Kalshi, Polymarket sued by Baltimore over sports event contracts
Baltimore has sued Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged unlicensed sports betting, with its case against Kalshi also naming Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull over their role in distributing sports event contracts. According to complaints filed Thursday by Mayor Brandon Scott and…
By Rony Roy 8/14/2026, 7:28:22 AM
Figure: Q2 Loan Marketplace Volume Jumps 132% to $4.3B
Figure Technology Solutions posted Q2 2026 Consumer Loan Marketplace Volume of $4,259 million, up 132% year over year and 47% quarter over quarter.
By Sophia Bennett 8/14/2026, 7:22:17 AM
Cluster of headwinds weigh on bitcoin. XRP teeters near $1
Top cryptocurrencies nurse losses as regulatory picture sours. ETF flows and traditional markets offer little support.
By Omkar Godbole 8/14/2026, 7:14:37 AM
Bitwise taps Superstate to tokenize shares of select crypto funds
Bitwise Asset Management has partnered with Superstate to develop a system that could let investors hold shares of certain Bitwise funds as blockchain-based tokens, with its Solana staking ETF expected to be the first product considered for the structure. Bitwise…
By Rony Roy 8/14/2026, 7:13:22 AM
JPMorgan ended Polymarket banking relationship in 2025
JPMorgan ended Polymarket’s banking relationship in October 2025 over regulatory concerns, while other ties between the firms continued.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/14/2026, 7:09:19 AM
Iran reportedly hit Erbil with drones overnight
The drone incident in Erbil highlights ongoing regional instability, impacting geopolitical dynamics and airspace security concerns. The post Iran reportedly hit Erbil with drones overnight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/14/2026, 7:05:21 AM
Tether Completes Largest Inaugural Financial Audit in History Conducted by Big Four Accounting Firm
The world's largest stablecoin issuer has completed its first full independent financial statement audit by KPMG U.S., earning an unqualified clean opinion for the year ended December 31, 2025. The post Tether Completes Largest Inaugural Financial Audit in History Conducted by Big Four Accounting Firm appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/14/2026, 7:04:36 AM
Emerging-market assets rally as US inflation data suggests Fed rate hike delay
Emerging-market assets gain momentum, potentially boosting economic growth and investment as Fed rate hike expectations diminish. The post Emerging-market assets rally as US inflation data suggests Fed rate hike delay appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/14/2026, 7:02:46 AM
Liverpool Football Club retains Alexis Mac Allister, confirms father
Mac Allister's retention strengthens Liverpool's midfield stability, enhancing their competitive edge and signaling commitment to long-term success. The post Liverpool Football Club retains Alexis Mac Allister, confirms father appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/14/2026, 7:02:30 AM
Chainlink (LINK) Flashes a Rare Signal Linked to Triple-Digit Rallies
LINK may be approaching a major reversal as MVRV turns bullish, whale transactions surge, and active addresses nearly double.
By Chayanika Deka 8/14/2026, 6:57:20 AM
Gemini posts $107.7M Q2 loss as spot volume drops 66%
Gemini posted a $107.7 million Q2 loss as trading volume fell 66%, while services, credit cards and prediction markets supported revenue growth.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/14/2026, 6:55:49 AM
FG Nexus exits ETH treasury after $45.2M loss
FG Nexus sold all digital assets by June 30 after its ETH strategy lost $45.2M, and now plans to redirect capital toward real estate.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/14/2026, 6:33:07 AM
Everton’s Martin Sherif Faces FA Charge Over 61 Soccer Bets
Everton U21 forward Martin Sherif has been charged by the English Football Association over 61 alleged bets on football matches between Nov. 20, 2024, and Feb. 12, 2026. The case lands three months after Entain warned Everton about its crypto-linked sponsor Stake, although the FA statement does not identify the operator used or connect the […]
By Luci Kelemen 8/14/2026, 6:30:31 AM
ASX Shareholder Seeks Court Approval to Sue Former Directors Over Failed Blockchain Overhaul
Rosherville’s case follows a failed technology overhaul, regulatory scrutiny and a Federal Court penalty after ASX abandoned its blockchain plan in late 2023. The post ASX Shareholder Seeks Court Approval to Sue Former Directors Over Failed Blockchain Overhaul appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/14/2026, 6:29:49 AM
Solana Set for Major Finality Upgrade
The upcoming Alpenglow upgrade aims to cut transaction finality from roughly 12.8 seconds to just 150 milliseconds.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/14/2026, 6:29:07 AM
Weekly Crypto Report – 14th August 2026
Crypto Assets BTC Bitcoin and the broader crypto market continue to trade with subdued momentum, as BTC remains range-bound between $62,000 and $66,000. Uncertainty surrounding global macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical developments has kept traders cautious, limiting fresh participation and resulting in low market volatility. On the daily...
By N/A 8/14/2026, 6:24:41 AM
Bitcoin holders Strategy and Metaplanet face stock-index exclusion under MSCI’s new proposal
A new consultation targets "non-operating companies" broadly. Two familiar names still land on the deletion list.
By Omkar Godbole 8/14/2026, 6:20:54 AM
Crypto Tokens Could Double as Revenue-Driven Buybacks Take Hold, Bitwise CIO Says
Bitwise's Matt Hougan sees crypto valuations rising as revenue-backed buybacks spread across DeFi and layer-1s, though token economics remain changeable. The post Crypto Tokens Could Double as Revenue-Driven Buybacks Take Hold, Bitwise CIO Says appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/14/2026, 6:19:09 AM
XRP Bridge Exploit Drains Nearly $202,000 in Real XRP
An attacker emptied the XRP Ledger account behind tx's cross-chain bridge on 9 August, moving nearly 200,000 XRP to two wallets in 97 minutes and leaving 493.54 XRP in an account signed by 28 keys. The post XRP Bridge Exploit Drains Nearly $202,000 in Real XRP appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/14/2026, 6:13:02 AM
Tether Secures First Full Audit With Clean KPMG Opinion
Tether says KPMG issued an unqualified opinion in its first full audit, covering the 2025 accounts of USDT issuer Tether International, with reserves exceeding liabilities by $6.814 billion. The post Tether Secures First Full Audit With Clean KPMG Opinion appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/14/2026, 6:05:57 AM
CFTC sets Aug. 20 crypto talks as CLARITY vote waits
CFTC advisers will discuss crypto rules on Aug. 20 as CLARITY waits for a Sept. 15 Senate vote and the SEC cancels its crypto meeting.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/14/2026, 6:03:55 AM
Crypto Player Takes Home $1.749M After a Million PSG Bet on 1win
Crypto Player Takes Home $1.749M After a Million PSG Bet on 1win
By Chainwire 8/14/2026, 6:01:19 AM
Crypto Player Takes Home $1.749M After a Million PSG Bet on 1win
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By playnewswire 8/14/2026, 6:01:04 AM
Bitcoin SV Price Forecast: BSV hits three-month high, eyeing 200-day EMA breakout
Bitcoin SV (BSV) is up nearly 2% on Friday, extending a steady upward trend over the last two weeks. Retail strength builds in BSV amid multiple vulnerabilities found in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
By N/A 8/14/2026, 6:00:50 AM
BitMine lands $81.9M stake from Norway wealth fund
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund disclosed 6.15 million BitMine shares worth $81.87M, giving it indirect exposure to Ethereum.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/14/2026, 5:48:03 AM
Russia faces renewed fuel shortages as Ukraine resumes attacks on refineries
Russia's fuel crisis, exacerbated by Ukrainian attacks, could destabilize global energy and food markets, highlighting vulnerabilities in supply chains. The post Russia faces renewed fuel shortages as Ukraine resumes attacks on refineries appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/14/2026, 5:40:22 AM
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP holds $1 support as ETF inflows, whale accumulation fuel recovery hopes
Ripple (XRP) price holds near the key $1 psychological support level on Friday, signaling potential for a recovery.
By N/A 8/14/2026, 5:36:45 AM
A Man Bought a House for $1,000. Then He Found $10,000 in Envelopes Buried in the Basement
Walter Castanedo bought a rundown three-bedroom house in East Toledo for $1,000 in May 2024, then uncovered $10,000 in $100 bills on New Year’s Eve while gutting the basement, including five envelopes wedged between bricks where a potbelly stove likely once sat. The newest bill was dated 1981, and $10,000 from January 1981 would equal […]
By Guest Author 8/14/2026, 5:30:00 AM
From MiCA to GENIUS: Why Crypto's Next Regulatory Test Is Cross-Border Coordination
The central debate in digital asset policy used to be whether to regulate at all. That question is now settled. MiCA's transitional period ended July 1st, 2026; the UK finalized its cryptoasset rulebook on June 30th; the US celebrated the one-year anniversary of the GENIUS Act becoming law; and the SEC and CFTC issued joint guidance in mid-March...
By Nilmini Rubin 8/14/2026, 5:29:16 AM
Strategy, Metaplanet face MSCI index removal proposal
MSCI’s proposed non-operating company screen could remove Strategy and Metaplanet from global indexes in November if adopted.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/14/2026, 5:27:09 AM
Ethereum study flags 65,340 risky addresses tied to $574.8M
USENIX researchers flagged 65,340 high-risk Ethereum and BNB Chain address instances, linking them to $574.8M in estimated losses.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/14/2026, 5:08:03 AM
JPMorgan shuttered its banking relationship with predictions platform Polymarket: FT
According to Financial Times, JPMorgan ended its banking relationship with Polymarket in late 2025 over regulatory concerns.
By Omkar Godbole 8/14/2026, 5:04:52 AM
US shifts Iran war focus to prioritize cheaper oil for Americans
The U.S. policy shift towards energy market stability over security concerns may stabilize oil prices, impacting global economic dynamics. The post US shifts Iran war focus to prioritize cheaper oil for Americans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/14/2026, 4:54:28 AM
Bitcoin Red Team flags 7,958 issues after Kimi K3 scan
Bitcoin Red Team says Kimi K3 helped scan 501 projects, logging 7,958 findings as maintainers validate and patch reported flaws.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/14/2026, 4:53:15 AM
Figure Q2 profit jumps 192% as loan volume reaches $4.3B
Figure’s Q2 profit rose 192% to $87M as loan marketplace volume hit $4.3B, with Q3 volume guided to $4.8B–$5.2B.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/14/2026, 4:45:38 AM
Neutrl pauses NUSD redemptions over undisclosed reserve issue
BA Labs had previously classified a proposed NUSD integration as higher risk because of its counterparty, operational and liquidity exposure.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/14/2026, 4:44:31 AM
SharpLink plans $200M ETH stake through Lido
SharpLink plans to stake $200 million in ETH through Lido, receive wstETH and keep it with Anchorage Digital as part of its DeFi strategy.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/14/2026, 4:34:36 AM
Polymarket account linked to Farage aide George Cottrell’s $8.8M Trump bets
Cottrell's betting activities highlight the need for stricter financial transparency and regulatory measures in political finance and online platforms. The post Polymarket account linked to Farage aide George Cottrell’s $8.8M Trump bets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/14/2026, 4:33:04 AM
MyEtherWallet (MEW) Integrates Ondo Perps, Unlocking 24/7 Leveraged Trading for Onchain Equities, & ETFs.
[PRESS RELEASE – Los Angeles, United States, August 13th, 2026] MyEtherWallet (MEW), the world’s most intuitive digital wallet, today announced its integration with Ondo Perps, expanding its suite of decentralized financial products to include perpetual futures, derivative contracts with no expiration date. Through this integration, users can now...
By Chainwire 8/14/2026, 4:22:42 AM
CFTC probes mention markets as Kalshi pulls sports bets
CFTC is reportedly reviewing prediction-market mention bets for manipulation risk as Kalshi removes sports versions while other categories stay live.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/14/2026, 4:19:14 AM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH on-chain signal remains weak even as mild retail distribution continues
Ethereum (ETH) continued to consolidate in the tight $1,800-$2,000 range on Thursday amid weak signals across key on-chain metrics.
By N/A 8/14/2026, 4:11:49 AM
Trump Takes ‘Major Step’ Toward Shutting Down Crypto Scammers
The FBI received reports of $20.877 billion in internet-crime losses during 2025, while complaints involving cryptocurrency accounted for $11.37 billion. Trump’s memorandum directs the creation of a federally supervised program that would let vetted U.S. companies disrupt foreign criminal networks. How the New Cyber Program Takes Shape Foreign...
By Kevin Helms 8/14/2026, 4:05:59 AM
Crypto Overview: Bitcoin holds at $63,000 – Cosmos, Pump.fun lead gains
Bitcoin (BTC) hovers around $63,000 at press time on Friday, as the broader crypto market maintains a risk-off sentiment. Rising against the tide, Cosmos (ATOM) and Pump.fun (PUMP) are leading gains over the last 24 hours, emerging as top performers.
By N/A 8/14/2026, 4:01:54 AM
White House plans crypto meeting as CLARITY odds hit 21%
The White House has reportedly planned an Aug. 19 meeting with crypto and prediction market executives as Polymarket traders place the CLARITY Act’s 2026 passage odds at 21%. White House meeting may address unresolved crypto disputes Politico reported on Aug.…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/14/2026, 3:55:59 AM
XRP Price Today: Whales Accumulate 72 Million XRP As Price Falls
XRP price is hovering around $1, but whale activity is giving the market a different story. While the token just recorded its weakest daily close since November 2024, large holders are continuing to accumulate, raising the question: could this correction be setting up XRP’s next rally? Whales Buying the Dip On-Chain analyst Ali Martinez reported …
By Debashree Patra 8/14/2026, 3:41:47 AM
Big Win for XRP Holders: On-Chain Options Arrive via Flare’s FXRP
Flare's FXRP is now accepted as collateral on Derive, letting XRP holders trade options and perpetuals onchain without giving up custody.
By Jose Oramas 8/14/2026, 3:38:07 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC holds strong, ETH on the verge of breakout, XRP signals recovery
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) show signs of recovery after a correction earlier this week. BTC finds support around the key $63,300 level, ETH continues to trade sideways, while XRP holds strong above the $1.00 psychological level.
By N/A 8/14/2026, 3:16:17 AM
Bank of Montreal Filing Reports $2,970 XRP Position in $303B Portfolio
Bank of Montreal’s $303.65 billion consolidated securities filing reports $2,970 of XRP fund shares, split between two exchange-traded products. The disclosure traces both positions to a controlled investment adviser without identifying their beneficial owner. Two Line Items Inside a 14,271-Position Filing Bank of Montreal (NYSE: BMO) filed a...
By Kevin Helms 8/14/2026, 3:05:07 AM
SharpLink to stake $200 million in Ethereum through Lido
SharpLink Gaming (SBET) announced plans to stake $200 million in Ethereum (ETH) through Lido as part of its strategy to generate returns from its ETH treasury, according to a Thursday announcement.
By N/A 8/14/2026, 2:53:07 AM
Asian stocks poised for weekly gain as US rate hike bets fade
Asian markets gain as fading US rate hike bets boost investor confidence, potentially attracting more global capital and fostering growth. The post Asian stocks poised for weekly gain as US rate hike bets fade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/14/2026, 2:44:28 AM