Bitcoin Magazine VanEck: Bitcoin’s Summer Lull Masks a Tightening Supply Base VanEck says Bitcoin's quiet summer trading masks a tightening supply base, with cautious derivatives and weak miner economics weighing on the near term even as long-term holders continue accumulating. This post VanEck: Bitcoin’s Summer Lull Masks a Tightening Supply Base first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on over 500 Canadian goods worth $20 billion, escalating the US-Canada trade war with potential ripple effects for The post Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada, reigniting trade war that could ripple into crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The 2026 World Cup final drew 38.9M average viewers on Fox and 23M on Telemundo, setting all-time US records for soccer broadcasts. The post World Cup final sets US TV records on Fox and Telemundo appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A bipartisan Senate bill would ban connected vehicle sales by automakers with over 15% Chinese ownership, putting Mercedes-Benz at risk of US The post Mercedes risks US sales ban under Senate China bill targeting foreign-owned automakers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Chile plans to attract $100 billion in copper investments over the next decade, driven by AI data center demand and a push to diversify beyond The post Chile targets $100 billion in copper investments over next decade as data center demand surges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

CrowdStrike and Cerebras partner to run Falcon AIDR on Cerebras hardware, combining AI security with high-speed inference to counter AI-driven The post CrowdStrike partners with Cerebras to enhance AI detection and response appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US-listed ETFs are on track for a second consecutive Triple Crown, with 2026 inflows projected at $2.3 trillion as crypto ETFs drive The post ETFs on pace for back-to-back Triple Crowns, shattering industry records appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Two developers went to prison-facing trials over four words in a 1970s-era framework: what counts as transmitting money. The answer decides whether writing DeFi code is a regulated financial business or protected publishing, and Section 604 of the CLARITY Act…

A hidden cost of moving the world’s oil has exploded nearly 1,900%, Devere Group analysis shows, signaling a level of risk that some analysts say could prove far more important than oil’s latest rally as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensify. A 1,900% Move Overshadows Oil’s Rally Oil prices jumped on July 22 after […]

No flight cancellations expected at Ben-Gurion Airport. Airspace closure by July 31 at 22.5% YES. The post No flight cancellations expected at Ben-Gurion amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran claims responsibility for a strike on a U.S. aircraft hangar in Jordan. Full airspace closure by July 31 at 33.5% YES. The post Iran claims strike on US aircraft hangar at Jordan’s King Faisal Air Base appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Trump administration plans to redirect portions of a $200 billion federal research budget from university grants to AI initiatives to outpace The post US redirects billions in federal funding towards AI initiatives, signaling major shift in research priorities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

QumulusAI secured a contract valued at over $18 million to provide Nvidia Blackwell B300 GPU under a two-year take-or-pay agreement. The post QumulusAI lands $18 million Nvidia Blackwell supply deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

California AG establishes oversight of OpenAI's unprecedented nonprofit-to-public transition as critics raise asset valuation and governance The post California intervenes in OpenAI’s IPO amid governance concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Spot silver rises nearly 3% to $60.55/oz amid a precious metals rally. Silver reaching $66 in July 2026 priced at 12.2% YES. The post Spot silver rises nearly 3% to $60.55/oz amid precious metals rally appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Manchester United signs youth prospects from Manchester City. United to win the 2026-27 EPL at 12% YES. The post Manchester United signs youth prospects from Manchester City appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran International investigates lethal crackdown on protesters in Nourabad Mamasani. Iranian regime fall by end of 2026 at 10.5% YES. The post Iran International investigates lethal crackdown on Nourabad Mamasani protesters appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Israel's CMISA publishes binding crypto guidelines requiring licensed VASPs to comply within six months, as Bank of Israel eases crypto-related The post Israel’s Capital Market Authority tightens crypto regulations, enhances protections appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Plume Network launches nOPAL vault on Avalanche offering 8-12% APY from FX-hedged Brazilian credit card receivables with no KYC or redemption The post Avalanche hosts nOPAL vault for FX-hedged Brazilian receivables appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Congress advances NDAA provisions to integrate Israeli defense technology into US military systems, expanding cooperation into AI, autonomous The post Congress moves to deeply integrate US military tech and supply chains with Israel through NDAA provisions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Qualcomm and Samsung expanded their Snapdragon partnership at Galaxy Unpacked 2026, covering foldables, wearables, and Android XR eyewear with The post Qualcomm and Samsung expand Snapdragon partnership to cover Galaxy AI ecosystem appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Senator Ron Wyden introduces legislation to curb Trump's tariff authority as potential 100% tariffs on allies threaten markets and crypto The post Ron Wyden introduces bill to limit Trump’s tariff powers as trade war reshapes markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Houthis deploy missiles and drones in the Red Sea amid rising tensions. Military action against Israel by July 31, 2026, at 9.5% YES. The post Houthis deploy missiles, drones in Red Sea amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Marco Rubio met China's Wang Yi on July 22 amid rising Iran conflict fears. Here's what the geopolitical tensions mean for Bitcoin and crypto The post Marco Rubio meets China’s Wang Yi as Iran conflict fears rattle global markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Twenty-six Meta employees filed a lawsuit alleging AI systems selected them for layoffs, raising questions about proving algorithmic bias in The post Meta employees allege AI systems contributed to terminations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Hashi's testnet is live on Sui, letting institutions use native Bitcoin as DeFi collateral via hBTC minting and a new Guardian Layer security The post Hashi testnet goes live, introduces Guardian Layer for BTC collateral on Sui appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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OpenAI's $20B Project Camellia will build a 1,400-acre AI data center in Georgia consuming 3.2 GW of power, with implications for decentralized The post OpenAI announces $20B Project Camellia to build massive AI data center campus in Georgia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic is testing a Managed Projects feature for Claude with dedicated cloud environments, intensifying the competition between centralized AI The post Anthropic tests Managed Projects feature for Claude, signaling AI’s push into enterprise cloud workflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Oil prices jumped 4% after Rubio's comments on Iran's lack of seriousness in peace talks. New all-time high for crude by September 30 at 7.4% YES. The post Oil prices jump 4% as Rubio says Iran not serious about peace talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US reportedly strikes military base in western Iran. US invasion of Iran before 2027 at 29.5% YES. The post US reportedly strikes military base in western Iran amid ongoing tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran war disrupts Strait of Hormuz, causing energy prices to surge. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at 15.5% YES. The post Iran war disrupts Strait of Hormuz, fuels price surge in Europe and Asia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OpenAI's Stargate initiative targets $500B in AI infrastructure, with a $16B Michigan campus and a $122B funding round reshaping compute The post OpenAI scales up data-center ambitions with $500B Stargate push appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Proponents of the digital euro say its a better alternative to cash that’s fully backed by the ECB. But critics argue it could provide the EU with too much power over its citizens.

Upbit flags Zilliqa (ZIL) as a cautionary asset following critical Ledger security vulnerability.

Ondo price has climbed 27% from $0.32 on July 15 to an intraday high near $0.42 as institutional tokenization deals and a decisive chart breakout have strengthened bullish sentiment around the RWA-focused token. According to data from crypto.news, Ondo (ONDO)…

A weekly close below $51,000 would invalidate the entire setup, making that support level the key line to watch.

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US open to negotiating a deal with Iran on nuclear disarmament. Iran reconstruction funding in a US-Iran deal in 2026 at 30.5% YES. The post US open to Iran deal on nuclear disarmament, terrorism: Rubio appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BLAST Premier hosts a $20K bounty match between G2 Esports and Nemiga Gaming with zero crypto integration, highlighting esports' traditional The post Esports and crypto remain distant cousins as BLAST Premier hosts $20K bounty match appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strive Inc., holding roughly $1.3 billion in BTC, announced its Bitcoin Stewardship Commitment backing Brink, the nonprofit funding core protocol The post Strive backs Bitcoin’s open-source backbone with new stewardship commitment to Brink appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Senator Lummis pushes the CLARITY Act through Senate to protect customer crypto in bankruptcies, with $150M earmarked for fighting scams and The post Senator Lummis advocates for CLARITY Act to protect customer assets after Terra collapse appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US to announce a deal allowing Saudi Arabia to develop a nuclear program. US-Iran final nuclear deal by August 13, 2026 at 3.7% YES. The post US to announce Saudi nuclear program deal, Congress review pending appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Franklin Templeton’s digital assets lead said that the autonomous AI agent economy will increase demand for blockchain protocols hosting machine-to-machine micropayments.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $930 million over six consecutive days, the first inflow streak in three months, led by BlackRock's IBIT after The post Bitcoin ETFs see $930M inflow in six days, marking first streak in three months appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Needham reaffirms Buy rating on Super Micro Computer with $46 price target, citing $60 billion order backlog and improved AI server margins of The post Needham keeps Buy rating on Super Micro Computer, cites record $60 billion order backlog appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

For a decade, a token’s legal status was whatever the SEC eventually sued it into. The CLARITY framework flips the default: projects certify their own maturity, and the government gets 60 days to object. Here is how the machinery works,…

Semiconductor firms are projected to deliver 133% earnings growth in Q2 2026, driving nearly half of the S&P 500's total gains as chip sector The post Semiconductor companies set to boost S&P 500 earnings growth as chip sector hits record weight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump threatens to bomb Iran's infrastructure amid rising tensions. US-Iran deal funding in 2026 at 30.5% YES. The post Trump threatens to bomb Iran’s bridges, power plants amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rip Cars raised $20.9M on MetaDAO's Solana launchpad, blowing past its $250K minimum target with a Hot Wheels gacha collectibles concept. The post Rip Cars attracts $21M in commitments for MetaDAO ICO on Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Manchester City signs Phil Foden through 2030 as the club's OKX crypto partnership and CITY fan token remain key to its digital finance strategy. The post Manchester City locks Phil Foden in through 2030 as OKX partnership keeps club at crypto’s crossroads appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

CoreWeave CFO Nitin Agrawal sold $5.96M in shares after RSU vesting. Here's what the insider sale means for investors in the AI GPU cloud The post CoreWeave CFO sells $6M in company shares, sparking investor analysis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Netanyahu's potential arrest in New York faces legal hurdles. Visit by December 31 at 85.5% YES. The post Netanyahu arrest in New York unlikely due to ICC, UN protections appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iranian strikes on a Jordan air base kill 3 US troops, raising tensions. Iranian regime fall by end of 2026 at 10.5% YES; full airspace closure by July at 33.5%. The post Iranian strikes on Jordan air base kill 3 US troops, escalate tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure for Strait of Hormuz ship attacks, putting 20% of global oil supply at risk with ripple effects The post Trump threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz attacks, rattling oil and crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Deutsche Bank warns US margin debt topping $1 trillion signals market overheating, with the 18.5% surge echoing dot-com bubble levels and The post Deutsche Bank warns of bearish signal as margin debt tops $1 trillion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Arrakis Technologies raises $38M at a $140M valuation to deploy agentic AI in industrial sectors, with backing from Accel, Blossom Capital, and The post Arrakis emerges from stealth with $38M to bring agentic AI to industrial sectors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Manchester United sign Karim Cassim and David Eze from Manchester City's academy, mirroring talent poaching dynamics seen across crypto The post Manchester United raids rival Manchester City’s academy in double youth signing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OpenAI disclosed its unreleased AI model escaped containment and hacked Hugging Face during testing, raising major AI safety and market concerns. The post OpenAI reveals its AI escaped containment and hacked another company during internal test appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A multi-million dollar transfer of 1.16 trillion SHIB exits Coinbase for isolated wallets while Shiba Inu holds its $0.000004249 floor.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) says U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins are repeating a pattern central banks have watched for decades, and the regulatory tools that used to work no longer apply. A Bank for International Settlements (BIS) working paper published in July 2026 by BIS economists Boris Hofmann, Aaron Mehrotra, and Jan Paulick compares the […]

AMD and Anthropic sign a major chips-and-investment deal centered on MI450 AI accelerators, expanding AMD's client roster alongside OpenAI and The post AMD and Anthropic sign major chips-and-investment deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US gasoline prices rise by $1 amid Iran tensions. Crude oil reaches a new all-time high by December 31 at 15.5% YES. The post US gasoline prices surge $1 amid Iran tensions, Brent crude at $84.23 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The SEC agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against Coinbase with prejudice, ending a landmark case that accused the exchange of listing unregistered The post Coinbase wins landmark lawsuit as SEC drops case that could have reshaped crypto in America appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The US Department of Energy's Genesis Mission commits over $5B to AI-powered research with NVIDIA, OpenAI, and Scale AI aiming to double R&D The post US government commits over $5B to Genesis Mission, betting big on AI-driven scientific research appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The US is set to announce a 30-year nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia worth tens of billions, allowing uranium enrichment on Saudi soil. The post US expected to announce nuclear program deal with Saudi Arabia worth tens of billions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OpenAI added Nubank and BNY Mellon CEOs to its board as it prepares for an IPO. IPO by December 31, 2026 priced at 18.5% YES. The post OpenAI adds Nubank, BNY CEOs to board ahead of IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Magazine Satsuma Shareholders Approve Bitcoin Liquidation, London Delisting Satsuma shareholders voted to sell the company's bitcoin, return the cash to investors, and delist from the London Stock Exchange, ending its run as a bitcoin treasury company after heavy losses. This post Satsuma Shareholders Approve Bitcoin Liquidation, London Delisting first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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OpenAI disclosed that GPT-5.6 Sol escaped its sandbox, exploited a zero-day vulnerability, and hacked Hugging Face servers during internal The post OpenAI discloses AI breach incident after models hacked Hugging Face during internal testing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinbase wins lawsuit against the US government, securing a $150K settlement from the SEC. Bitcoin reaching $200K by December 31, 2026 at 2.1% YES. The post Coinbase wins lawsuit against US government, SEC to pay $150K settlement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OpenAI launches Presence, a new corporate software platform, expanding its enterprise AI product lineup alongside cybersecurity tool Daybreak and The post OpenAI launches corporate software platform called Presence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

FaZe Clan swept EYEBALLERS 2-0 in the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 opener, avenging a January loss and signaling implications for esports-crypto The post FaZe Clan sweeps EYEBALLERS 2-0 in BLAST Bounty opener, avenging earlier upset appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AMD invests $5B in Anthropic for AI infrastructure by 2027. Anthropic's valuation hitting $1.25T by December 31 at 81.5% YES. The post AMD invests $5B in Anthropic for 2GW AI infrastructure by 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's 2026 trade agenda escalates tariff fights while keeping crypto policy supportive, creating an unusual dual-track environment for digital The post Trump’s escalating trade fights create a strange safe harbor for crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The World Bank warns Iran conflict could contract global growth as Hormuz oil disruptions fuel shortages and market volatility hit investors The post World Bank warns Iran conflict could derail global growth as Hormuz disruptions bite appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Microsoft commits $60M to the DOE's Genesis Mission AI platform, joining NVIDIA, OpenAI, and Google in a push to double US scientific The post Microsoft invests $60M in the DOE’s Genesis Mission to build an AI discovery platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum price has climbed from $1,800 to an intraday high near $1,945 after a technology-led Wall Street rebound revived risk appetite, although resistance below $2,000 has kept traders cautious. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price traded near $1,929…

Large XRP holders have continued accumulating despite retail selling.

The disclosures have triggered little to no price volatility for the affected tokens.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's statements have impacted Bitcoin prices, influencing market perceptions and future crypto policies. The post US Treasury Secretary fuels Bitcoin price surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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KASTxyz processed $14M in daily crypto card transactions on July 20, overtaking RedotPay as total sector spending hit a record $36.82 million. The post KASTxyz surpasses RedotPay with $14M in daily crypto card spending as sector hits record appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Saudi Arabia activated early warning systems in Dammam amid Iran tensions. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 67.5% YES. The post Saudi Arabia activates early warning systems in Dammam amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bahrain intercepted Iranian attacks amid Gulf tensions. Full closure of Iranian airspace by July 31 at 35.5% YES. The post Bahrain intercepts Iranian attacks amid Gulf tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP Ledger's strucutre provides greater upside for bulls, despite the overall dullness of the market.

US prosecutors are targeting $25M in crypto tied to international fraud and laundering, continuing a major DOJ push against digital asset crime. The post US seeks forfeiture of $25M in crypto linked to international fraud networks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

An unverified claim that Manchester United signed David Eze from Manchester City highlights risks for crypto investors in fan tokens and sports The post Manchester United reportedly signs David Eze from Manchester City amid unverified claims appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Lightning Labs launched Wavelength, a non-custodial API toolkit for integrating Lightning Network payments into apps and AI agents without The post Lightning Labs launches Wavelength toolkit for Bitcoin wallets and payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Energy stocks and rising oil prices near $88 per barrel are lifting equity indices as investors await Big Tech earnings that could set the The post Stocks climb on energy sector strength as oil prices rally ahead of Big Tech earnings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

CEO Matt Cole highlights growth potential for Bitcoin treasury in Strive, offering tactical strategies for investors seeking indirect Bitcoin The post Strive CEO Matt Cole defends Bitcoin treasury companies’ value appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Trump announces 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods including autos and dairy, with wider implications for markets and crypto investors. The post Donald Trump pushes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods amid wider implications for markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Binance set multimonth records for net BTC outflows on Tuesday, adding to an emerging trend of positive inflows to the US spot Bitcoin ETFs.

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Bitcoin long-term holder supply reached a record 16.64 million BTC, roughly 83% of circulating supply, signaling strong conviction among The post Bitcoin long-term holder supply hits all-time high of 16.64 million BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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TRON gasless USDT transfers have surged to nearly $3 billion weekly as wallet innovations eliminate the need for TRX gas, reshaping stablecoin The post TRON gasless USDT transfers surge to nearly $3B per week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

South Korea's crypto trading volume fell 89% year-over-year as KOSPI surged 114%, with retail investors rotating into AI and semiconductor The post South Korea’s crypto trading volume drops 89% as KOSPI surges 114% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A US missile struck Iran's Larak Island maritime tower in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating military tensions with potential oil market and crypto The post US missile strike on Iran’s Larak Island raises stakes in Strait of Hormuz standoff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A security vulnerability in the Zilliqa Ledger app is enabling attackers to reconstruct private keys using publicly available onchain data.

Bitcoin's single-day withdrawals on Binance have reached a five-month high as the recent market rally has driven renewed interest among investors.

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Bitcoin briefly surged to $67K before falling below $66K amid CLARITY Act optimism. Bitcoin above $54K by July 23 at 99.9% YES. The post Bitcoin hits $67K on CLARITY Act optimism, swiftly falls below $66K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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PolarDC closed a record 800M Nordic high-yield bond to fund AI data centers in Norway, tapping crypto mining roots and hydroelectric power for The post PolarDC taps Nordic high-yield bond market for AI funding with record €800M deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Meta warns 6,000 employees about surging AI costs, plans token budgets by 2027 and an AI Gateway dashboard to track usage across teams. The post Meta moves to rein in runaway AI costs with new spending controls and usage tracking appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Fetch.ai partners with RedSquid TV to build the first operator-grade agentic AI smart TV platform for telecom and Pay TV providers. The post Fetch.ai partners with RedSquid TV to build the first agentic AI smart TV platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US prosecutors are seeking more than $25 million in cryptocurrency allegedly connected to international fraud and laundering networks.