MUBARAK jumps 26% as BNB Chain meme rally broadens
MUBARAK has risen 26.1% to $0.0266 as BNB Chain meme tokens have attracted fresh trading activity alongside a $200,000 network campaign. MUBARAK price leads BNB Chain gains CoinGecko data showed MUBARAK trading at $0.0266, up 26.1% over the previous 24…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/22/2026, 6:40:31 AM
Druckenmiller Bets $88m on Bitdeer and Hyperliquid Strategies
The legendary investor moved into the digital assets ecosystem, disclosing investments in Bitdeer, a publicly traded bitcoin mining and data center operator, and in Hyperliquid, a decentralized trading platform. Druckenmiller’s Puts Over $80 Million Behind Digital Assets Stock Picks Stanley Druckenmiller, the legendary investor behind Duquesne...
By Sergio Goschenko 8/22/2026, 6:30:22 AM
$550M in crypto longs liquidated in past hour, market stress rises
The liquidation highlights increased market volatility, potentially altering investor confidence and future price expectations for cryptocurrencies. The post $550M in crypto longs liquidated in past hour, market stress rises appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/22/2026, 6:19:13 AM
Over $476M in long positions liquidated from crypto market in 60 minutes
The rapid liquidation highlights the systemic risks of high leverage and thin liquidity in crypto markets, emphasizing the need for caution. The post Over $476M in long positions liquidated from crypto market in 60 minutes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 6:09:59 AM
Bitcoin, Ether ETFs draw $2.6B, best week since October
U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs have attracted $2.61 billion across five trading sessions, recording their strongest combined week since October 2025. Bitcoin ETF inflows reach $1.92 billion SoSoValue data showed that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $307 million in…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/22/2026, 6:09:23 AM
Uniswap sets all-time high daily burn value of $590K for UNI on August 21
Uniswap's record UNI burn highlights a shift towards deflationary dynamics, potentially increasing token value and impacting DeFi governance. The post Uniswap sets all-time high daily burn value of $590K for UNI on August 21 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 6:09:19 AM
Crypto open interest drops $3B, triggering $308M in liquidations
The rapid liquidation highlights the inherent volatility and systemic risk in crypto markets, emphasizing the need for robust risk management. The post Crypto open interest drops $3B, triggering $308M in liquidations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 6:09:00 AM
Goldman Sachs reports AI is already reshaping labor markets across developed economies
AI's integration is accelerating labor market shifts, disproportionately affecting entry-level jobs and altering traditional employment patterns. The post Goldman Sachs reports AI is already reshaping labor markets across developed economies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 6:06:46 AM
Qatar cuts state spending as economy contracts due to US-Iran conflict
Qatar's economic contraction highlights the vulnerability of energy-dependent economies to geopolitical tensions, impacting global energy stability. The post Qatar cuts state spending as economy contracts due to US-Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 6:05:18 AM
Arbitrum ZK Settlement Plan Could Cut Withdrawals From Days To Hours
Arbitrum ZK Settlement Plan Could Cut Withdrawals From Days To Hours - Read the full analysis.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Bitcoin retraces to $77,000, triggering $547M in liquidations
High leverage in crypto markets amplifies risks, turning minor price shifts into significant liquidation events, impacting market stability. The post Bitcoin retraces to $77,000, triggering $547M in liquidations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 5:52:36 AM
Ukraine sanctions five Rusal aluminum enterprises over military ties
Ukraine's targeted sanctions on Rusal highlight the strategic importance of disrupting supply chains critical to Russia's military capabilities. The post Ukraine sanctions five Rusal aluminum enterprises over military ties appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 5:52:01 AM
Iran seeks deal with US, but Trump says terms aren’t right yet
The escalating sanctions and diplomatic stalemate could heighten global energy market volatility, impacting oil prices and geopolitical stability. The post Iran seeks deal with US, but Trump says terms aren’t right yet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 5:49:20 AM
Wyckoff distribution: the century-old method traders still use on Bitcoin
Richard Wyckoff published his market framework before the Great Depression, yet his distribution schematic remains one of the most referenced tools in crypto trading circles. This article breaks down how the method works, where it has appeared in Bitcoin price…
By Andrew Folkler 8/22/2026, 5:41:37 AM
What is MACD? How to read crypto’s most popular momentum indicator
MACD is one of the most widely used momentum indicators in crypto trading, but most traders never move past the basic crossover signal. This guide breaks down what the moving average convergence divergence indicator actually measures, how to read each…
By Andrew Folkler 8/22/2026, 5:41:21 AM
What is RSI? The overbought/oversold indicator explained
The relative strength index is one of the most widely used momentum oscillators in crypto trading, but most traders misread what it actually measures. This guide breaks down the RSI formula, explains how overbought and oversold signals work in practice,…
By Andrew Folkler 8/22/2026, 5:41:01 AM
CME vs Kalshi: the prediction market fight that just went personal at the CFTC
CME Chairman Terry Duffy and Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara traded insults at a CFTC roundtable over whether prediction markets are legitimate financial infrastructure or carnival games. The confrontation is the public face of a deeper regulatory battle between federal…
By Andrew Folkler 8/22/2026, 5:40:20 AM
XRP erased its death cross. That does not mean what most headlines are claiming.
XRP jumped 14% in 24 hours to $1.40, closing above both the 50-day and 200-day exponential moving averages for the first time since the bearish crossover formed. But the averages themselves have not crossed back, and the rally is riding…
By Andrew Folkler 8/22/2026, 5:39:36 AM
Zcash jumps 48% to over $800 as Grayscale spot ETF push adds to ‘next bitcoin’ buzz
ZEC traded above its January 2018 peak as futures volume hit billions of dollars and a Grayscale filing showed fresh progress toward converting its Zcash Trust into a spot ETF.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/22/2026, 5:37:43 AM
63% of Americans say Trump crossed the line on crypto. The CLARITY Act ethics clause is why that number matters.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll puts hard data behind a controversy that has trailed Trump’s second term. The survey found that even half of Republicans believe his business interests are shaping presidential decisions. Congress returns in September to vote on the CLARITY…
By Andrew Folkler 8/22/2026, 5:37:26 AM
Binance just gave AI bots a trading license. The safeguards are thinner than they look.
Binance Agent OS lets ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI agents place trades across spot, margin, and futures through a single protocol. Five competitors launched similar systems in the past 30 days. The custody models are different, the liability language is…
By Andrew Folkler 8/22/2026, 5:34:18 AM
Europe condemns Israel’s E1 settlement tenders as “unacceptable”
European condemnation of Israel's E1 settlement tenders may heighten diplomatic tensions, affecting prospects for a two-state solution. The post Europe condemns Israel’s E1 settlement tenders as “unacceptable” appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/22/2026, 5:18:45 AM
Arbitrum Activates ArbOS 61 Elara With Optional Orbit Compliance Filters
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By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 5:15:00 AM
Bitcoin surges nearly 25% after US Treasury doubles buyback operations
Bitcoin's surge highlights increased investor risk appetite and potential shifts in asset allocation amid changing bond market dynamics. The post Bitcoin surges nearly 25% after US Treasury doubles buyback operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 5:11:04 AM
XRP Explodes 65% and Flips BNB as Altcoins Steal the Show: Weekend Watch
Official Trump (TRUMP) has reentered the top 100 alts after a massive 62% pump. ZCASH is up by 40%. Alts are on fire on Saturday morning.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/22/2026, 5:08:55 AM
How a Treasury buyback tweak helped bitcoin surge 25% to nearly $80,000 in days
Treasury buybacks are not QE, analysts said, but the move helped pull long-term yields off 19-year highs and triggered a record short squeeze in a market already leaning too bearish.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/22/2026, 5:05:13 AM
Pi Network Targets September 15 for Protocol 27 as Pi Reclaims $1B Market Cap
Pi Network is moving toward its next network upgrade, with September 15, 2026, set as the target date for Protocol 27 to reach Mainnet. Testing has started on Pi Testnet 1 after the completion of Protocol 26 on Mainnet. At the same time, Pi has moved back above the $1 billion market-cap mark as the …
By Debashree Patra 8/22/2026, 4:58:27 AM
After months of strikes failed to move Iran’s leadership, Trump shifts focus to North Korea
Trump's pivot to North Korea may delay U.S.-Iran diplomacy, impacting market expectations and shifting global diplomatic priorities. The post After months of strikes failed to move Iran’s leadership, Trump shifts focus to North Korea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/22/2026, 4:34:25 AM
UK Tax Agency Sends 81,000 Crypto Tax Letters as Scrutiny Rises
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) sent 81,000 warning letters to cryptocurrency investors over suspected unpaid taxes, while expanded international reporting could give the UK tax agency substantially greater visibility into offshore transactions beginning in 2027. HMRC Crypto Tax Letters Increase 25% The United Kingdom’s tax agency has intensified...
By Kevin Helms 8/22/2026, 4:30:09 AM
Cardano Sets Two-Phase Dijkstra Scaling Roadmap For Leios Era
Cardano Sets Two-Phase Dijkstra Scaling Roadmap For Leios Era - Read the full analysis.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 4:30:00 AM
Canada to match US tariffs as trade talks collapse, escalating tensions
The tariff escalation may disrupt supply chains and boost gold as a safe-haven asset, reflecting increased geopolitical risk. The post Canada to match US tariffs as trade talks collapse, escalating tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/22/2026, 4:18:18 AM
Donald Trump implements 50% tariffs after US-Canada trade talks collapse
The tariffs could strain US-Canada economic ties, disrupt integrated supply chains, and potentially escalate into broader trade tensions. The post Donald Trump implements 50% tariffs after US-Canada trade talks collapse appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 4:00:21 AM
Illuvium says six months of cuts bought it another year as MMO becomes its main remaining bet
Warwick says six months of cost reductions restored runway, but the studio has not published its current burn. The post Illuvium says six months of cuts bought it another year as MMO becomes its main remaining bet appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/22/2026, 4:00:09 AM
Chasing XRP: Stellar (XLM) Targets Next Breakout Milestone After 22% Weekly Jump
Stellar (XLM) tracks XRP’s 41% surge with a 22% weekly jump to $0.191.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/22/2026, 4:00:00 AM
We Asked 3 AIs if BTC’s Bull Run Has Started After the 25% Surge to $80K: The Answers Encouraged Us
Here's who was the most bullish AI to answer our question and why.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/22/2026, 3:58:18 AM
Canada suspends trade talks with US, matches tariffs dollar for dollar
The suspension of trade talks and reciprocal tariffs could destabilize key industries, strain US-Canada relations, and impact global markets. The post Canada suspends trade talks with US, matches tariffs dollar for dollar appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 3:56:25 AM
The Sandbox faces security breach as 500M SAND minted on Base network
The breach undermines SAND's tokenomics, risking market instability and eroding trust in blockchain security and smart contract reliability. The post The Sandbox faces security breach as 500M SAND minted on Base network appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 3:54:33 AM
Solana Governance Proposals Target Fee Burns And Faster Disinflation
Solana Governance Proposals Target Fee Burns And Faster Disinflation - Read the full analysis.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 3:45:00 AM
USTR Greer says Canada has declined to complete trade agreement
The stalled trade agreement could lead to increased economic uncertainty and potential tariff escalations, affecting North American markets. The post USTR Greer says Canada has declined to complete trade agreement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 3:38:03 AM
US Customs and Border Protection issues guidance on tariffs for Canadian goods
The new tariffs could strain US-Canada trade relations, disrupt supply chains, and potentially lead to retaliatory measures from Canada. The post US Customs and Border Protection issues guidance on tariffs for Canadian goods appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 3:35:48 AM
Pi Network News: 3 Unconfirmed Catalysts That Could Send PI Higher
Pi Network is seeing a fresh wave of speculation this week, with community analysts and commentators highlighting several potential catalysts. None of the developments below has been officially confirmed by the Pi Core Team, so they should be treated strictly as rumors rather than upcoming events. 1. September 24 Mainnet Announcement The biggest...
By Debashree Patra 8/22/2026, 3:33:18 AM
Two Binance Workers Held at UAE Airports Amid Fraud Inquiries
Police in the United Arab Emirates detained two Binance employees at airports and questioned a third, as part of a fraud inquiry into funds moving through the exchange. All three have been released, and Binance says none of them were targets. Employees Held After Airport Stops, Then Released Emirati police pulled two Binance employees aside […]
By Kevin Helms 8/22/2026, 3:30:48 AM
Solana ETF Inflows Hit $15M In Biggest Session In Three Weeks
Solana ETF Inflows Hit $15M In Biggest Session In Three Weeks - Read the full analysis.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 3:00:00 AM
Justin Sun accuses World Liberty Financial’s USD1 of having backdoor functions, files fraud lawsuit
The lawsuit highlights the critical need for transparency and trust in crypto governance, potentially influencing future regulatory frameworks. The post Justin Sun accuses World Liberty Financial’s USD1 of having backdoor functions, files fraud lawsuit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 2:54:45 AM
Zcash surges over 42% to surpass $800 as Grayscale files for ZEC ETF
Grayscale's ZEC ETF filing could legitimize privacy-focused crypto, potentially paving the way for institutional adoption and regulatory engagement. The post Zcash surges over 42% to surpass $800 as Grayscale files for ZEC ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 2:45:39 AM
Fomo app surpasses Cash App in US iPhone finance rankings
The rise of Fomo signals a shift towards blockchain finance, potentially boosting Solana's ecosystem and influencing market dynamics. The post Fomo app surpasses Cash App in US iPhone finance rankings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/22/2026, 2:35:41 AM
Rubio meets Oman’s ambassador amid Trump threats and Iran trade deal
Heightened tensions and economic ties in the Middle East may hinder U.S.-Iran diplomacy, affecting regional stability and market dynamics. The post Rubio meets Oman’s ambassador amid Trump threats and Iran trade deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/22/2026, 2:33:18 AM
Analysts See Strong Bitcoin Rally, But Profit-Taking Risk Remains
Bitcoin’s climb to multi-month highs ran on spot buying, not borrowed money, giving the rally a longer runway than a typical squeeze, Bitfinex analysts say. The coins now in profit could still trigger 2026’s largest wave of profit-taking. Why Bitfinex Sees a Longer Runway Than a Squeeze Bitcoin’s climb to a multi-month high has left […]
By Kevin Helms 8/22/2026, 2:30:38 AM
Over $33M in Solana short positions liquidated as SOL nears $95
The liquidation of Solana shorts highlights the volatility and risk in crypto markets, emphasizing the need for cautious leverage management. The post Over $33M in Solana short positions liquidated as SOL nears $95 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/22/2026, 2:29:01 AM
Strait of Hormuz sees single ship transit amid US-Iran tensions
Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil logistics, elevate tanker rates, and strain international relations. The post Strait of Hormuz sees single ship transit amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/22/2026, 2:20:49 AM