South Africa to finalize rules for $2.5T OTC derivatives market by 2028
South Africa's OTC derivatives reform could enhance financial stability and align with global standards, but infrastructure challenges loom. The post South Africa to finalize rules for $2.5T OTC derivatives market by 2028 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 5:18:32 AM
Bitcoin at $1 Million by 2030? The Numbers Don’t Add Up, Analyst Says
Bitcoin would need roughly $15 trillion in fresh capital to trade at $1 million a coin by 2030, 10x Research founder Markus Thielen said, calling the target mathematically impossible. The post Bitcoin at $1 Million by 2030? The Numbers Don’t Add Up, Analyst Says appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/17/2026, 5:08:05 AM
Federal Reserve holds rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% as Japan signals more hikes ahead
The Fed's steady rates and Japan's hike signals could shift global capital flows, impacting currency values and international trade dynamics. The post Federal Reserve holds rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% as Japan signals more hikes ahead appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 5:05:52 AM
China’s trade surplus with EU hits €360B, spurs potential tensions
The EU-China trade imbalance may escalate tensions, impacting EU industries and influencing gold market dynamics amid economic uncertainty. The post China’s trade surplus with EU hits €360B, spurs potential tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/17/2026, 5:04:54 AM
L’imad Holding offers to buy AD Ports for $9B
The acquisition could centralize control, impacting regional capital markets and signaling a shift in Abu Dhabi's privatization strategy. The post L’imad Holding offers to buy AD Ports for $9B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 5:04:35 AM
DeFiLlama Delayed App Launch After Fake Apple Store Apps Targeted Users
DefiLlama held its mobile app back for months while it pushed Apple to remove impersonators, and says one fake app came down in days once the team documented a wallet being drained. The post DeFiLlama Delayed App Launch After Fake Apple Store Apps Targeted Users appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/17/2026, 5:03:26 AM
Novig sues Wisconsin over sports prediction contracts
Novig sued Wisconsin officials seeking to block state gambling laws from applying to its federally regulated sports event contracts.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/17/2026, 5:02:37 AM
Ukrainian missile strike kills six in Russian border region – officials
The escalation in cross-border attacks may complicate diplomatic resolutions and impact strategic military objectives in the region. The post Ukrainian missile strike kills six in Russian border region – officials appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/17/2026, 4:58:06 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: Whale selling, weak momentum put ADA at risk
Cardano (ADA) nears key support zone, trading at $0.177 on Monday after correcting over 10% the previous week. The price decline is supported by whale wallet offloading ADA tokens.
By N/A 8/17/2026, 4:56:43 AM
Sembcorp Industries plans $500M IPO for Indian renewable energy unit
Sembcorp's IPO plans highlight the growing investor interest in renewable energy, potentially boosting India's green energy sector and market dynamics. The post Sembcorp Industries plans $500M IPO for Indian renewable energy unit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 4:54:10 AM
CZ sends $965K to Giggle Academy, retires public wallet
CZ transferred about $965,000 in BNB and 币安人生 to Giggle Academy after saying meme coin spam made his public wallet unusable.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/17/2026, 4:49:40 AM
EU to expand Russia sanctions, potential impact on oil prices
The EU's expanded sanctions on Russia could exacerbate global oil supply issues, potentially driving up prices and impacting global markets. The post EU to expand Russia sanctions, potential impact on oil prices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/17/2026, 4:46:16 AM
Higgsfield reportedly in talks to raise up to $500M at $5B valuation
Higgsfield's rapid valuation growth highlights the escalating demand and competitive landscape in the AI-driven video production market. The post Higgsfield reportedly in talks to raise up to $500M at $5B valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 4:46:11 AM
XRP traders bet on a rebound as price slips to $1 and bearish chatter surges
Futures open interest climbed to $2.78 billion and traders on Binance and OKX leaned heavily long, even as social sentiment hit a three-month low.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/17/2026, 4:43:03 AM
JPMorgan will accept Bitcoin as collateral: the line between banking and crypto just disappeared
Markets . Banking and crypto convergence . Long Read When the largest bank in the United States decides that Bitcoin belongs on the same collateral schedule as Treasury bonds and blue-chip equities, the conversation about digital assets changes in a…
By Rony Roy 8/17/2026, 4:38:58 AM
Ethereum’s Vitalik backs Bitcoin-inspired scaling model
Vitalik Buterin credits Bitcoin’s Utreexo as Ethereum researchers explore native UTXOs and recursive STARKs to scale without heavier nodes.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/17/2026, 4:38:28 AM
Someone in California Has 7 Days to Claim $1.5 Million Before It Vanishes Forever
A $1,532,761 Powerball prize from the Feb. 21, 2026 drawing is still unclaimed, and the California Lottery says the ticket must be cashed by August 20, 2026. The ticket was sold at Varso Gas in Escondido and matched the five white balls 27, 28, 36, 48, and 49 but missed the Powerball (21), and unclaimed […]
By Guest Author 8/17/2026, 4:30:48 AM
US eases Wall Street regulations, Europe’s financiers seek similar reforms
The easing of US regulations may trigger a global shift, prompting Europe to reform its banking rules to remain competitive and stabilize markets. The post US eases Wall Street regulations, Europe’s financiers seek similar reforms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 4:29:37 AM
China’s chip industry breaks out with government support as domestic lithography tools enter mass production
China's advancements in chip production could shift global tech dynamics, challenging existing market leaders and altering supply chains. The post China’s chip industry breaks out with government support as domestic lithography tools enter mass production appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 4:27:57 AM
MiCA scam warnings rise as 1,000+ firms lose EU access
EU regulators warn scammers are exploiting MiCA account migrations by impersonating authorities and licensed exchanges to steal crypto.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/17/2026, 4:27:32 AM
Goldman says market bets on Fed rate hikes are too aggressive
Goldman's analysis suggests that misjudged rate hike expectations could lead to mispricing in fixed income and rate-sensitive equities. The post Goldman says market bets on Fed rate hikes are too aggressive appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 4:22:13 AM
Microsoft’s AI plans hindered by chip shortage, investigation finds
Microsoft's AI ambitions face delays, risking competitive edge and impacting broader tech sectors due to infrastructure and supply constraints. The post Microsoft’s AI plans hindered by chip shortage, investigation finds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 4:19:43 AM
Bitcoin ETFs see $390M in outflows as Ethereum ETFs snap five-week inflow streak
Market volatility and strategic repositioning in crypto ETFs highlight the dynamic nature of institutional investment strategies and sentiment. The post Bitcoin ETFs see $390M in outflows as Ethereum ETFs snap five-week inflow streak appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 4:19:31 AM
Crypto Market Overview: Bitcoin holds at $63,000 – WLD, WLFI lead gains
Bitcoin (BTC) trades around $63,000 on Monday, edging higher after a 3% decline last week. Risk-off sentiment persists in the crypto market amid Israeli attacks on Lebanon and US plans for fresh sanctions on Iran.
By N/A 8/17/2026, 4:14:24 AM
Bitcoin tops $64,000 in Asia morning hours as HYPE jumps 8% on the week
Every major gained on Sunday, though bitcoin, ether, XRP and solana are all lower over seven days.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/17/2026, 4:14:00 AM
SNDK stock perpetuals hit $1.73B open interest
SNDK stock perpetual open interest reached $1.73B across crypto venues, while 24-hour trading volume climbed to $2.51B.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/17/2026, 4:13:39 AM
China aims to lead AI chatbot development, targets Global South markets
China's AI ambitions could reshape global tech dynamics, challenging current leaders and influencing AI governance in emerging markets. The post China aims to lead AI chatbot development, targets Global South markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/17/2026, 4:10:18 AM
Iran rejects Trump threats, maintains Strait of Hormuz blockade
The ongoing blockade in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to prolonged global oil trade disruptions, impacting market stability and geopolitical dynamics. The post Iran rejects Trump threats, maintains Strait of Hormuz blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/17/2026, 4:07:19 AM
Chainalysis sues U.S. over $94.7M TRM Labs contract
Chainalysis is challenging ICE’s $94.7 million sole-source award to TRM Labs, with oral arguments scheduled for Sept. 2 in federal court.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/17/2026, 3:56:44 AM
Wall Street Is Quietly Loading Up on Ripple (XRP) ETFs: Here’s Who Holds the Most
The latest SEC filings showed that some of Wall Street's biggest names have been quietly scooping XRP ETF shares. Here's who holds the most.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/17/2026, 3:52:21 AM
US banks officially permitted to buy and sell crypto for customers
This regulatory shift could accelerate mainstream crypto adoption, enhance financial innovation, and reshape traditional banking services. The post US banks officially permitted to buy and sell crypto for customers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 3:42:51 AM
Chainalysis sues US over $95M ICE contract with TRM Labs
The sealed complaint leaves Chainalysis’ specific objections and requested remedy undisclosed as briefing continues.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/17/2026, 3:42:48 AM
Japan’s bonds fall as speculation mounts over Bank of Japan rate hike
Japan's bond market turmoil signals potential global financial shifts, impacting international capital flows and currency valuations. The post Japan’s bonds fall as speculation mounts over Bank of Japan rate hike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 3:35:33 AM
Strait of Hormuz shipping plummets after tanker attacks, only 5 vessels transit
The decline in Strait of Hormuz shipping underscores heightened geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing global energy markets and trade. The post Strait of Hormuz shipping plummets after tanker attacks, only 5 vessels transit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/17/2026, 3:22:50 AM
Jane Street executes massive debt swap after rare $15B monthly loss
Jane Street's debt restructuring highlights the growing volatility and risk in AI-related markets, impacting even major financial players. The post Jane Street executes massive debt swap after rare $15B monthly loss appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 3:22:33 AM
US discussed using nuclear device on Iran’s nuclear sites, claims Malcolm Nance
The potential nuclear escalation underscores a shift towards military solutions, diminishing prospects for diplomatic resolutions with Iran. The post US discussed using nuclear device on Iran’s nuclear sites, claims Malcolm Nance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/17/2026, 3:19:58 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC holds critical support, ETH awaits directional move, XRP weakens
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) begin the week on a cautious note after slipping over 3%, 1.5%, and 3.5%, respectively, in the previous week. BTC finds support around the key $62,300 level while ETH continues to trade sideways.
By N/A 8/17/2026, 3:17:31 AM
Chainalysis sues US government over procurement contract awarded to TRM Labs
The lawsuit could reshape federal procurement practices, ensuring more competitive bidding and impacting future blockchain analytics contracts. The post Chainalysis sues US government over procurement contract awarded to TRM Labs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 3:06:08 AM
Austria Fines Bitpanda 70,000 Euros in First MiCA Crypto Penalty
The penalty, one of the first under the MiCA framework, marks the start of an era of oversight of VASPs’ activities to ensure the uniform application of the framework across the EU. The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) stressed that no special treatment would be given to Bitpanda. Austria Fines Bitpanda for MiCA-related Violations While...
By Sergio Goschenko 8/17/2026, 3:05:38 AM
Iran prepares to expand military efforts amid 2026 conflict: WSJ
Iran's military expansion amid ongoing conflict reduces chances for diplomatic resolution, impacting regional stability and market expectations. The post Iran prepares to expand military efforts amid 2026 conflict: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/17/2026, 2:58:47 AM
Iran offers 30 billion rial bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers
Iran's bounty on US soldiers escalates tensions, risking regional instability and potential global economic repercussions due to oil supply threats. The post Iran offers 30 billion rial bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 2:38:45 AM
US businesses’ AI spending surges to $7,400 per employee monthly as corporate divide widens
The widening corporate divide in AI spending may exacerbate competitive disparities, potentially reshaping market dynamics and innovation leadership. The post US businesses’ AI spending surges to $7,400 per employee monthly as corporate divide widens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 2:27:51 AM
Navy SEALs criticize Trump over Pacific military base readiness issues
The criticism highlights potential vulnerabilities in U.S. military deterrence, affecting geopolitical stability and market perceptions globally. The post Navy SEALs criticize Trump over Pacific military base readiness issues appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/17/2026, 2:27:30 AM
SK Hynix stock trades at 5 times earnings despite 257% revenue growth
Despite impressive growth, SK Hynix's stock drop highlights market skepticism and risks tied to AI dependency and competitive pressures. The post SK Hynix stock trades at 5 times earnings despite 257% revenue growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 2:05:13 AM
British Pound nears three-month high as Fed rate hike bets fade
The British Pound's rise highlights shifting market dynamics, potentially impacting global trade and investment strategies amid currency fluctuations. The post British Pound nears three-month high as Fed rate hike bets fade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/17/2026, 1:51:10 AM
Data Breach Hits 39,798 Safepal Customers After Order Plugin Flaw
The hardware wallet manufacturer stressed that unauthorized threat actors gained access to the data through a malfunctioning plugin used to track users’ orders. The incident, which transpired between March 2, 2025 and April 11, 2026, leaves users vulnerable to phishing attacks and fraudulent phone calls. Safepal Discloses New Customer Data...
By Sergio Goschenko 8/17/2026, 1:45:38 AM
Alibaba sells gaming arm for at least $1.5B as AI pivot accelerates
Alibaba's divestment highlights a strategic shift towards AI and cloud, potentially reshaping its market focus and competitive edge. The post Alibaba sells gaming arm for at least $1.5B as AI pivot accelerates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/17/2026, 1:30:17 AM
China’s PBOC injects 565.5B yuan via overnight reverse repos
The PBOC's liquidity boost may weaken the yuan, potentially driving up gold prices, reflecting broader monetary policy impacts. The post China’s PBOC injects 565.5B yuan via overnight reverse repos appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/17/2026, 1:25:44 AM
China sets yuan mid-point at strongest level since February 2023
A stronger yuan may boost global gold demand as a hedge, impacting commodity markets and reflecting China's controlled currency strategy. The post China sets yuan mid-point at strongest level since February 2023 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/17/2026, 1:20:37 AM
Asian currencies strengthen as Fed rate hike expectations diminish
Diminished Fed rate hike expectations may boost Asian currencies and gold, impacting global markets and investor strategies. The post Asian currencies strengthen as Fed rate hike expectations diminish appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/17/2026, 1:09:55 AM