Russia launches largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv in ongoing conflict
Russia launches largest missile attack on Kyiv. Russia enters Sloviansk by December 31, 2026 at 20.5% YES. The post Russia launches largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv in ongoing conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 11:41:33 PM
Maignan concedes six as England beats France 6-4 in World Cup play-off
France's Mike Maignan conceded six goals in a World Cup play-off loss to England. Maignan winning the Golden Glove at 2026 World Cup at 0.1% YES. The post Maignan concedes six as England beats France 6-4 in World Cup play-off appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 11:38:30 PM
Michael Olise outshines England with four chances created in World Cup third-place playoff
Michael Olise created four chances against England at the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff, leading all players in the match and the tournament in The post Michael Olise outshines England with four chances created in World Cup third-place playoff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 11:32:20 PM
One Year Later, CLARITY Act Remains Stuck in Senate as Crypto Rules Stall
One year after bipartisan House passage, a Federal Hall hearing renewed the push for the CLARITY Act, underscoring Washington’s failure to turn support for digital asset innovation into a functioning regulatory framework as Senate action remains uncertain. One Year Later, the CLARITY Act Remains Unfinished One year after the House passed the...
By Kevin Helms 7/18/2026, 11:30:17 PM
England’s 6-4 World Cup thriller over France puts crypto fan tokens back in the spotlight
England's historic 6-4 World Cup win over France drives fan token volatility as Kraken's FIFA sponsorship and Chiliz trading activity spotlight crypto in The post England’s 6-4 World Cup thriller over France puts crypto fan tokens back in the spotlight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 11:19:42 PM
Drake bets $2M on Argentina to win 2026 World Cup final against Spain
Drake bets $2M on Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup final against Spain. Argentina to win at 40.8% YES. The post Drake bets $2M on Argentina to win 2026 World Cup final against Spain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 11:19:13 PM
England secures World Cup bronze in 6-4 thriller, best finish in 60 years
England beat France 6-4 to claim bronze at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their best finish in 60 years. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in the thriller. The post England secures World Cup bronze in 6-4 thriller, best finish in 60 years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 11:18:01 PM
US forces strike near Hajiabad amid Iran conflict escalation
US forces struck near Hajiabad amid rising tensions with Iran. Military action by Iran against a Gulf state on July 22 at 61.5% YES. The post US forces strike near Hajiabad amid Iran conflict escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 11:09:16 PM
Jude Bellingham scores 7 goals at the 2026 World Cup, cementing his place in England folklore
Jude Bellingham scored 6 goals and 7 contributions at the 2026 World Cup, placing him third on England's all-time World Cup scoring list at just 23. The post Jude Bellingham scores 7 goals at the 2026 World Cup, cementing his place in England folklore appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 11:09:06 PM
Trump urges FIFA to host 2038 World Cup exclusively in the US
Trump calls on FIFA to award the 2038 World Cup exclusively to the US, a move that could boost prediction markets, fan tokens, and crypto sports platforms. The post Trump urges FIFA to host 2038 World Cup exclusively in the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 11:07:47 PM
England defeats France 5-3 in World Cup thriller as Saka joins Geoff Hurst in history books
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England beat France 5-3 in the World Cup 2026 third-place match, joining Geoff Hurst in the history books. The post England defeats France 5-3 in World Cup thriller as Saka joins Geoff Hurst in history books appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:59:02 PM
Mbappe’s World Cup brace sends Solana meme tokens and Sorare NFTs into a frenzy
Kylian Mbappe's World Cup 2026 brace is spiking Solana meme tokens and Sorare NFT trading volumes, highlighting crypto's deepening ties to global sports. The post Mbappe’s World Cup brace sends Solana meme tokens and Sorare NFTs into a frenzy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:58:29 PM
Michael Saylor opposes BIP 110, calls for Bitcoin neutrality over transaction filtering
Michael Saylor opposes BIP 110, warning that filtering Ordinals-style transactions politicizes Bitcoin consensus rules. Miner support sits at 0%. The post Michael Saylor opposes BIP 110, calls for Bitcoin neutrality over transaction filtering appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:55:11 PM
Nouriel Roubini predicts universal basic income or socialism due to AI disruption
Nouriel Roubini warns AI could cause massive unemployment, pushing governments toward universal basic income. Here's what it means for crypto and markets. The post Nouriel Roubini predicts universal basic income or socialism due to AI disruption appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:51:58 PM
Kylian Mbappé’s historic World Cup run highlights crypto’s growing absence from global sports sponsorships
Kylian Mbapp scores his 10th goal of the 2026 World Cup, reaching 20 career goals. But crypto's absence from sports sponsorships tells a bigger story for The post Kylian Mbappé’s historic World Cup run highlights crypto’s growing absence from global sports sponsorships appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:49:16 PM
Zelensky’s dismissal of key official Fedorov sparks protests in Ukraine
Protests erupt in Ukraine after Zelensky dismisses key official Fedorov. Ceasefire by December 31, 2026 at 35.5% YES. The post Zelensky’s dismissal of key official Fedorov sparks protests in Ukraine appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 10:47:34 PM
Iranian drone strikes graveyard in Erbil amid escalating conflict
Iranian drone strikes a graveyard in Erbil amid rising tensions. Military action against a Gulf state by July 22 at 59.5% YES. The post Iranian drone strikes graveyard in Erbil amid escalating conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 10:41:07 PM
France Orders ISPs to Block Polymarket After French Traffic Surges to 578,000 Visits
France’s national gaming regulator has ordered internet service providers to completely block access to the crypto-based prediction site Polymarket. Polymarket Traffic from French IP Addresses Surges France’s national gaming regulator announced Friday it has ordered internet service providers to completely block access to Polymarket, escalating a...
By Terence Zimwara 7/18/2026, 10:40:37 PM
Explosive-laden drone shot down near US consulate in Erbil as crypto markets shrug off escalation
An explosive-laden drone was shot down near the US consulate in Erbil, Iraq, but crypto markets priced in less Iranian conflict risk after the incident. The post Explosive-laden drone shot down near US consulate in Erbil as crypto markets shrug off escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:40:21 PM
Michael Olise breaks Pelé’s World Cup assist record, and fan token markets are paying attention
Michael Olise breaks Pel's World Cup assist record with 7 assists at the 2026 tournament, sparking trading surges in football fan tokens and NFTs. The post Michael Olise breaks Pelé’s World Cup assist record, and fan token markets are paying attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:40:18 PM
Kylian Mbappé’s World Cup record is moving more than just scoreboards
Kylian Mbapp broke Messi's World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, sparking trading surges in Sorare NFTs and Solana meme tokens like $MBAPPE. The post Kylian Mbappé’s World Cup record is moving more than just scoreboards appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:39:37 PM
US strikes target Iranian positions amid escalating 2026 Iran war
US strikes target Iranian positions amid escalating conflict. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 59% YES. The post US strikes target Iranian positions amid escalating 2026 Iran war appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 10:38:00 PM
Kevin Warsh reinforces inflation-first stance amid rising oil prices
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh holds rates at 3.6% while oil shocks and AI demand complicate inflation outlook. Bitcoin topped $60K after his July comments. The post Kevin Warsh reinforces inflation-first stance amid rising oil prices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:37:39 PM
Drone carrying explosives downed near US consulate in Erbil, Iraq
A drone carrying explosives was downed near the U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq. Iran military action against a Gulf state by July 22 at 58.5% YES. The post Drone carrying explosives downed near US consulate in Erbil, Iraq appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 10:35:26 PM
C-RAM defenses engage threats over Erbil amid Iran tensions
C-RAM defenses engaged threats over Erbil amid rising Iran tensions. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 58.5% YES. The post C-RAM defenses engage threats over Erbil amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 10:32:00 PM
Michael Olise’s World Cup assist record is moving fan token and NFT markets
Michael Olise's pursuit of Pel's World Cup assist record is driving surges in $PSG fan token trading and Sorare NFT prices during the 2026 tournament. The post Michael Olise’s World Cup assist record is moving fan token and NFT markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:30:40 PM
China buys 48 tonnes of gold in May, highest in over a year: Goldman Sachs
China buys 48 tonnes of gold in May, the highest in over a year. XAU/USD reaching $4,600 in July 2026 at 0.5% YES. The post China buys 48 tonnes of gold in May, highest in over a year: Goldman Sachs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 10:29:29 PM
US Central Command launches airstrikes against Iranian targets as crypto markets feel the heat
US Central Command launched a seventh consecutive night of airstrikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin fell below $64,000 as The post US Central Command launches airstrikes against Iranian targets as crypto markets feel the heat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:24:34 PM
Anthropic merges Chat and Cowork modes into unified Claude interface
Anthropic merges Claude's Chat and Cowork modes into a unified interface with local file access and persistent memory, rolling out first to Max plan users. The post Anthropic merges Chat and Cowork modes into unified Claude interface appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:23:58 PM
Social media claims mbappé equals messi’s world cup record, but official tally shows one goal short
Social media incorrectly claims Mbapp equals Messi's World Cup record. Mbapp to score 10+ goals at 52% YES. The post Social media claims mbappé equals messi’s world cup record, but official tally shows one goal short appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 10:23:48 PM
Samsung Electronics America cutting 739 jobs in New Jersey as tech layoffs keep rolling
Samsung Electronics America plans to lay off 739 workers in New Jersey, adding to ongoing tech sector restructuring with potential implications for markets. The post Samsung Electronics America cutting 739 jobs in New Jersey as tech layoffs keep rolling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:14:22 PM
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Polymarket: Le Pen 32% in 2027 French race, volume tops $114.8M
A Sunday-shows preview this week spotlighted renewed U.S. election-claim disputes and said the Iran war shows no sign of ending, shaping the macro political backdrop. (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 10:13:07 PM
Second China Shock reverberates through US markets and politics
China's record $1.2 trillion trade surplus and booming high-value exports are reshaping global manufacturing, US trade policy, and investment strategies. The post Second China Shock reverberates through US markets and politics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:05:35 PM
England demolishes France 4-0 at halftime as crypto’s World Cup integration hits full stride
England leads France 4-0 at halftime in the 2026 World Cup as Kraken, Avalanche, and Chainlink power crypto infrastructure behind the tournament. The post England demolishes France 4-0 at halftime as crypto’s World Cup integration hits full stride appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:03:45 PM
Mbappé’s quiet first half against England sends meme token traders into overdrive
Mbapp's quiet first half against England triggered meme token trading activity. Here's how unauthorized Solana tokens exploit his World Cup moments. The post Mbappé’s quiet first half against England sends meme token traders into overdrive appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:03:18 PM
Kimi K3 matches top public models in agent-programming scenarios, says OpenAI strategist
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3, a 2.8-trillion-parameter open-source model, matches top public models in agentic coding tasks, with implications for decentralized AI The post Kimi K3 matches top public models in agent-programming scenarios, says OpenAI strategist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:03:00 PM
The state department has issued a new worldwide caution urging americans to reconsider travel to the Middle East as tensions continue to escalate
State Department warns against travel to the Middle East amid rising tensions. U.S.-Iran deal by 2026 at 25.5% YES. The post The state department has issued a new worldwide caution urging americans to reconsider travel to the Middle East as tensions continue to escalate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 9:58:50 PM
Bitcoin ETFs likely to mirror gold’s 22-year ETF history, says Bloomberg Intelligence
Bloomberg Intelligence's Eric Balchunas says Bitcoin ETFs could triple gold ETF AUM in 3-5 years, drawing lessons from gold's volatile 22-year ETF history. The post Bitcoin ETFs likely to mirror gold’s 22-year ETF history, says Bloomberg Intelligence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:53:56 PM
FIFA’s unpopular hydration breaks are a billion-dollar ad play, and crypto is quietly embedded in the strategy
FIFA plans to review unpopular World Cup hydration breaks worth over $1B in ad revenue, while its digital collectibles platform runs on Avalanche The post FIFA’s unpopular hydration breaks are a billion-dollar ad play, and crypto is quietly embedded in the strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:53:50 PM
France orders country's internet service providers to block Polymarket
The regulator cited concerns over addictive mechanics, a lack of self-exclusion tools, and a high volume of French users bypassing previous financial restrictions.
By Francisco Rodrigues 7/18/2026, 9:52:18 PM
a16z Reveals What TradFi Really Wants From Blockchain
Institutional adoption may be a big opportunity, but a16z said that it is not simply an extension of DeFi.
By Chayanika Deka 7/18/2026, 9:46:26 PM
Charlton Athletic celebrates Ezri Konsa as first academy graduate to score at a FIFA World Cup
Ezri Konsa became the first Charlton Athletic academy graduate to score at a FIFA World Cup, capping a journey that started at age 11 in southeast London. The post Charlton Athletic celebrates Ezri Konsa as first academy graduate to score at a FIFA World Cup appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:44:15 PM
Bitmine is 507,000 ETH away from owning 5% of Ethereum’s entire supply
Bitmine Immersion Technologies holds up to 5.77 million ETH and needs just 507,000 more to own 5% of Ethereum's circulating supply, backed by ARK Invest and The post Bitmine is 507,000 ETH away from owning 5% of Ethereum’s entire supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:37:56 PM
FTX Plans to Pay Creditors $900 Million as Fifth Distribution Starts on July 31
FTX Trading Ltd. and the FTX Recovery Trust will send roughly $900 million to creditors starting July 31, 2026, marking the estate’s fifth major distribution since the exchange’s 2022 collapse. The payout covers eligible holders of allowed claims in the Convenience and Non-Convenience Classes who met requirements by the June 16 Record Date. Bitgo,...
By Jamie Redman 7/18/2026, 9:36:22 PM
England takes early 1-0 lead over France in World Cup third-place game
England takes a 1-0 lead over France in the 2026 World Cup third-place game, with implications for sports betting and fan token markets across crypto. The post England takes early 1-0 lead over France in World Cup third-place game appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:32:36 PM
World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina is a massive moment for crypto sports betting
Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final with an even 6-6 head-to-head record, while crypto platforms like Kraken eye a betting surge. The post World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina is a massive moment for crypto sports betting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:32:11 PM
Barcelona eyes Real Betis defender Natan in potential €35M summer move
Barcelona have contacted Real Betis about signing Brazilian centre-back Natan, valued at 35 million, as they target a left-footed defender for their The post Barcelona eyes Real Betis defender Natan in potential €35M summer move appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:31:30 PM
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