Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey shows unemployment fears at highest since April 2020

Rising unemployment fears and financial stress could pressure consumer spending, influencing Federal Reserve policy and economic stability. The post Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey shows unemployment fears at highest since April 2020 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin Price Holds Near $80K as XRP Eyes $1.50 Ahead of Sept. 11 Test

Bitcoin and XRP have traded in near-perfect sync since Sept. 3, peaking on the same day and pulling back by almost the same amount. That relationship faces a major test this week as an XRP Ledger upgrade lands alongside U.S. inflation data. Bitcoin-XRP Lockstep Faces Its Biggest Test as CPI and XRPL Upgrade Near Bitcoin […]
Visa Stablecoin Settlement Volume Tops $20B as Onchain Lending Expands
Visa is expanding its stablecoin strategy by connecting payment settlement data with blockchain-based lending infrastructure, aiming to make working capital more accessible to fintech companies and stablecoin-linked card programs. The payments giant said Tuesday that its stablecoin settlement volume has exceeded a $20 billion annualized run rate, representing a 15-fold increase from a year earlier. […]
US Treasury Secretary Bessent warns China AI dominance is America’s “biggest risk”

US-China AI tensions could reshape global tech dynamics, impacting defense, market access, and investor strategies amid rising geopolitical stakes. The post US Treasury Secretary Bessent warns China AI dominance is America’s “biggest risk” appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
US Police Fear Meta Glasses Are Watching Them Back: Report
Memos from the NYPD to Homeland Security warn the devices could be used for covert filming inside jails and police facilities.
Canary Capital’s staked Tron ETF to list on Cboe September 9

The launch of TRXS may set a precedent for integrating staking in US crypto ETFs, potentially reshaping the ETF landscape significantly. The post Canary Capital’s staked Tron ETF to list on Cboe September 9 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Polkadot Price Surges 7.18% Amid Market Volatility
Traders scanning the order books got a surprise when DOT surged 7.18% in the last 30 minutes, reaching a price of $1.179. This move comes amid a broader crypto market showing mixed signals, with Polkadot’s recent price action catching significant attention. With this spike, traders are turning their focus to the underlying dynamics at play. […]
Aerodrome captures over 79% of tokenized stocks volume on Base

Aerodrome’s dominance in tokenized stocks on Base highlights the growing influence of decentralized exchanges in reshaping equity trading. The post Aerodrome captures over 79% of tokenized stocks volume on Base appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Circle to Acquire Tazapay for $400 Million in Stablecoin Payments Expansion
Circle has agreed to acquire Singapore-based payments infrastructure company Tazapay for $400 million in stock, expanding the USDC stablecoin issuers global cross-border payments network. According to a regulatory filing, Circle will determine the number of shares issued using its volume-weighted average closing price over the 20 trading days before the transaction closes. The final purchase […]
Fairshake-linked super PAC to launch national ads for Clarity Act

The national ad campaign could significantly influence public opinion and legislative outcomes, reshaping the regulatory landscape for digital assets. The post Fairshake-linked super PAC to launch national ads for Clarity Act appeared first on Crypto Briefing.