FBI agent allegedly stole crypto, asked ChatGPT about escape
A former FBI supervisory agent allegedly stole about $1 million in cryptocurrency, mixed it with personal funds, and asked ChatGPT how to use the money and relocate to Europe. FBI agent allegedly transferred crypto using discovered keys Federal authorities arrested…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/3/2026, 10:35:08 PM
Jim Cramer Plans to Dump His Bitcoin, Warns Quantum Will Crack It Soon
Jim Cramer says he plans to sell all of his bitcoin because he believes quantum computing could break the cryptocurrency’s security within about three years. Cramer Ties Quantum Progress to Bitcoin’s Security The CNBC “Mad Money” host made the comments after a July 30 interview with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna. Krishna warned that […]
By Jamie Redman 8/3/2026, 10:29:18 PM
Strategy sells $395 million in Bitcoin and MSTR stock to buyback $81 million in STRC and build cash reserve to $4 billion
Strategy's latest Bitcoin sale lifted its 2026 disposals to 5,258 BTC, the largest amount it has sold in any year since adopting the asset in 2020, as the company redirects capital toward supporting its preferred securities. The company sold 1,638 BTC for $104.7 million between July 27 and Aug. 2 and issued about 3.01 million […] The post Strategy...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/3/2026, 10:20:24 PM
U.S. FBI intelligence agent arrested in connection with theft of $1 million in crypto
The agent, who had "top secret" clearance and worked in FBI headquarters, was accused of taking crypto from wallets the agency had investigated.
By Jesse Hamilton 8/3/2026, 10:17:59 PM
FalconX cuts 10% of staff amid crypto downturn
FalconX has reportedly cut about 10% of its global workforce as the digital asset prime broker prepares for an extended cryptocurrency market downturn. FalconX layoffs affect about 10% of staff FalconX implemented the workforce reduction across its global operations, Bloomberg…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/3/2026, 10:14:13 PM
American Bitcoin Mines Record 932 BTC in Q2, Reserve Tops 8,000
American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC) mined roughly 932 BTC in the second quarter, its highest quarterly production on record, and grew its strategic reserve to about 8,002 units on June 30.
By Jose Oramas 8/3/2026, 10:04:53 PM
FBI Agent Arrested After Allegedly Looting Up to $1,000,000 in Crypto From ‘Adversarial’ Wallets
An FBI counterintelligence agent was arrested on Friday after allegedly looting “adversarial cryptocurrency accounts” and accumulating around $1 million worth of digital assets. An affidavit filed by a different FBI agent on Saturday alleges that Patrick Yaroch, a supervisory special agent who works at the Bureau’s headquarters in Washington DC,...
By Conor Devitt 8/3/2026, 9:52:19 PM
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Sales, Hawking $105,000,000 Worth of BTC
The Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) sold 1,638 BTC worth $105 million in the past week, continuing a trend started earlier this summer. The sale was preceded by a three-week period during which the firm didn’t buy or sell any Bitcoin, and a two-week period before that when it sold a total of 3,588 BTC […] The post Michael Saylor’s Strategy...
By Conor Devitt 8/3/2026, 9:51:10 PM
ZEC Just Surged Past $490 — Here Is What’s Driving the Rally
On Monday afternoon, Zcash surged nearly 5% to reach a session high near $494, reclaiming an $8 billion market capitalization and solidifying its position as the top privacy coin. Privacy as Crypto’s ‘Last Frontier’ On the afternoon of Aug.3, the privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) jumped nearly 5% after gaining more than $20 during a six-hour […]
By Terence Zimwara 8/3/2026, 9:41:43 PM
Palantir stock surges nearly 13% after revenue jumps 93% and guidance rises
Palantir's growth highlights the transformative impact of AI on tech stocks, signaling potential shifts in market dynamics and investment strategies. The post Palantir stock surges nearly 13% after revenue jumps 93% and guidance rises appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 9:35:52 PM
Facing a severe cash crunch, Bitcoin miner Sphere 3D quietly prepares to dilute its shareholders by a staggering 50%
Full use at the assumed price would add one new basic share for roughly every two now outstanding. The post Facing a severe cash crunch, Bitcoin miner Sphere 3D quietly prepares to dilute its shareholders by a staggering 50% appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/3/2026, 9:30:44 PM
Fulham signs Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid as football’s crypto gap widens
Fulham's signings highlight the growing divide between traditional football operations and the emerging influence of crypto in sports. The post Fulham signs Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid as football’s crypto gap widens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 9:28:14 PM
‘We’ll Get Through This Bear Market,’ Says CEO of Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy
Bitcoin Magazine ‘We’ll Get Through This Bear Market,’ Says CEO of Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy The biggest corporate holder of Bitcoin has again cashed out some of its crypto. This post ‘We’ll Get Through This Bear Market,’ Says CEO of Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/3/2026, 9:21:15 PM
Khamenei warns pezeshkian his next resignation will be accepted, in-law says
Khamenei's warning signals potential political instability in Iran, affecting market confidence and highlighting tensions with hardliners. The post Khamenei warns pezeshkian his next resignation will be accepted, in-law says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/3/2026, 9:19:38 PM
Mastercard completes BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push
Mastercard has completed its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK, bringing on-chain payment technology into its global network. Mastercard closes deal for BVNK Mastercard confirmed on Aug. 3 that it had completed the acquisition of BVNK, expanding its infrastructure for…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/3/2026, 9:18:20 PM
Solana Outperforms Rivals in Daily Active Users as Network Records $4.22B ATH Transaction Volume
The data shows Solana outperforms other major chains, supported by strong user activity, but price remains down due to low demand for spot trading.
By Erie Maxwell 8/3/2026, 9:17:39 PM
Cardano’s Van Rossem Hard Fork Sparks Whale Buying as ADA Enters Dijkstra Era
Driven by prospects of the Dijkstra era, Cardano is seeing increased whale interest, with token accumulation increasing, showing an upcoming price rally.
By Erie Maxwell 8/3/2026, 9:06:35 PM
Republican AGs urge OpenAI to preserve records on Hugging Face breach as AI agent escaped containment
The incident underscores the urgent need for robust AI containment measures and regulatory scrutiny, impacting OpenAI's IPO prospects. The post Republican AGs urge OpenAI to preserve records on Hugging Face breach as AI agent escaped containment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 9:06:07 PM
Trump slams Exxon, Chevron over $26.5B oil profits
President Donald Trump called on ExxonMobil and Chevron to cut US fuel prices after the oil majors earned roughly $26.5 billion combined during the second quarter. Trump demands lower fuel prices Trump criticized ExxonMobil and Chevron at the White House…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/3/2026, 9:00:01 PM
Coldcard exploit drains over 1,367 BTC from air-gapped wallets, shaking self-custody confidence
The exploit undermines trust in self-custody solutions, potentially driving users towards institutional custody options and Bitcoin ETFs. The post Coldcard exploit drains over 1,367 BTC from air-gapped wallets, shaking self-custody confidence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 8:51:15 PM
BlackRock Targets Stablecoin Issuers and Institutions in Latest Tokenized Funds
The post BlackRock Targets Stablecoin Issuers and Institutions in Latest Tokenized Funds appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management corporation ($15.34 trillion in assets under management or AUM as of July 15, 2026), has today launched two tokenized fund shares to bring institutional and stablecoin...
By Steve Muchoki 8/3/2026, 8:49:18 PM
Analyst Sees XRP Entering a High-Impact Zone With 1,200% Upside Potential
XRP traded relatively firmly on Monday after posting a strong rally over the past week, a move that has once again put the token in focus among technical analysts.
By Newton Gitonga 8/3/2026, 8:46:22 PM
CLARITY Act stalls as Trump stays silent on ethics deal
The CLARITY Act remains stuck in the Senate after the White House reportedly failed to respond to a bipartisan ethics proposal, pushing its 2026 passage odds back down to 27%. White House has not answered ethics proposal Crypto journalist Eleanor…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/3/2026, 8:43:27 PM
Corporate crypto accounts on HTX face a complete dead end with zero legal exit routes when EU sanctions strike on August 23
Covered dealings must end before the cutoff; later withdrawals require discretionary approval and a full exit from HTX. The post Corporate crypto accounts on HTX face a complete dead end with zero legal exit routes when EU sanctions strike on August 23 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/3/2026, 8:40:45 PM
Michael Saylor Says He’s Never Sold Bitcoin, Not One Satoshi
Michael Saylor says he has never sold any personally held bitcoin, separating his own holdings from Strategy’s corporate treasury. His statement followed the company’s third BTC sale of 2026, which left Strategy holding 842,138 bitcoin. Saylor Responds After Strategy’s Latest Bitcoin Sale Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael...
By Kevin Helms 8/3/2026, 8:40:14 PM
Bessent’s top crypto adviser Tyler Williams exits US Treasury: Report
A key architect of the Trump administration’s digital asset agenda is leaving the Treasury Department as Congress struggles to advance landmark crypto legislation.
By Sam Bourgi 8/3/2026, 8:29:47 PM
Shiba Inu Turns 6: Here’s How Many SHIB Tokens Were Burned in July
July's burn rate marked a 1,395% increase compared to June's figure.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 8/3/2026, 8:20:12 PM
XRP Ledger adds Ankr nodes ahead of v3.3.0
XRP Ledger developers and users can now connect to globally distributed public nodes operated by Ankr, expanding network access ahead of the expected xrpld v3.3.0 release. Ankr brings global public nodes to XRP Ledger The XRP Ledger Foundation announced the…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/3/2026, 8:14:08 PM
AWS integrates Superblocks tool for private cloud AI development
AWS's integration of Superblocks enhances enterprise AI security, reducing reliance on external AI, and potentially lowering operational costs. The post AWS integrates Superblocks tool for private cloud AI development appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 8:05:37 PM
Prediction Markets Explode in July as World Cup Fueled $54B in Trades
The 2026 FIFA World Cup pushed prediction markets into one of the fastest-growing corners of finance, driving record trading volume, fees, transactions, and open interest as millions of traders flocked to platforms to wager on match outcomes and tournament milestones. Prediction markets allow people to buy and sell contracts tied to the outcome of...
By Jamie Redman 8/3/2026, 8:01:13 PM
Legendary Trader Brandt on Bitcoin: Bull Market 'Not Urgent'
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has poured cold water on hopes of an imminent Bitcoin rally, saying current chart patterns provide no indication that a new bull market is close despite ongoing optimism among some market participants.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/3/2026, 7:59:41 PM
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 Yohan Yun 8/3/2026, 7:52:11 PM
India nearly doubles export duties on diesel and jet fuel as US-Iran tensions rattle oil markets
India's export duty hike on fuels may tighten global supply, potentially escalating inflation and impacting interest rates and crypto markets. The post India nearly doubles export duties on diesel and jet fuel as US-Iran tensions rattle oil markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 7:49:08 PM
Circle shares fall nearly 4% after Morgan Stanley downgrade
Circle's challenges highlight the risks of over-reliance on a single revenue stream amid increasing competition and market skepticism. The post Circle shares fall nearly 4% after Morgan Stanley downgrade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 7:47:51 PM
Bitwise NEAR ETF reveals NRR ticker in SEC filing
Bitwise has disclosed NRR as the ticker for its proposed spot NEAR ETF in an amended filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Bitwise NEAR ETF discloses NRR ticker Bitwise submitted the third amendment to its Form S-1 registration…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/3/2026, 7:46:44 PM
Open Farm plans IPO at $1B valuation on Toronto Stock Exchange
Open Farm's IPO could invigorate the Canadian IPO market, highlighting investor interest in ethical consumer brands and boosting TSX activity. The post Open Farm plans IPO at $1B valuation on Toronto Stock Exchange appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 7:45:40 PM
FalconX cuts 10% of workforce amid prolonged crypto market slump: Report
According to Bloomberg, the digital asset prime broker is refocusing its Singapore strategy and withdrawing its local license application as crypto companies continue to trim costs.
By Sam Bourgi 8/3/2026, 7:44:48 PM
Coinbase executive discusses banks’ shift to stablecoin payment rails
Banks' shift to stablecoin rails highlights a transformative trend in finance, promising faster, cost-effective global transactions and new revenue streams. The post Coinbase executive discusses banks’ shift to stablecoin payment rails appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 7:36:28 PM
Design Arena creators raise $8M to build the ‘Hot or Not’ for AI-generated visuals
Design Arena's crowdsourced model could redefine AI visual evaluation, emphasizing human aesthetic judgment over technical metrics globally. The post Design Arena creators raise $8M to build the ‘Hot or Not’ for AI-generated visuals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 7:35:28 PM
Italy’s biggest bank just slashed its Bitcoin ETF call position by 99% to triple down on staked Ethereum
A 500,000-share-equivalent held put appeared in Q2, but the filing cannot reveal the bank’s net options exposure or motive. The post Italy’s biggest bank just slashed its Bitcoin ETF call position by 99% to triple down on staked Ethereum appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/3/2026, 7:35:17 PM
Trump says Iran reached out to negotiate, avoiding further U.S. military strikes
The potential shift towards negotiation may reduce immediate military tensions but could lead to increased regional volatility and market uncertainty. The post Trump says Iran reached out to negotiate, avoiding further U.S. military strikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/3/2026, 7:33:00 PM
SHIB Burns At a 1,483% Faster Clip With Wallet Drama
Shiba Inu’s monthly token burn rate skyrocketed by 1483.36%, creating a long-unseen social buzz for the SHIB Army. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 8/3/2026, 7:32:00 PM
Marex Now Takes USDC as Margin: How Stablecoin Collateral Actually Works, and the Letter It All Rests On
A prop firm in Chicago just posted margin, and it wasn't dollars or Treasuries. Prime Trading delivered USDC to Marex as initial-margin collateral for CFTC-regulated cleared derivatives, the first transaction under a program Marex announced on July 16. The workflow has now run end to end inside the US clearing system, from a customer posting the...
By Tanya Chepkova 8/3/2026, 7:26:00 PM
BlackRock launches tokenized money market funds on Solana, Ethereum
BlackRock's move into tokenized funds may accelerate institutional blockchain adoption, influencing market dynamics and regulatory landscapes. The post BlackRock launches tokenized money market funds on Solana, Ethereum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/3/2026, 7:21:29 PM
FalconX cuts 10% of staff as crypto downturn drags on
FalconX's staff cuts amid strategic expansions highlight the volatility and challenges in scaling institutional crypto services during market downturns. The post FalconX cuts 10% of staff as crypto downturn drags on appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 7:20:22 PM
Boltz halts swaps indefinitely as AI-assisted attacks overwhelm Bitcoin bridge
The indefinite halt of Boltz highlights vulnerabilities in open-source Bitcoin services, urging a reevaluation of security against AI-driven threats. The post Boltz halts swaps indefinitely as AI-assisted attacks overwhelm Bitcoin bridge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 7:18:36 PM
Rogers beats El-Sayed, loses to stevens in michigan senate poll
The poll highlights a dynamic electoral landscape in Michigan, suggesting potential shifts in voter sentiment and strategic adjustments ahead. The post Rogers beats El-Sayed, loses to stevens in michigan senate poll appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/3/2026, 7:17:33 PM
Altcoins surpass 60% of Binance trading volume, CryptoQuant reports
The rise in altcoin trading on Binance suggests a potential shift in market dynamics, indicating broader investor interest beyond Bitcoin. The post Altcoins surpass 60% of Binance trading volume, CryptoQuant reports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 7:16:56 PM
UNAM’s remote exam disaster forces 58,000 students to retake test, raising questions about AI proctoring
UNAM's exam debacle highlights the limitations of AI proctoring, prompting a reevaluation of digital surveillance in academic assessments. The post UNAM’s remote exam disaster forces 58,000 students to retake test, raising questions about AI proctoring appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 7:16:17 PM
Citadel forecasts $500B in debt for AI chip funding by 2028
The surge in AI chip funding debt could strain hardware availability, impacting crypto mining costs and reshaping investment strategies. The post Citadel forecasts $500B in debt for AI chip funding by 2028 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 7:15:14 PM