Mirae Asset injects 50B won into Korbit after takeover
Mirae Asset plans a 50 billion won capital injection into Korbit operator Digital X weeks after completing its 97.15% acquisition.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/13/2026, 8:12:25 AM
Pepperstone Appoints New CTO to Drive AI-Native Proprietary Tech Push
Pepperstone Appoints New CTO to Drive AI-Native Proprietary Tech Push
By Chainwire 8/13/2026, 8:10:58 AM
Lazarus Hacker Group Starts Moving Bitcoin: Analyzing the Pattern
Lazarus Group is active again, restructuring their Bitcoin holdings in an unexpected manner.
By Arman Shirinyan 8/13/2026, 8:00:00 AM
South Korea tightens crypto transfers to overseas exchanges
South Korea will apply risk-based checks to overseas crypto transfers, with 10 million won flows subject to enhanced AML monitoring.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/13/2026, 7:53:38 AM
New “Zoomsday” exploit could expose crypto users to zero click attacks
A newly disclosed set of Zoom vulnerabilities has shown how attackers could take control of another meeting participant’s device without any action from the victim, creating a fresh security risk for crypto users who have repeatedly been targeted through video…
By Rony Roy 8/13/2026, 7:53:24 AM
Strategy sold $100M to defend STRC’s $100 stock price as DeFi packages the risk into a 7% ‘safer’ trade
Solstice announced a tranched product built on Strategy's Bitcoin-related STRC preferred stock, and said its senior tranche would not begin absorbing losses until STRC trades below $47.66. STRC currently trades near $95.315, putting that threshold roughly half of today's market price and about 52% below the security's $100 par value. Solstice COO...
By Gino Matos 8/13/2026, 7:45:37 AM
BitGo posts $19M Q2 loss despite 80% revenue surge to $4.3B
An $18.8 million unrealized digital asset loss and weaker trading margins pushed BitGo into the red in the second quarter.
By Helen Partz 8/13/2026, 7:42:59 AM
BitGo Q2 revenue rises 80% to $4.3B as loss hits $19M
BitGo Q2 revenue rose 79.6% to $4.33B, but the firm posted a $19M loss as digital asset marks and thinner trading margins weighed.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/13/2026, 7:35:41 AM
XRP Faces Its Strongest Selling Pressure Since May: What’s Next for Ripple’s Price?
XRP is under pressure again, as heavy leverage and bearish calls pile up.
By Chayanika Deka 8/13/2026, 7:30:43 AM
Blockchain Association urges review of Custodia Bank’s master account denial
The Blockchain Association has backed Custodia Bank’s Supreme Court petition challenging the Federal Reserve’s refusal to grant the Wyoming-chartered digital asset bank direct access to its payment system. According to a Wednesday amicus filing, the Blockchain Association asked the U.S.…
By Rony Roy 8/13/2026, 7:22:40 AM
Securitize posts $21.7M Q2 loss as SECZ falls 21%
Securitize reported a $21.7M Q2 loss as revenue fell 5% to $14.4M, while tokenized AUM hit $4.3B and SECZ dropped 21% after hours.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/13/2026, 7:21:01 AM
Copper US arm becomes FINRA member, SEC-registered broker-dealer
Copper Markets US will offer qualified custody, staking, financing and OTC services after securing its regulated US presence.
By Yohan Yun 8/13/2026, 7:14:19 AM
Solana Nearly Hit Its Halt Threshold After Routing Failure
TL;DR 28.76% of staked SOL became delinquent. Only 19.9 million SOL remained before the threshold. One routing failure hit validators across multiple regions. The incident exposed shared infrastructure concentration. Solana stayed online on August 12, but the margin was much thinner than normal uptime statistics would suggest. A routing failure...
By Kosta Gushterov 8/13/2026, 7:10:41 AM
Iran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions
Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical tensions, complicating U.S.-Iran negotiations and impacting global oil markets. The post Iran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/13/2026, 7:06:35 AM
Indiana Woman Drains $381,400 From Elderly Victims, Splurges Funds on Gambling and Personal Expenses
A former Indiana credit union manager has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after stealing more than $381,000 from customer accounts, including those belonging to elderly victims. Teresa Palmer, 55, of Columbus, Indiana, pleaded guilty to two counts of bank fraud after prosecutors said she abused her position at Credit Union 1 to […]...
By Henry Kanapi 8/13/2026, 7:04:14 AM
Goldman Sachs to add Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs in $2.25B Neos deal
Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire Neos Investments for up to $2.25 billion, a deal that will add three Bitcoin and Ethereum options-income ETFs managing more than $1.1 billion combined to its asset management business. According to Goldman Sachs, the…
By Rony Roy 8/13/2026, 7:03:29 AM
How Wall Street Builds an S&P 500 Price Target
S&P 500 targets combine forward EPS with a chosen P/E multiple. Learn how strategists build, justify, and stress‑test these levels, and where the big risks lie.
By Andrei Popescu 8/13/2026, 7:01:51 AM
Bitcoin price steadies near $64K as HYPE leads crypto gainers
Bitcoin traded near $63,800 as July CPI matched forecasts, HYPE led large-cap gains and spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $61.1M in outflows.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/13/2026, 6:53:36 AM
Erebor at $9.5 billion: the bank that replaced Silvergate in six months
Palmer Luckey and Joe Lonsdale’s nationally chartered bank has $4.6 billion in deposits, $100 million in annualized revenue, and a valuation higher than most publicly traded banks. It opened in February. Here is what that pace means for crypto banking.…
By Andrew Folkler 8/13/2026, 6:32:03 AM
UK Lawmakers Press Banks on Crypto Access Ahead of New Rules
U.K. lawmakers are asking major banks whether the country’s incoming crypto framework will change how they treat regulated digital asset firms. The move forms part of a wider parliamentary inquiry into whether banking restrictions are holding back the sector. Probe on Banking Barriers for Crypto Access in the UK Deepens U.K. lawmakers are stepping...
By Emmanuel Musa 8/13/2026, 6:30:36 AM
Arthur Hayes says a $60 billion Fed cap is Bitcoin’s next liquidity trigger and needed for a price surge
Arthur Hayes says a $60 billion Federal Reserve limit is the next liquidity trigger he wants to see before adding more aggressively to risk assets, such as Bitcoin. His Aug. 11 essay focuses on the standing Foreign and International Monetary Authorities Repo Facility, or FIMA. The facility allows approved foreign official accounts to raise dollars...
By Gino Matos 8/13/2026, 6:24:44 AM
Manchester City sets £70 million price tag for Rodri as Barcelona interest intensifies
Barcelona's intensified pursuit of Rodri could reshape La Liga dynamics, while City's firm stance underscores the strategic value of key players. The post Manchester City sets £70 million price tag for Rodri as Barcelona interest intensifies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/13/2026, 6:17:30 AM
AI-Powered Crypto Phishing Changes the Economics of Attacks
Chainalysis reports $14B flowed to scam addresses in 2025 as AI‑enabled phishing proved 4.5× more profitable. We examine the data, PhaaS, and the defense response.
By Karim Daniels 8/13/2026, 6:15:12 AM
Important Pi Network News and PI Token Price Update: August 13
Here's the latest within the broader Pi Network ecosystem and token moves as PI tries to recover from its July slump.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/13/2026, 6:14:51 AM
Top 10 dApp Tokens of August 2026
Blockchain is often closely associated with Bitcoin, but its potential extends well beyond powering a single digital asset. By providing a decentralised, transparent, and tamper-resistant infrastructure, blockchain enables users and organisations to interact and exchange value without relying entirely on traditional intermediaries. This has opened...
By N/A 8/13/2026, 6:14:29 AM
Bitwise CIO sees crypto valuations doubling on token revenue
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says revenue-linked token buybacks could lift crypto valuations, as DeFi protocols expand fee-funded burns.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/13/2026, 6:11:38 AM
Bank of Korea buys $250M in gold ETFs, first purchase in 13 years
The Bank of Korea's gold ETF purchase highlights a trend of central banks diversifying reserves, potentially influencing global gold markets. The post Bank of Korea buys $250M in gold ETFs, first purchase in 13 years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/13/2026, 5:55:26 AM
Regulation Crypto arrives Friday: what the SEC’s 400 page proposal actually says
The SEC votes August 14 on its first formal crypto rulemaking. The proposal creates three exemption pathways, a decentralization off ramp for tokens, and a framework that could make congressional legislation optional. Here is what each provision means in practice.…
By Andrew Folkler 8/13/2026, 5:55:09 AM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/13/2026, 5:54:56 AM
Top Altcoins Price Forecast: XRP holds at make-or-break level, ADA and SOL risk 50-day EMA breakout
Top altcoins, including Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL), are facing downside pressure, holding at crucial support levels. The technical outlook for XRP, ADA, and SOL indicates a mild bearish bias as downside pressure mounts.
By N/A 8/13/2026, 5:53:59 AM
Solana stays online as 102 of 699 validators stop voting
Solana stayed online after a Teraswitch routing failure disrupted validators, with 597 of 699 still voting and full recovery within 40 minutes.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/13/2026, 5:51:38 AM
AI Is Bullish for Crypto, Bitwise Advisor Says
Artificial intelligence may be drawing investment capital away from Bitcoin today, but former Bitwise portfolio manager Jeff Park argues the AI boom could become a powerful catalyst for BTC.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/13/2026, 5:37:41 AM
Metaplanet denies selling bitcoin worth $320 million
Metaplanet CEO dismisses bitcoin sale rumors, confirms 43,000 BTC holdings
By Omkar Godbole 8/13/2026, 5:34:48 AM
ASX shareholder seeks court action against former directors
ASX shareholder Rosherville plans a Federal Court bid against former directors over the failed CHESS project after ASX’s A$20.5M penalty.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/13/2026, 5:30:53 AM
Trump Sued Over $100K Truth Social Feed as Trump Media Eyes Prediction Market Data Deals
The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation have sued President Donald Trump over Truth API, a subscription service that charges up to $100,000 per month for low-latency access to Truth Social posts.
By Jose Oramas 8/13/2026, 5:28:50 AM
Bitcoin firms ask AI labs for same tools attackers already have
Coinbase, Block, BitGo and dozens of others signed a letter arguing that safety guardrails on frontier models are blocking legitimate security work while adversaries face no such limits.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/13/2026, 5:21:21 AM
Metaplanet CEO ends sale speculation after 5,014 BTC move
Metaplanet says no Bitcoin was sold after moving 5,014 BTC worth $322 million between custodial addresses, with holdings unchanged at 43,000 BTC.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/13/2026, 5:18:22 AM
Goldman Sachs Buys NEOS Investments in $2.25B Deal for Instant Crypto ETF Foothold
Goldman Sachs will pay up to $2.25 billion for NEOS Investments, owner of the $1.1 billion BTCI Bitcoin covered-call fund, while its own Bitcoin income ETF still waits on a registration date. The post Goldman Sachs Buys NEOS Investments in $2.25B Deal for Instant Crypto ETF Foothold appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/13/2026, 5:18:18 AM
Monero Price Forecast: Extends rally as derivatives metrics, technical signals turn firmly bullish
Monero (XMR) extends its gains, trading above $397 on Thursday after finding support around the key support zone the previous day. Strengthening derivatives metrics and a constructive technical outlook suggest momentum is building, hinting at a further rally for XMR.
By N/A 8/13/2026, 5:04:29 AM
Trump, Truth Social Sued Over $100K Fast-Track Access
Two news organisations are suing Donald Trump and two White House officials over Truth API, the $100,000-a-month feed that delivers his Truth Social posts to paying subscribers first. The post Trump, Truth Social Sued Over $100K Fast-Track Access appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/13/2026, 5:02:25 AM
Crypto valuations could double as protocols link revenue to tokens: Bitwise CIO
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan expects revenue-capture mechanisms to spread across DeFi applications and layer-1 networks over the next 12 to 24 months.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/13/2026, 5:01:42 AM
Arizona crypto ATM law refunds $171K to scam victims
Arizona’s crypto ATM law helped 35 scam victims recover $171,332, as its 30 day refund rule offers a U.S. alternative to kiosk bans.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/13/2026, 5:00:28 AM
Reporter Poses as VC to Expose Suspected North Korean Crypto Operatives
A fake crypto startup lured suspected North Korean IT workers into a monitored workplace, while a reporter posed as an investor to help expose their methods. The post Reporter Poses as VC to Expose Suspected North Korean Crypto Operatives appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/13/2026, 4:54:59 AM
New York City Council Probes Kalshi, Polymarket and Coinbase Over Prediction Market Marketing
The New York City Council has launched an investigation into Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase and Gemini Titan over allegations of false, deceptive and potentially predatory marketing. There are concerns about how prediction markets are reaching younger consumers. Why New York Is Investigating Council Speaker Julie Menin said the platforms...
By Debashree Patra 8/13/2026, 4:52:18 AM
Strategy is selling: what happens when the biggest corporate Bitcoin holder turns net seller
Four consecutive weeks of sales. A $102 million realized loss. An $8.2 billion quarterly write down. The company that made corporate Bitcoin treasuries a category is quietly rewriting the playbook it created. Michael Saylor built his reputation on a single…
By Andrew Folkler 8/13/2026, 4:49:10 AM
Bank of Korea invests in gold assets for first time in 13 years
The Bank of Korea's gold investment signals a strategic shift in reserve diversification, potentially impacting global gold market dynamics. The post Bank of Korea invests in gold assets for first time in 13 years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/13/2026, 4:47:52 AM
Hyperion DeFi Triples Profits to US$31M, Defies DAT Sector Slump
New HYPE deployments with Entropy and Skew are putting part of Hyperion’s token reserve to work after earlier USDH-related agreements ended in Q2 this quarter. The post Hyperion DeFi Triples Profits to US$31M, Defies DAT Sector Slump appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/13/2026, 4:45:46 AM
Coinbase Says Bug Reports Could Triple as AI Adds Security Noise
Coinbase’s bug bounty volume is on track to triple as AI-generated submissions flood its review queue, yet only 4% of first-half HackerOne reports were valid paid bugs. Human reviewers must separate credible threats from a growing wave of low-value reports. Why Are Coinbase’s Bug Reports Surging? Human reviewers face a growing screening burden as...
By Kevin Helms 8/13/2026, 4:30:39 AM
GSR raises Solana to 43.6%, cuts Bitcoin to 16.9%
GSR raised Solana to 43.6% of its Core3 model, ahead of Ether at 39.5%, while Bitcoin fell to 16.9% as relative alpha signals shifted.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/13/2026, 4:25:18 AM
Metaplanet CEO shuts down Bitcoin sale speculation after $322M transfer
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said no Bitcoin was sold after the company moved 5,014 BTC between custodial addresses for about $8 in fees.
By Yohan Yun 8/13/2026, 4:15:26 AM