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
Iraq, Syria agree to restore Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline, bypassing Hormuz strait
Iraq and Syria agreed to restore the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline, reducing reliance on Hormuz. WTI reaching $110 in July 2026 at 4.9% YES. The post Iraq, Syria agree to restore Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline, bypassing Hormuz strait appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 6:32:47 PM
Iran rejects US ‘parallel corridor’ in Hormuz Strait amid rising tensions
Iran rejects US navigation corridor in Hormuz Strait. US ends Iranian blockade by August 31, 2026 at 44% YES. The post Iran rejects US ‘parallel corridor’ in Hormuz Strait amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 6:30:43 PM
Stablecoin Shakeup: $12 Billion Disappears in 2 Months While Tether Refuses to Flinch
Over the past two months, the stablecoin economy has been tightening its belt, trimming $12.413 billion since mid-May. In just the last week, the sector said goodbye to another $1.555 billion. Stablecoin Market Sheds More Than $12 Billion Since Mid-May The fiat-pegged crypto coin sector, as tracked by defillama.com on Saturday, Jul. 18, shows that...
By Jamie Redman 7/18/2026, 6:30:18 PM
Crypto executives say digital native generations may never need a bank account
teakhouse Financial co-founder Adrian Cachinero says digital-native generations may rely less on banks, while Binance says younger users are already driving crypto adoption in emerging markets.
By Olivier Acuna 7/18/2026, 6:30:00 PM
Bitcoin’s 9-Month Bear Market May Be Ending as Short-Term Holder Cost Basis Falls to $69K
On-chain indicators suggest we may be entering the final phase of the Bitcoin bear market. Popular crypto analyst Darkfost recently tweeted in detail about this development. He stated that a downward crossover of Short Term Holders (STH) and Long Term Holders (LTH) was witnessed on a cost basis. A reliable 3-day confirmation of this trend […]
By Talha Arshad 7/18/2026, 6:22:26 PM
Cardano Infrastructure Handover Marks A New Test For Decentralized Governance
Cardano is preparing to hand over core infrastructure responsibilities to independent ecosystem teams, marking a significant step in the network’s lon
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 6:20:00 PM
Polymarket 2028 odds: Vance leads at 19.75% as SAVE Act debate simmers
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By N/A 7/18/2026, 6:13:11 PM
Toobit Launches Trailing Stop for Futures Trading, Enhancing Automated Risk Management
Toobit, the award-winning global cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the launch of Trailing Stop for its futures trading platform, introducing a new risk management tool that helps traders automate exits and protect profits in volatile markets.
By Elliot Veynor 7/18/2026, 6:11:20 PM
US Sanctions Freeze $131M In Iranian Central Bank Stablecoins On TRON
US sanctions have again put stablecoins at the centre of the enforcement debate after addresses linked to Iran were added to the Treasury Department’s
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 6:05:00 PM
CME-CFTC Perpetual Futures Lawsuit: What Is at Stake?
June 18, 2026 CME lawsuit challenges CFTC approval of Kalshi’s Bitcoin perpetuals and a 24/7 trading policy pivot. Markets, clearing, and jurisdiction are on the line.
By Maya Collins 7/18/2026, 6:01:41 PM
Bitcoin Onchain Signal Says Worst of Bear Market May Be Over
Bitcoin might be drawing close to the end of its bear phase as an onchain signal that has historically appeared near bottom levels has surfaced again.
By Caroline Amosun 7/18/2026, 5:52:00 PM
Ethereum Price Analysis: $2K Dream Remains on the Table as ETH Defends Key Levels
Ethereum remains trapped below a major higher-timeframe resistance cluster despite recovering strongly from its June lows. The recent rejection near local highs has pushed the asset back into an important support zone, while the price is approaching a technical decision point that should determine whether buyers can extend the recovery toward...
By Shayan Markets 7/18/2026, 5:50:56 PM
Chainlink Labs Exec Says CLARITY Act Could Unlock Institutional Crypto
Chainlink Labs executive Andrew McCormick has framed the CLARITY Act as a major potential unlock for institutional crypto, arguing that clearer rules
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 5:50:00 PM
XRP Whales Kick Off Massive Accumulation Trend — Is A Mega Bullish Uprising In View?
Large holders of the XRP token have kicked off a massive accumulation to secure a significant portion of XRP.
By Olivia Brooke 7/18/2026, 5:48:16 PM
FIFA faces scrutiny as Palestinian flags targeted at US World Cup games, raising questions about event governance
Palestinian flags are being confiscated at US World Cup venues despite FIFA rules allowing them, exposing governance gaps relevant to sports and digital The post FIFA faces scrutiny as Palestinian flags targeted at US World Cup games, raising questions about event governance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 5:45:37 PM
World Cup final tickets hit $10K as FIFA’s blockchain ticketing system fuels a new speculative market
FIFA World Cup final tickets hit a $10K get-in price as FIFA's blockchain NFT ticketing system on Avalanche drives speculation and record resale volumes. The post World Cup final tickets hit $10K as FIFA’s blockchain ticketing system fuels a new speculative market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 5:45:04 PM
Michael Saylor Opposes BIP 110, Says Proposal Risks Bitcoin’s Neutrality
The post Michael Saylor Opposes BIP 110, Says Proposal Risks Bitcoin’s Neutrality appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin governance debates are heating up again, and this time Michael Saylor has entered the conversation with a lengthy critique of BIP 110. Rather than focusing on price or market cycles, Saylor argues the proposal could...
By Yash Jain 7/18/2026, 5:44:35 PM
US reinstates naval blockade on Iranian ports amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
US reinstates naval blockade on Iranian ports. End of blockade by August 31, 2026 at 44% YES. The post US reinstates naval blockade on Iranian ports amid Strait of Hormuz crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 5:42:08 PM
US troops defend against Iranian missile, drone attacks in Kuwait, Bahrain
US troops defend against Iranian missile and drone attacks in Kuwait and Bahrain. Military action by Iran against a Gulf state on July 22 at 54.5% YES. The post US troops defend against Iranian missile, drone attacks in Kuwait, Bahrain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 5:38:37 PM
Dangerous New Android Malware Infecting Phones, Stealing Banking Credentials and Other Sensitive Data: Report
Newly discovered malware is secretly hijacking Android phones and stealing banking credentials by turning the device’s own developer tools against users. The Cybersecurity firm Group-IB says a dangerous new version of the RedHook malware is now infecting devices, giving hackers powerful remote control to steal sensitive data. The malware abuses...
By Daily Hodl Staff 7/18/2026, 5:35:51 PM
Chelsea reportedly agrees to £117M Morgan Rogers deal in what would be a record-breaking Premier League transfer
Chelsea reportedly reaches a verbal agreement to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for 117M, though Arsenal remains a strong competitor for the forward. The post Chelsea reportedly agrees to £117M Morgan Rogers deal in what would be a record-breaking Premier League transfer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 5:35:03 PM
Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over wildfire smoke, adding new uncertainty to already jittery markets
Trump threatens tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke, accusing Ottawa of 'willful negligence' in forest management and adding new uncertainty to risk The post Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over wildfire smoke, adding new uncertainty to already jittery markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 5:33:55 PM
Satoshi Nakamoto Predicted Bitcoin’s Hash Defense 16 Years Before Quantum Fears
Sixteen years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto answered a doubter on a forum in 2010, and the reply still guides how the network defends its money today. A Forum Post That Set the Rules On July 16, 2010, a user named bdonlan questioned Bitcoin’s double SHA-256 hashing on the Bitcointalk forum. He asked whether the design weakened […]
By Jamie Redman 7/18/2026, 5:30:45 PM
Spain’s World Cup final training scrapped by storms, but crypto’s biggest sporting moment rolls on
Spain's final World Cup 2026 training was canceled due to storms in New Jersey. Meanwhile, Kraken's historic FIFA crypto sponsorship keeps digital assets The post Spain’s World Cup final training scrapped by storms, but crypto’s biggest sporting moment rolls on appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 5:22:58 PM
Dplus KIA defeats Gen.G in EWC 2026 LoL playoffs, advances to next round
Dplus KIA defeats Gen.G in EWC 2026 LoL playoffs. Dplus KIA to win the tournament at 69.4% YES. The post Dplus KIA defeats Gen.G in EWC 2026 LoL playoffs, advances to next round appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 5:22:05 PM
Technology sector ETF XLK posts $9B in outflows, worst among sectors
Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund XLK posted $9 billion in outflows and declined 5.4%, leading all sectors in redemptions during a rough month for tech The post Technology sector ETF XLK posts $9B in outflows, worst among sectors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 5:21:21 PM
Oracle faces multibillion-dollar cost surprises at AI megacampuses
Oracle's AI data center ambitions are hitting loan syndication walls, soaring capex, and a 19% stock drop. Here's what it means for investors. The post Oracle faces multibillion-dollar cost surprises at AI megacampuses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 5:20:02 PM
Two US service members killed in Jordan as Iran escalates strikes on Al-Azraq Air Base
Two US service members were killed in Iran-linked strikes on Jordan's Al-Azraq Air Base. Bitcoin held near $63K as crypto markets saw $1B in liquidations. The post Two US service members killed in Jordan as Iran escalates strikes on Al-Azraq Air Base appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 5:17:13 PM
Ralph Norman enters South Carolina Senate race, primary set for August 2026
Ralph Norman enters the South Carolina Senate race for the 2026 primary. Norman as Republican nominee at 24% YES. The post Ralph Norman enters South Carolina Senate race, primary set for August 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 5:10:19 PM
World Cup final in New Jersey faces wildfire haze as crypto sports betting market watches closely
The 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain faces light wildfire haze at MetLife Stadium while crypto prediction markets and fan tokens watch The post World Cup final in New Jersey faces wildfire haze as crypto sports betting market watches closely appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 5:07:02 PM