Over $432M liquidated from crypto market in 24 hours as leveraged longs get crushed
Over $432 million in crypto positions were liquidated in 24 hours, with long positions accounting for $365 million. More than 100,000 traders were affected. The post Over $432M liquidated from crypto market in 24 hours as leveraged longs get crushed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 8:40:05 PM
Augur returns with decentralized layer for disputed prediction markets
Augur has returned with a proposed resolution system and a two-month token migration test as prediction markets draw increased institutional scrutiny. According to a press release shared with crypto.news, the Lituus Foundation announced the relaunch alongside the Augur Lituus whitepaper,…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/17/2026, 8:33:22 PM
Gemini updates Predictions product with batch orders and new features
Gemini Predictions adds batch order APIs, FIFA World Cup contracts, and watchlist tools as the platform surpasses $24M in trading volume since its December The post Gemini updates Predictions product with batch orders and new features appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 8:25:04 PM
US reinforces military assets during Iran ceasefire, says Iranian advisor
US reinforces military assets during Iran ceasefire. Iranian regime falling by end of 2026 at 10.5% YES. The post US reinforces military assets during Iran ceasefire, says Iranian advisor appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 8:17:42 PM
Harvey Launches Legal AI ROI Calculator for Law Firms
Harvey's ROI Calculator estimates economic impact of legal AI adoption, projecting billable capacity and profit gains for law firms. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 8:16:48 PM
Meta Platforms faces uncertainty over AI return on invested capital as capex balloons to $145B
Meta Platforms plans up to $145B in 2026 capex for AI infrastructure as Morningstar assigns a High Uncertainty Rating on returns from the massive spending The post Meta Platforms faces uncertainty over AI return on invested capital as capex balloons to $145B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 8:16:47 PM
$1.38 Billion in One Month: How Venezuela’s Binance P2P Market Now Rivals Its Oil Exports
According to Econalitica, an economic consulting firm, Binance P2P volumes reached nearly 1.38 billion USDT between June 11 and July 13, a daily average of 44 million USDT. These numbers represent 75% of the national oil exports’ monthly volumes, underscoring the relevance of crypto markets. USDT Trading Hits Record Levels In Venezuela While...
By Sergio Goschenko 7/17/2026, 8:15:02 PM
Iran ends US agreement, accuses US of violating ceasefire terms
Iran ends agreement with the US, citing ceasefire violations. US ends Iranian blockade by August 31, 2026 at 44% YES. The post Iran ends US agreement, accuses US of violating ceasefire terms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 8:12:16 PM
Anthropic turns to Meta for $10B in computing power before IPO
Anthropic has proposed leasing up to $10 billion of computing power from Meta Platforms over two years as the AI developer prepares for a possible October IPO. According to Reuters, which cited The New York Times, Meta is reviewing the…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/17/2026, 8:10:26 PM
Strategy needs clearer bitcoin buy and sell rules, CryptoQuant warns
CryptoQuant urges Strategy to pause Bitcoin buying and rebuild cash reserves, citing a collapse in dividend coverage and $10.6B in unrealized losses. The post Strategy needs clearer bitcoin buy and sell rules, CryptoQuant warns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 8:08:33 PM
Galaxy lands 15-year Texas Tech stadium naming rights deal
Galaxy Digital will rename Texas Tech’s football stadium under a 15-year agreement, expanding its West Texas presence as the state attracts growing crypto investment.
By Nate Kostar 7/17/2026, 8:03:32 PM
US naval blockade on Iran redirects commercial vessels, rattles crypto markets
US reimposed a naval blockade on Iran, redirecting 4 vessels and boarding 1. Over $131M in Iran-linked crypto assets frozen as Bitcoin dipped below $71K. The post US naval blockade on Iran redirects commercial vessels, rattles crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 7:58:32 PM
Pixar and AMD Push RenderMan XPU into Artist Workflows
Pixar and AMD's collaboration highlights XPU-powered RenderMan advancements, enabling scalable rendering for artists and streamlining production. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 7:57:59 PM
Kuwait intercepts Iranian missiles, drones amid 2026 Iran war escalation
Kuwait intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, escalating tensions. Military action against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post Kuwait intercepts Iranian missiles, drones amid 2026 Iran war escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 7:55:36 PM
US intensifies naval blockade enforcement against Iran in key maritime areas
US intensifies naval blockade enforcement against Iran. Traffic normalization in the Strait of Hormuz by August 31 at 11.5% YES. The post US intensifies naval blockade enforcement against Iran in key maritime areas appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 7:53:44 PM
ConsenSys inadvertently hired North Korean operative who accessed MetaMask’s core code
ConsenSys inadvertently hired a North Korean operative as a developer consultant who accessed MetaMask's core code before being detected and removed. The post ConsenSys inadvertently hired North Korean operative who accessed MetaMask’s core code appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 7:52:40 PM
Cardano reduces reliance on Input Output, hands over infrastructure in August
Input Output will transfer Cardano's core infrastructure to independent teams starting August 2026, marking the blockchain's biggest decentralization move The post Cardano reduces reliance on Input Output, hands over infrastructure in August appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 7:52:06 PM
R/GA Uses Runway Characters to Preserve Founder’s Legacy
R/GA unveils 'Forever Founder,' a conversational AI avatar built with Runway Characters, showcasing AI's potential for institutional memory. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 7:48:59 PM
US government issues record debt as Treasury market shows signs of stress
US national debt hits $39 trillion as interest costs near $1 trillion annually. Here's what rising Treasury yields mean for crypto, stablecoins, and The post US government issues record debt as Treasury market shows signs of stress appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 7:41:14 PM
Democrats raise concerns over Fox’s $22B acquisition of Roku, citing antitrust risks
Democratic lawmakers urged the DOJ to review Fox Corp.'s $22 billion Roku acquisition, citing antitrust risks and concerns about platform neutrality in The post Democrats raise concerns over Fox’s $22B acquisition of Roku, citing antitrust risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 7:39:44 PM
TikTok tests AI likeness detection tool with US creators, raising questions about digital identity’s future
TikTok tests an AI likeness detection tool for US creators using Jumio identity verification, highlighting implications for digital identity and crypto The post TikTok tests AI likeness detection tool with US creators, raising questions about digital identity’s future appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 7:39:33 PM
FTX pushes ahead with $900M payout as SBF pardon hopes fade
FTX has scheduled its fifth creditor distribution for July 31, preparing to return nearly $900 million as founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s efforts to secure clemency face political resistance. According to an FTX press release, the bankrupt exchange will distribute funds to…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/17/2026, 7:38:04 PM
France blocks access to Polymarket website due to gambling concerns
France's gambling regulator ANJ has blocked Polymarket access for French users, part of a crackdown spanning over 33 countries on unlicensed prediction The post France blocks access to Polymarket website due to gambling concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 7:36:47 PM
Consensys unknowingly outsourced developer work to North Korean
Through an introduction with a “reputable third-party service provider,“ the company took on a developer who, as part of an investigation, was revealed to be tied to North Korea.
By Turner Wright 7/17/2026, 7:33:58 PM
Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy disrupt grain exports, fuel costs soar
Ukrainian strikes disrupt Russian energy and grain exports, raising concerns over fuel costs. Recapture of Crimea by December 31, 2026 at 8.5% YES. The post Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy disrupt grain exports, fuel costs soar appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 7:32:07 PM
US power market shielded from global oil price surge amid Iran War: LS Power
LS Power states the US power market is insulated from rising global oil prices due to reliance on natural gas. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by Decembe. The post US power market shielded from global oil price surge amid Iran War: LS Power appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 7:27:45 PM
Citadel backs two rival crypto exchanges with $600 million as both chase the same Wall Street prize
Crypto.com and Kraken are pursuing the same tokenized-market expansion, while only one has disclosed Citadel’s operational role. The post Citadel backs two rival crypto exchanges with $600 million as both chase the same Wall Street prize appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7/17/2026, 7:25:38 PM
Crypto Biz: When dollars disappear, stablecoins step in
Bolivia moves to recognize USDT amid a dollar shortage, while Bitcoin miners’ AI ambitions face fresh investor scrutiny.
By Sam Bourgi 7/17/2026, 7:23:53 PM
Sports fan tokens face relevance test as World Cup final spotlight lands on player retirement vows
Marc Cucurella's vow to retire from Spain after the 2026 World Cup final exposes fan tokens' failure to capture major sports narratives in crypto markets. The post Sports fan tokens face relevance test as World Cup final spotlight lands on player retirement vows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 7:22:23 PM
Ukrainian drone strikes cause critical fuel shortage in Russia
Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Russian oil production, causing critical fuel shortages. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at 12.5% YES. The post Ukrainian drone strikes cause critical fuel shortage in Russia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 7:22:12 PM
Robinhood Chain surpasses $170M in ETH bridged from Ethereum as Layer-2 sees explosive first week
Robinhood Chain surpasses $170M in ETH bridged from Ethereum in its first week, with DEX volume topping $1B and over 17 million transactions on the new The post Robinhood Chain surpasses $170M in ETH bridged from Ethereum as Layer-2 sees explosive first week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 7:20:55 PM
Trump fails to break CLARITY Act deadlock as new text slips again
President Donald Trump has failed to unlock the stalled CLARITY Act after meeting Senate Republicans, with no revised text released and Polymarket traders cutting its 2026 passage odds to 32%. Journalist Eleanor Terrett reported on X that the updated bill…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/17/2026, 7:17:27 PM
JST Hits Record Deflationary Milestone: Over 355M Tokens Burned as JustLend DAO Revenue Fuels Value Appreciation
Summary: The fourth round of JST's buyback and burn has concluded with higher-than-expected results. A total of over 355 million JST tokens—valued at more than $34.59 million—were burned in this round, marking the highest single-round burn by value to date. On July 17, JST—the native token of TRON's decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure...
By News Desk 7/17/2026, 7:15:37 PM
AMD Showcases 3D Gaussian Splatting and Open Standards at SIGGRAPH 2026
AMD highlights 3D Gaussian splatting, open standards, and cost-saving memory tech at SIGGRAPH 2026. Here's why it matters for content creators. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 7:13:41 PM
Aston Villa signs Swiss World Cup breakout star Johan Manzambi in record deal
Aston Villa secures club-record signing of Swiss World Cup star Johan Manzambi from SC Freiburg for up to 70 million, beating Newcastle to the deal. The post Aston Villa signs Swiss World Cup breakout star Johan Manzambi in record deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 7:13:13 PM
Iran-US conflict escalates as both target infrastructure amid strait tensions
Iran and the US escalate conflict by targeting infrastructure. Strait of Hormuz traffic normalizing by August 31 at 12.5% YES. The post Iran-US conflict escalates as both target infrastructure amid strait tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 7:11:38 PM
Justin bieber, shakira, madonna, and BTS confirmed for 2026 world cup halftime show
Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, and BTS confirmed for the 2026 World Cup halftime show. Harry Styles' performance now at 0.5% YES. The post Justin bieber, shakira, madonna, and BTS confirmed for 2026 world cup halftime show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 7:09:43 PM
Bitcoin Sentiment Is Turning Bullish — But It’s Too Early to Celebrate: Report
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Sentiment Is Turning Bullish — But It’s Too Early to Celebrate: Report CoinShares has said that while investors have put money in crypto funds again, the Bitcoin price may still struggle. This post Bitcoin Sentiment Is Turning Bullish — But It’s Too Early to Celebrate: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is...
By Mathew Di Salvo 7/17/2026, 7:07:30 PM
God’s will? destiny? lionel messi, lamine yamal, that photo and the world cup final
Lamine Yamal gains attention as a potential successor to Messi ahead of the World Cup final. Yamal winning Young Player Award at 64.5% YES. The post God’s will? destiny? lionel messi, lamine yamal, that photo and the world cup final appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 7:05:27 PM
Paris Saint-Germain tells Renato Sanches to find a new club this summer
Paris Saint-Germain has told Renato Sanches to find a new club this summer after just 27 appearances, with minimal interest from potential buyers so far. The post Paris Saint-Germain tells Renato Sanches to find a new club this summer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 7:04:32 PM
Polymarket odds lift Le Pen to 33% in 2027 French election market
A new poll shows Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms leading Republican Rick Jackson in Georgia’s open-seat governor’s race as turnout and crossover voting loom large. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 6:58:55 PM
Michael Burry closes his Oracle short position
Michael Burry has closed his Oracle short position after the stock fell roughly 51% from its Q3 2025 peak, capping a bearish campaign he disclosed in The post Michael Burry closes his Oracle short position appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 6:57:37 PM
Coinbase drops $500K on paper mailings as SEC finally moves toward e-delivery
Coinbase spent $500K mailing shareholder notices under outdated SEC rules. The SEC now proposes default e-delivery, saving the industry up to $797M The post Coinbase drops $500K on paper mailings as SEC finally moves toward e-delivery appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 6:56:21 PM
Bitcoin’s Surprising Reaction to Trump’s Iran Threats and Rising US Margin Debt
BTC tends to move south after such reports come out, but there's more to the story now.
By Jordan Lyanchev 7/17/2026, 6:54:48 PM
Ukrainian drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery, adding pressure to global energy markets
Ukrainian drones hit the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl for the fourth time since May, worsening Russian fuel shortages and adding geopolitical risk The post Ukrainian drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery, adding pressure to global energy markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 6:53:50 PM
OpenAI CFO outlines scorecard for measuring AI investment value
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar introduces 'useful intelligence per dollar' scorecard to measure AI investment ROI, shifting focus from adoption metrics to economic The post OpenAI CFO outlines scorecard for measuring AI investment value appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 6:53:09 PM
Polymarket prices Sept Fed hold at 62% as FX focus shifts to ECB vs Fed
In a euro market update, the currency held steady as traders reassessed how ECB and Fed rate expectations might diverge. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 6:52:55 PM
Polymarket odds swing to Eizenkot at 49.5% as US–Israel logistics news hits
A report says the US told Israel it will send dozens more aerial refueling planes as it weighs strike options against Iran, with disputes over Ben-Gurion Airport crowding. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 6:46:55 PM
SpaceX stock sinks to post-IPO low after Starship launch abort
SpaceX stock has fallen nearly 5% to a post-IPO low of $125 after the company aborted Starship’s 13th test flight shortly before liftoff. SPCX has slipped below its $135 initial public offering price and lost about 35% over the past…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/17/2026, 6:43:46 PM
Polymarket’s corporate structure raises concerns amid FBI inquiry
Polymarket routes operations through a Panamanian shell entity with ties to FTX's legal infrastructure, raising transparency concerns amid an ongoing FBI The post Polymarket’s corporate structure raises concerns amid FBI inquiry appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 6:40:46 PM