Aug 14, 2026 · 6 min listen · Last updated August 14, 2026
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Bit Digital pledged 74% of its staked Ethereum position to a loan that can trigger a 24-hour collateral call
Bit Digital funded the majority-owned AI infrastructure company WhiteFiber without selling Ethereum or issuing new shares, but the route added a new dependency to its crypto treasury. Galaxy Digital lent Bit Digital $50 million in a borrowing associated with 49,000 pledged LsETH, and Bit Digital separately became a lender to WhiteFiber. The company said in its second-quarter results that it converted 73,235 ETH into 66,192 LsETH, the liquid-staking token it received in the exchange.
Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF drew $371 million of share contributions while Bitcoin erased $66.8 million
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) recorded a $66.8 million decrease in net assets from operations during its first 85 days, even as the exchange-traded fund brought in $371.1 million of gross share contributions against $5.26 million of redemption distributions. The trust’s first quarterly filing shows creations dominated redemptions while Bitcoin fell. Redemption distributions equaled 1.42% of gross contributions from April 7 through June 30. Unrealized Bitcoin depreciation accounted for $66.17 million of the operating-period decrease, nearly 99%.
NFTs gain traction as Pokémon trading cards drive interest in tokenized collectibles
The rise of tokenized collectibles like Pokmon cards highlights a shift towards digital asset liquidity, impacting traditional trading dynamics. The post NFTs gain traction as Pokémon trading cards drive interest in tokenized collectibles appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Non-Custodial Bitcoin Bridge Boltz Shuts Down After AI-Assisted Attacks
August 3: Boltz pulled the plug on its non‑custodial Bitcoin swap service after a surge of AI‑assisted attacks overwhelmed its five‑person team. The attacks grew in frequency and sophistication, forcing the company to suspend swaps despite its design keeping customer funds out of reach. A new group of veteran Bitcoiners has stepped in with capital and engineering help, but they haven’t set a timeline for relaunching the bridge. For now, on‑chain BTC swaps via Boltz are unavailable, so keep an eye on any updates before reallocating liquidity.
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TradFi perps volume surges 117-fold to $387B in 18 months as crypto exchanges eat Wall Street’s lunch
The surge in TradFi perps volume on crypto exchanges highlights a shift towards decentralized, 24/7 trading, challenging traditional markets. The post TradFi perps volume surges 117-fold to $387B in 18 months as crypto exchanges eat Wall Street’s lunch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin miners' shift to AI and data centers highlights a strategic pivot, potentially reshaping the industry's future profitability landscape. The post Bitcoin miners sell 28,000 BTC worth $2B amid rising costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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NBA champion Tristan Thompson says he buys Bitcoin every single day and tells teammates calling him mid-season to do the same, regardless of what the chart shows. The Cleveland Cavaliers veteran joins a growing list of basketball figures turning into vocal crypto advocates. Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) means buying a fixed amount of an asset at regular intervals, regardless of price, to smooth out volatility over time. Thompson describes exactly that approach. His pitch to teammates avoids price predictions entirely.
How Pokémon Cards Outpaced the S&P 500 and Bitcoin
Pokémon trading cards outperformed both the S&P 500 and Bitcoin over the past three months, posting a 22.8% gain while the cryptocurrency fell sharply. The divergence highlights how collectibles are behaving as an asset class largely disconnected from financial markets. A card index tracks the aggregate value of graded collectibles, functioning like a stock index but built around physical items. Rand Group compiled the figures behind this comparison. The three-month numbers show a wide gap. Pokémon cards climbed 22.8% while the S&P 500 advanced 4.7% and Bitcoin declined 20.7%.
Coinbase and 14 other x402 facilitators failed security tests built for the coming AI-agent economy
Security flaws across major x402 payment facilitators could expose facilitator-held assets and leave merchants without receiving payment for services provided, according to new research presented at the 35th USENIX Security Symposium. Researchers tested 15 major x402 facilitators, including Coinbase, Thirdweb, PayAI and Mogami, and found that every platform violated at least one security rule. They mapped 49 rule violations to 31 distinct vulnerabilities across systems that accounted for 99% of observed x402 transactions and 98% of payment volume during the study.