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Zcash sets July 28 hard fork to seal Orchard after critical bug
Zcash's July 28 Ironwood hard fork will seal the old Orchard pool and use its turnstile to contain potential counterfeit ZEC in circulation.
Why Wall Street Suddenly Sees SpaceX as an AI Company
When SpaceX NASDAQ: SPCX went public just over a month ago, on June 12, it did so as the most hotly anticipated listing in years, and unmistakably as a space company. Rockets, satellites, and Mars ambitions were the story.
SPCX $1,000 invested in U.S. first ever spot XRP ETF at launch is now worth
A $1,000 investment in the Canary XRP ETF (NASDAQ: XRPC), the first U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), is now worth about $471, reflecting a loss of more than 50% since the fund launched on November 13, 2025.
Gulf crude exports jump in July but shipments slowing on renewed hostilities, data shows
Gulf countries boosted crude oil and condensate exports in the first half of July to the highest levels since before the Iran war began in late February, shipping data showed, although flows through the Strait of Hormuz are now slowing as fighting escalates.
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Recent Bitcoin buyers panic-sell amid $90M capitulation: $66K is BTC's last stand
Bitcoin's on-chain data reveals whether demand is strong enough to sustain the current recovery.
Circle president backs USDC as new rival pressures CRCL stock
Circle President Heath Tarbert says the company is playing the long game as CRCL falls and stablecoin competition grows around USDC globally
Zcash Founder Zooko Reveals Strategy to Freeze Potential Fake ZEC in July 28 Hard Fork
Zcash (ZEC) co-founder and lead developer, Zooko Wilcox, has revealed the details of an emergency strategy designed to preserve the coin's mathematical integrity. The network is preparing for the Ironwood hard fork (NU6.3), which will activate on July 28, 2026, at block 3,428,143 to permanently isolate the vulnerable Orchard pool and lock up any potentially forged ZEC.
Australian Dollar Outlook: AUD/USD Bulls Hold the Edge Ahead of Jobs Data
AUD/USD enters the week with bulls retaining a slight edge, despite mixed signals across the charts and increasingly bearish futures positioning. Australia's employment report is the standout event on an otherwise quiet calendar, with traders watching to see whether it can provide the catalyst for the pair's next move.
Bitcoin miners are quietly becoming the backbone of the AI boom
Bitcoin miners are pursuing over $70 billion in AI data center contracts as AI revenue is projected to reach 70% of total miner income by end of 2026. Bitcoin miners are quietly becoming the backbone of the AI boom.
US evacuates aircraft from Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base to Israel as Bitcoin slides toward $63K
The US is evacuating KC-135 tankers from Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base to Israel as Iran tensions escalate. Bitcoin dropped toward $63K while oil rose toward US evacuates aircraft from Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base to Israel as Bitcoin slides toward $63K.
Bitcoin's Progress Holds The Secret To The AI Boom
They say China is catching up with OpenAI and Anthropic. This must be the end of the AI boom.
Ambarella: The New Product Cycle Changes The Narrative
Ambarella receives a Buy rating, despite a high current P/E, due to strong long-term growth prospects from new AI chip cycles. CV75, CV72, CV7, and CV8 chips target higher-value AI applications, supporting higher average selling prices and margin expansion. The Hanwha agreement and automotive telematics provide revenue visibility, while robotics and edge AI offer additional growth avenues.
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CLARITY Act Momentum Builds After Senator Hagerty's Bold Promise — XRP Back in the Spotlight
The CLARITY Act continues to gain steam as Senator Bill Hagerty expresses confidence, fueling XRP optimism.
Visa and Mastercard prove an early Bitcoin payments prediction right
A 2014 prediction of closer ties between crypto startups and payment giants is playing out as Visa and Mastercard expand digital asset partnerships.
Bonk Jumps 14% as Extreme Greed Signal Points to Crowded Meme Trade
Bonk (BONK), one of the most actively traded meme coins on the Solana (SOL) network, surged on Sunday, drawing renewed attention as speculative appetite returned to high-beta tokens. The move stood out not only for the sharp price gain but also for an extremely elevated 'greed' reading on Upbit's sentiment gauge—often a sign that short-term positioning has become crowded.
3 Important XRP Ledger Metrics Are Down, Halting Any Market Recovery Potential
The most recent on-chain data indicates that the network itself is not offering the support required for a sustainable breakout, and XRP's recent recovery attempts are still encountering opposition. Three important XRP Ledger metrics are concurrently declining, creating a difficult environment for any bullish continuation, even though XRP has stabilized around the $1.10 region and is forming a tightening price structure on the chart.
Bitcoin introduces recovery tool for quantum attack vulnerabilities
Bitcoin developers propose a commit/reveal recovery tool using ZK proofs to protect wallets from quantum attacks, but Satoshi's 1.1 million BTC would be Bitcoin introduces recovery tool for quantum attack vulnerabilities.
Alphabet vs. Apple: Which Warren Buffett Favorite Is the Better Stock to Buy Today?
Apple has one of the best business models on the planet, but its valuation currently reflects that. Alphabet is the much cheaper stock and is well positioned as the most complete AI company.
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Microsoft Stock Is Down 27% From Its All-Time High. 2 Reasons It Could Double by 2030.
The stock is trading at an attractive valuation relative to expected earnings growth. Nearly every Fortune 500 company is using Microsoft's coding tools to build AI agents.
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Bitcoin's quantum problem gets a recovery tool, but not for Satoshi's 1.1 million coins
Project Eleven says it has funded a proof that lets a wallet's own key-derivation path stand in as ownership after quantum computers can forge its signatures. It runs in 243 milliseconds on a laptop.
Uniswap vote could supercharge UNI burn with Robinhood Chain fees
Uniswap governance will vote on v4 and Robinhood Chain fees that could route new protocol revenue into the existing UNI burn mechanism soon.
Crypto Prices Today: Bitcoin Holds $64K as Ethereum Outperforms
Bitcoin holds $64K as ETF flows turn, Iran tensions cap the rally, and all eyes shift to the July 28–29 Fed meeting. Here's your weekly wrap.
Uniswap Vote Adds v4 Fees and Robinhood Chain Expansion
Two Uniswap votes went on-chain July 19, 2026: v4 protocol fees and Robinhood Chain expansion. Potential impacts on LP revenue, trading costs, and UNI incentives.
The Electronic Transactions Association once predicted a wave of Bitcoin partnerships. It never came.
In 2014, the ETA's CEO predicted traditional payment firms would partner with Bitcoin startups. A decade later, the industry chose stablecoins instead.
Where Will ASML Stock Be in 5 Years?
ASML raised its 2026 sales outlook for the second time this year, to a range of 43 billion to 45 billion euros. The company plans to expand capacity for its flagship machines by 30% in 2027 and is studying another 30% increase for 2028.
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Near Protocol (NEAR) Adds 100% in Futures Flows as Volatility Dynamic May Flip Again
Following a more than 100% increase in derivatives market flows, Near Protocol (NEAR) is exhibiting renewed activity, indicating that traders are once again preparing for a bigger move. Fresh capital entering futures markets may indicate that volatility is about to return, even though NEAR has spent the last few weeks consolidating following its explosive rally in May and June.
XRP Price Steadies Near $1.09 as SWIFT R3 Claims Return Online
An older partnership video renews XRP adoption claims as XRPL activity grows and traders defend a critical support range.
Electronic Transactions Association CEO Expecting More Partnerships with Bitcoin Startups
Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) CEO, Jason Oxman, indicated that members of his organization might start recognizing Bitcoin's disruptive potential, suggesting that this might lead to more partnerships between traditional electronic payment providers and Bitcoin startups.
Even With Tesla Under $400, I'd Still Rather Buy This Unstoppable Growth Stock in July
Tesla's pullback may look tempting, but its valuation still depends heavily on robotaxis and autonomous driving succeeding. Cava is growing for the right reasons, with strong customer traffic, profitable expansion, and plenty of room to open new restaurants.
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FET Reclaims Support, Eyes $0.30
FET reclaimed $0.244 support as price rose 16% and open interest jumped 18.5%, putting $0.30 in focus and $0.40 possible on a clean breakout.
