Walmart Is Paying $50,000,000 To Settle DOJ Claims Over Opioid Prescriptions Lawsuit
Walmart agreed to pay $50 million to resolve DOJ and DEA allegations that its pharmacies illegally filled thousands of invalid opioid and controlled substance prescriptions since 2013. The settlement includes a new DEA compliance agreement with reporting and monitoring requirements. The post Walmart Is Paying $50,000,000 To Settle DOJ Claims Over...
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/29/2026, 11:45:19 AM
Metaplanet transfers 3,000 Bitcoin worth $237M to Coinbase Prime
Metaplanet's Bitcoin transfers highlight strategic treasury management, impacting market perceptions and future capital market access strategies. The post Metaplanet transfers 3,000 Bitcoin worth $237M to Coinbase Prime appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/29/2026, 11:44:07 AM
Russia extends diesel export ban to stabilize domestic supply as refinery disruptions persist
Russia's extended diesel export ban may exacerbate global fuel shortages, driving up prices and impacting economies reliant on Russian exports. The post Russia extends diesel export ban to stabilize domestic supply as refinery disruptions persist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/29/2026, 11:39:43 AM
Interpol arrests 58 in crackdown on crypto investment scams
INTERPOL has reported 58 arrests, 263 identified suspects and $2.67 million seized after a 22-country operation targeted crypto investment scams, romance fraud and money laundering networks. According to an official INTERPOL release published on Aug. 25, Operation Jackal IV ran…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/29/2026, 11:38:12 AM
New York warns of $8B in AI investment scams for 2025
AI-driven scams highlight the urgent need for enhanced consumer education and regulatory measures to protect investors from sophisticated fraud. The post New York warns of $8B in AI investment scams for 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/29/2026, 11:36:14 AM
Israel methodically destroys properties in southern Lebanon to establish security buffer zone
Israel's actions may lead to prolonged regional instability, affecting geopolitical dynamics and market perceptions of military withdrawal. The post Israel methodically destroys properties in southern Lebanon to establish security buffer zone appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/29/2026, 11:32:46 AM
Starkware Mines Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction on Mainnet
A quantum-resistant bitcoin transaction using Starkware researcher Avihu Levy’s QSB method has been mined on mainnet without a soft fork or changes to Bitcoin’s consensus rules. The experiment offers an opt-in defense against future quantum attacks, though it remains costly, nonstandard, and far from a network-wide solution. Starkware Shows...
By Emmanuel Musa 8/29/2026, 11:30:41 AM
BLAST Premier playoff spot at stake as Inner Circle Esports faces mousesports in upper bracket clash
A win could significantly ease the path to the playoffs, impacting team morale and strategic positioning in the competitive landscape. The post BLAST Premier playoff spot at stake as Inner Circle Esports faces mousesports in upper bracket clash appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/29/2026, 11:23:24 AM
Venezuela oil deal gives US 55% output share
President Donald Trump has announced an oil agreement that would give the United States a 55% effective output share in a new venture controlling 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves. According to Trump’s Truth Social announcement, Secretary of State Marco…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/29/2026, 11:18:07 AM
Swiss wealth managers urge delay to ownership register after hack
The hack highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in transparency initiatives to prevent large-scale data breaches. The post Swiss wealth managers urge delay to ownership register after hack appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/29/2026, 11:17:39 AM
Oscar Winner Matt Damon to Headline Ripple Event as Featured Speaker
Actor Matt Damon will appear alongside top Ripple executives, including CEO Brad Garlinghouse, President Monica Long and CTO Emeritus David Schwartz.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 8/29/2026, 11:15:50 AM
Iran admits trade shrinks by over a third amid US conflict
Iran's trade decline amid US conflict exacerbates economic strain, complicating diplomatic efforts and hindering Strait of Hormuz stability. The post Iran admits trade shrinks by over a third amid US conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/29/2026, 11:12:41 AM
Iranian detainee Ali Hashemi dies in custody amid protest crackdown
Hashemi's death may escalate tensions, impacting regime stability perceptions and increasing the likelihood of leadership change in Iran. The post Iranian detainee Ali Hashemi dies in custody amid protest crackdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/29/2026, 11:11:50 AM
Dogecoin Posts August as Best-Performing Month of 2026
Dogecoin is set to close its best performing month so far in 2026 after registering a return of 21.4% for the month, the highest return seen this year.
By Caroline Amosun 8/29/2026, 11:10:12 AM
Russia plans operations targeting Kyiv and Chernihiv, Ukraine confirms
The potential escalation in Ukraine could destabilize regional security and influence global markets, prompting increased caution and strategic shifts. The post Russia plans operations targeting Kyiv and Chernihiv, Ukraine confirms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/29/2026, 11:09:49 AM
3 Major Solana (SOL) Developments You Should Know About
From ETF news to a landmark change in how SOL is issued - here's the latest.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/29/2026, 11:09:22 AM
Liverpool signs PSG’s Barcola for up to £123M in its biggest summer statement yet
Liverpool's acquisition of Barcola signals a strategic shift, potentially reshaping their attacking dynamics and impacting player roles. The post Liverpool signs PSG’s Barcola for up to £123M in its biggest summer statement yet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/29/2026, 11:06:46 AM
XRP ETFs gain ground in two US fund filings
Two U.S. fund filings dated Aug. 27 and Aug. 28 have listed three XRP-linked ETFs, adding fresh evidence of the token’s growing presence across regulated investment products. Two filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission identify two ProShares…
By Lawrence Mondal 8/29/2026, 11:06:05 AM
Germany to blame Russia for Leipzig drone attack amid rising tensions
Germany's response to the drone attack may escalate tensions, impacting Russia-West relations and potentially altering Ukraine's strategic landscape. The post Germany to blame Russia for Leipzig drone attack amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/29/2026, 11:04:07 AM
Bitwise Solana ETF Crosses $1 Billion as SOL Price Rally Draws Institutional Demand
Bitwise’s Solana staking ETF has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, marking a major milestone for institutional exposure to SOL.
By Dan Burgin 8/29/2026, 11:02:40 AM
Russia just blacklisted 2,600 crypto wallets while using crypto to dodge its own sanctions
The Bank of Russia is building a surveillance apparatus for digital assets at the same time the Russian state relies on those assets to circumvent Western financial restrictions. The contradiction reveals how governments actually think about crypto. The Bank of…
By Andrew Folkler 8/29/2026, 10:55:30 AM
Trump-promoted brand touts GOLD before token collapse
Real Trump Coins promoted GOLD before deleting related X posts, while team-linked wallets sold 224.5 million tokens and the price plunged about 98%.
By Helen Partz 8/29/2026, 10:53:41 AM
PLTR Price Prediction: Smart Money Is Crowding the Short Side at $186 — Pullback to $180 Before Any Run at $200
With PLTR pinned against its upper Bollinger Band at $185.92 and top-tier traders sitting 67.8% short, the near-term risk is a flush toward $180–$182 before bulls can mount a credible push above $1... (Read More)
By N/A 8/29/2026, 10:43:37 AM
HOOD Price Prediction: Wall Street's Darling Hits a Speed Bump — $120 Still in Play, But First This Dip Must Hold
HOOD is bleeding into a technically critical zone at $104.62 after a sharp -3.55% session, with the pivot at $106.35 acting as the immediate line in the sand. A hold above $102 keeps the bull case ... (Read More)
By N/A 8/29/2026, 10:39:37 AM
Fulham in talks to sign defender Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano in potential €25M deal
Fulham's pursuit of Ratiu highlights the club's ambition to strengthen defensively, potentially impacting their Premier League competitiveness. The post Fulham in talks to sign defender Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano in potential €25M deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/29/2026, 10:37:49 AM
Tokenized deposits could drain $580 billion from U.S. bank lending and nobody in crypto is talking about it
A research paper published this week quantifies what happens when bank deposits move at blockchain speed. The number is large enough to reshape how banks fund the economy, and the crypto industry is building the pipes without acknowledging the consequences.…
By Andrew Folkler 8/29/2026, 10:36:51 AM
9z falls to Vitality in IEM Cologne Major 2026 match
9z's victory over Vitality disrupts the competitive landscape, highlighting the potential for underdog teams to challenge established powerhouses. The post 9z falls to Vitality in IEM Cologne Major 2026 match appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/29/2026, 10:36:18 AM
COIN Price Prediction: September Clarity Act Cloture Vote Is the Only Trigger That Matters — $196 or $155
COIN tokenized stock is coiling at $178.47 after a brutal 5% fade from Thursday's policy-euphoria highs, sitting in no-man's land between $173 immediate support and $186 resistance. With Goldman's ... (Read More)
By N/A 8/29/2026, 10:34:40 AM
Hong Kong SFC flags Star Bridge Capital Group as unlicensed
The SFC's alert underscores the critical need for investor vigilance and may influence future regulatory approaches to crypto-related fraud. The post Hong Kong SFC flags Star Bridge Capital Group as unlicensed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/29/2026, 10:34:20 AM
XTX Markets’ Alex Gerko earns record £895M in 2025
Alex Gerko's record earnings highlight the growing influence of algorithmic trading and AI investments on global financial markets. The post XTX Markets’ Alex Gerko earns record £895M in 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/29/2026, 10:31:49 AM
BABA Price Prediction: Bears Hold the High Ground but Smart Money Is Quietly Loading the Long Side
BABA sits at $118.88, trapped below every meaningful moving average as aggressive sell flow dominates the intraday tape — yet with top traders running a near 2:1 long bias and open interest surging... (Read More)
By N/A 8/29/2026, 10:28:50 AM
NFLX Price Prediction: $83.69 in the Crosshairs — Breakout or Bull Trap by Monday?
Netflix tokenized stock is coiling directly below a thick resistance cluster at $82.67–$83.69 while taker buy pressure runs nearly 8-to-1 in favor of buyers — a confirmed break above the upper Boll... (Read More)
By N/A 8/29/2026, 10:24:11 AM
AMD Price Prediction: Data Center Doubling, But the Chart Says Not Yet — $500 or $445 First?
AMD tokenized stock sits at $467.99, pinned below every key moving average with the taker flow running 60% sell-side — yet 49 Wall Street analysts carry a $613 consensus target on fundamentals that... (Read More)
By N/A 8/29/2026, 10:19:08 AM
Nvidia leads Robinhood Chain with 74K asset holders, SPY ranks seventh
The rise of tokenized equities on Robinhood Chain highlights a shift towards integrating traditional finance with DeFi, despite inherent risks. The post Nvidia leads Robinhood Chain with 74K asset holders, SPY ranks seventh appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/29/2026, 10:18:36 AM
The SEC just proposed letting crypto projects raise $75 million without full registration and nobody cares
Eight years after the ICO boom, the regulator is offering a path that the market already abandoned. The capital it is trying to regulate now flows through channels the proposal does not touch. The SEC spent nearly a decade deciding…
By Andrew Folkler 8/29/2026, 10:18:25 AM
AMZN Price Prediction: AWS Is the Engine — $280 Is the Next Stop Before Q3 Earnings Changes Everything
With AMZN trading at $266.61 and the tokenized stock already up 3.58% in 24 hours, the path to $280 is cleaner than bears want to admit — but a rejection at $270.55 keeps the short-term risk alive.... (Read More)
By N/A 8/29/2026, 10:13:40 AM
US faces lawsuit over military aid to Israel amid Lebanon conflict
The lawsuit could strain US-Israel relations, impact military aid policies, and influence geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. The post US faces lawsuit over military aid to Israel amid Lebanon conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/29/2026, 10:13:03 AM
YouGov survey reveals AI’s limited impact on US jobs since 2023
AI's limited job impact suggests a resilient labor market, with emerging roles and skill premiums indicating evolving workforce dynamics. The post YouGov survey reveals AI’s limited impact on US jobs since 2023 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/29/2026, 10:10:23 AM
US renews ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict
The renewed travel warning highlights ongoing instability, potentially affecting diplomatic efforts and international relations with Ukraine. The post US renews ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/29/2026, 10:08:58 AM
META Price Prediction: $17B Legal Grenade Meets a $826 Wall Street Target — Which Way Does $578 Break?
META tokenized stock is trading at $578.70 — a staggering 28% discount to the Wall Street consensus target of ~$826 — while a fresh $17B teen-safety settlement, margin compression, and a MACD flatl... (Read More)
By N/A 8/29/2026, 10:08:32 AM
MSFT Price Prediction: Overbought and Running on Fumes — The $497 Test Is Coming
Microsoft Tokenized Stock is flashing every classic exhaustion signal in the book at $515.23, with RSI screaming overbought and price punching through the upper Bollinger Band while smart money sta... (Read More)
By N/A 8/29/2026, 10:03:56 AM
Russia reasserts control over Rubizhne, Luhansk: TASS
The reassertion of control may signal sustained Russian efforts to consolidate power, impacting geopolitical stability and market predictions. The post Russia reasserts control over Rubizhne, Luhansk: TASS appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/29/2026, 10:03:14 AM
QQQ Price Prediction: NVIDIA Tailwinds Meet a Fed Headwind — $736 or $704 Within 10 Days
QQQ sits at $717.12 as NVIDIA's blowout $96.2B earnings quarter collides head-on with Fed Chair Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole signal — the bull case targets $727–$736 within a week, but a September ... (Read More)
By N/A 8/29/2026, 9:58:55 AM
MSTR Price Prediction: Sellers Are Driving While Bulls Hold the Wheel — $120 or $140 Is the Binary
MSTR is clinging to $127.50 after a brutal 5% intraday selloff, pinned below its 200-day SMA with MACD momentum dead in the water and real-time taker flow overwhelmingly bearish — reclaim $130.16 o... (Read More)
By N/A 8/29/2026, 9:54:35 AM
USDe on Base surges 25,645% to $337M in 90 days
USDe's rapid growth on Base highlights the potential for innovative stablecoin models to disrupt traditional market dynamics and challenge incumbents. The post USDe on Base surges 25,645% to $337M in 90 days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/29/2026, 9:53:13 AM
AAPL Price Prediction: Breakout or Bull Trap? $326 Resistance is the Line in the Sand
Apple Tokenized Stock (AAPL) is trading at $321.22, sitting above all major moving averages but pressed flush against Bollinger Band resistance with momentum stalling. With Wall Street's consensus ... (Read More)
By N/A 8/29/2026, 9:49:38 AM
TSLA Price Prediction: Bulls Trapped Below $358 as Momentum Goes Flat — $364 Breakout or $338 Flush?
Tesla tokenized stock is stalling at $350 with MACD momentum completely dead and 74% of smart-money traders positioned long — a coiled spring setup that resolves hard in one direction within 48–72 ... (Read More)
By N/A 8/29/2026, 9:44:21 AM
NVDA Price Prediction: Bulls Sitting on a Powder Keg — $209 or $226 in the Next 48 Hours
NVDA tokenized stock is compressing under its 20-day SMA at $219.95 with a 27.76% open interest surge in 24 hours and a MACD that's gone dead flat — the market is loading the gun. A pivot reclaim s... (Read More)
By N/A 8/29/2026, 9:40:09 AM
AAVE Price Prediction: MACD at Zero and Smart Money Loading — $130 or $115 Next?
AAVE is trading at $121.58 after a sharp 3% flush, with its MACD histogram hitting a dead-flat zero — a textbook inflection point. Smart money is 59% long with open interest surging 5.4%, giving bu... (Read More)
By N/A 8/29/2026, 9:38:17 AM
Acala Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: When Will ACA Price Reach $0.01?
Story Highlights The Live Price of Acala Is ACA price may reach $0.00209 by 2026, backed by Polkadot’s DeFi adoption With rising crypto adoption, ACA could surge to $0.01 by 2030 The Acala network has grown to a robust app chain powering the Web3 ecosystem on the Polkadot network using both Substrate and Ethereum Virtual …
By Rizwan Ansari 8/29/2026, 9:37:59 AM