Bitcoin drop may signal demand, Scaramucci says
Anthony Scaramucci says Bitcoin’s shallower bear-market decline may indicate stronger demand, while forecasting an eventual return above $100,000.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/19/2026, 7:40:56 AM
ASIC Pulls 3,106 Crypto Scams as AI Networks Target Aussie Savings
In FY26, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission shut down over 19,400 online scams, a 182% surge, including 3,106 cryptocurrency investment platforms. How Syndicates Use Deepfakes and AI Infrastructure Australia’s corporate regulator has issued a stark warning to investors as sophisticated, AI-generated deceptive networks—often built...
By Terence Zimwara 8/19/2026, 7:30:27 AM
Kenya Airways fuel costs soar 72% amid Middle East conflict
Kenya Airways fuel costs rise 72% due to Middle East conflict. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at 13.5% YES. The post Kenya Airways fuel costs soar 72% amid Middle East conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/19/2026, 7:30:12 AM
Binance users add 16,349 BTC as ETH, USDT fall
Binance’s 45th reserve report shows user BTC balances rising 2.55%, while Ethereum and USDT holdings both declined 2.57%.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/19/2026, 7:20:42 AM
Top 10 DeFi Tokens to Invest in August 2026
Decentralised Finance (DeFi) is changing the way people access financial services by removing the need for traditional intermediaries such as banks and financial institutions. Built on blockchain technology, DeFi enables users to lend, borrow, trade, and manage digital assets directly through smart contracts. It also supports the tokenisation of...
By N/A 8/19/2026, 7:16:28 AM
Bitcoin.com integrates UAE-regulated USDU stablecoin into its crypto wallet
Bitcoin.com has partnered with Universal Digital Intl. Limited to add UAE-regulated USDU to its self-custodial wallet, giving users access to a dollar-backed stablecoin with monthly reserve attestations. Bitcoin.com said USDU will be supported across its web and mobile wallet as…
By Rony Roy 8/19/2026, 7:14:54 AM
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC slips toward key 50-day EMA ahead of FOMC Minutes
Bitcoin (BTC) edges lower toward the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) around $64,370 at the time of writing on Wednesday after posting a 2.9% gain over the previous two days. The recovery is supported by renewed institutional demand, with ETFs accumulating inflows so far this week.
By N/A 8/19/2026, 7:09:12 AM
Wyoming moves FRNT to Chainlink after security review
Wyoming moved its state-issued FRNT stablecoin from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP after reviewing security and disclosure practices.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/19/2026, 7:06:28 AM
Scammers Drain $77,000 From Elderly Virginia Woman After Posing as Amazon, FTC, and Bank of America Employees
An elderly Virginia woman lost $77,000 after scammers allegedly impersonated Amazon, Bank of America and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a scheme designed to convince her that her identity had been tied to criminal activity. The Alexandria resident was first contacted June 26th by a woman calling herself “Anna Covery,” who claimed to work...
By Henry Kanapi 8/19/2026, 7:04:41 AM
Bybit intercepted over $700M in potential losses after $1.46B hack
Bybit’s security systems blocked more than $700 million in potential user losses during the first half of 2026 as the exchange expanded real-time blockchain monitoring and AI-assisted threat detection after its $1.46 billion 2025 hack. Bybit’s H1 2026 Risk &…
By Rony Roy 8/19/2026, 7:03:16 AM
Ethereum’s 12-GPU proving problem just got a 4-GPU answer
Its claimed 9.62-second p99 fits Ethereum's latency target, while workload, proof and whole-system power details remain undisclosed. The post Ethereum’s 12-GPU proving problem just got a 4-GPU answer appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/19/2026, 7:00:12 AM
VanEck Says Bitcoin May Be Nearing the End of Its 11-Month Correction
VanEck says eight of the 12 signals in its Bitcoin capitulation dashboard were firing on 12 August, with the drawdown from October's peak now in its 10th month and a shallower trough expected. The post VanEck Says Bitcoin May Be Nearing the End of Its 11-Month Correction appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/19/2026, 6:58:50 AM
Interstice Digital launches Canton cross-chain swap engine with FalconX
Interstice Digital has launched a non-custodial cross-chain swap engine with FalconX that connects the Canton Network with Ethereum, Solana, and Robinhood Chain while using FalconX to supply liquidity. Interstice Digital said in an Aug. 18 announcement that the engine lets…
By Rony Roy 8/19/2026, 6:52:08 AM
Should Crypto Businesses Use a Multi-Cloud Strategy?
For a crypto exchange operating on a single cloud provider, an infrastructure failure can quickly become a platform-wide problem. If the entire trading environment depends on one provider or availability zone, an outage can disrupt critical services and affect users in real time. That’s the uncomfortable truth behind the multi-cloud question. It’s...
By BuyUcoin 8/19/2026, 6:51:45 AM
Iran warns Gulf states against aiding US military amid rising tensions
Iran's warning to Gulf states could heighten regional instability, impacting diplomatic efforts and increasing the risk of military conflict. The post Iran warns Gulf states against aiding US military amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/19/2026, 6:40:16 AM
Ripple: Sept. 15 Could Be a Make-or-Break Moment for the Crypto Clarity Act
Senate negotiations remain unsettled as the bill approaches its September test, while US regulators pursue crypto rules that could advance without Congress now. The post Ripple: Sept. 15 Could Be a Make-or-Break Moment for the Crypto Clarity Act appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/19/2026, 6:39:12 AM
Maya Protocol suffers $1.7 million exploit, halts network
Maya Protocol has halted its cross-chain network after an attacker exploited six linked software flaws to steal an estimated $1.7 million in Bitcoin and other crypto assets. Maya Protocol pseudonymous co-founder Aalux said on Wednesday that the attacker took about…
By Rony Roy 8/19/2026, 6:37:56 AM
Maya Protocol exploit drains bitcoin and other assets as pool value drops $11 million
A chain of six flaws caused the cross-chain trading network to credit a pool with nearly 50 million tokens that were never properly funded, letting an attacker drain real assets.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/19/2026, 6:36:11 AM
Coinbase’s x402 Handles 14 Million AI Agent Payments in 30 Days
AI agents initiated 14 million transfers through the x402 payment protocol over the past 30 days, with Base and Polygon handling most of the activity. USDC accounted for virtually all transfers, offering an early indication that autonomous software may become a new source of stablecoin demand. USDC Dominates x402 Transfers as Machine Payments...
By Emmanuel Musa 8/19/2026, 6:30:39 AM
Metaplanet Takes Bitcoin Treasury Strategy to the US With US$132 Million Nasdaq Deal
Metaplanet will control 95.7% of Super League Enterprise after closing, while its Nasdaq listing and existing advertising business continue under the structure fully intact. The post Metaplanet Takes Bitcoin Treasury Strategy to the US With US$132 Million Nasdaq Deal appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/19/2026, 6:28:29 AM
Cathie Wood highlights AI token price collapse as demand surges in ‘virtuous cycle’
The rapid decline in AI token prices could accelerate AI adoption, driving innovation and reshaping industries through increased accessibility. The post Cathie Wood highlights AI token price collapse as demand surges in ‘virtuous cycle’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 6:26:48 AM
Yossi Cohen appointed strategic advisor at SoftBank as fund pivots toward AI
Cohen's appointment signals SoftBank's intensified focus on AI, potentially reshaping global tech investment landscapes and innovation strategies. The post Yossi Cohen appointed strategic advisor at SoftBank as fund pivots toward AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 6:24:32 AM
SOL Technical Analysis Report – 19th August 2026
SOL has a market cap of $44.86 billion, as of date, and crypto market cap is at $2.2 trillion: On the daily chart, Solana is currently trading around $76.93. Overall, market sentiment remains cautiously bullish, with SOL continuing to trade above its lower channel trendline, reflecting sustained buying interest at lower levels. On the upside, […]...
By N/A 8/19/2026, 6:22:30 AM
Bitcoin May Fail to Reach $250,000 After Saylor 'Broke the Game,' Early Uber Investor Argues
Early Uber investor Jason Calacanis has questioned whether Bitcoin can reach $250,000 or even $1 million.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/19/2026, 6:21:31 AM
South Korea Orders Polymarket Blocked Over Illegal Gambling Concerns
South Korea's media standards regulator ordered internet providers to block Polymarket on 18 August, finding its winner-take-all markets amount to illegal gambling under the criminal code. The post South Korea Orders Polymarket Blocked Over Illegal Gambling Concerns appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/19/2026, 6:21:22 AM
Zcash: Mining difficulty hits record high as Cypherpunk joins the race
Zcash (ZEC) hovers above $500 on Wednesday amid record-high mining difficulty, with Cypherpunk Technologies (CYPH) launching its Zcash mining fleet. Network difficulty has hit an all-time high of 259.69 million, which aligns with the release of Cypherpunk’s 4.2 GSol/s Zcash mining fleet.
By N/A 8/19/2026, 6:01:34 AM
Crypto Genesys Goes Live on 1win in Limited Platform Release
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By playnewswire 8/19/2026, 6:01:02 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 8/19/2026, 5:53:49 AM
CLARITY Act faces 10% pre midterm odds, Solana policy CEO says
Solana Policy Institute’s CEO gives the CLARITY Act 10% odds before the midterms as the Senate prepares a Sept. 15 procedural vote.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/19/2026, 5:53:16 AM
Robot maker Unitree’s IPO surges 600%, outpacing crypto traders’ premarket bets
A Hyperliquid perp priced Unitree far above its IPO valuation before Shanghai trading began, but the robot maker’s first public trade still opened roughly 75% above crypto traders’ implied price.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/19/2026, 5:45:27 AM
Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for US500, copper perps
Kalshi has asked the CFTC to approve perpetual futures tracking a 500 company U.S. stock index and the spot price of copper.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/19/2026, 5:40:34 AM
Bitcoin Back Above $100K? Scaramucci Says the 2028 Halving Holds the Key
SkyBridge's Anthony Scaramucci expects Bitcoin to return above $100,000 as the next halving approaches, despite BTC currently trading around $64,000.
By Jose Oramas 8/19/2026, 5:38:21 AM
Fidelity clients purchase $23.92M worth of Bitcoin as institutional appetite stays hot
Fidelity's integration of crypto with traditional finance strengthens its market position, highlighting growing institutional trust in Bitcoin. The post Fidelity clients purchase $23.92M worth of Bitcoin as institutional appetite stays hot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 5:36:29 AM
A Treasure Hunter Pulled Up the Floorboards of an Old House and Found $46,000 in Cash From the 1950s
Keith Wille, a Groton, Connecticut metal detectorist, was hired by a Western Massachusetts family that felt stuck with a 1950s-built house because of a decades-old legend about hidden cash. After carpenters tore through walls and floors and came up empty, Wille swept the attic and got metal pings from the floorboards, leading to a dust-covered […]
By Guest Author 8/19/2026, 5:30:09 AM
Hyperliquid proposes 5 rule pillars for pre IPO perps
Hyperliquid Policy Center and trade[XYZ] asked the SEC to create rules for pre IPO perpetuals and eventually permit U.S. retail access.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/19/2026, 5:27:18 AM
MAYAChain halts network after estimated $1.7M exploit
A preliminary analysis says six chained bugs let a 23-message transaction drain 48.87 million CACAO, sending the token down nearly 89%.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/19/2026, 5:13:54 AM
Coldcard theft: FBI may know 1,082 BTC attacker
Investigators traced the first Coldcard theft wave to a paid data account, but the FBI has not confirmed identifying or charging anyone.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/19/2026, 5:12:19 AM
Anthropic Q2 revenue doubles to $12B, surpasses OpenAI for first time
Anthropic's revenue surge may accelerate its valuation growth, attracting more investments and reshaping competitive dynamics in AI. The post Anthropic Q2 revenue doubles to $12B, surpasses OpenAI for first time appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/19/2026, 5:07:50 AM
FASB sets 3 tests for stablecoins to qualify as cash
FASB proposes allowing certain stablecoins to count as cash equivalents when they meet strict redemption, reserve and liquidity conditions.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/19/2026, 4:59:59 AM
Bitcoin.com Integrates USDU, Bringing the UAE’s First CBUAE-Registered USD Stablecoin to Millions of Wallet Users
ABU DHABI, UAE — 19th, 2026 — Stablecoins have become the way millions of people hold and move dollars on the blockchain, the quality and visibility of the reserves behind stablecoins can vary significantly.. A new partnership between Bitcoin.com and Universal Digital Intl Limited (“Universal”) is built around answering that question. Bitcoin.com...
By Media 8/19/2026, 4:58:59 AM
Weaker Swiss franc may emerge as consequence of US-Japan yen intervention
The US-Japan yen intervention may lead to a weaker Swiss franc, benefiting Swiss exporters and altering global forex strategies. The post Weaker Swiss franc may emerge as consequence of US-Japan yen intervention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 4:50:42 AM
Why BlackRock Is Still Bullish on Bitcoin After Its 50% Crash
Bitcoin has lost more than half its value from its October 2025 peak, but BlackRock does not see the correction as a breakdown of the Bitcoin thesis. Instead, the asset manager sees leverage, changing capital flows and macro expectations as the main forces behind the sell-off. That distinction matters because BlackRock’s long-term case is now …
By Debashree Patra 8/19/2026, 4:47:20 AM
BlackRock clients buy $143.57M in Bitcoin through IBIT ETF
BlackRock's dominance in Bitcoin ETFs highlights growing institutional trust in crypto, potentially reshaping traditional investment landscapes. The post BlackRock clients buy $143.57M in Bitcoin through IBIT ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 4:41:11 AM
Bitcoin falls 50%, but BlackRock keeps long term view
BlackRock says Bitcoin’s 50% pullback reflects leverage and weaker flows, while its long term diversification case remains unchanged.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/19/2026, 4:40:09 AM
Shiba Inu Price Forecast: SHIB recovery hinges on key support
Shiba Inu (SHIB) recovers slightly, trading at $0.0000044 on Wednesday, after finding support around the critical level earlier this week. The dog-themed meme coin shows improving sentiment as social dominance rises, funding rates turn positive, and bullish traders increase their long positions.
By N/A 8/19/2026, 4:38:55 AM
Polymarket US Tests Parlays as Kalshi Banks $25M in Fees
Polymarket US began processing multi-leg sports contracts on Aug. 5 through an API-only beta that never surfaced in its consumer app. The launch lands as rival Kalshi is reported to be extending maker fees to its own parlay product, a change its published fee schedule does not list. An API-Only Launch 11 Weeks After Certification […]
By Luci Kelemen 8/19/2026, 4:30:24 AM
Bitcoin may enter accumulation by November, VanEck says
VanEck says Bitcoin may be nearing accumulation after eight capitulation signals fired, but historical data offers little six month edge.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/19/2026, 4:25:49 AM
Bitcoin holds $64,000 and solana leads gains amid 7% Korean chip stock slide
Bitcoin held near $64,000 and every major except BNB gained, while Korean semiconductor stocks fell more than 7% and Fed minutes are due at 2 p.m. ET.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/19/2026, 4:25:42 AM
Revolut allows CEO Nik Storonsky to borrow up to $250M against his stake
Storonsky's borrowing strategy highlights the growing trend of founders leveraging equity for liquidity, impacting fintech's financial dynamics. The post Revolut allows CEO Nik Storonsky to borrow up to $250M against his stake appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 4:11:37 AM
Ukraine’s bond market rallies 150% amid strong performance over four-year advance
Ukraine's bond rally highlights investor confidence in post-war recovery, yet ongoing geopolitical risks maintain a significant risk premium. The post Ukraine’s bond market rallies 150% amid strong performance over four-year advance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/19/2026, 4:08:16 AM