TSMC’s record-breaking quarter somehow triggers a 7.3% stock plunge and an Asian chip selloff
TSMC posted record Q2 2026 revenue of $40.2B and raised its growth outlook, but its stock fell 7.3%, triggering a broad Asian chip stock selloff. The post TSMC’s record-breaking quarter somehow triggers a 7.3% stock plunge and an Asian chip selloff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 6:59:23 AM
$386M in long positions liquidated in crypto market over past 24 hours
$386M in long positions liquidated in the crypto market. Hyperliquid reaching $100 by December 31, 2026 priced at 30% YES. The post $386M in long positions liquidated in crypto market over past 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 6:57:55 AM
PayPal board says $53B Stripe and Advent bid undervalues company
PayPal’s board has determined that a $53 billion takeover proposal from Stripe and Advent International undervalues the company while raising financing and regulatory concerns, even as discussions continue. Reuters reported that PayPal’s board believes the consortium’s $60.50-per-share offer does not…
By Rony Roy 7/17/2026, 6:53:39 AM
Visa launches Open USD stablecoin platform as Circle faces new rival
Visa launches a stablecoin platform supporting Open USD, giving banks and fintechs tools to issue, store, transfer and redeem digital dollars.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/17/2026, 6:52:25 AM
Global stocks fall $1.3T as AI trade reverses, tech stocks hit
Global stocks fell $1.3T as AI trade reverses, impacting tech stocks. Market signals show a 97% NO on a rebound in tech by year-end. The post Global stocks fall $1.3T as AI trade reverses, tech stocks hit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 6:45:29 AM
Tanker hit by unknown projectile near Oman, crew safe
A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile near Oman, raising concerns about Houthi involvement; targeting shipping by August 31, 2026 at 49.5% YES. The post Tanker hit by unknown projectile near Oman, crew safe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 6:43:39 AM
JPMorgan sees Strategy cash buildup as positive for Bitcoin outlook
Strategy has strengthened its cash position to $3 billion as JPMorgan has identified the move alongside steady bitcoin futures inflows as positive developments for Bitcoin despite continued volatility in spot ETF demand. JPMorgan said in a Wednesday research note that…
By Rony Roy 7/17/2026, 6:40:31 AM
Crypto Exchange Knaken Declared Bankrupt
Dutch crypto exchange Knaken has been declared bankrupt after prosecutors alleged that around €7 million in customer funds had gone missing.
By Alex Dovbnya 7/17/2026, 6:33:07 AM
DeFi’s Newest Threat: How Malicious Liquidity Pools Are Trick-Quoting Ethereum and Polygon Users
DeFi infrastructure firm Enso has identified a new class of malicious liquidity pools called “toxic pools.” Unlike traditional exploits that steal funds directly, these pools manipulate transaction simulations. A ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ Tactic A newly uncovered class of malicious decentralized finance (DeFi) liquidity pools is targeting the core...
By Terence Zimwara 7/17/2026, 6:30:47 AM
Circle brings USDC Gateway and global fiat payouts to Fireblocks
Circle integrates Gateway and CPN with Fireblocks, giving institutions unified USDC balances and local fiat payouts across more than 50 countries.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/17/2026, 6:30:35 AM
US strikes kill eight in Iran as crypto markets absorb another geopolitical shock
US airstrikes killed eight in Iran near the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin dropped over 2%, $350M was liquidated, and the Treasury froze $344M in Iranian crypto The post US strikes kill eight in Iran as crypto markets absorb another geopolitical shock appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 6:26:09 AM
Nexo Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Will NEXO Price Hit $2 Target?
The post Nexo Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Will NEXO Price Hit $2 Target? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The price of the Nexo token is . The Nexo price could hit a high of $1.51 in 2026. Nexo price, with a potential surge, may reach a high of $10.25 by 2030. Nexo (NEXO) is the native utility token of the Nexo...
By Elena R 7/17/2026, 6:23:07 AM
Unique Platinum Baby Roshan sells for $300K, sets Dota 2 record
A Corrupted Platinum Baby Roshan courier sold for $300K, setting a Dota 2 record. Here's what the sale means for digital collectibles and gaming investors. The post Unique Platinum Baby Roshan sells for $300K, sets Dota 2 record appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 6:22:20 AM
US-Iran tensions escalate with strikes amid Strait of Hormuz conflict
US-Iran tensions escalate with military strikes. US-Iran deal including reconstruction funding in 2026 at 26.5% YES. The post US-Iran tensions escalate with strikes amid Strait of Hormuz conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 6:19:56 AM
South Korea probes Montage Technology’s office in antitrust investigation targeting memory chip price-fixing
Seoul prosecutors raided Montage Technology, Renesas, and Rambus offices in a memory chip price-fixing probe, sending Montage shares down over 20%. The post South Korea probes Montage Technology’s office in antitrust investigation targeting memory chip price-fixing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 6:19:25 AM
Coalition conducts military drills near Ukraine amid deployment readiness
Coalition conducts military drills near Ukraine. Ceasefire by December 31, 2026 at 36.5% YES. The post Coalition conducts military drills near Ukraine amid deployment readiness appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 6:19:23 AM
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky confirms X hack after crypto tokenization posts
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky confirmed his X account was hacked after deleted posts praised crypto tokenization, prompting questions from users.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/17/2026, 6:15:58 AM
Bitcoin and Ethereum Option Expiry Today
The post Bitcoin and Ethereum Option Expiry Today appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News About 19,000 Bitcoin options worth $1.2 billion and 123,000 Ethereum options worth $230 million expired on July 17, according to Greeks.live. Bitcoin options had a 0.9 put-call ratio and a $63,000 maximum pain level, while Ethereum’s put-call ratio reached...
By Nidhi Kolhapur 7/17/2026, 6:11:40 AM
Coronation trims TSMC, SK Hynix exposure as $47B fund shifts toward India stocks
Coronation Fund Managers, overseeing $47 billion, trims TSMC and SK Hynix positions while boosting Indian equities amid stretched AI valuations. The post Coronation trims TSMC, SK Hynix exposure as $47B fund shifts toward India stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 6:10:49 AM
Glassnode: Bitcoin Tests Key Resistance as Macro Narrative Evolves
Bitcoin's recovery is gaining momentum as selling pressure eases, but analysts say stronger spot demand is still needed to overcome major resistance ahead. The post Glassnode: Bitcoin Tests Key Resistance as Macro Narrative Evolves appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 7/17/2026, 6:09:11 AM
Trump-Backed CLARITY Act Text Set to Drop With No Democrats on Board, and It Needs 7 of Them
Senate Republicans planned to release the updated CLARITY Act text on July 17, immediately after a White House meeting with President Donald Trump, even as Senate Democrats warned they will not support the draft. Delay After Delay Republican senators were expected to unveil the long-delayed Senate text following Thursday afternoon’s meeting with...
By Shiraz Jagati 7/17/2026, 6:05:45 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 7/17/2026, 6:05:29 AM
How $1.2B Bitcoin options expiry could shape the next BTC move
Bitcoin and Ethereum options worth $1.43B expired as BTC held near $63,000 and ETH put demand rose, according to Greeks.live data.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/17/2026, 6:02:30 AM
Crypto.com Wins Citadel Backing at a $20B Valuation
Citadel Securities invests $400M in Crypto.com, implying a $20B valuation and a push into tokenized securities and derivatives. Market impact and risks.
By Karim Daniels 7/17/2026, 6:01:42 AM
Weekly Crypto Report – 17th July 2026
Crypto Assets BTC Bitcoin broke the resistance at $64,200 and hit $65,600. Fresh geopolitical tensions and the US market sell-off triggered profit booking. The daily RSI is above the 50 level but is reversing from the top. Additionally, the Stochastic Oscillator is in the overbought territory at 63, which may lead to selling pressure at […] The...
By N/A 7/17/2026, 6:01:37 AM
1win Expands Its Prediction Markets with Crypto Forecasts
Willemstad, Curaçao, 17th July 2026, PlayNewswire Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By playnewswire 7/17/2026, 6:01:10 AM
Alpaca Raises $135M for Tokenized Stock Infrastructure
Alpaca’s $135M raise pushes tokenized stocks into production, as DTCC confirms live trades. Total financing hits $435M with Kraken/BMO debt. Here’s what changed.
By Elliot Veynor 7/17/2026, 5:58:55 AM
Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, risking trade truce
Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, risking trade truce. Xi Jinping visiting the US before 2027 at 89% YES. The post Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, risking trade truce appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 5:57:05 AM
Meta poaches top AWS executive as data center expansion accelerates: Report
Meta plans to recruit a senior Amazon cloud executive as it builds Meta Compute, a new cloud venture backed by up to $145 billion in AI infrastructure The post Meta poaches top AWS executive as data center expansion accelerates: Report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 5:54:51 AM
Ordinals advocate Leonidas proposes new Bitcoin client: ‘$DOG Mode’
“Over time the economic incentives will drive $DOG Mode’s adoption and force Bitcoin Core to stop gatekeeping and allow these completely valid transactions,” said Leonidas.
By Felix Ng 7/17/2026, 5:54:04 AM
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards strike US radar in Oman, vow further attacks as Gulf tensions spike
Iran's IRGC claims missile and drone strikes on US radar systems in Oman and facilities across Gulf states, raising oil disruption fears and crypto market The post Iran’s Revolutionary Guards strike US radar in Oman, vow further attacks as Gulf tensions spike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 5:53:54 AM
Zcash Price Forecast: ZEC maintains bullish structure above key retracement support
Zcash (ZEC) is up over 2% on Friday, recovering from an 8% decline the previous day. The privacy coin maintains its retail strength with a rising funding rate despite a minor contraction in ZEC futures Open Interest.
By N/A 7/17/2026, 5:52:22 AM
China’s oil imports hit lowest since 2016 amid Iran conflict, partial recovery eyed
China's oil imports drop to the lowest since 2016 amid the Iran conflict. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 5.1% YES. The post China’s oil imports hit lowest since 2016 amid Iran conflict, partial recovery eyed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 5:47:14 AM
Ledger Launches Open-Source AI Toolkit With Hardware-Enforced Approval for Crypto Transactions
New developer tools let AI handle crypto wallet tasks while keeping transaction approvals locked behind Ledger hardware for stronger user protection. The post Ledger Launches Open-Source AI Toolkit With Hardware-Enforced Approval for Crypto Transactions appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 7/17/2026, 5:46:50 AM
MegaETH shuts Mega Mafia accelerator as successful apps leave
MegaETH ends Mega Mafia after two cohorts helped 20 teams raise $80M, as most successful apps moved away from its blockchain ecosystem.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/17/2026, 5:45:21 AM
Japan entrusts monetary policy tools to Bank of Japan in new economic blueprint
Japan's revised economic blueprint reinforces BOJ independence after bond market turmoil, with implications for yen carry trade and Bitcoin liquidity flows. The post Japan entrusts monetary policy tools to Bank of Japan in new economic blueprint appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 5:45:02 AM
SBI Funds Management’s $1B IPO subscribed 42 times as investors pile into India’s largest asset manager
SBI Funds Management's $1 billion IPO attracted $31 billion in bids and 42 times oversubscription, becoming one of India's most demanded public offerings The post SBI Funds Management’s $1B IPO subscribed 42 times as investors pile into India’s largest asset manager appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 5:44:31 AM
England’s World Cup hopes dashed by Argentina in semi-final defeat
England loses to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. England to finish 3rd at 36.5% YES. The post England’s World Cup hopes dashed by Argentina in semi-final defeat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 5:38:08 AM
Runestone co-founder pitches DOG Mode to expand Bitcoin transaction access
Bitcoin $DOG Mode launches as an alternative client challenging Core's transaction size limits, aiming to open block space for Ordinals and Runes activity. The post Runestone co-founder pitches DOG Mode to expand Bitcoin transaction access appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 5:36:31 AM
China, Pakistan urge US-Iran ceasefire, renewed talks amid conflict
China and Pakistan call for US-Iran ceasefire and talks. Next US-Iran meeting in UAE by September 30, 2026 at 0.6% YES. The post China, Pakistan urge US-Iran ceasefire, renewed talks amid conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 5:35:35 AM
Trump Teleprompter Operator Investigated Over Alleged Insider Betting on Kalshi
President Trump's teleprompter operator allegedly won over $100,000 betting on Kalshi markets tied to Trump's speeches, ABC News reported, with the exchange itself flagging the trades to the CFTC. The post Trump Teleprompter Operator Investigated Over Alleged Insider Betting on Kalshi appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 7/17/2026, 5:35:13 AM
Airbnb's Brian Chesky Breaks Silence on Crypto Hack
Earlier this week, Chesky's account published a lengthy thread praising blockchain-based tokenization before the posts were deleted.
By Alex Dovbnya 7/17/2026, 5:33:37 AM
Bitcoin’s anti-spam fight gets a 'DOG Mode' reply
While BIP 110 wants to restrict data through a consensus change and has almost no miner support, a new DOG Mode client wants the opposite and requires no vote at all.
By Shaurya Malwa 7/17/2026, 5:32:00 AM
He Still Has Two Password Guesses Left Before $840 Million Deletes Itself Forever
Programmer Stefan Thomas has just two password attempts left to unlock an IronKey USB drive holding the private keys to 7,002 Bitcoin he received in 2011 for making a “What is Bitcoin?” video. The device is designed to permanently lock and delete its contents after 10 wrong tries, and Thomas has already used eight, with […]
By Guest Author 7/17/2026, 5:30:34 AM
Injective Seeks SEC Approval to Bring Securities Record-Keeping Onchain
Injective says it has filed for SEC registration as a transfer agent to keep tokenised-securities ownership records on its sub-second chain, though the filing is not yet publicly visible. The post Injective Seeks SEC Approval to Bring Securities Record-Keeping Onchain appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 7/17/2026, 5:25:09 AM
Ansem says token buybacks cannot fix weak crypto valuations
Ansem says token buybacks alone cannot sustain valuations, citing the wide gap between HYPE and PUMP despite strong revenues at both firms.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/17/2026, 5:24:11 AM
Wall Street ends lower as chip sector weakness overshadows strong earnings season
The S&P 500 fell 0.50% and Nasdaq dropped 1.47% as semiconductor stocks slid 3.5%, overpowering strong earnings from TSMC and UnitedHealth Group. The post Wall Street ends lower as chip sector weakness overshadows strong earnings season appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 5:19:28 AM
Jordan intercepts three Iranian missiles as Bitcoin dips and oil surges
Jordan's military intercepted three Iranian ballistic missiles with no casualties. Bitcoin dipped to $62,600 while oil surged nearly 4% on geopolitical The post Jordan intercepts three Iranian missiles as Bitcoin dips and oil surges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 5:18:10 AM
Xi Jinping praises China’s low-cost AI breakthroughs, pushes for open tech order at Shanghai summit
Xi Jinping praised China's low-cost AI progress at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, calling for an open tech order with implications for The post Xi Jinping praises China’s low-cost AI breakthroughs, pushes for open tech order at Shanghai summit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 5:08:45 AM
Bybit enters Indonesia after NOBI acquisition with 500+ pairs
Bybit launches a regulated Indonesia platform after acquiring NOBI, with 500+ trading pairs planned for the market’s 21.07 million users.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/17/2026, 5:07:17 AM