SpaceX tops Wall Street revenue forecast, posts $540 million decline on bitcoin holding value
Elon Musk's space company posted its first earnings as a public company ahead of a major insider share unlock.
By Krisztian Sandor 8/4/2026, 8:26:21 PM
Ethereum staking ratio reaches record 34% as network locks up more supply than ever
Ethereum's record staking ratio enhances network security but raises concerns about potential centralization risks and liquidity constraints. The post Ethereum staking ratio reaches record 34% as network locks up more supply than ever appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 8:19:47 PM
Senators Warren and Blumenthal urge SEC to investigate TRUMP memecoin on Solana
The investigation could redefine crypto regulations, impacting memecoin markets and highlighting potential limits of crypto-friendly policies. The post Senators Warren and Blumenthal urge SEC to investigate TRUMP memecoin on Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 8:17:45 PM
Apple seeks immediate injunction against OpenAI over trade secrets
The lawsuit could reshape AI industry dynamics, impacting talent mobility and intensifying scrutiny on trade secret protections. The post Apple seeks immediate injunction against OpenAI over trade secrets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 8:17:21 PM
SpaceX stock drops 8% despite stronger than expected second quarter results
SpaceX's revenue surge highlights its robust growth potential, emphasizing its strategic focus on technology and infrastructure over speculation. The post SpaceX stock drops 8% despite stronger than expected second quarter results appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 8:17:06 PM
CLARITY Act Hits a Crunch Week: Clock Runs To Recess
Washington’s long-awaited crypto market structure bill is staring down the clock more than the opposition. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 8/4/2026, 8:16:00 PM
SpaceX earnings test AI ambitions after 50% stock drop
SpaceX shares rebounded ahead of the company’s first quarterly report since its June IPO, as investors looked beyond an expected $1.9 billion loss toward its AI infrastructure plans and Starlink growth. SpaceX earnings put AI strategy in focus SpaceX is…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/4/2026, 8:14:00 PM
AVAX Is Up 7% While the Market Sleeps – These Catalysts May Explain Why
The latest rally has pushed AVAX into a major demand zone as Avalanche sees an increase in RWA activity and network developments.
By Chayanika Deka 8/4/2026, 8:05:51 PM
BTC Hits $64,360, but Bitfinex Warns of Downside Risks
Bitcoin posted a 0.8% gain, trading between $63,300 and a session high of $64,360, while holding support above $63,500 and keeping market cap at $1.29 trillion. A sudden rally triggered a heavy short squeeze, wiping out $35 million in short positions. Bitcoin Defends $63,500 Support Bitcoin oscillated between $63,300 and $64,300 on Tuesday amid...
By Terence Zimwara 8/4/2026, 8:02:08 PM
Bybit Splits Crypto and Payments Into Two Austrian Entities. Bybit.eu Will Run Both Under One Login
Bybit Payments GmbH has been granted an electronic money institution licence in Austria, giving Bybit a second regulated entity alongside its MiCA-authorised crypto business. The two companies will keep separate capital and safeguarding obligations while customers access both through a single Bybit.eu account. Regulation, Not Branding, Drives the...
By Tanya Chepkova 8/4/2026, 8:00:00 PM
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 Sam Bourgi 8/4/2026, 7:59:26 PM
US, UK reaffirm support for stablecoins, tokenization in joint financial regulation talks
In a July 8 meeting, US and UK regulators highlighted the implementation of the GENIUS Act, payment modernization and cross-border cooperation, reinforcing a shared framework for digital asset oversight.
By Sam Bourgi 8/4/2026, 7:58:48 PM
Inside BC Engine: How BC.GAME is turning players into stakeholders
A staking and reward system ties BC.GAME's native token, hourly USD-pegged payouts, and revenue from the platform's casino, sportsbook, and game-studio partners into one mechanism. The post Inside BC Engine: How BC.GAME is turning players into stakeholders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 7:51:34 PM
Wells Fargo to launch tokenized deposits this fall
Wells Fargo plans to launch tokenized deposits this fall, allowing corporate and commercial clients to move and settle funds outside traditional banking hours. Wells Fargo tokenized deposits will support 24/7 settlement Per an Aug. 4 WSJ report, Wells Fargo said…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/4/2026, 7:49:27 PM
Why AI is now a more immediate threat to Bitcoin than quantum computers
Offline keys still depend on entropy, firmware, signing and recovery, all built from fallible software and hardware. The post Why AI is now a more immediate threat to Bitcoin than quantum computers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/4/2026, 7:35:58 PM
Stellar Flips Ethereum In Government Debt Tokenization
Stellar’s stupendous growth in the RWA market this year puts XLM over ETH in a dominant run over debt tokenization. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 8/4/2026, 7:29:00 PM
Bybit Expands European Footprint With Austrian EMI License
Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) has granted Bybit a license enabling it to build future payment features, including peer-to-peer transfers and card initiatives. Regulatory Dual Framework Cryptocurrency platform Bybit announced Aug. 4 that its local subsidiary, Bybit Payments GmbH, has been granted an electronic money institution (EMI)...
By Terence Zimwara 8/4/2026, 7:25:25 PM
Sam Bankman-Fried Appeal Rejected: What Are His Next Legal Options
The post Sam Bankman-Fried Appeal Rejected: What Are His Next Legal Options appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On Tuesday, August 4, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit turned down Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) appeal to overturn his conviction and 25-year prison sentence. The former FTX founder and CEO was convicted of several counts...
By Steve Muchoki 8/4/2026, 7:19:54 PM
Ethereum proposal could end staking rewards at 50%
Ethereum researchers have proposed a new issuance model that would gradually burn validator rewards and reduce them to zero once about half of ETH’s supply is staked. EIP-8361 would taper Ethereum staking rewards Ethereum researchers Jérôme de Tychey, Justin Drake,…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/4/2026, 7:19:25 PM
Sui Leads Stablecoin Transaction Volume YTD with $400 Billion, Outperforming Major Crypto Assets
The data indicated four major crypto assets currently capturing user enthusiasm, pointing out their market viability revealed by their stablecoin transactions.
By Erie Maxwell 8/4/2026, 7:16:47 PM
Europe could foot bill in new plan to reopen hormuz – telegraph — $USO
Europe's financial involvement in Hormuz reopening could stabilize energy markets, reduce US intervention, and alter Iran's strategic leverage. The post Europe could foot bill in new plan to reopen hormuz – telegraph — $USO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 7:10:55 PM
XRP Ledger Goes Cross-Chain
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is expanding its interoperability capabilities with the launch of native cross-chain transfers through Axelar Network.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/4/2026, 7:03:35 PM
Former sen. pat toomey: “It’s Essential the senate passes the legislation this week” on the clarity act
The Clarity Act's passage could reshape digital asset regulation, impacting market dynamics and regulatory clarity, but faces uncertain Senate approval. The post Former sen. pat toomey: “It’s Essential the senate passes the legislation this week” on the clarity act appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 7:03:20 PM
Qatar’s emir urges continued US-Iran dialogue in call with Trump
Qatar's mediation efforts could enhance diplomatic stability in the region, influencing market optimism and potential US-Iran negotiations. The post Qatar’s emir urges continued US-Iran dialogue in call with Trump appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 7:00:10 PM
XRP Attorney Bill Morgan Defends BlackRock’s Recent Filing with the SEC Amidst Ongoing Criticism
Popular XRP attorney Bill Morgan has, in a post shared to X, pushed back against criticisms directed at BlackRock.
By Olivia Brooke 8/4/2026, 6:56:30 PM
Trust Wallet surpasses MetaMask in HyperliquidX builder code revenue
Trust Wallet's rapid growth in builder code revenue signals a shifting competitive landscape in the crypto wallet market, challenging established leaders. The post Trust Wallet surpasses MetaMask in HyperliquidX builder code revenue appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 6:55:52 PM
Aster DEX launches Marscoin perpetuals as meme token trading expands across decentralized exchanges
The launch of Marscoin perpetuals on Aster DEX highlights the growing trend of meme token speculation, potentially increasing market volatility. The post Aster DEX launches Marscoin perpetuals as meme token trading expands across decentralized exchanges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 6:54:15 PM
EdgeConneX considers up to $4B debt financing for Texas data center
EdgeConneX's expansion in Texas could reshape local economies and infrastructure, impacting environmental policies and tech investment trends. The post EdgeConneX considers up to $4B debt financing for Texas data center appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 6:53:56 PM
Bybit secures Austria EMI license for EU payments
Bybit has secured an Electronic Money Institution license in Austria, allowing its local payments subsidiary to offer regulated electronic money and payment services across the European Union. Bybit gains approval for regulated EU payments Austria’s Financial Market Authority granted the…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/4/2026, 6:52:27 PM
FBI Agent Accused of $1 Million Crypto Theft From ‘Adversarial Nation’
Bitcoin Magazine FBI Agent Accused of $1 Million Crypto Theft From ‘Adversarial Nation’ Court documents allege that Patrick Steven Yaroch was planning on going abroad with the stolen crypto. This post FBI Agent Accused of $1 Million Crypto Theft From ‘Adversarial Nation’ first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/4/2026, 6:51:56 PM
US government signals rising storm in FX and bond markets
The US-Japan FX intervention may trigger global market volatility, affecting bond yields and digital assets, with potential rate hikes looming. The post US government signals rising storm in FX and bond markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 6:49:42 PM
Al hadath reports exclusive footage of smoke rising from ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
The incident exacerbates regional tensions, threatening global trade and energy supply stability, with potential long-term economic impacts. The post Al hadath reports exclusive footage of smoke rising from ship hit near Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 6:42:04 PM
Chainlink Exchange Outflows Hit Monthly High—Is LINK Price Gearing Up for a Bullish Breakout?
The post Chainlink Exchange Outflows Hit Monthly High—Is LINK Price Gearing Up for a Bullish Breakout? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Chainlink’s price is back in the spotlight after on-chain data revealed its largest daily exchange outflow since late June. The sharp decline in exchange balances suggests investors are increasingly moving...
By Sahana Vibhute 8/4/2026, 6:41:51 PM
US vows to support Japan after yen intervention, says Bessent
The US-Japan yen intervention highlights global financial interdependence, affecting trade balances, regional currencies, and investment flows. The post US vows to support Japan after yen intervention, says Bessent appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 6:39:43 PM
A White House official says Trump is open to talks at the request of regional partners
Trump's openness to talks, influenced by regional partners, suggests a potential shift towards diplomacy, impacting geopolitical stability. The post A White House official says Trump is open to talks at the request of regional partners appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 6:38:33 PM
Bessent calls for expansion of Federal Reserve foreign lending facility
Expanding the Fed's foreign lending could stabilize global markets but risks political backlash and impacts on Treasury yields and crypto. The post Bessent calls for expansion of Federal Reserve foreign lending facility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 6:37:37 PM
Euro stablecoins now span 20 blockchains, led by Ethereum
Euro stablecoins' expansion across blockchains could reshape DeFi, attracting European banks but may also centralize the market due to regulatory costs. The post Euro stablecoins now span 20 blockchains, led by Ethereum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 6:36:42 PM
Bitgo Shifts WBTC Infrastructure to Chainlink in Security Push
Crypto infrastructure firm Bitgo is replacing Layerzero with Chainlink as the exclusive cross-chain infrastructure provider for wrapped bitcoin (WBTC), marking a major change in how the $7.7 billion token will move across blockchain networks. The crypto company said on Tuesday all future Bitgo-issued digital assets will also use Chainlink’s...
By Jamie Redman 8/4/2026, 6:35:31 PM
Bitdeer Turns Bitcoin Mining Site Into $4.7B AI Data Center Deal
The post Bitdeer Turns Bitcoin Mining Site Into $4.7B AI Data Center Deal appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitdeer is making one of its biggest moves beyond Bitcoin mining. The company has signed a 16-year, $4.7 billion lease agreement to turn its Norway facility into a large artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing...
By Rizwan Ansari 8/4/2026, 6:34:41 PM
Morgan Stanley says Bitcoin is 2% of global money supply, sees room to run
Bitcoin's limited market penetration suggests significant growth potential, but regulatory and liquidity risks could impact its future trajectory. The post Morgan Stanley says Bitcoin is 2% of global money supply, sees room to run appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 6:34:35 PM
If Israel remains inside southern lebanon, trita parsi argues a lasting regional ceasefire may be impossible
Israel's military presence in Lebanon risks escalating tensions, undermining regional stability, and complicating diplomatic resolutions. The post If Israel remains inside southern lebanon, trita parsi argues a lasting regional ceasefire may be impossible appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 6:29:05 PM
Gavin Baker on agentic AI: 500,000 users today, 100 million tomorrow, and not enough compute for either
The rapid growth of agentic AI users could strain existing compute resources, necessitating innovative solutions like orbital compute to meet demand. The post Gavin Baker on agentic AI: 500,000 users today, 100 million tomorrow, and not enough compute for either appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 6:28:46 PM
XRP’s Most Important Level: The Battle for $1.06 Begins
53% increase or a 42% collapse: what comes next for XRP?
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 8/4/2026, 6:28:16 PM
Iran’s fars news agency reports mixed indicators from US officials disrupting negotiations
Mixed signals from US officials could destabilize US-Iran negotiations, reducing market confidence in a timely diplomatic resolution. The post Iran’s fars news agency reports mixed indicators from US officials disrupting negotiations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 6:26:21 PM
Investors haven’t added a single dime to HYPE ETFs in 12 days as a $30 million exodus begins
Nine sessions were negative and three were flat, while cumulative reported flows remained positive at about $283 million. The post Investors haven’t added a single dime to HYPE ETFs in 12 days as a $30 million exodus begins appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/4/2026, 6:25:37 PM
GPU rental prices double in seven months as AI compute demand defies market selloff
Rising GPU rental costs highlight the growing demand for AI infrastructure, impacting decentralized compute networks and crypto mining economics. The post GPU rental prices double in seven months as AI compute demand defies market selloff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 6:24:44 PM
Source close to negotiating team says no negotiations have been held with US – fars news
The absence of US-Iran talks heightens uncertainty, impacting regional stability and market expectations for a diplomatic resolution. The post Source close to negotiating team says no negotiations have been held with US – fars news appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 6:22:44 PM
AVAX Price Stalls Despite Avalanche Landing Government, RWA Milestones
The post AVAX Price Stalls Despite Avalanche Landing Government, RWA Milestones appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Avalanche keeps adding real-world use cases, yet AVAX refuses to reflect that momentum. The network announced two major developments on the same day, like, Kenya’s government is bringing more than 30 million academic credentials...
By Yash Jain 8/4/2026, 6:22:44 PM
Iran offers transit fee exemptions to Chinese and Russian vessels in Hormuz, accepts Bitcoin and USDT for tolls
Iran's toll policy in Hormuz could strain global energy costs and complicate crypto markets, impacting geopolitical and economic dynamics. The post Iran offers transit fee exemptions to Chinese and Russian vessels in Hormuz, accepts Bitcoin and USDT for tolls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 6:22:28 PM
Aerodrome captures 54% of BTC-USD volume on EVM DEXs in July
Aerodrome's dominance in BTC-USD trading on EVM DEXs highlights potential systemic risks and challenges in cross-chain liquidity expansion. The post Aerodrome captures 54% of BTC-USD volume on EVM DEXs in July appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 6:20:16 PM