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
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
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 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
Ethereum Foundation warns some tools may break with Glamsterdam upgrade
Developers have been urged to test on Plataberget before Glamsterdam’s new gas model reaches Ethereum’s other testnets and mainnet.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/18/2026, 5:12:18 AM
XRP whale transactions surge 280% in 24 hours
Increased whale activity in XRP suggests potential market shifts, highlighting the influence of large holders on asset dynamics and liquidity. The post XRP whale transactions surge 280% in 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 5:12:01 AM
Moscow Exchange plans to launch Bitcoin, Ethereum perpetual futures next month
MOEX's crypto futures expansion could enhance Russia's financial infrastructure, offering regulated crypto exposure and potentially influencing global markets. The post Moscow Exchange plans to launch Bitcoin, Ethereum perpetual futures next month appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 5:10:32 AM
Crypto Ponzi suspect faces 25 charges after deportation
Edward Zimbardi faces 25 U.S. fraud and money laundering charges after Fiji deported him over an alleged $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/18/2026, 5:09:02 AM
Farcaster seeks new operator seven months after sale
Neynar is seeking a new operator for Farcaster and Clanker less than seven months after acquiring the decentralized social protocol.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/18/2026, 4:54:57 AM
Iranian governor criticizes officials for mishandling January protests
Growing internal criticism in Iran suggests potential regime instability, highlighting the need for leadership to address youth grievances. The post Iranian governor criticizes officials for mishandling January protests appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 4:50:38 AM
Jane Street reports over $1B in Bitcoin ETF shares
Jane Street reported over $1 billion in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF shares, including roughly $828 million in BlackRock’s IBIT at June 30.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/18/2026, 4:38:13 AM
Bitcoin climbs above $64,000 while most majors slip
Miners have cut their computing power by a fifth over three quarters to make room for AI, and Venice's token jumped 10% after the company said it crossed $100 million in annualised revenue.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/18/2026, 4:32:38 AM
Ripple Payments Adopted by South Korean Bank
Jeonbuk Bank, a regional South Korean lender, has adopted Ripple Payments for cross-border transactions.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/18/2026, 4:31:48 AM
EU Empowers Regulators to Block Third-Country Crypto Platforms
The 21st package of European Union sanctions against Russia, passed on July 23, apart from tightening the screws on the Russian ruble stablecoin network and the institutions enabling it, also introduces the possibility of banning crypto transactions with countries aiding Russia in evading imposed restrictions. 21st EU Sanctions Package Against...
By Sergio Goschenko 8/18/2026, 4:30:11 AM
Blockchain Association urges SEC to drop 2 trading rules
The Blockchain Association urged the SEC to repeal two Regulation NMS rules it says could obstruct tokenized securities markets.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/18/2026, 4:15:58 AM
Ripple and Stellar outlook: Remain under bearish pressure as corrective declines cap upside
Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) remain under pressure as broader market uncertainty and weak technical momentum weigh on both altcoins. XRP is hovering below the key $1 mark on Tuesday while XLM continues its corrective decline below $0.157.
By N/A 8/18/2026, 4:13:01 AM
Chinese AI platforms challenge US giants with lower costs and competitive capabilities
The rise of cost-effective Chinese AI models is reshaping global market dynamics, pressuring US firms to prioritize efficiency and pricing. The post Chinese AI platforms challenge US giants with lower costs and competitive capabilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 4:11:06 AM
South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank taps Ripple for cross-border payments
Ripple is bringing its cross-border payments platform to Jeonbuk Bank, but key details including its launch status and settlement asset remain undisclosed.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/18/2026, 4:11:02 AM