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Bitcoin's BIP 110 Fork Deadline Looms with Zero Miner Support
Crypto

Bitcoin's BIP 110 Fork Deadline Looms with Zero Miner Support

BIP 110 aims to cap arbitrary data on Bitcoin for a year, but zero miner support raises concerns that a consensus fight could be riskier than the spam it targets.

CoinDesk Jul 17, 2026
Ripple CEO Reveals Company Nearly Shut Down, Handed XRP to Shareholders
Crypto

Ripple CEO Reveals Company Nearly Shut Down, Handed XRP to Shareholders

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said he and co-founder Chris Larsen considered winding down the company and distributing XRP to shareholders before deciding to fight the SEC lawsuit.

CoinDesk Jul 17, 2026
Bitcoin, Ether Flat as US Strikes Iran; Strait of Hormuz Shut Again
Crypto

Bitcoin, Ether Flat as US Strikes Iran; Strait of Hormuz Shut Again

Bitcoin and ether showed little change as the US launched fresh strikes on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz was reportedly closed, adding geopolitical risk.

CoinDesk Jul 17, 2026
Empery Digital Shares Jump After Selling Bitcoin to Fund AI Data Center Push
Crypto

Empery Digital Shares Jump After Selling Bitcoin to Fund AI Data Center Push

Empery Digital shares rose after the firm sold Bitcoin to finance an AI data center project, months after a major shareholder demanded the end of its BTC treasury strategy.

Cointelegraph Jul 17, 2026
Saylor and Back Reject BIP-110: Ordinals Debate Heats Up
Crypto

Saylor and Back Reject BIP-110: Ordinals Debate Heats Up

Bitcoin heavyweights Michael Saylor and Adam Back publicly oppose the BIP-110 proposal targeting Ordinals, reigniting a contentious debate despite declining transaction activity.

Cointelegraph Jul 17, 2026
SK hynix Lists on Nasdaq: Global Innovation Meets Global Capital
Indices

SK hynix Lists on Nasdaq: Global Innovation Meets Global Capital

SK hynix, the South Korean memory chip giant, has listed on Nasdaq, marking a major step in bridging global innovation with capital markets.

Nasdaq Jul 17, 2026
US Stocks Edge Up on Record Memory Chip IPO Debut
Indices

US Stocks Edge Up on Record Memory Chip IPO Debut

US stock indexes ticked higher as a memory chip maker's blockbuster IPO lifted tech sentiment. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted modest gains.

WSJ Jul 17, 2026
Wall Street Closes Higher as Q1 Earnings Season Kicks Off
Indices

Wall Street Closes Higher as Q1 Earnings Season Kicks Off

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, led by gains in financials, as investors shifted focus to first-quarter corporate earnings reports.

Reuters Jul 17, 2026
Brent Nelsen on US-Iran Ceasefire and Housing Act: Commodity Implications
Commodities

Brent Nelsen on US-Iran Ceasefire and Housing Act: Commodity Implications

Brent Nelsen discusses the US-Iran ceasefire and Housing Act, exploring potential impacts on oil and commodity markets.

Furman University Jul 17, 2026
WTI Crude: PVM Flags Key Support Levels Amid Demand Fears
Commodities

WTI Crude: PVM Flags Key Support Levels Amid Demand Fears

PVM analysts highlight critical support for WTI crude as demand concerns and supply uncertainty weigh on prices. Key levels to watch.

CME Group Jul 17, 2026
Inflation Persists: What Next for Fed Chair Warsh?
Economic Data

Inflation Persists: What Next for Fed Chair Warsh?

With inflation pressures lingering, all eyes are on potential Fed Chair Warsh and his policy stance. Here's what traders need to know.

marketplace.org Jul 17, 2026
June CPI: Beware the Headline Trap, Core Is What Counts
Economic Data

June CPI: Beware the Headline Trap, Core Is What Counts

A soft June CPI headline may mislead traders. Focus on core services and shelter—those are what the Fed watches.

Kiplinger Jul 17, 2026
Fed Flags Inflation Risk from Tariffs, Iran War, AI Spending
Economic Data

Fed Flags Inflation Risk from Tariffs, Iran War, AI Spending

Fed report highlights 'stepped-up' inflation pressures from tariffs, geopolitical conflict, and AI infrastructure buildout, signaling potential policy tightening.

Reuters Jul 17, 2026
ECB Back to Square One as US-Iran Tensions Resurge
Central Banks

ECB Back to Square One as US-Iran Tensions Resurge

Renewed US-Iran geopolitical risks force the ECB to reassess its policy path, complicating inflation and growth outlook.

Reuters Jul 17, 2026
Fed Taps Top Outsiders to Lead Key Task Forces
Central Banks

Fed Taps Top Outsiders to Lead Key Task Forces

The Federal Reserve has appointed external experts with strong credentials to head special task forces, signaling a shift toward broader input.

Axios Jul 17, 2026
Farm Loan Originations Dip Slightly in Q4, Fed Data Shows
Central Banks

Farm Loan Originations Dip Slightly in Q4, Fed Data Shows

New farm loan originations fell 2% in Q4 2025, hinting at farmer caution amid lower commodity prices and rising input costs.

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Jul 17, 2026
Alberta Securities Commission Fines Duo Over Failed Forex Scheme
Forex

Alberta Securities Commission Fines Duo Over Failed Forex Scheme

The ASC sanctioned two individuals for their roles in a failed forex trading operation, highlighting regulatory risks in currency markets.

Investment Executive Jul 17, 2026
Dollar Steady, Yen Weakens as BOJ Holds Rates; EUR/USD Range-Bound
Forex

Dollar Steady, Yen Weakens as BOJ Holds Rates; EUR/USD Range-Bound

The dollar held firm on Monday while the yen slipped after the BOJ kept rates unchanged. EUR/USD traded in a tight range amid mixed eurozone data.

Moomoo Jul 17, 2026
EUR/USD Coils Near Critical Support: Decision Time for Euro Traders
Forex

EUR/USD Coils Near Critical Support: Decision Time for Euro Traders

EUR/USD consolidates above key support as traders await a breakout. A breakdown could trigger further losses, while a bounce may signal a reversal.

FOREX.com Jul 17, 2026
US Digital Dollar CBDC Ban Set to Take Effect at Midnight
Crypto

US Digital Dollar CBDC Ban Set to Take Effect at Midnight

A temporary ban on the US digital dollar CBDC will go into effect at midnight despite President Trump's refusal to sign the bipartisan housing bill.

CoinDesk Jul 17, 2026
Meta's Alex Schultz: Stablecoins Are 'Assumed Inside Meta,' Agentic Commerce Next
Crypto

Meta's Alex Schultz: Stablecoins Are 'Assumed Inside Meta,' Agentic Commerce Next

Meta's CDO Alex Schultz says stablecoins are built into the company's infrastructure, with agentic commerce as the next frontier for business.

CoinDesk Jul 17, 2026
Bitcoin $500K by 2029? On-Chain Data Says Rally Math Doesn't Add Up
Crypto

Bitcoin $500K by 2029? On-Chain Data Says Rally Math Doesn't Add Up

Analysts predict $300K–$500K Bitcoin by 2029, but on-chain metrics suggest diminishing returns. The era of moonshots may be ending.

CoinDesk Jul 17, 2026
DOJ Seeks to Drop Charges Against $722M BitClub Fraud Defendant
Crypto

DOJ Seeks to Drop Charges Against $722M BitClub Fraud Defendant

The DOJ moves to dismiss charges against Matthew Goettsche, accused in the $722M BitClub fraud, ahead of his October trial.

Cointelegraph Jul 17, 2026
Robinhood AI Agent to Assist Crypto Traders Soon, Over 70K Accounts Created
Crypto

Robinhood AI Agent to Assist Crypto Traders Soon, Over 70K Accounts Created

Robinhood's AI agent feature, already used by 70,000+ equities traders, will expand to crypto trading soon, the company says.

Cointelegraph Jul 17, 2026