BlackRock cuts IBIT bitcoin swap minimum to $1M
BlackRock reportedly cut its Bitcoin-to-IBIT swap minimum from $25 million to $1 million as demand for in-kind conversions grows.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/26/2026, 6:33:11 AM
USDC Leads Crypto Card Spending as Top-Ups Reach $13.8 Billion
Crypto cards are turning USDC and USDT into everyday spending balances, with cumulative stablecoin card top-ups reaching $13.8 billion by August. The growth is pushing stablecoins beyond trading and remittances into a consumer payments market still largely powered by Visa, Mastercard and traditional card infrastructure. Stablecoin Cards Move...
By Emmanuel Musa 8/26/2026, 6:30:55 AM
JPMorgan India options ban signals quicker regulatory action from SEBI
SEBI's swift action highlights a new era of proactive regulation, potentially deterring future market manipulation and enhancing investor confidence. The post JPMorgan India options ban signals quicker regulatory action from SEBI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 6:24:13 AM
Intuit Shares Sink as FY2027 Revenue Growth Slows to 9%-10%
Intuit shares fell 8.69% after hours after its fiscal 2027 revenue forecast of $23.279 billion to $23.512 billion came in below consensus.
By Lena Carter 8/26/2026, 6:21:33 AM
XRP ETFs Hit Ninth Consecutive Day of Net Inflows
U.S. spot XRP ETFs recorded $23.87 million in net inflows on Aug. 25, extending their winning streak to nine consecutive trading days and bringing cumulative inflows to $1.59 billion despite a broader crypto market sell-off.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/26/2026, 6:20:10 AM
A 3% Yield-Token Move Triggers $36M in Ethereum DeFi Liquidations
PT-reUSD’s 2.8% decline on August 25 triggered 33 Morpho liquidations, repaying $36.14 million of debt under a lower-of oracle design.
By Ethan Caldwell 8/26/2026, 6:19:45 AM
BankChain Alliance Targets a 2027 Launch for U.S. Banks
BankChain Alliance, backed by 39 state bankers associations, targets a 2027 launch while it selects a technology partner for its network.
By Sophia Bennett 8/26/2026, 6:19:35 AM
JD.com deal highlights stakes in China-EU cold war
The JD.com deal underscores escalating China-EU trade tensions, potentially impacting multinational business strategies and regulatory landscapes. The post JD.com deal highlights stakes in China-EU cold war appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/26/2026, 6:17:49 AM
XRP price falls 5% as leverage hits seven-month high
XRP fell to $1.44 as Binance leverage reached a seven-month high, leaving its 44% weekly rally exposed to leveraged liquidations.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/26/2026, 6:17:42 AM
Ofgem raises UK energy price cap 4% amid Iran conflict-driven gas price surge
The energy price cap hike may strain UK households and elevate global oil prices, while geopolitical tensions hinder U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. The post Ofgem raises UK energy price cap 4% amid Iran conflict-driven gas price surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/26/2026, 6:16:44 AM
UK energy price cap to rise 4% in October amid Middle East tensions
Rising energy costs due to geopolitical tensions may strain UK households and signal potential crude oil price surges, affecting global markets. The post UK energy price cap to rise 4% in October amid Middle East tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/26/2026, 6:16:21 AM
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to Seven Days as Weekly Surge Tops $2.5B
Bitcoin ETFs see renewed demand as US funds log seven days of inflows, while Australian and Ethereum ETFs also show stronger investor interest. The post Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to Seven Days as Weekly Surge Tops $2.5B appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 8/26/2026, 6:11:10 AM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/26/2026, 6:04:55 AM
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI lacks momentum amid mounting bullish signals
Pi Network (PI) shows mild upside movement on Wednesday, as the price holds above a crucial support level near $0.0853. The broader market recovery cooling down weighs on PI recovery odds, while the technical outlook remains mixed amid a lack of decisive momentum.
By N/A 8/26/2026, 6:01:32 AM
XRP Up 44% as Korean Bank Taps Ripple for Cross-Border Payments
XRP has gained 44% in a week as Ripple partners with Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank to bring faster cross-border payments to businesses, adding to its Korean push. The post XRP Up 44% as Korean Bank Taps Ripple for Cross-Border Payments appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 8/26/2026, 5:58:28 AM
Wall Street facilitates bitcoin whales’ shift from self-custody
The shift to ETFs enhances Bitcoin's appeal to institutional investors, potentially increasing market stability and regulatory oversight. The post Wall Street facilitates bitcoin whales’ shift from self-custody appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 5:57:10 AM
BlackRock cuts bitcoin ETF swap minimum to $1 million: Report
ETF issuers are lowering the barrier for bitcoin whales to trade self-custody for ETF shares.
By Omkar Godbole 8/26/2026, 5:52:53 AM
World Liberty’s USD1 Stablecoin Goes Live on Canton for Institutional RWA Settlements
World Liberty Financial has launched its $4.08 billion USD1 stablecoin natively on Canton, giving institutions a dollar that settles tokenised real-world assets on the privacy-enabled network. The post World Liberty’s USD1 Stablecoin Goes Live on Canton for Institutional RWA Settlements appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/26/2026, 5:48:50 AM
ANZ forecasts RBA to raise cash rate by 25bps in November
A surprise rate hike could strengthen the Australian dollar, elevate bond yields, and strain the housing market, impacting economic stability. The post ANZ forecasts RBA to raise cash rate by 25bps in November appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 5:44:37 AM
Solana Technical Analysis Report – 26th August 2026
SOL has a market cap of $56.68 billion, as of date, and the crypto market cap is at $2.66 trillion: On the daily chart, Solana (SOL) is currently trading around $97.12. Last week, SOL took support from its rising trendline and broke above the key resistance level of $78, triggering a strong rally toward the […] The post Solana Technical Analysis...
By N/A 8/26/2026, 5:40:11 AM
Indian refiners cut Russian crude purchases as Ukrainian attacks disrupt flows
India's reduced Russian crude imports amid Ukrainian attacks highlight vulnerabilities in global oil supply chains, impacting economic stability. The post Indian refiners cut Russian crude purchases as Ukrainian attacks disrupt flows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 5:39:27 AM
US Community Banks Unite to Build Nationwide Blockchain Network
Thirty-nine US state bankers associations have launched the BankChain Alliance, an industry-owned consortium representing 3,283 banks, planning a nationwide permissioned blockchain for 2027. The post US Community Banks Unite to Build Nationwide Blockchain Network appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/26/2026, 5:36:48 AM
Indian refiners seek new oil sources amid Russian supply disruptions
India's diversification of oil sources amid Russian supply issues may tighten global oil supply, potentially driving up crude prices. The post Indian refiners seek new oil sources amid Russian supply disruptions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/26/2026, 5:31:57 AM
Darknet Mastermind Signals Cooperation as $44M BTC Case Advances
Tomáš Jiříkovský, a primary defendant in a major Czech cryptocurrency-laundering investigation, has signaled for the first time that he may cooperate with authorities. Following a custody hearing, a court ruled that Jiříkovský must remain in detention due to flight risks and concerns that he retains control over undisclosed crypto assets. Current...
By Terence Zimwara 8/26/2026, 5:30:52 AM
Moonwell has a $1.8M liquidity hole and its latest plan allocates $0 to fix it
Live data showed 100.43% utilization and negative liquidity while non-liquidated suppliers lacked a clear published recovery path. The post Moonwell has a $1.8M liquidity hole and its latest plan allocates $0 to fix it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/26/2026, 5:30:47 AM
Roman Storm’s retrial postponed to April 26, 2027
The retrial delay highlights ongoing legal uncertainties for crypto developers, impacting innovation and investment in privacy-focused projects. The post Roman Storm’s retrial postponed to April 26, 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 5:30:18 AM
Kraken hit by 12,000 HTX-linked dust transfers
Kraken restored accounts restricted after nearly 12,000 HTX-linked microtransfers triggered sanctions reviews, while HTX denied involvement.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/26/2026, 5:28:04 AM
Linux Foundation takes governance of TRACE, an open standard for AI runtime attestation
The Linux Foundation's governance of TRACE enhances AI accountability, fostering trust and compliance across diverse computing environments. The post Linux Foundation takes governance of TRACE, an open standard for AI runtime attestation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 5:24:29 AM
Grayscale’s Zcash ETF Starts Trading on NYSE Arca With a 2.5% Sponsor Fee
ZEC recently surged to an 8-year high. However, it has lost $100 since then.
By Jose Oramas 8/26/2026, 5:19:31 AM
XRP’s 44% rally brings leverage back, raising risk of sharper pullback
CryptoQuant data show XRP’s estimated leverage ratio on Binance at its highest since January, with long accounts outnumbering shorts as futures volume runs more than five times spot trading.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/26/2026, 5:16:32 AM
Dolores Research launches WAGMI Bench, an open-source benchmark for AI trading agents on Virtuals Protocol
WAGMI Bench's open-source framework standardizes AI trading agent evaluation, fostering transparency and innovation in financial markets. The post Dolores Research launches WAGMI Bench, an open-source benchmark for AI trading agents on Virtuals Protocol appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 5:14:46 AM
BankChain targets 2027 U.S. blockchain launch
BankChain Alliance brings together 39 state banking groups to build a U.S. blockchain network for tokenized deposits and payments by 2027.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/26/2026, 5:07:06 AM
Kalshi raises $1.12B in private equity offering as prediction markets go institutional
Kalshi's growth and institutional interest highlight prediction markets' potential to reshape financial strategies and risk management globally. The post Kalshi raises $1.12B in private equity offering as prediction markets go institutional appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 4:57:47 AM
Meme Coins Price Prediction: Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Pepe – Profit-taking cools last week’s rally
Meme coins, including Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Pepe (PEPE), are losing their bullish momentum after last week’s double-digit gains. Facing downside pressure amid profit-taking, DOGE and PEPE risk further decline while SHIB holds at a support level.
By N/A 8/26/2026, 4:57:43 AM
Bitcoin signals early bull-market phase, $83K remains key confirmation level — CryptoQuant
Bitcoin has entered the initial phase of a potential new bull market after a 24% rally shifted the market into positive territory, according to a CryptoQuant report on Tuesday.
By N/A 8/26/2026, 4:53:30 AM
Crypto greed gauge hits highest since just before October’s $19 billion wipeout
The Fear & Greed Index reached 74 on Tuesday after sitting at 27 less than two weeks ago, showing how quickly traders have gone from caution to chasing risk.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/26/2026, 4:51:49 AM
Bitcoin payments fade at El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach
A Bitcoin Beach restaurant reportedly received one BTC payment during August, reinforcing survey evidence of declining use in El Salvador.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/26/2026, 4:43:48 AM
Gazprombank Luxembourg arm posts record €61.4M profit amid sanctions-driven market chaos
Gazprombank's Luxembourg arm's profit surge highlights the volatility and risks in financial markets amid geopolitical tensions and sanctions. The post Gazprombank Luxembourg arm posts record €61.4M profit amid sanctions-driven market chaos appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 4:43:24 AM
Bruno Fernandes sets record for most assists in a single Premier League season
Fernandes' record-breaking season underscores his pivotal role in Manchester United's resurgence and Champions League qualification. The post Bruno Fernandes sets record for most assists in a single Premier League season appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 4:34:33 AM
Did Anyone Claim California’s $1.5 Million? The Deadline Just Passed and the Answer Is Ugly
A $1,532,761 Powerball prize from the Feb. 21, 2026 drawing was sold at Varso Gas in Escondido, and the 180-day claim window ended Thursday, August 20. As of reporting just before the deadline, no winner had stepped forward, and if the ticket ultimately goes unclaimed the money is required to flow to California public schools. […]
By Guest Author 8/26/2026, 4:30:53 AM
US Treasury’s bond buyback push puts Bessent on a collision course with the Fed
The Treasury's bond buyback strategy may temporarily ease yields but highlights deeper fiscal challenges and conflicting monetary policies. The post US Treasury’s bond buyback push puts Bessent on a collision course with the Fed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 4:24:40 AM
Japan eyes 24/7 blockchain settlement for stocks, JGBs
Japan plans to study 24/7 blockchain settlement for stocks and government bonds, with a development roadmap expected in early 2027.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/26/2026, 4:20:05 AM
US banking groups plan nationwide blockchain network for 2027
BankChain joins a growing field of bank-led networks building shared infrastructure for tokenized deposits and onchain payments.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/26/2026, 4:17:39 AM
Bitcoin holds $79,000, ether, solana slip as traders bank a week of gains
Every major token fell over 24 hours except HYPE, though bitcoin holds a 23% weekly gain and XRP almost 45%.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/26/2026, 4:13:10 AM
Gold holds steady near $4,650 as investors await critical US inflation data
Gold's stability amid inflation data anticipation highlights its role as a hedge, influencing global monetary policies and market dynamics. The post Gold holds steady near $4,650 as investors await critical US inflation data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 4:05:18 AM
40 malicious Firefox add-ons targeted crypto wallets, and 9 began as sports-score tools
Socket confirmed 40 malicious IDs, and exposed wallet secrets still require migration after the add-ons are removed. The post 40 malicious Firefox add-ons targeted crypto wallets, and 9 began as sports-score tools appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/26/2026, 4:00:18 AM
Ripple (XRP) Just Posted a Huge Network Jump: Here’s the Level That Matters Now
XRP's network activity exploded from 47,180 to 356,070 addresses.
By Chayanika Deka 8/26/2026, 3:53:19 AM
29,120 Addresses Investigated in Global Crypto Intelligence Sprint
Operation Lighthouse investigated 29,120 cryptocurrency addresses and digital identifiers while generating 14,300 investigative leads. The Chainalysis-led sprint also surfaced more than 7,700 suspect accounts and identified suspects across 125 countries. Operation Lighthouse Turns Blockchain Data Into Leads Investigators converted months of...
By Kevin Helms 8/26/2026, 3:30:16 AM
Meta discusses potential settlement over teen social media harm case amid billion-dollar liability estimates
The potential settlement could set a precedent for tech accountability, influencing future regulations and corporate practices in digital safety. The post Meta discusses potential settlement over teen social media harm case amid billion-dollar liability estimates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/26/2026, 3:25:13 AM
Top 3 Crypto Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC pauses near $80,000, ETH at $2,500, XRP below $1.50
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) are facing downside pressure near key psychological thresholds as last week's double-digit rally loses momentum. The pullback reflects near-term corrective measures as traders book profits.
By N/A 8/26/2026, 3:21:04 AM