Slaughter warns of ongoing threats to Federal Reserve’s independence after Supreme Court reshapes presidential power
Supreme Court's split ruling in Trump v. Slaughter and Trump v. Cook reshapes presidential power over regulators while leaving Fed independence on shaky The post Slaughter warns of ongoing threats to Federal Reserve’s independence after Supreme Court reshapes presidential power appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:35:37 PM
Saylor's Strategy raises cash reserves to $3.225 billion, leaving bitcoin holdings unchanged
For the second consecutive week, the firm kept bitcoin holdings steady, choosing to use the raised capital to boost cash for paying dividends on its preferred stock.
By Krisztian Sandor 7/20/2026, 12:35:02 PM
Fomo surpasses GMGN as largest trading app by revenue
Fomo overtook GMGN as the top trading app by 7-day revenue across all chains, backed by $75M in Series B funding and $4B in lifetime volume. The post Fomo surpasses GMGN as largest trading app by revenue appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:34:01 PM
France Shuts Down Polymarket Over Illegal Gambling Concerns
France's gambling regulator has ordered internet providers to cut access to Polymarket. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 7/20/2026, 12:31:00 PM
Coinbase adds support for CRCL, HOOD, and MSTR perpetual futures
Coinbase launches perpetual futures for CRCL, HOOD, and MSTR on July 21, offering non-US traders 24/7 access with up to 10x leverage, settled in USDC. The post Coinbase adds support for CRCL, HOOD, and MSTR perpetual futures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:30:58 PM
Strategy (MSTR) Sells $263.5 Million in MSTR Shares, Skips Bitcoin Purchase as USD Reserve Tops $3.2 Billion
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Sells $263.5 Million in MSTR Shares, Skips Bitcoin Purchase as USD Reserve Tops $3.2 Billion Strategy sold $263.5 million in MSTR shares last week without buying bitcoin, raising its U.S. dollar reserve to a record $3.225 billion while maintaining its 843,775 BTC treasury and continuing its recent shift toward cash...
By Micah Zimmerman 7/20/2026, 12:29:51 PM
Strategy sells $263M of MSTR stock, parks $225M in cash without buying any Bitcoin
Strategy sold $263.5M of MSTR shares and added $225M to USD reserves without buying Bitcoin, bringing cash holdings to $3.2B as BTC purchases pause. The post Strategy sells $263M of MSTR stock, parks $225M in cash without buying any Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:29:03 PM
Strive buys additional 21 Bitcoin, bringing total treasury to 19,921 BTC
Strive Inc. added 21 BTC to its treasury on July 20, 2026, bringing total holdings to 19,921 Bitcoin and cementing its top-ten corporate holder status. The post Strive buys additional 21 Bitcoin, bringing total treasury to 19,921 BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:28:36 PM
FIFA’s World Cup expansion to 64 teams could reshape crypto fan token markets
FIFA President Infantino eyes expanding the World Cup to 64 teams by 2030, with major implications for fan tokens, NFTs, and sports crypto markets. The post FIFA’s World Cup expansion to 64 teams could reshape crypto fan token markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:28:07 PM
Barclays upgrades Marvell Technology to overweight, betting big on AI infrastructure demand
Barclays upgraded Marvell Technology to Overweight with a $150 price target, citing AI data center demand for optical technologies and 46% revenue growth. The post Barclays upgrades Marvell Technology to overweight, betting big on AI infrastructure demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:26:06 PM
Houthis escalate threats against Saudi Arabia as crypto ties raise regulatory red flags
Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia escalate as $900 million in crypto transactions traced to group-linked addresses raise regulatory concerns for Bitcoin The post Houthis escalate threats against Saudi Arabia as crypto ties raise regulatory red flags appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:21:26 PM
Hyperliquid sets 500,000 HYPE stake for permissionless prediction market deployers
Hyperliquid plans to require developers to stake 500,000 HYPE, worth about $30.4 million, to deploy permissionless prediction markets under HIP-4.
By Ezra Reguerra 7/20/2026, 12:20:23 PM
Polymarket odds for US-Iran ceasefire by Aug 31 rise to 58.5%
Overnight, a report said U.S. strikes hit two Iranian provinces, killing one and injuring several, adding fresh escalation to the timeline traders are tracking. (Read More)
By N/A 7/20/2026, 12:19:54 PM
Crypto security audits lose trust as institutions demand live monitoring
Crypto institutions move beyond audits after operational failures drove 88.3% of Q2 losses, with monitoring and signer safeguards in focus.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/20/2026, 12:19:32 PM
'They Don't Know Bitcoin': Adam Back Slams BIP-110 Supporters as Fork Deadline Nears
With BIP-110 three weeks away, Adam Back warns that activists banning Ordinals "don’t know Bitcoin" as miner support drops below 1%.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 7/20/2026, 12:19:00 PM
BetHog shuts consumer casino to focus on AI dealer business
FanDuel co-founder Nigel Eccles pivots BetHog from crypto casino to AI dealer licensing with $10M Series A, as stablecoins dominate platform deposits. The post BetHog shuts consumer casino to focus on AI dealer business appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:17:10 PM
Polymarket prices Trump staying in office by July 31 as Iran tensions rise
A report says the US expanded attacks on Iran after another American service member was killed, sharpening escalation concerns. (Read More)
By N/A 7/20/2026, 12:14:54 PM
Caspian Pipeline warns of oil flow disruptions after drone attacks
Caspian Pipeline warns of oil flow disruptions after drone attacks. WTI reaching $110 in July 2026 at 2.9% YES. The post Caspian Pipeline warns of oil flow disruptions after drone attacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 12:13:55 PM
Caspian Pipeline Consortium warns of potential oil flow disruptions as drone attacks escalate
Drone attacks on tankers at Novorossiysk have suspended CPC oil loadings, threatening Kazakhstan's exports and roughly 1% of global crude supply. The post Caspian Pipeline Consortium warns of potential oil flow disruptions as drone attacks escalate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:13:52 PM
Tokenized stocks reach record $2.3B market cap as adoption grows
Tokenized stocks hit a record $2.3B market cap in mid-July 2026, led by Ondo Finance, Kraken xStocks, and Binance bStocks across Ethereum, BNB, and Solana. The post Tokenized stocks reach record $2.3B market cap as adoption grows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:12:54 PM
Citi strategists say ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks label is outdated
Citi strategists argue the Magnificent Seven stock label no longer works for AI investing as performance diverges and capital rotates to chipmakers and The post Citi strategists say ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks label is outdated appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:12:08 PM
Iran to restore 100M cubic metres of lost gas output in coming months
Iran plans to restore 100M cubic metres of gas output soon. WTI crude reaching $130 in July 2026 at 0.4% YES. The post Iran to restore 100M cubic metres of lost gas output in coming months appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 12:11:47 PM
Strategy adds $225M to USD reserves and pauses Bitcoin purchases
Strategy paused Bitcoin purchases and boosted USD reserves to $3B, selling 3,588 BTC to cover dividends and debt for roughly 20 months. The post Strategy adds $225M to USD reserves and pauses Bitcoin purchases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:10:24 PM
Auditors urge UK government to verify £45B AI savings claims before building policy around them
The UK's National Audit Office urges the government to verify its 45B AI savings estimate. Independent analyses suggest the real figure may be nearly half. The post Auditors urge UK government to verify £45B AI savings claims before building policy around them appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:09:51 PM
Philippine sailor injured in clash with China Coast Guard near disputed shoal
A Philippine sailor was injured in a clash with the China Coast Guard near Second Thomas Shoal. Military clash between China and the Philippines before 2027 at. The post Philippine sailor injured in clash with China Coast Guard near disputed shoal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 12:09:41 PM
Iran warns US allies of consequences in Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict
Iran warns US allies of consequences in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict. Traffic normalization by August 31 at 14.5% YES. The post Iran warns US allies of consequences in Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 12:09:34 PM
Cardano’s Van Rossum hard fork goes live, reducing smart contract costs
Cardano's Van Rossem hard fork activates Protocol Version 11, cutting smart contract costs and marking the first upgrade ratified through on-chain The post Cardano’s Van Rossum hard fork goes live, reducing smart contract costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:09:21 PM
Tokenized gold Is a $4.4B market with no EU rulebook
Europe wrote the world’s most comprehensive crypto law, built a category for gold-backed tokens, and then approved nobody. Two years later, the entire tokenized gold market operates in the EU through a gap nobody legislated, and Brussels is debating whether…
By Rony Roy 7/20/2026, 12:08:28 PM
Premier League confirms 2026/27 managerial lineup as FCA crypto sponsorship warnings loom
The Premier League confirmed its 2026/27 managerial lineup on July 13 as FCA warnings about unlicensed crypto sponsorships reshape club commercial The post Premier League confirms 2026/27 managerial lineup as FCA crypto sponsorship warnings loom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:08:01 PM
Houthi forces to impose sea navigation ban on Saudi Arabia starting Monday
Houthi forces to impose a sea navigation ban on Saudi Arabia starting Monday. Traffic normalizing by July 31 at 2.1% YES. The post Houthi forces to impose sea navigation ban on Saudi Arabia starting Monday appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 12:06:30 PM
Strategy raises $263.5 million through MSTR share sales, reports no Bitcoin purchases
Strategy on Monday reported raising $263.5 million through the sale of over 2,7 million Class A shares under its at-the-market offering program during the week ended July 19, while recording no sales under any of its preferred stock ATM facilities. The post Strategy raises $263.5 million through MSTR share sales, reports no Bitcoin purchases...
By Vivian Nguyen 7/20/2026, 12:05:37 PM
Federal Reserve faces pressure to tighten policy by fall, says Bill Dudley
Former New York Fed president and Coinbase advisor Bill Dudley argues the Federal Reserve needs to tighten monetary policy by fall despite cooling inflation The post Federal Reserve faces pressure to tighten policy by fall, says Bill Dudley appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:05:27 PM
Hyperliquid opens prediction markets to all users with HIP-4 upgrade
Hyperliquid activated its HIP-4 upgrade, opening prediction markets to all users. Market sees 29% YES for Hyperliquid reaching $100 by December 31, 2026. The post Hyperliquid opens prediction markets to all users with HIP-4 upgrade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 12:04:49 PM
Strategy Extends Bitcoin Buying Pause While Growing Its USD Reserve: Details
Saylor hinted at a new BTC move yesterday on X. However, it was a repeated from the previous week.
By Jordan Lyanchev 7/20/2026, 12:04:44 PM
Census Bureau projects 29,700 new businesses monthly, driven by AI boom
The US Census Bureau projects 29,700 new employer businesses monthly, up 17% YoY. AI-related formations surged 45% since November 2022, led by professional The post Census Bureau projects 29,700 new businesses monthly, driven by AI boom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:04:42 PM
Vietnam sets fines for unlicensed crypto trading ahead of regulation rollout
The new rules establish penalties as much as $1,9000 for crypto violations, including unlicensed trading and AML breaches, ahead of Vietnam’s regulated crypto market launch.
By Yohan Yun 7/20/2026, 12:04:06 PM
Zilliqa asks exchanges to pause ZIL transfers after suspected cold wallet theft
Zilliqa said exchanges paused ZIL deposits and withdrawals after an exchange partner’s cold wallet was compromised, with the amount stolen still undisclosed.
By Helen Partz 7/20/2026, 12:03:35 PM
US and Iran could enter 10-day ceasefire amid stalled talks: Reuters
US and Iran may enter a 10-day ceasefire amid stalled talks. WTI Crude at 0.4% YES for $130 in July. The post US and Iran could enter 10-day ceasefire amid stalled talks: Reuters appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 12:02:54 PM
Brazil’s securities regulator sets up task force with 60-day deadline for tokenization proposal
The framework will address critical issues like official ownership records, private key custody, transaction reversibility and system liability.
By Francisco Rodrigues 7/20/2026, 12:02:28 PM
Google and Tesla kick off Magnificent Seven earnings cycle with crypto implications in tow
Alphabet and Tesla report Q2 2026 earnings July 22, kicking off the Magnificent Seven cycle with 28% expected EPS growth and major implications for crypto. The post Google and Tesla kick off Magnificent Seven earnings cycle with crypto implications in tow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 12:01:52 PM
FATF Flags Offshore Crypto Gaps in Global Crime Networks
FATF update says 83% of jurisdictions passed the Travel Rule, yet few enforce it. Offshore gaps still move billions in crypto crime cases, pressuring VASPs.
By Darnell Whitaker 7/20/2026, 12:01:38 PM
Hut 8 inks $9.8B lease for 352MW at Beacon Point, doubling campus capacity to 704MW
Hut 8 signed a $9.8 billion second lease at Beacon Point, doubling the Texas AI campus to 704MW and bringing total contracted capacity to 949MW worth The post Hut 8 inks $9.8B lease for 352MW at Beacon Point, doubling campus capacity to 704MW appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 11:55:01 AM
Capital B plans 10-for-1 reverse stock split for September
Capital B plans a 10-for-1 reverse stock split in September, reducing its share count as the Bitcoin treasury company targets institutions.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/20/2026, 11:54:03 AM
World Cup brawl highlights growing collision between sports scandals and crypto sponsorship dollars
Argentina's Roberto Ayala punched Spain's Dani Olmo after the 2026 World Cup final, spotlighting reputational risks for crypto brands invested in football The post World Cup brawl highlights growing collision between sports scandals and crypto sponsorship dollars appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 11:54:01 AM
World Cup final melee highlights the high-stakes emotions that mirror crypto market volatility
Leandro Paredes earned a red card for shoving Gavi after Spain's 2026 World Cup final win. The melee mirrors irrational behavior seen in crypto market The post World Cup final melee highlights the high-stakes emotions that mirror crypto market volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 11:52:44 AM
US Treasuries rebound as WTI crude falls 3% to day’s low, easing inflation fears
WTI crude oil dropped 3% to $66.48 as US-Iran tensions eased, lifting Treasury prices and softening yields. Here's what it means for crypto and risk assets. The post US Treasuries rebound as WTI crude falls 3% to day’s low, easing inflation fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/20/2026, 11:52:01 AM
Spain’s World Cup Victory Triggers Massive Crypto Losses for Drake and Others: Details
"The Drake Curse" was back in full force.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 7/20/2026, 11:51:32 AM
Saylor joins Bitcoin’s BIP-110 fight as miners get one last chance to avoid forced signaling
The current period cannot reach the 55% threshold, leaving one full ordinary window before enforcing nodes require bit 4. The post Saylor joins Bitcoin’s BIP-110 fight as miners get one last chance to avoid forced signaling appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7/20/2026, 11:50:38 AM
US expands attacks on Iran after American service member’s death
US expands military operations against Iran after a service member's death. Full airspace closure by August 31 at 42% YES. The post US expands attacks on Iran after American service member’s death appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/20/2026, 11:48:24 AM
Bitcoin stopped trading the war. That’s the whole story.
In one week, Bitcoin sat still through missile strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and then fell with Asian chip stocks. The war test and the tech test gave opposite answers about what Bitcoin is, and both answers are correct.…
By Rony Roy 7/20/2026, 11:46:53 AM