JPMorgan hires Executive Director for digital assets as bank doubles down on blockchain strategy
JPMorgan's strategic focus on blockchain signals a transformative shift in banking infrastructure, emphasizing digital asset integration. The post JPMorgan hires Executive Director for digital assets as bank doubles down on blockchain strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 6:08:22 PM
Gracy Chen aims to evolve Bitget into comprehensive financial platform
Bitget's evolution into a universal exchange could redefine financial markets, bridging traditional and decentralized finance seamlessly. The post Gracy Chen aims to evolve Bitget into comprehensive financial platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 6:07:45 PM
DeepSeek raises API prices by up to 1,100% starting Aug. 16
DeepSeek's drastic API price hike may deter smaller developers, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape in AI services. The post DeepSeek raises API prices by up to 1,100% starting Aug. 16 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 6:03:42 PM
LAFC signs forward Armindo Sieb from Bayern Munich through 2028-29
LAFC's acquisition of Sieb could strengthen their attacking depth, potentially boosting their competitiveness in upcoming MLS seasons. The post LAFC signs forward Armindo Sieb from Bayern Munich through 2028-29 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 6:02:38 PM
Tether gets unqualified KPMG opinion in first full audit
Tether has completed its first independent financial statement audit, with KPMG U.S. issuing an unqualified opinion after reviewing its 2025 accounts and a reported $6.814 billion reserve surplus. Tether said Thursday that KPMG U.S. conducted the audit of Tether International,…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/13/2026, 6:02:07 PM
US CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper pushes for renewed attacks on Iran during Israel visit despite US call to close all fronts last week – Israel’s Channel 13
Renewed military actions against Iran risk escalating tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and reducing the likelihood of a US-Iran deal. The post US CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper pushes for renewed attacks on Iran during Israel visit despite US call to close all fronts last week – Israel’s Channel 13 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/13/2026, 6:01:28 PM
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser backs crypto legislation, reveals stablecoin ambitions
Citigroup's crypto push signals a shift in traditional banking, potentially reshaping the financial landscape and influencing regulatory frameworks. The post Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser backs crypto legislation, reveals stablecoin ambitions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:54:54 PM
Galatasaray rejects €130M bid from Al Hilal for Victor Osimhen
Galatasaray's firm stance on Osimhen highlights a strategic focus on competitive team-building over financial gain, challenging big-spending clubs. The post Galatasaray rejects €130M bid from Al Hilal for Victor Osimhen appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:52:14 PM
Blockchain Association backs Custodia in Supreme Court fight over Fed master accounts
The Supreme Court's decision could redefine banking access for digital asset firms, impacting their integration into traditional financial systems. The post Blockchain Association backs Custodia in Supreme Court fight over Fed master accounts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:51:54 PM
Forecasts for $1M Bitcoin price deemed too ambitious
Institutional interest in Bitcoin suggests potential for significant growth, but achieving $1M requires capturing a larger share of the value market. The post Forecasts for $1M Bitcoin price deemed too ambitious appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:51:37 PM
Canada government source says US seeks trade deal before August 19 deadline
The urgency to finalize a trade deal highlights the potential for significant economic disruption and strained US-Canada relations if tariffs proceed. The post Canada government source says US seeks trade deal before August 19 deadline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:49:43 PM
Robinhood’s second fund for retail investors begins trading on the NYSE
Robinhood's new fund democratizes venture capital access, potentially reshaping retail investment dynamics and increasing market participation. The post Robinhood’s second fund for retail investors begins trading on the NYSE appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:48:02 PM
CFTC to discuss crypto and AI rules at first IAC meeting
The CFTC has scheduled a three-hour meeting for Aug. 20 to examine crypto assets, artificial intelligence, prediction markets, and its recent work across the three sectors. CFTC meeting will put crypto and AI policy on the agenda The Commodity Futures…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/13/2026, 5:46:04 PM
Forecasts for $1 million bitcoin price likely look too ambitious, key ratio suggests
The thesis is that high yields on long-term U.S. Treasuries make non-yielding assets like bitcoin less attractive.
By Omkar Godbole 8/13/2026, 5:43:25 PM
Google DeepMind’s Gemini 3.7 Flash climbs to 20th place in Agent Arena rankings
Gemini 3.7 Flash's rise highlights the rapid evolution and competitive nature of AI models in real-world task performance metrics. The post Google DeepMind’s Gemini 3.7 Flash climbs to 20th place in Agent Arena rankings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:42:39 PM
Crypto group backs Custodia in Supreme Court battle over Fed access
The Blockchain Association argues the Fed should not have broad discretion to deny eligible state-chartered banks direct access to its payment system.
By Nate Kostar 8/13/2026, 5:36:09 PM
Bank of America sees growth potential in power company tied to Anthropic IPO
ERock's strategic positioning in AI power solutions could drive significant growth, contingent on Anthropic's IPO success and market dynamics. The post Bank of America sees growth potential in power company tied to Anthropic IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:34:05 PM
Bullish stock surges 12% despite $280M quarterly loss driven by Bitcoin writedown
Investor optimism in Bullish's growth potential and strategic moves may outweigh immediate financial setbacks, influencing market confidence. The post Bullish stock surges 12% despite $280M quarterly loss driven by Bitcoin writedown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:32:41 PM
Tether completes first full financial audit by Big Four firm KPMG
Tether's audit enhances trust in stablecoins, potentially influencing regulatory frameworks and impacting global financial markets significantly. The post Tether completes first full financial audit by Big Four firm KPMG appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:31:46 PM
BitGo made $4.3 billion in revenue last quarter, but direct costs swallowed 99.8% of it
Direct costs absorbed 99.83% of segment revenue while adjusted EBITDA stayed negative and management targeted $15 million in savings. The post BitGo made $4.3 billion in revenue last quarter, but direct costs swallowed 99.8% of it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/13/2026, 5:30:24 PM
Chime Financial explores stablecoins for app integration as neobank joins Open Standard consortium
Chime's exploration of stablecoins signals a potential shift in mainstream financial services, impacting global payment systems and regulatory landscapes. The post Chime Financial explores stablecoins for app integration as neobank joins Open Standard consortium appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:29:40 PM
Morpho sees record 5.59M tokens move off exchanges
The significant outflow of MORPHO tokens from exchanges suggests increased investor confidence and potential upward price pressure. The post Morpho sees record 5.59M tokens move off exchanges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:29:38 PM
Robinhood Chain nears $1B TVL as Uniswap drives liquidity: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered said Robinhood’s Uniswap integration could solve a key challenge for new blockchains while accelerating UNI token burns.
By Sam Bourgi 8/13/2026, 5:28:54 PM
Donald Trump enlists corporate America to combat cyber crime with offensive operations
Empowering private firms in cyber defense could reshape digital asset security, influencing market dynamics and regulatory landscapes. The post Donald Trump enlists corporate America to combat cyber crime with offensive operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:24:30 PM
Anthropic’s early IPO meetings focus on AI models, not financials
Anthropic's focus on AI capabilities over financials in IPO meetings highlights a strategic emphasis on innovation and market positioning. The post Anthropic’s early IPO meetings focus on AI models, not financials appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:24:25 PM
Leicester signs Harry Howell on season-long loan from Brighton
Howell's loan to Leicester could accelerate his development while aiding Leicester's quest for promotion, benefiting both clubs strategically. The post Leicester signs Harry Howell on season-long loan from Brighton appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:22:00 PM
Gate’s TradFi volume surges 55% week-over-week as asset mix broadens
Gate.io's traditional finance trading volume surged 55% week-over-week to $85 billion, driven by AI stocks and memory chips via perpetual The post Gate’s TradFi volume surges 55% week-over-week as asset mix broadens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:21:34 PM
TRM Labs Reveals MiCA Purged 80% of European Crypto Firms
TRM Labs’ latest report highlights the effects of the full implementation of MiCA on Europe, tightening the existing regulatory patchwork. Only a fifth of all pre-MiCA crypto service providers received an authorization to operate, with the largest number coming from jurisdictions that built licensing capacity early. TRM Labs Report Evidences...
By Sergio Goschenko 8/13/2026, 5:20:43 PM
The International day one concludes with expected victories as favorites cruise in Shanghai
The dominance of favorites on day one underscores the predictability of the tournament, potentially impacting viewer engagement and excitement. The post The International day one concludes with expected victories as favorites cruise in Shanghai appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:20:18 PM
Gemini 3.6 Flash enhances coding and web development capabilities
Rapid iteration in Google's Gemini Flash series could accelerate innovation in coding and web development, impacting industry standards. The post Gemini 3.6 Flash enhances coding and web development capabilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:19:40 PM
US 30-year bond auction clears at 5.216%, a level not seen in over 15 years
Rising long-term yields challenge equities and non-yielding assets, reshaping investment strategies and increasing borrowing costs. The post US 30-year bond auction clears at 5.216%, a level not seen in over 15 years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:12:47 PM
HIVE Digital Technologies bets big on Paraguay’s hydropower for Bitcoin mining future
HIVE's strategic focus on Paraguay's hydropower for Bitcoin mining highlights the potential for sustainable energy use in digital economies. The post HIVE Digital Technologies bets big on Paraguay’s hydropower for Bitcoin mining future appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:12:34 PM
ASI:One introduces Athena for deep work tasks exclusively for PRO users
Athena's PRO exclusivity may drive increased subscription revenue but risks alienating non-paying users, impacting overall user engagement. The post ASI:One introduces Athena for deep work tasks exclusively for PRO users appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:11:34 PM
Trezor warns 14,000 customers after fulfilment partner suffers data breach
The incident marks the first time Trezor customers' shipping addresses were exposed.
By Olivier Acuna 8/13/2026, 5:10:57 PM
Xavier Parker commits to Manchester City with long-term deal
Parker's commitment to Manchester City highlights the club's strategic focus on nurturing young talent, potentially reshaping future team dynamics. The post Xavier Parker commits to Manchester City with long-term deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:09:21 PM
Strait of Hormuz Risk Premium: How a Chokepoint Reprices Markets
Strait of Hormuz moves roughly 20 million b/d of oil and products. Disruption risk adds a premium across crude, LNG, freight, and insurance as limited bypass and higher war-risk costs transmit fear into spot and futures.
By Maya Collins 8/13/2026, 5:05:48 PM
The Ideal Moment to Buy Ethereum (ETH) Is Now: Here’s Why
"Everybody is waiting for that ultimate confirmation, but that never comes," Michael van de Poppe stated.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 8/13/2026, 5:05:31 PM
Call Buying and Rising Volatility Make This Stock Rally Unusual
Cboe says 0DTE options dominate SPX volume. With record U.S. options activity and giant SPY call sweeps, that helps explain rallies where price and IV rise together.
By Andrei Popescu 8/13/2026, 5:05:11 PM
SharpLink adds Lido to Ethereum treasury strategy with $200 million stake
SharpLink's strategic Ethereum staking via Lido and Anchorage Digital highlights growing institutional trust in DeFi and crypto asset management. The post SharpLink adds Lido to Ethereum treasury strategy with $200 million stake appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 5:03:01 PM
Entry at $0.002 could 5000x in long term: Here’s Why experts say BlockDAG is a better pick than ETH and SOL
Ethereum current price and solana ETF flows are stuck in neutral, see why BlockDAG’s stage 1 math makes it the best crypto to buy this month. The Ethereum current price is parked near $1,913, a jaw-dropping 61% below its 2025…
By Samuel Msiska 8/13/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Manchester City agrees to €61M transfer of Tijjani Reijnders to Al Qadsiah
The transfer highlights the growing financial influence of the Saudi Pro League, potentially reshaping global football dynamics. The post Manchester City agrees to €61M transfer of Tijjani Reijnders to Al Qadsiah appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 4:59:07 PM
Binance leads July 2026 exchange traffic with 36M visits as overall numbers slip
The dominance of top exchanges amid declining traffic highlights industry consolidation, potentially stifling competition and innovation. The post Binance leads July 2026 exchange traffic with 36M visits as overall numbers slip appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 4:55:45 PM
Saturn adds Ondo tokenized stocks to STRC products
Saturn has partnered with Ondo to add STRCon and other tokenized securities to its STRC-based products while securing an undisclosed strategic investment from the tokenization company. Saturn said in an Aug. 13 X thread that the agreement would bring Ondo’s…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/13/2026, 4:55:37 PM
Ripple’s Stablecoin Is The Bigger Issue For XRP Holders
Banks may prefer using a dollar-backed asset for cross-border settlements rather than exposing themselves to XRP’s fluctuations. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 8/13/2026, 4:55:00 PM
Rigetti Computing valued at $6B, reports $13M in revenue
Rigetti's high valuation versus revenue highlights the speculative nature of quantum computing investments and potential government influence. The post Rigetti Computing valued at $6B, reports $13M in revenue appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 4:54:08 PM
Bitwise CIO says crypto tokens are entering a revenue driven era
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said crypto is becoming increasingly revenue driven as projects including Hyperliquid, Uniswap and Aave direct revenue toward token buybacks and burns. The post Bitwise CIO says crypto tokens are entering a revenue driven era appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/13/2026, 4:53:26 PM
Data Breach at Trezor Leaks Info on Nearly 14,000 Bitcoin Wallet Users
Bitcoin Magazine Data Breach at Trezor Leaks Info on Nearly 14,000 Bitcoin Wallet Users The data breach exposes names and emails from 13,689 customers who bought the popular Bitcoin wallet in recent months. This post Data Breach at Trezor Leaks Info on Nearly 14,000 Bitcoin Wallet Users first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew...
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/13/2026, 4:52:05 PM
OpenAI’s price cuts highlight convergence of open and closed AI models
OpenAI's price cuts may accelerate the commoditization of AI, pushing enterprises to optimize costs and potentially stifling innovation. The post OpenAI’s price cuts highlight convergence of open and closed AI models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/13/2026, 4:51:31 PM
Iran swiftly restores missile production post-2026 conflict with Israel
Iran's rapid missile production recovery post-conflict may alter strategic calculations and influence US-Iran negotiations amid fragile peace. The post Iran swiftly restores missile production post-2026 conflict with Israel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/13/2026, 4:50:45 PM
DeepSeek unveils open-source harness, raises V4-Pro API prices
DeepSeek's strategic moves could reshape AI market dynamics, challenging Anthropic's dominance and prompting industry-wide competitive responses. The post DeepSeek unveils open-source harness, raises V4-Pro API prices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/13/2026, 4:50:19 PM