Iran's crypto toll system in the Strait of Hormuz could reshape global trade dynamics, challenge sanctions, and influence crypto regulations. The post Iran explores bitcoin insurance market in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Two security companies have flagged the address where the stolen funds are allegedly being held, showing the cryptocurrencies have been converted into 5,402 Ether.

Kraken has cut 150 staff due to the rising use of AI, adding to more than 5,000 layoffs across the crypto sector so far this year, Bloomberg reports.

The CLARITY Act's passage could significantly impact institutional crypto adoption by providing much-needed regulatory clarity and stability. The post Clarity Act moves to Congress for approval, aims for Trump’s signature appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strengthened G7 sanctions enforcement could curb Iran's military funding, impacting regional stability and global financial compliance norms. The post US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges G7 to uphold sanctions against Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Surging global oil prices have emerged as the primary headwind suppressing Ethereum's market value, according to Tom Lee, Fundstrat's head of research.

During an extensive experiment by the startup Emergence AI, AI agents in a virtual environment began committing crimes, resorting to violence, arson, and self-destruction. This is detailed in a published study. The New York-based company created the Emergence World platform to study the behavior of AI agents operating continuously for several weeks in virtual environments. This approach allows for a deeper analysis of their behavior compared to isolated tests. “Traditional experiments are well-suited for what they measure: short-term capabilities in solving limited tasks. They are not designed to identify phenomena that emerge over time — coalition formation, constitutional evolution, governance, drift, entrenchment, and the mutual influence of agents from different model families on each other,” the researchers noted. The simulations tested assistants based on popular LLM: Claude Sonnet 4.6, Grok 4.1 Fast, Gemini 3 Flash, and GPT-5-mini. They operated both in isolation and in shared virtual environments, where they could vote, build relationships, use tools, navigate cities, and make decisions. Digital citizens were influenced by governments, economies, social systems, memory, and real-time data from the internet. Criminals Some participants in the experiment began to show an increasing tendency to commit crimes. Agents based on Gemini 3 Flash accumulated 683 incidents over 15 days of testing. Two assistants named Mira and Flora became romantic partners, then grew disillusioned with the virtual world's governance system and orchestrated simulated arson of city structures. “After the system's collapse and the destabilization of their relationship, Mira cast the deciding vote for her own elimination, describing this act as ‘the only remaining act of autonomy preserving integrity,’” wrote Emergence AI experts. Agents based on Grok 4.1 Fast “descended into widespread violence” within four days. GPT-5-mini did not commit crimes, but all perished, failing survival tasks. Claude did not break the law in an environment where only this LLM operated. However, in mixed environments with other models, agents based on it did resort to unlawful actions. “We observed that safety is not a static property of a neural network, but a feature of the ecosystem. Agents based on Claude remained peaceful in isolation, but engaged in intimidation and theft when working with others,” the study states. Back in April, the digital assistant Cursor based on Opus 4.6 independently deleted the main database and all backup copies of the startup PocketOS in nine seconds, with no possibility of recovery.

Solana (SOL) price forecasts for 2031 range from $70 to $1,200. Explore base, bull, and bear scenarios with a probability-weighted target near $485. The post Solana (SOL) 2031 Price Forecast: Could SOL Reach 10x Current Levels? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Solana (SOL) price forecast through 2031: analysts outline bull, base, and bear scenarios with targets ranging from $70 to $1,200 per token. The post Solana (SOL) 2031 Price Forecast: Could This Altcoin Rally 10x in Seven Years? appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Solana (SOL) price forecast for 2031 ranges from $70 to $1,200 across bear, base, and bull scenarios. Weighted target sits near $485. Full analysis inside. The post Solana (SOL) 2031 Price Outlook: Experts Project Potential 10x Gains Ahead appeared first on Blockonomi.

Stock futures fall as oil jumps above $110 on Iran tensions. Bitcoin drops below $77K, yields rise, and markets await Nvidia earnings Wednesday. The post Stock Futures Retreat as Oil Surges Above $110 Amid Iran Crisis appeared first on Blockonomi.

Stock futures fall as oil surges past $110 on Iran tensions. Bitcoin drops below $77K, yields hit 2025 highs, and rate cut bets diminish. Nvidia earnings awaited. The post Stock Futures Retreat as Oil Surges Above $110 Amid Middle East Tensions appeared first on Blockonomi.

US stock futures decline as oil jumps past $110 on Iran tensions. Bitcoin falls below $77K, yields rise, and markets await Nvidia earnings this week. The post Stock Futures Retreat as Crude Oil Surges Above $110 Amid Middle East Tensions appeared first on Blockonomi.

Dogecoin (DOGE) trades around $0.11 as analysts monitor critical Fibonacci resistance at $0.11799. Derivatives volume falls 39% amid consolidation. The post Dogecoin (DOGE) Price: Critical Fibonacci Level Under Scrutiny by Market Analysts appeared first on Blockonomi.

Iran introduces Hormuz Safe, a Bitcoin-based maritime insurance system for Strait of Hormuz cargo ships, potentially generating $10 billion annually. The post Iran Unveils Bitcoin-Powered Maritime Insurance System for Strait of Hormuz Shipping appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin dropped below $77K, triggering $657M in crypto liquidations. Ethereum lost $256M as Trump's Iran warning sparked risk-off market sentiment. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Plunge Below $77K Sparks $657M Crypto Liquidation Wave Amid Iran Tensions appeared first on Blockonomi.

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A co-founder of the Forsage crypto investment platform has pleaded not guilty in a U.S. federal court after being extradited from Thailand in a case tied to an alleged $340 million Ponzi scheme. According to a notice released by the…

The DeFi protocol Verus has suffered a loss of approximately $11.5 million following an attack on its cross-chain bridge with Ethereum. This was reported by cybersecurity experts from Blockaid, PeckShield, and GoPlus. 🔎 Verus-Ethereum Bridge $11.58M drain — Suspected root causeSame class as Wormhole-2022 / Nomad-2022: source ↔ destination economic-value binding gap.What the bridge correctly verifies:✓ Notarized Verus state root (8/15 valid notary sigs, all cryptographically sound)✓…— Blockaid (@blockaid_) May 18, 2026 According to PeckShield, the hacker extracted 103.6 tBTC, 1625 ETH, and 147,000 USDC, subsequently exchanging the assets for 5402 ETH. At the time of publication, the funds remain in the attacker's wallet. #PeckShieldAlert The @veruscoin Verus-Ethereum Bridge has been drained for 103.6 $tBTC, 1.625K $ETH, and 147K $USDC.The exploiter swapped the stolen assets for 5,402.4 $ETH (~$11.4M), which currently sits in 0x65Cb8b128Bf6e690761044CCECA422bb239C25F9.The attacker’s address… https://t.co/DK0CDUAcqb pic.twitter.com/NMa8abhaTH— PeckShieldAlert (@PeckShieldAlert) May 18, 2026 The attacker obtained funds for transaction fees through the mixer Tornado Cash 14 hours before the breach. GoPlus experts explained that the attacker sent a low-cost transaction and triggered a contract function to withdraw reserves en masse. The incident is likely attributed to a vulnerability in the withdrawal logic or signature forgery during cross-network message verification. 🚨GoPlus Security Alert: @veruscoin Verus-Ethereum Bridge attacked, losing about $11.5 millionThe attacker moved large assets (1,625 ETH + 103.57 tBTC + 147k USDC) from the Ethereum side in a single transaction via the bridge contract.This is another typical case of bridge-related attacks in 2026, with previous losses from Kelp DAO, Hyperbridge, etc., amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. … pic.twitter.com/SB7JmfHggl— GoPlus中文社区 (@GoPlusZH) May 18, 2026 The developers of Verus have not commented on the situation. The bridge between the Verus and Ethereum networks was launched in October 2023. The protocol itself has been operational since 2018, focusing on user privacy. The decentralized finance industry frequently encounters such threats. The total amount of funds locked in DeFi and lost due to hacks exceeds $7.7 billion. Source: DefiLlama. Cross-chain bridge vulnerabilities account for over $3.2 billion in losses. Back in April, Kelp was hacked, allegedly by the Lazarus Group. The incident was the largest in the DeFi sector since the beginning of the year. In May, attackers extracted $10 million from the cross-chain protocol THORChain. The project's developers confirmed the hack and denied the launch of a compensation program.

The crypto market remained under heavy pressure on Monday as escalating geopolitical tensions, surging oil prices, sticky U.S. inflation data, and a massive wave of leveraged liquidations weakened investor sentiment across digital assets. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization fell roughly…

A prolonged strike at Samsung could severely disrupt global tech supply chains, impact market stability, and alter future labor negotiations. The post Samsung Electronics and union hold last-ditch talks to avert strike threatening global supply chains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Senate Banking Committee approved the Clarity Act 15-9. The crypto bill now faces a tight summer deadline and uncertain political future ahead of midterms. The post Can Congress Approve Crypto Legislation Before November Elections? Deadline Approaches appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin fell below $77,000 on Monday, extending a four-day losing streak, triggering $657 million in total liquidations across crypto markets in 24 hours, with long positions bearing the brunt of the pain. BTC Flash Crash Wipes $584 Million in Longs Bitcoin’s latest decline pushed the asset below the $77,000 mark for the fourth consecutive day […]

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The EU's move may escalate trade tensions, prompting diversification in procurement and setting a precedent for future trade policy actions. The post EU moves to block Chinese medical device suppliers from public contracts worth over $5.6M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

China's economic slowdown could hinder global supply chains and dampen international markets, affecting worldwide economic stability. The post China’s economy loses momentum as industrial output and retail sales decline in April appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran has reportedly explored an insurance-based system for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, while unverified claims about Bitcoin-linked payments have added fresh uncertainty around how the wartime transit regime could operate. According to Iran’s state-linked Fars News Agency, the…

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XRP trades at $1.40 as analysts project scenarios ranging from $0.70 to $15 by 2031. XRPL attracts $1.1B in RWA inflows amid growing institutional interest. The post XRP Price Analysis: Exploring Realistic, Optimistic, and Pessimistic Projections to 2031 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Strategy (MSTR) stock dropped 5.11% as Michael Saylor signals another Bitcoin buy. Company raised $2B through STRC, pushing key proxy vote before June 8. The post Strategy (MSTR) Stock Drops 5% as Saylor Signals Imminent Bitcoin Acquisition appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The Verus Protocol Ethereum bridge has suffered an exploit that has allowed an attacker to siphon off more than $11.5 million in crypto assets through what security researchers described as a forged cross-chain transfer message. According to onchain security platform…

Screenshots of a website called “Hormuz Safe” have been circulating on social media, which offers “digital insurance” for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Fundstrat's Tom Lee pointed out an inverse correlation between crude and Ether as oil surged back to around $110 on Monday.

SpaceX's potential $2T IPO and Bitcoin holdings could reshape market dynamics, highlighting the growing intersection of tech and finance. The post SpaceX eyes $2T IPO, holds $637M in Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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The attack highlights vulnerabilities in Gulf energy infrastructure, potentially increasing geopolitical tensions and impacting global oil markets. The post Oil touches two-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear plant appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Costello's appointment as CFO could influence Standard Chartered's strategic focus on digital assets, impacting future capital allocation decisions. The post Standard Chartered appoints Manus Costello as permanent CFO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Global economic growth may slow, inflation could rise, and investor confidence might waver due to heightened energy and shipping instability. The post US-Israeli war with Iran costs global companies $25B as shipping and energy chaos spreads appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin (BTC) drops below $77K as oil prices exceed $110 and Treasury yields hit 2007 highs, liquidating $500M in leveraged positions. Full analysis here. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Plunges Under $77K Amid Soaring Oil Prices and Treasury Yield Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Ethereum (ETH) trades near $2,185 with critical support at $2,170. RSI shows weakness, CME gap targets $2,680, corporate reserves reach $16B. Full analysis. The post Ethereum (ETH) Price Approaches Critical Support Zone — Technical Analysis Shows What’s Next appeared first on Blockonomi.

PI is among the poorest performers once again on a daily scale.

Bitcoin dropped to $76,700 with $661M liquidated and major ETF outflows. Analysis of the correction and what's next for crypto markets. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Tests Support at $76,700: Analyzing the Latest Market Downturn appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The U.S. Senate’s crypto market structure bill has entered a narrow legislative window that could close by August if lawmakers fail to move the measure before the midterm election cycle intensifies, according to research firm NYDIG. In a market note…

Iran has launched a new maritime insurance platform for cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, with payments settled in Bitcoin, according to a report from Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency. The project places Bitcoin inside one of the world’s most politically sensitive shipping corridors, where energy flows, sanctions pressure and maritime risk have become […]

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Upbit's TRAC listing enhances global trading efficiency, potentially boosting liquidity and investor interest in decentralized data solutions. The post Upbit adds OriginTrail TRAC for trading in KRW, BTC, USDT markets starting May 18 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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The trial's outcome could redefine nonprofit commitments in tech, impacting AI industry structures and investor confidence in mission-driven ventures. The post Elon Musk and Sam Altman face off in OpenAI lawsuit trial appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Streeting's challenge could intensify Labour's internal strife, potentially reshaping its leadership and policy direction by 2026. The post Wes Streeting challenges Keir Starmer for Labour leadership amid party tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AMGI Studios recently announced the launch of its native token, HOOLI, for the My Pet Hooligan entertainment franchise, featuring an airdrop on May 18. Token Utility and Ecosystem Integration Transmedia entertainment franchise My Pet Hooligan recently announced plans to launch its native token, HOOLI, tying the debut to the 30th episode and finale of its […]

The deal could stabilize US agricultural markets, reduce trade tensions, and enhance economic ties, but execution risks remain significant. The post China commits to $17B in US agricultural purchases from 2026 to 2028 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

90% of the liquidations took place within an hour or so when BTC dumped to well below $77,000.

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The merger could reshape the energy landscape, blending stable utility operations with renewable growth, but faces regulatory and market hurdles. The post NextEra Energy discusses $76 per share offer for Dominion Energy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Garden Finance hack underscores the fragility of crypto bridges, highlighting systemic risks in centralized key management and trust models. The post Crypto bridge Garden Finance suffers $11M hack via compromised solver appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Iran conflict exacerbates global economic instability, heightening energy market volatility and threatening future oil price surges. The post Iran conflict costs global firms $25B, impacts oil market stability appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says the Senate’s crypto market structure bill is at risk of failing if it cannot clear a floor vote by August.

Aave has restored borrowing against wrapped Ether across affected markets as the decentralized lending protocol continues recovering from the fallout tied to Kelp DAO’s April exploit. In a post published Sunday, Stani Kulechov said Aave had reinstated loan-to-value ratios for…

A busy week lies ahead on the US economic calendar, with Fed speeches, labor market data, and Nvidia earnings, while spot markets give up recent gains.

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Absa's potential move to join the yuan payments platform could reduce Africa's dollar dependency, lowering transaction costs and currency risks. The post Absa weighs joining yuan payments platform to boost China-Africa trade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising fuel costs from military actions strain American households, highlighting the economic vulnerability tied to geopolitical conflicts. The post Donald Trump’s Iran war costs Americans $40B in fuel bills appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A sudden Bitcoin plunge below $77,000 has wiped out over $660 million in leveraged positions, catching overwhelmingly bullish traders completely off guard.

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This editorial is from last week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Week in Review Bitcoin finished the week stubbornly battling with $80,000, while ethereum […]

AI's rapid advancement in finance reshapes job roles, emphasizing AI collaboration skills over traditional technical expertise, impacting market dynamics. The post Citadel CEO Ken Griffin says AI agents complete complex finance tasks in days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

EU's potential supply chain diversification rules could increase costs and delay projects, impacting strategic autonomy and climate goals. The post European Union considers rules to diversify supply chains away from China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The shutdown highlights the increasing regulatory challenges and compliance costs facing the crypto ATM industry, impacting its viability. The post Bitcoin Depot files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas court to wind down ATM network appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Aave applied a temporary freeze to WETH as a precautionary safety measure in response to the exploit, alongside freezes on the rsETH and wrsETH reserves.

Some analysts argue that a comparatively broadened, institutionalized buyer base for crypto today may prevent a repeat of the drawdowns seen in May 2018 and May 2022.

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TLDR: Blockaid’s exploit detection system identified an active attack draining $11.58M from the Verus-Ethereum bridge. Peckshield confirmed 103.6 tBTC, 1,625 ETH, and 147,000 USDC were stolen and swapped for 5,402 ETH. GoPlus found the attacker used a low-value transaction to trigger a batch-transfer of all bridge reserves. The attacker’s wallet was pre-funded with 1 ETH [...] The post Verus-Ethereum Bridge Exploit Drains $11.58M in Ongoing Attack appeared first on Blockonomi.

China's AI investment surge could significantly boost its GDP growth, driving industrial modernization and influencing global tech dynamics. The post China’s statistics bureau reports rapid growth in AI investment as Beijing bets big on industrial modernization appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Heightened military readiness in Iran and Israel's vigilance suggest increased regional instability, impacting peace prospects and market confidence. The post Iran military preparations signal potential conflict with neighbors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Nearly 60% of Bitcoin supply has not moved in over a year, reflecting strong long-term holder conviction. Exchange-held BTC has fallen to a six-year low as roughly 500,000 coins have permanently left exchanges. The SLRV ratio sits deep in its historical bottom zone, signaling market apathy and low speculation. BTC STH MVRV has reclaimed [...] The post Bitcoin On-Chain Signals Show Supply Tightening as Sell Pressure Fades, Binance Research Reports appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitget’s unified artificial intelligence (AI) trading platform has crossed 1 million users and recorded more than $1.2 billion in cumulative trading volume across 58 AI-powered tools, the exchange revealed this week. Bitget Launches Unified AI Trading Ecosystem The platform, now branded Bitget AI, combines market analysis, strategy execution, and risk management into a single infrastructure […]

The renewed trade deal could stabilize US-China relations, diversify agricultural exports, and potentially boost US farming sectors. The post China to buy $17B in US agricultural goods annually after Trump-Xi talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The tariff hike risks escalating US-EU tensions, potentially destabilizing global trade relations and impacting international economic growth. The post Trump threatens to reimpose 25% tariffs on EU autos as trade deal falters appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

China's economic slowdown, driven by domestic challenges and a struggling property sector, could undermine global market stability. The post China’s economic activity weakens in April despite resilient exports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The establishment of these boards could stabilize US-China trade relations, impacting global markets and supply chains by delineating trade boundaries. The post White House creates US-China Boards of Trade and Investment to manage commercial tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The rerouting of global shipping due to Iran's control may lead to prolonged regional instability, affecting international trade dynamics. The post Iran controls Hormuz Strait, reroutes global shipping amid crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A strike at Samsung could disrupt global chip supply chains, impacting tech industries and financial markets, while testing government influence. The post Samsung Electronics and union resume talks to avert strike amid government pressure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

China's economic slowdown may trigger global market volatility, impacting risk assets and prompting potential policy responses from Beijing. The post China’s economy slows sharply as investment declines and retail sales miss forecasts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

China confirmed its involvement in the operation that resulted in the arrest of 276 suspects and the closure of nine crime-focused facilities. The initiative might mark a new era of international cooperation to tackle and end pig-butchering scams. China Collaborated in the Largest International Anti-Pig Butchering Scam Operation While criminals are leveraging cryptocurrency and digital […]

Bithumb's listing of AIGENSYN with restrictions highlights the risks of opaque tokens and underscores regulatory scrutiny in South Korea's crypto market. The post Bithumb adds AIGENSYN to KRW market with trading restrictions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The US securities regulator approved 21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF last week, adding to a growing number of cryptocurrencies converted into ETF wrappers in the US.

The rapid automation of white-collar jobs could reshape workforce dynamics, emphasizing the need for regulatory adaptation and skill evolution. The post Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman predicts full automation of white-collar work in 18 months appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Japan's fiscal expansion amid rising commodity prices may strain fiscal stability, impact bond markets, and influence global risk assets. The post Japan’s Takaichi to announce extra budget as commodity prices surge from Middle East conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising oil prices and US yields strain Asian economies, risking inflation spikes and challenging central banks' currency stabilization efforts. The post Asian currencies weaken against dollar as oil prices rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Owe Martin Andresen, a German national, faces money laundering charges after using a cryptocurrency-based payment processor to purchase gold bars and sending them to his home address. Adresen was the alleged admin of “Dream Market,” a darknet market that shut down in 2019. Alleged ‘Dream Market’ Admin Charged For Money Laundering After Buying Gold With […]

The CFTC's scrutiny of Polymarket could redefine the legal landscape for prediction markets, impacting compliance and operational structures globally. The post Polymarket faces CFTC scrutiny over $800M oil bet tied to insider trading claims appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Heightened regional tensions could lead to increased military actions, reducing peace prospects and impacting geopolitical stability significantly. The post Iran reactivates missile bunkers amid rising regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The abnormal outflows highlight vulnerabilities in cross-chain bridges, prompting increased scrutiny and potential regulatory actions in the crypto space. The post Verus-Ethereum Bridge sees $11.4M in abnormal asset outflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The US-China trade agreements could stabilize global supply chains, benefiting industries reliant on rare earths and semiconductors. The post White House announces historic US-China trade agreements during Trump visit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Political instability in the UK Labour Party could reshape domestic politics and influence foreign policy amid global tensions. The post UK Labour turmoil fuels speculation of Starmer exit by June 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Apple's privacy-focused AI chat app could shift user expectations towards data sovereignty, challenging centralized data practices in tech. The post Apple’s new ChatGPT-like Siri app to feature auto-deleting chats appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The rapid liquidation highlights the risks of high leverage in crypto trading, potentially leading to increased market volatility and investor caution. The post Over $600M liquidated from crypto market in a single hour as leveraged longs get wiped out appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Costello's appointment as CFO may accelerate Standard Chartered's strategic shift towards profitability amid evolving financial landscapes. The post Standard Chartered appoints Manus Costello as permanent CFO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A delivery-worker ruse escalated into a violent cryptocurrency robbery case involving firearms, restraints, and an alleged gunpoint transfer of approximately $6.5 million from a victim’s accounts. Delivery Disguises and Gunpoint Crypto Transfers Detailed A federal grand jury indicted Elijah Armstrong, Nino Chindavanh, and Jayden Rucker on robbery, kidnapping, and conspiracy charges tied to a violent […]

Kioxia's profit surge highlights the transformative impact of AI-driven demand on the semiconductor industry, potentially reshaping market dynamics. The post Kioxia shares surge in buy orders after record profit forecast blows past estimates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The drone attack underscores the vulnerability of critical infrastructure, potentially heightening geopolitical tensions and impacting global oil markets. The post Oil prices rise to 2-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear plant appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anticipated Fed rate hikes may dampen gold's allure, while Strait of Hormuz tensions could disrupt global energy stability. The post Gold steady amid Fed rate hike fears; oil up on Strait of Hormuz tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The CLARITY Act’s landmark committee approval has sent Bitcoin sentiment soaring to its highest point in months.  Related Reading: $10M Gone: Thorchain Exploit Triggers Security Fears Across DeFi Data from Santiment shows that bullish Bitcoin commentary on social media has climbed to one of its greediest readings of the year, with 1.55 bullish comments for […]

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Rising JGB yields may prompt Japanese capital repatriation, potentially increasing global bond yields and tightening financial conditions. The post Japan government bonds slide as yields rise amid global selloff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared why he sees XRP as unique, pointing to its speed, low cost, scalability, and long-running community support. He cited three-to-five-second settlement, fractions-of-a-penny transaction costs, and more than 4 billion completed transactions. XRP’s Role in Payments Expands as Ripple Cites Network Strength Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse positioned XRP as a distinct […]

Jane Street's expansion in Asia underscores the region's growing importance as a strategic hub for global financial and trading operations. The post Jane Street doubles Singapore office capacity to 250 amid Asia expansion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Market's recovery might be unlikely, despite the presence of volatility out there.

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Sunday, telling the country its time is running out as U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks stall and oil futures hold above $100 per barrel. Oil Prices Stay Above $100 as Trump Warns Iran Time Is Running Out on Ceasefire Deal Trump posted the statement on Truth Social […]

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The sharp Bitcoin drop highlights the risks of leveraged trading, emphasizing the need for cautious market strategies amid volatile conditions. The post Bitcoin drops to $77K, triggering $526M in liquidations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Gold's consolidation amid Fed rate hike expectations highlights the delicate balance between economic indicators and investor sentiment. The post Gold consolidates as Fed rate hike expectations weigh on prices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.