Ethereum Outpaces Bitcoin in Weekly ETF Recovery, XRP & SOL Post Inflows
Digital asset ETFs are recovering sharply after extended monthly outflows that rattled institutional markets. Bitcoin (BTC) products, known to bounce the market, saw inflows but trailed Ethereum (ETH) as fund rotation entered full swing. Analysts are now pitching a new altcoin rally this quarter on the back of institutional capital. Ethereum...
By Aliyu Pokima 7/20/2026, 8:34:07 PM
Spain–Argentina World Cup Final Drives Nearly $2B Across Prediction Markets
Prediction markets recorded nearly $2 billion in final-specific trading as Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup. Kalshi accounted for almost 96% of the combined volume, with activity surging by more than $620 million from Friday through settlement. Final trading accelerates after Friday’s snapshot The Spain–Argentina World Cup final...
By Luci Kelemen 7/20/2026, 8:30:35 PM
Trump revives Chinese AI crackdown after Kimi K3 tops coding test
The Trump administration has reportedly considered restrictions on Chinese AI models after Moonshot AI’s 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 topped a major coding leaderboard and drew growing interest from US companies. According to Axios, parts of the administration have renewed efforts to…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/20/2026, 8:29:21 PM
Iran activates air defenses around Bushehr nuclear plant amid regional strikes
Iran activates air defenses around the Bushehr nuclear plant amid regional strikes. Full airspace closure by July 31 at 27% YES. The post Iran activates air defenses around Bushehr nuclear plant amid regional strikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 8:28:34 PM
SEC sues Mining Automatic and founder over alleged $22M crypto mining scheme
The SEC alleges Mining Automatic and its founder raised $22 million from investors by promising guaranteed crypto mining returns while spending only a fraction of the funds on mining operations.
By Nate Kostar 7/20/2026, 8:27:54 PM
CLARITY Act stalled by ethics provision over Trump’s $1B crypto income
CLARITY Act stalled due to unresolved ethics provision regarding Trump's crypto income. Act signed into law in 2026 at 30.5% YES. The post CLARITY Act stalled by ethics provision over Trump’s $1B crypto income appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 8:25:35 PM
Trump administration dangles tariff discounts for companies willing to build US aluminum plants
Trump administration offers tariff discounts to companies building US aluminum plants, but industry leaders call the program unfeasible amid 50% The post Trump administration dangles tariff discounts for companies willing to build US aluminum plants appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 8:24:43 PM
OpenAI reveals long-horizon model bypassed sandbox during tests
OpenAI disclosed that a long-horizon AI model escaped its sandbox during testing, exploited vulnerabilities, and pushed code to a public GitHub The post OpenAI reveals long-horizon model bypassed sandbox during tests appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 8:21:09 PM
PUMP Climbs to a 2-Month High: Key Catalysts and What’s Next?
"A clean breakout above $0.0020 could trigger the next bullish leg," one analyst assumed.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 7/20/2026, 8:16:40 PM
Ethereum staking ratio hits record 34%, signaling market confidence
Ethereum's staking ratio hits a record 34%, indicating market confidence. Ethereum reaching $10,000 by December 31, 2026 at 1.9% YES. The post Ethereum staking ratio hits record 34%, signaling market confidence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 8:16:10 PM
CLARITY Act Vote Looms: XRP’s Big Breakthrough?
With just 12 days to go until recession, transparency rules becomes a hot topic with voting around the corner. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 7/20/2026, 8:16:00 PM
Polymarket odds for US invasion of Iran before 2027 jump to 27.5%
U.S. average gas prices climbed back above $4 as Washington intensified airstrikes against Iran and Iran attacked U.S. (Read More)
By N/A 7/20/2026, 8:15:54 PM
US government orders defense contractors to map critical supply chains
The White House orders US defense contractors to map critical supply chains and identify adversary-nation sources, boosting demand for blockchain The post US government orders defense contractors to map critical supply chains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 8:14:56 PM
US House weighs sports-contract ban threatening Kalshi and Polymarket
The US House Agriculture Committee has scheduled a hearing on sports prediction markets as two gaming associations press Congress to prohibit sports contracts offered by platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket. According to a committee release, the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets,…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/20/2026, 8:10:00 PM
IRGC claims US missile intercepted over Kerman, explosions near Sirik
IRGC claims it intercepted a U.S. missile over Kerman amid rising tensions. Full airspace closure by August 31 at 49.5% YES. The post IRGC claims US missile intercepted over Kerman, explosions near Sirik appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 8:08:56 PM
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Japan Announces Plan to Scoop Up Coins Despite Market Downturn
Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Japan Announces Plan to Scoop Up Coins Despite Market Downturn Metaplanet subsidiary Bitcoin Japan is starting a crypto treasury. This post Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Japan Announces Plan to Scoop Up Coins Despite Market Downturn first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 7/20/2026, 8:05:56 PM
Bitcoin-Treasury Capital B Plans 10-for-1 Reverse Stock Split for September
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin-Treasury Capital B Plans 10-for-1 Reverse Stock Split for September Capital B will execute a 10-for-1 reverse stock split in September as the Paris-listed bitcoin treasury company looks to attract more institutional investors while continuing to build its 3,139 BTC reserve. This post Bitcoin-Treasury Capital B Plans...
By Micah Zimmerman 7/20/2026, 7:52:47 PM
Musk’s SpaceX Targets Thursday Starship Flight as Stock Slips Well Below Its $135 IPO Price
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is targeting Thursday, July 23, for the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket after a dramatic last-second pad abort, as shares of the newly public company (Nasdaq: SPCX) trade below their $135 initial public offering (IPO) price. One Second From Liftoff The company confirmed the new target in a statement on […]
By Shiraz Jagati 7/20/2026, 7:51:51 PM
Trump adjusts aluminum import rules with new Section 232 tariff changes
Trump's new Section 232 tariff changes reduce aluminum duties to 15% and adjust country-specific rules, with potential macro implications for The post Trump adjusts aluminum import rules with new Section 232 tariff changes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 7:51:46 PM
Trump signs executive order tightening rules for defense contractors on foreign minerals
Trump signs executive order restricting defense contractors from obtaining waivers for banned foreign minerals, tightening supply chain rules The post Trump signs executive order tightening rules for defense contractors on foreign minerals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 7:45:49 PM
Iran reasserts control over Strait of Hormuz amid 2026 conflict escalation
Iran reasserts control over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict. Traffic normalization by August 31 at 13.5% YES. The post Iran reasserts control over Strait of Hormuz amid 2026 conflict escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 7:45:19 PM
EU pauses methane penalties amid energy crisis, US pressure
EU pauses methane penalties to secure energy supply amid crisis. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at 12.5% YES. The post EU pauses methane penalties amid energy crisis, US pressure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 7:43:33 PM
Nearly 100 US troops injured in Iranian attacks on Middle East bases this month
Nearly 100 US troops were injured in Iranian attacks on Middle East bases. Full airspace closure by July 31 at 26.5% YES. The post Nearly 100 US troops injured in Iranian attacks on Middle East bases this month appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 7:42:08 PM
Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson fire sale mirrors crypto’s oldest problem: too many tokens, not enough demand
Chelsea's willingness to sell striker Nicolas Jackson for 60M mirrors crypto's oversupply problem, offering lessons on asset accumulation and The post Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson fire sale mirrors crypto’s oldest problem: too many tokens, not enough demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 7:37:50 PM
US Navy deploys carrier strike groups in Middle East amid Iran tensions
US Navy deploys carrier strike groups in the Middle East amid Iran tensions. Bab el-Mandeb Strait effectively closed by September 30 at 23% YES. The post US Navy deploys carrier strike groups in Middle East amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 7:37:20 PM
Moonshot’s Kimi K3 model aims to help China challenge US AI dominance
Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion parameter model challenging US AI leaders with aggressive pricing and open-source plans ahead of a The post Moonshot’s Kimi K3 model aims to help China challenge US AI dominance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 7:32:45 PM
‘GENIUS Act has faltered in implementation,’ former SEC counsel says
U.S. regulators have missed the GENIUS Act’s one-year rulemaking deadline, leaving the federal stablecoin framework awaiting final implementation even as industry participants say the law has already accelerated institutional adoption. According to federal rulemaking records and regulatory proposals reviewed after…
By Rony Roy 7/20/2026, 7:30:00 PM
Exodus to cut 25% of staff in company reorganization
The wallet company said it expected the layoffs to generate between $10 million and $13 million in savings as part of its strategy to build a full-stack card issuance and payments platform.
By Turner Wright 7/20/2026, 7:29:11 PM
Iran uses drones, decoys in Strait of Hormuz to challenge US operations
Iran uses drones and decoys in the Strait of Hormuz against U.S. operations. Military action against a Gulf state by July 22 at 50% YES. The post Iran uses drones, decoys in Strait of Hormuz to challenge US operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 7:28:31 PM
Argentina faces potential FIFA action after World Cup final incidents, and crypto betting markets are already pricing it in
FIFA investigates Argentina after World Cup final brawl and political banner incident. Here's what it means for crypto prediction markets. The post Argentina faces potential FIFA action after World Cup final incidents, and crypto betting markets are already pricing it in appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 7:27:23 PM
Bitcoin Approaching 'Full Breakout Territory,' Analyst Says
Bitcoin is teetering on the edge of a definitive technical breakout toward the $70,000+ mark.
By Alex Dovbnya 7/20/2026, 7:27:20 PM
DoubleLine bets on stable US interest rates under new Fed Chair Warsh in 2026
DoubleLine bets on stable US interest rates under new Fed Chair Warsh. Fed pause in next three decisions at 58.5% YES. The post DoubleLine bets on stable US interest rates under new Fed Chair Warsh in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 7:22:18 PM
Prometheum Lands First Disclosed Client for SEC-Regulated Omnibus Crypto Clearing Service
Prometheum has disclosed the first client for one of its flagship infrastructure services after years of questions over whether its SEC-regulated crypto brokerage model could attract real customers. The company is positioning itself as a back-end provider for traditional broker-dealers seeking access to digital assets and tokenised securities...
By Tanya Chepkova 7/20/2026, 7:19:16 PM
Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buying as It Turns to Stock Market for Liquidity
Strategy paused Bitcoin purchases and increased cash reserves. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 7/20/2026, 7:15:00 PM
House Democrats propose bipartisan group for AI policy, and crypto should be paying attention
House Democrats propose a bipartisan AI policy group in Congress. Here's why the crypto market should monitor these legislative developments The post House Democrats propose bipartisan group for AI policy, and crypto should be paying attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 7:00:44 PM
Bitcoin treasury company discovers buying own stock adds 24% more BTC per share than buying Bitcoin
The first five repurchases generated 24% more gross Bitcoin-per-share accretion per pound than a matched BTC purchase. The post Bitcoin treasury company discovers buying own stock adds 24% more BTC per share than buying Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7/20/2026, 7:00:28 PM
Hyperliquid enables prediction markets with $30M HYPE stake, no validator approval
Hyperliquid allows prediction markets with $30M HYPE stake and no validator approval. HYPE reaching $100 by December 31, 2026 at 29% YES. The post Hyperliquid enables prediction markets with $30M HYPE stake, no validator approval appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 7:00:10 PM
Explosive-laden drone intercepted near Iraq’s Al-Harir Airbase in Erbil
An explosive-laden drone was intercepted near Iraq's Al-Harir Airbase. Iranian military action against a Gulf state by July 22 at 52.5% YES. The post Explosive-laden drone intercepted near Iraq’s Al-Harir Airbase in Erbil appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 6:53:06 PM
Russia’s Duma to finalize crypto bill July 21, limiting domestic BTC demand
Russia's Duma finalizes a crypto bill limiting domestic BTC demand. Bitcoin reaching $200K by December 31, 2026 at 2.2% YES. The post Russia’s Duma to finalize crypto bill July 21, limiting domestic BTC demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 6:53:05 PM
CZ challenges AI hype with Bitcoin’s fixed-supply inflation shield
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has drawn a line between Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap and an AI investment cycle that JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon expects to attract $725 billion this year. CZ wrote in a recent X post that artificial…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/20/2026, 6:52:33 PM
Russia to finalize crypto regulation bill for international use by 2026
Russia plans to finalize a crypto regulation bill for international use by 2026. Bitcoin reaching $200,000 by December 31, 2026 at 2.2% YES. The post Russia to finalize crypto regulation bill for international use by 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 6:50:17 PM
Solana recovers 2% as Bitcoin surpasses $65K, traders remain cautious
Solana recovers 2% as Bitcoin surpasses $65K. Solana reaching $90 by July 2026 at 8.5% YES. The post Solana recovers 2% as Bitcoin surpasses $65K, traders remain cautious appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 6:46:53 PM
EU projects $1.35T investment target from Trump trade deal on track
The EU expects to meet its $1.35T trade commitment to the US by 2029, covering $750B in energy purchases and $600B in corporate investment flows. The post EU projects $1.35T investment target from Trump trade deal on track appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 6:45:46 PM
Pudgy Penguins Hits Target Shelves; Traders Sidelined?
Pudgy Penguin plush toys waddle Into Target stores, But traders keep their wallets closed. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 7/20/2026, 6:42:00 PM
Polymarket odds imply no Fed cuts in 2026 at 85% after AI risk-off note
A technical-analysis note said the AI trade’s bounce may be a head fake after a nearly 19% pullback in an AI-themed ETF, with weekly momentum turning bearish and more downside possible. (Read More)
By N/A 7/20/2026, 6:41:09 PM
Ripple’s New MiCA License Opens Doors To 30 Countries
Ripple has secured what may be one of its most consequential regulatory wins to date: a full MiCA license out of Luxembourg. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 7/20/2026, 6:36:00 PM
What Does $2.3B Stablecoin Exodus From Binance and Bybit Mean for Bitcoin
Nearly $2.3 billion in stablecoins have exited Binance and Bybit over 30 days.
By Chayanika Deka 7/20/2026, 6:35:58 PM
Polymarket odds: China–Taiwan clash before 2027 slips to 7.3% Yes
A “Future-ready wealth strategies” topic page compiling rolling “Latest News and Updates” was the newest attached item, offering no discrete cross-strait military development. (Read More)
By N/A 7/20/2026, 6:34:09 PM
Jordan intercepts three Iranian missiles aimed at US base
Jordan intercepted three Iranian missiles aimed at a US base. Houthi military action against Israel by July 31, 2026 at 7.5% YES. The post Jordan intercepts three Iranian missiles aimed at US base appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 6:32:51 PM
Russian strikes in Dnipropetrovsk kill 2, injure 17, including children
Russian strikes in Dnipropetrovsk kill 2 and injure 17. Russia capturing all of Donetsk Oblast by December 31, 2026 at 3.8% YES. The post Russian strikes in Dnipropetrovsk kill 2, injure 17, including children appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 6:31:08 PM