UK government defends seizure of shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
The UK's decisive action against Russia's shadow fleet may escalate maritime tensions, risking retaliatory measures and broader geopolitical instability. The post UK government defends seizure of shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 10:16:55 AM
Zcash is borrowing crypto’s new institutional playbook as privacy goes mainstream
Zcash Labs launched Aug. 6 to move Zcash deeper into business and institutional use. The independent group is focused on integrations, infrastructure, and adoption projects for companies that want to use ZEC. Zcash Labs will front project costs and later seek retroactive reimbursement from ZEC holders with a 20% markup. Its first supported...
By Gino Matos 8/13/2026, 10:15:09 AM
Anthropic business AI adoption reportedly outpaces OpenAI, but questions remain
Anthropic's rapid enterprise AI adoption highlights the importance of seamless integration and user-friendly features in gaining market traction. The post Anthropic business AI adoption reportedly outpaces OpenAI, but questions remain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 10:12:15 AM
Charles Schwab has added Bitcoin, Ether trading to its $13 trillion platform
Charles Schwab has added direct Bitcoin and Ether trading to its retail brokerage platform at a 0.75% transaction fee, putting crypto inside a business that reported $13.1 trillion in client assets and 39.8 million active brokerage accounts at the end…
By Rony Roy 8/13/2026, 10:10:55 AM
NRG, Leviatán, 100 Thieves, and LOUD secure playoff spots in VCT 2026 Americas Stage 2
The playoff spots secured by these teams highlight their strategic prowess and set the stage for intense competition towards Champions Shanghai. The post NRG, Leviatán, 100 Thieves, and LOUD secure playoff spots in VCT 2026 Americas Stage 2 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 10:09:37 AM
Musk and Zuckerberg boost AI race with xAI and Meta model releases
The intensified AI competition could reshape market dynamics, challenging existing leaders and potentially altering future technological landscapes. The post Musk and Zuckerberg boost AI race with xAI and Meta model releases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/13/2026, 10:06:02 AM
Robinhood Chain posts $1.05 million in 24-hour NFT trading volume
Robinhood Chain's rapid rise in NFT and DEX volumes highlights a shift towards more efficient, scalable blockchain solutions, challenging Ethereum's dominance. The post Robinhood Chain posts $1.05 million in 24-hour NFT trading volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 10:05:56 AM
Bitcoin Slammed After Benign US CPI: Will the Uptrend Still Hold?
In spite of the relatively benign US inflation figures released on Wednesday, Bitcoin dipped more than $1,000 on the news, falling back to the bear market trendline. Has this put paid to the current rally or is it just a bump on the road?
By Laurie Dunn 8/13/2026, 10:03:05 AM
FCA Registration, FSCS and FOS: UK Crypto Protection Compared
FCA registration is AML supervision, not consumer cover. FSCS excludes most spot crypto, while FOS reviews complaints about regulated firms, not unregulated exchanges.
By Idris Calloway 8/13/2026, 10:01:43 AM
Fidelity Moves to Add Staking, Quarterly Payouts to its Ethereum ETF FETH
Fidelity proposes staking and quarterly cash payouts for its $898 million Ethereum ETF, pending SEC approval. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 8/13/2026, 10:00:00 AM
OKB Rockets 7% Daily, BTC Price Settles Below $64K: Market Watch
HYPE, AVAX, and UNI are also in the green on a daily scale.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/13/2026, 9:59:04 AM
Binance bStocks passes xStocks as second-largest tokenized stock issuer
Binance bStocks became the second-largest tokenized stock issuer less than two months after launch, narrowly ahead of Kraken’s xStocks.
By Helen Partz 8/13/2026, 9:53:36 AM
Real Opens 90-Day $ASSET Staking Campaign With 75,000 USDC Reward Pool Ahead of Public Testnet
The new staking campaign follows Real's Genesis program, where more than 2.8 million $ASSET was staked across 145 wallets.
By CryptoDaily 8/13/2026, 9:47:36 AM
659 Days Left: Bitcoin Cools to $63,649 as New Halving Cycle Takes Shape
With 659 days left until the supply cut, the market enters a unique pre-halving phase as Bitcoin stabilizes near the $63,600 baseline.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/13/2026, 9:45:30 AM
MEXC July TradFi Trading Shifts Toward AI Storage as SNDK Futures Volume Surges More Than 15x Times
MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, August 13, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its July TradFi trading data. Monthly trading volume in Stock and Index Futures increased by 64%, while the number of available instruments exceeded 285. Storage-related Futures volume rose by more than fivefold and accounted for nearly 20% of total...
By PR DESK 8/13/2026, 9:45:00 AM
Copper expands into US with regulated crypto custody and trading services
Digital asset infrastructure provider Copper has established a regulated US presence after Copper Markets (US) Inc. became an SEC-registered broker-dealer and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, opening a route for the company to provide institutional custody and…
By Rony Roy 8/13/2026, 9:44:13 AM
Bitcoin Price Prediction
Bitcoin has undergone a remarkable transformation from an obscure digital experiment to an asset with growing relevance in the global financial system. What began as an idea shared among a small community of enthusiasts has evolved into a widely recognised digital asset, influencing how individuals, businesses, and institutions think about value,...
By N/A 8/13/2026, 9:43:42 AM
Why Web3 Communities Are Turning to Custom Challenge Coins Beyond NFTs
As Web3 communities continue to grow, blockchain projects and DAOs are complementing NFTs with physical challenge coins to recognize contributors and strengthen community engagement. Discover how custom challenge coins bridge digital identity and real-world experiences.
By Crypto Daily 8/13/2026, 9:43:42 AM
Crypto Whale Loses $26M After Apparent Private Key Compromise
Hackers have now stolen more than $50 million from this same whale after they reportedly lost $24 million in a phishing incident in 2024.
By Wayne Jones 8/13/2026, 9:43:09 AM
Crypto Hack Drains $25.6 Million From Unknown Victims
Unknown victims lost $25.6 million worth of cryptocurrency in an attack, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/13/2026, 9:42:38 AM
Brazil’s largest bitcoin treasury firm plans ETF with 95% allocation to Strategy's STRC
DIGY11 aims for annual distributions matching Brazil’s interbank rate plus 3–5 percentage points, net of costs, though investors' actual returns are not guaranteed.
By Francisco Rodrigues 8/13/2026, 9:39:52 AM
Bitcoin speculators keep BTC price ‘pinned’ below $68.7K: Glassnode
Bitcoin’s weakness near range highs stems from short-term holders trying to break even on underwater BTC investments, Glassnode says.
By William Suberg 8/13/2026, 9:37:16 AM
Hyperliquid Price Forecast: HYPE eyes 50-day EMA breakout as bullish momentum builds
Hyperliquid (HYPE) is trading in the green on Thursday, extending gains toward the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $58.36. Institutional demand remains firm as Hyperliquid treasury Hyperion DeFi saw a $31 million fair value increase in the last quarter.
By N/A 8/13/2026, 9:25:28 AM
Bitcoin shrugs off 3.4% CPI: why the macro trade stopped working
For the third consecutive month, a major inflation print failed to move Bitcoin in either direction. The asset that was supposed to trade on rate cut expectations is trading on something else entirely, and the market has not yet agreed…
By Andrew Folkler 8/13/2026, 9:24:14 AM
Live Markets: U.S. inflation is stickier than July’s mild CPI reading suggests
Bitcoin's choppy price action as in-depth analysis of the U.S. CPI released Wednesday suggests the underlying price pressures remain sticky.
By Omkar Godbole 8/13/2026, 9:18:19 AM
Arizona Attorney General Says $171,332 Recovered for Victims of Crypto ATM Scams
Arizona officials have helped 35 cryptocurrency ATM scam victims recover a combined $171,332 after a state law began requiring certain operators to reimburse people targeted by fraud. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says the refunds were issued to victims who reported fraudulent transactions and met the requirements established under House...
By Henry Kanapi 8/13/2026, 9:15:44 AM
Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet unveils BitBonds with $1.3 million private debt sale
The inaugural unsecured bonds offer annual interest of up to 4.3%, while exposing investors to metaplanet’s credit and bitcoin-linked balance-sheet risks
By James Van Straten 8/13/2026, 9:14:15 AM
Sunrise Lands $400M US Loan to Build a Scandium Supply Chain
Sunrise Energy Metals has not confirmed a rumored $400m U.S. loan. Social posts cite no sources, while prior EXIM and EFA letters outline smaller support.
By Lena Carter 8/13/2026, 9:14:01 AM
Ethereum ETFs just beat Bitcoin for the first time: what the $365 million month means
In July, spot Ethereum ETFs pulled in more than twice the capital that Bitcoin ETFs attracted. The gap is not an anomaly. It is the first evidence that institutional money is repricing Ethereum as infrastructure rather than an alternative to…
By Andrew Folkler 8/13/2026, 9:13:34 AM
Transfer Agents on Blockchain: Who Owns the Legal Share Register?
SEC staff say tokenized securities don’t change legal obligations. In DTC’s pilot, Cede & Co. stays the registered owner while tokens mirror entitlements.
By Sophia Bennett 8/13/2026, 9:13:08 AM
How a wall of 1.79 million Bitcoin is quietly choking every attempt to break above $65,000
Bitcoin traders are rebuilding bets on a run toward $70,000 while still paying for protection against a fall to $60,000, showing that softer US inflation data has done little to break the market’s defensive positioning. The split held after the Consumer Price Index rose 0.1% in July and 3.4% from a year earlier, while core […] The post How a wall...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/13/2026, 9:10:18 AM
SEC clears Franklin mutual funds and ETFs to invest in BENJI
Franklin Templeton’s registered mutual funds and ETFs have received regulatory clearance to invest in the firm’s blockchain-based OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s investment management division issued a no-action letter covering the custody structure.…
By Rony Roy 8/13/2026, 9:08:39 AM
Hyperliquid opens low-latency data access under $1K
Hyperliquid opens Foundation low-latency data access to qualified infrastructure providers, with pricing indicated below $1,000 monthly.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/13/2026, 8:41:30 AM
Barcelona’s €60m bid for Rodri rejected by Manchester City
Barcelona's rejected bid for Rodri highlights the complexities of high-stakes transfers, potentially affecting market dynamics and club strategies. The post Barcelona’s €60m bid for Rodri rejected by Manchester City appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/13/2026, 8:36:36 AM
Harmony Moves Toward Blockchain Rollback After 4B ONE Exploit
Harmony, a Layer-1 blockchain network, is moving forward with a blockchain rollback approach (emergency process that rewinds a…
By Khwaish Manwani 8/13/2026, 8:32:33 AM
XRP Price Nears Critical Support as Long Positioning Builds: Breakout or Breakdown Ahead?
The XRP price is holding near the $1.01 level as it continues to coil within a descending structure, keeping traders focused on the next major move. With the asset pressing against key support, a successful bounce could open the door toward the $1.05–$1.07 resistance zone. But can XRP secure a nearly 6% jump from current …
By Sahana Vibhute 8/13/2026, 8:30:43 AM
A Maryland Man Won $50,000 Twice in a Year, and It Came Down to Persistence
A Waldorf, Maryland, lottery player has hit a $50,000 prize twice within a year, first through a Maryland Lottery Second Chance ticket and again in Bonus Match 5. The latest win came from the July 17 drawing after he bought his ticket at the Dash In on Smallwood Drive, capping roughly 20 years of playing. […]
By Guest Author 8/13/2026, 8:30:39 AM
A U.S. armored brigade got wiped out by Ukrainian drone operators in a NATO exercise, and it wasn’t even close
The exercise underscores the evolving nature of warfare, highlighting the strategic importance of drone technology and its impact on military tactics. The post A U.S. armored brigade got wiped out by Ukrainian drone operators in a NATO exercise, and it wasn’t even close appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/13/2026, 8:29:29 AM
Securitize falls 16% after earnings miss, tokenization revenue drops
Securitize shares fell 16% from Wednesday’s close after the tokenization platform’s $14.4 million second-quarter revenue missed Wall Street estimates.
By Zoltan Vardai 8/13/2026, 8:29:01 AM
From 700% XRP Prediction to Ethereum: Top Trader Explains His Next Big Move
After calling the 700% XRP rally, top trader DonAlt breaks his silence to buy Ethereum at $1,878.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/13/2026, 8:28:05 AM
Bitget Token Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Will BGB Price Hit 5?
Story Highlights The live price of the Bitget Token crypto is . The BGB price could reach a high of $4.98 in 2026. Bitget Token coin price, with a potential surge, may reach a high of 35 by 2030. Bitget Token (BGB) is the native utility and governance token of Bitget, a leading crypto exchange …
By Elena R 8/13/2026, 8:22:08 AM
Mirae Asset injects 50B won into Korbit after takeover
Mirae Asset plans a 50 billion won capital injection into Korbit operator Digital X weeks after completing its 97.15% acquisition.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/13/2026, 8:12:25 AM
Pepperstone Appoints New CTO to Drive AI-Native Proprietary Tech Push
Pepperstone Appoints New CTO to Drive AI-Native Proprietary Tech Push
By Chainwire 8/13/2026, 8:10:58 AM
MoneyGram Ramps Go Live on Solana, Giving Builders One-API Access to Global Cash Network
MoneyGram is expanding its global cash-to-crypto services to Solana through a single API, connecting builders to its network of over 60 million customers and nearly 500,000 locations. The post MoneyGram Ramps Go Live on Solana, Giving Builders One-API Access to Global Cash Network appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/13/2026, 8:00:21 AM
Lazarus Hacker Group Starts Moving Bitcoin: Analyzing the Pattern
Lazarus Group is active again, restructuring their Bitcoin holdings in an unexpected manner.
By Arman Shirinyan 8/13/2026, 8:00:00 AM
South Korea tightens crypto transfers to overseas exchanges
South Korea will apply risk-based checks to overseas crypto transfers, with 10 million won flows subject to enhanced AML monitoring.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/13/2026, 7:53:38 AM
New “Zoomsday” exploit could expose crypto users to zero click attacks
A newly disclosed set of Zoom vulnerabilities has shown how attackers could take control of another meeting participant’s device without any action from the victim, creating a fresh security risk for crypto users who have repeatedly been targeted through video…
By Rony Roy 8/13/2026, 7:53:24 AM
Strategy sold $100M to defend STRC’s $100 stock price as DeFi packages the risk into a 7% ‘safer’ trade
Solstice announced a tranched product built on Strategy's Bitcoin-related STRC preferred stock, and said its senior tranche would not begin absorbing losses until STRC trades below $47.66. STRC currently trades near $95.315, putting that threshold roughly half of today's market price and about 52% below the security's $100 par value. Solstice COO...
By Gino Matos 8/13/2026, 7:45:37 AM
BitGo posts $19M Q2 loss despite 80% revenue surge to $4.3B
An $18.8 million unrealized digital asset loss and weaker trading margins pushed BitGo into the red in the second quarter.
By Helen Partz 8/13/2026, 7:42:59 AM
BitGo Q2 revenue rises 80% to $4.3B as loss hits $19M
BitGo Q2 revenue rose 79.6% to $4.33B, but the firm posted a $19M loss as digital asset marks and thinner trading margins weighed.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/13/2026, 7:35:41 AM