Iran and Oman draft waterway deal as Trump rejects Tehran’s control, transit fees
The Iran-Oman waterway deal could reshape regional power dynamics and impact global energy markets if U.S. sanctions are lifted. The post Iran and Oman draft waterway deal as Trump rejects Tehran’s control, transit fees appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/5/2026, 2:57:40 AM
Aave founder revolts against proposal to cap Ethereum staking incentives at 50% of supply
Ethereum (ETH) community members have pushed back against a new proposal that seeks to change the network's staking issuance policy by gradually reducing staking rewards as the number of staked ETH approaches 50% of total supply.
By N/A 8/5/2026, 2:51:28 AM
Iran declares control of Strait of Hormuz a nonnegotiable priority
Iran's firm stance on the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing global energy markets and diplomatic relations. The post Iran declares control of Strait of Hormuz a nonnegotiable priority appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/5/2026, 2:43:17 AM
Senators Demand SEC Probe Into Trump Memecoin After $3.8B Losses
Two U.S. senators urged regulators to investigate $TRUMP after nearly one million investors reportedly lost $3.81 billion while Trump-affiliated entities received $636 million. The request comes as Congress debates broader cryptocurrency legislation. Senators Ask SEC to Investigate $TRUMP U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Richard...
By Kevin Helms 8/5/2026, 2:30:34 AM
Ethereum researchers want to rein in staking, critics say it could backfire
EIP-8363 is a newly published draft proposal that would cut net consensus-layer rewards as the Ethereum staking ratio heads toward 50%.
By Felix Ng 8/5/2026, 2:30:07 AM
Iran frames Strait of Hormuz talks as Oman negotiations, avoiding US engagement
Iran's strategic framing may enhance regional diplomacy, potentially easing tensions and paving the way for broader peace negotiations. The post Iran frames Strait of Hormuz talks as Oman negotiations, avoiding US engagement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/5/2026, 2:24:26 AM
Strategy CEO Says Company Will Outperform Bitcoin After Bear Market
The post Strategy CEO Says Company Will Outperform Bitcoin After Bear Market appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Strategy CEO Phong Le remains confident in the company’s long-term Bitcoin strategy, despite recent BTC sales and heavy market losses. Speaking to CNBC, Le described the current market as another Bitcoin bear cycle. He said...
By Debashree Patra 8/5/2026, 2:18:35 AM
‘Ethereum Should Not Be Punished for Growth’: Aave Founder Slams New EIP
The post ‘Ethereum Should Not Be Punished for Growth’: Aave Founder Slams New EIP appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A fresh Ethereum proposal aimed at capping how much new ETH gets created through staking has kicked off a heated debate among developers, with Aave founder Stani Kulechov warning it could quietly weaken demand for the asset...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 8/5/2026, 2:17:46 AM
Ethereum’s staking ratio reaches all-time high of 34.4%, up from 30% earlier this year
Increased Ethereum staking enhances network security and governance, potentially reducing liquid supply and influencing future price dynamics. The post Ethereum’s staking ratio reaches all-time high of 34.4%, up from 30% earlier this year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/5/2026, 2:05:08 AM
Ripple Pushes Full XRPL Stack as Tokenized Assets Expand
Ripple is building issuance, stablecoin, trading, custody, and credit infrastructure as financial institutions adopt tokenized assets. Its XRPL ecosystem links programmable funds with continuous settlement, liquidity, yield, collateral, and compliance tools. Ripple Expands Its Institutional Tokenization Infrastructure Ripple President Monica Long...
By Kevin Helms 8/5/2026, 1:26:13 AM
Cloudflare Wallets Launch as CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate
Summary Cloudflare launched Wallets and cloudflare.pay, giving AI agents an identity and a stablecoin balance they can spend without a human approving each payment. The launch completes a two-sided market for agent payments, adding the buyer side to the seller tools Cloudflare shipped in July. Payments run over x402, a protocol that revives the...
By Alexander Stefanov 8/5/2026, 1:12:19 AM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH holds steady below $1,900 as retail distribution rises
Ethereum (ETH) continued trading flat on Tuesday following modestly increasing exchange net flows and continued distribution across retail wallets.
By N/A 8/5/2026, 12:58:38 AM
Iran denies all knowledge of talks that Trump claims will happen on monday – FT
The uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran talks highlights the fragile nature of diplomatic relations and impacts market confidence and geopolitical stability. The post Iran denies all knowledge of talks that Trump claims will happen on monday – FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/5/2026, 12:49:26 AM
Trader opens 40x short on 1,600 Bitcoin via Hyperliquid
High-leverage bets on platforms like Hyperliquid can amplify market volatility, influencing Bitcoin's price dynamics and trader behavior. The post Trader opens 40x short on 1,600 Bitcoin via Hyperliquid appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 12:46:10 AM
Clear street’s brian dobson says michael saylor’s strategy still has substantial upside if it can continue generating incremental satoshis per share
Saylor's strategy could redefine market valuation metrics, emphasizing Bitcoin exposure per share over mere accumulation, impacting stock trends. The post Clear street’s brian dobson says michael saylor’s strategy still has substantial upside if it can continue generating incremental satoshis per share appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/5/2026, 12:38:05 AM
Binance Launches Lite Loan With No Liquidation for 30 Days
Binance has launched a 30-day bitcoin-backed loan offering up to 1,000 USDT, with no price-triggered liquidation during the initial term. A promotional 0.5% service fee remains available through Sept. 3. Binance Targets Smaller Borrowers With Fixed 30-Day Product On Aug. 4, Binance announced Lite Loan as a simplified borrowing product that lets...
By Kevin Helms 8/5/2026, 12:24:57 AM
US Senators Urge SEC to Probe Trump Meme Coin Over Billions in Investor Losses
The once second-largest meme coin by market cap is now out of the top 100 alts, losing 98% of its value in a year and a half.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/5/2026, 12:22:23 AM
5 things to know about haley stevens, democratic senate hopeful in michigan
Haley Stevens' candidacy highlights the strategic importance of Michigan in national politics, influencing party dynamics and electoral strategies. The post 5 things to know about haley stevens, democratic senate hopeful in michigan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/5/2026, 12:16:18 AM
Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP, Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis For August 5: Market's Attempt to Regain Relevancy
Cryptocurrency market is not witnessing more volatility, fresh investors or high liquidity.
By Arman Shirinyan 8/5/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Bitcoin on-chain activity surges as Coldcard attack raises security concerns — K33
Bitcoin (BTC) on-chain activity has surged to its highest level of the year following attacks targeting Coldcard hardware wallets, according to a K33 report on Tuesday.
By N/A 8/4/2026, 11:59:05 PM
Senate democrats plan to block cloture on the clarity act, citing stalled crypto negotiations
The stalled negotiations highlight ongoing political divisions, potentially delaying crucial regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. The post Senate democrats plan to block cloture on the clarity act, citing stalled crypto negotiations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 11:44:01 PM
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
American Bitcoin settles PPP loan dispute for $2.5 million
The settlement highlights the heightened due diligence needed for investors in politically-linked crypto ventures amid legal complexities. The post American Bitcoin settles PPP loan dispute for $2.5 million 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