GameStop plans $1.4 billion stock swap as Bitcoin collateral risk emerges
The exchange would cut note principal by about one-third while replacement Bitcoin option terms also remain undisclosed. The post GameStop plans $1.4 billion stock swap as Bitcoin collateral risk emerges appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/4/2026, 11:30:19 PM
Cloudflare Unveils AI Wallets Built to Spend Without Humans
Cloudflare is rolling out a new payment system built specifically for AI agents, giving them the ability to sign up for and pay for online services without a human clicking a single button. The company announced Cloudflare Wallets X and on its blog, describing a tool that lets people claim a wallet handle for their […]
By Jamie Redman 8/4/2026, 11:26:57 PM
New footage shows russian iskander loaded with cluster munitions striking kyiv, triggering chain of explosions
The escalation in conflict heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially impacting NATO-Russia relations and market stability. The post New footage shows russian iskander loaded with cluster munitions striking kyiv, triggering chain of explosions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 10:59:36 PM
Boltz Bridge shuts down swap services indefinitely after AI-powered exploits overwhelm its team
The shutdown highlights the growing challenge of AI-driven exploits in crypto, necessitating stronger defenses and alternative service providers. The post Boltz Bridge shuts down swap services indefinitely after AI-powered exploits overwhelm its team appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 10:53:01 PM
SpaceX Releases Its Earnings Report, Beating Major Estimates Despite Stock Underperformance
The post SpaceX Releases Its Earnings Report, Beating Major Estimates Despite Stock Underperformance appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Space Exploration Technologies Corp (NASDAQ: SPCX), or SpaceX, has released its first-ever quarterly earnings report since going public in history’s biggest initial public offering (IPO) almost 2 months ago....
By Steve Muchoki 8/4/2026, 10:44:34 PM
US supply of long-range missiles, THAAD interceptors nearly exhausted: Reports
The depletion of U.S. missile reserves highlights vulnerabilities in military readiness, potentially affecting strategic stability and market dynamics. The post US supply of long-range missiles, THAAD interceptors nearly exhausted: Reports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 10:36:50 PM
US, UK deepen stablecoin talks after GENIUS Act
US and UK financial regulators have expanded talks on stablecoins, tokenization and digital asset oversight as Washington begins implementing the GENIUS Act. US, UK regulators discuss stablecoin policy Senior officials from HM Treasury and the US Treasury met in London…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/4/2026, 10:30:06 PM
The race to tokenize Wall Street: how JPMorgan, Citi, and Wells Fargo are rebuilding settlement rails
Four of the largest banks in the United States are building a shared network that will let corporate clients move tokenized deposits around the clock, seven days a week. The project, coordinated through The Clearing House, is targeting a first…
By dev 8/4/2026, 10:28:46 PM
Hashdex is shutting down its Bitcoin ETF, leaving investors with just days to sell before a blind, unpredictable cash out
The $14.7 million Bitcoin ETF will liquidate from Aug. 18, while Hashdex's filings split on the payout date. The post Hashdex is shutting down its Bitcoin ETF, leaving investors with just days to sell before a blind, unpredictable cash out appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/4/2026, 10:15:54 PM
SpaceX taps NVIDIA for 1M-satellite AI plan
SpaceX has expanded its partnership with NVIDIA to power Starmind, a proposed network of orbital data centers designed to process artificial intelligence workloads in space. SpaceX adds NVIDIA chips to Starmind network SpaceX plans to equip its Starmind satellites with…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/4/2026, 10:14:07 PM
CENTCOM says the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz is still free and open for commercial ships
The U.S. military's protective measures in the Strait of Hormuz may stabilize global oil transport, impacting market confidence and regional diplomacy. The post CENTCOM says the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz is still free and open for commercial ships appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 10:10:14 PM
Trump-linked Bitcoin venture reaches $2.5 million settlement over loan allegation
The settlement highlights the heightened due diligence needed for investors in politically-linked crypto ventures amid legal complexities. The post Trump-linked Bitcoin venture reaches $2.5 million settlement over loan allegation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 10:04:28 PM
The Clarity Act, Trump’s memecoin, and the SEC investigation Warren just requested
The crypto industry's most important regulatory bill is stuck because of the president's memecoin. Warren just asked the SEC to investigate.
By Andrew Folkler 8/4/2026, 10:02:20 PM
CLARITY Act vote at risk as Democrats withhold support
The CLARITY Act faces a growing risk of failing a procedural Senate vote as Democrats demand progress on ethics, illicit finance and stablecoin yield provisions. Democrats threaten to block CLARITY Act vote Senate Democrats have reportedly reached a broad consensus…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/4/2026, 9:53:08 PM
SpaceX just posted a $540 million bitcoin loss and every corporate BTC holder felt it
SpaceX reported a $540M decline in bitcoin holdings in its first public earnings. Here is what the numbers mean for every corporate BTC holder.
By Andrew Folkler 8/4/2026, 9:49:34 PM
Situational Awareness hedge fund loses 67% after concentrated AI bets blow up, forced to sell $16B to Citadel at deep discount
The collapse highlights the risks of concentrated tech investments, potentially impacting investor confidence and related sectors like crypto. The post Situational Awareness hedge fund loses 67% after concentrated AI bets blow up, forced to sell $16B to Citadel at deep discount appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 9:48:38 PM
Bitcoin Holds Key Support as On-Chain Data Shows Fresh Accumulation
Recent on-chain data shows roughly 155,000 BTC moved into the $62,000 to $65,000 cost-basis range during the pullback.
By Mandy Williams 8/4/2026, 9:47:43 PM
GMX updates app with smart wallet support and one-click trading
GMX's app updates enhance user experience and accessibility, potentially increasing decentralized trading adoption and market competitiveness. The post GMX updates app with smart wallet support and one-click trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 9:47:10 PM
Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi Says $2 AI Audit Could Have Caught Coldcard Flaw
Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi says the Coldcard vulnerability shows how artificial intelligence (AI) is rewriting cybersecurity economics. As the cost of finding flaws collapses, he argues that crypto companies must deploy frontier AI models against every software release. Coldcard Flaw Could Push Crypto Firms to Test Every Release With AI Artificial...
By Emmanuel Musa 8/4/2026, 9:44:09 PM
OPEC oil production rose again last month, with gains in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq, though opaque shipping data made output harder to track
Increased OPEC production may lead to potential oversupply, affecting oil prices and market expectations amid tracking challenges and geopolitical factors. The post OPEC oil production rose again last month, with gains in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq, though opaque shipping data made output harder to track appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 9:41:41 PM
CLARITY Act misses Senate agenda as deadline nears
The CLARITY Act was absent from the U.S. Senate’s Aug. 4 schedule, narrowing the window for lawmakers to advance the crypto market structure bill before their August recess. CLARITY Act left off the Senate schedule Senators convened at 10:00 a.m.…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/4/2026, 9:39:59 PM
Cipher Mining shares drop as co-presidents file 10b5-1 plans to sell stock through 2027
Investor confidence may waver as executive stock sales contrast with Cipher's promising AI infrastructure and significant AWS partnership. The post Cipher Mining shares drop as co-presidents file 10b5-1 plans to sell stock through 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 9:31:21 PM
Bitcoin bear market reveals shift from retail to professional investors
The shift to professional investors in Bitcoin trading suggests increased market stability but may reduce retail-driven volatility and innovation. The post Bitcoin bear market reveals shift from retail to professional investors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 9:30:41 PM
Goldman Sachs’ Peter Callahan breaks down the Nasdaq-100’s explosive 4-day V-shaped rally
The Nasdaq-100's rapid rally highlights the potential for swift market recoveries, influencing investor strategies and tech sector confidence. The post Goldman Sachs’ Peter Callahan breaks down the Nasdaq-100’s explosive 4-day V-shaped rally appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 9:29:46 PM
Self Custody Is Dead. Long Live Self Custody
Bitcoin Magazine Self Custody Is Dead. Long Live Self Custody The Coldcard security failure has shaken Bitcoin's confidence in hardware wallets—but abandoning self-custody would mean abandoning the very reason Bitcoin exists. History suggests the lesson isn't to trust custodians again, but to build stronger, more resilient ways to hold our own...
By Juan Galt 8/4/2026, 9:25:26 PM
Tomorrow sees a massive liquidity trap for Bitcoin as the US Treasury is quietly draining $77 billion from bank reserves
The Aug. 5 bill-coupon mix will show whether financing pressure reaches Bitcoin-sensitive risk appetite or leaves reserves stable. The post Tomorrow sees a massive liquidity trap for Bitcoin as the US Treasury is quietly draining $77 billion from bank reserves appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/4/2026, 9:20:58 PM
How CEX listings work and what they actually cost
Learn how crypto exchange listings work, what they cost from listing fees to market makers, and why token prices often drop after a major exchange listing.
By Andrew Folkler 8/4/2026, 9:20:04 PM
What is PayFi and how stablecoins are replacing wire transfers
Learn what PayFi is, how stablecoins settle payments faster and cheaper than wire transfers, and why programmable money is reshaping cross-border payments.
By Andrew Folkler 8/4/2026, 9:16:16 PM
Michael Burry discloses major portfolio changes, exits Microsoft and Oracle
Burry's portfolio shifts suggest skepticism about AI's sustainability, hinting at potential market corrections impacting tech investments. The post Michael Burry discloses major portfolio changes, exits Microsoft and Oracle appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 9:13:37 PM
Kalshi’s Stephen Curry next-team market hits $4M in volume as prediction platform deepens crypto ties
Kalshi's integration of crypto and tokenized contracts could redefine event trading, but regulatory uncertainties pose significant risks for investors. The post Kalshi’s Stephen Curry next-team market hits $4M in volume as prediction platform deepens crypto ties appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 9:12:57 PM
Denver Bitcoin shoots his ColdCard Q to protest firmware vulnerability
The incident highlights the critical need for robust firmware security and user education in maintaining trust in hardware wallet solutions. The post Denver Bitcoin shoots his ColdCard Q to protest firmware vulnerability appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 9:12:33 PM
How crypto market makers work: the firms behind every trade you take
Learn how crypto market makers provide liquidity, how token listing deals are structured, and what their presence means for the tokens you trade.
By Andrew Folkler 8/4/2026, 9:10:13 PM
Fireblocks scales custody framework as Zerocap consolidates operations on Deribit
The adoption of Off Exchange custody solutions could significantly reduce counterparty risk, enhancing institutional confidence in crypto markets. The post Fireblocks scales custody framework as Zerocap consolidates operations on Deribit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 9:07:04 PM
SpaceX ends Q2 with $100B in cash and $48B backlog as AI spending balloons
SpaceX's massive AI investment and financial strategy could redefine its market position, influencing tech and space industry dynamics. The post SpaceX ends Q2 with $100B in cash and $48B backlog as AI spending balloons appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 9:06:03 PM
How meme coins are made: bonding curves, Pump.fun, and the math behind rug pulls
Learn how bonding curves price meme coins, how Pump.fun launches work, why fewer than 2% of tokens graduate, and how to spot rug pulls before they happen.
By Andrew Folkler 8/4/2026, 9:05:21 PM
AMD’s data center revenue doubles to $7B as gaming sales decline
AMD's data center growth highlights a tech shift towards AI infrastructure, impacting gaming and transforming crypto miners into hybrid firms. The post AMD’s data center revenue doubles to $7B as gaming sales decline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 9:05:20 PM
Live results: Bush eyes comeback in missouri house primary
The primary's outcome could reshape Democratic strategies in Missouri, highlighting the impact of incumbency and campaign dynamics on elections. The post Live results: Bush eyes comeback in missouri house primary appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 9:04:29 PM
SpaceX’s first earnings report reveals a company burning cash and breaking records simultaneously
SpaceX's financial trajectory highlights the tension between rapid growth and sustainability, impacting investor confidence and market dynamics. The post SpaceX’s first earnings report reveals a company burning cash and breaking records simultaneously appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 8:56:51 PM
TD Cowen analyst issues buy rating on Strive with $28 target, backing Bitcoin treasury strategy
Strive's Bitcoin strategy and unique preferred stock dividends could influence crypto market dynamics and investor sentiment amid volatility. The post TD Cowen analyst issues buy rating on Strive with $28 target, backing Bitcoin treasury strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 8:55:42 PM
AMD earnings report triggers stock decline despite beating estimates across the board
Despite strong earnings and strategic AI shifts, AMD's stock drop underscores market volatility and the challenges of sustaining investor expectations. The post AMD earnings report triggers stock decline despite beating estimates across the board appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 8:55:08 PM
Chris Guida rebases proof-of-work hard fork code for Bitcoin Knots as miner contingency plan
The rebase underscores tensions in Bitcoin's governance, highlighting the ongoing power struggle between miners and node operators over protocol control. The post Chris Guida rebases proof-of-work hard fork code for Bitcoin Knots as miner contingency plan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 8:54:30 PM
SEC Commissioner Hester ‘Crypto Mom’ Peirce Optimistic About Clarity Act
Bitcoin Magazine SEC Commissioner Hester ‘Crypto Mom’ Peirce Optimistic About Clarity Act The regulator is hopeful the long-awaited crypto market structure bill will pass. This post SEC Commissioner Hester ‘Crypto Mom’ Peirce Optimistic About Clarity Act first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/4/2026, 8:53:22 PM
Police arrest 37 Americans over AI data center protests in 2026
Community resistance to AI data centers highlights growing tensions over resource allocation, echoing past conflicts faced by crypto miners. The post Police arrest 37 Americans over AI data center protests in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 8:51:38 PM
AI now drives more than half of all cybercrime in Africa, INTERPOL report finds
AI-driven cybercrime in Africa highlights the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to mitigate financial losses. The post AI now drives more than half of all cybercrime in Africa, INTERPOL report finds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 8:51:01 PM
OpenAI unit settles discrimination allegations with US Justice Department for $3.2M
This settlement highlights the ongoing scrutiny of tech firms' hiring practices, potentially prompting industry-wide reforms to ensure fair employment. The post OpenAI unit settles discrimination allegations with US Justice Department for $3.2M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 8:48:49 PM
Elon Musk says SpaceX will build exclusively on NVIDIA
SpaceX's exclusive use of NVIDIA tech could bolster NVIDIA's market dominance and influence AI infrastructure trends significantly. The post Elon Musk says SpaceX will build exclusively on NVIDIA appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 8:48:41 PM
Asset Manager 3iQ to Manage Bhutan’s Bitcoin Reserves
Bitcoin Magazine Asset Manager 3iQ to Manage Bhutan’s Bitcoin Reserves Canadian digital asset manager 3iQ Corp. will work to manage some of the Bitcoin reserves of Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City project. 3iQ, Canada’s biggest and oldest digital asset fund manager, will not only manage the 10,000 Bitcoins pledged to build the new region, but...
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/4/2026, 8:47:38 PM
SpaceX revenue jumps 92% in first earnings report since IPO, raising questions about tech valuations across markets
SpaceX's revenue surge amid stock decline highlights the tension between growth potential and profitability, impacting tech market valuations. The post SpaceX revenue jumps 92% in first earnings report since IPO, raising questions about tech valuations across markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 8:46:52 PM
SpaceX rallies 9% ahead of first EPS report amid high short interest and lock-up expiration
SpaceX's market dynamics could trigger significant volatility, impacting investor sentiment and reshaping perceptions of tech IPOs. The post SpaceX rallies 9% ahead of first EPS report amid high short interest and lock-up expiration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 8:45:57 PM
Samsung unveils 400+ layer BV-NAND prototype designed for AI data center storage
Samsung's BV-NAND innovation could significantly enhance AI data center efficiency, driving competitive advancements in memory technology. The post Samsung unveils 400+ layer BV-NAND prototype designed for AI data center storage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 8:45:03 PM