US job market weakens for third summer, Fed may consider rate cuts
The weakening job market may prompt the Fed to ease monetary policy, impacting economic growth and financial market expectations. The post US job market weakens for third summer, Fed may consider rate cuts appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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MARA sold $1.63B in Bitcoin as treasury holdings fell in 2026
MARA Holdings has sold about 23,093 Bitcoin for roughly $1.63 billion during the first half of 2026, turning a large part of its BTC treasury into cash as it funded operations, investments and liquidity needs. According to MARA’s Aug. 6…...
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Bitcoin steadies above $65,000 as Iran-Oman deal eases Hormuz concerns
The easing of Hormuz tensions could stabilize global markets, influencing risk assets like Bitcoin, but geopolitical complexities remain. The post Bitcoin steadies above $65,000 as Iran-Oman deal eases Hormuz concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook faces renewed scrutiny from lawmakers over mortgage allegations
The scrutiny of Lisa Cook highlights tensions between political influence and the Federal Reserve’s independence, impacting future governance norms. The post Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook faces renewed scrutiny from lawmakers over mortgage allegations appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Jefferies downgrades Apple to Underperform, sets price target well below current trading price
Jefferies’ downgrade of Apple highlights potential overvaluation risks, prompting investors to reassess growth expectations and market premiums. The post Jefferies downgrades Apple to Underperform, sets price target well below current trading price appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Federal Reserve appoints Doug McMillon to new data task force under Chair Kevin Warsh
The Fed’s new data task force could revolutionize economic analysis, potentially leading to more timely and effective monetary policy decisions. The post Federal Reserve appoints Doug McMillon to new data task force under Chair Kevin Warsh appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Bitcoin steadies above $65,000 as Iran-Oman deal talk eases Hormuz concerns, lifts risk assets
BTC rose to $65,209 and Nasdaq 100 index futures gained 0.45% on reports that Iran may strike a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz....
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Peter Brandt warns Bitcoin could revisit $58K
Peter Brandt leans bearish on Bitcoin again, pointing to a completed head and shoulders breakdown and a possible retest near $58,000....
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South Korea to launch multi-billion dollar chip fund to boost semiconductor hubs
South Korea’s strategic investment in semiconductors could reshape global tech dynamics, enhancing its market influence and innovation capacity. The post South Korea to launch multi-billion dollar chip fund to boost semiconductor hubs appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Barrick and Newmont reach truce to facilitate IPO plans for $42B North American spinoff
The truce between Barrick and Newmont could stabilize investor confidence, potentially revitalizing the mining sector’s IPO landscape. The post Barrick and Newmont reach truce to facilitate IPO plans for $42B North American spinoff appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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