Telegram CEO Pavel Durov defends platform against crime accusations

Durov’s defense highlights the tension between platform privacy and governmental demands, raising concerns about digital rights and state influence. The post Telegram CEO Pavel Durov defends platform against crime accusations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Oil prices fall as Trump halts new Iran sanctions

The halt in new Iran sanctions may stabilize oil markets, reducing fears of supply disruptions and lowering the chance of price spikes. The post Oil prices fall as Trump halts new Iran sanctions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
FalconX asks SEC to bring single-stock perpetuals from DeFi under swap rules

FalconX Bravo wants US regulators to treat cash-settled perpetuals tied to a single security or a narrow-based security index as security-based swaps under SEC rules when they fall outside the joint SEC-CFTC security-futures framework. The filing expressly includes comparable contracts offered through DeFi protocols. The firm submitted its proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission […]
Coinbase Tokenized Equities Spark Interest, Says Hayden Adams
Coinbase’s foray into tokenized equities is gaining attention, especially on Uniswap, where unique trading strategies are emerging. Influencer Hayden Adams highlighted this trend, noting that traders are pairing stocks with memes and other unconventional assets. This shift could indicate a growing interest in innovative trading methods, prompting traders to carefully watch these developments as they […]
Binance US integrates Apple Pay and Google Pay for crypto purchases

Binance US adds Apple Pay and Google Pay for instant crypto deposits, giving users a faster alternative to ACH transfers across 190-plus digital The post Binance US integrates Apple Pay and Google Pay for crypto purchases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin surpasses $80,000 for the first time since May as ETF inflows and short liquidations fuel the rally

Bitcoin’s surge highlights the impact of liquidity dynamics and ETF inflows, potentially setting the stage for future volatility and growth. The post Bitcoin surpasses $80,000 for the first time since May as ETF inflows and short liquidations fuel the rally appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Banxa Wants to Make Stablecoin Payments Invisible
While stablecoin adoption has increased significantly in 2026, real payments still represent only a fraction of the trillions moving on-chain. In 2025, around 3.6% of adjusted stablecoin volume came from actual payments. Much of it has to do with something called the checkout problem. Paying with a stablecoin can still mean a second screen, another […]
China develops hypersonic weapon to hunt US command aircraft thousands of miles away

China’s hypersonic advancements heighten military tensions, potentially destabilizing regional security and challenging U.S. strategic dominance. The post China develops hypersonic weapon to hunt US command aircraft thousands of miles away appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitwise XRP ETF Trading Volume Tops $200M Across Three Sessions

Trading volume in Bitwise’s XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) exceeded $200 million across three consecutive sessions. Each session established a new high for the fund, culminating in more than $80 million on Aug. 24. Bitwise XRP ETF Sets Three Consecutive Volume Records Trading activity in the Bitwise XRP ETF accelerated sharply during the three sessions ending […]
Google DeepMind paper reveals recirculation method improves transformer context handling

Recirculation’s enhancement of transformer models could revolutionize AI efficiency, reducing complexity and costs while boosting performance. The post Google DeepMind paper reveals recirculation method improves transformer context handling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.