Month: August 2026

Tokenized stock transfers jumped 415% to $29.5 billion as Coinbase launched four share-backed equity tokens on Base for non-U.S. users....

.Sberbank plans loans backed by Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT after Russia’s new crypto rules take effect and regulators approve the assets....

Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian refineries highlight escalating tensions and could disrupt global energy markets, impacting supply chains. The post Ukrainian drone attack ignites fire at Kirishi oil refinery near St. Petersburg appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Bitcoin’s rally drew $2.8 billion in ETF inflows as futures leverage fell, though inflation and renewed fund outflows pose risks....

Bitcoin (BTC) has risen about 26% from its mid-August low after a short-liquidation event accelerated the rebound. Glassnode said the August 19 move produced the largest one-day liquidation event since 2019. Short positions accounted for most of the liquidations across the major centralized exchanges. The actual total was likely...

The rise in phishing and AI threats underscores the urgent need for enhanced security measures and user education in the crypto space. The post Trezor’s head of security warns of rising phishing and AI threats targeting crypto users appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The Wall Street Journal reports that JPMorgan Chase is exploring a public stablecoin separate from its existing JPM Coin deposit token while 39 state banking associations form the BankChain Alliance and target a 2027 blockchain launch. The GENIUS Act gave…...

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al Nahyan, the UAE’s national security advisor and brother of its president, holds the single largest stake in WLTC Holdings through StringZ Holding RSC. The Trump family owns 38%. On August 14, the OCC granted this…...

A bridge configuration flaw on Base and BNB Smart Chain let attackers hijack LayerZero delegate permissions, mint trillions of phantom SAND tokens, and drain roughly $675,000 from the Ethereum vault before the team shut everything down. The $49 billion face…...

The situation underscores the fragile Iran-U.S. relations and highlights the geopolitical complexities affecting regional stability and maritime security. The post Hormuz understanding with Oman hinges on US commitments, says Iran official appeared first on Crypto Briefing....