The weakening of U.S. Treasury securities may signal economic uncertainty, potentially influencing future Federal Reserve interest rate policies. The post US Treasury securities weaken in bond-market scorecard: MarketWatch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strategy (MSTR) sold 1,690 BTC for $108.6M to repurchase STRC preferred stock. Cash reserves now total $4.65B, covering 2.7 years of dividends. The post Strategy (MSTR) Continues Bitcoin Sales to Fund STRC Preferred Stock Buybacks appeared first on Blockonomi.

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PUMP token surges 33.8% to $0.0028 as Pump.fun records its first $10M weekly fee milestone and 30-day revenue tops $35M, surpassing Hyperliquid. The post Pump.fun (PUMP) Surges 33% as Platform Fees Reach Historic $10M Milestone appeared first on Blockonomi.

Kalshi deploys Nasdaq's surveillance platform across its prediction markets in a multi-year deal, adding real-time monitoring for manipulation and insider trading. The post Kalshi Taps Nasdaq’s Surveillance Technology to Monitor Prediction Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

Dogecoin (DOGE) whales buy $48M during dip near $0.070. Long-to-short ratio reaches 1-month high as RSI shows bullish divergence. Recovery ahead? The post Dogecoin (DOGE) Whales Accumulate $48M as Price Tests Critical Support Levels appeared first on Blockonomi.

Trump Media (DJT) reported a $238M Q2 loss from crypto assets, ended its Crypto.com deal, and increased Bitcoin holdings to 14,139 BTC worth $890.5M. The post Trump Media (DJT) Records $238M Q2 Loss Amid Crypto Volatility and Failed Crypto.com Merger appeared first on Blockonomi.

Solana (SOL) rallies 7% breaking a five-week downtrend. Analysts eye $78-$83 targets as governance proposals and technical signals align for upside. The post Solana (SOL) Price Surges 7% as Multi-Week Downtrend Finally Breaks appeared first on Blockonomi.

South Korea will apply its crypto Travel Rule to all domestic VASP transfers while tightening controls on overseas exchanges and personal wallets.

Flight tracking company FlightAware has sued Kalshi over flight-cancellation prediction markets that rely on its data, seeking court orders to stop the platform from using its information and brand in connection with the contracts. FlightAware, in a complaint filed Monday,…

Blackrock has slashed the in-kind conversion minimum on its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to $1 million, a 96% cut from the prior $25 million threshold, opening the fund’s redemption mechanism to a far wider pool of investors. Mitchnick Confirms the Change Robbie Mitchnick, Blackrock’s head of digital assets, disclosed the change during a Bloomberg Television […]

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The escalation in violence may heighten global tensions, influence market dynamics, and alter perceptions of Russia's strategic military intentions. The post Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine, hit Kyiv children’s hospital appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Bitcoin could benefit as Japan taps the Fed’s FIMA facility to defend a weakening yen. Japan and GPIF together hold roughly $1.37 trillion in Treasuries eligible as FIMA collateral. Hayes said raising the FIMA facility’s $60 billion cap requires Fed subcommittee approval only. Ether and Ethena’s ENA token stand to gain most from a [...] The post Arthur Hayes: Yen Rescue Via Fed’s FIMA Facility Could Boost Bitcoin, Ether appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Payments platform Decta has integrated USDC into its internal treasury operations to settle company funds internationally through OpenPayd, without adding stablecoins to its customer-facing payment services. Decta said Tuesday that company funds will be transferred into OpenPayd’s regulated infrastructure, where…

Bitcoin fell below $64,000 as Ether and XRP weakened, oil revived inflation fears, and traders prepared for Wednesday’s U.S. CPI report.

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Large Bitcoin wallets have reached a six-month high, even as smaller holders retreated.

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Riot Platforms (RIOT) stock soared 25% after-hours on a $9.1B data center deal with Anthropic, covering 191 megawatts through 2048 at its Texas facility. The post Riot Platforms (RIOT) Shares Soar 25% Following Massive Anthropic Data Center Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP records its lowest weekly close in two years at $1.029. Analysts debate potential bounce at $1 or drop to $0.70 as whales buy 380M tokens. The post XRP Hits Two-Year Weekly Low as Technical Indicators Flash Mixed Signals appeared first on Blockonomi.

BTCPay Server supporters have backed a recovery bounty equal to 10% of funds retrieved from a recent Lightning wallet exploit, with the reward capped at 3 BTC if all stolen assets are recovered. The BTCPay Server project said on Monday…

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Bitdeer (BTDR) shares dropped 15% after Q2 earnings revealed widening losses to $92.3M despite revenue beating estimates at $228.8M and record BTC mining. The post Bitdeer (BTDR) Stock Plunges 15% Following Q2 Results Despite Strong Revenue Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.

Institutional buyers accumulate ETH despite market dip. SharpLink reports losses while BitMine adds 7,931 ETH. Staking reaches record 41.7M ETH milestone. The post Ethereum (ETH) Sees Major Institutional Buying Despite Market Downturn — SharpLink and BitMine Lead the Charge appeared first on Blockonomi.

The attack underscores escalating tensions and the potential for further conflict intensification, impacting regional stability and security. The post Russian missile attack on Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia kills 5, injures over 20 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Arthur Hayes says Fed's FIMA expansion to strengthen the yen could print trillions, growing the balance sheet and driving Bitcoin (BTC) prices higher. The post Arthur Hayes: Fed’s Trillion-Dollar FIMA Expansion Could Trigger Bitcoin (BTC) Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Riot Platforms has secured a massive long-term deal with artificial intelligence company Anthropic.

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Bitcoin slips to $63,900 as oil surges 5% on Iran tensions. Strategy sells $108M BTC while ETFs see $865M inflows. CPI data ahead. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Retreats to $63,900 Amid Oil Rally and Middle East Geopolitical Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

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XRP ETF inflows collapsed 93% in a single week while the token tests $1.00 support. But whales are accumulating more than 10 million XRP per day, RLUSD has reached $1.6 billion in market cap, and the CLARITY Act vote is…

Riot Platforms signed a $9.1B Texas data center lease for 191 MW, with Bloomberg identifying Anthropic as the unnamed frontier AI tenant.

Node operators who miss the August 11 cutoff will be disconnected from Pi’s mainnet. With 421,000 nodes, a token trading at $0.08, and Binance still refusing to list, the upgrade is a stress test for a project that claims 60…

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority is exploring how tokenized gold could fit into wholesale markets, including its use as collateral. The discussions come as London seeks to defend its dominance in bullion trading against growing competition from China. London Pushes Tokenized Gold as China Challenges Its Lead The United Kingdom is considering a regulatory framework […]

The blockade's continuation underscores reliance on economic pressure, impacting global markets and regional stability without direct conflict. The post US reinstates naval blockade on Iran in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The escalation in Yemen's conflict risks broader regional instability and could draw in more international actors, complicating peace efforts. The post Houthis escalate Yemen conflict with missile strikes on al-Makha, Marib appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

South Korea will remove its 1 million won Travel Rule threshold and apply information-sharing requirements to all transfers between registered crypto service providers.

The minority chain mined two blocks in eight hours, then froze. With 99.85% of hashpower on the original chain, the Reduced Data Temporary Softfork is the most decisive governance rejection since SegWit2x. Its backers are now talking about replacing the…

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Arthur Hayes says an expanded Fed FIMA facility for Japan could boost dollar liquidity and support Bitcoin, Ether and gold as yen policy shifts.

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Rising oil prices amid Middle East tensions could strain global markets, prompting central banks to act to maintain currency stability. The post Rupee dips as oil prices rise amid Middle East tensions; RBI intervenes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Luke Dashjr was removed as a Bitcoin BIP editor after a BIP 110 dispute, while the proposal is now marked Closed after its minority fork stalled.

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Decta will use USDC through OpenPayd’s infrastructure for international treasury settlement, seeking faster transfers and more efficient liquidity management.

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White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt says CLARITY remains a September priority as the Senate prepares for a Sept. 15 cloture vote.

Polymarket odds have collapsed from 82% to 16%. The Senate returns on September 14 with 14 working days, eight missing Democratic votes, and an ethics fight over a president who made $1.4 billion from crypto. If the bill dies, markets…

Heightened security measures and market reactions underscore escalating tensions and potential airspace disruptions amid Iran-U.S. conflict. The post Report: Trump boarded secret flight from Turkey amid Iranian assassination threat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

This partnership could accelerate AI infrastructure growth, potentially boosting Nvidia's market position and influencing industry trends. The post Nvidia partners with Wall Street giants to mobilize $500B for AI infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's reparations demand could escalate U.S.-Iran tensions, complicating Strait of Hormuz talks and impacting global energy markets. The post Trump demands Iran pay reparations amid Strait of Hormuz talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

As DeFi and NFT markets evolve, relying solely on software for tax reporting risks costly errors, making professional guidance essential. The post Why complex DeFi and NFT portfolios need crypto tax professionals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TRON processed $2.1T in USDT transfers in Q2 as stablecoin supply hit records and U.S. access widened through Bitnomial and Anchorage.

$100 on two “Millionaire Blowout” scratch-off tickets turned into a $1 million top prize for a Toledo, Ohio player on July 27, with the winner choosing the $500,000 lump-sum option. After a 26.75% federal and state tax hit, the payout came to $366,250, and a subsequent ticket added another $18,312.50. On 7/27, a Toledo lottery […]

Trump Media posted a $238.1M Q2 loss as crypto and securities markdowns hit $190.4M, while Bitcoin holdings rose to 14,139 BTC in July.

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Luke Dashjr lost his BIP editor privileges after developers raised concerns over his role in BIP 110 and its stalled minority fork.

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Pump.fun weekly protocol fees reached $10.03M as volume hit $2.97B, while PUMP buybacks and burns totaled $5.02M.

Prediction markets terminal Fireplace is shutting down less than seven months after launch. The company raised $1.5 million in February and is giving users until September 30 to close positions and withdraw funds.

The reduced shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz underscores significant risks to global energy markets and regional stability. The post Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels amid tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Keel ended all U.S. Bitcoin mining after Q2 revenue fell 50%, sold $75M in BTC and redirected U.S. power sites toward AI data centers.

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For over a decade on the frontlines of Web3 Go-To-Market, I have watched the digital asset market cycle through distinct phases of self-delusion. In the early days, 95% of the market was driven by unconstrained R&D. Startups were building decentralized primitives, smart contract rails, and permissionless protocols without traditional legal or compliance boundaries. Access was […]

Musk's pay package could accelerate a Tesla-SpaceX merger, impacting market dynamics and strategic synergies across his ventures. The post Musk’s $1T Tesla pay package could spur Tesla-SpaceX merger talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Patrick Witt says the Trump administration will keep negotiating with Democrats as the Senate prepares for a September CLARITY vote.

Central banks' gold buying spree signals a shift towards safer assets, potentially impacting global monetary policies and economic stability. The post Gold prices surge as central banks buy record 289 tonnes in Q2 2026: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A parallel channel, TD Sequential buy signal, and MACD golden cross are creating a potentially bullish setup for SOL near $78.

TD Cowen puts the odds of the CLARITY Act failing to become law this fall at 75%, cutting its enactment probability to 25%. Three of its scenarios would end the crypto market structure bill without a final passage vote, with the Senate’s next test set for Sept. 15. Why TD Cowen Sees the Bill Failing […]

Riot's strategic pivot towards AI infrastructure highlights a growing trend of tech firms diversifying to capitalize on AI demand. The post Riot Platforms shares soar 25% after-hours on news of $9.1B Anthropic deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump Media says it will take a more disciplined approach to its crypto treasury while directing more resources toward its core media business.

Ghostjacking highlights the urgent need for organizations to reassess AI agent permissions, emphasizing security over automation to prevent cascading failures. The post Ghostjacking attack uses poisoned logs to compromise AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Clarity Act's potential passage could reshape digital asset regulation, affecting market dynamics and regulatory authority distribution. The post White House committed to passing Clarity Act in September, says advisor appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The stalled peace talks and escalating conflict may prolong instability, affecting global markets and reducing ceasefire prospects significantly. The post Trump-Putin peace talks stall, Ukraine conflict escalates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strategy’s U.S. dollar reserve reached an all-time high of $4.65 billion after expanding more than fivefold in 2.5 months, while a 1,690 BTC sale highlighted bitcoin’s role in the company’s broader capital-management framework. USD Reserve and Duration Reach All-Time Highs CEO Phong Le said in an Aug. 10 X post that Strategy’s USD Reserve and […]

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The SEC's potential crypto rules could shape digital asset regulation, impacting market dynamics and investor protections amid legislative delays. The post SEC to weigh tailored crypto offering rules Friday after CLARITY Act hits gridlock appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Bitcoin Red Team has been forced to rely on open source Chinese AI, after OpenAI restricts access. Thailand sets crypto tax to 0% in bid to become crypto hub.

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Geopolitical tensions heighten market volatility, impacting oil supply stability and investor confidence in Asian equities, with global economic implications. The post Oil prices rise, Asia stocks drift amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic's IPO plans highlight the intensifying race in AI markets, potentially reshaping investor focus and competitive dynamics in tech. The post Anthropic targets October IPO amid competition with OpenAI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Sixty votes on Sept. 15 would move the CLARITY Act closer to Senate floor consideration. The 2:15 p.m. EDT cloture vote is the first floor test for H.R. 3633 since the House passed the bill in July 2025. What Exactly Is the Senate Voting on Sept. 15? The Senate will begin its CLARITY Act vote […]

The increased use of FPV drones by Ukraine could shift tactical dynamics, potentially altering strategic balances and market confidence in the region. The post Ukrainian FPV drones target Russian vehicles in Donetsk escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic's deal highlights the critical role of computing power in AI growth, signaling a trend towards strategic partnerships for scalability. The post Anthropic secures $9B deal with Riot for AI computing power appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Different assets on the market show uneven performance, which is not the best scenario for a longer-term recovery.

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Nvidia's strategic shift to financing AI infrastructure could redefine tech funding, enabling expansive growth and innovation in AI capabilities. The post Nvidia secures over $500B in funding commitments from six major financial groups for AI infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

While Senate Democrats have their own issues with the CLARITY Act, community bankers would be leveraging their ties with Senate Republicans to explain the effects that enshrining stablecoin rewards would have on their deposit volumes and credit capabilities. Community Bankers Rise Against CLARITY Act On Stablecoin Rewards While the issue of stablecoin rewards in the […]

Jupiter has launched Lend v2 on Solana, allowing both supplied and borrowed assets to earn DEX trading fees while being used in lending positions.

The Dutch gambling authority (Kansspelautoriteit) has granted new five-year online licenses to five of the eight operators that opened the regulated market in 2021, with the current permits expiring Sept. 30. Betcity, bet365, and GGPoker have not announced renewals, and bet365 holds the broadest license of the eight. The cabinet is separately studying a cap […]

China's AI park in Ulanqab highlights a strategic shift towards leveraging renewable resources and infrastructure scale to counter tech export limits. The post China debuts largest AI industrial park in Ulanqab, betting big on desert computing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Barcelona's decision to forgo Romero's transfer highlights their strategic focus on financial prudence and confidence in existing defensive talent. The post Barcelona rules out Cristian Romero transfer as Flick backs current defensive options appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Frequent departures from OpenAI's ethics team highlight challenges in balancing rapid AI commercialization with maintaining ethical standards. The post OpenAI’s head of ethics departs less than one year after joining appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Global watermarking in AI models could set a precedent for transparency, influencing regulatory standards and industry practices worldwide. The post Anthropic embeds invisible watermarks in Claude models worldwide appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Gimnez's potential move to Porto highlights the challenges of high-profile transfers and the strategic shifts clubs must make to optimize investments. The post FC Porto contacts Santi Giménez over potential transfer from AC Milan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto industry leaders are voicing frustration after the U.S. Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act before its August recess, leaving the market structure bill facing a crucial procedural vote weeks before the 2026 midterm elections. CLARITY Act faces a…

Bitdeer reports Q2 2026 financial results, highlighting strong revenue growth while cost of revenue outpaced total sales, despite a significant sequential slowdown in expense growth. Top-Line Growth Bitdeer Technologies Group released unaudited financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, Aug. 10, demonstrating strong top-line revenue growth accompanied by persistent cost pressures. While the […]

UEFA's recalibration of VAR aims to preserve the integrity of football by ensuring technology supports rather than supplants human judgment. The post UEFA’s Roberto Rosetti criticizes VAR reviews as unconnected to football appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A federal judge has paused the CFTC’s civil case against a US Army soldier accused of using classified information to earn more than $400,000 from Polymarket contracts tied to Nicolás Maduro’s removal. CFTC case paused until criminal proceedings conclude US…

The bill's progression could heighten geopolitical tensions, disrupt global shipping, and influence market dynamics around Hormuz transit. The post Iran parliament advances Hormuz bill targeting US, Israeli transit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kimsuky appears to be researching ways to use existing AI technology in its attack operations, including malware development, data analysis, and the advancement of attack techniques.

Ripple has voted to support two XRP Ledger amendments designed to introduce single-asset vaults and fixed-term institutional lending directly at the network’s protocol level. Ripple backs XRP Ledger lending amendments Ripple’s validator has backed the Single Asset Vault and Lending…

NYSE President Lynn Martin says the exchange is building a platform for onchain settlement of tokenized securities, joining Wall Street’s clearinghouse in a push to move stock trading onto blockchain rails. NYSE’s Latest Onchain Push NYSE President Lynn Martin said the exchange is developing an onchain settlement platform for tokenized securities and confirmed NYSE participated […]

The U.S. Navy's control of the Strait of Hormuz may influence U.S.-Iran relations, impacting global oil markets and regional stability. The post Trump declares Strait of Hormuz open under US Navy control appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum’s updated roadmap adds native rollups, stronger privacy, and post-quantum scaling as advances in cryptography and AI reshape the network’s long-term technical priorities, according to co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin compared the network’s 2023 roadmap with its…

Bitcoin Magazine Blockstream Debuts Swaps, Allowing Bitcoiners to Move Between Lightning and Main Network With Ease  Following the suspension of Boltz, Blocksteam is debuting a feature allowing trustless Bitcoin swaps. This post Blockstream Debuts Swaps, Allowing Bitcoiners to Move Between Lightning and Main Network With Ease  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

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Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan expects Bitcoin to end the year “significantly higher,” arguing that bad news is no longer moving the market, ETF flows are positive, and long-term holders are buying.

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North Korea-linked hacking group Kimsuky is building and testing an expanding arsenal of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that researchers say could eventually help automate phishing, analyze stolen data and sharpen malware development. In an analysis published Monday, Genians Security Center stated that months of tracking infrastructure associated with Kimsuky uncovered evidence of local large language […]

Bitcoin's integration into traditional finance highlights its evolving role as a macro-sensitive asset, influenced by economic indicators. The post Bitcoin traders assess macroeconomic factors for future outlook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Sub-DAOs could enhance DAO efficiency by fostering competition and innovation, potentially transforming decentralized governance dynamics. The post Spark CEO Sam Macpherson makes the case for sub-DAOs as a governance fix appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A New York judge granted a motion filed by US prosecutors in July to stay the CFTC’s civil case against Gannon Ken Van Dyke over making more than $400,000 on prediction markets.

TLDR Nvidia leads a $500 billion AI funding push with Apollo and Blackstone onboard. Wall Street firms discuss massive financing for Nvidia’s AI infrastructure buildout. The package could fund chips, power systems and major data-center projects worldwide. Nvidia expands beyond chips as it mobilizes capital for AI infrastructure growth. NVDA closed down 2.86% before rebounding [...] The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: Rebounds as Apollo and Blackstone Join Massive $500 Billion AI Funding Push appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Strategy’s USD Reserve rose to $4.65 billion after a $650 million boost from ATM stock sales. USD Reserve duration extended by 143 days to 2.7 years following the latest capital allocation move. Strategy sold 1,690 bitcoin at $64,262 average to fund $108.6 million in STRC share buybacks. Bitcoin holdings reached 840,447 coins, with $785.2 [...] The post Strategy Boosts USD Reserve by $650M, Buys Back $109M in STRC Shares appeared first on Blockonomi.

Strategy's Bitcoin sales highlight a shift towards active capital management, potentially influencing corporate strategies in crypto asset handling. The post Strategy CEO Phong Le says selling thousands of Bitcoin is ‘irrelevant’ to market pricing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Spark Protocol's proactive risk management through rate limits highlights the importance of structural safeguards in DeFi, fostering trust and growth. The post Spark Protocol’s rate limits turned a $294M exploit into a growth story appeared first on Crypto Briefing.