Crypto, Forex & Blockchain News

Riot Platforms surges in pre-market trading after announcing a landmark $9.1 billion deal with AI lab, Anthropic. The agreement marks a significant shift in Riot’s focus from bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure provision. The pact includes 191 megawatts of computing capacity on Riot’s Texas campus, offering a steadier revenue source amidst the volatile cryptocurrency market. Start of deployment is slated for December 2027, with potential to increase contract revenue to $16.1 billion through extensions.

Bitcoin BIP editors have removed Luke Dashjr from his role following a controversial soft fork. The decision comes as a result of Dashjr championing a contentious fork, lack of significant contributions, reported conflict of interest, and a breakdown in coordination with other editors. There is no official procedure in the BIP repository for removing an editor, hence the decision was made by revoking Dashjr’s GitHub permissions and deleting his details. The development has sparked a debate regarding the governance policy within the BIP editor group.

Ondo Finance ONDO is gaining increased attention in the digital finance space, with its price consolidating near key support and resistance levels and a growing market cap of 1.68 billion. This article explores ONDO’s recent partnerships, such as the integration with RoqquPay to expand tokenized stocks to millions more users, and delves into its technical outlook, strategic vision, and role in bridging traditional finance with the blockchain. Discover how ONDO is driving innovation in DeFi, bolstering accessibility and transparency, and positioning itself for future growth amidst changing crypto market trends.

SharpLink Inc. posts record Q2 2026 revenues with $11.5 million driven by aggressive Ethereum investments, but faces a $394.3 million net loss due to crypto market volatility and large non-cash impairment charges. Despite the losses, the company expands its Ethereum treasury, advances institutional blockchain access, and launches new yield funds, signaling long-term confidence in Web3 infrastructure and DeFi growth.

Binance teams up with artist The Weekend for a groundbreaking world tour powered by crypto and Web 3.0 technology. The collaboration introduces exclusive NFTs and co-branded merchandise, enhancing fan experiences and further blurring the lines between the creative industry and crypto. This partnership celebrates community, innovation and inclusivity, with a portion of the proceeds supporting humanitarian efforts globally.

Dogecoin’s price momentum is shifting as whale accumulation increases, signaling potential trend reversals. This analysis explores key resistance and support levels, technical insights, and the impact of macroeconomic factors on DOGE’s near-term outlook. Stay informed on whale movements, pivotal price thresholds, and what to watch for as Dogecoin faces critical market decisions.

Market-moving earnings and economic reports are set to shape investor sentiment the week of August 10, with key data on inflation and consumer activity alongside pivotal results from Rocket Lab, CoreWeave, Super Micro Computer, Lumentum, and Applied Materials. Learn what the latest trends in AI, space, semiconductors, and networking mean for markets and portfolio strategy in 2026

Binance, the global crypto exchange giant, boosts its KYC and sanctions protocols with a new partnership with Kharon and Neterium. The collaboration aims to enhance data delivery into Binance’s transaction screening environment and restrict illegal activities on the cryptocurrency trading platform. Despite initial resistance, Binance is now committed to meeting regulatory requirements and mitigating risk for digital assets above 10,000 EUR for Russian nationals or residents. Find more on Binance’s move to lead industry sanctions implementation.

Taj Tarsha, the founder of NFT startup Few and Far, faces charges for securities and wire fraud after allegedly misusing over $10 million of investor funds for personal expenses, cryptocurrency speculation, and online gambling. Prosecutors claim the misuse began immediately after closing the fundraising round which compromised the development of the company’s planned decentralized NFT marketplace. The alleged misconduct was discovered during a June 2023 audit.