XRP Ledger added $2.6 billion over six months, taking total RWA value to $4.38 billion as tokenized energy drove most of the rise this year.

The rally has no announcement behind it, other dog tokens haven't matched it, and Korean venues are carrying the volume.

Trump threatens expanded strikes on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility. Bitcoin drops over 2% as crypto traders reduce risk exposure amid The post Trump threatens expanded strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites as Bitcoin dips on geopolitical risk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto exchange BitMart is winding down operations, with trading ending Aug. 26 and users urged to withdraw assets ahead of key deadlines. The post Crypto exchange BitMart to wind down trading platform by January 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Policy Institute joins a U.S. State Department programme placing private experts on digital freedom and tech projects worldwide now.

Hydropower has surpassed natural gas as Bitcoin mining's top energy source, with low-carbon energy now powering 59.4% of the network's 190 TWh The post Hydropower overtakes natural gas as Bitcoin mining’s top energy source appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

RWAs accounted for 54% of Hyperliquid's weekly volume with $26 billion, surpassing crypto perps as single stocks dominate the category. The post Real-World Assets Now Outpace Crypto Trading on Hyperliquid (HYPE) Exchange Platform appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Users have a month to close trades and six months to withdraw, and the exchange gave no specific reason for closing.

Tehran and Muscat make progress on Strait of Hormuz talks, but status remains unchanged. WTI Crude Oil reaching $110 in July at 1.9% YES. The post Tehran-Muscat talks progress on Hormuz reopening, status unchanged: CBS appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Binance tests staff with monthly phishing drills, retrains failures, and may dismiss repeat offenders as social engineering attacks grow.

US and Iran negotiate a Strait of Hormuz ceasefire where Iran proposes collecting $1-per-barrel transit tolls in Bitcoin and stablecoins to The post US and Iran negotiate Strait of Hormuz ceasefire with crypto toll twist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Wise plans a new U.S. national trust bank charter bid under the GENIUS Act after the OCC rejected its first filing over compliance concerns.

Russia strikes Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, and a cargo ship in the Black Sea. Russia entering Druzhkivka by December 31, 2026 at 31.5% YES. The post Russia strikes Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, and civilian cargo ship in Black Sea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran and Oman continue talks on Strait of Hormuz security. U.S.-Iran diplomatic meeting by August 31, 2026 at 43.5% YES. The post Iran and Oman continue talks on Strait of Hormuz security appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BitMart starts a phased shutdown, halts deposits and new orders, and will end all trading on August 26 as BMX drops about 63% in 24 hours.