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Iran accuses Qatar of detaining pilots amid regional tensions
Iran accuses Qatar of detaining pilots amid regional tensions

Iran's accusation against Qatar may escalate regional tensions, influencing military strategies and impacting geopolitical stability in the area. The post Iran accuses Qatar of detaining pilots amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bonds face bigger threat than Federal Reserve as global rates climb
Bonds face bigger threat than Federal Reserve as global rates climb

Rising global rates, driven by inflation and geopolitical tensions, could strain economies, impact central bank policies, and affect investors. The post Bonds face bigger threat than Federal Reserve as global rates climb appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Federal Reserve holds rates as divided FOMC vote fuels rate hike expectations
Federal Reserve holds rates as divided FOMC vote fuels rate hike expectations

A divided Fed and inflation concerns heighten market volatility, impacting bond yields and growth stock valuations amid potential rate hikes. The post Federal Reserve holds rates as divided FOMC vote fuels rate hike expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Binance extends RLUSD campaign with 1M XRP rewards
Binance extends RLUSD campaign with 1M XRP rewards

Binance extended its RLUSD rewards campaign through Sept. 11, offering one million XRP across four weekly distributions to eligible users.

Goldman Sachs identifies China stocks set to benefit from AI hardware exports
Goldman Sachs identifies China stocks set to benefit from AI hardware exports

Goldman's focus on China's AI hardware signals a shift towards export-driven growth, potentially boosting mainland equity markets significantly. The post Goldman Sachs identifies China stocks set to benefit from AI hardware exports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Stablecoin Conversion Services: How Banks Swap One Dollar Token for Another
Stablecoin Conversion Services: How Banks Swap One Dollar Token for Another

Circle CCTP and Paxos APIs show how banks convert USDC and other dollar stablecoins via burn‑and‑mint or custodial ledgers, anchored by 1:1 redemption.

Texas refuses to sell as its $10 million Bitcoin bet sinks to $6.6 million
Texas refuses to sell as its $10 million Bitcoin bet sinks to $6.6 million

The state reserve is separately tied to IBIT, while the filing names neither the owning portfolio nor a reliable dollar value. The post Texas refuses to sell as its $10 million Bitcoin bet sinks to $6.6 million appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The 'long bitcoin, short the bankers' era is officially over as TradFi giants embrace digital assets
The 'long bitcoin, short the bankers' era is officially over as TradFi giants embrace digital assets

Financial firms are partnering with specialists to build infrastructure, blurring lines between traditional and decentralized finance into a unified sector.

Iran inflation soars amid US conflict, rial weakens further
Iran inflation soars amid US conflict, rial weakens further

Iran's economic turmoil may destabilize its regime, affecting global oil markets and geopolitical stability, with potential long-term impacts. The post Iran inflation soars amid US conflict, rial weakens further appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

RLUSD anchors former Ripple staffer’s new XRPL startup
RLUSD anchors former Ripple staffer’s new XRPL startup

A former Ripple staffer says an unnamed XRP Ledger startup will use RLUSD rails, avoid a new token and reveal more details in September.

US oil reserves hit lowest level in over 40 years
US oil reserves hit lowest level in over 40 years

The depletion of U.S. oil reserves could exacerbate supply vulnerabilities, potentially driving up global oil prices amid geopolitical tensions. The post US oil reserves hit lowest level in over 40 years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Hits 90-Day Record

The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index has extended its record-breaking negative streak to 90 consecutive days.

Chelsea co-owner Mark Walter open to selling stake amid US federal investigation
Chelsea co-owner Mark Walter open to selling stake amid US federal investigation

The investigation may prompt stricter transparency regulations for sports franchise owners, impacting future US investments in European football. The post Chelsea co-owner Mark Walter open to selling stake amid US federal investigation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Fraudsters Steal $30,000 From Wells Fargo Customer After Masquerading as Law Enforcement Officials
Fraudsters Steal $30,000 From Wells Fargo Customer After Masquerading as Law Enforcement Officials

A Georgia man lost $30,000 after scammers allegedly posed as bank and law enforcement officials and convinced him to hand over his savings for “safekeeping.” The Roswell resident reported the incident to police on August 11th after the months-long scheme left him out $30,000, reports Appen Media Group. The fraud allegedly began in July when […]...

Bank Leumi Taps Galaxy for In-App Crypto Trading in 2027
Bank Leumi Taps Galaxy for In-App Crypto Trading in 2027

Bank Leumi will offer Bitcoin, Ether and Solana trading in its Leumi Trade app via Galaxy, with launch expected in early 2027, per a Galaxy release, making it Israel's first bank to do so.

US Retail Sales Fall 0.6% in July, First Drop in Nine Months
US Retail Sales Fall 0.6% in July, First Drop in Nine Months

U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July 2026 to $763.6B, the largest monthly drop since May 2025; nonstore receipts declined 2.2% as a spring tax-refund boost faded.

Cardano Dijkstra targets 2026 Leios, 2027 Peras rollout
Cardano Dijkstra targets 2026 Leios, 2027 Peras rollout

Cardano’s Dijkstra roadmap targets Linear Leios in Phase 1 around Q4 2026, with Peras planned through a separate hard fork in Q2 2027.

BiggerZ: Building a Fairness-First Crypto Casino, Sportsbook and Prediction Markets Platform
BiggerZ: Building a Fairness-First Crypto Casino, Sportsbook and Prediction Markets Platform

Miami, Florida, USA, 16th August 2026, PlayNewswire Continue reading at DailyCoin.

Grayscale: ETH, SOL Supply Growth Could Fall Below Gold by 2031
Grayscale: ETH, SOL Supply Growth Could Fall Below Gold by 2031

Grayscale projects Ethereum’s annual supply inflation could shrink to roughly 0.4% and Solana’s to 1.1% by 2031 if two pending network proposals pass, pushing both issuance rates below gold’s roughly 1.8% annual supply growth. Two Networks, One Scarcity Bet Ethereum and Solana are each weighing tokenomics overhauls that, according to a new...

BiggerZ: Building a Fairness-First Crypto Casino, Sportsbook and Prediction Markets Platform
BiggerZ: Building a Fairness-First Crypto Casino, Sportsbook and Prediction Markets Platform

BiggerZ: Building a Fairness-First Crypto Casino, Sportsbook and Prediction Markets Platform

Harvard holds $101M Bitcoin ETF stake steady in Q2
Harvard holds $101M Bitcoin ETF stake steady in Q2

Harvard kept 3.04 million BlackRock IBIT shares unchanged in Q2, ending two quarters of selling as Abu Dhabi funds also held steady.

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'Make RLUSD Great Again': Ex-Ripple Engineer Teases Secret XRP Ledger Startup

Ex-Ripple dev 'Bias Goose' confirms his mysterious new XRP Ledger startup will run on RLUSD stablecoin rails.

Ethereum devs to narrow 66 proposals tied to Hegotá upgrade
Ethereum devs to narrow 66 proposals tied to Hegotá upgrade

The Hegotá upgrade aims to introduce more native privacy for Ethereum applications.

Payward Q2 revenue hits $508M as EBITDA falls
Payward Q2 revenue hits $508M as EBITDA falls

Kraken parent Payward posted $508M in Q2 adjusted revenue, up 17%, while adjusted EBITDA fell to $23M as transaction volume declined.

Missile attacks hit Russian warehouse, Kyiv market amid escalating conflict
Missile attacks hit Russian warehouse, Kyiv market amid escalating conflict

The escalation in targeting civilian infrastructure raises the risk of broader military conflict, potentially involving NATO by 2026. The post Missile attacks hit Russian warehouse, Kyiv market amid escalating conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

LGD Gaming upsets JD Gaming 2-1 in LPL showdown
LGD Gaming upsets JD Gaming 2-1 in LPL showdown

LGD's unexpected victories over top teams could shift playoff dynamics, challenging assumptions about team hierarchies in the LPL. The post LGD Gaming upsets JD Gaming 2-1 in LPL showdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Wall Street finally turned staking into a dividend, now Ethereum and Solana want to shrink it
Wall Street finally turned staking into a dividend, now Ethereum and Solana want to shrink it

Grayscale's July 17 SEC filings said its Ethereum and Solana staking ETFs would convert staking rewards to cash and distribute them to shareholders at least quarterly, with the changes expected around Aug. 7. Solana and Ethereum are each weighing protocol changes that would reduce that income at the source. Solana developers want to accelerate...

Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win stirs tension with Real Madrid, boosts Barcelona odds
Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win stirs tension with Real Madrid, boosts Barcelona odds

Rodri's Ballon d'Or win reshapes transfer dynamics, favoring Barcelona over Real Madrid, highlighting shifting club power balances. The post Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win stirs tension with Real Madrid, boosts Barcelona odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP price rebounds above $1 as Peter Brandt favors Bitcoin
XRP price rebounds above $1 as Peter Brandt favors Bitcoin

XRP briefly fell below $1 before rebounding as Peter Brandt said he would convert a hypothetical 500,000 XRP position directly into Bitcoin.

Riot Platforms signs $9B AI compute deal with Anthropic, shifts from Bitcoin mining
Riot Platforms signs $9B AI compute deal with Anthropic, shifts from Bitcoin mining

Riot's pivot to AI infrastructure may boost its market value, reflecting a broader trend of rising demand for AI capabilities. The post Riot Platforms signs $9B AI compute deal with Anthropic, shifts from Bitcoin mining appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Roman Storm Targets Google and OpenAI Over DOJ Crypto Conviction
Roman Storm Targets Google and OpenAI Over DOJ Crypto Conviction

Storm pointed out the flawed logic behind the case against him and Tornado Cash, stressing that Google and OpenAI would be liable as their products are being used by North Korean operatives to fund the country’s nuclear program. Roman Storm Points at Google and OpenAI as North Korea’s Enablers Roman Storm, founder of the anonymizing […]

PLTR Price Prediction: Blowout Earnings Meet Overbought Technicals — Brace for a $165–$195 Decision Point
PLTR Price Prediction: Blowout Earnings Meet Overbought Technicals — Brace for a $165–$195 Decision Point

PLTR is trading at $175.74 on Binance, sitting deep in overbought territory post a 93% revenue blowout quarter, but with smart money carrying a 66.8% short position and momentum stalling at a criti... (Read More)

HOOD Price Prediction: Bulls Choking Below $100 — Smart Money Is Loaded but the Tape Is Lying
HOOD Price Prediction: Bulls Choking Below $100 — Smart Money Is Loaded but the Tape Is Lying

HOOD tokenized stock sits at $96.15, pinned beneath the critical $100.96 SMA-50 ceiling while top traders stack 63% long — yet aggressive takers are selling into every uptick at a 0.64 buy/sell rat... (Read More)

Israel’s economy rebounds in Q2 after contraction from Iran war
Israel’s economy rebounds in Q2 after contraction from Iran war

Israel's economic rebound highlights the resilience of its high-tech sector, but sustained growth hinges on consumer confidence amid ongoing geopolitical risks. The post Israel’s economy rebounds in Q2 after contraction from Iran war appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

COIN Price Prediction: Bulls Are Trapped Below $150 — The Flush to $141 Is Loading
COIN Price Prediction: Bulls Are Trapped Below $150 — The Flush to $141 Is Loading

COIN sits at $149.73, pinned beneath every meaningful moving average with aggressive sell tape dominating real-time flow. A breakdown toward $141–$145 carries 65% probability; the only bull case th... (Read More)

Solana reaches XRP Ledger DEX with issuer warning
Solana reaches XRP Ledger DEX with issuer warning

Solana is now tradable on XRP Ledger’s native DEX through Axelar, with users warned to verify the issuer address before swapping wrapped SOL.

Ripple (XRP) ETFs Remain in the Green, But the Actual Inflows Tell a Different Story
Ripple (XRP) ETFs Remain in the Green, But the Actual Inflows Tell a Different Story

The big elephant in the XRP ETF room is back.

Bits of Gold reported to have suffered data breach affecting 200,000 customers
Bits of Gold reported to have suffered data breach affecting 200,000 customers

The breach undermines trust in crypto security, highlighting vulnerabilities in data protection and potentially deterring future crypto adoption. The post Bits of Gold reported to have suffered data breach affecting 200,000 customers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Diesel shortage strains global market, crude oil prices may rise
Diesel shortage strains global market, crude oil prices may rise

The diesel shortage may lead to increased crude oil prices, impacting global energy markets and economic stability. The post Diesel shortage strains global market, crude oil prices may rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump considers more sanctions on Iran to influence nuclear policy
Trump considers more sanctions on Iran to influence nuclear policy

Increased sanctions could hinder US-Iran negotiations, reducing chances of a comprehensive deal and impacting market stability and regional diplomacy. The post Trump considers more sanctions on Iran to influence nuclear policy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

South Korea’s military fires warning shots at North Korean soldiers crossing demarcation line
South Korea’s military fires warning shots at North Korean soldiers crossing demarcation line

This incident underscores ongoing tensions and the fragile nature of peace along the Korean border, highlighting the need for vigilant diplomacy. The post South Korea’s military fires warning shots at North Korean soldiers crossing demarcation line appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

NFLX Price Prediction: Bulls Are Stalling at $79.32 — Here's What Breaks the Deadlock
NFLX Price Prediction: Bulls Are Stalling at $79.32 — Here's What Breaks the Deadlock

Netflix tokenized stock is coiling just beneath critical $79.32 resistance as MACD momentum flatlines and stochastics flash overbought; a decisive close above $79.50 opens a path to $83–$85, but fa... (Read More)

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Dogecoin's $0.177 Dream Faces 30-Billion DOGE Resistance Test

DOGE is now showing a similar pattern and if history repeats, the next monthly candle could spark a significant move.

Iran unveils new air defense structure amid conflict with Israel
Iran unveils new air defense structure amid conflict with Israel

Iran's enhanced air defense may escalate regional tensions, impacting diplomatic efforts and altering military strategies in the Middle East. The post Iran unveils new air defense structure amid conflict with Israel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AMD Price Prediction: The $520 Ceiling Won't Hold — Targeting $545 Before September
AMD Price Prediction: The $520 Ceiling Won't Hold — Targeting $545 Before September

AMD Tokenized Stock sits at $515.74, coiling directly beneath stiff resistance at $519.97 while institutional traders run a 56.3% long book — a clean break above $520 opens the door to $545+, but a... (Read More)

Chovy stacks Mejai’s to 25 in Gen.G’s Game 2 win over T1
Chovy stacks Mejai’s to 25 in Gen.G’s Game 2 win over T1

Chovy's dominance and Gen.G's strategic prowess highlight the effectiveness of superteam rosters in maintaining top LCK standings. The post Chovy stacks Mejai’s to 25 in Gen.G’s Game 2 win over T1 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AMZN Price Prediction: Smart Money Is Positioned Short While Stochastics Flash a Hidden Contrarian Setup
AMZN Price Prediction: Smart Money Is Positioned Short While Stochastics Flash a Hidden Contrarian Setup

Amazon's tokenized stock is pinned in a suffocating $0.66 range directly beneath layered resistance, with top traders running 56.4% short and MACD momentum at complete dead stop — a decisive break ... (Read More)

India mandates oil firms to boost LPG output amid Middle East conflict
India mandates oil firms to boost LPG output amid Middle East conflict

India's strategy to boost LPG output may enhance energy security and influence global oil prices amid geopolitical tensions. The post India mandates oil firms to boost LPG output amid Middle East conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

GEN.G sweeps T1 at LCK 2026 Homeground event in Seoul
GEN.G sweeps T1 at LCK 2026 Homeground event in Seoul

GEN.G's victory could boost their global ranking and influence LCK playoff dynamics, potentially altering future competitive landscapes. The post GEN.G sweeps T1 at LCK 2026 Homeground event in Seoul appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

META Price Prediction: Smart Money Is Loading — $605 or Bust Within the Week
META Price Prediction: Smart Money Is Loading — $605 or Bust Within the Week

META's tokenized stock is coiling at a critical inflection point just under $594.39 resistance, with whale positioning at 66% long and aggressive taker buying. A clean break above the SMA 50 at $60... (Read More)