US treasury relies on stablecoins to fund short-term debt, but they can’t fix its $28B long-bond problem

Stablecoin demand is becoming consequential in the U.S. government debt market, but the maturity of that demand matters more than the headline total. Washington now has two debt-market stories running at once. The federal framework for permitted payment stablecoins channels reserves into cash-like instruments and Treasuries with no more than 93 days remaining. Farther out […]
Polymarket faces scrutiny as prediction markets ink massive deals with sports leagues
The rapid expansion of prediction markets in sports faces significant legal challenges, potentially reshaping regulatory landscapes in finance. The post Polymarket faces scrutiny as prediction markets ink massive deals with sports leagues appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Federal Reserve sees economy near full employment as jobless rate dips to 4%
A shrinking labor force may limit economic growth and complicate inflation management, despite low unemployment figures. The post Federal Reserve sees economy near full employment as jobless rate dips to 4% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Today: Whale Buying Strengthens Bullish Case as BTC Consolidates Near $79K

At the same time, technical indicators show that the recent rally has become stretched, leaving Bitcoin price caught between a constructive medium-term structure and the risk of a deeper short-term pullback. Bitcoin (BTC) price chart. Source: Brave New Coin BTC climbed to around $81,500 during the latest advance before retreating toward the $79,000 area. The […]
RLUSD supply on Ethereum surpasses XRPL, grows 93% in 30 days
Ethereum’s dominance in RLUSD supply highlights its growing appeal to institutions seeking DeFi integration and regulatory clarity, impacting XRPL’s role. The post RLUSD supply on Ethereum surpasses XRPL, grows 93% in 30 days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $3B in Two Weeks
Bitcoin remains a focal point as nearly $5 billion has flowed into crypto ETFs over the past two weeks, according to a tweet by commentator Nate Geraci. This includes $3 billion specifically into spot Bitcoin ETFs and $1.5 billion into Ethereum ETFs. The significant uptick in demand underscores the growing interest from institutional investors, suggesting […]
Arbitrum’s Upcoming $100M Initiative Sparks Community Buzz
Arbitrum is generating excitement with its announcement of a potential $100M initiative. This news, highlighted by the CryptoTwitter commentator @odysfun, reflects a growing interest in enhancing the platform’s ecosystem. As the community reacts positively, this initiative could lead to increased engagement and investment in Arbitrum’s future projects. The Story So Far The broader crypto market […]
Crypto Lost $3.63B to Exploits Since 2025: 60% of Hit Platforms Had Been Audited (CoinGecko)
Crypto platforms have lost more than $3.63 billion to security incidents between January 2025 and July 2026. CoinGecko documented 245 attacks during the period. The 10 largest incidents accounted for more than 72.5% of the total amount stolen, demonstrating that a relatively small number of major breaches drove most of the losses. Infrastructure and supply-chain […]
Elon Musk Backs the Physics Behind a Claim Quantum Computers Can’t Break Bitcoin
Elon Musk has backed a fringe physics theory that says quantum computers can only grow so big. Crypto traders turned his five word reply into proof that Bitcoin (BTC) is already safe from them. But it is not proof. The theory comes from Oxford physicist Tim Palmer, predicting that quantum machines stall somewhere between 200 […]
Russia’s Largest Bank Sber Eyes BTC, ETH, USDT for Crypto-Backed Loans

Russia’s largest bank plans to expand crypto-backed lending by accepting bitcoin, ether, and tether as collateral after new regulations take full effect. Sberbank says the initiative will build on its digital asset loan pilot. Sberbank Plans to Expand Crypto-Backed Lending Sber, Russia’s largest bank, majority-owned by the government, plans to accept bitcoin, ether, and tether […]