Bitcoin Price Drives Toward $80K as Economist Warns of ‘Massive QE’
Bitcoin rebounded to an August high of $79,989 after briefly dipping below $77,000, recovering from a weekend market slump. Market Recovery and Bitcoin Price Swings Bitcoin nearly tapped $80,000 on Monday as the cryptocurrency market appeared to recover from a weekend slump, which saw several high-cap altcoins back off from multi-month highs....
By Terence Zimwara 8/24/2026, 5:30:24 PM
Crypto political group details list of U.S. congressional allies its backing this year
Stand With Crypto, a member group that rates the crypto friendliness of politicians, is supporting 32 U.S. House incumbents, with more endorsements coming.
By Jesse Hamilton 8/24/2026, 5:30:10 PM
Bitcoin Traders Watch Jackson Hole As Kevin Warsh Prepares First Fed Keynote
Bitcoin Traders Watch Jackson Hole As Kevin Warsh Prepares First Fed Keynote - Read the full analysis.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 5:30:00 PM
MEXC Targets Quant Traders With New RealStocks API
Quantitative traders using MEXC's RealStocks received a tool that lets them automate trading and develop customised strategies for US equities. The platform has just released an API for buying US equities with USDT. What's So Real about RealStocks Trading takes place through MEXC's interface, while the regulated broker Atomic Vaults Securities...
By Tanya Chepkova 8/24/2026, 5:25:00 PM
US may abandon dollar system without cooperation: Treasury Secretary
Potential shifts away from the dollar system could destabilize global markets, increasing gold's appeal as a safe haven amid economic uncertainty. The post US may abandon dollar system without cooperation: Treasury Secretary appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 5:23:47 PM
Binance Expands Multi-Asset Trading as Wall Street Eyes 24/5 Sessions
Binance integrates 7,000+ stock trading with crypto, offering 24/5 access. Wall Street's 24-hour trading push highlights frictionless finance trends. (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 5:19:40 PM
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils campaign to isolate Iran from global economy
The campaign risks escalating geopolitical tensions, disrupting global oil markets, and straining US relations with key allies. The post US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils campaign to isolate Iran from global economy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 5:16:47 PM
US to end dollar access for Iran money launderers: Bessent
The U.S. move to restrict dollar access for Iran-linked money launderers may hinder diplomatic resolutions and impact global financial markets. The post US to end dollar access for Iran money launderers: Bessent appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 5:15:27 PM
US launches Operation Economic Outcast to sever Iran’s economic ties
The operation may strain global economic relations, heighten geopolitical tensions, and impact international markets and airspace dynamics. The post US launches Operation Economic Outcast to sever Iran’s economic ties appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 5:14:33 PM
AI Over Dogecoin: CleanCore Liquidates 463 Million DOGE to Build More Data Centers
Dogeocoin treasury firm sells 463 million DOGE to fund AI data centers for Nvidia’s biggest rival.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/24/2026, 5:13:25 PM
Coinbase debuts tokenized stocks on Base network, joining race to bring equities on blockchain
The crypto exchange is starting with tokenized versions of Apple, Nvidia, Meta and Alphabet, issued under its new Abu Dhabi framework.
By Krisztian Sandor 8/24/2026, 5:12:35 PM
NVIDIA Groq 3 LPX Achieves 3,431 TPS Benchmark on Vera Rubin
NVIDIA's Groq 3 LPX sets a new standard in AI inference, delivering 3,431 tokens/second on a 100K context benchmark and redefining high-interactivity workloads. (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 5:11:40 PM
Bitcoin’s $80K breakout needs spot demand after short squeeze: analysts
Bitcoin has climbed nearly 24% from below $64,000 toward $80,000 as U.S. spot ETF inflows and forced short covering have fueled its strongest weekly advance since March 2023. Nansen senior research analyst Nicolai Søndergaard told crypto.news that Bitcoin has probably…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/24/2026, 5:10:57 PM
Chain shutdown strips BounceBit token utility after authorization flaw exposes 286M tokens
The 1:1 reissue preserves units while gas, staking, rewards and governance wait for a new economic role. The post Chain shutdown strips BounceBit token utility after authorization flaw exposes 286M tokens appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/24/2026, 5:05:57 PM
NVIDIA BlueField-4 Expands AI Factory Infrastructure
NVIDIA's BlueField-4 DPU enhances AI factory infrastructure with accelerated networking, storage, and security. Here's how it sets a new standard. (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 5:03:40 PM
Saylor sat out Bitcoin’s 20% rally while Tom Lee bought Ethereum after a 30% surge
Bitcoin and Ethereum surged last week as falling Treasury yields, renewed US crypto optimism, and a wave of short liquidations sent digital assets sharply higher. Bitcoin climbed more than 20% and approached $80,000, while Ethereum gained about 30% in its strongest weekly advance since May 2025. The rally drew fresh $2.6 billion in ETF inflows,...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/24/2026, 5:00:28 PM
Bitcoin rebounds above $79K after Trump’s Canada tariff threat
Bitcoin has recovered above $79,000 after briefly falling toward $78,200 as President Donald Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, automotive parts and steel from Jan. 1, 2027. Trump tariffs target Canadian vehicles and steel A Truth Social post published…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/24/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Stanley Druckenmiller acquires $23M stake in company holding Hyperliquid tokens
Druckenmiller's diversified crypto investments highlight a strategic shift towards integrating digital assets within traditional equity frameworks. The post Stanley Druckenmiller acquires $23M stake in company holding Hyperliquid tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 4:59:14 PM
NAVI League breaks Fnatic’s win streak, moves closer to playoffs
NAVI's win reshapes the playoff race, complicating Fnatic's path and highlighting NAVI's growing presence in European League of Legends. The post NAVI League breaks Fnatic’s win streak, moves closer to playoffs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 4:57:31 PM
NVIDIA Vera CPU Targets Agentic AI Efficiency
NVIDIA unveils Vera CPU, optimized for agentic AI workloads, promising 1.5x better performance in AI factory operations. (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 4:56:40 PM
Anthropic’s culture interview asks candidates how they’d feel if the company’s stock dropped to zero
Anthropic's rigorous culture interview highlights the tension between genuine mission alignment and financial motivations in high-stakes AI roles. The post Anthropic’s culture interview asks candidates how they’d feel if the company’s stock dropped to zero appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 4:55:21 PM
XRP surged 72%, but is the rally really about XRP?
Ripple (XRP) surged more than 72% in less than a week, its strongest rally since July 2025, as cryptocurrency prices broadly broke out. But the move has a problem: it may have little to do with XRP itself.
By N/A 8/24/2026, 4:54:55 PM
Protest Takes Place Outside Ripple Co-Founder's Home
A group of protesters gathered outside Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen’s San Francisco home on Friday as part of a nationwide campaign against automated license plate readers.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/24/2026, 4:52:48 PM
SpaceXAI Chooses NVIDIA Vera CPU for Advanced AI Expansion
SpaceXAI adopts NVIDIA Vera CPUs to scale agentic AI applications, including groundbreaking orbital AI deployments. (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 4:48:40 PM
Strive buys 1,110 Bitcoin for $81.5M, holdings top 21K BTC; ASST shares surge 11%
Strive’s Nasdaq-traded shares surged more than 11% as the Bitcoin treasury company said it paid an average of $73,409 per BTC, pushing its holdings to 21,356 Bitcoin.
By Nate Kostar 8/24/2026, 4:44:55 PM
Strategy surpasses Microsoft and Meta in trading volume, becomes 10th-most traded stock in US
MSTR's trading surge highlights speculative interest and its role as a Bitcoin proxy, posing risks tied to cryptocurrency volatility. The post Strategy surpasses Microsoft and Meta in trading volume, becomes 10th-most traded stock in US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 4:43:22 PM
NVIDIA Vera Rubin GPU Claims 30x Efficiency Over Blackwell
NVIDIA's Vera Rubin NVL72 GPU sets a new benchmark for agentic AI performance, delivering 30x efficiency per megawatt over Blackwell systems. (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 4:41:40 PM
Trump: Iran in “economic and military death spiral,” US prevailing
The stalled diplomatic efforts and market pessimism highlight challenges in achieving a U.S.-Iran deal, impacting regional stability prospects. The post Trump: Iran in “economic and military death spiral,” US prevailing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 4:40:26 PM
VIX index rises to 15.1 amid bearish options sentiment for Nvidia
Rising VIX and bearish Nvidia options highlight market fragility, signaling potential volatility spikes and economic uncertainty ahead. The post VIX index rises to 15.1 amid bearish options sentiment for Nvidia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 4:37:55 PM
Donald Trump pledges to double auto tariff on Canadian vehicles to 50%
The tariff escalation could strain US-Canada trade relations, disrupt auto supply chains, and potentially increase consumer costs. The post Donald Trump pledges to double auto tariff on Canadian vehicles to 50% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 4:35:33 PM
NVIDIA Groq 3 LPX Hits Full Production, Boosts AI Inference Speed
NVIDIA's Groq 3 LPX enters full production, delivering record-breaking AI inference speeds for latency-critical workloads. Key to agentic AI development. (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 4:34:40 PM
Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Pull In $2.6B in Strongest Week Since October
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs drew $1.92 billion in net inflows during the week of August 17 to August 21, while ether funds added $697.18 million. Solana, XRP and HYPE ETFs also finished the week in positive territory as institutional demand broadened across the market. Bitcoin ETF Volume Hits $22B as Assets Rise 25% The week […]
By Emmanuel Musa 8/24/2026, 4:33:58 PM
Iran warns ships of fines, confiscation to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran's move to control the Strait of Hormuz may shift regional power dynamics, affecting global shipping routes and economic stability. The post Iran warns ships of fines, confiscation to control Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 4:33:29 PM
Apple’s China memory demand of 600M GB exceeds CXMT’s capacity through 2027
Apple's unmet memory demand highlights global DRAM supply constraints, impacting pricing and strategic sourcing amid geopolitical tensions. The post Apple’s China memory demand of 600M GB exceeds CXMT’s capacity through 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 4:31:18 PM
llinois 0.2% crypto tax faces new industry lawsuit
Two U.S. crypto trade groups have sued three Illinois officials to stop a 0.2% digital asset tax from taking effect on Jan. 1, 2027. Illinois crypto tax faces six legal claims The 39-page complaint, filed by the Blockchain Association and…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/24/2026, 4:30:54 PM
NVIDIA's Spectrum-X Ethernet Redefines AI Networking
NVIDIA unveils Spectrum-X Ethernet, optimizing AI training and inference by addressing Ethernet’s limitations for GPU clusters. Here’s what it means. (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 4:26:40 PM
Coinbase-issued tokenized stocks go live on Base as onchain equities expand
Coinbase tokenized stocks are now live on Base with one-for-one share backing, 24/7 trading, self-custody, and integration across DeFi. The post Coinbase-issued tokenized stocks go live on Base as onchain equities expand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 4:24:10 PM
Coinbase selects Chainlink for tokenized US stocks on Base platform
Coinbase's integration with Chainlink could accelerate the development of tokenized assets, potentially boosting market confidence and innovation. The post Coinbase selects Chainlink for tokenized US stocks on Base platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 4:20:47 PM
Houthi militant group targets Saudi Arabian supertanker in Red Sea
The escalation in Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially disrupting global oil supply and impacting prices. The post Houthi militant group targets Saudi Arabian supertanker in Red Sea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 4:19:55 PM
Bitcoin Rally Accelerates, With $80,000 in Sight After ETFs Have Stellar Week
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Rally Accelerates, With $80,000 in Sight After ETFs Have Stellar Week Bitcoin’s price surged further on Monday, flirting with $80,000 after U.S. exchange-traded funds had their best week since October. The leading cryptocurrency was recently trading more than 2% higher over a 24-hour period after flying past $79,155. It...
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/24/2026, 4:18:56 PM
Rep. Al Green files impeachment articles against Trump ahead of 2026 midterms
Rep. Al Green files impeachment articles against Trump. Trump out as president before 2027 at 6.5% YES. The post Rep. Al Green files impeachment articles against Trump ahead of 2026 midterms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 4:18:23 PM
NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 Delivers 30x Efficiency Boost for AI
NVIDIA's Vera Rubin NVL72 offers 30x higher throughput per watt, setting a new standard for agentic AI workloads with lower token costs. (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 4:17:40 PM
Arsenal faces dilemma in Julián Álvarez transfer tussle as €150 million offer takes shape
Arsenal's pursuit of lvarez highlights the financial risks and strategic challenges clubs face in securing top talent amid player preferences. The post Arsenal faces dilemma in Julián Álvarez transfer tussle as €150 million offer takes shape appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 4:16:35 PM
OpenRouter reports 9,000x increase in token usage since January 2024
The surge in token usage highlights the growing dominance of autonomous AI agents and Chinese models, reshaping global AI dynamics and market shares. The post OpenRouter reports 9,000x increase in token usage since January 2024 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 4:14:42 PM
Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo say Treasury buybacks won’t cut long rates
The Treasury's buyback expansion offers limited relief, as persistent high yields elevate borrowing costs and impact broader economic conditions. The post Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo say Treasury buybacks won’t cut long rates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 4:13:18 PM
Nvidia invests up to $3B in Lancium to build out AI factory infrastructure
Nvidia's investment in Lancium highlights the growing importance of power infrastructure in scaling AI capabilities, impacting future tech landscapes. The post Nvidia invests up to $3B in Lancium to build out AI factory infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/24/2026, 4:13:13 PM
XRP’s Rally Draws Big Asian Volume Amid a Key $1.50 Test
South Korean market participants are keen on trading XRP, skyrocketing the overall trading volume by 273%. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 8/24/2026, 4:11:00 PM
Cardano (ADA) Jumps Past $0.20: 3 AIs Debate Whether a Rally to $1 Is Possible in 2026
Perplexity claimed such a pump would require "an exceptional confluence of catalysts and a very strong altcoin/bull market."
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 8/24/2026, 4:10:12 PM
Coinbase launches tokenized stocks on Base, boosting future token prospects
Coinbase's tokenized stocks launch on Base may accelerate DeFi growth and increase the likelihood of a future Base token release. The post Coinbase launches tokenized stocks on Base, boosting future token prospects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/24/2026, 4:09:51 PM
NVIDIA NVLink Fusion Pushes XPU AI Factories to New Heights
NVIDIA's NVLink Fusion integrates XPUs into scalable AI factories, enabling hyperscalers to combine specialization with proven infrastructure. (Read More)
By N/A 8/24/2026, 4:09:40 PM