Grayscale: ETH, SOL Supply Growth Could Fall Below Gold by 2031
Grayscale projects Ethereum’s annual supply inflation could shrink to roughly 0.4% and Solana’s to 1.1% by 2031 if two pending network proposals pass, pushing both issuance rates below gold’s roughly 1.8% annual supply growth. Two Networks, One Scarcity Bet Ethereum and Solana are each weighing tokenomics overhauls that, according to a new...
By Shiraz Jagati 8/16/2026, 11:30:03 AM
BiggerZ: Building a Fairness-First Crypto Casino, Sportsbook and Prediction Markets Platform
BiggerZ: Building a Fairness-First Crypto Casino, Sportsbook and Prediction Markets Platform
By Chainwire 8/16/2026, 11:28:16 AM
Harvard holds $101M Bitcoin ETF stake steady in Q2
Harvard kept 3.04 million BlackRock IBIT shares unchanged in Q2, ending two quarters of selling as Abu Dhabi funds also held steady.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/16/2026, 11:27:11 AM
Ethereum devs to narrow 66 proposals tied to Hegotá upgrade
The Hegotá upgrade aims to introduce more native privacy for Ethereum applications.
By Zoltan Vardai 8/16/2026, 11:12:51 AM
Payward Q2 revenue hits $508M as EBITDA falls
Kraken parent Payward posted $508M in Q2 adjusted revenue, up 17%, while adjusted EBITDA fell to $23M as transaction volume declined.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/16/2026, 11:02:10 AM
Missile attacks hit Russian warehouse, Kyiv market amid escalating conflict
The escalation in targeting civilian infrastructure raises the risk of broader military conflict, potentially involving NATO by 2026. The post Missile attacks hit Russian warehouse, Kyiv market amid escalating conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 11:01:34 AM
LGD Gaming upsets JD Gaming 2-1 in LPL showdown
LGD's unexpected victories over top teams could shift playoff dynamics, challenging assumptions about team hierarchies in the LPL. The post LGD Gaming upsets JD Gaming 2-1 in LPL showdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 10:52:43 AM
Wall Street finally turned staking into a dividend, now Ethereum and Solana want to shrink it
Grayscale's July 17 SEC filings said its Ethereum and Solana staking ETFs would convert staking rewards to cash and distribute them to shareholders at least quarterly, with the changes expected around Aug. 7. Solana and Ethereum are each weighing protocol changes that would reduce that income at the source. Solana developers want to accelerate...
By Gino Matos 8/16/2026, 10:40:50 AM
Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win stirs tension with Real Madrid, boosts Barcelona odds
Rodri's Ballon d'Or win reshapes transfer dynamics, favoring Barcelona over Real Madrid, highlighting shifting club power balances. The post Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win stirs tension with Real Madrid, boosts Barcelona odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 10:37:23 AM
XRP price rebounds above $1 as Peter Brandt favors Bitcoin
XRP briefly fell below $1 before rebounding as Peter Brandt said he would convert a hypothetical 500,000 XRP position directly into Bitcoin.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/16/2026, 10:33:58 AM
Riot Platforms signs $9B AI compute deal with Anthropic, shifts from Bitcoin mining
Riot's pivot to AI infrastructure may boost its market value, reflecting a broader trend of rising demand for AI capabilities. The post Riot Platforms signs $9B AI compute deal with Anthropic, shifts from Bitcoin mining appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 10:33:14 AM
Roman Storm Targets Google and OpenAI Over DOJ Crypto Conviction
Storm pointed out the flawed logic behind the case against him and Tornado Cash, stressing that Google and OpenAI would be liable as their products are being used by North Korean operatives to fund the country’s nuclear program. Roman Storm Points at Google and OpenAI as North Korea’s Enablers Roman Storm, founder of the anonymizing […]
By Sergio Goschenko 8/16/2026, 10:30:01 AM
PLTR Price Prediction: Blowout Earnings Meet Overbought Technicals — Brace for a $165–$195 Decision Point
PLTR is trading at $175.74 on Binance, sitting deep in overbought territory post a 93% revenue blowout quarter, but with smart money carrying a 66.8% short position and momentum stalling at a criti... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 10:28:48 AM
HOOD Price Prediction: Bulls Choking Below $100 — Smart Money Is Loaded but the Tape Is Lying
HOOD tokenized stock sits at $96.15, pinned beneath the critical $100.96 SMA-50 ceiling while top traders stack 63% long — yet aggressive takers are selling into every uptick at a 0.64 buy/sell rat... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 10:24:33 AM
Israel’s economy rebounds in Q2 after contraction from Iran war
Israel's economic rebound highlights the resilience of its high-tech sector, but sustained growth hinges on consumer confidence amid ongoing geopolitical risks. The post Israel’s economy rebounds in Q2 after contraction from Iran war appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 10:22:20 AM
COIN Price Prediction: Bulls Are Trapped Below $150 — The Flush to $141 Is Loading
COIN sits at $149.73, pinned beneath every meaningful moving average with aggressive sell tape dominating real-time flow. A breakdown toward $141–$145 carries 65% probability; the only bull case th... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 10:19:33 AM
Solana reaches XRP Ledger DEX with issuer warning
Solana is now tradable on XRP Ledger’s native DEX through Axelar, with users warned to verify the issuer address before swapping wrapped SOL.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/16/2026, 10:16:44 AM
Ripple (XRP) ETFs Remain in the Green, But the Actual Inflows Tell a Different Story
The big elephant in the XRP ETF room is back.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/16/2026, 10:16:26 AM
Bits of Gold reported to have suffered data breach affecting 200,000 customers
The breach undermines trust in crypto security, highlighting vulnerabilities in data protection and potentially deterring future crypto adoption. The post Bits of Gold reported to have suffered data breach affecting 200,000 customers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 10:14:07 AM
Diesel shortage strains global market, crude oil prices may rise
The diesel shortage may lead to increased crude oil prices, impacting global energy markets and economic stability. The post Diesel shortage strains global market, crude oil prices may rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 10:13:11 AM
Trump considers more sanctions on Iran to influence nuclear policy
Increased sanctions could hinder US-Iran negotiations, reducing chances of a comprehensive deal and impacting market stability and regional diplomacy. The post Trump considers more sanctions on Iran to influence nuclear policy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 10:11:46 AM
South Korea’s military fires warning shots at North Korean soldiers crossing demarcation line
This incident underscores ongoing tensions and the fragile nature of peace along the Korean border, highlighting the need for vigilant diplomacy. The post South Korea’s military fires warning shots at North Korean soldiers crossing demarcation line appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 10:09:54 AM
NFLX Price Prediction: Bulls Are Stalling at $79.32 — Here's What Breaks the Deadlock
Netflix tokenized stock is coiling just beneath critical $79.32 resistance as MACD momentum flatlines and stochastics flash overbought; a decisive close above $79.50 opens a path to $83–$85, but fa... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 10:09:40 AM
Dogecoin's $0.177 Dream Faces 30-Billion DOGE Resistance Test
DOGE is now showing a similar pattern and if history repeats, the next monthly candle could spark a significant move.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 8/16/2026, 10:07:00 AM
Iran unveils new air defense structure amid conflict with Israel
Iran's enhanced air defense may escalate regional tensions, impacting diplomatic efforts and altering military strategies in the Middle East. The post Iran unveils new air defense structure amid conflict with Israel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 10:05:41 AM
AMD Price Prediction: The $520 Ceiling Won't Hold — Targeting $545 Before September
AMD Tokenized Stock sits at $515.74, coiling directly beneath stiff resistance at $519.97 while institutional traders run a 56.3% long book — a clean break above $520 opens the door to $545+, but a... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 10:04:58 AM
Chovy stacks Mejai’s to 25 in Gen.G’s Game 2 win over T1
Chovy's dominance and Gen.G's strategic prowess highlight the effectiveness of superteam rosters in maintaining top LCK standings. The post Chovy stacks Mejai’s to 25 in Gen.G’s Game 2 win over T1 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 10:04:46 AM
AMZN Price Prediction: Smart Money Is Positioned Short While Stochastics Flash a Hidden Contrarian Setup
Amazon's tokenized stock is pinned in a suffocating $0.66 range directly beneath layered resistance, with top traders running 56.4% short and MACD momentum at complete dead stop — a decisive break ... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 10:00:34 AM
India mandates oil firms to boost LPG output amid Middle East conflict
India's strategy to boost LPG output may enhance energy security and influence global oil prices amid geopolitical tensions. The post India mandates oil firms to boost LPG output amid Middle East conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 9:59:34 AM
GEN.G sweeps T1 at LCK 2026 Homeground event in Seoul
GEN.G's victory could boost their global ranking and influence LCK playoff dynamics, potentially altering future competitive landscapes. The post GEN.G sweeps T1 at LCK 2026 Homeground event in Seoul appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 9:58:10 AM
META Price Prediction: Smart Money Is Loading — $605 or Bust Within the Week
META's tokenized stock is coiling at a critical inflection point just under $594.39 resistance, with whale positioning at 66% long and aggressive taker buying. A clean break above the SMA 50 at $60... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 9:56:15 AM
1 Million XRP Reward: Binance Announces Four More Weeks of RLUSD Airdrop
Major crypto exchange Binance announces extension of RLUSD campaign with XRP in rewards for holders.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 8/16/2026, 9:55:28 AM
MSFT Price Prediction: Short Squeeze to $536 or Flush to $480 — The $499 Level Decides Everything
Microsoft's tokenized stock is coiling just below a critical resistance cluster at $498–$499 with 70% of tracked positions short and taker buying running at a scorching 2.35x buy-to-sell ratio — a ... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 9:52:09 AM
QQQ Price Prediction: Resistance Wall at $734 Sets Up a Retrace Before the $755 Breakout
QQQ tokenized is pinned against a tight $733–$734 resistance ceiling with the Stochastic deeply overbought and taker sell flow overwhelming buyers; a near-term pullback toward the $720–$725 zone ca... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 9:47:06 AM
Roundhill’s memory chip ETF parks more than a quarter of its assets in a single stock
The ETF's heavy reliance on Micron highlights concentration risk, potentially amplifying volatility and influencing broader market dynamics. The post Roundhill’s memory chip ETF parks more than a quarter of its assets in a single stock appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 9:45:02 AM
How Strategy Defied Bitcoin's 47% Meltdown: Saylor's New Chart Shows
Financial engineering puts Strategy in the green as Michael Saylor shares the chart showing how Strategy credit products defied a 47% Bitcoin crash.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/16/2026, 9:43:15 AM
TSLA Price Prediction: $359 Is the Line in the Sand — Break It or Fall Back to $324
Tesla's tokenized stock is coiling directly under $344.82 resistance with stalled momentum and an overextended short-term move; a confirmed break above $346 opens the door to $359 SMA-50 reclaim, b... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 9:33:51 AM
EU Crypto Adoption Stalls as ECB Finds Mere 0.2% Online Usage
The survey, which involved 8,205 companies across the European Union, found that only 0.2% accepted cryptocurrencies for online payments. Acceptance of digital assets rose to 1% at physical points of sale. 92% of companies with physical points of sale accept cash, making it the most widely accepted payment method in Europe. ECB Use of Cash […]
By Sergio Goschenko 8/16/2026, 9:30:05 AM
OpenAI updates privacy policy for ad personalization on ChatGPT
OpenAI's ad personalization policy may heighten privacy concerns, influencing user trust and regulatory scrutiny across global markets. The post OpenAI updates privacy policy for ad personalization on ChatGPT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 9:27:15 AM
Crypto trader turns $120 into over $200,000 in hours
A cryptocurrency trader has turned a $120 investment into more than $205,000 after making an early bet on the BNB … Continue reading The post Crypto trader turns $120 into over $200,000 in hours appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 8/16/2026, 9:24:30 AM
Trump-linked World Liberty Financial wins OCC bank approval as $112 million DeFi position sits near liquidation
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) gave World Liberty Financial, a DeFi venture associated with President Donald Trump, preliminary conditional approval to charter a national trust bank built around its roughly $4 billion USD1 stablecoin. World Liberty Trust Company would eventually handle USD1 issuance and reserve custody...
By Gino Matos 8/16/2026, 9:20:53 AM
Mark Cuban says AI chips will be the ‘new crypto’
Mark Cuban says chips could become crypto’s next asset-class analogue as GPU-backed financing grows alongside surging demand for AI compute.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/16/2026, 9:17:20 AM
Scammers Drain $35,000 From Pennsylvania Man After Posing as FTC Officials
A Pennsylvania man lost $35,000 after scammers allegedly impersonated federal officials, gained remote access to his computer and arranged for couriers to collect his cash. Lancaster County resident Kevin Eberle was first contacted through a text message claiming he had been charged $340 for a computer protection service, reports WGAL. The message...
By Henry Kanapi 8/16/2026, 9:15:55 AM
Trump’s secret backchannel to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard revealed: Axios
The revelation of a secret backchannel may influence future U.S.-Iran relations, potentially easing tensions and impacting geopolitical dynamics. The post Trump’s secret backchannel to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard revealed: Axios appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 9:14:23 AM
Ethereum Hegotá narrows 2027 upgrade proposals
Ethereum developers are narrowing Hegotá’s 2027 scope, with FOCIL scheduled and client teams due to rank competing EIPs by Sept. 10.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/16/2026, 9:10:22 AM
Policymakers push for profit-sharing from AI data centers as states revolt against Big Tech’s energy appetite
State-led regulatory measures on AI data centers could reshape tech investment strategies, emphasizing energy accountability and cost transparency. The post Policymakers push for profit-sharing from AI data centers as states revolt against Big Tech’s energy appetite appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 9:08:52 AM
Ukrainian bank worker tortured into terrorism confession in Russia: NYT
The incident exacerbates Russia-Ukraine tensions, diminishing ceasefire prospects and highlighting the geopolitical instability in the region. The post Ukrainian bank worker tortured into terrorism confession in Russia: NYT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 9:07:09 AM
GEN.G take the first game against T1 after 43-minute match
GEN.G's win could boost their future rankings and influence perceptions in the competitive League of Legends landscape. The post GEN.G take the first game against T1 after 43-minute match appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 8:55:30 AM
Dhaval Joshi warns AI is not one bubble but a rolling sequence of them
AI's rolling bubbles may prevent a market crash but pose risks of misallocated capital and uncertain long-term returns amid economic shifts. The post Dhaval Joshi warns AI is not one bubble but a rolling sequence of them appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 8:50:53 AM
Ukrainian Navy strikes Russian Bastion missile system in Crimea
The strike highlights Ukraine's growing military capabilities, potentially shifting strategic dynamics and market perceptions on Crimea's future. The post Ukrainian Navy strikes Russian Bastion missile system in Crimea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 8:49:41 AM