Bitmine acquires 75,000 Ethereum for $123M from Kraken and FalconX

BlackRock has entered the quantum-computing debate with a new report warning that future breakthroughs could eventually threaten the cryptography securing Bitcoin, Ethereum and much of the broader digital-asset market. The firm’s central message is not that blockchains face an immediate crisis, but that the industry needs to begin post-quantum migration before “Q-Day” becomes a live […]

Data shows Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have continued to see outflows recently while Ethereum funds have diverged with inflows. Ethereum Spot ETFs Saw Net Inflows On Monday According to data from SoSoValue, Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs have diverged in trend recently. “Spot ETFs” here refer to investment vehicles that allow investors to gain […]

Crypto's integration into global sports signals a shift towards mainstream acceptance, potentially reshaping fan engagement and sponsorship models. The post Kraken’s World Cup sponsorship spotlights crypto’s growing play in global sports as Uzbekistan makes history appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

As the XRP price attempts to rebound from its recent lows, Glassnode has shared key on-chain metrics pointing to weakening momentum and “intense capitulation.” Related Reading: Bitmine Makes Largest Ethereum Purchase Of 2026 As Tom Lee Dismisses Market Selloff XRP Profit/Loss Ratio Falls To Lowest Levels Since 2024 On Tuesday, market intelligence platform Glassnode revealed that XRP is flashing warning signals, with key on-chain indicators pointing to widespread capitulation and decreasing network activity. In an X post, Glassnode researchers highlighted that the 90-day moving average (MA) of the altcoin’s Realized Profit-to-Loss Ratio has fallen to an area historically associated with deeper downtrends and periods of market capitulation. Notably, the key metric has dropped to 0.38, its lowest level since 2024, meaning that for every dollar of losses realized in the market, only 38 cents in profit are being taken. This marks a significant reversal from the 2025 peak, when the ratio sur

Kraken's World Cup sponsorship could accelerate crypto's mainstream adoption, influencing future sports partnerships and digital fan engagement. The post Kraken scores FIFA World Cup 2026 sponsorship as crypto pushes deeper into global sports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The case highlights the vulnerabilities in crypto platforms and the increasing regulatory focus on digital asset compliance and fraud prevention. The post Geoffrey K. Auyeung sentenced to five years for laundering $100M fraud funds via Bitcoin, Ethereum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The 2026 World Cup's expanded format intensifies referee pressures, while Kraken's sponsorship signals crypto's regained institutional trust. The post FIFA highlights pressures on referees at 2026 World Cup as Kraken becomes official crypto sponsor appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The integration of crypto by traditional finance could amplify systemic risks, challenging existing crypto firms to adapt or collaborate. The post Kraken co-CEO David Ripley: traditional firms will offer Bitcoin services appeared first on Crypto Briefing.