Liquid Network suffers $320M hack as 4,000 BTC drained from federation wallet
The hack exposes vulnerabilities in Bitcoin sidechains, challenging trust in federated models and prompting scrutiny of open-source security. The post Liquid Network suffers $320M hack as 4,000 BTC drained from federation wallet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/8/2026, 6:39:57 AM
Germany’s Bitcoin tax fight heats up after AfD election victory
Germany’s debate over Bitcoin taxation has gained a new political dimension after the Alternative for Germany won nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, months after the party opposed plans to remove the country’s one-year crypto tax exemption. Reuters reported…
By Rony Roy 9/8/2026, 6:37:41 AM
Zcash rally draws criticism from F2Pool co-founder
Zcash’s rally drew criticism from F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang, reopening debate over its funding, governance, privacy and Orchard flaw.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/8/2026, 6:35:20 AM
Ethereum Aims for Quantum-Safe L1 by 2029 as Hegotá Upgrade Takes Form
The Ethereum Foundation assessed 62 proposed Hegotá changes, but only two received its highest "must ship" grade.
By Wayne Jones 9/8/2026, 6:35:19 AM
UK Regulator Revisits the 2019 Ban Blocking Prediction Markets
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority has held talks with trading platforms about easing the retail binary options ban that keeps Kalshi and Polymarket out of the UK, The Times reported. The rules are unchanged, and a second regulator still stands between the platforms and British customers. A British Change in Direction The Financial Conduct...
By Luci Kelemen 9/8/2026, 6:30:21 AM
Telegram faces major outage affecting Asia and Oceania
The outage highlights the vulnerability of regional data centers, emphasizing the need for robust infrastructure to ensure service reliability. The post Telegram faces major outage affecting Asia and Oceania appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/8/2026, 6:29:01 AM
Cronos says $9.19M remains unrecovered after $120M Tectonic exploit
Cronos has confirmed that $9.19 million remains unrecovered after an attacker borrowed $120.4 million from Tectonic, while a validator-backed rollback reversed roughly $111.2 million in affected value. According to a post-mortem published by Cronos on Monday, the attacker manipulated the…
By Rony Roy 9/8/2026, 6:28:37 AM
Liquid Network Hacker Returns 3,400 BTC After $320M Exploit
Liquid exploit actors returned 3,400 BTC to the federation wallet after Blockstream confirmed patched bridge nodes, leaving about 598.5 BTC outstanding.
By Ethan Caldwell 9/8/2026, 6:27:31 AM
Crypto traders turn on Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin before it even launches
Kraken deleted a promotional post after backlash, while a media group named in the token's distribution publicly distanced itself from the project.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/8/2026, 6:23:53 AM
Sweden orders six crypto firms to pay $56M in additional taxes
Sweden’s tax authority has ordered six crypto companies operating in Boden to pay nearly 540 million Swedish kronor (approx. $56 million) in additional taxes after finding that the firms used business structures to obtain tax benefits they were not entitled…
By Rony Roy 9/8/2026, 6:21:13 AM
ASML secures commitments from top chipmakers for new production gear
ASML's strategic advancements and capacity expansion could reshape global semiconductor dynamics, intensifying competition and innovation. The post ASML secures commitments from top chipmakers for new production gear appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/8/2026, 6:19:20 AM
Asian banks lead record dollar bond issuance ahead of potential rate hikes
Asian banks' bond surge may signal shifting financial strategies, potentially influencing global market expectations amid looming rate hikes. The post Asian banks lead record dollar bond issuance ahead of potential rate hikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/8/2026, 6:19:01 AM
Ethereum Technical Analysis Report – 8th September 2026
Here is a technical analysis of ETH/USDT on the daily timeframe: Market Overview ETH continues to show a bullish medium-term structure on the daily chart. After forming a major bottom around $1,550-$1,600, ETH recovered strongly and reclaimed the $1,850-$1,900 resistance zone. The subsequent breakout in August was accompanied by a significant...
By N/A 9/8/2026, 6:18:47 AM
Pump.fun reclaims top spot in 24-hour revenue among memecoin launchpads
Pump.fun's resurgence highlights the enduring value of established platforms, emphasizing the importance of history and stability in volatile markets. The post Pump.fun reclaims top spot in 24-hour revenue among memecoin launchpads appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/8/2026, 6:16:34 AM
Houthis plan major operation deep in Saudi Arabia, escalating regional tensions
The planned Houthi operation could exacerbate regional instability, affecting U.S.-Iran relations and complicating Strait of Hormuz negotiations. The post Houthis plan major operation deep in Saudi Arabia, escalating regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/8/2026, 6:15:39 AM
Boyaa Interactive adds 205 Bitcoin, taking total holdings to 4,316 BTC
Boyaa Interactive has purchased approximately 205 Bitcoin for $14.3 million, raising its total holdings to roughly 4,316 BTC as the gaming company continues to deploy crypto assets across its Web3 projects. Boyaa Interactive International Limited said in a Sept. 4…
By Rony Roy 9/8/2026, 6:12:45 AM
Kansas Jayhawks Showcase XRP Following Successful Game
The Kansas Jayhawks are giving XRP fresh mainstream exposure after showcasing the cryptocurrency following a dominant 51-6 season-opening victory over Long Island University.
By Alex Dovbnya 9/8/2026, 6:10:53 AM
ASML and TSMC achieve breakthrough in 2D material transistors, signaling post-silicon semiconductor era
This breakthrough in 2D material transistors could revolutionize semiconductor manufacturing, paving the way for more efficient, scalable chips. The post ASML and TSMC achieve breakthrough in 2D material transistors, signaling post-silicon semiconductor era appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/8/2026, 6:08:04 AM
South Korea’s KRW1 stablecoin taps LayerZero for cross-chain expansion
BDACS has selected LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token standard for its KRW1 stablecoin, giving the won-backed asset a unified cross-chain system as the company seeks to expand its use outside South Korea. LayerZero said BDACS, South Korea’s largest digital asset custodian…
By Rony Roy 9/8/2026, 6:06:21 AM
Shiba Inu Price Forecast: SHIB stalls as rising supply on exchanges warns of profit-taking
Shiba Inu (SHIB) stalls above $0.00000500 on Tuesday, following two consecutive bullish months as upside momentum eases. Volatile investors' interest in the meme coin amid rising supply on exchanges warns of profit-taking despite consistent token burns.
By N/A 9/8/2026, 6:01:36 AM
Bitcoin forms golden cross as $3.8 billion in ETF inflows fuel bullish momentum
Institutional inflows and technical signals suggest potential for significant Bitcoin gains, but historical patterns warn of possible short-lived momentum. The post Bitcoin forms golden cross as $3.8 billion in ETF inflows fuel bullish momentum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/8/2026, 6:01:11 AM
Australia tightens crypto oversight with 45 removals
Australia removed 45 crypto and remittance registrations in one year, citing inactivity, insolvency, reporting failures and crime risks.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/8/2026, 6:00:43 AM
Abraxas Capital buys $32M ETH to hedge $353M Hyperliquid short
Abraxas Capital has bought another 13,000 ETH worth $32.39 million in the spot market to hedge part of a 141,180 ETH short position on Hyperliquid valued at $353.27 million. Lookonchain said on Sept. 8 that Abraxas Capital purchased the additional…
By Rony Roy 9/8/2026, 5:58:00 AM
Bitcoin’s golden cross is here
A golden cross has triggered on bitcoin's daily price chart, indicating a potential long-term bullish trend ahead.
By Omkar Godbole 9/8/2026, 5:56:23 AM
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 Ezra Reguerra 9/8/2026, 5:52:38 AM
Jupiter Mobile Adds Physical Pokémon Card Ripping Feature
Decentralized finance platform Jupiter has integrated its Gacha trading digital card platform directly into the mobile app, allowing users to buy, rip, and collect physical trading cards without leaving the application. Scaling Mobile Adoption Jupiter, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform on Solana, announced Monday that its rip-and-collect...
By Terence Zimwara 9/8/2026, 5:50:08 AM
Bitcoin miner called $5.68 cost for 50 BTC a loss
A 2010 Bitcoin miner called spending $5.68 for an expected 50 BTC block unprofitable, showing how mining economics have changed.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/8/2026, 5:42:21 AM
Dogecoin Price Forecast: Whales accumulate as DOGE uptrend stalls below 200-day EMA
Dogecoin (DOGE) holds a modest bullish bias, trading above the key support zone around $0.090 at the time of writing on Tuesday; however, it is capped below the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) near $0.094.
By N/A 9/8/2026, 5:39:26 AM
DBS and Citi Complete First Weekend Tokenised Cross-Border Payment
DBS and Citi settled a dollar payment between Singapore and New York in minutes on Saturday, using tokenised deposits on Swift's blockchain ledger to skip a wait that usually runs two business days. The post DBS and Citi Complete First Weekend Tokenised Cross-Border Payment appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 9/8/2026, 5:35:21 AM
Huawei invests in lithography chipmaking equipment to boost domestic supply chain
Huawei's investment in lithography equipment could reduce China's reliance on foreign tech, potentially reshaping global semiconductor dynamics. The post Huawei invests in lithography chipmaking equipment to boost domestic supply chain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/8/2026, 5:31:19 AM
Hong Kong Investment Product Sales Hit $9.9T in 2025, Up 63%
Hong Kong saw record-breaking $9.9 trillion in non-exchange-traded product sales in 2025, driven by surging demand for FICC-related investments. (Read More)
By N/A 9/8/2026, 5:26:09 AM
Hunter Biden Taps the Infamous Laptop Story for a New Memecoin
Hunter Biden is reportedly launching a $LAPTOP memecoin, linking it to the laptop controversy while joining the growing trend of political crypto projects. The post Hunter Biden Taps the Infamous Laptop Story for a New Memecoin appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 9/8/2026, 5:21:32 AM
AUSTRAC pulls 45 crypto and remittance registrations in yearlong crackdown
AUSTRAC's crackdown highlights increased regulatory scrutiny, potentially reshaping the crypto and remittance landscape in Australia. The post AUSTRAC pulls 45 crypto and remittance registrations in yearlong crackdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/8/2026, 5:21:11 AM
XRP Ledger Batch upgrade remains below 80% vote
XRP Ledger’s BatchV1_1 amendment has 68.57% validator support but must remain above 80% for 14 days before activation.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/8/2026, 5:20:49 AM
Saudi-led coalition vows firm response after Houthi attacks injure 73 in Saudi Arabia
The escalation risks destabilizing regional security, impacting geopolitical dynamics, and influencing market perceptions of Iran's regime stability. The post Saudi-led coalition vows firm response after Houthi attacks injure 73 in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/8/2026, 5:15:48 AM
EcoPro targets humanoid robotics market with new battery materials
EcoPro's strategic shift to humanoid robotics could accelerate advancements in robotics technology, impacting industries reliant on automation. The post EcoPro targets humanoid robotics market with new battery materials appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/8/2026, 5:13:37 AM
Bitcoin Slips Below $80K as Strong Jobs Data Weighs on Rate-Cut Hopes
Bitcoin slips below US$80K as strong US jobs data lifts rate-hike expectations, while Bitcoin ETFs attract US$1 billion in inflows over the past three days now. The post Bitcoin Slips Below $80K as Strong Jobs Data Weighs on Rate-Cut Hopes appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 9/8/2026, 5:12:23 AM
Cardano ships node 11.1.1 ahead of Dijkstra
Cardano released node 11.1.1 as developers prepare DijkstraNet, Leios testing and a possible Dijkstra hard fork in late 2026.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/8/2026, 5:10:44 AM
Australia says it removed 45 crypto, remittance registrations over the past year
AUSTRAC said its yearlong sweep included canceled, suspended and unrenewed registrations, while its action against GetCoins helped disrupt organized investment scams.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/8/2026, 5:10:33 AM
Chelsea’s USDC Jersey Deal Triggers Fears for Hong Kong Fans
The deal has sparked concerns among Hong Kong fans, who fear that wearing the team’s jersey could make them liable for what the HKMA’s stablecoin ordinance describes as offenses related to advertising regulated stablecoin activity and offering specified stablecoins. Hong Kong Chelsea Fans Nervous About Latest USDC Jersey Deal The recent deal...
By Sergio Goschenko 9/8/2026, 5:10:21 AM
Mistral raises record €3B to boost AI capabilities
Mistral's massive funding round underscores Europe's growing influence in AI, potentially reshaping global tech dynamics and data sovereignty. The post Mistral raises record €3B to boost AI capabilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/8/2026, 5:09:49 AM
Robinhood secures first underwriting role in Oura’s IPO
Robinhood's entry into IPO underwriting could diversify its revenue streams and enhance its influence in financial markets. The post Robinhood secures first underwriting role in Oura’s IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/8/2026, 5:04:26 AM
Irish Gangs Turn to Bank Vaults to Hide Crypto Keys
Irish crime gangs are renting safe deposit boxes to hide the private keys that control their cryptocurrency, keeping the assets beyond the reach of investigators, the Criminal Assets Bureau says. The post Irish Gangs Turn to Bank Vaults to Hide Crypto Keys appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 9/8/2026, 5:02:53 AM
Russian strikes target Kyiv, Chornomorsk port amid rising tensions
Escalating Russian aggression may hinder Ukraine's strategic goals, affecting regional stability and altering geopolitical dynamics. The post Russian strikes target Kyiv, Chornomorsk port amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/8/2026, 4:59:22 AM
Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv, escalating Ukraine conflict
The missile attack heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially leading to increased military actions and impacting global market stability. The post Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv, escalating Ukraine conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/8/2026, 4:53:08 AM
Liquid Network recovers 3,400 Bitcoin from white-hat hackers as talks continue over remaining $47M
The incident highlights the risks in federated sidechains, prompting scrutiny of security protocols and trust in decentralized finance systems. The post Liquid Network recovers 3,400 Bitcoin from white-hat hackers as talks continue over remaining $47M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/8/2026, 4:46:56 AM
Canada braces for prolonged trade war as US counter-tariffs take effect
The escalating trade war could strain US-Canada relations, disrupt supply chains, and impact economic stability in both countries. The post Canada braces for prolonged trade war as US counter-tariffs take effect appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/8/2026, 4:46:17 AM
Anti-euro parties are rising across Europe, and the next debt crisis could test everything
Rising euroskepticism in key EU nations could hinder crisis responses, threatening eurozone stability amid potential future debt crises. The post Anti-euro parties are rising across Europe, and the next debt crisis could test everything appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/8/2026, 4:45:36 AM
Metaplanet CEO responds to 319M-share dispute
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich addressed its 319 million-share option pool and MMXX ties, but investors continue seeking details.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/8/2026, 4:41:47 AM
Liquid Network gets back 3,400 bitcoin from white-hat hackers; talks underway for the rest
Supposed white-hat hackers behind Sunday’s Liquid Network breach have returned 3,400 of the 4,000 BTC they took, but nearly $47 million in bitcoin is still outstanding.
By Omkar Godbole 9/8/2026, 4:41:17 AM