Cosmostation to shut down wallet services starting September 1
The shutdown highlights challenges in monetizing wallet infrastructure, potentially leading to consolidation and reduced options in the Cosmos ecosystem. The post Cosmostation to shut down wallet services starting September 1 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/15/2026, 11:31:01 AM
Liquidation Cascades Explained: How $19 Billion in Crypto Vanished in a Single Day
Crypto’s derivatives markets forcibly closed over $19 billion in positions held by 1.6 million traders on Oct. 10, 2025, and 2026 has already delivered three separate billion-dollar sequels. The Machine Behind the Margin Call Most crypto speculation doesn’t happen in the spot market, where buyers own actual coins; rather, it happens in perpetual...
By Shiraz Jagati 8/15/2026, 11:30:25 AM
Bitget expands stock dual investment to 20+ U.S. assets
Bitget has expanded its Stock Dual Investment lineup from six to more than 20 U.S. stock and ETF-linked tokens, with settlement now set for 11:30 p.m. UTC+8. Bitget announced on Aug. 14 that its expanded lineup includes tokens tied to…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/15/2026, 11:28:50 AM
GIANTX coach Guilhoto bets on risk-taking over comfort in pursuit of Worlds qualification
Guilhoto's risk-embracing strategy could redefine competitive dynamics, emphasizing bold innovation over stability in esports team management. The post GIANTX coach Guilhoto bets on risk-taking over comfort in pursuit of Worlds qualification appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/15/2026, 11:28:00 AM
Odds of CLARITY Act passing this year drop to 10%, Galaxy Research warns
The reduced odds of passing the CLARITY Act highlight ongoing legislative challenges and potential delays in digital asset regulation. The post Odds of CLARITY Act passing this year drop to 10%, Galaxy Research warns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/15/2026, 11:15:48 AM
$600B of Biden’s clean energy funding survives Trump’s cuts
Despite cuts, the preservation of substantial clean energy funding ensures continued support for renewable projects, impacting future policy debates. The post $600B of Biden’s clean energy funding survives Trump’s cuts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/15/2026, 11:10:56 AM
Solana Company posts $30.3M Q2 loss despite staking gains
Solana Company has reported a $30.3 million second-quarter loss despite earning $2.5 million in revenue, almost entirely from staking its SOL holdings. Solana Company said in its Aug. 14 financial release that staking contributed $2.512 million of its $2.526 million…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/15/2026, 11:04:38 AM
XRP price holds $1 as whale inflows hit 2021 low, is a rebound coming?
XRP price has steadied near $1 as whale transfers to Binance fell to their lowest level since 2021, although weak demand and bearish chart signals continue to limit a recovery. XRP price remains under pressure near $1 CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/15/2026, 10:46:25 AM
Iran seeks full control over Strait of Hormuz with new law banning US and Israeli vessels
Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize global oil markets, heighten geopolitical tensions, and impact energy-dependent economies. The post Iran seeks full control over Strait of Hormuz with new law banning US and Israeli vessels appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/15/2026, 10:46:14 AM
US government warns countries to choose sides in AI race
The US ultimatum in the AI race could deepen global tech divides, forcing nations to navigate complex geopolitical and economic alliances. The post US government warns countries to choose sides in AI race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/15/2026, 10:45:36 AM
Kalshi ordered to stop broad range of prediction markets in Washington
Kalshi must implement initial geofencing by Aug. 19 and a GeoComply multi-source geofencing system by Sept. 2.
By Zoltan Vardai 8/15/2026, 10:44:52 AM
US prepares new economic measures as attacks escalate in Strait of Hormuz
Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize global energy markets, increase oil prices, and heighten geopolitical risks. The post US prepares new economic measures as attacks escalate in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/15/2026, 10:44:20 AM
Alibaba reports Qwen surpasses 3 billion global downloads
Qwen's dominance in AI model downloads highlights Alibaba's growing influence in AI innovation and potential shifts in industry standards. The post Alibaba reports Qwen surpasses 3 billion global downloads appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/15/2026, 10:43:08 AM
Gen.G qualifies for LCK 2026 playoffs after Hanwha Life victory over KT Rolster
Gen.G's playoff qualification boosts their prospects for a strong international showing, impacting global rankings and competitive dynamics. The post Gen.G qualifies for LCK 2026 playoffs after Hanwha Life victory over KT Rolster appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/15/2026, 10:33:51 AM
Chainlink (LINK) Is Breaking Out, Bitcoin (BTC) Sluggish at $63K: Weekend Watch
VELVET has entered the top 100 alts after a massive 150% weekly surge.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/15/2026, 10:20:22 AM
Gulf allies frustrated with Trump’s Iran diplomacy amid ongoing tensions
Gulf allies' skepticism of U.S. diplomacy may hinder regional stability and affect global energy markets amid ongoing Iran tensions. The post Gulf allies frustrated with Trump’s Iran diplomacy amid ongoing tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/15/2026, 10:09:14 AM
Leeds United agrees to contract with Nico Elvedi until 2029
Elvedi's move to Leeds could bolster their defense significantly, impacting their Premier League competitiveness and long-term squad stability. The post Leeds United agrees to contract with Nico Elvedi until 2029 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/15/2026, 10:01:56 AM
Authorized Stablecoin Distributors Connect Token Issuers to Fiat Rails
MiCAR recognises stablecoin distributors and potential redemption duties. Learn how partners mint and redeem, link tokens to bank rails, and where risks arise.
By Sophia Bennett 8/15/2026, 10:01:37 AM
Cardano Prepares Major Node Changes as Dijkstra Era Takes Shape
Dijkstra introduces major upgrades, including Ouroboros Leios, which brings new updatable protocol parameters.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 8/15/2026, 10:00:20 AM
Solana treasury earns $2.5M in staking rewards but had to sell equity to raise $12M in cash for operations
Restaked rewards did not supply operating cash, while asset sales, a divestiture and equity financing supported the quarter. The post Solana treasury earns $2.5M in staking rewards but had to sell equity to raise $12M in cash for operations appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/15/2026, 9:39:17 AM
How AI Agents Are Deleting the Steep Web3 Tooling Curve
Coinfello COO Minchi Park notes that plain-language AI eliminates Web3’s steep “tooling learning curve” and addresses post-onboarding user drop-off caused by manual maintenance fatigue. Replacing Interface Friction with Intent-Driven Prompts Decentralized finance platform Coinfello has launched a major upgrade to its AI agentic platform, designed...
By Terence Zimwara 8/15/2026, 9:30:44 AM
Why a weekend break below $62,500 could unleash a Bitcoin selling wave toward $58,500
Bitcoin trades near $62,900 heading into the weekend, having touched an intraday low of $62,538 on Aug. 14. That low effectively tested the $62,500 to $62,560 zone that has held as the floor of a five-week trading range between roughly $62,000 and $66,000. Bitfinex found Bitcoin tested the $65,000 to $65,500 region six times between […] The post...
By Gino Matos 8/15/2026, 9:30:33 AM
US Fiscal Deficits Keep Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz Bullish on Bitcoin
Mike Novogratz is highlighting the U.S. government's massive spending shortfalls as a key reason for his ongoing optimism on Bitcoin. He points to a $432 billion July deficit and ties rising debt to inflation pressures. The post US Fiscal Deficits Keep Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz Bullish on Bitcoin appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/15/2026, 9:15:18 AM
China expands Asia influence as Trump focuses on Iran tensions
China's strategic expansion in Asia may shift regional power dynamics, while U.S. focus on Iran could hinder diplomatic progress. The post China expands Asia influence as Trump focuses on Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/15/2026, 9:08:48 AM
Demand for chips remains strong, raising questions on Taiwan Semiconductor valuation
TSMC's growth amid strong chip demand raises valuation concerns, highlighting potential market volatility and geopolitical influences on tech supply chains. The post Demand for chips remains strong, raising questions on Taiwan Semiconductor valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/15/2026, 8:52:59 AM
Machine learning algorithm sets XRP price for September 1, 2026
An AI prediction model is suggesting that XRP could fall below the key $1 level at the start of September. … Continue reading The post Machine learning algorithm sets XRP price for September 1, 2026 appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 8/15/2026, 8:42:15 AM
Galaxy lowers CLARITY Act odds to 10%
Galaxy cited unresolved ethics, stablecoin yield and developer protection issues, along with a narrow Senate window when lawmakers return in September.
By Zoltan Vardai 8/15/2026, 8:40:59 AM
Benfica submits €20M offer for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, rejected by Southampton so far
Southampton's rejection of Benfica's offer highlights the club's strategic valuation of Harwood-Bellis, impacting future transfer negotiations. The post Benfica submits €20M offer for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, rejected by Southampton so far appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/15/2026, 8:40:52 AM
African financial company issues first $431 million digital bond
Africa Finance Corporation has raised 350 million Swiss francs or about $431 million, through its first digital bond, becoming the first African institution to issue such debt through a regulated exchange and central securities depository. AFC digital bond raises $431…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/15/2026, 8:36:41 AM
This TradFi Signal Preceded Explosive Ethereum Rallies: Is ETH Next?
Can ETH finally overcome the $2,000 obstacle and head further north soon?
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/15/2026, 8:25:49 AM
Robinhood’s $225.5M venture fund opens below IPO price
Robinhood Ventures Fund II has raised $225.5 million and opened at $22.50 on the New York Stock Exchange, 10% below its $25 initial public offering price. Reuters reported that Robinhood’s second publicly traded venture fund debuted on Thursday, giving individual…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/15/2026, 8:21:13 AM
Iran halts negotiations, threatens to strike Israel after Dahiyeh attacks
The escalation heightens regional instability, impacting global energy markets and complicating international diplomatic efforts. The post Iran halts negotiations, threatens to strike Israel after Dahiyeh attacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/15/2026, 8:15:59 AM
Cisco’s AI Orders Boom While Gross Margins Move the Other Way
Cisco raised FY‑26 hyperscaler AI orders target to $9B and revenue to $4B, while Q3 non‑GAAP gross margin fell to 66.0% and product margin to 64.3%.
By Andrei Popescu 8/15/2026, 8:07:42 AM
Wallet Metadata Can Reveal More Than a Public Address
RPC logs and wallet telemetry can link addresses and sessions before any transaction, exposing IPs and activity across dApps. This explainer maps risks and fixes.
By Idris Calloway 8/15/2026, 8:07:02 AM
Adyen Lifts 2026 Growth Outlook to 21%-23% After Acquisitions
Adyen posted its H1 2026 letter on 2026-08-13; prior 20%–22% guidance plus a 1pp uplift from Orb/Talon.One implies 21%–23% growth and ~1pp margin dilution.
By Lena Carter 8/15/2026, 8:06:50 AM
ONS: UK GDP Grows 0.4% in Q2 2026
ONS says UK GDP grew 0.4% in Q2 2026, easing from 0.6% in Q1. Expenditure rose on investment and consumption; services +0.5%.
By Maya Collins 8/15/2026, 8:06:42 AM
Binance Gen Z traders lift ETF share to 25%
Gen Z traders on Binance have increased the ETF share of their equity trading volume to 25% in early August as their allocation to individual stocks has declined. Binance Research found that exchange-traded funds are taking a larger share of…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/15/2026, 8:05:09 AM
Real Madrid sees sixth consecutive summer captain departure as Carvajal exits after 23 seasons
Real Madrid's recurring captain departures highlight a significant leadership transition, challenging the club's stability and future identity. The post Real Madrid sees sixth consecutive summer captain departure as Carvajal exits after 23 seasons appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/15/2026, 7:36:06 AM
Swissquote Cuts Revenue Target as Crypto Income Plunges 66.2%
Swissquote reported a record $118.4 billion in client assets for the first half of 2026, up 19.8% from a year earlier, but a sharp decline in crypto revenue has prompted the online banking group to lower its full‑year revenue forecast. Crypto Revenue Plunges 66% Swiss online banking group Swissquote reported record client assets and steady […]
By Terence Zimwara 8/15/2026, 7:30:05 AM
Bithumb posts $15.7M Q2 loss as revenue falls 36%
Bithumb has reported a 21.8 billion won, or about $15.7 million, net loss for the second quarter of 2026 as revenue fell 35.8% from a year earlier. According to Yonhap News Agency, Bithumb moved into the red during the three…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/15/2026, 7:06:03 AM
FTC Is Sending $23,800,000 to 640,000 Consumers Over Grubhub Settlement
The FTC is disbursing more than $23.8 million in redress payments to 640,038 drivers and diners harmed by Grubhub's deceptive practices under a 2024 settlement with the agency and Illinois Attorney General. The post FTC Is Sending $23,800,000 to 640,000 Consumers Over Grubhub Settlement appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/15/2026, 7:04:56 AM
UK Ministry of Defence tightens supply chain rules after naval drones pinged China
The incident underscores the critical need for stringent supply chain scrutiny to safeguard national security against foreign tech vulnerabilities. The post UK Ministry of Defence tightens supply chain rules after naval drones pinged China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/15/2026, 6:59:08 AM
World Liberty Financial gets OCC nod for USD1 bank
World Liberty Financial has received preliminary OCC approval to establish a national trust bank that would oversee more than $4 billion in USD1 stablecoin circulation. World Liberty Financial must meet OCC conditions The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/15/2026, 6:47:08 AM
Crypto VC will prioritize quantum-ready infrastructure heading into 2027, Moon Pursuit founder says
Moon Pursuit Capital founder Utkarsh Ahuja has said crypto venture investors will prioritize quantum-ready infrastructure heading into 2027 as global VC investment reached $227.4 billion in the second quarter. KPMG’s latest Venture Pulse report found that global venture funding recorded…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/15/2026, 6:29:28 AM
Vessel hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO
The incident exacerbates regional tensions, undermining maritime security and economic stability, with potential global trade repercussions. The post Vessel hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/15/2026, 6:17:40 AM
Vessel struck by projectile in high-tension zone, crew unharmed: UKMTO
The incident underscores escalating maritime security risks, impacting global trade routes and oil supply stability, with market apprehension rising. The post Vessel struck by projectile in high-tension zone, crew unharmed: UKMTO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/15/2026, 6:17:40 AM
Chainlink Breaks Above $9 — Can Whale Accumulation Drive LINK Price Above $12?
The Chainlink (LINK) price has finally broken out of the consolidation structure that had been developing since June. After recovering from lows near $7, LINK pushed above the $9.04 resistance and is now trading around $9.45, marking a clear shift in its short-term technical structure. The breakout also comes as on-chain activity among large...
By Sahana Vibhute 8/15/2026, 6:02:22 AM
Bitcoin erased $118 million from Abu Dhabi’s ETF holdings, but its sovereign funds kept every share
Two Abu Dhabi sovereign investors kept their BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings unchanged through the second quarter, retaining $764 million of exposure even as the cryptocurrency remained mired in one of its steepest annual declines. Mubadala Investment Company and the Abu Dhabi Investment Council held a combined 22.94 million shares of BlackRock’s...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/15/2026, 6:00:24 AM
Mecca pact strengthens regional security among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey
The Mecca pact's focus on collective defense may reshape regional alliances, potentially stabilizing the Gulf amid ongoing tensions. The post Mecca pact strengthens regional security among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/15/2026, 5:52:09 AM
Berkshire Hathaway boosts Alphabet stake by 83% to $38B
Berkshire's increased stake in Alphabet highlights confidence in AI's growth potential, signaling a strategic shift towards tech investments. The post Berkshire Hathaway boosts Alphabet stake by 83% to $38B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/15/2026, 5:51:13 AM