2 Major Ripple (XRP) Updates: Mastercard Gets Involved, ETF Changes Announced
Here's how Mastercard has extended its relationship with Ripple and what are the ETF changes.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/27/2026, 6:26:24 AM
RLUSD crosses $2 billion as XRPL supply nears $1B
Ripple’s RLUSD crossed $2 billion in market value, with nearly $1 billion issued on XRP Ledger under New York oversight.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 5:57:44 AM
Bitcoin Eyes $83K Confirmation as Bernstein Bets on $1M by 2033
Bitcoin rallied 25% and may be entering a new bull market, but analysts say it must close above $83,000 to confirm it, as Bernstein predicts $1m by 2033. The post Bitcoin Eyes $83K Confirmation as Bernstein Bets on $1M by 2033 appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 8/27/2026, 5:56:07 AM
Top Altcoins Price Forecast: Ripple eases to $1.40, Solana hits $100, DOGE capped below $0.10
Ripple (XRP) and Dogecoin (DOGE) are facing downside pressure after double-digit gains last week, while Solana (SOL) extends its rally to $100. The technical outlook for XRP, SOL, and DOGE points to potential upside as the broader market sustains a risk-on sentiment.
By N/A 8/27/2026, 5:49:28 AM
Revolut Launches First Euro Stablecoin EURR: Here’s Where It’s Available
EURR will be issued by Stripe-owned Bridge under the EU’s MiCA framework, and it's getting ready for a wider European rollout.
By Jose Oramas 8/27/2026, 5:42:49 AM
Bitcoin’s bull case grows as U.S. debt tops $40T
BlackRock’s Robbie Mitchnick says the $40 trillion U.S. debt burden strengthens Bitcoin’s case as an alternative store of value.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 5:36:20 AM
Mastercard sponsors XRP Ledger hackathon in New York
Mastercard will sponsor a 36-hour XRP Ledger hackathon in New York focused on protocol development, agentic finance and lending.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 5:29:18 AM
Binance co-founders CZ and Yi He adopted Simpsons cartoon aliases ‘Homer’ and ‘Marge’ in company meetings
Yi, who is now the co-CEO of Binance alongside its other chief Richard Teng, still uses the name Marge in meetings and chats.
By Ian Allison 8/27/2026, 5:25:28 AM
$457 Billion Crypto Tax Bombshell: Most Onchain Activity May Escape Global Reporting Rules
Chainalysis puts potentially taxable onchain crypto activity at more than $457 billion for 2025 and says just 14% falls under the OECD's CARF framework, with Australia's first exchanges due by 2028. The post $457 Billion Crypto Tax Bombshell: Most Onchain Activity May Escape Global Reporting Rules appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/27/2026, 5:24:10 AM
Ethereum Price Forecast: Derivatives demand cools after short squeeze-led rally
After Ethereum (ETH) gained over 30% last week, bulls have begun dominating its net taker volume. The 30-day moving average of the metric flipped positive last week, indicating immediate market activity in perpetual futures leans toward the upside.
By N/A 8/27/2026, 5:18:02 AM
Banks weigh stablecoins as payments competition grows: WSJ
Major banks are evaluating stablecoins as 39 state banking groups develop a blockchain network supporting digital payment products.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 5:07:12 AM
Coinbase, Better Open Bitcoin Mortgages After $260M Waitlist Demand
Qualified homebuyers can cover their cash down payment by borrowing against bitcoin instead of selling it, keeping the main mortgage a standard Fannie Mae loan. Coinbase One members can also receive up to $10,000 in closing-cost credits. Token-Backed Mortgage Reaches General Availability Better Mortgage, operated by Better Home & Finance Holding...
By Kevin Helms 8/27/2026, 5:05:31 AM
Coinbase, Better launch Bitcoin-backed home loans
Coinbase and Better Mortgage have made a Bitcoin-backed mortgage product generally available to qualified US homebuyers, allowing them to secure a down payment loan without selling their BTC. Bitcoin-backed home loans use a two-loan structure Better Mortgage and Coinbase announced…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/27/2026, 5:04:48 AM
Smart AI deposits could soon force banks to raise loan rates for everyday borrowers
A sensitivity case shows how faster, programmable switching could reduce banks’ interest-rate capacity in 10-year equivalents, not loan balances. The post Smart AI deposits could soon force banks to raise loan rates for everyday borrowers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/27/2026, 5:00:42 AM
Americans Reject Crypto in Retirement Plans as 77% Call It Risky
Americans fear retirement is slipping out of reach, while AI gets cautious interest and crypto faces a hard sell in workplace pension plans. The post Americans Reject Crypto in Retirement Plans as 77% Call It Risky appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 8/27/2026, 4:54:40 AM
Revolut’s EURR Stablecoin Goes Live in Limited Pilot, Takes Aim at Circle’s EURC
Revolut is rolling out EURR, a euro stablecoin issued by Stripe-owned Bridge, to first customers in Denmark, Poland and Portugal. The post Revolut’s EURR Stablecoin Goes Live in Limited Pilot, Takes Aim at Circle’s EURC appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/27/2026, 4:47:08 AM
Solana proposals could cut $1.5B in SOL issuance
Solana voters are considering faster disinflation and resource-fee burns that could reduce issuance and lower staking yields.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 4:36:24 AM
Bitcoin below $79,000, XRP leads losses as traders start betting on a Fed hike
Every major token except solana and BNB is flat or lower over 24 hours, with bitcoin holding a 14% weekly gain and XRP 28%.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/27/2026, 4:35:18 AM
Bitcoin mines first quantum-safe mainnet transaction: StarkWare
Bitcoin confirmed its first QSB transaction, testing quantum-resistant spending under existing consensus rules without a protocol upgrade.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 4:23:03 AM
CFTC warns consumers about rising crypto ATM scams as losses surpass $388M
The CFTC issued a consumer advisory on crypto ATM scams as losses topped $388M in 2025, with seniors over 60 three times more likely to be The post CFTC warns consumers about rising crypto ATM scams as losses surpass $388M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/27/2026, 4:15:42 AM
StarkWare tests quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction on mainnet
StarkWare said the experimental transaction demonstrated quantum-resistant Bitcoin spending without a fork, but it cost up to $200 and required direct miner submission.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/27/2026, 4:14:48 AM
Havenex seeks Austrian approval as Series A nears close
Havenex is nearing a Series A close while seeking Austrian approval for institutional digital and traditional asset infrastructure.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 4:07:26 AM
Lesser-tracked bitcoin market dynamic lends credibility to August surge to $80,000
An indicator fundamental to understanding whether capital consistently moved in size to push prices higher is flashing green.
By Omkar Godbole 8/27/2026, 4:02:57 AM
Ripple (XRP) Whales Are Pulling Millions Off Binance: The $2 Level Is Back in Focus
XRP whales made an unusually large move off Binance as accumulation accelerated alongside the token's powerful weekly rally above 40%.
By Chayanika Deka 8/27/2026, 4:01:25 AM
NVIDIA revenue hits $96.2B as AI demand doubles
NVIDIA reported $96.2 billion in Q2 revenue, beat Wall Street estimates and projected $108 billion for fiscal Q3.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/27/2026, 3:54:05 AM
Crypto Overview: Bitcoin holds at $78,000 amid US PCE surprise – SPX6900, VeChain rally
The broader cryptocurrency market maintains a constructive tone, with Bitcoin (BTC) sustaining gains above $78,000 on Thursday. The US July Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index inflation came in higher than expected on Wednesday, suggesting that inflation remains elevated.
By N/A 8/27/2026, 3:45:36 AM
BlackRock’s Robert Mitchnick says Bitcoin’s macro case strengthens amid fiscal concerns
Bitcoin's appeal as a hedge against fiscal instability grows, potentially reshaping institutional investment strategies and portfolio diversification. The post BlackRock’s Robert Mitchnick says Bitcoin’s macro case strengthens amid fiscal concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/27/2026, 3:36:18 AM
Cardano and Solana just exposed crypto governance’s biggest weakness
Cardano’s DReps and SPOs are below threshold, while Solana’s validator defaults, staker overrides and conflicting pass rules complicate what low turnout means. The post Cardano and Solana just exposed crypto governance’s biggest weakness appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/27/2026, 3:30:40 AM
Michael Saylor Calls for a ‘Bitcoin Reformation’ Beyond Orthodoxy
Michael Saylor is calling for Bitcoin to move beyond founder worship, mandatory self-custody, and hostility toward institutions. His “Bitcoin Reformation” envisions the asset operating across banks, corporations, securities, governments, and machines. Saylor Challenges Bitcoin’s Founding-Era Doctrine Bitcoin’s next phase should integrate the asset...
By Kevin Helms 8/27/2026, 3:05:27 AM
Bitcoin faces recovery test above $80K as ETF demand strengthens — Glassnode
Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent rally has sharply reduced leverage across the market while attracting strong institutional demand, according to Glassnode.
By N/A 8/27/2026, 3:02:27 AM
Qwen3.8-Flash-Next Debuts on NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 for Long-Context AI
Alibaba's Qwen3.8-Flash-Next leverages NVIDIA's GB300 NVL72, previewing Qwen4 architecture with 1M-token context optimization. (Read More)
By N/A 8/27/2026, 2:01:05 AM
Solana takes its first step toward sub-second speed by cutting block confirmation times across the network
Epoch 1021 averaged 365.4ms spacing with a 0.077% skip rate, while the 300ms stage remained pending. The post Solana takes its first step toward sub-second speed by cutting block confirmation times across the network appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/27/2026, 2:00:25 AM
Top Altcoins to Stack Before Altseason: HYPE, ZEC, TAO, PUMP, Venice and NEAR
The crypto market has picked up speed, with Bitcoin rising nearly 6% in 24 hours and Ethereum gaining about 22% over the past week. Hyperliquid also jumped around 16% in a day as several altcoins broke higher. Despite the sharp move, the In The Money analyst said investors are still not too late. His approach …
By Debashree Patra 8/27/2026, 1:52:14 AM
FBI Seizes Chinese Hacking Platforms Used to Target US Agencies
Federal authorities shut down two online tools that Chinese government-backed hackers allegedly used to attack major U.S. agencies. The platforms helped the hackers find vulnerable devices and make their attacks appear to come from other locations. FBI Takes QScan and QTRouter Offline Federal authorities disabled two interconnected hacking...
By Kevin Helms 8/27/2026, 1:41:50 AM
SHRINCS BIP published: Quantum-secure Bitcoin comes with a catch
A new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal for the SHRINCS signature scheme has just been published to upgrade Bitcoin to quantum secure. Here’s everything you need to know.
By Andrew Fenton 8/27/2026, 1:26:54 AM
Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reports
Increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supply, impacting energy markets and escalating geopolitical conflicts. The post Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/27/2026, 1:01:09 AM
Nvidia Stock Jumps 4.7% on Record $96.2B Q2 Revenue and 106% YoY Growth
The world’s largest company, Nvidia ($5.16 trillion market cap), has just posted an unprecedented Q2 earnings report, including a historic $96.2 billion in revenue or 106% year-over-year growth, beating Wall Street estimates of $92.3 billion. Nvidia earnings report highlights In terms of earnings per share (EPS), Nvidia recorded adjusted earnings...
By Steve Muchoki 8/27/2026, 12:52:45 AM
Bitcoin is trapped between $75,000 and $80,000 ahead of a massive Friday derivatives settlement
Deribit’s expiry concentrates reported call exposure at $75,000 and $80,000, where dealer hedging can pin or amplify a move. The post Bitcoin is trapped between $75,000 and $80,000 ahead of a massive Friday derivatives settlement appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/27/2026, 12:40:15 AM
Core Lightning Team Sounds the Alarm as AI Uncovers Critical Flaws
On Wednesday, Core Lightning maintainers said that several vulnerabilities were found in Core Lightning (CLN), Blockstream’s Lightning implementation. Reports further say artificial intelligence (AI)-based CVE reports disclosed the issues, and maintainers are telling node runners to install an upcoming emergency update when it becomes available....
By Jamie Redman 8/27/2026, 12:30:37 AM
Wall Street indexes close lower as investors await Nvidia earnings
Investor caution amid inflation concerns and Fed policy uncertainty highlights the delicate balance between tech optimism and economic realities. The post Wall Street indexes close lower as investors await Nvidia earnings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/27/2026, 12:06:04 AM
Conflicts disrupt 45M barrels/day of oil supply, global rationing ensues
Global oil supply disruptions may lead to increased prices, impacting economies and prompting strategic shifts in energy policies worldwide. The post Conflicts disrupt 45M barrels/day of oil supply, global rationing ensues appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/27/2026, 12:01:48 AM
Hyperliquid (HYPE), Ethereum (ETH), Chainlink (LINK) and Stellar (XLM): Next Steps of Bullish Market
The explosive growth on the market stabilized and now turned into a battleground between bulls and bears for the future momentum.
By Arman Shirinyan 8/27/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Gold drops 1% to $4,590 as US inflation boosts dollar, Treasury yields
Rising US inflation and Treasury yields may continue to pressure gold prices, affecting its appeal as a safe-haven asset and investment strategy. The post Gold drops 1% to $4,590 as US inflation boosts dollar, Treasury yields appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/27/2026, 12:00:07 AM
AMD and Meta Unveil MetaRoCE for AI-Scale Ethernet
Meta and AMD reveal MetaRoCE, a multipath RDMA transport protocol designed to optimize AI network performance on programmable NICs. (Read More)
By N/A 8/26/2026, 11:52:51 PM
Coinkite’s Coldcard Bug Exposed Single-Sig Risk. Multi-Vendor Multisig Is the New Bitcoin Custody Baseline
Bitcoin Magazine Coinkite’s Coldcard Bug Exposed Single-Sig Risk. Multi-Vendor Multisig Is the New Bitcoin Custody Baseline Coinkite now forces dice rolls and key-press entropy on new Coldcard seeds. The lasting lesson from the July–August 2026 thefts is not to abandon self-custody — it is to stop generating every key on one vendor. This post...
By Juan Galt 8/26/2026, 11:39:32 PM
US allies question Trump’s claim of mine-free Strait of Hormuz, warn of threats
Allied skepticism over mine-free claims heightens uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz, risking global economic stability and U.S.-Iran tensions. The post US allies question Trump’s claim of mine-free Strait of Hormuz, warn of threats appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/26/2026, 11:38:40 PM
Crypto Advocacy Group Backs 32 CLARITY Act Supporters
Crypto voters can move elections, says the Crypto Advocacy Group: will they prove it in the midterms? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 8/26/2026, 11:35:00 PM
Sharplink generates 586 ETH from staking rewards in a single week as holdings near 890K ETH
Sharplink's pivot to Ethereum staking highlights the growing trend of companies leveraging crypto assets for revenue, impacting market dynamics. The post Sharplink generates 586 ETH from staking rewards in a single week as holdings near 890K ETH appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 11:34:45 PM
Avalanche Treasury doubles down on its strategy to build shareholder value after a $44 million hit
The authorization targets a stated market disconnect while the June 30 token treasury shows why earnings remain exposed. The post Avalanche Treasury doubles down on its strategy to build shareholder value after a $44 million hit appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/26/2026, 11:30:07 PM
Bitcoin Price Eyes $100K as Prediction Markets, Wall Street Weigh In
Prediction market traders are throwing millions of dollars behind bitcoin price targets stretching from $50,000 to $150,000, and the money on the board shows just how divided the crowd remains over what comes next. At the same time, the equity, macro, and quantitative research firm Bernstein and analyst Gautam Chhugani envisions six-digit bitcoin...
By Jamie Redman 8/26/2026, 11:30:04 PM