Coinbase chooses Abu Dhabi as global hub for tokenized securities
Coinbase has secured regulatory permission in Abu Dhabi to establish an international tokenization hub that will support the issuance and custody of securities backed by underlying shares. Coinbase said the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market has…
By Rony Roy 8/20/2026, 7:20:05 AM
ASIC shuts down 3,106 crypto scams as AI fraud surges in Australia
Australia’s securities regulator has removed 3,106 cryptocurrency investment scams during FY26 as its total online scam takedowns surged 182% to more than 19,400. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission said in an Aug. 17 release that crypto investment scam removals…
By Rony Roy 8/20/2026, 7:07:36 AM
Elderly Widow Loses Nearly $350,000 to Florida Neighbor’s Power Of Attorney Scheme
A Florida woman was convicted of exploiting an elderly widow by draining nearly $350,000 from her accounts using power of attorney, isolating her from family, and purchasing land with the funds. The post Elderly Widow Loses Nearly $350,000 to Florida Neighbor’s Power Of Attorney Scheme appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 8/20/2026, 7:04:39 AM
Bitcoin Surges Past $69K as Traders Flip From Bearish to 50/50
Bitcoin reached $69,892 during Wednesday's session and held near $68,995 early Thursday, a 7.38% gain over 24 hours, as long-dated Treasury yields fell and Treasury doubled its long-end buybacks. The post Bitcoin Surges Past $69K as Traders Flip From Bearish to 50/50 appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/20/2026, 7:02:54 AM
CFTC Works on a U.S. Compliance Path for Hyperliquid
Trump said CFTC Chair Michael Selig is working to bring Hyperliquid to the U.S.; HYPE jumped 21.58% to $71.35. A May 18 CFTC filing shows self‑certified HYPE futures.
By Darnell Whitaker 8/20/2026, 7:02:00 AM
Bitcoin flashes 8 capitulation signals, but traders just spent $552 million protecting against another crash
Bitcoin is showing some of the strongest capitulation signals of the current downturn, suggesting the selloff may be entering a later stage even as the market offers little evidence of an imminent rebound. Eight of the 12 indicators tracked by VanEck are currently flashing capitulation, while all 12 reached extreme levels at some point during […]...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/20/2026, 7:00:01 AM
Grayscale updates Zcash ETF filing as DCG unit weighs $110M ZEC buy
Grayscale has filed its fourth amendment to convert the Zcash Trust into an exchange-traded fund while disclosing that a Digital Currency Group subsidiary is considering an investment representing about 200,000 ZEC, currently worth roughly $110 million. According to an Aug.…
By Rony Roy 8/20/2026, 6:51:15 AM
Ripple Raises US$275M to Fuel Financial Services Expansion
Fresh from a US$200M (AU$282 million) raise in May, Ripple’s brokerage arm has now secured US$275M (AU$387.75 million) to scale its US financial services business. The post Ripple Raises US$275M to Fuel Financial Services Expansion appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/20/2026, 6:43:51 AM
SEC Unveils Major Crypto Rules Push Under Trump
The SEC proposes crypto rules with two capital-raising exemptions and a safe harbour for tokens, filling the gap left by stalled US crypto legislation. The post SEC Unveils Major Crypto Rules Push Under Trump appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 8/20/2026, 6:38:06 AM
Core Scientific’s $24B AI comeback faces debt test
Core Scientific has secured over $24 billion in potential AI hosting revenue, but construction costs and rising debt remain key risks.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/20/2026, 6:37:24 AM
Injective affiliate secures SEC transfer agent registration for tokenized securities
Injective has secured U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission transfer agent registration through its affiliate, Injective Institutional Services, adding a regulated securities ownership and recordkeeping function to its Layer 1 network as INJ rose about 8%. Injective said Wednesday that the…
By Rony Roy 8/20/2026, 6:37:07 AM
Trump Says CFTC Is Working to Bring Hyperliquid Into the U.S.
Trump said CFTC Chairman Michael Selig is working to bring Hyperliquid into the United States "in a fully compliant and legal fashion", sending the exchange's HYPE token up 18.41% in a day. The post Trump Says CFTC Is Working to Bring Hyperliquid Into the U.S. appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 8/20/2026, 6:33:42 AM
Ripple CEO: Crypto Is No Longer Fringe Industry
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said crypto has firmly entered the U.S. mainstream.
By Alex Dovbnya 8/20/2026, 6:32:15 AM
New Jersey Player Turns $2 Spin Into Record $2.95M Online Jackpot
A $2 spin in Linden, New Jersey, produced a $2,949,857.40 progressive payout: the fourth seven-figure Mega Jackpot on Hard Rock Bet’s four-month-old network and the largest in the operator’s online casino history. Four Seven-Figure Wins Since April A player identified as Rose M. of Linden triggered Hard Rock Bet’s New Jersey Mega Jackpot on Aug....
By Luci Kelemen 8/20/2026, 6:30:52 AM
Iran executes foreign national over Isfahan protests crackdown
Iran's execution of a foreign national may escalate international tensions and signal potential instability, impacting regime change prospects. The post Iran executes foreign national over Isfahan protests crackdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 6:26:39 AM
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