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Bitcoin faces volatility as whales react; Coinbase expands, while Ripple pushes for regulatory clarity.
LIVE: Intel, Nokia, Nasdaq, and the Dow report earnings
Cryptopolitan - U.S. stock futures dipped after Wall Street closed lower, while Alphabet fell 3% as its AI spending forecast climbed to $205 billion. Asian markets finished higher, led by a 4.4% jump in South Korea’s Kospi. Oil prices surged after a tanker was hit near Saudi Arabia and Trump threatened strikes on Iranian infrastructure. Bitcoin moved...
Bitget Registers as a New Zealand Financial Services Provider
BeInCrypto - Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has been registered as a Financial Services Provider on New Zealand’s Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR). The registration supports Bitget’s financial services framework and covers registered service categories including foreign currency exchange, domestic and cross-border money transfers, client asset custody, portfolio and money management, and the execution of The post Bitget Registers as a New Zealand Financial Services Provider appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin’s $69,000 test could expose its whale-led rebound as a fragile Fed gamble
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin trades near $65,978, below the $69,000 level Glassnode treats as the average cost basis for short-term holders, and the Federal Reserve's July 28-29 meeting will decide if this disconnect can be closed. June payrolls rose by only 57,000, unemployment stayed at 4.2%, and revisions cut April and May payrolls by a combined 74,000. Core […] The post Bitcoin’s $69,000 test could expose its whale-led rebound as a fragile Fed gamble appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Coinbase to expand Singapore office headcount by 25%: report
CoinTelegraph - Coinbase plans to expand its Singapore office from 150 to about 200 employees by the end of 2026 as it grows its presence in the Lion City.
Ripple Veteran David Schwartz Reveals Only Reason He'd Ever Unretire
U.Today - Ripple veteran David Schwartz names the only man who could pull him out of retirement. Ripple veteran David Schwartz names the only man who could pull him out of retirement.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Backs CLARITY Act as Senate Democrats Push Back Hard
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Brad Garlinghouse wants clarity. The Ripple CEO is pushing hard for Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, a proposed law… Read the original on Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Backs CLARITY Act as Senate Democrats Push Back Hard. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Intel and AMD face server hardware squeeze as AI demand surges
Cryptopolitan - Surging demand for AI computing is pushing the semiconductor industry toward a record $1.3 trillion in revenue this year, but it’s also making one thing increasingly scarce: server hardware. The strain can be felt throughout the entire AI supply chain, particularly regarding Intel’s and AMD’s x86 server CPUs provided to the cloud market. Research firms...
Macro Stability Keeps Crypto Trading in Tight Range
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Broader markets are showing restrained movement today, leaving crypto largely in a holding pattern as traders weigh steady equity performance… Read the original on Macro Stability Keeps Crypto Trading in Tight Range. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto’s next cycle: holders demand real value and real price protection
CoinJournal - OLY aims to align token incentives by rewarding long-term holders instead of short-term sellers. Exit taxes fund staking rewards, liquidity defense, token burns, and protocol-owned yield-generating vaults. The protocol uses staking, governance, and liquidity mechanisms to discourage value extraction and volatility. By Rembrandt, founder of OLY Charlie Munger had a rule that explains more of […] The post Crypto’s next cycle: holders demand real value and real price protection appeared first on CoinJournal.
Mirae Asset completes Korbit acquisition, becomes largest shareholder
CoinTelegraph - Mirae Asset Consulting has become Korbit’s largest shareholder after completing its acquisition, with the exchange saying trading and customer asset protections are unchanged.
Bitdeer’s Bitcoin Output Climbs to 990 as AI Cloud Run Rate Reaches $76M
Bitcoin.com - Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR) Technologies Group mined 990 bitcoin in June, up 7.5% from the previous month, as the company continued deploying its proprietary mining machines while expanding its artificial-intelligence cloud business. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, […]
White House AI Adviser Accuses Moonshot AI of Copying Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5
Binance News - BeInCrypto reported that White House AI adviser Michael Kratsios accused Chinese startup Moonshot AI of secretly copying Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 to build its Kimi K3 model. Kratsios made the claim in a Wednesday post on X.Kratsios said Moonshot built a special platform for large-scale distillation of US models and kept switching access routes to avoid detection. He said large-scale, covert industrial distillation aimed at stealing proprietary US technology is unacceptable.Anthropic traced over 3.4 million Claude exchanges to Moonshot in a February report. The traffic came from hundreds of fake accounts, with records matching public profiles of senior Moonshot staff. The campaign targeted Claude's reasoning, coding, and vision skills.Kratsios also said Moonshot ...
Ethics Rules Were Not Enough to Win Democrats on CLARITY Act
BeInCrypto - Seven Senate Democrats say the updated CLARITY Act text falls short. They opposed the proposed draft, even after it added ethics rules barring public officials from issuing digital assets. The 616-page bill needs 60 votes to clear the Senate. Their opposition complicates the path to that threshold before the August recess. What the New CLARITY The post Ethics Rules Were Not Enough to Win Democrats on CLARITY Act appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ripple CEO Urges Congress to Pass Clarity Act
U.Today - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has urged U.S. lawmakers to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, arguing that the industry cannot wait for a perfect version of the legislation. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has urged U.S. lawmakers to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, arguing that the industry cannot wait for a perfect version of the legislation.
XRP Whales Add 2.8% to Holdings While Retail Sellers Exit Fast
TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP whales are buying. Hard. Over the past five weeks, the largest holders of XRP have grown their collective stash… Read the original on XRP Whales Add 2.8% to Holdings While Retail Sellers Exit Fast. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto Now Employs More Americans Than Coffee or Tobacco Manufacturing Industries
BeInCrypto - The crypto industry directly supports 34,000 jobs and contributes $55 billion to the US economy in 2026. The findings come from a new report by the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), which commissioned the study from the Pragmatic Policy Group (PPG). How Crypto Jobs Stack Up To put that headcount in context, the report measured it The post Crypto Now Employs More Americans Than Coffee or Tobacco Manufacturing Industries appeared first on BeInCrypto.
White House accuses Moonshot AI of distilling Anthropic tech for K3
CoinTelegraph - US officials warn that Chinese firms conducting covert, industrial-scale AI distillation could face sanctions and export restrictions.
GrayScale Research Head Says Bitcoin May Have Bottomed If Fed Stops Hiking
Binance News - Grayscale research head Zach Pandl said the market currently has two views on when Bitcoin’s bear market will end: one based on the four-year cycle and another that treats Bitcoin as a mature asset driven by macro factors. According to Odaily, Pandl said he favors the macro-driven view and added that if the Federal Reserve stops raising rates and economic growth remains stable, Bitcoin may already have bottomed.Pandl said the four-year-cycle view holds that halving events remain the main driver of Bitcoin’s price cycle. He said Bitcoin has historically bottomed about one year after a cycle peak and about 2.5 years after a halving, with an average cumulative decline of about 80%. Based on that pattern, he said Bitcoin could fall further and form a bottom in September or ...
Uber Cuts 10% of Customer Service Staff in AI Efficiency Push
BeInCrypto - Uber cut 10% of its customer service jobs on Wednesday, marking the first time the company has tied layoffs directly to an artificial intelligence (AI) efficiency push. The reductions hit Uber’s community operations team. Remote workers on the team were also told to relocate to a hub office under the company’s return-to-office mandate. Why Uber The post Uber Cuts 10% of Customer Service Staff in AI Efficiency Push appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Canadian Dollar Jumps as Crude Climbs Past $78 a Barrel
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Canadian dollar gained ground against the U.S. dollar Thursday. Crude oil, Canada’s most important export, surged more than 2%… Read the original on Canadian Dollar Jumps as Crude Climbs Past $78 a Barrel. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Samsung weighs €1B Mistral stake as AI chip race tightens
Cryptopolitan - Samsung Electronics is engaged in negotiations about buying a stake in French artificial intelligence company Mistral. This acquisition will bring the world’s leading manufacturer of memory chips closer to one of the top European AI companies. The Financial Times was the first to report on the negotiations on July 21, with Axios and Yahoo Finance...
Bitwise CIO Names 2 Crypto Bets Best Positioned for the Next Bull Market
BeInCrypto - Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan named 2 crypto bets he views as well-positioned for the next bull market. He pointed to revenue-generating crypto apps and established firms building on blockchain rails. Hougan tied both bets to what he calls the convergence of onchain and traditional finance. He stated that stablecoins, tokenization, and around-the-clock trading The post Bitwise CIO Names 2 Crypto Bets Best Positioned for the Next Bull Market appeared first on BeInCrypto.
House vote to curb lawmaker stock trades reopens crypto conflict fight
Cryptopolitan - The US House of Representatives has once again put in motion the effort to restrict stock trading amongst lawmakers but the discussion has since shifted to cryptocurrency. The Associated Press in reporting the latest development indicate that the legislators are split on whether the prohibition should extend to digital currencies because of the direct impact...
Scaramucci Says CLARITY Act’s Crypto Ethics Isn’t Enough, Wants Insider Trading Gone
BeInCrypto - Anthony Scaramucci says the Clarity Act's crypto sponsoring ban should extend to congressional insider trading broadly. The post Scaramucci Says CLARITY Act’s Crypto Ethics Isn’t Enough, Wants Insider Trading Gone appeared first on BeInCrypto.
STOCKS | Hong Kong PCB Sector Strengthens as Multiple Shares Rise
Binance News - Hong Kong PCB stocks strengthened, with Han's Laser Smart Equipment (03200.HK) and Victory Giant Technology (02476.HK) both rising more than 5%, and Kingboard Laminates (01888.HK) gaining more than 4%. According to Jin10, Dingtai High-Tech (01377.HK), Kingboard Holdings (00148.HK), and Guanghe Technology (01989.HK) also rose.
LumiBot Raises Tens of Millions of Yuan in Angel Round
Binance News - Robot dexterous-manipulation startup LumiBot has completed an angel round of financing in the tens of millions of yuan, led by Changzhou Zhirong Changyou Equity Investment Partnership (LP), a fund under Changyou Technology, with two other funds backed by state-owned investment platforms also participating, according to 36Kr. The proceeds will be used for team expansion, product iteration, small-batch production line setup, and research on dexterous-operation data collection and models. Founded in early 2025, LumiBot focuses on dexterous-manipulation solutions for industrial manufacturing and precision assembly. It has launched four product ...
STOCKS | China Oilfield Services Shares Rise in Early Trading
Binance News - China's A-share oilfield services and engineering sector rose sharply at the open, with Zhongman Petroleum gaining more than 9%, Keli S.A. rising more than 7%, and Potential Hengxin, Tongyuan Petroleum, Bomesc Offshore Engineering, Offshore Oil Engineering, and others following higher. According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump previously wrote on social media that if Iran fires on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States will bomb and destroy one of Iran's bridges or power plants.
National Business Pension Fund Association Plans 1% Crypto Fund Allocation
Binance News - The National Business Pension Fund Association plans to allocate 1% of its assets to a cryptocurrency fund managed by a major overseas hedge fund. According to NS3.AI, the fund covers 1,200 small and mid-sized Japanese companies. The fund has 21.5 billion yen ($194 million) in assets under management, according to the article.
Alphabet Falls After Q2 Revenue Beat, Raises 2026 Capex Outlook
Binance News - According to CNBC, Alphabet shares fell in after-hours trading Wednesday after the Google parent reported second-quarter revenue of $119.8 billion, up 24% from a year earlier and above the $116.9 billion expected by LSEG. Earnings per share were $9.11, while operating income came in at $40.77 billion and operating margins widened 1.6 percentage points from a year ago. Alphabet raised its 2026 capital expenditure outlook to $195 billion to $205 billion from $180 billion to $190 billion, and executives said capex would increase significantly in 2027. CEO Sundar Pichai said AI Mode had surpassed 1 billion monthly active users since its global expansion last October, while CFO Anat Ashkenazi said Alphabet was not planning to return to equity markets except for its ATM sales tied to ...
STOCKS | Crude Oil Futures Extend Gains, SC Crude Rises 4.03%
Binance News - Crude oil futures' main contracts rose in the short term, with SC crude oil widening gains to 4.03% at 572.4 yuan per barrel. According to Jin10, low-sulfur fuel oil (LU) widened gains to 2.41% at 4,939 yuan per ton, while fuel oil widened gains to 2.44% at 3,863 yuan per ton.
Australia's June Seasonally Adjusted Labor Force Participation Rate Rises to 67%
Binance News - Australia's seasonally adjusted labor force participation rate was 67% in June, versus expectations of 66.70% and a prior reading of 66.70%. According to Jin10,
Australia June Employment Rises by 76,300, Above Forecast
Binance News - Australia's employment increased by 76,300 in June, compared with the expected 15,000 and the previous 40,300. According to Jin10, the figure was released by Jin10.
Ripple Makes CNBC’s 2026 Top Fintech List as Digital Assets Enter Institutional Era
Bitcoin.com - CNBC says digital assets are becoming institutionalized as banks, asset managers, and payments companies adopt blockchain infrastructure, with Ripple recognized among firms developing technology for payments, custody, tokenization, and other financial services. Blockchain Moves Beyond the Crypto Hype Digital assets are moving from speculative markets into the infrastructure used to issue assets, transfer money, and […]
STOCKS | Hang Seng Index Futures Open 0.50% Higher
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hang Seng Index futures opened the day session up 0.50% at 25,041 points, with a premium of 148 points.
Japan May Launch Bitcoin ETF as Early as 2028
Binance News - Japan is expected to launch a Bitcoin ETF as early as 2028, according to a report by Nikkei. According to Foresight News, the Financial Services Agency plans to revise investment trust rules after the amended Financial Instruments and Exchange Act brings crypto assets under financial product regulation, allowing funds and ETFs to make crypto assets their main investment focus. Several asset managers have already considered participating. Unlike U.S. Bitcoin ETFs, which are mainly driven by institutional money, Japan has a relatively small base of institutional investors and a high share of cash in household financial assets. As a result, retail investor funds may become the ...
Sands China Q2 Adjusted Property EBITDA Falls 24%
Binance News - Sands China (1928) said controlling shareholder Las Vegas Sands Corp. released second-quarter results that included Sands China data. Sands China's adjusted property EBITDA fell 24% year on year to $430 million in the second quarter, while first-half adjusted property EBITDA declined 3.45% year on year to $1.063 billion, according to Ming Pao.
Khosla Ventures Talks to Raise Up to $5.5 Billion in New Funds
Binance News - Khosla Ventures is discussing raising as much as $5.5 billion for its latest set of venture investment funds, which would be its largest fundraising event in two decades, according to Bloomberg. The early OpenAI backer is seeking the new capital as it looks to expand its investment pool.
Iranian Media: Second Missile Strike on Bushehr Targeted Military Facilities
Binance News - According to Jin10, Fars News cited a deputy governor as saying the second missile strike on Bushehr targeted military facilities.
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: Prepared to Take Decisive Foreign Exchange Action if Necessary
Binance News - Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she is prepared to take decisive foreign exchange action if necessary. According to Jin10,
Polymarket Tampa Bay Rays Option Rises 30% in One Hour
Binance News - The probability for the Tampa Bay Rays option in Polymarket’s Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays market surged to 66.5% from 36.5% one hour earlier. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 30% swing in the submarket and came amid a warning that breaking news may be affecting the market.
STOCKS | Korean Stocks Open Higher as Semiconductor and AI Shares Lift KOSPI Past 7,000
Binance News - Korean stocks opened higher on the 23rd, with semiconductor, robot, and AI concept shares pushing the KOSPI past 7,000 points. According to NS3.AI, foreign investors net purchased 213.4 billion Korean won, while individual and institutional investors sold shares. The rebound came despite overnight declines in U.S. stocks and higher oil prices tied to U.S.-Iran tensions.
Arthur Hayes Buys 644.34 ETH, Bringing 8-Day Total to 3,270 ETH
Binance News - Arthur Hayes bought another 644.34 ETH about 8 hours ago, worth $1.25 million. According to Odaily, he has bought a total of 3,270 ETH over the past 8 days, worth $6.27 million, at an average purchase price of about $1,917.
Arthur Hayes Buys Additional 644.34 ETH as Total Purchases Reach 3,270 ETH in Eight Days
Binance News - BlockBeats reported on July 23 that Arthur Hayes bought another 644.34 ETH eight hours ago. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, his total ETH purchases over the past eight days have reached 3,270 ETH, with an average purchase price of about $1,917. The report said the latest purchase was made amid a broader buying streak, bringing his eight-day total to 3,270 ETH.
Tesla Profit Slides as Spending Rises for Musk’s AI Push
Binance News - Tesla Inc. profit tumbled even after a strong quarter in its automotive business, according to Bloomberg. Rising spending is adding pressure on Elon Musk’s plan to shift the electric vehicle maker toward artificial intelligence and robots.
Whale Buys 27,000 ETH Through Galaxy Digital OTC After Three Months of Inactivity
Binance News - A whale bought 27,000 ETH through Galaxy Digital OTC four hours ago after three months of inactivity. According to Odaily, Lookonchain monitored the transaction, which was valued at $52.03 million.
Phillies Option Swings 23.5% in Polymarket Dodgers-Phillies Submarket
Binance News - The Philadelphia Phillies option in Polymarket's Dodgers vs. Phillies submarket for "First Five Innings Spread -1.5" fell sharply from 73.5% one hour earlier to 50%, a 23.5% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflects a sudden burst of volatility tied to related breaking news.
China Funds Pivot From Consumer Stocks to AI
Binance News - Some high-profile Chinese funds that were heavily invested in consumer names are shifting into AI stocks, a move that could lift returns but increase exposure to the sector’s volatility, according to Bloomberg.
AI | China’s PsiBot Raises Nearly $100 Million at $1.48 Billion Valuation
Binance News - PsiBot is raising close to $100 million in funding at a $1.48 billion valuation, according to Bloomberg. The Chinese AI startup joins a growing roster of companies in the sector benefiting from rising investor interest in the field.
Kambi Calls Entirely AI-Traded World Cup a Success, Weighs Prediction Market Entry
Bitcoin.com - Kambi says its first entirely AI-traded World Cup processed more than $1.14 billion in stakes and over 100 million bets without manual trading intervention. The sportsbook supplier is also evaluating prediction-market partnerships and an internally developed product, but says licensing risks prevent an immediate US launch. Kambi Runs $1.14B World Cup, Now Weighs Prediction Markets […]
Galaxy Digital’s $5M Bet on Bitcoin’s Quantum Defense Draws Industry Attention
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Galaxy Digital put $5 million on the table July 21, backing Bitcoin’s long-term security against quantum computing threats. It’s a… Read the original on Galaxy Digital’s $5M Bet on Bitcoin’s Quantum Defense Draws Industry Attention. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Adam Weitsman Backs Unserious in their Acquisition of Creepz and Psychrome homecoming
DailyHODL - Miami, United States, 22nd July 2026, Chainwire The post Adam Weitsman Backs Unserious in their Acquisition of Creepz and Psychrome homecoming appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
AI | Macquarie Says AI Demand Will Fuel Australia Deals
Binance News - Investor demand for exposure to companies along the artificial intelligence supply chain is set to accelerate capital-markets activity in Australia, according to Bloomberg reported. Macquarie, the nation’s top dealmaker, said the AI mania is likely to drive more transactions as investors seek exposure to the theme.
Daiwa Asset Management to Double Institutional Sales Staff
Binance News - Daiwa Asset Management Co. plans to double its sales staff focused on institutional investors to about 20 people, president said, according to Bloomberg. The move signals a shift toward courting larger clients as the firm expands its institutional business.
Coinbase Wants to Be Canada's One-Stop Shop for Stocks, Crypto and Prediction Markets
Decrypt - The company's "Everything Exchange" is heading north. No launch date set yet, but the Coinbase Canada CEO says phase two for the company is in motion.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic CEO Says Mythos Created Billions in Potential TAM for IBM and Red Hat
Binance News - Anthropic CEO said Mythos created billions of dollars in potential total addressable market for IBM and Red Hat. According to Jin10, that is the only information provided.
Vitamin Well Raises $2.2 Billion in Cross-Currency Loan Deal
Binance News - Vitamin Well AB raised about $2.2 billion through a cross-currency loan offering to help finance its acquisition of protein-bar maker EMPWR Nutrition Group, according to Bloomberg. The deal gives the Swedish company fresh funding for the purchase of EMPWR Nutrition Group.
$16.3B Pension Fund Boosts Bitcoin Exposure
U.Today - The Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System has increased its exposure to Bitcoin through a larger stake in Strategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder. The Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System has increased its exposure to Bitcoin through a larger stake in Strategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder.
STOCKS | Alphabet CFO Expects Capital Expenditure to Rise Significantly in 2027
Binance News - According to Jin10, Alphabet's chief financial officer said capital expenditure in 2027 is expected to increase significantly.
House Republicans Pass $95 Billion Budget Framework For Reconciliation 3.0
Binance News - According to Axios, House Republicans narrowly approved a budget framework on Wednesday to begin work on a planned $95 billion reconciliation package, passing it 216-214. Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Warren Davidson of Ohio and GOP-turned-Independent Kevin Kiley of California voted no, along with all Democrats. The package includes $73 billion for the Iran war, $12 billion in farm aid and a $10 billion fund designed to encourage states to adopt elements of the SAVE America Act. President Donald Trump and administration officials pressed House Republicans to support the resolution ahead of the vote, and Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday that Republicans should vote yes on the budget resolution. House Republicans are still split over the lack of spending offsets ...
STOCKS | Big Tech Earnings Put Wall Street Stocks in Focus
Binance News - Wall Street traders sent stocks wavering in late trading as they digested megacap results for signs that heavy artificial-intelligence spending is starting to pay off, according to Bloomberg. The moves came as big-tech earnings kicked off, with investors looking for clues on whether the companies' massive AI investments are translating into returns.
Alphabet Raises 2026 Capital Spending Guidance to $195 Billion-$205 Billion
Binance News - Alphabet Chief Financial Officer said the company has adjusted its full-year 2026 capital expenditure guidance to $195 billion-$205 billion. According to Jin10, the guidance range was raised to that level.
Iranian Press TV Reports Multiple Explosions in Southern Sirik
Binance News - According to Iran's Press TV, multiple explosions were reported in the Sirik area in southern Iran.
Alphabet CEO Confirms TPU Sales Revenue Beginning in Q2
Binance News - According to Jin10, Alphabet CEO said TPU sales revenue was confirmed starting in the second quarter.
Google Cloud Backlog Expands to $514 Billion
Binance News - Alphabet Inc. said its cloud computing unit had a $514 billion backlog of contracted work not yet recorded as revenue, according to Bloomberg. The figure signals strong demand for Google Cloud services that help support the artificial intelligence boom.
John Paulson Says Gold Is in Early Stages of Long-Term Bull Market
Binance News - According to CNBC, hedge fund manager John Paulson said gold is only in the early stages of a long-term bull market and argued that demand for the metal is expanding as investors lose confidence in paper currencies. He said central banks have continued to add to their reserves, while private-sector demand has also increased. Paulson, who shifted to gold in 2009 after making billions betting against U.S. housing, said investors may get better returns from gold miners than from bullion itself, especially companies with large undeveloped reserves. He said NovaGold Resources offers leveraged exposure to higher gold prices because of ...
Alphabet Posts $98 Billion Second-Quarter Investment Gains
Binance News - Alphabet Inc. reported $98 billion in investment gains in its second-quarter earnings results on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg. The gains were disclosed as part of the company’s quarterly report.
Fairshake Affiliate Spends Over $986,000 on Media in Michigan’s 13th District
Binance News - Fairshake affiliate Protect Progress spent more than $986,000 on media in Michigan’s 13th congressional district, according to FEC filings as of Tuesday. According to NS3.AI, the spending backed Democratic incumbent Shri Thanedar and opposed challenger Donavan McKinney ahead of an Aug. 4 primary. Fairshake and its affiliates reported having $191 million available to influence key elections.
Southwest Beats Full-Year Outlook on Strong Demand
Binance News - Southwest Airlines Co. issued a full-year outlook that topped Wall Street estimates, citing strong travel demand and higher spending on its premium products, according to Bloomberg. The carrier also said second-quarter operating revenue and passenger revenue missed analysts’ estimates.
Casa de Toño Explores Sale That Could Top $400 Million
Binance News - Mexican family-owned restaurant chain La Casa de Toño is seeking a sale in a deal that could top $400 million, people familiar with the matter said, according to Bloomberg. The Mexico City pozole chain is pursuing the transaction as part of an expansion pitch.
Democrats Threaten Yale Tax Break Over Trump Deal
Binance News - A group of Democratic legislators in Connecticut who graduated from Yale University are threatening the school’s tax-exempt status if its leaders strike a deal with the Trump administration over probes into admissions practices, according to Bloomberg. The warning escalates political pressure on Yale as the school faces federal scrutiny.
STOCKS | Alphabet Q2 Capital Expenditure Doubles to $44.9 Billion
Binance News - Alphabet said second-quarter capital expenditure doubled as it accelerated investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, while revenue and profit also beat Wall Street expectations. According to Jin10, the company spent $44.9 billion on property and equipment in the second quarter, up from $22.4 billion a year earlier. Alphabet also raised $49.6 billion through an equity issuance and said the proceeds will be used to support capital expenditure and other corporate purposes. The company reported second-quarter earnings per share of $9.11, revenue rose 24% year on year to $119.8 billion, operating profit increased 30%, ...
Two Anti-Aging Studies Fuel 250-Year Claims and Crypto’s Longevity Bet
Binance News - Two peer-reviewed anti-aging studies from Chung-Ang University in Seoul and the University of Osaka have fueled viral claims that humans could live to 250, but the research does not support that. According to BeInCrypto, the Korean study tested IU1 in flies and lab-grown human cells, while the Osaka team found that lowering AP2A1 made old cells behave more like young ones in human skin and breast cells. The article also says crypto and tech backers have poured money into longevity research, with the global anti-aging market at about $85 billion in 2025 and longevity startups raising about $3.7 billion in early 2026.
AI | ServiceNow Posts Strong Sales, Bookings on AI Tool Demand
Binance News - ServiceNow Inc. reported better-than-expected quarterly sales and bookings, according to Bloomberg, lifting Wall Street expectations that its new artificial intelligence tools will drive growth. The software maker said the results reflected strength in its AI offering.
Texas Instruments Forecast Tops Estimates, but Shares Falter
Binance News - Texas Instruments Inc. gave a sales forecast that beat estimates, but investors were unimpressed after the stock had already risen this year, according to Bloomberg. The analog and embedded processing chip maker's outlook did not lift sentiment despite the better-than-expected sales guidance.
Biotech investors stay bullish as ETFs, M&A hopes drive gains
Binance News - According to CNBC, biotechnology investors remain positive on the sector after a sharp rebound this year, with the State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) up nearly 80% over the past 12 months and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) up more than 40%, versus about 19% for the S&P 500. Investors cited expiring drug patents at large pharmaceutical companies, a pickup in merger and acquisition activity, a recovery in clinical trial activity and a friendlier regulatory backdrop as support for the group. Evan McCulloch, lead portfolio manager of the Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund (FBDIX), said M&A should remain an important driver and said he expects key data from some holdings and major product launches in the second half of this year. He highlighted Revolution ...
Southwest Airlines profit rises more than 9% as higher fares offset fuel costs
Binance News - According to CNBC, Southwest Airlines reported second-quarter profit rose more than 9% from a year earlier as higher fares helped offset fuel costs, but its summer outlook came in below Wall Street forecasts. The Dallas-based airline forecast third-quarter adjusted earnings of 50 cents to 75 cents per share, below the 82 cents analysts expected, while projecting sales growth of 17.5% to 19.5% from a year earlier. Southwest said it plans to reduce capacity by as much as 1% or keep flying flat from the third quarter of 2025. Second-quarter revenue increased 16.4% to $8.4 billion, and the carrier said its fuel bill climbed almost $900 million from a year earlier.
Tesla Holds 11,509 BTC and Records $112 Million Impairment Loss
Binance News - Tesla kept its Bitcoin holdings unchanged at 11,509 BTC, maintaining nearly four years without buying or selling the cryptocurrency. According to Odaily, the company also recorded a post-tax impairment loss of $112 million on its digital asset holdings. Bitcoin fell 14% in the second quarter from about $83,000 to $58,000 before rebounding to about $65,840. Tesla reported second-quarter revenue of $28.2 billion, which was above expectations, while adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.33, below expectations.
Crypto PAC pours $1M into Michigan Democratic primary race
CoinTelegraph - Donavan McKinney, running against Michigan incumbent Shri Thanedar, said that “the crypto lobby is paying my opponent back for helping Trump“ with the PAC-funded ads.
Gillibrand Faces Progressive Heat Over Family Crypto Ties and CLARITY Act Ethics Gap
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Three progressive groups went after Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Tuesday night — and they didn’t pull punches. Indivisible, Demand Progress, and… Read the original on Gillibrand Faces Progressive Heat Over Family Crypto Ties and CLARITY Act Ethics Gap. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Google A Rises 0.9% After Hours
Binance News - Google A (GOOGL.O) rose 0.9% in after-hours U.S. trading.
STOCKS | IBM Reports Second-Quarter Revenue of $17.2 Billion
Binance News - IBM reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $17.2 billion, compared with $16.98 billion a year earlier and below market expectations of $17.77 billion. According to Jin10, the figures were $16.98 billion in the same period last year and $17.77 billion versus market expectations.
STOCKS | Alphabet Reaches Equity Distribution Agreement for Up to $40 Billion of Class A and C Shares
Binance News - Alphabet said it has reached an equity distribution agreement to issue up to $40 billion in Class A and C shares through an at-the-market offering. According to Jin10, the company will carry out the issuance through a market trading plan.
IBM Q2 Net Income Falls Short of Estimates
Binance News - IBM reported second-quarter net income of $2.17 billion in 2026, compared with $2.194 billion a year earlier and market expectations of $2.381 billion. According to Jin10, the figures were $21.7 billion, $21.94 billion, and $23.81 billion respectively.
STOCKS | S&P 500 Falls for Fourth Time in Five Days as Oil Prices Jump
Binance News - The S&P 500 Index fell on Wednesday for the fourth time in five days, reversing part of the market's strong advance from the prior session as gains in energy stocks, helped by higher oil prices, were offset by losses in some Big Tech names, according to Bloomberg. The move came as oil prices jumped on the escalation of the US-Iran war.
GEOPOLITICS | Brazil Unveils 18.5 Billion-Reais Tariff Relief for Exporters
Binance News - Brazil’s government unveiled an 18.5 billion reais ($3.7 billion) credit package for exporters hit by new US tariffs, according to Bloomberg. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking to shield key sectors from damage ahead of October elections.
Payward and GTN Partner to Expand xStocks Beyond U.S. Equities
Binance News - Payward and GTN have partnered to expand xStocks beyond U.S. equities, using GTN infrastructure that supports more than 90 markets. According to NS3.AI, the rollout will begin with Hong Kong-listed equities before later extending to U.K., European, and South Korean stocks. Institutional distribution will follow pending regulatory approval in each market.
AI TRENDS | Lightning Labs Releases Wavelength for Self-Custodial Bitcoin Payments
Binance News - Lightning Labs has released Wavelength, an alpha toolkit for self-custodial Bitcoin payments. According to NS3.AI, the toolkit allows developers and AI agents to add payments through a non-custodial API. Wavelength is available immediately on Signet and testnet, while access to mainnet is invitation-only.
STOCKS | IBM Cuts Full-Year Sales Outlook After Mainframe Dip
Binance News - International Business Machines Corp. cut its full-year sales outlook, including for its software unit, after reporting weaker demand in its mainframe business, according to Bloomberg. The company said the outlook reduction followed the decline in its closely watched mainframe unit.
Crypto Industry Launches First Major Legal Challenge to Illinois’ Digital Asset Tax
CryptoPotato - The case centers on equal treatment, with challengers claiming blockchain users should not face different tax rules than traditional finance.
Kraken Parent Company Makes Moves to Offer xStocks From Global Markets
Decrypt - Payward and fintech GTN are teaming up to bring xStocks—blockchain-based copies of real company shares—to Hong Kong, the UK, Europe, and South Korea.
Brookfield Agrees to Buy Aypa Power for $7 Billion
Binance News - Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. agreed to acquire battery storage developer Aypa Power for $7 billion including debt, people familiar with the matter said, according to Bloomberg. The deal underscores rising demand for companies that can help support power needs tied to the AI boom.
U.S. Central Command: IRGC Navy Claim About Strait of Hormuz Access Is False
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Central Command said the IRGC Navy claimed control of the entrance and exit of the Strait of Hormuz and implied international crews could only use routes designated by the Revolutionary Guards. The claim is false.
STOCKS | Alphabet Reports Q2 FY2026 EPS of $9.11
Binance News - According to Jin10, Alphabet reported Q2 FY2026 EPS of $9.11.
STOCKS | Alphabet's Q2 Google Cloud Revenue Tops Estimates at $24.8 Billion
Binance News - According to Jin10, Alphabet said second-quarter 2026 Google Cloud revenue was $24.8 billion, above market expectations of $22.345 billion.
AI TRENDS | Alibaba's Qwen Team Launches Qwen Image 3.0 Without Weights Or Benchmarks
Binance News - Alibaba's Qwen team launched Qwen Image 3.0, an AI image model that accepts 4,500 tokens of instructions. According to NS3.AI, the release came without open model weights, benchmarks, or a technical report, and API pricing has not been announced.
US Senate Republicans Release New Crypto CLARITY Act Draft With 15 Days Left
Binance News - US Senate Republicans released a new draft of the Crypto CLARITY Act as lawmakers face 15 days left to pass the bill before summer recess. According to NS3.AI, the update includes a ban on presidents and federal officials from issuing or sponsoring crypto and other digital assets. The bill passed the House of Representatives in July 2025 and cleared two Senate committees before Memorial Day 2026.
Alibaba's New Qwen Image 3 AI Wants to Be Useful, Not Just Pretty
Decrypt - Qwen Image 3.0 generates dense newspapers and infographic grids in one shot and renders text down to 10 pixels. The catch: no benchmarks, no open weights.
Canadian Gas Producers Exit Ksi Lisims Project Partner Group
Binance News - Several major Canadian natural gas producers have exited one of the partners behind the proposed Ksi Lisims gas export project, according to Bloomberg. The move comes ahead of an expected final construction decision on the plant, which is projected to be Canada’s second-largest gas export project.
Anthropic Backs FCA’s 21-Firm AI Sandbox as Applications Jump 51%
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Anthropic is joining the FCA’s Supercharged Sandbox — and it’s not a small commitment. The AI company will hand participating… Read the original on Anthropic Backs FCA’s 21-Firm AI Sandbox as Applications Jump 51%. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
FDA Investigates Another Cyclospora Outbreak
Binance News - The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating another cyclospora parasite outbreak tied to an unknown source, with 72 cases reported, according to Bloomberg. The diarrhea-causing parasite has prompted the latest federal health probe.