Traders Took $8.2 Million From Polymarket’s Five-Minute Bitcoin Bets, Study Found
Bitcoin Magazine Traders Took $8.2 Million From Polymarket’s Five-Minute Bitcoin Bets, Study Found A new study found that Polymarket's five-minute Bitcoin contract functioned as a wealth transfer mechanism, funneling money from retail traders to a small group of manipulators while distorting Bitcoin's spot price. This post Traders Took $8.2...
By Micah Zimmerman 7/15/2026, 5:33:41 PM
Trump to discuss stalled crypto bill with senators at White House
Senators will meet President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss the CLARITY Act as lawmakers race to secure a deal before the August recess. The post Trump to discuss stalled crypto bill with senators at White House appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/15/2026, 5:32:24 PM
FIFA’s Infantino wants the US to host the 2029 Club World Cup, and he’d rather skip the bidding part
Infantino's approach risks undermining FIFA's credibility and global equity, potentially alienating key stakeholders and markets. The post FIFA’s Infantino wants the US to host the 2029 Club World Cup, and he’d rather skip the bidding part appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:29:13 PM
Post Malone to headline FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony in New York
Post Malone's involvement highlights the World Cup's evolution into a major cultural event, emphasizing traditional sponsorship over digital assets. The post Post Malone to headline FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony in New York appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:28:05 PM
Anthropic’s Claude captures 9% of global generative AI traffic in June
Claude's rapid growth in generative AI traffic highlights shifting user preferences and challenges established giants, reshaping market dynamics. The post Anthropic’s Claude captures 9% of global generative AI traffic in June appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:27:56 PM
Meta Platforms surpasses Saudi Aramco in market cap, reclaiming top 10 status
Meta's resurgence highlights the shifting economic landscape, emphasizing tech's growing dominance over traditional energy sectors. The post Meta Platforms surpasses Saudi Aramco in market cap, reclaiming top 10 status appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:26:24 PM
California to audit tech moguls’ residency over proposed billionaire tax
The audits could influence the political landscape and market sentiment, potentially affecting the outcome of the billionaire tax proposal. The post California to audit tech moguls’ residency over proposed billionaire tax appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/15/2026, 5:24:29 PM
William Blair cuts Coinbase revenue estimates by 12% for 2026, but keeps its Outperform rating
Coinbase's fixed costs make it vulnerable to trading volume swings, potentially amplifying profits if market conditions improve. The post William Blair cuts Coinbase revenue estimates by 12% for 2026, but keeps its Outperform rating appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:21:27 PM
US Central Command denies strikes hit civilian wheat facility in Iran’s Hoveyzeh
The denial highlights the delicate balance of military precision and diplomatic relations, impacting global energy markets and geopolitical stability. The post US Central Command denies strikes hit civilian wheat facility in Iran’s Hoveyzeh appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:21:22 PM
Base refocuses on global finance, hands app back to Coinbase
Base's pivot to finance over social features could strengthen its position in the competitive Layer-2 market, leveraging Coinbase's user base. The post Base refocuses on global finance, hands app back to Coinbase appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:20:17 PM
Ostium halts trading after $18M exploit via oracle manipulation
The exploit highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi's reliance on oracles, raising concerns about security and trust in decentralized finance systems. The post Ostium halts trading after $18M exploit via oracle manipulation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:19:18 PM
Nottingham Forest signs Xaver Schlager as free agent on 2+1 year deal
Schlager's signing enhances Forest's midfield depth, offering strategic flexibility and financial prudence, potentially boosting their Premier League standing. The post Nottingham Forest signs Xaver Schlager as free agent on 2+1 year deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:18:23 PM
Manchester United’s midfield spending spree highlights football’s inflating transfer market
Manchester United's spending underscores the escalating financial pressures in football, potentially reshaping club strategies and market dynamics. The post Manchester United’s midfield spending spree highlights football’s inflating transfer market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:17:57 PM
Microsoft patches record 570 vulnerabilities in single update as AI supercharges threat discovery
AI-driven vulnerability detection accelerates cybersecurity demands, urging industries reliant on Microsoft to prioritize rapid patch management. The post Microsoft patches record 570 vulnerabilities in single update as AI supercharges threat discovery appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:15:46 PM
Celestia Labs Acquires Sovereign Labs, Expands Blockchain Customization
Celestia Labs acquires Sovereign Labs to provide full-stack blockchain solutions, leveraging Sovereign SDK for high-performance custom chains. (Read More)
By N/A 7/15/2026, 5:14:27 PM
Ostium pauses trading as security firms report multimillion-dollar oracle exploit
Ostium halted trading and advised revoking contract approvals after blockchain security firms reported an apparent oracle-related exploit of its OLP liquidity vault, with estimated losses ranging from $18 million to $22 million.
By Nate Kostar 7/15/2026, 5:14:21 PM
Frankfurt prosecutors search Deutsche Bank branch as money laundering probe deepens
The deepening probe into Deutsche Bank highlights systemic compliance issues, potentially affecting its reputation and regulatory trust globally. The post Frankfurt prosecutors search Deutsche Bank branch as money laundering probe deepens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:13:24 PM
Paradex integrates RFQ engine, executes $23M XRP options block
Paradex's RFQ integration may boost DeFi's institutional appeal, potentially enhancing XRP liquidity and influencing future market dynamics. The post Paradex integrates RFQ engine, executes $23M XRP options block appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/15/2026, 5:13:18 PM
Micron extends losses to 10%, erasing $110B in market cap as memory selloff spreads to tokenized stocks
The sector-wide selloff highlights vulnerabilities in tech stocks amid macro uncertainties, challenging diversification strategies in tokenized assets. The post Micron extends losses to 10%, erasing $110B in market cap as memory selloff spreads to tokenized stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:11:53 PM
Global favorability shifts towards China over US: Pew study
Shifting global perceptions towards China may reshape geopolitical alliances and influence future diplomatic and economic strategies worldwide. The post Global favorability shifts towards China over US: Pew study appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/15/2026, 5:11:08 PM
Spot silver falls nearly 3% to $56.85/oz amid US-Iran tensions
Silver's decline amid US-Iran tensions highlights market volatility, impacting investor confidence and influencing future monetary policy decisions. The post Spot silver falls nearly 3% to $56.85/oz amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/15/2026, 5:09:29 PM
Warren questions Fed chair Warsh over official’s dinner with Wall Street bankers
The scrutiny over Fed officials' interactions with Wall Street highlights potential conflicts of interest, impacting trust in regulatory integrity. The post Warren questions Fed chair Warsh over official’s dinner with Wall Street bankers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:09:18 PM
Argentina’s World Cup run sparks fierce backlash across Latin America, and crypto markets are watching the sentiment shift
The backlash against Argentina's World Cup run highlights regional tensions and could influence crypto market dynamics tied to fan sentiment. The post Argentina’s World Cup run sparks fierce backlash across Latin America, and crypto markets are watching the sentiment shift appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:07:59 PM
Iranian forces destroy US drone in Bandar Abbas amid rising tensions
The incident exacerbates U.S.-Iran tensions, potentially destabilizing regional geopolitics and impacting global markets and security dynamics. The post Iranian forces destroy US drone in Bandar Abbas amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/15/2026, 5:07:19 PM
Manchester United’s Rashford reintegration highlights the quiet retreat of crypto-sports partnerships
The decline of crypto-sports partnerships signals a shift towards more traditional and stable sponsorships in the sports industry. The post Manchester United’s Rashford reintegration highlights the quiet retreat of crypto-sports partnerships appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:07:02 PM
Trump to meet senators on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before recess
The meeting could accelerate regulatory clarity for digital assets, potentially boosting market confidence and influencing Bitcoin's future value. The post Trump to meet senators on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before recess appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/15/2026, 5:06:30 PM
Aehr Test Systems surges on earnings beat, strong guidance as AI chip testing demand explodes
Aehr Test Systems' growth underscores the critical role of semiconductor testing in advancing AI and EV technologies, driving industry innovation. The post Aehr Test Systems surges on earnings beat, strong guidance as AI chip testing demand explodes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:04:56 PM
THENA 2.0 proposal goes live for 5-day governance vote on BNB Chain
The governance vote on THENA 2.0 could significantly transform the platform's role in DeFi, impacting its strategic direction and market position. The post THENA 2.0 proposal goes live for 5-day governance vote on BNB Chain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:04:43 PM
Centrifuge expands bug bounty program to cover V3.1 upgrade, offering $250K for critical findings
Centrifuge's expanded bug bounty program underscores the increasing importance of robust security measures in decentralized finance ecosystems. The post Centrifuge expands bug bounty program to cover V3.1 upgrade, offering $250K for critical findings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:03:44 PM
DTCC moves tokenized securities into live trading, marking a milestone for Wall Street's blockchain push
DTCC's first live production trades using tokenized securities show how blockchain could reshape the infrastructure behind Wall Street.
By Helene Braun 7/15/2026, 5:02:22 PM
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Turn Green With $239M in Inflows as Japan Moves Toward Crypto ETFs
Crypto ETF flows turned positive on Tuesday, July 14, as bitcoin funds drew $181.08 million and ether ETFs added $58.34 million. Altcoin ETFs were unusually quiet, with XRP, solana and HYPE products seeing no trading activity. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Post Clean Inflow Day as Altcoin Funds See No Trading Activity The crypto exchange-traded fund […]
By Emmanuel Musa 7/15/2026, 5:02:07 PM
Fed’s Cook signals caution on inflation, readiness to act if pressures persist
The Fed's cautious stance on inflation suggests potential policy shifts, impacting market expectations and economic stability amid global tensions. The post Fed’s Cook signals caution on inflation, readiness to act if pressures persist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/15/2026, 5:01:15 PM
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signals openness to reforms on bank stress tests, and his crypto ties add intrigue
Warsh's reforms could reshape banking and crypto landscapes, potentially easing capital rules and increasing banks' digital asset involvement. The post New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signals openness to reforms on bank stress tests, and his crypto ties add intrigue appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 5:00:29 PM
Trump, senators to discuss CLARITY Act at White House Thursday: Politico
The White House's involvement in the CLARITY Act discussions could accelerate regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies, impacting market dynamics. The post Trump, senators to discuss CLARITY Act at White House Thursday: Politico appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/15/2026, 5:00:05 PM
Dina Titus critiques Kalshi for exploiting regulatory loophole with sports event contracts
The potential reclassification of sports event contracts as gambling could reshape prediction markets, impacting crypto platforms and state regulations. The post Dina Titus critiques Kalshi for exploiting regulatory loophole with sports event contracts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 4:58:33 PM
Cardiff City appeals French court’s dismissal of £100M Sala claim
Cardiff City's appeal could redefine risk allocation in player transfers or affirm the binding nature of transfer obligations despite tragedies. The post Cardiff City appeals French court’s dismissal of £100M Sala claim appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 4:57:46 PM
Together, Runpod and Nebius capitalize on AWS GPU shortages to lure AI startups
Emerging cloud providers could reshape the AI startup landscape by offering competitive alternatives amid major players' resource constraints. The post Together, Runpod and Nebius capitalize on AWS GPU shortages to lure AI startups appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 4:57:02 PM
Atlanta deploys 1,600 officers for World Cup semi-final as crypto betting markets eye Argentina-England clash
The heightened security and crypto betting highlight the intersection of sports, geopolitics, and regulatory challenges in global events. The post Atlanta deploys 1,600 officers for World Cup semi-final as crypto betting markets eye Argentina-England clash appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 4:56:18 PM
OpenAI launches $230 Codex Micro keypad for AI coding agents
OpenAI's entry into hardware with Codex Micro could redefine AI coding workflows, setting a precedent for integrated software-hardware solutions. The post OpenAI launches $230 Codex Micro keypad for AI coding agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 4:55:45 PM
Three Russians Accused of Facilitating $62,000,000 Cybercrime Scheme That Targeted Americans
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is indicting three Russian nationals and two companies for their roles in a cybercrime operation that drained tens of millions of dollars from victims. The DOJ says it charged Alexander Alexandrovich Volosovik, Kirill Andreevich Zatolokin, Yulia Vladimirovna Pankova, Medialand LLC and ML.Cloud LLC with...
By Henry Kanapi 7/15/2026, 4:55:43 PM
Bitcoin miner CleanSpark signed a $6.6B AI lease before securing the $2.1B required to build it
The 175 MW contract creates a long revenue path while funding terms remain undisclosed and missed milestones may reduce rent or end the lease. The post Bitcoin miner CleanSpark signed a $6.6B AI lease before securing the $2.1B required to build it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7/15/2026, 4:55:12 PM
Ukraine drone strikes pressure Russia’s energy sector, fuel shortages emerge
Ukraine's drone strategy strains Russia's logistics, potentially weakening its military resolve and altering regional geopolitical dynamics. The post Ukraine drone strikes pressure Russia’s energy sector, fuel shortages emerge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/15/2026, 4:53:10 PM
Lakers guarantee Bronny James’ contract for 2026-27, signaling post-LeBron era
The Lakers' focus on Bronny James signals a strategic pivot towards a future beyond LeBron, impacting market dynamics and team prospects. The post Lakers guarantee Bronny James’ contract for 2026-27, signaling post-LeBron era appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/15/2026, 4:53:03 PM
G2 Esports bets on legend Perkz as head coach, and Caps says the shakeup is deliberate
G2 Esports' strategic shift under Perkz's coaching could redefine team dynamics and influence broader coaching trends in esports. The post G2 Esports bets on legend Perkz as head coach, and Caps says the shakeup is deliberate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 4:53:02 PM
Cantor and Securitize collaborate on blockchain-based IPOs
The move creates a pathway for public companies to raise capital onchain and issue tokenized securities.
By Ian Allison 7/15/2026, 4:52:28 PM
BlackRock joins DTCC’s $114T tokenization push for stocks and Treasurys
BlackRock has joined a Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation pilot that has begun tokenizing stocks and U.S. Treasuries within a market infrastructure that safeguards about $114 trillion in assets. According to a Wall Street Journal report, BlackRock, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs,…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/15/2026, 4:51:33 PM
BlackRock targets $500 million digital assets revenue by 2030
BlackRock's integration of traditional investments into digital wallets could redefine finance, merging traditional and decentralized systems, and prompting regulatory evolution. The post BlackRock targets $500 million digital assets revenue by 2030 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/15/2026, 4:51:18 PM
Yemeni militia intercepts boat with Houthi weapon-making gear in Bab al-Mandeb
The interception may weaken Houthi military capabilities, reducing immediate threats in the Bab al-Mandeb, impacting regional security dynamics. The post Yemeni militia intercepts boat with Houthi weapon-making gear in Bab al-Mandeb appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/15/2026, 4:50:05 PM
XRP Price Prediction: Could XRP Hit $9 as Institutional Adoption Grows?
The post XRP Price Prediction: Could XRP Hit $9 as Institutional Adoption Grows? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News An analyst tracking XRP says the token could eventually push past $9, though he’s careful to frame that as a long-term possibility rather than a near-term prediction, pointing instead to a growing list of fundamental...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 7/15/2026, 4:49:08 PM
Peter Schiff: Bitcoin Holders Will Soon Regret Not Selling at Current Levels
Schiff warned that BTC could fall below $50,000 if current support fails and eventually bottom out between $30,000 and $20,000.
By Wayne Jones 7/15/2026, 4:49:04 PM