USDT trading in Venezuela rivals country’s oil exports
USDT trading in Venezuela hit 75% of monthly oil exports as the sanctioned petrostate increasingly settles crude sales through Tether's stablecoin. The post USDT trading in Venezuela rivals country’s oil exports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:49:04 AM
US strikes Iranian bridges near Strait of Hormuz as conflict escalates
US airstrikes hit Iranian bridges near Bandar Abbas on July 15-16, killing nine. Bitcoin holds near $63,800 as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate. The post US strikes Iranian bridges near Strait of Hormuz as conflict escalates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:48:40 AM
Visa Stablecoin Platform Pushes Institutional Payments Onchain With Open USD
Visa’s new enterprise platform gives banks, fintechs, and payment providers integrated stablecoin minting, wallet infrastructure, and settlement tools, but adoption will depend on beta results, institutional demand, and expansion beyond select clients. Visa Aims to Turn Stablecoin Interest Into Institutional Payment Flows Visa (NYSE: V) announced...
By Kevin Helms 7/17/2026, 1:45:18 AM
US home builder sentiment drops again in July as affordability crisis deepens
The NAHB housing index fell to 34 in July, marking 15 straight months below 40 as high mortgage rates and rising costs keep buyers sidelined and builders The post US home builder sentiment drops again in July as affordability crisis deepens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:43:44 AM
Qatar intercepts missile attack amid Gulf tensions
Qatar intercepted a missile attack, raising regional tensions. Effective US-Iran ceasefire by July 18 now at 4.5% YES. The post Qatar intercepts missile attack amid Gulf tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:30:06 AM
Investor sentiment on China technology hardware hits four-year low as chip rally unravels
Investor sentiment on China's technology hardware sector hits a four-year low as chip stocks cool after STAR 50 Index surged over 60% in Q2 2026. The post Investor sentiment on China technology hardware hits four-year low as chip rally unravels appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:25:35 AM
China injects $62B into banking system via 7-day reverse repos
China injected $62B into its banking system to support growth. Bitcoin reaching $82,500 in July at 0.4% YES, while $67,500 at 36.5% YES. The post China injects $62B into banking system via 7-day reverse repos appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:24:11 AM
US strikes Bandar Abbas rail junction in ongoing Iran conflict
US strikes Bandar Abbas rail junction in Iran. IAEA visit to nuclear sites by July 31 at 1.1% YES. The post US strikes Bandar Abbas rail junction in ongoing Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:21:08 AM
US airstrike hits Iranian city Bushehr, injures one amid rising tensions
US airstrike injures one in Bushehr amid rising tensions. War declaration on Iran by December 31, 2026 at 5.5% YES. The post US airstrike hits Iranian city Bushehr, injures one amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:20:44 AM
Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K3, the largest open-weight AI model at 2.7 trillion parameters
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3, with 2.7 trillion parameters, is the largest open-weight AI model yet. Here's what it means for crypto AI infrastructure tokens. The post Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K3, the largest open-weight AI model at 2.7 trillion parameters appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:19:28 AM
Trump calls for investigation into China’s alleged voter data theft in 18 states
Trump calls for an investigation into China's alleged voter data theft in 18 states. Accusation of China for election interference by July 16 at 99.3% YES. The post Trump calls for investigation into China’s alleged voter data theft in 18 states appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:19:20 AM
Trump orders probe into China over alleged reputation damage
Trump orders a probe into China over reputation damage claims. Xi Jinping visiting the US before 2027 at 84% YES. The post Trump orders probe into China over alleged reputation damage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:19:14 AM
Iran denies Trump’s claim of recent American prisoner exchange
Iran denies Trump's claim of a prisoner exchange. Final nuclear deal by August 13, 2026 priced at 1.6% YES. The post Iran denies Trump’s claim of recent American prisoner exchange appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:15:31 AM
US airstrikes kill at least seven in Iran’s Hormozgan province as Strait of Hormuz tensions rattle energy and risk markets
US airstrikes killed at least seven in Iran's Hormozgan province near the Strait of Hormuz, raising oil disruption fears with ripple effects across crypto The post US airstrikes kill at least seven in Iran’s Hormozgan province as Strait of Hormuz tensions rattle energy and risk markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:11:57 AM
South Korea’s chip boom drives record growth and forces the central bank’s hand
South Korea raised rates for the first time since 2023 as AI chip exports hit $37.16B and GDP forecasts jumped to 3%. Here's what it means for markets. The post South Korea’s chip boom drives record growth and forces the central bank’s hand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:09:31 AM
White House to release evaluations on election system vulnerabilities to China, Russia
White House plans to release evaluations on election system vulnerabilities to China and Russia. Trump to accuse China of interference by July 16 at 93.5% YES. The post White House to release evaluations on election system vulnerabilities to China, Russia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:08:38 AM
White House to declassify findings on foreign threats to US ballot systems
The White House plans to declassify findings on foreign threats to ballot systems. Trump to accuse China of election interference by July 16 at 93.5% YES. The post White House to declassify findings on foreign threats to US ballot systems appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:08:19 AM
Peter Schiff Says Strategy Is No Longer a Leveraged Bitcoin Bet, Warns MSTR Shareholders of Infinite Dilution
Peter Schiff warns Strategy’s financing model is eroding MSTR’s appeal as a leveraged bitcoin investment, arguing ongoing share issuance will dilute bitcoin exposure for common shareholders while benefiting creditors and preferred investors. Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet Faces a Capital-Structure Test Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) shareholders face two...
By Kevin Helms 7/17/2026, 1:05:00 AM
Tehran billboard suggests Trump as next target amid US-Iran tensions
A Tehran billboard threatens Trump, signaling rising tensions. U.S.-Iran deal in 2026 with reconstruction funding at 26.5% YES. The post Tehran billboard suggests Trump as next target amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:00:12 AM
Explosion near Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid regional tensions
Explosion reported near Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post Explosion near Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 12:54:59 AM
Amazon’s chip business secures $225B in commitments as Trainium demand outpaces supply
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy revealed $225B in Trainium chip commitments at Q1 2026 earnings, with customers like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Uber driving demand. The post Amazon’s chip business secures $225B in commitments as Trainium demand outpaces supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 12:50:29 AM
Polymarket prices 0 Fed cuts in 2026 at 83.8% after decoupling comments
A China-focused investor warned that finance, not AI, is China’s bigger constraint, citing reliance on U.S. capital and rising frictions around cross-border fundraising and listings. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 12:48:00 AM
Microsoft’s MDASH AI beats Anthropic’s Mythos in bug detection, finds 16 new Windows flaws
Microsoft's MDASH AI system found 16 new Windows vulnerabilities, scored 88.45% on CyberGym, and outperformed Anthropic and OpenAI in security bug The post Microsoft’s MDASH AI beats Anthropic’s Mythos in bug detection, finds 16 new Windows flaws appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 12:46:54 AM
Iran accuses US of war crimes in letter to UN amid rising tensions
Iran accuses the US of war crimes in a UN letter amid rising tensions. Strait of Hormuz traffic normalization by August 31 at 11.5% YES. The post Iran accuses US of war crimes in letter to UN amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 12:45:48 AM
Polymarket odds for Putin exit by June 2027 jump to 18.5%
At 9 p.m. ET, President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a primetime address on elections and voting machines, as some networks reportedly skip live airing. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 12:42:00 AM
Google engineers hit computing power wall as AI code generation eats internal resources
Google engineers face computing power limits as 75% of new code is now AI-generated, up from 50% six months ago, straining internal infrastructure. The post Google engineers hit computing power wall as AI code generation eats internal resources appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 12:38:50 AM
Netflix uses AI to cut documentary production costs in half, and the implications ripple far beyond Hollywood
Netflix produced 17 minutes of AI-enhanced documentary footage at half the cost, signaling major shifts in content economics and AI compute demand. The post Netflix uses AI to cut documentary production costs in half, and the implications ripple far beyond Hollywood appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 12:37:29 AM
Polymarket odds flat as RFK Jr. leads 2028 GOP nod at 49%
A report says the U.S. is expected to host the Women’s World Cup in 2031, per a Trump official, adding a new visibility datapoint. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 12:37:00 AM
DeepMind CEO lobbies Washington on AI model vetting plan modeled after Wall Street’s FINRA
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis proposes a FINRA-style self-regulatory body for AI model vetting, with voluntary pre-release testing that could become The post DeepMind CEO lobbies Washington on AI model vetting plan modeled after Wall Street’s FINRA appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 12:35:26 AM
California billionaire tax supporters lobby Washington ahead of 2026 vote
California billionaire tax supporters lobby in Washington ahead of the 2026 vote. Tax passage at 30.5% YES. The post California billionaire tax supporters lobby Washington ahead of 2026 vote appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 12:35:23 AM
US military plans to seize Kharg Island face skepticism, likened to Gallipoli
US military plans to seize Kharg Island face skepticism, with control unlikely by July 31 at 2.6% YES. The post US military plans to seize Kharg Island face skepticism, likened to Gallipoli appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 12:33:26 AM
Federal Reserve’s Jefferson warns policy stance may shift if inflation refuses to cool
Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson warns monetary policy may shift if inflation persists above the 2% target, with key implications for crypto and risk assets. The post Federal Reserve’s Jefferson warns policy stance may shift if inflation refuses to cool appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 12:29:57 AM
Oil prices surge as US-Iran tensions threaten supply through Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices surged due to US-Iran tensions threatening supply. New all-time high for crude oil by September 30 at 5.1% YES, by December 31 at 12.5% YES. The post Oil prices surge as US-Iran tensions threaten supply through Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 12:29:32 AM
Iran conflict threatens Riyadh’s cultural transformation: former ambassador
Conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran threatens Riyadh's cultural transformation. US-Iran deal in 2026 at 26.5% YES. The post Iran conflict threatens Riyadh’s cultural transformation: former ambassador appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 12:28:07 AM
Federal Reserve’s Jefferson reaffirms commitment to 2% inflation target, keeping crypto markets in wait-and-see mode
Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson reaffirms the 2% inflation target as the FOMC holds rates at 3.5-3.75%, signaling prolonged headwinds for crypto and risk The post Federal Reserve’s Jefferson reaffirms commitment to 2% inflation target, keeping crypto markets in wait-and-see mode appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 12:26:20 AM
Trump to address nation on election security, foreign interference tonight
Trump to address the nation on election security tonight. Accusation of China interference by July 16 at 78.5% YES. The post Trump to address nation on election security, foreign interference tonight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 12:24:57 AM
Fed’s Jefferson: Middle East conflict to have limited impact on US oil demand
Fed's Jefferson says Middle East conflict will have limited impact on US oil demand. New all-time high for crude oil by September 30 at 5.1% YES. The post Fed’s Jefferson: Middle East conflict to have limited impact on US oil demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 12:24:38 AM
Congress Is About to Make Its Biggest Crypto Decision Yet—and the Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher
The Clarity Act would establish a federal framework for digital asset markets, pairing consumer protections with regulatory certainty as Congress considers legislation that supporters say could shape the future of U.S. crypto innovation. Clarity Act Could Become Congress’ Biggest Crypto Bill Congress is considering legislation that could reshape...
By Kevin Helms 7/17/2026, 12:20:15 AM
Trump Media sells Wall Street ultrafast access to Truth Social posts via new API
Trump Media launches Truth API, selling trading firms ultrafast access to Truth Social posts. The data feed targets algorithmic traders seeking early market The post Trump Media sells Wall Street ultrafast access to Truth Social posts via new API appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 12:19:24 AM
Capcom Adds Path Tracing to RE ENGINE for PRAGMATA and RE Requiem
Capcom integrates advanced path tracing into RE ENGINE titles PRAGMATA and Resident Evil Requiem, pushing real-time graphics forward. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 12:19:00 AM
US strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure rattle crypto markets as Bitcoin slides to $62K
US airstrikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure caused power outages and triggered $350 million in crypto liquidations as Bitcoin dropped to $62,000. The post US strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure rattle crypto markets as Bitcoin slides to $62K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 12:14:17 AM
Bitcoin liquidity clusters determine BTC’s price direction as futures flow fuels price
Bitcoin futures traders are propping up the current market move, while liquidation heatmap data provides hints on where BTC price may go next.
By Ray Salmond 7/17/2026, 12:12:40 AM
Polymarket odds put Lula at 60.5% in Brazil 2026 race after +11pp move
A political handicapper revised ratings in two U.S. House races, nudging a California seat toward Democrats and a Maine seat toward Republicans. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 12:10:00 AM
Iran fires missiles toward Kuwait as Bitcoin briefly dips below $100K on Gulf escalation
Iran fired missiles and drones toward US targets in Kuwait, briefly pushing Bitcoin below $100K. Here's what it means for crypto markets and regulation. The post Iran fires missiles toward Kuwait as Bitcoin briefly dips below $100K on Gulf escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 12:08:18 AM
Persian Gulf disruptions keep 6-7M barrels offline, WTI at $79
Persian Gulf disruptions keep 6-7M barrels offline, pushing WTI to $79. New all-time high by September 30 at 5.1% YES. The post Persian Gulf disruptions keep 6-7M barrels offline, WTI at $79 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 12:07:25 AM
Crypto prediction markets heat up around VCT CN Super Week as Nova, JDG, and TYLOO compete
Crypto prediction markets on Polymarket and Coinbase Predictions see rising activity around VCT CN Super Week as Nova, JDG, and TYLOO compete in Valorant. The post Crypto prediction markets heat up around VCT CN Super Week as Nova, JDG, and TYLOO compete appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 12:05:35 AM
Polymarket: Eizenkot jumps to 49.5% in Israel PM market on $27.6M volume
A report detailed a clash between Yisrael Beiteinu and Shas over a party-funding increase bill and whether it was being tied to a Knesset dissolution date. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 12:05:00 AM
Cash Cat (CASHCAT), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH) and Stellar (XLM) Price Analysis for July 17: Recovery Phase Ends Abruptly
The market's rebound has most likely stopped at local resistances, especially after higher volatility assets slowed down.
By Arman Shirinyan 7/17/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Robinhood Chain hits $100M in agent trading volume two weeks after launch
Robinhood Chain surpasses $100M in AI agent trading volume two weeks after its Arbitrum-based Layer-2 mainnet launch, with over 2,400 agents deployed via The post Robinhood Chain hits $100M in agent trading volume two weeks after launch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 12:00:39 AM
Iran drone strike on US base in Bahrain sends shockwaves through crypto markets
Iran launched Arash drones at the US Al-Sakhir base in Bahrain, escalating Gulf tensions with direct implications for Bitcoin prices and crypto regulation. The post Iran drone strike on US base in Bahrain sends shockwaves through crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/16/2026, 11:59:09 PM