Meta’s disappointing revenue forecast puts AI spending under the microscope
Meta's AI spending raises concerns about profitability, highlighting the need for tangible returns to justify massive capital investments. The post Meta’s disappointing revenue forecast puts AI spending under the microscope appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 8:25:55 PM
Meta stock falls 5% as capex outlook climbs to $145 billion
Meta shares fell 4% after the company reported $60.8 billion in quarterly revenue and raised the lower end of its 2026 capex outlook. The post Meta stock falls 5% as capex outlook climbs to $145 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 8:24:03 PM
BLAST Premier announces Bounty 2026 Season 2 Finals schedule with $410K prize pool
The Bounty 2026 Season 2 Finals highlight BLAST Premier's growing influence in esports, boosting global engagement and competitive stakes. The post BLAST Premier announces Bounty 2026 Season 2 Finals schedule with $410K prize pool appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 8:23:25 PM
Qualcomm issues weak profit forecast as AI data centers steal memory chips from smartphones
Qualcomm's weak forecast highlights the growing impact of AI demand on tech supply chains, potentially reshaping market dynamics and pricing. The post Qualcomm issues weak profit forecast as AI data centers steal memory chips from smartphones appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 8:21:08 PM
Meta’s stock sinks as earnings disappoint and capex guidance balloons to $145 billion
Meta's increased AI investment signals a shift in tech priorities, impacting energy markets and potentially reshaping the digital economy landscape. The post Meta’s stock sinks as earnings disappoint and capex guidance balloons to $145 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 8:20:21 PM
Tether USAT launches on Celo as second mainnet
Tether’s US-focused USAT stablecoin has launched on Celo, marking its second mainnet deployment after Ethereum and extending the token to a network widely used for digital-dollar payments. USAT adds native issuance and gas payments on Celo Tether announced the USAT…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/29/2026, 8:20:09 PM
Microsoft’s Azure revenue surpasses $100B for the first time, and crypto infrastructure is quietly along for the ride
Azure's growth highlights AI's transformative impact on cloud services, while crypto's integration raises centralization concerns for decentralization. The post Microsoft’s Azure revenue surpasses $100B for the first time, and crypto infrastructure is quietly along for the ride appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 8:19:27 PM
Robinhood crushes Q2 earnings expectations while crypto revenue takes a hit
Robinhood's diversification and prediction market success highlight its resilience, but crypto volatility underscores ongoing sector challenges. The post Robinhood crushes Q2 earnings expectations while crypto revenue takes a hit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 8:18:25 PM
Reporter asks Trump about xi’s promise as Iran reportedly receives 400 rocket launchers from China
The potential arms transfer could strain U.S.-China relations, complicate U.S.-Iran negotiations, and alter regional security dynamics. The post Reporter asks Trump about xi’s promise as Iran reportedly receives 400 rocket launchers from China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 8:17:14 PM
Tennessee county passes another ban on crypto operations
A group of 12 county commissioners voted unanimously to ban mining facilities and data centers in unincorporated areas as it deals with a lawsuit by a digital asset company.
By Turner Wright 7/29/2026, 8:11:27 PM
Microsoft crushes Q3 earnings expectations as AI business hits $37 billion run rate
Microsoft's AI growth signals a transformative shift in tech priorities, potentially reshaping industry standards and competitive dynamics. The post Microsoft crushes Q3 earnings expectations as AI business hits $37 billion run rate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 8:11:02 PM
Meta Platforms reports Q3 earnings with an EPS miss despite crushing revenue expectations
Meta's revenue success amid EPS challenges highlights the tension between sustaining ad growth and investing in future tech, impacting market dynamics. The post Meta Platforms reports Q3 earnings with an EPS miss despite crushing revenue expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 8:09:24 PM
Pentagon announces new casualty category amid renewed Iran conflict post-Operation epic fury
The Pentagon's new casualty category signals prolonged U.S.-Iran tensions, impacting geopolitical stability and market expectations. The post Pentagon announces new casualty category amid renewed Iran conflict post-Operation epic fury appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 8:05:48 PM
Bitcoin Policy Institute takes its AI foreign influence fight to Capitol Hill
The BPI's Capitol Hill engagement highlights the geopolitical stakes in AI infrastructure, potentially reshaping US tech policy and security. The post Bitcoin Policy Institute takes its AI foreign influence fight to Capitol Hill appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 8:02:47 PM
BlackRock Joins CLARITY Act Quest: Year-End’s The Big Shot?
Crypto’s landmark bill hits a wall in Washington, but BlackRock joins the push to save the day. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 7/29/2026, 8:00:00 PM
“There’s no free money forever”: Twenty One Capital’s new CEO warns the Bitcoin treasury playbook is dying
Raphael Zagury says mining and other cash-generating businesses could deliver better risk-adjusted returns measured in Bitcoin. The post “There’s no free money forever”: Twenty One Capital’s new CEO warns the Bitcoin treasury playbook is dying appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7/29/2026, 7:55:50 PM
“We’re going to hit them very hard,” Trump warns after drone attack on LNG tanker
The incident underscores the fragility of global energy security and may prompt increased military and market volatility in the region. The post “We’re going to hit them very hard,” Trump warns after drone attack on LNG tanker appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 7:54:45 PM
Fed days have become a complete free-for-all
The shift away from Fed forward guidance heightens market unpredictability, impacting investor confidence and potentially destabilizing digital assets. The post Fed days have become a complete free-for-all appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 7:54:37 PM
US tariff revenue turns negative for first time ever as $166B in refunds reshape fiscal landscape
The unprecedented negative tariff revenue highlights fiscal challenges, potentially influencing monetary policy and investor behavior. The post US tariff revenue turns negative for first time ever as $166B in refunds reshape fiscal landscape appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 7:47:05 PM
Millennium seeks record $20B as hedge fund demand surges
Millennium's expansion reflects a growing trend of institutional investors favoring multistrategy funds, indicating a shift in capital allocation. The post Millennium seeks record $20B as hedge fund demand surges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 7:46:16 PM
Grayscale Research sees potential for onchain vaults to rival traditional finance’s trillion-dollar credit market
Onchain vaults could democratize access to credit markets, enhancing transparency and liquidity, but regulatory clarity is crucial for growth. The post Grayscale Research sees potential for onchain vaults to rival traditional finance’s trillion-dollar credit market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 7:45:04 PM
US prosecutors propose changes to CLARITY as voting window narrows: Report
A White House crypto adviser said that the proposed changes to the CLARITY Act were “not even close” to the administration’s position, signaling another fight over the bill.
By Turner Wright 7/29/2026, 7:43:29 PM
U.S. president Trump said he wants Congress to add tariffs on Iran to the Russia sanctions bill
Trump's tariff proposal signals a sustained economic pressure strategy on Iran, reducing prospects for U.S.-Iran reconciliation by 2026. The post U.S. president Trump said he wants Congress to add tariffs on Iran to the Russia sanctions bill appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 7:43:17 PM
BNY Launches Onchain Transfer Agency for Its $8.6 Trillion Fund Business
BNY Mellon is launching a digital transfer agency that will record fund transactions and investor ownership onchain. Baillie Gifford, Blackrock and BNY’s Dreyfus unit are expected to be among its first users. Baillie Gifford to Use BNY Platform for UK’s First Native Regulated Tokenized Fund BNY (Bank of New York) Mellon is putting one of […]
By Emmanuel Musa 7/29/2026, 7:40:25 PM
Fed swaps no longer fully price in a september rate hike, per Bloomberg
Market sentiment shift suggests potential pause in Fed rate hikes, impacting economic forecasts and financial market strategies. The post Fed swaps no longer fully price in a september rate hike, per Bloomberg appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 7:35:45 PM
Freehand raises $75M to automate enterprise supply-chain spending
Freehand has raised $75 million to expand AI agents that handle invoices, supplier negotiations, payments, and other supply-chain tasks for large companies. Freehand secures $75 million from US investors Battery Ventures and NewRoad Capital Partners co-led the round, with Nexus…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/29/2026, 7:35:06 PM
Bitcoin Barely Budges as Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Barely Budges as Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged The leading cryptocurrency didn't move much — and it wasn't clear what the Fed will do next. This post Bitcoin Barely Budges as Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 7/29/2026, 7:34:17 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: Can Fed decision unsettle the calmness in ETH?
Ethereum (ETH) climbed above $1,900 on Wednesday following the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) decision to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.50-3.75%.
By N/A 7/29/2026, 7:32:32 PM
Aviva Investors launches tokenized money market fund on XRP Ledger in partnership with Ripple
Aviva's move into tokenized funds on blockchain signals a shift towards integrating digital assets in traditional finance, enhancing efficiency. The post Aviva Investors launches tokenized money market fund on XRP Ledger in partnership with Ripple appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 7:32:26 PM
Carney rejects idea of using oil as weapon against US tariffs
Carney's stance underscores Canada's focus on maintaining energy reliability, potentially stabilizing trade relations amid tariff tensions. The post Carney rejects idea of using oil as weapon against US tariffs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 7:32:18 PM
Trump hosts Nvidia and United Airlines CEOs in Oval Office as tech and industrial priorities take center stage
The meeting underscores a strategic focus on bolstering AI and traditional industries, potentially sidelining emerging digital asset sectors. The post Trump hosts Nvidia and United Airlines CEOs in Oval Office as tech and industrial priorities take center stage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 7:30:28 PM
Zelenskiy warns of likely massive russian attack on Ukraine, stresses need for US missile defense support
Ukraine's defense hinges on U.S. missile support, impacting geopolitical stability and market perceptions amid escalating Russian threats. The post Zelenskiy warns of likely massive russian attack on Ukraine, stresses need for US missile defense support appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 7:29:22 PM
FOMC News: Fed Holds Rates at 3.50%-3.75% as Three Officials Back Hike
The post FOMC News: Fed Holds Rates at 3.50%-3.75% as Three Officials Back Hike appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% on July 29, but three officials called for a hike. Three officials wanted a 25-basis-point hike, marking the first time since 2016 that three policymakers have opposed a...
By Rizwan Ansari 7/29/2026, 7:28:01 PM
Fed Chair Warsh tells Senate that AI investment is laying groundwork for future economic growth
AI investment is poised to enhance economic productivity, potentially offsetting inflation concerns and reshaping job markets positively. The post Fed Chair Warsh tells Senate that AI investment is laying groundwork for future economic growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 7:23:21 PM
Trump praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and company’s chips during Oval Office visit
Trump's endorsement of Nvidia highlights the strategic importance of semiconductor leadership in US-China tech rivalry and domestic AI growth. The post Trump praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and company’s chips during Oval Office visit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 7:22:12 PM
xAI’s Grok Voice Think Fast 2.0 signals the AI arms race is coming for enterprise wallets
The rapid evolution of AI voice models like Grok Voice Think Fast 2.0 intensifies competition, pushing enterprises to invest in advanced AI solutions. The post xAI’s Grok Voice Think Fast 2.0 signals the AI arms race is coming for enterprise wallets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 7:20:06 PM
Trump’s Crypto Adviser Rejects CLARITY Act Developer Proposal
The dispute centers on whether developers should face criminal liability for crimes committed through software they build.
By Wayne Jones 7/29/2026, 7:18:20 PM
Lavrov shut down kazakh president tokayev’s call to freeze the fighting along the current front line
Russia's dismissal of mediation efforts highlights its focus on military objectives, complicating diplomatic resolutions and market stability. The post Lavrov shut down kazakh president tokayev’s call to freeze the fighting along the current front line appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/29/2026, 7:14:14 PM
Merkle Science is building blockchain privacy that regulators can actually live with
Merkle Science's approach could redefine blockchain privacy standards, balancing user confidentiality with regulatory compliance, impacting future blockchain regulations. The post Merkle Science is building blockchain privacy that regulators can actually live with appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 7:11:54 PM
Nasdaq and S&P 500 rally after Fed holds rates steady, but Dow drops over 700 points
Market volatility highlights the complex interplay between geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and central bank policies, impacting diverse sectors. The post Nasdaq and S&P 500 rally after Fed holds rates steady, but Dow drops over 700 points appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 7:11:19 PM
Senate Democrats press Meta on AI safeguards as crypto scam losses mount
Stricter AI content rules could reshape crypto marketing, increasing costs and driving demand for advanced fraud detection and identity tools. The post Senate Democrats press Meta on AI safeguards as crypto scam losses mount appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 7:09:30 PM
US Treasury reportedly keeping bond auction sizes steady to avoid pre-election market chaos
The Treasury's steady bond auction approach mitigates pre-election market volatility, but looming debt challenges may pressure future strategies. The post US Treasury reportedly keeping bond auction sizes steady to avoid pre-election market chaos appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 7:09:14 PM
Solana users transact nearly $4B on WalletConnect in H1 2026
Solana's $4B WalletConnect activity in H1 2026 highlights its growing DeFi ecosystem, but reliance on few protocols poses concentration risks. The post Solana users transact nearly $4B on WalletConnect in H1 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 7:03:37 PM
SpaceX seeks spectrum to compete with mobile carriers in urban markets
SpaceX's entry into urban wireless markets could disrupt existing telecom dynamics, intensifying competition and impacting industry margins. The post SpaceX seeks spectrum to compete with mobile carriers in urban markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/29/2026, 7:02:42 PM
UPS Stock Rises After Earnings Beat and Higher 2026 Guidance
UPS Q2 2026 revenue $22.8B and EPS $1.76 beat estimates; shares rose premarket then slipped intraday as markets weighed higher full-year guidance and execution risks.
By Andrei Popescu 7/29/2026, 7:01:42 PM
Quantum Readiness Bill Puts Crypto Encryption Risks Back in Focus
Two senators introduced legislation to fast-track Pentagon quantum sensing, reviving questions about Bitcoin and Ethereum's long-term encryption security. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 7/29/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Bitcoin Traders Push Price Back to $64,400 After Fed Decision Eases Market Jitters
Bitcoin briefly surged to $64,500 before pulling back to $63,700, ending down 0.6% on the day with its market cap holding at $1.277 trillion. Moderate Pullback Limits Liquidations Bitcoin seesawed July 29 as global markets reacted to a surprise Iranian strike on a U.S. military base in Jordan and the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold […]
By Terence Zimwara 7/29/2026, 6:58:49 PM
Goldman Sachs notes tied to Strategy set to pay just 22 cents on the dollar at maturity
MSTR’s July 24 close indicates a $217 return per $1,000 note, pending GS&Co.’s final calculation. The post Goldman Sachs notes tied to Strategy set to pay just 22 cents on the dollar at maturity appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7/29/2026, 6:55:42 PM
Pi Network Mainnet Upgrade Deadline: Why Missing August 11 Cuts You Off the Network
The post Pi Network Mainnet Upgrade Deadline: Why Missing August 11 Cuts You Off the Network appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network has set an August 11 deadline for its Protocol 26 Mainnet upgrade, the second-to-last planned update before Protocol 27 completes the current development sequence. Node operators who miss the deadline...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 7/29/2026, 6:54:26 PM
Patrick Witt hits back at 134 bank leaders over CLARITY Act
White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt criticized banking leaders seeking tighter stablecoin reward restrictions as Senate delays pushed the CLARITY Act’s passage odds to a record low. Patrick Witt challenges banks over CLARITY Act Witt pushed back after 134 banking…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/29/2026, 6:53:12 PM