Bitcoin trades near $78,000 as memecoins, small caps lead a broad crypto retreat
Bitcoin fell 2% over 24 hours to $78,111 as 95 of the 100 CoinDesk 100 constituents declined, with most of the damage done overnight....
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Clearview AI quietly tests InquiryIQ tool powered by xAI’s Grok model
Clearview AI’s new tool could significantly enhance surveillance capabilities, raising concerns about privacy and ethical implications in law enforcement. The post Clearview AI quietly tests InquiryIQ tool powered by xAI’s Grok model appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Citadel Securities reports $9.6T in US options expiring September 18
The massive options expiration highlights the growing influence of options markets on volatility and market dynamics, impacting investor strategies. The post Citadel Securities reports $9.6T in US options expiring September 18 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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XRP Ledger quantum target awaits formal roadmap
An XRPL contributor outlined hybrid post-quantum testing for 2027 and a 2028 mainnet target, though no formal roadmap confirms it....
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Who is Malone Lam? Singaporean Fraudster Pleads Guilty to $245M Bitcoin Theft
Malone Lam, 22, from Singapore, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a federal racketeering conspiracy charge tied to the theft of more than 4,100 Bitcoin from a Washington, D.C., resident. Prosecutors valued the theft at roughly $245M when it occurred and described it as one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts...
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PONS Plunges Further, BTC Retreats to $78K Ahead of First US Inflation Data: Market Watch
Just hours before the first of many major macro events scheduled to unfold in the following week or so, the US PPI data, bitcoin’s price has slipped toward $78,000 once again after it was rejected at $80,000 earlier this week. The altcoins have followed suit, with some major losses...
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Indian agri warehouse giant is putting $2 billion in grain-backed loans onchain
Arya.ag is using Avalanche technology to tokenize grain deposits to help lenders verify crops backing agricultural loans....
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Ukraine drone attacks lead to record Russian airport closures this summer
The increased airport closures in Russia due to Ukrainian drone attacks could shift the conflict dynamics, potentially aiding Ukraine’s strategic position. The post Ukraine drone attacks lead to record Russian airport closures this summer appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Former BoE, Bundesbank officials join blockchain payments firm Fnality
Former Bank of England and Bundesbank officials have joined Fnality’s UK and European boards as the bank-backed blockchain payments company prepares to expand its central bank money settlement network beyond sterling. Fnality said Thursday that former Bank of England Deputy…...
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Iranian attack damages US fighter jets at Jordan airbase: CBS News
Heightened US-Iran tensions could lead to stricter airspace regulations, impacting regional military and aviation operations significantly. The post Iranian attack damages US fighter jets at Jordan airbase: CBS News appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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