Bitcoin flat at $64,000 as stocks print records and Hormuz deal nears
BTC held near $64,000 as MSCI’s world index set another peak and Brent fell toward a Hormuz deal. Ether is the only major down on the week.
Day: August 5, 2026
Dutch Court Hears Crypto Dispute Kidnapping Case
Dutch prosecutors charged three men in connection with a May 1 incident in Nieuw-Vennep involving the kidnapping, physical abuse, and extortion of a man over a cryptocurrency dispute. Legal Penalties Under Dutch Law A dispute over cryptocurrency investments escalated into the kidnapping, extortion, and degrading abuse of a man in Nieuw-Vennep, Dutch prosecutors said Aug. […]
Legal Reforms by Thai SEC Aim to Enhance Digital Asset Regulation
The Thai SEC is moving forward with legal reforms aimed at enhancing the efficiency of regulation and law enforcement concerning digital assets. As announced via a tweet by the official Thai SEC account, these reforms target improvements in capital market laws related to securities, derivatives, and provident funds. This initiative is crucial for aligning regulations […]
Oil prices fall as US-Iran talks progress, easing supply-risk fears
Progress in US-Iran talks may stabilize oil markets, reducing geopolitical risk premiums and influencing global economic forecasts. The post Oil prices fall as US-Iran talks progress, easing supply-risk fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
OJK Says New Regulation Will Strengthen Reporting in Fintech Sector
The Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) has announced the implementation of Peraturan Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (POJK) Nomor 8 Tahun 2026, focusing on improving the reporting and data request mechanisms for fintech platforms. This regulation aims to create a more reliable and integrated reporting system, which is crucial for maintaining data integrity in the growing fintech sector. […]
Michigan Senate race tightens as El-Sayed leads Stevens in Democratic primary
The Michigan Senate race highlights the Democratic Party’s internal struggle, impacting their ability to maintain Senate control. The post Michigan Senate race tightens as El-Sayed leads Stevens in Democratic primary appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Crypto Market Liquidity Dries Up as Daily Volumes Hit 2026 Lows
Crypto trading activity has fallen to its lowest level of 2026. This is according to data from Kaiko, which shows daily spot volumes across tracked exchanges dropping to around $15 billion last week. Centralized Exchange Volumes Fall as Trading Activity Cools According to the Kaiko numbers shared by The Kobeissi Letter, daily trading volumes across […]
Trump: Iran engaged in all-day negotiation amid diplomatic efforts
Heightened diplomatic engagement may shift geopolitical dynamics, influencing market expectations and potential future negotiation venues. The post Trump: Iran engaged in all-day negotiation amid diplomatic efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Trump hints at unutilized US military option in 2026 Iran conflict
Trump’s hint at unused military options in Iran conflict could heighten tensions, impacting diplomatic efforts and regional energy security. The post Trump hints at unutilized US military option in 2026 Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Apple Pulls Telegram After Illegal Content Appears in Public Group
Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store after prohibited content surfaced in a public group. CEO Pavel Durov said an attacker inserted AI-altered illegal material into an edited message in an extortion attempt. Durov Describes the Attack Behind Telegram’s Removal Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov described the incident on X on Aug. 4, […]
