April jobs report beats forecasts at 115,000
The US April jobs report showed 115,000 positions added in April, nearly doubling the consensus forecast of 62,000. The US April jobs report showed 115,000 positions added in April, nearly doubling the consensus forecast of 62,000, according to data the…
By Peace Longe 5/8/2026, 10:35:00 PM
Ethereum Has Surpassed Bitcoin By 320% In This Major Metric, Is Price Next?
Recent on-chain reports show that Ethereum (ETH) has greatly surpassed Bitcoin (BTC) in a key metric, suggesting that the flagship cryptocurrency may not be as dominant as once thought. According to Santiment data, Ethereum’s holder count has exceeded Bitcoin’s by a staggering 320%, highlighting a surge in adoption and investor interest. With the...
By Sandra White 5/8/2026, 10:30:35 PM
Tether Sues Titan Holding in Brazil to Recover $300 Million Defaulted Loan
The largest stablecoin company lent $300 million to Titan Holdings in March 2025, part of the Master conglomerate, now involved in one of the largest financial frauds in Brazilian history. The loan was made by Tether Investments, Tether’s VC arm. Tether Introduces Lawsuit to Recover $300M Borrowed to Master Conglomerate Tether has introduced a...
By Sergio Goschenko 5/8/2026, 10:30:25 PM
GoMining Announces GoBTC Pay to Bring Native Instant Payments to Bitcoin
GoMining has launched GoBTC Pay, a Bitcoin payment protocol built to deliver on what the 2008 whitepaper originally promised: true peer-to-peer electronic payments. GoBTC Pay enables free and instant Bitcoin transactions on the core Bitcoin layer — making it genuinely practical to use Bitcoin at the point of sale for everyday purchases. Payments...
By PR DESK 5/8/2026, 10:30:13 PM
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Says Ethereum Is “Cheap” At Current Levels, Predicts $22K Target By 2028
Ethereum (ETH) continued to trade sideways on Friday following a volatile week marked by a broader crypto market downturn.
By Newton Gitonga 5/8/2026, 10:22:33 PM
US sanctions 10 for aiding Iran’s weapons sector amid rising tensions
The sanctions exacerbate US-Iran tensions, potentially impacting global oil prices and diminishing prospects for a nuclear deal resolution. The post US sanctions 10 for aiding Iran’s weapons sector amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/8/2026, 10:04:49 PM
Oxford finds warmer AI chatbots make more mistakes
Oxford researchers found AI chatbots trained for warmth make significantly more factual errors and validate false beliefs more often Oxford researchers found AI chatbots trained for warmth make significantly more factual errors and validate false beliefs more often, according to…
By Peace Longe 5/8/2026, 10:00:00 PM
Bitcoin holds above $80,000 amid SEC support and geopolitical tensions
Bitcoin's resilience above $80,000 highlights its role as a hedge amid geopolitical tensions and potential regulatory shifts, impacting market dynamics. The post Bitcoin holds above $80,000 amid SEC support and geopolitical tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/8/2026, 9:50:25 PM
What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military?
Bitcoin Magazine What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military? “INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo told Congress the U.S. military is operating a live Bitcoin node and views the protocol as a ‘valuable computer science tool’ for power projection, directly echoing Jason Lowery’s influential thesis.” This post What does...
By Juan Galt 5/8/2026, 9:45:05 PM
Why Trump is quietly retreating on Iran war goals
Trump has abandoned his Iran war maximalist demands as polls drop and peace talks remain deadlocked Trump has abandoned his Iran war maximalist demands as polls drop and peace talks remain deadlocked, with analysts and the president’s own conduct making…
By Peace Longe 5/8/2026, 9:45:00 PM
Iran likens Strait of Hormuz control to nuclear weapon in strategic stance
Iran's strategic stance on the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical tensions, complicating nuclear deal prospects and regional stability. The post Iran likens Strait of Hormuz control to nuclear weapon in strategic stance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/8/2026, 9:41:38 PM
Estonia's FSA issues investor warning about Zondacrypto
The news follows an investigation into the crypto exchange by Polish law enforcement officials and reports of customer withdrawal issues.
By Vince Quill 5/8/2026, 9:34:29 PM
Pundit Predicts When The XRP Price Will Rally To $12
A crypto analyst has laid out a technical case for XRP reaching between $8 and $12 by April 2027. This technical case is purely based on XRP’s price pattern on the weekly candlestick timeframe chart and a projection of where the cryptocurrency goes from here. XRP Can Technically Rally $8 To $12 The foundation of the pundit’s prediction is a...
By Sandra White 5/8/2026, 9:30:37 PM
Anthropic Targets $1T Valuation as Investors Chase Claude’s Enterprise Growth
AI startup Anthropic is weighing a historic $50 billion funding round this summer that could value the company at $900 billion, potentially overtaking rival OpenAI. Closing the Gap with OpenAI Anthropic is reportedly considering raising tens of billions of dollars as early as this summer to fund a sweeping expansion of its computing...
By Terence Zimwara 5/8/2026, 9:30:28 PM
S&P 500 at record 7,400 underlines a full‑risk‑on backdrop for crypto
The S&P 500’s push to a record near 7,400 confirms a late‑cycle, full‑risk‑on regime where Bitcoin and major crypto assets are again trading as high‑beta extensions of U.S. equities rather than as independent hedges. Gate’s futures data and European tape…
By Andrew Folkler 5/8/2026, 9:30:00 PM
JPMorgan warns $5 gas likely as Iran war disrupts oil supply
Rising gas prices could strain global economies, intensify inflation, and challenge monetary policies amid geopolitical instability. The post JPMorgan warns $5 gas likely as Iran war disrupts oil supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/8/2026, 9:27:04 PM
XRP ETF Holdings Unveiled By $5 Trillion Asset Manager UBS: A Tale Spanning Nine Years
UBS, the financial giant that manages more than $5 trillion in assets, disclosed this week that it holds positions tied to XRP through XRP ETF vehicles and trust structures. The filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows that UBS’s involvement with XRP did not begin this quarter, and—according to one expert—should be […]
By Ronaldo Marquez 5/8/2026, 9:25:43 PM
Coinbase reports trading disruption across its platform following AWS service outage
Coinbase said Friday that users experienced an extended outage across its platform after service failures within Amazon Web Services (AWS) disrupted critical trading infrastructure in the US East region.
By N/A 5/8/2026, 9:24:50 PM
ECB’s Lagarde warns against using euro stablecoins to counter dollar dominance
ECBs Lagarde says Europe should not copy the US stablecoin model and should anchor tokenized finance in central bank money. The post ECB’s Lagarde warns against using euro stablecoins to counter dollar dominance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/8/2026, 9:22:58 PM
Swiss Bitcoin reserve campaign set to lapse after failing to gather signatures
Organizers failed to collect enough signatures to trigger a referendum that would have required the Swiss National Bank to hold Bitcoin in its reserves.
By Nate Kostar 5/8/2026, 9:21:42 PM
US Senate Banking Committee Expected to Hold a Formal Vote on CLARITY Act as Early as Next Week
The Senate Banking Committee is expected to hold a formal CLARITY Act vote as early as next week, Coinbase said at Consensus 2026. Coinbase says the CLARITY Act is heading for a Senate Banking Committee vote as early as next…
By Peace Longe 5/8/2026, 9:15:00 PM
Faryar Shirzad: The Clarity Act restricts stablecoin interest payments, banking lobby fights against regulations, and the critical role of rewards in crypto adoption | Unchained
Stablecoin regulations face banking opposition as legislative debates unfold behind closed doors, raising transparency concerns. The post Faryar Shirzad: The Clarity Act restricts stablecoin interest payments, banking lobby fights against regulations, and the critical role of rewards in crypto adoption | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/8/2026, 9:10:03 PM
Solv Protocol and Re Switch to Chainlink CCIP, Moving Nearly $1B Away From Layerzero
Three decentralized finance ( DeFi) protocols managing nearly $1 billion in combined assets have moved or are actively moving their cross-chain infrastructure from Layerzero to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), highlighting a broader push toward different bridging standards. Three DeFi Protocols Pull Nearly $1B From...
By Jamie Redman 5/8/2026, 9:05:14 PM
Bitcoin Wallets See Largest Drop Since 2024, Hinting at Market Rebound
The last comparable wallet exit rate in 2024 saw over 964,000 wallets leave across five weeks, preceding a notable bull run.
By Wayne Jones 5/8/2026, 9:02:19 PM
Ethereum Whales Loses Nearly 25% Of Their Holdings Amid Market Shift
With the crypto market turning slightly bearish, the Ethereum price has lost the $2,300 mark, raising questions about the stability of its recent upswing. Amid this sideways price action, a report shows that a fading bullish sentiment among Ethereum whales is evidenced by a significant decline in their holdings. Large ETH Players’ Portfolio...
By Godspower Owie 5/8/2026, 9:00:07 PM
Coinbase rebounds as altcoins surge with bitcoin holding above $80,000
Tokenization and digital asset-infrastructure stocks climbed as SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled support for onchain finance rules.
By Krisztian Sandor 5/8/2026, 8:59:25 PM
Trump prioritizes reopening Strait of Hormuz amid Iran conflict
Trump's focus on the Strait of Hormuz may escalate military tensions, impacting oil markets and complicating diplomatic resolutions with Iran. The post Trump prioritizes reopening Strait of Hormuz amid Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/8/2026, 8:58:11 PM
Largest Swiss Bank Loads Up on Strategy (MSTR)
UBS Group, the largest bank in Switzerland with $6.6 trillion in assets, has significantly accelerated its pivot into the digital asset ecosystem, solidifying a massive $1.12 billion position in MicroStrategy (MSTR).
By Alex Dovbnya 5/8/2026, 8:57:13 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH recovers $2,300 despite sustained whale selling pressure
Ethereum (ETH) has erased gains recorded earlier in the week and is hovering near $2,300 at the time of writing on Friday. The move follows sustained selling activity across key whale wallets.
By N/A 5/8/2026, 8:53:16 PM
Barclays Turns Bearish On Coinbase Following Q1 Woes, Slashing Price Target To $107
Coinbase (COIN) opened the quarter with a rough financial showing. After the exchange reported major losses in its first-quarter earnings, Barclays responded by cutting its price target for COIN, while Bank of America trimmed its target more modestly. Two Wall Street Takes On Coinbase Barclays lowered its Coinbase price target to $107 from $140,...
By Ronaldo Marquez 5/8/2026, 8:49:56 PM
Kraken parent company applies for OCC charter in move toward banking
The US banking regulator has already approved similar charter applications for Coinbase, Ripple Labs, BitGo, Circle, Fidelity Digital Assets and Paxos.
By Turner Wright 5/8/2026, 8:47:00 PM
US and Iran may resume talks in Islamabad next week: WSJ
Potential US-Iran talks in Islamabad could signal a shift towards diplomatic engagement, impacting geopolitical stability and economic dynamics. The post US and Iran may resume talks in Islamabad next week: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/8/2026, 8:42:06 PM
Why NATO allies are reconsidering US leadership
NATO allies are openly questioning whether the US should still lead the alliance following Trump’s decision to launch strikes on Iran without consulting them. NATO allies are questioning US leadership after Trump launched strikes on Iran without consulting the alliance,…
By Peace Longe 5/8/2026, 8:40:00 PM
Mojtaba Khamenei injured in attack, raising Iran leadership change concerns
The attack on Mojtaba Khamenei exacerbates regional instability, potentially accelerating leadership shifts and impacting strategic waterways. The post Mojtaba Khamenei injured in attack, raising Iran leadership change concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/8/2026, 8:38:09 PM
David Reich: Ancient DNA reveals human migration patterns, genetic drift dominates evolution, and the untapped potential of biological change | Dwarkesh
Bronze Age natural selection accelerated human evolution, challenging long-held beliefs about genetic adaptation. The post David Reich: Ancient DNA reveals human migration patterns, genetic drift dominates evolution, and the untapped potential of biological change | Dwarkesh appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/8/2026, 8:37:41 PM
Meta’s USDC pilot draws fire as Senator Warren demands stablecoin transparency
Warren’s letter asks Mark Zuckerberg to explain by May 20 which stablecoins and wallets Meta is using, how it selects issuers like Circle, what data it collects from linked wallets and how it will separate social and financial businesses. Senator…
By Andrew Folkler 5/8/2026, 8:30:00 PM
Iran launches Hormuz attack on US Navy destroyers
Iran launched a Hormuz attack against three US Navy destroyers on May 7, with all missiles and drones reportedly intercepted. The US military said it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz on May 7…
By Peace Longe 5/8/2026, 8:15:00 PM
Venezuela Upholds Crypto Mining Ban as Power Demand Hits 9-Year Peak
The Venezuelan government reiterated a nationwide ban on cryptocurrency mining as the country faces an energy crisis, with demand rising to record levels. Authorities attributed this peak in consumption to the economic growth and an ongoing heat wave. Venezuela Reiterates Crypto Mining Ban, Says Illicit Mining Activities Will be Sanctioned...
By Sergio Goschenko 5/8/2026, 8:10:26 PM
Ethereum Sees Sharp Decline In High-Leverage Long Positions — See What Happens Next
Ethereum is experiencing a notable shift in derivatives positioning as high-leverage long positions decline sharply across the market. The reduction suggests that many overly aggressive bullish trades have either been closed voluntarily or forced out through recent liquidation events. Could Ethereum Be Preparing For A Short Squeeze Next? Crypto...
By Godspower Owie 5/8/2026, 8:00:08 PM
Why the White House rejects strict AI regulation
The White House says voluntary partnerships, not strict mandates, are the right approach to AI regulation. The Trump administration released its National Policy Framework for AI regulation in March 2026, built around voluntary industry agreements rather than top-down mandates. The…
By Peace Longe 5/8/2026, 7:45:00 PM
Labour faces leadership questions after local election losses
Labour's local election losses may weaken Starmer's leadership, potentially altering UK political dynamics and party strategies. The post Labour faces leadership questions after local election losses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/8/2026, 7:40:48 PM
XRP Price Back Above $1.40; Bulls Still Charging For $2
The markets got rattled on Friday morning, putting many major-caps below key thresholds. Did XRP just withstand the test? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 5/8/2026, 7:35:00 PM
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil supply amid tensions
The closure exacerbates geopolitical tensions, potentially leading to sustained oil price volatility and global economic repercussions. The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil supply amid tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/8/2026, 7:34:04 PM
Iran claims strikes on US destroyers in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize global oil markets and increase the likelihood of broader military conflicts. The post Iran claims strikes on US destroyers in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/8/2026, 7:31:31 PM
Here’s How Much Ripple’s CTO XRP Holdings Would Be Worth If He Never Sold
Debates surrounding the XRP holdings of former Ripple Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz, continue to emerge across the crypto market. New updates from an XRP researcher show just how many tokens Schwartz held and how much this would have been worth each year from 2012 to 2026 if he had never sold off his […]
By Scott Matherson 5/8/2026, 7:30:45 PM
Daniil Liberman: Control of AI infrastructure threatens human freedom, equitable access is essential for autonomy, and the historical battle between decentralization and centralization mirrors today’s tech landscape | The Peter McCormack Show
AI centralization risks mirror past financial crises, threatening freedom and driving demand for decentralized solutions. The post Daniil Liberman: Control of AI infrastructure threatens human freedom, equitable access is essential for autonomy, and the historical battle between decentralization and centralization mirrors today’s tech landscape |...
By Editorial Team 5/8/2026, 7:30:10 PM
Bitcoin outperforms gold by roughly 36% since Iran war began
Since the start of the 2026 Iran war, Bitcoin has outperformed gold by roughly 35–36% on a relative basis, as BTC rose mid‑single digits while gold slipped and the BTC/gold ratio surged. Data from multiple market trackers show that since…
By Andrew Folkler 5/8/2026, 7:30:00 PM
Trump and Xi bring AI risks to Beijing
Trump and Xi may put AI risk talks on their May 14-15 Beijing summit agenda, US media reports said. The US and China are considering launching formal AI dialogue channels ahead of the Trump-Xi summit scheduled for May 14 and…
By Peace Longe 5/8/2026, 7:25:00 PM
Bitcoin Bulls Defend $79,200 as $28.3M in Long Liquidations Resets Risk
Despite a surge in traditional equities and heightened military tensions in the Middle East, bitcoin remained stagnant over the last 24 hours, trading sideways near the $80,000 mark. Liquidation Volume Recedes Amid Consolidation Bitcoin traded sideways on Friday as global markets appeared to shrug off the latest skirmishes between the U.S....
By Terence Zimwara 5/8/2026, 7:16:37 PM
BlackRock and Fidelity Selling Ethereum on Coinbase Prime
On May 8, BlackRock and Fidelity reportedly transferred large amounts of Ethereum tokens on Coinbase Prime in order…
By Rajpalsinh Parmar 5/8/2026, 7:16:16 PM