Cambridge Report Reveals Ethereum’s Energy Consumption Dropped 99.98% Post-Merge
The report stresses that “The Merge,” a foundational change in Ethereum’s consensus mechanism, reduced energy demand by 3.5 orders of magnitude, scaling down a network that required energy equivalent to a small nation-state like Iceland before the new proof-of-stake consensus change. Cambridge Center Highlights Ethereum Post-Merge Achievements in...
By Sergio Goschenko 7/13/2026, 6:30:08 AM
Iran shoots down US-Israeli drone over Bandar Abbas amid regional tensions
The incident exacerbates regional instability, potentially escalating military actions and impacting geopolitical and economic dynamics in the Gulf. The post Iran shoots down US-Israeli drone over Bandar Abbas amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 6:28:20 AM
Iran deploys drones targeting Gulf regions amid US conflict escalation
The escalation risks destabilizing Gulf security, impacting global oil markets, and prompting international diplomatic interventions. The post Iran deploys drones targeting Gulf regions amid US conflict escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 6:22:50 AM
Iran shoots down US drone over Bandar Abbas, escalating tensions
The incident heightens regional instability, potentially triggering further military conflicts and impacting geopolitical and market dynamics. The post Iran shoots down US drone over Bandar Abbas, escalating tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 6:18:50 AM
Explosions reported near US military base in Bahrain amid Iran-US conflict
The explosions near the US base in Bahrain could heighten regional tensions, impacting geopolitical stability and market perceptions. The post Explosions reported near US military base in Bahrain amid Iran-US conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 6:18:45 AM
Iran prioritizes control of Strait of Hormuz over sanctions relief amid crisis
Iran's focus on the Strait of Hormuz over sanctions relief heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and regional stability. The post Iran prioritizes control of Strait of Hormuz over sanctions relief amid crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 6:18:15 AM
DAX set to open lower amid Iran conflict and aviation sector impact
Geopolitical tensions and disrupted oil supplies could lead to increased market volatility, impacting global trade and economic stability. The post DAX set to open lower amid Iran conflict and aviation sector impact appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 6:18:00 AM
McLaren’s 2026 F1 car development lags three months behind Mercedes
McLaren's delay may hinder its competitive edge in the 2026 F1 season, impacting market confidence and altering the championship landscape. The post McLaren’s 2026 F1 car development lags three months behind Mercedes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 6:17:46 AM
Tom Lee Urges Investors to Keep Eye on ETH/BTC Ratio
Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee has urged digital asset investors to keep a close eye on the Ethereum-to-Bitcoin (ETH/BTC) trading pair, calling the ratio a definitive "signal of a revival of crypto."
By Alex Dovbnya 7/13/2026, 6:17:34 AM
Is Saylor’s leveraged Bitcoin play hurting the market?
Ross Gerber says Michael Saylor’s leveraged Strategy model hurts Bitcoin after the group sold BTC to fund preferred-share dividends in July.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/13/2026, 6:13:47 AM
Polymarket prices 99.8% odds BTC tops $54K by July 15 amid BIP-110 debate
A report says the controversial BIP-110 plan to restrict arbitrary Bitcoin data for a year is nearing an early-August deadline as miner signaling sits near zero. (Read More)
By N/A 7/13/2026, 6:11:12 AM
Polymarket: Hormuz traffic normal by July 15 priced 0.35% Yes after strikes
Iran reportedly launched missile attacks on US sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Qatar, including Al Udeid, as Doha activated emergency alerts after fresh US strikes on Iran. (Read More)
By N/A 7/13/2026, 6:04:12 AM
Russia launches drone barrage across Ukraine, hitting key regions
Russia's drone strategy strains Ukraine's defenses, impacting market confidence in Ukraine's ability to reclaim Crimea, signaling a stalemate. The post Russia launches drone barrage across Ukraine, hitting key regions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 5:56:02 AM
TSMC reports 68% revenue surge in June 2026 on AI chip demand
TSMC's revenue growth underscores the escalating demand for AI chips, potentially reshaping tech market dynamics and competitive landscapes. The post TSMC reports 68% revenue surge in June 2026 on AI chip demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 5:55:57 AM
IRGC claims destruction of military infrastructure in Oman and Bahrain
The IRGC's actions could destabilize regional security, heighten tensions with the U.S., and impact global markets and military strategies. The post IRGC claims destruction of military infrastructure in Oman and Bahrain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 5:54:26 AM
Iranian drone spotted in Basra, Iraq, possibly heading to Kuwait
The drone sighting underscores escalating regional tensions, potentially impacting geopolitical stability and market dynamics in the Gulf. The post Iranian drone spotted in Basra, Iraq, possibly heading to Kuwait appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 5:51:56 AM
XRP holders helped Ripple resist SEC pressure, Deaton says
John Deaton says 75,000 XRP holders helped Ripple resist SEC pressure as the closed case returns to focus after executive accounts surfaced.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/13/2026, 5:50:41 AM
BTC USD Falls Below $64,000 as Geopolitical Tensions Trigger Sell-Off
The post BTC USD Falls Below $64,000 as Geopolitical Tensions Trigger Sell-Off appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin fell below $64,000 after renewed geopolitical tensions over the weekend weighed on global markets. According to the source, about $14.39 million in Bitcoin long positions were liquidated over the past four hours. The...
By Qadir AK 7/13/2026, 5:49:42 AM
XRP Price Drops to 10-Day Low as Whale Demand and ETF Flows Fade
XRP needs a major bounce to the 50-MA at around $1.60 before it can restart its rally, said one analyst.
By Jordan Lyanchev 7/13/2026, 5:48:16 AM
Saylor’s Latest Bitcoin Tease Fuels Fresh Buy Speculation After Strategy’s Record BTC Sale
Michael Saylor posted Strategy's Bitcoin tracker chart on Sunday, days after the firm disclosed its largest-ever sale of 3,588 BTC for $216 million, reviving speculation of a fresh purchase. The post Saylor’s Latest Bitcoin Tease Fuels Fresh Buy Speculation After Strategy’s Record BTC Sale appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 7/13/2026, 5:45:25 AM
Exclusive: Michaël van de Poppe Reveals His Top Altcoin Picks for This Week
The post Exclusive: Michaël van de Poppe Reveals His Top Altcoin Picks for This Week appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Van de Poppe is watching ARB, UNI, AAVE, ETHFI, NEAR, ZEC, SOL, and SUI closely, as these altcoins show interesting market movements. He credits the Robinhood Chain launch for pulling fresh liquidity into Ethereum. Arbitrum...
By Debashree Patra 7/13/2026, 5:45:19 AM
Iran claims strike on Jordan’s Prince Hassan Air Base amid escalating tensions
The incident heightens regional instability, influencing market perceptions and increasing the likelihood of Iranian airspace closure. The post Iran claims strike on Jordan’s Prince Hassan Air Base amid escalating tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 5:43:45 AM
Russia escalates war tactics, raising NATO clash concerns
Increased Russian aggression reduces ceasefire prospects, heightens regional conflict risks, and raises NATO-Russia clash concerns. The post Russia escalates war tactics, raising NATO clash concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 5:41:23 AM
Iran strikes US military assets in Middle East amid 2026 conflict escalation
The escalation risks destabilizing regional security, impacting global markets, and challenging diplomatic efforts to maintain peace. The post Iran strikes US military assets in Middle East amid 2026 conflict escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 5:39:35 AM
Bitcoin Technical Analysis Report – 13th July 2026
Bitcoin’s (BTC) resilience remains one of the key indicators investors are closely watching. Macro uncertainty has returned after U.S. President Donald Trump backed away from the Iran ceasefire, weighing on overall market sentiment. The renewed geopolitical tensions pushed oil prices up by more than 5%, with crude now approaching the $75 level—a...
By N/A 7/13/2026, 5:37:15 AM
Asian Stock Market Today Fall as South Korea Stocks Leads Sell-Off
The post Asian Stock Market Today Fall as South Korea Stocks Leads Sell-Off appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Asian stock markets declined, led by South Korea, where the KOSPI dropped 5.14%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.12% and China’s Shanghai Composite lost 0.76%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 0.55%. The sell-off was driven by weakness...
By Qadir AK 7/13/2026, 5:37:11 AM
Verasity Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Will VRA Price Go Up?
The post Verasity Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Will VRA Price Go Up? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The current price of Verasity is . The VRA price could reach a maximum of $0.00003 by the end of 2026. With a potential surge, the price could reach a high of $0.000174 by 2030. Verasity (VRA) is an Ethereum-based...
By Elena R 7/13/2026, 5:35:47 AM
Evernorth expands into Japan as $1B XRP treasury plan moves forward
Evernorth launched a Japanese account as the XRP treasury firm pursues a Nasdaq listing backed by over $1 billion and SBI Holdings in Japan.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/13/2026, 5:33:51 AM
China’s crude imports rebound as fuel export curbs ease, Middle East supplies rise
China's crude import rebound may drive global oil demand and prices higher, with potential geopolitical impacts on supply routes. The post China’s crude imports rebound as fuel export curbs ease, Middle East supplies rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 5:33:18 AM
New Solana App FOMO Overtakes Jupiter and Phantom in Daily Revenue
FOMO, a social trading app on Solana, posted 24-hour revenue of about $234,500 on DefiLlama on Sunday, ahead of Phantom and Jupiter's aggregator, weeks after closing a $75 million Series B. The post New Solana App FOMO Overtakes Jupiter and Phantom in Daily Revenue appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 7/13/2026, 5:31:11 AM
Cape Town Expands Crypto Fraud Fight as Police Seize Luxury Cars With Fake Plates
South African mayor recently joined the metro police in a targeted night operation to impound luxury vehicles driven by self-proclaimed cryptocurrency and forex “traders” operating with fake or missing registrations. Luxury Seizures and Social Media Lures A crackdown on unregistered luxury vehicles in South Africa’s Cape Town has spotlighted the...
By Terence Zimwara 7/13/2026, 5:30:18 AM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Cointelegraph 7/13/2026, 5:29:39 AM
Mbappé leads Golden Boot race over Messi in 2026 World Cup semifinals
Mbapp's edge in assists highlights the evolving importance of playmaking in determining top individual honors in global football tournaments. The post Mbappé leads Golden Boot race over Messi in 2026 World Cup semifinals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 5:29:17 AM
AI microbusinesses could drive $262B in stablecoin volume by 2033: Swyftx
The AI-native cohort of the expanding gig economy could increasingly use stablecoins to avoid slow and expensive traditional payment rails, Australian crypto exchange Swyftx said.
By Martin Young 7/13/2026, 5:24:22 AM
Saylor, Adam Back Reject BIP-110 as Bitcoin Fork Debate Intensifies
Michael Saylor and Blockstream CEO Adam Back have publicly opposed BIP-110, a temporary soft fork aimed at Ordinals-style data, as block signalling for the proposal sits near 1 per cent. The post Saylor, Adam Back Reject BIP-110 as Bitcoin Fork Debate Intensifies appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 7/13/2026, 5:23:25 AM
Iranian strike damages US 5th Fleet warehouse in Bahrain amid conflict
The attack may prompt a strategic reassessment by the U.S., affecting military operations and regional stability in the Middle East. The post Iranian strike damages US 5th Fleet warehouse in Bahrain amid conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 5:23:05 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: Ongoing whale accumulation fails to halt downward correction
Cardano (ADA) extends its losses, trading below $$0.160 on Monday after falling over 14% in the previous week. Despite on-chain data showing continued accumulation by whales, the buying activity has failed to lift prices.
By N/A 7/13/2026, 5:19:05 AM
Iran warns neighbors: US strike facilitators risk retaliation
Iran's warning heightens regional instability risks, potentially drawing Gulf states into conflict and impacting nuclear site inspections. The post Iran warns neighbors: US strike facilitators risk retaliation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 5:15:10 AM
Progmat moves ¥452B in tokenized securities to Avalanche
Progmat moved above ¥452 billion in security-token assets from Corda 5 to Avalanche L1, adding EVM support and settlement below two seconds.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/13/2026, 5:13:26 AM
Bonzo Lend Loses $9M in Oracle Exploit as Fake SAUCE Price Drains Protocol
Bonzo Lend lost about $9.05 million on July 11 after a fake price update passed Supra's oracle verifier, inflating the SAUCE token and letting an attacker borrow against near-worthless collateral. The post Bonzo Lend Loses $9M in Oracle Exploit as Fake SAUCE Price Drains Protocol appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 7/13/2026, 5:11:50 AM
ISW: Russian forces make limited gains in Ukraine offensive
The limited Russian gains in Ukraine suggest prolonged conflict, impacting prediction markets and highlighting strategic uncertainties. The post ISW: Russian forces make limited gains in Ukraine offensive appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 5:10:40 AM
Dogecoin Price Prediction: DOGE risks deeper losses amid waning retail demand
Dogecoin (DOGE) price edges lower on Monday for the third straight day, inching closer toward the $0.0700 support level. Derivatives data signal easing retail demand for DOGE as the broader market risk-off sentiment remains elevated.
By N/A 7/13/2026, 5:02:43 AM
Hormuz traffic hits multi-week low amid renewed US-Iran military strikes
The escalation in US-Iran tensions threatens global oil supply stability and raises concerns over regional security and economic impacts. The post Hormuz traffic hits multi-week low amid renewed US-Iran military strikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 5:00:52 AM
Iran enforces selective blockade, only 6 ships navigate Strait of Hormuz
The selective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran exacerbates regional instability and threatens global oil supply chains. The post Iran enforces selective blockade, only 6 ships navigate Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 5:00:33 AM
Oil prices jump 4% as US-Iran tensions close Strait of Hormuz
Heightened US-Iran tensions risk prolonged oil supply disruptions, impacting global markets and potentially driving further price volatility. The post Oil prices jump 4% as US-Iran tensions close Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 4:58:32 AM
Japan PM Takaichi backs Web3 startups with funding and rule changes
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi backed more startup funding and regulatory easing at WebX 2026, linking state policy with the country’s Web3 sector.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/13/2026, 4:53:50 AM
Elon Musk calls for independent AI regulatory agency in US
Musk's advocacy for AI regulation could catalyze federal oversight, shaping future policies and addressing safety concerns in the AI sector. The post Elon Musk calls for independent AI regulatory agency in US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 4:51:31 AM
Bitcoin holds near $63,800 as war-driven selloff hits everything but crypto
Gold, oil, stocks and bonds all moved sharply on the fourth round of U.S. strikes on Iran, but bitcoin is little-changed.
By Shaurya Malwa 7/13/2026, 4:48:11 AM
Explosions reported in Iran’s Bandar Abbas amid regional tensions
The explosions in Bandar Abbas could destabilize Iran's regime, affecting regional security and global oil markets amid ongoing tensions. The post Explosions reported in Iran’s Bandar Abbas amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/13/2026, 4:44:43 AM
Bank of Thailand targets USDT and cash flows in gray money crackdown
Thailand has been plagued by Chinese-affiliated scam centers, with illicit gains flowing through a “gray money” economy.
By Martin Young 7/13/2026, 4:43:50 AM