Key Takeaways Iran’s rial fell to about 1.95 million per dollar on July 20, days after breaking the previous record of 1.9 million set May 4. The IMF projects Iran’s economy will contract 6.1% in 2026, with average inflation expected to reach 68.9%. Bitcoin traded near $64,239 on July 20 as markets watch whether the
Key Takeaways James Howells lost access to 8,000 Bitcoin after a hard drive was discarded in 2013. UK courts rejected Howells’ case in 2025, reinforcing that possession depends on private keys. Ceiniog is Howells’ next move as Newport’s landfill closes in the 2025/26 financial year. For more than a decade, a missing hard drive has
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Applications are now open for the Cryptita Plays Builder Showcase, a live presentation competition scheduled for August 8, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila, according to an announcement by event organizers. Interested builders can
Key Takeaways Robert Kiyosaki believes the latest gold and silver correction offers a buying opportunity rather than invalidating their long-term outlook. Kiyosaki said veteran investor Jim Rogers expects gold and silver prices to “go to the moon,” while also warning of severe retracements. Interest rates, Treasury yields, and Federal Reserve expectations remain the biggest near-term
Key Takeaways CENTCOM confirmed two U.S. deaths and one missing service member after Iran’s July 17 strike on Jordan. Brent and WTI crude gained 3% to 7% as Iran threatened the Strait of Hormuz, source of 20% of global oil. Trump said the U.S. would finish military objectives “very shortly” as strikes on Iran entered
Key Takeaways Ironwood (NU6.3) seals Zcash’s old Orchard pool at block 3,428,143 on July 28. Taylor Hornby’s May bug find pushed ZEC lower before it stabilized above $500. Sean Bowe and Dev Ojha’s Zakura node syncs Zcash 5 times faster than Zebra. The Ironwood hard fork, known as NU6.3, activates around July 28, 2026, at
Key Takeaways Dplus Kia swept Karmine Corp 3-0 to win the $600,000 League of Legends title in Paris. Team Vitality Fem beat Natus Vincere PH 4-2 to defend its Esports World Cup MWI crown. LYON won Free Fire with 155 points, edging AG.AL’s 122 and LOUD’s 111 in Paris. The 2026 Esports World Cup marked
Key Takeaways McGregor risked $100,000 on Argentina winning 3-2 for a potential $3.6 million return. Kalshi gave Spain 58.2% odds as its World Cup market topped $1.4 billion in volume. Drake added $1.5 million on Argentina before the July 19 final against Spain. The former UFC champion shared the exact-score wager through 1xBet ahead of
Key Takeaways Polymarket prices a 39% chance the Clarity Act becomes law by December 31, 2026. Kalshi bettors set 67.8% odds the Senate votes on the bill before August 8. A $3.1M Kalshi market puts crypto market structure law odds at 61% before April 2027. On Polymarket, the market asking whether the Clarity Act (H.R.
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