Solana falls below $77 as Iran ceasefire collapses, Bitcoin drops to $62K

The post Beyond The XRP & Solana Hype: Why The Smart Money In 2026 Is Eyeing Decentralized AI Like Stargate LLM appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. XRP just landed a full EU regulatory license. Solana just posted its best weekly gain in a month. Both are proof that institutional capital keeps finding its way into established crypto infrastructure, even during a stretch when broader sentiment has been shaky. Somewhere else, a different risk is quietly building.  Developers and businesses have built entire products on centralized AI APIs, exposed to pricing changes and model deprecations they never agreed to and can’t control. One policy decision made somewhere else can reshape a business overnight. For anyone assembling a shortlist of the best crypto to buy in 2026, that’s the gap worth understanding, and it’s exactly what Stargate LLM was built to close. Your Product Runs on Someone Else’s API. Nobody Prices That Risk In. You built your product on a centralized AI provider’s API. Then

The proposal could stabilize a critical shipping lane, potentially easing geopolitical tensions and boosting market confidence in diplomatic solutions. The post US offers to lift naval blockade if Iran halts vessel attacks: VP Vance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The end of the ceasefire heightens geopolitical tensions, reducing diplomatic prospects and potentially destabilizing global oil markets. The post Trump ends Iran ceasefire, threatens larger military strikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's internal dissent and geopolitical tensions may destabilize the regime, influencing market perceptions of potential leadership change. The post Iran’s exiled prince accuses regime of using Khamenei funeral to bolster legitimacy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Trump Calls Iran “Islamic Republic of Japan” as Oil Surges 5% and Stocks Crash appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. President Donald Trump has told the reporters that the US-Iran ceasefire is now over. “I don’t want to have anything to do with them anymore; they’re scum,” he added. The comments jolted the financial markets around the world. Stocks fell, oil surged, and around $500 billion was wiped out of U.S. stock markets in just a few hours. The remarks also included some unusual verbal errors by Trump, such as referring to Iran as the “Islamic Republic of Japan” while discussing an attack on a U.S. aircraft carrier involving 11 missiles. President Trump said during the NATO Summit that they will probably hit Iran again tonight. Last week, positive news came in from the US-Iran talks. The indirect talks concluded between Iranian and U.S. negotiators and Qatari and Pakistani mediators in Doha, Qatar, with positive progress. But today, all of that progress seems to go in vain

This move may accelerate institutional adoption of blockchain for transactions, potentially boosting Solana's market position and utility. The post Alvarez & Marsal accepts first USDC payment on Solana blockchain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Bitcoin volatility-proof loans Transform Strike’s Crypto Lending appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Strike rolled out bitcoin volatility-proof loans on July 7, offering borrowers a product that strips out every price-triggered liquidation mechanism — no margin calls, no automatic sell-offs, no matter how far bitcoin falls. It’s a direct answer to one of the most persistent complaints about crypto lending: the forced liquidation that punishes holders during the exact market crashes when they most need liquidity. Key takeaways Strike launched volatility-proof bitcoin loans on July 7, eliminating all price-triggered liquidations for the loan’s life. Collateral stays untouched as long as payments are made; missed payments trigger a 10-day grace period before partial liquidation can occur. Initial LTV is capped at 45%, term length is six months, and interest rates run roughly 2.95 percentage points higher than Strike’s standard product. The product is not available in California,

The post Blackrock’s IBIT Lifts Bitcoin ETFs With $54.8 Million as Inflows Reach Day 3 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs added $21.44M, extending inflows to 3 straight sessions led by Blackrock IBIT. Ether ETFs gained $26.93M, while HYPE and solana also attracted fresh investor demand. XRP ETFs were inactive as July’s recovery hinges on sustained multi-day ETF inflows. Ether ETFs Extend 4-Day Inflow Run as Blackrock’s ETHA Adds $26.9 Million The rebound did not roar. It held. After weeks of bruising redemptions, crypto ETFs continued to draw capital for another session, even if the pace slowed from Monday’s stronger start. Bitcoin and ether remained the center of attention, with both categories extending their inflow streaks. Altcoin demand also stayed firm, led by HYPE and solana products. Bitcoin and Ether Keep the Recovery Alive Bitcoin ETFs posted $21.44 million in net inflows, marking their third consecutive day in positive territory. Blackrock’s IBIT