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
HTX says Binance curbs affect only UK, EU users
HTX says Binance’s Aug. 23 transaction restrictions apply only to UK and EU users as the exchange continues negotiations with regulators.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/16/2026, 8:45:37 AM
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino denies plans to build blockchain
Tether's commitment to a multi-chain strategy ensures flexibility and adaptability, avoiding the risks of being tied to a single blockchain. The post Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino denies plans to build blockchain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 8:41:07 AM
Iran lawmaker accused of firing at protesters during January crackdown
The alleged involvement of a lawmaker in protest crackdowns may heighten domestic unrest and international scrutiny, impacting regime stability. The post Iran lawmaker accused of firing at protesters during January crackdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 8:40:29 AM
Shibarium Still Burning SHIB? Shiba Inu Veteran Gives Clue
Long-time Shiba Inu community member casts a spotlight on an easily overlooked aspect of Shibarium activity.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 8/16/2026, 8:30:53 AM
Police Probe Substance Abuse in Harry Yeh’s Death Plunge
While the Paraguayan police are still investigating the facts surrounding the death of the $2 billion crypto investor, the results of the autopsy and some statements from Jade Park building workers might offer an insight into what really transpired on August 7. No Foul Play? Police Probe Harry Yeh’s 30th Floor Death Dive The […]
By Sergio Goschenko 8/16/2026, 8:30:04 AM
Russia launches new airstrikes across Ukraine, killing three
The escalation in airstrikes may heighten market fears of further territorial advances, impacting geopolitical stability and economic forecasts. The post Russia launches new airstrikes across Ukraine, killing three appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 8:25:35 AM
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Flows Shifted Last Week: Here’s What You Missed
After the major inflows during the first week of August, all eyes turned to the second. However, reality settled in.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/16/2026, 8:25:28 AM
CoreWeave co-founders have sold billions in stock since lockup expired
CoreWeave's stock sales highlight potential shifts in founder confidence and could influence investor perceptions of long-term company stability. The post CoreWeave co-founders have sold billions in stock since lockup expired appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 8:25:25 AM
Wynd Kaufmyn becomes first jailed anti-AI protester after OpenAI blockade
Kaufmyn's jailing highlights the growing tension between AI development and public dissent, potentially inspiring more civil disobedience. The post Wynd Kaufmyn becomes first jailed anti-AI protester after OpenAI blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 8:15:37 AM
Gulf allies reassess US ties amid Iran tensions: Kyiv Post
Gulf states' reassessment of US ties amid Iran tensions could reshape regional security dynamics and influence future diplomatic engagements. The post Gulf allies reassess US ties amid Iran tensions: Kyiv Post appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 8:05:33 AM
Billionaire Cuban Predicts 'New Crypto'
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban believes the next major investment craze could have little to do with Bitcoin or blockchain.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/16/2026, 7:55:41 AM
Bybit expands TradFi perps past 200 with Unitree
Bybit added Unitree and Moonshot AI pre-IPO perpetuals as its TradFi derivatives lineup passed 200 products, with up to 10x leverage.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/16/2026, 7:47:16 AM
AVAX Price Prediction: Bears Own This Chart — $5.98 Is the Next Stop
With every major moving average stacked above price, takers dumping at nearly double the buy-side pace, and December's $13.22 analyst target now a distant memory at $6.34, AVAX's near-term path poi... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:39:06 AM
DOT Price Prediction: Dead-Cat Setup or Capitulation Bottom — $0.74 Is the Line in the Sand
Polkadot trades at $0.76 with every major moving average stacked above it like a wall of resistance, but dangerously oversold stochastics and whale-heavy long positioning hint at a relief bounce to... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:36:58 AM
German companies cut US investment to three-year low as tariff uncertainty bites
German firms' reduced US investments highlight a strategic pivot towards Asia, reflecting broader shifts in global economic alliances. The post German companies cut US investment to three-year low as tariff uncertainty bites appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 7:35:22 AM
MATIC Price Prediction: Trapped at $0.38 With Every Moving Average Stacked Overhead — Here's the Only Trade That Makes Sense
MATIC is locked in a compression at $0.38 — pinned below its entire moving average stack with volume near dead — and the technical structure is unambiguously bearish until proven otherwise. A flush... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:32:13 AM
167 Lottery Prizes Worth $1 Million or More Go Unclaimed Every Year. Here’s Where the Money Goes
In fiscal 2017, 167 lottery prizes worth $1 million or more went unclaimed, part of $2.89 billion in winnings that expired nationwide in the 12 months ending June 2017. The biggest known miss was a $77.1 million Powerball ticket bought in Tallapoosa, Georgia, on June 29, 2011, that expired after the state’s 180-day claim window. […]
By Guest Author 8/16/2026, 7:30:45 AM
DOGE Price Prediction: Coiled at $0.069 With 78% of Whales Long — This Compressed Spring Fires One Way or the Other
DOGE is pinned at $0.069 with volatility crushed to near-zero, all short-term moving averages converging in a single knot, and 78% of top traders holding long exposure — a dangerously crowded trade... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:23:25 AM
UAE uneasy over Mecca defense pact amid 2026 Iran war tensions
The UAE's exclusion from the Mecca pact may heighten regional instability, impacting Gulf security dynamics and Strait of Hormuz operations. The post UAE uneasy over Mecca defense pact amid 2026 Iran war tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 7:22:31 AM
SOL Price Prediction: Dead Momentum at $75 Sets Up a $71.92 Breakdown Test — The Clock Is Ticking
SOL is stalling at $75.43 with MACD momentum completely flatlined and price pinned below a cluster of moving average resistance — the higher-probability path points to $71.92, with a 65% chance the... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:21:01 AM
Bitcoin drops 47% in a year, Strategy’s $STRC gains 9% amid market volatility
Strategy's $STRC gains highlight the potential of engineered financial products to offer stability and income amid cryptocurrency market volatility. The post Bitcoin drops 47% in a year, Strategy’s $STRC gains 9% amid market volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 7:19:22 AM
ADA Price Prediction: Dead Weight at $0.18 — Tactical Bounce or Floor About to Give Way?
With stochastics floor-scraping near 3.6 and smart money running 67% long, a near-term relief bounce toward $0.21 carries roughly 55–60% odds — but the 200-day SMA wall at $0.23 and tissue-thin vol... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:16:39 AM
XRP Price Prediction: $1.00 Make-or-Break — Bounce to $1.08 or Flush to $0.90?
XRP is pinned at the $1.00 psychological battleground with every major moving average stacked overhead as a resistance wall, but stochastic deep in oversold territory and whale-heavy long positioni... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:12:14 AM
BNB Price Prediction: Dead-Cat Bounce or SMA-200 Breakout — The $620 Wall Decides Everything
BNB is trading at $605.41 with a flatlined MACD and aggressive sell-side taker pressure dominating the tape — a technical setup that puts the $599–$580 support zone firmly in play before bulls can ... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:10:12 AM
ETH Price Prediction: Crowded Longs, Dead Momentum — The Flush to $1,840 Comes First
ETH is frozen at $1,879 with MACD momentum completely flatlined and retail sitting 72% long in a compression zone well below the 200 SMA — the setup favors a stop-hunt flush to $1,840–$1,846 before... (Read More)
By N/A 8/16/2026, 7:06:43 AM
‘Crypto Is Dead’ Chatter Surging Across Social Platforms, According to Santiment Intelligence
Rising fear language around 'crypto is dead' is appearing on X, Reddit, Telegram and elsewhere, framed as a potential contrarian signal near Bitcoin bottoms. The post ‘Crypto Is Dead’ Chatter Surging Across Social Platforms, According to Santiment Intelligence appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/16/2026, 7:04:26 AM
Ukraine reports July as one of deadliest months for Russian forces with 42,860 casualties
The high Russian casualties may weaken its military objectives, potentially shifting the conflict dynamics and impacting regional stability. The post Ukraine reports July as one of deadliest months for Russian forces with 42,860 casualties appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 6:53:21 AM
Public Miners Shed 21% of Bitcoin Hashrate as AI Revenue Accelerates
Three months ago, we examined how public bitcoin miners were beginning to dismantle or repurpose mining fleets for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocks Bridge Consulting, curating the latest news in energy, bitcoin, and AI compute from The Energy Mag. Subscribe...
By Guest Author 8/16/2026, 6:30:53 AM
Legendary Trader Brandt: 'Who Cares About XRP?'
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has once again taken aim at XRP, dismissing the cryptocurrency and saying he would immediately convert even a 500,000-XRP position into Bitcoin.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/16/2026, 6:11:50 AM
Bitcoin’s Final 929,465 BTC Will Take More Than a Century to Mine
Bitcoin has already produced about 20.07 million BTC since it launched in January 2009. At block height 962570, roughly 929,465 bitcoin remain under the 21 million cap, but they will not hit the market anytime soon. The easy years of new bitcoin issuance are long over. What remains is an extended, slow wind-down that will […]
By Jamie Redman 8/16/2026, 5:30:06 AM
Biggest Weekly Alt Gainers and Losers Revealed as BTC Stalls at $63K: Weekend Watch
XRP, ZEC, ADA, and BCH stand in one corner, while XMR and LINK are in the opposite.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/16/2026, 5:21:04 AM
Malaysia emerges as key AI hub amid data centre boom
Malaysia's rise as an AI hub could shift regional tech dynamics, attracting global investments and reshaping Southeast Asia's digital landscape. The post Malaysia emerges as key AI hub amid data centre boom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 5:11:01 AM
Iran warns US, Israel of costly retaliation for hostile actions: Iran International
Iran's warning heightens regional instability, potentially derailing diplomatic efforts and impacting market confidence in future US-Iran deals. The post Iran warns US, Israel of costly retaliation for hostile actions: Iran International appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 5:00:26 AM
China revises timing for July economic data release to 3 p.m. Monday
The revised timing for China's economic data release could amplify market volatility, influencing global trading strategies and monetary policies. The post China revises timing for July economic data release to 3 p.m. Monday appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/16/2026, 4:39:38 AM
Iranian editor urges strict enforcement of hijab law amid ongoing tensions
The push for strict hijab enforcement may signal Iran's regime tightening control, potentially reducing prospects for significant political change. The post Iranian editor urges strict enforcement of hijab law amid ongoing tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 4:26:10 AM
Iran executes protester Shahram Sadeghi amid US tensions
Iran's execution of a protester may intensify domestic unrest and geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing the regime further. The post Iran executes protester Shahram Sadeghi amid US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 4:23:38 AM
Real-world assets drive 32% of Hyperliquid’s new users in early 2026
Hyperliquid's growth via RWAs signals a shift in market dynamics, potentially enhancing platform adoption and influencing future pricing trends. The post Real-world assets drive 32% of Hyperliquid’s new users in early 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/16/2026, 4:03:10 AM