Cryptocurrencies

Fresh ETF demand is supporting Bitcoin, but changing U.S. rate expectations could shape its next move.

Crypto recorded 50 major hacks in August, the highest monthly count of 2026. Total losses fell to $136.3 million, down 49.5% from July. Blockchain security firm PeckShield published the tally on Tuesday. The figures show attackers striking far more often while extracting less from each incident. Cronos Halt Blunted

Gold has fallen 5.5% from the 4,697 three-month high it reached on August 25, trading near 4,436 at press time. Goldman Sachs still expects 4,900 by year-end. The slide has pushed the metal under its 200-day moving average. Barchart said gold has now recorded multiple closes below the line, the first since early June.

A new House Intelligence Committee report calls artificial intelligence (AI) one of the most significant emerging challenges facing US national security. The warning appears in the committee’s 25-year review of the 9/11 Commission Report, posted ahead of the anniversary. Why the 9/11 Framework Has Aged The 2004

Despite XRP’s price volatility, investor demand for US spot XRP ETFs has remained strong, attracting over $1.66 billion in cumulative inflows.

US stocks and cryptocurrencies begin September facing their weakest month on record. The S&P 500 closed August with gains of more than 2% and set record highs along the way. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) also finished the month strongly, gaining 24.95% and 32.5%. Historical data now points to a tougher stretch

Is XRP positioning itself for a major rally?

John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO as Phil Schiller steps back and AAPL stock dips on the leadership transition.

Trump expanded his drug pricing deal to 26 pharma firms as UBS says healthcare stocks still have room to climb.

Lazarus Group wallets moved $30 million through Hyperliquid as Trump pushes a US entry for the exchange.