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Grayscale says HYPE remains cheap compared with fintech stocks
Grayscale says HYPE remains cheap compared with fintech stocks

Grayscale says Hyperliquids HYPE token may be undervalued based on projected 2027 earnings of $1 billion and comparisons with fintech stocks. The post Grayscale says HYPE remains cheap compared with fintech stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Sam Altman ready to decelerate AI progress after security incident
Sam Altman ready to decelerate AI progress after security incident

The incident underscores the urgent need for robust AI safety measures, potentially leading to stricter regulations and slower AI advancements. The post Sam Altman ready to decelerate AI progress after security incident appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Netanyahu’s secret flight to Washington reignites crypto safe-haven debate as Iran tensions spike
Netanyahu’s secret flight to Washington reignites crypto safe-haven debate as Iran tensions spike

Netanyahu's covert trip highlights crypto's role as a 24/7 risk hedge amid geopolitical tensions, influencing market dynamics and investor behavior. The post Netanyahu’s secret flight to Washington reignites crypto safe-haven debate as Iran tensions spike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

'Anything remotely dovish' from Fed could be good for bitcoin, says analyst
'Anything remotely dovish' from Fed could be good for bitcoin, says analyst

Traders are divided on whether the Fed will hike rates, but analysts said crypto may be less exposed than AI-driven tech stocks.

Bitcoin price slips below $64K before Fed decision
Bitcoin price slips below $64K before Fed decision

Bitcoin fell below $64,000 on Tuesday as traders reduced risk before the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision, while ETF outflows and leveraged liquidations added to selling pressure. Bitcoin price falls below rising trendline According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price…

Ironwood Goes Live as Zcash Locks Down Orchard and Forces a $1.8B Migration
Ironwood Goes Live as Zcash Locks Down Orchard and Forces a $1.8B Migration

Zcash activated its Ironwood network upgrade on Tuesday, replacing its vulnerable Orchard shielded pool with a hardened system designed to restore independent verification of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply. The NU6.3 upgrade went live July 28 at block height 3,428,143, introducing a separate Ironwood shielded pool, a new transaction...

Stephen Miran’s monetarism revival could reshape Fed policy and crypto markets
Stephen Miran’s monetarism revival could reshape Fed policy and crypto markets

Miran's monetarism revival could lead to significant shifts in Fed policy, impacting inflation control and the integration of stablecoins in financial systems. The post Stephen Miran’s monetarism revival could reshape Fed policy and crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Saudi Arabia adopts costly Mediterranean route to bypass Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia adopts costly Mediterranean route to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia's strategic shift to alternative oil routes may stabilize supply but could lead to higher global oil prices amid regional tensions. The post Saudi Arabia adopts costly Mediterranean route to bypass Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SHIB Drops 11%, But Traders Are Watching This Price Level
SHIB Drops 11%, But Traders Are Watching This Price Level

Shiba Inu’s double-digit percentage rally stumbled upon a previously-seen roadblock: the decisive level is here. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

Morgan Stanley expands crypto lineup with Ether, Solana ETPs
Morgan Stanley expands crypto lineup with Ether, Solana ETPs

The new exchange-traded products track Ether and Solana, offer staking rewards and follow the firm’s Bitcoin fund launched earlier this year.

Dubai-Based Emirates Airline Adds Bitcoin and Crypto Payments
Dubai-Based Emirates Airline Adds Bitcoin and Crypto Payments

Bitcoin Magazine Dubai-Based Emirates Airline Adds Bitcoin and Crypto Payments The airline first teased Bitcoin payments back in 2022. This post Dubai-Based Emirates Airline Adds Bitcoin and Crypto Payments first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting oil facilities as geopolitical risk reprices energy markets
Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting oil facilities as geopolitical risk reprices energy markets

Rising geopolitical tensions could destabilize global energy markets, impacting economic stability and increasing volatility in related sectors. The post Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting oil facilities as geopolitical risk reprices energy markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting oil facilities in Eastern Province
Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting oil facilities in Eastern Province

The interception may reduce immediate conflict risks, but ongoing tensions could still impact regional stability and market perceptions. The post Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting oil facilities in Eastern Province appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran debates retaliation after Ukraine attacks merchant ship
Iran debates retaliation after Ukraine attacks merchant ship

Iran's response could reshape regional stability, impacting global shipping and energy markets amid heightened military escalation risks. The post Iran debates retaliation after Ukraine attacks merchant ship appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Senate Shelves CLARITY Act Vote Despite XRP’s ‘Safe’ Argument
Senate Shelves CLARITY Act Vote Despite XRP’s ‘Safe’ Argument

“We’re Already Safe”, - said Ripple’s CEO, but the landmark crypto bill likely gets postponed till September. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

UK inflation expectations fall ahead of Bank of England decision
UK inflation expectations fall ahead of Bank of England decision

Eased UK inflation expectations may lead to stable interest rates, fostering favorable conditions for global risk assets and economic growth. The post UK inflation expectations fall ahead of Bank of England decision appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Oil prices drop 16% as US-Iran tensions ease, Trump meets Netanyahu
Oil prices drop 16% as US-Iran tensions ease, Trump meets Netanyahu

The easing tensions may stabilize oil markets, reducing the risk of supply disruptions and influencing future geopolitical and economic strategies. The post Oil prices drop 16% as US-Iran tensions ease, Trump meets Netanyahu appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Meredith Whitney warns of US economic reckoning in Q4 as World Cup and fiscal boosts fade
Meredith Whitney warns of US economic reckoning in Q4 as World Cup and fiscal boosts fade

The fading economic boosts could lead to reduced consumer spending, impacting sectors reliant on discretionary income and speculative investments. The post Meredith Whitney warns of US economic reckoning in Q4 as World Cup and fiscal boosts fade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ankr launches Forge rewards platform to sustain user engagement through real revenue, not token emissions
Ankr launches Forge rewards platform to sustain user engagement through real revenue, not token emissions

Ankr's Forge platform could redefine user engagement by linking rewards to real revenue, potentially setting a new standard in blockchain incentives. The post Ankr launches Forge rewards platform to sustain user engagement through real revenue, not token emissions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ondo drops tokenized asset blockchain plans for private, high-speed trading network
Ondo drops tokenized asset blockchain plans for private, high-speed trading network

The new network powers Ondo's recently-launched perpetual futures platform and will eventually support trading across onchain financial assets.

Strategy’s Michael Saylor calls Bitcoin code a constitution, warns against changes
Strategy’s Michael Saylor calls Bitcoin code a constitution, warns against changes

Saylor's stance underscores the tension between Bitcoin's immutability and innovation, impacting its future governance and investor confidence. The post Strategy’s Michael Saylor calls Bitcoin code a constitution, warns against changes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

South Carolina GOP primary tests Trump’s endorsement power August 11
South Carolina GOP primary tests Trump’s endorsement power August 11

The South Carolina GOP primary could redefine Trump's influence in Republican politics, affecting future endorsements and party dynamics. The post South Carolina GOP primary tests Trump’s endorsement power August 11 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

$134M in Bitcoin Longs Vaporized as BTC Breaks Below $63K Ahead of Fed Showdown
$134M in Bitcoin Longs Vaporized as BTC Breaks Below $63K Ahead of Fed Showdown

Bitcoin experienced a sharp sell-off on Tuesday, briefly dropping to an intraday low of $62,684 before partially recovering to trade around $63,600. Bitcoin Pulls Back Ahead of Pivotal Macro Week A day after near-flat price action, bitcoin tumbled Tuesday, briefly slipping below $63,000 as it braced for the summer’s most event-heavy week. Market...

‘OC’ Actor Ben McKenzie Urges Congress to Block CLARITY Act Over Trump Ties
‘OC’ Actor Ben McKenzie Urges Congress to Block CLARITY Act Over Trump Ties

New York Attorney General Letitia James has also warned the bill could reduce states' ability to pursue crypto fraud cases.

Nasdaq 100 enters correction territory as semiconductor selloff rattles markets
Nasdaq 100 enters correction territory as semiconductor selloff rattles markets

The semiconductor selloff highlights vulnerabilities in tech markets, potentially reshaping global supply chains and impacting AI investments. The post Nasdaq 100 enters correction territory as semiconductor selloff rattles markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Grok 4.6 gets Aug. 7 launch date, Grok 4.7 follows
Grok 4.6 gets Aug. 7 launch date, Grok 4.7 follows

Elon Musk has set an early August target for Grok 4.6 and disclosed plans for a larger Grok 4.7 model as SpaceXAI steps up its competition with OpenAI, Anthropic, and China’s Moonshot AI. Grok 4.6 targets an Aug. 7 release…

AI firms are shredding physical books because copyright law is quietly rewarding them
AI firms are shredding physical books because copyright law is quietly rewarding them

A case-specific Anthropic ruling valued one-for-one replacement while physical preservation remained outside the legal test. The post AI firms are shredding physical books because copyright law is quietly rewarding them appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Hyperscale Data buys additional 18.59 Bitcoin, totaling 1,106.04 BTC
Hyperscale Data buys additional 18.59 Bitcoin, totaling 1,106.04 BTC

Hyperscale Data's Bitcoin strategy highlights a trend of tech firms leveraging cryptocurrency for financial flexibility and strategic growth. The post Hyperscale Data buys additional 18.59 Bitcoin, totaling 1,106.04 BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Crypto-Friendly States Are Winning, Draper Index Shows

Crypto-friendly states are emerging as the biggest winners in the race for innovation, according to the latest Draper Innovation Index.

China’s chip tool push intensifies pressure on ASML amid US-China tensions
China’s chip tool push intensifies pressure on ASML amid US-China tensions

China's lithography advancements could weaken Western export controls, alter global chip supply dynamics, and impact tech trade negotiations. The post China’s chip tool push intensifies pressure on ASML amid US-China tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Goldman Sachs forecasts $7.5T AI infrastructure spend over five years
Goldman Sachs forecasts $7.5T AI infrastructure spend over five years

The projected $7.5T AI infrastructure investment could reshape tech industry dynamics, influencing market valuations and competitive positioning. The post Goldman Sachs forecasts $7.5T AI infrastructure spend over five years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

S&P Global shares fall after earnings miss and weak guidance
S&P Global shares fall after earnings miss and weak guidance

S&P Global's earnings miss highlights the vulnerability of global markets to geopolitical tensions, potentially affecting future growth and stability. The post S&P Global shares fall after earnings miss and weak guidance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Robinhood stock tests $89 support before Q2 earnings
Robinhood stock tests $89 support before Q2 earnings

Robinhood stock extended its decline on July 28 as investors weighed regulatory uncertainty, weaker trading activity and the company’s upcoming second-quarter earnings. Robinhood stock extends its July decline Robinhood Markets (HOOD) traded around $92.13 on July 28, down 3.68% during…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang inspects Wistron’s first US facility in Fort Worth
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang inspects Wistron’s first US facility in Fort Worth

Nvidia's US facility signals a strategic shift towards domestic AI hardware production, potentially reducing supply chain vulnerabilities. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang inspects Wistron’s first US facility in Fort Worth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Minnesota Judge Blocks Prediction-Market Ban but Says Some Contracts Aren’t Swaps
Minnesota Judge Blocks Prediction-Market Ban but Says Some Contracts Aren’t Swaps

U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez blocked Minnesota from enforcing the first state felony ban on prediction markets days before its Aug. 1 start. The ruling gives Kalshi and Polymarket US broad temporary protection, even as the judge found that entertainment and other contracts may fall outside federal swap regulation. A broad injunction...

Sam Altman says AI will advance more in six months than it did in two years
Sam Altman says AI will advance more in six months than it did in two years

Rapid AI advancements could redefine innovation, influence regulatory landscapes, and accelerate AI's role in scientific discovery and self-improvement. The post Sam Altman says AI will advance more in six months than it did in two years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ghana allocates $429M to boost foreign-exchange reserves through gold purchases
Ghana allocates $429M to boost foreign-exchange reserves through gold purchases

Ghana's gold-buying strategy could stabilize its economy, but potential volatility in reserves and mining investment risks remain significant. The post Ghana allocates $429M to boost foreign-exchange reserves through gold purchases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Dips As Crypto Clarity Act Hopes Fade
Bitcoin Dips As Crypto Clarity Act Hopes Fade

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Dips As Crypto Clarity Act Hopes Fade Some lawmakers are hoping the long-awaited Clarity Act gets a vote by next week. This post Bitcoin Dips As Crypto Clarity Act Hopes Fade first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

RealToken liquidates $140M portfolio after investor decline
RealToken liquidates $140M portfolio after investor decline

The liquidation highlights the risks of concentrated investments in distressed markets and raises concerns about the viability of tokenized real estate. The post RealToken liquidates $140M portfolio after investor decline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AmericanFortress proposes quantum-safe crypto wallet protection without fund migration
AmericanFortress proposes quantum-safe crypto wallet protection without fund migration

The proposed cryptographic scheme aims to protect existing Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana wallets from future quantum attacks without requiring users to move funds or change wallet addresses.

44 states align against prediction markets in sports wagering fight
44 states align against prediction markets in sports wagering fight

The legal clash could reshape the prediction market landscape, impacting state revenues, regulatory control, and investor strategies. The post 44 states align against prediction markets in sports wagering fight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strategy launches $MSTR token on Solana via Sunrise gateway
Strategy launches $MSTR token on Solana via Sunrise gateway

The launch of $MSTR on Solana could revolutionize equity trading by enhancing liquidity and accessibility, despite regulatory uncertainties. The post Strategy launches $MSTR token on Solana via Sunrise gateway appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Companies test Codex, but Claude Code remains the preferred choice among engineers
Companies test Codex, but Claude Code remains the preferred choice among engineers

The preference for Claude Code over Codex highlights a shift towards AI tools that excel in complex, context-heavy tasks, impacting enterprise strategies. The post Companies test Codex, but Claude Code remains the preferred choice among engineers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP price slides as Senate drops Clarity Act, Fed decision looms
XRP price slides as Senate drops Clarity Act, Fed decision looms

Regulatory uncertainty and macroeconomic pressures could hinder XRP's growth, reflecting broader challenges for the crypto market. The post XRP price slides as Senate drops Clarity Act, Fed decision looms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump administration to announce bans on Chinese robot, inverter imports
Trump administration to announce bans on Chinese robot, inverter imports

The import bans may further strain U.S.-China relations, potentially impacting future diplomatic engagements and economic cooperation. The post Trump administration to announce bans on Chinese robot, inverter imports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Pentagon plans commercial hyperscale AI data centers on military bases
Pentagon plans commercial hyperscale AI data centers on military bases

The integration of commercial AI data centers on military bases could reshape defense strategies, data security, and public-private partnerships. The post Pentagon plans commercial hyperscale AI data centers on military bases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Traders flock to stocks benefiting from AI data center spending as hyperscalers plan $600B capex blitz
Traders flock to stocks benefiting from AI data center spending as hyperscalers plan $600B capex blitz

The surge in AI data center investments signals a transformative shift in tech infrastructure, with significant risks tied to supply chain dependencies. The post Traders flock to stocks benefiting from AI data center spending as hyperscalers plan $600B capex blitz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Paradigm submits comment letter to CFTC on event contracts proposal
Paradigm submits comment letter to CFTC on event contracts proposal

Paradigm's engagement highlights the crypto industry's push for regulatory clarity, potentially reshaping prediction markets and investor dynamics. The post Paradigm submits comment letter to CFTC on event contracts proposal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Total value locked in Ethereum Layer 2 networks falls to $5B
Total value locked in Ethereum Layer 2 networks falls to $5B

The drastic drop in Ethereum Layer 2 TVL highlights potential liquidity risks and valuation challenges for investors in scaling solutions. The post Total value locked in Ethereum Layer 2 networks falls to $5B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Apple reaches $5T market cap for the first time, dwarfing the entire crypto market
Apple reaches $5T market cap for the first time, dwarfing the entire crypto market

Apple's $5T milestone highlights tech dominance, setting a new benchmark for market valuation and intensifying competition with Nvidia. The post Apple reaches $5T market cap for the first time, dwarfing the entire crypto market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.