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Bitcoin sees increased institutional adoption; XRP gains traction post-SEC win; Fed news could impact prices.
Ripple, Coinbase, Circle Join Linux x402 Foundation to Help Shape AI Payments
CryptoPotato - Ripple has joined the newly launched x402 Foundation as a premier member, backing an open protocol designed to enable seamless internet-native payments for AI agents and applications.
OpenAI quietly adds Kalshi World Cup odds to ChatGPT: Report
CoinTelegraph - OpenAI’s ChatGPT now displays Kalshi’s World Cup prediction market odds in search results, marking the AI firm’s first reported deal with a prediction market platform.
UK defers crypto tax on DeFi loans and liquidity pools from 2027
Cryptopolitan - British crypto industry stakeholders are rallying behind a policy win as the UK’s HMRC (His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) July 13 pronouncement rubber-stamped that lending tokens or supplying funds into liquidity pools no longer trigger any Capital Gains Tax obligations. Starting April 6, 2027, a new “no gain, no loss” (NGNL) regime will kick off...
Gregory Maxwell Complains About Reddit Censorship
Trustnodes - What the turn tables. There was a time when Gregory Maxwell, a bitcoin protocol developer, benefited from censorship on reddit. Now, he is at the receiving end.
KuCoin unveils Celestia Stage as Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 partnership expands
CoinJournal - KuCoin launches Celestia Stage at Tomorrowland Belgium 2026. Partnership blends crypto, music and immersive storytelling experiences. More artists and community activations will be announced soon. Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has unveiled the Celestia Stage at Tomorrowland Belgium 2026, marking a new phase in its multi-year strategic partnership with the global electronic music festival. The announcement reinforces […] The post KuCoin unveils Celestia Stage as Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 partnership expands appeared first on CoinJournal.
Ripple SEC Victory: Lawyer Says 4,000 XRP Holders Played Crucial Role
U.Today - Crypto Lawyer highlights the role of thousands of XRP holders in Ripple SEC victory. Crypto Lawyer highlights the role of thousands of XRP holders in Ripple SEC victory.
AI boom could leave Americans with a $23B power bill
Cryptopolitan - Electricity consumers from 14 states in the mid-Atlantic and midwestern United States will incur an additional cost of $23 billion through at least the end of 2028 as a result of the surge in power demand coming from data centers, according to an independent market monitor report for PJM Interconnection (PJM), a wholesale electric power...
Morning Minute: Saylor's Strategy Hoards Cash, Doesn't Buy BTC
Decrypt - Strategy’s Bitcoin-buying machine stayed in neutral, while BTC and crypto majors chop and oil spikes ahead of a key CPI print this morning.
XRP Ledger Reports 200% Spike in Payments: Analyzing If It Matters
U.Today - XRP Ledger saw a 200% spike in payments that might cause serious complications. XRP Ledger saw a 200% spike in payments that might cause serious complications.
More than 2,000 institutions now hold Bitcoin through spot ETFs
Cryptopolitan - Around 2,000 institutional investors reported Bitcoin holdings in their Q1 2026 filings, up from around 1,975 in the prior quarter. This change could indicate that two years into the launch of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, they have established themselves as a popular option among professional investors looking to invest in the largest form of cryptocurrency....
Bitcoin faces a 90-minute Fed shock as CPI and Warsh testimony collide today
CryptoSlate - June inflation arrives at 8:30 a.m. ET today, and it should be the friendliest number the market has seen all year. Economists expect headline CPI to slow to roughly 3.8% year over year from May's 4.2%, with the monthly index forecast to decline by about 0.1% to 0.2%. Almost all of that improvement traces back […] The post Bitcoin faces a 90-minute Fed shock as CPI and Warsh testimony collide today appeared first on CryptoSlate.
This Whale Bought ETH at $4,311 and Never Sold. It Cost Him $23.8 Million
Bitcoin.com - An ethereum whale who has held 9,389 ETH for roughly four years is now sitting on a $23.8 million unrealized loss, Lookonchain reported. Furthermore, just hours earlier, the firm flagged two separate wallets pulling more than 20,000 ETH ($35 million) off exchanges. A Four-Year Round Trip Into Deep Red The wallet, tagged 0xFe99, received 9,389 […]
ECB picks 36 payment providers to test digital euro ahead of 2027 pilot
CoinTelegraph - The European Central Bank will beta test a digital euro with 36 providers, including Revolut, after the project drew more than 50 applications.
US Government Moves $288M in Seized Crypto to Coinbase Prime
Decrypt - The seized coins landed at the government's custodian, which stops short of a sale but has revived questions about Trump's no-sell pledge.
Dexe Slides 10% From $48.91 Peak as Traders Question Whether Its Rally Can Hold
Bitcoin.com - After a rapid three-day surge to an all-time high of $48.91 on July 13, the Dexe token dropped nearly 10% to $41.30 on July 14, bringing its market capitalization below $4 billion. Market Correction Pulls Dexe From Peak On July 14, the native token of the decentralized autonomous organization infrastructure protocol, Dexe, tumbled to $41.30, […]
Injective price outlook: INJ breakout signals further upside as bulls target $5.30
CoinJournal - Injective (INJ) climbed 5.1% after breaking above key technical resistance. Strong volume supports a potential move toward $5.30. Analysts highlight improving momentum despite macro risks. Injective is posting one of the strongest short-term performances among major altcoins today. While much of the cryptocurrency market remained subdued, INJ climbed more than 5% over the past 24 […] The post Injective price outlook: INJ breakout signals further upside as bulls target $5.30 appeared first on CoinJournal.
Hobby-level miner bags $200K solo BTC block with budget Bitaxe rig
CoinTelegraph - A solo Bitcoin miner secured a $200,000 block reward with a budget mining rig, pushing payouts to hobby-level miners to $4.7 million for the past year.
Bitrue Launches Bitrue AI: the First Explainable AI Trading Tool Built for Beginners
BeInCrypto - Bitrue, a global cryptocurrency exchange, today launched Bitrue AI, a trading assistant designed for users with no prior trading experience. The product’s Explainable AI Strategies feature provides the trading reasoning behind each recommended strategy, a capability not offered by other major exchanges, according to a new comparative analysis of AI trading tools. The no-code platform The post Bitrue Launches Bitrue AI: the First Explainable AI Trading Tool Built for Beginners appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Trump puts Senate on a 24-day clock to find 60 votes for America’s crypto CLARITY Act rulebook
CryptoSlate - The White House is increasing pressure on the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act before lawmakers leave Washington for their August recess. On July 13, President Donald Trump urged the US Congress to approve the legislation and cast the measure as part of the United States’ competition with China over cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. He […] The post Trump puts Senate on a 24-day clock to find 60 votes for America’s crypto CLARITY Act rulebook appeared first on CryptoSlate.
White House Loses Its CLARITY Act Dealmaker Days Before Expected July 20 Senate Vote
Bitcoin.com - Patrick Witt, the White House crypto council executive director who has led CLARITY Act negotiations, works his final day Friday, roughly two days before a Senate floor vote expected around July 20. Deputy Director Harry Jung inherits the final push at the most delicate moment of the bill’s life. A Departure the Army Wouldn’t Postpone […]
Gibraltar Becomes First Jurisdiction to Build a Dedicated Prediction Markets Rulebook
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Gibraltar just did something no other jurisdiction has done. The British Overseas Territory enacted what it calls the world’s first… Read the original on Gibraltar Becomes First Jurisdiction to Build a Dedicated Prediction Markets Rulebook. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strategy Raises $467M in Cash but Leaves 843,775 Bitcoin Untouched
CoinPaprika - Strategy raised $466.7 million in cash last week through stock sales, lifting its dollar reserve to $3 billion. The company made no bitcoin purchases or sales, holding 843,775 BTC unchanged.
Bitcoin price has less than 8 hours to outrun $60,000 before Hormuz conflict takes over again
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin is trading near $62,172, down roughly 3.1% after a day that swung between an intraday high of $64,273 and a low of $61,794. Now, three separate catalysts arrive within the next 24 hours: June CPI at 8:30 a.m. ET Tuesday, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's semiannual testimony before Congress at 10:00 a.m. ET, and the […] The post Bitcoin price has less than 8 hours to outrun $60,000 before Hormuz conflict takes over again appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Binance US Plots Comeback From 2-Year ‘Hibernation’ With 20% Market Share Target
Bitcoin.com - Binance.US chief executive Stephen Gregory says the exchange is back in growth mode after a two-year “hibernation” brought on by the regulatory storm around the wider Binance brand. From Hibernation to Growth Mode Gregory laid out the plan for the firm’s comeback bid in a recent interview. Binance.US once held roughly 20% of American crypto […]
Telegram’s t.me Domain Vanishes From Global DNS as Founder Pavel Durov Seems “Caught off Guard”
Bitcoin.com - Telegram’s core shortlink domain, t.me, was placed on “server hold” by the .me registry on July 13, dropping it from the global domain name system (DNS) and dead-ending every t.me link worldwide. Founder Pavel Durov appeared to learn about the outage in real time. A Registry Kill Switch The domain had been suspended and removed […]
U.S. Government Moves Nearly 4,000 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime in $250M Transfer
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The U.S. government sent roughly 4,000 bitcoin to Coinbase Prime on July 13. Valued at around $250 million, the transfer… Read the original on U.S. Government Moves Nearly 4,000 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime in $250M Transfer. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRP and ETH Traders Turn Bullish as FOMO Surges to 5-Week High: Santiment
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin's more balanced sentiment stands in contrast to the growing enthusiasm surrounding Ethereum and XRP.
Patrick Witt Steps Away From White House Crypto Role as CLARITY Act Hits Key Legislative Stage
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Patrick Witt is gone — for now. The White House crypto adviser has reported for military training, stepping back from… Read the original on Patrick Witt Steps Away From White House Crypto Role as CLARITY Act Hits Key Legislative Stage. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Europe Set for Strongest Earnings Growth in Years, Taking Stock Says
Binance News - Europe’s second-quarter reporting season is forecast to show a jump in regional earnings, signaling the end of the sluggish profit growth that has weighed on European stocks, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Yinhua Daily Profit A Becomes the Largest Single ETF by Assets
Binance News - Yinhua Daily Profit A was the largest ETF in the market by assets, with a current size of 89.912 billion yuan. According to Jin10, data showed the product is a money market fund, with the full name Yinhua Exchange-Traded Money Market Fund. The fund's A share class is listed and traded on an exchange, and its extended short name is Yinhua Daily Profit ETF. Behind Yinhua Daily Profit A, Huaan Gold ETF ranked second with assets of 87.885 billion yuan, while Huatai-PB CSI 300 ETF ranked third with assets of 86.883 ...
Ripple Vet: SEC Called XRP a Security
U.Today - Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has pushed back against claims that the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple focused only on XRP sales. Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has pushed back against claims that the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple focused only on XRP sales.
WORLD CUP | Declan Rice Expected to Recover in Time for England’s Semi-Final vs. Argentina
Binance News - Declan Rice is expected to recover in time to start for England in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, according to Yahoo Sports. The Arsenal midfielder has been working back from a stomach illness that affected his build-up to the quarter-final win over Norway, and he has rejoined the squad after no longer needing to isolate. Rice started against Norway but was replaced at half-time, with coach Thomas Tuchel saying afterward his vice-captain had little chance of lasting the full match. England are also monitoring Ezri Konsa after he went off with cramp against Norway, while Reece James and Bukayo Saka are pushing for starting roles ...
Germany’s 2-Year Bond Yield Hits Highest Level Since May 19 at 2.749%
Binance News - Germany’s two-year government bond yield rose to 2.749%, the highest level since May 19. According to Jin10, the yield was up 3 basis points on the day.
AI TRENDS | B.AI Launches GPT-5.6 Model Lineup on Web Chat
Binance News - B.AI announced on July 14 that its full GPT-5.6 model lineup is now available on Web Chat. According to Odaily, B.AI’s API had previously integrated three models—GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-5.6 Terra, and GPT-5.6 Luna—and users can now access GPT-5.6 features directly by logging into B.AI’s Web Chat without configuring an API. B.AI said the Web Chat experience includes chat-based Q&A, content creation, code writing, and complex reasoning. ...
AI | Finland’s NestAI Builds Sovereign AI Tools for Finnish, Estonian Militaries
Binance News - Finnish artificial intelligence lab NestAI Oy is launching an AI engine that the Finnish and Estonian militaries will use to create sovereign models for planning operations and enabling uncrewed autonomous systems, according to Bloomberg.
AI TRENDS | Masayoshi Son Says AI Boom Will Need $5 Trillion a Year in Investment by 2040
Binance News - SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son said that by 2040, global artificial intelligence infrastructure will require $5 trillion in investment each year. According to Jin10, Son said the spending would support the expansion of data centers, power supply, and humanoid robots, and would drive a shift from a “human-centered” work model to a new model. Son said that as AI develops into “artificial super intelligence” (ASI), the revenue generated would justify the massive expenditures. “AI will completely change our lives—and that change will bring profits,” he said.
UMC starts mass production of silicon photonics wafers at Singapore fab; shares fall
Binance News - According to CNBC, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) said it has begun mass production of silicon photonics wafers at its Singapore facility, marking the company’s first such output. UMC said it worked with SILITH Technology to move the silicon photonics platform from development to production readiness in 18 months, and plans to make its own 12-inch silicon photonics platform available for customer product development by 2027. Citi analysts said they see an improving outlook in the second half of the year, forecasting a 13% quarter-on-quarter sales increase in the second quarter of 2026 and a recovery in gross margin. UMC reported June sales rose 22.85% year-on-year to NT$23.12 billion ($719.21 million), with first-half cumulative sales up 11.28%; the stock ...
Citigroup Maintains Forecasts for Henry Hub Natural Gas Average Prices in 2027 and Q1 2027
Binance News - Citigroup maintained its forecasts for the average Henry Hub natural gas price in 2027 and the first quarter of 2027. According to Jin10, Citigroup kept its projections at $2.8 per million British thermal units for 2027 and $3.2 per million British thermal units for the first quarter of 2027.
Iran's Oil Minister Says Oil Exports Continue Despite U.S. Waiver Cancellation
Binance News - Iran's oil minister said Iran's oil exports were continuing as normal despite the United States canceling waivers. According to Jin10, the minister stated that the waiver cancellation had not disrupted Iran's oil export operations.
White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt to take military leave: Report
CoinTelegraph - Witt’s departure comes during a critical moment for the CLARITY Act, with deputy director Harry Jung expected to assume his responsibilities.
US government moves $297M in seized Bitcoin, Ether to Coinbase Prime
CoinTelegraph - The transfers have raised questions over Trump’s Bitcoin reserve pledge, though deposits to Coinbase Prime do not confirm an impending sale.
Kalshi Pro Terminal Targets Quant Funds With $178 Billion Annualized Volume
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Kalshi just launched a Pro Terminal. It’s built for active traders and institutional desks — and the numbers behind it… Read the original on Kalshi Pro Terminal Targets Quant Funds With $178 Billion Annualized Volume. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
South Korea Turns More Bullish on Economy as Chip Boom Rolls On
Binance News - South Korea’s government said it is more bullish on the economy than the International Monetary Fund’s recent assessment, arguing an artificial intelligence-driven semiconductor boom will continue to outweigh the impact of the Middle East conflict, according to Bloomberg.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Stock and Bond Portfolio Grew at Least Fourfold Since End of 2024, Disclosure Shows
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure shows his stock and bond portfolio increased by at least fourfold since the end of 2024, rising from a range of $225 million to $608 million to a range of $703 million to $2.6 billion. According to Foresight News, the report cited Reuters as the source of the disclosure details. Several digital asset experts said the figures suggest that while Trump has strongly promoted crypto-related projects, his personal wealth management appears more oriented toward traditional financial assets. ...
Smart Money Trader’s Long Positions in SK Hynix-Linked Contracts Post Over $2.09 Million Unrealized Loss
Binance News - A smart money trader identified as “Yu Yu and m” has recorded more than $2.09 million in unrealized losses from long positions in SK Hynix-related perpetual contracts, ranking first on the past three days’ loss leaderboard. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the monitoring was reported on July 14 by on-chain analyst Ai Yi (@ai_9684xtpa). Data showed the trader held 7,462.68 SKHX with an average entry price of $1,477.89, posting an unrealized loss of $1.95 million. The trader also held 25,733.63 SKHY with an average entry price of $157.22, with an unrealized loss of $137,000. ...
SpaceX Successfully Deploys 27 Starlink Satellites
Binance News - SpaceX said it successfully deployed 27 Starlink satellites. According to Jin10, the company reported the deployment as completed.
South Korea Forecasts 2026 GDP Growth at 3.0%, Up From Prior 2.0%
Binance News - South Korea's Ministry of Finance raised its forecast for 2026 GDP growth to 3.0% from a previous expectation of 2.0%. According to Jin10, the ministry said the updated projection is higher than its earlier outlook.
STOCKS | SK Hynix Shares Fall in Seoul After Wall Street AI Memory Rout
Binance News - SK Hynix Inc. shares fell in Seoul after a rout on Wall Street, reflecting heightened caution among investors following this year’s unprecedented rally in global chipmaker stocks, according to Bloomberg.
China Reported 247.61 Million Tons of Crude Oil Imports in January–June
Binance News - China reported that it imported 247.61 million tons of crude oil in January–June. According to Jin10, the data was released by China’s General Administration of Customs.
China's June Exports Rise 27% Year Over Year in U.S. Dollar Terms
Binance News - China's exports rose 27% year over year in June when measured in U.S. dollar terms. According to Jin10, the result compared with a market expectation of 18.20% and a previous reading of 19.40%.
China’s June Trade Surplus Widens to $125.62 Billion
Binance News - China’s trade surplus in June was $125.62 billion. According to Jin10, the result compared with a market expectation of $120.6 billion and a previous reading of $105.43 billion.
SanDisk Shares Slide 12.63% as Analysts Reaffirm or Raise Targets
Binance News - SanDisk (SNDK) fell 12.63% Monday, July 13, and slid further after hours as a broad selloff hit memory and chip stocks. Several Wall Street analysts still raised or reaffirmed their price targets on the company despite the drop, according to BeInCrypto. Citigroup reiterated a $2,500 target and a buy rating, while Evercore ISI raised its target to $3,100 from $1,400 and kept an Outperform rating. Bernstein lifted its target to $3,000 from $1,700. Stocktwits showed “extremely bullish” retail sentiment on SNDK.
Tata Power Weighs $450 Million Offshore-Unit-Backed Loan
Binance News - Tata Power Co. is in talks with banks to raise at least $450 million overseas for regular business operations, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
STOCKS | Leveraged Chip Bets Backfire in Korea as Biggest ETF Falls 45%
Binance News - Leveraged products tracking major South Korean chip stocks are tumbling, raising the risk of steep losses for the country’s retail investors who use the tools to seek amplified returns, according to Bloomberg. The biggest ETF tied to the trade has fallen 45%.
STOCKS | Ark Invest Adds SpaceX and Block Shares, Ark Invest Tracker Data Show
Binance News - Ark Invest increased its holdings of SpaceX and Block shares yesterday, according to Ark Invest Tracker data. According to Foresight News, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest bought 153,249 shares of SpaceX and 71,618 shares of Block.
Brent Rises 2% to $85 as US Strikes Iran Again and Missiles Hit Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to CNBC, the U.S. launched strikes against Iran for a third consecutive night on President Donald Trump’s orders, after Iranian missiles hit two Emirati oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and triggered air-raid warnings across the Gulf. U.S. Central Command said the strikes would continue to impose costs on Iranian forces and reduce Tehran’s ability to attack shipping in the strait; the action followed Trump’s order to reinstate a blockade on Iran in the waterway Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET and his proposal of a 20% toll for ships transiting the strait. The UAE Defense Ministry said tankers Mombasa and AI Bahiyah were struck by two Iranian cruise missiles in the strait’s southern lane inside Omani territorial waters, killing one Indian ...
China's Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing Bourses Implement Trading-Mechanism Rule Package on July 6
Binance News - China's Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing stock exchanges rolled out a package of trading-mechanism optimization rules on July 6, including expanded after-hours fixed-price trading, adjusted daily price limits for the main-board ST segment, and switching Shanghai-listed fund closing-session continuous auction to call auction, according to 36Kr. The package also included supporting measures for ChiNext market makers alongside block-trade timing optimization, and adjustments to the block-trade price range for Beijing Stock Exchange stocks that have no daily price limits. After one week of operation, the market showed clearer structural shifts, including a notable rebound in ST-segment turnover, higher week-on-week block-trade volume across the market, and a sharp expansion in ...
Japan’s Katayama Floats Adding JGBs to Tax-Free Accounts, Flags GPIF Review
Binance News - Japan’s finance minister Katayama floated adding Japanese government bonds (JGBs) to a tax-free investment program for individuals and said the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) will adjust its holdings if needed, according to Bloomberg. The comments come as officials step up efforts to draw cash into domestic markets while the yen trades near 40-year lows.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Gold Touches $4,010 an Ounce, Up 0.20% Intraday
Binance News - Spot gold rose to touch $4,010 per ounce. According to Jin10, the metal was up 0.20% on the day.
Akasa Air Seeks 10.5 Billion Rupees in Funding as Iran War Lifts Costs
Binance News - Akasa Air is seeking to raise 10.5 billion rupees ($110 million) through a mix of equity and debt, people familiar with the matter said, as India’s youngest airline looks to shore up funding amid higher costs tied to the Iran war, according to Bloomberg.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Say They Struck Jufair Base Sites In Bahrain
Binance News - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they carried out strikes on facilities at the Jufair base in Bahrain. According to Jin10, the targets included an armory, a satellite communications center, and a U.S. military dormitory building.
Brent Tops $85 as Rate-Hike Bets Rise Ahead of CPI: Markets Wrap
Binance News - Brent crude topped $85 a barrel as oil extended gains and US Treasuries held onto losses after the standoff between the US and Iran intensified, according to Bloomberg. The escalation raised concerns that potential supply disruptions could reignite inflation and bolster the case for higher interest rates ahead of CPI data.
WORLD CUP | Deschamps Says Mbappé Is '100%' for France's Semifinal vs. Spain
Binance News - France coach Didier Deschamps said Kylian Mbappé is “100%” and poised to play Tuesday against Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, according to Yahoo Sports. Mbappé left France’s quarterfinal win over Morocco in the 77th minute last week with what he called a minor ankle injury, and Deschamps said the forward “feels good” after reports he had discomfort and trained separately early in a session open to media.
Billionaire Birla to Buy Shell’s Indian Renewables Unit
Binance News - A unit of billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla’s conglomerate agreed to buy Shell Plc’s renewable energy assets in India for an enterprise value of 172 billion rupees ($1.8 billion), according to Bloomberg.
Global Smartphone Shipments Fell 4% Year Over Year in the Second Quarter of 2026, Omdia Says
Binance News - Global smartphone shipments fell 4% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, according to a report by market research firm Omdia. According to Jin10, Omdia said a prolonged memory crisis raised component costs and contributed to the continued decline in global smartphone shipments. By brand, compared with the second quarter of 2025, Samsung and Apple gained market share despite the broader downturn, with their shipment shares rising by 2 percentage points and 4 percentage points, respectively. Omdia analyst Runar Bjorhovde said rising memory costs hit phones priced at $400 ...
Dongfang Jincheng Expects Bond Market to Stay Firm in a Range-Bound Pattern This Week
Binance News - China's bond market is expected to remain relatively firm while fluctuating within a range this week, Dongfang Jincheng said in a research report. According to Jin10, Dongfang Jincheng said a series of June financial, trade, and macroeconomic data would be released in the near term. It expects second-quarter GDP growth to be around 4.4%, describing the broader economy as showing a K-shaped divergence, with external demand stronger than domestic demand and new drivers stronger than old ones, while the core issue of weak domestic-demand recovery has not been fundamentally resolved. ...
JCB to Pilot USDC Payments at a Tokyo Store This Year
Binance News - JCB has partnered with a Circle-affiliated company to test USDC payments at a Tokyo retail location popular with foreign tourists within this year, with plans to assess a broader rollout to additional franchise merchants. According to ChainCatcher, the pilot is intended to reduce the need for tourists to exchange currency and to lower payment processing fees. JCB has previously tested in-person stablecoin payments involving USDC and JPYC with firms including Digital Garage and Resona Holdings. ...
STOCKS | A-Share Brain-Computer Interface Stocks Open Higher as Leaguer Sci-Tech Hits Limit Up
Binance News - A-share brain-computer interface concept stocks were active at the market open. According to Jin10, Leaguer Sci-Tech hit the daily limit up, while Xiangyu Medical rose more than 10%. Lifang Pharmaceutical, Beiyikang, and Meihou Medical were also among the top gainers.
CLARITY Act gains second law enforcement endorsement before Senate push
CoinTelegraph - The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association expressed support for the CLARITY Act but urged changes to the legislation’s language.
STOCKS | China Airline Shares Trail Cathay by Nearly 50 Points as Earnings Outlook Weakens
Binance News - Shares of China’s major airlines have lagged Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. by nearly 50 percentage points this year as analysts expect weaker profits to persist amid lackluster domestic travel demand, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | China Stock Index Futures Open Mixed in Morning Session
Binance News - China's stock index futures opened mixed in the morning session. According to Jin10, the CSI 300 stock index futures (IF) main contract rose 0.16%, the SSE 50 stock index futures (IH) main contract fell 0.11%, the CSI 500 stock index futures (IC) main contract gained 0.11%, and the CSI 1000 stock index futures (IM) main contract increased 0.23%.
SocGen Sees $76 Billion of JGB Buying If GPIF Rebalances Assets
Binance News - Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund could buy as much as ¥12.3 trillion ($76 billion) of additional Japanese government bonds without changing its asset allocation mix, Societe Generale SA said, according to Bloomberg. The bank said the potential purchases could support Japan’s debt market.
Shenzhen Existing-Home Transactions Hit Nearly Six-Year High in Early July
Binance News - Shenzhen’s existing-home transactions continued to rise in early July, with various types of homebuying demand steadily being released. According to Jin10, monitoring data from the Shenzhen Beike Research Institute showed that from July 1 to July 12, the number of existing-home contract signings at Beike Shenzhen partner stores rose 20% from the same period last year, marking the highest level for the same period in nearly six years. The institute said that in previous years, July typically brought a phased cooling in the property market due to hot and rainy weather, children traveling during summer vacation, and a wait-and-see attitude among buyers. This year, ...
Japan’s Katayama Says GPIF Will Adjust Portfolio if Needed
Binance News - Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund will adjust its portfolio allocations if needed, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said, according to Bloomberg.
Iran's IRGC Navy: Cooperation With Aggressive Enemy Would Delay Strait of Hormuz Transit
Binance News - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy issued a statement warning against cooperation with what it described as an aggressive enemy. According to Jin10, Iranian media Tasnim reported that the IRGC Navy said working with an aggressor that had come from far away to violate the rights and interests of people in the region, and insisting on passing through mined waters, would bring only regret and losses. The statement said such actions would delay passage through the Strait of Hormuz and trigger a global energy crisis.
Jordan Air Base Hit by Missile Strike After Explosion, Iranian Media Reports
Binance News - A violent explosion occurred at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in eastern Jordan, Iranian media reported. According to Jin10, the report cited Arab sources as saying the country’s military targets were hit by a missile strike.
Strategy Index Ranks Fidelity Highest for Bitcoin Service Adoption Among 25 Global Institutions
Binance News - Strategy has released a new “Bitcoin bank” index measuring how widely major global institutions have adopted Bitcoin-related services, with Fidelity ranking first at 71%. According to ChainCatcher, BNY ranked second at 46%, followed by Goldman Sachs at 45%, while JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup each scored 43%. The index evaluates 25 leading global institutions across Bitcoin-related activity in trading, custody, digital asset products, financing, and corporate participation. Overall adoption across the group was 32%. ...
Oxford Starts First Human Trial of Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine as Congo Outbreak Continues
Binance News - The University of Oxford has begun the world’s first human clinical trial of a vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, according to Bloomberg. The trial comes as an outbreak in central Africa continues and has killed more than 700 people.
Australia Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly as Price Pressures Ease
Binance News - Australia’s consumer confidence gauge edged up in July as worries about higher fuel prices and rising interest rates moderated, according to Bloomberg. Households nonetheless remained downbeat about prospects for the broader economy.
Whale Opens 15x Leveraged Brent Crude Long Position Worth Nearly $2.6 Million
Binance News - A whale has opened a new 15x leveraged long position in Brent crude oil, with the position valued at nearly $2.6 million. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the activity was monitored by Onchain Lens on July 14. The report noted that the same whale has an overall loss of $2.49 million on Hyperliquid.
Telegram’s Core Domain t.me Placed on serverHold Status, Disrupting t.me Links
Binance News - Telegram’s core domain, t.me, has been placed in serverHold status by the .me domain registry, which would remove the domain from the global DNS system and make links starting with t.me/ temporarily inaccessible. According to Odaily, International Cyber Digest said in a post on X that the status change means the domain would be removed from DNS worldwide. Domain records show the change occurred today. Telegram, the .me domain registry, and its backend operator, Identity Digital, have not issued public statements about the matter.
Humanoid robot startup LimX Dynamics raises $200 million in pre-IPO round, valued at 15 billion yuan
Binance News - According to CNBC, humanoid robot startup LimX Dynamics said it raised $200 million in a pre-IPO funding round that valued the company at 15 billion yuan ($2.21 billion). Founder Will Zhang said the company is preparing for an IPO, likely in Hong Kong, and is in a confidential review phase; the round included investors such as Stone Venture, GGG and Redstone VC, along with Lens Technology, IDG Capital, WestSummit Capital, Nio Capital and Hefei Binhu Industry Development Group.
UKMTO: Tanker Hit by Unknown Projectile Near Oman; Crew Safe
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Reuters, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) office said on Tuesday, July 14, that a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile about 40 nautical miles northeast of Qalhat, Oman. UKMTO said the incident was reported at 9:04 p.m. UTC on July 13 (5:04 a.m. Singapore time on July 14). The tanker’s captain reported the projectile struck the starboard side of the engine room; all crew were safe and no environmental pollution was reported. The United Arab Emirates said the same day that two UAE national tankers in the Strait of Hormuz were attacked by two Iranian cruise missiles, killing one Indian crew member and injuring eight others, including four seriously.
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Rises to 4.630%, Japan 30-Year Yield Falls to 3.890%
Binance News - U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rose 2.0 basis points to 4.630%. According to Jin10, Japan's 30-year government bond yield fell 1.5 basis points to 3.890%.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Silver Falls 1% Intraday to $57.07 an Ounce
Binance News - Spot silver fell 1.00% intraday to $57.07 per ounce. According to Jin10, WTI crude oil rose more than 2.00% intraday to $79.36 per barrel.
Oil Extends Rally After Trump Reimposes Blockade on Iranian Ships
Binance News - Oil extended gains after surging almost 10% on Monday, after US President Donald Trump reimposed a blockade on Iranian ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and demanded payment for all other cargo moving through the waterway, according to Bloomberg.
PRECIOUS METALS | Genesis, Vault to Merge, Creating Australia’s Third-Largest Gold Producer
Binance News - Genesis Minerals Ltd. and Vault Minerals Ltd. will merge to create Australia’s third-largest gold producer, according to Bloomberg. The deal follows Regis Resources Ltd. saying it would not counter Genesis’s bid and withdrawing from the process a day earlier.
GEOPOLITICS | Venezuela Merges Foreign Policy, Trade Ministries Under US Ambassador Plasencia
Binance News - Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez merged the government’s foreign policy and international trade ministries into a single office headed by Caracas’s ambassador to the US, Félix Plasencia, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | South Korea’s KOSPI Opens Up 21.79 Points to 6,828.72
Binance News - South Korea’s KOSPI index opened higher on Tuesday, July 14. According to Jin10, the index rose 21.79 points, up 0.32%, to 6,828.72 at the open.
Singapore's Second-Quarter GDP Growth Beats Expectations at 5.7%
Binance News - Singapore's second-quarter GDP grew 5.7% year over year, compared with an expected 5.5%. According to Jin10, the prior reading was revised to 6.3% from 6.00%.
Seidler Equity Explores Sale of Stake in 139-Year-Old Baseball Gear Maker Rawlings
Binance News - Seidler Equity Partners is exploring a sale of its stake in Rawlings Sporting Goods Co., the 139-year-old maker of baseball apparel and equipment, according to Bloomberg. The private equity firm is weighing the move as investor demand for sports-related investments increases, Bloomberg reported.
Iranian Media: U.S. Shelling Hits Multiple Areas in Omidiyeh, Khuzestan Province
Binance News - Multiple areas in Omidiyeh in Iran's southwestern Khuzestan Province were hit by U.S. shelling. According to Jin10, the report was cited from Iran's Mehr News Agency.
Oil Extends Gains as Asian Stocks Set to Fall on US-Iran Standoff
Binance News - Oil extended gains and Asian stocks were set to track Wall Street lower as the standoff between the US and Iran intensified, raising concerns that disruptions to energy supplies could accelerate inflation, according to Bloomberg.
Cramer says oil spike drove rotation as WTI jumps 9.4% above $78 and Brent rises 9.6% over $83
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said Monday that a jump in oil prices triggered a familiar stock-market rotation after President Donald Trump announced he was reinstating a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 9.4% to settle above $78 a barrel and Brent climbed 9.6% to just over $83; Cramer said investors moved into stocks that tend to benefit from higher gasoline prices and sold shares more exposed to rising fuel costs. He highlighted refiners as potential winners and named Valero Energy as his top pick, with the stock up about 5% Monday, and also pointed to Dow Inc. and Mosaic, whose shares rose more than 4% and nearly 4%, respectively. He added that discount and off-price retailers can hold up as consumers trade down, ...
British Retailers Get a Boost From World Cup and Sunny Weather
Binance News - A heat wave and the World Cup prompted Britons to spend more on pints of beer, clothing and electronics in June, potentially boosting economic activity, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | India Large Caps Seen Rebounding as Foreign Investors Return
Binance News - India’s beaten-down large-cap stocks are set to narrow their underperformance versus smaller peers as foreign investors return, supported by an improving earnings outlook and attractive valuations, according to strategists, Bloomberg reported.
UK Industry Urges PM to Shift Green Energy Levies to General Taxation
Binance News - UK business groups urged the prime minister to move billions of pounds of green levies off electricity bills and into general taxation, arguing high energy costs are undermining the country’s economic performance, according to Bloomberg.
SpaceX Shares Shed $1.1 Trillion From Peak as Burry Eyes Short
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Retail Investors Hold 66.1% of Bitcoin Supply, Bitwise Data Shows
Binance News - Individual investors hold 66.1% of the total Bitcoin supply, according to data cited by Bitwise. According to NS3.AI, the figures indicate that retail holders account for the majority of Bitcoin ownership. The data also shows corporations hold 7.8% of Bitcoin supply. Investment funds and ETFs hold 7.2%, according to the same dataset.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Releases GPT-5.6 Prompting Guide After Tests Show Lean System Prompts Lift Scores 10%–15%
Binance News - OpenAI has published a prompting guide for GPT-5.6 after internal coding-agent tests found that leaner system prompts improved evaluation scores by roughly 10%–15%. According to NS3.AI, the guide introduces guidance on Programmatic Tool Calling and adds the text.verbosity API parameter. The update follows OpenAI’s internal testing focused on coding-agent performance, where reducing system-prompt length was associated with higher eval results.