Fed Chair Kevin Warsh triggers a $488 million crypto liquidation cascade as rate-hike expectations rise
Bitcoin fell below $77,000 Friday after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh revived the threat of higher interest rates at Jackson Hole. Data from CryptoSlate shows the largest cryptocurrency dropped to as low as $76,909 before recovering to $77,712 as of press time, down about 4% over the previous 24 hours. The retreat accelerated a broader crypto […] The post...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/28/2026, 6:50:50 PM
Crazy Ripple Prediction: Is XRP Preparing for a 1,000% Explosion?
"XRP is going to reach $20, and there's nothing anyone can do about it," one popular X user forecasted.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 8/28/2026, 6:49:53 PM
Meta’s AI workforce overhaul collapses under the weight of its own ambition
Meta's halted AI workforce overhaul highlights the challenges of balancing technological ambition with operational stability and employee morale. The post Meta’s AI workforce overhaul collapses under the weight of its own ambition appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 6:38:53 PM
CLARITY Act is a national security bill, former US defense secretary says
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper has urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act before its Sept. 15 procedural vote, arguing that delayed crypto rules could weaken U.S. financial and national security. The Financial Times published Esper’s policy argument…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/28/2026, 6:34:38 PM
US in talks to acquire large stake in Venezuela’s oil fields
The US's potential stake in Venezuela's oil fields could reshape global energy dynamics, bolster US energy security, and aid Venezuela's recovery. The post US in talks to acquire large stake in Venezuela’s oil fields appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 6:30:48 PM
XRP Price Drops Sharply After Fed Chair's Comments
XRP has come under renewed selling pressure after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a notably hawkish message on inflation during his first Jackson Hole speech.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/28/2026, 6:30:21 PM
Schwab Takes Aim at Crypto Exchanges With SOL, AVAX and LINK
Schwab is expanding beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, giving millions of investors direct access to altcoins alongside traditional assets. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 8/28/2026, 6:30:00 PM
Andreessen Horowitz raises $1.1B for AI infrastructure fund targeting chips, data centers, and robotics
Andreessen Horowitz's fund could accelerate AI hardware innovation, addressing infrastructure bottlenecks and boosting U.S. tech capabilities. The post Andreessen Horowitz raises $1.1B for AI infrastructure fund targeting chips, data centers, and robotics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 6:29:02 PM
US in talks for major stake in Venezuela oil fields, boosting energy security
The U.S. pursuit of Venezuelan oil stakes could reshape global energy dynamics, influencing oil supply perceptions and market stability. The post US in talks for major stake in Venezuela oil fields, boosting energy security appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/28/2026, 6:27:47 PM
Coinbase suspends trading for Badger DAO and Storj on September 28
Coinbase's suspension of low-liquidity tokens signals a strategic shift towards maintaining higher-quality listings, impacting market dynamics. The post Coinbase suspends trading for Badger DAO and Storj on September 28 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 6:22:49 PM
US cuts UAE branches of Egypt’s Banque Misr from financial system to pressure Iran
The U.S. action may heighten instability within Iran's leadership and further diminish prospects for a nuclear agreement. The post US cuts UAE branches of Egypt’s Banque Misr from financial system to pressure Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/28/2026, 6:12:39 PM
Strive’s SATA may fund 1,192 BTC purchases this week
Strive’s SATA preferred stock has generated an estimated amount of funding sufficient to purchase 1,192 Bitcoin this week, according to live market monitoring. SATA has reopened Strive’s Bitcoin funding channel BitcoinTreasuries.NET estimated on Aug. 28 that trading in Strive’s Variable…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/28/2026, 6:12:34 PM
Russia gasoline output falls of demand after drone attacks: Reuters
The reduced gasoline output in Russia may tighten global oil markets, potentially driving up prices amid existing geopolitical tensions. The post Russia gasoline output falls of demand after drone attacks: Reuters appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/28/2026, 6:12:30 PM
Capital B Raises €21M From Adam Back and TOBAM To Buy More BTC
Bitcoin Magazine Capital B Raises €21M From Adam Back and TOBAM To Buy More BTC The French bitcoin treasury currently holds 3,145 bitcoins worth over $245 million at today's prices. This post Capital B Raises €21M From Adam Back and TOBAM To Buy More BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/28/2026, 6:10:42 PM
Crystal Palace hosts Manchester City in Premier League Matchweek 2 at Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace's struggle for points against a dominant Manchester City highlights the challenges of competing with top-tier teams in the league. The post Crystal Palace hosts Manchester City in Premier League Matchweek 2 at Selhurst Park appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 6:07:07 PM
Avici neobank hacked, over $600K drained from user accounts
The Avici hack highlights the vulnerabilities in user-driven custody models, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance against phishing threats. The post Avici neobank hacked, over $600K drained from user accounts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 6:06:37 PM
Stanford’s Dan Boneh warns quantum computers could crack Bitcoin and Ethereum sooner than expected
The potential for quantum computers to compromise current cryptographic systems could necessitate urgent, careful adaptation in blockchain security. The post Stanford’s Dan Boneh warns quantum computers could crack Bitcoin and Ethereum sooner than expected appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 6:04:06 PM
Cornell’s Eswar Prasad says stablecoins are reinforcing dollar dominance, not threatening it
Stablecoins' reinforcement of dollar dominance could accelerate dollarization in emerging markets, challenging local currencies and CBDCs. The post Cornell’s Eswar Prasad says stablecoins are reinforcing dollar dominance, not threatening it appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 6:02:06 PM
Iran war reshapes global energy economics
The conflict has intensified global energy insecurity, straining economies, inflating prices, and depleting strategic reserves, with Asia hit hardest. The post Iran war reshapes global energy economics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:55:56 PM
These Four Signals Could Confirm if Bitcoin’s Low Is Locked In: Analyst
BTC has reclaimed several major technical levels that previously acted as resistance, and it could resolve the remaining ones in a few days.
By Wayne Jones 8/28/2026, 5:53:59 PM
Core Lightning patches vulnerabilities in version 26.06.7 amid AI report surge
The rapid AI-driven vulnerability detection highlights the increasing need for proactive security measures in decentralized financial systems. The post Core Lightning patches vulnerabilities in version 26.06.7 amid AI report surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:53:01 PM
BTC Rejects $81,500 as Whales Build Massive Sell Wall at $81K
Bitcoin briefly rallied to $81,500 before pulling back below $79,300, failing to hold the critical $80,000 support level for the second time in a week. Bitcoin Loses Steam Ahead of Fed Chair Speech Bitcoin lost momentum soon after breaching $81,000, as markets awaited Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s inaugural Jackson Hole speech. The price...
By Terence Zimwara 8/28/2026, 5:51:50 PM
NYSE proposes extended trading hours for certain options
Extended trading hours for options could enhance market responsiveness but may also introduce liquidity challenges and infrastructure demands. The post NYSE proposes extended trading hours for certain options appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:50:21 PM
Harvard’s Rogoff warns US needs a shock to address its debt crisis
A US debt crisis could trigger severe economic adjustments, impacting global markets and forcing unpopular fiscal reforms. The post Harvard’s Rogoff warns US needs a shock to address its debt crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:49:57 PM
Persian Gulf oil exports rebound, may keep crude below $90
Increased Persian Gulf oil exports could stabilize global oil prices, impacting economic forecasts and energy market strategies worldwide. The post Persian Gulf oil exports rebound, may keep crude below $90 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/28/2026, 5:49:34 PM
Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech puts rate hike on the table
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has put another interest-rate increase on the table after saying inflation remains well above the Fed’s 2% target, sending Bitcoin below $80,000 as traders raised their rate-hike bets. Warsh says inflation must return to 2%…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/28/2026, 5:48:59 PM
Chelsea FC gets a stablecoin sponsor after UK FCA warning to clubs
According to Circle, the USDC stablecoin name will appear on the front of club jerseys for Chelsea’s upcoming football season.
By Turner Wright 8/28/2026, 5:46:12 PM
Ripple moves to shrink XRP Ledger attack surface as AI audit tests lending push
Ripple is moving to shrink the XRP Ledger’s (XRPL) attack surface as it prepares to expand native lending. The company has recommended removing more than 10,000 lines of unused XChainBridge code while Lending Protocol V1.1 undergoes an AI-only security review through Sherlock’s Audit Engine. The parallel efforts come as crypto platforms face...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/28/2026, 5:45:49 PM
RB Leipzig signs Marc Guiu from Chelsea on permanent deal with sell-on clause
RB Leipzig's acquisition of Marc Guiu highlights the strategic player development and financial planning in modern football transfers. The post RB Leipzig signs Marc Guiu from Chelsea on permanent deal with sell-on clause appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:45:35 PM
Lighter expands Chainlink integration to enhance oracle security across 125+ markets
The expanded Chainlink integration enhances Lighter's security and scalability, potentially reshaping DeFi's approach to RWA derivatives. The post Lighter expands Chainlink integration to enhance oracle security across 125+ markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:44:43 PM
US economy may have added fewer jobs than reported, BLS revision suggests
Revised job data may prompt the Federal Reserve to reassess economic policies, impacting future interest rate decisions and market stability. The post US economy may have added fewer jobs than reported, BLS revision suggests appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:42:45 PM
Kremlin perceives US weakness amid Iran war, escalates threats
Russia's perception of U.S. vulnerability may heighten NATO tensions, potentially altering geopolitical stability and market dynamics. The post Kremlin perceives US weakness amid Iran war, escalates threats appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/28/2026, 5:40:14 PM
Iran outlines conditions for US deal, signals openness to negotiation
Iran's openness to negotiation could reduce regional tensions, potentially leading to diplomatic resolutions and impacting global markets. The post Iran outlines conditions for US deal, signals openness to negotiation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/28/2026, 5:40:05 PM
Disorderly yen may lead to higher US rates, impact gold prices: Bloomberg
A disorderly yen could lead to higher U.S. rates, strengthening the dollar and potentially suppressing gold prices, affecting global markets. The post Disorderly yen may lead to higher US rates, impact gold prices: Bloomberg appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/28/2026, 5:39:35 PM
Cognition hits $900M ARR but plans to burn nearly as much cash this year
Cognition's aggressive cash burn strategy highlights the high stakes of scaling AI innovation, risking financial stability for rapid growth. The post Cognition hits $900M ARR but plans to burn nearly as much cash this year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:37:30 PM
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates in 2025 amid cooling job growth
The Fed's rate cuts in 2025 highlight a strategic shift prioritizing employment stability over inflation control, impacting future economic policies. The post Federal Reserve cuts interest rates in 2025 amid cooling job growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:35:46 PM
Asian regulators tell banks to prepare for coming stablecoin rules
Asia's regulatory advancements in stablecoins could reshape global financial systems, emphasizing bank-led frameworks and B2B applications. The post Asian regulators tell banks to prepare for coming stablecoin rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:35:04 PM
Bitcoin Suddenly Dumped by $3K as Liquidations Hit $200M Hourly: Is the Fed to Blame?
XRP is among the poorest performers now, dropping by 5% on a daily scale.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/28/2026, 5:27:51 PM
Ninth Circuit rules against Kalshi in 3-0 vote, letting Nevada enforce gaming laws on prediction markets
The ruling underscores the tension between federal and state regulatory powers, potentially reshaping the landscape for prediction markets. The post Ninth Circuit rules against Kalshi in 3-0 vote, letting Nevada enforce gaming laws on prediction markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:25:56 PM
StarkWare secures Bitcoin with quantum-safe method on mainnet
StarkWare's quantum-safe method enhances Bitcoin's security, prompting future-proofing discussions and potential consensus-level changes. The post StarkWare secures Bitcoin with quantum-safe method on mainnet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:25:17 PM
Fireblocks Flow Enables Seamless Stablecoin Payments for PSPs
Fireblocks Flow streamlines stablecoin payments for PSPs, fintechs, and platforms, eliminating the need for rebuilding checkout systems. (Read More)
By N/A 8/28/2026, 5:23:47 PM
Blue Owl leads $2.8B debt deal for Iren to acquire Nvidia GPUs
The deal underscores a shift towards private credit in AI infrastructure funding, highlighting evolving financial strategies amid tech growth. The post Blue Owl leads $2.8B debt deal for Iren to acquire Nvidia GPUs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:22:38 PM
Goldman Sachs holds $88M in spot Solana ETFs, tops institutional list
Goldman's strategic ETF rebalancing highlights institutional agility in crypto markets, signaling evolving confidence and risk management tactics. The post Goldman Sachs holds $88M in spot Solana ETFs, tops institutional list appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:18:53 PM
Alibaba and Moonshot AI shift to revenue-sharing API models, signaling new era for open-source AI economics
The shift to revenue-sharing API models by Alibaba and Moonshot AI could redefine open-source AI economics, impacting cloud provider strategies. The post Alibaba and Moonshot AI shift to revenue-sharing API models, signaling new era for open-source AI economics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:17:35 PM
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signals hawkish stance at Jackson Hole, drawing contrast with Trump’s rate-cut wishes
Warsh's hawkish stance may strain Fed independence, impact market stability, and challenge Trump's economic agenda amid geopolitical tensions. The post Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signals hawkish stance at Jackson Hole, drawing contrast with Trump’s rate-cut wishes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:16:56 PM
USDC and EURC Go Live on Plasma Blockchain, Enabling Cross-Chain Settlements
Circle's USDC, EURC, and CCTP debut on Plasma, a stablecoin-focused Layer 1 blockchain, unlocking new payment and DeFi use cases. (Read More)
By N/A 8/28/2026, 5:15:47 PM
Saylor Takes Down ETH Bull Tom Lee (Literally)
Michael Saylor has responded to a viral AI-generated video featuring Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee with a video of his own, using the joke to double down on his long-standing Bitcoin maximalist stance.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/28/2026, 5:09:39 PM
US 5-year Treasury yield hits 4.48%, highest level since February 2025
Rising Treasury yields could tighten financial conditions, impacting borrowing costs, equity valuations, and housing affordability. The post US 5-year Treasury yield hits 4.48%, highest level since February 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:09:10 PM
Ethena Wipes Seller Overhang As ENA Buyback Vote Opens
Ethena’s new ecosystem developments hint at a grandiose buyback plan, removing early-seller friction. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 8/28/2026, 5:08:00 PM
0G unveils Veyra, an AI verification tool for video authenticity
Veyra's blockchain-based verification could redefine trust in digital media, mitigating deepfake threats and enhancing content integrity. The post 0G unveils Veyra, an AI verification tool for video authenticity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:02:57 PM