Strive bought 1,110 Bitcoin, but shareholders gained less than 2% real BTC yield
The same week added an estimated $5.74 million in annualized SATA dividends at Strive’s Aug. 10 variable rate. The post Strive bought 1,110 Bitcoin, but shareholders gained less than 2% real BTC yield appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/25/2026, 7:40:42 PM
South Korea trade giant POSCO brings trade receivables to Avalanche in latest tokenization move
The $22 billion trading company worked with Olea and Intain on the transaction, following an Injective pilot with LG CNS last month.
By Krisztian Sandor 8/25/2026, 7:40:00 PM
Washington backs Brazil’s Serra Verde mine in $1.55B rare-earth initiative
The US investment in Brazil's Serra Verde mine underscores a strategic shift to diversify rare-earth supply chains, reducing reliance on China. The post Washington backs Brazil’s Serra Verde mine in $1.55B rare-earth initiative appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 7:35:49 PM
Solana Touches $100 for the First Time Since February; 3 Reasons Why SOL Is Driving This Rally
Solana has surged to $100 for the first time in the last six months. It’s currently trading around a crucial zone that could break or build its momentum.
By Erie Maxwell 8/25/2026, 7:35:17 PM
Gold Price Hits Three-Month High Near $4,700 Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
Gold climbed to $4,696.18, its highest level in more than three months, as a weaker dollar, lower Treasury yields and inflation uncertainty support demand.
By Elliot Veynor 8/25/2026, 7:31:32 PM
Kraken Says ‘Dust Attack’ From Sanctioned HTX Wallet Locked Out Customers
Bitcoin Magazine Kraken Says ‘Dust Attack’ From Sanctioned HTX Wallet Locked Out Customers Someone has sent crypto dust from sanctioned HTX to Kraken users. This post Kraken Says ‘Dust Attack’ From Sanctioned HTX Wallet Locked Out Customers first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 8/25/2026, 7:27:12 PM
US Treasury doubles bond buybacks as national debt crosses $40 trillion for the first time
Rising national debt and interest payments strain the economy, highlighting the urgent need for fiscal reforms beyond temporary buybacks. The post US Treasury doubles bond buybacks as national debt crosses $40 trillion for the first time appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 7:27:03 PM
Crypto Fear and Greed Index hits extreme greed for the first time since late 2024
The surge in crypto sentiment to extreme greed levels may signal impending market volatility, as past patterns suggest potential corrections. The post Crypto Fear and Greed Index hits extreme greed for the first time since late 2024 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 7:25:33 PM
Claude AI Introduces Unified Memory for Chat and Cowork Features
Anthropic's Claude now offers a unified memory system, syncing across chat and Cowork tools, with user-controlled settings for sensitive data. (Read More)
By N/A 8/25/2026, 7:25:24 PM
TRON Surpasses 400 Million Accounts as Total Transfer Volume Nears $30 Trillion
Geneva, Switzerland, August 25, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), announced today that the number of total accounts on the TRON blockchain has exceeded 400 million. The milestone reflects sustained activity...
By Media 8/25/2026, 7:25:04 PM
US commercial banks report $254B surge in loans, highest since 2020
The surge in bank loans signals renewed business confidence, potentially boosting economic growth but also increasing exposure to financial risks. The post US commercial banks report $254B surge in loans, highest since 2020 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 7:24:01 PM
OpenAI’s head of data centers Chris Malone departs company
OpenAI's leadership changes and data strategy shifts may signal a strategic realignment, potentially impacting its market positioning and growth. The post OpenAI’s head of data centers Chris Malone departs company appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 7:22:44 PM
Trump expands Iran sanctions targeting tech, aviation, digital assets
The expanded sanctions may escalate U.S.-Iran tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and increasing nuclear development risks. The post Trump expands Iran sanctions targeting tech, aviation, digital assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/25/2026, 7:22:04 PM
Brighton signs left-back Jaouen Hadjam from Young Boys for €12 million
Brighton's strategic investment in Hadjam highlights their commitment to strengthening their defense, potentially boosting their Premier League standing. The post Brighton signs left-back Jaouen Hadjam from Young Boys for €12 million appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 7:22:01 PM
Palantir loses $875M contract, raising questions about sky-high stock valuation
Palantir's contract loss highlights vulnerabilities in its valuation, emphasizing the need for diversified growth amid rising local competition. The post Palantir loses $875M contract, raising questions about sky-high stock valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 7:21:31 PM
Altcoins Kick Off Bullish Dance With Bitcoin Signaling A Return of Altcoin Season
Alternative coins are back in alignment with Bitcoin according to a recent observation made by a leading on-chain analytics platform.
By Olivia Brooke 8/25/2026, 7:21:28 PM
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Upgrade Repricing May Break Some Smart Contracts
Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade introduces gas repricing (EIP-8037, EIP-8038) to reflect real resource costs, potentially impacting a small number of smart contracts. (Read More)
By N/A 8/25/2026, 7:17:24 PM
RockawayX seeks $150M for crypto hedge fund
RockawayX has begun seeking $150 million for a new fund focused on undervalued tokens and crypto-related stocks after acquiring Relayer Capital. RockawayX targets undervalued tokens and crypto stocks On Aug. 25, Forbes reported that RockawayX is seeking $150 million for…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/25/2026, 7:16:08 PM
Russia strikes five vessels in Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, escalating maritime conflict
The escalation threatens global grain supply chains, potentially increasing food prices and insurance costs, impacting global markets. The post Russia strikes five vessels in Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, escalating maritime conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 7:14:43 PM
OpenAI reportedly completes pretraining run ‘Bel’ with over 10 trillion parameters
OpenAI's potential leap in AI scale could intensify the race towards AGI, impacting innovation pace and competitive dynamics in the tech industry. The post OpenAI reportedly completes pretraining run ‘Bel’ with over 10 trillion parameters appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 7:13:57 PM
James Maddison suffers slight shoulder fracture, expected back in 10 days to 2 weeks
Maddison's recurring injuries highlight the precarious balance between recovery and career longevity, impacting Tottenham's strategic planning. The post James Maddison suffers slight shoulder fracture, expected back in 10 days to 2 weeks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 7:12:02 PM
Nasdaq leads stocks higher as Nvidia earnings and inflation data approach
Upcoming Nvidia earnings and PCE data could significantly influence tech stocks and interest rate expectations, impacting market dynamics. The post Nasdaq leads stocks higher as Nvidia earnings and inflation data approach appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 7:11:15 PM
Bitcoin’s Massive Breakout: Here’s Why Analysts Say This Rally Is Different
The rally came despite August’s historically weak track record for Bitcoin.
By Mandy Williams 8/25/2026, 7:10:45 PM
Bitdeer Cranks up Bitcoin Mining Power While Rivals Stampede Into AI
Bitdeer Technologies Group is dropping roughly 1.93 exahash per second (EH/s) of bitcoin mining capacity into a 28-megawatt co-mining deal with Soluna Holdings at a wind-powered data center in South Texas. Bitdeer Sends Its Own Mining Fleet Into Soluna’s Texas Wind Farm Under the deal announced Aug. 25, Bitdeer subsidiary Dory Creek will install...
By Jamie Redman 8/25/2026, 7:10:00 PM
Stability AI raises $76M as music giants and gaming studios pile into generative AI
Stability AI's strategic partnerships with entertainment giants could reshape the generative AI landscape by aligning creative IP with AI innovation. The post Stability AI raises $76M as music giants and gaming studios pile into generative AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 7:09:31 PM
VanEck Launches JULV, Its First U.S. Equity Buffer ETF
VanEck's JULV ETF offers S & P 500 exposure with a 20% downside buffer and an 11% upside cap. Here's how it works. (Read More)
By N/A 8/25/2026, 7:08:24 PM
$5B of IBIT options expire September 18, with max pain at $40
The expiration of $5B in IBIT options could significantly influence Bitcoin's market dynamics, impacting investor strategies and market volatility. The post $5B of IBIT options expire September 18, with max pain at $40 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 7:07:20 PM
Binance hires two senior compliance executives from Crypto.com
Binance's strategic hires from Crypto.com highlight its ongoing efforts to rebuild trust and strengthen compliance amid regulatory challenges. The post Binance hires two senior compliance executives from Crypto.com appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 7:06:14 PM
Telegram Introduces Welcome Messages and Interactive Buttons
Telegram unveils new tools: Welcome Messages, interactive Buttons, and Inline Documents, enhancing group and channel communication. (Read More)
By N/A 8/25/2026, 6:59:24 PM
Solana activity hits record high as SOL rallies above $100
Solana activity has reached a monthly record of 4.2 billion transactions as SOL gained about 40% in eight days and traded above $100 for the first time since February. Solana transactions reached 4.2 billion in July The Kobeissi Letter presented…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/25/2026, 6:53:58 PM
Ray Serve LLM Introduces Token-Load-Aware Routing for LLM Efficiency
Ray Serve LLM's new token-load-aware routing optimizes large-scale LLM serving by balancing compute load and KV cache reuse. (Read More)
By N/A 8/25/2026, 6:51:24 PM
Billionaire Draper Backs Cardano Accelerator for DeFi
Billionaire investor Tim Draper is backing a new accelerator aimed at turning Cardano-based startups into investor-ready companies.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/25/2026, 6:49:41 PM
Canada to impose tariffs on more than 700 US-made products
The escalating trade tensions may strain US-Canada relations, disrupt supply chains, and lead to increased costs for consumers and businesses. The post Canada to impose tariffs on more than 700 US-made products appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 6:49:08 PM
Four Fed regional banks push for July rate hike amid inflation concerns
The regional banks' advocacy for a rate hike signals potential shifts in monetary policy, impacting market expectations and economic strategies. The post Four Fed regional banks push for July rate hike amid inflation concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/25/2026, 6:47:01 PM
S&P 500 Faces Nvidia Earnings and Inflation Test as AI Rally Rebounds
The S&P 500 is rebounding ahead of Nvidia earnings and U.S. PCE inflation data, with AI stocks, Treasury yields and Fed expectations driving the next market move.
By Elliot Veynor 8/25/2026, 6:45:46 PM
US bank profits rise as lending expands, FDIC says
US banks' rising profits and lending signal economic resilience, but growing unrealized losses highlight ongoing interest rate challenges. The post US bank profits rise as lending expands, FDIC says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 6:44:51 PM
Ray Data Adds GPU-Native Operators With NVIDIA cuDF Integration
Anyscale's Ray Data now supports NVIDIA cuDF and RapidsMPF, delivering up to 3x better TCO for GPU-accelerated AI data processing workloads. (Read More)
By N/A 8/25/2026, 6:43:24 PM
Goldman Sachs backs crypto stocks amid Bitcoin breakout
Goldman Sachs has backed Coinbase and Robinhood shares as Bitcoin’s 26% weekly rally has lifted the cryptocurrency above $80,000 despite an extended decline in market trading volume. Goldman Sachs expects crypto activity to recover Goldman Sachs said in its latest…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/25/2026, 6:38:01 PM
US tariff threat disrupts copper surplus as prices near all-time peak
US tariff threats on copper imports could lead to global supply imbalances, driving up prices and impacting international manufacturing costs. The post US tariff threat disrupts copper surplus as prices near all-time peak appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 6:35:57 PM
Nasdaq-listed crypto treasury avoids cash drain by pushing millions in defaulted SPAC debt onto future equity
The deal limits the cash payment to roughly $344,000 while creating about 7.62 million potential Class A shares. The post Nasdaq-listed crypto treasury avoids cash drain by pushing millions in defaulted SPAC debt onto future equity appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/25/2026, 6:35:47 PM
What Is Binance's 'Yield Layer'? Context on Earn Products
Binance's 'Yield Layer' isn't a verified product yet. Here's what it might refer to based on Binance Earn and On-Chain Yields. (Read More)
By N/A 8/25/2026, 6:34:24 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Yohan Yun 8/25/2026, 6:34:20 PM
Mantle opens $200 million Vault product to DeFi users
Mantle's onchain Vault on Fluxion Network enhances DeFi accessibility, but smart contract risks could impact investor confidence and returns. The post Mantle opens $200 million Vault product to DeFi users appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 6:33:50 PM
Gold and Bitcoin ETFs muscle back into the top 10 most traded
The resurgence of gold and Bitcoin ETFs highlights a shift towards alternative assets, reflecting growing investor interest in diversifying portfolios. The post Gold and Bitcoin ETFs muscle back into the top 10 most traded appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 6:29:35 PM
Treasury bill ETFs attract $51B in inflows as investors shift away from long-term bonds
The shift to Treasury bill ETFs may lead to higher long-term yields, impacting borrowing costs and financial decisions across markets. The post Treasury bill ETFs attract $51B in inflows as investors shift away from long-term bonds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 6:28:50 PM
US sanctions on Iran threaten Turkey’s energy supply, impact oil markets
US sanctions on Iran could destabilize Turkey's energy supply, potentially driving global oil prices higher and impacting market stability. The post US sanctions on Iran threaten Turkey’s energy supply, impact oil markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/25/2026, 6:28:06 PM
Polymarket US open interest nearly doubles to $111M after World Cup winds down
Polymarket US's growth highlights a shift towards regulated, fiat-based prediction markets, indicating evolving user preferences and market dynamics. The post Polymarket US open interest nearly doubles to $111M after World Cup winds down appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 6:27:50 PM
NVIDIA Unveils Jetson Orin Nano 2, Doubling Edge AI Power
NVIDIA's Jetson Orin Nano 2 promises 2x AI performance for robotics, drones, and vision systems, targeting millions of developers. (Read More)
By N/A 8/25/2026, 6:25:24 PM
Pakistan, Iran report progress in US-Iran conflict resolution efforts
Regional diplomatic efforts may reduce tensions, potentially stabilizing markets and enhancing prospects for future US-Iran negotiations. The post Pakistan, Iran report progress in US-Iran conflict resolution efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/25/2026, 6:25:16 PM
Apple reports first decline in App Store sales in a decade
Regulatory changes challenge Apple's high-margin App Store model, prompting a strategic pivot to diversify its Services revenue streams. The post Apple reports first decline in App Store sales in a decade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/25/2026, 6:23:21 PM