BlackRock’s crypto portfolio up nearly $5 billion in July
BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) has seen its crypto portfolio surge by nearly $5 billion so far in July. BlackRock’s crypto … Continue reading The post BlackRock’s crypto portfolio up nearly $5 billion in July appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 7/28/2026, 4:37:22 PM
Code Arena expands to fullstack AI evaluation, ranking 104 models as the AI coding wars heat up
The expansion of Code Arena to fullstack AI evaluation could reshape developer tools and cloud infrastructure markets, influencing industry dynamics. The post Code Arena expands to fullstack AI evaluation, ranking 104 models as the AI coding wars heat up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:33:27 PM
Crypto real estate empire collapses as $140 million tokenized property venture enters liquidation
The collapse underscores the risks of tokenized real estate, highlighting challenges in asset management, geographic concentration, and legal complexities. The post Crypto real estate empire collapses as $140 million tokenized property venture enters liquidation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:33:19 PM
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the ‘ChatGPT moment’ for physical AI has arrived, eyeing a $50 trillion opportunity
The rise of physical AI could reshape industries, but it risks GPU supply strains, regulatory challenges, and market concentration issues. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the ‘ChatGPT moment’ for physical AI has arrived, eyeing a $50 trillion opportunity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:32:32 PM
Stacks activates PoX-5 upgrade to launch Bitcoin staking
The PoX-5 upgrade could significantly boost demand for STX and reshape Bitcoin's role in crypto yield generation, impacting investor strategies. The post Stacks activates PoX-5 upgrade to launch Bitcoin staking appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:30:43 PM
Iran threatens European ships near Strait of Hormuz amid 2026 conflict
Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global energy markets, impacting economic stability and international relations. The post Iran threatens European ships near Strait of Hormuz amid 2026 conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/28/2026, 4:30:20 PM
Nasdaq 100 nears correction territory as AI investment doubts pile up
Skepticism over AI investments could trigger broader market volatility, impacting tech-heavy indices and correlated crypto markets alike. The post Nasdaq 100 nears correction territory as AI investment doubts pile up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:29:59 PM
US goods trade deficit shrinks to $101.5B in June, but Q2 GDP growth still takes the hit
Despite a narrower trade deficit, Q2 GDP growth remains weak, potentially influencing Federal Reserve policy and impacting crypto markets. The post US goods trade deficit shrinks to $101.5B in June, but Q2 GDP growth still takes the hit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:29:24 PM
Bitcoin lows pierce $63K as Asia chip-stock crash spreads to Wall Street
Bitcoin and crypto dropped as contagion from a major Asia stock-market correction spreads to the US at the Wall Street open.
By William Suberg 7/28/2026, 4:27:46 PM
Trump backed bill could impose 100% tariffs on Russian energy buyers
The expanded sanctions could strain US relations with major Russian energy buyers, potentially destabilizing global markets and trade dynamics. The post Trump backed bill could impose 100% tariffs on Russian energy buyers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:25:35 PM
US senators agree on bill allowing Trump to restrict Russian energy buyers
The bill could reshape global energy trade dynamics, impacting U.S. foreign policy and market perceptions regarding Russia and Iran. The post US senators agree on bill allowing Trump to restrict Russian energy buyers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/28/2026, 4:23:31 PM
Fake World Assets surpasses Collector Crypt in daily revenue just days after relaunch
FWA's rapid success highlights the potential for small teams to disrupt established markets, challenging the dominance of larger protocols. The post Fake World Assets surpasses Collector Crypt in daily revenue just days after relaunch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:23:11 PM
Clear Creek reveals $15M Bitcoin, crypto ETF portfolio
Clear Creek Financial Management disclosed about $15.1 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana exchange-traded funds in its latest US regulatory filing. Clear Creek’s Bitcoin ETF holdings top $10 million Clear Creek’s largest disclosed crypto position was the Bitwise Bitcoin…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/28/2026, 4:22:49 PM
Trump and Netanyahu meet at White House for first time since launching Iran offensive
The meeting underscores escalating geopolitical tensions and domestic challenges, highlighting the complex aftermath of aggressive foreign policy. The post Trump and Netanyahu meet at White House for first time since launching Iran offensive appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:21:53 PM
Kraken opens Jersey Mike’s IPO to retail investors through tokenized shares and direct allocations
Eligible US users can request IPO allocations, while customers in more than 110 countries gain access to tokenized Jersey Mike’s shares backed 1:1 by the underlying stock.
By Nate Kostar 7/28/2026, 4:20:57 PM
ASM International posts EUR 1.003B in Q2 revenue, beating analyst expectations
ASMI's strong Q2 results highlight sustained semiconductor demand, signaling potential growth in AI and crypto sectors, impacting future investments. The post ASM International posts EUR 1.003B in Q2 revenue, beating analyst expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:20:41 PM
ZEC Price Climbs After Zcash Ironwood Upgrade Goes Live
The post ZEC Price Climbs After Zcash Ironwood Upgrade Goes Live appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Today the ZEC price is grabbing the spotlight as traders caught attention after the Zcash Ironwood network upgrade officially went live, adding fresh momentum to an already bullish technical structure. Grayscale highlighted the milestone,...
By Yash Jain 7/28/2026, 4:19:22 PM
US intelligence community faces sweeping staff cuts as acting spy chief slashes 30% of ODNI workforce
The staff cuts may weaken intelligence capabilities, impacting national security and altering the balance between transparency and secrecy. The post US intelligence community faces sweeping staff cuts as acting spy chief slashes 30% of ODNI workforce appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:15:41 PM
Stripe economist finds AI isn’t driving the US productivity boom, and that matters for crypto infrastructure
The disconnect between AI hype and actual productivity gains could lead to reevaluation in tech and crypto markets, impacting investments. The post Stripe economist finds AI isn’t driving the US productivity boom, and that matters for crypto infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:15:39 PM
Market maker token loans face scrutiny over transparency issues
Lack of transparency in token loans distorts market dynamics, potentially misleading investors and undermining trust in crypto markets. The post Market maker token loans face scrutiny over transparency issues appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:14:25 PM
Robinhood Chain deposits surge even as daily active users slip 7%
Despite a decline in daily users, Robinhood Chain's rising deposits highlight strong investor confidence and potential for sustained growth. The post Robinhood Chain deposits surge even as daily active users slip 7% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:13:11 PM
Google upgrades Gemini API agents with Gemini 3.6 Flash and scheduled tasks
Google's enhanced Gemini API fosters autonomous AI development, potentially reshaping industries by streamlining complex, real-world automation. The post Google upgrades Gemini API agents with Gemini 3.6 Flash and scheduled tasks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:12:16 PM
BlackRock, Fidelity, other Wall Street giants back the Clarity Act
BlackRock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, Goldman Sachs and SoFi have publicly endorsed the crypto market structure bill as the Senate's timeline tightens.
By Helene Braun 7/28/2026, 4:08:19 PM
US backs Madagascar rare earths project with $4.84M to chip away at China’s mineral dominance
The US investment in Madagascar's rare earths project could reduce reliance on China, impacting global tech and defense supply chains. The post US backs Madagascar rare earths project with $4.84M to chip away at China’s mineral dominance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:07:26 PM
US insurers hit record highs as Wall Street rotates from AI darlings to defensive plays
The shift to defensive stocks highlights a cooling risk appetite, potentially impacting high-beta assets like crypto and signaling market caution. The post US insurers hit record highs as Wall Street rotates from AI darlings to defensive plays appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:04:55 PM
Galaxy Digital Bets Big on AI With 500-Acre Texas Campus as GLXY Shares Slump 17%
Galaxy Digital has acquired roughly 500 acres in McGregor, Texas, marking the company’s second major data center investment in the state. The deal, signed through a development agreement with the City of McGregor, will put an artificial intelligence and high-performance computing campus inside the McGregor Industrial Park. The land sale generated...
By Jamie Redman 7/28/2026, 4:04:22 PM
NEAR AI builds infrastructure for private AI model execution using confidential computing
NEAR AI's confidential computing infrastructure enhances data privacy, fostering trust and compliance in enterprise AI applications. The post NEAR AI builds infrastructure for private AI model execution using confidential computing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:03:40 PM
Morgan Stanley launches ETH, Solana ETFs at 0.14%
Morgan Stanley Investment Management has launched exchange-traded products tracking Ethereum and Solana, expanding the Wall Street bank’s digital asset lineup beyond Bitcoin. Morgan Stanley launches MSSE and MSOL Morgan Stanley Investment Management announced the launch of the Morgan Stanley Ethereum…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/28/2026, 4:03:23 PM
XRP Was Just the Warm-Up: Flare CEO Eyes Bitcoin Integration for Next DeFi Push
Flare CEO Hugo Philion targets Bitcoin for FBTC integration following a 150 million FXRP surge.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 7/28/2026, 4:03:15 PM
Core Scientific posts $164 million revenue as colocation growth accelerates
Core Scientific's pivot to AI colocation signals a strategic shift, potentially reshaping its market identity and investor expectations. The post Core Scientific posts $164 million revenue as colocation growth accelerates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 4:02:21 PM
The Clarity Act failed to drive up BTC, ETH prices; how EX DeFi enabled holders to earn $70,000 monthly
Crypto market volatility and regulatory developments are driving interest in cloud mining platforms like EX DeFi as investors explore alternative digital asset strategies. Recently, the US Clarity Act continued to advance. The market generally believes that a clearer regulatory framework…
By Guest Post 7/28/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Flare makes XRPFi accessible in a single signature with smart accounts v1.3
Flare launches Flare Smart Accounts v1.3, enabling XRP holders to access DeFi vaults with a single XRPL wallet signature. Flare today announced the release of Flare Smart Accounts (FSA) v1.3, making it possible for XRP holders to mint FXRP and…
By Samuel Msiska 7/28/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Brent oil falls over 5%, trades below $84 amid easing US-Iran tensions
The decline in Brent oil prices may lead to lower energy costs globally, impacting inflation rates and economic growth forecasts. The post Brent oil falls over 5%, trades below $84 amid easing US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/28/2026, 3:58:55 PM
Social Security Administration faces pressure as MoneySimpler unveils AI-automated trading retirement solution
MoneySimpler launches an AI-powered automated transaction retirement solution as Americans explore diversified approaches to long-term income planning. Recently, the Social Security Administration has faced increasing pressure on the retirement security system, and public attention to future retirement planning has also…
By Guest Post 7/28/2026, 3:58:38 PM
Meta’s earnings call expected to spotlight smart glasses as hardware bet heats up
Meta's focus on smart glasses could redefine its hardware strategy, potentially surpassing VR in revenue, but privacy concerns loom large. The post Meta’s earnings call expected to spotlight smart glasses as hardware bet heats up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 3:55:59 PM
IMF Warns Brazil’s Stablecoin Boom Could Shake Its Economy
The post IMF Warns Brazil’s Stablecoin Boom Could Shake Its Economy appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Brazil’s stablecoin market has become the largest in Latin America, but its rapid growth is starting to worry global regulators. The IMF says stablecoin flows are growing three times faster than traditional capital flows.With dollar-pegged...
By Rizwan Ansari 7/28/2026, 3:55:41 PM
Franklin Templeton backs CLARITY Act, boosting Wall Street support
Franklin Templeton's support for the CLARITY Act highlights growing Wall Street interest in regulatory clarity, potentially influencing future crypto policies. The post Franklin Templeton backs CLARITY Act, boosting Wall Street support appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/28/2026, 3:53:14 PM
Federal court shields Kalshi and Polymarket from Minnesota’s felony crackdown days before deadline
KalshiEX and Polymarket US can keep serving Minnesota users while the merits and contract boundary remain unsettled. The post Federal court shields Kalshi and Polymarket from Minnesota’s felony crackdown days before deadline appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7/28/2026, 3:50:45 PM
Core Scientific revenue doubles in Q2 as AI colocation expansion accelerates
Core Scientific reported strong second-quarter revenue growth as AI colocation became its largest business, though a non-cash accounting charge resulted in a $1.15 billion net loss.
By Sam Bourgi 7/28/2026, 3:47:00 PM
Retail bettors are flocking to multi-leg bets on prediction markets, and skilled traders are feasting
The rise of multi-leg bets in prediction markets highlights the growing complexity and risk for retail bettors, benefiting skilled traders. The post Retail bettors are flocking to multi-leg bets on prediction markets, and skilled traders are feasting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 3:46:49 PM
Ethereum startup EthSystems bets privacy is key to getting banks on public blockchains
EthSystems, which spun out of the Ethereum Foundation earlier this month, is focused on building privacy infrastructure for banks and other financial institutions.
By Margaux Nijkerk 7/28/2026, 3:46:33 PM
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong met with SEC 30 times before being sued, now faces shareholder lawsuit
The shareholder lawsuit against Coinbase highlights the potential financial and reputational risks of regulatory engagement strategies in crypto. The post Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong met with SEC 30 times before being sued, now faces shareholder lawsuit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 3:46:09 PM
Apple’s market valuation surpasses $5 trillion for the first time
Apple's near $5 trillion valuation highlights its unprecedented growth, underscoring tech's dominant role in global economic dynamics. The post Apple’s market valuation surpasses $5 trillion for the first time appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 3:44:31 PM
US-Iran talks progress lowers oil prices, boosts stocks
Progress in US-Iran talks may enhance global economic stability, reduce geopolitical tensions, and influence future energy market dynamics. The post US-Iran talks progress lowers oil prices, boosts stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/28/2026, 3:42:56 PM
NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super Brings AI Robotics to Your Fingertips
NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin Nano Super offers 67 TOPS of AI power in a compact package, revolutionizing robotics education and edge AI development. (Read More)
By N/A 7/28/2026, 3:41:09 PM
Clarity Act cloture vote unlikely this week, focus shifts to next week
The delay in the Clarity Act vote highlights challenges in achieving bipartisan consensus, impacting market confidence in U.S. crypto regulation. The post Clarity Act cloture vote unlikely this week, focus shifts to next week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/28/2026, 3:37:46 PM
Moonshot AI hunts for more Nvidia Blackwell chips to train its massive Kimi K4 model
Moonshot AI's pursuit of Nvidia chips highlights geopolitical tensions and potential legal challenges in global tech supply chains. The post Moonshot AI hunts for more Nvidia Blackwell chips to train its massive Kimi K4 model appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 3:36:17 PM
Mastercard’s Ripple Link Fuels $235 Trillion XRP Payments Projection
Mastercard’s work with Ripple has renewed speculation about XRP’s multi-trillion dollar role in future digital payments. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 7/28/2026, 3:35:00 PM
Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Capitol Hill to push Russia sanctions package with crypto implications
Zelensky's Capitol Hill visit underscores the geopolitical shift towards stricter financial controls, potentially reshaping global crypto dynamics. The post Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Capitol Hill to push Russia sanctions package with crypto implications appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/28/2026, 3:32:45 PM
US Senate unlikely to vote on Crypto Clarity Act before August recess
The delay in the Crypto Clarity Act vote may prolong regulatory uncertainty, impacting market confidence and future legislative efforts. The post US Senate unlikely to vote on Crypto Clarity Act before August recess appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/28/2026, 3:32:16 PM