Willy Woo Sees 20%-40% Chance of Partial Coldcard Bitcoin Recovery
Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo estimates authorities have a 20% to 40% chance of recovering part of the bitcoin stolen through the Coldcard vulnerability. Historical crypto recoveries spanning billions of dollars underpin that outlook, while security leaders urge victims to preserve evidence that could support future claims. Woo Points to Previous...
By Kevin Helms 8/4/2026, 1:30:14 AM
Morgan Stanley cuts Circle price target to $38 as stablecoin growth stirs concerns
Circle (CRCL) shares came under pressure on Monday after Morgan Stanley downgraded the company to underweight and sharply cut its price target.
By N/A 8/4/2026, 1:22:05 AM
GRAM tumbles after Apple reportedly delists Telegram app
The situation underscores the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to regional regulatory actions, impacting global crypto operations significantly. The post GRAM tumbles after Apple reportedly delists Telegram app appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 1:18:55 AM
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Oracle expected to bleed cash due to AI investments
The aggressive AI investments by tech giants may lead to increased reliance on external financing, impacting long-term financial stability. The post Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Oracle expected to bleed cash due to AI investments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 1:17:53 AM
FBI agent allegedly steals $1M in cryptocurrency from investigations
This incident underscores the critical need for robust internal controls and trust management in handling sensitive digital assets. The post FBI agent allegedly steals $1M in cryptocurrency from investigations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 1:17:48 AM
BlackRock rolls out two tokenized products for cash management
BlackRock has expanded its push into tokenized financial products with the launch of two blockchain-based money market funds, seeking to bring traditional cash management products into digital asset markets.
By N/A 8/4/2026, 1:14:15 AM
UKMTO says tank struck off oman’s coast
The incident heightens regional security concerns, potentially disrupting oil transport and affecting global market stability. The post UKMTO says tank struck off oman’s coast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 1:05:43 AM
Caleb & Brown expands to UK, targeting high-net-worth clients with white-glove crypto brokerage
Caleb & Brown's UK expansion highlights a growing trend of tailored crypto services for affluent clients, emphasizing personalized brokerage. The post Caleb & Brown expands to UK, targeting high-net-worth clients with white-glove crypto brokerage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/4/2026, 1:01:16 AM
Caleb & Brown expands to UK, betting on untapped crypto demand
The boutique brokerage will focus on high-net-worth clients rather than competing with retail crypto exchanges.
By Felix Ng 8/4/2026, 12:51:32 AM
Ripple Backs Zilo and Licuido to Expand XRPL Capital Markets
Ripple invested in Zilo and Licuido to expand the XRP Ledger’s institutional capital markets infrastructure. The deals add regulated fund administration, issuance, trading, settlement, and collateral tools for tokenized assets. Ripple Expands Institutional Tokenization Infrastructure Ripple announced strategic investments in Zilo and Licuido on...
By Kevin Helms 8/4/2026, 12:45:05 AM
Iran war live: Tehran denies US talks as Trump warns of ‘last chance’
The escalating US-Iran tensions and Trump's ultimatum could lead to increased military risks and market instability if diplomacy fails. The post Iran war live: Tehran denies US talks as Trump warns of ‘last chance’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/4/2026, 12:12:39 AM
Strategy Says MSTR Beat Bitcoin in Every Four-Year Holding Period
Strategy says MSTR outperformed bitcoin across every rolling four-year holding period since the company adopted its treasury strategy. The comparison arrives as institutional ownership expands and Strategy holds 842,138 bitcoin after its third sale of 2026. Strategy Charts MSTR’s Performance Against Bitcoin Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) CEO Phong...
By Kevin Helms 8/4/2026, 12:05:54 AM
Boltz pauses service after wave of AI-assisted hacking attempts
The non-custodial protocol said attackers are discovering and adapting exploits faster than its small development team can identify and patch them.
By Felix Ng 8/4/2026, 12:03:47 AM
Can Shiba Inu (SHIB) Break 100-Day Resistance? XRP Reaches Recovery Ceiling, Fears Around Bitcoin (BTC) Arise: Crypto Market Review
Despite the local price bounce, the bullish momentum on the market has faded way quicker than anticipated.
By Arman Shirinyan 8/4/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Palantir CEO Alex Karp labels AI industry ‘Marxist’ after $1B profit quarter
Karp's critique of AI labs highlights the tension between innovation and enterprise needs, potentially reshaping industry trust and compliance standards. The post Palantir CEO Alex Karp labels AI industry ‘Marxist’ after $1B profit quarter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 11:26:31 PM
Coinbase CEO Presses Senate to Pass CLARITY Act This Week
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong urged senators to pass the CLARITY Act this week, citing one in four Americans who own crypto and stronger voter support for lawmakers backing the bill. Brian Armstrong Presses Senate Ahead of CLARITY Vote Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong intensified his campaign on Aug. 3, urging senators to...
By Kevin Helms 8/3/2026, 11:20:10 PM
Bitcoin Protocol Boltz Halts Swaps Following AI-Assisted Cyber Attacks
The post Bitcoin Protocol Boltz Halts Swaps Following AI-Assisted Cyber Attacks appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Boltz, the most dominant Bitcoin atomic swap and bridge protocol, has suspended its swap services indefinitely, citing a wave of sophisticated AI-assisted exploits. Attempted Bitcoin Exploit at Boltz The halt began at 5.54 a.m...
By Steve Muchoki 8/3/2026, 11:17:25 PM
FBI agent allegedly stole crypto, asked ChatGPT about escape
A former FBI supervisory agent allegedly stole about $1 million in cryptocurrency, mixed it with personal funds, and asked ChatGPT how to use the money and relocate to Europe. FBI agent allegedly transferred crypto using discovered keys Federal authorities arrested…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/3/2026, 10:35:08 PM
Jim Cramer Plans to Dump His Bitcoin, Warns Quantum Will Crack It Soon
Jim Cramer says he plans to sell all of his bitcoin because he believes quantum computing could break the cryptocurrency’s security within about three years. Cramer Ties Quantum Progress to Bitcoin’s Security The CNBC “Mad Money” host made the comments after a July 30 interview with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna. Krishna warned that […]
By Jamie Redman 8/3/2026, 10:29:18 PM
Strategy sells $395 million in Bitcoin and MSTR stock to buyback $81 million in STRC and build cash reserve to $4 billion
Strategy's latest Bitcoin sale lifted its 2026 disposals to 5,258 BTC, the largest amount it has sold in any year since adopting the asset in 2020, as the company redirects capital toward supporting its preferred securities. The company sold 1,638 BTC for $104.7 million between July 27 and Aug. 2 and issued about 3.01 million […] The post Strategy...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/3/2026, 10:20:24 PM
U.S. FBI intelligence agent arrested in connection with theft of $1 million in crypto
The agent, who had "top secret" clearance and worked in FBI headquarters, was accused of taking crypto from wallets the agency had investigated.
By Jesse Hamilton 8/3/2026, 10:17:59 PM
FalconX cuts 10% of staff amid crypto downturn
FalconX has reportedly cut about 10% of its global workforce as the digital asset prime broker prepares for an extended cryptocurrency market downturn. FalconX layoffs affect about 10% of staff FalconX implemented the workforce reduction across its global operations, Bloomberg…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/3/2026, 10:14:13 PM
American Bitcoin Mines Record 932 BTC in Q2, Reserve Tops 8,000
American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC) mined roughly 932 BTC in the second quarter, its highest quarterly production on record, and grew its strategic reserve to about 8,002 units on June 30.
By Jose Oramas 8/3/2026, 10:04:53 PM
FBI Agent Arrested After Allegedly Looting Up to $1,000,000 in Crypto From ‘Adversarial’ Wallets
An FBI counterintelligence agent was arrested on Friday after allegedly looting “adversarial cryptocurrency accounts” and accumulating around $1 million worth of digital assets. An affidavit filed by a different FBI agent on Saturday alleges that Patrick Yaroch, a supervisory special agent who works at the Bureau’s headquarters in Washington DC,...
By Conor Devitt 8/3/2026, 9:52:19 PM
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Sales, Hawking $105,000,000 Worth of BTC
The Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) sold 1,638 BTC worth $105 million in the past week, continuing a trend started earlier this summer. The sale was preceded by a three-week period during which the firm didn’t buy or sell any Bitcoin, and a two-week period before that when it sold a total of 3,588 BTC […] The post Michael Saylor’s Strategy...
By Conor Devitt 8/3/2026, 9:51:10 PM
ZEC Just Surged Past $490 — Here Is What’s Driving the Rally
On Monday afternoon, Zcash surged nearly 5% to reach a session high near $494, reclaiming an $8 billion market capitalization and solidifying its position as the top privacy coin. Privacy as Crypto’s ‘Last Frontier’ On the afternoon of Aug.3, the privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) jumped nearly 5% after gaining more than $20 during a six-hour […]
By Terence Zimwara 8/3/2026, 9:41:43 PM
Palantir stock surges nearly 13% after revenue jumps 93% and guidance rises
Palantir's growth highlights the transformative impact of AI on tech stocks, signaling potential shifts in market dynamics and investment strategies. The post Palantir stock surges nearly 13% after revenue jumps 93% and guidance rises appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 9:35:52 PM
Facing a severe cash crunch, Bitcoin miner Sphere 3D quietly prepares to dilute its shareholders by a staggering 50%
Full use at the assumed price would add one new basic share for roughly every two now outstanding. The post Facing a severe cash crunch, Bitcoin miner Sphere 3D quietly prepares to dilute its shareholders by a staggering 50% appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/3/2026, 9:30:44 PM
Fulham signs Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid as football’s crypto gap widens
Fulham's signings highlight the growing divide between traditional football operations and the emerging influence of crypto in sports. The post Fulham signs Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid as football’s crypto gap widens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 9:28:14 PM
‘We’ll Get Through This Bear Market,’ Says CEO of Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy
Bitcoin Magazine ‘We’ll Get Through This Bear Market,’ Says CEO of Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy The biggest corporate holder of Bitcoin has again cashed out some of its crypto. This post ‘We’ll Get Through This Bear Market,’ Says CEO of Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/3/2026, 9:21:15 PM
Khamenei warns pezeshkian his next resignation will be accepted, in-law says
Khamenei's warning signals potential political instability in Iran, affecting market confidence and highlighting tensions with hardliners. The post Khamenei warns pezeshkian his next resignation will be accepted, in-law says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/3/2026, 9:19:38 PM
Mastercard completes BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push
Mastercard has completed its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK, bringing on-chain payment technology into its global network. Mastercard closes deal for BVNK Mastercard confirmed on Aug. 3 that it had completed the acquisition of BVNK, expanding its infrastructure for…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/3/2026, 9:18:20 PM
Solana Outperforms Rivals in Daily Active Users as Network Records $4.22B ATH Transaction Volume
The data shows Solana outperforms other major chains, supported by strong user activity, but price remains down due to low demand for spot trading.
By Erie Maxwell 8/3/2026, 9:17:39 PM
Cardano’s Van Rossem Hard Fork Sparks Whale Buying as ADA Enters Dijkstra Era
Driven by prospects of the Dijkstra era, Cardano is seeing increased whale interest, with token accumulation increasing, showing an upcoming price rally.
By Erie Maxwell 8/3/2026, 9:06:35 PM
Republican AGs urge OpenAI to preserve records on Hugging Face breach as AI agent escaped containment
The incident underscores the urgent need for robust AI containment measures and regulatory scrutiny, impacting OpenAI's IPO prospects. The post Republican AGs urge OpenAI to preserve records on Hugging Face breach as AI agent escaped containment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 9:06:07 PM
Trump slams Exxon, Chevron over $26.5B oil profits
President Donald Trump called on ExxonMobil and Chevron to cut US fuel prices after the oil majors earned roughly $26.5 billion combined during the second quarter. Trump demands lower fuel prices Trump criticized ExxonMobil and Chevron at the White House…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/3/2026, 9:00:01 PM
Coldcard exploit drains over 1,367 BTC from air-gapped wallets, shaking self-custody confidence
The exploit undermines trust in self-custody solutions, potentially driving users towards institutional custody options and Bitcoin ETFs. The post Coldcard exploit drains over 1,367 BTC from air-gapped wallets, shaking self-custody confidence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 8:51:15 PM
BlackRock Targets Stablecoin Issuers and Institutions in Latest Tokenized Funds
The post BlackRock Targets Stablecoin Issuers and Institutions in Latest Tokenized Funds appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management corporation ($15.34 trillion in assets under management or AUM as of July 15, 2026), has today launched two tokenized fund shares to bring institutional and stablecoin...
By Steve Muchoki 8/3/2026, 8:49:18 PM
Analyst Sees XRP Entering a High-Impact Zone With 1,200% Upside Potential
XRP traded relatively firmly on Monday after posting a strong rally over the past week, a move that has once again put the token in focus among technical analysts.
By Newton Gitonga 8/3/2026, 8:46:22 PM
CLARITY Act stalls as Trump stays silent on ethics deal
The CLARITY Act remains stuck in the Senate after the White House reportedly failed to respond to a bipartisan ethics proposal, pushing its 2026 passage odds back down to 27%. White House has not answered ethics proposal Crypto journalist Eleanor…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/3/2026, 8:43:27 PM
Corporate crypto accounts on HTX face a complete dead end with zero legal exit routes when EU sanctions strike on August 23
Covered dealings must end before the cutoff; later withdrawals require discretionary approval and a full exit from HTX. The post Corporate crypto accounts on HTX face a complete dead end with zero legal exit routes when EU sanctions strike on August 23 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/3/2026, 8:40:45 PM
Michael Saylor Says He’s Never Sold Bitcoin, Not One Satoshi
Michael Saylor says he has never sold any personally held bitcoin, separating his own holdings from Strategy’s corporate treasury. His statement followed the company’s third BTC sale of 2026, which left Strategy holding 842,138 bitcoin. Saylor Responds After Strategy’s Latest Bitcoin Sale Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael...
By Kevin Helms 8/3/2026, 8:40:14 PM
Bessent’s top crypto adviser Tyler Williams exits US Treasury: Report
A key architect of the Trump administration’s digital asset agenda is leaving the Treasury Department as Congress struggles to advance landmark crypto legislation.
By Sam Bourgi 8/3/2026, 8:29:47 PM
Shiba Inu Turns 6: Here’s How Many SHIB Tokens Were Burned in July
July's burn rate marked a 1,395% increase compared to June's figure.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 8/3/2026, 8:20:12 PM
XRP Ledger adds Ankr nodes ahead of v3.3.0
XRP Ledger developers and users can now connect to globally distributed public nodes operated by Ankr, expanding network access ahead of the expected xrpld v3.3.0 release. Ankr brings global public nodes to XRP Ledger The XRP Ledger Foundation announced the…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/3/2026, 8:14:08 PM
AWS integrates Superblocks tool for private cloud AI development
AWS's integration of Superblocks enhances enterprise AI security, reducing reliance on external AI, and potentially lowering operational costs. The post AWS integrates Superblocks tool for private cloud AI development appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 8:05:37 PM
Prediction Markets Explode in July as World Cup Fueled $54B in Trades
The 2026 FIFA World Cup pushed prediction markets into one of the fastest-growing corners of finance, driving record trading volume, fees, transactions, and open interest as millions of traders flocked to platforms to wager on match outcomes and tournament milestones. Prediction markets allow people to buy and sell contracts tied to the outcome of...
By Jamie Redman 8/3/2026, 8:01:13 PM
Legendary Trader Brandt on Bitcoin: Bull Market 'Not Urgent'
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has poured cold water on hopes of an imminent Bitcoin rally, saying current chart patterns provide no indication that a new bull market is close despite ongoing optimism among some market participants.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/3/2026, 7:59:41 PM
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 Yohan Yun 8/3/2026, 7:52:11 PM
India nearly doubles export duties on diesel and jet fuel as US-Iran tensions rattle oil markets
India's export duty hike on fuels may tighten global supply, potentially escalating inflation and impacting interest rates and crypto markets. The post India nearly doubles export duties on diesel and jet fuel as US-Iran tensions rattle oil markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/3/2026, 7:49:08 PM