Here’s why Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech is a major event for bitcoin and gold
Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech could shape expectations for Fed support of Treasury buybacks, with implications for bitcoin, gold and long-term yields.
By Omkar Godbole 8/28/2026, 6:30:10 AM
Solana’s faster supply cuts lead vote while $800,000 daily burn plan trails
All three proposals have cleared quorum, but a plan to slow new SOL creation is only narrowly passing while a separate vote to sharply increase token burns remains below the two-thirds support needed.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/28/2026, 6:22:10 AM
MANTRA Chain is back online, but silent code changes spark developer concerns
Mainnet is running on v8.4.0, while wallet addresses, transaction hashes, amounts and the attack path remain undisclosed. The post MANTRA Chain is back online, but silent code changes spark developer concerns appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/28/2026, 6:20:32 AM
Virtu completes sovereign bond repo in 10 minutes
Virtu, M1X and Tradeweb completed an onchain repo using Marshall Islands bond USDM1, settling the full cycle within 10 minutes.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/28/2026, 6:18:06 AM
Solana Activity Hits Record as Validators Weigh $1.5B Supply Cut
Solana processed a record 4.2 billion transactions in July as SOL reclaimed $100, while validators vote on plans that would cut about $1.5 billion in new SOL issuance and lift daily fee burns. The post Solana Activity Hits Record as Validators Weigh $1.5B Supply Cut appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/28/2026, 6:15:40 AM
Peter Brandt Reveals He Is Long Bitcoin
Bitcoin has once again failed to decisively break above the $82,000 resistance zone, but veteran trader Peter Brandt says he remains long on the cryptocurrency.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/28/2026, 6:15:36 AM
Sheikh Tahnoon reportedly controls 49% stake in World Liberty bank holding firm
World Liberty Financial’s proposed US trust bank has drawn a major Abu Dhabi backer, with Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan and co-investors reportedly controlling 49% of the holding company behind the federally chartered venture. The Wall Street Journal reported…
By Rony Roy 8/28/2026, 6:07:14 AM
StarkWare Mines Bitcoin’s First Quantum-Safe Transaction on Mainnet
StarkWare says the first quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction was mined on mainnet on Aug. 26, using a hash-based method that cost several hundred dollars and required no change to consensus rules. The post StarkWare Mines Bitcoin’s First Quantum-Safe Transaction on Mainnet appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/28/2026, 6:05:52 AM
Hyperliquid Strategies Raises $647M, Boosts HYPE Treasury to $1.9B
Hyperliquid Strategies has built a $1.9bn HYPE treasury after raising $647m, while betting on continued growth across the Hyperliquid ecosystem. The post Hyperliquid Strategies Raises $647M, Boosts HYPE Treasury to $1.9B appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 8/28/2026, 5:59:34 AM
Virtuals Protocol addresses evolving prompt injection threats to agent wallets
Enhanced security measures in programmable agent wallets mitigate financial risks, ensuring AI agents operate safely as economic actors. The post Virtuals Protocol addresses evolving prompt injection threats to agent wallets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:58:14 AM
South Korea’s National Pension Service posts 27% return in first half as domestic stocks double
The NPS's exceptional returns highlight the volatility and potential risks of heavy reliance on domestic equities amid market corrections. The post South Korea’s National Pension Service posts 27% return in first half as domestic stocks double appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:56:48 AM
European Central Bank must act to prevent inflation from taking root, says Kazaks
The ECB's vigilance against inflation could stabilize the eurozone economy, but aggressive measures may risk stifling growth and employment. The post European Central Bank must act to prevent inflation from taking root, says Kazaks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:55:45 AM
OCC overhauls bank supervision and enforcement rules
The OCC revised bank supervision manuals and proposed dividing legal breaches into substantive and technical violations under a risk-based model.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/28/2026, 5:55:09 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 8/28/2026, 5:50:05 AM
The Sandbox pledges 1:1 repayment after $700K bridge exploit
Eligible holders on Base and BNB Chain will receive Ethereum-based SAND from the project’s treasury, with claims expected to open within two weeks.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/28/2026, 5:40:48 AM
Yotta Data Services plans to access capital markets amid AI demand
Yotta's capital market entry could significantly boost India's data infrastructure, positioning it as a key player in the global AI economy. The post Yotta Data Services plans to access capital markets amid AI demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 5:35:03 AM
California Alone Is Holding $15 Billion in Money That Belongs to Its Residents
California is sitting on $15.485 billion in unclaimed property, spanning more than 84 million individual properties that the State Controller’s Office says are waiting to be returned to nearly 39 million Californians. Texas is holding about $10.5 billion and Ohio about $4.8 billion, and estimates suggest 1 in 10 Americans has missing money from...
By Guest Author 8/28/2026, 5:30:34 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: Whale accumulation fails to dispel uncertain ADA outlook
Cardano (ADA) edges below $0.220 at the time of writing on Friday after losing over 7% so far this week. Despite the recent weakness, on-chain data shows that some whale wallets are using the pullback to accumulate ADA tokens.
By N/A 8/28/2026, 5:24:50 AM
Galaxy adds 24/7 emergency services at Helios
Galaxy partnered with Total Safety to provide continuous fire, rescue and medical coverage at its expanding Helios data center in Texas.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/28/2026, 5:17:33 AM
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI holds steady as Core Team focuses on distributed AI infrastructure
Pi Network (PI) price hovers above $0.0900 on Friday, sustaining the mild 3% gains recorded over the last two days. Pi Core Team announced the launch of new SoloHost apps, OpenClaw and Atlassian MCP Server, on Thursday, in hopes of expanding the Pi ecosystem.
By N/A 8/28/2026, 5:14:29 AM
Dunamu, Visa explore stablecoin payments and AI
Dunamu and Visa will explore stablecoin payments, global remittances, OUSD business models and AI-driven commerce under a new partnership.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/28/2026, 5:04:40 AM
Bitcoin is trading at a premium on Coinbase after a long time. Here's what it means
The indictor has flipped positive for the first time since May as BTC looks to establish a foothold above $80,000.
By Omkar Godbole 8/28/2026, 5:02:22 AM
Moody’s affirms TSMC’s Aa3 rating, raises outlook to positive
TSMC's stable credit rating and positive outlook from S&P suggest potential growth, impacting global semiconductor market dynamics. The post Moody’s affirms TSMC’s Aa3 rating, raises outlook to positive appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 4:53:09 AM
Evernorth sets Sept. 30 vote for XRP treasury merger
Evernorth’s S-4 is effective, clearing Armada shareholders to vote Sept. 30 on its proposed XRP treasury merger and Nasdaq listing.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/28/2026, 4:49:29 AM
Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz, demands $300B in compensation
Iran's demands could escalate geopolitical tensions, disrupt global energy markets, and complicate international diplomatic relations. The post Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz, demands $300B in compensation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 4:45:33 AM
US pre-tax earnings reach highest level since WWII as workers’ share of income shrinks
Rising corporate profits amid shrinking worker income share may spur regulatory changes, impacting future economic inequality and market dynamics. The post US pre-tax earnings reach highest level since WWII as workers’ share of income shrinks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 4:44:27 AM
Bitcoin under $80,000, solana leads majors higher before Warsh's Jackson Hole debut
Every major but HYPE gained over 24 hours, capping a week that added 9% to bitcoin and 20% to solana.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/28/2026, 4:40:52 AM
Ethereum’s plan to triple network speed could silently break millions of existing smart contracts
Most replay failures need higher limits, while a smaller counterfactual cohort may require code changes or migration. The post Ethereum’s plan to triple network speed could silently break millions of existing smart contracts appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/28/2026, 4:40:41 AM
SEC sues 38 entities over fake adviser filings
The SEC sued 38 entities accused of using false adviser filings, nonexistent auditors and fake certificates to appear legitimate to investors.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/28/2026, 4:36:37 AM
Tokenization Threatens Deposit Stability, Dallas Fed Researchers Warn
Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas warns that the rapid adoption of tokenized deposits and instant 24/7 blockchain transfers could destabilize bank liquidity and shrink long-term lending capacity. Threats to Long-Term Lending Capacity The rapid adoption of deposit tokenization and instant settlement technologies could fundamentally...
By Terence Zimwara 8/28/2026, 4:30:04 AM
BitGo acquires NYDIG institutional trading business
BitGo acquired NYDIG’s institutional trading business, adding 30 employees and capabilities across derivatives, financing and execution.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/28/2026, 4:24:31 AM
An XRP treasury company backed by Ripple is a shareholder vote away from Nasdaq
The SEC cleared the paperwork for Evernorth's merger with a shell company, setting up a Sept. 30 vote and a listing under the ticker XRPN.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/28/2026, 4:21:22 AM
Abu Dhabi royal backs 49% stake in Trump-linked crypto bank venture: WSJ
Sheikh Tahnoon’s group reportedly backs a 49% stake in the holding company behind World Liberty’s conditionally approved US trust bank.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/28/2026, 4:17:09 AM
Ledger rejects hack claim after OneKey recreates bug
Ledger rejected OneKey’s hack claim after researchers reproduced a patched flaw that could display one transaction while signing another.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/28/2026, 4:07:42 AM
Crypto Overview: Bitcoin tops $80,000 amid $6 billion options expiry – Ethena, Official Trump rally
The broader cryptocurrency market maintains a bullish character, with Bitcoin (BTC) advancing above $80,000 on Friday amid a $6.16 billion options expiry. Ethena (ENA) extends double-digit gains over the last 24 hours as Ethena Foundation announces buyback of early investors and revenue buyback.
By N/A 8/28/2026, 3:53:51 AM
Bitcoin Rally Could Lose Steam as Short Covering Fades: QCP
Strong ETF demand is supporting the rally, but fading short covering and lingering macro risks could slow its momentum.
By Mandy Williams 8/28/2026, 3:51:03 AM
Pi Network News: Smart Contracts Go Live on Testnet, Will Pi Price Breakout?
Smart contracts became visible inside Pi Network testnet wallets on August 27, showing live functions tied to BNPi, a booking application built on the network. Community members are treating the visible onchain activity as a meaningful signal ahead of Pi Network’s planned mainnet transition. How the Smart Contracts Work The testnet activity showed...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 8/28/2026, 3:49:40 AM
CXMT’s first earnings report tests investor confidence after blockbuster IPO
CXMT's earnings report will shape perceptions of its growth potential and competitive edge in the volatile semiconductor market. The post CXMT’s first earnings report tests investor confidence after blockbuster IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 3:45:33 AM
Asian stocks rise ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech
Asian markets' cautious optimism reflects global anticipation of potential Fed policy shifts impacting currencies and emerging market dynamics. The post Asian stocks rise ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 3:35:38 AM
Investors urge Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh to address inflation ahead of Jackson Hole
Warsh's response at Jackson Hole could redefine market dynamics, influencing borrowing costs and economic stability amid inflation concerns. The post Investors urge Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh to address inflation ahead of Jackson Hole appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 3:30:27 AM
Ethereum and Solana are hosting trillions in dollar volume, yet their native tokens risk losing direct consumer demand
Paymasters and sponsors can keep native tokens out of sight, but Ethereum and Solana still require fees funded in ETH or SOL. The post Ethereum and Solana are hosting trillions in dollar volume, yet their native tokens risk losing direct consumer demand appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/28/2026, 3:20:51 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH, XRP extend bullish runs as technicals warn of stretched momentum
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) extend gains on Friday, trading above $80,000 and $2,500, respectively, having rallied over 3% and 1.5% so far this week. Meanwhile, Ripple (XRP) hovers around $1.44 on Friday, down more than 5% this week.
By N/A 8/28/2026, 3:19:17 AM
New York Stock Exchange opens Dallas outpost to boost listings
The NYSE's expansion into Texas signifies a strategic shift, potentially reshaping the U.S. financial landscape and enhancing regional influence. The post New York Stock Exchange opens Dallas outpost to boost listings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 3:16:18 AM
UK Gives Bank of England New Stablecoin Innovation Mandate
The U.K. government plans to give the Bank of England a new secondary objective to support innovation in payments, including stablecoins and other forms of digital settlement. Financial stability will remain the central bank’s primary mandate. Lucy Rigby Backs New Bank of England Mandate for Digital Finance The U.K. is moving to give the Bank […]
By Emmanuel Musa 8/28/2026, 3:05:01 AM
Matrixport-linked whale deposits $10M USDC, opens $17.44M ETH long at 20x leverage
High-leverage trades by institutional players like Matrixport can significantly impact market dynamics, influencing both volatility and retail trader strategies. The post Matrixport-linked whale deposits $10M USDC, opens $17.44M ETH long at 20x leverage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 2:56:15 AM
US nears deal for long-term access to Venezuela’s oil reserves
The deal could reshape global energy dynamics, enhance US energy security, and trigger significant geopolitical and economic shifts. The post US nears deal for long-term access to Venezuela’s oil reserves appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 2:54:21 AM
Treasury Buybacks Spark Opportunity in Long Muni Bonds
Treasury's expanded long-bond buybacks could reshape muni bond yields, offering opportunities for duration-focused investors ahead of key November announcements. (Read More)
By N/A 8/28/2026, 2:49:39 AM
ENA jumps over 20% as Ethena pushes to end investor unlock overhang
The Ethena (ENA) Foundation has announced a series of measures to address two long-standing concerns about its ecosystem, including selling pressure from early investors and uncertainty over how the protocol's economic value is distributed.
By N/A 8/28/2026, 2:44:44 AM
OpenAI mulls selling compute capacity down the road, but not anytime soon
OpenAI's potential future sale of compute capacity could diversify revenue streams and optimize resource utilization, impacting AI infrastructure markets. The post OpenAI mulls selling compute capacity down the road, but not anytime soon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 2:32:20 AM
Japan and US intervention slows yen’s decline, faces long-term challenges
The intervention highlights the complexities of currency stabilization amid divergent monetary policies, with potential global market impacts. The post Japan and US intervention slows yen’s decline, faces long-term challenges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/28/2026, 2:29:09 AM