Trump asserts US has “total control” over Hormuz Strait amid Iran tensions
Increased U.S. assertiveness in Hormuz may hinder diplomatic resolutions, impacting global energy markets and regional stability. The post Trump asserts US has “total control” over Hormuz Strait amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/12/2026, 7:08:30 AM
Live updates: Bitcoin at $63,600 as Japan's Metaplanet moves 3,881 BTC between wallets
Blockchain data shows the Japanese treasury firm moved the bitcoin between wallets it controls, not to an exchange, so the transfer isn't a sale despite its $1.4 billion paper loss.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/12/2026, 7:04:53 AM
California Man Accused of Draining Elderly Retiree’s Crypto Account of Nearly $100,000
A 26-year-old California man allegedly stole over $97,000 from an 89-year-old retiree by resetting his Coinbase password after meeting at a breakfast club; he faces elder abuse and theft charges following a multi-agency probe. The post California Man Accused of Draining Elderly Retiree’s Crypto Account of Nearly $100,000 appeared first on The...
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/12/2026, 7:04:09 AM
Erebor Bank nears $1.5B raise at $8B pre-money valuation
Erebor Bank is reportedly nearing a $1.5B raise at an $8B pre-money valuation after deposits reached $4.6B by July, months after U.S. approval.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 7:01:21 AM
TON Strategy earned $15 million staking Gram while operations burned $10.6 million in cash
Fair-value gains supplied 99.1% of Q2 pre-tax profit as continuing operations used $10.6 million of cash in the first half. The post TON Strategy earned $15 million staking Gram while operations burned $10.6 million in cash appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/12/2026, 7:00:54 AM
Ravencoin drops to record low as miners move to reverse exploited chain
Ravencoin has fallen to a record low after an exploited consensus vulnerability put several days of RVN transactions at risk and led exchanges to suspend deposits and withdrawals. According to CoinGecko, Ravencoin fell to $0.002754 on Wednesday, about 22% below…
By Rony Roy 8/12/2026, 6:55:48 AM
ASIC Says Yepbit Falsely Blamed Regulator for Frozen Investor Funds
ASIC warned investors against Yepbit today (Wednesday) after receiving several reports of blocked withdrawals. The regulator said the purported crypto and futures platform falsely blamed ASIC for freezing customer funds. The warning attaches a name to a tactic the Australian regulator has flagged before: operators blaming regulators when investors...
By Damian Chmiel 8/12/2026, 6:40:36 AM
When Will CPi Data Be Released?
The post When Will CPi Data Be Released? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The report will show how consumer prices changed in July and will give investors a clearer view of inflation in the U.S. The data is closely watched...
By Qadir AK 8/12/2026, 6:30:32 AM
Ripple extends NYU Abu Dhabi blockchain research to 2027
Ripple renews its NYU Abu Dhabi blockchain research partnership through 2027, supporting Volta, fintech education and XRP Ledger research.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 6:29:59 AM
Harmony Protocol Hack: 4 Billion ONE Tokens Minted, Price Crashes 30%
The post Harmony Protocol Hack: 4 Billion ONE Tokens Minted, Price Crashes 30% appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Harmony Protocol has been hit by a suspected exploit that resulted in the unauthorized minting of about 4 billion ONE tokens, equivalent to roughly 26% of the token’s total supply, according to on-chain analyst Juiceberg. The...
By Sohrab Khawas 8/12/2026, 6:25:02 AM
Attacker Drains 200K XRP From Bridge Using Fake Deposit
The stolen XRP was converted to ETH, routed through THORChain and ultimately sent to Tornado Cash after the bridge was drained.
By Wayne Jones 8/12/2026, 6:22:12 AM
Keel Infrastructure Shuts US Bitcoin Mining Sites In Shift Toward AI Data Centers
Keel Infrastructure has decommissioned all of its US Bitcoin mining sites as it repurposes those locations for AI and high-performance computing workloads.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 6:15:00 AM
Bitcoin price holds near $64K as DOGE gains 3% before CPI
Bitcoin trades near $63,700 as DOGE and BNB rise, HYPE slips, and traders await July U.S. CPI while Brent crude approaches $90 on Wednesday.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 6:13:39 AM
FC Porto demands better buy obligation terms for Rodrigo Mora transfer to AS Roma
Porto's insistence on better buy terms for Mora highlights the growing importance of financial security in young talent transfers. The post FC Porto demands better buy obligation terms for Rodrigo Mora transfer to AS Roma appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 6:08:03 AM
Harmony considers rollback after suspected exploit inflates ONE supply
Harmony is working with exchanges to freeze funds and is preparing a patch after claims that 2.8 billion unauthorized ONE hit trading platforms.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/12/2026, 6:02:52 AM
Zcash Price Forecast: ZEC below $500 puts bulls under pressure, 100-day EMA in focus
Zcash (ZEC) price trades below $500 at press time on Wednesday, holding steady after two consecutive days of losses. Retail demand for the privacy coin is mixed as the broader market awaits the release of US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July later in the day.
By N/A 8/12/2026, 6:00:33 AM
Crypto.com rolls out tokenized stock derivatives as crypto exchanges push into equities
The exchange is joining a tokenized stock market that has grown 600% in a year, though its products offer price exposure rather than share ownership.
By Krisztian Sandor 8/12/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Bitcoin Stalls at $65K as Inflation Data Puts the Next Move in Focus
Bitcoin sat at $63,680 early Wednesday with US inflation data due that night, while Strategy sold another 1,690 BTC and Swyftx's Pav Hundal flagged a labour market cooling under the surface. The post Bitcoin Stalls at $65K as Inflation Data Puts the Next Move in Focus appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/12/2026, 5:51:10 AM
Ripple Renews NYU Abu Dhabi Deal
Ripple is extending its partnership with New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), with the company’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) providing financial support for blockchain research.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/12/2026, 5:45:01 AM
Russia Opens the Door to BTC, ETH Trading—But Excludes XRP
Russia's central bank wants retail investors to buy bitcoin, ether and USDT through licensed firms, capped at 300,000 rubles a year with each one. The post Russia Opens the Door to BTC, ETH Trading—But Excludes XRP appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/12/2026, 5:43:21 AM
Harmony probes reported 4B ONE mint as price plunges
Harmony is working with exchanges and weighing a rollback after an analyst reported an unauthorized 4 billion ONE mint that sent ONE lower.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 5:36:19 AM
SOL Technical Analysis Report – 12th August 2026
SOL has a market cap of $44.41 billion, as on date, and the crypto market cap is at $2.18 trillion: On the daily chart, Solana is currently trading around $76.34. Over the past few weeks, the market has remained in a tight range, awaiting fresh buying interest and stronger market participation to break out of […] The post SOL Technical Analysis...
By N/A 8/12/2026, 5:35:03 AM
CFTC Orders Kalshi to Keep Trading as Prediction-Market Power Fight Escalates
Federal regulators have stepped into New York’s fight with Kalshi, ordering the platform to remain open as officials contest who can oversee prediction markets. The post CFTC Orders Kalshi to Keep Trading as Prediction-Market Power Fight Escalates appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/12/2026, 5:34:47 AM
Sharplink Earns $11M From Ethereum Staking Despite $394M Q2 Loss
Sharplink reported a $394.3 million second-quarter loss as falling ether prices triggered more than $397 million in unrealized losses and impairments. Still, staking generated $11.2 million in revenue as the company continued building one of the largest corporate ETH treasuries. Sharplink Holds 888,938 ETH as Treasury Strategy Deepens Sharplink’s...
By Emmanuel Musa 8/12/2026, 5:30:21 AM
TRON USDT Transfers Hit $2.1T In Q2 As Stablecoin Supply Reaches Record
TRON processed $2.1 trillion in USDT transfers during the second quarter of 2026, according to Messari’s State of TRON Q2 report, underscoring the network’s dominant role in stablecoin movement.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 5:30:00 AM
Here's what bitcoin and ether traders are doing ahead of the binary U.S. CPI print
Bitcoin and ether are stuck in a tight range ahead of the CPI. Here’s how savvy traders are positioning for the pivotal release.
By Omkar Godbole 8/12/2026, 5:26:55 AM
Riot’s US$9B AI Pivot: Bitcoin Miner Lands 20-Year Anthropic Power Deal
Riot will develop 191MW of capacity in Texas for Anthropic through 2048, with staged construction and financing supporting the expansion announced this week on. The post Riot’s US$9B AI Pivot: Bitcoin Miner Lands 20-Year Anthropic Power Deal appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/12/2026, 5:24:46 AM
Solana Price Forecast: SOL holds above 50-day EMA as ETF inflows, MoneyGram integration boost outlook
Solana (SOL) extends its rebound, trading above $76.41 at the time of writing on Wednesday after finding support around the key zone the previous day. The announcement of MoneyGram Ramps integration on the network on Tuesday boosts bullish sentiment.
By N/A 8/12/2026, 5:24:39 AM
Binance flags 5 tokens as possible delisting risks
Binance adds GLMR, ICX, MOVR, RARE and SOPH to its Monitoring Tag list, placing all five tokens under closer review for potential delisting.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 5:20:52 AM
Harmony’s ONE dives 26% after an attack appears to mint tokens equal to quarter of supply
Harmony said in Asian morning hours it is working with exchanges to freeze funds and preparing a software fix.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/12/2026, 5:18:40 AM
CFTC orders Kalshi to keep operating in $36B New York fight
CFTC invokes emergency powers to keep Kalshi operating as New York seeks at least $36 billion and broad restrictions on event contracts.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 5:04:06 AM
Dogecoin and BNB lead majors higher as bitcoin slips near $63,700
DOGE gained almost 3% to 7 cents and BNB 2% to $614, while bitcoin was the only major in the red on both the day and the week.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/12/2026, 4:53:46 AM
CFTC invokes emergency powers to keep Kalshi operating in New York fight
The order escalates a jurisdictional fight over whether states may treat federally regulated event contracts as illegal gambling.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/12/2026, 4:53:26 AM
XRP Price Prediction For August 12
The post XRP Price Prediction For August 12 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP price fell below $1 for the first time in two years, part of a broader pullback across crypto markets this month. XRP touched a low of nearly $0.99 on August 11 before rebounding to about $1.02. The move shows wider pressure across crypto markets rather than...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 8/12/2026, 4:46:07 AM
OCC says crypto firms can pursue U.S. bank charters
OCC chief Jonathan Gould says digital asset firms should have a route to U.S. national bank charters as applications and scrutiny rise.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 4:46:02 AM
Grayscale Withdraws Cardano, Hedera And Polkadot Trust ETF Registrations
Grayscale has voluntarily withdrawn registration statements for its Cardano, Hedera, and Polkadot Trust products, pausing another set of altcoin ETF ambitions before they reached market.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:45:00 AM
XRP bridge drained for $200,000 after software mistook fake deposits for real ones
An attacker created unbacked XRP on another blockchain, then exchanged it for real XRP held in reserve. The bridge has been halted and its operator has filed a complaint with the FBI.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/12/2026, 4:33:25 AM
Buried in the FCC’s New Robot Import Ban: The 35% Foreign-Parts Rule
U.S. regulators have moved to block imports of foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting devices produced abroad, especially in China, on national security and cybersecurity grounds. The FCC-backed restriction, announced in late July, also sweeps in robots assembled with more than 35% foreign components, extending earlier curbs tied to drones and...
By Guest Author 8/12/2026, 4:30:25 AM
XRP News: Why Aviva Chose the XRP Ledger for Its $30B Liquidity Fund
The post XRP News: Why Aviva Chose the XRP Ledger for Its $30B Liquidity Fund appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The XRP Ledger is gaining fresh attention as Ripple expands its work with traditional finance, while Digital Asset CEO Yuval Rooz warns that crypto networks will eventually be judged by the utility and revenue they create. At the...
By Debashree Patra 8/12/2026, 4:30:18 AM
Nasdaq targets 24 hour trading with LeveL acquisition
Nasdaq agrees to acquire LeveL Markets as its U.S. strategy expands across ATS liquidity, tokenized securities and 23 hour trading.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 4:27:31 AM
MoneyGram brings Solana cash ramps to 170+ markets
MoneyGram launches Ramps on Solana, giving developers cash deposit access in 25+ countries and withdrawals across 170+ countries and territories.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 4:12:35 AM
Crypto Market News: AI Investment Drains Liquidity, Fed Rate Cuts Could Revive Bull Run
The post Crypto Market News: AI Investment Drains Liquidity, Fed Rate Cuts Could Revive Bull Run appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto markets are facing slower activity as capital moves toward artificial intelligence, while tighter liquidity weighs on trading volumes. GSR Head of Markets Spencer Hallarn says cooling AI investment and...
By Debashree Patra 8/12/2026, 4:10:52 AM
Boston Fed’s Collins supports September rate hike if inflation remains high: FT
A potential September rate hike could signal a more aggressive Fed approach, impacting market expectations and economic growth forecasts. The post Boston Fed’s Collins supports September rate hike if inflation remains high: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/12/2026, 4:10:39 AM
Goliath Ventures hit by SEC, CFTC in $425M crypto case
Goliath Ventures faces SEC and CFTC lawsuits after its CEO pleaded guilty in a U.S. crypto fraud case involving at least $400 million.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 3:58:16 AM
Crypto Overview: Bitcoin loses $64,000 – LINK, DOGE sustain gains
Bitcoin is trading below $64,000 at press time on Wednesday amid a broader market risk-off sentiment. Emerging as top performers over the last 24 hours, Chainlink (LINK) and Dogecoin (DOGE) sustain gains, hinting at an extended recovery.
By N/A 8/12/2026, 3:56:10 AM
Arthur Hayes: Japan Yen Fix Could Fuel Bitcoin and Ethereum Rally
Hayes argues the Fed's existing $60B FIMA limit is too small to support intervention on the scale Japan may require.
By Wayne Jones 8/12/2026, 3:50:07 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC steadies, ETH holds 50-day EMA, XRP rebounds from $1 support
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) are showing mixed price action on Wednesday as traders assess key technical support levels. BTC remains under pressure after its recent decline, while ETH is attempting to extend its rebound from the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA).
By N/A 8/12/2026, 3:46:59 AM
Panama Canal fees rise amid El Niño drought, Hormuz tensions impact shipping
Global shipping faces increased costs and potential delays, impacting trade efficiency and market stability amid environmental and geopolitical strains. The post Panama Canal fees rise amid El Niño drought, Hormuz tensions impact shipping appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/12/2026, 3:40:59 AM
Nvidia credit risk spikes as CDS spreads near record levels
Nvidia's rising credit risk highlights potential vulnerabilities in AI-driven growth strategies, impacting investor confidence and market dynamics. The post Nvidia credit risk spikes as CDS spreads near record levels appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/12/2026, 3:39:14 AM
What Is FINMA? Why Crypto Firms Keep Flocking to Switzerland
Switzerland has turned financial regulation into a competitive machine, pairing the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, better known as FINMA, with specialized regulatory pathways that have helped make the country one of the world’s premier destinations for finance, fintech, cryptocurrency, and blockchain businesses. The Swiss Financial...
By Jamie Redman 8/12/2026, 3:30:23 AM