SharpLink posts $1B loss as its $1.7B Ethereum treasury could take 90 days to fully convert to cash
The six-month loss was predominantly non-cash, while the company estimates its full staking portfolio could take about 90 days to convert. The post SharpLink posts $1B loss as its $1.7B Ethereum treasury could take 90 days to fully convert to cash appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/10/2026, 11:10:21 PM
OpenAI’s head of ethics departs less than one year after joining
Frequent departures from OpenAI's ethics team highlight challenges in balancing rapid AI commercialization with maintaining ethical standards. The post OpenAI’s head of ethics departs less than one year after joining appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 10:53:45 PM
Barcelona rules out Cristian Romero transfer as Flick backs current defensive options
Barcelona's decision to forgo Romero's transfer highlights their strategic focus on financial prudence and confidence in existing defensive talent. The post Barcelona rules out Cristian Romero transfer as Flick backs current defensive options appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 10:53:13 PM
South Korea puts crypto exchanges on a seven-day clock under new seizure rules
Civil creditors could compel custodians to freeze, disclose, transfer, swap and sell debtors’ assets if the rules advance. The post South Korea puts crypto exchanges on a seven-day clock under new seizure rules appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/10/2026, 10:30:22 PM
FC Porto contacts Santi Giménez over potential transfer from AC Milan
Gimnez's potential move to Porto highlights the challenges of high-profile transfers and the strategic shifts clubs must make to optimize investments. The post FC Porto contacts Santi Giménez over potential transfer from AC Milan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 10:19:50 PM
Anthropic embeds invisible watermarks in Claude models worldwide
Global watermarking in AI models could set a precedent for transparency, influencing regulatory standards and industry practices worldwide. The post Anthropic embeds invisible watermarks in Claude models worldwide appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 10:18:22 PM
Bitdeer Cuts Gross Loss to $8.5M as Q2 Revenue Tops $228.8M
Bitdeer reports Q2 2026 financial results, highlighting strong revenue growth while cost of revenue outpaced total sales, despite a significant sequential slowdown in expense growth. Top-Line Growth Bitdeer Technologies Group released unaudited financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, Aug. 10, demonstrating strong top-line revenue...
By Terence Zimwara 8/10/2026, 10:16:18 PM
Athena Bitcoin agreed to a $4.5 million settlement, but claimants may have less than $3 million to split
If the court grants the proposed fee and expenses stay within the stated estimate, at least $2.985 million remains before other deductions. The post Athena Bitcoin agreed to a $4.5 million settlement, but claimants may have less than $3 million to split appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/10/2026, 10:15:50 PM
CLARITY Act delay draws backlash before September vote
Crypto industry leaders are voicing frustration after the U.S. Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act before its August recess, leaving the market structure bill facing a crucial procedural vote weeks before the 2026 midterm elections. CLARITY Act faces a…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/10/2026, 10:14:06 PM
UEFA’s Roberto Rosetti criticizes VAR reviews as unconnected to football
UEFA's recalibration of VAR aims to preserve the integrity of football by ensuring technology supports rather than supplants human judgment. The post UEFA’s Roberto Rosetti criticizes VAR reviews as unconnected to football appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 10:09:23 PM
CFTC Polymarket case paused over soldier’s $400K bets
A federal judge has paused the CFTC’s civil case against a US Army soldier accused of using classified information to earn more than $400,000 from Polymarket contracts tied to Nicolás Maduro’s removal. CFTC case paused until criminal proceedings conclude US…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/10/2026, 9:55:16 PM
Iran parliament advances Hormuz bill targeting US, Israeli transit
The bill's progression could heighten geopolitical tensions, disrupt global shipping, and influence market dynamics around Hormuz transit. The post Iran parliament advances Hormuz bill targeting US, Israeli transit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/10/2026, 9:53:05 PM
Cardano Rally Gains Steam as Midnight Surge Fuels Hopes for Further Price Upside
Renewed optimism around Cardano’s ecosystem has kept traders focused on further upside despite broader crypto market volatility.
By Newton Gitonga 8/10/2026, 9:52:16 PM
North Korea’s Kimsuky Turns to AI as Crypto Firms Face New Threats
Kimsuky appears to be researching ways to use existing AI technology in its attack operations, including malware development, data analysis, and the advancement of attack techniques.
By Chayanika Deka 8/10/2026, 9:48:39 PM
XRP Ledger lending amendments gain Ripple’s backing
Ripple has voted to support two XRP Ledger amendments designed to introduce single-asset vaults and fixed-term institutional lending directly at the network’s protocol level. Ripple backs XRP Ledger lending amendments Ripple’s validator has backed the Single Asset Vault and Lending…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/10/2026, 9:41:21 PM
Strategy’s $15 Billion Bitcoin Financing Push Was Powered by ChatGPT, Asserts Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor has claimed that ChatGPT played a pivotal role in helping Strategy develop a new financing structure that ultimately helped raise roughly $15 billion.
By Newton Gitonga 8/10/2026, 9:40:15 PM
Strategy has $785 million left to close STRC’s final $5 gap after selling $213 million in Bitcoin
Strategy’s preferred stock STRC is steadily moving back toward its $100 target as the Bitcoin treasury company increases its purchases of the shares. Data from STRC.live showed that STRC traded around $95 on Monday, extending a recovery from its late-June low of about $74 as Strategy combined open-market repurchases with a 12% annualized dividend...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/10/2026, 9:40:11 PM
NYSE Builds Onchain Settlement Rails for Tokenized Securities
NYSE President Lynn Martin says the exchange is building a platform for onchain settlement of tokenized securities, joining Wall Street’s clearinghouse in a push to move stock trading onto blockchain rails. NYSE’s Latest Onchain Push NYSE President Lynn Martin said the exchange is developing an onchain settlement platform for tokenized securities...
By Shiraz Jagati 8/10/2026, 9:40:05 PM
Trump declares Strait of Hormuz open under US Navy control
The U.S. Navy's control of the Strait of Hormuz may influence U.S.-Iran relations, impacting global oil markets and regional stability. The post Trump declares Strait of Hormuz open under US Navy control appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/10/2026, 9:38:50 PM
Ethereum roadmap puts privacy and quantum safety first
Ethereum’s updated roadmap adds native rollups, stronger privacy, and post-quantum scaling as advances in cryptography and AI reshape the network’s long-term technical priorities, according to co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin compared the network’s 2023 roadmap with its…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/10/2026, 9:26:07 PM
CT3 Begins Preparing Its Ecosystem for the CT3GB Economy Launch
CT3 has announced the start of comprehensive preparations for the future listing of its CT3GB token. The company is scaling its data storage infrastructure, building financial and infrastructure reserves, and preparing its own tokenized economy — one in which CT3GB will become the platform’s primary settlement asset. In parallel, CT3 is...
By PR DESK 8/10/2026, 9:26:04 PM
Blockstream Debuts Swaps, Allowing Bitcoiners to Move Between Lightning and Main Network With Ease
Bitcoin Magazine Blockstream Debuts Swaps, Allowing Bitcoiners to Move Between Lightning and Main Network With Ease Following the suspension of Boltz, Blocksteam is debuting a feature allowing trustless Bitcoin swaps. This post Blockstream Debuts Swaps, Allowing Bitcoiners to Move Between Lightning and Main Network With Ease first appeared on...
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/10/2026, 9:18:27 PM
Trump Media’s bitcoin holdings shrink as crypto losses hit $361 million
The Truth Social parent held 9,477 BTC worth $557 million at the end of June, while its Cronos position also suffered a steep drop in value.
By Krisztian Sandor 8/10/2026, 9:12:07 PM
Nasdaq puts $675 million Avalanche Treasury on the clock over two listing failures
The AVAX treasury company must hold a $1 closing bid and $35 million listed-securities value threshold for at least 10 consecutive business days. The post Nasdaq puts $675 million Avalanche Treasury on the clock over two listing failures appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/10/2026, 9:10:22 PM
Report: North Korea’s Kimsuky Turns AI Into a Crypto Hacking Weapon
North Korea-linked hacking group Kimsuky is building and testing an expanding arsenal of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that researchers say could eventually help automate phishing, analyze stolen data and sharpen malware development. In an analysis published Monday, Genians Security Center stated that months of tracking infrastructure...
By Jamie Redman 8/10/2026, 9:05:57 PM
Spark CEO Sam Macpherson makes the case for sub-DAOs as a governance fix
Sub-DAOs could enhance DAO efficiency by fostering competition and innovation, potentially transforming decentralized governance dynamics. The post Spark CEO Sam Macpherson makes the case for sub-DAOs as a governance fix appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 9:02:15 PM
Bitcoin traders assess macroeconomic factors for future outlook
Bitcoin's integration into traditional finance highlights its evolving role as a macro-sensitive asset, influenced by economic indicators. The post Bitcoin traders assess macroeconomic factors for future outlook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 9:01:11 PM
Bitwise CIO: Bitcoin to End Year 'Significantly Higher'
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan expects Bitcoin to end the year “significantly higher,” arguing that bad news is no longer moving the market, ETF flows are positive, and long-term holders are buying.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/10/2026, 8:57:09 PM
Cardano Bleeds 90%: ADA’s Reversal Bid Everyone’s Watching
Fundamentally-strong cryptos are staying for the long game, but prices refuse to cooperate with exquisite technical setups. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 8/10/2026, 8:56:00 PM
Syntetika’s New Tokenization Hub Brings Regulated Investment Strategies On-Chain
Syntetika, a tokenization hub for regulated investment strategies, has opened deposits for its first strategy: BTC Basis+, managed by the publicly traded Hilbert Group. Deposits are now live for hBTC, the vault token representing the strategy. How It Works Syntetika makes investment strategies that run inside regulated funds accessible directly...
By PR DESK 8/10/2026, 8:53:45 PM
Judge stays CFTC’s case against US soldier over prediction market bets
A New York judge granted a motion filed by US prosecutors in July to stay the CFTC’s civil case against Gannon Ken Van Dyke over making more than $400,000 on prediction markets.
By Turner Wright 8/10/2026, 8:50:59 PM
Kraken holds the instant liquidation switch on a crypto firm’s 479 Bitcoin if price drops to $45,094
The Aug. 7 filing ties 479 pledged Bitcoin to the higher balance, making the dated, principal-only threshold calculable. The post Kraken holds the instant liquidation switch on a crypto firm’s 479 Bitcoin if price drops to $45,094 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/10/2026, 8:45:54 PM
Strategy CEO Phong Le says selling thousands of Bitcoin is ‘irrelevant’ to market pricing
Strategy's Bitcoin sales highlight a shift towards active capital management, potentially influencing corporate strategies in crypto asset handling. The post Strategy CEO Phong Le says selling thousands of Bitcoin is ‘irrelevant’ to market pricing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 8:45:22 PM
Bitcoin slips 2% as MARA, Strategy report BTC selling
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $64,000, down 2% on Monday, as it erased much of the momentum seen over the weekend. The decline follows reports of selling pressure from crypto-focused companies MARA Holdings (MARA) and Strategy (MSTR).
By N/A 8/10/2026, 8:37:38 PM
Spark Protocol’s rate limits turned a $294M exploit into a growth story
Spark Protocol's proactive risk management through rate limits highlights the importance of structural safeguards in DeFi, fostering trust and growth. The post Spark Protocol’s rate limits turned a $294M exploit into a growth story appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 8:36:51 PM
SEC charges Adit Ventures Management and CEO Eric Munson for fraud
The SEC's action against Adit Ventures highlights the critical need for transparency and accountability in venture capital management. The post SEC charges Adit Ventures Management and CEO Eric Munson for fraud appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 8:31:23 PM
Oil prices surge amid Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz talks
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could lead to sustained oil market volatility, impacting global economic stability and energy policies. The post Oil prices surge amid Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/10/2026, 8:30:58 PM
Former Ripple Engineer Warns XRPL File Proposal Could Undermine Decentralization
The proposal would increase the XRPL Memo field from its current 1 KB limit to roughly 1.3 MB, allowing users to store considerably larger files on the ledger.
By Newton Gitonga 8/10/2026, 8:30:23 PM
Fireplace shuts down: users have until September 30 to withdraw funds and migrate positions
The closure of Fireplace highlights the ongoing consolidation trend in prediction markets, urging users to adapt swiftly to platform changes. The post Fireplace shuts down: users have until September 30 to withdraw funds and migrate positions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 8:29:05 PM
BlackRock updates Geopolitical Risk Dashboard to flag AI leadership race as a top global threat
AI leadership race intensifies geopolitical fragmentation, reshaping global power dynamics and investment strategies amid rising systemic risks. The post BlackRock updates Geopolitical Risk Dashboard to flag AI leadership race as a top global threat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 8:29:00 PM
Bitwise’s Rasmussen says Circle is mispriced amid stablecoin growth
Circle's potential growth in the stablecoin market highlights the importance of diversified revenue streams and regulatory compliance for future success. The post Bitwise’s Rasmussen says Circle is mispriced amid stablecoin growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 8:27:46 PM
BTCPay Server Offers a 3 Bitcoin Bounty for Recovery of Stolen Funds After Wallet Exploit
Bitcoin Magazine BTCPay Server Offers a 3 Bitcoin Bounty for Recovery of Stolen Funds After Wallet Exploit The open-source payment processor is funding a recovery bounty worth 10% of any funds returned, capped at 3 Bitcoins, and says it will prioritize security patches over new features indefinitely. This post BTCPay Server Offers a 3 Bitcoin...
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/10/2026, 8:26:55 PM
GOP Rep. Max Miller’s reelection race shifts to toss-up amid abuse allegations
The allegations and investigation could significantly impact GOP dynamics and voter confidence, potentially altering the district's political landscape. The post GOP Rep. Max Miller’s reelection race shifts to toss-up amid abuse allegations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/10/2026, 8:24:08 PM
AWS embeds security into OpenAI, Anthropic coding tools with new Continuum integrations
AWS's integration of security into AI coding tools enhances real-time vulnerability management, reinforcing DevSecOps and platform flexibility. The post AWS embeds security into OpenAI, Anthropic coding tools with new Continuum integrations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 8:20:41 PM
$2B Crypto Investor Harry Yeh Plunges to Death in Paraguay
Yeh fell to his death from the 30th floor of the Jade Park Building, one of the highest residential complexes located in Asuncion, Paraguay. Police are investigating whether Yeh, who was found totally naked and covered by a black bag, was alone at the time of his fall. Quantum Fintech Group Harry Yeh’s Mysterious Death […]
By Sergio Goschenko 8/10/2026, 8:20:22 PM
Bitwise's Rasmussen: Circle is mispriced as stablecoins head toward trillions
Bitwise's Ryan Rasmussen says investors are underestimating Circle as stablecoins expand and the company builds out its payments infrastructure.
By AI Boost 8/10/2026, 8:20:06 PM
Cathie Wood predicts Federal Reserve will not tighten in 2026
Wood's prediction suggests a potential shift in economic policy, emphasizing growth and innovation, which could reshape market dynamics. The post Cathie Wood predicts Federal Reserve will not tighten in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 8:18:07 PM
Keith Grossman Warns Crypto Must Prove Its Value as 100+ Projects Fold in 2026
Some projects attracted significant usage before closing, raising questions about whether activity alone can support viable businesses.
By Wayne Jones 8/10/2026, 8:16:44 PM
Bitcoin defenders seek frontier AI access in 40-group push
Bitcoin Policy Institute and more than 40 digital-asset organizations have called on leading AI laboratories to give qualified open-source security researchers controlled access to frontier models as AI-assisted cyberattacks grow more capable. Bitcoin coalition asks AI labs for controlled access…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/10/2026, 8:13:56 PM
Microsoft adjusts capex outlook due to accounting change, not a spending slowdown
Microsoft's accounting change highlights the importance of understanding financial metrics' nuances, impacting investor perceptions and market reactions. The post Microsoft adjusts capex outlook due to accounting change, not a spending slowdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/10/2026, 8:11:45 PM