Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs draw $517 million, ether pulls $189 million in biggest inflows in months
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $517 million and ether funds $189 million on Aug. 19, the strongest daily hauls in months, as a broad rally torched $2.7 billion in bearish bets.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/20/2026, 6:21:17 AM
Iran war disrupts global energy supply, largest oil market impact: IEA
The conflict exacerbates geopolitical tensions, hindering diplomatic resolutions and threatening global energy security and economic stability. The post Iran war disrupts global energy supply, largest oil market impact: IEA appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 6:18:50 AM
Trump Wants the US to Lead Crypto: Here Are the Biggest Takeaways From the White House Meeting
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP rallied after Trump's crypto meeting, but the CLARITY Act still faces political disagreements in the Senate.
By Chayanika Deka 8/20/2026, 6:17:14 AM
Nvidia data centers exceed utility power promises, raising concerns about AI’s energy appetite
The rising energy demands of AI data centers could strain power grids, impacting infrastructure development and energy policy priorities. The post Nvidia data centers exceed utility power promises, raising concerns about AI’s energy appetite appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 6:12:36 AM
OpenAI rolls out Sunspot refresh for ChatGPT Android beta with new personalization features
The Sunspot refresh enhances user privacy and data control, aligning with regulatory demands and potentially setting new industry standards. The post OpenAI rolls out Sunspot refresh for ChatGPT Android beta with new personalization features appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 6:11:39 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 8/20/2026, 6:03:50 AM
AI Agents Can Multiply Blockchain Activity Without Boosting Token Value
Visa/Artemis show x402’s average payment at $0.14 across 109.6M tx, with 89% of dollar volume filtered as non‑organic. Agent surges boost activity but not token prices.
By Idris Calloway 8/20/2026, 6:01:49 AM
HYPE jumps 20% as Trump signals legal US path for Hyperliquid
HYPE reached $72 after Trump said the CFTC was pursuing compliant US access for Hyperliquid, though no formal regulatory plan has been released.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/20/2026, 5:52:30 AM
XRP Explodes to a Monthly High: These Signals Hinted a Big Move Was Coming
Here's what happened behind the scenes before, during, and after XRP's major double-digit rally to $1.14.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/20/2026, 5:41:33 AM
Trader who made $49 million shorting crypto lost $24 million on ether in 12 seconds
The Hyperliquid wallet known as pension-usdt.eth was forced out of a 50,000 ETH short as ether surged, with five liquidation orders helping push the price higher during the unwind.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/20/2026, 5:40:54 AM
Swift links HSBC and StanChart tokenized deposits
Swift connected HSBC and Standard Chartered’s tokenized deposit systems, while existing banking rails completed the final settlement.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/20/2026, 5:32:19 AM
You Found $500,000 Hidden in Your Own Walls. A Court Says It’s Not Yours
A $500,000 cache of cash stuffed into ammunition cans inside the walls of a Paradise Valley, Arizona home sparked a court fight between the new owners and the prior owner’s heirs. In Grande v. Jennings, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled on May 31, 2012, that the money belonged to the estate of Robert A. […]
By Guest Author 8/20/2026, 5:30:46 AM
Multicoin Capital moves millions in HYPE to Coinbase Prime, raising sell pressure questions
Multicoin's large HYPE transfers to Coinbase Prime may signal risk management or potential market impact, affecting investor sentiment and token stability. The post Multicoin Capital moves millions in HYPE to Coinbase Prime, raising sell pressure questions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 5:24:39 AM
CFTC seeks comments on AI compute derivatives
The CFTC is seeking public input on AI compute derivatives, covering liquidity, manipulation, customer safeguards and perpetual futures.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/20/2026, 5:15:02 AM
Spot Bitcoin ETFs pull in $517M in a single day as crypto market finds its footing
Institutional interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs signals growing confidence in crypto, potentially driving broader adoption and innovation in digital assets. The post Spot Bitcoin ETFs pull in $517M in a single day as crypto market finds its footing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 5:13:53 AM
Top Altcoins Price Forecast: Ripple rallies above $1, Solana eyes $85, Cardano eases gains
Top altcoins, such as Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA), are holding steady on Thursday after a bullish rebound as the broader crypto market rebounds on US Treasury bond buybacks. The technical outlook for XRP and SOL suggests further upside, while ADA risks losing the recent gains.
By N/A 8/20/2026, 5:03:03 AM
CLARITY Act rush could derail deal, Gallego says
Sen. Ruben Gallego warned that rushing the CLARITY Act toward its Sept. 15 procedural vote could undermine bipartisan negotiations.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/20/2026, 4:59:54 AM
OKX limits Claude access as AI spending hits $8M monthly
OKX restricted Claude access for Hong Kong and China based staff after a suspension, while monthly AI spending reaches up to $8 million.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/20/2026, 4:31:43 AM
Premier League summer transfer spending set to break record
The record-breaking transfer spending could reshape competitive dynamics, influencing team performance and altering championship prospects. The post Premier League summer transfer spending set to break record appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 4:30:48 AM
Crypto Mastermind Deported to Face Massive $165 Million Fraud Trial
Federal law enforcement prosecutors in Georgia unsealed criminal charges against Edward Zimbardi following his high-profile deportation from Fiji. Authorities allege he ran a fraudulent investment scheme that misappropriated $165 million from thousands of investors worldwide. Alleged Scheme Execution Federal prosecutors in the Northern District of...
By Kevin Helms 8/20/2026, 4:30:22 AM
Bearish crypto bets lose record $2.7 billion as bitcoin surges toward $70,000
Traders betting against crypto lost $2.74 billion in a day, more than the short side of the October 2025 crash that remains the biggest liquidation event in the market's history.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/20/2026, 4:29:56 AM
Rushed CLARITY Act vote could set legislation back, Gallego warns
Gallego said the White House has not provided point-by-point feedback on a bipartisan ethics proposal as a September vote approaches.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/20/2026, 4:27:17 AM
Ripple and Stellar outlook: Extend gains as expanded US Treasury buybacks trigger crypto short squeeze
XRP and Stellar (XLM) extend their rallies on Thursday as improving liquidity conditions fuel a broader surge across the cryptocurrency market. XRP trades above $1.08, while XLM approaches the key $0.177 resistance level following surges of more than 10% and 9%, respectively, the previous day.
By N/A 8/20/2026, 4:19:45 AM
Ether jumps 18% to $2,250 as bitcoin tops $69,000 in broad crypto rally
Every major except tron posted double-digit weekly gains, with nearly $1.4 billion of short positions wiped out after the Treasury doubled its bond buybacks.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/20/2026, 4:10:40 AM
Gulf oil producers drive tanker demand, pushing vessel prices higher: FT
Rising tanker demand from Gulf oil producers may elevate global shipping costs, potentially driving up oil prices and impacting economies. The post Gulf oil producers drive tanker demand, pushing vessel prices higher: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 4:09:29 AM
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz control raises bond market instability concerns
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could exacerbate global financial instability, impacting energy markets and sovereign debt. The post Iran’s Strait of Hormuz control raises bond market instability concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 3:59:24 AM
240 Million XRP Pulled From Major Exchanges Since Early Summer: Why It Matters
Binance has seen the sharpest percentage drop in XRP reserves, while Upbit and Bithumb continue to hold the bulk of tracked supply.
By Chayanika Deka 8/20/2026, 3:51:12 AM
HUMAIN unveils Horizon Pro AI laptop built on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite
Saudi Arabia's AI hardware push with HUMAIN's Horizon Pro could reshape regional tech landscapes, emphasizing Arabic AI capabilities and ARM-based processors. The post HUMAIN unveils Horizon Pro AI laptop built on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 3:50:49 AM
CFTC resolves FTX cases against Ellison and Wang
A U.S. federal court has resolved the CFTC’s cases against Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang by imposing five-year trading bans and registration bans of up to 10 years. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on Aug. 19 that the U.S.…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/20/2026, 3:43:18 AM
XRP Rises 10% As Garlinghouse Joins Trump at White House Crypto Summit
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joined President Donald Trump, SEC Chair Paul Atkins, CFTC Chair Michael Selig, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and other crypto industry leaders at the White House, where the focus was on clearer crypto rules, U.S. innovation and the next steps for the CLARITY Act. The meeting came as XRP was recovering from …
By Debashree Patra 8/20/2026, 3:42:02 AM
Binance Helps Stop $1.2M Governance Attack in Under 48 Hours
Binance said its monitoring team detected a malicious DAO proposal, warned the unnamed project and coordinated deposit closures with exchanges before a vote blocked access to roughly $1.2 million in treasury tokens. Binance Flags Proposal Before Vote Crypto exchange Binance shared on Aug. 18 that its security team detected a malicious governance...
By Kevin Helms 8/20/2026, 3:30:00 AM
Arthur Hayes proposes 20% FLOP testnet allocation
Arthur Hayes has proposed allocating roughly 20% of Flop Network’s FLOP token supply to testnet participants over 10 years as part of a self-funded decentralized computing network for artificial intelligence agents. Arthur Hayes said in an Aug. 19 Substack article…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/20/2026, 3:29:01 AM
China expands presence east of Taiwan amid closer Philippines-Japan ties, says report
China's maritime expansion east of Taiwan heightens regional tensions, potentially destabilizing the area and impacting Taiwan invasion risks. The post China expands presence east of Taiwan amid closer Philippines-Japan ties, says report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 3:27:44 AM
Crypto Overview: Bitcoin eyes $70,000 on US Treasury bond buybacks – ETH, HYPE, TRUMP lead gains
The broader cryptocurrency market is regaining strength, pointing toward a renewed bull run. The US Treasury Department announced on Wednesday that it will buy back more of its longer-term bonds, in an effort to curb a sharp increase in borrowing costs.
By N/A 8/20/2026, 3:21:42 AM
BitGo Korea secures VASP registration ahead of new rules
BitGo Korea has secured VASP registration from South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit, becoming the first local entity owned by an overseas crypto company to complete the process directly. Yonhap News Agency reported on Aug. 20 that the Financial Intelligence Unit,…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/20/2026, 3:17:56 AM
Trump calls for ‘fair’ CLARITY Act at White House event
President Donald Trump has called on Congress to approve a “fair” version of the CLARITY Act as the crypto market structure bill approaches a 60-vote test in the Senate. President Donald Trump said during an Aug. 19 White House event…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/20/2026, 3:07:20 AM
Iraqi Airways resumes flights to Iran amid easing regional tensions
The resumption of flights may signal improving regional stability, potentially encouraging further normalization of air travel and diplomacy. The post Iraqi Airways resumes flights to Iran amid easing regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 3:06:19 AM
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son holds 67% of US stock portfolio in Intel, didn’t buy a single share last quarter
SoftBank's heavy Intel investment highlights potential market volatility and strategic risks tied to concentrated portfolio management. The post SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son holds 67% of US stock portfolio in Intel, didn’t buy a single share last quarter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 2:58:38 AM
Trump: CFTC working to bring HyperliquidX into US market
The potential U.S. entry of HyperliquidX could transform regulatory approaches and investor confidence in decentralized finance markets. The post Trump: CFTC working to bring HyperliquidX into US market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 2:57:38 AM
Mech-Mind Robotics set to take orders for $300M IPO on Hong Kong exchange
Mech-Mind's IPO reflects growing investor confidence in AI-driven robotics, potentially accelerating global automation and tech innovation. The post Mech-Mind Robotics set to take orders for $300M IPO on Hong Kong exchange appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 2:50:32 AM
US Treasury acts to stabilize bond market amid $40T debt milestone
The Treasury's actions may heighten inflation fears, influencing monetary policy and driving investors towards gold as a safe haven asset. The post US Treasury acts to stabilize bond market amid $40T debt milestone appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 2:39:15 AM
Bitcoin eyes key short-term holder cost basis, signaling potential bullish trend
Bitcoin's potential bullish trend could stabilize market sentiment, encouraging holding over panic selling, and possibly driving prices higher. The post Bitcoin eyes key short-term holder cost basis, signaling potential bullish trend appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 2:24:17 AM
Samsung Electronics prepares over $72B in shareholder returns
Samsung's potential large-scale shareholder returns could boost investor confidence, pressure other firms to enhance returns, and impact market dynamics. The post Samsung Electronics prepares over $72B in shareholder returns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 2:23:02 AM
XRP Sees 23% of Onchain Trading Volume in a Three-Hour Trading Window
XRP trading has developed a pronounced weekday peak during overlapping London and New York business hours. Evernorth highlighted that the three-hour window captured 23.5% of weekday on-chain volume in July, up from 14.3% a year earlier. XRP Trading Develops a Weekday Rush Hour XRP treasury company Evernorth shared Aug. 18 that weekday on-chain...
By Kevin Helms 8/20/2026, 2:22:36 AM
BitGo Korea secures VASP registration, opening door to institutional custody in South Korea
BitGo Korea's VASP registration may catalyze institutional crypto adoption in South Korea, influencing regulatory and financial landscapes. The post BitGo Korea secures VASP registration, opening door to institutional custody in South Korea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 2:13:47 AM
Global funds brace for US Treasury yield rise, potential Asian bond outflows
Rising U.S. Treasury yields may shift investor preference to safer assets, impacting Asian bonds and reducing gold's appeal amid a stronger dollar. The post Global funds brace for US Treasury yield rise, potential Asian bond outflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 2:12:52 AM
When Will Bitcoin Price Hit $100K Again?
Bitcoin jumped more than 8% in 24 hours, climbing above $69,000 for the first time since June. Anthony Scaramucci in a recent CNBC interview said, the upcoming halving cycle and tighter supply as key factors that could push BTC back above $100,000. Why Bitcoin Has Stayed Stuck Scaramucci pointed to three factors behind Bitcoin’s muted …
By Debashree Patra 8/20/2026, 2:06:53 AM
Over 173,000 crypto traders liquidated in 24 hours as $2.98B evaporates
This event highlights the volatility and risk in crypto markets, emphasizing the potential for significant financial losses among traders. The post Over 173,000 crypto traders liquidated in 24 hours as $2.98B evaporates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 2:01:28 AM
Bitcoin treasury Hyperscale sells 686 BTC to clear loans but says cash won’t cover next 12 months
The August repayment ended the immediate collateral risk while the company’s going-concern warning and Michigan financing need persisted. The post Bitcoin treasury Hyperscale sells 686 BTC to clear loans but says cash won’t cover next 12 months appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/20/2026, 2:00:01 AM
Solana’s 2026 Upgrades Could Give SOL an Edge Over Ethereum, Avalanche and Sui
Solana (SOL) is entering a major infrastructure phase as Agave 4.2 begins activating three upgrades: 90% lower storage costs, 3.3x larger transactions and a staged reduction in slot times from 400ms toward 200ms. The changes could boost Solana’s position against other high-performance blockchains while creating new demand for the SOL ecosystem....
By Debashree Patra 8/20/2026, 1:49:00 AM