Crypto Breaking News

Ukrainian police have shut down a crypto scam network that allegedly targeted users in more than 20 countries.

Better Mortgage has launched its Bitcoin-backed mortgage product with Coinbase, allowing borrowers to use Bitcoin (CRYPTO) as collateral for home loans.

Go, the taxi booking app operator that pulled off Japan's biggest initial public offering this year, is eyeing ways to expand domestically and across Asia, and doesn't see competitors like Uber as a threat. Go President Hiroshi Nakajima spoke exclusively with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn about Japan's unique ride-hailing market and future opportunities like robotaxis.

Orionx has begun closing permanently after a forensic audit found a custody shortfall exceeding $7 million.

Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a transaction design that could let nodes process some checks in parallel.

Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) has recorded $348 million in net real-world asset flows over 30 days, according to RWA.xyz.

The NBA fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and stripped the franchise of five first-round draft picks after an independent investigation found the team circumvented salary-cap rules by facilitating off-court income opportunities for Kawhi Leonard. Bloomberg News Senior Sports Reporter Randall Williams joins Christina Ruffini and Jeff Mason on Bloomberg This Weekend and explains that owner Steve Ballmer was also suspended for a year, while Leonard was fined $700,000 in one of the league's most severe disciplinary actions.

On Bloomberg This Weekend, Michigan Representative Haley Stevens (D) says escalating US tariffs on Canadian goods are raising costs and creating uncertainty for manufacturers in her district, with the deeply integrated auto supply chain particularly exposed. Stevens tells hosts Christina Ruffini and Jeff Mason that she is promoting legislation that would provide households with as much as $1,700 to offset tariff-related costs, while criticizing the Trump administration's approach to trade with Canada.

British food is enjoying new popularity in the US, with a wave of pub-inspired restaurants drawing crowds with traditional dishes served in more modern settings. Bloomberg Pursuits Contributing Restaurant Columnist Oliver Guy and Anchor of Daybreak Europe Caroline Hepker sit down with Christina Ruffini and Jeff Mason on Bloomberg This Weekend and say social media, travel and demand for affordable comfort food are helping fuel the trend, with New York's Dean's among the restaurants putting classics such as stargazy pie and bubble and squeak back in the spotlight.

Republicans are preparing for a first-of-its-kind midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9 and 10, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance among the featured speakers as the party seeks to mobilize voters ahead of November. Joining Christina Ruffini and Jeff Mason on Bloomberg This Weekend is Co-host of Bloomberg's Balance of Power Kailey Leinz and she says that the gathering will also spotlight competitive races including the Texas Senate contest, even as some Republicans in swing districts plan to stay away and campaign at home.

The USS Abraham Lincoln's crew received a long-awaited port visit in Thailand after a 286-day deployment that included a modern-era record of 264 consecutive days at sea and months of combat operations in the Middle East. Joining Bloomberg This Weekend is Bloomberg News Southeast Asia Reporter Philip Heijmans who recently returned from Thailand and says sailors described food shortages, limited communications with family and uncertainty over their return, while many also expressed pride in their mission.

France's National Rally will oppose any proposals by the current government for tax increases in the next budget, according to the president of the far-right party, Jordan Bardella. He also touted the strong transatlantic relationship with the US, and said he believes France should receive something from Ukraine in exchange for continued support. Bardella spoke exclusively with Bloomberg Television Anchor Francine Lacqua from Lake Como in Cernobbio, Italy.