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Crypto Public Sales Head for Worst Quarter in 5 Years, CryptoRank SaysCrypto public token sales are on track for their weakest quarter in five years, with just $58 million raised across Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs), Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), and Initial DEX Offerings (IDOs) in Q2 2026. The figure marks an 85% drop from the prior quarter, highlighting a sharp decline in capital flowing through public The post Crypto Public Sales Head for Worst Quarter in 5 Years, CryptoRank Says appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Joshua Kimmich reveals PSG interest from Luis Enrique, Bayern Munich open to offersKimmich's near-transfer highlights the fluidity of player loyalty and the strategic maneuvers clubs must employ to retain top talent. The post Joshua Kimmich reveals PSG interest from Luis Enrique, Bayern Munich open to offers appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Anthropic revises policy after researchers criticize covert AI restrictions on ClaudeAnthropic's covert AI restrictions highlight the tension between corporate strategy and transparency, impacting trust and industry governance. The post Anthropic revises policy after researchers criticize covert AI restrictions on Claude appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Delaware, New Jersey advance bills banning crypto ATMsLawmakers in Delaware and New Jersey have advanced laws that would completely ban crypto ATMs, a measure that has only been enacted in three US states.
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Kuwait activates air defenses after US strikes on Iranian targetsKuwait's defensive measures highlight escalating Gulf tensions, potentially leading to broader military conflicts and market volatility. The post Kuwait activates air defenses after US strikes on Iranian targets appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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IRGC claims missile attack on US aircraft at Jordan’s Al-Azraq Air BaseThe missile attack claim heightens regional instability, potentially leading to airspace closures and increased military actions, affecting geopolitical dynamics. The post IRGC claims missile attack on US aircraft at Jordan’s Al-Azraq Air Base appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Tom Lee’s Bitmine buys $41 million worth of ETH, continuing aggressive treasury expansion: onchain dataThe firm continues to buy ETH at an accelerated pace despite a reported paper loss of nearly $10 billion on its holdings.
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Bernie Sanders Claps Back At Trump's 'I Love The Inflation' Remark: Working Families Are 'Struggling' To Afford Gas And GroceriesTrump's "I love the inflation" remark drew criticism from Sen. Bernie Sanders, who said many Americans still struggle with rising costs.
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IRGC launches 12 ballistic missiles at US air base in Jordan as crypto markets brace for volatilityThe escalation in military tensions heightens geopolitical risks, potentially destabilizing markets and impacting global economic stability. The post IRGC launches 12 ballistic missiles at US air base in Jordan as crypto markets brace for volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Jim Cramer Describes Bitcoin, Gold As 'Bad Money' Getting Dumped For SpaceX — But 'Good Money' Apple And Nvidia Not Spared EitherMarket commentator and popular media personality Jim Cramer dubbed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold as “bad money” on Wednesday, which
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Iran’s IRGC fires 12 ballistic missiles at US airbase in Jordan, triggering $80B crypto market selloffThe missile strike underscores geopolitical risks' profound impact on crypto markets, highlighting the need for cautious leverage management. The post Iran’s IRGC fires 12 ballistic missiles at US airbase in Jordan, triggering $80B crypto market selloff appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Coupang fined a record $409 million over massive data breach affecting 33 million usersThe record fine against Coupang underscores the growing regulatory focus on data protection, emphasizing the need for robust internal security measures. The post Coupang fined a record $409 million over massive data breach affecting 33 million users appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Bitcoin Price Hovers Above $60K As Traders Search For DirectionBitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $62,500 zone. BTC is showing bearish signs and might continue to move down if it dips below $61,200. Bitcoin failed to stay above $63,200 and extended losses. The price is trading below $62,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance near $62,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $62,500 and $63,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Toward Support Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $63,500 support zone. BTC remained in a bearish zone and extended losses below the $63,200 level. There was a move below the $62,500 level. The price even dipped below $61,200. A low was formed at $60,746 and the price is still showing many bearish signs. There was a minor increase above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $64,613 swing high to the $60,746 low. Bitcoin is now trading below $62,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance near $62,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. If the price remains stable above $60,750, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $62,500 level and the trend line. The first key resistance is near the $63,200 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $64,613 swing high to the $60,746 low. A close above the $63,200 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $63,500 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $64,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $65,000. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $63,200 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $61,650 level. The first major support is near the $61,200 level. The next support is now near the $60,750 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $60,200 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $60,000, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $61,650, followed by $61,200. Major Resistance Levels – $62,500 and $63,500.
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Álvaro Morata calls leaving Atlético Madrid his biggest mistakeMorata's regret highlights the emotional complexities athletes face, impacting career decisions and personal fulfillment beyond financial gains. The post Álvaro Morata calls leaving Atlético Madrid his biggest mistake appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Nvidia and OpenAI deepen partnership as chipmaker bets up to $100 billion on AI infrastructureNvidia's massive AI investment could reshape energy markets and real estate, while posing both opportunities and risks for investors. The post Nvidia and OpenAI deepen partnership as chipmaker bets up to $100 billion on AI infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Crypto Hackers Drain Over $36M From Protocols Using Unverified ContractsA crypto hacker who drained $26 million from Ethereum-based protocol Truebit in January had likely practiced the technique on smaller targets first, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. Related Reading: The Bitcoin Rally Has A Problem: Demand Is Drying Up A Contract Left Exposed For Years The Truebit exploit was the largest of four incidents Chainalysis identified in a new report covering the past six months. Together, those attacks — targeting Truebit, Trusted Volumes, Aperture Finance, and Ekubo — account for roughly $37 million in losses, all traced back to contracts whose source code had never been publicly verified on blockchain explorers. The Truebit contract had been sitting on Ethereum since 2021. It was compiled using Solidity v0.5.3, a version released before automatic overflow protections became standard. An attacker found an integer overflow flaw inside its bonding curve mechanism and used it to mint large quantities of tokens at minimal cost before converting them to ETH. Why Closed Code Creates Open Risk Verified contracts get reviewed. Bug bounty hunters read them. Independent researchers flag problems before attackers do. Unverified contracts get none of that scrutiny, and many bug bounty programs specifically exclude them from coverage — meaning vulnerabilities can sit untouched for years while millions of dollars flow through the affected code. That gap is what Chainalysis says attackers are now exploiting. Each of the four compromised contracts lacked publicly available source code. Attackers worked instead from decompiled bytecode, converting raw on-chain code into readable output using tools like Dedaub, Heimdall, and Panoramix. Once decompiled, the code can be fed into AI systems capable of spotting reentrancy flaws, arithmetic errors, and access-control weaknesses at a scale no human reviewer could match. The $36.7 million figure is a fraction of total DeFi losses during the same period — Chainalysis puts the broader six-month theft total above $1 billion. But the firm argues the unverified contract problem could grow as automated analysis tools become cheaper and easier to use, allowing attackers to scan large numbers of dormant contracts and rank them by exploitability. The Vulnerabilities Varied, But The Pattern Did Not Across the four incidents, the specific bugs differed. Reports indicate weaknesses ranged from integer overflow and access-control failures to input-validation errors and identity verification flaws. Related Reading: A 400 Billion Shiba Inu Surprise: Whale Wallet Springs Back To Life What they shared was the same protection gap: no public source code, no external review, and no real-time monitoring in place to catch abnormal activity before the funds were gone. Chainalysis is recommending that protocols treat source-code verification as a baseline requirement for any contract holding user assets. The firm also says audits and bug bounty coverage should extend to implementation contracts sitting behind proxy structures — components that often go unreviewed even when the front-facing contract is verified. Featured image from CybersecAsia, chart from TradingView
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Kr1stal shines on Day 5 of VALORANT Masters London 2026Kr1stal's standout performance highlights the critical role of individual brilliance in esports, impacting team dynamics and tournament outcomes. The post Kr1stal shines on Day 5 of VALORANT Masters London 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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US launches new strikes on targets in Iran, Bitcoin drops 2% as crypto liquidations near $1BGeopolitical tensions and regulatory actions are amplifying market volatility, highlighting the fragility of crypto investments amid global conflicts. The post US launches new strikes on targets in Iran, Bitcoin drops 2% as crypto liquidations near $1B appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Bayern Munich closing in on Nathaniel Brown deal with Eintracht FrankfurtBayern Munich's potential acquisition of Nathaniel Brown could significantly enhance their defensive prowess while showcasing Bundesliga's lucrative talent development. The post Bayern Munich closing in on Nathaniel Brown deal with Eintracht Frankfurt appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Kuwait closes airspace after Iranian drone strikes, Bitcoin liquidations surge past $300MThe events highlight the vulnerability of regional stability to geopolitical tensions, impacting both aviation safety and financial market volatility. The post Kuwait closes airspace after Iranian drone strikes, Bitcoin liquidations surge past $300M appeared first on Crypto Briefing .