Ripple prepares to dump 1 billion XRP in less than two weeks
Ripple is preparing to unlock 1 billion XRP on September 1, less than two weeks from now, as part of … Continue reading The post Ripple prepares to dump 1 billion XRP in less than two weeks appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 8/18/2026, 10:40:44 AM
Bitcoin pauses at $64,000 as rising yields, oil drag equities lower
BTC has dropped 0.6% since midnight UTC as Nasdaq 100 futures slip 1.1%, with the FOMC's July meeting minutes and a White House crypto summit both due Wednesday.
By Oliver Knight 8/18/2026, 10:38:56 AM
Natus Vincere secures flawless 2-0 win over Falcons, eyes EWC2026 playoffs
NAVI's playoff advancement boosts their club championship standing, highlighting the strategic importance of multi-title participation in EWC2026. The post Natus Vincere secures flawless 2-0 win over Falcons, eyes EWC2026 playoffs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 10:38:12 AM
LimX Dynamics plans up to $300M Hong Kong IPO as Chinese robotics companies race to go public
The IPO highlights the rapid growth and global ambitions of China's robotics sector, emphasizing Hong Kong's role as a key financial hub. The post LimX Dynamics plans up to $300M Hong Kong IPO as Chinese robotics companies race to go public appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 10:37:03 AM
NAVI advances to Esports World Cup 2026 playoffs with 2-0 win over Falcons
NAVI's playoff advancement boosts their market confidence, potentially influencing odds and strategic dynamics in the Esports World Cup. The post NAVI advances to Esports World Cup 2026 playoffs with 2-0 win over Falcons appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 10:36:05 AM
Reserve Bank of India ends foreign-currency deposit incentive a month early, blindsiding markets
The RBI's abrupt policy shift highlights the critical importance of consistent communication to maintain market trust and credibility. The post Reserve Bank of India ends foreign-currency deposit incentive a month early, blindsiding markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 10:34:23 AM
Julián Álvarez reportedly seeking Barcelona move after talks with Simeone
lvarez's potential move to Barcelona could disrupt Atltico's strategic plans, highlighting the challenges of retaining top talent in competitive leagues. The post Julián Álvarez reportedly seeking Barcelona move after talks with Simeone appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 10:31:58 AM
Dutch Prosecutors Raise $2.55M From Crypto Tied to Bankrupt Knaken
A court-appointed trustee warns that the 6,300 customers of the bankrupt Dutch crypto platform Knaken face severe financial losses, as prosecutors have recovered only $2.55 million after selling seized cryptocurrency. Discrepancy Between Deposits and Assets Dutch prosecutors have liquidated all remaining cryptocurrency assets held by bankrupt...
By Terence Zimwara 8/18/2026, 10:30:20 AM
Bitcoin (BTC) Hits 20-Month High in Funding: What Caused It?
Bitcoin isn't as passive as it may seem at first, despite the relatively calm price performance.
By Arman Shirinyan 8/18/2026, 10:30:00 AM
Blockchain Association urges SEC to drop NMS rules for tokenized markets
The Blockchain Association has backed a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposal to repeal two market rules adopted in 2005, arguing that their removal could make it easier for tokenized securities to trade on public blockchains. The Blockchain Association said…
By Rony Roy 8/18/2026, 10:29:46 AM
Qatar-Iran talks reduce urgency of Iranian airspace closure scenario
Qatar-Iran talks ease immediate tensions, reducing market fears of imminent airspace closure, but long-term geopolitical risks persist. The post Qatar-Iran talks reduce urgency of Iranian airspace closure scenario appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 10:29:13 AM
Pony AI’s robotaxi sales hit quarterly high, now 33% of revenue
Pony AI's robotaxi revenue surge highlights the growing viability and consumer acceptance of autonomous ride-hailing, impacting market dynamics. The post Pony AI’s robotaxi sales hit quarterly high, now 33% of revenue appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 10:25:05 AM
Uniswap expands liquidity layer to Arc network
Uniswap's integration with Arc could redefine stablecoin transactions, enhancing liquidity and attracting institutional capital to DeFi. The post Uniswap expands liquidity layer to Arc network appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 10:24:51 AM
SEC charges The Spaventa Group in $74M pre-IPO fraud scheme targeting retirees
The SEC's action highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations in pre-IPO markets to protect vulnerable investors from exploitation. The post SEC charges The Spaventa Group in $74M pre-IPO fraud scheme targeting retirees appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 10:17:04 AM
Kraken launches 7,000 U.S. stocks alongside xStocks in Europe
Crypto exchange Kraken has launched trading in more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks for eligible customers across the European Economic Area, placing traditional shares alongside more than 700 tokenized xStocks and over 600 crypto assets in the same account. The Block…
By Rony Roy 8/18/2026, 10:15:28 AM
Futures fall, oil and bonds rise as US-Iran peace prospects dim
Increased geopolitical tensions heighten market volatility, impacting global energy security and financial stability amid uncertain U.S.-Iran relations. The post Futures fall, oil and bonds rise as US-Iran peace prospects dim appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 10:15:17 AM
Premier League to publish referee and VAR decisions for first time
Increased transparency in referee decisions may enhance trust and accountability, but concerns about panel independence could persist. The post Premier League to publish referee and VAR decisions for first time appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 10:11:12 AM
Bitcoin’s Volatility Trap Signals a Potentially Larger Move
Bitcoin’s volatility trap score reaches 91 as BTC nears $65,000, with short-term momentum improving while daily indicators remain bearish. The post Bitcoin’s Volatility Trap Signals a Potentially Larger Move appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 8/18/2026, 10:08:47 AM
Zcash dips 1% as Ironwood adoption and futures demand strengthen
Key takeaways Zcash dipped 1% on Tuesday following Monday’s rally. day, The Ironwood shielded pool now holds 3.07 million ZEC, representing 70% of total shielded volume. ZEC is approaching the apex of a symmetrical triangle, with resistance near $528. Zcash (ZEC) dipped 1% on Tuesday despite the massive rally on Monday. The surge earlier this […]...
By Hassan Maishera 8/18/2026, 10:08:14 AM
Bitcoin rises 3%, outperforming S&P 500’s 1% decline
Bitcoin's resilience amid S&P 500's decline highlights its potential as a diversification tool, though volatility remains a significant risk. The post Bitcoin rises 3%, outperforming S&P 500’s 1% decline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 10:08:08 AM
White House strengthens biodefense amid fears that AI could supercharge biological threats
The strengthened biodefense strategy highlights the urgent need for cohesive global governance to mitigate AI-enhanced biological threats. The post White House strengthens biodefense amid fears that AI could supercharge biological threats appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 10:07:37 AM
Investors demand higher premium for long-dated government bonds as term premium hits multi-year highs
The term premium on 10-year Treasuries has surged to 0.80-1.35% as 30-year yields top 5.2%, the highest since 2007, driven by fiscal deficits and The post Investors demand higher premium for long-dated government bonds as term premium hits multi-year highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 10:07:08 AM
Austria Issues First MiCA Fine as Bitpanda Pays €70,000
Austrian FMA has issued no notice confirming a reported €70,000 MiCA fine for Bitpanda as of 18 Aug 2026. MiCAR took full effect on 30 Dec 2024.
By Darnell Whitaker 8/18/2026, 10:01:42 AM
Bitcoin scores a rare win over S&P 500 with 2.6% rise versus 0.5% fall
BTC outperformed Wall Street on Monday, breaking its recent pattern of lagging behind U.S. stocks.
By Omkar Godbole 8/18/2026, 10:01:23 AM
Nasdaq’s 23-Hour Trading Plan Could Narrow Crypto’s 24/7 Advantage
Nasdaq will add overnight U.S. stock trading in December, reducing one of crypto’s clearest advantages over traditional markets. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Simona Ram 8/18/2026, 10:00:00 AM
Monad Offered $60M for Locked MON – Why Most Investors Passed.
Tl;DR Monad offered up to $60M. Only locked investor MON was eligible. Nearly all approached holders declined. Purchased MON keeps its lock-up. Investor unlocks still follow schedule. Monad put an early exit on the table The Monad Foundation has completed a capped liquidity program for certain early investors holding locked MON. The offer allowed...
By Kosta Gushterov 8/18/2026, 9:59:41 AM
Chainlink pauses near $9.56 as ETF inflows support breakout hopes
Key takeaways Chainlink trades around $9.42 after gaining more than 14% last week. A long-to-short ratio of 0.76 and negative funding point to weakening derivatives sentiment. Spot LINK ETFs attracted $2.07 million on Monday, their largest daily inflow since July 22. Losing support at $9.39 could trigger a pullback toward $8.94 and the $8.60–$8.50...
By Hassan Maishera 8/18/2026, 9:55:55 AM
BitBox patches wallet flaws that could install malicious firmware
BitBox has released a firmware update fixing two severe vulnerabilities that could have exposed hardware wallet users to malicious firmware or caused Bitcoin to be locked to an unintended address. BitBox said in a security disclosure on Monday that the…
By Rony Roy 8/18/2026, 9:54:57 AM
Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs amid US-Iran tensions
Rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions may drive investors towards gold, impacting market dynamics and economic stability globally. The post Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 9:53:01 AM
HTX denies sending suspected poisoning transfers
HTX denied initiating unusual small transfers linked to labeled exchange wallets as it investigates their source and reported account restrictions.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/18/2026, 9:42:52 AM
Polymarket’s 20% CLARITY Act odds sit on a market one $100K trade could radically reprice
An anonymous trader on Polymarket holds a No position on the CLARITY Act worth about $414,895, roughly 2.6 times larger than the $160,200 in liquidity currently available on the market where it sits. CryptoSlate's live market data puts CLARITY Act odds near 20% Yes, a number now widely read as Washington's probability estimate for the […] The post...
By Gino Matos 8/18/2026, 9:40:19 AM
Bitcoin price spike to $64.5K was ‘low-volume liquidity trap’: Analysis
Bitcoin derivatives markets created a short squeeze that took BTC price action 3% higher on Monday.
By William Suberg 8/18/2026, 9:31:15 AM
Sui’s Hashi Bridge Tops 1.1 Million Bitcoin Deposits in 3 Weeks
Sui’s Hashi bitcoin lending protocol has processed more than 1.1 million deposits and 165,000 withdrawals in the three weeks since its July 22 testnet launch, per onchain data. Deposit Volume Climbs in Testnet’s First Weeks Onchain analysts have reported that activity on Sui’s Hashi testnet has been brisk since the testnet went live on July […]
By Shiraz Jagati 8/18/2026, 9:30:57 AM
Bitcoin Sets Up for Rally Toward Key $66K Resistance
The $BTC price has finally rallied after worrying investors on Sunday with a dip below the bull market trendline to $62,660. Monday dawned brightly and the price shot up to $64,500. Now becoming overbought on the shorter time frames, will some potential lateral chop turn into a bull flag?
By Laurie Dunn 8/18/2026, 9:28:32 AM
Global bond prices fall as inflation fears rise, AI bonds issued
Rising inflation fears and AI bond issuance may drive investors towards gold, impacting global financial stability and borrowing costs. The post Global bond prices fall as inflation fears rise, AI bonds issued appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 9:26:38 AM
XRP Millionaires Storm Back In With 280% Explosion
Despite millions of XRP flipping across the native ledger, the Fibonacci Wedge says the bottom may be lower. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 8/18/2026, 9:25:00 AM
30-year US Treasury yield, highest since 2007
Rising Treasury yields may signal tighter monetary policy, impacting borrowing costs and shifting investor focus from gold to higher-yield assets. The post 30-year US Treasury yield, highest since 2007 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 9:24:09 AM
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC holds recent gains above 50-day EMA amid improving momentum
Bitcoin (BTC) slides slightly but holds most of the recent gains, reclaiming the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $64,300 at the time of writing on Tuesday after rising 2.5% the previous day.
By N/A 8/18/2026, 9:17:39 AM
Strategy faces Chanos $80B Bitcoin arbitrage claim
Jim Chanos called Strategy and Bitcoin an $80 billion arbitrage opportunity, although current market values show a much narrower premium.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/18/2026, 9:16:49 AM
XRP Whale Activity Explodes 280% as Price Falls Below $1: What’s Going On?
Large XRP transactions skyrocketed over the past day, which just adds more to the Ripple whale picture but the price keeps struggling.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/18/2026, 9:16:35 AM
Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed until US meets deal conditions
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and complicating diplomatic resolutions. The post Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed until US meets deal conditions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 9:15:14 AM
Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed amid US-Iran standoff
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and increasing the risk of military conflict. The post Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed amid US-Iran standoff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 9:15:06 AM
Trump criticizes US allies amid Iran tensions, complicating deal prospects
Trump's criticism may strain diplomatic ties, reducing chances for a U.S.-Iran deal and impacting market confidence in a peaceful resolution. The post Trump criticizes US allies amid Iran tensions, complicating deal prospects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 9:12:48 AM
Up 280%: XRP Network Records Million-Dollar Transaction Surge Ahead of White House Meeting
XRP millionaires mobilize capital as Ripple eyes both Asian banking expansion and Washington talks.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/18/2026, 9:10:30 AM
Pi Network New: Will Pi Price Rally After August 24 Pricing Update?
Pi Network is changing how creators pay to build and edit applications through Pi App Studio from August 24, 2026. The move could improve the quality of its ecosystem by directing subsidies toward apps with genuine users, although the immediate impact on PI price remains uncertain. Previously, creators paid 0.25 PI to create an app …
By Debashree Patra 8/18/2026, 8:55:01 AM
Solana’s Agave 4.2 goes live: 90% rent cut, 3.3x larger transactions and the road to 200ms slots
Three feature gated upgrades began activating on Solana mainnet the week of August 17. A 90% rent reduction, 3.3 fold larger transactions, and staged slot time cuts from 400ms toward 200ms mark Solana's biggest infrastructure shift since Firedancer reached mainnet.
By Andrew Folkler 8/18/2026, 8:51:12 AM
The stablecoin distribution war: why issuing dollars stopped being the hard part
Open USD launched with 140 partners including Visa, Mastercard and BlackRock. Standard Chartered began rolling out a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin. World Liberty Financial got a bank charter to issue its own. The competition has moved from who can mint a token to who controls the rails it travels on.
By Andrew Folkler 8/18/2026, 8:51:04 AM
The CLARITY Act dropped from 82% to 10% odds: what killed crypto’s best shot at US regulation
Galaxy Digital slashed its passage odds to 10%. Polymarket fell from 82% to under 20%. The bill that was supposed to give the $2.28 trillion industry a permanent regulatory framework is running out of calendar, votes and political goodwill. Here is what went wrong and what replaces it if it fails.
By Andrew Folkler 8/18/2026, 8:50:55 AM
The summer of crypto breaches: why your shipping address is now the most dangerous thing you own
Three hardware wallet and broker breaches in a single week exposed 253,487 customers. The common thread is not the companies themselves but the third party vendors they trusted with physical addresses, and a single Metabase zero day that connected two of the three incidents.
By Andrew Folkler 8/18/2026, 8:50:45 AM
China adds 8 banks to digital yuan network as operator count hits 30
The newly authorized lenders will begin offering e-CNY services after completing operational and technical preparations.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/18/2026, 8:48:51 AM