Stacks reaches 1.6M total wallets as Bitcoin DeFi ambitions grow
Stacks hits 1.6M total wallets as stBTC liquid staking, the PoX-5 upgrade, and a Fireblocks integration signal growing Bitcoin DeFi ambitions. The post Stacks reaches 1.6M total wallets as Bitcoin DeFi ambitions grow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:23:09 PM
VAR technology and the growing market for sports officiating tech, from Premier League pitches to blockchain verification
VAR confirmed Bukayo Saka was offside in a controversial Premier League call, highlighting parallels between sports verification tech and blockchain trust The post VAR technology and the growing market for sports officiating tech, from Premier League pitches to blockchain verification appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:22:22 PM
World Cup rivalry spills into crypto as Latin American fans rally behind Spain, boosting fan token markets
Latin American fans backing Spain over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final are driving fan token trading volume on Chiliz, with $ARG and SPAIN tokens The post World Cup rivalry spills into crypto as Latin American fans rally behind Spain, boosting fan token markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:21:53 PM
France vs England World Cup third-place match confirmed despite misinformation
France and England's World Cup third-place match confirmed despite misinformation. England finishing 3rd at 72% YES, France at 27.5% YES. The post France vs England World Cup third-place match confirmed despite misinformation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 9:20:46 PM
Declan Rice’s World Cup goal sparks fresh interest in sports-linked crypto tokens
Declan Rice's early World Cup goal against France reignites interest in sports-linked crypto assets including fan tokens, Panini NFTs, and athlete meme The post Declan Rice’s World Cup goal sparks fresh interest in sports-linked crypto tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:11:38 PM
US & UK Align On Rules; Ripple Deepens Footprint
The US and UK are moving in lockstep toward a new era of regulated digital money with a joint taskforce. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 7/18/2026, 9:03:00 PM
Dave Eggers warns OpenAI staff ChatGPT is silencing a generation
Author Dave Eggers told OpenAI staff that ChatGPT's effect on education is catastrophic, raising questions about AI's cultural costs and crypto identity The post Dave Eggers warns OpenAI staff ChatGPT is silencing a generation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:59:01 PM
Iran claims attack on US base in Jordan, killing two service members
Iran claims responsibility for an attack on a US base in Jordan, raising military action odds against a Gulf state on July 22 to 57% YES. The post Iran claims attack on US base in Jordan, killing two service members appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 8:51:34 PM
Did L2s break Ethereum’s ultrasound money?
Ethereum’s best marketing line was that using it destroyed it, that every transaction burned ETH and shrank the supply. Then the network solved its scaling problem, activity fled to layer 2s, and the burn collapsed. The scaling worked. The scarcity…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/18/2026, 8:44:12 PM
Meta’s fast-tracked gas plants in Ohio spotlight the hidden energy cost of AI
Meta is building two natural gas plants in Ohio under fast-tracked laws that skip public hearings, raising environmental and transparency concerns for AI The post Meta’s fast-tracked gas plants in Ohio spotlight the hidden energy cost of AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:34:35 PM
‘The Only Way’: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Champions Self-Custody to Reach 1 Billion Users
Coinbase CEO Brian Armmsgtong stressed that self-custody wallets were essential for reaching cryptocurrency adoption in the billions, praising the simplicity of entering markets that lack clear regulations. Agentic adoption, a future growth avenue, also benefits from self-custody, he pointed out. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Stresses Relevance of...
By Sergio Goschenko 7/18/2026, 8:30:26 PM
ASML sells 16 advanced EUV machines in Q2 as AI chip demand drives record results
ASML sold 16 EUV lithography machines in Q2 2026, posting 9.3 billion in sales and raising its full-year outlook as AI chip demand surges across the The post ASML sells 16 advanced EUV machines in Q2 as AI chip demand drives record results appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:25:06 PM
Will Robinhood Chain flip Solana? The math says not close.
Robinhood Chain launched, filled with memecoins, briefly ranked third among DEXs, and the “Solana killer” talk started immediately. Then you look at the actual numbers. Solana has 27 times the value locked and 2 million more users. This is not…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/18/2026, 8:24:05 PM
Israel expands Gaza control, breaching ceasefire agreement
Israel expands control in Gaza, violating the ceasefire. Houthi military action against Israel by July 31, 2026 at 10.5% YES. The post Israel expands Gaza control, breaching ceasefire agreement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 8:20:47 PM
Polymarket sees BTC above $52K on July 20 at 99.95% despite risk headlines
A new report argues Bitcoin could be the first market to react this weekend to Strait of Hormuz shipping risks, with oil and equity markets shut and thin liquidity amplifying swings. (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 8:17:26 PM
EU and Persian Gulf states pressure Iran to keep Strait of Hormuz open as crypto toll payments reshape sanctions landscape
The EU and Persian Gulf states urge Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iran demands transit fees in bitcoin and USDT, reshaping sanctions evasion. The post EU and Persian Gulf states pressure Iran to keep Strait of Hormuz open as crypto toll payments reshape sanctions landscape appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:16:59 PM
World Cup drama meets the prediction market boom as Tuchel benches England’s biggest stars
Thomas Tuchel drops Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane from England's World Cup lineup vs France, sending prediction markets scrambling to reprice the match. The post World Cup drama meets the prediction market boom as Tuchel benches England’s biggest stars appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:15:49 PM
International oil firms halt production in Iraq’s Kurdistan amid US-Iran tensions
Major oil companies suspended 125,000 barrels per day of Kurdistan production amid US-Iran tensions, with implications for oil prices and crypto markets. The post International oil firms halt production in Iraq’s Kurdistan amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:15:46 PM
European Central Bank expected to pause rate hikes, keeps September option open
The ECB is expected to hold rates at 2.25% in July after its first hike since 2023, keeping a September increase on the table with implications for crypto The post European Central Bank expected to pause rate hikes, keeps September option open appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:14:40 PM
Polymarket keeps Iran regime-fall odds at 10.5% as escalation headlines swirl
Iranian state TV read a statement attributed to the supreme leader warning the US of “unforgettable lessons,” as both sides accused each other of breaching a recent MoU and called it “over.” (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 8:11:26 PM
US Investors Hyper Leveraged – Margin Debt Hits Record $1,500,000,000,000 in Massive Borrowing Spree
Margin debt in the US stock market hit an all-time high of $1.5 trillion in June. The post US Investors Hyper Leveraged – Margin Debt Hits Record $1,500,000,000,000 in Massive Borrowing Spree appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Staff 7/18/2026, 8:10:51 PM
2026 World Cup final brings Trump, Messi, and a halftime show but crypto is nowhere to be found
The 2026 World Cup final features Trump, Messi, and a star-studded halftime show but zero crypto sponsors, signaling a structural retreat from sports The post 2026 World Cup final brings Trump, Messi, and a halftime show but crypto is nowhere to be found appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:07:01 PM
Belgium bans goods from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories
Belgium bans goods from Israeli settlements in occupied territories. US recognition of Palestine before 2027 at 3.7% YES. The post Belgium bans goods from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 8:02:20 PM
Iranian strikes on US airbase in Jordan kill two service members, rattling already fragile markets
Iranian missile and drone strikes killed two US service members at Muwaffaq Salti airbase in Jordan, escalating tensions with potential ripple effects on The post Iranian strikes on US airbase in Jordan kill two service members, rattling already fragile markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:01:53 PM
S&P 500 earnings season starts strong with 33 companies beating EPS estimates
All 33 early S&P 500 reporters beat EPS estimates in Q2 2026, with aggregate earnings exceeding projections by 14.5% and blended growth near 23.5% YoY. The post S&P 500 earnings season starts strong with 33 companies beating EPS estimates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:00:04 PM
Hoskinson wants Bitcoin’s money on Cardano. Here’s the plan.
There is $1.6 trillion in Bitcoin sitting idle, earning nothing, doing nothing. Charles Hoskinson has a plan to put it to work on Cardano, and the plan quietly requires every transaction to burn a little ADA. Whether that saves Cardano…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/18/2026, 7:58:42 PM
Jude Bellingham’s World Cup confrontation highlights the volatile intersection of sports, passion, and global media
Jude Bellingham reacted to provocations from Argentina's Valentn Barco after England's World Cup semifinal loss, sparking viral debate across social media The post Jude Bellingham’s World Cup confrontation highlights the volatile intersection of sports, passion, and global media appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 7:57:47 PM
Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs See Major Inflows Amid Market Turbulence
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs attract major inflows, signaling a potential shift in investor sentiment amid market volatility. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 7/18/2026, 7:55:00 PM
EU, Gulf states reject Iran’s sovereignty claims over Strait of Hormuz
EU and Gulf states reject Iran's claims over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. charges for Hormuz fees by December 31, 2026 at 7.5% YES. The post EU, Gulf states reject Iran’s sovereignty claims over Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 7:46:54 PM
Kobbie Mainoo’s England World Cup absence highlights the brutal economics of player valuation and injury risk
Kobbie Mainoo ruled out of England's World Cup squad by injury, highlighting player fragility as an underpriced risk in sports-related crypto markets. The post Kobbie Mainoo’s England World Cup absence highlights the brutal economics of player valuation and injury risk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 7:46:34 PM
Didier Deschamps breaks World Cup management record with 26 games, and here’s why crypto markets should care about FIFA’s growing digital footprint
Didier Deschamps breaks the World Cup management record with 26 games as FIFA's blockchain and digital collectibles strategy scales during the 2026 The post Didier Deschamps breaks World Cup management record with 26 games, and here’s why crypto markets should care about FIFA’s growing digital footprint appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 7:35:46 PM
SWIFT just built its answer to stablecoins. It runs on bank money, not crypto.
The network that moves the world’s money spent 9 months building a blockchain, and the most important decision it made was what not to put on it. No stablecoins. No public tokens. Just bank deposits, wearing a new coat. For…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/18/2026, 7:35:25 PM
Saylor Rejects BIP 110, Warns Softfork Threatens Bitcoin’s Neutral Rules
Strategy founder Michael Saylor published a lengthy essay Saturday rejecting BIP 110, a proposed Bitcoin softfork that would temporarily restrict several types of transactions carrying non-payment data. Saylor’s essay lists 100 numbered arguments against the proposal, which he says amounts to using Bitcoin’s consensus rules to discourage a...
By Jamie Redman 7/18/2026, 7:34:38 PM
China quietly stockpiling gold as reserves rise amid price decline
China significantly increased its gold reserves amid declining prices. Gold reaching $4,500 by July 2026 at 0.5% YES. The post China quietly stockpiling gold as reserves rise amid price decline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 7:29:51 PM
FIFA’s Wenger says hydration breaks did not affect World Cup results, but the $1B ad windfall tells a different story
FIFA's Arsne Wenger defends 2026 World Cup hydration breaks as a health measure, but $250M in Fox Sports ad revenue raises harder questions. The post FIFA’s Wenger says hydration breaks did not affect World Cup results, but the $1B ad windfall tells a different story appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 7:26:40 PM
Chelsea plans to retain João Pedro despite Barcelona’s reported 100M euro bid
Chelsea considers Joo Pedro untouchable despite Barcelona's reported 100M interest, with implications for fan token markets on the Chiliz platform. The post Chelsea plans to retain João Pedro despite Barcelona’s reported 100M euro bid appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 7:23:39 PM
SUI Prints Bullish Flag Pattern As Traders Watch For Breakout
SUI is drawing fresh attention from technical traders after chart analysis pointed to a bullish flag pattern forming on the daily chart.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 7:20:00 PM
US military casualties strengthen resolve amid Iran conflict, says Hegseth
US Secretary of War Hegseth says military casualties strengthen resolve in Iran conflict. US invasion of Iran by 2027 at 30.5% YES. The post US military casualties strengthen resolve amid Iran conflict, says Hegseth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 7:18:21 PM
US Central Command reportedly redirects five vessels near Iran as naval tensions simmer
US Central Command reportedly redirected five vessels and disabled one near Iran. Here's what it means for energy markets, geopolitical risk, and crypto. The post US Central Command reportedly redirects five vessels near Iran as naval tensions simmer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 7:15:49 PM
Celtic eyes £4M transfer as football clubs increasingly explore crypto and blockchain partnerships
Celtic FC reportedly nears a 4M player transfer, highlighting the growing intersection between football's multi-billion-dollar transfer market and The post Celtic eyes £4M transfer as football clubs increasingly explore crypto and blockchain partnerships appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 7:15:09 PM
The 2026 World Cup’s passing kings are here, and crypto is riding the wave
Spain's Rodri leads the 2026 World Cup in completed passes as Kraken's crypto sponsorship and Solana memecoins turn the tournament into a market event. The post The 2026 World Cup’s passing kings are here, and crypto is riding the wave appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 7:14:05 PM
Sports Events Push Prediction Market Trading to Record Highs in June
Polymarket rival, Kalshi, grew its prediction market share in Q2.
By Chayanika Deka 7/18/2026, 7:13:28 PM
Jamie Dimon predicts AI spending will hit $1 trillion next year
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon forecasts $1 trillion in global AI spending by 2027, creating ripple effects for crypto infrastructure and decentralized compute The post Jamie Dimon predicts AI spending will hit $1 trillion next year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 7:08:47 PM
Netanyahu’s World Cup message to Milei spotlights Argentina’s crypto pivot
Netanyahu's World Cup message to Milei highlights a close diplomatic bond as Argentina prepares to let banks offer crypto services by April 2026. The post Netanyahu’s World Cup message to Milei spotlights Argentina’s crypto pivot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 7:05:02 PM
Solana Whale Wallet Count Declines 3.6% Since May
Solana’s whale wallet count has fallen by 3.6% since May, according to chart-led analysis shared by Ali Martinez, giving traders another reason to wat
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 7:05:00 PM
New Bitcoin Recovery Plan Aims to Counter Q-Day Threat
The digital asset community is making efforts ahead of a possible Q-Day when quantum computers will break cryptography.
By Aliyu Pokima 7/18/2026, 6:53:17 PM
Binance Auto-Burn Destroys 1.6M BNB Worth $932M
Binance has completed its 36th quarterly BNB burn, permanently removing more than 1.6 million BNB from circulation in one of the largest scheduled sup
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 6:50:00 PM
Franklin Templeton warns Micron and SK Hynix investors of AI chip cycle risks
Franklin Templeton analysts invoke Sir John Templeton's famous warning as Micron and SK Hynix each hit $1T market caps on AI chip demand. The post Franklin Templeton warns Micron and SK Hynix investors of AI chip cycle risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 6:40:28 PM
US economy adds jobs for four consecutive months, but 2 million remain jobless long-term
US nonfarm payrolls rose 57,000 in June 2026, extending a four-month streak, but nearly 2 million Americans remain long-term unemployed as growth slows. The post US economy adds jobs for four consecutive months, but 2 million remain jobless long-term appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 6:39:45 PM
Symbiosis Private USDT Swaps On TRON Add A New Layer To Stablecoin Privacy Debate
Symbiosis Finance has launched private USDT swaps and transfers involving TRON, adding a privacy layer to one of the most widely used stablecoin netwo
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 6:35:00 PM