Ripple Forecast: XRP recovery gains momentum amid strong technical indicators
Ripple (XRP) remains in bullish hands, as price action extends above $1.16 at the time of writing on Thursday. Since Monday, the cross-border remittance token has surged by more than 20%, reflecting a steady growth in risk-on sentiment.
By N/A 8/20/2026, 1:18:00 PM
US long-term government bonds face selling pressure after Bessent’s intervention
Rising yields could strain economic growth, elevate borrowing costs, and challenge fiscal stability, despite temporary relief measures. The post US long-term government bonds face selling pressure after Bessent’s intervention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 1:13:42 PM
Retail investor demand for Bitcoin rises 9% in 30 days
Rising retail interest in Bitcoin amid price stability suggests potential for sustained market engagement, impacting future price dynamics. The post Retail investor demand for Bitcoin rises 9% in 30 days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 1:12:48 PM
Ode reportedly in talks to acquire AI consultancy Casper Studios
Ode's rapid expansion into AI consultancy highlights a trend of AI labs evolving into comprehensive service providers, reshaping industry dynamics. The post Ode reportedly in talks to acquire AI consultancy Casper Studios appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 1:12:05 PM
Trump’s Hyperliquid Name-Drop Sends HYPE Charging Toward Record Highs
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token charged toward record territory after U.S. President Donald Trump revealed regulators are working on a legal pathway that could bring the crypto trading heavyweight into the American market. Trump Drops Hyperliquid Into Washington’s Spotlight Trump made the comments on Aug. 19 during a White House meeting with...
By Jamie Redman 8/20/2026, 1:09:05 PM
Alation confirms cyberattack and investigates unauthorized access to its systems
The breach highlights vulnerabilities in data governance platforms, potentially prompting stricter security measures across the industry. The post Alation confirms cyberattack and investigates unauthorized access to its systems appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 1:08:04 PM
Bitcoin price surpasses $71,000: How to earn $5,000 in passive income daily through ASDeFi
Bitcoin’s move above $71,000 is renewing investor interest, while ASDeFi Cloud Mining offers a way to participate in mining without owning or managing ASIC hardware. On August 20, the price of Bitcoin once again broke through the $71,000 mark, hitting…
By Guest Post 8/20/2026, 1:07:49 PM
Treasury Buybacks vs QE: Why Buying $4B of Bonds Is Different
U.S. Treasury raising certain buybacks to at least $4B per operation isn’t QE. QE creates bank reserves; buybacks are financed swaps that don’t expand base money.
By Maya Collins 8/20/2026, 1:01:37 PM
Yandex secures thrilling victory over Liquid at TI2026
Yandex's victory highlights their dominance and signals a shift in competitive dynamics, as no Chinese teams reach TI2026 playoffs. The post Yandex secures thrilling victory over Liquid at TI2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:59:17 PM
Legacy eliminates Natus Vincere from Esports World Cup 2026
Legacy's upset over NAVI highlights Brazil's CS2 resurgence, potentially boosting sponsorships and investment in Brazilian esports. The post Legacy eliminates Natus Vincere from Esports World Cup 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:58:34 PM
Bitcoin Price Analysis: What’s Next for BTC After Massive 12% Daily Surge?
Bitcoin has staged a sharp recovery from the lower end of its recent range, pushing back toward $70K after spending several weeks consolidating below a descending trendline. The latest move has improved the short-term structure considerably, although BTC is now approaching an important resistance cluster that could determine whether this is the...
By Shayan Markets 8/20/2026, 12:57:50 PM
SK Hynix to pay 60% of bonuses in stock instead of cash
SK Hynix's shift to stock-based bonuses may enhance employee investment in company success but risks stock volatility and cash flow challenges. The post SK Hynix to pay 60% of bonuses in stock instead of cash appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:55:51 PM
Treasury demand becomes more valuation-sensitive as term premiums near decade highs
Elevated term premiums could trigger a feedback loop, raising borrowing costs across sectors and complicating fiscal management strategies. The post Treasury demand becomes more valuation-sensitive as term premiums near decade highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:55:38 PM
Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life in prison for fraud and fundraising crimes
Hui's life sentence underscores China's crackdown on corporate malfeasance, signaling stricter enforcement and accountability in the property sector. The post Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life in prison for fraud and fundraising crimes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:50:42 PM
Eightco Holdings Reports $389M in Holdings, Including OpenAI, Beast Industries, 16,000+ ETH and 302M WLD
Eightco Holdings Reports $389M in Holdings, Including OpenAI, Beast Industries, 16,000+ ETH and 302M WLD
By Chainwire 8/20/2026, 12:50:13 PM
Natus Vincere leaves Esports World Cup 2026 event segment without securing any points
NAVI's exit without points highlights the volatility in esports, affecting their market odds and reshaping competitive dynamics in EWC 2026. The post Natus Vincere leaves Esports World Cup 2026 event segment without securing any points appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 12:49:40 PM
Sportsbooks Compared on European Football Coverage
Most comparisons test a sportsbook on the Premier League, which everyone covers. The better question is how far down European football a platform goes, and which books actually price the whole continent.
By Crypto Daily 8/20/2026, 12:47:28 PM
Initial jobless claims remain steady amid fragile labor market
The steady jobless claims amid a weakening labor market suggest potential economic instability, impacting consumer confidence and spending. The post Initial jobless claims remain steady amid fragile labor market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:46:21 PM
Fed’s Daly emphasizes focus on achieving inflation target amid rate hike speculation
Daly's focus on inflation targets could shape future Fed policy, impacting market expectations and economic stability amid rate hike debates. The post Fed’s Daly emphasizes focus on achieving inflation target amid rate hike speculation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 12:46:15 PM
US Treasury Buyback Expansion Adds New Macro Liquidity Signal For Bitcoin Traders
US Treasury Buyback Expansion Adds New Macro Liquidity Signal For Bitcoin Traders - Read the full analysis.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:45:00 PM
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar announces IPO plans for 2027
OpenAI's IPO plans signal a shift towards increased market transparency and competition, potentially reshaping the AI industry's financial dynamics. The post OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar announces IPO plans for 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:39:12 PM
Fed’s Daly sees no evidence for preemptive rate hikes, supports current policy
Daly's stance suggests stability in monetary policy, potentially easing market volatility and providing a predictable economic environment. The post Fed’s Daly sees no evidence for preemptive rate hikes, supports current policy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 12:39:06 PM
Micron invests $10B in US memory research lab over 10 years
Micron's investment bolsters US chip innovation, potentially reducing reliance on foreign tech and creating significant job opportunities. The post Micron invests $10B in US memory research lab over 10 years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:38:25 PM
Bitcoin ETFs accumulate $1B in three days as bulls return
The rapid inflow into Bitcoin ETFs suggests increased institutional confidence, potentially stabilizing Bitcoin's market and influencing future benchmarks. The post Bitcoin ETFs accumulate $1B in three days as bulls return appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:38:18 PM
China snaps up 10 million barrels of Saudi crude in rare spot tender
China's strategic spot purchase of Saudi crude highlights shifting market dynamics and geopolitical influences on global oil trade. The post China snaps up 10 million barrels of Saudi crude in rare spot tender appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:35:49 PM
Cybersecurity firm unveils crypto phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers
Rapid7 unveiled a new cryptocurrency phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers, aiming to steal investors’ holdings by redirecting them to fake wallet provider websites.
By Zoltan Vardai 8/20/2026, 12:35:32 PM
Fed’s Mary Daly warns overlapping economic shocks could keep inflation elevated for years
Persistent inflation due to overlapping economic shocks could necessitate significant Fed policy changes, impacting long-term economic stability. The post Fed’s Mary Daly warns overlapping economic shocks could keep inflation elevated for years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:34:24 PM
Alibaba expects AI product revenue to reach $10B next quarter
Alibaba's AI revenue surge highlights its strategic pivot, potentially reshaping China's cloud market and intensifying global AI competition. The post Alibaba expects AI product revenue to reach $10B next quarter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:34:02 PM
Bitcoin price hits $72K, but charts warn of pullback
Bitcoin price extended its breakout to $72,490 on Aug. 20 after forced short covering pushed the price through its 200-day moving averages, but an overbought daily reading raises the risk of a pullback. Bitcoin price breaks above its 200-day averages…
By Rony Roy 8/20/2026, 12:30:00 PM
Cerebras partners with Callosum to deliver ultra-low-latency inference for financial AI workloads
The partnership could revolutionize financial AI by significantly reducing costs and improving efficiency, potentially reshaping industry standards. The post Cerebras partners with Callosum to deliver ultra-low-latency inference for financial AI workloads appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:29:31 PM
CFTC chair: Crypto market structure framework coming with or without CLARITY Act
The CFTC's proactive approach to crypto regulation may enhance market stability and investor confidence, even without legislative backing. The post CFTC chair: Crypto market structure framework coming with or without CLARITY Act appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 12:28:08 PM
CFTC’s Selig says crypto market structure is coming whether Congress acts or not
The CFTC's proactive stance on crypto regulation may accelerate market clarity but lacks the enduring stability of legislative backing. The post CFTC’s Selig says crypto market structure is coming whether Congress acts or not appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:25:21 PM
Bitcoin ETFs just bled 77,000 BTC in a single quarter, and retail investors are the ones heading for the exits
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw record Q2 2026 outflows of 77,033 BTC worth $4.9 billion, driven by retail selling while institutions added 7.5% to The post Bitcoin ETFs just bled 77,000 BTC in a single quarter, and retail investors are the ones heading for the exits appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:21:09 PM
Optimism-funded team’s deciding vote shifts $49M in OP tokens away from users
The shift in OP token allocation highlights governance challenges and potential centralization, impacting community trust and future protocol dynamics. The post Optimism-funded team’s deciding vote shifts $49M in OP tokens away from users appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:18:33 PM
Ethereum user loses 1,010 ETH in Tornado Cash phishing attack
Community reports claim a Tornado Cash phishing site drained 1,010 ETH, while onchain records confirm 810 ETH reached the cited wallet.
By Olivia Stephanie 8/20/2026, 12:18:15 PM
Alibaba expects higher gross margin and profitability by swapping purchased chips for its own
Alibaba's strategic shift to in-house chip production could enhance profitability, reduce dependency on foreign tech, and bolster China's tech autonomy. The post Alibaba expects higher gross margin and profitability by swapping purchased chips for its own appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:17:49 PM
Romania destroys marine drones near Neptun Deep gas project in Black Sea
The incident underscores the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in geopolitically tense regions, potentially impacting EU energy security. The post Romania destroys marine drones near Neptun Deep gas project in Black Sea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:17:00 PM
Bitcoin blasts past $72,000 as Trump, Treasury buybacks wipe out $3.1B in shorts
Bitcoin surged above $70,000 for the first time since June as falling Treasury yields and Washington’s crypto push crushed bearish bets. Data from CryptoSlate shows that BTC extended its breakout above $72,000 on Thursday, taking its gain since Monday to roughly 15%. It has climbed to $72,207 as of press time. Blockchain analysis firm Glassnode...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 8/20/2026, 12:15:07 PM
Ukraine strikes major refinery and oil terminal in Russia, extending deep-strike campaign
Ukraine's deep-strike campaign on Russian energy sites disrupts Moscow's war funding, potentially altering military dynamics and economic stability. The post Ukraine strikes major refinery and oil terminal in Russia, extending deep-strike campaign appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:15:05 PM
Super-agent Jorge Mendes arrives in Barcelona for transfer talks
Mendes' involvement in Barcelona's transfer talks highlights the growing influence of super-agents in shaping club strategies and futures. The post Super-agent Jorge Mendes arrives in Barcelona for transfer talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:13:15 PM
JPMorgan warns Treasury bond buyback may raise yields, not lower them
JPMorgan's warning suggests potential economic ripple effects, as rising yields could increase borrowing costs and impact investment decisions. The post JPMorgan warns Treasury bond buyback may raise yields, not lower them appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:12:48 PM
Dogecoin Falls to Worst Levels in 13 Years as Analyst Sees Buying Opportunity Similar to 2023
It has been a difficult year for several crypto assets, with Dogecoin among those facing it rough. According to Data analytics released today by analyst Cryptollica, the meme asset has printed one of the worst price performances in its 13 years of history. The token’s price has plunged 49.25% in 2026, falling below $0.073 for […]
By Erie Maxwell 8/20/2026, 12:10:47 PM
Kiwoom DRX eliminated from LCK Play-ins after 0-2 loss to NS RedForce
Kiwoom DRX's elimination highlights the volatility of esports success, underscoring the challenges of maintaining competitive consistency. The post Kiwoom DRX eliminated from LCK Play-ins after 0-2 loss to NS RedForce appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:10:41 PM
$425 Million Breakout: Shiba Inu (SHIB) Is Back in Bullish Harness
Shiba Inu potentially entered a reversal cycle that might become the foundation of a proper retrace.
By Arman Shirinyan 8/20/2026, 12:10:00 PM
Slack launches collaborative vibe coding channels with AI agents
Slack's AI-driven coding channels could redefine collaborative software development, enhancing productivity and expanding Slack's market value. The post Slack launches collaborative vibe coding channels with AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:09:32 PM
20% Ethereum Rally Boosts Bitmine (BMNR) by $2.2 Billion: Tom Lee Backs Ether as Vital Layer for AI
Ethereum's largest treasury company Bitmine (BMNR) nets $2.2 billion overnight in 20% rally as its chairman Tom Lee backs the altcoin for AI.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 8/20/2026, 12:08:15 PM
US 30-year Treasury yield, highest since 2007
Rising long-term borrowing costs may signal sustained economic pressure, influencing Federal Reserve rate decisions and financial market dynamics. The post US 30-year Treasury yield, highest since 2007 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 8/20/2026, 12:07:17 PM
Walmart stock falls over 8% after rare quarterly sales miss
Walmart's sales miss highlights consumer strain, signaling potential economic challenges and testing the resilience of its growth strategy. The post Walmart stock falls over 8% after rare quarterly sales miss appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:03:06 PM
CoreWeave lands multiyear deal with Hudson River Trading for AI workloads
CoreWeave's expanding role in financial services highlights the increasing reliance on specialized AI infrastructure in quantitative trading. The post CoreWeave lands multiyear deal with Hudson River Trading for AI workloads appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 8/20/2026, 12:01:41 PM
Ethena Adds $1B FalconX Credit Facility to USDe's Return Engine
FalconX launches a $1B secured warehouse with Ethena, routing USDe reserve assets into overcollateralized institutional loans via a bankruptcy-remote SPV.
By Karim Daniels 8/20/2026, 12:01:39 PM