Solana leads all blockchains with 6 million monthly USDC senders, setting a new record
Solana's rise as a mainstream payments network could shift blockchain dynamics, challenging Ethereum's dominance in stablecoin transactions. The post Solana leads all blockchains with 6 million monthly USDC senders, setting a new record appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 10:28:44 PM
Stock futures flat as investors await inflation data and weigh Iran uncertainty
Market stability hinges on inflation data and geopolitical tensions, with potential Fed rate hikes impacting economic growth and investor sentiment. The post Stock futures flat as investors await inflation data and weigh Iran uncertainty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 10:26:05 PM
Oil prices climb, stocks dip amid Iran conflict stalemate
Geopolitical tensions from the Iran conflict stalemate could lead to prolonged market volatility, impacting global economic stability. The post Oil prices climb, stocks dip amid Iran conflict stalemate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/9/2026, 10:25:45 PM
US forces redirect 55 vessels and board two in Iran naval blockade, CENTCOM says
The intensified US naval blockade on Iran could escalate regional tensions, disrupt global shipping routes, and impact international trade. The post US forces redirect 55 vessels and board two in Iran naval blockade, CENTCOM says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 10:16:54 PM
Tokenized RWA Sector Hits $38B as Treasury Debt Dominates Market
This week’s metrics show tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have cracked another ceiling, with total value locked (TVL) blowing past $38 billion and hitting $38.17 billion on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. The RWA sector is now just $1.83 billion shy of punching through the $40 billion mark. Tokenized RWAs Push Deeper Into TradFi The tokenized RWA […]
By Jamie Redman 8/9/2026, 10:12:13 PM
With $0 in revenue and 35 idle machines in storage, an inactive Bitcoin miner printed 1.65 billion shares to stay alive
Only 800 million of those shares raised $700,000 in cash as the inactive miner searched for an operating restart. The post With $0 in revenue and 35 idle machines in storage, an inactive Bitcoin miner printed 1.65 billion shares to stay alive appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/9/2026, 10:00:12 PM
Wall Street Tightens Grip on Crypto as Institutions Now Drive 72% of Spot Flow: Report
Institutions are concentrating liquidity into fewer tokens instead of spreading capital across the wider market.
By Wayne Jones 8/9/2026, 9:48:23 PM
Crypto lobby fails to secure Clarity Act vote before August recess
The delay in voting on the Clarity Act exacerbates regulatory uncertainty, potentially stalling innovation and impacting local economies. The post Crypto lobby fails to secure Clarity Act vote before August recess appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 9:44:18 PM
Crypto lobby struggles as Clarity Act stalls in Senate before recess
The stalled Clarity Act vote raises doubts about its future, potentially impacting crypto regulation and local banking stability by 2026. The post Crypto lobby struggles as Clarity Act stalls in Senate before recess appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/9/2026, 9:42:50 PM
Grayscale’s XRP Trust Bleeds $180M: Redemptions Force Sales
The giant asset manager offloaded over $180 million worth of XRP in the first half of 2026 to cover redemptions. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 8/9/2026, 9:42:00 PM
Australian dollar approaches 35-year high against yen as central bank policies diverge
The AUD's rise against the yen highlights global risk appetite shifts and underscores the impact of divergent monetary policies on forex dynamics. The post Australian dollar approaches 35-year high against yen as central bank policies diverge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 9:35:03 PM
Chinese-made Saudi drone downed near Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
The incident highlights the risk of increased militarization and geopolitical instability in a region crucial for global oil supply. The post Chinese-made Saudi drone downed near Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/9/2026, 9:31:31 PM
Core Scientific shareholders reject $9B sale amid AMD partnership
Core Scientific's AMD partnership highlights strategic autonomy and potential growth in AI infrastructure, outweighing the rejected acquisition. The post Core Scientific shareholders reject $9B sale amid AMD partnership appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 9:10:02 PM
BIP-110 Backers Plot Minority Chain’s PoW Reset to ‘Fire’ Bitcoin Miners
BIP-110 proponents are debating whether to change the proof-of-work algorithm on their stalled minority chain after it managed to mine only two blocks before Bitcoin’s enormous difficulty effectively brought activity to a signficant crawl. The BIP-110 chain split from Bitcoin after mandatory signaling began at block 961632 on Aug. 8. Nodes...
By Jamie Redman 8/9/2026, 9:03:53 PM
Crypto holders face an Aug 27 deadline to save 21 tokens before Kraken liquidates them into thin order books
Withdrawals close at 14:00 UTC, then thin markets could determine what automatic liquidation returns. The post Crypto holders face an Aug 27 deadline to save 21 tokens before Kraken liquidates them into thin order books appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/9/2026, 9:00:13 PM
Brazil mandates 24-hour delay on crypto transfers over $10K starting 2027
Brazil's crypto transfer delay may deter fraud but could increase costs for users and reduce competitiveness of domestic platforms. The post Brazil mandates 24-hour delay on crypto transfers over $10K starting 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 8:53:35 PM
Pump.fun surpasses Hyperliquid in 30-day revenue as $PUMP rises 12%
Pump.fun's revenue surge highlights the potential for innovative economic models to disrupt established crypto platforms, impacting investment strategies. The post Pump.fun surpasses Hyperliquid in 30-day revenue as $PUMP rises 12% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 8:51:54 PM
Hyperliquid reaches 263,419 active perpetual traders, commanding nearly 70% of on-chain perp activity
Hyperliquid's dominance in on-chain perpetual trading highlights a shift towards decentralized platforms amid regulatory pressures on centralized exchanges. The post Hyperliquid reaches 263,419 active perpetual traders, commanding nearly 70% of on-chain perp activity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 8:35:37 PM
Iran’s armed forces take control of Strait of Hormuz, lawmaker says
Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil markets, challenge maritime norms, and escalate US-Iran tensions. The post Iran’s armed forces take control of Strait of Hormuz, lawmaker says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 8:03:07 PM
A proposed Ethereum upgrade threatens to kill native yield and force SharpLink’s $125M treasury into high-risk DeFi
EIP-8363 would drive net consensus yield to zero at 60.25 million ETH staked, shifting the burden toward variable fees, MEV and DeFi returns. The post A proposed Ethereum upgrade threatens to kill native yield and force SharpLink’s $125M treasury into high-risk DeFi appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/9/2026, 8:00:07 PM
Prediction Markets Explode, Circle Has Hot Q2, and More – Weekly Recap
This week’s stories highlighted regulatory delays, security concerns, institutional growth, and market experimentation. The Senate pushed the CLARITY Act vote to September, while a Bitcoin security team uncovered thousands of potential flaws across open-source projects. Circle reported stronger USDC growth and set a launch date for Arc, World Cup...
By Alex Richardson 8/9/2026, 7:43:10 PM
Bitcoin ‘anti-spam’ fork halts after mining two blocks
The failed fork highlights the resilience of Bitcoin's main chain and underscores the challenges of altering its decentralized protocol. The post Bitcoin ‘anti-spam’ fork halts after mining two blocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 7:40:38 PM
Ethereum Stays on Top of RWA Market as Solana Strengthens Its Position
Ethereum dominated RWA markets as Solana strengthened, while tokenized assets expanded despite weakening DeFi and crypto-native trading activity.
By Chayanika Deka 8/9/2026, 7:29:23 PM
Top Economist: Bitcoin Not Safe Haven
Robin Brooks has renewed his criticism of Bitcoin’s safe-haven credentials, arguing that its underperformance against precious metals during the so-called “debasement trade” shows it has failed to establish itself as a digital equivalent of gold.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/9/2026, 7:28:34 PM
Senate advances CLARITY Act, Bitcoin price outlook slightly optimistic
The Senate's progress on the CLARITY Act could enhance regulatory certainty, potentially boosting Bitcoin's long-term market confidence. The post Senate advances CLARITY Act, Bitcoin price outlook slightly optimistic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/9/2026, 7:14:35 PM
Syria and Russia agree to convert two bases into joint training centers
The agreement signifies a shift in regional power dynamics, enhancing Syria's sovereignty while altering Russia's military strategy abroad. The post Syria and Russia agree to convert two bases into joint training centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 7:09:41 PM
S&P 500 profit margins hit record highs in Q2, but one company is doing a lot of heavy lifting
The S&P 500's record profit margins highlight the index's vulnerability to individual company performance, raising concerns about sustainability. The post S&P 500 profit margins hit record highs in Q2, but one company is doing a lot of heavy lifting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 7:05:22 PM
A major Bitcoin miner burned through 357 BTC on secret compute deals while its output plummeted
Production and managed hashrate fell in July, while the price and economics of the prepaid capacity remain undisclosed. The post A major Bitcoin miner burned through 357 BTC on secret compute deals while its output plummeted appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/9/2026, 7:00:46 PM
World Liberty Financial received $100M from businessman under UK money laundering investigation
The investment raises concerns about regulatory oversight and highlights the need for stricter anti-money laundering measures in crypto finance. The post World Liberty Financial received $100M from businessman under UK money laundering investigation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 6:58:19 PM
Paris Saint-Germain nears €35M deal for goalkeeper Zion Suzuki
PSG's acquisition of Suzuki could reshape their goalkeeper strategy, impacting player development and competitive dynamics in European football. The post Paris Saint-Germain nears €35M deal for goalkeeper Zion Suzuki appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 6:45:53 PM
Is Clarity's delay a blessing in disguise?: State of Crypto
The crypto industry is angry and disappointed that the Senate is not holding a procedural vote on the Clarity Act this month, but that isn't the worst possible outcome.
By Nikhilesh De 8/9/2026, 6:30:00 PM
Grayscale Warns US Risks Crypto Exodus if CLARITY Act Fails
Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale, believes that while the crypto ecosystem will not be immediately impacted if the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act does not pass, it could affect new investment activity in the U.S. as industry actors shift toward friendlier jurisdictions. Grayscale: CLARITY Act Not Passing Could Hamper Crypto Innovation...
By Sergio Goschenko 8/9/2026, 6:29:02 PM
Israeli government redirects 1B shekels from Intel funds for munitions
The reallocation underscores Israel's prioritization of defense over tech investment, potentially impacting its semiconductor industry growth. The post Israeli government redirects 1B shekels from Intel funds for munitions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 6:22:38 PM
Iran demands US concessions for Hormuz shipping lane deal
Iran's demands complicate U.S. negotiations, impacting global energy security and increasing uncertainty in nuclear deal prospects. The post Iran demands US concessions for Hormuz shipping lane deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/9/2026, 6:12:20 PM
Investors poured $267 million into Bitwise’s Solana ETF, but market losses erased every cent
$262.9 million of unrealized SOL depreciation drove most of a $316 million operational loss. The post Investors poured $267 million into Bitwise’s Solana ETF, but market losses erased every cent appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/9/2026, 6:00:50 PM
Marcus Rashford rejoins Manchester United squad in Kildare for pre-season training
Rashford's return to Manchester United could rejuvenate his career, impacting team dynamics and offering a fresh start under Carrick's leadership. The post Marcus Rashford rejoins Manchester United squad in Kildare for pre-season training appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 5:48:27 PM
Ajax pursues deal to bring Noa Lang back from Napoli
Ajax's potential reacquisition of Noa Lang could strategically bolster their squad depth while financially benefiting from Godts' lucrative sale. The post Ajax pursues deal to bring Noa Lang back from Napoli appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 5:38:42 PM
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Here’s What the Charts Suggest for BTC Next Week
Bitcoin remains trapped in a broader consolidation structure, with the latest recovery failing to generate convincing bullish momentum. The price is again approaching overhead supply, but buyers have yet to produce the type of breakout needed to signal a meaningful structural shift. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe,...
By Shayan Markets 8/9/2026, 5:31:53 PM
Fed Hike Bets Crack as September Hold Odds Storm Into Lead
Prediction markets and the CME Fedwatch tool are lining up behind the U.S. Federal Reserve holding rates steady in September, but anyone watching the board knows this is hardly a done deal. Traders have moved toward a pause, yet the pricing still leaves plenty of room for another hike. Across some of the market’s closely […]
By Jamie Redman 8/9/2026, 5:30:02 PM
Como signs Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea in deal worth up to €36 million
Como's acquisition of Chalobah highlights their strategic ambition to solidify their status as a competitive force in European football. The post Como signs Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea in deal worth up to €36 million appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 5:28:25 PM
Paris Saint-Germain confirms signing of Lucas Digne from Aston Villa
Digne's return to PSG enhances their defensive depth and experience, while Villa faces the challenge of replacing a seasoned left-back. The post Paris Saint-Germain confirms signing of Lucas Digne from Aston Villa appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 5:19:06 PM
Cardano Futures Volume Soars 380% as Traders Position for a Potential Breakout
Cardano (ADA) traded in a narrow range on Sunday amid a sharp rise in futures activity.
By Newton Gitonga 8/9/2026, 5:13:21 PM
EURe’s share of crypto card spending drops to 2% as USDC leads
The dominance of dollar-pegged stablecoins in crypto card spending highlights shifting global financial dynamics and regulatory influences. The post EURe’s share of crypto card spending drops to 2% as USDC leads appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 5:11:55 PM
Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Doesn’t Need CLARITY Act as Crypto Bill Postponed; Is America Risking Its Digital Asset Hub Position to Asia?
The growing delay in the passage of the CLARITY Act has heightened anxieties among prominent figures in the cryptocurrency industry. Data shared today by market analyst BSCN showed that Michael Saylor’s is dissatisfied with the progress of the legislative bill. The crypto market structure bill is a US draft law being developed to establish a […]
By Erie Maxwell 8/9/2026, 5:03:53 PM
White House warns CLARITY Act will die Sept 15 unless 7 Democrats vote yes
The White House is raising pressure on Senate Democrats ahead of a Sept. 15 vote on the CLARITY Act, arguing that lawmakers have already had enough time to reach a deal on crypto market structure. On Aug. 8, Patrick Witt, executive director of the Presidential Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, accused Senate Minority Leader […] The post...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/9/2026, 5:00:18 PM
Syria secures control of key Russian bases under new deal
Syria's control over key bases may shift regional power dynamics, testing its governance and impacting Russia's Mediterranean strategy. The post Syria secures control of key Russian bases under new deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 4:56:16 PM
Miami Man Drains $14,000,000 From Thousands of Victims in Check Fraud Scheme
A 69-year-old Florida man has pleaded guilty to stealing money from thousands of people and businesses by using fraudulent checks to make unauthorized withdrawals from their bank accounts. Eri Guzman Ortiz, formerly of Miami-Dade County, admitted to one count of wire fraud after investigators say he created and deposited roughly $14 million in...
By Henry Kanapi 8/9/2026, 4:55:07 PM
Ajax secures 2-0 victory in Marc ter Stegen’s debut
Ter Stegen's successful debut at Ajax highlights a strategic career revival, potentially influencing future loan market dynamics for veteran players. The post Ajax secures 2-0 victory in Marc ter Stegen’s debut appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/9/2026, 4:53:10 PM
Cardano Shatters Decentralization Record with Major Network Milestone
Cardano (ADA) has reached a new milestone in its decentralization journey after recording its highest-ever Nakamoto Coefficient.
By Newton Gitonga 8/9/2026, 4:44:46 PM
Bitcoin BIP-110 split widens as fork freezes at 2 blocks
Bitcoin’s BIP-110 branch remains frozen after two blocks, falling 111 blocks behind as miner signaling drops to zero in the new period.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/9/2026, 4:34:09 PM