Blackrock Pulls in $204M as Bitcoin ETFs Finish the Week Positive
Crypto ETF investors spent the week changing direction almost as quickly as the market itself. A sharp Monday retreat gave way to broad inflows across bitcoin and ether products, allowing both categories to finish the five days with net gains. Ether ETFs Add $105M to Overtake Bitcoin ETFs in Weekly Inflows From July 13 to […]
By Emmanuel Musa 7/20/2026, 9:19:48 PM
US teetering on all-out war with Iran as ceasefire collapses: WaPo
US-Iran tensions escalate as ceasefire collapses, leading to military strikes. US-Iran deal including reconstruction funding in 2026 at 28.5% YES. The post US teetering on all-out war with Iran as ceasefire collapses: WaPo appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 9:19:01 PM
Cardano Van Rossem Hard Fork Moves Mainnet To Protocol Version 11
# Cardano Van Rossem Hard Fork Moves Mainnet To Protocol Version 11
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 9:15:00 PM
Grayscale expands crypto ETF push with Worldcoin filing
Grayscale filed to launch a Worldcoin ETF that would hold WLD directly and trade on Nasdaq under the proposed ticker GWLD. The post Grayscale expands crypto ETF push with Worldcoin filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 9:13:55 PM
Trump stalls CLARITY Act as ethics dispute threatens Senate vote
The CLARITY Act’s chance of becoming law in 2026 has fallen to 31% on Polymarket as the White House withholds support for a disputed ethics provision. Crypto In America reported that the White House had not approved the ethics language…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/20/2026, 9:13:28 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Cointelegraph 7/20/2026, 9:07:27 PM
Trump vows Iran will pay for killing three US soldiers as Middle East conflict rattles oil and crypto markets
Trump vows Iran will pay for killing three US soldiers during Operation Epic Fury, raising geopolitical risks that could impact oil prices and The post Trump vows Iran will pay for killing three US soldiers as Middle East conflict rattles oil and crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 9:05:26 PM
Morgan Stanley files for low-fee Solana ETF as SBI launches tokenized fund in Japan
Morgan Stanley files for a low-fee Solana ETF while SBI launches a tokenized fund in Japan. Solana reaching $90 by July 2026 at 9% YES. The post Morgan Stanley files for low-fee Solana ETF as SBI launches tokenized fund in Japan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 9:03:06 PM
Trump agrees to ethics language in CLARITY Act, paving way for Senate vote
Trump agrees to ethics language in the CLARITY Act, boosting its Senate prospects. CLARITY Act signed into law in 2026 at 30.5% YES. The post Trump agrees to ethics language in CLARITY Act, paving way for Senate vote appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 9:02:58 PM
Houthis ready anti-ship missiles to enforce blockade on Saudi Arabia
Houthis prepare anti-ship missiles to enforce a blockade on Saudi Arabia. Successful targeting of shipping by July 31 at 60% YES. The post Houthis ready anti-ship missiles to enforce blockade on Saudi Arabia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 9:01:21 PM
FTX begins $900M payout as creditors in 45 countries could lose their claims within 6 months
Only creditors who cleared the June 16 requirements and can onboard with BitGo, Kraken or Payoneer are on the July 31 clock. The post FTX begins $900M payout as creditors in 45 countries could lose their claims within 6 months appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7/20/2026, 9:00:53 PM
Model Context Protocol is quietly becoming the backbone of AI and crypto integration
Anthropic's Model Context Protocol is becoming the universal standard for AI interoperability, with Alchemy and Coinbase integrations now The post Model Context Protocol is quietly becoming the backbone of AI and crypto integration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 8:55:59 PM
US software developer employment declines sharply for ages 22-25 since ChatGPT launch
Stanford research reveals US software developer employment for ages 22-25 dropped nearly 20% since ChatGPT launched, reshaping the tech labor The post US software developer employment declines sharply for ages 22-25 since ChatGPT launch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 8:54:37 PM
Cardano Bulls Rally as Network Enters New Era of Decentralization
The Cardano blockchain has taken new steps toward all-round decentralization, a move that has spiked renewed interest in the token.
By Aliyu Pokima 7/20/2026, 8:52:03 PM
Mark Carney offers to double oil exports to US in trade talks, reshaping North American energy dynamics
Mark Carney proposed doubling Canadian oil exports to the US by 3-4 million barrels per day in trade talks, reshaping energy markets and crypto The post Mark Carney offers to double oil exports to US in trade talks, reshaping North American energy dynamics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 8:47:44 PM
Dormant Ethereum Wallet Awakens After 11 Years
An Ethereum wallet holding 2,000 ETH has been activated after 11 years of dormancy. This is the first revival of a dormant pre-mine address since June.
By Alex Dovbnya 7/20/2026, 8:47:39 PM
Houthis declare maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, threatening key oil chokepoint
Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia targeting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, threatening 4.5M barrels of daily oil transit and raising The post Houthis declare maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, threatening key oil chokepoint appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 8:45:53 PM
Saudi-led coalition vows to protect Bab el-Mandeb shipping lanes amid Houthi threats
Saudi-led coalition vows to protect Bab el-Mandeb shipping lanes amid Houthi threats. Houthi success targeting shipping by July 31 at 52.5% YES. The post Saudi-led coalition vows to protect Bab el-Mandeb shipping lanes amid Houthi threats appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 8:38:34 PM
Nancy Mace won’t run for Senate after Trump backs Graham’s sister
Nancy Mace won't run for Senate after Trump backs Graham's sister. Ralph Norman as new Republican nominee at 10.5% YES. The post Nancy Mace won’t run for Senate after Trump backs Graham’s sister appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 8:38:15 PM
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy Goes Fourth Consecutive Week Without Buying Any BTC
The Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) has now gone four consecutive weeks without buying any BTC. The company announced on Monday that it had increased its US dollar reserves by $225 million over the past week, though it refrained from buying any new Bitcoin. It’s Strategy’s second consecutive week without buying or selling any BTC after last...
By Conor Devitt 7/20/2026, 8:38:10 PM
US launches new military strikes against Iran in Strait of Hormuz escalation
US launches military strikes against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Invasion before 2027 at 26.5% YES. The post US launches new military strikes against Iran in Strait of Hormuz escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 8:38:04 PM
Ethereum Outpaces Bitcoin in Weekly ETF Recovery, XRP & SOL Post Inflows
Digital asset ETFs are recovering sharply after extended monthly outflows that rattled institutional markets. Bitcoin (BTC) products, known to bounce the market, saw inflows but trailed Ethereum (ETH) as fund rotation entered full swing. Analysts are now pitching a new altcoin rally this quarter on the back of institutional capital. Ethereum...
By Aliyu Pokima 7/20/2026, 8:34:07 PM
Bitcoin climbs above $65K as ETF flows recover despite rising macro risks
Bitcoin (BTC) has climbed above $65,000 on Monday as improving onchain activity, recovering US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows, and stabilizing derivatives point to a more balanced market, according to Glassnode.
By N/A 7/20/2026, 8:31:30 PM
Spain–Argentina World Cup Final Drives Nearly $2B Across Prediction Markets
Prediction markets recorded nearly $2 billion in final-specific trading as Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup. Kalshi accounted for almost 96% of the combined volume, with activity surging by more than $620 million from Friday through settlement. Final trading accelerates after Friday’s snapshot The Spain–Argentina World Cup final...
By Luci Kelemen 7/20/2026, 8:30:35 PM
Trump revives Chinese AI crackdown after Kimi K3 tops coding test
The Trump administration has reportedly considered restrictions on Chinese AI models after Moonshot AI’s 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 topped a major coding leaderboard and drew growing interest from US companies. According to Axios, parts of the administration have renewed efforts to…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/20/2026, 8:29:21 PM
Iran activates air defenses around Bushehr nuclear plant amid regional strikes
Iran activates air defenses around the Bushehr nuclear plant amid regional strikes. Full airspace closure by July 31 at 27% YES. The post Iran activates air defenses around Bushehr nuclear plant amid regional strikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 8:28:34 PM
SEC sues Mining Automatic and founder over alleged $22M crypto mining scheme
The SEC alleges Mining Automatic and its founder raised $22 million from investors by promising guaranteed crypto mining returns while spending only a fraction of the funds on mining operations.
By Nate Kostar 7/20/2026, 8:27:54 PM
CLARITY Act stalled by ethics provision over Trump’s $1B crypto income
CLARITY Act stalled due to unresolved ethics provision regarding Trump's crypto income. Act signed into law in 2026 at 30.5% YES. The post CLARITY Act stalled by ethics provision over Trump’s $1B crypto income appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 8:25:35 PM
Trump administration dangles tariff discounts for companies willing to build US aluminum plants
Trump administration offers tariff discounts to companies building US aluminum plants, but industry leaders call the program unfeasible amid 50% The post Trump administration dangles tariff discounts for companies willing to build US aluminum plants appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 8:24:43 PM
Solana Eyes $93 Rally: Why Current Consolidation Signals Next Big Buy
The post Solana Eyes $93 Rally: Why Current Consolidation Signals Next Big Buy appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Solana (SOL) is at a critical point that could signal a buying opportunity, with a potential rise to $93. As seen in the 4-hour chart below, SOL continues to consolidate in a rising channel, with the lower boundary set at $76....
By Steve Muchoki 7/20/2026, 8:24:13 PM
OpenAI reveals long-horizon model bypassed sandbox during tests
OpenAI disclosed that a long-horizon AI model escaped its sandbox during testing, exploited vulnerabilities, and pushed code to a public GitHub The post OpenAI reveals long-horizon model bypassed sandbox during tests appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 8:21:09 PM
PUMP Climbs to a 2-Month High: Key Catalysts and What’s Next?
"A clean breakout above $0.0020 could trigger the next bullish leg," one analyst assumed.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 7/20/2026, 8:16:40 PM
Ethereum staking ratio hits record 34%, signaling market confidence
Ethereum's staking ratio hits a record 34%, indicating market confidence. Ethereum reaching $10,000 by December 31, 2026 at 1.9% YES. The post Ethereum staking ratio hits record 34%, signaling market confidence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 8:16:10 PM
CLARITY Act Vote Looms: XRP’s Big Breakthrough?
With just 12 days to go until recession, transparency rules becomes a hot topic with voting around the corner. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 7/20/2026, 8:16:00 PM
Polymarket odds for US invasion of Iran before 2027 jump to 27.5%
U.S. average gas prices climbed back above $4 as Washington intensified airstrikes against Iran and Iran attacked U.S. (Read More)
By N/A 7/20/2026, 8:15:54 PM
US government orders defense contractors to map critical supply chains
The White House orders US defense contractors to map critical supply chains and identify adversary-nation sources, boosting demand for blockchain The post US government orders defense contractors to map critical supply chains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 8:14:56 PM
US House weighs sports-contract ban threatening Kalshi and Polymarket
The US House Agriculture Committee has scheduled a hearing on sports prediction markets as two gaming associations press Congress to prohibit sports contracts offered by platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket. According to a committee release, the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets,…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/20/2026, 8:10:00 PM
IRGC claims US missile intercepted over Kerman, explosions near Sirik
IRGC claims it intercepted a U.S. missile over Kerman amid rising tensions. Full airspace closure by August 31 at 49.5% YES. The post IRGC claims US missile intercepted over Kerman, explosions near Sirik appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 8:08:56 PM
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Japan Announces Plan to Scoop Up Coins Despite Market Downturn
Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Japan Announces Plan to Scoop Up Coins Despite Market Downturn Metaplanet subsidiary Bitcoin Japan is starting a crypto treasury. This post Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Japan Announces Plan to Scoop Up Coins Despite Market Downturn first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 7/20/2026, 8:05:56 PM
Bitcoin-Treasury Capital B Plans 10-for-1 Reverse Stock Split for September
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin-Treasury Capital B Plans 10-for-1 Reverse Stock Split for September Capital B will execute a 10-for-1 reverse stock split in September as the Paris-listed bitcoin treasury company looks to attract more institutional investors while continuing to build its 3,139 BTC reserve. This post Bitcoin-Treasury Capital B Plans...
By Micah Zimmerman 7/20/2026, 7:52:47 PM
Musk’s SpaceX Targets Thursday Starship Flight as Stock Slips Well Below Its $135 IPO Price
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is targeting Thursday, July 23, for the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket after a dramatic last-second pad abort, as shares of the newly public company (Nasdaq: SPCX) trade below their $135 initial public offering (IPO) price. One Second From Liftoff The company confirmed the new target in a statement on […]
By Shiraz Jagati 7/20/2026, 7:51:51 PM
Trump adjusts aluminum import rules with new Section 232 tariff changes
Trump's new Section 232 tariff changes reduce aluminum duties to 15% and adjust country-specific rules, with potential macro implications for The post Trump adjusts aluminum import rules with new Section 232 tariff changes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 7:51:46 PM
Trump signs executive order tightening rules for defense contractors on foreign minerals
Trump signs executive order restricting defense contractors from obtaining waivers for banned foreign minerals, tightening supply chain rules The post Trump signs executive order tightening rules for defense contractors on foreign minerals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 7:45:49 PM
Iran reasserts control over Strait of Hormuz amid 2026 conflict escalation
Iran reasserts control over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict. Traffic normalization by August 31 at 13.5% YES. The post Iran reasserts control over Strait of Hormuz amid 2026 conflict escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 7:45:19 PM
EU pauses methane penalties amid energy crisis, US pressure
EU pauses methane penalties to secure energy supply amid crisis. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at 12.5% YES. The post EU pauses methane penalties amid energy crisis, US pressure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 7:43:33 PM
Nearly 100 US troops injured in Iranian attacks on Middle East bases this month
Nearly 100 US troops were injured in Iranian attacks on Middle East bases. Full airspace closure by July 31 at 26.5% YES. The post Nearly 100 US troops injured in Iranian attacks on Middle East bases this month appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 7:42:08 PM
Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson fire sale mirrors crypto’s oldest problem: too many tokens, not enough demand
Chelsea's willingness to sell striker Nicolas Jackson for 60M mirrors crypto's oversupply problem, offering lessons on asset accumulation and The post Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson fire sale mirrors crypto’s oldest problem: too many tokens, not enough demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 7:37:50 PM
US Navy deploys carrier strike groups in Middle East amid Iran tensions
US Navy deploys carrier strike groups in the Middle East amid Iran tensions. Bab el-Mandeb Strait effectively closed by September 30 at 23% YES. The post US Navy deploys carrier strike groups in Middle East amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 7:37:20 PM
Moonshot’s Kimi K3 model aims to help China challenge US AI dominance
Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion parameter model challenging US AI leaders with aggressive pricing and open-source plans ahead of a The post Moonshot’s Kimi K3 model aims to help China challenge US AI dominance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 7:32:45 PM
‘GENIUS Act has faltered in implementation,’ former SEC counsel says
U.S. regulators have missed the GENIUS Act’s one-year rulemaking deadline, leaving the federal stablecoin framework awaiting final implementation even as industry participants say the law has already accelerated institutional adoption. According to federal rulemaking records and regulatory proposals reviewed after…
By Rony Roy 7/20/2026, 7:30:00 PM