Trump-linked World Liberty Financial wins OCC bank approval as $112 million DeFi position sits near liquidation

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) gave World Liberty Financial, a DeFi venture associated with President Donald Trump, preliminary conditional approval to charter a national trust bank built around its roughly $4 billion USD1 stablecoin. World Liberty Trust Company would eventually handle USD1 issuance and reserve custody directly, moving both under federal […]
Crypto Exchange Sign-Up Bonuses Explained: How to Get Free Bitcoin in 2026

A crypto sign-up bonus is a reward that a crypto exchange offers to new users for opening an account and completing certain tasks. You may need to verify your identity, deposit funds, make a trade, or reach a set trading volume to claim the reward, and the bonus may come as Bitcoin, stablecoins, trading vouchers, […]
MicroStrategy vs. Bitcoin: Who Won the 1-Year Performance Duel?
Michael Saylor published a one-year performance chart on Sunday showing that Strategy Preferred Stock outpaced Bitcoin. STRC gained 9% while Bitcoin (BTC) fell 47%. The comparison runs from August 14, 2025, through August 14, 2026. It measures four Strategy credit instruments against the single asset backing the entire company. Why Strategy Preferred Stock Held Up […]
Trump’s secret backchannel to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard revealed: Axios

The revelation of a secret backchannel may influence future U.S.-Iran relations, potentially easing tensions and impacting geopolitical dynamics. The post Trump’s secret backchannel to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard revealed: Axios appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Policymakers push for profit-sharing from AI data centers as states revolt against Big Tech’s energy appetite

State-led regulatory measures on AI data centers could reshape tech investment strategies, emphasizing energy accountability and cost transparency. The post Policymakers push for profit-sharing from AI data centers as states revolt against Big Tech’s energy appetite appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Ukrainian bank worker tortured into terrorism confession in Russia: NYT

The incident exacerbates Russia-Ukraine tensions, diminishing ceasefire prospects and highlighting the geopolitical instability in the region. The post Ukrainian bank worker tortured into terrorism confession in Russia: NYT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Zcash (ZEC) Price Prediction: Bearish Head-and-Shoulders Breakdown Threatens ZEC After Failed $500 Breakout

The Zcash price has been consolidating around the high-$480s to low-$490s, leaving traders watching whether support can hold or sellers will gain control. The short-term technical picture is cautious, but it is not uniformly bearish. Daily indicators lean negative, while weekly and monthly readings remain constructive. That divergence suggests the recent weakness may represent a […]
GEN.G take the first game against T1 after 43-minute match

GEN.G’s win could boost their future rankings and influence perceptions in the competitive League of Legends landscape. The post GEN.G take the first game against T1 after 43-minute match appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Millionaires Soon Won’t Be Able to Afford 1 Bitcoin, Says Binance Founder CZ
Changpeng Zhao says the world now holds more millionaires than Bitcoin has coins. The Binance founder argues that a full coin will soon be out of reach. His remark followed a reader who pointed out that the United States alone counts 23.6 million millionaires. Bitcoin will never exceed 21 million coins. Bitcoin is Scarcer Than […]
Dhaval Joshi warns AI is not one bubble but a rolling sequence of them

AI’s rolling bubbles may prevent a market crash but pose risks of misallocated capital and uncertain long-term returns amid economic shifts. The post Dhaval Joshi warns AI is not one bubble but a rolling sequence of them appeared first on Crypto Briefing.