Whale dumps $28M in HYPE tokens as price slides 12% in two days
A whale sold over 437,000 HYPE tokens worth $28M near all-time highs, triggering a 12% price drop in two days. Here's what it means for traders. The post Whale dumps $28M in HYPE tokens as price slides 12% in two days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 3:53:09 AM
Circle and BIND Group Partner to Bring Institutional USDC Access to Argentina
The company will provide access to USDC financial services through BEN, its regulated and licensed VASP, in compliance with national standards. The move is part of an expansion push across Latam, with a special focus on Argentina, where USDC is popular. Circle announces Strategic Institutional Alliance with BIND Group Crypto companies are now...
By Sergio Goschenko 7/17/2026, 3:50:44 AM
Crash to $30K or Jump to $100K: 3 AIs Speculate What Is More Likely for BTC in 2026
The answer was unanimous.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 7/17/2026, 3:45:13 AM
Kioxia’s market cap halved amid AI sector concerns
Kioxia lost roughly half its peak market value after a 600%-plus rally, raising broader questions about AI sector valuations in semiconductor stocks. The post Kioxia’s market cap halved amid AI sector concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 3:40:02 AM
Gold prices climb 1% to $4,008 amid Treasury yield pressures
Gold prices rise 1% to $4,008 amid Treasury yield pressures. Gold hitting $10,000 by December at 3.6% YES. The post Gold prices climb 1% to $4,008 amid Treasury yield pressures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 3:30:13 AM
Russia drops five guided bombs on Sumy, hits civilian infrastructure
Russia bombs civilian infrastructure in Sumy. Ukraine recapturing Crimea by December 31, 2026 at 10.5% YES. The post Russia drops five guided bombs on Sumy, hits civilian infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 3:25:38 AM
Three UK men jailed for £4M crypto scam using fake police websites, says Met Police
Three UK men sentenced to up to 6 years in prison for a 4 million crypto fraud scheme where they impersonated police officers using fake websites. The post Three UK men jailed for £4M crypto scam using fake police websites, says Met Police appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 3:14:58 AM
Explosions reported in Iran’s Chabahar amid US military operations
Explosions reported in Iran's Chabahar amid US military operations. Diplomatic meeting in UAE by September 30, 2026 at 0.6% YES. The post Explosions reported in Iran’s Chabahar amid US military operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 3:12:54 AM
What Happens to Bitcoin ETF Investors if a Sponsor or Custodian Fails?
U.S.-listed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now hold an estimated 1.25 million bitcoin worth well over $100 billion, and few of the shareholders who own those funds have read the prospectus language that spells out what happens to that money if the fund’s sponsor or custodian collapses. Blackrock‘s Ishares Bitcoin Trust, known as IBIT, is the...
By Jamie Redman 7/17/2026, 3:10:59 AM
Iran allegedly targets King Fahd Causeway amid Gulf tensions
Iran allegedly targets the King Fahd Causeway amid Gulf tensions. Strait of Hormuz traffic normalization by August 31 at 11.5% YES. The post Iran allegedly targets King Fahd Causeway amid Gulf tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 3:06:53 AM
Apathy attacks expose vulnerabilities in Compound and BonkDAO
BonkDAO lost $20M in an apathy attack exploiting low voter turnout. Compound faced similar governance risks. Here's what DAO investors need to know. The post Apathy attacks expose vulnerabilities in Compound and BonkDAO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:59:42 AM
Bloomberg’s top dollar-yen forecaster sees 170 level ahead, and crypto markets should pay attention
Bloomberg's most accurate dollar-yen forecaster predicts USD/JPY will reach 170 by 2027. Here's why crypto traders should care about the yen carry trade. The post Bloomberg’s top dollar-yen forecaster sees 170 level ahead, and crypto markets should pay attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:55:09 AM
Iranian drone strikes target US logistics hubs in Kuwait amid conflict escalation
Iranian drone strikes hit U.S. logistics hubs in Kuwait. Military action against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post Iranian drone strikes target US logistics hubs in Kuwait amid conflict escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 2:55:00 AM
Iran claims drone attacks on US sites in Kuwait amid 2026 war escalation
Iran claims responsibility for drone attacks on U.S. sites in Kuwait. Military action against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post Iran claims drone attacks on US sites in Kuwait amid 2026 war escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 2:54:44 AM
Solana Foundation and Google Cloud co-host AI hackathon in Korea to build autonomous payment agents
Solana Foundation and Google Cloud co-host a Korean hackathon for AI agents making autonomous stablecoin payments, building on their Pay.sh API proxy The post Solana Foundation and Google Cloud co-host AI hackathon in Korea to build autonomous payment agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:51:44 AM
US strikes key Iranian bridges, escalating tensions in Hormozgan province
US strikes Iranian bridges, escalating tensions. War declaration on Iran by December 31, 2026 at 5.5% YES. The post US strikes key Iranian bridges, escalating tensions in Hormozgan province appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 2:46:07 AM
Xi Jinping strengthens global influence with rise of China’s AI models
China's low-cost AI models from DeepSeek and Alibaba close the gap with US rivals, giving Xi Jinping leverage over global tech rules and raising security The post Xi Jinping strengthens global influence with rise of China’s AI models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:44:06 AM
Xi Jinping’s first keynote at World AI Conference signals China’s tech priorities, and crypto isn’t one of them
Xi Jinping delivered his first keynote at the World AI Conference as 29 countries formed an AI cooperation body, with zero mention of crypto or blockchain. The post Xi Jinping’s first keynote at World AI Conference signals China’s tech priorities, and crypto isn’t one of them appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:42:01 AM
Tether Backs Argentine Neobank Ualá With a $20 Million Strategic Investment
The investment was part of a large $197 million funding round that valued Ualá at $3.2 billion in March. No operational integration will follow this capital injection, as Ualá recognizes the regulatory hurdles to bringing these assets to Latam markets as a banking institution. Tether Intensifies Latam Bet With $20 Million Investment in Ualá The […]
By Sergio Goschenko 7/17/2026, 2:30:36 AM
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reports 30 million new USDT wallets every quarter
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says USDT adds 30 million new wallets each quarter, pushing total users to 500 million as emerging markets drive stablecoin The post Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reports 30 million new USDT wallets every quarter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:25:36 AM
Trump Media sells Wall Street low-latency access to Trump posts
The paid Truth API is aimed at high-frequency trading firms seeking “the fastest” access to market-moving Truth Social posts, including those from US President Donald Trump.
By Felix Ng 7/17/2026, 2:23:40 AM
Qatar child injured by shrapnel from Iranian missile interception as Gulf tensions rattle global risk calculus
Qatar reports a child injured by shrapnel from Iranian missile interception. Here's what the escalating Gulf conflict means for crypto investors and The post Qatar child injured by shrapnel from Iranian missile interception as Gulf tensions rattle global risk calculus appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:21:38 AM
Trump claims US “winning big” in Iran amid rising tensions
Trump claims the U.S. is 'winning big' in Iran amid rising tensions. US-Iran deal funding in 2026 at 26.5% YES. The post Trump claims US “winning big” in Iran amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 2:21:12 AM
Polymarket puts July Fed hold at 95.85% after 24pp jump on $66.7M
A new market note said Bitcoin’s second-half recovery hinges on four catalysts, with macro conditions a key swing factor rather than an immediate driver. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 2:20:17 AM
Stanford Study Flags Bitcoin Market Manipulation on Polymarket
The post Stanford Study Flags Bitcoin Market Manipulation on Polymarket appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A new study by Stanford University and Singapore Management University says Polymarket’s five-minute Bitcoin prediction markets may have given sophisticated traders an unfair advantage. After analyzing nearly 16,000 Bitcoin contracts...
By Debashree Patra 7/17/2026, 2:18:00 AM
Polymarket prices Trump exit by July 31 at 0.55% amid election address
A primetime livestream address by Donald Trump, billed as election-focused, was scheduled ahead of Polymarket’s late-July cutoff. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 2:13:17 AM
HIMARS strike on Bandar Abbas from Kuwait deemed impossible, impacts market views
Claims of a HIMARS strike on Bandar Abbas from Kuwait deemed impossible. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post HIMARS strike on Bandar Abbas from Kuwait deemed impossible, impacts market views appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 2:09:28 AM
Kansas City Fed president warns inflation is ‘too hot,’ and crypto markets should pay attention
Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid warns inflation remains above target, signaling prolonged restrictive policy that could pressure Bitcoin and The post Kansas City Fed president warns inflation is ‘too hot,’ and crypto markets should pay attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:08:42 AM
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Fall After Trump’s Speech Today
The post Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Fall After Trump’s Speech Today appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News President Trump delivered a primetime address to the nation on July 16, 2026, mixing an economic progress report with a lengthy, controversial announcement about declassified intelligence tied to elections. Trump opened by touting...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 7/17/2026, 2:00:51 AM
Bitcoin’s potential recovery in the second half hinges on these 4 catalysts
Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen over 34% in the first half of this year as the King Crypto failed to capitalize on a good semester for risk assets despite the woes from the Iran war.
By N/A 7/17/2026, 2:00:00 AM
Iran attacks Bahrain, Gulf allies after US airstrikes in Hormuz escalation
Iran attacks Bahrain and Gulf allies after US airstrikes. Military action against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post Iran attacks Bahrain, Gulf allies after US airstrikes in Hormuz escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:58:16 AM
Balaji seeks Malaysia deal, threatens exit after Network School probe
“If we are not welcome, there are many other countries that would welcome us,” said Network School founder Balaji Srinivasan in a message to the Malaysian prime minister.
By Felix Ng 7/17/2026, 1:54:00 AM
T. Rowe Price launches actively managed multi-asset crypto ETF
T. Rowe Price has launched its first crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF), the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF (TKNZ), which began trading on the NYSE Arca on Thursday.
By N/A 7/17/2026, 1:51:31 AM
USDT trading in Venezuela rivals country’s oil exports
USDT trading in Venezuela hit 75% of monthly oil exports as the sanctioned petrostate increasingly settles crude sales through Tether's stablecoin. The post USDT trading in Venezuela rivals country’s oil exports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:49:04 AM
US strikes Iranian bridges near Strait of Hormuz as conflict escalates
US airstrikes hit Iranian bridges near Bandar Abbas on July 15-16, killing nine. Bitcoin holds near $63,800 as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate. The post US strikes Iranian bridges near Strait of Hormuz as conflict escalates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:48:40 AM
Visa Stablecoin Platform Pushes Institutional Payments Onchain With Open USD
Visa’s new enterprise platform gives banks, fintechs, and payment providers integrated stablecoin minting, wallet infrastructure, and settlement tools, but adoption will depend on beta results, institutional demand, and expansion beyond select clients. Visa Aims to Turn Stablecoin Interest Into Institutional Payment Flows Visa (NYSE: V) announced...
By Kevin Helms 7/17/2026, 1:45:18 AM
US home builder sentiment drops again in July as affordability crisis deepens
The NAHB housing index fell to 34 in July, marking 15 straight months below 40 as high mortgage rates and rising costs keep buyers sidelined and builders The post US home builder sentiment drops again in July as affordability crisis deepens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:43:44 AM
Qatar intercepts missile attack amid Gulf tensions
Qatar intercepted a missile attack, raising regional tensions. Effective US-Iran ceasefire by July 18 now at 4.5% YES. The post Qatar intercepts missile attack amid Gulf tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:30:06 AM
Investor sentiment on China technology hardware hits four-year low as chip rally unravels
Investor sentiment on China's technology hardware sector hits a four-year low as chip stocks cool after STAR 50 Index surged over 60% in Q2 2026. The post Investor sentiment on China technology hardware hits four-year low as chip rally unravels appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:25:35 AM
China injects $62B into banking system via 7-day reverse repos
China injected $62B into its banking system to support growth. Bitcoin reaching $82,500 in July at 0.4% YES, while $67,500 at 36.5% YES. The post China injects $62B into banking system via 7-day reverse repos appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:24:11 AM
US strikes Bandar Abbas rail junction in ongoing Iran conflict
US strikes Bandar Abbas rail junction in Iran. IAEA visit to nuclear sites by July 31 at 1.1% YES. The post US strikes Bandar Abbas rail junction in ongoing Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:21:08 AM
US airstrike hits Iranian city Bushehr, injures one amid rising tensions
US airstrike injures one in Bushehr amid rising tensions. War declaration on Iran by December 31, 2026 at 5.5% YES. The post US airstrike hits Iranian city Bushehr, injures one amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:20:44 AM
Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K3, the largest open-weight AI model at 2.7 trillion parameters
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3, with 2.7 trillion parameters, is the largest open-weight AI model yet. Here's what it means for crypto AI infrastructure tokens. The post Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K3, the largest open-weight AI model at 2.7 trillion parameters appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:19:28 AM
Trump calls for investigation into China’s alleged voter data theft in 18 states
Trump calls for an investigation into China's alleged voter data theft in 18 states. Accusation of China for election interference by July 16 at 99.3% YES. The post Trump calls for investigation into China’s alleged voter data theft in 18 states appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:19:20 AM
Trump orders probe into China over alleged reputation damage
Trump orders a probe into China over reputation damage claims. Xi Jinping visiting the US before 2027 at 84% YES. The post Trump orders probe into China over alleged reputation damage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:19:14 AM
Iran denies Trump’s claim of recent American prisoner exchange
Iran denies Trump's claim of a prisoner exchange. Final nuclear deal by August 13, 2026 priced at 1.6% YES. The post Iran denies Trump’s claim of recent American prisoner exchange appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:15:31 AM
US airstrikes kill at least seven in Iran’s Hormozgan province as Strait of Hormuz tensions rattle energy and risk markets
US airstrikes killed at least seven in Iran's Hormozgan province near the Strait of Hormuz, raising oil disruption fears with ripple effects across crypto The post US airstrikes kill at least seven in Iran’s Hormozgan province as Strait of Hormuz tensions rattle energy and risk markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:11:57 AM
South Korea’s chip boom drives record growth and forces the central bank’s hand
South Korea raised rates for the first time since 2023 as AI chip exports hit $37.16B and GDP forecasts jumped to 3%. Here's what it means for markets. The post South Korea’s chip boom drives record growth and forces the central bank’s hand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:09:31 AM
White House to release evaluations on election system vulnerabilities to China, Russia
White House plans to release evaluations on election system vulnerabilities to China and Russia. Trump to accuse China of interference by July 16 at 93.5% YES. The post White House to release evaluations on election system vulnerabilities to China, Russia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:08:38 AM
White House to declassify findings on foreign threats to US ballot systems
The White House plans to declassify findings on foreign threats to ballot systems. Trump to accuse China of election interference by July 16 at 93.5% YES. The post White House to declassify findings on foreign threats to US ballot systems appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:08:19 AM