Iran’s IRGC claims attack on US al Udeid base in Qatar amid 2026 conflict
Iran's IRGC claims attack on US al Udeid base in Qatar. Military action against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post Iran’s IRGC claims attack on US al Udeid base in Qatar amid 2026 conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 10:12:09 AM
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim to target US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, rattling crypto and oil markets
Iran's IRGC claimed missile strikes on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Bitcoin slid near $63K and oil surged to $80 as geopolitical tensions rattled markets. The post Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim to target US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, rattling crypto and oil markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 10:12:09 AM
Iran’s IRGC targets US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid 2026 conflict escalation
Iran's IRGC targeted the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, escalating the conflict. Military action against a Gulf state by July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post Iran’s IRGC targets US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid 2026 conflict escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 10:11:38 AM
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 sends rival stocks tumbling as China’s AI race heats up
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model rattled global markets, sending rival AI stocks down as much as 27% while raising questions about AI sector valuations. The post Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 sends rival stocks tumbling as China’s AI race heats up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 10:11:21 AM
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP give back gains as tit-for-tat US-Iran strikes persist
Cryptocurrencies broadly edge lower on Friday, as investors continue to assess the impact of the incessant strikes between the United States (US) and Iran in the Middle East. Bitcoin (BTC) has corrected by more than 1% on the day, trading below $63,000.
By N/A 7/17/2026, 10:09:47 AM
Binance Expands Yield Infrastructure With BNB and BTC Products
Binance integrates structured BTC yield, staking, and BNB rewards into a unified ecosystem, solidifying its position as a major crypto yield hub. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 10:09:22 AM
Moonshot’s Kimi K3 AI model disrupts global markets, hits AI stock valuations
Moonshot's Kimi K3 AI model disrupts global markets, causing Alphabet's odds of being the second-largest company by market cap on July 31 to drop to 9.5% YES. The post Moonshot’s Kimi K3 AI model disrupts global markets, hits AI stock valuations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 10:09:06 AM
China ramps up diplomatic pressure on Taiwan, PNG closes office
China increases diplomatic pressure on Taiwan as PNG closes its office. Invasion by December 31, 2027 at 10.5% YES. The post China ramps up diplomatic pressure on Taiwan, PNG closes office appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 10:08:55 AM
Nansen launches ETH staking service powered by Lido Finance
Nansen launches non-custodial ETH staking through Lido's stVaults, removing the 32 ETH minimum and combining validator operations with on-chain analytics. The post Nansen launches ETH staking service powered by Lido Finance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 10:08:49 AM
PBF Energy shares surge 116% in 2026 amid US-Iran tensions, refining margin boost
PBF Energy shares surged 116% in 2026 amid US-Iran tensions. Refining margins boost at 3.5% YES for gold hitting $10,000 by December. The post PBF Energy shares surge 116% in 2026 amid US-Iran tensions, refining margin boost appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 10:08:42 AM
Trump administration criticizes UN, exits 31 entities since 2025
Trump administration criticizes the UN and exits 31 entities since 2025. US recognition of Palestine before 2027 at 4.2% YES. The post Trump administration criticizes UN, exits 31 entities since 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 10:06:57 AM
ONDO Finance partners with SBI Group to tokenize Japanese assets using yen-backed stablecoin
Ondo Finance partners with SBI Group to tokenize Japanese equities using the JPYSC stablecoin for settlement. ONDO tokens surged 15-17% on the news. The post ONDO Finance partners with SBI Group to tokenize Japanese assets using yen-backed stablecoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 10:06:33 AM
European Central Bank emphasizes digital euro’s role in banking trust
ECB's Piero Cipollone positions the digital euro as essential for banking trust, with no interest, holding caps, and potential issuance targeted for 2029. The post European Central Bank emphasizes digital euro’s role in banking trust appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 10:06:33 AM
Dogecoin Price Forecast: DOGE nears yearly low as bearish bias grows
Dogecoin (DOGE) extends its decline on Friday, trading near its yearly low at $0.069 as bearish sentiment continues to weigh on the meme coin. Weakening derivatives metrics and a deteriorating technical outlook suggest a deeper correction if DOGE slips below $0.069.
By N/A 7/17/2026, 10:04:49 AM
Bitcoin market bottom countdown nears 50 days as supply in loss
Bitcoin market bottom countdown nears 50 days as supply in loss exceeds 50%. Bitcoin above $60K by July 17, 2026 at 99.8% YES. The post Bitcoin market bottom countdown nears 50 days as supply in loss appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 10:04:07 AM
Persian Gulf shipping nears halt, oil prices rise amid US-Iran conflict
Shipping in the Persian Gulf nears halt amid US-Iran conflict. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at 9.5% YES. The post Persian Gulf shipping nears halt, oil prices rise amid US-Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 10:02:31 AM
Gate Gains CEX Share as Spot Trading Volume Recovers
June CEX turnover reached $4.74T; spot rose to $735.8B. Gate took 9.31% with $67.9B spot and +$236.1M net inflows amid Binance EU license pullback.
By Sophia Bennett 7/17/2026, 10:01:38 AM
Vessel hijacked off Yemen as Iranian missile hits US Patriot battery
A vessel was hijacked off Yemen as an Iranian missile hit a US Patriot battery. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES. The post Vessel hijacked off Yemen as Iranian missile hits US Patriot battery appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 10:00:51 AM
AAVE Price Prediction: $88 Support Is the Line in the Sand — Whales Are Loading While Retail Bails
AAVE is down 4.12% to $90.89 with momentum flatlined and aggressive sell-side pressure dominating short-term flow — but whale positioning at 54.3% net long and a 6.39% OI spike suggest smart money ... (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 10:00:37 AM
Emerging Market Bonds Show Resilience Amid Fed Easing Bets
EM bonds maintain solid performance in 2026, driven by inflation control, high yields, and Chinese bond stability. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 9:58:35 AM
Brent crude rises to $86.09, up $16 from last year: Fortune
Brent crude rises to $86.09, up $16 from last year. New all-time high by September 30 at 5% YES. The post Brent crude rises to $86.09, up $16 from last year: Fortune appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 9:55:13 AM
LDO Price Prediction: Overbought at $0.38 — Expect a Flush Before Bulls Can Aim at $0.42
LDO is pinned against the upper Bollinger Band at $0.38 with RSI deep in overbought territory and open interest bleeding out — a mean-reversion pullback to $0.33–$0.35 is the high-probability near-... (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 9:55:08 AM
What is CASHCAT? Robinhood Chain’s memecoin
CASHCAT hit a $156M market cap on Robinhood's chain with no affiliation to Robinhood. The name, the surge, the crash, the risks.
By Olivia Stephanie 7/17/2026, 9:53:42 AM
Iran warns of retaliation as US-Iran tensions escalate
Iran warns of retaliation amid rising tensions with the US. Iran Reconstruction Funding in a US-Iran deal by 2026 at 26.5% YES. The post Iran warns of retaliation as US-Iran tensions escalate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 9:53:03 AM
HBAR Price Prediction: $0.07 Floor or Trapdoor? Smart Money Is Loading for a Move to $0.085
HBAR is pinned at $0.07 with every moving average stacked overhead as dead weight, yet futures data tells a sharply different story — smart money is quietly net long while retail crowds the short s... (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 9:52:46 AM
Bitcoin bottom countdown nears 50 days after BTC supply in loss passed 50%
Bitcoin supply in loss hit 50% nearly 50 days ago, mimicking the countdown to BTC price bear-market bottoms.
By William Suberg 7/17/2026, 9:51:33 AM
Hong Kong to Reopen RMB Bonds with Tender on July 23, 2026
HKMA to auction RMB1 billion in 3-year HKSAR Government Bonds. Interest rate set at 2.37%, tender results expected July 23. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 9:48:42 AM
Moonshot claims its new AI model matches performance of OpenAI and Anthropic
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 boasts 2.8 trillion parameters, claims benchmark performance rivaling OpenAI and Anthropic. Here's what it means for the AI market. The post Moonshot claims its new AI model matches performance of OpenAI and Anthropic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 9:48:39 AM
WIF Price Prediction: The Floor Is Getting Thin and Nobody Is Stepping Up to Buy It
Trading at $0.15 with every major moving average stacked above it and spot volume barely cracking $1.8M, WIF is one weak daily close from testing the $0.14 Bollinger floor — bears hold a 60% edge h... (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 9:47:48 AM
Iranian forces interact with merchant vessel amid Gulf tensions
Iranian forces interacted with a merchant vessel amid Gulf tensions. Traffic normalization in the Strait of Hormuz by August 31 at 11.5% YES. The post Iranian forces interact with merchant vessel amid Gulf tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 9:47:24 AM
XRP Elliott Wave Pattern Has Now Entered Its Fifth Iteration: Here Are Short-Term Targets
XRP has entered the fifth and final stage of a multi-wave Elliott Wave pattern that started in late June, currently pointing to several short-term price targets. Specifically, the pattern places the first target at $1.23062, while a stronger rally could push the price as high as $1.40. Visit Website
By Mark Brennan 7/17/2026, 9:43:45 AM
China’s Kimi AI model narrows gap with US, challenges AI leaders
China's Kimi AI model narrows the gap with U.S. leaders. Anthropic having the third-best AI model by July 2026 at 92% YES. The post China’s Kimi AI model narrows gap with US, challenges AI leaders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/17/2026, 9:43:43 AM
PEPE Price Prediction: Stochastic Crossover Sets Up a Potential Rally — But Thin Volume Could Kill It
PEPE's momentum structure is quietly tilting bullish — a Stochastic %K/%D crossover in the mid-range combined with Bollinger Band positioning above the channel midpoint suggests buyers are staging ... (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 9:42:40 AM
IRGC targets US jets in Jordan as Bitcoin holds steady and oil spikes 4%
Iran's IRGC struck US aircraft at Jordan's Azraq Air Base in Operation Nasr 2 wave six. Oil jumped 4% while Bitcoin held $62,600-$64,700 rangebound. The post IRGC targets US jets in Jordan as Bitcoin holds steady and oil spikes 4% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 9:41:21 AM
US indicts South Dakota crypto investor over $20M fraud scheme
Benjamin Wiener faces 29 federal counts including wire fraud and money laundering over an alleged $20M Ponzi scheme run through his Benaiah crypto entities. The post US indicts South Dakota crypto investor over $20M fraud scheme appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 9:41:10 AM
HKMA Announces Tender for 10-Year RMB Bonds on July 23, 2026
The HKMA will offer RMB1.25B in 10-year bonds under its Infrastructure Bond Programme, supporting Hong Kong’s offshore RMB market. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 9:40:42 AM
ALGO Price Prediction: Dead-Cat Territory or Coiled Spring — The $0.080 Line Decides Everything
ALGO is pressed against the lower edge of its Bollinger Band at $0.0823 with every major moving average stacked overhead as resistance. A clean break below $0.080 opens the door to $0.074–$0.076; a... (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 9:35:29 AM
Financial winners and losers emerge from the 2026 World Cup, and crypto has a seat at the table
The 2026 World Cup projects up to $10.9 billion in revenue. Kraken becomes the first official crypto exchange sponsor while US host cities face $250 million The post Financial winners and losers emerge from the 2026 World Cup, and crypto has a seat at the table appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 9:34:32 AM
HKMA to Reopen 1-Year RMB Bond Tender on July 23, 2026
Hong Kong Monetary Authority announces RMB0.75B 1-year bond tender re-opening, offering 1.71% interest, with settlement on July 27, 2026. (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 9:33:42 AM
LBank Captures Robinhood Chain Momentum as INDEX Climbs 502% and New Listings Deliver Significant Gains
LBank Captures Robinhood Chain Momentum as INDEX Climbs 502% and New Listings Deliver Significant Gains
By Chainwire 7/17/2026, 9:32:18 AM
Bitcoin at Turning Point: 700% XRP Predictor Explains Why $61,000 Matters
XRP rally prophet DonAlt says Bitcoin is at a turning point, making $61,000 the main line in the sand.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 7/17/2026, 9:31:30 AM
Musk’s SpaceX Breaks Below Its $135 IPO Price After a 42% Collapse From Its Peak
SpaceX (Nasdaq: SPCX) fell 3.08% to close at $131.11 yesterday, its first finish below the $135 initial public offering (IPO) price since the rocket maker’s record June debut. A Retreat Ensues The close capped a multi-day slide for Elon Musk’s rocket company, given shares had already touched an all-time low of $132.75 intraday on Wednesday […]
By Shiraz Jagati 7/17/2026, 9:30:04 AM
FILE Price Prediction: Dead Center Won't Hold — $0.72 or $0.82 Decision Is Coming Fast
FILE is locked in a suffocating technical compression at $0.77, with momentum indicators flatlining and a dangerous divergence between smart money positioning and real-time sell flow. The next 7 da... (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 9:29:15 AM
G2 Esports coaching shake-up under Perkz highlights esports’ growing pains as industry courts crypto and digital asset sponsors
G2 Esports head coach Perkz addresses tournament fatigue and coaching challenges after EWC elimination, with implications for esports' crypto sponsorship The post G2 Esports coaching shake-up under Perkz highlights esports’ growing pains as industry courts crypto and digital asset sponsors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 9:27:10 AM
US indicts crypto investor over alleged $20M fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors allege the South Dakota investor used false promises to raise money, repaid earlier investors with new funds and laundered proceeds through crypto exchanges.
By Yohan Yun 7/17/2026, 9:25:33 AM
Philippines Stock Exchange plans measures to attract retail investors from crypto and gambling
The Philippine Stock Exchange plans a new trading engine, ETFs, and relaxed margin rules to win back retail investors from crypto platforms that engage five The post Philippines Stock Exchange plans measures to attract retail investors from crypto and gambling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 9:25:26 AM
Guardiola turned down England job, and the ripple effects reached crypto fan tokens
Pep Guardiola rejected the England manager role, leading to Thomas Tuchel's appointment. The ripple effects reached crypto fan tokens like $ARG during the The post Guardiola turned down England job, and the ripple effects reached crypto fan tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/17/2026, 9:24:29 AM
INJ Price Prediction: Dead Zone or Launch Pad — $5.24 or $4.48 Decides Everything
INJ is pinned at $4.90 in a textbook momentum vacuum with MACD flatlined and RSI glued to neutral — but smart money is leaning 58.9% long with OI expanding into the dip. A close above $5.07 targets... (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 9:23:23 AM
The SEC plans to legalize token sales in July
Everyone is watching a bill that may not pass. Meanwhile, the agency that spent seven years suing this industry has quietly scheduled a rule that would let startups sell tokens without registering them, and it does not need a single…
By Rony Roy 7/17/2026, 9:21:26 AM
CRV Price Prediction: Death-Coil at $0.21 — Flush to $0.19 Before Any Real Recovery
Every short-term moving average on CRV has converged into a single node at $0.21, momentum is flatlined, and yesterday's rejection off $0.2237 already handed sellers the first point. Unless whales ... (Read More)
By N/A 7/17/2026, 9:20:54 AM