Russian strikes target Mykolaiv port infrastructure, escalating conflict
The strikes on Mykolaiv’s port infrastructure could severely disrupt Ukraine’s logistics, impacting military and economic stability. The post Russian strikes target Mykolaiv port infrastructure, escalating conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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America has 36% of its Patriot interceptors left, and allies are being pushed to the back of the line
The depletion of U.S. Patriot interceptors heightens NATO’s vulnerability, potentially escalating tensions and risk of conflict with Russia. The post America has 36% of its Patriot interceptors left, and allies are being pushed to the back of the line appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Malone Lam admits role in $245M crypto crime ring
Malone Lam admitted joining a RICO conspiracy that U.S. prosecutors linked to more than $245 million in cryptocurrency thefts....
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Strategy pauses Bitcoin buys, doubles buyback plan
Strategy spent $176.3 million repurchasing STRC, doubled its preferred securities buyback authorization and kept 845,050 BTC....
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FirstFT: Anthropic withheld AI model from UK testers
Anthropic’s cautious AI release strategy may weaken its market position and influence perceptions of its leadership in AI innovation. The post FirstFT: Anthropic withheld AI model from UK testers appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Moonshot’s Kimi rattled markets. U.S. agencies now say it was trained on American models
Moonshot, whose Kimi model rattled markets earlier this year, is among six Chinese AI firms accused of systematically extracting capabilities from U.S. models....
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Bitcoin recovers toward $79,000 as Zcash records a $500 million ETF haul
Bitcoin fell to nearly $77,600 on Tuesday before clawing most of it back, leaving it little changed on the day while zcash gained roughly 43% on the week and Grayscale’s new fund crossed half a billion dollars....
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Sinopec forecasts 600,000 bpd drop in China’s oil demand for 2026
China’s declining oil demand may reshape global energy markets, influencing oil prices and prompting shifts in energy policy and investment. The post Sinopec forecasts 600,000 bpd drop in China’s oil demand for 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Iran allows singer Mohsen Namjoo’s return, hinting at cultural policy shift
Iran’s move may signal a strategic cultural policy shift, potentially increasing dissent and hinting at regime instability amid tight controls. The post Iran allows singer Mohsen Namjoo’s return, hinting at cultural policy shift appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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XRP and the CLARITY Act: Why September 15 Could Be a Major Test
All crypto eyes have turned to the two major events next week (and the CPI inflation data on Friday), with some favoring the FOMC meeting, while others put more emphasis on the CLARITY Act vote on September 15. The XRP community appears to be in the second camp, as...
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