Samsung Electronics America cutting 739 jobs in New Jersey as tech layoffs keep rolling
Samsung Electronics America plans to lay off 739 workers in New Jersey, adding to ongoing tech sector restructuring with potential implications for markets. The post Samsung Electronics America cutting 739 jobs in New Jersey as tech layoffs keep rolling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:14:22 PM
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Polymarket: Le Pen 32% in 2027 French race, volume tops $114.8M
A Sunday-shows preview this week spotlighted renewed U.S. election-claim disputes and said the Iran war shows no sign of ending, shaping the macro political backdrop. (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 10:13:07 PM
Second China Shock reverberates through US markets and politics
China's record $1.2 trillion trade surplus and booming high-value exports are reshaping global manufacturing, US trade policy, and investment strategies. The post Second China Shock reverberates through US markets and politics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:05:35 PM
England demolishes France 4-0 at halftime as crypto’s World Cup integration hits full stride
England leads France 4-0 at halftime in the 2026 World Cup as Kraken, Avalanche, and Chainlink power crypto infrastructure behind the tournament. The post England demolishes France 4-0 at halftime as crypto’s World Cup integration hits full stride appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:03:45 PM
Mbappé’s quiet first half against England sends meme token traders into overdrive
Mbapp's quiet first half against England triggered meme token trading activity. Here's how unauthorized Solana tokens exploit his World Cup moments. The post Mbappé’s quiet first half against England sends meme token traders into overdrive appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:03:18 PM
Kimi K3 matches top public models in agent-programming scenarios, says OpenAI strategist
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3, a 2.8-trillion-parameter open-source model, matches top public models in agentic coding tasks, with implications for decentralized AI The post Kimi K3 matches top public models in agent-programming scenarios, says OpenAI strategist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 10:03:00 PM
The state department has issued a new worldwide caution urging americans to reconsider travel to the Middle East as tensions continue to escalate
State Department warns against travel to the Middle East amid rising tensions. U.S.-Iran deal by 2026 at 25.5% YES. The post The state department has issued a new worldwide caution urging americans to reconsider travel to the Middle East as tensions continue to escalate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 9:58:50 PM
Bitcoin ETFs likely to mirror gold’s 22-year ETF history, says Bloomberg Intelligence
Bloomberg Intelligence's Eric Balchunas says Bitcoin ETFs could triple gold ETF AUM in 3-5 years, drawing lessons from gold's volatile 22-year ETF history. The post Bitcoin ETFs likely to mirror gold’s 22-year ETF history, says Bloomberg Intelligence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:53:56 PM
FIFA’s unpopular hydration breaks are a billion-dollar ad play, and crypto is quietly embedded in the strategy
FIFA plans to review unpopular World Cup hydration breaks worth over $1B in ad revenue, while its digital collectibles platform runs on Avalanche The post FIFA’s unpopular hydration breaks are a billion-dollar ad play, and crypto is quietly embedded in the strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:53:50 PM
France orders country's internet service providers to block Polymarket
The regulator cited concerns over addictive mechanics, a lack of self-exclusion tools, and a high volume of French users bypassing previous financial restrictions.
By Francisco Rodrigues 7/18/2026, 9:52:18 PM
a16z Reveals What TradFi Really Wants From Blockchain
Institutional adoption may be a big opportunity, but a16z said that it is not simply an extension of DeFi.
By Chayanika Deka 7/18/2026, 9:46:26 PM
Charlton Athletic celebrates Ezri Konsa as first academy graduate to score at a FIFA World Cup
Ezri Konsa became the first Charlton Athletic academy graduate to score at a FIFA World Cup, capping a journey that started at age 11 in southeast London. The post Charlton Athletic celebrates Ezri Konsa as first academy graduate to score at a FIFA World Cup appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:44:15 PM
Bitmine is 507,000 ETH away from owning 5% of Ethereum’s entire supply
Bitmine Immersion Technologies holds up to 5.77 million ETH and needs just 507,000 more to own 5% of Ethereum's circulating supply, backed by ARK Invest and The post Bitmine is 507,000 ETH away from owning 5% of Ethereum’s entire supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:37:56 PM
FTX Plans to Pay Creditors $900 Million as Fifth Distribution Starts on July 31
FTX Trading Ltd. and the FTX Recovery Trust will send roughly $900 million to creditors starting July 31, 2026, marking the estate’s fifth major distribution since the exchange’s 2022 collapse. The payout covers eligible holders of allowed claims in the Convenience and Non-Convenience Classes who met requirements by the June 16 Record Date. Bitgo,...
By Jamie Redman 7/18/2026, 9:36:22 PM
England takes early 1-0 lead over France in World Cup third-place game
England takes a 1-0 lead over France in the 2026 World Cup third-place game, with implications for sports betting and fan token markets across crypto. The post England takes early 1-0 lead over France in World Cup third-place game appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:32:36 PM
World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina is a massive moment for crypto sports betting
Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final with an even 6-6 head-to-head record, while crypto platforms like Kraken eye a betting surge. The post World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina is a massive moment for crypto sports betting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:32:11 PM
Barcelona eyes Real Betis defender Natan in potential €35M summer move
Barcelona have contacted Real Betis about signing Brazilian centre-back Natan, valued at 35 million, as they target a left-footed defender for their The post Barcelona eyes Real Betis defender Natan in potential €35M summer move appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:31:30 PM
Stacks reaches 1.6M total wallets as Bitcoin DeFi ambitions grow
Stacks hits 1.6M total wallets as stBTC liquid staking, the PoX-5 upgrade, and a Fireblocks integration signal growing Bitcoin DeFi ambitions. The post Stacks reaches 1.6M total wallets as Bitcoin DeFi ambitions grow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:23:09 PM
VAR technology and the growing market for sports officiating tech, from Premier League pitches to blockchain verification
VAR confirmed Bukayo Saka was offside in a controversial Premier League call, highlighting parallels between sports verification tech and blockchain trust The post VAR technology and the growing market for sports officiating tech, from Premier League pitches to blockchain verification appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:22:22 PM
World Cup rivalry spills into crypto as Latin American fans rally behind Spain, boosting fan token markets
Latin American fans backing Spain over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final are driving fan token trading volume on Chiliz, with $ARG and SPAIN tokens The post World Cup rivalry spills into crypto as Latin American fans rally behind Spain, boosting fan token markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:21:53 PM
France vs England World Cup third-place match confirmed despite misinformation
France and England's World Cup third-place match confirmed despite misinformation. England finishing 3rd at 72% YES, France at 27.5% YES. The post France vs England World Cup third-place match confirmed despite misinformation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 9:20:46 PM
Declan Rice’s World Cup goal sparks fresh interest in sports-linked crypto tokens
Declan Rice's early World Cup goal against France reignites interest in sports-linked crypto assets including fan tokens, Panini NFTs, and athlete meme The post Declan Rice’s World Cup goal sparks fresh interest in sports-linked crypto tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 9:11:38 PM
US & UK Align On Rules; Ripple Deepens Footprint
The US and UK are moving in lockstep toward a new era of regulated digital money with a joint taskforce. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 7/18/2026, 9:03:00 PM
Dave Eggers warns OpenAI staff ChatGPT is silencing a generation
Author Dave Eggers told OpenAI staff that ChatGPT's effect on education is catastrophic, raising questions about AI's cultural costs and crypto identity The post Dave Eggers warns OpenAI staff ChatGPT is silencing a generation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:59:01 PM
Iran claims attack on US base in Jordan, killing two service members
Iran claims responsibility for an attack on a US base in Jordan, raising military action odds against a Gulf state on July 22 to 57% YES. The post Iran claims attack on US base in Jordan, killing two service members appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 8:51:34 PM
Did L2s break Ethereum’s ultrasound money?
Ethereum’s best marketing line was that using it destroyed it, that every transaction burned ETH and shrank the supply. Then the network solved its scaling problem, activity fled to layer 2s, and the burn collapsed. The scaling worked. The scarcity…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/18/2026, 8:44:12 PM
Meta’s fast-tracked gas plants in Ohio spotlight the hidden energy cost of AI
Meta is building two natural gas plants in Ohio under fast-tracked laws that skip public hearings, raising environmental and transparency concerns for AI The post Meta’s fast-tracked gas plants in Ohio spotlight the hidden energy cost of AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:34:35 PM
‘The Only Way’: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Champions Self-Custody to Reach 1 Billion Users
Coinbase CEO Brian Armmsgtong stressed that self-custody wallets were essential for reaching cryptocurrency adoption in the billions, praising the simplicity of entering markets that lack clear regulations. Agentic adoption, a future growth avenue, also benefits from self-custody, he pointed out. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Stresses Relevance of...
By Sergio Goschenko 7/18/2026, 8:30:26 PM
ASML sells 16 advanced EUV machines in Q2 as AI chip demand drives record results
ASML sold 16 EUV lithography machines in Q2 2026, posting 9.3 billion in sales and raising its full-year outlook as AI chip demand surges across the The post ASML sells 16 advanced EUV machines in Q2 as AI chip demand drives record results appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:25:06 PM
Will Robinhood Chain flip Solana? The math says not close.
Robinhood Chain launched, filled with memecoins, briefly ranked third among DEXs, and the “Solana killer” talk started immediately. Then you look at the actual numbers. Solana has 27 times the value locked and 2 million more users. This is not…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/18/2026, 8:24:05 PM
Israel expands Gaza control, breaching ceasefire agreement
Israel expands control in Gaza, violating the ceasefire. Houthi military action against Israel by July 31, 2026 at 10.5% YES. The post Israel expands Gaza control, breaching ceasefire agreement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 8:20:47 PM
Polymarket sees BTC above $52K on July 20 at 99.95% despite risk headlines
A new report argues Bitcoin could be the first market to react this weekend to Strait of Hormuz shipping risks, with oil and equity markets shut and thin liquidity amplifying swings. (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 8:17:26 PM
EU and Persian Gulf states pressure Iran to keep Strait of Hormuz open as crypto toll payments reshape sanctions landscape
The EU and Persian Gulf states urge Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iran demands transit fees in bitcoin and USDT, reshaping sanctions evasion. The post EU and Persian Gulf states pressure Iran to keep Strait of Hormuz open as crypto toll payments reshape sanctions landscape appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:16:59 PM
World Cup drama meets the prediction market boom as Tuchel benches England’s biggest stars
Thomas Tuchel drops Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane from England's World Cup lineup vs France, sending prediction markets scrambling to reprice the match. The post World Cup drama meets the prediction market boom as Tuchel benches England’s biggest stars appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:15:49 PM
International oil firms halt production in Iraq’s Kurdistan amid US-Iran tensions
Major oil companies suspended 125,000 barrels per day of Kurdistan production amid US-Iran tensions, with implications for oil prices and crypto markets. The post International oil firms halt production in Iraq’s Kurdistan amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:15:46 PM
European Central Bank expected to pause rate hikes, keeps September option open
The ECB is expected to hold rates at 2.25% in July after its first hike since 2023, keeping a September increase on the table with implications for crypto The post European Central Bank expected to pause rate hikes, keeps September option open appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:14:40 PM
Polymarket keeps Iran regime-fall odds at 10.5% as escalation headlines swirl
Iranian state TV read a statement attributed to the supreme leader warning the US of “unforgettable lessons,” as both sides accused each other of breaching a recent MoU and called it “over.” (Read More)
By N/A 7/18/2026, 8:11:26 PM
US Investors Hyper Leveraged – Margin Debt Hits Record $1,500,000,000,000 in Massive Borrowing Spree
Margin debt in the US stock market hit an all-time high of $1.5 trillion in June. The post US Investors Hyper Leveraged – Margin Debt Hits Record $1,500,000,000,000 in Massive Borrowing Spree appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Staff 7/18/2026, 8:10:51 PM
2026 World Cup final brings Trump, Messi, and a halftime show but crypto is nowhere to be found
The 2026 World Cup final features Trump, Messi, and a star-studded halftime show but zero crypto sponsors, signaling a structural retreat from sports The post 2026 World Cup final brings Trump, Messi, and a halftime show but crypto is nowhere to be found appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:07:01 PM
Belgium bans goods from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories
Belgium bans goods from Israeli settlements in occupied territories. US recognition of Palestine before 2027 at 3.7% YES. The post Belgium bans goods from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 8:02:20 PM
Iranian strikes on US airbase in Jordan kill two service members, rattling already fragile markets
Iranian missile and drone strikes killed two US service members at Muwaffaq Salti airbase in Jordan, escalating tensions with potential ripple effects on The post Iranian strikes on US airbase in Jordan kill two service members, rattling already fragile markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:01:53 PM
S&P 500 earnings season starts strong with 33 companies beating EPS estimates
All 33 early S&P 500 reporters beat EPS estimates in Q2 2026, with aggregate earnings exceeding projections by 14.5% and blended growth near 23.5% YoY. The post S&P 500 earnings season starts strong with 33 companies beating EPS estimates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 8:00:04 PM
Hoskinson wants Bitcoin’s money on Cardano. Here’s the plan.
There is $1.6 trillion in Bitcoin sitting idle, earning nothing, doing nothing. Charles Hoskinson has a plan to put it to work on Cardano, and the plan quietly requires every transaction to burn a little ADA. Whether that saves Cardano…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/18/2026, 7:58:42 PM
Jude Bellingham’s World Cup confrontation highlights the volatile intersection of sports, passion, and global media
Jude Bellingham reacted to provocations from Argentina's Valentn Barco after England's World Cup semifinal loss, sparking viral debate across social media The post Jude Bellingham’s World Cup confrontation highlights the volatile intersection of sports, passion, and global media appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 7:57:47 PM
Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs See Major Inflows Amid Market Turbulence
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs attract major inflows, signaling a potential shift in investor sentiment amid market volatility. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 7/18/2026, 7:55:00 PM
EU, Gulf states reject Iran’s sovereignty claims over Strait of Hormuz
EU and Gulf states reject Iran's claims over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. charges for Hormuz fees by December 31, 2026 at 7.5% YES. The post EU, Gulf states reject Iran’s sovereignty claims over Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 7/18/2026, 7:46:54 PM
Kobbie Mainoo’s England World Cup absence highlights the brutal economics of player valuation and injury risk
Kobbie Mainoo ruled out of England's World Cup squad by injury, highlighting player fragility as an underpriced risk in sports-related crypto markets. The post Kobbie Mainoo’s England World Cup absence highlights the brutal economics of player valuation and injury risk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 7:46:34 PM
Didier Deschamps breaks World Cup management record with 26 games, and here’s why crypto markets should care about FIFA’s growing digital footprint
Didier Deschamps breaks the World Cup management record with 26 games as FIFA's blockchain and digital collectibles strategy scales during the 2026 The post Didier Deschamps breaks World Cup management record with 26 games, and here’s why crypto markets should care about FIFA’s growing digital footprint appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 7/18/2026, 7:35:46 PM
SWIFT just built its answer to stablecoins. It runs on bank money, not crypto.
The network that moves the world’s money spent 9 months building a blockchain, and the most important decision it made was what not to put on it. No stablecoins. No public tokens. Just bank deposits, wearing a new coat. For…
By Lawrence Mondal 7/18/2026, 7:35:25 PM
Saylor Rejects BIP 110, Warns Softfork Threatens Bitcoin’s Neutral Rules
Strategy founder Michael Saylor published a lengthy essay Saturday rejecting BIP 110, a proposed Bitcoin softfork that would temporarily restrict several types of transactions carrying non-payment data. Saylor’s essay lists 100 numbered arguments against the proposal, which he says amounts to using Bitcoin’s consensus rules to discourage a...
By Jamie Redman 7/18/2026, 7:34:38 PM