FCA, HTX in Settlement Talks Over Illegal UK Crypto Promotions: Report
August 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
An FCA employee bought crypto from a UK IP address using a driving license as ID, according to the regulator's claim.

Trezor shipping provider breach exposes personal data of nearly 14,000 customers
August 13, 2026 | theblock.co
Trezor said a ShipMonk breach exposed the personal data of nearly 14,000 hardware wallet customers, including some shipping addresses.

Bitcoin continues ranging as crowded longs meet soft inflation, the quietest tape since 2019: analysts
August 13, 2026 | theblock.co
Bitcoin flattened under $64,000 as flat July PPI and in-line CPI both failed to spark a rally, with Glassnode flagging absent buyers.

Ether.fi adds tokenized stocks, metals and Aave-powered portfolio loans in latest ‘neobank’ expansion
August 13, 2026 | theblock.co
Etherfi noted its updated app is “less crypto-forward,” and aimed at attracting “a much broader…

Ethereum DeFi Platform Ether.fi Adds Tokenized Stocks and Portfolio-Backed Loans
August 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
The Ethereum staking platform is adding asset trading, fiat accounts, and borrowing through Aave as it pushes into crypto banking.

DeepSeek raises prices for flagship V4 models, moving closer to rivals
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
DeepSeek's price hike may stabilize the AI market, prompting competitors to reassess pricing strategies and impacting developers' cost structures.

Figure revenue doubles as blockchain loan marketplace volumes surge past $2.9B in Q1
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Figure's blockchain-driven growth highlights a shift towards decentralized finance, challenging traditional lenders and reshaping financial ecosystems.

Bullish retains 19,990 Bitcoin worth $1.28B through Q2, cementing its treasury strategy
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Bullish's Bitcoin strategy highlights the growing trend of corporate crypto holdings, influencing market dynamics and investor strategies.

Riot Platforms sells 4,300 BTC to fund operations and its pivot toward AI infrastructure
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Riot's strategic shift to AI infrastructure diversifies revenue streams, reducing reliance on volatile Bitcoin mining and enhancing investor appeal.

Jewelbug runs espionage and cryptocurrency fraud operations, says Symantec
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Jewelbug's dual operations highlight the growing convergence of cyber espionage and financial crime, posing significant threats to global cybersecurity.

DeepSeek Harness v0.1 enters developer preview with open-source code
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
DeepSeek's open-source strategy could democratize AI development, challenging competitors and potentially reshaping the software industry landscape.

Trezor discloses data breach affecting 13,689 customers
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The breach underscores the ongoing vulnerability of crypto users to phishing attacks, highlighting the critical need for enhanced security measures.

XE secures additional $1B funding from US DOE for Texas nuclear project
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The $1B DOE funding for XE's Texas project underscores a pivotal shift towards decarbonizing heavy industries with advanced nuclear tech.

Hyperliquid seeks US regulatory approval for perpetual futures offering
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Hyperliquid's regulatory pursuit could significantly influence the U.S.

Norway’s $2 trillion wealth fund warns of erosion in shareholder rights across EU markets
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The erosion of shareholder rights in the EU could undermine investor confidence, hinder cross-border capital flow, and weaken ESG efforts.

Robinhood Ventures Fund II launches IPO targeting early-stage private firms
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Robinhood Ventures Fund II's IPO democratizes venture capital access but poses challenges with high fees and potential valuation discrepancies.

South Korea’s Crypto Crackdown Lands Delio CEO 15 Years
August 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
A South Korean court sentenced Delio CEO Jeong Sang-ho to 15 years in prison for misusing roughly $49.2 million in customer cryptocurrency assets and using false documents to…

Wholesale inflation flattens out in July as price pressure eases
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The flat inflation rate may ease immediate monetary policy pressures, but persistent annual increases could still impact consumer prices.

Bitmine’s $257M annualized staking income ‘fills’ operational gaps, share buybacks: analysts
August 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitmine’s Ether staking revenue is an important financial buffer that fills financial gaps and provides recurring revenue streams beyond Ether’s price appreciation, analysts told…

Peter Thiel-backed Bullish posts $280 million Q2 net loss as digital asset sales fall 44%
August 13, 2026 | theblock.co
Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish reported a $280 million Q2 net loss as digital asset sales fell 44% and adjusted revenue rose 62%.

Trezor Customer Data Exposed in Shipping Partner Breach
August 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
The hardware wallet manufacturer says its devices and backups are untouched, but the leak hands attackers valuable customer data.

XRP Holders Can Now Trade Options Using Flare’s FXRP as Collateral
August 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
The Derive integration gives XRP holders a way to hedge or speculate without depositing their tokens with a centralized exchange.

MUFG PoC to bring Japanese government bond repo transactions onchain
August 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
MUFG’s experiment plans to bring Japanese government bond repo transactions onchain to achieve 24/7 settlement, as well as improved capital and operational efficiency.

From Bitcoin Bets to Stablecoin Payments: How Crypto Became a Mainstay at Online Casinos
August 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Crypto didn’t just slip quietly into online casinos. It arrived as a disruption.

Aave V4 spurs AVAX’s price hike, but will there be more gains ahead?
August 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The last few days have seen some positives for AVAX's price.

Fed official Barkin: Rate hikes remain possible amid inflation concerns
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Potential rate hikes could shift market expectations, impacting economic forecasts and influencing future monetary policy decisions.

Fed’s Hammack urges immediate action on rates, sees current policy as too lax
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Hammack's stance highlights potential inflation risks, prompting scrutiny of Fed's policy direction amid mixed market expectations and economic signals.

UK economy unexpectedly expands in June amid World Cup boost
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The unexpected economic growth in June highlights the UK's resilience but underscores the need for strategic policy amid political and cost challenges.

Salesforce spends record $27B on stock buybacks to combat SaaSpocalypse
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Salesforce's massive buyback may limit future growth investments, increasing reliance on AI platform success amid rising debt obligations.

Russian diesel exports fall to multiyear low in early August
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Russia's diesel export decline highlights its economic vulnerability, impacting global markets and benefiting alternative suppliers like India.

July PPI inflation drops to 4.7%, undershooting Wall Street’s 5% forecast
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Lower-than-expected PPI inflation suggests potential easing of consumer price pressures, impacting market dynamics and rate expectations.

US PPI cools, jobless claims rise, impacting Fed rate hike expectations
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The cooling PPI and rising jobless claims suggest a shift in market sentiment, potentially delaying Fed rate hikes and impacting economic recovery.

Figure Technology beats Q2 estimates as earnings quadruple and revenue doubles year over year
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Figure's success highlights blockchain's potential to enhance financial services, but economic shifts or tech issues could pose future risks.

Etherscan partners with GitMyABI to turn verified contracts into installable npm packages
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
This integration streamlines smart contract development, enhancing efficiency and consistency, potentially accelerating Ethereum ecosystem growth.

Lech Poznan races against time to reach Faroe Islands for Europa League tie
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Lech Poznan's travel woes highlight the unpredictable challenges of European football logistics, potentially impacting their Europa League ambitions.

Ukrainian forces strike oil refinery in Russia’s Urals region, halting 151,000 barrels per day of output
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Ukraine's strategic targeting of Russian refineries disrupts energy supply, potentially weakening Russia's military funding and regional influence.

Reya updates fee model, reducing taker fees to 3 bps and eliminating maker fees entirely
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Reya's fee model overhaul could intensify competition among decentralized exchanges, potentially reshaping market dynamics and user expectations.

MUFG Eyes Instant JGB Repos as Blockchain Invades Bond Markets
August 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
MUFG has launched a pilot to test whether Japanese government bond repo trades can settle in real time on a blockchain network.

Bullish Q2 adjusted earnings in line as rise in subscription revenue offsets digital asset slowdown
August 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
Digital asset sales slumped to $32.6 billion from $58.6 billiion a year earlier, but other revenues roughly doubled year-over-year to just shy of $65 billion.

Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction: Ethereum Targets $2,900 Recovery as Staking Growth and Whale Demand Strengthen Bullish Outlook
August 13, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Ethereum price remains at a critical recovery point as bulls defend the $1,850 support zone, with network growth, whale accumulation, and staking activity supporting hopes for a…

Under-Collateralized Crypto Lending Brings Credit Risk Onchain
August 13, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Maple Finance holds ≈93.1% of on-chain private credit, with $2.13B active loans by Mar 31, 2026, pulling credit risk into DeFi as yields stay elevated.

XRP Price Prediction: 71% Crash Sparks Oversold Reversal Bets as XRP Denies $1 Breakdown
August 13, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
XRP is testing one of the most closely watched levels in its current correction as the token trades near the $1 mark after losing roughly 71% from its July 2025 all-time high.

VIRTUAL crypto rallies 10% – Can surging volume push price to $0.68?
August 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
VIRTUAL gains 10% as whale activity, trading volume and spot buying strengthen the bullish setup toward $0.68.

How Crypto Culture Is Forcing Online Casinos to Ditch Heavy Wagering Rules
August 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Cryptocurrency has changed more than just the way people move money online.

Morning Minute: The SEC Plans Rules for Tokenized Stocks
August 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
The new framework could be announced as soon as Friday, in what could be the biggest development for crypto this year.

SEC allows Franklin Templeton funds to invest in onchain money fund
August 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The SEC said it will not pursue enforcement action if Franklin Templeton’s funds start investing cash in the asset manager’s own tokenized money market fund.

Twitch Turns On Amazon AI Training by Default: 'Nobody Would Opt In'
August 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
Twitch's chief product officer says he does not know whether content had already been used for training before the setting appeared.

Strategy, Metaplanet unrealized bitcoin losses highlight risk of concentrating on just one token
August 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
Your day-ahead look for Aug.

Bitcoin holds steady near $64,000 as monero, hyperliquid outperform
August 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
Crypto markets remain in a low volatility holding pattern, trading in a tight range following Wednesday's CPI report.

Stablecoins Under Stress Do Not Behave Like One Safe Haven
August 13, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
USDC’s $0.8774 low during the SVB weekend and USDT’s May 2022 wobble show stablecoins don’t move as one.

Crypto address poisoning costs user $100K USDT: How the trap worked
August 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Why 'copy and paste from transaction history' is not recommended when moving funds.

‘DeFi doesn’t exist anymore,’ just onchain finance: Andre Cronje
August 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Flying Tulip founder Andre Cronje contends that DeFi protocols have evolved into a new financial paradigm of “onchain finance,” but have sacrificed some of their inherent…

Lumo Wallet Integrates StealthEX, Unlocking Non-Custodial Swaps Across 2,000+ Cryptocurrencies
August 13, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
The integration enables Lumo Wallet users to exchange more than 2,000 cryptocurrencies through StealthEX’s non-custodial infrastructure, with a competitive fee of only 0.4%.

Crypto whale drained $25.6M as physical attacks spread: 2026 losses top $1.2B
August 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Wrench attacks success rate continue to drop but non-crypto investors are not safe too.

Monaco Submits Draft Bill to Align Crypto Rules With MiCA
August 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Monaco has submitted a draft bill to replace its 2022 crypto rules, aligning its regulatory environment with the MiCA framework and Financial Action Task Force standards.

5 Times Bots Cost Big Brands Millions and the Technologies That Could Have Stopped Them
August 13, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Bots have evolved far beyond simple scripts.

CEO of Crypto Lender Delio Gets 15 Years Over $49M Fraud
August 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
A botched search of the platform's server host cost prosecutors the bulk of their case, cutting it from 2,800 alleged victims to about 1,100.

MUFG to test real-time blockchain settlement for Japanese government bond trades
August 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
MUFG is preparing a proof-of-concept for onchain JGB transactions using the Canton network.

Zcash is borrowing crypto’s new institutional playbook as privacy goes mainstream
August 13, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Zcash Labs launched Aug. 6 to move Zcash deeper into business and institutional use.

Musk and Zuckerberg boost AI race with xAI and Meta model releases
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The intensified AI competition could reshape market dynamics, challenging existing leaders and potentially altering future technological landscapes.

Robinhood Chain posts $1.05 million in 24-hour NFT trading volume
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Robinhood Chain's rapid rise in NFT and DEX volumes highlights a shift towards more efficient, scalable blockchain solutions, challenging Ethereum's dominance.

Bitcoin Slammed After Benign US CPI: Will the Uptrend Still Hold?
August 13, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
In spite of the relatively benign US inflation figures released on Wednesday, Bitcoin dipped more than $1,000 on the news, falling back to the bear market trendline.

FCA Registration, FSCS and FOS: UK Crypto Protection Compared
August 13, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
FCA registration is AML supervision, not consumer cover.

Bitcoin holders eye 60M milestone – Will it lift BTC’s price to a record high?
August 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Spot demand has been negative and could derail BTC's recovery in the short term.

Binance bStocks pass xStocks as second-largest tokenized stock issuer
August 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Binance bStocks became the second-largest tokenized stock issuer less than two months after launch, narrowly ahead of Kraken’s xStocks.

Twitch defaults Amazon AI training on, buries opt-out in security settings
August 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Twitch turned on Amazon generative AI training for every channel by default, and streamers must dig into security and privacy settings to opt out.

Real Opens 90-Day $ASSET Staking Campaign With 75,000 USDC Reward Pool Ahead of Public Testnet
August 13, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
The new staking campaign follows Real's Genesis program, where more than 2.8 million $ASSET was staked across 145 wallets.

Brazil’s largest bitcoin treasury firm plans ETF with 95% allocation to Strategy's STRC
August 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
DIGY11 aims for annual distributions matching Brazil’s interbank rate plus 3–5 percentage points, net of costs, though investors' actual returns are not guaranteed.

Bitcoin speculators keep BTC price ‘pinned’ below $68.7K: Glassnode
August 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin’s weakness near range highs stems from short-term holders trying to break even on underwater BTC investments, Glassnode says.

Transfer Agents on Blockchain: Who Owns the Legal Share Register?
August 13, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
SEC staff say tokenized securities don’t change legal obligations. In DTC’s pilot, Cede & Co.

Is BitGo’s $4.3B quarter a sign of an institutional crypto boom?
August 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
BitGo reported an increase in revenue of 80% to $4.33 billion in the second quarter, indicating where institutional money is flowing in the global crypto market.

Sunrise Lands $400M US Loan to Build a Scandium Supply Chain
August 13, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Sunrise Energy Metals has not confirmed a rumored $400m U.S. loan.

Live updates: Bitcoin continues flat near $63,500 as U.S. PPI softer than forecast in July
August 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
An in-depth analysis of the U.S.

South Korea sentences Delio CEO to 15 years in prison for $50 million crypto fraud: report
August 13, 2026 | theblock.co
The sentence is shorter than the 20-year term that prosecutors sought, as the judge acquitted Jeong of a primary charge.

Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet unveils BitBonds with $1.3 million private debt sale
August 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
The inaugural unsecured bonds offer annual interest of up to 4.3%, while exposing investors to metaplanet’s credit and bitcoin-linked balance-sheet…

How a wall of 1.79 million Bitcoin is quietly choking every attempt to break above $65,000
August 13, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Bitcoin traders are rebuilding bets on a run toward $70,000 while still paying for protection against a fall to $60,000, showing that softer US inflation data has done little to…

Binance coin price prediction 2026-2032: How high will BNB go?
August 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: After notable changes in its executive team, Binance has shown resilience and prospects for recovery.

Bitcoin whales short $225.79M – THIS level could trigger BTC squeeze
August 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Can Bitcoin turn its biggest bears into forced buyers?

Barcelona’s £55M bid for Rodri rejected by Manchester City
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Barcelona's pursuit of Rodri highlights the challenges clubs face in acquiring top talent, potentially inflating future transfer market values.

Barcelona’s €60m bid for Rodri rejected by Manchester City
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Barcelona's rejected bid for Rodri highlights the complexities of high-stakes transfers, potentially affecting market dynamics and club strategies.

Bitwise CIO sees market repricing as crypto embraces ‘revenue fever’
August 13, 2026 | theblock.co
Bitwise CIO sees crypto valuations doubling as decentralized finance apps and protocols adopt revenue-driven token buybacks.

A Maryland Man Won $50,000 Twice in a Year, and It Came Down to Persistence
August 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
A Waldorf, Maryland, lottery player has hit a $50,000 prize twice within a year, first through a Maryland Lottery Second Chance ticket and again in Bonus Match 5.

Why XRP’s $435M Open Interest may be warning and not bullish conviction
August 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
From speculation to conviction: XRP’s positioning starts to shift.

A U.S. armored brigade got wiped out by Ukrainian drone operators in a NATO exercise, and it wasn’t even close
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The exercise underscores the evolving nature of warfare, highlighting the strategic importance of drone technology and its impact on military tactics.

Securitize falls 16% after earnings miss, tokenization revenue drops
August 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Securitize shares fell 16% from Wednesday’s close after the tokenization platform’s $14.4 million second-quarter revenue missed Wall Street estimates.

Anthropic targets $2T valuation in October IPO challenging SpaceX’s record
August 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Investors expect Anthropic to reach a valuation of $2 trillion or more in October, easily surpassing SpaceX’s market debut as the largest IPO in history.

Pepperstone Appoints New CTO to Drive AI-Native Proprietary Tech Push
August 13, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Pepperstone Appoints New CTO to Drive AI-Native Proprietary Tech…

Dogecoin price prediction 2026-2032: DOGE to the moon?
August 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Here are top Dogecoin predictions and price trends from the Cryptopolitan team.

Solana outage knocks 90 validators offline – Was the network at risk?
August 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Solana maintained finality through a major routing failure as distributed validators kept blocks moving while affected nodes recovered.

Asia turns into testing ground for stablecoin payment rails
August 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Asia is becoming the first region where large-scale pilot programs for blockchain-implemented payments are taking place.

Strategy sold $100M to defend STRC’s $100 stock price as DeFi packages the risk into a 7% ‘safer’ trade
August 13, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Solstice announced a tranched product built on Strategy's Bitcoin-related STRC preferred stock, and said its senior tranche would not begin absorbing losses until STRC trades…

BitGo posts $19M Q2 loss despite 80% revenue surge to $4.3B
August 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
An $18.8 million unrealized digital asset loss and weaker trading margins pushed BitGo into the red in the second quarter.

Mirae Asset to inject additional $35 million into Korbit crypto exchange following July acquisition: report
August 13, 2026 | theblock.co
Mirae Asset completed the acquisition of Korbit in July, acquiring 97.15% of the company for roughly $91.5 million.

Copper US arm becomes FINRA member, SEC-registered broker-dealer
August 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Copper Markets US will offer qualified custody, staking, financing and OTC services after securing its regulated US presence.

Iran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions
August 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical tensions, complicating U.S.-Iran negotiations and impacting global oil markets.

How Wall Street Builds an S&P 500 Price Target
August 13, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
S&P 500 targets combine forward EPS with a chosen P/E multiple.

Soft U.S. CPI meets weak BTC: Is the ‘Bitcoin bottom’ thesis breaking?
August 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
BTC ignores soft CPI as bottom and short-squeeze signals face a reality check.

Binance bStocks Overtakes xStocks to Become the Second Largest Tokenized Stock Issuer
August 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Binance bStocks growth story since launching in June has been nothing short of remarkable.

UK Lawmakers Press Banks on Crypto Access Ahead of New Rules
August 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
U.K. lawmakers are asking major banks whether the country’s incoming crypto framework will change how they treat regulated digital asset firms.

Arthur Hayes says a $60 billion Fed cap is Bitcoin’s next liquidity trigger and needed for a price surge
August 13, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Arthur Hayes says a $60 billion Federal Reserve limit is the next liquidity trigger he wants to see before adding more aggressively to risk assets, such as Bitcoin. His Aug.