George Santos has settled CFTC case over Kalshi prediction market trades by accepting penalties and a three-year trading ban after regulators found he made misleading public statements while betting on his attendance at President Donald Trump’s State of the Union…

South Korea has finalized its 2026 tax reform package while keeping the planned 22% tax on cryptocurrency investment gains set to begin on Jan. 1, 2027. South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance confirmed on Aug. 3 that it had…

SoftBank's AI investments face heightened scrutiny, potentially impacting its financial stability and influencing broader AI market valuations. The post SoftBank’s AI funding plans face scrutiny at earnings report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Jump Capital has closed its eighth institutional fund with $350 million in capital commitments, with the new vehicle dedicated to backing founders building AI applications, enterprise infrastructure, and cybersecurity technologies. In an official announcement, the venture firm said its latest…

Upbit adds HOME in KRW and USDT markets, while Bithumb opens won trading for META2 and Paxos stablecoin USDG on Aug. 4.

Pezeshkian's firm stance may stabilize Iran's political landscape, affecting market perceptions and future diplomatic engagements. The post Iranian president masoud pezeshkian insists he will remain in office amid speculation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Galaxy Research has estimated that losses tied to the Coldcard hardware wallet vulnerability have reached 1,596 Bitcoin across confirmed attack waves and could climb to about 2,055 BTC, or nearly $130 million, if a suspected fourth wave is verified. Galaxy…

BitGo launched Link to give institutions one dashboard for exchange balances, transfers, permissions and settlement across connected venues.

Tyler Williams has left the U.S. Treasury as the CLARITY Act remains stalled and Bessent’s digital asset policy team faces a leadership gap.

Ukraine's integration of F-16s into its defense strategy could shift geopolitical dynamics and influence perceptions of its military capabilities. The post A ukrainian F-16 just shot down a russian drone, and it’s being hailed as a gamechanger appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Snap's revenue boost from World Cup ads highlights the potential for major events to drive social media ad growth, despite user base challenges. The post Snap beats revenue estimates as shares surge on World Cup ad boost appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP holders can now borrow RLUSD against their coins on Ethereum without selling, through a $280 million vault that had never accepted an XRP-linked asset before.

Kovacic's loyalty underscores the volatile nature of fan token valuations, highlighting the need for investors to focus on broader partnerships. The post Manchester City’s Kovacic commitment highlights the fragile link between player loyalty and fan token valuations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Boltz suspends Bitcoin swaps indefinitely as AI assisted attacks outpace fixes, while refunds remain open and user funds stay secure.

Galaxy said on X that it suspects the losses to be greater once the yet-unconfirmed fourth wave of attacks is included.