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Microsoft's CEO warns firms must adapt; Bitcoin sales strategy gains traction; Ethereum may reach $20K.
Uphold Cuts 85 Jobs and Bets the Company on Enterprise Crypto APIs
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Uphold just slashed 17% of its global workforce. That’s roughly 85 employees and contractors, gone — and the company isn’t… Read the original on Uphold Cuts 85 Jobs and Bets the Company on Enterprise Crypto APIs. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Microsoft CEO Says Firms That Skip This Step Stop Being Firms
BeInCrypto - Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says any firm that gives up control of its AI data will not remain a firm. The remarks extend a July 12 blog post where Nadella described what he calls the reverse information paradox. Companies, he argued, pay for intelligence twice: first with money, then with proprietary knowledge. Why Microsoft CEO The post Microsoft CEO Says Firms That Skip This Step Stop Being Firms appeared first on BeInCrypto.
AI Memory Stocks on Rocky Ground: 3 Reasons SK Hynix Fell 13%
BeInCrypto - SK Hynix fell 13% as Nvidia's OpenAI bet, China's CXMT listing, and AI capex doubts hit chip stocks. The post AI Memory Stocks on Rocky Ground: 3 Reasons SK Hynix Fell 13% appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ocean Infinity Spent 151 Days at Sea Hunting MH370. In 2026 It Came Back Empty Again
Bitcoin.com - Ocean Infinity says it has now spent 151 days at sea searching for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 since joining the hunt in 2018, mapping more than 140,000 square kilometers of seafloor before leaving the latest search area on January 23, 2026. Malaysia’s AAIB told families on March 8, 2026, that the renewed March 2025 to […]
Ethereum Could Hit $20K as Multi-Year BTC Base Completes: Analyst
CryptoPotato - Some traders dismissed the ambitious forecast, while others argued a five-figure ETH price is far from unrealistic.
Strategy Opens the Door to Bitcoin Sales—Michael Saylor Explains Why It Makes Sense
Bitcoin.com - Strategy expects future bitcoin sales to help finance preferred stock repurchases, extending a funding strategy the company has already used while targeting disciplined buybacks of STRC and more stable trading in the preferred stock. Why Saylor Anticipates More Bitcoin Sales Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), revealed on July 27 in an […]
Microsoft’s MAI-Cyber-1-Flash Hits 95.95% on CyberGym, Halves Rivals’ Costs
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Can a cybersecurity AI actually be cheaper and better at the same time? Microsoft is betting the answer is yes.… Read the original on Microsoft’s MAI-Cyber-1-Flash Hits 95.95% on CyberGym, Halves Rivals’ Costs. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitmine Stock Pops 13% as ETH Treasury Bet Pays Off on Wall Street
BeInCrypto - Bitmine's stock jumped 13% as its Ethereum treasury strategy and buybacks win over Wall Street investors. The post Bitmine Stock Pops 13% as ETH Treasury Bet Pays Off on Wall Street appeared first on BeInCrypto.
China's NDRC Says China-Europe Freight Trains Cut AC Shipping Time to 15 Days
Binance News - China's National Development and Reform Commission held a special press briefing on China-Europe freight trains on July 28. Liang Linchong, head of the NDRC's Department of Opening-Up, said the rail service has become an important bridge for international trade and economic ties, with cargo categories covering more than 50,000 varieties across 53 major groups. He added that in June, amid a European heat wave, Chinese air conditioners sold out locally, and makers including Midea and Gree switched from sea freight to China-Europe freight trains, cutting transit time from about 40 days to around 15 days, according to 36Kr.
Longxin Borch Signs 4.5 Billion Yuan Long-Term Supply Deal
Binance News - Longxin Borch said its controlling subsidiary, Longxinsheng Wuhan, signed a long-term cooperation agreement with an existing customer, under which sales are expected to total about 4.5 billion yuan, excluding tax, through December 31, 2030. The amount equals about 178% of the company’s audited 2025 revenue, according to Jiemian News. The company said the deal covers a package of fiber-optic cable-related products, and it will procure the products in batches based on the customer’s actual orders before delivery.
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama Says Communication With Bond Market Is Needed Before Budget Drafting
Binance News - Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said communication with Japan's government bond market is necessary before budget drafting, but that has not yet been done. According to Jin10, she made the remark in response to the budget process.
Goldman Sachs Hires Former Citi Managing Director Dai Kitatani in Japan
Binance News - According to Jin10, market sources said Goldman Sachs (GS.N) hired former Citigroup managing director Dai Kitatani in Japan. Kitatani has joined Goldman Sachs' Tokyo investment banking division as managing director and head of Japan credit business.
South Korea To Toughen Penalties For Overcharging In Tourism Sector
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea will impose tougher penalties for overcharging in the accommodation and restaurant sectors starting next month as part of efforts to promote tourism. The Cabinet approved revisions to the Enforcement Decree of the Tourism Promotion Act, and the changes will take effect Aug. 4, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economy. Under the revised rules, operators of hanok stays that fail to post or follow price lists will face a five-day business suspension for a first violation, instead of a warning. Urban foreign tourist homestays, which were previously not required to post or comply with price lists, will also come under the new ...
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Falls as Traders Weigh US Rate-Hike Prospects
Binance News - Gold declined ahead of a potentially divisive US interest-rate decision later this week, as a fragile pause in Middle East hostilities eased inflation concerns, according to Bloomberg. The move came as traders weighed the outlook for a possible rate hike and its implications for bullion.
SOUTH KOREA | Seoul Apartment Jeonse Prices Top 700 Million Won for First Time
Binance News - According to Newsis, the average jeonse price for apartments in Seoul in South Korea has surpassed 700 million won for the first time due to a shortage of available homes and rapid price gains. According to Jin10, KB Real Estate's July nationwide housing price survey showed the average jeonse price for Seoul apartments stood at 704.58 million won as of the 13th, up 1.2% from the previous month and the highest level since related data began in June 2011. The survey also showed Seoul's jeonse price outlook index for this month at 136.1, remaining above 130 since April. According to Jin10, the Bank of Korea's housing price outlook index for this month also rose to 127, its highest level ...
The CLARITY Act Is at the One-Yard Line: Coinbase Says ‘It’s Time to Get It Over the Finish Line’
Bitcoin.com - Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong intensified pressure for a Senate vote, portraying the CLARITY Act as a bipartisan breakthrough that could strengthen consumer protections, law enforcement authority, and American leadership in digital assets. Armstrong Urges Senate to Advance the CLARITY Act Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong urged lawmakers in an X post on […]
SecondFi Streamlines In-App Wallet Claims Submission After Security Incident
Binance News - Cardano wallet service provider SecondFi said it has added a simplified wallet claims submission process in its app. According to Foresight News, users can now submit wallet claims directly in the application, and those who already filed claims through customer service do not need to take further action. SecondFi previously said in an update on a recent security incident that it had identified the root cause as its native Cardano Web wallet generation software, with the impact limited to that component. The company estimated the incident affected about 16 million ADA.
STOCKS | Chow Tai Seng Says Terminal Gold Jewelry Operations Have Remained Stable Recently
Binance News - According to Jin10, Chow Tai Seng said in a conference call that falling gold prices are relatively favorable for sales of weight-based gold jewelry, and that if sales volume stabilizes and rebounds, it will also strongly support sales revenue. The company said terminal gold jewelry operations have remained stable recently.
AI Robotics Company Enigma Raises $71 Million Seed Round
Binance News - AI robotics company Enigma has raised a $71 million seed round led by Index Ventures and Ribbit Capital, with participation from Conviction Partners and individual investors from OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepMind, xAI, Cognition, and Wiz. According to ChainCatcher, the company said the funding will be used to expand its research and engineering teams, improve compute infrastructure, and increase real-world deployments. Enigma was founded 11 months ago and said the round is one of the largest seed financings in physical AI. The company said it has developed more than 100 in-house robot systems and operates in California and Israel, while also opening ...
X Money Rolls Out Service to U.S. Premium and Premium+ Subscribers
Binance News - X Money said its service has been launched for U.S. Premium and Premium+ subscribers. According to Foresight News, the payment system announced the rollout on X.
Strategy Raises $544.5 Million in MSTR Shares While Buying Back STRC Preferred Stock
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy pulled off a notable two-sided financial move last week — selling a big chunk of its common stock while… Read the original on Strategy Raises $544.5 Million in MSTR Shares While Buying Back STRC Preferred Stock. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
BYD Adds Electric Mini Car in Japan Challenge
Binance News - China’s BYD Co. is adding a tiny electric vehicle to its lineup in Japan, targeting a segment dominated by domestic automakers, according to Bloomberg. The move puts BYD into Japan’s key mini-car market as it seeks to compete more directly with local rivals.
Specter Questions Claims That Kimchi Profited Over $40 Million From TRUMP
Binance News - On-chain analyst Specter said wallets linked to the promotional influencer kimchi were involved in multiple token launches, bundled trading, and rug pulls. According to Foresight News, the analysis found the wallet cluster often bought tokens within minutes of deployment and later sold them at higher prices. Examples cited include STAR, which was bought for 2.96 SOL within the same minute of its deployment on May 30, 2024, and later sold for about $45,600; DADDY ANSEM, which was bought for 4.94 SOL two minutes after deployment on June 11 and later sold for about $14,600; and MUVA, which was bought for 2.9 SOL one minute after deployment on June 26 and later sold for about $53,000. Specter ...
Korea Securities Depository Handles 53,129 Trillion Won In H1 Capital Market Funds
Binance News - According to Yonhap, the Korea Securities Depository (KSD) said the amount of securities settlements and other capital market-related funds it handled in South Korea rose about 18% in the first half of the year, helped by a stock market rally. KSD processed 53,129 trillion won ($36.13 trillion) in January-June, up 17.7% from a year earlier. The total included stock and bond settlements as well as other funds tied to KSD's business, with securities transaction settlements accounting for 49,792 trillion won of the sum. The daily average amount of funds processed by KSD came to 442 trillion won, up 15% from a year earlier.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Brain-Computer Interface Stocks Rise, Nanjing Panda Electronics Gains Over 9%
Binance News - Hong Kong brain-computer interface concept stocks rose in volatile trading, with Nanjing Panda Electronics Co., Ltd. (00553.HK) up more than 9%, while BrainAurora-B (06681.HK) and MicroPort NeuroTech (02172.HK) gained more than 4%. According to Jin10, the stocks moved higher in Hong Kong trading.
STOCKS | Koei Tecmo Shares Fall After First-Quarter Profit Miss
Binance News - Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. shares fell the most since March after the video-game publisher reported first-quarter operating profit that missed market expectations, according to Bloomberg. The result underscored weak software sales and added to investor concern about the company’s long-term growth prospects.
Brazil Seeks WTO Talks With U.S. Over New Tariffs
Binance News - Brazil's Foreign Ministry said on July 27 local time that Brazil has again requested consultations with the United States under World Trade Organization dispute-settlement rules over recent U.S. tariff measures, according to Jiemian News. The ministry said the U.S. first imposed a 25% tariff on about 4,100 Brazilian goods on July 22, and then added a 12.5% tariff last Friday on 46 economies, including Brazil, China, Japan, South Korea and India, over forced-labor allegations. Together, the extra duties can lift the total tariff rate on some Brazilian exports to as high as 37.5%. Brazil's finance ministry said Brazil imported $42.41 billion from the U.S. in ...
Shengjisheng Semiconductor Files for IPO Guidance in Ningbo
Binance News - Shengjisheng Semiconductor Technology Co. Ltd. filed for IPO guidance registration with the Ningbo Securities Regulatory Bureau on July 27, 2026, and plans to pursue an initial public offering and listing, according to Jiemian News. Guotai Haitong Securities is serving as the counseling broker.
STOCKS | Hang Seng Index Opens 64 Points Higher
Binance News - Hong Kong stocks opened higher with the Hang Seng Index up 64 points, or 0.26%, at 25,271, according to Ming Pao. Turnover on the market was HK$2.6 billion. The China Enterprises Index rose 31 points, or 0.38%, to 8,396, while the Hang Seng Tech Index opened at 4,731, up 0.64%. Advancing stocks accounted for 6.48% of the market, decliners 7.71%, and unchanged shares 85.79%.
STOCKS | Hong Kong AI New Listings Fall Sharply
Binance News - Hong Kong AI new listings fell sharply, with GigaDevice (03986.HK) and Zhipu (02513.HK) both down more than 10%. According to Jin10, Montage Technology (06809.HK) fell more than 7.8%, Cambridge Technology (06166.HK) dropped more than 7%, and Biren Technology (06082.HK) and Iluvatar CoreX (09903.HK) both declined more than 5%.
Cramer Says Washington Is Nvidia's Silent Backstop
Binance News - Jim Cramer said Washington will not let Nvidia lose the AI race to China, casting the US government as a quiet backstop behind the chipmaker’s biggest bets. Nvidia is in talks to guarantee about $250 billion in financing for OpenAI’s lease at a 10-gigawatt data center campus in Piketon, Ohio, according to BeInCrypto, on decommissioned federal land controlled by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's power-access decisions.
FSC Chief Says South Korea Will Consider More Steps to Curb Single-Stock Leveraged ETF Demand
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's chief financial regulator said it will consider additional measures to cool demand for recently introduced single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which have been blamed for sharper stock-market volatility. Lee Eog-weon, chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), said at a meeting with local brokerages and asset managers that he will review the impact of a policy raising the minimum cash deposit for investment in single-stock leveraged ETFs to 30 million won ($20,400), effective Friday. The government moved up the deposit rule by several weeks to help stabilize the market and protect investors amid heightened volatility. President Lee Jae Myung has called for swift implementation of such measures to calm the ...
Fangyuan Lifestyle Services Gets 50.01% Stake Offer At HK$0.14 Per Share
Binance News - Fangyuan Lifestyle Services (9978) said the offeror will buy 50.01% of the company from its controlling shareholder at HK$0.14 a share, or HK$28.0061 million in total, a 39.13% discount to the previous close, according to Ming Pao. After the acquisition closes, the offeror will make an unconditional mandatory cash offer at the same price of HK$0.14 per share. The offeror also intends to keep the company listed on the Stock Exchange. Trading resumed this morning.
Kospi-Nasdaq 100 correlation hits highest since 2021 on AI chip trade
Binance News - According to CNBC, the 60-day correlation between South Korea’s Kospi and the Nasdaq 100 recently rose to about 0.50, its highest level since 2021, as artificial intelligence spending links U.S. technology giants and Korean memory chipmakers. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix now account for more than half of the Kospi, and analysts said the market is increasingly acting as a semiconductor gauge. Rolf Bulk of Futurum Group said the correlation has risen because the Kospi has become a semiconductor index, while Jung In Yun of Fibonacci Asset Management said Samsung and SK Hynix give investors the first liquid market reaction to overnight developments affecting global AI demand. The article said the Kospi fell more than 8% on July 13 after SK Hynix dropped 15%, ...
Salvadoran Opposition Parties Nominate 2027 Presidential Candidates, Criticize Bukele's Bitcoin Policy
Binance News - El Salvador’s two main opposition parties have formally nominated candidates for the February 2027 presidential election. According to Odaily, the Nationalist Republican Alliance named former lawmaker Maytee Iraheta, while the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front nominated doctor and labor leader Rafael Aguirre. Both candidates have said they oppose President Nayib Bukele’s bitcoin strategy and described it as a fiscal failure. Bukele’s approval rating is 94%, and his Nuevas Ideas party has completed its nomination process. ...
Polymarket Orioles Option Surges to 93.5% Ahead of Tigers Matchup
Binance News - Catcher Predict monitored a sharp swing in the Polymarket submarket for the Baltimore Orioles vs. Detroit Tigers event, with the Orioles option rising from 56% an hour earlier to 93.5% at the time of monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 37.5% increase and may have been affected by breaking news.
Ark Invest Increases SpaceX Stake, Cuts Robinhood Holdings
Binance News - Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, increased its SpaceX holdings by 124,543 shares yesterday and reduced its Robinhood holdings by 12,119 shares. According to Foresight News, the SpaceX purchase was worth about $14.14 million, while the Robinhood sale was worth about $1.16 million.
Polymarket Overtime Bet on Diamondbacks-Pirates Match Jumps to 78.5%
Binance News - Polymarket’s overtime submarket for the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates event swung sharply, with the “Yes” option rising from 50% one hour earlier to 78.5%, a 28.5% increase. According to ChainCatcher, the move was monitored by Catcher Predict and may reflect the impact of breaking news.
Yen, JGBs Face Pressure From Takaichi's Food Sales Tax Cut Plan
Binance News - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s expected move to press ahead with a cut in Japan’s sales tax on food could weigh on the yen and government bonds, according to Bloomberg. The proposal is stirring investor concerns that Japan’s fiscal outlook is deteriorating.
Jim Cramer Says the US Government Is Nvidia’s Silent Backstop
BeInCrypto - Jim Cramer says Washington's control of Ohio's power supply makes the US a quiet backstop for Nvidia. The post Jim Cramer Says the US Government Is Nvidia’s Silent Backstop appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Kalshi Trader Says Spotify Market Was Settled Before Streaming Data Review
Binance News - Kalshi trader Caleb Davies said he asked Kalshi to delay settlement of a Spotify prediction market so its enforcement team could review suspected artificial streaming activity. According to Odaily, the market was tied to which artists reached No. 1 on Spotify's U.S. daily chart and recorded $3.3209 million in trading volume. Davies said Malcolm Todd's song "Earrings" rose about 70% in one day and reached No. 1 on Spotify's U.S. chart on June 29. Kalshi enforcement and legal head Robert DeNault replied that only Spotify could verify whether the data came from real listening or manipulation, and Kalshi settled the market minutes after that ...
Alibaba Cloud Adapts Zhenwu M890 Supernode to Kimi K3
Binance News - Alibaba Cloud said its Zhenwu M890 supernode instance has been Day0 adapted to Kimi K3, and the two sides will further expand domestic computing cooperation. According to ChainCatcher, the Qwen AI platform and Alibaba Cloud Bailian will also provide model APIs for Kimi K3.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Silver Falls $1 Intraday to $57.40 an Ounce
Binance News - Spot silver fell by $1 intraday to $57.40 an ounce, down 1.71%.
STOCKS | Nasdaq Futures Extend Losses to 0.5%, S&P 500 Futures Fall 0.2%
Binance News - Nasdaq futures widened their decline to 0.5%, and S&P 500 futures fell 0.2%. According to Jin10, the moves were reported in the source.
Japan's Takaichi to Cut Food Sales Tax to 1%, Reports Say
Binance News - Japan plans to cut the sales tax on food and beverages to 1% for two years starting next April, according to local media reports. The move would fulfill one of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's key election pledges after months of political wrangling, Bloomberg reported.
China's Ultra-Long Bonds Hit An 8-Month High As 30-Year Futures Reach 115.18 Yuan
Binance News - China's ultra-long-dated bonds strengthened sharply as the benchmark 30-year government bond futures contract rose to an intraday high of 115.18 yuan on July 27, the highest level in nearly eight months, according to 36Kr. Market participants said the move reflected momentum built during a low-volatility period, softer fundamentals, repeated disappointments in reflation bets, China's central bank support for liquidity, and a repricing of compression in ultra-long-end term spreads. They added that the next leg will depend on whether longer-term buyers can take over from trading accounts, given elevated fund duration and government bond supply pressure that has yet to fully play out.
Baidu Sets August 26 EGM for Hong Kong Primary Listing Conversion
Binance News - Baidu Group said in a circular on July 28 that it plans to hold an extraordinary general meeting on August 26 to seek authorization and related resolutions for a voluntary conversion to a primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. According to 36Kr, the filing means Baidu has advanced three steps in its Hong Kong primary-listing conversion process within two weeks. Baidu announced the plan on July 16, and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange confirmed receipt of the application on July 22.
Bitmine Receives 7,500 ETH From BitGo
Binance News - Bitmine received 7,500 ETH from BitGo 4 hours ago. According to Foresight News, Ember monitoring data showed the transfer involved 7,500 ETH.
Arthur Hayes Buys 3,298 ETH Through FalconX and Galaxy Digital
Binance News - Arthur Hayes bought 3,298 ETH over the counter through FalconX and Galaxy Digital two hours ago, spending 6.32 million USDC, according to monitoring data from Ember. According to Foresight News, since July 15, he has spent a total of 13.82 million USDC to buy 7,212.6 ETH at an average price of $1,916.
Alphabet lifts 2026 and 2027 capital spending outlook to $205 billion
Binance News - According to CNBC, Alphabet raised its capital spending forecast for 2026 and 2027 last week, citing supply constraints amid surging demand for computing power. The company said 2026 capex could rise to as much as $205 billion from $190 billion, and shares fell Thursday after the announcement. Investors and analysts said a meaningful cut in hyperscaler spending could pressure markets, while JPMorgan traders warned that a capex cut or smaller buyback would push them toward a more bearish view. Steve Eisman and Paul Meeks both said a spending pullback would be a negative signal for demand, and Meeks said Wall Street is expecting about $260 billion in Alphabet capex in 2027. The spending outlook follows Alphabet's $80 billion equity raise in June, which Wells Fargo ...
Australia Data Center Rules Face First Test
Binance News - Australia’s proposed environmental and energy controls for its A$150 billion ($105 billion) data center pipeline will face their first test Tuesday, when federal, state and territory energy ministers meet to discuss guardrails for the booming sector, according to Bloomberg. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the measures as “world-first” rules.
U.S. Senate Puts Off Crypto Clarity Act For Now
Binance News - The U.S. Senate is delaying action on the crypto Clarity Act as Majority Leader John Thune seeks floor time for other bills, leaving the industry waiting for votes on its policy push. according to CoinDesk, the limited Senate bandwidth is currently being directed elsewhere, with no clear timetable yet for the crypto measure.
South Korea To Announce Youth Job Measures In Third Quarter
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's finance ministry said Tuesday it will unveil measures in the third quarter to create more jobs for young people as economic uncertainty weighs on the labor market. First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il chaired a meeting with relevant ministries on job creation, where officials agreed to focus on vulnerable areas including young people and the manufacturing sector. South Korea added 63,000 jobs in June from a year earlier after losing 40,000 in May, but the employment rate for people aged 15 to 29 fell 1.7 percentage points to 43.9 percent, while manufacturing jobs declined for the 24th straight month. The ministry said it is preparing a comprehensive package to revitalize the youth labor market and plans to announce it within the ...
Magic Labs has sold its wallet business to Payward
Cryptopolitan - Magic Labs has agreed to sell its embedded wallet business to Kraken’s parent company, Payward. The deal will be closed in the coming weeks, subject to customary closing conditions. No figure was mentioned; however, Magic Labs’ CEO Sean Li said the acquisition will be through an asset sale. Magic Labs’ wallet business in question has...
YZi Labs Highlights Honesty as an Underrated Growth Strategy
Binance News - YZi Labs said honesty is an underrated growth strategy. YZi Labs posted on X. In a quoted remark, Electric Capital cofounder Avichal said the market is still made up of people making purchasing decisions and evaluating whether a product or the person behind it is telling the truth. The post said that when everyone sounds the same, honesty stands out. It added that teams should begin internally by identifying what they uniquely believe and then be willing to say it.
England Plans Technical Subjects From Age 14
Binance News - Pupils in England will be able to study technical subjects such as manufacturing and AI from age 14 under new government education plans, with courses from Year 10 linked to local jobs and industries, according to BBC. The government said the changes would let students combine core academic subjects including English and maths with technical education, skills training, work experience and employer links. BBC reported that the new pathways are expected to be up and running in some areas by 2028. The plans come after official data earlier this year showed more than one million young people across the UK were not in education, employment or training, while ONS figures showed 13.5% of UK 16 to 24-year-olds were Neet at the start of this year.
Shot Fired Outside U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Police Say No One Hurt
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Reuters, at least one shot was fired outside the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto, Canada, early Monday, and police said no one was injured. Toronto police said the shooting happened around 4:45 a.m. on July 27, which was 4:45 p.m. Singapore time the same day. An officer on duty heard the shot and found signs of gunfire outside the consulate on University Avenue. Police said a white sedan was seen speeding away from the scene, and they halted the pursuit near a highway because there was no air support and the suspect vehicle was traveling too fast. It was the second similar incident this year at the U.S. consulate in Toronto. On March 10, another shooting occurred outside the consulate, after which police arrested three suspects.
BofA Securities' Paul Ciana Says August-October Is the S&P 500's Weakest Three-Month Stretch
Binance News - BofA Securities technical strategist Paul Ciana said in a seasonal report that, based on decades of market data, August to October has historically been the weakest rolling three-month period for the S&P 500. He added that the dollar, gold and U.S. Treasuries have tended to outperform in the same window, according to 36Kr. The pattern supports BofA's defensive stance, which it has maintained since the end of May.
Samsung Electronics, SK Group Chiefs Set To Attend Google Camp In Sicily
Binance News - According to Yonhap, Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won are set to visit Google Camp on the Italian island of Sicily later this month, according to industry sources. The invitation-only summer gathering is hosted by Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin and draws technology executives, business leaders and public figures from around the world. Industry observers said Lee and Chey are expected to use the event to deepen ties with Google and other global technology leaders while discussing business issues. The planned trip follows a high-level meeting in San Francisco last week that brought together heads of major South Korean conglomerates and global technology companies. At that meeting, South Korean conglomerates and ...
Australia Power Prices Almost Halved as Batteries Displaced Gas
Binance News - Australia's power prices almost halved last quarter as renewables and batteries pushed out natural gas-fired generation on the main grid, according to Bloomberg. The shift reduced gas-fired output as cleaner sources took a larger share of supply.
Polymarket Bitcoin July 28 Breakout Odds Swing Sharply on 64,000 Bet
Binance News - Polymarket odds for the Bitcoin July 28 breakout submarket tied to 64,000 moved sharply, with the “Yes” side falling from 78.5% one hour earlier to 47%. According to ChainCatcher, the 31.5 percentage point drop was linked to a sudden news event.
Cincinnati Reds’ Chance in Polymarket Submarket Jumps 17.5%
Binance News - The Cincinnati Reds option in Polymarket’s submarket for the Cleveland Guardians vs. Cincinnati Reds event rose sharply, with its implied win probability for the first five innings run line at -1.5 climbing from 41% an hour earlier to 58.5% at the time of monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 17.5 percentage-point swing and may have been influenced by breaking news.
AI | SK Hynix Rebound Hinges on AI Spending After $470 Billion Rout
Binance News - SK Hynix Inc.'s rebound after a $470 billion selloff in a little over a month now depends on AI spending, according to Bloomberg. The memory chipmaker shifted from one of the market's hottest AI trades to one of the biggest portfolio question marks as investors reassess the outlook.
FAA Says Hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft Have Improperly Installed Seats
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said hundreds of Boeing (BA.N) 737 MAX aircraft have improperly installed seats.
Nvidia is using OpenAI’s Ilya Sutskever to loosen Google’s grip on elite AI research
Cryptopolitan - Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is putting money and hardware behind Safe Superintelligence, the lab started by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever. The deal gives Ilya more access to Nvidia’s graphics chips and cuts the lab’s earlier dependence on processors from Alphabet’s Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL). Nvidia called the funding “substantial,” but neither side shared the amount....
Kraken Parent Payward Acquires Magic Wallet, Adding Technology Behind 60M Wallets
Bitcoin.com - Payward has agreed to acquire Magic Labs’ wallet-as-a-service business, adding embedded, non-custodial wallets to the infrastructure platform behind Kraken. The deal brings technology used to create more than 60 million wallets into Payward’s expanding enterprise product suite. Newton Labs Sells Magic Wallet Business to Focus Fully on Onchain Authorization Payward, the parent company of crypto […]
Saudi, Oman Foreign Ministers Discuss Strait of Hormuz Shipping Security
Binance News - On July 27, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal held a call with Omani Foreign Minister Badr, and the two sides exchanged views on the latest regional developments, saying they would maintain coordination and consultations to support regional security and stability and ensure safe, free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jiemian News, Kpler data showed that daily cargo vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz were in the single digits on July 24-26, even though the United States and Iran had paused mutual attacks.
Cramer Says AI Trade Has Become Increasingly Fragile
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said the AI trade has become increasingly fragile as data center and AI infrastructure stocks have pulled back and investors question whether data center spending can keep rising. He warned that buying those stocks with borrowed money, or on margin, is especially risky amid the volatility and urged investors to avoid margin trading. Cramer said investors should favor companies with more diversified growth drivers, citing CRH as an example because it supplies materials for data center construction but gets most of its business from roads, bridges and office complexes. He also said quality technology stocks held outright may still hold up if investors can tolerate the swings.
Polymarket Toronto Blue Jays Option Falls 15 Percentage Points in One Hour
Binance News - Catcher Predict monitored a sharp move in the Polymarket event "Toronto Blue Jays vs. Washington Nationals," where the "Toronto Blue Jays" option dropped from 47.5% one hour ago to 32.5% at the time of reporting. According to ChainCatcher, the swing amounted to 15 percentage points and may reflect the impact of breaking news.
J&J Agrees to $5.5 Billion Talc Cancer Settlement
Binance News - Johnson & Johnson said Monday it agreed to a $5.5 billion commitment to resolve litigation over claims that its talc products caused ovarian cancer, according to Bloomberg. The agreement is meant to settle the cancer claims tied to the company’s talc products.
Elon Musk: Humans Will Lose Control of AI Within a Decade
Decrypt - The SpaceX founder says artificial intelligence is advancing too quickly to stop and is urging leading AI companies to coordinate on safety before releasing their most powerful models.
New York AG warns CLARITY Act could weaken state crypto enforcement
CoinTelegraph - New York Attorney General Letitia James said the federal crypto market structure bill could restrict state regulators and urged Congress to impose stronger consumer protections on digital asset platforms.
Polymarket Tennis Market Sees Kei Nishikori Second-Set Win Probability Jump to 93.5%
Binance News - Catcher Predict reported a sharp move in a Polymarket submarket tied to the Mubadala Citi DC Open match between Kei Nishikori and Shang Juncheng, with Nishikori's second-set winner probability rising from 47.5% an hour earlier to 93.5%. According to ChainCatcher, the swing amounted to a 46 percentage point change, and the report said the move may reflect the impact of a sudden development.
Polymarket Philadelphia Phillies-Miami Marlins Market Sees Sharp Odds Swing
Binance News - According to Catcher Predict monitoring, the win probability for the Miami Marlins option in Polymarket's submarket on the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins event, "First 5 Innings -1.5," jumped from 17.5% one hour earlier to 50% at the time of reporting, a 32.5% swing. According to ChainCatcher, users should note that related breaking news may be affecting the market.
AI TRENDS | Traders Price 78% Chance of OpenAI Releasing GPT-6 by September 30
Binance News - Prediction market traders have priced in about a 78% chance that OpenAI will publicly release GPT-6 by September 30. According to Odaily, Polymarket’s related market volume was about $731,000, up about $32,000 from the previous snapshot, while the probability of a release by September 30 rose to 77%, the chance of a release by August 31 was in the mid-30% range, and the probability of a release by August 21 fell to 15%. On Myriad, the probability of a September release also rose to 77%, compared with 64% last week. As of July 27, OpenAI had not publicly announced GPT-6, its technical design, or a release date. Its current flagship general-purpose model, ...
Jim Cramer Says Nvidia-OpenAI Financing Deal Echoes Dot-Com Era
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said Nvidia's discussions over a $250 billion backstop for OpenAI revive memories of the excesses that fueled the dot-com bubble. He said the structure of the arrangement, which would help finance a planned 10-gigawatt AI data center campus in Ohio, reminded him of late-1990s telecom deals in which suppliers helped customers fund large purchases. Nvidia declined to comment, and shares of the chipmaker fell more than 4% on Monday. Cramer said he is not predicting a repeat of the dot-com crash, but warned that investors can lose confidence quickly when suppliers rely on customers whose spending depends on access to capital.
OpenAI’s GPT-6 Will Arrive by September, Markets Predict
Decrypt - Money is moving on a September bet for OpenAI’s next major model on both Polymarket and Myriad prediction markets.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Hold Steady at 1009.298 Tons
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust holdings stood at 1009.298 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day.
Finding Crypto Millionaires in New York Just Got Easier
BeInCrypto - New York City listed 31,000 homes with addresses and unit numbers. Crypto founders say it is a target list. The post Finding Crypto Millionaires in New York Just Got Easier appeared first on BeInCrypto.
TradeXYZ Generates $176,500 in Trading Fees Over Past 24 Hours
Binance News - HyperliquidNews said on X that TradeXYZ generated $176,500 in trading fee revenue over the past 24 hours, with the same amount allocated to the Assistance Fund. According to Odaily, priority fees generated mainly by TradeXYZ markets added another $38,500 to $65,300 in revenue. The protocol’s total revenue over the past 24 hours was $1.5972 million, with TradeXYZ contributing $215,000 to $241,800, or 13.46% to 15.14%.
Fed Seen Holding Rates Steady This Week at 63.7%
Binance News - According to Jin10, CME FedWatch shows a 63.7% probability that the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged in July, while the probability of a 25-basis-point hike is 36.3%. By September, the probability of no change is 18.5%, the probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike is 55.7%, and the probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point hike is 25.8%.
Citadel Securities Sees Warsh Delivering Surprise Fed Rate Hike
Binance News - Citadel Securities expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this week in a surprise move that would bolster Chairman Kevin Warsh's credibility in the fight against inflation, according to Bloomberg. The call implies a more hawkish policy shift than markets may be expecting, but the source provided no further details.
Curium Nears $7 Billion Acquisition of Lantheus
Binance News - Curium is in advanced talks to acquire radiopharma company Lantheus Holdings Inc. in a deal that could be announced in the coming days, according to Bloomberg. The transaction is said to value Lantheus at about $7 billion.
SpaceX Erases More Than $1.2 Trillion in Market Cap as Stock Falls to $113.50
Binance News - According to CNBC, SpaceX has erased more than $1.2 trillion in market value since its June peak of $225.64, and the stock fell more than 1% on Monday to close at $113.50 after dropping in 13 of the last 16 sessions. Traders bought 106,000 calls and 77,000 puts Monday, with $442 million in premium tied mostly to puts, while the most active contract was the 330-strike call expiring Friday. Four of the five biggest trades by premium were neutral or bullish, including two large put-spread sales and a trade that collected $1.8 million by selling 5,200 of the 100-strike puts expiring Oct. 16 and buying 7,000 of the 85-strike puts with the same expiry. SpaceX is set to release its first earnings report ...
BlackRock Backs CLARITY Act as Senate Advances Digital Asset Bill
Binance News - BlackRock supports the CLARITY Act, and Samara Cohen, senior managing director and global head of market development at BlackRock, said the bill is an important step toward building an investor-first regulatory framework for digital assets. According to Odaily, Cohen said the measure would help shape the next phase of market structure in the U.S. by supporting innovation while preserving transparency, resilience, and investor protection. Fidelity, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, and Charles Schwab have also previously expressed support for related legislation or clearer digital asset rules. According to Odaily, Senate Republicans last week released an updated ...
Cadence, Rambus climb after earnings beats; Universal Health cuts guidance
Binance News - According to CNBC, Cadence Design Systems rose more than 4% after the chip design company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.11 per share, above the LSEG consensus estimate of $2.05, on revenue of $1.58 billion that matched expectations. Rambus gained slightly after posting second-quarter adjusted earnings of 77 cents per share on revenue of $207 million, topping estimates of 72 cents per share and $198 million, respectively. Universal Health Services fell more than 4% after lowering full-year guidance to adjusted earnings of $22.28 to $23.65 per share from $22.64 to $24.52 per share for the year ending December. Welltower climbed 4% after raising full-year guidance for normalized funds from operations to $6.36 to $6.44 per share, above the FactSet ...
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Revise Merger Filing to Sway Regulators
Binance News - Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. filed a revised merger application with regulators that they said provides greater protections for customers, according to Bloomberg. The railroads are seeking approval for what would be the industry’s biggest-ever deal.
STOCKS | South Korea Consumer Confidence Hits Four-Month High on Chip Boom
Binance News - South Korea’s consumer confidence rose for a third straight month in July to a four-month high as an AI-driven semiconductor boom and expectations for stronger wage growth outweighed concerns about elevated inflation and recent stock-market losses, according to Bloomberg.
Fanatics Buys 2 CFTC-Registered Entities as Prediction Markets Hit $48 Billion
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Fanatics just bought its way deeper into prediction markets. The sports merchandise giant acquired Water Street Labs and CX Clearinghouse… Read the original on Fanatics Buys 2 CFTC-Registered Entities as Prediction Markets Hit $48 Billion. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI TRENDS | Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to Meet U.S. Lawmakers on AI Leadership and Open Source
Binance News - Nvidia said its CEO Jensen Huang will travel to Washington to meet lawmakers and discuss U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. According to Jin10, Huang will hold talks on Capitol Hill with bipartisan leaders about the latest developments in the technology, including the importance of staying ahead in open source. Huang is scheduled to meet Senate Intelligence Committee ranking Democrat Mark Warner on Tuesday, and Warner's office has confirmed the meeting. According to Jin10, Warner voiced serious concerns last week about security threats after OpenAI's autonomous cyberattack incident. ...
AFTERMARKET MOVES | Intel Rallies 9% on Fastest Revenue Growth in Nearly 15 Years
Binance News - According to CNBC, Intel rose 9% in extended trading after reporting its sharpest quarterly revenue growth in nearly 15 years. Second-quarter revenue reached $16.1 billion, up 25% from a year earlier, while adjusted earnings of 42 cents per share topped analyst expectations. Advanced Micro Devices gained more than 2% after saying at its Advancing AI presentation that its server central processing unit market will grow over 50% to $200 billion by 2030, driven by agentic artificial intelligence, and that its AI accelerator market is expected to reach $1.4 trillion by 2030. SAP climbed 3% after its cloud backlog grew 27% year over year to 22.9 billion euros in the second quarter, with revenue of 9.88 billion euros edging past a forecast of 9.86 billion euros. Boston Beer, the ...
Prediction Market Traders Brace for Surprise Fed Rate Hike
Decrypt - Prediction market traders have pushed the odds of a July Fed rate hike to 27% on both Polymarket and Myriad, rising double digits in the last 24 hours.
Lenders Tap Adviser as Dye & Durham Faces Capital Scrutiny
Binance News - Lenders to Dye & Durham Ltd. have retained Houlihan Lokey Inc. as financial adviser as the software company’s capital position comes under increased scrutiny, according to Bloomberg. The move comes as creditors look at the company’s financial situation.
69% of Americans Say U.S. President Donald Trump Did Not Clearly Explain Military Goals in Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that 69% of Americans said U.S. President Donald Trump did not clearly explain the U.S. military's objectives in Iran.
SparkKitty Malware Found in App Stores Targets Crypto Wallet Seed Phrases
Decrypt - A newly detailed report says SparkKitty malware scanned photos on infected iPhones and Android devices for cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases after infiltrating Apple's App Store and Google Play.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to hear mail-in voting case
Binance News - According to CNBC, the Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal fight over President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, 99 days before the November midterm elections. The emergency request came after a federal appeals court on Saturday, in a 2-1 decision, left in place an order blocking key parts of the March order, which directs federal agencies to create voter eligibility lists and restrict U.S. Postal Service delivery of ballots not tied to those lists. States argue Trump lacks authority to impose federal rules on elections administered by state and local officials.
Fanatics Buys CFTC-Registered Exchange in Prediction Markets Land Grab
Decrypt - The deal for BGC's Water Street Labs and CX Clearinghouse lets Fanatics list and settle its own event contracts, echoing DraftKings and FanDuel as sports-betting giants scramble for a foothold in the sector.
U.S. President Donald Trump: Iran Is Begging the United States to Lift the Blockade
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is begging the United States to lift the blockade. According to Jin10, he made the remark in the source text.
Yemen's Foreign Minister-Elect Says Houthis Seek Direct Iran Flights
Binance News - According to Jin10, Yemen's foreign minister-elect said the Houthis are seeking to open direct flights to Iran to fill gaps in military support, personnel, funding, and weapons.
Bybit Lands on CNBC’s 500 Fintech List With 80 Million Users Behind It
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bybit made CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026. Not a minor mention — it’s in the Digital Assets category, and… Read the original on Bybit Lands on CNBC’s 500 Fintech List With 80 Million Users Behind It. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.