Mastercard completes acquisition of BVNK to enhance payments strategy
Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK intensifies competition in digital payments, potentially reshaping global financial infrastructure dynamics. The post Mastercard completes acquisition of BVNK to enhance payments strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 2:28:11 PM
Apple files legal complaint against UK government over encrypted data access demand
Apple's legal battle with the UK could set a precedent, influencing global encryption policies and complicating tech companies' compliance efforts. The post Apple files legal complaint against UK government over encrypted data access demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 2:27:10 PM
US War Department signs deal with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman to boost missile production
The agreements could stabilize defense supply chains, enhance military readiness, and boost investor confidence in defense stocks. The post US War Department signs deal with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman to boost missile production appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 2:25:34 PM
Google DeepMind exec predicts trillion dollar AI capex in 2026, tied to machines that improve themselves
The projected surge in AI capex by 2026, driven by recursive self-improvement, could reshape global tech infrastructure and energy demands. The post Google DeepMind exec predicts trillion dollar AI capex in 2026, tied to machines that improve themselves appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 2:24:34 PM
National Stock Exchange of India hit by RBI’s tighter funding rules as derivatives volumes plunge 23%
RBI's tighter rules may consolidate market power among larger firms, risking reduced competition and potential offshore migration of smaller players. The post National Stock Exchange of India hit by RBI’s tighter funding rules as derivatives volumes plunge 23% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 2:24:31 PM
Senators urge CFTC to restrict wildfire prediction market trading over arson fears
Restricting wildfire prediction markets could set a precedent for tighter regulation of event-based trading, impacting the broader crypto market. The post Senators urge CFTC to restrict wildfire prediction market trading over arson fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 2:22:25 PM
Kenya anchors over 30 million academic records on Avalanche blockchain
Kenya's blockchain initiative could streamline credential verification, enhancing global mobility and trust in academic qualifications. The post Kenya anchors over 30 million academic records on Avalanche blockchain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 2:21:27 PM
How Coinbase plans to force-settle and instantly recreate institutional positions on Deribit within a 30-minute window
New keys, saved histories, closed margin loans and an Aug. 28 opt-out boundary precede the estimated cutover. The post How Coinbase plans to force-settle and instantly recreate institutional positions on Deribit within a 30-minute window appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/3/2026, 2:20:03 PM
Chelsea FC sells defender Trevoh Chalobah to Como for €30M as crypto-sponsored clubs reshape transfer economics
The intertwining of crypto and football could redefine club finances, impacting transfer strategies and market dynamics amid economic shifts. The post Chelsea FC sells defender Trevoh Chalobah to Como for €30M as crypto-sponsored clubs reshape transfer economics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 2:19:36 PM
Ripple moves $741 million worth of XRP into escrow
Ripple locked 700 million XRP in escrow before the scheduled monthly release of 1 billion XRP on August 1, keeping … Continue reading The post Ripple moves $741 million worth of XRP into escrow appeared first on Finbold.
By Marko 8/3/2026, 2:19:06 PM
Oil prices fall as Trump seeks Iran nuclear deal
Reduced geopolitical tensions from potential U.S.-Iran negotiations may stabilize Middle East relations, impacting global oil market dynamics. The post Oil prices fall as Trump seeks Iran nuclear deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/3/2026, 2:15:03 PM
As Wall Street accelerates blockchain adoption, SHR Miner opens access to AI-powered computing, offering daily earnings of up to $1,500
SHR Miner explores the rising demand for computing infrastructure as blockchain adoption expands across tokenized assets, stablecoins, and financial services. Blockchain adoption is entering a new stage as major financial institutions move tokenized assets and stablecoin settlement closer to real-world…
By Guest Post 8/3/2026, 2:14:49 PM
US hints at more yen intervention: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
The US and Japan coordinate on the yen for the first time since 2011 as Bitcoin traders brace for a historically rough August.
By William Suberg 8/3/2026, 2:11:26 PM
Gulf markets rise as Trump holds off on Iran strike
Gulf markets' rise highlights the region's economic vulnerability to geopolitical tensions and the critical role of diplomacy in maintaining stability. The post Gulf markets rise as Trump holds off on Iran strike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 2:10:32 PM
Circle shares slide after Morgan Stanley slashes price target to $38
Circle Internet Group has received a downgrade from Morgan Stanley, which has lowered its rating to Underweight from Equal Weight and reduced its price target to $38 from $106 after cutting long-term expectations for USDC growth. Morgan Stanley said the…
By Rony Roy 8/3/2026, 2:06:49 PM
Crude futures slide over 6% as Trump announces renewed Iran talks
Renewed Iran talks and OPEC+ actions may stabilize oil prices, easing inflation pressures and influencing central bank rate decisions. The post Crude futures slide over 6% as Trump announces renewed Iran talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 2:06:14 PM
Coldcard Bitcoin Theft Continues, Now Estimated Over $114 Million In Total Stolen
Bitcoin Magazine Coldcard Bitcoin Theft Continues, Now Estimated Over $114 Million In Total Stolen Bitcoin wallets continue to be drained in the ongoing hack. This post Coldcard Bitcoin Theft Continues, Now Estimated Over $114 Million In Total Stolen first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/3/2026, 2:05:38 PM
JPMorgan commits $750B to American Dream Initiative by 2035
JPMorgan's massive investment could significantly reshape economic landscapes, fostering growth in housing, small businesses, and community development. The post JPMorgan commits $750B to American Dream Initiative by 2035 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 2:04:49 PM
CKPool miner discovers $200K Bitcoin block with 100PH rented hashrate
Rented hashrate success highlights potential for high returns in Bitcoin mining, but underscores significant risks and volatility in the market. The post CKPool miner discovers $200K Bitcoin block with 100PH rented hashrate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 2:03:57 PM
American Bitcoin posts third consecutive quarterly loss amid Bitcoin decline
ABTC's ongoing losses highlight the risks of holding large Bitcoin reserves, impacting investor confidence and strategic financial planning. The post American Bitcoin posts third consecutive quarterly loss amid Bitcoin decline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 2:00:03 PM
Why Fewer Crypto Tokens Are Reaching $1 Billion
The number of billion-dollar crypto tokens is falling despite market growth, reshaping which sectors attract investor capital. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 8/3/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Circle slides after Morgan Stanley downgrade, cut in price target
The bank said tokenized money market funds, Open USD and slower USDC growth could weigh on the stablecoin issuer's earnings.
By Helene Braun 8/3/2026, 1:59:50 PM
Bitcoin Price Holds Key Support as Bulls Eye Recovery
Bitcoin has spent the last few days consolidating after recovering from recent lows, with price action centered around the $62,000–$64,000 range. While volatility remains relatively contained, traders are closely watching whether Bitcoin can build enough momentum to extend its recovery toward the next resistance levels. (The Economic Times) One of...
By Harsh Sangwan 8/3/2026, 1:57:03 PM
Trump urges oil companies to cut consumer prices amid crude cost drop
Trump's call for lower oil prices may signal potential government intervention, influencing market expectations and retail pricing dynamics. The post Trump urges oil companies to cut consumer prices amid crude cost drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/3/2026, 1:56:56 PM
Trump urges oil companies to lower retail prices amid rising gas costs
Trump's call for lower oil prices may stabilize market expectations, reducing the chance of crude oil reaching record highs soon. The post Trump urges oil companies to lower retail prices amid rising gas costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/3/2026, 1:56:55 PM
XRP Phishing Alert Issued: Why It Matters
XRP community put on notice as security warnings surface.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 8/3/2026, 1:55:02 PM
Palantir Technologies shares drop over 40% since November peak as AI darling faces valuation reality check
Palantir's valuation drop highlights the risks of high-growth tech stocks amid economic shifts, emphasizing the need for cautious investment. The post Palantir Technologies shares drop over 40% since November peak as AI darling faces valuation reality check appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 1:50:15 PM
Bernstein sees another leg lower for crypto markets if Clarity Act stalls
The broker said failure to pass the Clarity Act this year would likely send crypto lower, but expects U.S. regulators to accelerate rulemaking.
By Will Canny 8/3/2026, 1:49:40 PM
Strategy sells $104.7 million in Bitcoin to support preferred stock
Strategy has sold 1,638 Bitcoin for $104.7 million after redirecting part of the proceeds toward preferred-stock dividends and share repurchases while increasing its U.S. dollar reserve. An SEC filing submitted on Monday showed the company sold the Bitcoin between July…
By Rony Roy 8/3/2026, 1:48:09 PM
Situational Awareness loses 67% in July, sells $16B public portfolio to Citadel amid margin call chaos
The collapse highlights the risks of high leverage in volatile sectors, underscoring the need for diversified strategies and risk management. The post Situational Awareness loses 67% in July, sells $16B public portfolio to Citadel amid margin call chaos appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 1:48:06 PM
LayerZero surpasses the world’s largest individual remittance corridor in transaction volume
LayerZero's rise in transaction volume signals a shift in global remittance dynamics, challenging traditional financial models and infrastructures. The post LayerZero surpasses the world’s largest individual remittance corridor in transaction volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 1:47:58 PM
Crypto ETFs See Mixed Flows: Bitcoin Outflows While Ethereum Inflows Surge
Crypto ETFs diverge as Bitcoin sees outflows while Ethereum attracts inflows, reflecting shifting investor sentiment. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 8/3/2026, 1:41:59 PM
Bitmine Buys Another 10,399 ETH, Treasury Nears 5.8 Million Coins
Chairman Tom Lee argued that ETH's recent outperformance signals strengthening crypto fundamentals.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/3/2026, 1:39:35 PM
Newcastle United faces £60M offer for Lewis Hall from Manchester United
Newcastle's instability post-Howe could lead to strategic squad shifts, impacting Premier League dynamics and homegrown player valuations. The post Newcastle United faces £60M offer for Lewis Hall from Manchester United appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 1:38:26 PM
Trump Sons’ American Bitcoin Reports $57.2M Q2 Loss, Yet Adds 8,000 BTC to Treasury
The post Trump Sons’ American Bitcoin Reports $57.2M Q2 Loss, Yet Adds 8,000 BTC to Treasury appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News President Donald Trump’s son Eric backed American Bitcoin reported a $57.2 million net loss for the second quarter of 2026, but the company is showing no signs of slowing its Bitcoin strategy. Instead of cutting...
By Rizwan Ansari 8/3/2026, 1:38:04 PM
Amazon surpasses $3T market cap for the first time
Amazon's near $3T valuation highlights its strategic growth in AI and cloud services, underscoring its evolving influence in tech and retail. The post Amazon surpasses $3T market cap for the first time appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 1:37:47 PM
99% Liquidation Imbalance: Cardano (ADA) Price Bounce Traps $1 Million in Short Positions
Cardano (ADA) recorded an abnormal 99% liquidation imbalance on the derivatives market after a sudden price rebound caught short sellers off guard.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/3/2026, 1:35:30 PM
Bybit hires former VARA executive Peter Loo as legal chief
Bybit's strategic hire of Peter Loo underscores its commitment to robust compliance, potentially enhancing its global regulatory credibility. The post Bybit hires former VARA executive Peter Loo as legal chief appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 1:32:16 PM
Why Stacks’ Bitcoin staking plan could reshape STX demand
Stacks explores Bitcoin staking and DeFi growth as investors assess STX’s 2026 potential amid efforts to bring more Bitcoin capital into productive use. Any Stacks (STX) price prediction for 2026 increasingly turns on a question bigger than short-term market momentum:…
By Samuel Msiska 8/3/2026, 1:31:36 PM
Solana community votes on SIMD-0550 and SIMD-0553 to overhaul SOL tokenomics
Solana's proposed tokenomics overhaul could accelerate deflationary dynamics, impacting SOL's market value and validator economics significantly. The post Solana community votes on SIMD-0550 and SIMD-0553 to overhaul SOL tokenomics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 1:31:33 PM
FXRP becomes first XRP collateral approved in Sentora’s $280M RLUSD vault on Ethereum
Flare has announced that FXRP has been added as an approved collateral asset in Sentora’s RLUSD Main vault on Morpho, … Continue reading The post FXRP becomes first XRP collateral approved in Sentora’s $280M RLUSD vault on Ethereum appeared first on Finbold.
By Diana Paluteder 8/3/2026, 1:31:30 PM
Trump anticipates new Iran talks Monday; Tehran denies direct engagement
The diplomatic uncertainty between the U.S. and Iran affects market confidence and highlights challenges in resolving geopolitical tensions. The post Trump anticipates new Iran talks Monday; Tehran denies direct engagement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/3/2026, 1:30:20 PM
Cardano price jumps 22% as whales add 240M ADA
Cardano price rallied as high as $0.190 after whales accumulated 240 million ADA, while a bullish reversal pattern pointed to a possible extension toward $0.208. Cardano price trims gains after reaching $0.190 According to data from crypto.news, Cardano (ADA) price…
By Rony Roy 8/3/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Kraken is force-selling 7 delisted tokens into dead markets, warning users insufficient liquidity could result in zero proceeds.
Withdrawals closed July 31, leaving residual balances to a five-day sale whose venue, sequence, fees and settlement currency remain undisclosed. The post Kraken is force-selling 7 delisted tokens into dead markets, warning users insufficient liquidity could result in zero proceeds. appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/3/2026, 1:30:00 PM
How Fake World Assets and onchain gacha became crypto’s latest craze
Fake World Assets turns forgotten NFTs into an onchain lottery — but is crypto’s latest obsession built to last?
By Christina Comben 8/3/2026, 1:30:00 PM
BlackRock debuts new tokenized money market funds to support stablecoin reserves, digital finance
BlackRock's tokenized funds could revolutionize access to Treasury yields on-chain, potentially reshaping stablecoin and crypto investment landscapes. The post BlackRock debuts new tokenized money market funds to support stablecoin reserves, digital finance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 1:29:03 PM
SoftBank, Hitachi, LG back Zenity’s $125M funding round for AI agent security
Zenity's funding boost highlights the growing demand for robust AI security solutions as enterprises increasingly rely on autonomous systems. The post SoftBank, Hitachi, LG back Zenity’s $125M funding round for AI agent security appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 1:25:28 PM
Bithumb Locks In 2028 IPO as Crypto Listing Race Heats Up
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has put dates behind its long-discussed public listing, outlining a three-stage plan that targets an initial public offering in 2028. Rather than promising a quick path to market, the roadmap published by the South Korean exchange focuses on the less glamorous work that typically determines whether an...
By Jamie Redman 8/3/2026, 1:23:10 PM
Everton bids €35M for Galatasaray winger as Premier League club hunts value in Turkish market
Everton's pursuit of Yilmaz highlights the club's strategic shift towards leveraging undervalued markets, potentially reshaping transfer dynamics. The post Everton bids €35M for Galatasaray winger as Premier League club hunts value in Turkish market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 1:21:39 PM
184 Billion Bitcoin (BTC) Mystery: Why Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Craig Wright Is Digging Up 2010 History
Self-proclaimed Satoshi Craig Wright targets Bitcoin immutability using a 2010 exploit, but what really happened with 184 billion phantom BTC?
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/3/2026, 1:20:45 PM