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Dormant Bitcoin wallet moves $383M; South Korea plans CBDC pilot; Kraken simplifies Bitcoin options.
Drake Loses $1.5 Million Bet as Spain Beats Argentina in World Cup Final
Bitcoin.com - Canadian rapper Drake lost a 1.5 million tether (USDT) wager on Argentina after Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final 1-0 on Sunday, sealing the latest chapter in a betting saga that has cost the artist millions. How the Bet Died The rapper had placed the wager through crypto casino Stake at +245 odds, […]
XRP Sinks With Bitcoin Everywhere — Except South Korea
BeInCrypto - XRP price is lagging Bitcoin and stuck in a falling channel, yet one of its biggest markets is treating it very differently. Korean traders are discounting Bitcoin far more than they are selling XRP. That split is the story. XRP still moves with Bitcoin day to day, so it needs help from the leader, but The post XRP Sinks With Bitcoin Everywhere — Except South Korea appeared first on BeInCrypto.
South Korea eyes September launch for second phase of CBDC pilot: Report
CoinTelegraph - The Bank of Korea’s CBDC pilot will add two regional banks, new payment features and tests of government subsidy payments using tokenized bank deposits
Kraken Rolls Out Simpler Bitcoin and Ethereum Options to Grow Derivatives Market
DailyHODL - A major crypto exchange has introduced streamlined options contracts aimed at unlocking broader adoption in the derivatives space. The post Kraken Rolls Out Simpler Bitcoin and Ethereum Options to Grow Derivatives Market appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Abruptly Moves $383,000,000 After Eight Years
DailyHODL - A Bitcoin address inactive since 2017 transferred its entire holdings worth about $383 million to a new wallet. The post Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Abruptly Moves $383,000,000 After Eight Years appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
SpaceX Delays Starship Flight 13 After Raptor 3 Engine Abort, SPCX Stock Slides
BeInCrypto - SpaceX delays Starship Flight 13 to Thursday after an engine failure, sending SPCX stock toward its 52-week low. The post SpaceX Delays Starship Flight 13 After Raptor 3 Engine Abort, SPCX Stock Slides appeared first on BeInCrypto.
XRP Ledger to Vote on Major Upgrade
U.Today - A major XRP Ledger (XRPL) upgrade could move one step closer to activation in about two weeks, as validators prepare to vote on a package of long-awaited amendments that would introduce batch transactions and confidential transfers. A major XRP Ledger (XRPL) upgrade could move one step closer to activation in about two weeks, as validators prepare to vote on a package of long-awaited amendments that would introduce batch transactions and confidential transfers.
U.S. Airstrikes Continue Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The United States launched airstrikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz for the eighth consecutive night after recent… Read the original on U.S. Airstrikes Continue Amid Rising Tensions with Iran. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
3 Macro Events That Could Shake Crypto Markets This Week
CryptoPotato - A relatively light week lies ahead on the US economic calendar as investors look for signals ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next meeting.
The Man Who Threw Away $900 Million and Spent 12 Years Trying to Dig It Back Up
Bitcoin.com - James Howells, an IT engineer from Newport, Wales, mined 8,000 Bitcoin in the early days and lost the keys in 2013 when an encrypted hard drive was mistakenly thrown away and sent to the Docksway landfill. After the High Court in Cardiff dismissed his claim in January 2025 and an appeal was refused in March […]
Binance Wallet Adds Feedback Tools, Customizable Home Modules, and New Trading Features
Binance News - Binance announced on X that its wallet product updates for this week include several interface and trading changes. The wallet's finance section now includes a quicker feedback entry point and displays protocol audit information. The home page now supports customizable modules and adds a 30-day asset change curve. These updates are presented as part of the latest wallet experience changes. The announcement also says tokenized stocks now include market session and calendar trading status labels. In the app, limit orders now support ETH and Base. In addition, custom signals now support preset wallet groups.
Kalshi Adds 3 Million Users During FIFA World Cup Boom
BeInCrypto - Kalshi gained three million users as bettors traded over $1.2 billion on its FIFA World Cup winner market. The post Kalshi Adds 3 Million Users During FIFA World Cup Boom appeared first on BeInCrypto.
STOCKS | Hedge Funds Lift Kiwi Shorts to Record on Oil Rebound
Binance News - Leveraged funds have pushed short positions on the New Zealand dollar to a record high, betting that a recent rebound in global oil prices could intensify domestic economic pressure, according to Bloomberg. The move reflects growing bearish sentiment toward the kiwi as traders weigh the currency against the oil-led shift in global markets.
Putin Meets North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Moscow
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Xinhua, Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui at the Kremlin in Moscow on Sunday, July 19. The Russian presidential website said Putin thanked North Korea for helping Russia carry out its special military operation, while Choe conveyed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's remarks on North Korea-Russia ties. Putin said he highly valued bilateral relations between Russia and North Korea and again thanked North Korea's leadership and people for their support. He also sent his warmest regards to Kim, and Choe said Kim had recently reaffirmed a strategic direction of fully developing North Korea-Russia relations. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov also attended the meeting.
Far East Consortium Unit Sells Silka Seaview Student Dormitory Property To JD.com Affiliate
Binance News - Far East Development's Dorsett Hospitality announced it completed the sale of the Silka Seaview student dormitory property to a JD.com affiliate on July 17, according to Ming Pao reported. Dorsett said it will continue to provide management services for the property under a three-year management contract.
AI TRENDS | Wesfarmers Announces AI Partnership With Microsoft
Binance News - Wesfarmers announced an artificial intelligence partnership with Microsoft (MSFT.O). According to Jin10, the announcement said the two companies have reached the partnership.
Address Holds 57,000 SPCX Long Position With Over $1 Million Unrealized Loss
Binance News - An address previously opened a long position of 57,000 SPCX, according to Onchain Lens. According to Odaily, the position was worth about $7.14 million and is currently showing more than $1 million in unrealized losses.
China Reform Holdings Says Unit Has Used Over RMB 50 Billion For Buybacks
Binance News - China Reform Holdings said on Sunday night that entities linked to its subsidiary China Reform Investment Co. Ltd. have used more than RMB 50 billion in stock repurchase and shareholding increase refinancing loans and related funds to support market stability, according to Ming Pao reported.
STOCKS | Boeing Commercial Aircraft Chief Says Focus Is on Production, Not New Orders
Binance News - Boeing Commercial Airplanes Chief Executive Stephanie Pope said on July 19 that the company’s current focus is on increasing and improving aircraft production, rather than announcing new orders during the Farnborough Airshow. According to Jin10, Pope said Boeing has a strong order backlog and that market demand is not the current problem. Pope said Boeing will focus on listening to customer and supplier needs and advancing product improvements. She said raising production of the 737 and 787 series is crucial to restoring Boeing’s financial position. Boeing is assessing further increases in 737 MAX production, and after regulatory ...
STOCKS | Goldman Sachs: South Korea's Household Asset Gains May Provide Limited Consumption Boost
Binance News - According to Jin10, Goldman Sachs analysts said gains that South Korean residents have made from the local stock market rally may provide only a limited boost to consumption. In a research report, they said this year's growth in household stock wealth could lift South Korean consumption by about 0.3% of GDP. They added that some of the modest gains may be offset by higher debt repayment costs as the Bank of Korea restarts its rate-hiking cycle, and that stock-return volatility and recent market pullbacks may lead residents to view stock-market gains as temporary, limiting the pass-through from stock wealth growth to consumption.
GEOPOLITICS | Soybeans, Corn Extend Gains as US-Iran Hostilities Escalate
Binance News - Soybeans and corn futures extended gains as crude oil jumped after hostilities in the Middle East escalated, according to Bloomberg. The move boosted the appeal of biofuels as energy markets reacted to the worsening US-Iran tensions.
AI Startups Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 Nears Top OpenAI and Anthropic Models
Binance News - Mainland China AI startup Moonshot AI released its next-generation model Kimi K3 on July 17, with performance in multiple industry benchmark tests said to be close to top models from OpenAI and Anthropic. Chinese AI stocks also came under pressure, with Zhipu (2513) falling more than 15% and MiniMax (0100) dropping over 10% to a record low, according to Ming Pao.
STOCKS | Morgan Stanley Says Europe's Diesel Squeeze Will Deepen
Binance News - Europe's diesel squeeze is set to deepen as a series of major supply challenges hit the market at once, Morgan Stanley said, according to Bloomberg. The bank cited record refining margins in the region and slumping stockpiles.
Morgan Stanley: European Diesel Supply Tightness May Deepen
Binance News - According to Jin10, Morgan Stanley said Europe is facing a diesel supply squeeze as several major supply challenges emerge at the same time, refinery margins in the region have hit record highs, and inventories continue to decline. Analysts including Martyn Raetz said in a report on July 19 that Europe’s diesel inventories could fall to their lowest level in years by the end of the year, and that the real bottleneck in the oil system is refining rather than crude oil. They also said some African oil cargoes have not yet been sold and that forward prices in some market areas are showing a bearish trend.
STOCKS | Zhongji Innolight Starts Gauging Interest for Hong Kong Listing
Binance News - China’s Zhongji Innolight Co. is starting to gauge investor demand for a Hong Kong listing, according to terms of the deal seen by Bloomberg News. The move signals the company is exploring a share sale in the city, Bloomberg reported.
Polymarket User Yamal19 Wins $1.135 Million on World Cup Final Bet
Binance News - Polymarket account "yamal19" made a single profit of $1.135 million by betting on Spain to win the Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final. According to Odaily, the account placed the bet on Spain winning the match.
Kweichow Moutai Raises Feitian Moutai Prices Again
Binance News - Kweichow Moutai Co. raised prices of its flagship Feitian Moutai spirit for the second time in several months as it seeks to lift margins, according to Bloomberg. The move comes as demand weakens for China’s biggest liquor maker.
KOSPI Sidecar Activated After Sharp Fall On Semiconductor Losses
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's bourse operator activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) on Monday after the index dropped sharply, with semiconductor stocks leading the decline. Program trading in KOSPI-listed shares was suspended for five minutes around 11:22 a.m., and the KOSPI was down nearly 4.25% as of 11:25 a.m. The fall came amid escalating tensions in the Middle East after a third member of the U.S. military died during a weekend of attacks between the United States and Iran. A sell-side sidecar is triggered when the KOSPI 200 Futures Index falls 5% or more for at least one minute.
Robert Kiyosaki Backs ‘Go to the Moon’ Outlook for Gold and Silver After Severe Retracement
Bitcoin.com - Robert Kiyosaki remains bullish on gold and silver after their steep decline, saying Jim Rogers expects prices to ultimately “go to the moon” despite severe retracements. Gold and Silver Price Decline Tests Kiyosaki’s Account of Jim Rogers’ ‘Moon’ Forecast Gold and silver have surrendered much of their January gains, raising questions about whether the sharp […]
Shanghai Guoxin Chuangchuang Private Fund Established With 6.002 Billion Yuan Capital
Binance News - Shanghai Guoxin Chuangchuang Private Fund Partnership was recently established with registered capital of 6.002 billion yuan and a business scope covering private equity investments, investment management and asset management, according to 36Kr. The executive partner is Guoxin Chuangchuang (Shanghai) Investment Co. Ltd., and the partners include Shanghai Chuangchuang Private Fund Partnership, the Central Enterprise Strategic Emerging Industries Development Fund, and Guoxin Holdings (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
STOCKS | New Zealand Meat Sales to US Surge 60% as American Beef Herd Shrinks
Binance News - New Zealand meat exports jumped to a record in the second quarter as sales to the US surged 60%, according to Bloomberg. The increase comes as American cattle herds have shrunk and an invasive parasitic fly threatens some farmers.
Honda and GAC Group Renew GAC Honda Automobile Joint Venture Agreement, Extending Partnership to 2038
Binance News - According to Jin10, Honda and GAC Group have renewed the GAC Honda Automobile joint venture agreement, extending their partnership to 2038.
Mitsubishi UFJ: Oil Rebound May Pressure Asian Currencies
Binance News - Mitsubishi UFJ currency analysts said in a research report that a rebound in oil prices may pressure Asian currencies. According to Jin10, the rebound comes as the geopolitical risk premium rises and tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declines. The Thai baht and the Indian rupee have shown greater sensitivity to the oil price rebound and fell about 1% against the U.S. dollar last week. For the baht, downside risks remain dominant, especially as Thailand's balance of payments deteriorates.
South Korea, Algeria Agree To Launch Direct Air Services
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea and Algeria have agreed to establish direct air services and designate traffic rights, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Monday. The two countries signed an air services agreement in January 2005 that took effect in July 2009, but direct flights had not started because the traffic rights had not been negotiated. The sides agreed to assign traffic rights for up to four weekly passenger and cargo flights. South Korea currently has only one direct route to Africa, the Incheon-Addis Ababa service to Ethiopia, despite rising demand for intercontinental travel. A ministry official said the deal is expected to draw traffic to and from Algeria and also funnel transfer passengers from across Africa and some Mediterranean countries ...
Chinese Stocks Rebound After State Funds Reveal Buying
Binance News - Chinese shares rose after last week’s rout as two major state funds disclosed fresh purchases and regulators prepared to meet key industry participants, according to Bloomberg. The rebound came after the market had tumbled last week, with the buying by the so-called national team helping support sentiment.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Strikes U.S. Aircraft at Jordan’s Aqaba Airport With Ballistic Missiles
Binance News - Iran’s Revolutionary Guard used ballistic missiles to strike U.S. aircraft at Jordan’s Aqaba Airport, according to Jintou. According to ChainCatcher, the report said the aircraft were targeted at the airport in Aqaba, Jordan.
Grayscale Says Bitcoin Covered Calls Could Hit 22% Yield in Flat Markets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin isn’t moving much. And for some investors, that’s actually the point. Grayscale put out an analysis arguing that a… Read the original on Grayscale Says Bitcoin Covered Calls Could Hit 22% Yield in Flat Markets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Taiwan Traders Cut Leverage at Fastest Pace in 15 Months
Binance News - Taiwan's retail investors unwound leveraged stock bets on Friday at the fastest pace since April 2025, helping push the local equity market into a technical correction, according to Bloomberg. The move signals a sharp pullback in risk-taking among traders in the market.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio: U.S. Remains Open to Diplomacy on Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States remains open to resolving the Iran issue through diplomatic means.
STOCKS | EQ Resources Shares Jump as Andrew Forrest Agrees to Buy 16.8% Stake
Binance News - EQ Resources Ltd. shares surged after mining billionaire Andrew Forrest agreed to acquire a 16.8% stake in the Sydney-listed tungsten producer from Oaktree Capital Management LP, according to Bloomberg. The deal gives Forrest a larger holding in the tungsten miner, whose stock rose on the news.
Meili Tianyuan Medical Health Forecasts Higher Interim Profit And Revenue
Binance News - Meili Tianyuan Medical Health (2373) said it expects interim net profit of no less than RMB 235 million, up at least 37% from the same period in 2025, with revenue of no less than RMB 1.88 billion, up at least 28%, according to Ming Pao. The company also forecast adjusted net profit of no less than RMB 260 million, representing growth of at least 36% from the same period in 2025.
Jim Cramer Says Wells Fargo, J.B. Hunt, Biotech Stand Out as Tech Sells Off
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said Wells Fargo has been building out its mergers-and-acquisitions and underwriting business under CEO Charlie Scharf, while J.B. Hunt reported a strong upside surprise this week and the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF is up more than 27% this year. He also said Stripe's offer to acquire PayPal shows consolidation could continue in fintech, while tech names including Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Intel, AMD and other data-center-related stocks have come under pressure.
South Korea Prepares Second Phase of CBDC Pilot Project
Binance News - South Korea's central bank digital currency pilot project, the Hangang Project, is set to enter its second phase. According to Odaily, the Bank of Korea and commercial banks are making final preparations for real transaction tests of deposit tokens, with actual trading expected to begin as early as September if system development and participant recruitment are completed as planned. In the first phase of testing from April to June last year, 81,000 people participated through e-wallets and completed 114,900 transactions using deposit tokens. The first phase mainly examined the deposit token payment system, while the second phase will focus on commercialization. ...
Mysterious Whale Buys $1.95 Million on Spain to Win 2026 World Cup
Binance News - A mysterious whale created a new wallet 10 hours ago and bought $1.95 million worth of a bet on Spain winning the 2026 World Cup when the odds were 59.1%. According to Odaily, the whale won the wager and made a profit of $1.35 million within hours.
BOK Hikes Rates to 2.75% as Fiscal Expansion Cuts the Other Way
Binance News - According to Yonhap, the Bank of Korea raised its benchmark rate to 2.75% last week, the first increase in 3 1/2 years, as it moved to curb inflation driven by oil prices, geopolitical tensions and a weaker won. Consumer prices have stayed above 3% for two straight months, while the won has traded above 1,500 against the US dollar through much of the past month. The article said exports have hit record highs on a semiconductor boom, but the broader economy is under strain from nearly 2,000 trillion won ($US1.34 trillion) in household debt and rising borrowing costs. The BOK estimated that a 25 basis-point hike adds about 1.8 trillion won in annual interest expenses for ...
STOCKS | Kimi Concept Shares Strengthen as Moonshot AI Reportedly Sends IPO Proposal to Investors
Binance News - A-shares linked to the Kimi concept strengthened, with Jiu'an Medical hitting the daily limit up, Runze Technology rising more than 6%, and shares of Sanqi Interactive Entertainment, Insa, AdFluence, and Zhewen Interactive among those also advancing. According to Jin10, media reports said Moonshot AI has sent an IPO proposal to investors and could complete a Hong Kong listing as soon as within six months.
STOCKS | China Steps Up Efforts to Stabilize Its Sagging Stock Market
Binance News - China is accelerating efforts to arrest a slump in its stock market, with two major state funds revealing fresh purchases and regulators set to meet with key industry participants, according to Bloomberg. The moves signal stepped-up official support for equities as authorities seek to shore up sentiment and limit further declines.
STOCKS | China Oilfield Services Shares Open Higher as Fars News Reports Hormuz Traffic Falls to Zero
Binance News - China's A-share oilfield services and engineering sector opened higher, with Keli Shares rising more than 8%, Tongyuan Petroleum gaining nearly 5%, and shares including Zhenhua Oil, China Oilfield Services, China Petroleum Engineering, BeiKen Energy, and CNPC Capital following higher. According to Jin10, Fars News Agency reported on the 19th, citing sources, that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had fallen to zero and that the strait would remain closed as long as the United States continued its provocative actions.
CRRC Controlling Shareholder Plans Up To RMB 300 Million A-Share Buyback
Binance News - CRRC said its controlling shareholder, CRRC Group, plans to increase its holdings in the company's A shares over the six months from the announcement date through Shanghai Stock Exchange-approved methods, with a purchase amount of no less than RMB 150 million and no more than RMB 300 million, according to 36Kr. The company said it received notice of the plan on July 20.
STOCKS | Trent Plans 100 Westside Stores a Year to Revive Growth
Binance News - Trent Ltd., the Tata Group retailer behind Westside, plans to open as many as 100 stores a year, double its current pace, to revive growth, according to Bloomberg. The expansion would mark the biggest push yet for the premium clothing brand Westside.
STOCKS | Chinese Shares Open Higher, With Oilfield Services and Semiconductors Leading Gains
Binance News - Chinese shares opened higher, with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.73%, the Shenzhen Component Index up 1.18%, and the ChiNext Index up 2.20%. According to Jin10, oilfield services engineering, CPO, semiconductors, and advanced packaging were among the leading gainers.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Stocks Open Higher, Hang Seng Index Gains 1.11%
Binance News - Hong Kong stocks opened higher, with the Hang Seng Index up 1.11% and the Hang Seng Tech Index up 2.20%. According to Jin10, chip, PCB, and optical communication sectors led gains, while Montage Technology (06809.HK) rose more than 6% and Kingboard Laminates (01888.HK) climbed more than 4%.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards: Strait of Hormuz Is Not Safe While U.S. Actions Continue
Binance News - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz cannot be considered safe as long as U.S. actions in the region continue, and that no oil, gas, or petrochemical products can pass through safely. According to Jin10, they made the statement in response to continued U.S. activity in the region.
Mizuho Securities Warns of a Global Financial Market Triple Hit
Binance News - Mizuho Securities' head of Asia-Pacific macro strategy, Vishnu Varathan, said global financial markets could face a "triple hit." According to Jin10, he cited the escalation of the U.S.-Iran conflict, concerns over overheated AI valuations, and a hawkish Federal Reserve stance driven by worries about elevated and stubborn inflation.
STOCKS | Hang Seng Index Futures Open Day Session Up 1.10%
Binance News - Hang Seng Index futures opened the day session up 1.10% at 24,738 points, with a premium of 173 points. According to Jin10, the contract was higher at the open.
WORLD CUP | Rodri Captains Spain To World Cup Glory
Binance News - Rodri captained Spain to a 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, and Ferran Torres scored the 106th-minute winner at Met Life Stadium, according to Yahoo Sports. The Manchester City midfielder was also named Player of the World Cup as Spain won the tournament for the second time.
U.S. Official Says America Is Planning a Larger War With Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, a U.S. official familiar with internal government discussions said the United States is planning a larger war, while the Pentagon is increasing the number of military aircraft in the region. The official also said any expansion of U.S. military operations would be constrained by dwindling air-defense and long-range munition stocks, as well as limits on the ability to rapidly deploy more troops and aircraft to the region because of battle damage.
STOCKS | TSMC Plans Additional $100 Billion U.S. Investment for AI Chip Demand
Binance News - TSMC plans to add $100 billion in U.S. investment to meet rising demand for AI chips and respond to competitive pressure from Intel and Elon Musk's Terafab. According to Odaily, the additional investment may be used to build four wafer fabs in Arizona, and the company's local footprint could eventually expand to 10 wafer manufacturing plants and two advanced packaging facilities.
STOCKS | China Futures Open Mixed, with SC Crude Oil and LU Fuel Oil Up More Than 7%
Binance News - At the morning open, China's main domestic futures contracts were mixed. According to Jin10, SC crude oil and low-sulfur fuel oil (LU) rose more than 7%, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) gained more than 5%, asphalt rose more than 3%, benzene and propylene climbed nearly 2%, while glass fell more than 1% and Shanghai zinc lost nearly 1%.
China's Five-Year Loan Prime Rate at 3.5% as Expected
Binance News - China's five-year loan prime rate was 3.5%, in line with expectations and unchanged from the previous reading. According to Jin10, the expected level was 3.50% and the previous value was 3.50%.
South Korean Chip Stocks Fall Beyond Fundamentals, Analyst Sees U.S. Big Tech Earnings as a Catalyst
Binance News - According to Jin10, a securities analyst said the recent global sell-off in semiconductor stocks has gone far beyond what fundamentals reflect. Hana Securities researcher Lee Jaeman said the pullback in semiconductor shares appears excessive even after taking market concerns about cyclical swings in the sector into account. He said the catalyst for a rebound in semiconductor company shares will be earnings reports from U.S. hyperscale cloud service providers, which are set to be released sequentially starting in late July. He added that the combined capital expenditure growth rate of Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon is ...
STOCKS | South Korean Stocks Attempt Rebound as Analyst Sees Range-Bound Trading Through Year-End
Binance News - South Korean stocks are trying to rebound after a sharp recent pullback, but analysts said it will be difficult to retake earlier highs in the third quarter. According to Odaily, KOSPI margin financing remains at a relatively high level, and market volatility may widen further, with South Korean stocks expected to trade in a range and search for direction through year-end. iM Securities researcher Kim Jun-young said in a report on the 20th that it is better not to expect the KOSPI Index to return to its previous high in the third quarter. He said the market is likely to remain in a range-bound, directionless phase that could last until year-end. Kim added that persistently high margin ...
STOCKS | Rupiah May Recover on Rate Hike, Stronger Fiscals
Binance News - The Indonesian rupiah may regain some stability as analysts expect Bank Indonesia to keep supporting Asia’s worst-performing currency, according to Bloomberg. Foreign funds are also expected to increase purchases of Indonesia’s high-yielding bonds as stronger fiscal conditions underpin the outlook.
GOLDMAN SACHS Sees Tight Copper Markets Outside the U.S. for Some Time
Binance News - According to Jin10, Goldman Sachs expects copper markets outside the U.S. to remain tight for some time.
Lingyi Zhizao Has Bought Back 29.06 Million Shares Since July 17
Binance News - Lingyi Zhizao said it has repurchased 29.0624 million shares, or 0.36% of its total share capital, through its dedicated buyback securities account as of July 17, according to 36Kr. The shares were bought via centralised auction trading at prices ranging from 12.45 yuan to 14.43 yuan per share, for a total of 399 million yuan excluding transaction costs.
China State Grid Opens Third 2026 UHV and Transmission Equipment Bids
Binance News - China State Grid has begun publishing preferred bidders for its third 2026 batch of UHV equipment tenders and its third transmission and substation equipment tenders, including cable products, according to a CITIC Securities report cited by 36Kr. The report said the first three UHV procurement rounds this year have already exceeded the full-year 2025 total, while demand for high-voltage equipment is expected to stay elevated as main grid construction remains strong. CITIC Securities said leading domestic high-voltage equipment makers that are currently at low levels could see an inflection point.
U.S. President Donald Trump: We Struck Iran Again Tonight
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said, "Tonight we struck Iran again." According to Jin10, that was his full statement.
Ship Catches Fire Northwest of Kumzar Near Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Jin10, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations office said a vessel caught fire about 8 nautical miles (14.8 kilometers) northwest of Kumzar, Oman. The cause of the fire has not been confirmed. Kumzar is located at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz and faces Iran across the water.
Analyst Noname Says Bitcoin Will Not Bottom This Quarter
Binance News - Analyst Noname said on X that Bitcoin will not bottom this quarter and argued that sideways trading reflects indecision. According to ChainCatcher, he said indecision at current price levels often breaks down first before moving higher, and that the market may not become clear for at least another quarter. He also laid out a monthly outlook for 2026, calling July a period of false stability and a bear-trap rebound, August the start of a real selloff with a first test of the $50,000 area, and September a phase of continued pressure as a W-shaped bottom begins to form. In October, he said Bitcoin would reach a true bottom and accumulation zone, followed by early signs of recovery in November ...
AI TRENDS | Samsung SDS Launches FuriosaAI-Based NPUaaS on Samsung Cloud Platform
Binance News - Samsung SDS said on the 20th that it has launched a service-based NPU, or NPUaaS, on Samsung Cloud Platform (SCP) using FuriosaAI's second-generation neural network processor, Renegade (RGND). Renegade is a Korean-made NPU for AI inference and is used for response generation, document analysis, and image recognition in trained AI models. According to Odaily, Samsung SDS said NPUaaS customers do not need to buy NPU servers or build their own data centers and can use the service on SCP through a subscription model. Companies can choose one, two, four, or eight NPUs based on demand and data scale, and use them with SCP products including high-performance ...
STOCKS | Jingwei Tiandi Tops Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Connect Buying
Binance News - Data compiled from Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's disclosure records on Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect holdings showed that, as of July 18, 2026, Jingwei Tiandi (2477) recorded the largest increase in holdings, rising by 199 million shares, according to Ming Pao. Southbound investors' largest reduction was in Southern Hang Seng Tech (3033), which saw holdings cut by 203 million shares.
STOCKS | Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Opens Higher on Monday
Binance News - Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index opened up 38.00 points, or 0.43%, at 8,834.70 on Monday, July 20. According to Jin10,
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Silver Turns Higher, Trades at $56 an Ounce
Binance News - Spot silver turned higher and is now trading at $56 an ounce.
Iranian Media Says New Wave of Missiles Launched From Lorestan Province
Binance News - According to IRNA, a new wave of Iranian missiles was launched from Lorestan Province toward "enemy targets."
AI TRENDS | SemiAnalysis Says Anthropic May Be in AMD Product Evaluation Stage
Binance News - SemiAnalysis said in a post on X that a YAML configuration file in GitHub was made public by a senior AMD AI executive and listed Anthropic as an AMD customer. According to Odaily, the file suggests Anthropic may be in a product evaluation or testing stage. The file showed Anthropic received the highest level of 30 priority points, placing it in the same tier as existing hyperscale customers such as Meta. It also noted that Anthropic is still in the evaluation stage.
Foxconn Wins First Contract to Make SpaceX Next-Generation AI Servers
Binance News - Citrini analyst jukan said on X that Foxconn won its first contract to manufacture SpaceX's next-generation AI servers, which will be powered by Nvidia's GB300 chips. According to Odaily, the project is said to be worth about $5.2 billion and is not included in the company's existing revenue guidance. The analyst said the contract breaks the duopoly held by Dell and Super Micro. He also said the deal suggests Hon Hai's AI business momentum may be stronger than previously expected, and that stronger performance at its subsidiary FII has raised market expectations for Hon Hai's second-half results.
U.S. Court Orders Forfeiture of $8.37 Million in Crypto Assets Linked to Angelo Martino
Binance News - The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida ordered the forfeiture of about $8.37 million in crypto assets held by Angelo Martino. According to NS3.AI, the assets included 90.319 BTC, 7999.873 XMR, and smaller amounts of XRP, XLM, and SOL. The court also ordered the forfeiture of two Florida properties, vehicles, and a boat.
Eighth Night of Airstrikes: Markets on Edge as Trump Vows to Hit Iran ‘Extremely Hard’
Bitcoin.com - Iranian missiles reportedly killed two U.S. service members at a Jordanian air base this week, and a third American died a day later in Iraq, as the United States pushed into an eighth consecutive night of airstrikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command disclosed that Iran fired ballistic missiles and […]
Trasia Labs Completes $1.75 Million Seed Round With Multicoin Capital
Binance News - Trasia Labs has completed a $1.75 million seed funding round, with Multicoin Capital participating as the sole institutional investor. According to Odaily, the project is a perpetual contract trading platform built on Hyperliquid and primarily targets the Asian market. It currently connects to Hyperliquid's native perpetual market in a non-custodial mode. The company plans to launch its own perpetual contracts based on the HIP-3 protocol.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Falls as US-Iran Hostilities Keep Rate-Hike Bets Alive
Binance News - Gold fell after the US and Iran stepped up attacks over the weekend, with investors betting the Federal Reserve may still need to raise interest rates to contain inflation, according to Bloomberg.
Michael Saylor Lists 110 Reasons to Reject Bitcoin’s BIP-110 Temporary Fork
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Michael Saylor is not happy. The man sitting atop the largest corporate Bitcoin treasury in the world has come out… Read the original on Michael Saylor Lists 110 Reasons to Reject Bitcoin’s BIP-110 Temporary Fork. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Iran Launches Air Defense System in Konarak, Iranian Media Says
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian media reported that Iran has activated an air defense system in Konarak.
Iranian Media Reports Multiple Loud Explosions at Two Southwestern Ports
Binance News - According to Iranian media, several loud explosions were heard at Bandar Mahshahr and Bandar Imam Khomeini in southwestern Iran.
AI | Teleperformance Plans AI-Enabled Workforce by 2027
Binance News - French business process outsourcing company Teleperformance SE plans to embed artificial intelligence in the workflow of its entire half-million-person workforce by 2027, according to Bloomberg. The move would accelerate adoption of the same technology that has been disrupting labor markets across the industry.
STOCKS | TSMC CFO Says $265 Billion U.S. Spend Driven by Demand, Rivals
Binance News - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is adding $100 billion to its Arizona investments to meet strong demand from U.S. customers and fend off ambitious rivals, a senior executive said this week, according to Bloomberg. The company’s planned U.S. spending now totals $265 billion.
GEOPOLITICS | Brent Jumps as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Binance News - Brent crude jumped after the US and Iran escalated hostilities over the weekend, with vessels trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz targeted and a key oil facility in Kuwait attacked, according to Bloomberg. The moves raised concern over supply flows through the strategic waterway and added to oil-market volatility.
Strategy's STRC Preferred Stock Undervalued by About 13%, Khing Oei Says
Binance News - Khing Oei said Strategy’s preferred stock STRC is undervalued by about 13%. According to NS3.AI, Oei estimated STRC’s fair value at around $96, compared with a current market price of about $85.
Vice President JD Vance welcomes fourth child, a boy
Binance News - According to CNBC, U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, welcomed their fourth child, a boy, on Sunday. Vance said the baby, Alec Neel Vance, was born at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. In a post on X, Vance said Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and that their children are overjoyed to meet their little brother. The couple also have three other children: Ewan, born in 2017; Vivek, born in 2020; and Mirabel, born in 2021.
Firefighters Battle Third-Day Blaze At Coupang Warehouse In Incheon
Binance News - According to Yonhap, firefighters were still battling a large fire at a Coupang warehouse in Incheon on Monday, more than 47 hours after the blaze broke out early Saturday, with residents evacuated amid concerns the building could collapse. The fire remained uncontained as of 6:00 a.m., and the Incheon firefighting headquarters said the complex structure and large amounts of flammable material inside the logistics center west of Seoul were slowing efforts to extinguish it. Authorities deployed 813 firefighters and 231 pieces of equipment under a national mobilization order issued Saturday. Hundreds of residents were ...
WORLD CUP | Spain Beat Argentina As Yamal Outshines Messi In Final
Binance News - Spain beat Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday, with 19-year-old Lamine Yamal starring and Lionel Messi largely contained, according to Yahoo Sports. Yamal repeatedly threatened early, delivered key crosses and forced Emiliano Martinez into saves, while Messi struggled to influence the match as Spain won the title in extra time.
GEOPOLITICS | Oil Climbs as Middle East Conflict Escalates
Binance News - Oil rose in early trading after attacks between the US and Iran escalated over the weekend, according to Bloomberg. The move added to pressure on Asian markets already rattled by a slump in chip stocks.
Vitalik Posts Early Aztec Demo of Anonymous Bulletin Board With Review
Binance News - Vitalik posted on X that he built a toy demo of an "anonymous bulletin board with review" idea on Aztec. According to Odaily, the idea came from a previous article he wrote about using SNARKs. He said the project is still at an early stage, but it can already support interesting and nontrivial functions.
Vitalik Says He Built Toy Demo of Moderated Anonymous Bulletin Board on Aztec
Binance News - Vitalik said on X that he has developed a toy demo of a “moderated anonymous bulletin board” concept on Aztec. According to ChainCatcher, the idea comes from his earlier article on using SNARKs and is still in an early stage, though it can already support interesting and non-trivial functions.
SpaceX Plans Starship's 13th Flight Test as Early as July 23
Binance News - According to Jin10, SpaceX plans to conduct the 13th flight test of Starship as early as July 23 local time.
WORLD CUP | Mbappe Wins Record Second Golden Boot
Binance News - Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after finishing as top scorer at the 2026 tournament, Yahoo Sports reported. The France forward scored 10 goals in eight games to edge Lionel Messi, and he also became the men's World Cup all-time top scorer with 22 goals. Mbappe had previously won the Golden Boot at Qatar 2022 after scoring eight times, and he moved clear of Messi on Saturday with two goals in France's 6-4 defeat to England in the bronze match.
WORLD CUP | Spain Defeat Argentina 1-0 After Extra Time to Lift World Cup
Binance News - Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming their second world title at MetLife Stadium. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, finishing Nico Williams' headed pass to end a tense final and cap Spain's remarkable tournament, in which they conceded just one goal in eight matches.Spain dominated possession throughout, finishing with 20 shots, including 12 on target, while Argentina failed to register a shot during the 90 minutes of regulation. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez kept the defending champions in the match with a World Cup final-record 11 saves, but Enzo Fernández's second yellow card in the 92nd minute left Argentina to play the entirety of extra time with 10 men. Spain eventually broke through in the ...
WTI Crude Rises 2% at Monday Open to $84 a Barrel
Binance News - WTI crude rose 2% at the Monday open to $84 a barrel. According to Jin10, the move was reported in the source.
STOCKS | U.S. Stock Index Futures Open Broadly Flat on Monday
Binance News - U.S. stock index futures were broadly flat on Monday. According to Jin10, the futures opened mostly unchanged.
Fed July Rate Hold Probability at 85.6%
Binance News - According to Jin10, CME FedWatch shows an 85.6% probability that the Federal Reserve will leave rates unchanged in July, while the probability of a 25-basis-point hike is 14.4%. By September, the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 38.5%, the probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike is 53.5%, and the probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point hike is 7.9%.
Saylor’s Strategy Strengthens Liquidity Position but Long-Term Bitcoin Plan Still Faces Scrutiny
CryptoPotato - Strategy introduced its Digital Credit Capital Framework, boosting its U.S. dollar reserve target to roughly $3 billion.