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World Cup breakout star Andreas Schjelderup highlights crypto’s growing role in sports collectibles – CoinDesk
Norway’s Andreas Schjelderup just put together the kind of World Cup performance that turns unknown wingers into household names. The 22-year-old Benfica attacker racked up four combined goals and assists across matches against Brazil and England, helping Norway reach the quarter-finals for the first time in the nation’s history. The… Listen ⇢
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Norway leads England in World Cup 2026 quarterfinal, fans ecstatic – CoinDesk
Norwegian fans are reportedly ecstatic as their national team takes the lead against England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match. The much-anticipated duel between Erling Haaland of Norway and England’s Harry Kane is unfolding at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Norway’s early advantage in the match… Listen ⇢
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World Cup 2026: Bellingham’s brilliance highlights crypto’s growing sports sponsorship play – CoinDesk
Jude Bellingham just did what Jude Bellingham does. During England’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Norway on July 11, the Real Madrid midfielder picked up the ball, turned away from two Norwegian defenders like they were standing in wet concrete, and earned a free kick. It was the kind… Listen ⇢
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$207M gone in a week: Gate net outflows surge after theft – CoinDesk
A user theft incident at Gate has triggered a sharp exodus of funds, with $207 million in net outflows recorded over just seven days, according to data from DeFiLlama. The numbers place Gate net outflows from the theft fallout squarely in second place among all centralized exchanges for capital departures… Listen ⇢
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US demands Iran reopen Strait of Hormuz by Saturday amid tensions – CoinDesk
A senior U.S. official has demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Saturday or face unspecified consequences. This development adds a significant layer of tension to the already strained relations amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil trade, has been… Listen ⇢
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Bukayo Saka benched for England vs Norway World Cup quarterfinal as crypto betting markets react – CoinDesk
Bukayo Saka, England’s most dangerous attacking weapon, will watch from the bench when the Three Lions face Norway in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals on July 11 in Miami. The decision, driven by careful management of a persistent Achilles injury, has already rippled through crypto-native prediction markets and decentralized sportsbooks… Listen ⇢
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White House directs FBI’s Patel to lead probe into alleged Trump-Epstein cover-up – CoinDesk
The White House has directed FBI Director Kash Patel to lead an investigation into alleged leaks following a New York Times report on a supposed cover-up involving President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. This directive comes amidst the Trump administration’s intensified efforts to identify sources of politically motivated leaks, a campaign… Listen ⇢
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Spain’s dominant Euro championship run highlights growing intersection of football and crypto betting markets – CoinDesk
Spain just did something absurd. The national team cruised through the European championship with five wins, 20 goals scored, and not a single goal conceded. For context, that’s the football equivalent of a poker player winning every hand at the table while never showing their cards. The zero goals conceded… Listen ⇢
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Anthropic builds personalized morning brief feature for Claude Cowork, and it’s more relevant to crypto than you think – CoinDesk
Anthropic is rolling out a personalized morning briefing feature for Claude Cowork that pulls from your email, calendar, and documents to surface your day’s most important updates before you’ve even finished your coffee. The feature integrates with tools like Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack, and Sentry, autonomously compiling summaries of unread… Listen ⇢
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