Iraq signs $60B in energy deals with US and British oil majors as Washington builds Middle East alliance
Iraq commits to $60B in energy deals with US and British oil majors as envoy Tom Barrack builds a strategic Middle East corridor with macro implications for The post Iraq signs $60B in energy deals with US and British oil majors as Washington builds Middle East alliance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:36:51 PM
Elizabeth Warren demands Trump disclose 2026 crypto earnings by July 23
Senator Elizabeth Warren demands Trump disclose 2026 crypto earnings by July 23 as Senate debates the CLARITY Act and Trump's $1.4B crypto income raises The post Elizabeth Warren demands Trump disclose 2026 crypto earnings by July 23 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:35:20 PM
Iranian ballistic missiles strike Kuwait security academy as Gulf conflict rattles crypto markets
Iranian ballistic missiles struck Kuwait's Academy of Security, escalating a Gulf conflict that has triggered over $1 billion in crypto liquidations in The post Iranian ballistic missiles strike Kuwait security academy as Gulf conflict rattles crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:35:07 PM
OpenEvidence reportedly eyes $200M raise at $20B valuation, signaling AI healthcare’s breakneck growth
OpenEvidence reportedly considers raising $200M at a $20B valuation, marking a rapid ascent for the AI medical platform used by over 40% of US physicians. The post OpenEvidence reportedly eyes $200M raise at $20B valuation, signaling AI healthcare’s breakneck growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:34:56 PM
Iran suspends Islamabad MoU commitments as US tensions escalate
Iran suspended the Islamabad MoU on July 13, 2026, citing US ceasefire violations. Here is what it means for energy markets and risk assets including The post Iran suspends Islamabad MoU commitments as US tensions escalate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:31:27 PM
Hungary’s president faces deadline to sign amendment ending his term
Hungary's president faces a deadline to sign an amendment that could end his term. Removal by July 31 at 83% YES. The post Hungary’s president faces deadline to sign amendment ending his term appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 1:30:13 PM
Ethereum Whales Hold $2.8B Buying Power: So Why Is Selling Pressure Still High?
Ethereum whales remain comfortably in profit, but rising exchange deposits and ample liquidity could keep selling pressure elevated. CryptoQuant contributor PelinayPA said Ethereum's Whale Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) remains above zero. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 7/18/2026, 1:18:27 PM
Cardano: OKX Launches 5 Million Midnight Token Airdrop for European Users
OKX crypto exchange has launched a new airdrop campaign for Midnight, Cardano’s partner chain, offering eligible users across Europe a total reward pool of 5 million NIGHT tokens. The seven-day campaign adopts a Trade-to-Earn model, rewarding users based on both their crypto holdings and trading activity. Visit Website
By Lele Jima 7/18/2026, 1:16:48 PM
Bitcoin Faces $65,500 Wall as Daily Chart Volume Cools After Mid-July Rebound
Bitcoin trades near $64,000 on July 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EDT, holding inside a tight range after bouncing off a 24-hour low of $62,516. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap has consolidated between $63,900 and $64,000 for several hours as traders wait for a volume-backed move past nearby resistance. 1-Hour Chart: Tight Range Holds […]
By Jamie Redman 7/18/2026, 1:15:30 PM
XRP Binance Withdrawals Hit Two-Year High, Transaction Imbalance Mirrors Setup Before 66% Rally
XRP withdrawal activity on Binance has climbed to its highest level in at least two years. According to a new on-chain analysis by CryptoQuant contributor Amr Taha, the exchange is now recording a significantly larger share of withdrawal transactions than of deposits. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 7/18/2026, 1:14:51 PM
GCC condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, cites war crimes
GCC condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 54.5% YES. The post GCC condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, cites war crimes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 1:13:39 PM
Kentucky governor claims Mitch McConnell is dead, fueling speculation
Kentucky Governor claims Mitch McConnell is dead, raising speculation. Resignation before term ends at 39.5% YES. The post Kentucky governor claims Mitch McConnell is dead, fueling speculation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 1:02:48 PM
BitShine Fraud Case Ends With a 22-Year Prison Sentence
Taiwan court jails BitShine ringleader 22 years after NT$1.27B losses and NT$2.3B laundering claims. Seizures highlight risks around fake exchange fronts.
By Idris Calloway 7/18/2026, 1:01:48 PM
Trump administration opts for voluntary AI safety reviews, not an independent regulator
Trump's new executive order creates voluntary AI safety reviews and a cybersecurity clearinghouse, explicitly banning mandatory licensing for AI The post Trump administration opts for voluntary AI safety reviews, not an independent regulator appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:00:40 PM
A New Cryptography Tool Could Help Bitcoin Survive the Quantum Era
Project Eleven's faster zero-knowledge proof lets Bitcoin holders verify wallet ownership without exposing keys after Q-Day. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 7/18/2026, 1:00:00 PM
Iran suspends MoU commitments with US amid renewed sanctions
Iran suspends MoU commitments with the US amid renewed sanctions. Final nuclear deal by August 13, 2026 at 2% YES. The post Iran suspends MoU commitments with US amid renewed sanctions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 12:58:35 PM
Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks on critical infrastructure as crypto markets feel the shockwaves
Kuwait condemns Iranian strikes on critical infrastructure as Bitcoin liquidations exceed $1 billion and US Treasury sanctions Iranian crypto exchanges. The post Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks on critical infrastructure as crypto markets feel the shockwaves appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:58:27 PM
No-ID Casino Search Demand: What Players Are Really After
Four different players type "no-ID crypto casino" and only one gets what they came for. Breaking the search demand into friction, privacy, access, and bonus intent, and what the phrase honestly delivers to each.
By Crypto Daily 7/18/2026, 12:58:01 PM
Top Altcoins to Watch Next Week: 3 Altcoins at a Make-or-Break Moment
The post Top Altcoins to Watch Next Week: 3 Altcoins at a Make-or-Break Moment appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Altcoins have regained momentum over the past two weeks as Bitcoin’s consolidation encourages traders to look beyond the market leader. While many tokens have already posted double-digit gains, Sui (SUI), Hyperliquid (HYPE), and...
By Sahana Vibhute 7/18/2026, 12:53:48 PM
Iran strikes Saudi Arabia for first time in months: FT
Iran strikes Saudi Arabia for the first time in months. Iran Reconstruction Funding in a US-Iran deal in 2026 at 25.5% YES. The post Iran strikes Saudi Arabia for first time in months: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 12:50:01 PM
Iraq routes thousands of fuel trucks through Syria to dodge Strait of Hormuz closure
Iraq sends thousands of fuel trucks through Syria after Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, while advancing a $5 billion pipeline to reshape oil exports. The post Iraq routes thousands of fuel trucks through Syria to dodge Strait of Hormuz closure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:44:17 PM
Uniswap Founder Proposes v4 Protocol Fees Across Multiple Networks
Uniswap founder Hayden Adams has proposed expanding protocol fees across Uniswap v4 and several network deployments, putting one of DeFi’s longest-run
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:35:00 PM
Bloom Energy faces setbacks in AI data center growth as execution risks mount
Bloom Energy's nearly 1,000% stock rally faces headwinds from grid delays and execution risks as AI data center power demands intersect with crypto mining. The post Bloom Energy faces setbacks in AI data center growth as execution risks mount appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:34:04 PM
Circle became a federal trust bank – now lenders warn stablecoins is projected to drain $500 billion
Washington just gave one of the world's largest digital currencies a more official place in the US financial system. On July 10, Circle won final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to open a national trust bank under federal supervision. Circle called it a major step for USDC, as the approval […] The post Circle became a...
By Andjela Radmilac 7/18/2026, 12:30:24 PM
Polymarket holds Sep 2026 Fed 'No change' at 58.5% despite hike chatter
A July 18 piece spotlights the live debate over whether the Fed will raise rates this month, nudging traders to weigh near-term chatter against September 2026 pricing. (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 12:30:01 PM
Polymarket odds peg BTC’s July 20 pivot near $64K as support debate builds
Bitcoin traded around $62,500–$64,300 heading into the weekend, with $62,500 flagged as key support as altcoins stay weak since July 10. (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 12:23:01 PM
NAVI PH faces Vitality in MWI 2026 grand final as esports and crypto remain worlds apart
NAVI PH faces defending champions Vitality in the MWI 2026 grand final in Paris, highlighting the growing gap between esports and crypto sponsorships. The post NAVI PH faces Vitality in MWI 2026 grand final as esports and crypto remain worlds apart appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:22:24 PM
SEC Approves Higher IBIT Options Limits As Bitcoin ETF Market Matures
The SEC has approved a NYSE Arca rule change that raises position and exercise limits for options on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, giving institu
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:20:00 PM
Kaspersky exposes OkoBot’s 20-module crypto wallet attack
Kaspersky has exposed OkoBot, a year-old malware operation that uses roughly 20 modules to steal crypto wallet recovery phrases and has affected users across at least five countries. Kaspersky researchers discovered that the malware has remained active for more than…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/18/2026, 12:18:16 PM
Polymarket lifts Israel-Iran ceasefire odds to 97.6% through July 18
Kuwait reported injuries and damage to power, water, and an oil facility after an Iranian attack, adding fresh regional headline risk. (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 12:18:01 PM
Coinbase acknowledges distance from crypto-native users, plans to rebuild trust with Base App relaunch
Coinbase relaunches Base App as an 'everything app' for onchain users, offering 3.35% USDC APY and gas sponsorships to rebuild trust with crypto-native The post Coinbase acknowledges distance from crypto-native users, plans to rebuild trust with Base App relaunch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:16:25 PM
ChangXin Memory Technologies emerges as wild card in global memory chip market
CXMT has captured 8% of global DRAM market share with chips priced 60% below rivals, and Apple is now testing its memory for China-bound devices. The post ChangXin Memory Technologies emerges as wild card in global memory chip market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:10:32 PM
EU opts for temporary tweak to bank capital rule instead of full removal
The EU plans a temporary multiplier to ease Basel III capital requirements for banks from 2027 to 2029, keeping European lenders competitive with US and UK The post EU opts for temporary tweak to bank capital rule instead of full removal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:05:01 PM
BNB Chain RWA TVL Hits $5.2B As Tokenized Assets Move Beyond Ethereum
BNB Chain has reached a new high in tokenized real-world assets, with RWA.xyz data showing roughly $5.2 billion in tokenized assets on the network.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:05:00 PM
Intel Earnings: Can Foundry Losses Stop the Turnaround?
Intel Q2 2026 earnings set for July 23 as Foundry losses collide with a High-NA EUV ramp and new leadership. Margins, capex, and guidance could swing the story.
By Karim Daniels 7/18/2026, 12:01:36 PM
Argentina’s Falklands banner at World Cup sparks fresh attention on $ARG fan token
Argentina's Falklands banner at the World Cup semifinal draws fresh scrutiny to the $ARG fan token and the AFA's expanding crypto sponsorship deals. The post Argentina’s Falklands banner at World Cup sparks fresh attention on $ARG fan token appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 11:56:12 AM
Kaspersky identifies malware framework targeting cryptocurrency investors through fake GitHub projects
Kaspersky uncovers GitVenom malware campaign using 200+ fake GitHub repos and AI-generated docs to steal Bitcoin from crypto investors and developers. The post Kaspersky identifies malware framework targeting cryptocurrency investors through fake GitHub projects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 11:54:15 AM
Ethereum braces for CLARITY vote as bulls defend crucial support
Ethereum has risen 1.8% to $1,845 after Rep. Bryan Steil raised hopes for a Senate vote on the CLARITY Act next week, while ETF inflows and firm chart support kept traders cautiously bullish. Steil, who chairs the House Financial Services…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/18/2026, 11:53:23 AM
Ripple President Makes Stablecoin's Most Influential 2026 List
Ripple's president Monica Long emerges as one of the most influential leaders on Stablecon's 2026 list following her relentless push for RLUSD adoption.
By Caroline Amosun 7/18/2026, 11:50:33 AM
Iran strikes Saudi Arabia again, sending oil prices surging and Bitcoin wobbling
Iran strikes Saudi Arabia for the first time in months, sending oil prices surging 3-7% and pushing Bitcoin below $62K as crypto markets react to The post Iran strikes Saudi Arabia again, sending oil prices surging and Bitcoin wobbling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 11:50:15 AM
Sui Launches Gas-Free Stablecoin Transfers At Protocol Level
Sui has launched gas-free stablecoin transfers, a move that goes directly at one of the most annoying pieces of crypto payments: needing the network’s
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 11:50:00 AM
Tottenham’s £60M Savinho pursuit highlights football’s stubborn resistance to crypto disruption
Tottenham's 60M Savinho deal with Manchester City underscores how football's biggest transfers still bypass crypto rails despite industry sponsorship push. The post Tottenham’s £60M Savinho pursuit highlights football’s stubborn resistance to crypto disruption appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 11:47:29 AM
Venice Token Price Soars 12% After Major Tokenomics Move
The post Venice Token Price Soars 12% After Major Tokenomics Move appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After enduring weeks of profit-taking, Venice Token (VVV) has found a fresh catalyst. The token rallied more than 12% after Venice announced a new revenue-backed buyback framework that directly ties API subscription growth to recurring token...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 7/18/2026, 11:46:40 AM
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 7/18/2026, 11:42:51 AM
Kaspersky identifies malware framework targeting crypto investors
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky said a newly identified malware framework is targeting cryptocurrency investors through social engineering tactics and trojanized GitHub apps.
By Zoltan Vardai 7/18/2026, 11:40:48 AM
MetLife Stadium lands 2026 World Cup final as crypto remains sidelined from FIFA’s biggest stage
FIFA selects MetLife Stadium for the 2026 World Cup final, but crypto partnerships are notably absent as the industry's sports marketing retreat continues. The post MetLife Stadium lands 2026 World Cup final as crypto remains sidelined from FIFA’s biggest stage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 11:38:12 AM
BLAST lists Team Liquid’s JT in Bounty Season 2 roster, signaling major CS2 shakeup
BLAST Premier lists South African player JT on Team Liquid's CS2 roster for Bounty Season 2, a $1.15M tournament tied to Valve Wildcard eligibility. The post BLAST lists Team Liquid’s JT in Bounty Season 2 roster, signaling major CS2 shakeup appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 11:35:33 AM
Pump.fun Sends 81,712 SOL To Kraken As Memecoin Activity Cools
Pump.fun has transferred 81,712 SOL to Kraken, adding fresh pressure to the Solana market at a time when memecoin trading activity has cooled from ear
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 11:35:00 AM
US strikes Iranian military targets, damaging civilian sites in Hormozgan province
US strikes Iranian military targets, damaging civilian sites. Invasion of Iran before 2027 now at 27.5% YES. The post US strikes Iranian military targets, damaging civilian sites in Hormozgan province appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 11:33:28 AM
Why Crypto Tokenization Fails—and the One Mistake Institutions Keep Making
Traditional wealth management is constrained by slow, expensive, siloed legacy settlement layers that rely on redundant manual compliance checks. Abdul Rafay Gadit discusses how purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain architecture resolves these systemic inefficiencies. Bridging Traditional Finance and Decentralized Infrastructure For decades, the back...
By Terence Zimwara 7/18/2026, 11:30:53 AM