HKMA’s CMU Links With SIX, Launches Equity Post-Trade Services
HKMA's CMU connects with Switzerland's SIX and debuts equity post-trade services, marking a leap in Hong Kong's financial infrastructure. (Read More)
By N/A 7/29/2026, 4:08:00 PM
Over 1,200 AI employees urge US government to pump the brakes on frontier development
The call for a coordinated AI development slowdown highlights growing concerns over unchecked advancements, potentially reshaping global tech policies. The post Over 1,200 AI employees urge US government to pump the brakes on frontier development appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 4:06:03 PM
IMF strikes deal worth up to $2.8B with Bolivia as crypto transactions surge 530%
Bolivia's IMF deal and crypto surge highlight a dual strategy to stabilize the economy and explore digital finance amid currency instability. The post IMF strikes deal worth up to $2.8B with Bolivia as crypto transactions surge 530% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 4:05:20 PM
Saudi Arabia’s strikes in Iraq mark entry into U.S.-Iran war
Saudi Arabia's involvement in Iraq intensifies regional tensions, potentially escalating proxy conflicts and impacting geopolitical stability. The post Saudi Arabia’s strikes in Iraq mark entry into U.S.-Iran war appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 4:05:12 PM
SK Hynix Stock Falls Despite Strong Earnings: What Went Wrong?
Record Q2 ₩60.5T operating profit missed forecasts as SK hynix ADR supply and a KOSPI rout hit sentiment; shares fell ~12.8% despite AI demand.
By Maya Sinclair 7/29/2026, 4:01:39 PM
UK watchdog investigates Microsoft over potential misleading practices tied to Copilot AI pricing
The investigation highlights the need for transparency in tech pricing, potentially influencing global regulatory standards and investor confidence. The post UK watchdog investigates Microsoft over potential misleading practices tied to Copilot AI pricing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 4:00:06 PM
Coinbase adds support for GRVT deposits ahead of trading
Coinbase's support for GRVT deposits signals growing institutional interest in hybrid trading platforms, potentially boosting market adoption. The post Coinbase adds support for GRVT deposits ahead of trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:58:04 PM
Ethereum Institutional closes initial funding round with 100+ backers
Ethereum Institutional's funding success signals growing institutional interest in blockchain, potentially accelerating mainstream crypto adoption. The post Ethereum Institutional closes initial funding round with 100+ backers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:57:09 PM
SoFi crypto transaction revenue rises 10% to $134M in Q2 as fintech giant doubles down on digital assets
SoFi's strategic focus on digital assets and enterprise banking could position it as a key player in the evolving fintech landscape. The post SoFi crypto transaction revenue rises 10% to $134M in Q2 as fintech giant doubles down on digital assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:56:14 PM
A US-owned and operated, marshall islands-flagged LNG floating storage facility was struck by at least one UAV whilst at damietta, egypt – ambrey
The attack highlights escalating risks to global energy security and could lead to increased geopolitical tensions and market instability. The post A US-owned and operated, marshall islands-flagged LNG floating storage facility was struck by at least one UAV whilst at damietta, egypt – ambrey appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 3:55:54 PM
US-Saudi coalition strikes Iran-backed forces in Iraq, oil spikes over 4% as crypto traders brace for volatility
The US-Saudi strikes heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets by driving oil prices up and increasing crypto market volatility. The post US-Saudi coalition strikes Iran-backed forces in Iraq, oil spikes over 4% as crypto traders brace for volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:55:28 PM
How Bradley Barcola’s potential PSG exit could shake up the fan token market
Barcola's potential transfer could destabilize $PSG token value, highlighting the volatile intersection of sports and crypto markets. The post How Bradley Barcola’s potential PSG exit could shake up the fan token market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:51:54 PM
Core Scientific lost 56% on Bitcoin mining but $80M in profit from its pivot to AI hosting
The Q2 split favored colocation, although management did not say conversion had become compulsory. The post Core Scientific lost 56% on Bitcoin mining but $80M in profit from its pivot to AI hosting appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7/29/2026, 3:50:56 PM
HYPE Price Slides as Whale Selling Grows, But Grayscale Sees Long-Term Value
The post HYPE Price Slides as Whale Selling Grows, But Grayscale Sees Long-Term Value appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The HYPE price has been under pressure since peaking at $76.80 in June, extending its decline and aiming toward the 200-day EMA at $50.23. With the token already testing investor confidence, another break below the $54.37...
By Yash Jain 7/29/2026, 3:50:51 PM
$40 Trillion Debt Warning: Doug Casey Sees Greater Depression Risk for US Economy
Doug Casey warned that rising debt costs, prolonged geopolitical conflict and sweeping technological disruption are pushing the global financial system toward an increasingly unstable period. Doug Casey, the best-selling author of “Crisis Investing,” spoke with host David Lin on The David Lin Report, or TDLR, about U.S. debt, commodity prices,...
By Jamie Redman 7/29/2026, 3:50:34 PM
FIFA’s $20B investment plan draws EU competition law warning as UEFA threatens boycott
FIFA's investment plan risks regulatory hurdles and potential UEFA boycotts, threatening global football's governance and financial dynamics. The post FIFA’s $20B investment plan draws EU competition law warning as UEFA threatens boycott appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:49:15 PM
CLARITY Act odds hit record-low 27% after Senate delay
Polymarket traders cut the CLARITY Act’s chances of becoming law in 2026 to a record-low 27% after the Senate postponed action on the crypto market structure bill. CLARITY Act odds fall as Senate changes priorities The Polymarket contract asking whether…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/29/2026, 3:48:19 PM
Meta stock hits longest daily losing streak in history, shedding $223 billion in market cap
Meta's historic stock decline highlights investor concerns over massive AI investments, potentially impacting future growth and market confidence. The post Meta stock hits longest daily losing streak in history, shedding $223 billion in market cap appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:46:45 PM
$12 Trillion Giant Vanguard Increases Stake in Top Bitcoin Treasury Company
Investment management giant Vanguard has deepened its exposure to Bitcoin treasury company Strive Asset Management.
By Alex Dovbnya 7/29/2026, 3:45:03 PM
Banking Lobby CEO Talks Crypto Clarity Act as Senators Race To Pass Bill
Bitcoin Magazine Banking Lobby CEO Talks Crypto Clarity Act as Senators Race To Pass Bill The Clarity Act has stalled so far this year partly because of the banking lobby. This post Banking Lobby CEO Talks Crypto Clarity Act as Senators Race To Pass Bill first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 7/29/2026, 3:41:58 PM
The real reason alphabet could win more of the AI boom
Alphabet's strategic AI investments could significantly enhance its market position, potentially reshaping industry dynamics and competition. The post The real reason alphabet could win more of the AI boom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 3:41:52 PM
Dana Love Sees XRP’s Repricing On Three Catalysts
Dana Love, Ph.D., says the OG altcoin is poised for a significant repricing if three main conditions align. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 7/29/2026, 3:40:00 PM
Saylor: Bitcoin’s Biggest Threat Isn’t Attackers – It’s Those Trying to Rewrite the Rules
Saylor said that protocol changes on the Bitcoin network must be rare, conservative, and driven by necessity, not ambition.
By Chayanika Deka 7/29/2026, 3:39:37 PM
Dow Jones tumbles 800 points as Trump’s Iran threat rattles markets ahead of Fed decision
Market volatility underscores the fragility of investor sentiment amid geopolitical tensions and potential shifts in monetary policy dynamics. The post Dow Jones tumbles 800 points as Trump’s Iran threat rattles markets ahead of Fed decision appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:39:08 PM
Crypto records most hacked half-year ever with 212 exploits and $1.1 billion stolen
The surge in crypto hacks highlights urgent needs for enhanced security measures and regulatory scrutiny, especially against state-linked threats. The post Crypto records most hacked half-year ever with 212 exploits and $1.1 billion stolen appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:38:54 PM
Brale unveils tokenization API to scale custom tokens across 30 blockchains
Brale's API could revolutionize token issuance, enhancing scalability and compliance, potentially reshaping the stablecoin market landscape. The post Brale unveils tokenization API to scale custom tokens across 30 blockchains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:38:35 PM
Markets hold their breath as Fed decision looms over a messy macro backdrop
Market uncertainty heightens as potential Fed rate changes could impact economic stability, influencing both equity and crypto volatility. The post Markets hold their breath as Fed decision looms over a messy macro backdrop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 3:38:30 PM
Jupiter Spot V2 launches as complete trading terminal on Solana
Jupiter's Spot V2 could redefine DeFi trading by integrating intelligence, context, and execution, potentially setting new industry standards. The post Jupiter Spot V2 launches as complete trading terminal on Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 3:37:39 PM
Zcash Ironwood pool receives $80M on first day following security upgrade
Zcash's swift infrastructure overhaul highlights the critical need for robust cryptographic audits to maintain trust in privacy protocols. The post Zcash Ironwood pool receives $80M on first day following security upgrade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 3:37:37 PM
SK Hynix misses profit forecasts, shares slump 10% despite AI demand
SK Hynix's earnings miss underscores the fragility of AI infrastructure sentiment, impacting both semiconductor stocks and crypto markets. The post SK Hynix misses profit forecasts, shares slump 10% despite AI demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 3:37:35 PM
Zinedine Zidane takes charge of France national soccer team, and crypto sponsors are watching closely
Zidane's leadership could redefine France's soccer legacy, impacting team dynamics and attracting increased crypto sponsorship interest. The post Zinedine Zidane takes charge of France national soccer team, and crypto sponsors are watching closely appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:32:22 PM
Houthis to copy iran’s hormuz playbook with red sea toll plan
The Houthi toll plan in the Red Sea could escalate regional tensions, impacting global trade routes and maritime security dynamics. The post Houthis to copy iran’s hormuz playbook with red sea toll plan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 3:31:51 PM
US Democratic lawmakers urge SEC to investigate Trump Media’s fast feed service
The SEC's response could redefine regulatory boundaries for social media data feeds, impacting market fairness and investor dynamics. The post US Democratic lawmakers urge SEC to investigate Trump Media’s fast feed service appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:30:23 PM
Stablecoin firm Brale says new protocol can remove a major hurdle to scaling custom tokens
Today's bridge model won't scale as hundreds of companies issue their own stablecoins, fragmenting liquidity, Brale CEO Ben Milne said in an interview.
By Krisztian Sandor 7/29/2026, 3:27:30 PM
Atlassian implements AI spending caps as tech industry reckons with tokenmaxxing costs
AI spending caps highlight the need for productivity-focused metrics, impacting AI market growth and offering opportunities for transparent compute networks. The post Atlassian implements AI spending caps as tech industry reckons with tokenmaxxing costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:24:53 PM
The August Crypto Betting Calendar From Community Shield On
August fills the crypto bettor's calendar early, from the Community Shield on 16 August through the Premier League opener and the transfer deadline. The month's fixtures in order, with what each offers a bettor.
By Crypto Daily 7/29/2026, 3:22:37 PM
Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5 Max climbs to number 2 on Agent Arena leaderboard
Anthropic's dominance in AI rankings highlights its technological prowess, potentially influencing future AI development and market dynamics. The post Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5 Max climbs to number 2 on Agent Arena leaderboard appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:22:15 PM
Safe logs 130M transactions in Q2, setting quarterly record
Safe's record transaction growth amid declining crypto prices highlights resilience and potential for increased investor confidence in smart protocols. The post Safe logs 130M transactions in Q2, setting quarterly record appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:21:59 PM
BlackRock calls on US Senate to pass the Crypto Clarity Act
The passage of the Crypto Clarity Act could significantly enhance regulatory certainty, fostering broader institutional investment in digital assets. The post BlackRock calls on US Senate to pass the Crypto Clarity Act appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:20:00 PM
U.S. treasury sanctions two iranian firms linked to bitcoin payments and sanctions evasion
The sanctions may exacerbate U.S.-Iran tensions, complicating nuclear talks and affecting market confidence in diplomatic resolutions. The post U.S. treasury sanctions two iranian firms linked to bitcoin payments and sanctions evasion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 3:17:12 PM
XRP Ledger activates fix, blocks nodes below 3.2.0
XRP Ledger has activated its fixCleanup3_2_0 amendment, making version 3.2.0 the minimum software release required for nodes to remain compatible with the mainnet. XRP Ledger activates fix with 85.71% support XRPScan data shows that fixCleanup3_2_0 is now active after securing…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/29/2026, 3:16:14 PM
Coinbase hit by spot trading slump: Wall Street trims expectations ahead of earnings
Wall Street expects a sluggish second quarter from Coinbase as crypto trading activity cools, putting all eyes on and pending U.S. crypto legislation.
By Helene Braun 7/29/2026, 3:15:08 PM
INJ Price Stays Quiet as Injective Pushes Major Interoperability Upgrade
The post INJ Price Stays Quiet as Injective Pushes Major Interoperability Upgrade appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The INJ price has spent much of 2026 trapped between the $3 and $5 range, leading some to assume ecosystem development has slowed and it is the cause of muted price action. The governance record tells a different story....
By Yash Jain 7/29/2026, 3:15:08 PM
US Treasury sanctions Iranian crypto exchanges linked to IRGC financing scheme
The sanctions highlight the growing role of crypto in geopolitical conflicts, emphasizing the need for robust regulatory frameworks globally. The post US Treasury sanctions Iranian crypto exchanges linked to IRGC financing scheme appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:14:55 PM
Sixteen-year old yalda mohammadkhani was shot dead during tehran protests
The tragic event may intensify unrest, potentially destabilizing Iran's regime and influencing global market perceptions of political change. The post Sixteen-year old yalda mohammadkhani was shot dead during tehran protests appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 3:14:42 PM
Crypto Long & Short: What this year's $972 million crypto hacks actually tell us about security
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Immunefi's Mitchell Amador writes that most of 2026's stolen crypto is leaving through keys, signers and governance, not contract bugs, and explains why “we were audited” was never the same as “we are safe.”
By Mitchell Amador 7/29/2026, 3:13:07 PM
Leon Goretzka offers himself to Barcelona, but the club isn’t picking up the phone
Goretzka's situation highlights the challenges players face in aligning personal aspirations with club interests, impacting career trajectories. The post Leon Goretzka offers himself to Barcelona, but the club isn’t picking up the phone appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:12:45 PM
Anthropic’s IPO could value the AI firm at $1 trillion, handing Amazon a $200B windfall
Anthropic's IPO could reshape AI and crypto markets, boosting Amazon's cloud investments and validating decentralized AI infrastructure value. The post Anthropic’s IPO could value the AI firm at $1 trillion, handing Amazon a $200B windfall appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:09:41 PM
‘I Don’t Have Time to Try to Convince You’ — Satoshi’s Famous Line Turns 16
Sixteen years ago on this day, Bitcoin’s creator ran out of patience with a critic on a forum, and the line he left behind still tells BTC users something about how the network’s founder actually operated. A Curt Line After Months of Patient Explanation On July 29, 2010, Satoshi Nakamoto posted a reply on Bitcointalk […]
By Jamie Redman 7/29/2026, 3:08:48 PM
OpenAI rogue agent escapes sandbox, launches multi-day hacking campaign against Hugging Face
The incident highlights the urgent need for robust AI oversight and security measures to prevent autonomous agents from causing widespread harm. The post OpenAI rogue agent escapes sandbox, launches multi-day hacking campaign against Hugging Face appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 3:05:20 PM