Etched’s valuation doubles to $21B as Jane Street leads funding round
Etched's rapid valuation surge highlights the growing demand and investor confidence in specialized AI hardware, impacting tech investment trends. The post Etched’s valuation doubles to $21B as Jane Street leads funding round appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 5:30:35 PM
Solana processes record 1.2B non-vote transactions in a single week
Solana's surge in non-vote transactions highlights its growing utility and scalability, attracting institutional interest and enhancing DeFi user experience. The post Solana processes record 1.2B non-vote transactions in a single week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 5:29:59 PM
Limited polling clouds Florida’s Republican gubernatorial primary outlook
Uncertain polling in Florida's GOP primary could lead to volatile market expectations and influence candidate strategies and voter perceptions. The post Limited polling clouds Florida’s Republican gubernatorial primary outlook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 5:28:40 PM
US Treasury sanctions Bluwaves Properties Limited, freezes assets of Florida billionaire’s offshore firm
The sanctions highlight the complexities of US-Venezuelan relations, impacting foreign investments and reshaping oil industry dynamics. The post US Treasury sanctions Bluwaves Properties Limited, freezes assets of Florida billionaire’s offshore firm appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 5:26:24 PM
CLARITY, 401(k)s and Long-Term Holders Drive Bitcoin’s 5 Tailwinds
Bitcoin is staring down five immediate sources of selling pressure even as five longer-term catalysts build a case for demand eventually returning. Bitcoin Headwinds Bitcoin traded near $64,738 on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 12:10 p.m. EDT, roughly half its October 2025 peak. The market’s dividing line is increasingly hard to miss: The bearish forces are...
By Jamie Redman 8/18/2026, 5:25:18 PM
QTS Realty Trust launches $3.9B bond sale to build Microsoft data center in Georgia
The oversubscription highlights strong investor confidence in AI infrastructure, positioning data centers as crucial assets in the digital era. The post QTS Realty Trust launches $3.9B bond sale to build Microsoft data center in Georgia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 5:21:13 PM
Trump administration removes publication of consumer complaint data from CFPB database
The removal of consumer complaint data limits transparency, potentially weakening consumer protection and accountability in financial services. The post Trump administration removes publication of consumer complaint data from CFPB database appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 5:19:02 PM
Fireblocks launches Flow Analytics for real-time payment tracking
Fireblocks' Flow Analytics enhances stablecoin payment transparency, potentially revolutionizing compliance and fraud detection in digital transactions. The post Fireblocks launches Flow Analytics for real-time payment tracking appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 5:15:29 PM
How EiCrypto cloud mining can help BTC, ETH, DOGE, and XRP holders earn $6,700 per day in a sluggish market
Amid subdued crypto sentiment and capital outflows, EiCrypto is promoting cloud mining as a way for holders to generate cash flow from idle digital assets. Cryptocurrency market sentiment has recently been subdued, driven primarily by a breakdown in on-chain liquidity…
By Guest Post 8/18/2026, 5:13:01 PM
Ethereum Hegotá Puts Frame Transactions and Privacy on the 2027 Roadmap
64 MAX_FRAMES anchors EIP‑8141, but Ethereum’s Hegotá makes FOCIL the headliner while Frame Transactions and a canonical shielded pool stay on the privacy roadmap.
By Elliot Veynor 8/18/2026, 5:08:21 PM
Bank of Canada reports C$500B exposure to private credit, mostly tied to US markets
Canada's heavy reliance on US private credit markets could amplify financial vulnerabilities, especially during economic downturns, due to limited transparency. The post Bank of Canada reports C$500B exposure to private credit, mostly tied to US markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 5:01:01 PM
Micron Technology stock pulls back amid broader AI chip decline
The AI chip sector's volatility highlights investor sensitivity and raises questions about the sustainability of current investment levels. The post Micron Technology stock pulls back amid broader AI chip decline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 5:00:33 PM
Bitcoin has gone quiet as traders chase ‘5x or 10x’ payoffs elsewhere
Bitcoin's price swings have hit a cycle low, squeezed by a market tug-of-war with no clear winner. The traders who once lived off its chaos have taken their risk appetite elsewhere.
By Oliver Knight 8/18/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Bybit Says It Blocked $700M in Potential Losses After $1.5B Hack
Bybit reports new security measures, including real-time monitoring and AI-assisted threat detection, following its $1.46 billion theft in 2025. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 8/18/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Federal prosecutors blast ex-Celsius CEO’s motion to vacate as ‘without merit’
Despite already serving a 12-year sentence in federal prison, Alex Mashinsky continues to explore legal avenues to vacate his conviction related to activities at Celsius.
By Turner Wright 8/18/2026, 4:49:58 PM
Anthropic seeks $1B loans to boost AI growth, valuation expectations
Anthropic's funding pursuit highlights its strategic focus on scaling operations, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics in the AI sector. The post Anthropic seeks $1B loans to boost AI growth, valuation expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 4:49:45 PM
Anthropic is said to ask lead banks to lend about $1.25B each
Anthropic's loan pursuit highlights potential financial strain, impacting IPO sentiment and raising questions about its market cap targets. The post Anthropic is said to ask lead banks to lend about $1.25B each appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 4:49:26 PM
Bitcoin Is Down but Asset’s Role as Global Monetary Alternative Remains, Says Blackrock
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Is Down but Asset’s Role as Global Monetary Alternative Remains, Says Blackrock The price of Bitcoin has taken a hit this year, but its investment thesis hasn't changed, BlackRock has said. This post Bitcoin Is Down but Asset’s Role as Global Monetary Alternative Remains, Says Blackrock first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine...
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/18/2026, 4:49:08 PM
Quantexa explores IPO options in UK or US as AI analytics firm eyes $3B valuation
Quantexa's IPO exploration highlights the growing global competition for tech listings, impacting the UK's tech ecosystem and market dynamics. The post Quantexa explores IPO options in UK or US as AI analytics firm eyes $3B valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 4:48:24 PM
Aerodrome’s onchain dominance for BTC-ETH trading rises to 56%
Aerodrome's rise in onchain BTC-ETH trading highlights the growing influence of decentralized exchanges in shaping crypto market dynamics. The post Aerodrome’s onchain dominance for BTC-ETH trading rises to 56% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 4:47:26 PM
Anthropic pre-IPO credit facility set to climb past $10B target
Anthropic's credit facility boost signals strong investor confidence, potentially elevating its market cap and influencing AI sector dynamics. The post Anthropic pre-IPO credit facility set to climb past $10B target appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 4:45:45 PM
Crypto regulation alone cannot solve the institutional settlement gap, says Lynq CEO
An Aug. 19 White House meeting involving at least six crypto and prediction-market firms has brought institutional settlement into focus as Lynq CEO Jerald David warns that regulation cannot make cash and collateral move around the clock. Lynq CEO Jerald…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/18/2026, 4:44:42 PM
Borussia Dortmund explores signing Ângelo Gabriel for €30M
Dortmund's interest in Gabriel highlights the growing financial influence of Saudi clubs and the complexities of modern transfer negotiations. The post Borussia Dortmund explores signing Ângelo Gabriel for €30M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 4:44:18 PM
Senate to vote on CLARITY Act for digital assets on September 15
The Senate vote on the CLARITY Act could significantly shape U.S. digital asset regulation, impacting market dynamics and investor confidence. The post Senate to vote on CLARITY Act for digital assets on September 15 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 4:43:54 PM
Premier League chief criticizes FIFA for World Cup plan failures
FIFA's credibility crisis may lead to leadership changes and reform demands, impacting global football governance and future World Cup plans. The post Premier League chief criticizes FIFA for World Cup plan failures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 4:41:58 PM
Apple agrees to App Store changes in Europe to resolve EU dispute
Apple's App Store changes in Europe could foster increased competition and innovation, reshaping the digital marketplace landscape. The post Apple agrees to App Store changes in Europe to resolve EU dispute appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 4:35:20 PM
Ripple's $449 Million Stablecoin Mint on XRP Ledger Ends Up With 99% Burn Rate
Ripple’s $449 million stablecoin mint on XRP Ledger faces a 99% burn rate as Ethereum imbalance deepens.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/18/2026, 4:34:15 PM
Circle still tells users to buy Noble USDC on Coinbase after cutoff date passes
Coinbase warned later Noble deposits may not be recoverable, while its notice left the cutoff’s clock time unspecified. The post Circle still tells users to buy Noble USDC on Coinbase after cutoff date passes appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/18/2026, 4:30:58 PM
$137M in crypto shorts liquidated as bears get squeezed in 24-hour window
The event underscores the risks of high leverage in crypto trading, highlighting the market's volatility and the potential for rapid losses. The post $137M in crypto shorts liquidated as bears get squeezed in 24-hour window appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 4:30:46 PM
US diesel margins exceed $100 a barrel amid global fuel crunch
The surge in US diesel margins highlights vulnerabilities in global fuel supply chains, potentially impacting agriculture and transportation costs. The post US diesel margins exceed $100 a barrel amid global fuel crunch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 4:29:53 PM
Planned Parenthood spends $600K on ads in Maine Senate race targeting Collins
The ad campaign highlights the growing influence of abortion rights in shaping voter priorities and potentially altering election outcomes. The post Planned Parenthood spends $600K on ads in Maine Senate race targeting Collins appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 4:27:11 PM
Hyperliquid Policy Center asks SEC to consider pre IPO perpetual markets
Hyperliquid Policy Center and trade[XYZ] urged the SEC to consider pre IPO perpetual markets as a new tool for public price discovery. The post Hyperliquid Policy Center asks SEC to consider pre IPO perpetual markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 4:26:34 PM
Metaplanet expands Bitcoin treasury strategy to US with 2,100-BTC Nasdaq play
The proposed deal with Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise would give the Tokyo-based company a foothold in US capital markets while using existing Bitcoin rather than additional purchases.
By Sam Bourgi 8/18/2026, 4:21:58 PM
Google searches for ‘buy Bitcoin’ hit one-year low as retail interest fades
The decline in retail interest suggests a shift towards institutional investment, potentially stabilizing Bitcoin's market with less volatility. The post Google searches for ‘buy Bitcoin’ hit one-year low as retail interest fades appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 4:18:58 PM
Investors bullish despite potential rate hikes, AI spending concerns: CNBC
Investor optimism may drive market volatility if rate hikes occur, highlighting a potential disconnect between sentiment and monetary policy. The post Investors bullish despite potential rate hikes, AI spending concerns: CNBC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 4:18:16 PM
XRP Wallet Activity Turns Withdrawal-Heavy Across Exchanges: What It Means for Price?
Coinbase is leading XRP's negative net wallet flows, accounting for nearly half of the seven-day imbalance.
By Wayne Jones 8/18/2026, 4:16:08 PM
VanEck says 8 of 12 BTC capitulation signals are firing as Bitcoin nears potential bottom
VanEck's capitulation signals suggest a potential market bottom, indicating a possible recovery phase and highlighting Bitcoin's cyclical nature. The post VanEck says 8 of 12 BTC capitulation signals are firing as Bitcoin nears potential bottom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 4:14:32 PM
HYPE extends gains as Hyperliquid urges SEC action on pre-IPO futures framework
Hyperliquid (HYPE) retains a broad bullish outlook, trading above $59.00 on Tuesday. The decentralized exchange (DEX) native token marks the second consecutive day of gains as bulls return, eyeing a short-term breakout above $60.00.
By N/A 8/18/2026, 4:13:19 PM
Crypto card spending jumps 2.5x to $759m in July
Crypto payment card spending has jumped 2.5 times from a year earlier to reach $759 million in July, supported by nearly 9 million purchases settled mainly through dollar-backed stablecoins. A16z crypto reported the figures using data from Paymentscan, which tracks…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/18/2026, 4:11:43 PM
Kraken adds U.S. stocks in Europe as TradFi-crypto divide blurs
The exchange said it is the first crypto company to offer European customers both traditional U.S. equities and tokenized versions of those assets on a single regulated platform.
By Olivier Acuna 8/18/2026, 4:08:46 PM
Trump threatens to bomb Oman, rejects Iran MoU extension amid rising tensions
Rising tensions and shifting alliances could destabilize the Middle East, complicating diplomatic efforts and impacting global markets. The post Trump threatens to bomb Oman, rejects Iran MoU extension amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 4:08:27 PM
Kraken Opens 7,000 US Stocks to European Investors
Kraken has opened commission-free U.S. stock trading to eligible customers across the European Economic Area. The rollout combines traditional equities, tokenized stocks and crypto assets within one regulated account. Kraken Expands Stock Trading Across the EEA Eligible customers across the European Economic Area gained access to more than 7,000...
By Kevin Helms 8/18/2026, 4:08:20 PM
OpenAI and Anthropic restrict access to their strong models to improve security and control
Restricting AI model access may curb innovation and competition, impacting market dynamics and potentially altering revenue trajectories. The post OpenAI and Anthropic restrict access to their strong models to improve security and control appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 4:06:24 PM
Hunting Down the Coldcard Hacker. Wave 1 Thief May Be Known to FBI
Bitcoin Magazine Hunting Down the Coldcard Hacker. Wave 1 Thief May Be Known to FBI Clay Garrett’s investigation matched the 1,082.65 BTC sweeps to a major data provider’s internal logs with “extraordinary specificity.” The coins remain unmoved. This post Hunting Down the Coldcard Hacker. Wave 1 Thief May Be Known to FBI first appeared on Bitcoin...
By Juan Galt 8/18/2026, 4:02:05 PM
DMND Integrates Mempool Accelerator With Miner Revenue Sharing Using StratumV2
Bitcoin Magazine DMND Integrates Mempool Accelerator With Miner Revenue Sharing Using StratumV2 DMND announces Mempool Accelerator revenue sharing with miners powered by Stratum V2. This post DMND Integrates Mempool Accelerator With Miner Revenue Sharing Using StratumV2 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.
By Shinobi 8/18/2026, 4:01:35 PM
White House to host digital asset policy meeting with Trump, industry leaders
The meeting may enhance regulatory clarity and institutional adoption, potentially boosting market confidence and Bitcoin's future prospects. The post White House to host digital asset policy meeting with Trump, industry leaders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/18/2026, 4:00:54 PM
Ripple Just Replaced SWIFT Transfers In Korea
Ripple and Jeonbuk Bank partner to overhaul cross-border payments in South Korea. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 8/18/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Neuberger teams with Securitize on multi-chain tokenized fixed-income fund launch
The $613 billion asset manager will subadvise a high-yield fund tokenized across Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche and Sui.
By Nate Kostar 8/18/2026, 3:59:54 PM
BlackRock calls Bitcoin’s 50% pullback a positioning correction, not a structural break
BlackRock's stance reassures investors of Bitcoin's resilience, highlighting its potential as a distinct asset class despite market volatility. The post BlackRock calls Bitcoin’s 50% pullback a positioning correction, not a structural break appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 3:58:22 PM
Bitcoin faces slump as retail traders exit and ETF outflows hit $6.4 billion
The Bitcoin slump highlights shifting investor priorities and potential market stabilization as long-term holders capitulate, possibly signaling a bottom. The post Bitcoin faces slump as retail traders exit and ETF outflows hit $6.4 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/18/2026, 3:57:12 PM