Crypto Fund Founder Convicted of Fraud Over Fake Trading Bot
Japheth Dillman told investors that Block Bits Capital’s “Autotrader” software was finished and running, and took nearly $1 million.
Day: August 25, 2026
Bitcoin Best August Meets BlackRock’s 96% IBIT Minimum Cut
Bitcoin is changing hands near $80,000 today, continuing its run with more than 3% gain today. That makes the asset have its best August ever. BlackRock also provides another catalyst, with its Bitcoin product, which makes it easier to arbitrage than ever. Over a recent Monday-to-Wednesday last week stretch, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) pulled […]
Japan’s government battles to support yen amid undervaluation concerns
Japan’s yen intervention highlights global economic interdependencies, affecting export competitiveness and investor strategies worldwide. The post Japan’s government battles to support yen amid undervaluation concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Iran develops alternative trade routes to bypass Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s trade route diversification enhances logistical resilience, potentially reducing geopolitical risks and dependency on the Strait of Hormuz. The post Iran develops alternative trade routes to bypass Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
BitGo CEO warns US regulators may act independently if Clarity Act fails
Independent regulatory actions could lead to fragmented crypto oversight, complicating compliance and potentially stifling innovation. The post BitGo CEO warns US regulators may act independently if Clarity Act fails appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Grayscale allocates full first-year management fee to ZEC awareness
Grayscale’s strategy could boost Zcash’s market presence but risks investor dissatisfaction due to high fees and potential fee policy changes. The post Grayscale allocates full first-year management fee to ZEC awareness appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Goverment Shutdown 2026 Odds Fall as Markets Split the October 1 Risk
Government shutdown odds fell on Kalshi while Polymarket showed a split picture, offering crypto traders a dated read on fiscal risk. The post Goverment Shutdown 2026 Odds Fall as Markets Split the October 1 Risk appeared first on Cryptonews.
VelocityDEX Goes Live with Private Beta, Offering 0.02% Fees
VelocityDEX, previously known as Drift Protocol, has officially launched its private beta today. This new platform allows users to engage in perpetual trading with remarkably low fees of just 0.02%. According to a tweet from CryptoTwitter commentator @SolanaFloor, traders can also earn yield on SOL and USDT while backing their positions, a feature that could […]
Deutsche Bank’s former private banking head admits to embezzling €626K
This incident underscores the critical need for robust internal controls and trust management in financial institutions to prevent fraud. The post Deutsche Bank’s former private banking head admits to embezzling €626K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
World Liberty Financial CEO defends stablecoin against cronyism claims
WLF’s stablecoin success amid cronyism claims highlights regulatory challenges and potential shifts in stablecoin market dynamics and governance. The post World Liberty Financial CEO defends stablecoin against cronyism claims appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
