Iran targets US missile defenses in Jordan amid rising tensions
Iran targets U.S. missile defenses in Jordan. Houthi military action against Israel by July 31 at 10.5% YES. The post Iran targets US missile defenses in Jordan amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 5:37:30 AM
An AI Just Solved a Quantum Problem on an Ordinary Laptop That Was Supposed to Need a Quantum Computer
Physicists at the Simons Foundation’s Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Quantum Physics, working with collaborators at Boston University, solved a quantum physics problem long described as impossible for classical machines using a conventional laptop. They used tensor networks to compress the wave function of hundreds of entangled...
By Guest Author 7/23/2026, 5:30:48 AM
Cheques and Balances: Former Forex.com and Invast Director Sentenced Over Suspected Scam Proceeds
Brendan Gunn has been sentenced in the Local Court of NSW for dealing with more than AU$180,000 when it was reasonable to suspect the funds were proceeds of crime. He received 12 months' imprisonment, to be released immediately upon entering a $3,000 recognizance requiring good behaviour for 12 months. The maximum penalty for a summary prosecution...
By Arnab Shome 7/23/2026, 5:24:56 AM
Louisiana pension fund boosts Bitcoin exposure with 21,300 MSTR shares
Louisiana’s pension fund increased its Strategy stake to 21,300 MSTR shares, expanding indirect Bitcoin exposure through the public company.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 5:21:45 AM
US air strike hits Iran’s Kiar county, no casualties reported
US air strike hits Iran's Kiar county with no casualties reported. Full airspace closure by July 31 at 42.5% YES. The post US air strike hits Iran’s Kiar county, no casualties reported appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 5:14:33 AM
Bank of America’s Bull & Bear Indicator signals extreme investor optimism
Bank of America's Bull & Bear Indicator hits 9.6, signaling extreme investor optimism. Gold reaching $4,600 in July 2026 at 1.2% YES. The post Bank of America’s Bull & Bear Indicator signals extreme investor optimism appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 5:03:43 AM
Arbitrum-based AFX Trade drained of $24 million after bridge keys compromised
Security firms said the attacker used enough hot-validator signatures to approve a 24.15 million USDC withdrawal, while Arbitrum said its native bridge was not affected.
By Shaurya Malwa 7/23/2026, 5:01:06 AM
Revolut valuation reaches $115B after employee share sale
Revolut reaches $115 billion valuation in an employee share sale after reporting $6 billion revenue, $2.3 billion profit and 75M+ customers.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 4:58:33 AM
US military buildup in Gulf risks nuclear escalation, warns Col. Macgregor
Col. Macgregor warns U.S. military buildup in the Gulf risks nuclear escalation. Iran reconstruction funding in a U.S.-Iran deal in 2026 at 28.5% YES. The post US military buildup in Gulf risks nuclear escalation, warns Col. Macgregor appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 4:44:02 AM
CLARITY Act Hits a Fresh Senate Roadblock
The post CLARITY Act Hits a Fresh Senate Roadblock appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The latest version of the U.S. CLARITY Act is facing a major political hurdle after a group of key Senate Democrats formally announced their opposition to the current draft. Crypto journalist Brendan Pedersen summed up the situation bluntly, saying, “Crypto...
By Debashree Patra 7/23/2026, 4:41:02 AM
Zilliqa Ledger app flaw exposes private keys, halts ZIL transfers
Zilliqa halted native ZIL transactions after a Ledger app flaw exposed private keys, while Upbit placed ZIL under cautionary trading status.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 4:38:43 AM
Iran targets US military assets in Kuwait, claims casualties
Iran claims it targeted U.S. military assets in Kuwait, raising tensions. Military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 26.5% YES. The post Iran targets US military assets in Kuwait, claims casualties appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 4:34:41 AM
Ripple and Stellar outlook: XRP and XLM await direction amid cautious sentiment
Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) trade cautiously on Thursday as both tokens hover around key technical levels. XRP is testing resistance at its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), while XLM continues to consolidate around the $0.187 support zone.
By N/A 7/23/2026, 4:18:14 AM
White House accuses Moonshot AI of distilling Anthropic tech for K3
US officials warn that Chinese firms conducting covert, industrial-scale AI distillation could face sanctions and export restrictions.
By Felix Ng 7/23/2026, 4:15:30 AM
GTN and Payward partner to expand global capital market access through xStocks
GTN and Payward partner to expand global capital market access through xStocks
By Chainwire 7/23/2026, 4:13:25 AM
XRP whales accumulate as small holders capitulate
XRP whales accumulate 2.8% more tokens over five weeks as small holders capitulate, sending the price back above $1.16.
By Omkar Godbole 7/23/2026, 4:11:13 AM
Crypto vaults could fall under SEC rules, Hester Peirce warns
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warns crypto vaults and onchain lending may face securities laws depending on how each product is structured.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 4:10:16 AM
Polymarket: Le Pen odds rise to 30.9% in France 2027 race on $115.6M
A Fox News poll write-up reported Democrats retook an edge on trust to handle the economy, their strongest since 2006, as inflation and affordability remain central. (Read More)
By N/A 7/23/2026, 4:09:15 AM
EU targets Google with potential fines under Digital Markets Act: Politico Europe
EU plans to fine Google under the Digital Markets Act. Alphabet as second-largest company by market cap on July 31 at 3.3% YES. The post EU targets Google with potential fines under Digital Markets Act: Politico Europe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 4:07:25 AM
Alphabet shares drop 3% as Pichai defends Google’s AI strategy
Alphabet shares fell 3% as Pichai defends AI strategy. Odds for Alphabet as second-largest company by market cap on July 31, 2026 at 3.3% YES. The post Alphabet shares drop 3% as Pichai defends Google’s AI strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 4:04:01 AM
Crypto wrench attacks reach 52 as financial exposure hits $124M: CertiK
Crypto wrench attacks reached 52 in H1 2026, with recorded financial exposure rising 1,079% to $124.1 million, according to a CertiK report.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 3:50:36 AM
Bitcoin wilts as oil and rates rise. Clarity Act odds tumble to 38%
Geopolitical risks, rising rates, and fresh regulatory setbacks send crypto lower as key Democrats demand stronger safeguards in the market structure bill.
By Omkar Godbole 7/23/2026, 3:50:20 AM
Crypto Market Overview: Bitcoin recovery eases – HBAR and LDO test key resistance zones
Bitcoin (BTC) edges below $66,000 on Thursday, extending the previous day's losses. Hedera (HBAR) and Lido DAO (LDO) sustain bullish momentum, testing the breakout of a crucial resistance zone to extend their rally.
By N/A 7/23/2026, 3:46:51 AM
Gold holds gains on dip-buying amid Middle East tensions, oil price surge
Gold holds gains amid Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. Gold reaching $4,600 in July 2026 at 1.4% YES. The post Gold holds gains on dip-buying amid Middle East tensions, oil price surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 3:36:45 AM
Payward, Kraken parent, expands xStocks beyond U.S. equities with GTN
Payward and GTN will expand xStocks beyond U.S. equities, starting in Hong Kong before targeting Europe, the UK and South Korea markets too.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 3:32:45 AM
US military strikes IRGC targets in Iran with B-1 bomber
US military strikes IRGC targets in Iran with a B-1 bomber. Full airspace closure by August 31 at 53% YES. The post US military strikes IRGC targets in Iran with B-1 bomber appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 3:30:57 AM
Coinbase Reveals How One Configuration Error Triggered a 50-Minute Outage
Coinbase says a routine infrastructure update disabled a critical network gateway, disrupting transfers, debit card purchases, and onchain services for about 50 minutes. Its new postmortem explains the error and why the company’s normal recovery tools also failed. Coinbase Explains What Went Wrong Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) has...
By Kevin Helms 7/23/2026, 3:30:07 AM
US deploys B-1 bomber amid escalating Iran conflict: Axios
US deploys B-1 bomber amid escalating Iran conflict. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 30 at 39.5% YES. The post US deploys B-1 bomber amid escalating Iran conflict: Axios appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 3:16:03 AM
Google faces $6B cash flow deficit amid AI spending surge
Google faces a $6B cash flow deficit due to AI spending. Alphabet as second-largest company by market cap on July 31 at 3.2% YES. The post Google faces $6B cash flow deficit amid AI spending surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 3:12:57 AM
U.S. crypto industry supports 232,000 jobs and adds $55B to economy: report
U.S. crypto directly employs 34,000 people and supports 232,000 jobs while contributing over $55 billion to GDP in 2026, an NCA report says.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 3:07:43 AM
US conducts 12th night of strikes on Iran, enforces maritime blockade
US conducts 12th night of strikes on Iran and enforces a blockade. Full airspace closure by July 31 at 35.5% YES, by August 31 at 54% YES. The post US conducts 12th night of strikes on Iran, enforces maritime blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 3:05:14 AM
SEC settles Coinbase suit over ‘text messages that disappeared’
The settlement follows a watchdog report last year that blamed “avoidable errors” for the loss of nearly a year’s worth of Gary Gensler’s text messages.
By Felix Ng 7/23/2026, 2:57:10 AM
Crypto PAC pours nearly $1M into Michigan race backing Thanedar
Crypto PAC Protect Progress spends $986,000 backing Shri Thanedar in Michigan’s Aug. 4 Democratic primary against Donavan McKinney.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 2:52:54 AM
EE.UU. firma acuerdo nuclear con arabia saudita y estaría abriendo camino al enriquecimiento de uranio en territorio árabe
US signs nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, raising concerns over uranium enrichment. Iran reconstruction funding in a US-Iran deal at 28.5% YES. The post EE.UU. firma acuerdo nuclear con arabia saudita y estaría abriendo camino al enriquecimiento de uranio en territorio árabe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 2:45:36 AM
Ripple Backs Clarity Act as Bill Heads to Senate Vote
The post Ripple Backs Clarity Act as Bill Heads to Senate Vote appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A big crypto bill just cleared another step. It’s called the Clarity Act, and it’s now ready for a vote in front of the whole Senate. The Clarity Act is 616 pages long. It sets rules for digital assets like Bitcoin and other crypto tokens. Right...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 7/23/2026, 2:43:05 AM
Houthis claim attack on oil tankers after US strikes on Iran
Houthis claim attacks on oil tankers after US strikes on Iran. WTI reaching $110 in July 2026 at 4.2% YES. The post Houthis claim attack on oil tankers after US strikes on Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 2:42:34 AM
US boosts Middle East military presence as Trump weighs Iran escalation
US increases military presence in the Middle East as Trump considers escalation. Iran reconstruction funding in a US-Iran deal by 2026 at 28.5% YES. The post US boosts Middle East military presence as Trump weighs Iran escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 2:38:52 AM
Why Tokenized Assets Aren’t Taking off Despite the Hype—What’s Holding Investors Back
As financial institutions expand tokenized real-world asset (RWA) offerings, Franklin Templeton’s Chetan Karkhanis examines the market’s evolution, its remaining structural barriers, and what could bring blockchain-based investments into wider portfolio use. Fragmented Standards Restrict Scale Tokenized funds, securities, and cash instruments have...
By Kevin Helms 7/23/2026, 2:30:12 AM
AFX bridge exploit drains $24.15M USDC as attacker buys 12,467 ETH
AFX lost $24.15 million in USDC after its cross-chain bridge was exploited, and stolen funds were later swapped into 12,467 ETH on Ethereum.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 2:25:59 AM
Trump’s Iran blockade announcement sends oil prices soaring, Dow falling
Trump announced a renewed blockade on Iran's oil shipping route, causing oil prices to rise. New all-time high by December 31 at 16.5% YES. The post Trump’s Iran blockade announcement sends oil prices soaring, Dow falling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 2:18:47 AM
Polymarket odds double to 16.5% for Putin out by June 2027
Ukraine called an urgent UN Security Council meeting after Russian strikes reportedly halted traffic through Kyiv’s Black Sea maritime corridor during harvest season. (Read More)
By N/A 7/23/2026, 2:16:26 AM
Iran damages Israel’s refineries, radar; airspace closure possible
Iran damages Israel's refineries and radar systems. Israel closes its airspace by August 31 at 43% YES. The post Iran damages Israel’s refineries, radar; airspace closure possible appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 2:12:47 AM
Polymarket prices Trump out-by-July at 45% as Pentagon Iran briefing hits
The Pentagon briefed House lawmakers on the Iran war amid rising regional tensions, according to a report. (Read More)
By N/A 7/23/2026, 2:09:26 AM
Oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions, supply disruption fears
Oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at 16.5% YES. The post Oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions, supply disruption fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 2:07:55 AM
XRP Price : Analyst Says XRP’s Chart Is Sending Two Conflicting Signals
The post XRP Price : Analyst Says XRP’s Chart Is Sending Two Conflicting Signals appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Something important may have changed for XRP, but the chart is sending two conflicting signals. According to one crypto analyst, XRP has fallen below its 20-day, 50-day, 100-day and 200-day exponential moving averages, showing...
By Debashree Patra 7/23/2026, 1:57:17 AM
Japan’s first Bitcoin ETF could arrive by 2028 with ¥3T inflows
Japan could launch its first Bitcoin ETF by 2028 as regulators revise fund rules, with potential inflows reaching up to ¥3 trillion in Japan
By Olivia Stephanie 7/23/2026, 1:57:02 AM
Iran disables US radar, satellite systems, escalating conflict
Iran disables U.S. radar and satellite systems, escalating conflict. Nuclear deal by August 13, 2026 at 3.5% YES. The post Iran disables US radar, satellite systems, escalating conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 1:53:03 AM
Hackers steal $31.6M with 2 crypto bridge attacks within 7 hours
AFX, a decentralized perpetual exchange operating on Arbitrum, reportedly lost $24.15 million on Wednesday, while the Verus Ethereum bridge was attacked hours later.
By Felix Ng 7/23/2026, 1:47:20 AM
US State Department issues global travel caution amid Middle East tensions
US State Department issues global travel caution amid Middle East tensions. Iran reconstruction funding in a US-Iran deal by 2026 at 28.5% YES. The post US State Department issues global travel caution amid Middle East tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 1:45:42 AM
Senate to vote on Clarity Act next week without Democrat deal
Senate to vote on the Clarity Act next week without a Democrat deal. Clarity Act signed into law in 2026 at 37.5% YES. The post Senate to vote on Clarity Act next week without Democrat deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/23/2026, 1:42:47 AM