Hyperscalers’ $244 billion bond binge is starting to weigh on investor portfolios
Hyperscalers have issued $244 billion in bonds in 2026, more than double last year. Weakening demand and wider spreads are pressuring global investor The post Hyperscalers’ $244 billion bond binge is starting to weigh on investor portfolios appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:54:56 PM
Avalanche (AVAX) Builds Momentum as Web3 Infrastructure Leader
Avalanche advances its Web3 infrastructure with key institutional moves, including Aave V4 and Progmat's $2.7B migration, positioning itself as a hub for tokenized assets. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 2:54:44 PM
New XRP Treasury Firm Aims for NASDAQ With 470M War Chest
Designed as a single-asset corporate vault, Evernorth’s sole mandate is to hold XRP on the balance sheet, giving shareholders indirect exposure. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 7/17/2026, 2:53:00 PM
Berkshire Hathaway’s $4.3B Alphabet bet signals Wall Street’s AI pivot
Berkshire Hathaway's $4.3B Alphabet stake under new CEO Greg Abel signals a major AI pivot, with implications for Nvidia, crypto markets, and institutional The post Berkshire Hathaway’s $4.3B Alphabet bet signals Wall Street’s AI pivot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:52:16 PM
ether.fi Partners With Nexus Mutual to Offer ETH Slashing Protection at Institutional Scale
ether.fi, the leading onchain neobank for digital asset management, has selected Nexus Mutual to provide what is believed to be crypto’s largest-ever ETH Slashing Cover — protecting ether.fi’s validators against up to 15,000 ETH worth of slashing penalties. Why It Matters As ether.fi continues to see rapid adoption from both retail and...
By PR DESK 7/17/2026, 2:51:59 PM
Trump to present World Cup trophy as $TRUMP meme coin promotions tie crypto to the pitch
Trump will co-present the FIFA World Cup trophy in July 2026 as his $TRUMP meme coin ties crypto promotions to soccer's biggest stage. The post Trump to present World Cup trophy as $TRUMP meme coin promotions tie crypto to the pitch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:50:50 PM
Bitcoin price dips below $63K amid US-Iran tensions
Bitcoin fell 2.8% below $63K as US military strikes on Iran triggered risk-off selling. The asset is now down 28% from its January 2026 high above $93K. The post Bitcoin price dips below $63K amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:47:44 PM
SBI Holdings seizes control of Coinhako in Singapore crypto push
SBI Holdings has acquired a majority stake in Coinhako after securing regulatory approval for the Singapore crypto exchange deal on July 16. According to SBI Holdings, the transaction involved a capital injection through SBI Ventures Asset Pte. Ltd. and the…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/17/2026, 2:47:41 PM
Polymarket odds jump to 96% for July Fed hold after UoM inflation expectations
A July University of Michigan survey update put 5-year consumer inflation expectations at 3.3% ahead of the Fed’s July 2026 decision. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 2:46:44 PM
British Virgin Islands emerges as a top crypto hub for exchanges
Kraken, Bitstamp, Bitfinex, and 1inch have registered as VASPs in the British Virgin Islands, making the tiny Caribbean territory a major crypto exchange The post British Virgin Islands emerges as a top crypto hub for exchanges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:46:01 PM
Bitmine nears its Ethereum buying limit – Now it needs demand to make the bet pay off
Bitmine plans to slow its Ethereum purchases as its holdings approach 5% of the cryptocurrency’s supply, ending a year of rapid accumulation that made the company the network’s largest corporate token holder. In his July Chairman message, Thomas Lee said Bitmine has amassed 5.7 million ETH, equal to about 4.8% of supply, but will approach […] The...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 7/17/2026, 2:45:28 PM
IBM warns sales fall short of expectations amid AI shift, stock drops 25%
IBM shares fell 25% after Q2 2026 revenue of $17.2B missed estimates by ~$700M as enterprise clients shift spending toward AI infrastructure over legacy The post IBM warns sales fall short of expectations amid AI shift, stock drops 25% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:45:10 PM
Senate expected to pass market structure bill next week, impacting crypto sector
Senate expected to pass market structure bill next week, impacting crypto. Bitcoin reaching $160K by December 31, 2026 priced at 2.6% YES. The post Senate expected to pass market structure bill next week, impacting crypto sector appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 2:44:59 PM
CoinShares reports end of record $8B outflow streak as Bitcoin funds see inflows
CoinShares reports $287 million in Bitcoin fund inflows, ending a record eight-week, $8 billion outflow streak. Ethereum products also saw $84 million in The post CoinShares reports end of record $8B outflow streak as Bitcoin funds see inflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:44:57 PM
Fed’s Hammack signals potential rate hikes to tackle high inflation
Hammack signals potential rate hikes to combat inflation. No change in Fed rates after September 2026 at 61.5% YES. The post Fed’s Hammack signals potential rate hikes to tackle high inflation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 2:42:11 PM
World Cup final gets green light despite air quality fears, but the real game is climate risk management
The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will proceed despite Canadian wildfire smoke concerns, highlighting growing climate risk for major The post World Cup final gets green light despite air quality fears, but the real game is climate risk management appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:41:26 PM
IRGC claims surprise attack on US Al Udeid base, reports significant damage
IRGC claims a surprise attack on the US Al Udeid base with significant damage. Military action against a Gulf state on July 17 at 93.3% YES. The post IRGC claims surprise attack on US Al Udeid base, reports significant damage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 2:40:10 PM
Bitcoin, Ethereum Reverse CPI-Fueled Gains as Strategy Stays Quiet: Your Weekly Crypto Recap
The focus has now turned to the upcoming FOMC meeting at the end of the month.
By Jordan Lyanchev 7/17/2026, 2:37:44 PM
Bitcoin price sags under $62.5K as Iran strikes add to US stocks pressure
Bitcoin saw a key rejection at local highs before reversing lower, moving with stocks for a second day as US-Iran war downside took its toll.
By William Suberg 7/17/2026, 2:37:39 PM
Apple posts 22% growth in iPhone sales, and crypto markets are paying attention
Apple's fiscal Q2 2026 results show 22% iPhone revenue growth to $57B and record $111.2B total revenue, boosting risk-on sentiment across crypto markets. The post Apple posts 22% growth in iPhone sales, and crypto markets are paying attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:37:24 PM
US strike destroys maritime control tower at Iran’s Kalantari Port
US strike destroys maritime control tower at Iran's Kalantari Port. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post US strike destroys maritime control tower at Iran’s Kalantari Port appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 2:35:21 PM
Iran strikes Kuwaiti water and power plants as US conflict sends crypto markets reeling
Iranian drone strikes on Kuwaiti power and water plants triggered Bitcoin liquidation cascades over $700M as US sanctions freeze $130M in Iranian crypto The post Iran strikes Kuwaiti water and power plants as US conflict sends crypto markets reeling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:34:41 PM
Iran attacks Kuwaiti infrastructure as US-Iran tensions escalate
Iran attacks Kuwaiti infrastructure amid rising tensions. US-Iran nuclear deal by August 13, 2026 at 1.6% YES. The post Iran attacks Kuwaiti infrastructure as US-Iran tensions escalate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 2:33:04 PM
Three men jailed for posing as police in $5M UK crypto fraud
Three men sentenced to up to 11 years at Southwark Crown Court for impersonating police officers to steal over 4 million in crypto assets from UK victims. The post Three men jailed for posing as police in $5M UK crypto fraud appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:31:41 PM
Dollar hedging costs fall to lowest level of 2026 as pension funds unwind protection
Dollar hedging costs hit 2026 lows as global pension funds unwind FX protection. What the institutional shift means for crypto and risk assets. The post Dollar hedging costs fall to lowest level of 2026 as pension funds unwind protection appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:31:35 PM
NFTs on Avalanche See Growing Use Cases Amid Institutional Adoption
Avalanche (AVAX) drives NFT innovation with low energy use, fractional ownership, and institutional adoption, trading at $6.49 as of July 2026. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 2:29:44 PM
Tech stocks decline as Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model rattles US semiconductor and AI sectors
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model with 2.8 trillion parameters rivals top US AI systems at half the price, triggering sell-offs in tech and semiconductor stocks. The post Tech stocks decline as Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model rattles US semiconductor and AI sectors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:29:36 PM
Japanese Banking Giant SBI Inherits 1.11 Trillion Shiba Inu (SHIB) in Coinhako Acquisition
SBI Holdings has absorbed over 1.11 trillion SHIB following its MAS-approved acquisition of Singapore’s Coinhako, on-chain data reveals.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 7/17/2026, 2:23:30 PM
China and Kazakhstan sign $15B in deals at World AI Conference, boosting digital infrastructure ambitions
China and Kazakhstan signed over 70 deals worth $15 billion at the World AI Conference, boosting data centers, AI, and digital asset infrastructure. The post China and Kazakhstan sign $15B in deals at World AI Conference, boosting digital infrastructure ambitions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:22:20 PM
SBI Group builds Asia’s first cross-border digital asset empire
Japan's SBI Group is building Asia's first cross-border digital asset platform through a $289M exchange acquisition, a yen stablecoin, and strategic The post SBI Group builds Asia’s first cross-border digital asset empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:21:56 PM
Avalanche (AVAX) Pushes Web3 Adoption with Enterprise Focus
Avalanche drives Web3 adoption with enterprise-ready blockchain solutions. Backed by $2.7B token migration and staking ETFs, it positions for growth. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 2:21:44 PM
Liverpool’s Mac Allister contract saga highlights the growing role of blockchain in football player valuations
Liverpool plans to extend Alexis Mac Allister's contract to 2031 or sell him. Here's what it means for sports NFTs, Sorare cards, and crypto-adjacent The post Liverpool’s Mac Allister contract saga highlights the growing role of blockchain in football player valuations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:17:33 PM
Iran’s IRGC commander vows continued strikes near Strait of Hormuz, and crypto markets are paying attention
Iran's IRGC Aerospace Force commander vows continued strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, raising crypto market volatility risks after $80B in earlier losses. The post Iran’s IRGC commander vows continued strikes near Strait of Hormuz, and crypto markets are paying attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:17:25 PM
Federal Reserve’s Hammack warns inflation remains stubbornly high, flags AI demand as new pressure
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack warns inflation remains stubbornly above the 2% target, flags AI-driven demand as a new pressure, and signals caution The post Federal Reserve’s Hammack warns inflation remains stubbornly high, flags AI demand as new pressure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:14:52 PM
Fake Ledger Live app on Apple’s App Store wipes out musician’s $424K in Bitcoin
A fake Ledger Live app on Apple's Mac App Store stole $424K in Bitcoin from musician G. Love, part of a $9.5M phishing campaign hitting over 50 victims. The post Fake Ledger Live app on Apple’s App Store wipes out musician’s $424K in Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:14:46 PM
Avalanche (AVAX) Emerges as Leader in Smart Contract Platforms
Avalanche (AVAX) positions itself as a top-tier smart contract platform, with cutting-edge tools and institutional growth driving adoption. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 2:13:44 PM
Zano Project launches Zenith, transitioning to pure proof-of-stake model
Zano launches Zenith, a pure proof-of-stake protocol with 15-second block times, fee burning, and fully private staking. Full transition targeted for 2027. The post Zano Project launches Zenith, transitioning to pure proof-of-stake model appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:13:29 PM
Big News for XRP: Ripple Officially Listed on ESMA's MiCA Register
Ripple becomes listed by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) as an official crypto asset service provider in the region.
By Caroline Amosun 7/17/2026, 2:12:13 PM
Shiba Inu Faces Renewed Selling Pressure Despite New Visibility Boost in Japan
Shiba Inu has come under renewed selling pressure after billions of SHIB tokens moved to cryptocurrency exchanges over the past 24 hours. According to data from CryptoQuant, investors transferred 352.53 billion Shiba Inu to exchanges during the period, while only 317.44 billion SHIB left trading platforms. Visit Website
By Lele Jima 7/17/2026, 2:10:36 PM
Real Madrid backs off Bayern Munich’s Olise after Pérez’s €150M transfer flirtation
Real Madrid's Florentino Prez assured Bayern Munich he won't pursue Michael Olise this window, stepping back from a proposed 150M club-record transfer The post Real Madrid backs off Bayern Munich’s Olise after Pérez’s €150M transfer flirtation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:04:04 PM
Eli Lilly Buys AtaiBeckley to Expand Depression Pipeline
Eli Lilly’s $2.8B cash deal plus up to $1B in CVRs to buy AtaiBeckley adds FDA Breakthrough BPL‑003 for TRD, with closing eyed Q3 2026.
By Karim Daniels 7/17/2026, 2:01:50 PM
Bitcoin may be nearing cyclical low as weak hands exit market, ARK Invest says
Bitcoin's Q2 decline has masked growing signs of a cyclical bottom, even as DATs and ETFs face mounting pressure, per ARK Invest. The post Bitcoin may be nearing cyclical low as weak hands exit market, ARK Invest says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 7/17/2026, 2:01:28 PM
Netflix shares fall 11% after Q2 revenue misses expectations
Netflix shares dropped 11% after Q2 2026 revenue of $12.56B missed expectations and Q3 guidance of $12.86B fell short of Wall Street's $13B estimate. The post Netflix shares fall 11% after Q2 revenue misses expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:01:15 PM
The CFTC has one commissioner and all of crypto
Washington has spent a year arguing about which agency should regulate a $2.2 trillion market. Nobody checked whether that agency has anyone in the building. It has one person, four empty chairs, and a plan involving artificial intelligence. For a…
By Rony Roy 7/17/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Why is Pi Network price going up today?
Pi Network price has surged more than 13% to an intraday high of $0.083 after the Core Team confirmed a Protocol v25 upgrade for July 22, lifting retail sentiment around the battered token. According to data from crypto.news, Pi Network…
By Rony Roy 7/17/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Symmetry Investments receives regulatory approval to operate in Dubai
Symmetry Investments gains DIFC approval in Dubai, adding to its global regulatory footprint as hedge funds continue expanding in the Middle East financial The post Symmetry Investments receives regulatory approval to operate in Dubai appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:58:51 PM
Compact computer verifies every Bitcoin transaction since 2009
Mini PCs can now run Bitcoin full nodes and verify every transaction since 2009. Here's what that means for decentralization and market resilience. The post Compact computer verifies every Bitcoin transaction since 2009 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:57:56 PM
Trump’s China election data allegations rattle markets and put superpower truce at risk
Trump accused China of stealing 220 million US voter files, rattling markets and sending Bitcoin below $63,000 as the fragile superpower trade truce faces The post Trump’s China election data allegations rattle markets and put superpower truce at risk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:55:05 PM
Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index negative for record 60 days
Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index negative for 60 days. Ethereum reaching $10,000 by December 31, 2026 at 1.9% YES. The post Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index negative for record 60 days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:54:39 PM
HSBC wins Bank of England approval to enter Digital Securities Sandbox
The Bank of England approved HSBC Orion to go live in its Digital Securities Sandbox, with the first Digital Gilt Instrument transaction expected in the first quarter of 2027.
By Helen Partz 7/17/2026, 1:54:27 PM