·Confidence 75%
Mortgage and Refinance Rates Increase on July 16, 2026
Mortgage and refinance interest rates are rising today, July 16, 2026, impacting borrowing costs for homebuyers and homeowners looking to refinance.
Market Performance
Live Changes %+0.11%Bitcoin
+0.91%Gold
+2.18%Silver
-6.63%Brent Oil
0.00%US Dollar Index
+0.85%S&P 500
·Confidence 75%
Mixed Futures for Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq as Chip Stocks Decline
Futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq show mixed signals as semiconductor stocks drop following disappointing earnings from TSMC.
·Confidence 85%
BlackRock CEO Declares Bitcoin Stronger Post Leverage Reset
BlackRock's CEO asserts that Bitcoin has gained strength following a significant reset in leverage, indicating a positive outlook for the cryptocurrency.
·Confidence 85%
Bitcoin Retreats to $64,000 Amid Profit-Taking and Tensions
Bitcoin has dropped to $64,000 after reaching a monthly high of $65,500, driven by profit-taking and geopolitical tensions affecting market sentiment.
BTC ↓ Strong
·Confidence 85%
U.S. Sanctions Four Iran Central Bank Crypto Wallets
The U.S. has sanctioned four crypto wallets linked to Iran's central bank, leading Tether to freeze $131 million in assets held in TRON-based addresses.
·Confidence 75%
Glassnode Analysis Suggests Bitcoin Buyers Signal 2026 Bottom
Glassnode's latest analysis indicates that Bitcoin buyers from the last bull run may soon reduce selling pressure, hinting at a potential market bottom in 2026.
·Confidence 75%
U.S. Senate Rejects Clemency for FTX Founder Bankman-Fried
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a resolution opposing clemency for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, following his recent clemency request.
·Confidence 75%
Senator Questions AG Nominee on DOJ's Crypto Enforcement Cuts
During his confirmation hearing, Acting AG Todd Blanche faced criticism from Senator Durbin over perceived cuts to the DOJ's crypto enforcement efforts.
·Confidence 85%
Bitcoin Wallet Moves $383 Million After Years of Dormancy
A Bitcoin wallet that has been inactive since the 2017 peak has transferred $383 million to a new address, indicating potential market activity ahead.
·Confidence 75%
Ether Surges as ETF Investments Flow from BlackRock Fund
Ether outperforms Bitcoin amid returning ETF investments, primarily from BlackRock's fund, while other cryptocurrencies like Solana and TRON decline.
ETH ↑ StrongBTC ↓ Moderate
·Confidence 85%
Trump to Discuss CLARITY Act with Senators This Thursday
President Trump will meet with senators to discuss the CLARITY Act, focusing on the crypto market structure bill and its legislative momentum.
·Confidence 85%
Bitcoin Nears $65,000 as Two Investor Groups Take Profits
Bitcoin approaches $65,000 following positive inflation data, yet two major investor groups are selling, indicating potential market volatility ahead.
·Confidence 85%
Revolut Secures Approval for Crypto Services in UAE
Revolut has gained in-principle approval from Dubai's VARA to offer crypto services, enhancing its virtual asset offerings in the UAE market.
·Confidence 75%
Base Network Creator Steps Back Amid Social Strategy Shift
Jesse Pollak of Base network announces his departure from leading the Base App, citing a misstep in prioritizing social applications for growth.
·Confidence 85%
Stanford Study Highlights Manipulation Risks in Polymarket BTC
A Stanford study reveals that Polymarket's Bitcoin contracts may incentivize manipulation, potentially disadvantaging less experienced traders in the market.
·Confidence 75%
Bitcoin Aims for $80K in August Amid Bullish Sentiment
Bitcoin's short-term outlook is bullish, with key support at $61,000 and liquidity levels suggesting potential for an advance towards $80,000 in August.
·Confidence 75%
Study Reveals Manipulation Risks in Bitcoin Prediction Markets
A Stanford study highlights how Polymarket's five-minute Bitcoin prediction markets may incentivize price manipulation, suggesting longer settlement periods as
·Confidence 85%
Revolut Gains Approval for Crypto Services in UAE
Revolut has received in-principle approval from UAE authorities to offer broker-dealer, management, investment, and exchange services for cryptocurrencies.
·Confidence 75%
Senator Questions AG Nominee on Crypto Enforcement Policies
During a Senate hearing, Senator Durbin criticized AG nominee Todd Blanche for the Justice Department's handling of crypto-related enforcement actions.
·Confidence 75%
Senate Criticizes Trump's AG Pick Over Crypto Enforcement
Senate Judiciary Committee members criticize Trump's AG nominee for plans to dismantle the crypto enforcement unit and for pardoning former Binance CEO Zhao.