DAT companies surpass spot ETFs as largest ETH holders, with BitMine accounting for nearly 5% of supply
The growing control of ETH by DATs and ETFs may lead to regulatory scrutiny and impact market liquidity and decentralization. The post DAT companies surpass spot ETFs as largest ETH holders, with BitMine accounting for nearly 5% of supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 2:16:17 PM
Shopify shares surge 34% in premarket after strong Q3 outlook, and its crypto payments bet keeps getting bigger
Shopify's strategic focus on AI and crypto payments could redefine e-commerce, enhancing merchant flexibility and driving broader crypto adoption. The post Shopify shares surge 34% in premarket after strong Q3 outlook, and its crypto payments bet keeps getting bigger appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 2:15:03 PM
Onchain Data: Coldcard Crisis Doubles Bitcoin’s Hot Supply in Just One Week
The Coldcard exploit has unleashed a wave of bitcoin movement, sending dormant coins into exchanges, multi-signature wallets, and new addresses while the market price barely reacts. Coldcard Panic Breaks Through a Quiet Market In a recent research report called “Textbook summer doldrums,” K33 Head of Research Vetle Lunde identified onchain...
By Jamie Redman 8/5/2026, 2:14:49 PM
Brent crude falls below $79 amid easing US-Iran tensions
Eased US-Iran tensions may stabilize oil markets, reducing volatility and impacting global economic forecasts and energy policies. The post Brent crude falls below $79 amid easing US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/5/2026, 2:10:52 PM
US ISM services PMI hits 54.1 in July, marking 24 straight months of expansion
The sustained expansion in the US services sector suggests economic resilience, potentially influencing Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. The post US ISM services PMI hits 54.1 in July, marking 24 straight months of expansion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 2:09:35 PM
US removes some Iran sanctions amid nuclear talks
This temporary sanction relief may signal a strategic pivot towards diplomacy, potentially influencing future U.S.-Iran relations and market dynamics. The post US removes some Iran sanctions amid nuclear talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/5/2026, 2:08:24 PM
US removes Iran-related sanctions, signaling policy shift
The U.S. policy shift may ease Iran's economic pressures, potentially stabilizing its political landscape and altering international dynamics. The post US removes Iran-related sanctions, signaling policy shift appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/5/2026, 2:08:14 PM
Monday.com co-CEOs seek to nearly double their pay after laying off 620 workers
This move may strain employee morale and investor trust, highlighting tensions between executive compensation and workforce stability. The post Monday.com co-CEOs seek to nearly double their pay after laying off 620 workers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 2:07:10 PM
Private investors drive record deal volumes in AI projects as crypto-AI convergence accelerates
The surge in AI investments highlights a growing disparity between developed and emerging markets, potentially widening global tech inequality. The post Private investors drive record deal volumes in AI projects as crypto-AI convergence accelerates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 2:06:14 PM
Roche advances first AI drug discovery project with Recursion Pharmaceuticals
AI-driven drug discovery could revolutionize treatment approaches, offering new hope for complex diseases and reshaping pharmaceutical R&D. The post Roche advances first AI drug discovery project with Recursion Pharmaceuticals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 2:04:54 PM
US court overturns Amazon injunction against Perplexity AI, setting precedent for autonomous shopping agents
The ruling strengthens AI agents' legal standing, potentially reshaping digital service interactions and impacting decentralized finance. The post US court overturns Amazon injunction against Perplexity AI, setting precedent for autonomous shopping agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 2:02:44 PM
Rangers express serious interest in signing Couhaib Driouech as transfer saga enters new chapter
Rangers' pursuit of Driouech highlights the competitive nature of modern football transfers, where strategic maneuvering is crucial for success. The post Rangers express serious interest in signing Couhaib Driouech as transfer saga enters new chapter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 2:02:36 PM
Bitcoin Treasury Firm Strategy Pledges $250 a Year to Employee Trump Accounts
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Treasury Firm Strategy Pledges $250 a Year to Employee Trump Accounts Bitcoin treasury company Strategy has said it will contribute to Trump Accounts for the children of its U.S. employees, becoming the latest major public company to layer corporate money on top of the federal savings program. The Tysons Corner,...
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/5/2026, 1:57:09 PM
BlackRock’s rare ETHA reverse split is about to make trading Ethereum 70 times cheaper than Coinbase
BlackRock is preparing a one-for-three reverse split of its iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA), a structural change that will lift ETHA’s share price and could reduce its effective trading spread without changing the value of investors’ holdings. ETHA’s sponsor approved the reverse split on July 31, according to an SEC regulatory filing. Every...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/5/2026, 1:55:37 PM
SpaceX reports $540 million Bitcoin loss
Although Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: SPCX) crushed Wall Street’s expectations in its debut quarter earnings report, SpaceX reported a … Continue reading The post SpaceX reports $540 million Bitcoin loss appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 8/5/2026, 1:51:23 PM
China sanctions US entities and tightens drone export controls as trade war escalates
China's sanctions and export controls could disrupt global supply chains, increase costs, and heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting markets. The post China sanctions US entities and tightens drone export controls as trade war escalates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:49:48 PM
Laser Digital backs ZIGChain for onchain private credit in UAE
The partnership could accelerate institutional adoption of tokenized finance, bridging traditional finance with blockchain in a regulated environment. The post Laser Digital backs ZIGChain for onchain private credit in UAE appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:49:42 PM
Circle’s Arc network launches public mainnet on September 16
Arc's mainnet launch could redefine stablecoin infrastructure, showcasing potential for issuers to control both assets and transaction rails. The post Circle’s Arc network launches public mainnet on September 16 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:47:05 PM
Tokenized equities volume explodes to $18.2B in July, a 4.4x surge from June
The surge in tokenized equities highlights a shift towards decentralized finance, challenging traditional markets and reshaping investment dynamics. The post Tokenized equities volume explodes to $18.2B in July, a 4.4x surge from June appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:46:03 PM
Iran-Oman maritime draft awaits approval from Ayatollah Khamenei
The draft's approval could enhance regional stability and influence broader diplomatic relations, pending Ayatollah Khamenei's decision. The post Iran-Oman maritime draft awaits approval from Ayatollah Khamenei appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/5/2026, 1:45:15 PM
Strategy backs Trump’s investment accounts for children with $250 annual contribution
This initiative could significantly enhance long-term financial security for future generations, fostering economic stability and investment literacy. The post Strategy backs Trump’s investment accounts for children with $250 annual contribution appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:45:06 PM
Analyst: CLARITY Act On Delay, XRP, XLM & HBAR At Risk
Levi cited possible Federal Reserve rate hikes, oil-related inflation and geopolitical uncertainty as near-term challenges. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 8/5/2026, 1:44:00 PM
Chelsea’s Mudryk returns after 615-day doping ban as sports tokenization faces its credibility test
Mudryk's return highlights the volatility and risk in sports tokenization, emphasizing the need for robust mechanisms to handle athlete-related disruptions. The post Chelsea’s Mudryk returns after 615-day doping ban as sports tokenization faces its credibility test appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:43:03 PM
Global Payments cuts forecast amid Middle East conflict impact on travel spending
The reduced forecast highlights vulnerabilities in global economic stability, affecting sectors reliant on travel and cross-border transactions. The post Global Payments cuts forecast amid Middle East conflict impact on travel spending appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/5/2026, 1:42:42 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Buy Big: $153M Inflows While No Sales in August
Bitcoin ETFs have not sold any holdings in August, signaling strong institutional confidence. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 8/5/2026, 1:41:57 PM
Manchester United eyes Fulham’s Antonee Robinson as a budget-friendly left-back solution
Manchester United's interest in Robinson highlights a strategic shift towards cost-effective squad building, potentially influencing future transfer market dynamics. The post Manchester United eyes Fulham’s Antonee Robinson as a budget-friendly left-back solution appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:41:10 PM
Lovable taps Cerebras for lightning-fast AI inference as vibe coding goes mainstream
Lovable's partnership with Cerebras could accelerate AI app development, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape in AI tools. The post Lovable taps Cerebras for lightning-fast AI inference as vibe coding goes mainstream appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:40:51 PM
BNB Chain Launches “Build the Era” Hackathon to Find the Official BNB Agent Studio Marketplace
[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, UAE, August 5th, 2026] BNB Chain, one of the most active blockchain ecosystems worldwide, today announced Build the Era, an open hackathon challenging builders to create the definitive AI agent marketplace on BNB Smart Chain (BSC). The winning submission will have the opportunity to become the officially adopted BNB Agent...
By Chainwire 8/5/2026, 1:40:08 PM
Apple boosts iPhone production commitments by 28% to $57B as supply race heats up
Apple's increased production commitments could strain global chip supply, impacting tech sectors reliant on semiconductors, including crypto. The post Apple boosts iPhone production commitments by 28% to $57B as supply race heats up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:39:56 PM
Hormuz agreement mandates ship coordination with Iran on Omani side
The Hormuz agreement's coordination mandate may ease regional tensions, boosting prospects for a U.S.-Iran maritime accord. The post Hormuz agreement mandates ship coordination with Iran on Omani side appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/5/2026, 1:37:53 PM
ByteDance bans distillation from its AI playbook, betting everything on homegrown data
ByteDance's independent AI strategy could enhance its global competitiveness and reduce geopolitical risks in the US-China tech rivalry. The post ByteDance bans distillation from its AI playbook, betting everything on homegrown data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:32:29 PM
Galaxy Digital posts $85M Q2 loss, but its data center bet is starting to pay off
Galaxy Digital's strategic pivot towards AI infrastructure could stabilize its financials, but heavy reliance on CoreWeave poses risks. The post Galaxy Digital posts $85M Q2 loss, but its data center bet is starting to pay off appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:31:16 PM
PUMP price tests channel top after 35% weekly gain
Pump.fun’s PUMP token has gained more than 35% over the past week, breaking above key daily moving averages as buyers target the upper boundary of a rising channel near $0.0028. PUMP price extends its weekly rally According to data from…
By Rony Roy 8/5/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Do the Coldcard attacks mean all hardware wallets are now insecure?
The Coldcard entropy flaw caused a crisis of confidence in hardware wallets. Here’s the details you need to know before you entrust Ledger, Trezor or Foundation with your Bitcoin.
By Christina Comben 8/5/2026, 1:30:00 PM
AMD stock falls despite strong earnings report amid investor concerns
Investor skepticism over AMD's high capital expenditures and competitive pressures may overshadow strong earnings, affecting future stock performance. The post AMD stock falls despite strong earnings report amid investor concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:28:33 PM
Binance co-CEO highlights rapid growth of tokenized equities market as volumes surge 4.4x in one month
The surge in tokenized equities highlights a shift towards decentralized finance, offering global access but raising regulatory and custodial concerns. The post Binance co-CEO highlights rapid growth of tokenized equities market as volumes surge 4.4x in one month appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:28:18 PM
Cipher Digital sells 470 BTC to fund AI data center development
Cipher Digital's pivot to AI infrastructure, backed by major contracts, shifts its risk profile, attracting traditional infrastructure investors. The post Cipher Digital sells 470 BTC to fund AI data center development appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:27:04 PM
Nomura’s Laser Digital backs ZIGChain for onchain private credit push in UAE
Laser’s investment in ZIGChain is understood to be in the high single-digit millions.
By Ian Allison 8/5/2026, 1:25:04 PM
Japan’s FSA launches dedicated crypto division on Friday, signaling regulatory overhaul
Japan's regulatory overhaul could enhance crypto market stability, attract institutional investors, and set a precedent for global regulation. The post Japan’s FSA launches dedicated crypto division on Friday, signaling regulatory overhaul appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:24:46 PM
Galaxy reports $85M net loss amid Q2 crypto market slump
Galaxy Digital reported an $85 million net loss driven by falling digital asset prices and $8.7 billion in revenue that missed Wall Street estimates.
By Zoltan Vardai 8/5/2026, 1:20:58 PM
CXMT refuses Apple’s request for lower LPDDR5X pricing, demanding Samsung-level rates
Apple's supply chain diversification efforts face geopolitical hurdles, potentially impacting margins and consumer pricing strategies. The post CXMT refuses Apple’s request for lower LPDDR5X pricing, demanding Samsung-level rates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:20:09 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 8/5/2026, 1:20:01 PM
Google surpasses Apple to become second largest company globally
Alphabet's AI advancements highlight a shifting tech landscape, challenging Apple's market position and emphasizing cloud-first strategies. The post Google surpasses Apple to become second largest company globally appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:19:09 PM
Mastercard, Borderless.xyz pilot stablecoin compliance framework for cross-border payments
Mastercard's integration of identity checks in stablecoin transfers could enhance security and compliance, potentially reshaping global transactions. The post Mastercard, Borderless.xyz pilot stablecoin compliance framework for cross-border payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:18:32 PM
Quantes Announces Revenue-Sharing Model Backed by Commercial AI Compute Infrastructure
The Quantes AI infrastructure has outlined how its managed AI infrastructure revenue-sharing model connects commercial compute demand with professionally operated CPU, GPU, and Quantum infrastructure.
By Crypto Daily 8/5/2026, 1:17:17 PM
Warren presses Lutnick on UAE access to US tech after Trump’s $500M crypto deal
The situation underscores potential national security risks and could lead to stricter crypto regulations, impacting global tech and finance dynamics. The post Warren presses Lutnick on UAE access to US tech after Trump’s $500M crypto deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/5/2026, 1:16:14 PM
Gurhan Kiziloz wins first appeal in fight to unfreeze $527m of assets
A Brazilian federal appeals court has ordered a fresh review of the $527 million asset freeze tied to Gurhan Kiziloz, marking a key legal development. For most of this year, the story of the $527 million tied to Gurhan Kiziloz…
By Guest Post 8/5/2026, 1:13:00 PM
Ethereum Staking Hits 34% of Supply: Why Validator Rewards Are at a 3-Year Low?
The post Ethereum Staking Hits 34% of Supply: Why Validator Rewards Are at a 3-Year Low? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum staking participation has never been higher and is at an ATH. But beneath the record-setting headline sits a divergence that fundamentally changes the risk profile of staking: yields are at a three year low,...
By Yash Jain 8/5/2026, 1:10:50 PM
Iran talks exclude IRGC, raising doubts over potential agreement
The exclusion of the IRGC from talks may hinder consensus, impacting regional stability and market confidence in diplomatic resolutions. The post Iran talks exclude IRGC, raising doubts over potential agreement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/5/2026, 1:10:18 PM
Uniswap (UNI) Price Analysis Today: Key Support, Resistance, and Bullish Outlook
The post Uniswap (UNI) Price Analysis Today: Key Support, Resistance, and Bullish Outlook appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Uniswap price is trading just below the $4.00 mark after a strong recovery from its June lows. The token has steadily climbed over the past few weeks, supported by consistent buying interest and a series of higher...
By Sahana Vibhute 8/5/2026, 1:08:58 PM