Iran strikes Kuwait desalination plants as Strait of Hormuz conflict deepens
Iranian strikes on Kuwait's desalination plants escalate the Strait of Hormuz conflict, with direct implications for oil prices, crypto markets, and Gulf The post Iran strikes Kuwait desalination plants as Strait of Hormuz conflict deepens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 2:53:03 PM
Iran condemns US strike on desalination plant as war crime amidst 2026 conflict
Iran condemns US strike on desalination plant as a war crime. Final nuclear deal by August 13, 2026 at 1.9% YES. The post Iran condemns US strike on desalination plant as war crime amidst 2026 conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 2:51:31 PM
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 challenges US models, may impact Anthropic valuation
Moonshot AI launched the Kimi K3 model, challenging U.S. competitors. Anthropic's valuation hitting $1.25T by December at 91% YES. The post Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 challenges US models, may impact Anthropic valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 2:49:47 PM
Dani Olmo’s World Cup knockout form highlights the growing intersection of sports data and crypto betting markets
Dani Olmo's consecutive assists in Spain's World Cup knockout stages highlight the growing role of crypto prediction markets in global sports betting. The post Dani Olmo’s World Cup knockout form highlights the growing intersection of sports data and crypto betting markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 2:45:12 PM
BonkDAO governance exploit drains 4.4 trillion BONK from treasury as attacker begins selling
An attacker drained 4.426 trillion BONK tokens from BonkDAO's treasury via a governance exploit, sold 800 billion for $2M, and still holds 2.4 trillion The post BonkDAO governance exploit drains 4.4 trillion BONK from treasury as attacker begins selling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 2:42:00 PM
Explosions hit US Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain amid Iran conflict escalation
Explosions hit the US Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain amid rising tensions. Iranian military action against a Gulf state by July 22 at 53.5% YES. The post Explosions hit US Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain amid Iran conflict escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 2:41:11 PM
Iran warns UAE airports, ports of potential evacuations amid US tensions
Iran warns UAE of potential evacuations amid US tensions. Military action against a Gulf state by July 22 at 53.5% YES. The post Iran warns UAE airports, ports of potential evacuations amid US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 2:37:59 PM
New York Business Owner Accused of Executing $1,000,000 Bank Fraud Scheme Impacting Bank of America and Other Financial Institutions
Federal charges filed against a Buffalo business owner for running a bank fraud scheme defrauding customers of more than $1 million. The post New York Business Owner Accused of Executing $1,000,000 Bank Fraud Scheme Impacting Bank of America and Other Financial Institutions appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Staff 7/18/2026, 2:30:51 PM
FIFA detected 7 million abusive comments during the 2026 World Cup group stage
FIFA's SMPS scanned over 6 million posts during the 2026 World Cup group stage, flagging 89,000 abusive posts and escalating 1,000 accounts to law The post FIFA detected 7 million abusive comments during the 2026 World Cup group stage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 2:29:38 PM
Analyst Says Long-Term Bullish Setup Could Take Ethereum to $22K
The projected upside depends on Ethereum first overcoming key resistance levels before any larger advance can unfold.
By Wayne Jones 7/18/2026, 2:22:56 PM
World Cup Betting Frenzy: $5.5B Wagers Back Spain to Crush Argentina
Two prediction market platforms are pricing the same outcome for Sunday’s World Cup final, with Polymarket and Kalshi bettors both putting Spain ahead of Argentina as the teams prepare to meet at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. EDT. On Polymarket, the World Cup winner contract has drawn $4.28 billion […]
By Jamie Redman 7/18/2026, 2:15:33 PM
Massive bitcoin call spreads target $72,000 by month end, right when the Fed meets
Large traders are betting on a BTC price rise to $72,000 by the end of the month, latest options market flow suggests.
By Omkar Godbole 7/18/2026, 2:15:15 PM
Polymarket prices Starmer at 99.45% to be next leader out before 2027
An expert commentary warns Trump’s rhetoric may undermine public trust more than voting-machine flaws, highlighting how perceived threats can warp election confidence. (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 2:14:27 PM
France reportedly withdraws $15B in gold from US vaults amid currency shift concerns
France reportedly withdrew $15B in gold from US vaults, sparking de-dollarization debate. What the unverified reports mean for Bitcoin and crypto investors. The post France reportedly withdraws $15B in gold from US vaults amid currency shift concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 2:13:51 PM
Venezuela accesses $346M from International Monetary Fund reserves after years of financial isolation
Venezuela accessed $346M from frozen IMF reserves for earthquake recovery, marking a thaw in relations after seven years of financial isolation. The post Venezuela accesses $346M from International Monetary Fund reserves after years of financial isolation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 2:06:01 PM
Trump posts may soon reach trading bots before users and prediction markets are not ready
Trump Media is turning Truth Social posts into a feed for traders, and prediction markets now face a timing problem. The issue is what happens after a post becomes public but before most users can see, read, and act on it. On July 17, the Financial Times reported that Trump Media discussed charging traders up […] The post Trump posts may soon...
By Gino Matos 7/18/2026, 2:05:16 PM
What Is the Coinbase Premium Index and Why Is It Negative?
60 days of negative Coinbase premium hints at U.S. selling and heavy June ETF redemptions. See how the index works, what a discount implies, and what could flip it.
By Darnell Whitaker 7/18/2026, 2:01:47 PM
$0 in DOGE Shorts Liquidated in 12 Hours: Where Did the Bears Go?
Dogecoin bears face standstill with short liquidations hitting zero.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 7/18/2026, 2:00:11 PM
Tokenization has become a strategic priority for 84% of financial firms
A Broadridge survey found Wall Street is accelerating tokenization efforts while betting on hybrid markets where digital and traditional assets coexist.
By Helene Braun 7/18/2026, 2:00:00 PM
China urges UK to protect rights of Chinese investors after British Steel nationalization
China condemns UK nationalization of British Steel as a forced takeover, urging protection of Jingye Group's $1.6B investment under bilateral treaty. The post China urges UK to protect rights of Chinese investors after British Steel nationalization appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:58:48 PM
US destroys 116 telecom towers in southern Iran amid escalating conflict
US destroys 116 telecom towers in southern Iran. Full airspace closure by August 31 at 50.5% YES, military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 53.5% YES. The post US destroys 116 telecom towers in southern Iran amid escalating conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 1:58:15 PM
Alibaba Cloud launches Agent Native Cloud to scale enterprise AI agents
Alibaba Cloud launched Agent Native Cloud, introducing enterprise-grade capabilities including AgentTeams and Agentic Computer. The post Alibaba Cloud launches Agent Native Cloud to scale enterprise AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 7/18/2026, 1:55:12 PM
Robinhood Chain sees 85% of trading in memecoins two weeks post-launch
Memecoins account for 85% of trading on Robinhood Chain two weeks after launch, while tokenized real-world assets sit at just 1% of DEX volume. The post Robinhood Chain sees 85% of trading in memecoins two weeks post-launch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:50:08 PM
Iraq signs $60B in energy deals with US and British oil majors as Washington builds Middle East alliance
Iraq commits to $60B in energy deals with US and British oil majors as envoy Tom Barrack builds a strategic Middle East corridor with macro implications for The post Iraq signs $60B in energy deals with US and British oil majors as Washington builds Middle East alliance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:36:51 PM
Elizabeth Warren demands Trump disclose 2026 crypto earnings by July 23
Senator Elizabeth Warren demands Trump disclose 2026 crypto earnings by July 23 as Senate debates the CLARITY Act and Trump's $1.4B crypto income raises The post Elizabeth Warren demands Trump disclose 2026 crypto earnings by July 23 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:35:20 PM
Iranian ballistic missiles strike Kuwait security academy as Gulf conflict rattles crypto markets
Iranian ballistic missiles struck Kuwait's Academy of Security, escalating a Gulf conflict that has triggered over $1 billion in crypto liquidations in The post Iranian ballistic missiles strike Kuwait security academy as Gulf conflict rattles crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:35:07 PM
OpenEvidence reportedly eyes $200M raise at $20B valuation, signaling AI healthcare’s breakneck growth
OpenEvidence reportedly considers raising $200M at a $20B valuation, marking a rapid ascent for the AI medical platform used by over 40% of US physicians. The post OpenEvidence reportedly eyes $200M raise at $20B valuation, signaling AI healthcare’s breakneck growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:34:56 PM
Iran suspends Islamabad MoU commitments as US tensions escalate
Iran suspended the Islamabad MoU on July 13, 2026, citing US ceasefire violations. Here is what it means for energy markets and risk assets including The post Iran suspends Islamabad MoU commitments as US tensions escalate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:31:27 PM
Hungary’s president faces deadline to sign amendment ending his term
Hungary's president faces a deadline to sign an amendment that could end his term. Removal by July 31 at 83% YES. The post Hungary’s president faces deadline to sign amendment ending his term appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 1:30:13 PM
Ethereum Whales Hold $2.8B Buying Power: So Why Is Selling Pressure Still High?
Ethereum whales remain comfortably in profit, but rising exchange deposits and ample liquidity could keep selling pressure elevated. CryptoQuant contributor PelinayPA said Ethereum's Whale Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) remains above zero. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 7/18/2026, 1:18:27 PM
Cardano: OKX Launches 5 Million Midnight Token Airdrop for European Users
OKX crypto exchange has launched a new airdrop campaign for Midnight, Cardano’s partner chain, offering eligible users across Europe a total reward pool of 5 million NIGHT tokens. The seven-day campaign adopts a Trade-to-Earn model, rewarding users based on both their crypto holdings and trading activity. Visit Website
By Lele Jima 7/18/2026, 1:16:48 PM
Bitcoin Faces $65,500 Wall as Daily Chart Volume Cools After Mid-July Rebound
Bitcoin trades near $64,000 on July 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EDT, holding inside a tight range after bouncing off a 24-hour low of $62,516. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap has consolidated between $63,900 and $64,000 for several hours as traders wait for a volume-backed move past nearby resistance. 1-Hour Chart: Tight Range Holds […]
By Jamie Redman 7/18/2026, 1:15:30 PM
XRP Binance Withdrawals Hit Two-Year High, Transaction Imbalance Mirrors Setup Before 66% Rally
XRP withdrawal activity on Binance has climbed to its highest level in at least two years. According to a new on-chain analysis by CryptoQuant contributor Amr Taha, the exchange is now recording a significantly larger share of withdrawal transactions than of deposits. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 7/18/2026, 1:14:51 PM
GCC condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, cites war crimes
GCC condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Iranian military action against a Gulf state on July 22 at 54.5% YES. The post GCC condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, cites war crimes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 1:13:39 PM
Kentucky governor claims Mitch McConnell is dead, fueling speculation
Kentucky Governor claims Mitch McConnell is dead, raising speculation. Resignation before term ends at 39.5% YES. The post Kentucky governor claims Mitch McConnell is dead, fueling speculation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 1:02:48 PM
BitShine Fraud Case Ends With a 22-Year Prison Sentence
Taiwan court jails BitShine ringleader 22 years after NT$1.27B losses and NT$2.3B laundering claims. Seizures highlight risks around fake exchange fronts.
By Idris Calloway 7/18/2026, 1:01:48 PM
Trump administration opts for voluntary AI safety reviews, not an independent regulator
Trump's new executive order creates voluntary AI safety reviews and a cybersecurity clearinghouse, explicitly banning mandatory licensing for AI The post Trump administration opts for voluntary AI safety reviews, not an independent regulator appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 1:00:40 PM
A New Cryptography Tool Could Help Bitcoin Survive the Quantum Era
Project Eleven's faster zero-knowledge proof lets Bitcoin holders verify wallet ownership without exposing keys after Q-Day. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 7/18/2026, 1:00:00 PM
Iran suspends MoU commitments with US amid renewed sanctions
Iran suspends MoU commitments with the US amid renewed sanctions. Final nuclear deal by August 13, 2026 at 2% YES. The post Iran suspends MoU commitments with US amid renewed sanctions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 12:58:35 PM
Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks on critical infrastructure as crypto markets feel the shockwaves
Kuwait condemns Iranian strikes on critical infrastructure as Bitcoin liquidations exceed $1 billion and US Treasury sanctions Iranian crypto exchanges. The post Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks on critical infrastructure as crypto markets feel the shockwaves appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:58:27 PM
No-ID Casino Search Demand: What Players Are Really After
Four different players type "no-ID crypto casino" and only one gets what they came for. Breaking the search demand into friction, privacy, access, and bonus intent, and what the phrase honestly delivers to each.
By Crypto Daily 7/18/2026, 12:58:01 PM
Top Altcoins to Watch Next Week: 3 Altcoins at a Make-or-Break Moment
The post Top Altcoins to Watch Next Week: 3 Altcoins at a Make-or-Break Moment appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Altcoins have regained momentum over the past two weeks as Bitcoin’s consolidation encourages traders to look beyond the market leader. While many tokens have already posted double-digit gains, Sui (SUI), Hyperliquid (HYPE), and...
By Sahana Vibhute 7/18/2026, 12:53:48 PM
Iran strikes Saudi Arabia for first time in months: FT
Iran strikes Saudi Arabia for the first time in months. Iran Reconstruction Funding in a US-Iran deal in 2026 at 25.5% YES. The post Iran strikes Saudi Arabia for first time in months: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 12:50:01 PM
Iraq routes thousands of fuel trucks through Syria to dodge Strait of Hormuz closure
Iraq sends thousands of fuel trucks through Syria after Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, while advancing a $5 billion pipeline to reshape oil exports. The post Iraq routes thousands of fuel trucks through Syria to dodge Strait of Hormuz closure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:44:17 PM
Uniswap Founder Proposes v4 Protocol Fees Across Multiple Networks
Uniswap founder Hayden Adams has proposed expanding protocol fees across Uniswap v4 and several network deployments, putting one of DeFi’s longest-run
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:35:00 PM
Bloom Energy faces setbacks in AI data center growth as execution risks mount
Bloom Energy's nearly 1,000% stock rally faces headwinds from grid delays and execution risks as AI data center power demands intersect with crypto mining. The post Bloom Energy faces setbacks in AI data center growth as execution risks mount appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 12:34:04 PM
11 Days Left for Major XRP Fix Upgrade: What Changes
Important bundled fix amendment set to activate in the next 11 days, with countdown ongoing.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 7/18/2026, 12:30:39 PM
Circle became a federal trust bank – now lenders warn stablecoins is projected to drain $500 billion
Washington just gave one of the world's largest digital currencies a more official place in the US financial system. On July 10, Circle won final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to open a national trust bank under federal supervision. Circle called it a major step for USDC, as the approval […] The post Circle became a...
By Andjela Radmilac 7/18/2026, 12:30:24 PM
Polymarket holds Sep 2026 Fed 'No change' at 58.5% despite hike chatter
A July 18 piece spotlights the live debate over whether the Fed will raise rates this month, nudging traders to weigh near-term chatter against September 2026 pricing. (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 12:30:01 PM
Polymarket odds peg BTC’s July 20 pivot near $64K as support debate builds
Bitcoin traded around $62,500–$64,300 heading into the weekend, with $62,500 flagged as key support as altcoins stay weak since July 10. (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 12:23:01 PM