Big Tech holds $3T in off-balance-sheet AI commitments, dwarfing reported spending
The hidden $3T AI commitments could distort financial metrics, prompting investors to reassess valuations and future cash flow projections. The post Big Tech holds $3T in off-balance-sheet AI commitments, dwarfing reported spending appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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BitMine Cuts Weekly Buyback to 1.7M Shares as ETH Treasury Hits 5.82 Million
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has repurchased 1.7 million common shares in the week ending August 16. This is the smallest weekly buyback since the program began on July 1 and the third consecutive weekly decline, while the company’s Ethereum (ETH) treasury grew to 5,815,164 tokens. Total crypto, cash, and...
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Tom Lee’s Bitmine now owns 4.8% of Ethereum supply after latest ETH purchase
The crypto treasury company bought another 9,926 ETH last week, extending a buying streak that began in June 2025....
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How a bug in Coldcard’s code went unnoticed for years, leading to $100 million in hacked funds
Crypto’s favorite maxim, “don’t trust, verify” wasn’t followed in the case of Coldcard’s code....
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Strategy skips Bitcoin purchase after raising $333.7M from MSTR sales
Strategy has raised $333.7 million through common stock sales without buying or selling Bitcoin last week, leaving its holdings unchanged at 840,447 BTC. According to a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Aug. 17, Strategy…...
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Iran threatens escalation if US fails to honor deal within weeks
Heightened geopolitical tensions may prolong the blockade, impacting market expectations and complicating diplomatic resolutions. The post Iran threatens escalation if US fails to honor deal within weeks appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Russian firm asks Kremlin to place Nestlé’s $2B Russian operations under state management
This move could further strain Russia’s relations with Western businesses, potentially deterring future foreign investments in the region. The post Russian firm asks Kremlin to place Nestlé’s $2B Russian operations under state management appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Chainlink hosts Link:NYC to accelerate institutional onchain finance
Chainlink’s Link:NYC event could catalyze the integration of blockchain in traditional finance, enhancing transparency and interoperability. The post Chainlink hosts Link:NYC to accelerate institutional onchain finance appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Wells Fargo Investment Institute cuts 2026 gold target to $4,900-$5,100
The revised gold forecast reflects a cautious market sentiment, highlighting increased opportunity costs and a shift in investment strategies. The post Wells Fargo Investment Institute cuts 2026 gold target to $4,900-$5,100 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Ethereum price rebounds as bulls target $1,960 breakout
Ethereum price climbed nearly 2% on Aug. 17, rebounding from the $1,872 area as buyers defended short-term support and pushed ETH above $1,900. Ethereum price action today According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price traded at approximately $1,908 at…...
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