Trump labels Strait of Hormuz as ‘new US territory’ amid Iran tensions

Trump’s rhetoric may hinder diplomatic efforts, increasing geopolitical risks and market volatility amid strained U.S.-Iran relations. The post Trump labels Strait of Hormuz as ‘new US territory’ amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Draw $2.6 Billion in Biggest Weekly Inflows Since October
U.S. spot crypto ETFs recorded a major rebound last week, with Bitcoin and Ethereum investment products attracting roughly $2.6 billion in combined net inflows, marking their strongest weekly performance in about 10 months. Bitcoin ETFs dominated the recovery, pulling in $1.92 billion between August 17 and August 21. The funds recorded net inflows during all […]
Bitcoin Whale Dumps $576M in BTC as Price Pulls Back
Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped from its recent highs as large-scale selling by a mysterious whale raises concerns about short-term pressure on the cryptocurrency. The pullback comes after Bitcoin surged above $78,700 during the past 24 hours, extending its weekly gain to nearly 23%. At the time of writing, Bitcoin price was trading around $77,321, down […]
XRP ETFs Draw Nearly $40 Million as Price Rally Fuels Demand
XRP recorded a strong week across both spot and exchange-traded fund markets as renewed investor demand fueled a sharp price rally and pushed XRP ETF inflows to their highest weekly level since May. According to data from SosoValue, XRP ETFs attracted $39.78 million in net inflows during the week, with fresh capital entering the funds […]
Stablecoins Take Early Lead in AI Agent Payments
Artificial intelligence agents could become cryptos next major class of users as payment companies race to build infrastructure that allows software to autonomously purchase data, computing resources and online services. AI agents can perform multi-step tasks for users, but many of those activities require payments. Coinbase, MoonPay, Cloudflare, Circle, Visa and Mastercard are developing systems […]
Arthur Hayes Shares Surprising Tip on Stocks, Gold, and Bitcoin
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes delivered a blunt message to investors following a sudden market surge, telling Crypto Banter host Ran Neuner that avoiding risk assets right now would be foolish. His comments came just after the US Treasury moved to double the size of its debt buybacks. Note: Arthur Hayes recent crypto trading actions have […]
Crypto App NoOnes Shuts Down After Sanctions, Affecting 2.5M Users
NoOnes has shut down, telling users to withdraw funds immediately. The team warned that balances tied to the platform may be flagged after August 23. The peer-to-peer marketplace served more than 2.5 million users in three years. Sanctions cost it essential partners, leaving withdrawals as the only function still running. Follow us on X to […]
China’s humanoid robot makers control 97% of global shipments

China’s dominance in humanoid robot shipments could reshape global manufacturing, emphasizing automation amid labor shortages and strategic tech growth. The post China’s humanoid robot makers control 97% of global shipments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Trump Launches ‘Project Crypto’ to Boost Blockchain Adoption
On August 19, President Donald Trump announced ‘Project Crypto’ during a White House event, aimed at facilitating blockchain adoption in U.S. financial markets. This initiative includes establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, marking Bitcoin as a permanent asset of the U.S. Treasury. Trump’s call for Congress to pass a fair version of the CLARITY Act could […]