Arsenal signs Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £51M plus add-ons
Arsenal's acquisition of Konsa strengthens their defense, potentially boosting their title defense, while Villa gains funds for strategic reinvestment. The post Arsenal signs Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £51M plus add-ons appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/21/2026, 7:32:37 AM
Crypto Investments Surpass Stocks in Brazil, New Survey Finds
The survey, which polled 2,004 respondents in 137 municipalities, found that two-thirds of Brazilians know about cryptocurrency, with bitcoin and ethereum ranking the top two in popularity. 17.2% have already invested in crypto, surpassing the 7.4% that have invested in the stock market. Second National Crypto Survey Finds More Brazilians Have...
By Sergio Goschenko 8/21/2026, 7:30:19 AM
US redeploys aircraft carriers to Middle East, leaves Asia-Pacific gap
The redeployment may embolden China, increasing regional tensions and market concerns over Taiwan's security and geopolitical stability. The post US redeploys aircraft carriers to Middle East, leaves Asia-Pacific gap appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/21/2026, 7:25:20 AM
South Korea proposes new FIU powers to investigate unregistered crypto firms
South Korean lawmakers have introduced legislation that would give the Financial Intelligence Unit direct authority to investigate suspected unregistered crypto businesses instead of relying mainly on police referrals. Yonhap reported that People Power Party lawmaker Eom Tae-young and nine other…
By Rony Roy 8/21/2026, 7:21:55 AM
Strategy Bitcoin treasury returns to profit above $75,385
Strategy’s 840,447 BTC returned above its $75,385 average cost as Bitcoin rallied, while BitMine retained a multibillion-dollar ETH loss.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/21/2026, 7:16:06 AM
TikTok Code Points to Peer-to-Peer Payments Inside Direct Messages
Bloomberg found code in TikTok’s U.S. iPhone app pointing to person-to-person payments inside DMs, with "tap to accept" prompts, but TikTok says no tests or U.S. filings yet.
By Idris Calloway 8/21/2026, 7:13:56 AM
Upbit Listings Lift 4 Altcoins With ETHGas Taking The Lead
Four new alts arrive on South Korea's most established crypto exchange with an immediate price burst. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 8/21/2026, 7:13:00 AM
Treasury buyback expansion sparks dollar debasement concerns, boosts gold, bitcoin
The Treasury's actions may lead to inflationary pressures, prompting investors to seek refuge in assets like gold and bitcoin as hedges. The post Treasury buyback expansion sparks dollar debasement concerns, boosts gold, bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/21/2026, 7:12:52 AM
Bitcoin Reclaims Bull Market Support Band as BTC Hits $75k — 3 Factors Behind This Boost
BTC is showing a robust rebound, with its price surging to $75,000 for the first time since May, according to metrics released by market watchers. The asset currently trades at $75,723, a significant bounce from the June 30 low of $58,856. The move comes amid Bitcoin’s continued rebound, highlighted by an 11.6% rise over the […]
By Erie Maxwell 8/21/2026, 7:11:03 AM
U.S. Debt Hits $40,000,000,000,000 for the First Time Ever as President Trump Dismisses Bond Market Worries
President Trump is brushing aside concerns over record federal borrowing, insisting interest rates should fall naturally in a strong economy. Total U.S. public debt has crossed $40 trillion for the first time. The post U.S. Debt Hits $40,000,000,000,000 for the First Time Ever as President Trump Dismisses Bond Market Worries appeared first on The...
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/21/2026, 7:04:13 AM
Attackers drove 63% of early use of Ethereum’s new smart wallet feature
Researchers tied 63% of historical authorization transactions to attacker-linked contracts and measured $2.36 million in losses. The post Attackers drove 63% of early use of Ethereum’s new smart wallet feature appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 8/21/2026, 7:00:39 AM
Aligned Debuts $ALIGN as the Native Token Across Its Complete Ethereum Stack
Aligned, a full-stack Ethereum infrastructure project, has launched $ALIGN, the native token of its ecosystem, with listings now live on major exchanges.
By Chainwire 8/21/2026, 6:57:35 AM
Shinhan taps Solana for Korean won tokenized fund
Shinhan Asset Management signed a four-party agreement to test a Korean won tokenized fund on Solana before Korea’s 2027 regulatory rollout.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/21/2026, 6:57:32 AM
Hyperliquid fee revenue up 31% in August, HYPE price rises amid market optimism
The rise in Hyperliquid's fee revenue and HYPE price signals growing confidence in decentralized finance, potentially boosting sector innovation. The post Hyperliquid fee revenue up 31% in August, HYPE price rises amid market optimism appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/21/2026, 6:49:52 AM
MANTRA Chain Halts Network After Exploit as Token Hits Record Low
MANTRA Chain froze deposits, withdrawals and transactions after an attacker exploited a software vulnerability. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 8/21/2026, 6:48:04 AM
Bitcoin Breaks $75,000 as Short Squeeze Fuels Rally
Bitcoin traded at $74,926 early Friday, up 8.19% over 24 hours with a session high of $75,528, after a record $2.7 billion of short liquidations and a $517 million day for US spot ETFs. The post Bitcoin Breaks $75,000 as Short Squeeze Fuels Rally appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/21/2026, 6:44:17 AM
Tottenham Hotspur agrees to sign Savinho from Manchester City for £75M
Tottenham's acquisition of Savinho marks a pivotal step in their squad overhaul, while City continues its strategic post-Guardiola transition. The post Tottenham Hotspur agrees to sign Savinho from Manchester City for £75M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/21/2026, 6:43:51 AM
Live updates: BTC tops $76,000; bitcoin, ether ETFs pull in $800 million
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $606 million on Aug. 20 and ether funds $221 million, both bigger than the prior day, confirming the institutional bid behind bitcoin's run.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/21/2026, 6:43:24 AM
Pi Network Price Forecast: Mild recovery in PI eyes key resistance breakout
Pi Network (PI) extends a mild recovery on Friday, marking its fifth consecutive day of trading in the green as risk appetite in the broader crypto market improves. The technical outlook for PI is mildly bullish, with bulls eyeing the $0.1000 breakout.
By N/A 8/21/2026, 6:43:12 AM
Finassets Crypto Payment Gateway Adds USDC Payment Support on Solana
Finassets.io, a crypto payment gateway for businesses, has added USDC (SOL) to its Back Office — giving merchants access to one of the fastest, lowest-cost networks for settling stablecoin payments. Merchants can now accept and process USDC on Solana alongside 70+ other supported cryptocurrencies, using the same Back Office, payment button,...
By Chainwire 8/21/2026, 6:41:07 AM
Bhutan transfers 490 BTC worth $32.7M to new wallets
The Royal Government of Bhutan has moved 490.87 Bitcoin worth about $32.74 million to fresh wallets over the past 24 hours, extending a series of large BTC transfers from state-linked addresses in 2026. According to blockchain analytics platform Onchain Lens,…
By Rony Roy 8/21/2026, 6:40:57 AM
Emerging-market stocks rally as investors shift focus to smaller tech firms
The shift to smaller tech firms in emerging markets diversifies investment, reducing concentration risk and potentially stabilizing returns. The post Emerging-market stocks rally as investors shift focus to smaller tech firms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/21/2026, 6:39:36 AM
Operation Asterix Targets 885,000 Phone Numbers in Crypto Phishing Campaign
Rapid7 published a report on 17 August tracing a phishing operation that held about 885,000 phone numbers, checked them against exchange APIs and pushed confirmed holders to fake wallet apps. The post Operation Asterix Targets 885,000 Phone Numbers in Crypto Phishing Campaign appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/21/2026, 6:30:46 AM
Injective Expands Tokenization Push With SEC Transfer Agent Status
Injective said its institutional services arm is now registered with the SEC as a transfer agent, giving the blockchain a regulated function for securities. The move adds a compliance layer to its growing push into tokenized equities, private-company shares and trade finance. Injective Targets 4 Asset Classes With SEC Transfer Agent Status...
By Emmanuel Musa 8/21/2026, 6:30:23 AM
Binance To Remove Seven Spot Trading Pairs Including SUI And LTC Markets
Binance To Remove Seven Spot Trading Pairs Including SUI And LTC Markets - Read the full analysis.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 8/21/2026, 6:30:00 AM
Chainlink Exec Sees AI Agents and Robots Driving Blockchain Activity
McCormick expects cheaper blockchain development to produce more networks, making cross-chain links crucial as tokenised markets spread across different chains. The post Chainlink Exec Sees AI Agents and Robots Driving Blockchain Activity appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/21/2026, 6:24:07 AM
Danfoss expects data-center sales to double amid AI boom
Danfoss's growth in data-center cooling solutions highlights the increasing importance of energy efficiency in AI infrastructure development. The post Danfoss expects data-center sales to double amid AI boom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/21/2026, 6:21:21 AM
Bitcoin Hits $75,000, Outperforming ETH and SOL
Bitcoin has surged above $75,000, extending a sharp four-day rebound of roughly 20% and reaching its highest level since late May.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/21/2026, 6:10:58 AM
Pi Network’s credibility gap: real infrastructure, unverified partnerships, and the $0.09 question
Protocol 27 is the final planned upgrade. ESMA registered the whitepaper. But PayPal integration remains unconfirmed, RoboPay is disputed, and PI trades at a fraction of its peak. What is real and what is not. Every few weeks, a headline…
By dev 8/21/2026, 6:05:13 AM
CME, Kalshi Executives Clash Over Prediction Market Regulation
Thursday's CFTC meeting exposed disagreements over how event contracts should be policed, with manipulation and protections driving debate over oversight rules. The post CME, Kalshi Executives Clash Over Prediction Market Regulation appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/21/2026, 6:03:32 AM
Bitcoin miners spend $5.1B chasing AI revenue
Nine Bitcoin miners spent $5.11 billion on capital assets while reporting $341.2 million in AI and HPC revenue during the first half.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/21/2026, 5:56:40 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 8/21/2026, 5:53:11 AM
MANTRA token plunges 18% to record low as blockchain halts after exploit
The token touched $0.004126 minutes before the network stopped producing blocks, while MANTRA later said an attacker exploited a vulnerability in software used by the chain.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/21/2026, 5:52:27 AM
South Korean lawmakers seek expanded FIU powers over unregistered crypto firms
The proposal would let the FIU investigate suspected violations and refer unregistered crypto operators directly to law enforcement.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/21/2026, 5:47:16 AM
US plans unprecedented sanctions on Iran, escalating tensions: Bessent
The sanctions could further destabilize regional relations and diminish prospects for future diplomatic agreements between the U.S. and Iran. The post US plans unprecedented sanctions on Iran, escalating tensions: Bessent appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/21/2026, 5:46:17 AM
Solana ETF Inflows Top $1.16B As SOL Trades Near $86
Solana ETF Inflows Top $1.16B As SOL Trades Near $86 - Read the full analysis.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 8/21/2026, 5:45:00 AM
Aston Villa faces squad challenges after selling three key players
Aston Villa's squad depth and cohesion face challenges, risking inconsistency in multiple competitions despite financial gains from sales. The post Aston Villa faces squad challenges after selling three key players appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/21/2026, 5:37:25 AM
Two ETH Whales Offload $63 Million as Selling Pressure Builds
Onchain trackers flagged two large ether sell-offs within hours of each other on August 21, as a popular whale known as ‘7 Siblings’ and a separate wallet dumped a combined $63 million in ETH and staked ETH. A 14,000 ETH Sale Blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain reported that the whale entity known as 7 Siblings sold […]
By Shiraz Jagati 8/21/2026, 5:35:41 AM
President Trump crypto profits called inappropriate by 63%: poll
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 63% of Americans consider Trump family crypto profits inappropriate, with opinions divided sharply by party.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/21/2026, 5:35:11 AM
Clearpool develops lending protocol on XRP Ledger with XLS-66 and XLS-65
The development could enhance XRP Ledger's financial ecosystem, potentially boosting institutional adoption and increasing XRP's market utility. The post Clearpool develops lending protocol on XRP Ledger with XLS-66 and XLS-65 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/21/2026, 5:33:05 AM
Ripple backs RLUSD credit fund as XRP surges 26% this week
Ripple's strategic expansion into institutional finance could enhance XRP's market position, potentially driving long-term growth and stability. The post Ripple backs RLUSD credit fund as XRP surges 26% this week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/21/2026, 5:32:51 AM
OpenAI IPO pause raises questions about Anthropic’s public offering plans
OpenAI's IPO pause may signal broader market or regulatory challenges, potentially affecting Anthropic's valuation and strategic decisions. The post OpenAI IPO pause raises questions about Anthropic’s public offering plans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/21/2026, 5:30:28 AM
Ripple backs an RLUSD credit fund amid XRP's best week in months
Clearpool and Cicada Partners are building an institutional lending product using RLUSD, though the XRP Ledger features underpinning it are still awaiting activation.
By Shaurya Malwa 8/21/2026, 5:29:48 AM
South Korea plans chip windfall fund to support youth, AI investment
South Korea's strategic fund aims to transform tech windfalls into long-term economic resilience, focusing on youth, AI, and global supply chains. The post South Korea plans chip windfall fund to support youth, AI investment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/21/2026, 5:25:59 AM
The $3 billion short squeeze: anatomy of crypto’s biggest liquidation event since 2021
Six weeks of bearish positioning ended in 24 hours. Here is how the trade unwound, who got caught, and whether the squeeze has legs. Crypto derivatives markets had been building toward this moment for six weeks. Open interest in Bitcoin…
By Andrew Folkler 8/21/2026, 5:25:26 AM
Pepe Price Forecast: Whale activity, retail speculation fuel fresh PEPE rally
Pepe (PEPE) maintains a steady upward bias on Friday, following two consecutive days of 11% gains. Recovery in PEPE aligns with renewed demand among large-wallet holders, commonly referred to as whales, triggering a transfer of supply from exchanges to top addresses.
By N/A 8/21/2026, 5:25:12 AM
Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto launch after license
Capital.com plans to let UAE clients buy and hold crypto after affiliate Capital Vault secured dealing and custody authorization.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/21/2026, 5:19:50 AM
Australia charges man for trying to inform Russia on Ukrainian military activities
Australia's legal action underscores global vigilance on intelligence activities, potentially reshaping geopolitical dynamics in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The post Australia charges man for trying to inform Russia on Ukrainian military activities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/21/2026, 5:10:55 AM
Bitcoin Rockets Past $75K as Analyst Declares the Bull Market Has Begun
Numerous altcoins have recorded more impressive gains today, led by Ripple's XRP.
By Jordan Lyanchev 8/21/2026, 5:09:15 AM
MANTRA token sinks 18% to record low amid blockchain halt
The token recovered to about $0.0044 after setting a new low, while exchanges paused deposits and withdrawals from the halted MANTRA Chain.
By Ezra Reguerra 8/21/2026, 5:04:52 AM