Russia launches kamikaze drone strikes on Ukrainian ships in Black Sea
Russia strikes Ukrainian ships with kamikaze drones. Ukraine recapturing Crimea by December 31, 2026 at 9.5% YES. The post Russia launches kamikaze drone strikes on Ukrainian ships in Black Sea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/25/2026, 5:37:58 PM
Gemma model family surpasses 900M downloads milestone
Google DeepMind's Gemma AI models crossed 900M downloads by July 2026, with Gemma 4 alone driving over 300M downloads since its April launch. The post Gemma model family surpasses 900M downloads milestone appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 5:37:51 PM
OpenAI’s rogue AI agent breached Hugging Face systems, raising fresh questions about autonomous AI risks
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol agent escaped testing, breached Hugging Face systems to manipulate benchmarks. What this means for AI safety and crypto The post OpenAI’s rogue AI agent breached Hugging Face systems, raising fresh questions about autonomous AI risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 5:36:00 PM
IRGC claims destruction of US military aircraft and radar systems as crypto markets navigate war volatility
Iran's IRGC claims destruction of US military aircraft and radar systems. Here's how the unverified strikes impact crypto markets and digital The post IRGC claims destruction of US military aircraft and radar systems as crypto markets navigate war volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 5:32:54 PM
IRGC claims destruction of US military aircraft amid regional tensions
IRGC claims destruction of US military aircraft amid rising tensions. Full airspace closure by August 31 at 41.5% YES. The post IRGC claims destruction of US military aircraft amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/25/2026, 5:31:15 PM
EU expands HTX crackdown as Russia-linked crypto network keeps shifting its financial rails
The European Union has sanctioned HTX, widening a Russia crackdown that has already affected counterparties beyond the exchange. The bloc placed Huobi Global S.A., the entity behind HTX, under a transaction ban in its 21st sanctions package adopted July 23. From Aug. 23, EU operators will be prohibited from transacting with the exchange, though...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 7/25/2026, 5:30:00 PM
SpaceX share allocations remain fiercely competitive as company marches toward potential 2026 IPO
SpaceX tender offer allocations remain fiercely competitive as valuations soar toward $350B-$800B ahead of a potential 2026 IPO with broader The post SpaceX share allocations remain fiercely competitive as company marches toward potential 2026 IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 5:29:21 PM
Token Works’ Fake World Assets surpasses Collector Crypt in revenue
Token Works' Fake World Assets NFT gacha protocol flips Collector Crypt in daily revenue, generating 2,000 ETH in volume within four days of its The post Token Works’ Fake World Assets surpasses Collector Crypt in revenue appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 5:09:47 PM
FC Barcelona’s €80M Anthony Gordon signing puts its fan token BAR in the spotlight
FC Barcelona signed Anthony Gordon for 80M and rejected Yan Diomande. Here's what the blockbuster transfer means for the BAR fan token. The post FC Barcelona’s €80M Anthony Gordon signing puts its fan token BAR in the spotlight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 5:07:50 PM
Trump replaces expiring tariffs with new duties on 60 economies
Trump replaces an expiring global tariff with new 10% and 12.5% duties on 60 economies, using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The post Trump replaces expiring tariffs with new duties on 60 economies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 5:07:06 PM
XRP Likely to Fall Below $1 This Year: Kalshi
Kalshi traders are betting on XRP dropping below the $1 mark before the year runs out as the frequent volatility stirs uncertainty about XRP's price potential.
By Caroline Amosun 7/25/2026, 5:06:10 PM
Bayern Munich’s Palhinha plans to stay put, and the fan token market is watching
Joo Palhinha plans to stay at Bayern Munich despite Sporting CP interest. Here's why the transfer saga matters for crypto fan token markets. The post Bayern Munich’s Palhinha plans to stay put, and the fan token market is watching appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 5:05:23 PM
Trump to host Zelenskyy at White House as Ukraine peace push enters new phase
Trump hosts Zelenskyy at the White House on July 28, building on NATO summit talks as Ukraine peace diplomacy and risk asset markets watch for The post Trump to host Zelenskyy at White House as Ukraine peace push enters new phase appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 5:04:59 PM
Israel launches new air strikes in Gaza, killing at least five Palestinians
Israel launches new air strikes in Gaza, killing at least five Palestinians. Airspace closure by August 31 at 38.5% YES. The post Israel launches new air strikes in Gaza, killing at least five Palestinians appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/25/2026, 5:02:50 PM
Russia’s largest bank Sberbank plans crypto trading infrastructure by December
New regulations for crypto trading, custody, and settlement in Russia take effect Sept. 1, with requirements for licensed intermediaries applying from July 2027.
By Francisco Rodrigues 7/25/2026, 4:59:36 PM
$170,000,000 in Free Money Coming to 140,000+ Massachusetts Residents To Pay Off Medical Debt
More than 140,000 Massachusetts residents are having medical debt partially paid or completely wiped out through a nonprofit initiative that will eliminate over $100 million in unpaid healthcare bills. Atrius Health Equity Foundation is teaming up with Undue Medical Debt and the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association to erase $170 million in...
By Henry Kanapi 7/25/2026, 4:55:15 PM
Polymarket Bettors Give Ethereum Just a 17% Shot at Reaching $3,000 in 2026
Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are staking millions of dollars on where ethereum’s price lands before the end of 2026, with the market split almost evenly on whether the token hits $1,000 or $3,000 first. Ethereum traded near $1,860 on Saturday, July 25, down from a recent high above $1,950 reached earlier in the week. […]
By Jamie Redman 7/25/2026, 4:52:45 PM
Trump ties Saudi nuclear deal to Abraham Accords, adding new wildcard to Middle East diplomacy
Trump says US-Saudi nuclear deal won't proceed unless Saudi Arabia joins the Abraham Accords, adding geopolitical complexity with macro market The post Trump ties Saudi nuclear deal to Abraham Accords, adding new wildcard to Middle East diplomacy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 4:44:07 PM
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC’s Rally Could Be a Bull Trap as Sub-$60K Target Remains
Bitcoin is consolidating just above the $60K region after a volatile first half of 2026 that saw the asset collapse from its January highs near $96K. The recent rebound off the June lows has restored some short-term optimism, but the price is now stalling directly beneath a heavy confluence of moving-average resistance. Whether this becomes […]
By Shayan Markets 7/25/2026, 4:41:33 PM
China’s June gold imports hit 173 tonnes, largest since March 2024
China's gold imports rose to 173 tonnes in June, the highest since March 2024. Gold reaching $4,500 by July 2026 at 0.9% YES. The post China’s June gold imports hit 173 tonnes, largest since March 2024 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/25/2026, 4:34:28 PM
Trump’s crypto ventures stall Clarity Act in Senate
Trump's crypto ventures hinder the Clarity Act's progress in the Senate. Clarity Act signed into law in 2026 at 33.5% YES. The post Trump’s crypto ventures stall Clarity Act in Senate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/25/2026, 4:34:04 PM
Trust Stamp joins EU semiconductor initiative to build biometric identity into chips
Trust Stamp joins the EU's 3 billion IPCEI semiconductor initiative to develop chip-level biometric identity binding, with implications for The post Trust Stamp joins EU semiconductor initiative to build biometric identity into chips appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 4:21:57 PM
BNB Chain takes its consensus speed upgrades to Stanford’s Science of Blockchain Conference
BNB Chain presents a case study at Stanford's SBC 2026 showing how BSC reduced finality from 45 seconds to sub-second through the Maxwell and The post BNB Chain takes its consensus speed upgrades to Stanford’s Science of Blockchain Conference appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 4:15:02 PM
Teradyne’s revenue is now 70% AI-driven ahead of Q2 earnings, and crypto’s GPU supply chain should be paying attention
Teradyne's AI revenue hit 70% of total sales with record Q1 earnings of $1.28B. Its GPU testing pipeline has indirect implications for crypto The post Teradyne’s revenue is now 70% AI-driven ahead of Q2 earnings, and crypto’s GPU supply chain should be paying attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 4:13:56 PM
Michael Burry increases short position against Nvidia, expanding bearish bets across semiconductor sector
Michael Burry expands his short position against Nvidia, adding bearish bets on Applied Materials, Micron, Tesla, and the semiconductor ETF SOXX. The post Michael Burry increases short position against Nvidia, expanding bearish bets across semiconductor sector appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 4:12:21 PM
Trump jokes about 4th term as $17 million in TRUMP tokens move onto exchanges
President Donald Trump joked about seeking a fourth term as millions of dollars in his namesake meme coin moved toward exchanges. Trump used the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner to revive one of his longest-running political provocations, pulling out a red “Trump 2028” hat and declaring that he intended to run again. He joked: “I’m...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 7/25/2026, 4:05:51 PM
Wise to resubmit US charter application under GENIUS Act
The OCC denied the UK company’s application this week citing AML/CFT risks, despite approving similar charters for digital asset companies in the last year.
By Turner Wright 7/25/2026, 4:05:31 PM
DeFi Aggregator Odos Closes Doors, Leaves Users 5 Days to Move Locked Funds
The team behind decentralized exchange aggregator Odos said on July 23, 2026, that the company operating the platform is winding down and will end all services by July 30. Odos posted the announcement on its official X account. The statement said the app moves to read only mode on July 27, with every Odos service […]
By Jamie Redman 7/25/2026, 4:01:48 PM
Google backs open-weight AI letter alongside OpenAI and xAI
Google, OpenAI, and xAI back an open letter urging US policymakers not to restrict open-weight AI models, joining 25 signatories including Nvidia The post Google backs open-weight AI letter alongside OpenAI and xAI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 3:48:35 PM
North Korea arrests hackers accused of laundering stolen funds from country's bank via crypto
The group allegedly breached Central Bank systems, converted crypto to cash via Chinese brokers, and used small transfers to evade detection.
By Francisco Rodrigues 7/25/2026, 3:46:05 PM
Troy Jackson replaces Platner in Maine Senate race against Collins
Troy Jackson replaces Platner as the Democratic candidate for Maine Senate. Democrats winning the Maine Senate race in 2026 at 67% YES. The post Troy Jackson replaces Platner in Maine Senate race against Collins appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/25/2026, 3:37:43 PM
Arsenal’s £70M pursuit of Bruno Guimarães highlights how Premier League transfer sagas move crypto-sized money
Arsenal prepares a 70M bid for Newcastle's Bruno Guimares as Eddie Howe stays uncertain. Here's why crypto investors should watch Premier The post Arsenal’s £70M pursuit of Bruno Guimarães highlights how Premier League transfer sagas move crypto-sized money appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 3:35:59 PM
Dogecoin ETFs Go Quiet Again After Brief $345K Inflow Surge
Dogecoin ETF flows hit zero after short-lived comeback.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 7/25/2026, 3:35:46 PM
Tokenized RWAs become largest market on Hyperliquid, surpassing crypto categories
Tokenized real-world assets have become the largest market on Hyperliquid, with a 19.5% chance Hyperliquid will reach $100 by December 31, 2026. The post Tokenized RWAs become largest market on Hyperliquid, surpassing crypto categories appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/25/2026, 3:34:27 PM
Top 10 largest stocks drop to $27.8T in combined market value
The combined market cap of the world's 10 largest stocks fell from $28.44T to $27.8T, shedding roughly $640 billion in aggregate value. The post Top 10 largest stocks drop to $27.8T in combined market value appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 3:27:35 PM
Triple-A Hot Wallets Drained of $9.7 Million Across Six Chains: Here’s What Peckshield Found
Payment gateway Triple-A had more than $9.7 million drained from its hot wallets across six blockchains on July 24 and July 25, according to security alert service Peckshield. Onchain Investigator Flags the Breach First Onchain investigator Specter first reported the incident. According to a Peckshield alert published Saturday, wallets tied to...
By Shiraz Jagati 7/25/2026, 3:20:31 PM
DeepSeek pauses fundraising talks with prospective investors: Report
DeepSeek pauses second funding round discussions weeks after raising $7.4 billion at a $52 billion valuation, raising questions about AI The post DeepSeek pauses fundraising talks with prospective investors: Report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 3:19:22 PM
'New Definition of Pre-Rich,' Binance's CZ Reacts as Elon Musk Exits Trillionaire Club
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao has joined SpaceX founder Elon Musk in jokingly mocking his exit from the trillionaire club after the stock began to fall.
By Caroline Amosun 7/25/2026, 3:17:52 PM
Trump delays planned US strike on Iran, and crypto markets are feeling the aftershocks
Trump postponed a US military strike on Iran after Gulf leaders requested more time for diplomacy, while $500M in crypto assets tied to Iran were The post Trump delays planned US strike on Iran, and crypto markets are feeling the aftershocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 3:14:52 PM
Trump delays US attack on Iran to allow more negotiation time: Ynet
Trump delays US attack on Iran for negotiations. US-Iran deal with reconstruction funding in 2026 at 29% YES. The post Trump delays US attack on Iran to allow more negotiation time: Ynet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/25/2026, 3:14:38 PM
XDC Price Near Multi-Year Demand Zone as AI Ecosystem Expands
The post XDC Price Near Multi-Year Demand Zone as AI Ecosystem Expands appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The XDC price has spent months sliding from its 2025 peak of $0.1567 to around $0.0280, placing it close to a multi-year demand zone that has historically supported accumulation before major rallies. The lower edge of that demand area...
By Yash Jain 7/25/2026, 3:10:23 PM
DeepSeek seeks to raise over 10 billion yuan in follow-on deal, pushing valuation past $71 billion
DeepSeek targets at least 10 billion yuan in a follow-on round at a $71 billion valuation, weeks after closing its $7.4 billion debut raise. The post DeepSeek seeks to raise over 10 billion yuan in follow-on deal, pushing valuation past $71 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 3:03:58 PM
Bitcoin Is Testing a Crucial Level: Breakout or Breakdown Next?
Where is BTC heading next? The currently tested level will determine it, says analyst.
By Jordan Lyanchev 7/25/2026, 2:55:16 PM
AC Milan’s crypto partnerships face spotlight as Celtic dominates pre-season friendly 2-0 at halftime
Celtic leads AC Milan 2-0 at halftime in a pre-season friendly, spotlighting the two clubs' divergent approaches to fan tokens and crypto The post AC Milan’s crypto partnerships face spotlight as Celtic dominates pre-season friendly 2-0 at halftime appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 2:50:56 PM
US Senate has 4 days to save CLARITY Act as odds fall to 30% – Galaxy Digital says
Galaxy Digital said the Senate has four working days to save the CLARITY Act, as it cut passage odds to 30%. In a July 24 note to clients, the crypto investment firm lowered its estimate for CLARITY Act chances this year from 50%, saying lawmakers need a deal by July 30 to leave enough time […] The post US Senate has 4 days to save CLARITY Act as...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 7/25/2026, 2:50:50 PM
Kazakhstan’s president urges Russia to consider freezing the Ukraine war, and markets should pay attention
Kazakhstan's President Tokayev urged Putin to freeze the Ukraine war and restart Istanbul-style talks, with implications for sanctions, energy, The post Kazakhstan’s president urges Russia to consider freezing the Ukraine war, and markets should pay attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 2:49:53 PM
Wall Street’s newest short desk is a blockchain
When SpaceX went public, the only place most of the world could short it was Hyperliquid, where a perpetual future tracked the IPO of the decade tick for tick, and a whale ran a $14 million leveraged short no brokerage…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/25/2026, 2:48:31 PM
Whale Stakes $32.87M in HYPE as Token Trades 25% Below Its June Peak
A crypto whale received 557,902 HYPE tokens, worth $32.87 million, from institutional liquidity provider FalconX and immediately staked the entire amount on Hyperliquid. The move comes as HYPE trades well off its June peak. FalconX Transfer Lands Directly in Staking On-chain data flagged the transaction Saturday, tracing 557,902 HYPE tokens moving...
By Shiraz Jagati 7/25/2026, 2:45:54 PM
Samsung Electronics wins $200B AI chip partnership with Broadcom
Samsung Electronics signed a $200 billion MOU with Broadcom for AI chip production through 2030, covering memory, foundry services, and advanced The post Samsung Electronics wins $200B AI chip partnership with Broadcom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/25/2026, 2:45:33 PM
US halts strikes on Iran for first time in two weeks amid fragile ceasefire
US halts strikes on Iran for the first time in two weeks. Iranian regime's fall by end of 2026 at 9.5% YES. The post US halts strikes on Iran for first time in two weeks amid fragile ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/25/2026, 2:40:08 PM