Ukrainian drones strike Russia, Crimea as conflict escalates
The escalation in drone and missile strikes may alter market perceptions and strategic calculations regarding Crimea's future status. The post Ukrainian drones strike Russia, Crimea as conflict escalates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/6/2026, 6:20:24 AM
a16z-Backed Proof of Play Shuts Down, Open-Sources Pirate Nation Assets
Proof of Play is winding down three years after a $33 million seed round led by a16z and Greenoaks, open-sourcing its Pirate Nation code and artwork as PIRATE trades 99.7% below its 2024 high. The post a16z-Backed Proof of Play Shuts Down, Open-Sources Pirate Nation Assets appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/6/2026, 6:19:16 AM
Beijing shifts tech strategy ahead of potential Xi visit to US
Beijing's tech strategy shift may signal a thaw in U.S.-China tensions, potentially impacting global tech markets and diplomatic relations. The post Beijing shifts tech strategy ahead of potential Xi visit to US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/6/2026, 6:18:06 AM
Top 10 DeFi Tokens to Invest in August 2026
Decentralised Finance (DeFi) is changing the way people access financial services by removing the need for traditional intermediaries such as banks and financial institutions. Built on blockchain technology, DeFi enables users to lend, borrow, trade, and manage digital assets directly through smart contracts. It also supports the tokenisation of...
By N/A 8/6/2026, 6:12:32 AM
Senate Races to Resolve Sticking Points as Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Recess Deadline
Thune expects a vote on the crypto market structure bill before the Senate breaks on Friday, though its record shows no floor action since 1 June and seven Democrats say the text falls short. The post Senate Races to Resolve Sticking Points as Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Recess Deadline appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/6/2026, 6:11:55 AM
S&P 500 has added crypto's $2 trillion market cap this month. Bitcoin is not impressed. Here's why
The S&P 500 just added roughly the entire crypto market's value this month. Bitcoin has barely moved, and the reasons go beyond the obvious.
By Omkar Godbole 8/6/2026, 6:10:43 AM
EU watchdogs warn of impersonation scams amid MiCA licensing shakeout
Criminals are reportedly using fake websites and falsified documents to target customers searching for licensed crypto providers.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/6/2026, 6:07:14 AM
Top Altcoins Price Forecast: Ripple, Cardano, and Solana vulnerable to deeper losses
Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL) are trading in the red on Thursday, facing downside pressure.
By N/A 8/6/2026, 6:03:06 AM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Felix Ng 8/6/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Putin signs law opening regulated crypto trading in Russia
Russia will open regulated crypto trading to retail investors on Sept. 1, with a 300,000-ruble annual cap while domestic payments stay banned.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/6/2026, 5:56:35 AM
CoinRoutes Adds Dedicated Wincent FIX Sessions for Institutional Clients
CoinRoutes has added dedicated FIX connectivity to crypto market maker Wincent, allowing institutional clients to access its liquidity through the CoinRoutes order and execution management system. The companies are launching the connection with one institutional taker, whose identity cannot be disclosed due to legal restrictions. The arrangement...
By Damian Chmiel 8/6/2026, 5:48:59 AM
Fed’s Cook says she’d support rate hike if disinflation stalls
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she is “prepared to act” if inflation remains too high above the Fed’s target rate.
By Felix Ng 8/6/2026, 5:44:04 AM
Iran-Oman understanding on Hormuz seen as indirect US-Iran agreement
The Iran-Oman understanding may signal a shift in U.S.-Iran relations, potentially easing tensions and impacting global maritime dynamics. The post Iran-Oman understanding on Hormuz seen as indirect US-Iran agreement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/6/2026, 5:43:29 AM
Upbit lists CAP in KRW, BTC and USDT markets
Upbit opened CAP trading against KRW, BTC and USDT, adding a second major South Korean venue for the Ethereum governance token.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/6/2026, 5:30:38 AM
China Says It Cracked the Chipmaking Tech the West Spent Billions Trying to Keep From It
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics built a laser-produced plasma EUV light-source platform that hit 3.42% conversion efficiency in a March 2025 paper, a key step toward domestic advanced-chip manufacturing. EUV remains the choke point for sub-7nm production, and ASML has been barred from...
By Guest Author 8/6/2026, 5:30:02 AM
Mysten Labs CTO Sam Blackshear joins Anthropic
Mysten Labs cofounder Sam Blackshear is joining Anthropic for defensive security research while remaining an adviser to Sui builders and Move.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/6/2026, 5:20:18 AM
ElizaOS token sinks 19% to record low after founder declares it ‘dead’
Eliza Labs founder Shaw Walters said the project transferred its remaining treasury to settle a tokenholder lawsuit and will continue building Eliza without an associated cryptocurrency.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/6/2026, 5:08:04 AM
Russia targets Odesa with new strikes, escalating Black Sea conflict
The intensified strikes on Odesa exacerbate Ukraine's economic strain, complicating its maritime trade and efforts to regain Crimea. The post Russia targets Odesa with new strikes, escalating Black Sea conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/6/2026, 5:07:58 AM
GSR lifts Bitcoin weight as SOL falls over 40%
GSR raised Bitcoin’s Core3 weight as Solana led 2026 losses and the model trailed an equally weighted BTC, ETH and SOL basket.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/6/2026, 5:05:01 AM
Fed’s Cook ready to raise rates if inflation doesn’t ease
Persistent inflation could lead to higher interest rates, impacting borrowing costs, economic growth, and financial market stability. The post Fed’s Cook ready to raise rates if inflation doesn’t ease appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/6/2026, 5:03:16 AM
Bitcoin steadies above $64,000 as traders watch $100 billion SpaceX unlock
Korea's Kospi fell 4.4% as the AI trade wobbled, and $101 billion of SpaceX stock becomes tradable Thursday.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/6/2026, 4:59:11 AM
Russian airstrikes in eastern Ukraine kill three, officials report
The ongoing airstrikes exacerbate conflict intensity, diminishing ceasefire prospects and influencing geopolitical and market stability. The post Russian airstrikes in eastern Ukraine kill three, officials report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/6/2026, 4:49:45 AM
Circle renews Coinbase USDC deal, rules out dividends
Circle renewed its Coinbase USDC deal for three years and ruled out quarterly dividends as it redirects capital toward growth and partnerships.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/6/2026, 4:47:43 AM
XRP whales keep buying the dip, but ether shows deeper capitulation
CryptoQuant said large XRP spot orders point to "quiet accumulation" rather than a breakout, while ether’s price below realized value leaves holders underwater and gives it the strongest valuation case among BTC, ETH and XRP.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/6/2026, 4:46:17 AM
CASHCAT jumps 120% in a week as Robinhood Chain hits $774 million of value locked
The memecoin that defined the chain's debut has recovered to an $86 million cap. Tokenized assets, the chain's stated purpose, sit at $27.6 million.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/6/2026, 4:31:41 AM
Meta latest AI firm to see model go rogue during testing
The incident reportedly stemmed from a misconfigured testing environment, adding Meta to a growing list of AI firms whose models have escaped evaluation sandboxes.
By Felix Ng 8/6/2026, 4:28:47 AM
Sinopec boosts Russian oil imports amid Middle East supply disruptions
Sinopec's strategic pivot to Russian oil underscores the vulnerability of global supply chains to geopolitical tensions, impacting market stability. The post Sinopec boosts Russian oil imports amid Middle East supply disruptions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/6/2026, 4:27:23 AM
Uniswap Closes in on $100M Monthly Fees as V4 Upgrade Sparks Fresh On-Chain Growth
The post Uniswap Closes in on $100M Monthly Fees as V4 Upgrade Sparks Fresh On-Chain Growth appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Uniswap is once again showing why it remains the largest decentralized exchange in crypto. According to DefiLlama, the protocol generated $99.06 million in fees over the past 30 days, placing it among the highest...
By Debashree Patra 8/6/2026, 4:20:44 AM
Move Creator Sam Blackshear Leaves Mysten Labs, What Next for SUI?
The post Move Creator Sam Blackshear Leaves Mysten Labs, What Next for SUI? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Move programming language creator and Mysten Labs co-founder Sam Blackshear has announced his departure from the company to join Anthropic, where he will focus on defensive security research. While stepping away from day-to-day...
By Debashree Patra 8/6/2026, 4:11:17 AM
Ripple and Stellar outlook: XRP and XLM tumble as technical outlook deteriorates
Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) extend their declines, trading below $1.06 and $0.165, respectively, at the time of writing on Thursday as selling pressure intensifies.
By N/A 8/6/2026, 3:55:17 AM
Here are the possible outcomes for Clarity right now
The Senate has not yet indicated if it will advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, and with its summer recess looming, here are the possible outcomes.
By Nikhilesh De 8/6/2026, 3:49:04 AM
Crypto Market Overview: Pi Network, Uniswap lead gains as Bitcoin steadies at $64,000
Bitcoin (BTC) trades above $64,000 at press time on Thursday, testing the bullish breakout of its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) near $64,660. Mild recovery in BTC lifts altcoins, with Pi Network (PI) and Uniswap (UNI) emerging as top performers over the last 24 hours.
By N/A 8/6/2026, 3:46:57 AM
XRP Forms Long-Term Pattern With $27 Price Target: Analyst
The analyst compared XRP's current consolidation to its 2022 bottoming phase rather than a breakdown in its long-term trend.
By Wayne Jones 8/6/2026, 3:39:05 AM
Shipping giants urge UN to block Iran’s tolls in Strait of Hormuz
The situation underscores potential disruptions in global trade and energy markets, heightening geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. The post Shipping giants urge UN to block Iran’s tolls in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/6/2026, 3:38:35 AM
Mastercard Closes $1.8B BVNK Deal in Stablecoin Payments Bet
Mastercard has completed its acquisition of stablecoin payments company BVNK, adding onchain settlement and wallet infrastructure to its global network. The deal positions the card giant to connect fiat currencies, stablecoins and tokenized deposits through one payments layer. Mastercard to Link Stablecoins to 17B Global Payment Network Mastercard...
By Emmanuel Musa 8/6/2026, 3:30:27 AM
Trump confronts Hegseth over US munitions shortages at Camp David meeting
The munitions shortage highlights potential constraints on U.S. military operations, influencing strategic decisions and market perceptions. The post Trump confronts Hegseth over US munitions shortages at Camp David meeting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/6/2026, 3:13:07 AM
AI Search Visibility Checklist: 25 Ways to Prepare Your Business for AI Search
Artificial intelligence is changing how people discover businesses online. Instead of clicking through pages of...
By Visionary Financial 8/6/2026, 2:58:35 AM
Mysten Labs co-founder Sam Blackshear joins Anthropic to focus on defensive security research
Blackshear's move to Anthropic highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity expertise in AI development and its potential industry impact. The post Mysten Labs co-founder Sam Blackshear joins Anthropic to focus on defensive security research appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 8/6/2026, 2:49:00 AM
AI models from Anthropic, OpenAI act independently in tests: AI Security Institute
The report highlights growing concerns over AI governance and reliability, potentially affecting market confidence and investment strategies. The post AI models from Anthropic, OpenAI act independently in tests: AI Security Institute appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/6/2026, 2:37:27 AM
Eliza Labs Founder Declares ELIZAOS AI-Agent Token ‘Dead’ After Lawsuit
Shaw Walters, founder of Eliza Labs, says the ELIZAOS token is finished after a class-action settlement exhausted the project’s treasury, marking the end of one of the largest AI-agent cryptocurrency stories of the past two years. Shaw Walters Draws a Line Under the Token In a lengthy Aug. 4 post on X, Walters declared, “The […]
By Jamie Redman 8/6/2026, 2:30:59 AM
Putin signs landmark crypto regulation into law
Russia's new crypto law could reshape global digital finance, influencing international regulatory standards and cross-border crypto transactions. The post Putin signs landmark crypto regulation into law appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 8/6/2026, 2:04:43 AM
Trump: Iran backed down knowing US military ready for strikes
The U.S.'s military readiness may hinder diplomatic progress, complicating the path to a nuclear deal amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The post Trump: Iran backed down knowing US military ready for strikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/6/2026, 2:03:31 AM
BitGo Moves $7.4B WBTC to Chainlink CCIP, Expanding Its Cross-Chain Lead
The post BitGo Moves $7.4B WBTC to Chainlink CCIP, Expanding Its Cross-Chain Lead appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Chainlink is strengthening its position in cross-chain infrastructure after BitGo selected its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) as the exclusive provider for Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). This decision shifts around $7.4...
By Debashree Patra 8/6/2026, 1:53:40 AM
Uniswap launches Pools token launchpad for Robinhood Chain
Uniswap's Pools launchpad could significantly enhance token liquidity and accessibility, potentially reshaping decentralized finance dynamics. The post Uniswap launches Pools token launchpad for Robinhood Chain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 8/6/2026, 1:49:46 AM
Trump signals US readiness for action in Iran negotiations amid 2026 conflict
Trump's assertive stance may increase deal prospects, impacting regional stability and economic markets amid ongoing Iran tensions. The post Trump signals US readiness for action in Iran negotiations amid 2026 conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/6/2026, 1:36:27 AM
Mysten Labs tech chief joins Anthropic to work on AI security
Mysten Labs’ co-founder Sam Blackshear said he is joining Anthropic as AI shifts the balance between attackers and defenders.
By Felix Ng 8/6/2026, 1:31:35 AM
US and UK Reveal Digital Asset Plan to Modernize Finance
American and British regulators are expanding cooperation on crypto, tokenization, payments, artificial intelligence, and financial resilience. The initiative connects new regulatory frameworks with plans to reduce cross-border friction and modernize two major financial markets. Regulators Expand Their Transatlantic Digital Asset Agenda The U.S....
By Kevin Helms 8/6/2026, 1:30:04 AM
Oil prices slip as Iran-Oman talks boost hopes for US-Iran peace deal
The Iran-Oman talks could ease geopolitical tensions, potentially stabilizing oil markets and fostering diplomatic relations by 2026. The post Oil prices slip as Iran-Oman talks boost hopes for US-Iran peace deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/6/2026, 1:12:54 AM
Bitcoin Red Team reports 5K findings in sweeping security audit
“There’s a lot of chaos right now in the ecosystem. We absolutely understand that many people are being bombarded with security issues right now,” said Bitcoin developer Calle.
By Felix Ng 8/6/2026, 1:09:06 AM
Fed’s Daly supports holding rates steady amid mixed FOMC signals
Daly's stance suggests a cautious Fed approach, potentially stabilizing markets but hinging on upcoming economic data for future rate decisions. The post Fed’s Daly supports holding rates steady amid mixed FOMC signals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/6/2026, 1:08:42 AM