Vitalik Buterin Puts Privacy And Quantum Safety Higher On Ethereum’s Roadmap
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared a comparison between Ethereum’s earlier roadmap and a newer L1 “Strawmap,” highlighting privacy and quantum safety as higher-priority research areas.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 9:15:00 AM
Strategy unveils Bitcoin credit model to enhance financial transparency
The Bitcoin credit model could reshape investor confidence and market dynamics by enhancing transparency in digital asset-backed finance. The post Strategy unveils Bitcoin credit model to enhance financial transparency appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/12/2026, 9:13:06 AM
Lazio nears agreement with Inter for Davide Frattesi transfer
Lazio's strategic acquisition of Frattesi highlights shifting Serie A dynamics, emphasizing financial creativity and evolving club priorities. The post Lazio nears agreement with Inter for Davide Frattesi transfer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 9:11:05 AM
Bitcoin flashes explosive 330% rally signal
Bitcoin (BTC) may be approaching a major breakout after a key volatility indicator reached its lowest level in nearly three … Continue reading The post Bitcoin flashes explosive 330% rally signal appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 8/12/2026, 9:08:44 AM
Crypto companies urge AI firms to give Bitcoin developers early access
The Bitcoin Policy Institute and other industry participants urged AI companies to offer early access to their frontier models to aid Bitcoin and open-source developers in their cybersecurity efforts.
By Zoltan Vardai 8/12/2026, 9:03:01 AM
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC faces volatility as US CPI data looms
Bitcoin (BTC) trades around $63,800 at the time of writing on Wednesday after falling more than 2% over the previous two days.
By N/A 8/12/2026, 9:02:04 AM
200,000 XRP Theft Update: TX Team Breaks Silence, Enlists FBI, Halts Flaws
FBI joins the hunt for the 200,000 XRP thief after RWA platform tx provides investigators with critical on-chain data.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/12/2026, 9:00:30 AM
One overlooked group has added $1.78 billion of selling pressure to bitcoin market
Public miners are an underappreciated source of supply hitting the market right at the margin.
By Omkar Godbole 8/12/2026, 8:53:23 AM
SBI plans Japan-Korea stablecoin network on Canton
SBI Digital Practice and Nodeinfra plan a Canton-based Japan-Korea payment network, starting with yen and won test tokens before regulated stablecoins.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 8:43:03 AM
Metaplanet Moves $250M in Bitcoin as Paper Loss Swells to $1.4B
The timing raised some concerns within the community as the number of treasury companies selling BTC has been gradually increasing lately.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/12/2026, 8:32:28 AM
Crypto.com adds 1,500 U.S. stocks and ETFs through tokenized derivatives
Crypto.com has launched tokenized stock derivatives tied to 1,500 U.S. equities and ETFs, giving eligible users access to the products from $1 with trading available around the clock. According to Crypto.com’s official announcement on Wednesday, the Tokenized Stocks offering is…
By Rony Roy 8/12/2026, 8:30:16 AM
Glassnode: Bitcoin Sellers Showing Exhaustion Around $64,000, But No Bottom Yet
Glassnode says bitcoin sellers are showing signs of exhaustion, though the onchain analytics firm stopped short of confirming a historical market bottom is in. Selling Pressure Fades, But Confirmation Is Missing Onchain analytics firm Glassnode said this week that bitcoin sellers appear to be running out of steam, a signal often associated with...
By Shiraz Jagati 8/12/2026, 8:30:01 AM
National Bank Of Canada Discloses XRP And Bitcoin ETF Holdings
National Bank of Canada has disclosed holdings in US-listed crypto investment products, including shares tied to an XRP ETF and several Bitcoin ETF positions.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 8:30:00 AM
ASIC shuts crypto exchange Yepbit websites after investors report blocked withdrawals
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has taken down several websites linked to Yepbit after investors reported being unable to withdraw funds from the digital asset and futures trading platform. ASIC said it received multiple reports from investors who could…
By Rony Roy 8/12/2026, 8:27:40 AM
Binance CSO says crypto faces no immediate quantum threat
Binance says quantum computers cannot yet break crypto, as Google lowers resource estimates and the industry accelerates post-quantum preparations.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 8:23:28 AM
Chelsea signs Spanish left back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano
Chelsea's acquisition of Chavarra reflects strategic squad rebuilding, potentially enhancing defensive stability and financial prudence. The post Chelsea signs Spanish left back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 8:08:54 AM
IEA sees sharper oil supply deficit amid Iran conflict, potential price rise
The ongoing supply deficit and geopolitical tensions could lead to increased oil prices, impacting global economic stability and energy policies. The post IEA sees sharper oil supply deficit amid Iran conflict, potential price rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/12/2026, 8:06:56 AM
H100 appoints Peter Warren CIO after 2,455 BTC deal
H100 appoints Peter C. Warren CIO to lead derivatives and risk management after its Bitcoin treasury expanded to 3,506 BTC through an acquisition.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 8:05:22 AM
ONE Dumps to ATL as Harmony Exploited in Unauthorized Mint of 4B Tokens
Harmony has asked exchanges to freeze funds linked to four wallets as it investigates the unauthorized minting of ONE tokens.
By Wayne Jones 8/12/2026, 7:57:52 AM
When Will Strategy Buy Bitcoin Again? CEO Phong Le Has the Answer
The company has already made a few BTC sales this year. The question is: has it stopped buying for good?
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/12/2026, 7:53:05 AM
Top 10 Layer-1 Blockchain Cryptos in August 2026
Layer-1 blockchains form the foundation of the crypto ecosystem, providing the core infrastructure for decentralised applications (dApps), smart contracts, and other blockchain-based solutions. Built on distributed ledger technology (DLT), these networks enable transactions to be processed and verified securely without relying on a central...
By N/A 8/12/2026, 7:50:05 AM
Launching a Crypto Casino – Why Businesses Choose Turnkey Solutions
The introduction of digital currencies has forever changed the online gambling landscape. Operators were the first to see that the world of finances is changing, and more people are aware of the importance blockchain has from the consumer’s standpoint. With digital coins, they no longer have problems with a chance of being blocked on the…
By BuyUcoin 8/12/2026, 7:46:07 AM
BNB Chain’s BEP-675 Proposal Targets Faster Block Building
BNB Chain has introduced BEP-675, a draft proposal aimed at improving network throughput by reducing block re-execution in the validator process.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 7:45:00 AM
Iran to restrict Persian Gulf access for ‘hostile’ vessels amid US tensions
Iran's move to restrict Gulf access heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially impacting global oil markets and diplomatic relations. The post Iran to restrict Persian Gulf access for ‘hostile’ vessels amid US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/12/2026, 7:43:28 AM
Inside the fake crypto startup that fooled North Korean IT workers
Suspected North Koreans IT workers joined a fake crypto startup — without realizing their every move was being tracked to extract valuable intel.
By Yohan Yun 8/12/2026, 7:34:58 AM
CPI Report Today: July CPI Forecast and Possible Market Reaction
The post CPI Report Today: July CPI Forecast and Possible Market Reaction appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The U.S. July CPI report is due today at 8:30 a.m. ET, giving investors a fresh look at how inflation is moving and what it could mean for the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision. The report comes after June’s...
By Qadir AK 8/12/2026, 7:34:15 AM
Harmony ONE Hits to All-Time Low After 4B Token Mint Exploit
Harmony is working with exchanges to freeze funds as it investigates an unauthorized mint and considers a possible rollback. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 8/12/2026, 7:32:14 AM
XRP Millionaire Wallets Rise Again as Token Price Falls 29% in 3 Months
XRP wallets holding at least 1 million tokens grew by 32 over the past three months, even as the token’s market capitalization fell 29% in the same window, per Santiment. Whale Wallets Keep Climbing Despite the Slump The XRP Ledger’s wealthiest addresses are still adding to their positions even as the broader market struggles. Onchain […]
By Shiraz Jagati 8/12/2026, 7:30:38 AM
Bitwise cuts 14% of jobs as BITW assets fall 31% in 2026
Bitwise Asset Management has cut 14% of its workforce, reducing its global team to about 155 employees as the crypto asset manager operates through a prolonged market downturn. According to recent media reporting Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley confirmed the layoffs…
By Rony Roy 8/12/2026, 7:29:42 AM
Metaplanet moves 3,881 BTC as paper loss nears $1.4B
Metaplanet moved 3,881 BTC worth about $247 million from tracked wallets as Bitcoin traded near $63,600, with no sale confirmed.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 7:23:25 AM
SEC Poised to Unveil Two Major Crypto Initiatives
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to roll out two major crypto initiatives as Congress struggles to advance the Clarity Act.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/12/2026, 7:14:10 AM
Trump asserts US has “total control” over Hormuz Strait amid Iran tensions
Increased U.S. assertiveness in Hormuz may hinder diplomatic resolutions, impacting global energy markets and regional stability. The post Trump asserts US has “total control” over Hormuz Strait amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/12/2026, 7:08:30 AM
TRX Price Breaks Out as TRON’s $2.1T USDT Activity Signals Stronger Network Demand
The post TRX Price Breaks Out as TRON’s $2.1T USDT Activity Signals Stronger Network Demand appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News TRX price has finally moved beyond its prolonged trading range as buyers reclaim the $0.34 area, giving the token a stronger technical structure after weeks of consolidation. The breakout comes against a...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 8/12/2026, 7:05:21 AM
Live updates: Bitcoin at $63,600 as Japan's Metaplanet moves 3,881 BTC between wallets
Blockchain data shows the Japanese treasury firm moved the bitcoin between wallets it controls, not to an exchange, so the transfer isn't a sale despite its $1.4 billion paper loss.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/12/2026, 7:04:53 AM
California Man Accused of Draining Elderly Retiree’s Crypto Account of Nearly $100,000
A 26-year-old California man allegedly stole over $97,000 from an 89-year-old retiree by resetting his Coinbase password after meeting at a breakfast club; he faces elder abuse and theft charges following a multi-agency probe. The post California Man Accused of Draining Elderly Retiree’s Crypto Account of Nearly $100,000 appeared first on The...
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/12/2026, 7:04:09 AM
Erebor Bank nears $1.5B raise at $8B pre-money valuation
Erebor Bank is reportedly nearing a $1.5B raise at an $8B pre-money valuation after deposits reached $4.6B by July, months after U.S. approval.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 7:01:21 AM
TON Strategy earned $15 million staking Gram while operations burned $10.6 million in cash
Fair-value gains supplied 99.1% of Q2 pre-tax profit as continuing operations used $10.6 million of cash in the first half. The post TON Strategy earned $15 million staking Gram while operations burned $10.6 million in cash appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/12/2026, 7:00:54 AM
Xora Finance Brings Native Stellar Settlement To XRP Ledger
Xora Finance has enabled native Stellar settlement on the XRP Ledger, creating a new link between the XLM and XRPL ecosystems without relying on wrapped assets.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 7:00:00 AM
Chainlink Whale Activity Hits 5-Month High as Large Holders Increase LINK Balances
The post Chainlink Whale Activity Hits 5-Month High as Large Holders Increase LINK Balances appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Chainlink whale activity has jumped, with 246 transactions worth more than $100,000 in LINK recorded in 24 hours, the highest daily level in five months. Wallets holding between 100,000 and 10 million LINK now...
By Qadir AK 8/12/2026, 6:59:49 AM
Ravencoin drops to record low as miners move to reverse exploited chain
Ravencoin has fallen to a record low after an exploited consensus vulnerability put several days of RVN transactions at risk and led exchanges to suspend deposits and withdrawals. According to CoinGecko, Ravencoin fell to $0.002754 on Wednesday, about 22% below…
By Rony Roy 8/12/2026, 6:55:48 AM
ASIC Says Yepbit Falsely Blamed Regulator for Frozen Investor Funds
ASIC warned investors against Yepbit today (Wednesday) after receiving several reports of blocked withdrawals. The regulator said the purported crypto and futures platform falsely blamed ASIC for freezing customer funds. The warning attaches a name to a tactic the Australian regulator has flagged before: operators blaming regulators when investors...
By Damian Chmiel 8/12/2026, 6:40:36 AM
When Will CPi Data Be Released?
The post When Will CPi Data Be Released? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The report will show how consumer prices changed in July and will give investors a clearer view of inflation in the U.S. The data is closely watched...
By Qadir AK 8/12/2026, 6:30:32 AM
Ripple extends NYU Abu Dhabi blockchain research to 2027
Ripple renews its NYU Abu Dhabi blockchain research partnership through 2027, supporting Volta, fintech education and XRP Ledger research.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 6:29:59 AM
Harmony Protocol Hack: 4 Billion ONE Tokens Minted, Price Crashes 30%
The post Harmony Protocol Hack: 4 Billion ONE Tokens Minted, Price Crashes 30% appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Harmony Protocol has been hit by a suspected exploit that resulted in the unauthorized minting of about 4 billion ONE tokens, equivalent to roughly 26% of the token’s total supply, according to on-chain analyst Juiceberg. The...
By Sohrab Khawas 8/12/2026, 6:25:02 AM
Attacker Drains 200K XRP From Bridge Using Fake Deposit
The stolen XRP was converted to ETH, routed through THORChain and ultimately sent to Tornado Cash after the bridge was drained.
By Wayne Jones 8/12/2026, 6:22:12 AM
Keel Infrastructure Shuts US Bitcoin Mining Sites In Shift Toward AI Data Centers
Keel Infrastructure has decommissioned all of its US Bitcoin mining sites as it repurposes those locations for AI and high-performance computing workloads.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 6:15:00 AM
Bitcoin price holds near $64K as DOGE gains 3% before CPI
Bitcoin trades near $63,700 as DOGE and BNB rise, HYPE slips, and traders await July U.S. CPI while Brent crude approaches $90 on Wednesday.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/12/2026, 6:13:39 AM
FC Porto demands better buy obligation terms for Rodrigo Mora transfer to AS Roma
Porto's insistence on better buy terms for Mora highlights the growing importance of financial security in young talent transfers. The post FC Porto demands better buy obligation terms for Rodrigo Mora transfer to AS Roma appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 6:08:03 AM
Harmony considers rollback after suspected exploit inflates ONE supply
Harmony is working with exchanges to freeze funds and is preparing a patch after claims that 2.8 billion unauthorized ONE hit trading platforms.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/12/2026, 6:02:52 AM
Zcash Price Forecast: ZEC below $500 puts bulls under pressure, 100-day EMA in focus
Zcash (ZEC) price trades below $500 at press time on Wednesday, holding steady after two consecutive days of losses. Retail demand for the privacy coin is mixed as the broader market awaits the release of US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July later in the day.
By N/A 8/12/2026, 6:00:33 AM