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Why complex DeFi and NFT portfolios need crypto tax professionals
Why complex DeFi and NFT portfolios need crypto tax professionals

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 USDT transfers hit $2.1T as U.S. access expands
TRON USDT transfers hit $2.1T as U.S. access expands

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

Toledo, Ohio Resident Wins Two Scratch-off Jackpots in a Single Day, Nets $384,562 After Taxes
Toledo, Ohio Resident Wins Two Scratch-off Jackpots in a Single Day, Nets $384,562 After Taxes

$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 […]

BlackRock Says Bitcoin Sentiment Is Shifting as ETF Investors Keep Buying the Dip
BlackRock Says Bitcoin Sentiment Is Shifting as ETF Investors Keep Buying the Dip

BlackRock's Robbie Mitchnick says Bitcoin is pulling away from equities, and its Nasdaq correlation is at 0.31 over 30 sessions, down from 0.53, as ETF inflows hit a four-month high. The post BlackRock Says Bitcoin Sentiment Is Shifting as ETF Investors Keep Buying the Dip appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

Bitcoin’s BIP-110 fork is 300 blocks behind BTC and six years from fixing itself
Bitcoin’s BIP-110 fork is 300 blocks behind BTC and six years from fixing itself

The breakaway chain has produced two blocks since splitting off on Saturday. Bitcoin has produced more than 300 in the same stretch.

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Vitalik Buterin Reveals Ethereum’s New Priorities: Quantum Resistance, Privacy and AI Security

Buterin compared his 2023 Ethereum roadmap with the Foundation's current strawmap and found items in it he never drew, among them quantum resistance and privacy built into the base layer. The post Vitalik Buterin Reveals Ethereum’s New Priorities: Quantum Resistance, Privacy and AI Security appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

Trump Media holds 14,139 BTC as Q2 loss hits $238M
Trump Media holds 14,139 BTC as Q2 loss hits $238M

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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Strategy Sells Another US$109M in Bitcoin to Buy Back Preferred Stock

Strategy now holds 840,447 BTC after four reported disposals this year, with the latest sale price below the average cost of its Bitcoin treasury at this point. The post Strategy Sells Another US$109M in Bitcoin to Buy Back Preferred Stock appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

Dogecoin Price Forecast: Bullish divergence, whale accumulation support recovery hopes
Dogecoin Price Forecast: Bullish divergence, whale accumulation support recovery hopes

Dogecoin (DOGE) shows early signs of a potential recovery, trading near $0.070 at the time of writing on Tuesday as bullish momentum divergence suggests selling pressure may be fading.

195 Days and Done: Why This Crypto Prediction Platform Just Shut Down
195 Days and Done: Why This Crypto Prediction Platform Just Shut Down

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.

Pump.fun fees top $10M as revenue overtakes Hyperliquid
Pump.fun fees top $10M as revenue overtakes Hyperliquid

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

Luke Dashjr removed as Bitcoin Improvement Proposal editor
Luke Dashjr removed as Bitcoin Improvement Proposal editor

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

XRP, ether lead crypto losses as traders eye $70,000 bitcoin next
XRP, ether lead crypto losses as traders eye $70,000 bitcoin next

Bitcoin failed to hold $65,000 for a fourth day as an oil rally revived inflation worries before Wednesday's U.S. price data.

Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels amid tensions
Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels amid tensions

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 exits U.S. Bitcoin mining after $65M loss, shifts to AI
Keel exits U.S. Bitcoin mining after $65M loss, shifts to AI

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.

Top Altcoins Price Forecast: Ripple hits 20-month low as Cardano and Solana lack momentum
Top Altcoins Price Forecast: Ripple hits 20-month low as Cardano and Solana lack momentum

Top altcoins, including Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL), are maintaining a bearish tone as the broader market remains risk-averse.

The Brutal Truth About Crypto Infrastructure and M&A
The Brutal Truth About Crypto Infrastructure and M&A

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...

Musk’s $1T Tesla pay package could spur Tesla-SpaceX merger talks
Musk’s $1T Tesla pay package could spur Tesla-SpaceX merger talks

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.

White House vows to get CLARITY across ‘finish line’ in September
White House vows to get CLARITY across ‘finish line’ in September

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

U.S. SEC sets meeting to propose Reg Crypto to support certain digital assets offerings
U.S. SEC sets meeting to propose Reg Crypto to support certain digital assets offerings

The Securities and Exchange Commission will vote this week to start its first major crypto rulemaking process.

Gold prices surge as central banks buy record 289 tonnes in Q2 2026: WSJ
Gold prices surge as central banks buy record 289 tonnes in Q2 2026: WSJ

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.

Ripple and Stellar outlook: Remain under pressure as bearish bias extends
Ripple and Stellar outlook: Remain under pressure as bearish bias extends

Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) remain under pressure on Tuesday after falling slightly the previous day. XRP gravitates toward the key $1.00 psychological level while XLM slips below the critical support zone. Weakening derivatives metrics for both altcoins cap recovery outlook.

Bitcoin's 'strongest hands' are back, on-chain data show
Bitcoin's 'strongest hands' are back, on-chain data show

Elite wallets holding over 10,000 BTC has hit a six-month high of 90, building on earlier accumulation by mid-sized whales amid Coldcard fallout and Clarity Act delays.

Solana (SOL) Shows 3 Bullish Signals: $100 Target Is Back in Sight
Solana (SOL) Shows 3 Bullish Signals: $100 Target Is Back in Sight

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

CLARITY Act Could Die in September Without a Final Vote: 75% Risk
CLARITY Act Could Die in September Without a Final Vote: 75% Risk

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 Platforms shares soar 25% after-hours on news of $9.1B Anthropic deal
Riot Platforms shares soar 25% after-hours on news of $9.1B Anthropic deal

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.

Crypto Market Overview: Bitcoin softens on institutional selling – CRV, ICP outperform
Crypto Market Overview: Bitcoin softens on institutional selling – CRV, ICP outperform

The broader cryptocurrency market shows mixed sentiment as Bitcoin (BTC) drops to $64,000 under institutional selling pressure. The Fear and Greed Index at 37, down from 40 the previous day, signals renewed bearish pressure.

Trump Media to revamp crypto treasury strategy after $238M Q2 loss
Trump Media to revamp crypto treasury strategy after $238M Q2 loss

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

Ghostjacking attack uses poisoned logs to compromise AI agents
Ghostjacking attack uses poisoned logs to compromise AI agents

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.

White House committed to passing Clarity Act in September, says advisor
White House committed to passing Clarity Act in September, says advisor

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 Business Guide to AI Search Optimization (2026 Edition)
The Business Guide to AI Search Optimization (2026 Edition)

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how businesses are discovered online. For more than two decades, search...

Trump-Putin peace talks stall, Ukraine conflict escalates
Trump-Putin peace talks stall, Ukraine conflict escalates

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.

SEC to weigh tailored crypto offering rules Friday after CLARITY Act hits gridlock
SEC to weigh tailored crypto offering rules Friday after CLARITY Act hits gridlock

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.

Strategy USD Reserve Hits All-Time High After 5X Growth, BTC Sale
Strategy USD Reserve Hits All-Time High After 5X Growth, BTC Sale

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 […]

Thailand’s 0% crypto tax. Bitcoin Red Team forced to use Chinese AI: Asia Express
Thailand’s 0% crypto tax. Bitcoin Red Team forced to use Chinese AI: Asia Express

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.

Oil prices rise, Asia stocks drift amid US-Iran tensions
Oil prices rise, Asia stocks drift amid US-Iran tensions

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 targets October IPO amid competition with OpenAI
Anthropic targets October IPO amid competition with OpenAI

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.

XRP Analyst Sees This Buy Zone Before Potential Breakout
XRP Analyst Sees This Buy Zone Before Potential Breakout

XRP could fall toward the $0.80–$0.91 range before a potential bullish reversal, according to one market analyst. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

BlackRock lowers Bitcoin ETF in-kind conversion minimum to $1M
BlackRock lowers Bitcoin ETF in-kind conversion minimum to $1M

BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets Robert Mitchnick said the company has reduced the minimum for Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in-kind conversions from $25 million to $1 million.

CLARITY Act Vote Is Set for Sept. 15: Here’s What Happens Next
CLARITY Act Vote Is Set for Sept. 15: Here’s What Happens Next

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 […]

Ethereum Price Forecast: SharpLink reports loss as BitMine continues share buybacks and ETH acquisitions
Ethereum Price Forecast: SharpLink reports loss as BitMine continues share buybacks and ETH acquisitions

SharpLink (SBET) reported $394.3 million in Q2 net losses following heavy declines in the crypto market, over a 3.5x decline from the $103.4 million losses in Q2 2025, according to a filing on Monday.

Ukrainian FPV drones target Russian vehicles in Donetsk escalation
Ukrainian FPV drones target Russian vehicles in Donetsk escalation

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.

Grayscale turned more than $1.1 billion of staked crypto into a recurring reward-sale machine for ETF holders
Grayscale turned more than $1.1 billion of staked crypto into a recurring reward-sale machine for ETF holders

ETHE, GSOL and GAVA must sell earned rewards at least quarterly, creating recurring cash payouts without scheduling principal liquidation. The post Grayscale turned more than $1.1 billion of staked crypto into a recurring reward-sale machine for ETF holders appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Anthropic secures $9B deal with Riot for AI computing power
Anthropic secures $9B deal with Riot for AI computing power

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.

Nvidia secures over $500B in funding commitments from six major financial groups for AI infrastructure
Nvidia secures over $500B in funding commitments from six major financial groups for AI infrastructure

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.

Community Banks Stall Clarity Act Over Stablecoin Rewards
Community Banks Stall Clarity Act Over Stablecoin Rewards

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...

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XRP, Zcash (ZEC), Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis For August 11: Market Reaction Is Uneven

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

Jupiter Launches Lend v2 on Solana, Letting Borrowed Assets Earn Trading Fees
Jupiter Launches Lend v2 on Solana, Letting Borrowed Assets Earn Trading Fees

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

China debuts largest AI industrial park in Ulanqab, betting big on desert computing
China debuts largest AI industrial park in Ulanqab, betting big on desert computing

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.

Dutch Gambling Operators Race for Licenses as Deadline Nears
Dutch Gambling Operators Race for Licenses as Deadline Nears

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...