Cardano activates van Rossem hard fork as Leios upgrade draws closer
Cardano activates van Rossem hard fork, moving mainnet to Protocol Version 11 while laying the groundwork for Ouroboros Leios later in 2026.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/20/2026, 5:35:31 AM
Bitcoin flat near $64,000 as oil hits a one-month high and Kimi AI selloff lingers
Brent jumped almost 4% on escalating U.S.-Iran strikes, while Asian chip stocks stayed under pressure from Friday's Chinese AI shock.
By Shaurya Malwa 7/20/2026, 5:31:43 AM
‘An Impossible Requirement’: Why Have I Been Pwned’s Creator Is Dropping Crypto Donations
Troy Hunt, creator of Have I Been Pwned, announced that the measure would likely follow the tightening of Australia’s cryptocurrency oversight requirements. Hunt stressed that this level of compliance was impossible to fulfill, especially when applied to small donations. Have I Been Pwned Security Project To Drop Crypto Donations While the...
By Sergio Goschenko 7/20/2026, 5:30:09 AM
Projectile strikes near Urmia as Middle East tensions keep crypto markets on edge
A projectile strike near Urmia in Iran's West Azerbaijan Province extends 2026's pattern of Middle East escalations driving Bitcoin volatility and crypto The post Projectile strikes near Urmia as Middle East tensions keep crypto markets on edge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 5:25:59 AM
Allbridge Core halted after $1.65M Solana exploit
Allbridge Core paused after a $1.65M Solana exploit involving a Kamino flash loan, with LPs urged to withdraw as funds moved to Ethereum.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/20/2026, 5:23:59 AM
Ethereum spot ETFs record $105M in net inflows last week, best performance since April
Ethereum spot ETFs saw $105 million in net inflows last week, the strongest since April, as BlackRock's ETHA drives institutional demand after an eight-week The post Ethereum spot ETFs record $105M in net inflows last week, best performance since April appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 5:07:48 AM
Chinese solar stocks rise as Beijing unveils consumption tax to force industry shakeout
Beijing's new consumption tax on solar cells and lithium batteries ends an 11-year exemption, driving stock rallies and reshaping energy markets that affect The post Chinese solar stocks rise as Beijing unveils consumption tax to force industry shakeout appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 5:05:41 AM
Zhongji Innolight tests investor appetite for what could be Hong Kong’s biggest IPO of 2026
Zhongji Innolight gauges demand for a Hong Kong secondary listing that could raise up to $8 billion, potentially becoming the exchange's largest IPO of The post Zhongji Innolight tests investor appetite for what could be Hong Kong’s biggest IPO of 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 5:04:56 AM
US-Iran tensions push Brent crude to $90, dollar strengthens
Brent crude prices surge to $90 amid US-Iran tensions. WTI reaching $110 by July 2026 at 4.8% YES. The post US-Iran tensions push Brent crude to $90, dollar strengthens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 5:03:28 AM
Morgan Stanley warns of diesel squeeze in Europe amid supply challenges
Morgan Stanley warns Europe's diesel inventories could hit multi-year lows by end of 2026 as refining margins surge 170% and geopolitical shifts reshape The post Morgan Stanley warns of diesel squeeze in Europe amid supply challenges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 4:59:34 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 7/20/2026, 4:56:55 AM
Russia pounds Kyiv amid NATO warning on Baltic defense
Russia intensifies aerial assault on Kyiv amid NATO warnings. Russia entering Sloviansk by December 31, 2026 at 18% YES. The post Russia pounds Kyiv amid NATO warning on Baltic defense appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 4:56:23 AM
3 Macro Events That Could Shake Crypto Markets This Week
A relatively light week lies ahead on the US economic calendar as investors look for signals ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next meeting.
By Martin Young 7/20/2026, 4:54:33 AM
US-Iran tensions rise amid 31% invasion probability by 2027: Polymarket
US-Iran tensions rise with a 31% chance of US invasion by 2027. Invasion by 2027 priced at 31% YES. The post US-Iran tensions rise amid 31% invasion probability by 2027: Polymarket appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 4:52:54 AM
Pump.fun (PUMP) Price Prediction 2026,2027-2030: Will PUMP Lead Solana’s DeFi Boom?
The post Pump.fun (PUMP) Price Prediction 2026,2027-2030: Will PUMP Lead Solana’s DeFi Boom? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The Live Price Of Pump.fun is Predictions suggest PUMP could reach $0.01 in Q1 2026. Long-term forecast sees PUMP reaching $0.22 by 2030 in a moderate scenario. PUMP.fun (PUMP), a utility coin...
By Rizwan Ansari 7/20/2026, 4:52:50 AM
Foxconn lands $52B SpaceX contract to build 13,000 Nvidia GB300 AI server racks
Foxconn secures a $52 billion SpaceX contract to supply 13,000 Nvidia GB300 AI server racks, challenging Dell and Super Micro's dominance in AI The post Foxconn lands $52B SpaceX contract to build 13,000 Nvidia GB300 AI server racks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 4:47:01 AM
Kuwait intercepts Iranian drones amid escalating Gulf tensions
Kuwait intercepted Iranian drones amid rising Gulf tensions. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 63% YES. The post Kuwait intercepts Iranian drones amid escalating Gulf tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 4:40:41 AM
Hyperliquid to enable permissionless deployment for HIP-4 markets in upcoming upgrade
Hyperliquid announced permissionless deployment for HIP-4 markets in an upcoming upgrade. Hyperliquid reaching $100 by December 31, 2026 at 29% YES. The post Hyperliquid to enable permissionless deployment for HIP-4 markets in upcoming upgrade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 4:39:38 AM
Marco Rubio confirms Xi Jinping’s US trip remains on track despite election interference accusations
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirms Xi Jinping's US trip remains planned despite election interference claims, with potential ripple effects for crypto The post Marco Rubio confirms Xi Jinping’s US trip remains on track despite election interference accusations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 4:38:53 AM
US deploys F-16s, F-35s to Middle East amid Iran tensions
US deploys F-16s and F-35s to the Middle East amid rising tensions. Iran military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 63% YES. The post US deploys F-16s, F-35s to Middle East amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 4:33:53 AM
The Man Who Threw Away $900 Million and Spent 12 Years Trying to Dig It Back Up
James Howells, an IT engineer from Newport, Wales, mined 8,000 Bitcoin in the early days and lost the keys in 2013 when an encrypted hard drive was mistakenly thrown away and sent to the Docksway landfill. After the High Court in Cardiff dismissed his claim in January 2025 and an appeal was refused in March […]
By Guest Author 7/20/2026, 4:30:07 AM
Morgan Stanley becomes Wall Street’s top bank for AI debt deals
Morgan Stanley leads Wall Street in AI debt deals as global issuance targets $570 billion in 2026, raising both opportunities and systemic risk concerns. The post Morgan Stanley becomes Wall Street’s top bank for AI debt deals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 4:27:28 AM
Cardano activates van Rossem hard fork
The upgrade reduces smart contract execution costs while laying the groundwork for Ouroboros Leios, a major scalability upgrade expected later this year.
By Felix Ng 7/20/2026, 4:26:17 AM
Pepe Price Forecast: Bullish metrics signal potential trend reversal
Pepe (PEPE) edges higher on Monday, maintaining a near-term recovery tone seen over the last three weeks. Risk appetite among large wallet investors, commonly referred to as whales, for PEPE is rising, amid declining supply available on exchanges.
By N/A 7/20/2026, 4:24:54 AM
Allbridge Core Hit by $1.65M Solana Exploit, Funds Traced to Ethereum
The post Allbridge Core Hit by $1.65M Solana Exploit, Funds Traced to Ethereum appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cross-chain bridge protocol Allbridge Core has paused operations after suffering a security exploit that drained roughly $1.65 million from its Solana-based infrastructure. Allbridge said it paused the protocol as a precaution...
By Debashree Patra 7/20/2026, 4:24:31 AM
Polymarket odds: Newsom slips to 19.75% after Maine primary dropout
A report says a second Democrat has dropped out of the Maine primary, reshaping the field and adding a new signal on campaign viability. (Read More)
By N/A 7/20/2026, 4:20:27 AM
KKR and AEW are trying to dump Chinese commercial real estate at steep losses
KKR and AEW Capital Management are marketing commercial real estate in China at steep losses as the country's property sector continues to deteriorate. The post KKR and AEW are trying to dump Chinese commercial real estate at steep losses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 4:13:52 AM
Polymarket odds: 98% say Hormuz traffic won't normalize by July 31
After a fresh round of U.S. (Read More)
By N/A 7/20/2026, 4:13:27 AM
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after US airstrikes, oil prices surge
Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz after US airstrikes. WTI Crude Oil reaching $90 by July 2026 at 46% YES. The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after US airstrikes, oil prices surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 4:07:17 AM
Taiwan’s retail investors unwind leveraged stock bets, driving historic market correction
Taiwan's TAIEX suffered its largest single-day point drop ever as retail investors dumped leveraged positions, slashing margin debt by $896 million in one The post Taiwan’s retail investors unwind leveraged stock bets, driving historic market correction appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 3:55:05 AM
Iran’s IRGC claims destruction of US radar and drone facilities in Kuwait
Iran's IRGC claims strikes on US radar and drone facilities in Kuwait, sending Bitcoin toward $99.5K as geopolitical risk rattles crypto markets. The post Iran’s IRGC claims destruction of US radar and drone facilities in Kuwait appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 3:53:28 AM
Iran strikes Kuwaiti air base with Fateh-110 missile, third attack in 2026
Iran strikes Kuwaiti air base with a missile, marking its third attack in 2026. Military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 63% YES. The post Iran strikes Kuwaiti air base with Fateh-110 missile, third attack in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 3:45:41 AM
China deploys $7.38 billion in state fund purchases to stop stock market bleeding
China deploys over $7.38 billion in state fund purchases after the STAR Market drops 25%, with CSRC organizing emergency stability talks for July 20. The post China deploys $7.38 billion in state fund purchases to stop stock market bleeding appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 3:44:22 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC eyes breakout, ETH defends key support, XRP recovery stays on track
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) are starting the week on a mild constructive note as the broader crypto market attempts to recover. BTC is approaching a key technical hurdle at $65,028, and ETH is holding above the important $1,800 support zone.
By N/A 7/20/2026, 3:41:45 AM
Aurora mainnet down since early morning UTC, remains unavailable
Aurora mainnet has been offline since 02:16 UTC with no official explanation. The NEAR-based Ethereum layer's TVL has dropped 99% from its $2.5B peak. The post Aurora mainnet down since early morning UTC, remains unavailable appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 3:33:00 AM
‘Japan’s Wealth Is Returning’: Anonymous BOJ Insider Sparks Panic Over Looming Carry Trade Unwind
Comments by anonymous Bank of Japan insider Yuto Kanzaki on upcoming measures to bring Japanese wealth back to Japan have fueled speculation about the unwinding of the yen carry trade, alerting to the effects such measures would have on financial markets. Bank of Japan Insider Claims Alarm Financial Circles On Yen Carry Trade Unwinding Allegations...
By Sergio Goschenko 7/20/2026, 3:30:05 AM
Brent crude rises above $90 as US-Iran conflict escalates, putting pressure on crypto markets
Brent crude surged past $90 as the US-Iran conflict entered its tenth day, pressuring Bitcoin and crypto markets amid rising inflation fears. The post Brent crude rises above $90 as US-Iran conflict escalates, putting pressure on crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 3:25:11 AM
Dibu Martínez sets World Cup final record with 11 saves, and crypto betting markets were watching
Dibu Martnez recorded 11 saves in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, setting a new record as crypto prediction markets saw peak activity. The post Dibu Martínez sets World Cup final record with 11 saves, and crypto betting markets were watching appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 3:19:56 AM
Trump claims oil, gas, eggs, drug prices dropping fast despite mixed data
Trump claims prices for oil and gas are dropping despite mixed data. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 6.8% YES. The post Trump claims oil, gas, eggs, drug prices dropping fast despite mixed data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 3:02:55 AM
Soybeans and corn extend gains amid US-Iran tensions, rising energy costs
Soybean and corn futures rise due to US-Iran tensions and higher energy costs. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at 16.5% YES. The post Soybeans and corn extend gains amid US-Iran tensions, rising energy costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 2:56:33 AM
Crypto Market Overview: Bitcoin nears $65,000 as Pi Network and Pump.fun rebound
Bitcoin (BTC) remains capped below its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) around $65,026 on Monday. Pi Network (PI) and Pump.fun (PUMP) show steady recovery on Monday, outperforming other crypto assets over the last 24 hours.
By N/A 7/20/2026, 2:55:17 AM
Spain’s World Cup victory sends ripples through crypto fan token markets
Spain's 1-0 World Cup final win over Argentina impacts crypto fan token markets as the $3.8B sector eyes projected growth to $18.6B by 2034. The post Spain’s World Cup victory sends ripples through crypto fan token markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 2:30:43 AM
Robert Kiyosaki Backs ‘Go to the Moon’ Outlook for Gold and Silver After Severe Retracement
Robert Kiyosaki remains bullish on gold and silver after their steep decline, saying Jim Rogers expects prices to ultimately “go to the moon” despite severe retracements. Gold and Silver Price Decline Tests Kiyosaki’s Account of Jim Rogers’ ‘Moon’ Forecast Gold and silver have surrendered much of their January gains, raising questions about...
By Kevin Helms 7/20/2026, 2:30:24 AM
Allbridge pauses cross-chain bridge after $1.65M exploit
The attacker allegedly used a flash loan and rapid swaps to manipulate the bridge’s stablecoin exchange rate.
By Felix Ng 7/20/2026, 2:23:36 AM
Polymarket lifts US-Iran invasion odds to 29.5% on renewed strike reports
Reports say U.S. forces struck Iran for a ninth straight night amid escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions and explosions reported in multiple cities. (Read More)
By N/A 7/20/2026, 2:20:26 AM
Allbridge exploited for $2M, funds bridged from Solana to Ethereum
Allbridge lost roughly $1.65 million in a cross-chain exploit, with the attacker bridging stolen funds from Solana to Ethereum and swapping into ETH. The post Allbridge exploited for $2M, funds bridged from Solana to Ethereum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 2:18:05 AM
Polymarket holds RFK Jr. at 49% for 2028 GOP nod as oil tops $90
Crude prices topped $90 after a report tied the move to escalating Middle East fighting and heightened conflict risk. (Read More)
By N/A 7/20/2026, 2:13:26 AM
Deloitte survey shows 73% of UK CFOs bullish on AI impact, signaling major shift in enterprise spending
Deloitte's UK CFO Survey shows 73% of finance chiefs are bullish on AI, up from 39% in 2024, with 96% planning higher digital spending over five years. The post Deloitte survey shows 73% of UK CFOs bullish on AI impact, signaling major shift in enterprise spending appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 2:06:17 AM
Iran shoots down US MQ-9 Reaper drone in Kermanshah province
Iran shoots down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone in Kermanshah. Full airspace closure by July 31 at 33.5% YES, by August 31 at 50.5% YES. The post Iran shoots down US MQ-9 Reaper drone in Kermanshah province appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 2:03:36 AM
IRGC claims strikes on US targets in Jordan as Middle East escalation rattles global markets
IRGC claims missile strikes on US al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan. Here's what the escalation means for crypto markets and geopolitical risk pricing. The post IRGC claims strikes on US targets in Jordan as Middle East escalation rattles global markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 1:49:35 AM