Blackrock Pulls $170M Into IBIT as Bitcoin ETFs Add $211M

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) drew $211.49 million on Tuesday, extending their strong start to the week. Ether funds returned to inflows with $53.75 million, while solana posted a smaller gain. XRP and HYPE remained flat for the day. Blackrock Plans 1-for-3 ETHA Split After $42M Inflow The institutional bid widened across the crypto […]

Trump rejects Zelensky’s request for more Patriot missiles: FT

Trump’s decision may signal a shift in U.S. military policy, affecting Ukraine’s defense strategy and potentially easing NATO-Russia tensions. The post Trump rejects Zelensky’s request for more Patriot missiles: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

ChangeNOW Brings Martin Masser Into Its Crypto Super App

Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, August 5th, 2026, Chainwire The former TON executive joins as Director of Strategic Partnerships to form the connections behind ChangeNOW’s next phase. Former TON executive Martin Masser joins ChangeNOW to build strategic partnerships, ecosystem relationships, and media momentum behind its next phase. Masser comes with experience across traditional banking, […]

PancakeSwap Joins BNBCHAIN Hackathon to Boost Liquidity Innovations

The Build the Era hackathon, hosted by BNBCHAIN, has officially opened with PancakeSwap as a track partner. This initiative, which runs from August 5 to September 9, aims to encourage the development of innovative solutions that enhance liquidity for traders and liquidity providers. PancakeSwap’s involvement signifies its commitment to evolving the DeFi landscape and providing […]

Google chief scientist departs after 27 years to launch AI firm

The departure highlights a trend of AI leaders leaving major tech firms to pursue independent ventures, potentially accelerating AI innovation. The post Google chief scientist departs after 27 years to launch AI firm appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Circle shares fall as revenue miss overshadows profit beat

Circle’s revenue miss highlights the challenge of balancing operational growth with profitability, impacting investor confidence despite strong usage metrics. The post Circle shares fall as revenue miss overshadows profit beat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

CoinRabbit and ChangeNOW Publish a Report on Financial Privacy in Digital Assets

Toronto, Canada, August 5th, 2026, Chainwire The new report by CoinRabbit and ChangeNOW argues that crypto privacy is a protective tool against authoritarian oppression, corporate data leaks, and violent targeted attacks, moving the debate far beyond its association with illicit activity. CoinRabbit and ChangeNOW have published a joint report, “Financial Privacy in the Digital Age,” […]