US Treasury yields rise as federal borrowing increases
Rising Treasury yields could lead to higher borrowing costs, impacting consumer loans and shifting investor focus to interest-bearing assets. The post US Treasury yields rise as federal borrowing increases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/19/2026, 9:21:57 PM
Trump delays tariff deadline for Canadian exports to US until Friday
The delay offers temporary relief but underscores the fragility of trade relations, potentially impacting long-term North American economic integration. The post Trump delays tariff deadline for Canadian exports to US until Friday appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 9:20:37 PM
ZEC, SOL, and XRP Rally as Ethereum Breaches $2,000
Ethereum broke above $2,000 for the first time in over two months, peaking at $2,112 following a U.S. Treasury announcement to double bond buybacks to $4 billion. Analyst Predicts End of Bear Market if Key Levels Hold On Wednesday, ethereum (ETH) breached the $2,000 mark for the first time in more than two months, surging […]
By Terence Zimwara 8/19/2026, 9:13:10 PM
US national debt surpasses $40T as Trump faces criticism over fiscal discipline
Rising US debt limits fiscal flexibility, potentially increasing borrowing costs and impacting economic stability and public investment capacity. The post US national debt surpasses $40T as Trump faces criticism over fiscal discipline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 9:11:52 PM
OKX rolls out new perks for card users in Europe, offering 50% cashback on Netflix and ChatGPT subscriptions
OKX's strategy could accelerate stablecoin adoption in Europe, positioning USDG as a mainstream financial tool under MiCA's regulatory clarity. The post OKX rolls out new perks for card users in Europe, offering 50% cashback on Netflix and ChatGPT subscriptions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 9:11:10 PM
US poised to cut Canadian auto tariffs to 15% from 25%
Reducing tariffs could stabilize North American auto production, enhance competitiveness, and potentially ease broader trade tensions. The post US poised to cut Canadian auto tariffs to 15% from 25% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 9:02:59 PM
Bitcoin.com integrates USDU, the UAE’s first central bank-registered dollar stablecoin, into its wallet
The integration of USDU into Bitcoin.coms wallet could enhance stablecoin adoption, bridging regulatory compliance with consumer accessibility. The post Bitcoin.com integrates USDU, the UAE’s first central bank-registered dollar stablecoin, into its wallet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 8:54:05 PM
Solana is slashing per-block compute limits so its new 350ms speed boost doesn’t overload the network
The draft cuts per-slot limits as slots shorten, squeezing leader handoffs and off-chain timing without raising the theoretical CU-per-second ceiling. The post Solana is slashing per-block compute limits so its new 350ms speed boost doesn’t overload the network appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/19/2026, 8:50:27 PM
Trump announces planned meeting with Kim Jong Un, publicly cites 57 nuclear weapons
Trump's disclosure of North Korea's nuclear arsenal could complicate diplomatic efforts, highlighting the challenges of achieving denuclearization. The post Trump announces planned meeting with Kim Jong Un, publicly cites 57 nuclear weapons appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 8:49:48 PM
Ripple CEO Introduced at White House: Watch
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joined a high-profile lineup of crypto executives and regulators at the White House crypto summit.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/19/2026, 8:49:02 PM
Coinbase Routes Base App Users to Hyperliquid's Perps. No US Access Yet
Base App was built around Coinbase's bet on crypto-native social features, but in reality, most users just need leverage. Coinbase has integrated Hyperliquid's perpetual futures trading into Base App. Eligible self-custody users now have access to more than 290 markets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, tokenised stocks and commodities. The platform...
By Tanya Chepkova 8/19/2026, 8:45:00 PM
Strive’s Bitcoin holdings increase by $69M as Bitcoin rises $3,400
Strive's strategic Bitcoin accumulation highlights a growing trend of firms leveraging crypto as a primary reserve, impacting market dynamics. The post Strive’s Bitcoin holdings increase by $69M as Bitcoin rises $3,400 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 8:42:31 PM
Celtic takes two-goal lead against LASK in UEFA Champions League play-off
Celtic's strong position enhances their financial prospects and boosts team morale, potentially impacting their future European campaigns. The post Celtic takes two-goal lead against LASK in UEFA Champions League play-off appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 8:41:08 PM
US Treasury doubles down on buybacks to tame surging long-dated bond yields
The Treasury's buyback strategy aims to stabilize bond markets, potentially easing borrowing costs and supporting broader economic stability. The post US Treasury doubles down on buybacks to tame surging long-dated bond yields appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 8:39:51 PM
Trump Urges Senate to Pass Crypto’s CLARITY Act, Teases More Bitcoin Buys
Bitcoin Magazine Trump Urges Senate to Pass Crypto’s CLARITY Act, Teases More Bitcoin Buys After gathering with digital asset executives, Trump urged lawmakers to get the crypto market structure bill over the line. This post Trump Urges Senate to Pass Crypto’s CLARITY Act, Teases More Bitcoin Buys first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written...
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/19/2026, 8:39:25 PM
Webull reports record Q2 earnings of $199M, up 51% year over year
Webull's impressive earnings growth signals robust business model efficiency, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics in digital brokerage. The post Webull reports record Q2 earnings of $199M, up 51% year over year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 8:38:13 PM
Ethereum exchange balances drop 10% as Bitcoin sees inflow
The shift in crypto exchange balances highlights evolving investor strategies, emphasizing self-custody and staking over traditional trading. The post Ethereum exchange balances drop 10% as Bitcoin sees inflow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 8:37:38 PM
Bitcoin.com integrates UAE-registered US dollar stablecoin into self-custodial wallet
The integration expands access to USDU, the UAE’s first central bank-registered US dollar stablecoin, as it builds distribution beyond institutional channels.
By Nate Kostar 8/19/2026, 8:33:51 PM
Bitcoin price breaks past $68K as $1B short squeeze hits
Bitcoin price surged past $68,000 late Wednesday as a break above crowded liquidation levels forced short sellers to buy back positions, turning a gradual recovery into a one-minute price spike of roughly 4%. Market analyst Daan Crypto Trades said in…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/19/2026, 8:29:54 PM
Cash App Adds XRP, SOL and ETH via Moonpay for 59M Users
Cash App users can now buy XRP, solana, ether, and USDT directly through a new Moonpay integration, giving the app’s 59 million users access to tokens that Block has never listed directly on its own platform. A Major Expansion for Cash App’s Crypto Lineup Cash App has integrated Cash App Pay as a funding method […]
By Shiraz Jagati 8/19/2026, 8:29:51 PM
South Bow Corp. shares surge after Trump suggests Keystone XL revival
South Bow Corp.'s stock surge highlights the significant impact of political decisions on energy infrastructure investments and market dynamics. The post South Bow Corp. shares surge after Trump suggests Keystone XL revival appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 8:25:17 PM
BlackRock Says Bitcoin’s 50% Plunge Didn’t Break Its Long-Term Investment Case
Bitcoin's long-term appeal remains intact, according to BlackRock, despite forced liquidations, weaker ETP flows and competition from AI-themed investments.
By Chayanika Deka 8/19/2026, 8:25:07 PM
US codifies GENIUS Act, establishes Bitcoin reserve under Trump
The GENIUS Act's enactment and Bitcoin reserve establishment may boost regulatory clarity, potentially influencing crypto market dynamics. The post US codifies GENIUS Act, establishes Bitcoin reserve under Trump appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/19/2026, 8:18:37 PM
Hyperliquid surges 19% as Trump confirms CFTC works to onshore exchange
Hyperliquid's potential onshoring could redefine US crypto regulations, influencing decentralized exchanges and challenging centralized incumbents. The post Hyperliquid surges 19% as Trump confirms CFTC works to onshore exchange appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 8:16:54 PM
Crypto investors may be underestimating the next wave of growth — Bitwise
Crypto investors may be underestimating the scale of the industry’s next growth phase by relying too heavily on current market conditions, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.
By N/A 8/19/2026, 8:15:09 PM
Maple Finance ranks as second-largest crypto lender behind Tether
Maple Finance's rise highlights the shift towards secured lending in crypto, emphasizing risk management and institutional trust in DeFi. The post Maple Finance ranks as second-largest crypto lender behind Tether appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 8:07:31 PM
Google AI Studio adds GitHub import and bi-directional sync features
Google AI Studio's new features streamline code management, enhancing collaboration and modernization, potentially boosting developer productivity. The post Google AI Studio adds GitHub import and bi-directional sync features appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 8:02:02 PM
$1,930,000,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Liquidated As BTC Price Crosses $68,000
Traders betting against Bitcoin and the crypto markets are getting liquidated as BTC’s price pushes higher. In the last 24 hours, a total of $1.93 billion in leveraged crypto bets have been liquidated, according to the market data tracker CoinGlass. The vast majority of the liquidations hit traders going short, coming in at $1.75 billion. […] The...
By Daily Hodl Staff 8/19/2026, 8:01:33 PM
Core Scientific reports 440 megawatts of AI capacity ahead of schedule
Core Scientific's rapid AI capacity expansion highlights the growing demand for AI infrastructure, posing challenges in power supply and market competition. The post Core Scientific reports 440 megawatts of AI capacity ahead of schedule appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 7:59:52 PM
Trump pushes for CLARITY Act passage alongside crypto leaders
Donald Trump spoke from the White House on Wednesday, urging the Senate to pass a crypto market structure bill to keep the country “ahead of China.”
By Turner Wright 8/19/2026, 7:54:59 PM
Trump: US considers buying sizable Bitcoin amounts
The U.S. interest in expanding Bitcoin reserves could significantly impact market dynamics and influence global digital asset strategies. The post Trump: US considers buying sizable Bitcoin amounts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/19/2026, 7:53:23 PM
US and Canada negotiate trade deal to lower steel and aluminum tariffs to 25%
The trade deal could ease tensions, boost economic cooperation, and influence future USMCA negotiations, impacting North American industries. The post US and Canada negotiate trade deal to lower steel and aluminum tariffs to 25% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 7:52:28 PM
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 Yohan Yun 8/19/2026, 7:50:07 PM
HYPE jumps 11% as Trump says CFTC is working to bring Hyperliquid to U.S.
During a White House meeting Wednesday, President Donald Trump said CFTC Chair Mike Selig is working to bring the perpetual futures platform into the U.S. under federal rules.
By Helene Braun 8/19/2026, 7:49:51 PM
Trump pushes Congress to move on Clarity Act during White House crypto event
The CEOs from companies across several tech-forward sectors met with the president in advance of this week's first Innovation Advisory Committee at the CFTC.
By Jesse Hamilton 8/19/2026, 7:48:33 PM
Trump: Strait of Hormuz open despite US naval blockade
The situation underscores the complexity of U.S.-Iran relations, affecting global markets and strategic maritime dynamics in the region. The post Trump: Strait of Hormuz open despite US naval blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/19/2026, 7:46:20 PM
Celtic takes commanding 2-0 lead after LASK’s early opener ruled out in Champions League play-off
Celtic's strong response to early setbacks highlights their resilience and sets them on a promising path toward the Champions League group stage. The post Celtic takes commanding 2-0 lead after LASK’s early opener ruled out in Champions League play-off appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 7:46:09 PM
Can human verification make AI answers more reliable? Geo founder explains
Geo founder Yaniv Tal has identified four weaknesses in online information that he says make AI answers unreliable: lost provenance, flattened authority, hidden disagreement, and repeated model-generated errors. Geo founder Yaniv Tal told crypto.news that unreliable AI answers often begin…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/19/2026, 7:45:33 PM
Bitcoin holders face potential exchange freezes as new chain rollout tests replay safety and market stability
The exchange has not set suspension times as block 963,648 opens an Alpha stage for practice ECX. The post Bitcoin holders face potential exchange freezes as new chain rollout tests replay safety and market stability appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/19/2026, 7:45:09 PM
SpaceX approaches Cognition AI for potential acquisition, Bloomberg reports
SpaceX's potential acquisition of Cognition AI could significantly accelerate AI-driven innovation, reshaping the tech landscape and market dynamics. The post SpaceX approaches Cognition AI for potential acquisition, Bloomberg reports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 7:44:31 PM
Solana leads in tokenized stock deposits on DeFi platforms: report
Solana's DeFi prominence may boost its ecosystem, but varied market expectations suggest uncertainty in its near-term price trajectory. The post Solana leads in tokenized stock deposits on DeFi platforms: report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/19/2026, 7:43:55 PM
HYPE Skyrockets Past $70 as Trump Reveals CFTC Push for Hyperliquid’s US Entry
HYPE neared its all-time high marked just over two months ago.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/19/2026, 7:41:23 PM
Crypto liquidations near $2 billion as US Treasury debt buyback sparks short squeeze
The cryptocurrency market has seen nearly $2 billion in liquidations over the past 24 hours, its largest since February 5.
By N/A 8/19/2026, 7:41:18 PM
US military establishes oil shipping corridor through Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing Iranian threats
The US military's intervention highlights geopolitical tensions impacting global oil supply, potentially influencing energy markets and prices. The post US military establishes oil shipping corridor through Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing Iranian threats appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 7:41:08 PM
Trump urges Congress to pass Clarity Act amid Senate resistance
Trump's backing of the Clarity Act could reshape legislative dynamics, potentially influencing Senate decisions and impacting crypto regulations. The post Trump urges Congress to pass Clarity Act amid Senate resistance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/19/2026, 7:40:03 PM
UAE imposes financial embargo on Iran amid missile threat
The UAE's embargo on Iran could exacerbate regional tensions, disrupt trade routes, and push Iran towards alternative financial systems. The post UAE imposes financial embargo on Iran amid missile threat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 7:35:54 PM
Bank of England may hold rates steady after UK inflation data shows energy-driven uptick
The BoE's steady rates amid energy-driven inflation highlight the focus on fiscal policy and bond supply as key economic influencers. The post Bank of England may hold rates steady after UK inflation data shows energy-driven uptick appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 7:34:56 PM
Trump urges Congress to pass CLARITY Act to regulate digital assets
Trump's push for the CLARITY Act could reshape digital asset regulation, influencing market dynamics and legislative momentum significantly. The post Trump urges Congress to pass CLARITY Act to regulate digital assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/19/2026, 7:29:40 PM
Atlético Madrid players pose with World Cup trophy at stadium
Atltico Madrid's engagement with the Club World Cup trophy highlights the growing global appeal and competitive stakes of the expanded tournament. The post Atlético Madrid players pose with World Cup trophy at stadium appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 7:28:25 PM
Kyriba integrates USDC for enhanced treasury management
Kyriba's USDC integration signifies a shift towards real-time financial operations, enhancing liquidity management and accelerating enterprise crypto adoption. The post Kyriba integrates USDC for enhanced treasury management appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 7:27:48 PM