Police Probe Substance Abuse in Harry Yeh’s Death Plunge
While the Paraguayan police are still investigating the facts surrounding the death of the $2 billion crypto investor, the results of the autopsy and some statements from Jade Park building workers might offer an insight into what really transpired on August 7. No Foul Play? Police Probe Harry Yeh’s 30th Floor Death Dive The […]
By Sergio Goschenko 8/16/2026, 8:30:04 AM
Russia launches new airstrikes across Ukraine, killing three
The escalation in airstrikes may heighten market fears of further territorial advances, impacting geopolitical stability and economic forecasts. The post Russia launches new airstrikes across Ukraine, killing three appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 8:25:35 AM
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Flows Shifted Last Week: Here’s What You Missed
After the major inflows during the first week of August, all eyes turned to the second. However, reality settled in.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/16/2026, 8:25:28 AM
CoreWeave co-founders have sold billions in stock since lockup expired
CoreWeave's stock sales highlight potential shifts in founder confidence and could influence investor perceptions of long-term company stability. The post CoreWeave co-founders have sold billions in stock since lockup expired appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 8:25:25 AM
Wynd Kaufmyn becomes first jailed anti-AI protester after OpenAI blockade
Kaufmyn's jailing highlights the growing tension between AI development and public dissent, potentially inspiring more civil disobedience. The post Wynd Kaufmyn becomes first jailed anti-AI protester after OpenAI blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 8:15:37 AM
Gulf allies reassess US ties amid Iran tensions: Kyiv Post
Gulf states' reassessment of US ties amid Iran tensions could reshape regional security dynamics and influence future diplomatic engagements. The post Gulf allies reassess US ties amid Iran tensions: Kyiv Post appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 8:05:33 AM
Billionaire Cuban Predicts 'New Crypto'
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban believes the next major investment craze could have little to do with Bitcoin or blockchain.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/16/2026, 7:55:41 AM
Bybit expands TradFi perps past 200 with Unitree
Bybit added Unitree and Moonshot AI pre-IPO perpetuals as its TradFi derivatives lineup passed 200 products, with up to 10x leverage.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/16/2026, 7:47:16 AM
AVAX Price Prediction: Bears Own This Chart — $5.98 Is the Next Stop
With every major moving average stacked above price, takers dumping at nearly double the buy-side pace, and December's $13.22 analyst target now a distant memory at $6.34, AVAX's near-term path poi... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:39:06 AM
DOT Price Prediction: Dead-Cat Setup or Capitulation Bottom — $0.74 Is the Line in the Sand
Polkadot trades at $0.76 with every major moving average stacked above it like a wall of resistance, but dangerously oversold stochastics and whale-heavy long positioning hint at a relief bounce to... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:36:58 AM
German companies cut US investment to three-year low as tariff uncertainty bites
German firms' reduced US investments highlight a strategic pivot towards Asia, reflecting broader shifts in global economic alliances. The post German companies cut US investment to three-year low as tariff uncertainty bites appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 7:35:22 AM
MATIC Price Prediction: Trapped at $0.38 With Every Moving Average Stacked Overhead — Here's the Only Trade That Makes Sense
MATIC is locked in a compression at $0.38 — pinned below its entire moving average stack with volume near dead — and the technical structure is unambiguously bearish until proven otherwise. A flush... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:32:13 AM
167 Lottery Prizes Worth $1 Million or More Go Unclaimed Every Year. Here’s Where the Money Goes
In fiscal 2017, 167 lottery prizes worth $1 million or more went unclaimed, part of $2.89 billion in winnings that expired nationwide in the 12 months ending June 2017. The biggest known miss was a $77.1 million Powerball ticket bought in Tallapoosa, Georgia, on June 29, 2011, that expired after the state’s 180-day claim window. […]
By Guest Author 8/16/2026, 7:30:45 AM
DOGE Price Prediction: Coiled at $0.069 With 78% of Whales Long — This Compressed Spring Fires One Way or the Other
DOGE is pinned at $0.069 with volatility crushed to near-zero, all short-term moving averages converging in a single knot, and 78% of top traders holding long exposure — a dangerously crowded trade... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:23:25 AM
UAE uneasy over Mecca defense pact amid 2026 Iran war tensions
The UAE's exclusion from the Mecca pact may heighten regional instability, impacting Gulf security dynamics and Strait of Hormuz operations. The post UAE uneasy over Mecca defense pact amid 2026 Iran war tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 7:22:31 AM
SOL Price Prediction: Dead Momentum at $75 Sets Up a $71.92 Breakdown Test — The Clock Is Ticking
SOL is stalling at $75.43 with MACD momentum completely flatlined and price pinned below a cluster of moving average resistance — the higher-probability path points to $71.92, with a 65% chance the... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:21:01 AM
Bitcoin drops 47% in a year, Strategy’s $STRC gains 9% amid market volatility
Strategy's $STRC gains highlight the potential of engineered financial products to offer stability and income amid cryptocurrency market volatility. The post Bitcoin drops 47% in a year, Strategy’s $STRC gains 9% amid market volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 7:19:22 AM
ADA Price Prediction: Dead Weight at $0.18 — Tactical Bounce or Floor About to Give Way?
With stochastics floor-scraping near 3.6 and smart money running 67% long, a near-term relief bounce toward $0.21 carries roughly 55–60% odds — but the 200-day SMA wall at $0.23 and tissue-thin vol... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:16:39 AM
XRP Price Prediction: $1.00 Make-or-Break — Bounce to $1.08 or Flush to $0.90?
XRP is pinned at the $1.00 psychological battleground with every major moving average stacked overhead as a resistance wall, but stochastic deep in oversold territory and whale-heavy long positioni... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:12:14 AM
BNB Price Prediction: Dead-Cat Bounce or SMA-200 Breakout — The $620 Wall Decides Everything
BNB is trading at $605.41 with a flatlined MACD and aggressive sell-side taker pressure dominating the tape — a technical setup that puts the $599–$580 support zone firmly in play before bulls can ... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:10:12 AM
ETH Price Prediction: Crowded Longs, Dead Momentum — The Flush to $1,840 Comes First
ETH is frozen at $1,879 with MACD momentum completely flatlined and retail sitting 72% long in a compression zone well below the 200 SMA — the setup favors a stop-hunt flush to $1,840–$1,846 before... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:06:43 AM
‘Crypto Is Dead’ Chatter Surging Across Social Platforms, According to Santiment Intelligence
Rising fear language around 'crypto is dead' is appearing on X, Reddit, Telegram and elsewhere, framed as a potential contrarian signal near Bitcoin bottoms. The post ‘Crypto Is Dead’ Chatter Surging Across Social Platforms, According to Santiment Intelligence appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/16/2026, 7:04:26 AM
Ukraine reports July as one of deadliest months for Russian forces with 42,860 casualties
The high Russian casualties may weaken its military objectives, potentially shifting the conflict dynamics and impacting regional stability. The post Ukraine reports July as one of deadliest months for Russian forces with 42,860 casualties appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 6:53:21 AM
Public Miners Shed 21% of Bitcoin Hashrate as AI Revenue Accelerates
Three months ago, we examined how public bitcoin miners were beginning to dismantle or repurpose mining fleets for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocks Bridge Consulting, curating the latest news in energy, bitcoin, and AI compute from The Energy Mag. Subscribe...
By Guest Author 8/16/2026, 6:30:53 AM
Legendary Trader Brandt: 'Who Cares About XRP?'
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has once again taken aim at XRP, dismissing the cryptocurrency and saying he would immediately convert even a 500,000-XRP position into Bitcoin.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/16/2026, 6:11:50 AM
Bitcoin’s Final 929,465 BTC Will Take More Than a Century to Mine
Bitcoin has already produced about 20.07 million BTC since it launched in January 2009. At block height 962570, roughly 929,465 bitcoin remain under the 21 million cap, but they will not hit the market anytime soon. The easy years of new bitcoin issuance are long over. What remains is an extended, slow wind-down that will […]
By Jamie Redman 8/16/2026, 5:30:06 AM
Biggest Weekly Alt Gainers and Losers Revealed as BTC Stalls at $63K: Weekend Watch
XRP, ZEC, ADA, and BCH stand in one corner, while XMR and LINK are in the opposite.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/16/2026, 5:21:04 AM
Malaysia emerges as key AI hub amid data centre boom
Malaysia's rise as an AI hub could shift regional tech dynamics, attracting global investments and reshaping Southeast Asia's digital landscape. The post Malaysia emerges as key AI hub amid data centre boom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 5:11:01 AM
Iran warns US, Israel of costly retaliation for hostile actions: Iran International
Iran's warning heightens regional instability, potentially derailing diplomatic efforts and impacting market confidence in future US-Iran deals. The post Iran warns US, Israel of costly retaliation for hostile actions: Iran International appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 5:00:26 AM
China revises timing for July economic data release to 3 p.m. Monday
The revised timing for China's economic data release could amplify market volatility, influencing global trading strategies and monetary policies. The post China revises timing for July economic data release to 3 p.m. Monday appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 4:39:38 AM
Iranian editor urges strict enforcement of hijab law amid ongoing tensions
The push for strict hijab enforcement may signal Iran's regime tightening control, potentially reducing prospects for significant political change. The post Iranian editor urges strict enforcement of hijab law amid ongoing tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 4:26:10 AM
Iran executes protester Shahram Sadeghi amid US tensions
Iran's execution of a protester may intensify domestic unrest and geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing the regime further. The post Iran executes protester Shahram Sadeghi amid US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 4:23:38 AM
Real-world assets drive 32% of Hyperliquid’s new users in early 2026
Hyperliquid's growth via RWAs signals a shift in market dynamics, potentially enhancing platform adoption and influencing future pricing trends. The post Real-world assets drive 32% of Hyperliquid’s new users in early 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 4:03:10 AM
We Asked ChatGPT: Is XRP’s Bottom Finally In After the Crash Below $1?
XRP still battles for that key level as of press time. But is the worst behind it?
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/16/2026, 4:01:03 AM
Romanian F-16s shoot down drones violating NATO airspace near Black Sea
NATO's decisive action against drones signals a heightened readiness to defend its airspace, potentially escalating regional tensions. The post Romanian F-16s shoot down drones violating NATO airspace near Black Sea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 3:33:11 AM
SEC Reviews Cboe Bid to List 3x Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
U.S. traders could gain access to bitcoin and ether funds designed to deliver three times each asset’s daily performance under a Cboe proposal covering six leveraged commodity products. The SEC initially has 45 days from Federal Register publication to approve, reject, or begin proceedings. Six Funds Tied to One Day of Price Action Traders in […]
By Kevin Helms 8/16/2026, 3:30:03 AM
A Russian attack on Kyiv sparked a fire at the Pochaina Market, local reports say
The attack highlights escalating tensions and risks to civilian areas, influencing geopolitical dynamics and prediction market assessments. The post A Russian attack on Kyiv sparked a fire at the Pochaina Market, local reports say appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 3:17:32 AM
Binance Ends Transactions With 16 Platforms, Warns of Wallet Reviews
Binance will stop processing transactions involving 16 crypto platforms following regulatory developments. Transfers attempted after the applicable deadlines may undergo compliance reviews and trigger temporary restrictions on affected wallets. Binance Sets Three Deadlines for Transaction Restrictions Transactions involving 16 crypto-asset service...
By Kevin Helms 8/16/2026, 2:30:27 AM
Flights resume at Iran’s Bandar Abbas airport amid US-Iran tensions
The resumption of flights at Bandar Abbas airport suggests a potential easing of tensions, impacting regional stability and market perceptions. The post Flights resume at Iran’s Bandar Abbas airport amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 2:05:15 AM
XRP Active Addresses Hit 2-Month High as Sentiment Turns Bearish
XRP Ledger activity climbed to its strongest level in more than two months as bearish social commentary reached a three-month extreme. The divergence shows heavier network participation even as weak price action continues to pressure investor sentiment. XRP Activity Rises as Sentiment Turns Sharply Negative XRP Ledger activity jumped to a...
By Kevin Helms 8/16/2026, 1:30:04 AM
Nomura’s McElligott highlights $300B market chaos potential from autocallable structures
The interplay of massive debt issuance and autocallable structures could trigger unexpected volatility, challenging traditional risk metrics. The post Nomura’s McElligott highlights $300B market chaos potential from autocallable structures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 1:12:46 AM
Mengkang rare earth project in Laos suspended amid policy changes
The suspension underscores the regulatory and operational risks in developing economies, impacting China's rare earth supply strategy. The post Mengkang rare earth project in Laos suspended amid policy changes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 1:08:09 AM
Is Dogecoin About to Go Parabolic? These DOGE Signals Suggest So
Despite the massive price slump, analysts are still hopeful DOGE is approaching an important turning point.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/16/2026, 12:51:13 AM
Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv, escalating Ukraine conflict
The missile strikes on Kyiv heighten geopolitical tensions, risking NATO-Russia conflict and straining Ukraine's defense capabilities. The post Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv, escalating Ukraine conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 12:41:51 AM
Anthropic CEO: AI could cure most diseases within next decade
AI's potential to revolutionize healthcare could drive significant investment and innovation, reshaping the biotech industry landscape. The post Anthropic CEO: AI could cure most diseases within next decade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 12:35:54 AM
Iran ties Strait of Hormuz reopening to US compliance with June agreement
The situation highlights the intricate geopolitical dynamics affecting global oil markets and underscores the strategic leverage of regional chokepoints. The post Iran ties Strait of Hormuz reopening to US compliance with June agreement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 12:31:07 AM
CLARITY Act Odds Crash to 10% Before Senate Returns: Galaxy
Galaxy Research now puts the CLARITY Act’s chance of passing this year at 10%, ahead of a possible Senate procedural vote in September. Unresolved ethics rules and bank lobbying have weakened the measure’s support. Why Galaxy Sees a One-in-Ten Chance for the Crypto Bill Odds that the CLARITY Act passes this year have fallen to […]
By Kevin Helms 8/16/2026, 12:30:29 AM
White House urges Netanyahu to condemn West Bank settler siege
The U.S. urging Netanyahu to condemn settler actions may signal a shift in diplomatic stance, potentially affecting future Palestine recognition. The post White House urges Netanyahu to condemn West Bank settler siege appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 12:03:15 AM
Mark Cuban warns California billionaire tax could drive founders out of state
The proposed tax could trigger economic migration, impacting California's innovation landscape and altering political dynamics. The post Mark Cuban warns California billionaire tax could drive founders out of state appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 12:00:29 AM
How to Measure Your Brand’s Visibility in AI Search
For years, measuring digital visibility followed a relatively established framework. Search rankings showed where a...
By Visionary Financial 8/15/2026, 11:46:08 PM