VELVET crypto rallies 29% – Can 2,500 new holders sustain the rally?
July 14, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Velvet eyes a return to its early-July highs as bulls step in with force.

$558,924 in Esports Bets Reveal the Esports World Cup’s Biggest Week 2 Favorites
July 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The first full week of the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) crowned three champions in Paris, while prediction market traders spread more than $558,000 in reported volume across the…

Grayscale Says the Crypto Market Is Rewarding a Different Kind of Token
July 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Grayscale says the crypto market rewards fundamentals, as Hyperliquid-led financial tokens outperform fading memecoins.

Solana Active-Wallet Narrative Needs Stronger App Data To Prove It Has Staying Power
July 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Solana’s user-growth story is one of the strongest narratives around the network, but it needs careful handling.

Stop Over-Prompting: OpenAI’s New GPT-5.6 Guidelines Change Everything
July 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
Forget the XML blocks and persistence scripts.

Dogecoin Traders Watch Moving Averages As DOGE Tries To Build A Cleaner Rebound
July 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Dogecoin is trying to turn a support hold into something more useful.

Why some Bitcoin investors may be waiting for a drop to $42.4k
July 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The current downturn was not as dangerous as a full-blown, aggressive short-selling move would be.

Ethereum Holds Below $1,800 As ETF Hopes Meet A More Cautious Futures Market
July 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Ethereum’s setup is not as straightforward as the ETF bulls would like.

Convenience Store Giant Lawson Tests JPYC Stablecoin Payments in Japan’s First POS Retail Pilot
July 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Lawson plans to pilot JPYC stablecoin payments at a Tokyo convenience store in August, marking what it says is Japan’s first POS-linked stablecoin payment test.

Protesters March on OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind Demanding AI Development Pause
July 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
About 200 protesters marched through San Francisco on Saturday, calling on leading AI companies to halt development of more powerful models over concerns about AI safety, jobs,…

Bitcoin and Ethereum tweet volume falls to 12-month lows despite institutional crypto boom
July 13, 2026 | theblock.co
Retail attention via social chatter is back to 2020 levels even as institutional involvement has moved in the opposite direction.

Bitcoin’s $64,000 Rebound Faces A Real Test As Sellers Wait Near $65,000
July 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin has done enough to calm the immediate panic, but not enough to declare the all-clear.

96% of US Stocks Failed to Create Wealth Over a Century, Study Finds
July 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
A century-long ASU study shows 96% of US stocks did no better than cash, with 1,082 firms driving all gains.

AI fake-citation cases in US courts near 1,700, up sevenfold in a year
July 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
A lawyer who has previously been sanctioned twice for misusing artificial intelligence has been rebuked again by a federal judge after including AI-fabricated quotations in a…

Kraken’s Arbitrum Stablecoin Listings Show Exchanges Are Treating L2 Rails As Real Infrastructure
July 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Kraken’s support for Arbitrum-based stablecoins looks like a listing update, but it points to something bigger.

Anthropic Measured Claude’s Values Across Models and Languages — On Models It No Longer Sells
July 13, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
The research is the most rigorous public attempt yet to quantify an AI model's character. It also studied three versions of Claude that are now legacy.

Global law firm launches MiCA compliance tool as crypto companies navigate new EU rules
July 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Reed Smith’s Aquarius platform automates regulatory filings and legal workflows as demand for MiCA compliance tools grows across Europe.

ETF Inflows Return As Bitcoin And Ethereum Funds Shake Off Eight-Week Redemption Streak
July 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
After weeks of redemptions, crypto ETFs finally have a better story to tell.

Judge throws out Trump's $10B IRS lawsuit, refers lawyer for disciplinary action
July 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS was dismissed by a federal judge on Monday.

SEC’s Regulation Crypto Agenda Could Mark A Turn From Enforcement To Rulemaking
July 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The SEC may finally be preparing to say more about what crypto firms are supposed to do before accusing them of doing it wrong.

Why crypto traders are ranking prop firms alongside exchanges in 2026 — and how to find the best ones
July 13, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
For most of the last decade, a crypto trader's infrastructure decision was a choice between venues: which centralized exchange for spot and perps, which DeFi protocol for…

Jupiter Drops Pokémon and One Piece Cards Onchain in New Gacha Beta Launch
July 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Jupiter Exchange opened a beta version of Jupiter Gacha on July 13, launching a platform where users open digital packs and pull real, professionally graded Pokémon and One Piece…

CLARITY Act Debate Returns As Crypto Lobby Watches The Senate Calendar
July 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Crypto policy is once again running into the reality of Washington’s calendar.

ETHGas nears oversold levels – Will $0.050 hold the line for GWEI?
July 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
GWEI approached critical support after declining volume, shrinking Open Interest, and selling pressure weakened sentiment.

4 Base Experiments That Flopped Before Brian Armstrong Called Time
July 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Brian Armstrong called time on Base content coins after Zora, creator coins, and team-backed tokens burned their users.

New Hampshire Follows Bitcoin Reserve With 'Blockchain Basic Laws' Signing
July 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
New Hampshire's newly-signed crypto law introduces protections for users, miners, and stakers within its boundaries.

Robinhood’s Chainlink CCIP Integration Raises The Stakes For Tokenized Equity Infrastructure
July 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Robinhood’s Layer-2 ambitions are starting to look more infrastructure-heavy.

Claude's Personality Changes Depending on the Model—And the Language You Speak
July 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
According to new Anthropic research, Claude consistently expresses different values across models and languages.

Chainlink’s Fidelity FILQ Integration Gives RWA Bulls Another Institutional Proof Point
July 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The RWA narrative needs examples that look like real finance, not just token launches.

Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 markets surge to nearly 50% of perp volume as onchain stock trading grows
July 13, 2026 | theblock.co
HIP-3's share of total Hyperliquid perp volume has climbed from roughly 2% at the start of the year to around 50% now.

Platinum Price Analysis Shows Consolidation With Potential Volatility Ahead
July 13, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Signaling both consolidation and significant price moves, key technical indicators suggest the market is seeking price stability.

Brent Crude Oil Price Jumps 11% as Trump Moves to Control Strait of Hormuz
July 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Brent crude oil price jumps 11% as Trump moves on the Strait of Hormuz.

Binance.US CEO says exchange is rebuilding, eyes return to 20% U.S. market share
July 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
Binance.US is betting ultra-low fees, new regulated products and deeper liquidity will help it regain customers after two years of regulatory setbacks.

Iran attacks US military assets in Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan amid 2026 conflict
July 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The escalation in military actions by Iran complicates diplomatic efforts, reducing the likelihood of a near-term U.S.-Iran nuclear deal.

US President hints at potential military action on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain site
July 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Heightened military tensions could hinder diplomatic efforts and reduce the likelihood of international inspections at Iran's nuclear sites.

Trump calls Iranian regime “crazy,” warns of nuclear weapon use within a day
July 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Heightened rhetoric may hinder diplomatic efforts, increasing regional instability and complicating future negotiations on nuclear agreements.

Democratic opposition threatens Clarity Act as Senate vote looms
July 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The Democratic opposition could stall digital asset regulation, impacting market confidence and legislative progress amid ethical concerns.

BNB Chain’s AI Agent Studio Shows Binance Ecosystem Still Wants The Developer Narrative
July 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
BNB Chain is trying to make sure it does not get left behind in the AI-agent race.

Fed governor warns of potential rate hikes if inflation remains high this week
July 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Potential rate hikes could tighten financial conditions, impacting borrowing costs and economic growth amid persistent inflation concerns.

Strategy Launches Bitcoin Bank Adoption Index With 32% Overall Score
July 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Strategy unveiled its Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index on July 13, finding that major banks and financial institutions are expanding bitcoin services while overall adoption stands…

Gold falls below $4,000 amid Fed rate hike speculation
July 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Gold's decline highlights market sensitivity to Fed policy shifts, impacting investor strategies and potentially altering safe-haven asset dynamics.

Warsh’s Fed stance under scrutiny as June inflation data looms
July 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Warsh's Fed approach could reshape monetary policy, impacting inflation expectations and market dynamics amid economic uncertainties.

BlackRock sees AI spending hitting $8T by 2030 amid power, politics, finance challenges
July 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
AI's rapid growth could reshape global economic dynamics, influencing inflation, market valuations, and geopolitical power structures.

Franklin Crypto CIO says crypto prices are disconnected from fundamentals
July 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
Institutional adoption of crypto is accelerating even as digital asset prices fail to reflect the industry's strongest fundamentals in years, Seth Ginns said.

Democratic Opposition to Clarity Act Grows in Crypto Bill's Do-or-Die Final Weeks
July 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
Democrats are mounting a final case against the Clarity Act centered on its lack of language restricting Trump's sprawling crypto fortune.

Trump announces intent to strike Iran strongly tonight and tomorrow
July 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Increased military actions may further diminish prospects for US-Iran diplomacy, impacting global stability and economic markets.

Gov. McMaster appoints Darline Graham Nordone as interim senator for South Carolina
July 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Nordone's appointment may stabilize GOP control in SC, impacting Senate dynamics and highlighting Trump's influence in shaping party politics.

Solana Price Prediction: Can SOL Break Out Towards $100 and $150?
July 13, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Solana is trading near a critical support zone as bulls target a breakout towards $100, with $150 emerging as a longer-term upside target.

Iran accuses US of illegal actions in Strait of Hormuz amid tensions
July 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz heighten geopolitical risks, potentially prolonging disruptions in global oil trade and regional stability.

Trump claims Iran lacks military amid US-Iran tensions
July 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Rising tensions and rhetoric may increase market volatility and the perceived likelihood of U.S.

Two Rivals Eat Into USDC as Circle Stock Price Eyes a Drop to $40
July 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Circle (CRCL) stock price rose nearly 5% on Friday to $66.14 after US regulators approved its national trust bank.

Cardano Price Prediction: ADA Downtrend Break Sparks Fresh Momentum as $0.20 Comes Into View
July 13, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Cardano price trades near $0.16 as traders watch key support, a falling-channel breakout, and a potential reclaim of the $0.20 resistance level.

Hoskinson Exit Rumors Fade As Cardano’s Founder Reasserts His Role
July 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Cardano has never been short of debate, but founder-level rumors can still cut through the noise quickly.

Kraken launches debit card for UK and Europe users
July 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Kraken has announced that it would start issuing its recently launched debit card to eligible customers in the UK and the EEA, letting them spend crypto and cash balances…

Crypto Bear Market? These Reports Say the Industry Has Never Been Stronger
July 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Stablecoin volume hit a record $1.79 trillion in June as Bitwise said crypto fundamentals strengthened despite weak prices.

Trading Crypto with Plus500 vs Crypto Exchanges: Review
July 13, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
When someone decides they want exposure to Bitcoin or Ethereum, they face an immediate choice: open an account on a crypto exchange, or trade through a regulated derivatives…

Ripple’s Luxembourg License Gives XRP’s Parent Company A Cleaner Europe Story
July 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Ripple’s European license is more than a regional compliance milestone.

Monero price prediction 2026-2032: Should you buy XMR now?
July 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: Monero (XMR) stands out in the crypto space for its strong focus on privacy and decentralization of transactions, particularly within the Monero network, making it…

PI Network Token Drops 17% to New Low as Pioneer Selling Fuels Fresh Confidence Fears
July 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The Pi Network’s native token, PI, plummeted 17% on Monday to an all-time low of $0.0785, driven by reports of long-term users dumping their holdings.

TeraWulf CEO: 'Not All Megawatts Are Created Equally' in AI Race
July 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
TeraWulf says its $19 billion AI hosting agreement with Anthropic underscores its transformation from a Bitcoin miner into an AI infrastructure company.

Bitmine hits 96% of its 5% ETH target as BMNR stock keeps sliding
July 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR) now controls 5.77 million Ether, which is about 4.8% of all Ether in circulation.

Gondor v1 to let users borrow against their entire Polymarket portfolio
July 13, 2026 | theblock.co
Expected to launch in September, v1 will enable users to margin their entire Polymarket portfolios to place additional leveraged bets.

Shiba Inu price prediction 2026-2032: Will SHIB skyrocket soon?
July 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key Takeaways Shiba Inu (SHIB) is a community-driven cryptocurrency, which was created by the anonymous founder called Ryoshi in August 2020.

XRP price prediction: Weak demand leaves $1 support under pressure
July 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
A lack of spot buying pressure indicated XRP could soon fall below the $1 round-number level.

Kalshi launches Kalshi Pro, a professional trading platform targeting high-volume traders.
July 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
There are two distinct paths that the prediction market sector is taking. Platforms are rapidly growing in the US to draw big investors and expert traders.

Meta expands Louisiana data center to 5 gigawatts, investment rises to $50 billion
July 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Meta announced today that it will expand its Richland Parish, Louisiana data center to 5 gigawatts of computing power, and the tech giant has also raised its committed investment…

Bolivia Is Considering Adding Tether's USDT Stablecoin to National Payments System: Report
July 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
South American nation Bolivia is considering the use of the largest dollar-backed stablecoin, USDT, per a local report.

Bitmine Raises Ether Holdings to 5.77 Million, Reaches 4.8% of Ethereum Supply
July 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitmine now holds 5.77 million ETH, equal to 4.8% of ether’s total supply, putting it 96% of the way to its 5% target.

Strategy’s no-bitcoin-buy week shows ‘greater balance-sheet discipline,’ analysts say
July 13, 2026 | theblock.co
Analysts from Benchmark and TD Cowen maintained Buy ratings and price targets of $570 and $260, respectively.

MicroStrategy Unveils Bitcoin Banking Index as Institutional Adoption Reaches 32%
July 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index puts major-bank uptake at 32%, with Fidelity far ahead of Japanese lenders.

Crypto exchanges are becoming the new distribution channel for Wall Street assets
July 13, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Crypto exchanges are increasingly becoming distribution platforms for Wall Street exposure as trading in tokenized stocks and real-world asset derivatives accelerates across…

Progmat completes move of ¥452 billion in tokenized securities to Avalanche
July 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Progmat, a former Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking venture, announced the migration of all live projects to Avalanche Layer 1 without any disruption in the operations of the…

Here’s what happened in crypto today
July 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Need to know what happened in crypto today?

Why Did Trump’s American Bitcoin Stock Flatline In Just 1 Year?
July 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
American Bitcoin trades 95% below its peak while its treasury tops 8,000 BTC.

XRP Price Prediction: Bears Eye $1 Support as Whale Activity Suddenly Collapses
July 13, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
The XRP price remains under pressure as bearish technical indicators and weakening on-chain activity continue to weigh on market sentiment.

Russia holds its first humanoid robot wedding in a Moscow library
July 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Russia's first robot wedding was a staged demonstration intended to raise awareness of the nation's humanoid robotics efforts.

Binance Founder Moves Millions in Meme Coins to a Burn Address
July 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao just denied rumors of secretly backing meme coins on BNB Chain, after sending 400 million spam tokens worth $1.6 million to a burn…

Pi Network sinks 12% as capital flush deepens – Is a new all-time low in play?
July 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
PI's path to a fresh all-time low looks clearer now as supply outweighs demand.

Bitcoin Slides to $62,037 as Iran Conflict Sparks Fresh Energy Fears
July 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin fell nearly 3% to the $62,000 range, dragging the total crypto market cap down to $2.24 trillion and triggering over $322 million in liquidations. Bitcoin Tumbles Amid U.S.

Robinhood Chain tokens are reportedly vanishing from wallets causing buyers to lose funds
July 13, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Relay says the money spent is gone, while private keys and unrelated balances remain untouched.

Trump's crypto riches loom over Clarity Act talks to ban conflicts for U.S. officials
July 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
Discussion among Democrats have fixed on the president's personal gains when hashing out the crypto market structure bill's ethics provision.

Tether's USDT to gain more prominence in Bolivia as government mulls recognition
July 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Bolivia is considering adding Tether’s USDT stablecoin to its official payments system.

World Cup Prediction Markets Hit $5.81 Billion Across 52 Events Amid Buying Frenzy
July 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Across 52 distinct markets monitored by Bitcoin.com News, over $5.81 billion floods World Cup prediction markets on Polymarket and Kalshi, shifting liquidity for traders.

Bolivia mulls recognizing USDT as payment currency amid dollar shortage
July 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
As foreign currency reserves remain under pressure, Bolivia is considering a framework to let the world’s largest stablecoin be used for payments, savings and trade.

'The Odyssey' Director Chris Nolan: Young Audiences are Rejecting 'AI Slop'
July 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
The younger generation's judgment of AI has been “immediate and harsh,” according to the Oscar-winning director.

$407M in buybacks remove 15% of PUMP’s supply – $0.001698 is in sight
July 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Pump.fun's annualized revenue has reached $344 million, funding more than $407 million in buybacks.

Robinhood Chain's Early Momentum Is Being Driven By Meme Coins, Not Tokenized Stocks
July 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
Robinhood Chain traders are reaching for Tendies over Apple.

Onchain Pokémon cards come to Solana-based DEX Jupiter
July 13, 2026 | theblock.co
While tokenized Pokémon cards aren’t new, having Jupiter enter the space could give the whole category a legitimacy boost.

How a zeroed oracle signature unlocked $9M from Hedera DeFi lender Bonzo Lend
July 13, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
The verifier accepted identity inputs as proof, letting 250 SAUCE support $9.05 million in principal borrowing.

Hyundai completes USDT treasury settlement pilot between US and Mexico
July 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Hyundai completed a proof-of-concept using Tether's USDT to settle a cross-border treasury transfer between its US and Mexican subsidiaries, highlighting growing enterprise…

Polymarket Odds Plummet Despite Trump Pushing CLARITY Act With Urgent China Warning
July 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Trump urges the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, warning China could win crypto and AI as a four-week deadline nears.

UK lays out tokenized finance roadmap with projected £33 billion annual boost
July 13, 2026 | theblock.co
Industry leaders say payment infrastructure must evolve alongside tokenized assets to enable real-time settlement.

This Is How Much Your Boyfriend Is Spending on AI Girlfriends
July 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
Romantic AI companion apps have brought in nearly half a billion dollars as users pay for virtual partners, flirting, and digital intimacy.

SBI Holdings and Solana Foundation Partner to Launch Japan’s On-Chain Financial Markets
July 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The joint initiative will seek to leverage the speed and efficiency of Solana’s network to serve as a bridge between the domestic market and global liquidity pools.

Mizuho says Circle bank approval doesn't solve USDC growth, stablecoin competition risks
July 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
Japanese investment bank Mizuho reiterated its neutral rating on Circle, saying OCC approval for a national trust bank doesn't address slowing USDC growth or rising competition.

Donald Trump invokes US senator’s death to push crypto bill
July 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
With the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and another senator hospitalized, Republicans’ current majority in the chamber has been reduced to 51-47, likely requiring more…

Intel commits more than $5 billion to Ireland as Trump presses chipmakers to invest in America
July 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has started a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) upgrade of its Irish campus outside Dublin, the U.S.

S&P 500 Hyperscaler Cash-Flow Test: Why AI Spending Now Needs Payback Proof
July 13, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
FactSet puts 2026 hyperscaler capex near $725B as free cash flow thins and bond issuance climbs.

Bitcoin OG whale awakens after 7 years, moves $188M BTC: Is a sell-off coming?
July 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
With almost 10X gains at current price levels, what does this whale move indicate?

Bitcoin and Oil Respond to Trump’s US Hormuz Control Plan, But Dubai Mulls a Bypass
July 13, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitcoin slipped near $62,600 and oil jumped 4% after Trump said the US would take control of the Strait of Hormuz.