Pi Network Price Forecast: Steady recovery in PI gains mild bullish momentum
Pi Network (PI) extends a mild recovery above $0.093 on Wednesday, marking its third consecutive day of trading in the green. The broader crypto market's risk-on sentiment holds firm despite renewed US-Iran tensions, suggesting a potential capital rotation into high-risk, low-valuation altcoins.
By N/A 9/2/2026, 5:45:11 AM
CORE transfers halted on exchanges as Core DAO prepares emergency fork
Core DAO has begun coordinating an emergency hard fork after a small group of validators obtained CORE rewards above the blockchain’s intended issuance, prompting several exchanges to restrict token transfers. Core said on Sept. 1 that it had contained the…
By Rony Roy 9/2/2026, 5:44:34 AM
Israeli military destruction in Bint Jbeil fuels Lebanon conflict tensions
The ongoing military actions in Bint Jbeil exacerbate regional instability, complicating prospects for peace and increasing geopolitical tensions. The post Israeli military destruction in Bint Jbeil fuels Lebanon conflict tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/2/2026, 5:43:11 AM
G20 pledges clearer digital asset rules to support financial innovation
G20 finance ministers and central bank governors have committed to advancing clearer regulatory frameworks for digital assets while keeping financial stability and cross-border risks in focus. The G20 Chair’s Statement, issued after officials met in Asheville, North Carolina, on Aug.…
By Rony Roy 9/2/2026, 5:35:32 AM
Arsenal concedes just four shots in two Premier League matches
Arsenal's defensive prowess could significantly impact the Premier League title race, challenging rivals with their strategic resilience. The post Arsenal concedes just four shots in two Premier League matches appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/2/2026, 5:33:35 AM
Binance Pushes Into Wall Street, Adds Options on 1,000+ US Stocks
Binance is expanding beyond crypto with physically settled options tied to more than 1,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs for eligible users outside the country. The launch comes as traditional-asset trading on the exchange has surged this year. US Traders Excluded From Binance Stock Options Rollout Binance is adding another Wall Street product to its...
By Emmanuel Musa 9/2/2026, 5:30:58 AM
Ripple Releases 1 Billion XRP From Escrow In Scheduled Unlock
Ripple has released 1 billion XRP from escrow under its standard monthly schedule, with the latest unlock visible through XRPScan account data.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/2/2026, 5:30:00 AM
OpenAI says its new 'Astra' AI can build attacks without human help
Astra is the first OpenAI model to reach its “Critical” cybersecurity threshold, meaning it can find previously unknown vulnerabilities and develop ways to exploit them across hardened systems.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/2/2026, 5:28:51 AM
Bank of America, Citi join 21-firm stablecoin plan
Bank of America, Citi and Goldman joined 18 other financial institutions planning a U.S. dollar stablecoin launch in the first half of 2027.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/2/2026, 5:27:14 AM
Hyperliquid Strategies boosts facility to $2.5B
Hyperliquid Strategies expanded its equity facility to $2.5 billion, providing more capacity for share sales and potential HYPE purchases.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/2/2026, 5:09:43 AM
Solana, ether, xrp lead majors slide as Iran strikes drive a broad risk selloff
Every large-cap token fell over the past 24 hours, and the high-beta majors gave up roughly triple what bitcoin did.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/2/2026, 5:01:25 AM
Bitcoin’s 316-day hashrate drought shows why AI could make this mining downturn harder to reverse
Difficulty is lifting short-term capacity, but operating AI and HPC loads give converted power sites another reason to stay away. The post Bitcoin’s 316-day hashrate drought shows why AI could make this mining downturn harder to reverse appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/2/2026, 4:50:47 AM
Cardano Enterprise Adoption Grows With Retail Supply Chain Verification
Cardano’s enterprise story has gained another example, with a major retail group deploying blockchain verification infrastructure built around the network’s ...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/2/2026, 4:45:00 AM
Bitcoin leads Ethereum and Solana in decentralization, ARK finds
ARK Invest and Glassnode found Bitcoin and Ethereum reach critical production thresholds with three entities, versus 19 for Solana.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/2/2026, 4:42:25 AM
Bitcoin withstands $90 oil and rising yields while gold slides. A firm dollar is the catch
BTC trades choppy as $90 oil and rising bond yields weigh on stocks and gold.
By Omkar Godbole 9/2/2026, 4:40:36 AM
South Korea’s $1T AI investment boosts Nvidia, leaves Hynix behind
South Korea's AI investment reshapes global tech dynamics, enhancing Nvidia's position while highlighting SK Hynix's supportive role. The post South Korea’s $1T AI investment boosts Nvidia, leaves Hynix behind appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/2/2026, 4:37:52 AM
Crystal Palace signs Quinten Timber, Ben Chilwell, and Darío Osorio in post-deadline spree
Crystal Palace's strategic signings highlight their ambition to strengthen their squad depth for competitive domestic and European campaigns. The post Crystal Palace signs Quinten Timber, Ben Chilwell, and Darío Osorio in post-deadline spree appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/2/2026, 4:36:59 AM
A Chinese Humanoid-Robot Maker’s Shanghai IPO Surged About 500% After a New “Superman” Demo
Unitree’s shares jumped about 500% in their Shanghai Stock Exchange debut after the Hangzhou humanoid-robot maker showcased its new “Superman” model. The stock opened up as much as 629% and traded around 883.87 yuan, up from an IPO price of 150.8 yuan, putting the company’s valuation near 445 billion yuan. Unitree hit the Shanghai Stock […]
By Guest Author 9/2/2026, 4:30:39 AM
Core DAO plans emergency hard fork after validators draw excess rewards
The incident highlights the vulnerabilities in complex blockchain systems, potentially undermining trust and affecting tokenomics stability. The post Core DAO plans emergency hard fork after validators draw excess rewards appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/2/2026, 4:26:50 AM
Tether sued over alleged unlawful $42.4M USDT freeze
Tether faces a New York lawsuit alleging it froze 42.4 million USDT before authorities obtained a warrant in a $61 million fraud probe.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/2/2026, 4:26:35 AM
Hezbollah outlet claims IDF struck southern Lebanon after drone attack intercepted over Israel
Continued military tensions between Israel and Hezbollah may hinder Israel's withdrawal plans, affecting regional stability and market perceptions. The post Hezbollah outlet claims IDF struck southern Lebanon after drone attack intercepted over Israel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/2/2026, 4:16:42 AM
Core DAO plans emergency hard fork after validators drew excess rewards
Core says the incident is contained and its planned forward upgrade will not roll back the network or reverse previously confirmed transactions.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/2/2026, 4:15:34 AM
The wheels are coming off the US world order
The shift towards a more insular U.S. foreign policy could destabilize global alliances and alter geopolitical dynamics significantly. The post The wheels are coming off the US world order appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/2/2026, 4:14:10 AM
Ex-counterterrorism chief warns of nuclear escalation risk in Ukraine conflict
The potential nuclear escalation in Ukraine could redefine global military engagement norms, heightening geopolitical tensions and market volatility. The post Ex-counterterrorism chief warns of nuclear escalation risk in Ukraine conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/2/2026, 4:04:25 AM
XRP Ledger Transactions Cross 3 Billion In Network Milestone
The XRP Ledger has crossed 3 billion cumulative transactions, giving the network another long-term usage milestone at a time when on-chain activity is once a...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/2/2026, 4:00:00 AM
These Wall Street Giants Are the Biggest Holders of Spot XRP ETFs
Investment advisors held $120.9 million of the reported XRP ETF exposure, far ahead of banks, brokerages, and hedge fund managers.
By Wayne Jones 9/2/2026, 3:49:24 AM
$2.7 million poured into Robinhood Chain apps in one day, but it barely touches corporate revenue
Apps captured the headline revenue while Robinhood’s disclosed fee split offers no bridge to its corporate accounts. The post $2.7 million poured into Robinhood Chain apps in one day, but it barely touches corporate revenue appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/2/2026, 3:40:45 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH, XRP under pressure as momentum indicators flag early bearish signals
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) remain under pressure on Wednesday, with technical indicators suggesting early weakening momentum across the top three cryptocurrencies following massive gains in August.
By N/A 9/2/2026, 3:33:12 AM
US Operation Economic Outcast Targets Global Financial Lifelines
Operation Economic Outcast is preparing to expand its banking offensive, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying the U.S. plans to sanction another bank. The planned action follows FinCEN’s proposal targeting Banque Misr UAE. How Treasury Uses Dollar Access as Leverage Operation Economic Outcast is preparing to expand its pressure on foreign...
By Kevin Helms 9/2/2026, 3:30:13 AM
Ripple News: Uphold Says XRP Ledger Has ‘A Leg Up’ In Bank Adoption Race
Nancy Beaton, President of the US for digital asset platform Uphold, said traditional banking is in the middle of a structural move toward blockchain infrastructure, and argued that partnerships between companies like Ripple and Uphold are what will actually carry the financial system there. “There’s no question that the traditional banking system...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 9/2/2026, 3:23:07 AM
Crypto Overview: US-Iran tensions weigh on Bitcoin – FIL, UNI lead gains
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading below $77,000 on Wednesday, extending losses amid renewed risk-off sentiment, with the US and Iran trading new military strikes the previous day. Filecoin (FIL) and Uniswap (UNI) have emerged as top performers over the last 24 hours.
By N/A 9/2/2026, 3:18:06 AM
MoonPay Launches PayBox Tool For Crypto Payments Inside Grok AI Chats
MoonPay has launched PayBox, a payment tool designed to let crypto transactions happen directly inside Grok AI chatbot workflows.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/2/2026, 3:15:00 AM
Bitcoin consolidates as spot activity cools, ETF demand remains key to rally
Bitcoin (BTC) began September in a consolidation phase after seeing a sharp rally over the past two weeks. Despite the pullback, the broader market structure remains relatively healthy.
By N/A 9/2/2026, 3:06:09 AM
Kalshi and Polymarket monthly volume falls 14% to $45B in August as World Cup hangover sets in
The decline in trading volume highlights the volatility and dependency of prediction markets on major global events, impacting future growth. The post Kalshi and Polymarket monthly volume falls 14% to $45B in August as World Cup hangover sets in appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/2/2026, 3:04:03 AM
Leaked compliance records shatter anonymity of 291 crypto users by matching names directly to wallet activity
Copied support records exposed varying combinations of identity, location and compliance data, while private keys and customer funds remained safe. The post Leaked compliance records shatter anonymity of 291 crypto users by matching names directly to wallet activity appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/2/2026, 2:30:59 AM
Singapore Plan Would Ban Interest on MAS-Regulated Stablecoins
Singapore is proposing to prohibit interest payments on MAS-regulated stablecoins while adding stress tests, recovery plans and stronger customer safeguards. The consultation also opens potential pathways for jointly issued and selected foreign-regulated stablecoins. MAS Proposes Interest Ban and Stronger Issuer Safeguards The Monetary Authority...
By Kevin Helms 9/2/2026, 2:30:49 AM
Why Are Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Crashing Today?
Bitcoin has slipped to $76,926.53, down 2.2% over the past day, pulling Ethereum and XRP lower with it after US forces struck Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices to their highest level in 40 days and rattling investors across every major asset class. A Fast-Moving Geopolitical Shock President Trump confirmed the …
By Anjali Belgaumkar 9/2/2026, 2:28:05 AM
Gold falls to $4,344 amid Middle East tensions, bond selloff
Rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions may prompt tighter monetary policy, impacting gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset. The post Gold falls to $4,344 amid Middle East tensions, bond selloff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/2/2026, 2:22:00 AM
CoreWeave’s interest expense reaches $640M, up 2.4 times year-over-year
CoreWeave's rising interest expenses highlight the financial strain of rapid expansion, posing risks to its long-term sustainability despite revenue growth. The post CoreWeave’s interest expense reaches $640M, up 2.4 times year-over-year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/2/2026, 2:21:47 AM
Hyperliquid Strategies expands equity purchase agreement with Chardan Capital Markets to $2.5 billion
The expanded agreement may boost Hyperliquid's market influence and investor confidence, potentially driving HYPE token value and ecosystem growth. The post Hyperliquid Strategies expands equity purchase agreement with Chardan Capital Markets to $2.5 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/2/2026, 1:56:13 AM
Fred Ehrsam seeks control of Venezuelan oil fields amid US policy shifts
Ehrsam's pursuit of Venezuelan oil fields could reshape US-Latin American energy dynamics, challenging existing geopolitical and economic ties. The post Fred Ehrsam seeks control of Venezuelan oil fields amid US policy shifts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/2/2026, 1:34:30 AM
How the Ripple-Settlemint Deal Could Change Institutional Crypto
Ripple and Settlemint are combining digital asset custody and tokenization tools for regulated financial institutions. The integration could reduce reliance on separate providers for issuance, compliance, settlement, custody, and ongoing asset servicing. Ripple and Settlemint Combine Custody With Tokenization Ripple and Settlemint, a blockchain...
By Kevin Helms 9/2/2026, 1:30:37 AM
US strike on wedding ceremony in Iran’s Sirik kills at least four people
The strike exacerbates U.S.-Iran tensions, potentially destabilizing the region and increasing market speculation on Iran's regime change. The post US strike on wedding ceremony in Iran’s Sirik kills at least four people appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/2/2026, 1:28:03 AM
SEC Explores Crypto-Style 24/7 Stock Trading in Upcoming Roundtable With NYSE and Nasdaq
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a September 17 Washington, DC meeting to discuss a crypto-mimicking round-the-clock trading of US stocks. Per the agency, panelists will include several prominent players in legacy finance, including Citi, BlackRock, Nasdaq, Charles Schwab, Jane Street, and the New York Stock Exchange...
By Steve Muchoki 9/2/2026, 12:55:41 AM
Putin labels UK military sites as targets amid Ukraine conflict escalation
Putin's targeting of UK sites signals potential conflict expansion, impacting geopolitical stability and market perceptions of military risks. The post Putin labels UK military sites as targets amid Ukraine conflict escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/2/2026, 12:48:48 AM
Saylor Strikes Back: Strategy Slams MSCI’s Flawed Index Test
Michael Saylor and Strategy Inc. are challenging an MSCI proposal that could remove the bitcoin treasury company from global equity indexes. Strategy argues the screening methodology misclassifies its bitcoin operations and targets digital asset treasury firms. Strategy Calls MSCI Test a Reworked Crypto Exclusion Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) urged...
By Kevin Helms 9/2/2026, 12:45:10 AM
3 Reasons Why Shiba Inu (SHIB) May Plunge This Month
September has historically been predominantly weak month for the meme coin.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 9/2/2026, 12:43:40 AM
Circle processed $32 trillion in USDC transfers, yet 95% of its revenue relies entirely on interest rates
Coin Metrics found market plumbing drove much of the volume while reserve income supplied 95.2% of Q2 revenue. The post Circle processed $32 trillion in USDC transfers, yet 95% of its revenue relies entirely on interest rates appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/2/2026, 12:35:08 AM
How CASHCAT and PONS Turned $220K Into $4.7M on Robinhood Chain
A single wallet turned roughly $220,000 into more than $4.7 million by catching two of Robinhood Chain’s hottest memecoins, CASHCAT and PONS, in the same trading run. Two Trades, One Very Good Week Onchain trackers found address ‘0x7e3ba’ to have posted back-to-back wins on two different Robinhood Chain tokens: The first trade was straightforward:...
By Shiraz Jagati 9/2/2026, 12:05:25 AM
Chelsea believes it has strengthened squad despite Enzo Fernandez sale
Chelsea's financial flexibility from the transfer profit could enhance long-term strategic planning and compliance with financial regulations. The post Chelsea believes it has strengthened squad despite Enzo Fernandez sale appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/2/2026, 12:05:01 AM