Crypto wrench attacks reach 52 as financial exposure hits $124M: CertiK
Crypto wrench attacks reached 52 in H1 2026, with recorded financial exposure rising 1,079% to $124.1 million, according to a CertiK report.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 3:50:36 AM
Bitcoin wilts as oil and rates rise. Clarity Act odds tumble to 38%
Geopolitical risks, rising rates, and fresh regulatory setbacks send crypto lower as key Democrats demand stronger safeguards in the market structure bill.
By Omkar Godbole 7/23/2026, 3:50:20 AM
Crypto Market Overview: Bitcoin recovery eases – HBAR and LDO test key resistance zones
Bitcoin (BTC) edges below $66,000 on Thursday, extending the previous day's losses. Hedera (HBAR) and Lido DAO (LDO) sustain bullish momentum, testing the breakout of a crucial resistance zone to extend their rally.
By N/A 7/23/2026, 3:46:51 AM
Gold holds gains on dip-buying amid Middle East tensions, oil price surge
Gold holds gains amid Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. Gold reaching $4,600 in July 2026 at 1.4% YES. The post Gold holds gains on dip-buying amid Middle East tensions, oil price surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 3:36:45 AM
Payward, Kraken parent, expands xStocks beyond U.S. equities with GTN
Payward and GTN will expand xStocks beyond U.S. equities, starting in Hong Kong before targeting Europe, the UK and South Korea markets too.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 3:32:45 AM
US military strikes IRGC targets in Iran with B-1 bomber
US military strikes IRGC targets in Iran with a B-1 bomber. Full airspace closure by August 31 at 53% YES. The post US military strikes IRGC targets in Iran with B-1 bomber appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 3:30:57 AM
Coinbase Reveals How One Configuration Error Triggered a 50-Minute Outage
Coinbase says a routine infrastructure update disabled a critical network gateway, disrupting transfers, debit card purchases, and onchain services for about 50 minutes. Its new postmortem explains the error and why the company’s normal recovery tools also failed. Coinbase Explains What Went Wrong Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) has...
By Kevin Helms 7/23/2026, 3:30:07 AM
US deploys B-1 bomber amid escalating Iran conflict: Axios
US deploys B-1 bomber amid escalating Iran conflict. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 30 at 39.5% YES. The post US deploys B-1 bomber amid escalating Iran conflict: Axios appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 3:16:03 AM
Google faces $6B cash flow deficit amid AI spending surge
Google faces a $6B cash flow deficit due to AI spending. Alphabet as second-largest company by market cap on July 31 at 3.2% YES. The post Google faces $6B cash flow deficit amid AI spending surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 3:12:57 AM
U.S. crypto industry supports 232,000 jobs and adds $55B to economy: report
U.S. crypto directly employs 34,000 people and supports 232,000 jobs while contributing over $55 billion to GDP in 2026, an NCA report says.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 3:07:43 AM
US conducts 12th night of strikes on Iran, enforces maritime blockade
US conducts 12th night of strikes on Iran and enforces a blockade. Full airspace closure by July 31 at 35.5% YES, by August 31 at 54% YES. The post US conducts 12th night of strikes on Iran, enforces maritime blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 3:05:14 AM
SEC settles Coinbase suit over ‘text messages that disappeared’
The settlement follows a watchdog report last year that blamed “avoidable errors” for the loss of nearly a year’s worth of Gary Gensler’s text messages.
By Felix Ng 7/23/2026, 2:57:10 AM
Crypto PAC pours nearly $1M into Michigan race backing Thanedar
Crypto PAC Protect Progress spends $986,000 backing Shri Thanedar in Michigan’s Aug. 4 Democratic primary against Donavan McKinney.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 2:52:54 AM
EE.UU. firma acuerdo nuclear con arabia saudita y estaría abriendo camino al enriquecimiento de uranio en territorio árabe
US signs nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, raising concerns over uranium enrichment. Iran reconstruction funding in a US-Iran deal at 28.5% YES. The post EE.UU. firma acuerdo nuclear con arabia saudita y estaría abriendo camino al enriquecimiento de uranio en territorio árabe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 2:45:36 AM
Ripple Backs Clarity Act as Bill Heads to Senate Vote
The post Ripple Backs Clarity Act as Bill Heads to Senate Vote appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A big crypto bill just cleared another step. It’s called the Clarity Act, and it’s now ready for a vote in front of the whole Senate. The Clarity Act is 616 pages long. It sets rules for digital assets like Bitcoin and other crypto tokens. Right...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 7/23/2026, 2:43:05 AM
Houthis claim attack on oil tankers after US strikes on Iran
Houthis claim attacks on oil tankers after US strikes on Iran. WTI reaching $110 in July 2026 at 4.2% YES. The post Houthis claim attack on oil tankers after US strikes on Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 2:42:34 AM
US boosts Middle East military presence as Trump weighs Iran escalation
US increases military presence in the Middle East as Trump considers escalation. Iran reconstruction funding in a US-Iran deal by 2026 at 28.5% YES. The post US boosts Middle East military presence as Trump weighs Iran escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 2:38:52 AM
Why Tokenized Assets Aren’t Taking off Despite the Hype—What’s Holding Investors Back
As financial institutions expand tokenized real-world asset (RWA) offerings, Franklin Templeton’s Chetan Karkhanis examines the market’s evolution, its remaining structural barriers, and what could bring blockchain-based investments into wider portfolio use. Fragmented Standards Restrict Scale Tokenized funds, securities, and cash instruments have...
By Kevin Helms 7/23/2026, 2:30:12 AM
AFX bridge exploit drains $24.15M USDC as attacker buys 12,467 ETH
AFX lost $24.15 million in USDC after its cross-chain bridge was exploited, and stolen funds were later swapped into 12,467 ETH on Ethereum.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 2:25:59 AM
Trump’s Iran blockade announcement sends oil prices soaring, Dow falling
Trump announced a renewed blockade on Iran's oil shipping route, causing oil prices to rise. New all-time high by December 31 at 16.5% YES. The post Trump’s Iran blockade announcement sends oil prices soaring, Dow falling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 2:18:47 AM
Polymarket odds double to 16.5% for Putin out by June 2027
Ukraine called an urgent UN Security Council meeting after Russian strikes reportedly halted traffic through Kyiv’s Black Sea maritime corridor during harvest season. (Read More)
By N/A 7/23/2026, 2:16:26 AM
Iran damages Israel’s refineries, radar; airspace closure possible
Iran damages Israel's refineries and radar systems. Israel closes its airspace by August 31 at 43% YES. The post Iran damages Israel’s refineries, radar; airspace closure possible appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 2:12:47 AM
Polymarket prices Trump out-by-July at 45% as Pentagon Iran briefing hits
The Pentagon briefed House lawmakers on the Iran war amid rising regional tensions, according to a report. (Read More)
By N/A 7/23/2026, 2:09:26 AM
Oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions, supply disruption fears
Oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at 16.5% YES. The post Oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions, supply disruption fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 2:07:55 AM
XRP Price : Analyst Says XRP’s Chart Is Sending Two Conflicting Signals
The post XRP Price : Analyst Says XRP’s Chart Is Sending Two Conflicting Signals appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Something important may have changed for XRP, but the chart is sending two conflicting signals. According to one crypto analyst, XRP has fallen below its 20-day, 50-day, 100-day and 200-day exponential moving averages, showing...
By Debashree Patra 7/23/2026, 1:57:17 AM
Japan’s first Bitcoin ETF could arrive by 2028 with ¥3T inflows
Japan could launch its first Bitcoin ETF by 2028 as regulators revise fund rules, with potential inflows reaching up to ¥3 trillion in Japan
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 1:57:02 AM
Iran disables US radar, satellite systems, escalating conflict
Iran disables U.S. radar and satellite systems, escalating conflict. Nuclear deal by August 13, 2026 at 3.5% YES. The post Iran disables US radar, satellite systems, escalating conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 1:53:03 AM
AFX Protocol reportedly loses $24M in bridge exploit
Offchain Labs said the incident involved a third-party protocol and did not affect Arbitrum’s native bridge infrastructure.
By Felix Ng 7/23/2026, 1:47:20 AM
US State Department issues global travel caution amid Middle East tensions
US State Department issues global travel caution amid Middle East tensions. Iran reconstruction funding in a US-Iran deal by 2026 at 28.5% YES. The post US State Department issues global travel caution amid Middle East tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 1:45:42 AM
Senate to vote on Clarity Act next week without Democrat deal
Senate to vote on the Clarity Act next week without a Democrat deal. Clarity Act signed into law in 2026 at 37.5% YES. The post Senate to vote on Clarity Act next week without Democrat deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 1:42:47 AM
Saudi vessel Encelia attacked in Red Sea, fire contained; crew unharmed
Saudi vessel Encelia attacked in the Red Sea, with crew unharmed. Bab el-Mandeb Strait effectively closed by September 30 at 26% YES. The post Saudi vessel Encelia attacked in Red Sea, fire contained; crew unharmed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 1:40:38 AM
Saudi vessel Encelia attacked in Red Sea, crew safe amid rising security concerns
Saudi vessel Encelia attacked in the Red Sea, raising security concerns. Bab el-Mandeb Strait effectively closed by September 30 at 26% YES. The post Saudi vessel Encelia attacked in Red Sea, crew safe amid rising security concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 1:40:20 AM
US dollar surges past 100 index amid Iran tensions, oil price concerns
US dollar index surpasses 100 amid Iran tensions and oil price concerns. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 6.5% YES. The post US dollar surges past 100 index amid Iran tensions, oil price concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 1:37:58 AM
Senate Republicans release updated CLARITY Act with new crypto ethics restrictions
Senate Republicans released an updated version of the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act on Wednesday following briefing calls with stakeholders. The update adds a package of ethics restrictions targeting digital asset activities by public officials and their spouses.
By N/A 7/23/2026, 1:31:43 AM
Ripple Makes CNBC’s 2026 Top Fintech List as Digital Assets Enter Institutional Era
CNBC says digital assets are becoming institutionalized as banks, asset managers, and payments companies adopt blockchain infrastructure, with Ripple recognized among firms developing technology for payments, custody, tokenization, and other financial services. Blockchain Moves Beyond the Crypto Hype Digital assets are moving from speculative...
By Kevin Helms 7/23/2026, 1:30:23 AM
Ukraine targets Wildberries warehouses in strategy shift against Russia
Ukraine targets Wildberries warehouses to disrupt Russian logistics. Russia entering Sloviansk by December 31, 2026 at 17% YES. The post Ukraine targets Wildberries warehouses in strategy shift against Russia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 1:29:03 AM
Injective Files SEC Transfer Agent Registration For Regulated RWA Push
Injective Files SEC Transfer Agent Registration For Regulated RWA Push - Read the full analysis.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/23/2026, 1:15:00 AM
Alphabet’s Google Cloud reports $514B backlog amid AI demand surge
Alphabet's Google Cloud reports a $514 billion backlog amid rising AI demand. Alphabet as the second-largest company by market cap on July 31 at 3.4% YES. The post Alphabet’s Google Cloud reports $514B backlog amid AI demand surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 1:13:00 AM
US expands Iran strikes to Kermanshah and Andimeshk near Iraqi border
US expands military strikes in Iran to Kermanshah and Andimeshk. Full airspace closure by August 31 at 53.5% YES. The post US expands Iran strikes to Kermanshah and Andimeshk near Iraqi border appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 1:03:39 AM
dYdX Chain v5.1 Opens Door To Permissionless Market Listings
dYdX Chain v5.1 Opens Door To Permissionless Market Listings - Read the full analysis.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/23/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Circle signs MOU with Kakao Group to explore blockchain payments in Korea
Circle signed an MOU with Kakao Group to explore USDC-powered blockchain payments in South Korea, expanding its partnerships across Korean The post Circle signs MOU with Kakao Group to explore blockchain payments in Korea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/23/2026, 12:57:55 AM
US missile strike targets Andimeshk as Iran air attacks escalate
US missile strike targets Andimeshk amid escalating conflict. Iran full airspace closure by July 31 at 33.5% YES, by August 31 at 53.5% YES. The post US missile strike targets Andimeshk as Iran air attacks escalate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 12:46:37 AM
Pyth Launches USDY Price Feed For Aptos And Sui DeFi Markets
Pyth Launches USDY Price Feed For Aptos And Sui DeFi Markets - Read the full analysis.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/23/2026, 12:45:00 AM
Sui Tests Confidential Transactions As Privacy Push Moves To Devnet
Sui Tests Confidential Transactions As Privacy Push Moves To Devnet - Read the full analysis.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/23/2026, 12:30:00 AM
Polymarket odds: Newsom leads 2028 Dem nominee at 19.75% after pullback
Matched-topic chatter spotlights reactions to a FOX poll described as rough for Republicans on the economy and affordability. (Read More)
By N/A 7/23/2026, 12:23:12 AM
Alphabet’s Google Cloud revenue surges 82% in Q2 2026, but market remains cautious
Alphabet's Google Cloud revenue surged 82% in Q2 2026, but skepticism remains with odds for it being the second-largest company at just 3.5% YES. The post Alphabet’s Google Cloud revenue surges 82% in Q2 2026, but market remains cautious appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 12:22:32 AM
Polymarket boosts Eizenkot to 50% in Israel PM race after security headlines
Israeli police said two suspects in Shuafat were arrested over an alleged plan to attack Jerusalem, alongside weapons finds in A-Ram and broader seizures in Beit Hanina. (Read More)
By N/A 7/23/2026, 12:18:12 AM
Democrats Reject CLARITY Act Draft as Crypto Ethics Dispute Intensifies
Seven Senate Democrats rejected the latest CLARITY Act draft, saying it does not go far enough on ethics, consumer protection, and illicit finance, while Republicans argue the bill contains the strongest federal ethics rules ever proposed for digital assets. Democrats Say Draft Still Falls Short A bipartisan agreement on crypto market structure...
By Kevin Helms 7/23/2026, 12:17:39 AM
US airstrike kills two at Shalamcheh border crossing: Iran state media
US airstrike kills two at Shalamcheh border crossing. Iranian regime fall by end of 2026 now at 10.5% YES. The post US airstrike kills two at Shalamcheh border crossing: Iran state media appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 12:16:52 AM
Uniswap Governance Proposal Would Route Optimism Fees To UNI Burns
Uniswap Governance Proposal Would Route Optimism Fees To UNI Burns - Read the full analysis.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/23/2026, 12:15:00 AM