French-German 10-year yield spread widens to 100 basis points for first time since eurozone debt crisis

The widening yield spread signals increased market differentiation within the eurozone, potentially tightening financial conditions in France. The post French-German 10-year yield spread widens to 100 basis points for first time since eurozone debt crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Blockchain malware activity jumps 440% as AI lowers the barrier for North Korea and Iran-linked hackers

State-linked hackers are increasingly using public blockchains to keep malware connected to infrastructure that traditional takedowns cannot easily disable. Groups tied to North Korea and Iran accounted for roughly two-thirds of newly observed blockchain-dead-drop activity each quarter by the second quarter of 2026, Chainalysis said. State-linked operators now represent about half of all activity the […]
TotalEnergies and BlackRock’s GIP strike $1.8B deal to monetize African oil and gas infrastructure

The deal highlights a strategic shift towards infrastructure monetization, potentially boosting energy investments and operational flexibility in Africa. The post TotalEnergies and BlackRock’s GIP strike $1.8B deal to monetize African oil and gas infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Solana Captures 72% of Memecoin Trading, Leaving Robinhood
Solana’s dominance in the memecoin trading market has surged to 72%, marking its highest share in 21 days, while Robinhood’s share has dropped to 23%. This notable shift was highlighted by the CryptoTwitter commentator @SolanaFloor. The increasing preference for Solana in memecoin trading reflects a broader trend in the crypto market, indicating that traders are […]
XRP Price Prediction: Ripple’s Commodity Status Could Send XRP to $30
XRP trades near $1.30 as Ripple’s legal team touts commodity status and a $30 target. Here’s the technical setup and what it would actually take to get there. The post XRP Price Prediction: Ripple’s Commodity Status Could Send XRP to $30 appeared first on Cryptonews.
Solana Upgrade Cuts Slot Times to 250ms as SOL Targets $120: LiquidChain Cross-Chain Presale Nears $1M
Solana’s network efficiency receives a major boost with the rollout of SIMD-0525, reducing slot times to 250 milliseconds. As SOL targets key resistance levels, cross-chain Layer 3 protocol LiquidChain approaches the $1 million mark in its ongoing presale. The post Solana Upgrade Cuts Slot Times to 250ms as SOL Targets $120: LiquidChain Cross-Chain Presale Nears […]
Bitcoin to $100,000 Next Year? VanEck Reveals What Gets It There
VanEck’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, expects Bitcoin (BTC) to hit $100,000 by next year, arguing that government debt burdens are propping up the asset. Sigel delivered the forecast on CNBC’s Squawk Box Asia on Friday, with Bitcoin trading near $77,400 in a week that hit crypto from three directions at once. Bitcoin […]
Eurogroup considers emergency meeting on rising energy costs as bond market turmoil strains budgets

Eurozone’s limited fiscal space amid energy price hikes may hinder economic resilience, complicating inflation control and market stability. The post Eurogroup considers emergency meeting on rising energy costs as bond market turmoil strains budgets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
BTC Accumulation Surges as Investors Embrace 4-Year Cycle
Investors are showing renewed interest in Bitcoin (BTC) as discussions around the 4-year cycle resurface. According to a tweet from CryptoTwitter commentator @Route2FI, the so-called ‘4-year cycle believers’ are back, suggesting an increase in BTC accumulation. This renewed enthusiasm may signal a shift in market dynamics, prompting many to watch BTC closely for potential upward […]
Hedge funds pull back on Treasury basis trade as spreads dry up

Hedge funds’ retreat from Treasury basis trades may reduce market liquidity, potentially increasing volatility and impacting broader financial stability. The post Hedge funds pull back on Treasury basis trade as spreads dry up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.