Ethics Probe Resumes After Pro-Crypto Farage Wins By-Election
Nigel Farage’s Clacton byelection win immediately restarted a paused ethics probe into his undeclared financial gift from a Thailand-based crypto billionaire. Election Victory and Renewed Scrutiny Nigel Farage, the pro-crypto leader of Reform UK, secured a resounding victory in the Aug. 13 snap by-election in Clacton, but his return to Parliament...
By Terence Zimwara 8/18/2026, 8:30:21 AM
South Korea orders Polymarket block over illegal gambling concerns
South Korea has ordered access to Polymarket to be blocked after regulators found that the crypto-based prediction market provides an illegal gambling environment to domestic users. South Korea’s Broadcasting, Media and Communications Review Committee voted on Aug. 18 to issue…
By Rony Roy 8/18/2026, 8:26:12 AM
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI holds steady amid app studio costs surge to push user adoption
Pi Network (PI) extends a consolidation range capped below $0.0900 on Tuesday, holding above the $0.0839 support level. PI token remains under pressure as the Core Team pushes for real user adoption by raising costs for AI-powered app creation, effective from August 24.
By N/A 8/18/2026, 8:23:10 AM
Bitcoin turned $10,000 into $870,000 in a decade where 87% of active stock funds failed to beat passive rivals
Bitcoin returned 87 times over a decade, while only 13% of actively managed US large-cap equity funds beat comparable passive funds' benchmarks through June 30, according to Morningstar data reported by The Wall Street Journal. That rate rose to 27% over the latest 12 months, and Wall Street has argued that AI-driven dispersion and higher […] The...
By Gino Matos 8/18/2026, 8:20:52 AM
Live updates: Bitcoin holds $64,000 as surging yields and oil drain risk appetite
The 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest since 2007 and Brent topped $91 as the US-Iran conflict escalates, pressuring stocks. Bitcoin is holding its range, for now.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/18/2026, 8:16:11 AM
BitBox patches ‘severe’ wallet flaws that could put funds at risk
BitBox recommended all users update to firmware version 9.26.5 and said it had received no reports of exploitation or fund losses.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/18/2026, 8:07:04 AM
Chinese shipping giants halt oil tanker operations in strategic straits
The halt in operations underscores global oil supply vulnerabilities and market instability amid regional tensions, affecting economic forecasts. The post Chinese shipping giants halt oil tanker operations in strategic straits appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 8:03:11 AM
Binance Sets Aug. 23 Cutoff for HTX and 10 Sanctioned Platforms
EU Council Decision 2026/1849 sets an Aug. 23, 2026 transaction ban on HTX and other crypto platforms; Binance has no public cutoff notice as of Aug. 16.
By Darnell Whitaker 8/18/2026, 8:01:54 AM
Zcash (ZEC) Breaks Out Unexpectedly as Key Golden EMA Cross Occurs
Zcash is gaining strength unexpectedly, with a possibility of a quick retrace upwards.
By Arman Shirinyan 8/18/2026, 8:00:00 AM
DOJ antitrust probe targets a16z over competing AI board roles
The U.S. Justice Department has spent nearly a year investigating Andreessen Horowitz over whether partners at the venture capital firm are improperly serving on the boards of competing artificial intelligence companies. Bloomberg News reported on Aug. 17, citing people familiar…
By Rony Roy 8/18/2026, 7:56:19 AM
Billionaires pour $156M into campaign against California wealth tax
The influx of billionaire funding against the wealth tax could significantly sway public opinion and reshape California's fiscal policy landscape. The post Billionaires pour $156M into campaign against California wealth tax appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 7:40:43 AM
Legendary Short-Seller Chanos: MSTR and Bitcoin Present $80B Arbitrage Opportunity
Chanos believes the valuation relationship between MSTR and Bitcoin has become so distorted that professional investors may be able to construct a trade around the gap.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/18/2026, 7:37:06 AM
EU opens door to country-wide crypto bans over Russia sanctions evasion
The European Union has expanded its Russia crypto sanctions to 14 foreign service platforms while creating a country-level transaction ban that could cut EU operators off from crypto providers in jurisdictions accused of repeatedly enabling sanctions evasion. According to the…
By Rony Roy 8/18/2026, 7:34:36 AM
Iran plans tolls for vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions
Iran's toll plan for the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global trade, elevate energy costs, and reshape maritime economic strategies. The post Iran plans tolls for vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 7:33:24 AM
Tether Pushes Into Artificial Intelligence as User Base Tops 650M
Tether is expanding into artificial intelligence as it looks to build on a global user base of more than 650 million. CEO Paolo Ardoino says the company increasingly sees itself as a digital dollar and infrastructure business rather than a conventional crypto firm. Tether Expands Beyond Crypto as USDT Supply Holds Near $183B Tether is […]
By Emmanuel Musa 8/18/2026, 7:30:40 AM
Bitcoin price breaks $64K as major altcoins struggle
Bitcoin rose 1.2% above $64,000 as VVV and HYPE outperformed, while Worldcoin and Filecoin led losses across a mixed crypto market.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/18/2026, 7:30:17 AM
European shares dip as Middle East tensions drive oil prices, bond yields higher
Rising oil prices and bond yields due to Middle East tensions may exacerbate eurozone inflation, impacting economic stability and growth. The post European shares dip as Middle East tensions drive oil prices, bond yields higher appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 7:24:34 AM
Ripple’s Jeonbuk Bank Deal Raises XRP Questions as Price Slips
Ripple announced today, August 18, 2026, on social media platform X that it has partnered with South Korea’s…
By Niharika Deshpande 8/18/2026, 7:23:30 AM
Fenerbahce hosts Lyon in Champions League qualifier with Lukaku’s fitness in doubt
Fenerbahce's Champions League qualification hinges on overcoming Lyon, impacting their financial prospects and competitive stature significantly. The post Fenerbahce hosts Lyon in Champions League qualifier with Lukaku’s fitness in doubt appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 7:22:09 AM
Anthropic's 2028 Revenue Forecast Tests Private AI Valuation Math
Reuters says Anthropic is using a $190–$200B 2028 revenue forecast in IPO talks, testing whether near‑trillion private AI valuations can rest on run‑rate growth.
By Andrei Popescu 8/18/2026, 7:21:58 AM
Rising Treasury yields threaten Asia’s AI-driven stock rally
Rising Treasury yields may dampen investor enthusiasm, potentially altering asset valuations and impacting broader market stability in Asia. The post Rising Treasury yields threaten Asia’s AI-driven stock rally appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 7:14:51 AM
Top 5 Rollup Tokens in August 2026
As blockchain adoption continues to grow, scalability remains one of the biggest challenges for Ethereum and other major blockchain networks. Rollups have emerged as a leading Layer 2 scaling solution, processing transactions off-chain and submitting bundled transaction data to the Ethereum mainnet. This approach helps increase transaction...
By N/A 8/18/2026, 7:13:31 AM
Circle’s euro stablecoin EURC tops €400 million in circulation
Circle’s euro-backed stablecoin EURC has surpassed €400 million in circulation after its supply more than doubled over the past year as the token gained support across exchanges, payment providers and institutional platforms. Circle said in an Aug. 17 update that…
By Rony Roy 8/18/2026, 7:05:35 AM
Hyperliquid Policy Center backs SEC Rule 611 repeal
Hyperliquid Policy Center and Douro Labs backed repealing SEC Rule 611 while seeking clearer best execution rules for onchain markets.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/18/2026, 7:04:51 AM
OCC Grants Conditional Approval for World Liberty Trust Bank Focused on Stablecoin Operations
The OCC issued preliminary conditional approval on August 14, 2026, for World Liberty Trust Company, National Association, to charter as a national trust bank handling USD1 stablecoin issuance, redemption, and digital asset custody services. The post OCC Grants Conditional Approval for World Liberty Trust Bank Focused on Stablecoin Operations...
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/18/2026, 7:04:23 AM
Bitcoin Liquidation Heatmap Puts $64.6K in Focus
Bitcoin is approaching an important liquidity zone as leveraged traders continue to shape short-term price action. Recent liquidation heatmap data shows sizable clusters on both sides of the market, leaving traders watching whether BTC moves higher to trigger short liquidations or slips lower into leveraged long positions. The immediate upside...
By Debashree Patra 8/18/2026, 7:01:59 AM
KuCoin’s new perp rule can turn one funding-rate extreme into 36 hours of hourly settlements
USDT and USDC contracts move from the next period, while returning to four-hour settlement requires 36 stable hours. The post KuCoin’s new perp rule can turn one funding-rate extreme into 36 hours of hourly settlements appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/18/2026, 7:00:41 AM
Treasury Opens Comment Period on GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
The US Treasury has proposed the first rules under the GENIUS Act, a 77-page plan governing who may issue, offer and sell payment stablecoins in the US. The post Treasury Opens Comment Period on GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/18/2026, 6:53:20 AM
Ethereum devs warn Glamsterdam upgrade could break wallets and gas tools
The Ethereum Foundation has warned that wallets, indexers and gas estimators could break as Glamsterdam changes the 21,000-gas assumption for some ETH transfers, with the upgrade due to activate on the Platåberget testnet on Aug. 20. The Ethereum Foundation’s Protocol…
By Rony Roy 8/18/2026, 6:53:19 AM
Binance Shared Crypto Donation Data With Russia Despite Exit, Reuters Reports
Binance gave Russian investigators a customer's passport details and transaction history after donations to Ukrainian fundraisers were used to charge him with terrorism financing, Reuters reported. The post Binance Shared Crypto Donation Data With Russia Despite Exit, Reuters Reports appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/18/2026, 6:45:07 AM
Important Ripple (XRP) Partnership Targets Cross-Border Remittances
South Korea's Jeonbuk Bank is set to deploy Ripple Payments as businesses seek faster alternatives to traditional cross-border transfer routes.
By Chayanika Deka 8/18/2026, 6:40:22 AM
Bitpanda Hit With €70,000 MiCA Fine in Austria’s First Published Enforcement Action
Bitpanda says it prepared and submitted its white paper to the regulator, but timing and formal requirements resulted in a final MiCA penalty in Austria. The post Bitpanda Hit With €70,000 MiCA Fine in Austria’s First Published Enforcement Action appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/18/2026, 6:33:37 AM
Manchester City targets £85M Bouaddi as Rodri heads to Barcelona
Manchester City's strategic midfield restructuring highlights a shift towards versatility, potentially influencing future transfer market dynamics. The post Manchester City targets £85M Bouaddi as Rodri heads to Barcelona appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 6:31:43 AM
New UK PM Moves to Scrap the Gambling Duty He Lobbied Against
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says his government intends to revoke the Gambling Act’s “aim to permit” duty, the statutory presumption that has shaped premises licensing since 2005. He signed a council coalition letter demanding this exact action as the mayor of Greater Manchester. The British Parliament legislated a narrower fix in April that has...
By Luci Kelemen 8/18/2026, 6:30:06 AM
OCC Gives Conditional Bank Charter Approval to Trump-Linked World Liberty
Trump family-linked World Liberty wins conditional OCC approval for a stablecoin trust bank which Senator Elizabeth Warren calls a ‘brazen act of self-dealing’. The post OCC Gives Conditional Bank Charter Approval to Trump-Linked World Liberty appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/18/2026, 6:23:11 AM
BitMine adds 9,926 ETH as BMNR stock gains 3.7%
BitMine added 9,926 ETH, lifted holdings to 5.82 million and repurchased 1.7 million shares as BMNR stock gained 3.7%.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/18/2026, 6:23:02 AM
Jane Street Reveals Over $1 Billion Invested in Bitcoin ETFs
The quant trading heavyweight rebuilt its Bitcoin ETF exposure during the second quarter, with BlackRock’s fund accounting for most of the position.
By George Georgiev 8/18/2026, 6:21:42 AM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/18/2026, 6:09:35 AM
Vantage Expands Pre-IPO CFD Offering with Unitree Robotics as Interest in Frontier AI Grows
Vantage Expands Pre-IPO CFD Offering with Unitree Robotics as Interest in Frontier AI Grows
By Chainwire 8/18/2026, 6:07:55 AM
CFTC seeks input as CME targets Oct. 5 compute futures
The CFTC plans to seek public input on AI compute futures as CME targets an Oct. 5 launch for two contracts based on GPU rental prices.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/18/2026, 6:06:34 AM
The bitcoin price level where leveraged bulls could get whacked
Bulls are stacking longs, liquidity is thinning and one key level could trigger large liquidations.
By Omkar Godbole 8/18/2026, 5:55:43 AM
XRP News Today : Ripple and Jeonbuk Bank Partner To Bring Faster Payments to Korea
Ripple, a blockchain based payment solution, has announced its partnership with South Korea’s regional bank Jeonbuk Bank. This partnership brings Ripple deeper into South Korea’s banking system, and through Jeonbuk Bank, it will deploy Ripple Payments for international transfers, making it the first regional bank in the country to adopt the...
By Rizwan Ansari 8/18/2026, 5:44:28 AM
Binance plans UK return with FCA license bid: report
Binance reportedly plans to seek FCA authorization for a UK relaunch as Britain prepares to introduce its full crypto regime in October 2027.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/18/2026, 5:44:02 AM
Chainlink Price Forecast: LINK stalls near 200-day EMA following recent gains
Chainlink (LINK) faces resistance near $9.56 on Tuesday and pauses gains after rallying over 14% last week. The cautious tone is supported by weakening derivatives metrics, suggesting bullish momentum may be losing steam.
By N/A 8/18/2026, 5:41:15 AM
XRP sinks below $1 for first time since 2024 even as Korean bank adopts Ripple Payments
Jeonbuk Bank will use Ripple’s 24/7 cross-border payment service for business remittances, but it is unknown whether the flows will use XRP or Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/18/2026, 5:34:32 AM
A Mystery Winner Claimed $24 Million Just Two Days Before the Deadline. Officials Think They Waited on Purpose
A $24 million New York Lotto ticket bought on May 25, 2016, at Renu Corp Grocery and Tobacco in Tribeca sat unclaimed for nearly a year until the winner showed up on May 23, 2017, just two days before the May 25 deadline. The winner said news coverage of the expiring prize prompted them to […]
By Guest Author 8/18/2026, 5:30:09 AM
Top Altcoins Price Forecast: XRP loses $1, ADA in a freefall while SOL remains capped
Top altcoins, including Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL), are facing intense downside pressure, resulting in either a steady decline or a bearish capped tone.
By N/A 8/18/2026, 5:26:23 AM
Compound approves $52M institutional DeFi program
Compound named a new leadership team and approved a milestone based $52 million program to build institutional lending and RWA products.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/18/2026, 5:25:56 AM
Iran boosts missile production as US-Iran negotiation window closes
Escalating military preparations by Iran and the U.S. diminish prospects for a diplomatic resolution, heightening regional instability risks. The post Iran boosts missile production as US-Iran negotiation window closes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 5:18:36 AM
Monad, an Ethereum rival, offered early investors up to $60 million to cash out. Almost all said no
The program came three months before investor unlocks begin, with MON trading below its public-sale price and most of the token supply still outside circulation.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/18/2026, 5:18:18 AM