IMF: AI offsets Middle East conflict impact, global growth steady for 2026

The IMF's revised growth forecast highlights vulnerabilities in global economies, emphasizing the uneven benefits of AI and geopolitical risks. The post IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3% for 2026, stops short of recession call appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The IMF's revised outlook suggests increased confidence in geopolitical stability, potentially influencing future monetary policy and market dynamics. The post IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast, dismisses Iran war recession risk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The deployment highlights the strategic importance of maritime security, potentially affecting global trade routes and escalating regional tensions. The post US Navy deploys over 20 warships in Middle East amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Economic uncertainty in Europe due to geopolitical tensions may dampen growth, affecting financial markets and cryptocurrency valuations. The post IMF cuts France, Germany growth forecasts amid Middle East tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Germany's diplomatic push and mine-clearing offer may catalyze regional stability, influencing future US-Iran dialogue and market dynamics. The post Germany urges US-Iran talks, offers mine-clearing in Hormuz amid 2026 tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Apple, Samsung, and Google are all expected to introduce their takes on folding smartphones in the coming weeks.  All three competitors work together on some things; Samsung allegedly makes displays for iPhone; Google makes an OS for Samsung; and Apple works with Google Gemini for AI. That proximity suggests that we might experience some synchronicity between these devices when they finally arrive. Samsung and Google move first — but September belongs to Apple Bloomberg agrees: the publication claims Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22 will feature the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which will have a short, wide design “that resembles Apple Inc.’s planned folding iPhone.” It is expected to cost around $1,999 for the 256GB model. The late July introduction is widely seen as an attempt to steal a little thunder from the upcoming launch of the iPhone Fold/Ultra, Apple’s first foldable device. Google is also chasing the looming Apple thundercloud with its own “Made by Google

The post Report: Paradigm Raises $1.2 Billion as AI Funding Outpaces Crypto Deals in 2026 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Paradigm closed a $1.2 billion fund on Wednesday targeting AI and robotics. Bloomberg’s Rebecca Torrence reported the fund marks Paradigm’s third venture vehicle. Paradigm already backed Zipline and True Anomaly through the new frontier fund. Bloomberg’s Rebecca Torrence reported the news on July 8, 2026, describing the vehicle as the venture firm’s third fund. Matt Huang and Fred Ehrsam founded Paradigm in 2018. Huang previously worked as a partner at Sequoia Capital. Ehrsam co-founded Coinbase. Together they built one of the more technically involved firms in crypto investing, often working directly with founders on protocol design alongside writing checks. The new fund lands at a moment when capital is moving in two different directions. AI startups have pulled in the bulk of global venture dollars over the past year. Crypto deal counts have dr