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Iran-US conflict escalates, impacting Strait of Hormuz shipping routes
Iran-US conflict escalates, impacting Strait of Hormuz shipping routes

The conflict's escalation threatens global energy stability, complicating diplomatic efforts and impacting market confidence in future resolutions. The post Iran-US conflict escalates, impacting Strait of Hormuz shipping routes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin momentum strengthens near $80K amid strong short-term demand — Glassnode
Bitcoin momentum strengthens near $80K amid strong short-term demand — Glassnode

Bitcoin’s (BTC) surge from roughly $63,000 to nearly $80,000 last week indicates that the top crypto has broken decisively out of its prior range, with the rally supported by aggressive spot buying and expanding trading activity.

US removes Syria from state sponsors of terrorism list after 47 years
US removes Syria from state sponsors of terrorism list after 47 years

Syria's removal from the terrorism list opens doors for investment, potentially stabilizing its economy but posing geopolitical risks. The post US removes Syria from state sponsors of terrorism list after 47 years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin price hits $80,000 after 28% rally
Bitcoin price hits $80,000 after 28% rally

Bitcoin crossed $80,000 after an eight-day rally, supported by ETF inflows, Treasury buyback changes and short liquidations.

Tether’s $120M Uruguay Bitcoin Mining Bet Ends in Power Dispute
Tether’s $120M Uruguay Bitcoin Mining Bet Ends in Power Dispute

Tether abandoned a roughly $120 million Bitcoin mining investment in Uruguay after a dispute with the state power company escalated into unpaid bills, an electricity cutoff and layoffs, according to a Reuters investigation. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner...

US targets Iran’s crypto sector, cites over $100M in oil-linked payments
US targets Iran’s crypto sector, cites over $100M in oil-linked payments

The US Treasury expanded sanctions to Iran’s digital asset sector, alleging a UAE-based broker processed over $100 million in crypto for oil sales.

Bitcoin tops $80,000, solana jumps 8% but rally now runs into overbought warning
Bitcoin tops $80,000, solana jumps 8% but rally now runs into overbought warning

BTC is up more than 25% on the week after Treasury’s bond-buyback expansion sparked a rally, while Solana led majors Tuesday as validators vote on proposals to slow new SOL creation and raise daily burns.

Iran war disrupts nearly half of global oil flows as Strait of Hormuz traffic collapses
Iran war disrupts nearly half of global oil flows as Strait of Hormuz traffic collapses

The disruption in oil flows exacerbates global inflation, challenges central banks, and shifts energy market dynamics, impacting economies worldwide. The post Iran war disrupts nearly half of global oil flows as Strait of Hormuz traffic collapses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Hyperliquid Policy Center Calls for Clearer U.S. Rules on Perpetuals

The Hyperliquid Policy Center asked the SEC and CFTC on 24 August to let equity perpetuals list as security futures, citing $480 billion of volume on markets Americans still cannot legally use. The post Hyperliquid Policy Center Calls for Clearer U.S. Rules on Perpetuals appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

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Treasury Targets Iran’s Crypto Lifelines in New Secondary Sanctions Push

The US is widening sanctions on Iran to crypto, warning foreign firms that supporting Tehran could face secondary sanctions as Washington tightens its squeeze. The post Treasury Targets Iran’s Crypto Lifelines in New Secondary Sanctions Push appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

BNB Chain activates Pasteur hard fork on mainnet
BNB Chain activates Pasteur hard fork on mainnet

BNB Chain activated Pasteur on BSC, strengthening bridge and validator security while introducing a fuller block-building route.

Ledger patched an Ethereum app bug that could show one transaction and sign another
Ledger patched an Ethereum app bug that could show one transaction and sign another

Version 1.22.2 adds two signing-state safeguards, but public physical validation of the alleged substitution path is limited to Flex. The post Ledger patched an Ethereum app bug that could show one transaction and sign another appeared first on CryptoSlate.

CFTC clashes with U.S. soldier over $400K Polymarket bet
CFTC clashes with U.S. soldier over $400K Polymarket bet

The CFTC entered a criminal Polymarket case to defend its view that event contracts are swaps covered by commodities law.

Bitcoin Smashes $80K as $260M in Shorts Get Wiped Out: Here Are the Next Targets
Bitcoin Smashes $80K as $260M in Shorts Get Wiped Out: Here Are the Next Targets

It took a few attempts, but BTC finally did it earlier this morning.

BHP, Woodside Energy profits soar on high commodity prices
BHP, Woodside Energy profits soar on high commodity prices

The surge in profits for Australian resource firms may signal broader commodity demand, yet gold price expectations remain cautiously tempered. The post BHP, Woodside Energy profits soar on high commodity prices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic Co-Founder Ben Mann Says Elite Schools Matter Less in the AI Era
Anthropic Co-Founder Ben Mann Says Elite Schools Matter Less in the AI Era

Benjamin Mann, an Anthropic co-founder who previously worked at OpenAI, argues that AI is eroding the career advantage of elite credentials and top test scores. He points instead to traits like curiosity, empathy, and creativity, even choosing a Montessori-style education for his daughter, echoing similar signals from OpenAI’s Sam Altman and...

Ibrahima Konate records most touches in La Liga debut for Real Madrid
Ibrahima Konate records most touches in La Liga debut for Real Madrid

Konat's impressive debut highlights his potential to be a key figure in Real Madrid's evolving squad under Mourinho's strategic rebuild. The post Ibrahima Konate records most touches in La Liga debut for Real Madrid appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Brazil opens first rare earths facility to support US supply chain efforts
Brazil opens first rare earths facility to support US supply chain efforts

Brazil's rare earth facility strengthens Western supply chains, reducing reliance on China and reshaping geopolitical dynamics in critical minerals. The post Brazil opens first rare earths facility to support US supply chain efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Standard Chartered becomes first bank to offer HKDAP
Standard Chartered becomes first bank to offer HKDAP

Standard Chartered became HKDAP’s first bank distributor and plans tokenized fund settlement services using the stablecoin in Q4.

Iran conflict drives up costs for US grain farmers amid midterm elections
Iran conflict drives up costs for US grain farmers amid midterm elections

Rising costs for U.S. grain farmers may influence voter sentiment and economic policy, potentially impacting midterm election outcomes. The post Iran conflict drives up costs for US grain farmers amid midterm elections appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto Overview: Bitcoin tops $80,000 as US Treasury fights high yields – AERO, VIRTUAL rally
Crypto Overview: Bitcoin tops $80,000 as US Treasury fights high yields – AERO, VIRTUAL rally

Bitcoin (BTC) extends gains above $80,000 on Tuesday as broader market risk-on sentiment persists. The scarce asset could extend its rally as the US Treasury combats high yields in the long-dated bond market, with further interventions on the horizon.

Stablecoin ID rules should exclude P2P transfers: Blockchain Association
Stablecoin ID rules should exclude P2P transfers: Blockchain Association

Blockchain Association backed federal stablecoin identity checks but urged agencies to exclude peer-to-peer secondary-market transfers.

WikiHow sues OpenAI for scraping over 11,000 articles without permission
WikiHow sues OpenAI for scraping over 11,000 articles without permission

This lawsuit could redefine AI training practices, impacting how companies balance innovation with respecting intellectual property rights. The post WikiHow sues OpenAI for scraping over 11,000 articles without permission appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump targets Iran economy after destroying military, nuclear sites
Trump targets Iran economy after destroying military, nuclear sites

The shift to economic sanctions may prolong tensions, reducing chances for diplomatic resolutions and impacting global markets and alliances. The post Trump targets Iran economy after destroying military, nuclear sites appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BNB Chain activates Pasteur hard fork to strengthen bridge security
BNB Chain activates Pasteur hard fork to strengthen bridge security

BNB Chain activates the Pasteur hard fork on BSC, closing bridge and validator security gaps while targeting greater transaction capacity.

Putin warns UK drone factories could face attacks amid rising tensions
Putin warns UK drone factories could face attacks amid rising tensions

Putin's warning heightens geopolitical risks, potentially destabilizing NATO regions and impacting global security and economic stability. The post Putin warns UK drone factories could face attacks amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Pakistan reports “significant progress” in Tehran talks on US-Iran conflict
Pakistan reports “significant progress” in Tehran talks on US-Iran conflict

Pakistan's mediation efforts could stabilize regional tensions, impacting global energy markets and enhancing its diplomatic influence. The post Pakistan reports “significant progress” in Tehran talks on US-Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coalition in Kyiv commits to bolstering Ukraine’s defenses, sanctions on Russia
Coalition in Kyiv commits to bolstering Ukraine’s defenses, sanctions on Russia

The coalition's actions may prolong conflict, reducing near-term ceasefire prospects and impacting geopolitical stability and market dynamics. The post Coalition in Kyiv commits to bolstering Ukraine’s defenses, sanctions on Russia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Cosmos EVM chains told to halt after security incident
Cosmos EVM chains told to halt after security incident

Cosmos Labs urged EVM chains to halt as incidents hit MANTRA, TAC and KiiChain, with a detailed Cosmos report still pending.

$5,000 Ethereum? Analyst Identifies the Levels That Could Decide ETH’s Next Move
$5,000 Ethereum? Analyst Identifies the Levels That Could Decide ETH’s Next Move

Ethereum could target $5,363 after breaking its current resistance, but a pullback toward the $2,235 realized price first remains possible.

Coinbase Tokenized Stocks Go Live for Eligible Non-US Users
Coinbase Tokenized Stocks Go Live for Eligible Non-US Users

Coinbase has launched tokenized U.S. stocks on Base for eligible users outside the United States. The 1:1-backed securities support continuous trading and decentralized finance applications, with Chainlink supplying market data. Coinbase Brings Major US Stocks Onchain Eligible investors outside the United States gained onchain access to tokenized...

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Trump administration sanctions Wellbred group tied to Iranian regime enabler

The sanctions highlight increased scrutiny on global financial networks, pressuring international compliance and impacting oil market dynamics. The post Trump administration sanctions Wellbred group tied to Iranian regime enabler appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum proposal would cut 33,800 ETH issuance and break every deployed Altair light client
Ethereum proposal would cut 33,800 ETH issuance and break every deployed Altair light client

EIP-8390 proposes offchain ZK finality proofs but defines no replacement API or prover incentive and supplies no reproducible GPU benchmark. The post Ethereum proposal would cut 33,800 ETH issuance and break every deployed Altair light client appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin bull market underway, Arthur Hayes says
Bitcoin bull market underway, Arthur Hayes says

Arthur Hayes says expanded Treasury buybacks and possible TGA spending could support dollar liquidity and extend Bitcoin’s rally.

Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic hits record low amid US-Iran tensions
Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic hits record low amid US-Iran tensions

The significant drop in Strait of Hormuz traffic underscores the profound impact of geopolitical tensions on global energy supply stability. The post Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic hits record low amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple and Stellar outlook: Key breakouts could fuel the next rally
Ripple and Stellar outlook: Key breakouts could fuel the next rally

Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) are showing signs of renewed strength after rallying over 53% and 27% in the previous week. Meanwhile, both altcoins are approaching key technical levels on Tuesday that could determine their next move.

Stripe expands Asian payment partnerships as startups go global faster
Stripe expands Asian payment partnerships as startups go global faster

Stripe's partnerships in Asia could significantly boost regional economic integration, fostering innovation and expanding market access for businesses. The post Stripe expands Asian payment partnerships as startups go global faster appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

India’s rupee falls amid geopolitical risks, gold prices see slight rise
India’s rupee falls amid geopolitical risks, gold prices see slight rise

Geopolitical tensions and currency depreciation heighten economic uncertainty, potentially boosting gold's safe-haven appeal amid market volatility. The post India’s rupee falls amid geopolitical risks, gold prices see slight rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Pakistan army chief holds talks with Iran to ease regional tensions
Pakistan army chief holds talks with Iran to ease regional tensions

Pakistan's mediation efforts may enhance diplomatic relations, potentially increasing the likelihood of future US-Iran peace talks. The post Pakistan army chief holds talks with Iran to ease regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin roars back above $80K as ETF demand, Treasury buybacks fuel rally
Bitcoin roars back above $80K as ETF demand, Treasury buybacks fuel rally

The rally followed the US Treasury’s expansion of long-end debt buybacks and Trump’s renewed push for crypto market structure legislation.

$40 Trillion US Debt Spiral Threatens Global Markets, CEO Warns
$40 Trillion US Debt Spiral Threatens Global Markets, CEO Warns

U.S. debt has crossed $40 trillion, intensifying concerns about interest costs and long-term borrowing pressure. Devere Group CEO Nigel Green warns that the resulting feedback loop could affect bonds, equities, currencies, and household financing worldwide. US Debt Creates a Costly Feedback Loop Rising federal interest costs could intensify...

Stanley Druckenmiller criticizes Scott Bessent’s bond buyback plan as ‘price management’ disguised as liquidity support
Stanley Druckenmiller criticizes Scott Bessent’s bond buyback plan as ‘price management’ disguised as liquidity support

Druckenmiller's critique highlights the risk of undermining market discipline, potentially exacerbating fiscal instability and debt challenges. The post Stanley Druckenmiller criticizes Scott Bessent’s bond buyback plan as ‘price management’ disguised as liquidity support appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Morgan Stanley and Schroders back $750M Blackbird fundraise tied to Canva’s $42B empire
Morgan Stanley and Schroders back $750M Blackbird fundraise tied to Canva’s $42B empire

The fundraise highlights growing global interest in Australian tech, potentially boosting innovation and international investment in the region. The post Morgan Stanley and Schroders back $750M Blackbird fundraise tied to Canva’s $42B empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Mabna Institute moved $16.8M through crypto addresses since 2018, TRM Labs finds
Mabna Institute moved $16.8M through crypto addresses since 2018, TRM Labs finds

The Mabna Institute's crypto activities highlight the growing regulatory scrutiny on digital assets linked to state-sponsored cybercrime. The post Mabna Institute moved $16.8M through crypto addresses since 2018, TRM Labs finds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov defends platform against crime accusations
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov defends platform against crime accusations

Durov's defense highlights the tension between platform privacy and governmental demands, raising concerns about digital rights and state influence. The post Telegram CEO Pavel Durov defends platform against crime accusations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Oil prices fall as Trump halts new Iran sanctions
Oil prices fall as Trump halts new Iran sanctions

The halt in new Iran sanctions may stabilize oil markets, reducing fears of supply disruptions and lowering the chance of price spikes. The post Oil prices fall as Trump halts new Iran sanctions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

FalconX asks SEC to bring single-stock perpetuals from DeFi under swap rules
FalconX asks SEC to bring single-stock perpetuals from DeFi under swap rules

Comparable single-security or narrow-index contracts outside the joint listing regime would move under SEC oversight. The post FalconX asks SEC to bring single-stock perpetuals from DeFi under swap rules appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Binance US integrates Apple Pay and Google Pay for crypto purchases
Binance US integrates Apple Pay and Google Pay for crypto purchases

Binance US adds Apple Pay and Google Pay for instant crypto deposits, giving users a faster alternative to ACH transfers across 190-plus digital The post Binance US integrates Apple Pay and Google Pay for crypto purchases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin surpasses $80,000 for the first time since May as ETF inflows and short liquidations fuel the rally
Bitcoin surpasses $80,000 for the first time since May as ETF inflows and short liquidations fuel the rally

Bitcoin's surge highlights the impact of liquidity dynamics and ETF inflows, potentially setting the stage for future volatility and growth. The post Bitcoin surpasses $80,000 for the first time since May as ETF inflows and short liquidations fuel the rally appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

China develops hypersonic weapon to hunt US command aircraft thousands of miles away
China develops hypersonic weapon to hunt US command aircraft thousands of miles away

China's hypersonic advancements heighten military tensions, potentially destabilizing regional security and challenging U.S. strategic dominance. The post China develops hypersonic weapon to hunt US command aircraft thousands of miles away appeared first on Crypto Briefing.