Tennessee bans Bitcoin and crypto ATMs

Geopolitical tensions can trigger volatile crypto market reactions, posing significant risks for leveraged traders and impacting mining operations. The post IRGC missile and drone strikes on US bases send Bitcoin tumbling before sharp rebound appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Saylor's Bitcoin-dividend model could attract Middle Eastern investors but hinges on Bitcoin's appreciation and stable capital market access. The post Michael Saylor pitches Bitcoin-funded dividends to Middle Eastern audience, reveals $1.25B sale authorization appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Decoding 2026 altcoin cycle: Is capital rotating away from high-caps? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Capital rotation shows no clear signs of leading into a broader altcoin cycle. However, this cycle looks different. On-chain data shows that altcoins are seeing their worst underperformance against Bitcoin [BTC] on record. This suggests that liquidity is not spreading across the altcoin market but instead rotating into a few high-conviction sectors while most assets continue to lag BTC. To put this into perspective, the total altcoin market cap currently sits around $870 billion, up 4% so far in Q3. However, a recent CryptoQuant report shows that 40% of altcoins are still trading below their all-time highs, showing that many assets have failed to recover even as some parts of the market continue to rally. Source: CryptoQuant Looking at it from a different angle, 60% of altcoins are still holding above their previous highs, suggesting that strength remains in specific sect

Bitcoin's rising value against real estate highlights its potential as a hedge against fiat inflation, impacting investment strategies. The post US homes 10x cheaper in Bitcoin since 2020: Fidelity report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Bitcoin Price Prediction as Trump Warns of More U.S. Strikes on Iran appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin remained under pressure as U.S.-Iran tensions pushed traders away from risk assets. The BTC price slipped below $62,000 after losing 3.17% in 24 hours to $61,777. The move tracked a wider market pullback, as total crypto market capitalization fell 3.08% to $2.13 trillion. Selling pressure increased after President Donald Trump said the Iran ceasefire was over. He also warned that the U.S. could launch more strikes after accusing Tehran of violating prior agreements. The latest comments unsettled global markets and lifted oil prices. The disruption of supply in case of tension that poses a threat to shipping routes along the Strait of Hormuz was feared by the traders. 🚨 Markets Slide as US-Iran Tensions Escalate President #Trump declared the U.S.-Iran #ceasefire is over, triggering a broad #market selloff.#Oil jumped 5%, major U.S. stock indexes fell, and the crypt

The post Coinatmradar Data Shows Global Crypto ATMs Crash From 38,708 Down to 27,945 Machines appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways U.S. crypto ATMs fell to 27,945 machines, down 10,763 from a peak of 38,708. Bitcoin Depot filed Chapter 11 on May 18, 2026, pulling 9,700 machines offline. Vermont’s Act 142 took effect July 1, 2026, joining bans in Indiana, Tennessee and Minnesota. Bitcoin ATM installations growth data from coinatmradar.com shows steady expansion from 2020 through 2022, when operators added more than 2,000 machines a month at the high point. That growth curve has now reversed massively. Coinatmradar.com stats show that the network stood at 27,945 machines as of July 8, 2026, the lowest count in years. The last time the tally fell to this level was during the period spanning September and October 2021. Four states have banned crypto ATMs outright. Indiana signed HB 1116 in March 2026, becoming the first state to prohibit the machines entirely. Tennessee follo

Increased Middle East tensions may lead to sustained market volatility, impacting global oil supply and testing Bitcoin's safe-haven status. The post US strikes on Iran rattle markets as Bitcoin’s safe-haven narrative gets another test appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Bitcoin Drops Gains As Bulls Cut Risk Ahead of Fed Minutes Release appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin (BTC) trades slightly above $62,000 and is down nearly 2% over the past 24 hours amid a risk-off mood across global markets. The pressure is not coming from crypto exclusively and is more so attributed to a sharp selloff in semiconductor and AI stocks.  Renewed profit-taking from Samsung sent Asian markets reeling overnight, and military escalation between the US and Iran sent oil up around 5%. As a result, US stocks opened lower, and on Wednesday the Federal Reserve released the minutes from its June meeting, a report traders typically watch closely for clues on the timing of any rate cut.  Currently, markets price roughly a 73% chance the Fed holds rates steady at its next meeting on July 29, but the major takeaway for investors will be how the tone of the minutes frames the Fed’s view on inflation and interest rates.   Bitcoin buyers quickly became sellers  Bitcoi