AscendEX Exchange Collapse Hands Europe Its First MiCA Test 

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) launched its first supervisory sweep of licensed crypto firms on July 8, putting custody resilience under EU-wide review. It comes days after MiCA took full effect and popular crypto exchange AscendEX (formerly BitMax) collapsed. ESMA has not connected the two events. However, the timing hands regulators a live […]

Trump: US can quadruple munitions production amid Iran conflict

The potential increase in munitions production underscores a strategic shift towards sustained military engagement, impacting geopolitical stability. The post Trump: US can quadruple munitions production amid Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Jack Mallers’ Strike Cuts Bitcoin Loan Terms to 6 Months to Kill Price Liquidations

Strike CEO Jack Mallers rolled out a new bitcoin-backed loan product on July 7 that removes price-triggered liquidations from the loan term entirely. The product, called volatility-proof loans, lets borrowers keep their bitcoin in place no matter how far the price falls, as long as they keep making payments. Mallers posted the announcement on X: […]

Trump: Striking Iran desalination plants may be necessary

Escalating military actions risk violating international law, reducing diplomatic resolution chances and impacting global market stability. The post Trump: Striking Iran desalination plants may be necessary appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

IDF demolishes buildings in Taiba amid ongoing Lebanon conflict

The ongoing military actions and demolitions exacerbate regional instability, complicating diplomatic efforts and delaying potential Israeli withdrawals. The post IDF demolishes buildings in Taiba amid ongoing Lebanon conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.