GRAM price rebounds as Telegram begins wallet rollout
GRAM has rebounded toward $1.40 after Telegram began releasing its self-custodial Gram Wallet to selected users, while trading volume jumped about 137% around the announcement. Telegram begins phased Gram Wallet release Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said the company had started…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/31/2026, 8:03:50 PM
Kalshi bans George Santos over State of the Union bets
Kalshi's ban on Santos underscores the critical need for stringent compliance in prediction markets to maintain integrity and trust. The post Kalshi bans George Santos over State of the Union bets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:55:03 PM
Bitcoin gains 24% as CryptoSlate price prediction model maps a volatile September
The median forecast points to $81,319 by Sep. 29, with $80,000 resistance and a break in ETF inflows testing the rally. The post Bitcoin gains 24% as CryptoSlate price prediction model maps a volatile September appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/31/2026, 7:50:04 PM
Meta wins dismissal of Instagram Shopping antitrust suit
The dismissal highlights challenges startups face in competing with tech giants and the complexities of proving antitrust violations in court. The post Meta wins dismissal of Instagram Shopping antitrust suit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:50:00 PM
Bitcoin Unfazed by Trump’s Iran Threats
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Unfazed by Trump’s Iran Threats Bitcoin's price used to be sensitive to geopolitical developments. Not anymore. This post Bitcoin Unfazed by Trump’s Iran Threats first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/31/2026, 7:49:17 PM
Zano Activates Hard Fork 6, Opening The Privacy Chain to Exchanges, Bridges and DEXs
It also enables native ZANO to bridge non-custodially from Zano to transparent chains including Ethereum, Solana and TON. August 31, 2026 – Zano’s Hard Fork 6 is now live on mainnet after activating at block 3,833,000, completing the largest network upgrade in the privacy blockchain’s seven-year history. The upgrade introduces Gateway Addresses, a...
By Media 8/31/2026, 7:43:11 PM
US fuel prices rise more in Iran conflict’s first six months than post-Ukraine invasion
US fuel prices surged more during the Iran conflict's first six months than after the Ukraine invasion. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at. The post US fuel prices rise more in Iran conflict’s first six months than post-Ukraine invasion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/31/2026, 7:36:16 PM
Technology equity funds pull in $195B in inflows, dwarfing every other sector combined
The tech sector's dominance in equity inflows highlights a market imbalance, potentially increasing volatility and risk concentration. The post Technology equity funds pull in $195B in inflows, dwarfing every other sector combined appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:34:58 PM
Belgium rejects EU push to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan
Belgium's stance highlights tensions between EU financial stability and geopolitical strategies, impacting future asset management and international trust. The post Belgium rejects EU push to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:34:03 PM
Cardano (ADA) Enters Its Worst Month: 3 AIs Examine Its September Prospects
The worst-case scenario for ADA in September is a collapse to $0.10, Gemini stated.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 8/31/2026, 7:33:28 PM
Polymarket in talks to raise $1B at valuation above $20B, led by 1789 Capital
Polymarket's rapid valuation growth highlights the increasing investor confidence in blockchain-based prediction markets, reshaping fintech dynamics. The post Polymarket in talks to raise $1B at valuation above $20B, led by 1789 Capital appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:31:43 PM
ETH ETFs Draw Wall Street Interest, Staking Moves Closer
$1.42 billion of institutional flows recently entered Ether-based ETF items. Staking adds another layer to the rising Wall Street interest. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 8/31/2026, 7:29:00 PM
Blockstream rebuilds Bitcoin and Liquid block explorer with new UI
Blockstream's revamped explorer enhances blockchain transparency and usability, potentially boosting developer engagement and network efficiency. The post Blockstream rebuilds Bitcoin and Liquid block explorer with new UI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:27:26 PM
Chatbots rarely encourage suicide but still enable harmful role-play
AI chatbots show progress in handling sensitive topics, yet persistent issues highlight the need for ongoing improvements and ethical oversight. The post Chatbots rarely encourage suicide but still enable harmful role-play appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:24:11 PM
Anchorage Digital reports Tether’s USA₮ reserve details for July 31
Anchorage Digital's transparency in USA reserves enhances trust, positioning Tether to capture institutional demand amid evolving US regulations. The post Anchorage Digital reports Tether’s USA₮ reserve details for July 31 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:23:51 PM
Instagram will limit reach of undisclosed AI profiles
Instagram's policy shift pressures AI profiles to disclose their nature, impacting growth strategies and transparency in digital spaces. The post Instagram will limit reach of undisclosed AI profiles appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:20:54 PM
Ajax reportedly in talks with Sunderland over Simon Adingra transfer
Ajax's interest in Adingra could reshape Sunderland's squad dynamics and impact the player's career trajectory amid fitness concerns. The post Ajax reportedly in talks with Sunderland over Simon Adingra transfer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:19:59 PM
US Federal Trade Commission drafts complaint against Amazon over deceptive advertising practices
The FTC's scrutiny of Amazon's ad practices could reshape digital advertising norms, impacting market dynamics and investor confidence. The post US Federal Trade Commission drafts complaint against Amazon over deceptive advertising practices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:19:58 PM
Webull Partners With Coinbase to Offer Crypto Trading in Canada
The Florida-based exchange announced plans to expand its digital asset service offering to Canada, partnering with Coinbase for crypto infrastructure and leveraging its crypto-as-a-service capabilities and deep liquidity. The expansion follows similar moves in Australia and Brazil. Webull Partners Coinbase To Launch Services In Canada As...
By Sergio Goschenko 8/31/2026, 7:19:57 PM
S&P 500 rebalancing could move $27 trillion in tracking funds
Rebalancing impacts market dynamics, influencing investment strategies and potentially altering capital flows across various sectors. The post S&P 500 rebalancing could move $27 trillion in tracking funds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:14:52 PM
US stocks decline as Trump threatens fresh Iran strikes
Heightened US-Iran tensions risk prolonged market volatility, impacting global oil prices and investor confidence amid geopolitical instability. The post US stocks decline as Trump threatens fresh Iran strikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:13:59 PM
MEXC launches Visa crypto card with USDT cashback and Apple Pay support
MEXC has launched a Visa-linked Global Card offering eligible users up to 10% cashback in USDT as monthly crypto card spending reached $759 million in July, roughly 2.5 times its level a year earlier. According to MEXC’s Aug. 31 announcement…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/31/2026, 7:12:26 PM
Meta launches Muse Code in beta with paid plans and SDK
Meta's Muse Code entry intensifies the AI coding competition, potentially driving innovation and lowering costs in software development. The post Meta launches Muse Code in beta with paid plans and SDK appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:09:38 PM
Grok Bot transforms coding tasks as a16z investor calls it a ChatGPT moment
Grok Bot's rapid automation could redefine developer productivity, pushing AI companies to prioritize speed and efficiency in tool design. The post Grok Bot transforms coding tasks as a16z investor calls it a ChatGPT moment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:08:36 PM
Trump announces major oil deal with Venezuela, no immediate gas price drop
The deal may ease long-term oil supply constraints but won't quickly impact current high gas prices, highlighting geopolitical complexities. The post Trump announces major oil deal with Venezuela, no immediate gas price drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/31/2026, 7:06:27 PM
North Korean hackers move $30 million in bitcoin via Hyperliquid, data reveals
The incident underscores the persistent challenge of regulating decentralized platforms and the potential for increased scrutiny and regulatory action. The post North Korean hackers move $30 million in bitcoin via Hyperliquid, data reveals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/31/2026, 7:03:14 PM
Visa, Mastercard, and Fiserv join Agentic Payments Alliance to shape AI payment standards
The alliance's formation could accelerate AI-driven commerce, potentially reshaping global transaction norms and fostering industry collaboration. The post Visa, Mastercard, and Fiserv join Agentic Payments Alliance to shape AI payment standards appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 7:01:24 PM
Russia Adds BTC & ETH As Collateral, Skipping XRP
One of the globe’s largest economies gets a rulebook that’s mainly focused on major cryptos as collateral. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 8/31/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Tether’s USA₮ holds above $175 million as reserve surplus hits record
Tethers USA held more than $175 million in circulation for a second month as reserve assets reached $175.9 million and surplus hit a record. The post Tether’s USA₮ holds above $175 million as reserve surplus hits record appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/31/2026, 6:59:06 PM
Pape Matar Sarr arrives in Turin to join Juventus from Spurs
Sarr's move to Juventus highlights strategic squad building and financial prudence, impacting both clubs' long-term competitive dynamics. The post Pape Matar Sarr arrives in Turin to join Juventus from Spurs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 6:58:32 PM
Central bankers weigh AI risks to financial markets at Jackson Hole
AI's predictive power could undermine central banks' control, leading to financial instability and necessitating new regulatory approaches. The post Central bankers weigh AI risks to financial markets at Jackson Hole appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 6:54:19 PM
Crypto market moves ‘as one block’ despite broader rally: Cryptex co-founder
The crypto market has posted sharp gains across Bitcoin and several major altcoins, but Cryptex Finance data covering 36 assets and roughly 92% of the digital asset market shows that capital remains heavily concentrated in Bitcoin and Ethereum despite prices…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/31/2026, 6:51:35 PM
Trump’s Venezuela oil plan leaves $100 billion funding question
The US-Venezuela oil deal could reshape global energy dynamics, reducing China's and Russia's influence while potentially stabilizing US gas prices. The post Trump’s Venezuela oil plan leaves $100 billion funding question appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 6:50:26 PM
Anthropic faces class action over misleading Claude Max pricing
This lawsuit could prompt stricter regulations on subscription service transparency, impacting how tech companies market their offerings. The post Anthropic faces class action over misleading Claude Max pricing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 6:49:23 PM
Coinbase launches cbMEGA wrapped asset on Base network
Coinbase's expansion of wrapped assets on Base enhances DeFi accessibility, potentially increasing user engagement and ecosystem growth. The post Coinbase launches cbMEGA wrapped asset on Base network appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 6:46:16 PM
AWS Interconnect to add Microsoft Azure as multicloud networking partner later in 2026
AWS's collaboration with Azure in multicloud networking could set a universal standard, simplifying hybrid cloud strategies and enhancing interoperability. The post AWS Interconnect to add Microsoft Azure as multicloud networking partner later in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 6:44:49 PM
Dollar heads for second monthly loss after Treasury buyback plan
The dollar's decline amid debt buybacks may erode its global standing, impacting investor confidence and currency market dynamics. The post Dollar heads for second monthly loss after Treasury buyback plan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 6:44:10 PM
Gold prices buoyed by M2 growth, ETF inflows amid 2026 highs
Gold's rising appeal as a hedge against economic uncertainty may influence future investment strategies and central bank policies. The post Gold prices buoyed by M2 growth, ETF inflows amid 2026 highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/31/2026, 6:36:40 PM
Scott Bessent pushes for lighter financial regulation at G20 meeting in Asheville
Bessent's push for lighter regulation could boost small business lending but risks undermining financial stability safeguards. The post Scott Bessent pushes for lighter financial regulation at G20 meeting in Asheville appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 6:35:44 PM
Donald Trump conducts limited strikes against Iran to protect shipping in Strait of Hormuz
The limited strikes risk escalating tensions, potentially destabilizing global oil markets and increasing shipping costs significantly. The post Donald Trump conducts limited strikes against Iran to protect shipping in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 6:26:04 PM
Manchester City agrees to £65M deal for Iliman Ndiaye
Manchester City's acquisition of Ndiaye highlights the escalating financial stakes in the Premier League, impacting club strategies and market dynamics. The post Manchester City agrees to £65M deal for Iliman Ndiaye appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 6:22:58 PM
What would it take to bring Hyperliquid to the US? Former SEC counsel explains
Hyperliquid has faced a potential 10-to-12-month regulatory process to enter the U.S. market even if federal agencies move quickly, according to former SEC senior counsel Ashley Ebersole, after President Donald Trump said regulators were working on a compliant route for…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/31/2026, 6:22:20 PM
Dozens of US data center projects worth over $150B stalled or cancelled amid local opposition
Local opposition to data centers highlights growing tensions between tech expansion and community resources, complicating future infrastructure plans. The post Dozens of US data center projects worth over $150B stalled or cancelled amid local opposition appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 6:21:30 PM
OpenSea adds support for Solana NFT trading after four years
OpenSea's Solana NFT integration marks a strategic shift towards a unified multi-chain trading hub, enhancing its competitive edge. The post OpenSea adds support for Solana NFT trading after four years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 6:16:34 PM
NYSE Owner ICE Taps Tzero as 24/7 Tokenized Stock Race Ignites
Intercontinental Exchange, also known as ICE, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is pushing deeper into tokenized public equities, tapping Tzero to build the regulated blockchain plumbing needed to move NYSE-listed securities onchain. The two companies disclosed on Aug. 31 that Tzero will become a premier design partner for digital...
By Jamie Redman 8/31/2026, 6:12:15 PM
Benfica in talks to sign Wolves defender Hugo Bueno before transfer deadline
Benfica's pursuit of Hugo Bueno highlights the competitive nature of transfer markets and the strategic rebuilding efforts of European clubs. The post Benfica in talks to sign Wolves defender Hugo Bueno before transfer deadline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 6:11:41 PM
Why Bitcoin’s $2B corporate treasuries are a ticking time bomb of hidden conditional supply
PowerCompute and USBC show how collars, options and secured loans can turn passive holdings into contractual obligations. The post Why Bitcoin’s $2B corporate treasuries are a ticking time bomb of hidden conditional supply appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/31/2026, 6:10:27 PM
FTC preparing lawsuit alleging Amazon deceived advertisers
The FTC is preparing a lawsuit alleging Amazon deceived advertisers about its ad auction practices, with potential civil penalties reaching into The post FTC preparing lawsuit alleging Amazon deceived advertisers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 6:06:10 PM
Ripple CTO Emeritus: BIP-110 Vote Loss Doesn’t Justify New Chain
The new chain has replaced SHA256d, which is Bitcoin's mining algorithm with BLAKE2b under its hard-fork rules.
By Wayne Jones 8/31/2026, 6:05:45 PM
US stocks slump as utilities decline and energy gains offset losses
Market volatility highlights the dual impact of geopolitical tensions and regulatory risks, complicating investment strategies across sectors. The post US stocks slump as utilities decline and energy gains offset losses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/31/2026, 6:05:13 PM