Ledger Bets on Hardware as AI Agents Start Managing Wallets
Summary Ledger opened its Agent Stack toolkit to the public, letting AI agents manage crypto wallets while private keys stay locked inside hardware. Every transaction that moves value still requires a manual confirmation on a Ledger signer before it executes. MoonPay and Shisa.ai already run production tools built on the new architecture. Ledger...
By Alexander Stefanov 7/18/2026, 3:39:58 AM
Ripple Commits $250,000 to 25 Veteran-Owned Businesses Through Hire Heroes USA
Ripple has committed $250,000 in RLUSD-funded grants to 25 veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses through a collaboration with Hire Heroes USA. Ripple Backs Veteran Entrepreneurs With $250,000 in RLUSD Grants A quarter-million dollars is now moving into businesses led by veterans and military spouses across the United States. Ripple has...
By Kevin Helms 7/18/2026, 3:30:32 AM
Iranian army targets US military assets in Bahrain amid 2026 conflict
Iranian army targets US military assets in Bahrain. Final nuclear deal by August 13 at 2.1% YES. The post Iranian army targets US military assets in Bahrain amid 2026 conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 3:27:15 AM
Trump invites Sheinbaum and Carney to the 2026 World Cup final as trade tensions simmer
Trump invites Mexican President Sheinbaum and Canadian PM Carney to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, adding diplomatic weight to a shared North American The post Trump invites Sheinbaum and Carney to the 2026 World Cup final as trade tensions simmer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 3:25:33 AM
How SBI Is Quietly Assembling a Cross-Border Crypto Empire
Summary SBI Ventures Asset acquired majority control of Coinhako on July 16. The deal is the fifth SBI digital-asset move in five weeks, alongside JPYSC, Bitbank, EDX Markets, and SBI Solana Global. JPYSC remains restricted to SBI VC Trade accounts with no external wallet access. The Bitbank acquisition still requires Japan’s Fair Trade Commission...
By Alexander Stefanov 7/18/2026, 3:22:03 AM
Meta, Anthropic in talks for $10B AI compute lease deal
Meta and Anthropic are in talks for a $10 billion AI compute lease deal. Anthropic's valuation hitting $1.25T by December 31 at 91% YES. The post Meta, Anthropic in talks for $10B AI compute lease deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 3:17:30 AM
Scaloni praises Messi, hints at continued World Cup impact
Scaloni praises Messi's impact on the team, hinting at his continued role. Argentina to win the World Cup at 41.2% YES. The post Scaloni praises Messi, hints at continued World Cup impact appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 3:10:36 AM
White House unaware of planned Trump visit to Israel amid US-Iran tensions
White House unaware of Trump's planned visit to Israel amid tensions. Meeting with Netanyahu by July 19 at 0.5% YES, by July 24 at 6.7% YES. The post White House unaware of planned Trump visit to Israel amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 3:01:49 AM
+100% Shiba Inu (SHIB) Exchange Outflow Recorded as Volatility Is Back on the Market
Shiba Inu's outflows are crawling up, which is a great recovery sign, but a premature one.
By Arman Shirinyan 7/18/2026, 3:00:00 AM
Jordan intercepts 10 missiles from Iran amid regional tensions
Jordan intercepted 10 missiles from Iran, signaling increased tensions. Houthi military action against Israel by July 31, 2026 at 12.5% YES. The post Jordan intercepts 10 missiles from Iran amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 2:37:51 AM
Iranian Shahed-136 drone spotted amid Gulf region tensions
Iranian Shahed-136 drone spotted amid Gulf tensions. Military action against a Gulf state by July 22 at 55.5% YES. The post Iranian Shahed-136 drone spotted amid Gulf region tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 2:32:58 AM
Polymarket sees September Fed hold odds at 60.5% as CLARITY Act touted
Lawmakers are pitching the CLARITY Act as a way to boost crypto innovation while adding regulatory certainty, according to a new report. (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 2:26:26 AM
Crypto sponsors eye USMNT as Pochettino weighs coaching future
Kraken and Chiliz are exploring USMNT sponsorships as Pochettino weighs his coaching future, with potential implications for fan tokens and crypto markets. The post Crypto sponsors eye USMNT as Pochettino weighs coaching future appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 2:22:58 AM
Polymarket holds Iran regime-fall Yes at 10.5% despite strike escalation
For a sixth straight night, a report says the U.S. widened airstrikes on Iran, hitting bridges, energy sites, and a key-port tower as Hormuz fighting intensified. (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 2:20:26 AM
Polymarket prices Starmer at 99% to be next leader out before 2027
A full-length political video shows Maine Democrats hosting a forum with eight candidates to replace Graham Platner, offering campaign context rather than a single trigger. (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 2:14:26 AM
World Cup final puts crypto-backed goalkeeper Emi Martínez center stage against Spain’s record-breaking Unai Simón
Argentina's Emi Martnez, Zoomex's crypto brand ambassador, faces Spain's record-breaking Unai Simn in the 2026 World Cup final with billions watching. The post World Cup final puts crypto-backed goalkeeper Emi Martínez center stage against Spain’s record-breaking Unai Simón appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 2:13:43 AM
Trump’s FIFA intervention lifts Balogun’s World Cup ban, raising questions about institutional integrity
Trump pressured FIFA to overturn Balogun's World Cup red-card suspension, the first reversal since 1962, raising questions about centralized governance and The post Trump’s FIFA intervention lifts Balogun’s World Cup ban, raising questions about institutional integrity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 2:04:12 AM
US expands military strikes in Iran, targeting inland sites: Al Jazeera
US expands military strikes in Iran, targeting inland sites. Invasion before 2027 now at 27.5% YES. The post US expands military strikes in Iran, targeting inland sites: Al Jazeera appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 1:58:15 AM
Zelensky calls MH17 downing Russian terror, urges global accountability
Zelensky calls the MH17 downing Russian terror, urging accountability. Ceasefire by December 31, 2026 at 36% YES. The post Zelensky calls MH17 downing Russian terror, urges global accountability appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 1:56:35 AM
US positions refueling aircraft for potential strikes on Iran nuclear sites
US positions refueling aircraft for potential strikes on Iran. End of Iranian blockade by August 31, 2026 at 44% YES. The post US positions refueling aircraft for potential strikes on Iran nuclear sites appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 1:52:51 AM
Chainlink Tests Support As CCIP Moves From Hype To Usage
Chainlink Tests Support As CCIP Moves From Hype To Usage is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather than floating as a standalone headline. The market has been dealing with politic
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:50:00 AM
Enemy airstrikes hit bridges, tunnel in Iran’s Hormozgan amid US-Iran conflict
Enemy airstrikes hit critical infrastructure in Iran's Hormozgan. US officially declaring war on Iran by December 31, 2026 at 5.5% YES. The post Enemy airstrikes hit bridges, tunnel in Iran’s Hormozgan amid US-Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 1:48:04 AM
Drones strike Russian-occupied Crimea, fire near Gvardeyskoye airfield
Drones struck Russian-occupied Crimea near Gvardeyskoye airfield. Ukraine recapturing Crimea by December 31, 2026 at 8.5% YES. The post Drones strike Russian-occupied Crimea, fire near Gvardeyskoye airfield appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 1:41:04 AM
Cardano Price Prediction: Analyst Says Whale Buying and ETF Hype Could Signal Bottom
The post Cardano Price Prediction: Analyst Says Whale Buying and ETF Hype Could Signal Bottom appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cardano (ADA) continues to face heavy selling pressure, trading near $0.15 in July 2026, leaving many long-term holders disappointed. One crypto analyst admitted he also did not expect ADA to be at these levels...
By Debashree Patra 7/18/2026, 1:40:45 AM
Dogecoin Holds Key Levels As Retail Trading Cools Off
Dogecoin Holds Key Levels As Retail Trading Cools Off is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather than floating as a standalone headline. The market has been dealing with political
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:40:00 AM
T. Rowe Price Launches Active Spot Crypto ETF With BTC, ETH, XRP Among Top Holdings
T. Rowe Price, which manages $1.89 trillion in client assets, has launched TKNZ, an actively managed multi-token spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) offering exposure to bitcoin, ether, XRP, and other leading cryptocurrencies. Active Management and Multi-Token Crypto Portfolios T. Rowe Price, which manages $1.89 trillion in client assets, announced on...
By Kevin Helms 7/18/2026, 1:30:40 AM
Solana Holds Support Even As Layer-1 Flows Turn Uneven
Solana Holds Support Even As Layer-1 Flows Turn Uneven is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather than floating as a standalone headline. The market has been dealing with political
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:30:00 AM
US forces target site near Jask, Iran amid 2026 tensions
US forces targeted a site near Jask, Iran amid rising tensions. Houthi military action against Israel by July 31, 2026 at 12.5% YES. The post US forces target site near Jask, Iran amid 2026 tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 1:24:46 AM
XRP Holds Near $1.06 While Multi-Token ETF Attention Moves Elsewhere
XRP Holds Near $1.06 While Multi-Token ETF Attention Moves Elsewhere is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather than floating as a standalone headline. The market has been dealing
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:20:00 AM
Crypto investment products snap $8B outflow streak as weak US inflation revives Bitcoin sentiment
Global crypto investment products are on track to record a second consecutive week of inflows after ending an eight-week streak of net outflows totaling roughly $8 billion, CoinShares Head of Research James Butterfill wrote in a Friday report.
By N/A 7/18/2026, 1:11:42 AM
FIFA World Cup final heads to MetLife Stadium as crypto sponsors eye the world’s biggest stage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium features Spain vs Argentina on July 19. Crypto exchange Kraken's sponsorship signals growing sports-crypto The post FIFA World Cup final heads to MetLife Stadium as crypto sponsors eye the world’s biggest stage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:11:41 AM
Ethereum Rebound Stalls As Policy Uncertainty Cools ETF Excitement
Ethereum Rebound Stalls As Policy Uncertainty Cools ETF Excitement is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather than floating as a standalone headline. The market has been dealing wi
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:10:00 AM
Scott Bessent proposes independent agency to oversee frontier AI models
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposes a FINRA-style independent agency to oversee frontier AI models, reporting to the SEC. Here's what it means for The post Scott Bessent proposes independent agency to oversee frontier AI models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:03:22 AM
China builds US Navy destroyer replica for missile testing in Xinjiang desert
China builds a replica of a U.S. Navy destroyer for missile testing. Military clash with Japan before 2027 at 7.5% YES, clash with Philippines at 11.0% YES. The post China builds US Navy destroyer replica for missile testing in Xinjiang desert appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 1:02:07 AM
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act stalls in Senate after House approval
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act stalls in Senate after House approval. Clarity Act signed into law in 2026 at 40.5% YES. The post Digital Asset Market Clarity Act stalls in Senate after House approval appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 1:02:01 AM
Bitcoin Drops Below $63,000 As Macro Pressure Returns To Crypto
Bitcoin Drops Below $63,000 As Macro Pressure Returns To Crypto is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather than floating as a standalone headline. The market has been dealing with
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Iranian Army claims attacks on US depots, Kuwait bridges, Jordan fuel reserve
Iranian Army claims attacks on US depots and Gulf targets. Military action against a Gulf state by July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post Iranian Army claims attacks on US depots, Kuwait bridges, Jordan fuel reserve appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 12:57:24 AM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH remains fragile underneath the surface despite outperformance
Ethereum's (ETH) outperformance over the past week shows it's gaining relative strength against other top cryptocurrencies, but under the surface, key metrics indicate its rise remains fragile.
By N/A 7/18/2026, 12:56:21 AM
Grayscale updates Solana staking ETF to pay quarterly cash rewards to shareholders
Grayscale updates its Solana staking ETF to pay quarterly cash distributions, cutting fees sharply and mirroring its Ethereum staking product launched in The post Grayscale updates Solana staking ETF to pay quarterly cash rewards to shareholders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:56:17 AM
SEC E-Delivery Proposal Moves Fund Disclosures Further Into The Digital Era
SEC E-Delivery Proposal Moves Fund Disclosures Further Into The Digital Era is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather than floating as a standalone headline. The market has been d
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:50:00 AM
Kraken Borrow Update Gives Pro Traders More Room To Manage Collateral
Kraken Borrow Update Gives Pro Traders More Room To Manage Collateral is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather than floating as a standalone headline. The market has been dealing
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:40:00 AM
US-Iran conflict costs exceed $100B, impacting oil market expectations
US-Iran conflict costs exceed $100B, raising oil market concerns. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 6.3% YES, by December 31 at 12.5% YE. The post US-Iran conflict costs exceed $100B, impacting oil market expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 12:32:56 AM
Kraken Pro Options Upgrade Brings More Structure To Retail Crypto Hedging
Kraken Pro Options Upgrade Brings More Structure To Retail Crypto Hedging is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather than floating as a standalone headline. The market has been dea
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:30:00 AM
Kuwait responds to Iranian drone assault amid regional tensions
Kuwait responds to Iranian drone assault. Iranian military action against a Gulf state by July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post Kuwait responds to Iranian drone assault amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 12:27:33 AM
US strikes Iran for seventh night amid escalating Gulf tensions
US strikes Iran for the seventh night amid rising tensions. Full airspace closure by July 31 at 28.5% YES, by August 31 at 44.5% YES, regime fall by 2026 at 10. The post US strikes Iran for seventh night amid escalating Gulf tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 12:22:51 AM
Kraken Institutional Turns To Upshot To Price The Illiquid Side Of Crypto
Kraken Institutional Turns To Upshot To Price The Illiquid Side Of Crypto is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather than floating as a standalone headline. The market has been dea
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:20:00 AM
Polymarket keeps Aug. 31 US–Iran ceasefire odds at 51.5% after 7 nights
Fresh live updates report the US and Iran traded attacks for a seventh straight night, underscoring an unresolved conflict. Polymarket traders care because the ceasefire ladder still puts the Aug. (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 12:15:56 AM
SEC-CFTC Commodity Release Draws Lobby Pushback Over Crypto Oversight
SEC-CFTC Commodity Release Draws Lobby Pushback Over Crypto Oversight is worth covering because it sits inside one of crypto’s live conversations rather than floating as a standalone headline. The market has been dealing
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:10:00 AM
Iran missile strikes on Jordanian bases injure US service members: CBS
Iran's missile strikes on Jordanian bases injured US service members. IAEA visit to Iranian sites by December 31 at 27.5% YES. The post Iran missile strikes on Jordanian bases injure US service members: CBS appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 12:09:10 AM
Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine Black Sea ports, killing three
Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine Black Sea ports, killing three. Russian entry into Sloviansk by December 31, 2026 at 20% YES. The post Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine Black Sea ports, killing three appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 12:04:27 AM