ballot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 7:05:52 AM
Fed Study Shows Crypto Investors Driven by Extreme Optimism – Unlike Stock, Bond or Gold Holders
A Cleveland Fed working paper finds US crypto holders are young, male, and libertarian-leaning, expecting far higher returns than non-holders, with price info boosting their actual purchases. The post Fed Study Shows Crypto Investors Driven by Extreme Optimism – Unlike Stock, Bond or Gold Holders appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/24/2026, 7:04:08 AM
BTC Price Prediction: Overbought and Stalling at $78K — Flush First, Then $79K+
Bitcoin is grinding against the upper Bollinger Band at $77,500 with RSI deep in overbought territory at 79.69 and MACD momentum flatlined — the high-probability near-term path is a controlled pull... (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 7:02:55 AM
Microsoft Axes a Cult Publishing App After 30 Years, With .pub Files at Risk
Microsoft is retiring Microsoft Publisher in October 2026, ending service for Microsoft 365 subscribers on October 1 and cutting off support for perpetual-license users on October 13. The shutdown puts years of proprietary .pub archives at risk unless they are converted ahead of time, pushing teams toward exports like PDF or migrations to tools...
By Guest Author 8/24/2026, 7:02:07 AM
UK Tax Authorities Nearly Triple Crypto Warnings Over Suspected Unpaid Gains
HMRC sent 81,172 warnings to cryptocurrency investors suspected of owing capital gains tax in 2025-26, nearly tripling the prior year amid gains from the recent bull run. The post UK Tax Authorities Nearly Triple Crypto Warnings Over Suspected Unpaid Gains appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/24/2026, 7:01:30 AM
Banks and regulators launch quantum safe crypto pilot
Banks and regulators have joined a cross regional pilot testing quantum resistant wallets and digital asset transfers on a specialized NEAR testnet.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/24/2026, 7:00:43 AM
XRP’s 50% weekly surge: the biggest rally since the SEC settlement and what is driving it
XRP gained more than 50% in five trading days, its strongest weekly performance in 21 months, as a Treasury buyback expansion, a White House crypto summit, and aggressive whale accumulation converged on the same narrow window. XRP closed the week…
By Andrew Folkler 8/24/2026, 6:59:49 AM
Xiaomi launches Xring O3 chip, partners with TSMC for 3nm production
Xiaomi's chip independence could reshape supply chains, challenging Qualcomm and MediaTek while enhancing its market resilience and innovation. The post Xiaomi launches Xring O3 chip, partners with TSMC for 3nm production appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 6:59:23 AM
The Sandbox’s $49 billion phantom mint: how a bridge exploit created unbacked SAND tokens
An attacker weaponized a single ERC-20 function to hijack LayerZero delegate permissions and mint 329 trillion unbacked SAND on Base, yet the actual reserve drain totaled just $675,000, exposing both the fragility and the hidden safeguards of cross-chain token architecture.…
By Andrew Folkler 8/24/2026, 6:58:56 AM
Pakistan opens VASP licensing as new crypto rules take effect
Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has opened its licensing system and given existing crypto service providers until Sept. 5 to apply for preliminary approval or stop operating in the country. The Associated Press of Pakistan reported on Aug. 22 that…
By Rony Roy 8/24/2026, 6:58:22 AM