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Iranian attack sets Kavomaleas tanker ablaze in Strait of Hormuz crisis
Iranian attack sets Kavomaleas tanker ablaze in Strait of Hormuz crisis

Iranian attack sets Kavomaleas tanker ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic normal by August 31 at 14.5% YES. The post Iranian attack sets Kavomaleas tanker ablaze in Strait of Hormuz crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

FIFA’s crypto ambitions take center stage as Trump hands World Cup trophy to Spain
FIFA’s crypto ambitions take center stage as Trump hands World Cup trophy to Spain

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has pitched a FIFA token at multiple crypto summits in 2026 as Trump hands Spain the World Cup trophy in the US. The post FIFA’s crypto ambitions take center stage as Trump hands World Cup trophy to Spain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Expert Says XRP Could Fall to Negative $5 in Long Term
Expert Says XRP Could Fall to Negative $5 in Long Term

Crypto investor Mike Alfred has ignited fresh debate across the digital asset community after sharing an unusually bearish long-term outlook for XRP. In a post on X, Alfred revealed that he expects Bitcoin (BTC) to eventually reach a long-term target of $1.5 million per coin and Ethereum (ETH) to climb to $31,500. Visit Website

Liverpool signs midfielder Mao Itamura from Feyenoord as fan token market stays quiet
Liverpool signs midfielder Mao Itamura from Feyenoord as fan token market stays quiet

Liverpool FC signs Mao Itamura from Feyenoord, but the fan token market stays silent. Here's why player transfers still fail to move club-linked crypto The post Liverpool signs midfielder Mao Itamura from Feyenoord as fan token market stays quiet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Explosion near Shiraz linked to US military actions escalates Iran tensions
Explosion near Shiraz linked to US military actions escalates Iran tensions

Explosion near Shiraz linked to U.S. military actions escalates tensions. Iran full airspace closure by August 31 at 41.5% YES. The post Explosion near Shiraz linked to US military actions escalates Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

What is a tokenized deposit? Bank money goes on-chain
What is a tokenized deposit? Bank money goes on-chain

Tokenized deposits are bank money on blockchain rails: insured, interest-capable, and the banks' answer to stablecoins. How they work and differ.

Bitmine slows Ethereum purchases, adds 7,430 ether worth $14M as it nears 5% supply target
Bitmine slows Ethereum purchases, adds 7,430 ether worth $14M as it nears 5% supply target

Bitmine Immersion Technologies cut weekly Ethereum purchases from 120,000 ETH to just 7,430 ETH, pivoting $86M toward stock buybacks as it nears 5% supply The post Bitmine slows Ethereum purchases, adds 7,430 ether worth $14M as it nears 5% supply target appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Polymarket invasion odds on Iran jump to 24.5% after Gulf attack report
Polymarket invasion odds on Iran jump to 24.5% after Gulf attack report

Reports say Iran launched fresh attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, signaling near-term escalation in the Gulf. Polymarket traders are watching for spillover into U.S.-Iran conflict risk, with the “U.S. (Read More)

Bitcoin ETFs see $128M inflow as Ethereum ETFs quietly gain momentum with $18M
Bitcoin ETFs see $128M inflow as Ethereum ETFs quietly gain momentum with $18M

Bitcoin ETFs saw $128M in net inflows while Ethereum ETFs gained $18M, with week-over-week trends diverging as institutional capital hints at a rotation. The post Bitcoin ETFs see $128M inflow as Ethereum ETFs quietly gain momentum with $18M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US Federal Reserve enters blackout period ahead of FOMC meeting
US Federal Reserve enters blackout period ahead of FOMC meeting

The Fed's blackout period runs July 18 to July 30, cutting off rate signals for crypto and equity traders ahead of the FOMC decision. The post US Federal Reserve enters blackout period ahead of FOMC meeting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Michael Saylor Opposes Bitcoin BIP-110 Over Censorship Concerns
Michael Saylor Opposes Bitcoin BIP-110 Over Censorship Concerns

# Michael Saylor Opposes Bitcoin BIP-110 Over Censorship Concerns

Spain wins 2026 World Cup, and crypto’s presence at the tournament tells its own story
Spain wins 2026 World Cup, and crypto’s presence at the tournament tells its own story

Spain won the 2026 World Cup, but crypto's presence at the tournament remained modest. Kraken served as official supporter while Chiliz fan tokens surged. The post Spain wins 2026 World Cup, and crypto’s presence at the tournament tells its own story appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

South Korea’s KOSPI index now more volatile than Bitcoin, and it’s not even close
South Korea’s KOSPI index now more volatile than Bitcoin, and it’s not even close

South Korea's KOSPI index now has higher realized volatility than Bitcoin, with 57% annualized swings versus BTC's 47%, flipping long-held risk assumptions. The post South Korea’s KOSPI index now more volatile than Bitcoin, and it’s not even close appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Andrew Cuomo joins OKX board as crypto exchange expands in U.S.
Andrew Cuomo joins OKX board as crypto exchange expands in U.S.

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo joins OKX's board as the crypto exchange expands in the U.S. and builds tokenization venture with ICE.

EU fines AliExpress in largest-ever Digital Services Act penalty
EU fines AliExpress in largest-ever Digital Services Act penalty

The EU issued its largest-ever Digital Services Act fine against AliExpress for failing to curb illegal, unsafe, and counterfeit product sales on its The post EU fines AliExpress in largest-ever Digital Services Act penalty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Google AI search features raise web traffic concerns, spark EU complaint
Google AI search features raise web traffic concerns, spark EU complaint

Google's AI search features raise web traffic concerns, leading to an EU complaint. Alphabet as the second-largest company by market cap at 9% YES. The post Google AI search features raise web traffic concerns, spark EU complaint appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tom Lee’s Bitmine Buys Back 5.5M BMNR Shares as ETH Stack Nears 5.8M Tokens
Tom Lee’s Bitmine Buys Back 5.5M BMNR Shares as ETH Stack Nears 5.8M Tokens

According to an announcement published Monday, Bitmine Immersion Technologies now holds 5.78 million ether tokens, pushing its total crypto, cash, and equity stake holdings to $11.5 billion. The Norwalk, Connecticut-based ethereum (ETH) treasury company disclosed the figures in its weekly shareholder update. Bitmine’s ether position now represents...

US Leading Economic Index drops 0.2% in June, but the bigger picture is more nuanced
US Leading Economic Index drops 0.2% in June, but the bigger picture is more nuanced

The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index declined 0.2% in June 2026 to 99.1, but the pace of contraction has slowed sharply from late 2025. The post US Leading Economic Index drops 0.2% in June, but the bigger picture is more nuanced appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Benfica’s Schjelderup eyes Barcelona move, and crypto fan tokens could feel the ripple
Benfica’s Schjelderup eyes Barcelona move, and crypto fan tokens could feel the ripple

Andreas Schjelderup's potential 40M transfer from Benfica to Barcelona could ripple through crypto fan token markets as transfer window heats up. The post Benfica’s Schjelderup eyes Barcelona move, and crypto fan tokens could feel the ripple appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strategy leaves Bitcoin holdings unchanged for second week as cash pile grows to $3 billion
Strategy leaves Bitcoin holdings unchanged for second week as cash pile grows to $3 billion

Strategy holds its Bitcoin position at 843,775 BTC for a second straight week while growing cash reserves to $3 billion, signaling a shift from aggressive The post Strategy leaves Bitcoin holdings unchanged for second week as cash pile grows to $3 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto Market Watch: ECB Decision, US Data and Earnings Drive Investor Focus
Crypto Market Watch: ECB Decision, US Data and Earnings Drive Investor Focus

ECB policy signals, economic indicators and major earnings reports could influence broader market sentiment. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

Strive boosts cash reserves by $3.3M to fund $SATA dividends despite nearly $400M quarterly loss
Strive boosts cash reserves by $3.3M to fund $SATA dividends despite nearly $400M quarterly loss

Strive Inc. increased cash reserves by $3.3M to $157.4M to fund $SATA token dividends, even as the company posted a $393.6M quarterly net loss. The post Strive boosts cash reserves by $3.3M to fund $SATA dividends despite nearly $400M quarterly loss appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Argentina’s World Cup heartbreak puts spotlight on ARG fan token as sentiment shifts
Argentina’s World Cup heartbreak puts spotlight on ARG fan token as sentiment shifts

Argentina's 1-0 World Cup final loss to Spain puts the ARG fan token in focus as media praise and post-Messi uncertainty shape crypto market sentiment. The post Argentina’s World Cup heartbreak puts spotlight on ARG fan token as sentiment shifts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Russia to finalize crypto bill allowing cross-border settlements tomorrow
Russia to finalize crypto bill allowing cross-border settlements tomorrow

Russia is finalizing a crypto bill for cross-border settlements tomorrow. Bitcoin reaching $160K by December 31, 2026 is at 2.6% YES. The post Russia to finalize crypto bill allowing cross-border settlements tomorrow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran’s IRGC claims strikes on US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait as Bitcoin briefly dips below $100K
Iran’s IRGC claims strikes on US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait as Bitcoin briefly dips below $100K

Iran's IRGC claims strikes on US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. Bitcoin dipped to $99.5K before rebounding above $102K as markets assessed limited The post Iran’s IRGC claims strikes on US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait as Bitcoin briefly dips below $100K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple Price Analysis: What’s Next for XRP After Holding Key Support?
Ripple Price Analysis: What’s Next for XRP After Holding Key Support?

XRP remains under pressure across the higher timeframes, with buyers struggling to reclaim key resistance levels despite several rebound attempts. The broader structure continues to favor sellers, although the price is still holding above an important demand area that could determine the next directional move. XRP Price Analysis: The Daily Chart...

Hut 8 surges on $9.8B AI data-center lease, boosting compute sector
Hut 8 surges on $9.8B AI data-center lease, boosting compute sector

Hut 8 shares surged 30-35% after announcing a $9.8B AI data-center lease in Texas, signaling the crypto miner's massive pivot to AI infrastructure. The post Hut 8 surges on $9.8B AI data-center lease, boosting compute sector appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran missile, drone attacks hinder US-Iran diplomacy, Rubio says
Iran missile, drone attacks hinder US-Iran diplomacy, Rubio says

Iran's missile and drone attacks hinder U.S.-Iran diplomacy, raising tensions. Military action by Iran against a Gulf state on July 22 at 43% YES. The post Iran missile, drone attacks hinder US-Iran diplomacy, Rubio says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tempus AI strikes $1.5B deal for Personalis, betting big on AI-powered cancer detection
Tempus AI strikes $1.5B deal for Personalis, betting big on AI-powered cancer detection

Tempus AI acquires Personalis for $1.5 billion to expand cancer MRD testing capabilities, targeting a $20 billion market with AI-driven precision oncology. The post Tempus AI strikes $1.5B deal for Personalis, betting big on AI-powered cancer detection appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Top 5 Crypto Meme Coins for July 2026
Top 5 Crypto Meme Coins for July 2026

Meme coins represent one of the most dynamic and unpredictable segments of the crypto market, where internet culture, social influence, and market psychology converge. Born from viral trends and sustained by highly engaged communities, these tokens have carved out a distinct category in Web3 — one driven by attention, participation, and collective...

Exodus to cut 25% of global workforce in payments shift
Exodus to cut 25% of global workforce in payments shift

This restructuring is part of a strategy to build a full-stack payments platform following the company's acquisitions of Monavate and Baanx.

Houthi blockade in Red Sea tightens Iran’s grip on global energy supplies
Houthi blockade in Red Sea tightens Iran’s grip on global energy supplies

Houthi blockade in the Red Sea tightens Iran's grip on energy supplies. Strait of Hormuz traffic normal by August 31 at 14.5% YES. The post Houthi blockade in Red Sea tightens Iran’s grip on global energy supplies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Why stablecoin wallets have no deposit insurance
Why stablecoin wallets have no deposit insurance

Pass-through FDIC insurance protects fintech balances but not stablecoins. What the FDIC said, why holders are creditors, and what protects them.

US begins operations in pilot zones in southern Lebanon as ceasefire framework takes shape
US begins operations in pilot zones in southern Lebanon as ceasefire framework takes shape

The US confirms operations have started in southern Lebanon's pilot zones, implementing a ceasefire framework backed by over $130M in US financial The post US begins operations in pilot zones in southern Lebanon as ceasefire framework takes shape appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Hyperliquid challenges Polymarket with $32 million opening for prediction-market builders
Hyperliquid challenges Polymarket with $32 million opening for prediction-market builders

Hyperliquid plans to allow external operators to create prediction markets on its blockchain, widening its challenge to Polymarket while requiring prospective deployers to put nearly $32 million of its native token at risk. The proposed HIP-4 upgrade would require each deployer to stake 500,000 HYPE, worth about $31.7 million at Monday’s token...

Hut 8 surges on $9.8 billion AI data-center lease, lifting compute sector
Hut 8 surges on $9.8 billion AI data-center lease, lifting compute sector

The long-term deal sparked a rebound in AI compute stocks after investors questioned demand for new data center capacity.

Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Tests Crucial Resistance Following Channel Breakout
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Tests Crucial Resistance Following Channel Breakout

Ethereum has extended its recovery over the past few weeks, but the rally is now approaching a technically sensitive area. While the recent strength has improved short-term sentiment, the higher-timeframe structure has yet to confirm a sustained trend reversal, leaving room for increased volatility around current levels. Ethereum Price Analysis:...

The World Cup drew 15.8 million BBC viewers, and crypto was nowhere in sight
The World Cup drew 15.8 million BBC viewers, and crypto was nowhere in sight

BBC drew 15.8 million viewers for the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, but crypto was entirely absent from sports' biggest stage. The post The World Cup drew 15.8 million BBC viewers, and crypto was nowhere in sight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

China’s Moonshot AI pauses Kimi subscriptions as demand surges sixfold ahead of Hong Kong IPO
China’s Moonshot AI pauses Kimi subscriptions as demand surges sixfold ahead of Hong Kong IPO

Moonshot AI paused Kimi K3 subscriptions after a sixfold demand surge, as the $20B startup prepares for a Hong Kong IPO targeting over $30B valuation. The post China’s Moonshot AI pauses Kimi subscriptions as demand surges sixfold ahead of Hong Kong IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Micron could repurchase over 40% of shares by 2028, UBS says
Micron could repurchase over 40% of shares by 2028, UBS says

UBS projects Micron will generate over $400 billion in free cash flow from 2027-2029, funding a buyback of more than 40% of shares outstanding by 2028. The post Micron could repurchase over 40% of shares by 2028, UBS says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Robinhood opens brokerage platform to AI agents
Robinhood opens brokerage platform to AI agents

Robinhood launched Agentic Trading, letting users connect AI models like Claude and ChatGPT to brokerage accounts that autonomously trade and manage The post Robinhood opens brokerage platform to AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ten killed as Russia intensifies attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea, threatening global grain supply
Ten killed as Russia intensifies attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea, threatening global grain supply

Russian attacks on Black Sea merchant ships have killed ten people, disrupting Ukraine's grain corridor near Odesa and pushing global wheat prices higher. The post Ten killed as Russia intensifies attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea, threatening global grain supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Hyperliquid aims to become the default liquidity layer for AI trading agents
Hyperliquid aims to become the default liquidity layer for AI trading agents

Hyperliquid is building agent wallets, unified data feeds, and sub-second finality to become the go-to liquidity venue for autonomous AI trading systems. The post Hyperliquid aims to become the default liquidity layer for AI trading agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strategy Bitcoin holdings stay at 843,775 BTC after $263.5M raise
Strategy Bitcoin holdings stay at 843,775 BTC after $263.5M raise

Strategy raised $263.5M through MSTR sales, lifting its cash reserve to $3.225B while Bitcoin holdings stayed unchanged at 843,775 BTC.

Leaked “Ripple Insider” Docs Claim XRP Tech Meant to Plug Into SWIFT
Leaked “Ripple Insider” Docs Claim XRP Tech Meant to Plug Into SWIFT

On-chain analyst Levi Rietveld is circulating leaked internal Ripple documents. suggesting the company’s real strategy when it comes to SWIFT. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

Cynthia Lummis highlights Clarity Act’s consumer protections for crypto
Cynthia Lummis highlights Clarity Act’s consumer protections for crypto

Senator Cynthia Lummis champions the Clarity Act to protect crypto holders in exchange bankruptcies, ensuring digital assets remain customer property. The post Cynthia Lummis highlights Clarity Act’s consumer protections for crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kuwait intercepts missiles and drones as Middle East tensions rattle crypto markets
Kuwait intercepts missiles and drones as Middle East tensions rattle crypto markets

Kuwait intercepts missiles and drones amid US-Iran tensions. The US Treasury freezes $130M in Iranian crypto wallets as geopolitical risks rattle digital The post Kuwait intercepts missiles and drones as Middle East tensions rattle crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Alphabet’s ‘Frozen’ chip promises to make AI models six to ten times more efficient
Alphabet’s ‘Frozen’ chip promises to make AI models six to ten times more efficient

Alphabet plans to launch its Frozen v2 AI chip, promising six to ten times greater efficiency. Here's what it means for AI compute and tech investors. The post Alphabet’s ‘Frozen’ chip promises to make AI models six to ten times more efficient appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Harmonic advocates for human-defined AI benchmarks, and crypto investors should pay attention
Harmonic advocates for human-defined AI benchmarks, and crypto investors should pay attention

Harmonic AI advocates for human-defined benchmarks over automated AI evaluation. Here's why crypto and DeFi investors should care about formal verification. The post Harmonic advocates for human-defined AI benchmarks, and crypto investors should pay attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Nvidia posts $81.6B quarter as Bitcoin miners pivot to AI for 25x revenue boost
Nvidia posts $81.6B quarter as Bitcoin miners pivot to AI for 25x revenue boost

Nvidia's $81.6B quarterly revenue highlights surging AI demand as Bitcoin miners pivot GPUs to AI workloads for up to 25x higher revenue per kilowatt-hour. The post Nvidia posts $81.6B quarter as Bitcoin miners pivot to AI for 25x revenue boost appeared first on Crypto Briefing.