Amazon surges 15% in best single-day gain in 14 years as AWS AI boom rewrites the playbook
Amazon's AI-driven AWS growth signals a shift in tech investment priorities, impacting capital allocation across various sectors and asset classes. The post Amazon surges 15% in best single-day gain in 14 years as AWS AI boom rewrites the playbook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 8:31:22 PM
NEAR Adds Staking-Based Payments For AI Compute Credits
NEAR has launched a staking-based payment model for NEAR AI, giving users a way to lock NEAR tokens and receive monthly compute credits instead of...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 8:30:00 PM
CLARITY Act odds hit 25% as Trump weighs ethics deal
CLARITY Act passage odds have fallen to 25% as the White House reviews a bipartisan ethics proposal that could determine whether the Senate takes up the crypto market structure bill before its August recess. Scaramucci expects Trump to approve ethics…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/31/2026, 8:28:25 PM
TMX Group takes control as MEMX and BOX merge into $2.3B US exchange powerhouse
The merger could intensify competition in the US exchange market, potentially driving innovation and altering market dynamics significantly. The post TMX Group takes control as MEMX and BOX merge into $2.3B US exchange powerhouse appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 8:25:47 PM
Suno loses copyright case in Germany, must license music for AI training
This ruling sets a precedent for AI firms, emphasizing the necessity of obtaining licenses for copyrighted material in model training. The post Suno loses copyright case in Germany, must license music for AI training appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 8:23:38 PM
Cooper Saye joins OpenAI to work on recursive self-improvement evaluations, signaling AI safety’s new frontier
OpenAI's focus on recursive self-improvement safety highlights the growing industry emphasis on controlling AI's autonomous evolution. The post Cooper Saye joins OpenAI to work on recursive self-improvement evaluations, signaling AI safety’s new frontier appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 8:22:37 PM
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google add $1.5T in market cap in a single week
The rapid market cap increase highlights the significant influence of AI investments on tech giants, potentially impacting broader risk assets. The post Microsoft, Amazon, and Google add $1.5T in market cap in a single week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 8:14:38 PM
Apple set to lose nearly $500B in value after weak forecast, potentially ceding crown to Nvidia
Apple's forecast miss highlights the tech sector's vulnerability to supply chain disruptions, potentially reshaping market leadership dynamics. The post Apple set to lose nearly $500B in value after weak forecast, potentially ceding crown to Nvidia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 8:12:45 PM
Google Unveils Glanceboard App for Stress-Free Morning Routines
Google's Glanceboard app uses AI to streamline mornings with personalized schedules and weather updates, now open-sourced for DIY enthusiasts. (Read More)
By N/A 7/31/2026, 8:11:38 PM
Bank of Italy finds no consistent cost advantage for stablecoin remittances
Researchers found that fiat conversion costs and payment infrastructure, rather than blockchain fees, accounted for most of the differences in stablecoin remittance costs and settlement times.
By Nate Kostar 7/31/2026, 8:10:21 PM
Netanyahu urges Trump to pressure Iran, Saudi Arabia calls for de-escalation
The differing strategies of Israel and Saudi Arabia could complicate U.S. diplomatic efforts and impact regional stability and market dynamics. The post Netanyahu urges Trump to pressure Iran, Saudi Arabia calls for de-escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/31/2026, 8:09:04 PM
Amazon stock surges on booming cloud growth, eyes best day in 11 years
Amazon's cloud growth highlights the increasing dominance of centralized AI infrastructure, challenging decentralized networks and crypto sectors. The post Amazon stock surges on booming cloud growth, eyes best day in 11 years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 8:05:08 PM
CLARITY Act Push Hits 1 Million With 7 Days Before Senate Recess
Stand With Crypto claims advocates have contacted lawmakers one million times with seven days remaining before the August recess, while federal and state officials raise competing concerns over fraud protections, enforcement authority, and presidential conflicts. Million-Contact Campaign Intensifies Senate Pressure Stand With Crypto, a nonprofit...
By Kevin Helms 7/31/2026, 8:04:41 PM
Base B20 Token Standard: How Native Tokens Differ From ERC-20
Base B20 activation on July 8, 2026 adds a native token standard with issuer controls and ERC-20 parity. See how B20 differs from ERC-20 and why it matters.
By Elliot Veynor 7/31/2026, 8:02:10 PM
Strategy buys 48x more Bitcoin than sold, issues 300x more STRC this year
Strategy Inc.'s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation and STRC issuance may influence market dynamics, impacting investor confidence and STRC valuation. The post Strategy buys 48x more Bitcoin than sold, issues 300x more STRC this year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/31/2026, 8:00:31 PM
UNI Just Hit a 6-Month High as Uniswap Rolls Out New Token Discovery Tab
Uniswap's native token, UNI, has surged to a level not seen in six months.
By Chayanika Deka 7/31/2026, 7:56:10 PM
CFTC orders George Santos to pay $35,000 for manipulative trading on prediction market
Santos's case underscores the regulatory challenges and potential vulnerabilities in prediction markets, especially for decentralized platforms. The post CFTC orders George Santos to pay $35,000 for manipulative trading on prediction market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 7:54:55 PM
Democrats Hate Crypto More Than Oil Companies and Data Centers, Poll Shows
A newly surfaced poll circulated among Senate Democrats shows that 84% of Democratic primary voters view crypto-backed candidates unfavorably.
By Alex Dovbnya 7/31/2026, 7:52:54 PM
Judge denies xAI’s request to pause Minnesota nudification ban
Minnesota's AI regulation sets a precedent for holding tech companies accountable, potentially influencing future AI legislation nationwide. The post Judge denies xAI’s request to pause Minnesota nudification ban appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 7:50:49 PM
Robinhood stock rebounds as Bernstein sees 80% upside
Robinhood stock recovered more than 2% on Thursday after Bernstein maintained its $160 target, betting that tokenization and prediction markets can offset weaker crypto trading. Robinhood stock rebounds from $83.68 Robinhood Markets shares traded at $88.55 on Friday, up approximately…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/31/2026, 7:50:49 PM
Why a $20 billion Bitstamp slump makes Robinhood’s retail app look far weaker than it really is
Bitstamp volume fell 48% from Q1 to Q2, compared with a 25% decline on the Robinhood App. The App metric also began including WonderFi trades in June. The post Why a $20 billion Bitstamp slump makes Robinhood’s retail app look far weaker than it really is appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7/31/2026, 7:50:01 PM
XRP Holds Above $1.04 As Whale Activity Cools On Binance
XRP is holding above the $1.04 area while whale exchange activity on Binance appears to have cooled, giving traders a slightly more interesting setup...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 7:50:00 PM
Ripio Launches wFIAT Stablecoins on Celo with No-Cost On-/Off-Ramps
Ripio expands its Latin American stablecoin portfolio with wFIAT integration on Celo, offering no-cost on-/off-ramps and enabling real-world use cases. (Read More)
By N/A 7/31/2026, 7:48:20 PM
ENS Labs Scales Back Treasury Proposal After Delegate Pushback
ENS Labs has revised a governance proposal after delegate criticism over treasury control, choosing to keep the DAO’s primary operational wallet...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 7:45:00 PM
Coinbase posts $359 million loss as revenue misses for a third straight quarter
The exchange hit record market share and crossed $100 million in prediction market revenue, but a $1.36 per share loss and declining transaction fees show the Everything Exchange still runs on a shrinking engine. Coinbase delivered its third consecutive quarter…
By Andrew Folkler 7/31/2026, 7:42:46 PM
Apple faces memory crunch, testing Tim Cook’s supply chain skills
Apple's memory chip shortage highlights the tech industry's vulnerability to AI-driven demand spikes and geopolitical supply chain tensions. The post Apple faces memory crunch, testing Tim Cook’s supply chain skills appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 7:37:38 PM
Clear Street opens pre-IPO access to $188B Databricks for accredited investors
Clear Street's move into pre-IPO markets highlights the growing mainstream appeal of secondary trading, but risks of illiquidity and valuation volatility remain. The post Clear Street opens pre-IPO access to $188B Databricks for accredited investors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 7:35:57 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Turn Positive, Yet BTC Price Falls Below $63K
The post Bitcoin ETFs Turn Positive, Yet BTC Price Falls Below $63K appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin ETFs are buying again, but Bitcoin is moving in the opposite direction. U.S. spot ETFs pulled in $233.1 million on July 30, led by BlackRock, yet BTC slipped below $63,000.This has left investors wondering, why is Bitcoin falling...
By Rizwan Ansari 7/31/2026, 7:33:38 PM
Ship crossings through Strait of Hormuz plummet 77% amid US-Iran tensions
The drastic reduction in Strait of Hormuz traffic highlights potential long-term disruptions in global energy supply chains amid geopolitical tensions. The post Ship crossings through Strait of Hormuz plummet 77% amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/31/2026, 7:32:55 PM
US 30-year Treasury yield reaches highest level since 2007
Higher long-term borrowing costs may strain economic growth, influence Federal Reserve policy, and signal persistent inflation concerns. The post US 30-year Treasury yield reaches highest level since 2007 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/31/2026, 7:26:34 PM
Tesla faces risks in potential merger with SpaceX, says columnist
A Tesla-SpaceX merger could dilute Tesla shareholders' value, face regulatory hurdles, and redirect Tesla's cash to SpaceX's expenses. The post Tesla faces risks in potential merger with SpaceX, says columnist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 7:25:14 PM
Tesla-SpaceX merger speculation grows amid China business separation rumors
The merger speculation highlights potential regulatory challenges and market volatility, impacting investor confidence and strategic decisions. The post Tesla-SpaceX merger speculation grows amid China business separation rumors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/31/2026, 7:22:15 PM
Solana (SOL)'s RWA Ecosystem Hits $3.7B, 313K Holders Bolster Growth
Solana (SOL) leads in tokenized real-world assets, hosting $3.7B value across Treasuries, equities, and private credit with 313K holders as of July 2026. (Read More)
By N/A 7/31/2026, 7:20:53 PM
Chime cuts 10% of workforce as AI reshapes operations
AI-driven restructuring in fintech may boost efficiency and margins, but long-term success hinges on revenue growth and user engagement. The post Chime cuts 10% of workforce as AI reshapes operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 7:20:02 PM
Google shuts down AI satellite image editing tool after deepfake concerns surface within 24 hours
The swift shutdown highlights the urgent need for robust ethical guidelines and safeguards in AI technology to prevent misuse and misinformation. The post Google shuts down AI satellite image editing tool after deepfake concerns surface within 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 7:18:30 PM
Pump.fun laid off workers before they received millions in PUMP tokens: Report
Pump.fun co-founder Noah Tweedale reportedly attributed the layoffs to said the company growing too quickly.
By Turner Wright 7/31/2026, 7:16:19 PM
Younger Democrats Understand Clarity Act And Bill Should Pass, Says Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer
Bitcoin Magazine Younger Democrats Understand Clarity Act And Bill Should Pass, Says Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer The Clarity Act will likely get through despite some — older — Democrats holding it back, according to Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad. Speaking on The Hill’s morning Rising show Friday, Shirzad said that crypto was...
By Mathew Di Salvo 7/31/2026, 7:12:37 PM
Zhibao Technology secures $155M Bitcoin-funded private placement
Zhibao's Bitcoin-backed funding highlights a shift towards digital assets in corporate finance, potentially influencing future investment strategies. The post Zhibao Technology secures $155M Bitcoin-funded private placement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 7:11:20 PM
SBI values Ripple stake at $41.2B despite XRP price slump
SBI Holdings has reaffirmed its exposure to Ripple, telling investors that its Ripple shareholding carries an estimated value of $41.2 billion despite weaker XRP prices and sluggish crypto market conditions. SBI maintains its Ripple position despite XRP weakness SBI discussed…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/31/2026, 7:11:19 PM
67 ships attacked, 17 seafarers killed in Iran war maritime conflict
The maritime conflict threatens global energy supply chains and could lead to significant geopolitical and economic disruptions. The post 67 ships attacked, 17 seafarers killed in Iran war maritime conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/31/2026, 7:04:14 PM
Based Rollups Explained: Sequencing Without a Central Operator
Based rollups route L2 sequencing to Ethereum proposers, shifting MEV and changing UX. Taiko’s Unzen upgrade and bridge recovery show the tradeoffs.
By Sophia Bennett 7/31/2026, 7:01:48 PM
Uniswap Fee Switch Activation Puts UNI Burn Mechanics Back In Focus
Uniswap governance has activated a protocol fee switch on v4 liquidity pools, pushing protocol revenue higher and directing collected fees toward UNI...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 7:00:00 PM
BitMEX shuts down after 11 years as regulatory pressure and competition take their toll
BitMEX's closure underscores the increasing regulatory scrutiny and competitive pressures reshaping the crypto derivatives landscape. The post BitMEX shuts down after 11 years as regulatory pressure and competition take their toll appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 6:49:05 PM
Hyperliquid Launches HIP-4 Testnet as HYPE Price Tests $53
The post Hyperliquid Launches HIP-4 Testnet as HYPE Price Tests $53 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Hyperliquid, a decentralized layer-1 blockchain, has opened its first permissionless HIP-4 deployments on testnet, giving developers a new way to create prediction and outcome markets. The launch comes as the HYPE price falls toward $53,...
By Rizwan Ansari 7/31/2026, 6:48:42 PM
New Bitcoin study shows the strongest recurring liquidation warning signs cannot warn of an individual crash
The order-flow pattern stood out across six events, while two observations still overlapped ordinary-market conditions. The post New Bitcoin study shows the strongest recurring liquidation warning signs cannot warn of an individual crash appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7/31/2026, 6:45:08 PM
Microsoft earnings spark optimism for AI stocks, but crypto didn’t get the memo
Microsoft's AI success highlights the challenge for AI-themed crypto, as traditional equities attract more attention and investment. The post Microsoft earnings spark optimism for AI stocks, but crypto didn’t get the memo appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 6:42:32 PM
Billionaire Ken Griffin’s Citadel Swoops In on AI Portfolio of Hedge Fund That Just Suffered Deep Losses: Report
Situational Awareness offloaded most public equity holdings to Citadel amid heavy AI investment losses while retaining private stakes like Anthropic. The post Billionaire Ken Griffin’s Citadel Swoops In on AI Portfolio of Hedge Fund That Just Suffered Deep Losses: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 7/31/2026, 6:41:27 PM
AMD plans to raise prices on select GPUs next month as AI demand squeezes memory costs
Rising GPU prices due to AI-driven memory costs could strain consumer demand, impact mining profitability, and affect AMD's market position. The post AMD plans to raise prices on select GPUs next month as AI demand squeezes memory costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 6:40:58 PM
Hugging Face CEO calls for accountability from AI firms after autonomous agent hacks platform
The incident underscores the urgent need for robust accountability frameworks in AI, highlighting potential liability issues in autonomous actions. The post Hugging Face CEO calls for accountability from AI firms after autonomous agent hacks platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 6:39:43 PM
Citi hires US Treasury anti-money laundering chief Gacki as global head of sanctions
Gacki's move to Citi highlights the increasing importance of sanctions expertise in the private sector amid evolving global compliance challenges. The post Citi hires US Treasury anti-money laundering chief Gacki as global head of sanctions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/31/2026, 6:37:19 PM