Prediction Markets Sound the Alarm: Odds of a Bab el-Mandeb Closure Surge Amid New Blockade Threats
Prediction markets are now positively evaluating the possibility of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, now that the Houthis have issued a statement declaring a maritime blockade based on the principle of an “eye for an eye,” seeking to disrupt the flow of Saudi oil exports. Chances of a naval blockade affecting the Bab el-Mandeb […]
By Sergio Goschenko 7/20/2026, 11:37:20 PM
Coinbase backs tougher CLARITY Act as Trump ethics fight deepens
Coinbase has backed a tougher CLARITY Act after Senate Democrats added customer safeguards, even as its 2026 approval odds have fallen to 31% on Polymarket amid a dispute over ethics rules involving President Donald Trump. Coinbase vice chair Ryan VanGrack…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/20/2026, 11:34:08 PM
US strikes hit IRGC base in Chabahar, Iran, amid rising tensions
US strikes hit an IRGC base in Chabahar, Iran, escalating tensions. Military action against a Gulf state by July 22 at 57.5% YES. The post US strikes hit IRGC base in Chabahar, Iran, amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 11:32:04 PM
Exodus cuts 25% of workforce in major stablecoin payments pivot
Exodus Movement has cut about 25% of its global workforce as the crypto wallet company reorganizes around a full-stack stablecoin payments platform. According to a July 17 company notice filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the reduction will…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/20/2026, 11:10:38 PM
Tether Gold gains Abu Dhabi status as its locked value triples
Tether Gold has gained commodity status in Abu Dhabi, as DefiLlama data shows XAUT’s locked value has climbed more than threefold to about $2.86 billion over the past year. Abu Dhabi Global Market has recognized XAUT as an Accepted Spot…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/20/2026, 10:54:38 PM
XRP Ledger Amendments Near Validator Vote Deadline
# XRP Ledger Amendments Near Validator Vote Deadline
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 10:45:00 PM
Ethereum at a Crossroads: Decoding the Crucial ETH/USD Re-Test
The post Ethereum at a Crossroads: Decoding the Crucial ETH/USD Re-Test appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A week ago, Ethereum (ETH) broke above its $1,842-$1,868 resistance line, flipping it into the new support line. Technical analysis on weekly time frames in a multi-month period suggested an uptrend to $2,163, with key resistance levels...
By Steve Muchoki 7/20/2026, 10:44:18 PM
Solana tokenized assets hit record $6B in Q2, up 114% QoQ
Solana's tokenized assets hit a record $5.8 billion in Q2, marking a 114% increase. Solana reaching $90 in July priced at 9% YES. The post Solana tokenized assets hit record $6B in Q2, up 114% QoQ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 10:43:05 PM
At least 17 US service members killed in Iran war as crypto markets feel the fallout
17 US troops killed in Iran war as conflict spreads to Jordan and Iraq. See how crypto markets, including Bitcoin, are reacting to the crisis. The post At least 17 US service members killed in Iran war as crypto markets feel the fallout appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 10:35:29 PM
Middle East tensions lift oil prices as US-Iran hostilities escalate
Oil prices rise amid US-Iran tensions. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 7.7% YES, and by December 31 at 14.5% YES. The post Middle East tensions lift oil prices as US-Iran hostilities escalate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 10:34:09 PM
Explosion reported in Iran’s Bandar Abbas amid US-Iran tensions
Explosion reported in Bandar Abbas amid rising tensions. Iran military action against a Gulf state by July 22 at 57.5% YES. The post Explosion reported in Iran’s Bandar Abbas amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 10:32:39 PM
Solana Stablecoin Market Cap Hits $15B As Network Liquidity Deepens
# Solana Stablecoin Market Cap Hits $15B As Network Liquidity Deepens
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 10:30:00 PM
Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods starting August 19
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on nearly $20 billion in Canadian goods using a rarely invoked 1930s trade law. Here's what it means for crypto The post Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods starting August 19 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 10:29:27 PM
Grayscale files for Worldcoin ETF as WLD price breaks higher
WLD has climbed about 4.5% to $0.37 after Grayscale filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch an ETF holding the World Network token directly. According to Grayscale’s registration statement, the proposed Grayscale Worldcoin ETF would trade on…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/20/2026, 10:26:19 PM
US-Iran tensions push Brent crude to one-month high amid market volatility
US-Iran tensions push Brent crude to a one-month high. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 7.7% YES, by December 31 at 14.5% YES. The post US-Iran tensions push Brent crude to one-month high amid market volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 10:23:45 PM
Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Shares Jump on $9.8 Billion AI Data Center Deal
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Shares Jump on $9.8 Billion AI Data Center Deal Bitcoin miner Hut 8 has said it signed a second 15-year lease worth $9.8 billion for its AI data center. This post Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Shares Jump on $9.8 Billion AI Data Center Deal first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 7/20/2026, 10:16:30 PM
Anchorage Adds Native TRX Staking For Institutional Custody Clients
# Anchorage Adds Native TRX Staking For Institutional Custody Clients
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 10:15:00 PM
Polymarket odds: Farage holds 95% in Clacton by-election market
Sen. Markwayne Mullin said federal authorities are actively pursuing a threat tied to a World Cup fan festival, signaling an ongoing security response. (Read More)
By N/A 7/20/2026, 10:14:58 PM
Whales vs. Mid-Tier Holders: The Dramatic Shift in Bitcoin Ownership Splitting the Market
Cryptoquant analyst Amr Taha noticed a divergence between these two bitcoin ownership blocks that might be bullish into the future, signaling sustained demand from large holders. Wallets holding between 1K and 10K BTC increased their holdings by 66.7K BTC in the last 60 days. Cryptoquant Analyst: Whales Keep Accumulating BTC even during market...
By Sergio Goschenko 7/20/2026, 10:05:46 PM
Iran missile strikes on Jordan base kill US troops, escalate 2026 conflict
Iran's missile strikes on a Jordan base kill U.S. troops, escalating the 2026 conflict. Houthi military action against Israel by July 31 at 6.5% YES. The post Iran missile strikes on Jordan base kill US troops, escalate 2026 conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 10:04:52 PM
XRPL Reserve Debate Splits Community Over Adoption vs Security
Vet argues that reserve requirements serve as an important defense against spam attacks and excessive network resource usage.
By Wayne Jones 7/20/2026, 10:02:10 PM
XRP Open Interest Hits $2.6B As Derivatives Demand Climbs
# XRP Open Interest Hits $2.6B As Derivatives Demand Climbs
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 10:00:00 PM
Projectile hits near Shiraz amid US-Israeli military campaign
A projectile hit near Shiraz amid U.S. military actions against Iran. U.S. invasion of Iran before 2027 at 26.5% YES. The post Projectile hits near Shiraz amid US-Israeli military campaign appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 9:59:57 PM
Oracle faces multibillion-dollar cost overruns at AI megacampuses
Oracle faces multibillion-dollar cost overruns at AI data centers in Wisconsin and El Paso, with regulatory fights and a BBB credit rating adding The post Oracle faces multibillion-dollar cost overruns at AI megacampuses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 9:58:43 PM
SpaceX stock sinks below $120 as Tesla earnings and Starship test loom
SpaceX stock has fallen to $119.79 after seven straight losing sessions, leaving SPCX 11% below its $135 IPO price before Tesla’s second-quarter earnings and a renewed Starship launch attempt. TradingView’s one-hour chart shows SPCX pressing against the lower boundary of…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/20/2026, 9:58:28 PM
Solana Alternative Stablecoin Supply Hits $4.81B As Liquidity Diversifies
# Solana Alternative Stablecoin Supply Hits $4.81B As Liquidity Diversifies
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 9:45:00 PM
Democrats added certain consumer protection rules to CLARITY: Coinbase exec
Coinbase vice chair Ryan VanGrack said that Democratic lawmakers had added provisions on customer protection to a digital asset market structure bill under consideration in the US Senate.
By Turner Wright 7/20/2026, 9:41:23 PM
Dogecoin price nears key liquidation zone after $14M whale buy
Dogecoin price has held near $0.073 after whales accumulated 200 million DOGE and futures open interest climbed 3.74% to $1.08 billion. CoinGlass’s three-day liquidation heatmap shows DOGE trading between large leveraged-position clusters near $0.074 and $0.071, leaving the meme coin…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/20/2026, 9:30:00 PM
PancakeSwap Releases ERC-8183 AI Settlement Agent As DeFi Automation Gets More Serious
# PancakeSwap Releases ERC-8183 AI Settlement Agent As DeFi Automation Gets More Serious
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 9:30:00 PM
Stellar Inks Double RWA Record: XLM Price To Follow Suit?
This bi-fold milestone paints a bright picture in terms of Stellar’s utility: why doesn’t XLM’s price move accordingly? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 7/20/2026, 9:25:00 PM
Tether Gold recognized as Accepted Spot Commodity in Abu Dhabi financial center
The recognition allows regulated firms in Abu Dhabi Global Market to offer services involving Tether Gold as tokenized commodities gain broader adoption.
By Nate Kostar 7/20/2026, 9:21:54 PM
Bitcoin defies recent tech stocks sell-off. Are bulls eyeing a $70K rally?
Despite muted derivatives sentiment, Bitcoin’s decoupling and Strategy’s cash raise set the stage for a potential rally to $70,000.
By Marcel Pechman 7/20/2026, 9:20:09 PM
Blackrock Pulls in $204M as Bitcoin ETFs Finish the Week Positive
Crypto ETF investors spent the week changing direction almost as quickly as the market itself. A sharp Monday retreat gave way to broad inflows across bitcoin and ether products, allowing both categories to finish the five days with net gains. Ether ETFs Add $105M to Overtake Bitcoin ETFs in Weekly Inflows From July 13 to […]
By Emmanuel Musa 7/20/2026, 9:19:48 PM
US teetering on all-out war with Iran as ceasefire collapses: WaPo
US-Iran tensions escalate as ceasefire collapses, leading to military strikes. US-Iran deal including reconstruction funding in 2026 at 28.5% YES. The post US teetering on all-out war with Iran as ceasefire collapses: WaPo appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 9:19:01 PM
Cardano Van Rossem Hard Fork Moves Mainnet To Protocol Version 11
# Cardano Van Rossem Hard Fork Moves Mainnet To Protocol Version 11
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 9:15:00 PM
Grayscale expands crypto ETF push with Worldcoin filing
Grayscale filed to launch a Worldcoin ETF that would hold WLD directly and trade on Nasdaq under the proposed ticker GWLD. The post Grayscale expands crypto ETF push with Worldcoin filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 9:13:55 PM
Trump stalls CLARITY Act as ethics dispute threatens Senate vote
The CLARITY Act’s chance of becoming law in 2026 has fallen to 31% on Polymarket as the White House withholds support for a disputed ethics provision. Crypto In America reported that the White House had not approved the ethics language…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/20/2026, 9:13:28 PM
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 7/20/2026, 9:07:27 PM
Trump vows Iran will pay for killing three US soldiers as Middle East conflict rattles oil and crypto markets
Trump vows Iran will pay for killing three US soldiers during Operation Epic Fury, raising geopolitical risks that could impact oil prices and The post Trump vows Iran will pay for killing three US soldiers as Middle East conflict rattles oil and crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 9:05:26 PM
Morgan Stanley files for low-fee Solana ETF as SBI launches tokenized fund in Japan
Morgan Stanley files for a low-fee Solana ETF while SBI launches a tokenized fund in Japan. Solana reaching $90 by July 2026 at 9% YES. The post Morgan Stanley files for low-fee Solana ETF as SBI launches tokenized fund in Japan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 9:03:06 PM
Trump agrees to ethics language in CLARITY Act, paving way for Senate vote
Trump agrees to ethics language in the CLARITY Act, boosting its Senate prospects. CLARITY Act signed into law in 2026 at 30.5% YES. The post Trump agrees to ethics language in CLARITY Act, paving way for Senate vote appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 9:02:58 PM
Houthis ready anti-ship missiles to enforce blockade on Saudi Arabia
Houthis prepare anti-ship missiles to enforce a blockade on Saudi Arabia. Successful targeting of shipping by July 31 at 60% YES. The post Houthis ready anti-ship missiles to enforce blockade on Saudi Arabia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 9:01:21 PM
FTX begins $900M payout as creditors in 45 countries could lose their claims within 6 months
Only creditors who cleared the June 16 requirements and can onboard with BitGo, Kraken or Payoneer are on the July 31 clock. The post FTX begins $900M payout as creditors in 45 countries could lose their claims within 6 months appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7/20/2026, 9:00:53 PM
Model Context Protocol is quietly becoming the backbone of AI and crypto integration
Anthropic's Model Context Protocol is becoming the universal standard for AI interoperability, with Alchemy and Coinbase integrations now The post Model Context Protocol is quietly becoming the backbone of AI and crypto integration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 8:55:59 PM
US software developer employment declines sharply for ages 22-25 since ChatGPT launch
Stanford research reveals US software developer employment for ages 22-25 dropped nearly 20% since ChatGPT launched, reshaping the tech labor The post US software developer employment declines sharply for ages 22-25 since ChatGPT launch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 8:54:37 PM
Cardano Bulls Rally as Network Enters New Era of Decentralization
The Cardano blockchain has taken new steps toward all-round decentralization, a move that has spiked renewed interest in the token.
By Aliyu Pokima 7/20/2026, 8:52:03 PM
Mark Carney offers to double oil exports to US in trade talks, reshaping North American energy dynamics
Mark Carney proposed doubling Canadian oil exports to the US by 3-4 million barrels per day in trade talks, reshaping energy markets and crypto The post Mark Carney offers to double oil exports to US in trade talks, reshaping North American energy dynamics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 8:47:44 PM
Dormant Ethereum Wallet Awakens After 11 Years
An Ethereum wallet holding 2,000 ETH has been activated after 11 years of dormancy. This is the first revival of a dormant pre-mine address since June.
By Alex Dovbnya 7/20/2026, 8:47:39 PM
Houthis declare maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, threatening key oil chokepoint
Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia targeting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, threatening 4.5M barrels of daily oil transit and raising The post Houthis declare maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, threatening key oil chokepoint appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 8:45:53 PM
Saudi-led coalition vows to protect Bab el-Mandeb shipping lanes amid Houthi threats
Saudi-led coalition vows to protect Bab el-Mandeb shipping lanes amid Houthi threats. Houthi success targeting shipping by July 31 at 52.5% YES. The post Saudi-led coalition vows to protect Bab el-Mandeb shipping lanes amid Houthi threats appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 8:38:34 PM