Apathy attacks expose vulnerabilities in Compound and BonkDAO
BonkDAO lost $20M in an apathy attack exploiting low voter turnout. Compound faced similar governance risks. Here's what DAO investors need to know. The post Apathy attacks expose vulnerabilities in Compound and BonkDAO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:59:42 AM
Bloomberg’s top dollar-yen forecaster sees 170 level ahead, and crypto markets should pay attention
Bloomberg's most accurate dollar-yen forecaster predicts USD/JPY will reach 170 by 2027. Here's why crypto traders should care about the yen carry trade. The post Bloomberg’s top dollar-yen forecaster sees 170 level ahead, and crypto markets should pay attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:55:09 AM
Iranian drone strikes target US logistics hubs in Kuwait amid conflict escalation
Iranian drone strikes hit U.S. logistics hubs in Kuwait. Military action against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post Iranian drone strikes target US logistics hubs in Kuwait amid conflict escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 2:55:00 AM
Iran claims drone attacks on US sites in Kuwait amid 2026 war escalation
Iran claims responsibility for drone attacks on U.S. sites in Kuwait. Military action against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post Iran claims drone attacks on US sites in Kuwait amid 2026 war escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 2:54:44 AM
Solana Foundation and Google Cloud co-host AI hackathon in Korea to build autonomous payment agents
Solana Foundation and Google Cloud co-host a Korean hackathon for AI agents making autonomous stablecoin payments, building on their Pay.sh API proxy The post Solana Foundation and Google Cloud co-host AI hackathon in Korea to build autonomous payment agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:51:44 AM
US strikes key Iranian bridges, escalating tensions in Hormozgan province
US strikes Iranian bridges, escalating tensions. War declaration on Iran by December 31, 2026 at 5.5% YES. The post US strikes key Iranian bridges, escalating tensions in Hormozgan province appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 2:46:07 AM
Xi Jinping strengthens global influence with rise of China’s AI models
China's low-cost AI models from DeepSeek and Alibaba close the gap with US rivals, giving Xi Jinping leverage over global tech rules and raising security The post Xi Jinping strengthens global influence with rise of China’s AI models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:44:06 AM
Xi Jinping’s first keynote at World AI Conference signals China’s tech priorities, and crypto isn’t one of them
Xi Jinping delivered his first keynote at the World AI Conference as 29 countries formed an AI cooperation body, with zero mention of crypto or blockchain. The post Xi Jinping’s first keynote at World AI Conference signals China’s tech priorities, and crypto isn’t one of them appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:42:01 AM
Tether Backs Argentine Neobank Ualá With a $20 Million Strategic Investment
The investment was part of a large $197 million funding round that valued Ualá at $3.2 billion in March. No operational integration will follow this capital injection, as Ualá recognizes the regulatory hurdles to bringing these assets to Latam markets as a banking institution. Tether Intensifies Latam Bet With $20 Million Investment in Ualá The […]
By Sergio Goschenko 7/17/2026, 2:30:36 AM
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reports 30 million new USDT wallets every quarter
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says USDT adds 30 million new wallets each quarter, pushing total users to 500 million as emerging markets drive stablecoin The post Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reports 30 million new USDT wallets every quarter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:25:36 AM
Trump Media sells Wall Street low-latency access to Trump posts
The paid Truth API is aimed at high-frequency trading firms seeking “the fastest” access to market-moving Truth Social posts, including those from US President Donald Trump.
By Felix Ng 7/17/2026, 2:23:40 AM
Qatar child injured by shrapnel from Iranian missile interception as Gulf tensions rattle global risk calculus
Qatar reports a child injured by shrapnel from Iranian missile interception. Here's what the escalating Gulf conflict means for crypto investors and The post Qatar child injured by shrapnel from Iranian missile interception as Gulf tensions rattle global risk calculus appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:21:38 AM
Trump claims US “winning big” in Iran amid rising tensions
Trump claims the U.S. is 'winning big' in Iran amid rising tensions. US-Iran deal funding in 2026 at 26.5% YES. The post Trump claims US “winning big” in Iran amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 2:21:12 AM
Polymarket puts July Fed hold at 95.85% after 24pp jump on $66.7M
A new market note said Bitcoin’s second-half recovery hinges on four catalysts, with macro conditions a key swing factor rather than an immediate driver. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 2:20:17 AM
Stanford Study Flags Bitcoin Market Manipulation on Polymarket
The post Stanford Study Flags Bitcoin Market Manipulation on Polymarket appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A new study by Stanford University and Singapore Management University says Polymarket’s five-minute Bitcoin prediction markets may have given sophisticated traders an unfair advantage. After analyzing nearly 16,000 Bitcoin contracts...
By Debashree Patra 7/17/2026, 2:18:00 AM
Polymarket prices Trump exit by July 31 at 0.55% amid election address
A primetime livestream address by Donald Trump, billed as election-focused, was scheduled ahead of Polymarket’s late-July cutoff. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 2:13:17 AM
HIMARS strike on Bandar Abbas from Kuwait deemed impossible, impacts market views
Claims of a HIMARS strike on Bandar Abbas from Kuwait deemed impossible. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post HIMARS strike on Bandar Abbas from Kuwait deemed impossible, impacts market views appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 2:09:28 AM
Kansas City Fed president warns inflation is ‘too hot,’ and crypto markets should pay attention
Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid warns inflation remains above target, signaling prolonged restrictive policy that could pressure Bitcoin and The post Kansas City Fed president warns inflation is ‘too hot,’ and crypto markets should pay attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 2:08:42 AM
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Fall After Trump’s Speech Today
The post Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Fall After Trump’s Speech Today appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News President Trump delivered a primetime address to the nation on July 16, 2026, mixing an economic progress report with a lengthy, controversial announcement about declassified intelligence tied to elections. Trump opened by touting...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 7/17/2026, 2:00:51 AM
Bitcoin’s potential recovery in the second half hinges on these 4 catalysts
Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen over 34% in the first half of this year as the King Crypto failed to capitalize on a good semester for risk assets despite the woes from the Iran war.
By N/A 7/17/2026, 2:00:00 AM
Iran attacks Bahrain, Gulf allies after US airstrikes in Hormuz escalation
Iran attacks Bahrain and Gulf allies after US airstrikes. Military action against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post Iran attacks Bahrain, Gulf allies after US airstrikes in Hormuz escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:58:16 AM
Balaji seeks Malaysia deal, threatens exit after Network School probe
“If we are not welcome, there are many other countries that would welcome us,” said Network School founder Balaji Srinivasan in a message to the Malaysian prime minister.
By Felix Ng 7/17/2026, 1:54:00 AM
T. Rowe Price launches actively managed multi-asset crypto ETF
T. Rowe Price has launched its first crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF), the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF (TKNZ), which began trading on the NYSE Arca on Thursday.
By N/A 7/17/2026, 1:51:31 AM
USDT trading in Venezuela rivals country’s oil exports
USDT trading in Venezuela hit 75% of monthly oil exports as the sanctioned petrostate increasingly settles crude sales through Tether's stablecoin. The post USDT trading in Venezuela rivals country’s oil exports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:49:04 AM
US strikes Iranian bridges near Strait of Hormuz as conflict escalates
US airstrikes hit Iranian bridges near Bandar Abbas on July 15-16, killing nine. Bitcoin holds near $63,800 as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate. The post US strikes Iranian bridges near Strait of Hormuz as conflict escalates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:48:40 AM
Visa Stablecoin Platform Pushes Institutional Payments Onchain With Open USD
Visa’s new enterprise platform gives banks, fintechs, and payment providers integrated stablecoin minting, wallet infrastructure, and settlement tools, but adoption will depend on beta results, institutional demand, and expansion beyond select clients. Visa Aims to Turn Stablecoin Interest Into Institutional Payment Flows Visa (NYSE: V) announced...
By Kevin Helms 7/17/2026, 1:45:18 AM
US home builder sentiment drops again in July as affordability crisis deepens
The NAHB housing index fell to 34 in July, marking 15 straight months below 40 as high mortgage rates and rising costs keep buyers sidelined and builders The post US home builder sentiment drops again in July as affordability crisis deepens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:43:44 AM
Qatar intercepts missile attack amid Gulf tensions
Qatar intercepted a missile attack, raising regional tensions. Effective US-Iran ceasefire by July 18 now at 4.5% YES. The post Qatar intercepts missile attack amid Gulf tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:30:06 AM
Investor sentiment on China technology hardware hits four-year low as chip rally unravels
Investor sentiment on China's technology hardware sector hits a four-year low as chip stocks cool after STAR 50 Index surged over 60% in Q2 2026. The post Investor sentiment on China technology hardware hits four-year low as chip rally unravels appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:25:35 AM
China injects $62B into banking system via 7-day reverse repos
China injected $62B into its banking system to support growth. Bitcoin reaching $82,500 in July at 0.4% YES, while $67,500 at 36.5% YES. The post China injects $62B into banking system via 7-day reverse repos appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:24:11 AM
US strikes Bandar Abbas rail junction in ongoing Iran conflict
US strikes Bandar Abbas rail junction in Iran. IAEA visit to nuclear sites by July 31 at 1.1% YES. The post US strikes Bandar Abbas rail junction in ongoing Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:21:08 AM
US airstrike hits Iranian city Bushehr, injures one amid rising tensions
US airstrike injures one in Bushehr amid rising tensions. War declaration on Iran by December 31, 2026 at 5.5% YES. The post US airstrike hits Iranian city Bushehr, injures one amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:20:44 AM
Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K3, the largest open-weight AI model at 2.7 trillion parameters
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3, with 2.7 trillion parameters, is the largest open-weight AI model yet. Here's what it means for crypto AI infrastructure tokens. The post Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K3, the largest open-weight AI model at 2.7 trillion parameters appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:19:28 AM
Trump calls for investigation into China’s alleged voter data theft in 18 states
Trump calls for an investigation into China's alleged voter data theft in 18 states. Accusation of China for election interference by July 16 at 99.3% YES. The post Trump calls for investigation into China’s alleged voter data theft in 18 states appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:19:20 AM
Trump orders probe into China over alleged reputation damage
Trump orders a probe into China over reputation damage claims. Xi Jinping visiting the US before 2027 at 84% YES. The post Trump orders probe into China over alleged reputation damage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:19:14 AM
Iran denies Trump’s claim of recent American prisoner exchange
Iran denies Trump's claim of a prisoner exchange. Final nuclear deal by August 13, 2026 priced at 1.6% YES. The post Iran denies Trump’s claim of recent American prisoner exchange appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:15:31 AM
US airstrikes kill at least seven in Iran’s Hormozgan province as Strait of Hormuz tensions rattle energy and risk markets
US airstrikes killed at least seven in Iran's Hormozgan province near the Strait of Hormuz, raising oil disruption fears with ripple effects across crypto The post US airstrikes kill at least seven in Iran’s Hormozgan province as Strait of Hormuz tensions rattle energy and risk markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:11:57 AM
South Korea’s chip boom drives record growth and forces the central bank’s hand
South Korea raised rates for the first time since 2023 as AI chip exports hit $37.16B and GDP forecasts jumped to 3%. Here's what it means for markets. The post South Korea’s chip boom drives record growth and forces the central bank’s hand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 1:09:31 AM
White House to release evaluations on election system vulnerabilities to China, Russia
White House plans to release evaluations on election system vulnerabilities to China and Russia. Trump to accuse China of interference by July 16 at 93.5% YES. The post White House to release evaluations on election system vulnerabilities to China, Russia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:08:38 AM
White House to declassify findings on foreign threats to US ballot systems
The White House plans to declassify findings on foreign threats to ballot systems. Trump to accuse China of election interference by July 16 at 93.5% YES. The post White House to declassify findings on foreign threats to US ballot systems appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:08:19 AM
Peter Schiff Says Strategy Is No Longer a Leveraged Bitcoin Bet, Warns MSTR Shareholders of Infinite Dilution
Peter Schiff warns Strategy’s financing model is eroding MSTR’s appeal as a leveraged bitcoin investment, arguing ongoing share issuance will dilute bitcoin exposure for common shareholders while benefiting creditors and preferred investors. Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet Faces a Capital-Structure Test Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) shareholders face two...
By Kevin Helms 7/17/2026, 1:05:00 AM
Strategy strengthens balance sheet; aggressive Bitcoin buying gives way to capital discipline
Strategy's Bitcoin (BTC) buying halt represents a shift away from relying solely on capital issuance toward a more active approach to liquidity management, according to a CryptoQuant report on Thursday.
By N/A 7/17/2026, 1:04:02 AM
Tehran billboard suggests Trump as next target amid US-Iran tensions
A Tehran billboard threatens Trump, signaling rising tensions. U.S.-Iran deal in 2026 with reconstruction funding at 26.5% YES. The post Tehran billboard suggests Trump as next target amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 1:00:12 AM
Explosion near Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid regional tensions
Explosion reported near Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post Explosion near Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 12:54:59 AM
Amazon’s chip business secures $225B in commitments as Trainium demand outpaces supply
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy revealed $225B in Trainium chip commitments at Q1 2026 earnings, with customers like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Uber driving demand. The post Amazon’s chip business secures $225B in commitments as Trainium demand outpaces supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 12:50:29 AM
Polymarket prices 0 Fed cuts in 2026 at 83.8% after decoupling comments
A China-focused investor warned that finance, not AI, is China’s bigger constraint, citing reliance on U.S. capital and rising frictions around cross-border fundraising and listings. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 12:48:00 AM
Microsoft’s MDASH AI beats Anthropic’s Mythos in bug detection, finds 16 new Windows flaws
Microsoft's MDASH AI system found 16 new Windows vulnerabilities, scored 88.45% on CyberGym, and outperformed Anthropic and OpenAI in security bug The post Microsoft’s MDASH AI beats Anthropic’s Mythos in bug detection, finds 16 new Windows flaws appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 12:46:54 AM
Iran accuses US of war crimes in letter to UN amid rising tensions
Iran accuses the US of war crimes in a UN letter amid rising tensions. Strait of Hormuz traffic normalization by August 31 at 11.5% YES. The post Iran accuses US of war crimes in letter to UN amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 12:45:48 AM
Polymarket odds for Putin exit by June 2027 jump to 18.5%
At 9 p.m. ET, President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a primetime address on elections and voting machines, as some networks reportedly skip live airing. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 12:42:00 AM
Google engineers hit computing power wall as AI code generation eats internal resources
Google engineers face computing power limits as 75% of new code is now AI-generated, up from 50% six months ago, straining internal infrastructure. The post Google engineers hit computing power wall as AI code generation eats internal resources appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 12:38:50 AM