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
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
US Army plans $2.2B investment in small nuclear reactors for military bases
The Army's microreactor initiative could enhance energy security and resilience, reducing reliance on vulnerable civilian power grids. The post US Army plans $2.2B investment in small nuclear reactors for military bases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 11:29:23 PM
Trump signs executive order targeting foreign equipment risks in US energy grid
The executive order could reshape US energy infrastructure, boosting domestic manufacturing but potentially straining grid reliability and costs. The post Trump signs executive order targeting foreign equipment risks in US energy grid appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 11:23:56 PM
Fasset Hits $1 Billion Valuation After $68 Million SBI-Led Funding Round
Stablecoin neobank Fasset has raised $68 million in a Series C led by SBI Group at a $1 billion valuation as transaction volume tops $40 billion annualized.
By Karim Daniels 8/26/2026, 11:11:31 PM
StarkWare mines first Bitcoin designed to withstand quantum attacks
StarkWare's quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction highlights the urgent need for scalable, cost-effective quantum-resistant solutions in blockchain. The post StarkWare mines first Bitcoin designed to withstand quantum attacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 11:09:47 PM
Solana closes bug bounty for Alpenglow upgrade with 300 submissions
Solana's Alpenglow upgrade, tested through a bug bounty, highlights the critical role of security in advancing blockchain consensus mechanisms. The post Solana closes bug bounty for Alpenglow upgrade with 300 submissions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 11:08:04 PM
U.S. New Home Sales Drop 10.5% as High Mortgage Rates Hit Housing Demand
U.S. new home sales fell 10.5% in July to 607,000 as mortgage rates remain elevated, home prices decline and consumer confidence weakens.
By Maya Collins 8/26/2026, 11:02:11 PM
SEC resurrecting U.S. crypto custody rule the previous administration failed to land
In 2023, the regulator tried to narrowly restrict the places investment advisers could park clients' crypto assets, but the new approach is still shrouded in secrecy.
By Jesse Hamilton 8/26/2026, 11:01:44 PM
Texas-Based Genetic Testing Company Breached, Exposing Data of 2.8 Million People Nationwide
A genetic testing company is notifying millions about a network intrusion that exposed sensitive medical and personal data. The incident affected approximately 2.81 million people with no confirmed misuse reported. The post Texas-Based Genetic Testing Company Breached, Exposing Data of 2.8 Million People Nationwide appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/26/2026, 10:42:20 PM
CIA chief warns Russia against attacking NATO allies in secret Moscow visit
The CIA chief's warning highlights escalating U.S.-Russia tensions, emphasizing the critical need for crisis management and deterrence strategies. The post CIA chief warns Russia against attacking NATO allies in secret Moscow visit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/26/2026, 10:41:56 PM
UBS must fully back foreign units with top-tier capital, Swiss central bank says
UBS's increased capital requirements may strain its financial flexibility, impacting global banking stability and shareholder returns. The post UBS must fully back foreign units with top-tier capital, Swiss central bank says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 10:39:43 PM
Bitwise Crypto Carry Fund yield rises to 6% amid basis expansion
The rising yield highlights increased market optimism but also underscores potential risks from basis compression and smart contract exposure. The post Bitwise Crypto Carry Fund yield rises to 6% amid basis expansion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 10:30:26 PM
NVIDIA (NVDA) Q2 FY27 Revenue Surges 106% Amid AI Boom
NVIDIA reports $96.2B Q2 FY27 revenue, up 106% YoY, driven by AI demand. Data center revenue hits $89B. Stock trades at $209.66, down 1.52%. (Read More)
By N/A 8/26/2026, 10:29:02 PM
Economist Slok predicts prolonged period of high interest rates
Prolonged high interest rates could dampen economic growth, increase borrowing costs, and strain consumer and corporate financial planning. The post Economist Slok predicts prolonged period of high interest rates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/26/2026, 10:28:10 PM
GitHub Copilot App Automates Dependabot Pull Request Triage
GitHub Copilot's new app lets developers automate Dependabot pull request triage, saving time on repetitive tasks with AI-powered workflows. (Read More)
By N/A 8/26/2026, 10:21:02 PM
Russia targets Ukrainian food shipments, raising global food price concerns
Escalating tensions in the Black Sea region could destabilize global markets, heightening food insecurity and geopolitical risks worldwide. The post Russia targets Ukrainian food shipments, raising global food price concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/26/2026, 10:20:39 PM
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (CRWD) Stock: Climbs After Strong Q2 Results and $333M New ARR Growth
TLDR CrowdStrike stock jumps after record Q2 results and stronger ARR growth outlook CRWD gains as revenue rises 26% and new ARR reaches a quarterly record high CrowdStrike boosts fiscal 2027 forecast after strong demand and profit growth Cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike posts major Q2 gains with expanding platform use CRWD rallies after $1.47B...
By Yasmin Werner 8/26/2026, 10:16:18 PM
Evaluating LLMs for Production: Lessons from GitHub's Secret Scanning
GitHub shares best practices for evaluating LLMs before production, focusing on precision, recall, and real-world workflows to improve security tools. (Read More)
By N/A 8/26/2026, 10:14:02 PM
ONDO Finance’s FXIon reaches 59K holders across blockchains
Ondo Finance's rapid growth in tokenized assets highlights increasing global demand for accessible equity exposure, reshaping investment landscapes. The post ONDO Finance’s FXIon reaches 59K holders across blockchains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 10:10:13 PM