Fed leaves rates steady but policymakers split over inflation risks
The Fed’s steady rates amid rising inflation signal potential policy shifts, impacting market expectations and economic strategy reforms. The post Fed leaves rates steady but policymakers split over inflation risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
As crypto perpetual futures boom, Ethereum’s role is shifting
Rather than competing directly with faster chains, some builders argue Ethereum’s strength lies in supporting the layer-2 networks where trading is taking place.
Tether Sheds $5.5 Billion in USDT Supply as Stablecoin Turnover Hits a Record Pace

Stablecoin market value has declined by about $14 billion from its May peak, marking the sharpest monthly contraction since 2022. Yet record settlement volumes suggest the sector is becoming a faster-moving payments network rather than a store of idle digital dollars. Stablecoin Issuers Lose $7.7 Billion in June as Transaction Volume Jumps 63% Stablecoin supply […]
Fed holds rates steady, extending pause as markets await Kevin Warsh’s policy roadmap
For the first time in several years, markets were somewhat split on whether the U.S. central bank would hike rates.
GMX DAO repurchases 12,380 GMX tokens for $85,000 as buyback program surpasses $2.4 million
GMX DAO’s buyback strategy reallocates staking yields, impacting investor returns and liquidity dynamics, while aiming for long-term value growth. The post GMX DAO repurchases 12,380 GMX tokens for $85,000 as buyback program surpasses $2.4 million appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Lilian Weng rejoins OpenAI to work on recursive self-improvement models
Weng’s return to OpenAI could accelerate advancements in AI self-improvement, raising critical discussions on safety and ethical alignment. The post Lilian Weng rejoins OpenAI to work on recursive self-improvement models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Hyperscale Data sits on $71 million in Bitcoin with a $56 million market cap – Here is why its not a bargain

The market values Hyperscale Data’s common equity below its disclosed Bitcoin holdings. Whether that gap belongs to common shareholders is a much harder question. The company said Tuesday that its wholly owned Sentinum and Ault Capital Group subsidiaries held 1,106.0467 Bitcoin as of July 27. It valued the combined position at about $71.7 million using […]
Anthropic Destroyed Millions of Books to Train Claude: Was That Legal?
Anthropic bought millions of used books, sliced off the covers, and scanned every page to train Claude. A federal judge ruled that destroying books this way was legal. Court files exposed the program in January under the internal name Project Panama. Brokers now sell the same book-buying service to other artificial intelligence (AI) firms. Why […]
Ethereum Foundation Launches PQ1 Hardware Wallet to Combat Cyber Threats
The Ethereum Foundation has unveiled its new PQ1 hardware wallet, designed to address modern cyber threats. This initiative is underscored by the growing need for advanced security measures in the digital asset space. The PQ1 wallet is notable for its quantum-resistant features, ensuring robust protection against future attack vectors. For more details, see the Ethereum […]
Aave V4 Deposits Nearly Double as Borrow Caps Rise Again
Aave V4 has seen a remarkable increase in deposits, which have nearly doubled over the past month, according to a recent tweet from the platform. This growth comes alongside the raising of deposit and borrow caps for the eleventh time, reflecting sustained interest in the decentralized finance sector. Such developments signal a strengthening ecosystem, encouraging […]