BitMine gets 98% of revenue from staking as a decade-long contract complicates an early exit
Ethereum Tower can keep its 2% interest and may elect continuing fees or a formula-based payment after a covered termination. The post BitMine gets 98% of revenue from staking as a decade-long contract complicates an early exit appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7/21/2026, 8:35:33 PM
Ether breaks the $1.9K resistance; is $2.1K the next target for ETH bulls?
Ether’s rally faces onchain headwinds, but rising staking demand and Google earnings could spark the push toward $2,100.
By Marcel Pechman 7/21/2026, 8:26:13 PM
Russia’s Duma Advances Bill 1194918-8, Sending Crypto Law to Putin’s Desk
Russia’s State Duma passed a bill Tuesday that gives the country its first full legal framework for cryptocurrency, treating digital assets as property while keeping them out of everyday payments. According to Rossiyskaya Gazeta (rg.ru), lawmakers approved Bill No. 1194918-8, “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights,” in its second and third...
By Jamie Redman 7/21/2026, 8:24:12 PM
Middle East conflict drives Brent crude above $100 amid oil supply fears
Brent crude rises above $100 amid Middle East conflict fears. New all-time high by December 31 at 16% YES. The post Middle East conflict drives Brent crude above $100 amid oil supply fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 8:22:11 PM
Polymarket prices Sept Fed 25 bps hike at 49.5% after 16-point slide
In a televised interview, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act this year and warned about the downside if it stalls. (Read More)
By N/A 7/21/2026, 8:20:15 PM
Trump accepts sweeping crypto ethics rules to rescue CLARITY Act
The White House has accepted what it calls the most extensive federal ethics restrictions ever proposed as the CLARITY Act seeks the Democratic votes needed to clear the Senate’s 60-vote threshold. Punchbowl News reported on Tuesday that White House officials…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/21/2026, 8:16:13 PM
US considers 20% toll on Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions
US considers a 20% toll on cargo in the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran. Toll by July 31, 2026 at 0.7% YES. The post US considers 20% toll on Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 8:13:24 PM
Polymarket odds: Hormuz traffic normal by Jul 31 at 1.15% on $19.1M
A report says U.S.-Iran attacks stretched into a 10th straight day, with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz largely stalled and energy prices rising. (Read More)
By N/A 7/21/2026, 8:13:15 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 7/21/2026, 8:12:18 PM
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Team Faces Backlash Over Controversial Social Media Campaign: Details
Check out why some community members turned against the project's team.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 7/21/2026, 8:06:11 PM
Bitcoin rally faces key test at $68,000 as 'summer slumber' grips crypto, analysts say
BTC has rebounded 15% from the July lows, but some analysts cautioned that the next move hinges on clearing a level where many recent buyers may look to sell.
By Krisztian Sandor 7/21/2026, 8:05:33 PM
Russia Just Declared BTC, ETH & XRP Legal Property
Signed into action today, Russia gives major-caps special treatment under this new property law. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 7/21/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Champions League qualifying highlights the growing gap between football’s digital haves and have-nots
Larne FC's Champions League qualifier against Red Star Belgrade exposes the growing divide between football's crypto haves and have-nots in The post Champions League qualifying highlights the growing gap between football’s digital haves and have-nots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/21/2026, 7:58:51 PM
China’s 20-month gold buying spree aims to avoid Russia’s 2022 financial woes
China continues its 20-month gold buying spree to avoid financial issues like Russia's. Gold hitting $10,000 by December at 2.8% YES. The post China’s 20-month gold buying spree aims to avoid Russia’s 2022 financial woes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 7:47:50 PM
Iran targets radar systems in Kuwait amid ongoing military campaign
Iran targets radar systems in Kuwait amid ongoing military campaign. Military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 72.5% YES. The post Iran targets radar systems in Kuwait amid ongoing military campaign appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 7:42:00 PM
Iran targets US radar systems near Kuwait, escalating military tensions
Iran targets US radar systems near Kuwait, escalating military tensions. Military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 72.5% YES. The post Iran targets US radar systems near Kuwait, escalating military tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 7:41:53 PM
MEXC opens TAO staking to 40 million users through Yuma deal
MEXC has opened Bittensor’s TAO staking to its reported 40 million users through validator Yuma, adding exchange-based access to rewards from one of the largest decentralized artificial intelligence networks. Yuma announced on Tuesday that its validator infrastructure now powers TAO…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/21/2026, 7:41:17 PM
US redirects 8 vessels, disables 1 to enforce Iran blockade
US redirected eight vessels and disabled one to enforce the Iran blockade. End of blockade by August 31, 2026 at 45.5% YES. The post US redirects 8 vessels, disables 1 to enforce Iran blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 7:41:06 PM
Liverpool targets Manchester United’s Connor Hunter as new academy head
Liverpool is attempting to hire Connor Hunter from Manchester United as their new Head of Academy Recruitment, sparking a behind-the-scenes The post Liverpool targets Manchester United’s Connor Hunter as new academy head appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/21/2026, 7:41:00 PM
Gulf tensions threaten oil supply as Strait of Hormuz closure looms
Gulf tensions raise concerns over oil supply disruptions. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 8.8% YES, by December 31 at 15.5% YES. The post Gulf tensions threaten oil supply as Strait of Hormuz closure looms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 7:39:18 PM
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to brief Trump administration on AI safety
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will brief the Trump administration on upcoming AI models, with implications for AI-linked crypto assets like Worldcoin's The post OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to brief Trump administration on AI safety appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/21/2026, 7:34:56 PM
Ripple Prime Sees More Recognition with Key Nominations
Ripple Prime has received four nominations at the Hedgeweek US Awards 2026.
By Alex Dovbnya 7/21/2026, 7:33:19 PM
Hyperscale Data boosts Bitcoin holdings to 1,087.45 BTC with $72M purchase
Hyperscale Data boosts Bitcoin holdings to 1,087.45 BTC with a $72M purchase. Bitcoin reaching $67.5K in July 2026 at 75.5% YES. The post Hyperscale Data boosts Bitcoin holdings to 1,087.45 BTC with $72M purchase appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 7:32:55 PM
Iran-backed Houthis blockade Bab el-Mandeb Strait, escalating US-Iran tensions
Houthi forces blockaded the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising shipping disruption concerns. Successful Houthi attacks on shipping by July 31 at 46% YES. The post Iran-backed Houthis blockade Bab el-Mandeb Strait, escalating US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 7:32:42 PM
Winklevoss twins gave Trump’s super PAC $10 million 23 days after CFTC joined Gemini relief bid
Matching FEC rows name Gemini because it liquidated the same bitcoin, not because the exchange donated another $10 million. The post Winklevoss twins gave Trump’s super PAC $10 million 23 days after CFTC joined Gemini relief bid appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7/21/2026, 7:30:26 PM
White House Presses Senate Democrats To Accept Trump Ethics Deal On Clarity Act
Bitcoin Magazine White House Presses Senate Democrats To Accept Trump Ethics Deal On Clarity Act White House officials are urging Senate Democrats to accept President Trump's ethics deal on the Clarity Act, with negotiations entering the final stretch before Congress' August recess. This post White House Presses Senate Democrats To Accept Trump...
By Micah Zimmerman 7/21/2026, 7:25:50 PM
Movement creator MVMT Labs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after turbulent year
Movement Labs has entered bankruptcy protection following months of instability surrounding its MOVE token launch and governance challenges. The post Movement creator MVMT Labs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after turbulent year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/21/2026, 7:22:38 PM
XRP Ledger surpasses 1M agentic transactions, growth expected: RippleX
XRP Ledger surpasses 1 million agentic transactions, signaling growth potential; XRP all-time high by September 30, 2026 at 1.2% YES, by December 31, 2026 at 6. The post XRP Ledger surpasses 1M agentic transactions, growth expected: RippleX appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 7:22:09 PM
Pakistan steps up crypto enforcement with dedicated federal unit
A senior official with Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency reportedly recommended other agencies establish similar units to address crypto-related crime.
By Turner Wright 7/21/2026, 7:19:22 PM
Pavel Durov brings fee-free Gram wallet to 1 billion Telegram users
Telegram has announced plans to introduce a native, non-custodial Gram wallet to more than 1 billion monthly users this summer, enabling instant cryptocurrency transfers without fees. Pavel Durov, writing on Telegram on Wednesday, described the planned integration as the “largest…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/21/2026, 7:18:22 PM
US judge approves Anthropic’s $2B settlement over pirated book claims
US judge approves Anthropic's $1.5B settlement over pirated book claims. Anthropic's valuation hitting high $1.25T by December at 91.5% YES. The post US judge approves Anthropic’s $2B settlement over pirated book claims appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 7:15:35 PM
UK PM Burnham approves US use of UK bases for Iran strikes amid 2026 tensions
UK PM Burnham approves US use of UK bases for Iran strikes. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 71.5% YES. The post UK PM Burnham approves US use of UK bases for Iran strikes amid 2026 tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 7:12:45 PM
US airstrikes hit Iranian ports as Iran launches regional attacks
US airstrikes target Iranian ports amid regional attacks. Full airspace closure by July 31 at 30.5% YES. The post US airstrikes hit Iranian ports as Iran launches regional attacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 7:05:44 PM
Kazakhstan halts major oil exports via CPC after Black Sea drone attacks
Kazakhstan halts major oil exports via CPC after drone attacks. WTI reaching $110 in July 2026 at 2.1% YES. The post Kazakhstan halts major oil exports via CPC after Black Sea drone attacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 7:05:03 PM
New pipelines ease West Texas gas glut, but drilling plans may reverse gains
New pipelines have eased the West Texas gas glut, but drilling plans may reverse gains. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 8.4% YES. The post New pipelines ease West Texas gas glut, but drilling plans may reverse gains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 7:04:31 PM
Falcon Finance Launches USDf Card in More Than 90 Jurisdictions for Daily Spending
Falcon Finance has introduced a payment card that lets eligible users spend USDf, its overcollateralized synthetic dollar. The product is designed to connect tokenized collateral, onchain liquidity, and real-world purchases. Falcon Card Lets Users Spend USDf Online and in Stores With a $0 Annual Fee Falcon Finance has launched a payment card aimed...
By Emmanuel Musa 7/21/2026, 7:02:08 PM
USDC as Derivatives Collateral: Why Marex and Coinbase Matter for Stablecoin Adoption
Coinbase International settles perps in USDC as brokers test stablecoin margin. What Marex’s role signals, key risks, and how desks can adapt.
By Maya Collins 7/21/2026, 7:01:44 PM
Steam Malware Scheme Drained $220K in Crypto, FBI Says
Zyaire Wilkins allegedly ran a two-year scheme that infected 8,000 PCs and drained $220,000 from crypto wallets via Steam. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Simona Ram 7/21/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Iran targets Kuwait’s desalination plants, risking water crisis
Iran targets Kuwait's desalination plants, escalating tensions. US-Iran meeting in UAE by September 30, 2026 at 0.1% YES. The post Iran targets Kuwait’s desalination plants, risking water crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 6:55:25 PM
BIS exposes how stablecoins are slipping past capital controls
BIS researchers have found that dollar-backed stablecoin inflows across more than 130 economies remain largely unaffected by capital controls, exposing a growing challenge for emerging-market governments. The BIS study compared stablecoin inflows with foreign-currency bank deposits to examine how households…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/21/2026, 6:50:29 PM
Google builds custom AI chip for Gemini as investors react
Google's custom Frozen v2 chip targets 6-10x efficiency over current TPUs for Gemini AI models. Alphabet shares rose 3% as investors embrace the The post Google builds custom AI chip for Gemini as investors react appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/21/2026, 6:48:06 PM
Washington moves toward clearer rulebook for digital assets
The Senate Banking Committee approved the CLARITY Act 15-9, splitting crypto oversight between the CFTC and SEC. Bitcoin briefly surged above The post Washington moves toward clearer rulebook for digital assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/21/2026, 6:41:03 PM
FIFA’s $9B World Cup machine faces rebellion from La Liga chief, and crypto partners are caught in the crossfire
La Liga chief Tebas calls for FIFA president Infantino's resignation, threatening crypto partnerships including Kraken's sponsorship of the $9B The post FIFA’s $9B World Cup machine faces rebellion from La Liga chief, and crypto partners are caught in the crossfire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/21/2026, 6:38:42 PM
Iran missile attack on US base in Jordan kills 2 soldiers, 1 missing
Iran missile attack on US base in Jordan kills 2 soldiers. Full airspace closure by July 31 at 30.5% YES. The post Iran missile attack on US base in Jordan kills 2 soldiers, 1 missing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 6:38:22 PM
Cardano Activates Van Rossem Hard Fork in Governance Milestone
Cardano has completed the much-anticipated Van Rossem hard fork, ushering the blockchain to protocol version 11 without centralized interference.
By Aliyu Pokima 7/21/2026, 6:36:04 PM
Polymarket odds swing: Eizenkot hits 51% as Israel campaign kicks off
As Israel’s election campaign began, President Isaac Herzog urged candidates to avoid incitement, warning “elections are not a civil war” and cautioning against sharing misinformation online. (Read More)
By N/A 7/21/2026, 6:31:45 PM
380 investors face Bitcoin mining losses after alleged $22M US scheme put just 13% into mining
More than 380 investors supplied the funds, while court approval, penalties and any recovery remain unresolved. The post 380 investors face Bitcoin mining losses after alleged $22M US scheme put just 13% into mining appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7/21/2026, 6:30:33 PM
Bitcoin Eyes August Rebound Above $70,000 Despite Fragile Market Structure
Apex cryptocurrency Bitcoin is preparing for what could be the biggest comeback recorded in 2026. Notably, the leading cryptocurrency is down by more than 25% year-to-date. According to data from CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin is 48% below its all-time high of $126,198 recorded in October 2025. However, current market woes have done little to deter...
By Olivia Brooke 7/21/2026, 6:29:23 PM
Cardano’s NIGHT Hits All-Time Low After 290M Token Dump
On-chain analysis showed no increase in NIGHT's total supply, suggesting the selloff was linked to existing tokens rather than new issuance.
By Wayne Jones 7/21/2026, 6:28:48 PM
Trump considers expanding Iran strikes as Israel warns of retaliation
Trump considers expanding military strikes against Iran. Iran reconstruction funding in a US-Iran deal in 2026 at 29.5% YES. The post Trump considers expanding Iran strikes as Israel warns of retaliation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/21/2026, 6:25:41 PM