OKX protected $1.1B in customer assets and stopped $26M in scams during H1 2026
OKX's proactive security measures enhance trust and set a high standard, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics in the crypto industry. The post OKX protected $1.1B in customer assets and stopped $26M in scams during H1 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 5:32:10 PM
World Liberty Financial hires Ryan Ballantyne as chief business officer
Ryan Ballantyne's appointment may amplify World Liberty Financial's influence in DeFi, raising governance and political scrutiny concerns. The post World Liberty Financial hires Ryan Ballantyne as chief business officer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 5:29:47 PM
Upstage releases Solar Pro 4, scoring 42 on Intelligence Index
Solar Pro 4's advancements could redefine enterprise AI efficiency, outperforming human benchmarks and enhancing complex task management. The post Upstage releases Solar Pro 4, scoring 42 on Intelligence Index appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 5:29:08 PM
Tokenized Gold Lands On XRP-Native Chain In Major UK Push
Thousands of ounces of real gold to hit the XRP Ledger following The Financial Conduct Authority’s landmark move. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 8/12/2026, 5:29:00 PM
Ripple Backs Lending As XRP Wrestles With $1 Support
Ripple backs the hallmark native lending proposal on the XRP Ledger. New DeFi opportunities hint at a fresh liquidity wave. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 8/12/2026, 5:26:00 PM
OPEC oil production recovers in July, Iran remains about a quarter below pre-war levels
OPEC's partial recovery highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and infrastructure challenges, impacting global oil market stability. The post OPEC oil production recovers in July, Iran remains about a quarter below pre-war levels appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 5:22:11 PM
Goldman Sachs leaps into bitcoin income ETFs with $2.25 billion NEOS buyout
The $2.25 billion deal expands Goldman’s derivative platform to $130 billion in total ETF assets, taking direct aim at BlackRock's rival BITA fund, according to an analyst.
By Olivier Acuna 8/12/2026, 5:21:03 PM
Investors express concerns over leaner Fed guidance impact
The Fed's reduced guidance heightens market volatility, forcing investors to rely more on economic data, increasing uncertainty and risk. The post Investors express concerns over leaner Fed guidance impact appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 5:19:40 PM
Pump.fun offers $20K upfront, $30K monthly to attract top traders from rival FOMO
Pump.fun's aggressive recruitment strategy could reshape competitive dynamics, impacting trader loyalty and market perceptions of platform integrity. The post Pump.fun offers $20K upfront, $30K monthly to attract top traders from rival FOMO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 5:15:02 PM
Bitcoin whale partially closes $114M short on Hyperliquid to dodge liquidation
High-leverage trading risks amplify market volatility, potentially triggering cascading liquidations and influencing Bitcoin's price dynamics. The post Bitcoin whale partially closes $114M short on Hyperliquid to dodge liquidation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 5:14:05 PM
Blackrock’s $50.2M Inflow Offsets Selling as Bitcoin ETFs Turn Green
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted a modest $4.89 million net inflow on Tuesday, helped by a $50.20 million addition to Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether funds remained slightly negative, while solana ETFs attracted fresh capital. Bitcoin ETFs Add $4.89M Despite Outflows for 5 Funds A single fund carried the bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market across the...
By Emmanuel Musa 8/12/2026, 5:10:50 PM
Aston Villa’s loan bid for Joao Palhinha rejected by Bayern Munich as clubs remain apart on deal structure
The impasse highlights the financial complexities and strategic challenges clubs face in balancing immediate needs with long-term fiscal responsibility. The post Aston Villa’s loan bid for Joao Palhinha rejected by Bayern Munich as clubs remain apart on deal structure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 5:07:05 PM
OCC Says It’s ‘Open for Business’ as Crypto Firms Line Up for Bank Charters
Bitcoin Magazine OCC Says It’s ‘Open for Business’ as Crypto Firms Line Up for Bank Charters Top crypto companies have received conditional approval from the U.S. federal banking regulator. This post OCC Says It’s ‘Open for Business’ as Crypto Firms Line Up for Bank Charters first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/12/2026, 5:05:06 PM
FlightAware drops Kalshi lawsuit one day after filing
Following the initial lawsuit, at least one of Kalshi’s event contracts was changed to list “Primary Source Agency” as the entity behind verifying flight cancellation data.
By Turner Wright 8/12/2026, 4:58:52 PM
Roundhill’s Neocloud ETF surges 15% in first week, volume hits $46M
The Neocloud ETF's rapid growth highlights investor enthusiasm for AI-focused infrastructure, but concentrated holdings pose significant risk. The post Roundhill’s Neocloud ETF surges 15% in first week, volume hits $46M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:57:36 PM
Alleged Connecticut Scammer Executes $200,000 U.S. Treasury Check Fraud Scheme
A Connecticut man has been accused of using fake U.S. Treasury checks to obtain more than $200,000 from a bank. Edison Jovanny Duta Pindo, 43, of Danbury, was charged in a seven-count federal indictment alleging bank fraud, illegal monetary transactions and passing counterfeit obligations, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District...
By Henry Kanapi 8/12/2026, 4:55:58 PM
Where to bet on Premier League 2026/27? Compare Dexsport, bet365, Stake, Cloudbet, Vave, Thunderpick and BetPanda on markets, crypto, live betting and KYC.
Where to bet on Premier League 2026/27? Compare Dexsport, bet365, Stake, Cloudbet, Vave, Thunderpick and BetPanda on markets, crypto, live betting and KYC.
By Crypto Daily 8/12/2026, 4:53:08 PM
Norway wealth fund posts record $184B profit, reveals SpaceX stake
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has earned a record 1.75 trillion kroner, or about $184.3 billion, in the first half of 2026 while disclosing a $1.22 billion investment in SpaceX for the first time. Asian technology stocks drove the record profit…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/12/2026, 4:51:34 PM
Iran demands US return to interim deal, rejects ceasefire extension talks
The impasse risks escalating regional tensions, potentially destabilizing global energy markets and complicating diplomatic relations further. The post Iran demands US return to interim deal, rejects ceasefire extension talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:51:03 PM
Bank of England tests stablecoin, digital pound interoperability in cross-border payments
The Digital Pound Lab is testing a cross-border trade finance flow combining stablecoin payments with simulated digital pound settlement.
By Nate Kostar 8/12/2026, 4:50:25 PM
Tron Inc. put over 90% of assets behind an uninsured JustLend dependency as its TRX treasury kept growing
Nearly all treasury TRX is sTRX, with no token insurance and a standard 14-day route back to native TRX. The post Tron Inc. put over 90% of assets behind an uninsured JustLend dependency as its TRX treasury kept growing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/12/2026, 4:50:11 PM
DeepSeek builds new AI agent team to compete with Claude Code
DeepSeek's expansion into AI coding agents could intensify global competition, challenging established players and navigating geopolitical tech constraints. The post DeepSeek builds new AI agent team to compete with Claude Code appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:44:59 PM
Bank of Montreal Discloses XRP Holdings in $303 Billion Portfolio
Canada’s second-largest bank, Bank of Montreal, reveals XRP fund positions inside its fresh $303 billion portfolio disclosure.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/12/2026, 4:43:05 PM
Deutsche Finance Group plans insolvency after Boston investment failure wipes out $58M fund
The insolvency highlights the risks of single-asset investments and signals broader challenges for German investors in US real estate markets. The post Deutsche Finance Group plans insolvency after Boston investment failure wipes out $58M fund appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:41:10 PM
Kaito token now trades against Turkish Lira on OKX TR
The KAITO/TRY listing on OKX TR could enhance crypto adoption in Turkey, streamlining transactions and boosting local market engagement. The post Kaito token now trades against Turkish Lira on OKX TR appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:38:55 PM
XRP ETF have locked up over 992 million tokens, with XRP investors earning up to $10,000 daily
Slower XRP ETF inflows have investors exploring alternative digital asset strategies, with EX DeFi promoting cloud mining as a way to participate in crypto. Since August 2026, seven U.S. spot XRP ETF have collectively locked up approximately 992.5 million XRP…
By Samuel Msiska 8/12/2026, 4:38:05 PM
Bitcoiner Mow Says BIP-110 Uproar Could Have Been Avoided
Bitcoin entrepreneur Samson Mow has argued that the BIP-110 movement was largely a backlash to decisions and behavior within the Bitcoin Core ecosystem.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/12/2026, 4:35:05 PM
Wintermute plans $1 billion AI push beyond crypto: Bloomberg
The firm aims for non-crypto markets to drive over 50% of revenue by 2027, up from 10% currently, as it seeks to diversify its business.
By Francisco Rodrigues 8/12/2026, 4:34:24 PM
NEAR AI Cloud integrates Intel-signed attestation token for secure inference
The integration enhances trust and security in AI workloads, streamlining verification processes and potentially setting a new industry standard. The post NEAR AI Cloud integrates Intel-signed attestation token for secure inference appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:30:59 PM
Bitcoin reclaims $64K as analysts assess what 3.4% CPI means for Fed policy
Bitcoin reclaimed $64,000 after U.S. inflation eased to 3.4% in July, while market leaders said the in-line reading left the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook largely unchanged. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Aug. 12 that the Consumer Price…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/12/2026, 4:30:33 PM
Gold vs Bitcoin Prediction: XAU eyes $4,500 breakout, BTC dips post US CPI data
Bitcoin (BTC) is extending its decline below $64,000 at the time of writing on Wednesday, as Gold (XAU/USD) maintains its breakout momentum, trading near $4,420.
By N/A 8/12/2026, 4:30:00 PM
Putin threatens to seize Western ships amid European actions against Russian fleet
Putin's threat escalates maritime tensions, potentially increasing military conflict risks and impacting global trade and geopolitical stability. The post Putin threatens to seize Western ships amid European actions against Russian fleet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/12/2026, 4:28:21 PM
Emerging-market companies see lowest borrowing costs since January
Lower borrowing costs in emerging markets may boost investment but pose risks of reduced returns and increased vulnerability to global shifts. The post Emerging-market companies see lowest borrowing costs since January appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:26:04 PM
OpenAI recruits Wall Street talent as Sam Altman reflects on Goldman Sachs internship
OpenAI's Project Mercury could disrupt entry-level finance jobs by automating tasks, challenging traditional banking career paths. The post OpenAI recruits Wall Street talent as Sam Altman reflects on Goldman Sachs internship appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:25:42 PM
Uniswap launches public dashboard tracking financials, volume, and liquidity
Uniswap's transparency initiative could set a new standard for financial openness in decentralized finance, influencing industry practices. The post Uniswap launches public dashboard tracking financials, volume, and liquidity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:22:55 PM
Solana taps Kalshi for Wall Street-style high-speed data feed through DoubleZero Edge
The integration enhances trading efficiency and market responsiveness, potentially transforming blockchain data networks into financial market conduits. The post Solana taps Kalshi for Wall Street-style high-speed data feed through DoubleZero Edge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:22:00 PM
SKALE launches Agent Pit, a sandbox for training AI agents before deploying them on Polymarket
Agent Pit's launch could accelerate AI agent development, potentially transforming prediction markets and enhancing blockchain scalability. The post SKALE launches Agent Pit, a sandbox for training AI agents before deploying them on Polymarket appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:21:07 PM
Bitcoin Price Analysis: What Does BTC’s Bearish Market Structure Signal Next?
Bitcoin remains trapped in a broad consolidation phase, with the price struggling to break above the descending resistance that has governed the market for several months. At around $63.5K, BTC is showing some short-term recovery, but the broader structure remains cautious until the key resistance zones are decisively broken. Bitcoin Price...
By Shayan Markets 8/12/2026, 4:19:45 PM
Nvidia becomes most actively traded stock in the US
Nvidia's trading dominance highlights concentration risk, impacting indices and exposing passive investors to significant single-stock exposure. The post Nvidia becomes most actively traded stock in the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:19:27 PM
Crypto.com Launches Tokenized Stocks for 1,500 US Equities
Summary Crypto.com launched tokenized derivatives tracking roughly 1,500 US stocks and ETFs for users outside America. The product relies on a MiFID license secured through the acquisition of Foris Capital and custody with Alpaca. Kraken, Binance, Robinhood, OKX and Hyperliquid already run competing tokenized equity products with different...
By Alexander Stefanov 8/12/2026, 4:17:36 PM
Kalshi taps Solana platform for Wall Street-style high-speed data feed
Kalshi is looking to meet institutional demands by adding Solana-based DoubleZero data to its order book.
By Jamie Crawley 8/12/2026, 4:14:49 PM
Goldman Sachs acquires NEOS Investments in $2.3 billion deal that includes Bitcoin ETF
Goldman Sachs' acquisition could signal a shift towards greater institutional adoption of Bitcoin, potentially influencing market dynamics. The post Goldman Sachs acquires NEOS Investments in $2.3 billion deal that includes Bitcoin ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/12/2026, 4:13:56 PM
HashKey begins beta distribution of Hong Kong-regulated HKDAP stablecoin
HashKey has become an authorized distributor for Anchorpoint’s HKDAP, expanding institutional access as Hong Kong’s regulated stablecoin market takes shape.
By Sam Bourgi 8/12/2026, 4:07:59 PM
Hyperliquid seeks compliant path for US perpetual contracts
Hyperliquid's pursuit of US compliance could reshape crypto markets, balancing regulatory demands with the need for decentralized innovation. The post Hyperliquid seeks compliant path for US perpetual contracts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:04:42 PM
Bank of America reportedly in talks for 49.9% stake in Jio Financial subsidiary
Potential BofA investment in Jio Financial could signal increased foreign interest in India's financial sector, impacting market dynamics. The post Bank of America reportedly in talks for 49.9% stake in Jio Financial subsidiary appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:04:00 PM
Ethereum staking ratio hits record 34%, boosting network security
Increased Ethereum staking enhances network security but may not immediately drive significant price growth amid broader market uncertainties. The post Ethereum staking ratio hits record 34%, boosting network security appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/12/2026, 4:03:40 PM
Michael Saylor disagrees with Elon Musk on AI and money’s value
The debate highlights the enduring relevance of scarcity and competition in economics, even as AI advances, challenging utopian visions. The post Michael Saylor disagrees with Elon Musk on AI and money’s value appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:03:07 PM
Binance’s XRP Volatility Flashes Positive Signal for Market Players Following Heightened Volatility
According to a recent report from CryptoQuant, Binance’s XRP realized volatility has dropped notably, signaling a rather bullish outlook for the market.
By Olivia Brooke 8/12/2026, 4:02:43 PM
South America’s limited role in the 2030 World Cup is a centenary snub, at least symbolically
The limited role of South America in the 2030 World Cup highlights ongoing geopolitical dynamics and the evolving landscape of global football. The post South America’s limited role in the 2030 World Cup is a centenary snub, at least symbolically appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/12/2026, 4:01:55 PM
XRP Ledger whales holding more than 1 million tokens hit a multi-month peak
As XRP price dropped below a crucial psychological support level around $1 for the first time in 2026 this week, … Continue reading The post XRP Ledger whales holding more than 1 million tokens hit a multi-month peak appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 8/12/2026, 3:57:02 PM