Month: August 2026

Oil and Treasury yields fell after fresh U.S.-Iran talks eased inflation fears, but bitcoin and ether failed to catch a bid as fresh Coldcard-linked sweeps pushed observed losses to nearly $89 million....

Solana Foundation’s new Chief Information Security Officer, Michael Coates, has warned that AI is making crypto scams more convincing, especially through social engineering, phishing, and voice-based impersonation. The warning is not about a flaw in Solana’s blockchain or smart contracts. It is about the way attackers target people. That...

PayPal reported $486.4 billion in Q2 payment volume, created a dedicated crypto division and placed stablecoins among its growth priorities....

Musk’s ambitious pay plan could reshape Tesla’s innovation trajectory, impacting market dynamics and reinforcing his crypto influence. The post Tesla’s $1T pay package for Musk hinges on sixfold stock growth to $8.5T market cap appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Wallets tied to the Truth Social parent now hold about as much bitcoin as the company previously pledged as note collateral, making its next 10-Q the key test of whether recent Crypto.com transfers were custody moves or sales....

The SEC kept Nasdaq’s cash-settled Bitcoin index options paused while reviewing CME’s jurisdiction challenge, with statements due Aug. 24....

Ukraine’s strike on Belgorod’s drone hub may weaken Russian UAV capabilities, potentially altering conflict dynamics and boosting Ukraine’s strategic position. The post Ukraine strikes key Russian drone hub in Belgorod, targets UAV capabilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Iran’s threat to Gulf energy infrastructure heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially impacting global oil prices and financial markets. The post Iran threatens Gulf energy strikes as oil market risk premium quietly returns appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The decline in oil prices and stable earnings boost Indian equities, potentially enhancing growth prospects for oil-sensitive sectors. The post Indian stocks rise as Brent oil prices fall, earnings season stable: Reuters appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

NATO’s leadership in Ukraine aid may shift defense dynamics in Europe, impacting US influence and potentially altering crypto’s role in conflicts. The post NATO to take command of Ukraine Security Assistance Group as US scales back military role in Europe appeared first on Crypto Briefing....