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South Korea says bankrupt exchange accounts remain reportable
South Korea says bankrupt exchange accounts remain reportable

South Korea says qualifying overseas crypto accounts remain reportable even when exchange bankruptcy prevents trading or withdrawals.

Harmony plans to sunset layer 1 and migrate ONE token to Ethereum
Harmony plans to sunset layer 1 and migrate ONE token to Ethereum

Harmony has proposed retiring its seven-year-old layer-1 blockchain and moving ONE to Ethereum, with validators able to begin shutting down nodes from Sept. 10 as the project prepares a new AI video business. Harmony said Sunday that it wants to…

European Central Bank plans another rate hike for insurance as inflation stays stubbornly above target
European Central Bank plans another rate hike for insurance as inflation stays stubbornly above target

The ECB's rate hikes may strengthen the euro and increase bond yields, but persistent inflation could necessitate further monetary tightening. The post European Central Bank plans another rate hike for insurance as inflation stays stubbornly above target appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Liquid Network Hit by $320M Bitcoin Withdrawal

Liquid Network, Blockstream's Bitcoin sidechain, paused after purported white-hat hackers pulled roughly 4,000 BTC worth about $320 million from its federation wallet, about 95% of its reserves. The post Liquid Network Hit by $320M Bitcoin Withdrawal appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

Supposed White-Hat Hackers Drain $320 Million in BTC From Liquid Network, Say They’ll Return It After Fix
Supposed White-Hat Hackers Drain $320 Million in BTC From Liquid Network, Say They’ll Return It After Fix

The alleged whitehat hacker said that Liquid must fix its bug and patch every node before returning the withdrawn Bitcoin.

Ripple Brings XRP Branding to Florida Football
Ripple Brings XRP Branding to Florida Football

Ripple brings XRP to Florida football in a new multi-year deal, adding stadium branding and education programmes focused on finance and digital assets for fans. The post Ripple Brings XRP Branding to Florida Football appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

US tech titans are racing to build data centers in Australia, and AirTrunk is rolling out the welcome mat
US tech titans are racing to build data centers in Australia, and AirTrunk is rolling out the welcome mat

Australia's strategic location and renewable energy resources position it as a key player in the global AI infrastructure race, despite logistical hurdles. The post US tech titans are racing to build data centers in Australia, and AirTrunk is rolling out the welcome mat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

This cat memecoin has paid holders $2.8 million in Zcash as ZEC tops $1,200
This cat memecoin has paid holders $2.8 million in Zcash as ZEC tops $1,200

A brand new ZCAT token charges a 3% tax whenever the token moves and uses the proceeds to distribute ZEC to holders, creating an unusual link to one of crypto's hottest assets.

Chinese manufacturers aim to sell humanoid robots under $6,000
Chinese manufacturers aim to sell humanoid robots under $6,000

Affordable humanoid robots could democratize access to advanced robotics, accelerating innovation and adoption across various sectors globally. The post Chinese manufacturers aim to sell humanoid robots under $6,000 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

ZEC rally leaves major whale short down $25.7 million
ZEC rally leaves major whale short down $25.7 million

ZEC’s rally above $1,200 left a tracked Hyperliquid whale with a reported $25.7 million paper loss on a 32,760-token short.

DMO cuts long gilt sales to 9% of issuance as UK debt strategy shifts
DMO cuts long gilt sales to 9% of issuance as UK debt strategy shifts

The shift in UK debt strategy may lead to increased market volatility and necessitate adjustments in pension fund investment strategies. The post DMO cuts long gilt sales to 9% of issuance as UK debt strategy shifts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Moldova, Ukraine form strategic partnership to bolster regional security
Moldova, Ukraine form strategic partnership to bolster regional security

The partnership may enhance regional defense, potentially deterring Russian expansion and stabilizing Eastern Europe's security landscape. The post Moldova, Ukraine form strategic partnership to bolster regional security appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin sidechain Liquid pauses after purported ‘white hats’ withdraw $320M in BTC
Bitcoin sidechain Liquid pauses after purported ‘white hats’ withdraw $320M in BTC

The actors told Blockstream they would return most of the 4,000 BTC after the Elements vulnerability is patched across the network.

The CLARITY Act vote lands September 15. Everything crypto has been waiting for comes down to two weeks.
The CLARITY Act vote lands September 15. Everything crypto has been waiting for comes down to two weeks.

The cloture vote, the CPI print, the FOMC decision, and the SEC’s 24-hour trading roundtable all fall in the same 10-day window. The outcome will shape crypto regulation for the rest of the decade. The United States Senate has 14…

Pi Network ships Protocol 27 on September 15. Seven years of building are about to get tested.
Pi Network ships Protocol 27 on September 15. Seven years of building are about to get tested.

Protocol 27 delivers smart contract authentication, an automated market maker DEX, and RPC server infrastructure to a blockchain with 14 million migrated users. The September 15 mainnet activation is the moment Pi Network proves it can build real products or…

Ripple unlocked a billion XRP and the price kept climbing
Ripple unlocked a billion XRP and the price kept climbing

One billion tokens hit the open market on September 1. Instead of dumping, XRP rallied. The monthly escrow release that once spooked retail traders has become background noise for an asset that just logged its strongest on-chain quarter in years.…

DOJ Nails Cartel Intermediary in $4M Crypto Money Laundering Scheme
DOJ Nails Cartel Intermediary in $4M Crypto Money Laundering Scheme

Carlos Érick Vázquez González, a Mexican national who worked with the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación, has pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering in connection with drug trafficking in the U.S. and Mexico. Vázquez González used cryptocurrency for these crimes. Mexican Drug Kingpin Admits Participation in $4 Million Crypto Money Laundering...

Hyperliquid unlocked $820 million in HYPE tokens. Here is why that number is misleading.
Hyperliquid unlocked $820 million in HYPE tokens. Here is why that number is misleading.

Every HYPE unlock triggers the same panic cycle. Every time, the sellers never show up. The September batch will probably be no different, and the data from previous unlocks explains exactly why. Crypto Twitter lit up on September 6. The…

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XRP Ledger Holds More Value as RLUSD Growth Accelerates

RLUSD growth pushed value on the XRP Ledger to $4.26 billion in Q2, even as active accounts and new wallets fell by roughly 25% year on year across XRPL. The post XRP Ledger Holds More Value as RLUSD Growth Accelerates appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

China pauses approvals for battery storage manufacturing projects
China pauses approvals for battery storage manufacturing projects

China's regulatory pause on battery projects may stabilize the market, but it could also slow innovation and impact global supply chains. The post China pauses approvals for battery storage manufacturing projects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

MENA crypto volume triples to an estimated $350 billion
MENA crypto volume triples to an estimated $350 billion

MENA’s estimated annual crypto volume reached $350 billion as Saudi Arabia led growth and the UAE strengthened its regulated market.

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Orionx Shuts Down After $7M Custody Discrepancy

Chilean crypto exchange Orionx is shutting down after an audit found more than $7 million in customer funds left its custody, and has filed a criminal complaint against two former co-founders. The post Orionx Shuts Down After $7M Custody Discrepancy appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

HyperLabs redeems 433K HYPE after 7-day unstaking period
HyperLabs redeems 433K HYPE after 7-day unstaking period

HyperLabs' strategic token management and liquidity routing enhance market stability and predictability, influencing broader crypto market dynamics. The post HyperLabs redeems 433K HYPE after 7-day unstaking period appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Faces a Crucial Week: These US Events Could Decide BTC’s Next Big Move
Bitcoin Faces a Crucial Week: These US Events Could Decide BTC’s Next Big Move

BTC faces another crucial week after remaining at around $80,000 over the weekend, but several major US economic events cound determine how long it stays there.

Ethereum developers unlock new use for EIP-8141 frames
Ethereum developers unlock new use for EIP-8141 frames

Ethereum developers say EIP-8141 frames could add transaction features through contract calls without repeatedly redesigning the transaction envelope.

Hyperliquid Price Forecast: Downside risk looms as momentum stretches thin
Hyperliquid Price Forecast: Downside risk looms as momentum stretches thin

Hyperliquid (HYPE) price is trading in the red on Monday, stalling after 10% gains last week. HYPE-focused Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded their fifth consecutive weekly inflows, projecting steady institutional demand.

Harmony proposes shutting down layer 1, migrating ONE to Ethereum
Harmony proposes shutting down layer 1, migrating ONE to Ethereum

Harmony proposed sunsetting its layer-1 blockchain and migrating ONE to Ethereum, weeks after an exploit led to plans to discard 109,000 transactions.

Altcoin open interest overtakes Bitcoin after 21 months
Altcoin open interest overtakes Bitcoin after 21 months

Altcoin perpetual open interest has overtaken Bitcoin’s for the first time since December 2024 as ZEC leverage and liquidations surge.

Interfax reports Russia struck vessel carrying military cargo at Ukraine’s port of Chornomorsk
Interfax reports Russia struck vessel carrying military cargo at Ukraine’s port of Chornomorsk

Escalating Russian maritime strikes may disrupt Ukraine's military logistics, complicating efforts to regain territory and affecting market outlooks. The post Interfax reports Russia struck vessel carrying military cargo at Ukraine’s port of Chornomorsk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Diesel prices hit record $5.85 per gallon, complicating US inflation fight
Diesel prices hit record $5.85 per gallon, complicating US inflation fight

Rising diesel costs exacerbate supply chain pressures, potentially prolonging inflation and influencing Federal Reserve monetary policies. The post Diesel prices hit record $5.85 per gallon, complicating US inflation fight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Oil up, bitcoin down as U.S. strikes Iranian crude carriers
Oil up, bitcoin down as U.S. strikes Iranian crude carriers

Bitcoin trades lower by nearly 1% as escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities push oil higher.

Sunrise lists Arbitrum’s ARB token on Solana via Wormhole NTT
Sunrise lists Arbitrum’s ARB token on Solana via Wormhole NTT

The integration of ARB on Solana via Wormhole NTT enhances cross-chain liquidity and streamlines token representation, boosting DeFi efficiency. The post Sunrise lists Arbitrum’s ARB token on Solana via Wormhole NTT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Cardano Price Forecast: Strengthening momentum points to cautious upside extension
Cardano Price Forecast: Strengthening momentum points to cautious upside extension

Cardano (ADA) trades around $0.222 on Monday after rallying over 15% last week. Mixed derivatives data and mildly bullish on-chain metrics point to cautious market sentiment. Meanwhile, strengthening momentum indicators suggest ADA could see further gains if the recovery continues.

Vitalik Buterin rejects claims AI could crash Bitcoin by 50%
Vitalik Buterin rejects claims AI could crash Bitcoin by 50%

Buterin's stance highlights confidence in cryptographic security, suggesting AI's role in blockchain will enhance defenses, not just threats. The post Vitalik Buterin rejects claims AI could crash Bitcoin by 50% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin unlikely to crash 50% on AI risks: Buterin says
Bitcoin unlikely to crash 50% on AI risks: Buterin says

Vitalik Buterin rejected a prediction that AI security threats could crash Bitcoin by over 50%, citing upgrade options and resilient cryptography.

Chainlink whale sends $7.6m in LINK to Coinbase
Chainlink whale sends $7.6m in LINK to Coinbase

A Chainlink whale deposited another 620,420 LINK into Coinbase, bringing its three-week transfers to 2.41 million tokens worth $26 million.

Vitalik Buterin optimistic about Bitcoin’s resilience against cybersecurity threats
Vitalik Buterin optimistic about Bitcoin’s resilience against cybersecurity threats

Buterin's optimism suggests Bitcoin's technical resilience could bolster confidence in its long-term stability despite emerging AI threats. The post Vitalik Buterin optimistic about Bitcoin’s resilience against cybersecurity threats appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Indian shares fall amid Middle East tensions, US rate hike speculation
Indian shares fall amid Middle East tensions, US rate hike speculation

Geopolitical tensions and rate hike speculations may lead to market volatility, affecting global investment strategies and commodity valuations. The post Indian shares fall amid Middle East tensions, US rate hike speculation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

America’s debt binge raises concerns over economic impact
America’s debt binge raises concerns over economic impact

Rising debt service costs risk crowding out essential government spending, potentially stifling economic growth and fiscal stability. The post America’s debt binge raises concerns over economic impact appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Europe’s bond market faces steep selloff amid rising gas prices
Europe’s bond market faces steep selloff amid rising gas prices

Rising bond yields and inflation expectations could strain fiscal policies, challenging Europe's economic stability amid geopolitical tensions. The post Europe’s bond market faces steep selloff amid rising gas prices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

PilotX Mempercepat Ekspansi Global melalui Teknologi AI Quantitative untuk Mengembangkan Pasar Keuangan Digital
PilotX Mempercepat Ekspansi Global melalui Teknologi AI Quantitative untuk Mengembangkan Pasar Keuangan Digital

Seiring dengan pesatnya perkembangan kecerdasan buatan, big data, dan teknologi blockchain, industri keuangan digital global...

Crypto Overview: Bitcoin faces sell wall at $82,850 amid $1 billion crypto ETF inflows – Jupiter, Zcash rally
Crypto Overview: Bitcoin faces sell wall at $82,850 amid $1 billion crypto ETF inflows – Jupiter, Zcash rally

Bitcoin (BTC) price tumbles below $80,000 on Monday amid improved odds of a rate hike with the robust US employment data. Institutional demand holds firm with crypto-focused Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recording nearly $1.25 billion in inflows last week.

Bitcoin network used by exchanges hit by $320 million exploit. Hackers claim they're the 'good guys'
Bitcoin network used by exchanges hit by $320 million exploit. Hackers claim they're the 'good guys'

Liquid Network, a settlement layer used by exchanges, halted all transactions after losing $320 million worth of bitcoin in a security exploit.

US clears mines from Strait of Hormuz in secret operation: FT
US clears mines from Strait of Hormuz in secret operation: FT

The secret mine-clearing operation underscores the U.S.'s commitment to securing vital maritime routes, potentially stabilizing global oil markets. The post US clears mines from Strait of Hormuz in secret operation: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Awen Network sets September 21 deadline for $STPT to $AWE migration
Awen Network sets September 21 deadline for $STPT to $AWE migration

The migration deadline underscores the importance of timely participation in token swaps, impacting governance and future token utility. The post Awen Network sets September 21 deadline for $STPT to $AWE migration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Saudi Arabia signs $5.75 billion arms deal indicating potential escalation
Saudi Arabia signs $5.75 billion arms deal indicating potential escalation

The arms deal may heighten regional tensions, complicating US-Iran diplomacy and potentially destabilizing Middle Eastern geopolitical dynamics. The post Saudi Arabia signs $5.75 billion arms deal indicating potential escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

How FBI Traced and Seized $560K in Crypto From Hamas’ Network
How FBI Traced and Seized $560K in Crypto From Hamas’ Network

FBI agents combined blockchain analytics, human intelligence, and court orders to trace and seize more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency intended for Hamas. The operation followed funds through shared wallets, cross-chain bridges, exchanges, and stablecoin accounts. Shared Gas Wallets Expose a Wider Network Federal investigators built the seizure...

US confident in favorable outcome from Ukraine war talks
US confident in favorable outcome from Ukraine war talks

Increased diplomatic efforts may shift market confidence, potentially accelerating ceasefire prospects and impacting geopolitical stability. The post US confident in favorable outcome from Ukraine war talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran conflict drives up prices in Peru amid oil price surge
Iran conflict drives up prices in Peru amid oil price surge

The conflict's economic ripple effects heighten inflation in Peru, complicating U.S.-Iran negotiations and impacting global market dynamics. The post Iran conflict drives up prices in Peru amid oil price surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Malaysia’s bonds attract record inflows in August on AI optimism
Malaysia’s bonds attract record inflows in August on AI optimism

Malaysia's AI-driven bond inflows highlight potential economic growth but face risks from rising yields and global market volatility. The post Malaysia’s bonds attract record inflows in August on AI optimism appeared first on Crypto Briefing.