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Senator Schumer bill targets Trump’s $1.4B crypto income
Senator Schumer bill targets Trump’s $1.4B crypto income

Schumer proposes a seven-member anti-corruption bureau after Trump reported $2 billion in 2025 income, including $1.4 billion from crypto.

She Dreamed the Winning Numbers, Then Threw the Slip on Her Dresser. Six Months Later It Fell Out
She Dreamed the Winning Numbers, Then Threw the Slip on Her Dresser. Six Months Later It Fell Out

The April 29, 2026 Powerball drawing created a New Jersey record of 18 second-tier millionaires, including 14 $1 million prizes and four $2 million wins with Power Play. One of those $1 million winners said they dreamed the numbers, lost the first time, then replayed them after a forgotten play slip fell off a dresser […]

Wall Street rises sharply, driven by soaring Microsoft stock
Wall Street rises sharply, driven by soaring Microsoft stock

Microsoft's surge underscores AI's transformative potential, boosting tech confidence but raising sustainability questions amid rapid growth. The post Wall Street rises sharply, driven by soaring Microsoft stock appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Upbit lists CFX trading pairs against KRW, BTC, and USDT on July 31
Upbit lists CFX trading pairs against KRW, BTC, and USDT on July 31

Upbit's CFX listing could boost liquidity and market dynamics, enhancing Conflux's appeal amid regulatory complexities in China. The post Upbit lists CFX trading pairs against KRW, BTC, and USDT on July 31 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Major bitcoin wallet flaw drains 594 BTC in 25-minute sweep
Major bitcoin wallet flaw drains 594 BTC in 25-minute sweep

A hardware wallet randomness bug turned “impossible to guess” seeds into guessable ones, and $38 million is already gone.

Canary HBAR ETF holds $47.8M after Nasdaq launch
Canary HBAR ETF holds $47.8M after Nasdaq launch

Canary renewed its HBR push as the first U.S. spot HBAR ETF held 704.3 million tokens and $47.8 million in net assets on July 30.

Anthropic reports its AI models breached three organizations during cybersecurity tests
Anthropic reports its AI models breached three organizations during cybersecurity tests

AI's evolving capabilities highlight urgent cybersecurity challenges, necessitating advanced defenses and reevaluation of testing protocols. The post Anthropic reports its AI models breached three organizations during cybersecurity tests appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto contraction erased $43.4B from DeFi in H1
Crypto contraction erased $43.4B from DeFi in H1

Binance Research says DeFi TVL fell $43.4 billion in H1 2026 as L1 values and Layer 2 activity contracted while prediction markets grew.

Crypto’s next altseason may have fewer winners: Wintermute
Crypto’s next altseason may have fewer winners: Wintermute

Institutional investors accounted for 72% of Wintermute’s spot OTC flow in the first half of 2026 as capital clustered in fewer tokens and altcoin rallies became more selective.

Coldcard Mk3 warning follows $38M Bitcoin drain
Coldcard Mk3 warning follows $38M Bitcoin drain

Coldcard warns Mk3 users to move funds as experts investigate a 594 BTC sweep worth about $38 million, with the cause still unconfirmed.

Quantum Solutions sells $1.9 million ETH as DATs wind down continues
Quantum Solutions sells $1.9 million ETH as DATs wind down continues

Ethereum (ETH) treasury Quantum Solutions said on Thursday that it is pivoting toward an AI infrastructure and data center business after selling 1,000 ETH for approximately $1.9 million.

Eole Makes Japan’s First HYPE Treasury Buy, Targets a $611K Stake
Eole Makes Japan’s First HYPE Treasury Buy, Targets a $611K Stake

Tokyo-listed Eole has become the first Japanese public company to disclose a purchase of Hyperliquid’s HYPE token. The move contrasts with Quantum Solutions’ decision to sell ether to fund its artificial intelligence infrastructure business. Eole Adds HYPE Beside Bitcoin as Neo Crypto Bank Strategy Grows Japan’s corporate crypto market is moving...

Bitcoin ETFs just broke a brutal $500M losing streak, but the entire recovery is an illusion propped up by BlackRock
Bitcoin ETFs just broke a brutal $500M losing streak, but the entire recovery is an illusion propped up by BlackRock

The $32.1 million turn ended four negative sessions, but every listed fund except IBIT was flat or negative. The post Bitcoin ETFs just broke a brutal $500M losing streak, but the entire recovery is an illusion propped up by BlackRock appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC eyes 50-day EMA breakout, ETH consolidates, XRP steadies
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC eyes 50-day EMA breakout, ETH consolidates, XRP steadies

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) trade near key technical levels on Friday as the broader cryptocurrency market pauses following last week's recovery. BTC is approaching the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) while ETH continues to consolidate between two major EMAs.

Musk denies Tesla China sale for SpaceX merger, impacting market expectations
Musk denies Tesla China sale for SpaceX merger, impacting market expectations

Musk's denial affects merger speculation, highlighting the strategic role of Tesla's China operations in market expectations and feasibility. The post Musk denies Tesla China sale for SpaceX merger, impacting market expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinkite Warns Coldcard Mk3 Owners After Reports of $38M Bitcoin Loss
Coinkite Warns Coldcard Mk3 Owners After Reports of $38M Bitcoin Loss

Coinkite issued a security advisory Thursday warning owners of its Coldcard Mk3 hardware wallet that funds tied to certain firmware versions may be at risk. Hardware wallet incidents rarely unfold as isolated events. When long-dormant addresses begin moving in a tightly coordinated pattern, the timing alone warrants scrutiny. That was the case on...

Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet boost AI spending to $725 billion, signaling massive chip demand
Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet boost AI spending to $725 billion, signaling massive chip demand

The surge in AI spending by tech giants will intensify chip demand, strain supply chains, and heighten competition for energy resources. The post Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet boost AI spending to $725 billion, signaling massive chip demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Musk dismisses Tesla-China sale for SpaceX merger as “fake news”
Musk dismisses Tesla-China sale for SpaceX merger as “fake news”

Musk's denial may stabilize market speculation, but persistent merger rumors could still influence investor sentiment and strategic outlooks. The post Musk dismisses Tesla-China sale for SpaceX merger as “fake news” appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Down 99.7% From ATH: Is Internet Computer (ICP) Due for a Comeback or Total Collapse?
Down 99.7% From ATH: Is Internet Computer (ICP) Due for a Comeback or Total Collapse?

An ascent to $9 or further crash to $0.50: what comes next for ICP?

Why is UNUS SED LEO a Top 11 Crypto That Almost Nobody Talks About?
Why is UNUS SED LEO a Top 11 Crypto That Almost Nobody Talks About?

The post Why is UNUS SED LEO a Top 11 Crypto That Almost Nobody Talks About? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News UNUS SED (LEO) has quietly secured its place among the world’s largest cryptocurrencies with a market capitalization of nearly $9 billion. This makes it the 11th-largest crypto asset. Yet, unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, or XRP,...

Strategy, Coinbase post weak Q2 earnings amid prediction market growth for the exchange
Strategy, Coinbase post weak Q2 earnings amid prediction market growth for the exchange

Strategy (MSTR) reported an $8.33 billion operating loss in the second quarter of 2026, according to its earnings report released Thursday. The losses were largely driven by an $8.32 billion unrealized loss on its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings as the top crypto's price declined during the period.

Musk structures Tesla China for potential SpaceX merger amid geopolitical risks
Musk structures Tesla China for potential SpaceX merger amid geopolitical risks

Musk's strategic structuring could redefine global tech mergers, highlighting the complex interplay of innovation and geopolitical tensions. The post Musk structures Tesla China for potential SpaceX merger amid geopolitical risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Top Altcoins Price Forecast: Uniswap lead gains, Cardano and NEAR risk rejection at EMAs resistance
Top Altcoins Price Forecast: Uniswap lead gains, Cardano and NEAR risk rejection at EMAs resistance

Top altcoins Uniswap (UNI), Cardano (ADA) and Near Protocol (NEAR) all saw gains on Thursday after a slight recovery across the crypto market.

Trump announces ‘historic’ Hamas disarmament deal amid US-Iran tensions
Trump announces ‘historic’ Hamas disarmament deal amid US-Iran tensions

The deal could signal a diplomatic shift, potentially easing US-Iran tensions and impacting future peace negotiations in the Middle East. The post Trump announces ‘historic’ Hamas disarmament deal amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Oil prices drop over $1 as Strait of Hormuz flows improve despite US-Iran conflict
Oil prices drop over $1 as Strait of Hormuz flows improve despite US-Iran conflict

Improved Strait of Hormuz flows may stabilize oil prices, reducing the likelihood of new highs despite ongoing US-Iran tensions. The post Oil prices drop over $1 as Strait of Hormuz flows improve despite US-Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Consumer Technology Association Urges Senate Vote on CLARITY Act
Consumer Technology Association Urges Senate Vote on CLARITY Act

The technology trade group representing more than 1,300 companies renewed its push for Senate approval of the CLARITY Act after bipartisan committee action. Lawmakers now face decisions on revised ethics provisions and other disputes before a floor vote. Technology Group Presses for Senate Action The Consumer Technology Association (CTA),...

BitMEX, the exchange that invented perpetual futures, is shutting down for good
BitMEX, the exchange that invented perpetual futures, is shutting down for good

BitMEX's closure marks the end of an era in crypto derivatives, highlighting the industry's shift towards more regulated and diversified platforms. The post BitMEX, the exchange that invented perpetual futures, is shutting down for good appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Oil prices retract after initial gains amid US-Iran tensions
Oil prices retract after initial gains amid US-Iran tensions

Market volatility underscores the fragility of oil supply chains, highlighting the need for strategic resilience amid geopolitical tensions. The post Oil prices retract after initial gains amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coldcard issues Mk3 warning as experts examine $38M Bitcoin wallet drain
Coldcard issues Mk3 warning as experts examine $38M Bitcoin wallet drain

Coinkite urged Coldcard Mk3 users to migrate funds after identifying a potential seed-generation risk, as Bitcoin security experts separately examine an unexplained $38 million wallet drain.

A cleaning company with just $4.1M in cash and a stash of Dogecoin just committed $500M to an AI mega-deal
A cleaning company with just $4.1M in cash and a stash of Dogecoin just committed $500M to an AI mega-deal

The project can call $40 million around closing while current liquidity and any Minnesota use of DOGE proceeds remain undisclosed. The post A cleaning company with just $4.1M in cash and a stash of Dogecoin just committed $500M to an AI mega-deal appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Houthi threat to Bab el-Mandeb Strait may disrupt global oil supply routes
Houthi threat to Bab el-Mandeb Strait may disrupt global oil supply routes

Potential disruptions at Bab el-Mandeb could lead to increased oil prices and heightened geopolitical tensions affecting global markets. The post Houthi threat to Bab el-Mandeb Strait may disrupt global oil supply routes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple Expands RLUSD Across South Korea’s Top 4 Exchanges
Ripple Expands RLUSD Across South Korea’s Top 4 Exchanges

Ripple USD now trades across South Korea’s four largest cryptocurrency exchanges, expanding direct won access to one of the world’s busiest digital asset markets. Trading activity on the country’s top exchanges will show whether broader distribution drives lasting liquidity. Korea’s Largest Crypto Exchanges Complete the Rollout RLUSD has now...

Russia regains Olympic status after dropping claims to Ukrainian territories
Russia regains Olympic status after dropping claims to Ukrainian territories

Russia's Olympic reinstatement may signal a strategic pivot towards diplomacy, potentially reducing military tensions and altering geopolitical dynamics. The post Russia regains Olympic status after dropping claims to Ukrainian territories appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP Retail Trading Goes Live on Hong Kong’s Licensed OSL Exchange
XRP Retail Trading Goes Live on Hong Kong’s Licensed OSL Exchange

Hong Kong retail investors can now trade XRP through OSL, which became the first exchange in the city to offer the token to retail customers, according to the company. The launch expands regulated access as investors watch whether other licensed exchanges follow with their own XRP listings. OSL Opens XRP Trading to Retail Investors OSL […]

Crypto Regulation Sparks Crime: IRS Issues Phishing Warning, Lummis Gets Hacked
Crypto Regulation Sparks Crime: IRS Issues Phishing Warning, Lummis Gets Hacked

The post Crypto Regulation Sparks Crime: IRS Issues Phishing Warning, Lummis Gets Hacked appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto hackers, thieves, and scammers tend to employ trending narratives in their malicious schemes, the latest being crypto regulation. Scammers have been spreading fake letters from the US Internal Revenue Service...

Citadel acquires $10B portfolio of AI-related stocks from Leopold Aschenbrenner’s fund
Citadel acquires $10B portfolio of AI-related stocks from Leopold Aschenbrenner’s fund

Citadel's acquisition highlights the volatility in AI investments and underscores the potential for market stabilization through strategic buyouts. The post Citadel acquires $10B portfolio of AI-related stocks from Leopold Aschenbrenner’s fund appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Asia-Pacific equities rise on strong US tech earnings, AI, semiconductor boost
Asia-Pacific equities rise on strong US tech earnings, AI, semiconductor boost

The rise in Asia-Pacific equities highlights the global influence of U.S. tech earnings, underscoring AI and semiconductor sectors' pivotal roles. The post Asia-Pacific equities rise on strong US tech earnings, AI, semiconductor boost appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bessent Slams CLARITY Act Critics, Demands Senate Action Now
Bessent Slams CLARITY Act Critics, Demands Senate Action Now

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sharply defended the CLARITY Act, rejecting claims that the bill weakens consumer protections and urging the Senate to bring the legislation to a vote now. Bessent Pushes Senate to Vote on the CLARITY Act Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent escalated the debate over U.S. crypto regulation on July 30, portraying the...

AMD Highlights Open Ecosystems for Agentic AI Growth
AMD Highlights Open Ecosystems for Agentic AI Growth

AMD emphasizes open AI ecosystems as critical for scaling agentic AI, addressing vendor lock-in and interoperability challenges. (Read More)

Coinkite warns COLDCARD Mk3 security flaw may put Bitcoin at risk
Coinkite warns COLDCARD Mk3 security flaw may put Bitcoin at risk

The firmware flaw highlights the critical importance of robust RNGs in hardware wallets, emphasizing the need for vigilant security practices. The post Coinkite warns COLDCARD Mk3 security flaw may put Bitcoin at risk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US airstrikes hit Iranian military sites amid escalating tensions
US airstrikes hit Iranian military sites amid escalating tensions

The airstrikes risk escalating regional tensions, potentially prompting Iranian retaliation and impacting global maritime security dynamics. The post US airstrikes hit Iranian military sites amid escalating tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bhutan’s Gelephu taps 3iQ to manage part of Bitcoin treasury
Bhutan’s Gelephu taps 3iQ to manage part of Bitcoin treasury

3iQ will manage an undisclosed portion of Gelephu Mindfulness City’s Bitcoin treasury as Bhutan develops a digital-asset investment hub.

Bank of Japan expected to keep rates at 1% and signal tightening
Bank of Japan expected to keep rates at 1% and signal tightening

BOJ's hawkish stance signals potential rate hikes, impacting global markets and crypto volatility through yen carry trade dynamics. The post Bank of Japan expected to keep rates at 1% and signal tightening appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, 13 dead in escalation
Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, 13 dead in escalation

The escalation may prompt increased international intervention and sanctions, potentially altering the conflict's trajectory and market dynamics. The post Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, 13 dead in escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple Brings Aviva’s First Tokenized Fund to the XRP Ledger
Ripple Brings Aviva’s First Tokenized Fund to the XRP Ledger

Aviva Investors launched a tokenized share class of its U.S. dollar liquidity fund on the XRP Ledger, bringing regulated blockchain-based investing to eligible institutions. Approval from the Central Bank of Ireland places investor protections at the center of the launch. Aviva Moves a Regulated Liquidity Fund Onchain Ripple and Aviva Investors,...

SEC crypto task force chief counsel Taylor Lindman to keynote CoinDesk policy event
SEC crypto task force chief counsel Taylor Lindman to keynote CoinDesk policy event

Lindman's keynote at CoinDesk's event signals potential shifts in crypto regulation, impacting token classification and market compliance strategies. The post SEC crypto task force chief counsel Taylor Lindman to keynote CoinDesk policy event appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Can XRP Overcome Pressure? Zcash (ZEC) Might Bounce to $500, Did Hyperliquid (HYPE) Lose Its Importance? Crypto Market Review

The market's volatility is slowing down, as headliners like XRP, Hyperliquid are seeing no positive netflows.

Down to its last $4,000 in cash, a crypto firm holding millions in Solana is seeking a loan to survive $1.5M debt
Down to its last $4,000 in cash, a crypto firm holding millions in Solana is seeking a loan to survive $1.5M debt

Borrowings reached £847,000 at period end, while an uncompleted lender switch is management’s preferred alternative to more asset sales. The post Down to its last $4,000 in cash, a crypto firm holding millions in Solana is seeking a loan to survive $1.5M debt appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Situational Awareness fund’s $16B liquidation prompts Wall Street to bet AI trade has bottomed
Situational Awareness fund’s $16B liquidation prompts Wall Street to bet AI trade has bottomed

The liquidation highlights the risks of leveraged AI investments, prompting scrutiny on AI market stability and potential recovery opportunities. The post Situational Awareness fund’s $16B liquidation prompts Wall Street to bet AI trade has bottomed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic AI models hacked systems in cybersecurity tests since April: WSJ
Anthropic AI models hacked systems in cybersecurity tests since April: WSJ

Anthropic's AI security breaches may undermine investor confidence, highlighting broader AI cybersecurity risks and affecting market valuations. The post Anthropic AI models hacked systems in cybersecurity tests since April: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.