8,000 Devices Infected, 80 Crypto Wallets Accessed by Video Game Malware

Federal investigators allege that eight compromised video games exposed roughly 8,000 devices and enabled attackers to take at least $220,000 from 80 cryptocurrency wallets. The FBI is seeking potential victims as the investigation continues. Malware Campaign Focused on Cryptocurrency Wallets Malware concealed inside downloadable games allegedly harvested credentials that attackers used to enter cryptocurrency accounts […]
BitMEX to shut down after 11-year run that reshaped crypto derivatives trading

BitMEX will cease all operations on September 23, 2026, ending an 11-year run. Users must withdraw assets promptly as the crypto derivatives The post BitMEX to shut down after 11-year run that reshaped crypto derivatives trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Soros-Inspired Risk Framework Gains Traction as Crypto Narratives Face Scrutiny
George Soros’s investing maxim—“Don’t bet on hypotheses you can’t test”—is gaining renewed relevance in crypto markets, where narratives can travel faster than data and price volatility routinely punishes conviction built on little more than storytelling. The idea borrows directly from philosopher Karl Popper’s concept of ‘falsifiability’: a claim is only meaningful if it can, in […]
US stocks stabilize as oil prices drop on peace talk optimism

US stocks stabilize as oil prices drop on peace talk optimism. Oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 7% YES, by December 31 at 14.5% YES. The post US stocks stabilize as oil prices drop on peace talk optimism appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
US pauses nightly Iran strikes amid Houthi-Saudi clashes: SCMP

US pauses airstrikes on Iran amid Houthi-Saudi clashes. Iranian regime to fall by end of 2026 at 9.5% YES. The post US pauses nightly Iran strikes amid Houthi-Saudi clashes: SCMP appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
US munitions stockpile concerns amid Trump-Iran conflict discussions

US officials express concerns over munitions stockpiles amid Trump-Iran conflict talks. US-Iran deal with reconstruction funding at 29% YES. The post US munitions stockpile concerns amid Trump-Iran conflict discussions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Liverpool’s defensive crisis under new coach Iraola highlights the fragility of big-club squad depth

Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola calls Joe Gomez’s preseason injury the ‘worst news’ as defensive depth concerns mount ahead of the new Premier The post Liverpool’s defensive crisis under new coach Iraola highlights the fragility of big-club squad depth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says Russia has readied 30,000 North Korean troops for Voronezh deployment

Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing 30,000 North Korean troops for Voronezh deployment since June, raising geopolitical risks with crypto market The post Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says Russia has readied 30,000 North Korean troops for Voronezh deployment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Iraq signs pipeline deal with Syria to reroute oil exports through the Mediterranean

Iraq and Syria signed a deal to rebuild the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline with 2 million bpd capacity, reducing Strait of Hormuz reliance and The post Iraq signs pipeline deal with Syria to reroute oil exports through the Mediterranean appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
CXMT set for historic Shanghai IPO amid memory chip excitement

CXMT Corp raises $8.6 billion in Asia’s largest IPO of 2026 ahead of its Shanghai STAR Market debut, fueled by 700% revenue growth and surging AI The post CXMT set for historic Shanghai IPO amid memory chip excitement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.