XRP Bulls Face One Final Test After the Surge – And This Level Will Decide Ripple’s Fate
XRP went on a wild ride in the past several days but it has now pulled back. What's next for the asset?
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/23/2026, 12:21:04 PM
Can Zcash Flip XRP? NYSE ETF Launch Boosts Privacy Coin to 8-Year Price Record
Zcash hits an 8-year high of $814 ahead of Grayscale’s August 25 ETF debut on NYSE Arca, sparking a massive community debate over flipping XRP.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/23/2026, 12:16:30 PM
Crypto treasury firm seeks 20B share ceiling and reverse splits after launching $300M stock offering
The proposals would set a 20 billion-share ceiling and grant three years of broad reverse-split authority. The post Crypto treasury firm seeks 20B share ceiling and reverse splits after launching $300M stock offering appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/23/2026, 12:15:46 PM
Term Labs vault exploit drains estimated $8.5M
Term Labs is investigating a governance exploit affecting its vaults after security firms estimated losses of approximately $8.5 million.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/23/2026, 12:15:42 PM
Luka Vuskovic makes Premier League debut for Brighton against Aston Villa
Brighton's investment in Vuskovic highlights their strategic focus on long-term defensive stability and potential future success in the Premier League. The post Luka Vuskovic makes Premier League debut for Brighton against Aston Villa appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/23/2026, 12:10:32 PM
US Treasury bond intervention struggles as yields rebound
The Treasury's intervention challenges highlight potential economic instability, prompting increased interest in gold as a safe haven asset. The post US Treasury bond intervention struggles as yields rebound appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/23/2026, 12:07:20 PM
US dollar hits historic 2M rials as Iranian currency suffers dramatic collapse
Iran's currency collapse exacerbates economic instability, erodes public trust in government, and heightens political tensions. The post US dollar hits historic 2M rials as Iranian currency suffers dramatic collapse appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/23/2026, 12:05:02 PM
Kiyosaki renews Bitcoin call as dollar fears return
Robert Kiyosaki urges investors to buy Bitcoin as a dollar hedge, but incorrectly describes Treasury bond buybacks as quantitative easing.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/23/2026, 11:58:40 AM
Legacy secures third place at Esports World Cup, defeats FURIA in all-Brazilian CS2 clash
Legacy's rise highlights the growing competitiveness of Brazilian esports, potentially reshaping global CS2 dynamics and market interest. The post Legacy secures third place at Esports World Cup, defeats FURIA in all-Brazilian CS2 clash appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/23/2026, 11:55:57 AM
Manchester City closing in on Ayyoub Bouaddi for €100M with add-ons
Manchester City's investment in young talent like Bouaddi highlights the escalating financial stakes and strategic shifts in modern football. The post Manchester City closing in on Ayyoub Bouaddi for €100M with add-ons appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/23/2026, 11:51:29 AM
New Milestone for Shiba Inu (SHIB) in Japan: Meme Coin Enters Elite List of Just 6 Approved Cryptocurrencies
Shiba Inu (SHIB) joins an elite 6-asset lineup as Japan ends its 4-year crypto licensing freeze.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/23/2026, 11:46:05 AM
Bank of America and Ernst & Young To Hand Out $2,500,000 To Settle Accusations of Failing To Protect Customers From MOVEit Data Breach
Ernst & Young and Bank of America have agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2023 data breach involving the MOVEit file transfer service. The settlement resolves allegations that the companies failed to adequately protect consumers’ personal information after a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer was exploited....
By Henry Kanapi 8/23/2026, 11:45:43 AM
XRP Ledger Posts 150% Increase in Most User-Centered Metric out There
XRP Ledger is witnessing increase in one of the most representative metrics out there.
By Arman Shirinyan 8/23/2026, 11:45:00 AM
Bitcoin price validates Brandt’s $58K call, then breaks out
Bitcoin reached Peter Brandt’s 58,000–62,000 target months before rebounding 34%, making claims that his forecast failed inaccurate.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/23/2026, 11:43:00 AM
Ukraine at 35: defenseless in the air as Russia advances in Donbass
Ukraine's air defense struggles could lead to increased Russian territorial gains, impacting regional stability and international support dynamics. The post Ukraine at 35: defenseless in the air as Russia advances in Donbass appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/23/2026, 11:39:57 AM
RB Leipzig reportedly submits €35M bid to Lille for Matias Fernandez-Pardo
The intense competition for Fernandez-Pardo highlights the escalating market dynamics and strategic maneuvers in European football transfers. The post RB Leipzig reportedly submits €35M bid to Lille for Matias Fernandez-Pardo appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/23/2026, 11:31:42 AM
Stablecoin Depegs Explained: What Really Happens When a Digital Dollar Breaks the Buck
Stablecoins promise a constant $1, yet USDC has traded at $0.87, Tether’s USDT at $0.88, and Terra’s UST collapsed to virtually zero in a crash that erased roughly $40 billion. As recently as November 2025, a DeFi stablecoin called xUSD lost more than half its value in a single day. The Peg Is a Promise, […]
By Shiraz Jagati 8/23/2026, 11:30:19 AM
Kiyosaki: Educated Investors Buy Bitcoin
Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has once again urged investors to buy Bitcoin.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/23/2026, 11:16:05 AM
BlackRock scooped up over $1.8 billion of these cryptocurrencies in a week
BlackRock significantly increased its exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) last week, scooping up more than $1.8 billion worth … Continue reading The post BlackRock scooped up over $1.8 billion of these cryptocurrencies in a week appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 8/23/2026, 11:11:30 AM
As foreign investors dump $29 billion in Treasury bills, Washington pivots to stablecoin issuers to back US debt
Foreign investors sent a net $133.5 billion into US financial markets in June. During the same month, they sold $29 billion of Treasury bills. Those numbers describe two different tides in the same month. Most of the incoming money went into US stocks, while demand for government debt was much weaker. Foreign buyers purchased $181.4 […] The post...
By Andjela Radmilac 8/23/2026, 11:10:14 AM
Isfahan nuclear fuel plant was first target of US-Israeli assaults: Nuclear chief
Escalating US-Israeli-Iran tensions hinder diplomatic efforts, complicating IAEA inspections and increasing regional instability risks. The post Isfahan nuclear fuel plant was first target of US-Israeli assaults: Nuclear chief appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/23/2026, 11:08:09 AM
Spirit favored to win CS2 final with 78% chance, says Polymarket
The strong market confidence in Spirit's victory highlights the growing influence of decentralized prediction markets in shaping esports narratives. The post Spirit favored to win CS2 final with 78% chance, says Polymarket appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/23/2026, 11:07:46 AM
Institutional Demand Is Back: Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Inflows Reached 10-Month High
The funds tracking both assets recorded a perfect week of net inflows only.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/23/2026, 11:02:27 AM
Term Labs suffers $8.5M governance exploit as attacker seizes control of strategy vaults
The exploit highlights the critical need for robust governance safeguards in DeFi to prevent malicious control and protect user funds. The post Term Labs suffers $8.5M governance exploit as attacker seizes control of strategy vaults appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/23/2026, 10:45:19 AM
Bitcoin puzzle hides wallet key in Genesis Block data
A 255-byte Bitcoin message describes a low-entropy wallet puzzle built from public data contained in Satoshi’s Genesis Block.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/23/2026, 10:37:45 AM
1.484 Billion Shiba Inu (SHIB) Set for Selling as Investors Turn Bearish
Shiba Inu could be set for a correction as investors turn into selling mode quicker than anticipated.
By Arman Shirinyan 8/23/2026, 10:18:00 AM
Nottingham Forest bids £70M for striker Igor Thiago
Nottingham Forest's bold bid for Igor Thiago signals a strategic shift towards high-stakes investments, potentially reshaping their competitive edge. The post Nottingham Forest bids £70M for striker Igor Thiago appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/23/2026, 10:17:27 AM
Upbit volume hits 1.15 trillion won during flash crash
Upbit reportedly processed 1.15 trillion won in one hour as a crypto flash crash liquidated $523 million in leveraged positions.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/23/2026, 10:06:56 AM
Ripple relies on locked XRP reserves to back a $275 million institutional credit line
KBRA’s BBB rating gives Ripple Prime investment-grade access, but expected parent support and mostly escrowed XRP remain central to the credit case. The post Ripple relies on locked XRP reserves to back a $275 million institutional credit line appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/23/2026, 10:05:44 AM
Satoshi's Code Reopened: Someone Just Deciphered Bitcoin Puzzle Into Genesis Block Data
Someone just hid a Bitcoin puzzle using Satoshi’s Genesis block and the hunt is already live.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/23/2026, 9:51:30 AM
Right or Wrong? Peter Brandt's $58,000 Bitcoin Call Faces Reality Check
Bitcoin is trading above $76,000 as Peter Brandt’s $58,000 prediction gets called wrong.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 8/23/2026, 9:48:06 AM
Iran threatens US economic interests over new sanctions
Iran's threat to U.S. interests may hinder diplomatic resolutions, reducing market confidence in a U.S.-Iran deal by 2026. The post Iran threatens US economic interests over new sanctions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/23/2026, 9:44:23 AM
Ripple CEO says U.S. crypto rules near decisive test
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says U.S. crypto clarity is closer as regulators issue guidance and CLARITY approaches a Senate test.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/23/2026, 9:35:05 AM
Sandbox Bridge Hack Mints 14.9B SAND While Coinbase Delists Futures
Metaverse platform The Sandbox confirmed recently that an exploited bridge let an attacker mint unbacked SAND on Base and BNB Smart Chain, prompting an immediate shutdown. Exploit Hits Base and BSC Bridges Sandbox, the metaverse gaming platform behind the SAND token, contained a vulnerability affecting its cross-chain bridges on Base and BNB Smart...
By Shiraz Jagati 8/23/2026, 9:30:15 AM
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Breaks Historic Threshold for First Time Since October
Hyperliquid sitting on the important historical record that might change the direction of the market as a whole.
By Arman Shirinyan 8/23/2026, 9:30:00 AM
Zondacrypto collapse leaves founder missing, CEO abroad
Zondacrypto faces a Polish fraud investigation after its shutdown stranded customers and exposed estimated losses above $95 million.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/23/2026, 9:23:07 AM
Scammers Drain $56,000 From Massachusetts Woman After Masquerading as Bank Employees
A Massachusetts woman lost $56,000 after scammers allegedly posed as employees of her bank and convinced her to transfer her savings into a supposed “safe account.” The 43-year-old Hingham resident told police that the scheme began around 6 p.m. when she received an unexpected call from someone claiming to work in her bank’s fraud department, […]...
By Henry Kanapi 8/23/2026, 9:15:37 AM
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Hits New All-Time High, Bitcoin (BTC) Cools Off: Weekend Watch
TRUMP, CRO, and WLD have dumped the most during the Sunday correction.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/23/2026, 9:11:01 AM
Ripple CEO: US Has Never Been Closer to Clear Crypto Rules
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes the United States is closer than ever to establishing clear rules for the cryptocurrency industry.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/23/2026, 9:01:26 AM
America is creating a new class of crypto banks – but they aren’t really banks
Circle now has a federal bank charter. However, the charter provides no ordinary checking accounts, FDIC-insured savings accounts, or mortgages. Circle National Trust is part of a new federal cohort built around custody, fiduciary administration, stablecoin reserves, and settlement. Ripple, BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets, Paxos, Bridge,...
By Andjela Radmilac 8/23/2026, 9:00:49 AM
South Korean Crypto Traders Return as Upbit Volume Explodes 273%
South Korean traders are returning to crypto as Bitcoin climbed to a three-month high of $79,500. Upbit’s 24-hour trading volume jumped 273% to $1.84 billion, while Bithumb’s volume rose 132.9%. The sharp rise suggests Korean investors may be moving money back into crypto after months of weaker trading activity. Upbit and Bithumb Traders Lead the …
By Rizwan Ansari 8/23/2026, 8:50:01 AM
Alibaba announces $10B share placement to boost AI investment
Alibaba's $10B share placement underscores a strategic pivot towards AI, potentially reshaping tech landscapes and investor dynamics globally. The post Alibaba announces $10B share placement to boost AI investment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/23/2026, 8:46:28 AM
China cuts oil imports, driving $30 drop in global oil prices amid Iran tensions
China's import cuts may stabilize oil prices, reducing the likelihood of a price surge, while geopolitical factors remain influential. The post China cuts oil imports, driving $30 drop in global oil prices amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/23/2026, 8:41:46 AM
Anthropic’s AI model struggles to gain users amid cheaper competition
Anthropic's struggle highlights the growing commoditization of AI, pressuring premium models to adapt or risk losing market share. The post Anthropic’s AI model struggles to gain users amid cheaper competition appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/23/2026, 8:37:29 AM
Manchester United loses consecutive EPL openers for first time in history
Manchester United's consecutive opening losses have led to diminished market confidence in their EPL title chances, highlighting potential vulnerabilities. The post Manchester United loses consecutive EPL openers for first time in history appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/23/2026, 8:33:44 AM
Ukraine offers Black Sea shipping truce to Russia, gets flatly rejected
The rejection exacerbates global food insecurity and economic instability, highlighting the fragile nature of international diplomatic efforts. The post Ukraine offers Black Sea shipping truce to Russia, gets flatly rejected appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/23/2026, 8:24:37 AM
AI-generated video of Singapore PM Lawrence Wong used in $3.8M fraud
The incident underscores the urgent need for enhanced digital literacy and robust verification processes to combat sophisticated AI-driven scams. The post AI-generated video of Singapore PM Lawrence Wong used in $3.8M fraud appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/23/2026, 8:21:00 AM
Ukraine corruption hinders war effort, impacts ceasefire prospects
Corruption in Ukraine undermines governance and military readiness, reducing ceasefire prospects and potentially affecting international support. The post Ukraine corruption hinders war effort, impacts ceasefire prospects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/23/2026, 8:19:37 AM
XRP Just Rebounded 70%: We Asked 3 AIs if Ripple’s Bear Market Is Over, But They Cautioned Us
The answers were not as bullish as the XRP Army might have hoped.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/23/2026, 7:53:47 AM
EU Carbon Taxes Push Bitcoin Mining to Russia, Study Claims
The study, published by three Vietnamese investigators, found a positive relation between the EU’s carbon emissions pricing and a so-called “leakage” to cheaper jurisdictions, such as Russia. This means that as carbon allowance pricing grows, some of this mining activity shifts to Russia to maximize profits. Study Suggests High EU Carbon Pricing...
By Sergio Goschenko 8/23/2026, 7:30:29 AM