Monetary Authority of Singapore in talks to cut taxes for fund managers
Singapore's MAS is negotiating tax cuts for fund managers as Budget 2026 adds a 40% corporate rebate and S$1.5B for equity market development. The post Monetary Authority of Singapore in talks to cut taxes for fund managers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 5:58:48 AM
Manchester United loses 1-0 to Wrexham in pre-season opener as Carrick era begins
Manchester United lost 1-0 to Wrexham in Helsinki on July 18 as Michael Carrick's managerial era began. Here's what it means for the club and crypto fan The post Manchester United loses 1-0 to Wrexham in pre-season opener as Carrick era begins appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 5:46:24 AM
Zcash targets Visa-scale privacy with new node supporting 50,000 transactions per second
Zcash targets 50,000 TPS for shielded transactions via Project Tachyon and NU7, but a recent vulnerability and 48% ZEC price crash highlight execution The post Zcash targets Visa-scale privacy with new node supporting 50,000 transactions per second appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 5:42:39 AM
Inside Zcash's new node that targets Visa-scale privacy at 50,000 transactions per second
The new Zakura client is the first live piece of a plan to take Zcash from roughly one private transaction per second to payment-network scale.
By Shaurya Malwa 7/19/2026, 5:37:34 AM
Robinhood CEO says trading is not gambling as Trump Accounts launch
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says trading is not simply gambling as the broker helps run Trump Accounts and expands into more financial markets.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/19/2026, 5:31:43 AM
Donald Trump threatens billions in tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke, adding fresh uncertainty to North American trade
Trump threatens tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke, citing billions in economic losses. Here's what it means for trade, markets, and crypto investors. The post Donald Trump threatens billions in tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke, adding fresh uncertainty to North American trade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 5:30:57 AM
Trump’s $1.4B Crypto Income Draws Scrutiny as Senate Weighs CLARITY Act
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is pressing President Donald Trump for updated cryptocurrency earnings disclosures as senators consider the CLARITY Act, legislation she says could increase the value of his family’s extensive digital asset holdings and deepen concerns about financial conflicts involving federal officials. Request for Updated...
By Kevin Helms 7/19/2026, 5:30:11 AM
Hyperliquid Flips XRP in Futures Open Interest
Hyperliquid now holds the fourth highest futures open interest while XRP slid to the fifth position, with the former ranking next to Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana.
By Caroline Amosun 7/19/2026, 5:30:00 AM
Iran’s low-cost drones challenge US military systems amid rising tensions
Iran's drones challenge U.S. military systems amid rising tensions. Military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 57% YES. The post Iran’s low-cost drones challenge US military systems amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 5:29:07 AM
SHIB Layer 2 Posts 216% in Weekend Transaction Spike: Is This a Turning Point?
Shiba Inu sees fresh network spark as Layer 2 blockchain numbers jump.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 7/19/2026, 5:28:00 AM
Moonshot AI announcement sends US tech stocks tumbling
Moonshot AI's announcement causes U.S. tech stocks to drop. Alphabet's chance to be the second-largest company by market cap on July 31 at 5.5% YES. The post Moonshot AI announcement sends US tech stocks tumbling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 5:23:38 AM
France orders ISPs to block Polymarket as scrutiny widens
France orders ISPs to block Polymarket, citing illegal gambling, weak user checks and concerns about possible manipulation of event markets.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/19/2026, 5:10:11 AM
Bank of England bans coal-linked bonds as collateral for key loans starting October
The Bank of England will exclude thermal coal bonds as collateral under its Sterling Monetary Framework starting October 31, 2026, pressuring banks to The post Bank of England bans coal-linked bonds as collateral for key loans starting October appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 5:09:22 AM
Joan Capdevila granted US entry waiver after Trump appeal ahead of World Cup final
Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila was granted a US entry waiver after an ESTA denial linked to Iran travel nearly kept him from the 2026 World Cup final. The post Joan Capdevila granted US entry waiver after Trump appeal ahead of World Cup final appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 4:58:10 AM
Middle East tensions, low inventories drive Brent crude forecast to $96 this year
Brent crude is projected to average $96 this year amid low inventories and Middle East tensions. New all-time high by December 31 at 15% YES. The post Middle East tensions, low inventories drive Brent crude forecast to $96 this year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 4:58:01 AM
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv kill 1, injure 9 amid ongoing conflict
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv kill 1 and injure 9. Russia entering Sloviansk by December 31, 2026 at 21% YES. The post Russian missile strikes on Kyiv kill 1, injure 9 amid ongoing conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 4:39:41 AM
Moonshot AI’s Yang Zhilin presents Kimi K3 at GTC 2026, taking aim at OpenAI and Anthropic
Moonshot AI's Yang Zhilin unveiled Kimi K3 at GTC 2026, a 2.8T-parameter open-weight AI model backed by $2B in funding and a $20B valuation. The post Moonshot AI’s Yang Zhilin presents Kimi K3 at GTC 2026, taking aim at OpenAI and Anthropic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 4:33:19 AM
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says $60,000 is Bitcoin’s bottom
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says Bitcoin bottomed at $60,000, citing halving cycles. But on-chain data and community polls suggest the market isn't The post Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says $60,000 is Bitcoin’s bottom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 4:20:20 AM
US completes eighth consecutive night of strikes against Iran: Centcom
US conducts eighth night of strikes against Iran. IAEA visits to nuclear sites by December 31 at 27.5% YES. The post US completes eighth consecutive night of strikes against Iran: Centcom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 4:10:44 AM
Polymarket odds hit 99% No on Hormuz traffic normalizing by July 31
After U.S. forces wrapped an eighth day of airstrikes hitting IRGC-linked coastal surveillance, air defenses, and maritime sites, attention stayed on whether tensions disrupt the Strait of Hormuz. (Read More)
By N/A 7/19/2026, 4:09:40 AM
FIFA World Cup 2026’s long-range goal surge is quietly fueling crypto’s biggest sports play yet
The 2026 FIFA World Cup's 35 long-range goals are driving fan engagement that benefits Kraken, Avalanche, Chainlink, and Solana memecoins in the crypto The post FIFA World Cup 2026’s long-range goal surge is quietly fueling crypto’s biggest sports play yet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 3:57:51 AM
Whales dump 72 BTC to open 20x leveraged long on 12,000 ETH
Whale wallets sold 72 BTC and opened a 20x leveraged long position on 12,000 ETH on Hyperliquid, signaling a major rotation from Bitcoin to Ethereum. The post Whales dump 72 BTC to open 20x leveraged long on 12,000 ETH appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 3:57:30 AM
Ralph Norman announces bid for US Senate seat, leads GOP primary polls
Ralph Norman announced his bid for the U.S. Senate seat and leads GOP primary polls. Norman as Republican nominee at 21.5% YES. The post Ralph Norman announces bid for US Senate seat, leads GOP primary polls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 3:57:17 AM
XRP Has Stayed in Crypto’s Top 10 for 13 Straight Years – No Other Altcoin Has Done This
XRP stands next to BTC in this very prestigious list.
By Jordan Lyanchev 7/19/2026, 3:52:15 AM
US Army targets IRGC units amid escalating conflict with Iran
US Army targets IRGC units amid rising tensions. Iran military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 57% YES. The post US Army targets IRGC units amid escalating conflict with Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 3:50:27 AM
US strikes target Iranian air defense systems amid 2026 Iran War escalation
US strikes hit Iranian air defense systems amid ongoing conflict. Iranian military action against a Gulf state by July 22 at 56% YES. The post US strikes target Iranian air defense systems amid 2026 Iran War escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 3:48:07 AM
US airstrikes target Iranian military sites for eighth consecutive night
US airstrikes hit Iranian military sites for the eighth night. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 56.5% YES. The post US airstrikes target Iranian military sites for eighth consecutive night appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 3:41:07 AM
Apple surpasses Nvidia as most valuable company amid AI market shift
Apple surpasses Nvidia as the most valuable company at $4.88 trillion. Apple largest by July 31 at 44% YES. The post Apple surpasses Nvidia as most valuable company amid AI market shift appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 3:34:02 AM
CLARITY Act Delivers 3 Key Benefits for Developers, Investors, and Markets, Senator Says
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis highlighted three key benefits of the CLARITY Act, arguing that the legislation would form part of a broader digital asset framework while strengthening consumer protections and clarifying federal oversight. Can the CLARITY Act Deliver the 3 Benefits Lummis Stated? The CLARITY Act sits at the center of Congress’ efforts...
By Kevin Helms 7/19/2026, 3:30:04 AM
China team cuts 3D optical chip production time from hours to seconds, and it matters for crypto’s AI hardware race
Tsinghua University's DISH technology prints 3D optical structures in 0.6 seconds, potentially transforming photonic chip manufacturing for AI and crypto. The post China team cuts 3D optical chip production time from hours to seconds, and it matters for crypto’s AI hardware race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 3:29:40 AM
Samsung to unveil Android-based smart glasses with Google this week
Samsung reveals its Android XR smart glasses at Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22, taking on Meta with Gemini AI audio eyewear launching fall 2026. The post Samsung to unveil Android-based smart glasses with Google this week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 3:22:09 AM
Kimi K3 writes H100 CUDA kernel 14.82x faster than PyTorch, intensifying US-China AI race
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 generates an H100 CUDA kernel 14.82x faster than PyTorch. The 2.8T parameter open-weight model challenges top US AI labs at GPU The post Kimi K3 writes H100 CUDA kernel 14.82x faster than PyTorch, intensifying US-China AI race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 3:17:47 AM
Traders bet against SpaceX following IPO debut as short interest hits 29% of float
SpaceX short interest surged to 29% of float after its $75 billion IPO, with $25 billion in bearish bets as traders question the $2 trillion valuation. The post Traders bet against SpaceX following IPO debut as short interest hits 29% of float appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 3:08:41 AM
South Korea opens the door wider for foreign investors to trade won-denominated bonds
South Korea's finance ministry allows foreign investors to trade more won bonds and access won loans, easing settlement through Euroclear and Clearstream. The post South Korea opens the door wider for foreign investors to trade won-denominated bonds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 3:07:28 AM
Iran strikes US air base in Jordan, killing two service members as Middle East escalation rattles risk markets
Iran's missile and drone strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base killed two US service members. Here's how the escalation could ripple through crypto markets. The post Iran strikes US air base in Jordan, killing two service members as Middle East escalation rattles risk markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 3:03:10 AM
Trump justifies US strikes on Iran to prevent nuclear weapon development
Trump justifies U.S. strikes on Iran to prevent nuclear development. U.S. invasion of Iran before 2027 now at 28.5% YES. The post Trump justifies US strikes on Iran to prevent nuclear weapon development appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 3:02:52 AM
Iran missile attack on Jordan base kills 2 US troops, 1 missing
Iran missile attack on Jordan base kills 2 US troops. Full airspace closure by July 31 at 34.5% YES. The post Iran missile attack on Jordan base kills 2 US troops, 1 missing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 3:01:16 AM
US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island rattle oil markets and test crypto’s geopolitical immunity
US warplanes hit Iran's Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin dipped to $99,500 then recovered as Treasury froze $130M in Iranian crypto assets. The post US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island rattle oil markets and test crypto’s geopolitical immunity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 2:57:30 AM
US issues global travel alert for citizens amid escalating tensions with Iran
The US State Department issued a global travel alert amid rising Iran tensions. Here's what it means for crypto markets and investor risk appetite. The post US issues global travel alert for citizens amid escalating tensions with Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 2:47:48 AM
US military strikes site near Shadegan, Iran amid escalating 2026 conflict
US military strikes near Shadegan, Iran escalate tensions. Full airspace closure by August 31 at 54.5% YES. The post US military strikes site near Shadegan, Iran amid escalating 2026 conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 2:41:57 AM
Iran targets US military facilities at two Kuwait bases: state TV
Iran targeted U.S. military facilities at two bases in Kuwait. Military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 58% YES. The post Iran targets US military facilities at two Kuwait bases: state TV appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 2:40:24 AM
Iran strikes US military targets at two Kuwait bases amid 2026 Iran war
Iran strikes US military targets in Kuwait amid ongoing conflict. Military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 58% YES. The post Iran strikes US military targets at two Kuwait bases amid 2026 Iran war appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 2:40:19 AM
Two US service members killed; Trump poised for rapid escalation against Iran
Two U.S. service members were killed, increasing fears of escalation. No head of state in Iran by end of 2026 at 8.8% YES. The post Two US service members killed; Trump poised for rapid escalation against Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 2:39:51 AM
US oil exports decline after record surge in April 2026
US oil exports decline after record surge in April 2026. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 7.6% YES. The post US oil exports decline after record surge in April 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 2:36:23 AM
Bitcoin Flashes ‘End of Bear’ Signal as Cost Basis Crossover Suggests Final Bear Market Phase
Bitcoin has flashed an “end of bear market” signal after its short-term holder cost basis fell below the adjusted long-term holder level. The crossover mirrors previous bitcoin cycles, suggesting the market may be entering the final stage of its bear phase. Bitcoin’s Bear Market May Be Entering Its Final Phase Blockchain analytics platform...
By Kevin Helms 7/19/2026, 2:30:19 AM
Israeli military strikes Hezbollah militants amid 2026 Lebanon war
Israeli military strikes Hezbollah amid ongoing conflict. Permanent peace deal by July 31, 2026 at 1.1% YES. The post Israeli military strikes Hezbollah militants amid 2026 Lebanon war appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 2:30:09 AM
Polymarket odds slip to 48.5% for US–Iran ceasefire by Aug. 31
After two US service members were killed in Jordan, the US military launched new airstrikes on Iran targeting Revolutionary Guard-linked infrastructure as strike exchanges continued and the Strait of (Read More)
By N/A 7/19/2026, 2:11:39 AM
Russia warns Middle East tensions could trigger record energy crisis
Russia warns of a potential record energy crisis due to Middle East tensions. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at 15% YES. The post Russia warns Middle East tensions could trigger record energy crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 2:08:11 AM
Oil could hit $250 as Iran tensions threaten global recession
Oil prices could surge to $250 amid Iran tensions. New all-time high by September 30 at 7.4% YES, by December 31 at 15% YES. The post Oil could hit $250 as Iran tensions threaten global recession appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/19/2026, 1:59:14 AM
Iran smuggles $6B of oil to China during brief truce, with crypto playing a key role in sanctions evasion
Iran shipped 70 million barrels of oil to China during a brief truce, with $7.8 billion in crypto trading helping evade US sanctions in the Strait of The post Iran smuggles $6B of oil to China during brief truce, with crypto playing a key role in sanctions evasion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/19/2026, 1:35:38 AM