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Bitcoin surges past $65K amid geopolitical tensions; derivatives volume rises as Fed decision looms.
Prediction Markets Hit $113.8 Billion in Q2 as Kalshi Grabs 58.9% Share
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Prediction markets had a massive quarter. Notional volume hit $113.8 billion in Q2 2026, up 48.7% from Q1. June alone… Read the original on Prediction Markets Hit $113.8 Billion in Q2 as Kalshi Grabs 58.9% Share. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
FTX Plans to Pay Creditors $900 Million as Fifth Distribution Starts on July 31
Bitcoin.com - FTX Trading Ltd. and the FTX Recovery Trust will send roughly $900 million to creditors starting July 31, 2026, marking the estate’s fifth major distribution since the exchange’s 2022 collapse. The payout covers eligible holders of allowed claims in the Convenience and Non-Convenience Classes who met requirements by the June 16 Record Date. Bitgo, Kraken […]
Bitcoin Derivatives Volume Climbs as Traders Brace for Fed Rate Decision
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin’s derivatives markets are heating up fast. Institutional investors are piling into short-term positions ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting,… Read the original on Bitcoin Derivatives Volume Climbs as Traders Brace for Fed Rate Decision. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Billionaire Investor Just Revealed the AI Bet That Could Pay Off Big in 5 Years
BeInCrypto - Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warned that the sky-high valuations of premium AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic face a massive structural threat. The alarm arrives amid growing investor skepticism, as both leaders compared today’s AI frenzy to the dot-com crash and past crypto bubbles. Why Kamath Would Short Every AI The post Billionaire Investor Just Revealed the AI Bet That Could Pay Off Big in 5 Years appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Hits $63,900 as Strait of Hormuz Closure Rattles Weekend Markets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin traded near $62,900 on Friday, then clawed back to roughly $63,900 by early Saturday — and it’s been pretty… Read the original on Bitcoin Hits $63,900 as Strait of Hormuz Closure Rattles Weekend Markets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Saylor Rejects BIP 110, Warns Softfork Threatens Bitcoin’s Neutral Rules
Bitcoin.com - Strategy founder Michael Saylor published a lengthy essay Saturday rejecting BIP 110, a proposed Bitcoin softfork that would temporarily restrict several types of transactions carrying non-payment data. Saylor’s essay lists 100 numbered arguments against the proposal, which he says amounts to using Bitcoin’s consensus rules to discourage a disputed but currently valid category of transactions. […]
LIVE: Bitcoin reclaims $65,000 as Iran escalates tension by killing two U.S. troops in Jordan
Cryptopolitan - Two U.S. service members were killed, one remains missing, and several others were wounded during an Iranian missile and drone attack on a Jordanian air base. The deaths are the first caused by direct Iranian fire since the war began, while four evacuated troops have already left the hospital. Bitcoin climbed back above $65,000 on...
Sports Events Push Prediction Market Trading to Record Highs in June
CryptoPotato - Polymarket rival, Kalshi, grew its prediction market share in Q2.
Ethereum Price Analysis: $2K Dream Remains on the Table as ETH Defends Key Levels
CryptoPotato - Ethereum remains trapped below a major higher-timeframe resistance cluster despite recovering strongly from its June lows. The recent rejection near local highs has pushed the asset back into an important support zone, while the price is approaching a technical decision point that should determine whether buyers can extend the recovery toward higher resistance or whether […]
China’s Xpeng brings budget Tesla rival to Europe with robots and flying cars
Cryptopolitan - Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng flew into Munich this week with more than just a new car. The company used the European launch of its L03 SUV to tell the world it is building robots and flying cars too. The launch event was branded a “Physical AI” event, a term Xpeng uses to describe its...
OKX Europe Adds One-Way USDT-to-USDC Conversion Under MiCA Rules
CoinPaprika - OKX Europe launched a one-way feature that converts deposited USDT into MiCA-compliant USDC across 30 EU and European Economic Area countries. Tether has not obtained MiCA authorisation, prompting European platforms to limit support for the largest stablecoin.
David Sacks warns on US AI lead as China's Kimi K3 tops coding arena
Cryptopolitan - Kimi-K3 has claimed top spot on a closely watched coding leaderboard. Kimi-K3 is a Chinese-built AI model, and this has prompted David Sacks, President Trump’s former AI czar, to believe that American AI labs are being hindered by US rules. Moonshot AI built Kimi-K3, and the AI model became number one on July 16. It...
GPT-5.6 vs Fable 5 Review: Which One You Pick Depends on These Factors
Decrypt - OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol or Anthropic's Claude Fable 5: Which one is right for you? The answer depends on your needs. Here's our review.
Larry Fink Comes out as Bullish, CFTC Intervenes With Kalshi, and More – Week in Review
Bitcoin.com - This week’s crypto storylines mixed balance-sheet stress, regulation, venture hindsight, geopolitics, and macro sentiment. Michael Saylor built a $3 billion cash buffer around Strategy’s bitcoin stack, the CFTC backed Kalshi in its Michigan fight, and Tim Draper reflected on missing Coinbase before later joining the ride. Trump’s Iran remarks rattled oil and bitcoin, while Larry […]
France Blocks Polymarket Ahead of World Cup 3rd Place Match
BeInCrypto - France orders ISPs to block Polymarket over illegal gambling claims, days before the France-England World Cup bronze match. The post France Blocks Polymarket Ahead of World Cup 3rd Place Match appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Dogecoin Fan Elon Musk Exits Trillionaire Club
U.Today - SpaceX founder and big Dogecoin supporter Elon Musk has slid back to billionaire status after his net worth fell below $1 trillion as hype surrounding SpaceX fades. SpaceX founder and big Dogecoin supporter Elon Musk has slid back to billionaire status after his net worth fell below $1 trillion as hype surrounding SpaceX fades.
China found a $125 billion escape valve for an economy running out of momentum
CryptoSlate - China’s June trade numbers and second-quarter growth numbers looked strong if you look at them one at a time. However, when you put them together, they describe an economy with a very specific problem: factories are still finding buyers abroad, especially for higher-value industrial goods, while demand at home remains too weak to absorb what […] The post China found a $125 billion escape valve for an economy running out of momentum appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Meta Reportedly In Talks With Anthropic Over a $10 Billion AI Deal
BeInCrypto - Meta is reportedly in talks to lease computing power to Anthropic in a deal worth as much as $10 billion over two years, according to the New York Times. The arrangement would open a new business line for Meta while easing Anthropic’s desperate hunt for compute. Inside the Reported Meta and Anthropic Compute Deal Computing The post Meta Reportedly In Talks With Anthropic Over a $10 Billion AI Deal appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Analyst Says Long-Term Bullish Setup Could Take Ethereum to $22K
CryptoPotato - The projected upside depends on Ethereum first overcoming key resistance levels before any larger advance can unfold.
Cheaper Chinese AI models overtake US rivals in developer usage
Cryptopolitan - OpenRouter, the aggregation platform that routes developers’ API calls across dozens of AI systems, reports that open-weight models built by Chinese labs now run more than three times the weekly token volume of American models. The reason is because Chinese models that are nearly equivalent to their U.S. counterparts cost a fraction as much. Price...
World Cup Betting Frenzy: $5.5B Wagers Back Spain to Crush Argentina
Bitcoin.com - Two prediction market platforms are pricing the same outcome for Sunday’s World Cup final, with Polymarket and Kalshi bettors both putting Spain ahead of Argentina as the teams prepare to meet at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. EDT. On Polymarket, the World Cup winner contract has drawn $4.28 billion […]
Trump posts may soon reach trading bots before users and prediction markets are not ready
CryptoSlate - Trump Media is turning Truth Social posts into a feed for traders, and prediction markets now face a timing problem. The issue is what happens after a post becomes public but before most users can see, read, and act on it. On July 17, the Financial Times reported that Trump Media discussed charging traders up […] The post Trump posts may soon reach trading bots before users and prediction markets are not ready appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Rotterdam Court Pulls the Plug on Knaken, Leaving Crypto Users Stranded
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A Dutch court killed it. The Rotterdam court declared cryptocurrency platform Knaken bankrupt, citing a flat-out inability to repay users… Read the original on Rotterdam Court Pulls the Plug on Knaken, Leaving Crypto Users Stranded. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Faces $65,500 Wall as Daily Chart Volume Cools After Mid-July Rebound
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin trades near $64,000 on July 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EDT, holding inside a tight range after bouncing off a 24-hour low of $62,516. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap has consolidated between $63,900 and $64,000 for several hours as traders wait for a volume-backed move past nearby resistance. 1-Hour Chart: Tight Range Holds […]
11 Days Left for Major XRP Fix Upgrade: What Changes
U.Today - Important bundled fix amendment set to activate in the next 11 days, with countdown ongoing. Important bundled fix amendment set to activate in the next 11 days, with countdown ongoing.
The coal-powered Asian AI engine driving Wall Street’s record run
Cryptopolitan - For a while, stock trading in Asia appeared to be unstoppable and has grown to be one of the largest sources of income for American banks. Then, practically overnight, the atmosphere was altered by a Chinese artificial intelligence business. Asian equity markets have been bringing in large sums of money for Wall Street’s main banks,...
Kaspersky identifies malware framework targeting crypto investors
CoinTelegraph - Cybersecurity company Kaspersky said a newly identified malware framework is targeting cryptocurrency investors through social engineering tactics and trojanized GitHub apps.
Warren Presses Trump Over $1.4B Crypto Stake Before Senate Vote
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Senator Elizabeth Warren wants answers. She’s demanding detailed records of Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency earnings for 2026, and she wants them… Read the original on Warren Presses Trump Over $1.4B Crypto Stake Before Senate Vote. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI’s IPO boom is creating venture capital’s biggest winners
Cryptopolitan - Venture capital’s biggest winners are changing the rules of the exit game, and 2026’s IPO boom is allowing them to cash in. US IPOs have reportedly already raised more than $141.2 billion this year. This puts the market within striking distance of the $142.4 billion record set in 2021. The biggest artificial intelligence listings are...
Luke Jr Preparing to Fork Bitcoin
Trustnodes - "BIP110 has the network. If miners refuse to mine, PoW change gets us new miners."
US Home Buyers Receiving Cash From $120,330,000 MLS Commission Settlement
DailyHODL - Home buyers across the U.S. may receive payments from a $120 million proposed settlement with the National Association of REALTORS and brokerages over inflated real estate commissions. The post US Home Buyers Receiving Cash From $120,330,000 MLS Commission Settlement appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
North Korean operative accessed MetaMask code before being caught
Cryptopolitan - Consensys, the company behind the MetaMask crypto wallet, unknowingly hired a North Korea linked developer who used the alias "Tyler Knapp."
ESPN Tests AI That Can Detect When Someone Is Bluffing
BeInCrypto - Luke Geel's AI poker tells detector debuted on ESPN's WSOP broadcast, flagging bluffs from blink rate and posture. The post ESPN Tests AI That Can Detect When Someone Is Bluffing appeared first on BeInCrypto.
French gambling regulator orders ISPs to block Polymarket
CoinTelegraph - France’s gambling authority has ordered the country’s internet service providers to geoblock Polymarket, citing illegal gambling and market manipulation concerns.
Galaxy Digital Locks Up 15-Year Deal at Texas Tech’s Football Stadium
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Galaxy Digital just signed a 15-year naming rights agreement with Texas Tech University, putting a major crypto firm’s brand on… Read the original on Galaxy Digital Locks Up 15-Year Deal at Texas Tech’s Football Stadium. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
FTX to Launch $900 Million Payout to Creditors This July
cryptoDNES - FTX announces its fifth distribution of $900 million starting July 31, with some creditor classes set to receive up to 120% of their claims. The post FTX to Launch $900 Million Payout to Creditors This July appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
FTX Creditors Eye $900M Payout as Fifth Distribution Round Nears Approval
TheCurrencyAnalytics - FTX wants to send another $900 million to creditors. It’s the fifth round of payments since the exchange collapsed in… Read the original on FTX Creditors Eye $900M Payout as Fifth Distribution Round Nears Approval. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Malta’s Prediction Market Bid Could Make It the First EU Nation With a Standalone Regime
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Malta wants to be first. First EU country with a standalone regulatory framework for prediction markets — not shoehorned under… Read the original on Malta’s Prediction Market Bid Could Make It the First EU Nation With a Standalone Regime. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
FTX to Pay Creditors Another $900 Million: Here’s Who Gets the Money
CryptoPotato - Meanwhile, FTX's ex-CEO requested a pardon but it was unanimously rejected by the US Senate.
T. Rowe Price Launches TKNZ, Its First Actively Managed Crypto ETF With Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP
TheCurrencyAnalytics - T. Rowe Price went live with TKNZ on July 16, 2026. The firm — sitting on $1.89 trillion in client… Read the original on T. Rowe Price Launches TKNZ, Its First Actively Managed Crypto ETF With Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
U.S. Central Command Ends Seven-Day Airstrike Campaign on Iran
Binance News - U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces ended a seven-day airstrike campaign on Iran at 9:30 p.m. on July 17. According to NS3.AI, the operation targeted military and maritime sites using fighter jets, drones, and warships. The command said it is still enforcing a maritime blockade of Iranian ports. More than 50,000 U.S. troops remain in the Middle East and are on alert for an immediate response.
U.S. President Donald Trump to Declassify Election Security Intelligence Tonight
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he has long called for swift action to protect the integrity of U.S. elections. According to Odaily, Trump said he will announce the immediate declassification and release of key intelligence tonight. The intelligence reportedly shows vulnerabilities in U.S. election infrastructure and says existing election systems are vulnerable to hacking, exploitation, and foreign interference. The documents were compiled by the White House Government Transparency Task Force and staff from the President's Intelligence Advisory Board, with support from the head of the U.S. intelligence community.
Meta in Early Talks to Lease Computing Power to Anthropic in Potential $10 Billion Deal
Binance News - Bloomberg reported that Meta Platforms Inc. is in early discussions to lease computing power from its data centers to Anthropic PBC, an opportunity for the social media giant to build a new business around its heavy investment in AI infrastructure.The arrangement could be worth as much as $10 billion over two years, according to the New York Times, which first reported the talks. Spokespeople for Meta and Anthropic declined to comment.Meta has been developing plans for a cloud computing business, including leasing capacity to other companies and selling access to AI models hosted on its infrastructure, akin to Amazon Web Services' Bedrock offering.CEO Mark Zuckerberg told Bloomberg that Meta is currently using all of its computing capacity internally, but lucrative ...
Etched books $1 billion in orders, taking aim at Nvidia on AI inference
Cryptopolitan - Etched, which is a four-year-old chip startup, claims to have received more than $1 billion worth of orders of hardware that is basically designed to run AI models after they have already been trained. The process of running AI models is known as inference and this has become one of the costliest operations for companies...
AI TRENDS | Kimi K3 Trails Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 in 3D Model Test
Binance News - Kimi's official X account reposted test results comparing 3D modeling performance with Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 in maximum compute mode. According to Odaily, the test asked both models to recreate the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars in pixel and original styles. In the first pixel-style test, Kimi K3 took 1 hour and 11 minutes and cost $14.5, while Claude Fable 5 took 49 minutes and cost $21. In the second original-style test, Kimi K3 took 1 hour and 17 minutes and cost $19.3, compared with 1 hour and 5 minutes and $47.2 for Claude Fable 5. ...
More Than 100 Homes Destroyed In Fire Near Drammen, Norway
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Reuters, a fire in a residential area near the southern Norwegian city of Drammen destroyed more than 100 homes after strong winds hampered firefighters' efforts to contain the blaze. Rescue officials said there were no reports of deaths or missing people. The fire broke out in a row-house neighborhood, with thick black smoke covering the area. More than 60 firefighters were deployed, along with helicopters for water drops, and police evacuated several hundred people after the fire continued burning and spread into nearby forest. The cause and point of origin remain unclear.
Four Addresses Open 1x AKE Long Positions on Aster DEX
Binance News - Four addresses opened 1x leveraged AKE long positions on Aster DEX, with total holdings of 348 million AKE valued at $4.95 million. According to Odaily, the positions are showing an unrealized profit of $1.42 million.
FTX schedules fifth wave of $900 million as Dotcom creditors near cumulative 105% recovery
Cryptopolitan - The FTX Trading Ltd. company and the FTX Recovery Trust announced on Friday that about $900 million would be paid out to creditors on July 31. This is the fifth major payout made by the company since the Chapter 11 restructuring of the failed exchange commenced in early 2025. Creditors eligible for payment under the...
Kiyosaki Buys More Gold And Silver As Rogers Sees Higher Prices
Binance News - Robert Kiyosaki said he bought more gold and silver during the latest pullback, echoing Jim Rogers’ view that both metals will head higher despite severe retracements. according to BeInCrypto, Kiyosaki said the move lower was an opportunity, while Rogers argued gold and silver could go “to the moon” but not in a straight line. Gold fell from about $5,405 to $4,006 and silver dropped from $118 to $56.
WORLD CUP | Laporte Says Argentina Leave A Mark On Opponents
Binance News - Spain defender Aymeric Laporte said Argentina are a team that "likes to leave a mark on their opponents" and that such behaviour "shouldn't be allowed in football" ahead of the World Cup final against Spain, according to Yahoo Sports. European champions Spain meet reigning world champions Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday (20:00 BST). Argentina beat England 2-1 in the semi-final after scoring two late goals, with Laporte pointing to their physical approach and 15 fouls in that match.
Iranian Official Says Communications Infrastructure in Hormozgan Province Is Being Repaired
Binance News - Iranian students news agency reported that the deputy governor of Hormozgan Province said communications infrastructure is being repaired. According to Jin10, the official gave no further details.
STOCKS | Apple Raises iPhone Prices in Japan by 10%
Binance News - Apple has raised iPhone prices in Japan by 10%. According to Jin10, market消息 said the move affected Apple (AAPL.O) in the Japanese market.
Robert Kiyosaki and Jim Rogers Give Moonshot Prediction for Gold and Silver
BeInCrypto - Robert Kiyosaki said he bought more gold and silver during the latest pullback, echoing Jim Rogers with a blunt forecast on July 17 that both metals are headed higher. The author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad” frames the retracement as an opportunity, though critics see familiar risks. The Brutal Pullback Behind Kiyosaki’s Latest Call A The post Robert Kiyosaki and Jim Rogers Give Moonshot Prediction for Gold and Silver appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Whale Linked to Galaxy Digital Receives 1,001 Bitcoin
Binance News - A whale that bought more than $290 million worth of Bitcoin through Galaxy Digital last year has become active again, after the wallet received 1,001 BTC worth about $64 million. According to Odaily, Onchain Lens monitored the wallet's latest activity.
U.S. Central Command Says IRGC Claim About Tanker Explosions Is False
Binance News - U.S. Central Command said Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that two tankers exploded after striking mines in international waters in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jin10, the command said that claim was false.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall 2.854 Tons to 999.024 Tons
Binance News - SPDR Gold Trust holdings fell by 2.854 tons from the previous day to 999.024 tons. According to Jin10, the world’s largest gold ETF reported the decrease in its current holdings.
U.S. Strikes in Iran's Hormozgan Province Kill 3, Injure 8
Binance News - U.S. forces struck parts of Hormozgan Province, killing 3 people and injuring 8, according to an Iranian report. According to Jin10, the report also said the overnight strikes damaged 3 bridges and one tunnel.
MetaMask Owner Uncovers North Korean Developer Inside Team
Binance News - Consensys said it caught a North Korean developer who worked inside MetaMask for about a month under the fake name Tyler Knapp and on GitHub as imyugioh. According to BeInCrypto, the contractor helped write core wallet code before access was cut in April, and the company said its review found no misappropriation of assets or data, no malicious code and no impact to user safety. Consensys also alerted law enforcement and is reviewing contractor vetting.
Iranian State TV: Military Says It Struck U.S. Camps And Bases In Kuwait And Jordan
Binance News - Iranian state TV, citing Iranian military sources, said strikes were carried out on U.S. camps and bases in Kuwait and Jordan. According to Jin10, no further details were provided.
Amazon's Zoox pulls all 105 robotaxis after one drove into a smoke-obscured fire scene
Cryptopolitan - Amazon-owned Zoox issued a software recall on Friday for its entire fleet of 105 public-road robotaxis, after one of its vehicles drove into a smoke-obscured active fire scene on June 20, per the NHTSA recall document. The vehicle was carrying no passengers. It encountered heavy smoke that obscured an active emergency scene that had not...
MetaMask Owner Uncovers North Korean Developer Hidden in Its Team
BeInCrypto - Consensys says a North Korean developer worked on MetaMask code for a month before its team caught and removed him. The post MetaMask Owner Uncovers North Korean Developer Hidden in Its Team appeared first on BeInCrypto.
STOCKS | GU Taps Luxury Designer to Push $18 Jeans Globally
Binance News - GU, the lower-priced brand under Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co., is betting a former luxury fashion designer can help make its $18 jeans a global hit, according to Bloomberg.
CoWSwap Whale Transfers 528.2 ETH to New Address
Binance News - A CoWSwap whale transferred 528.2 ETH to a new address, 0xfAE...be4, according to Onchain Lens. According to Odaily, it was the whale’s first significant transfer since accumulation began.
STOCKS | Pampa Approves $2.7 Billion Argentina Urea Plant
Binance News - Pampa Energia SA is moving ahead with a $2.7 billion urea fertilizer plant on Argentina’s Atlantic coast, the first new facility of its kind in about 25 years, according to Bloomberg. The project comes amid Argentina’s shale boom and marks a major investment by the company in fertilizer production.
STOCKS | Wall Street Falls On AI Weakness And Rising Oil Prices
Binance News - Wall Street stocks fell decisively on Friday as weakness in artificial intelligence shares and rebounding oil prices pressured markets, according to RTHK. Tech shares have been under pressure in recent days over questions about lofty valuations after the Nasdaq surged in the second quarter. Semiconductor stocks were the worst hit, and Nvidia briefly lost its crown to Apple as the world's most valuable publicly traded company. Brent North Sea crude closed at US$88.10 a barrel after oil prices jumped more ...
WORLD CUP | Trump Questions Tuchel’s England Tactics After Argentina Loss
Binance News - US President Donald Trump has questioned Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions after England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, according to Yahoo Sports. England led in the second half on Wednesday and were within five minutes, plus added time, of their first men’s World Cup final since 1966 before Anthony Gordon’s goal was overturned by late strikes from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez in Atlanta. Trump made the comments on Friday at a FIFA reception in New York, where he said England had taken their best player and put him on defence.
Polymarket Valorant Submarket Sees Sharp Odds Swing Ahead of VCT EMEA Alpha Match
Binance News - A submarket on Polymarket tied to the Valorant match between Team Vitality and Natus Vincere in the VCT EMEA Alpha group saw a sharp change in the probability for the “over” option on Map 3 total rounds above or below 24.5. According to ChainCatcher, the “over” odds rose from 0.5% one hour earlier to 49% at the time of monitoring, a swing of 48.5%. The update noted that related breaking news may be affecting the market.
Nigeria's President Tinubu Signs Virtual Asset Executive Order
Binance News - Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order to regulate virtual assets and crack down on unregistered operators. According to Odaily, the measure took effect immediately and will establish a new oversight framework to coordinate the country's fragmented regulatory environment. The newly created Virtual Asset Committee will serve as the main policy-making and coordination body, chaired by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Federal Inland Revenue Service and the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission will serve as vice chairs. The central bank will also create a virtual assets office to handle daily inter-agency operations and information sharing. ...
Trump Administration Seeks More Control Over AI Model Rollouts
Binance News - According to CNBC, the Trump administration has taken new steps to assert more control over future artificial intelligence model releases by deciding which companies and entities can access the latest frontier models, according to two people familiar with the matter. Until now, that call had been left to U.S. AI leaders such as Anthropic and OpenAI, which have controlled access to their most powerful models through programs including Anthropic's Project Glasswing and OpenAI's Daybreak. A White House official said the government does not approve private-company AI releases, while also saying any testing or meetings with federal experts are voluntary and that timing and scope decisions remain with the companies. The official said the administration is working with frontier ...
Iran's Revolutionary Guards: Two Tankers Explode and Catch Fire South of the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - Two tankers exploded and caught fire after passing through a mine-laid route south of the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jin10, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the vessels had traveled along the route before the blasts and fire broke out.
Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on Canada Over Wildfire Smoke
Binance News - According to Axios, President Donald Trump said Friday on Truth Social that he may raise tariffs on Canada after wildfire smoke drifted from the country into the U.S., triggering health warnings and disrupting outdoor activities. Trump said the "cost of this pollution must of necessity be added to the TARIFFS Canada is currently paying," blamed Canadian officials for not properly maintaining forests and brush, and said he would call Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to ask what Ottawa plans to do. Canadian officials did not immediately respond to Trump's threat. Axios also noted that the Canadian government has acknowledged its wildfire crisis is worsening because of a hotter and drier climate, and that the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers launched a ...
FTX to distribute $900M to creditors in fifth payment round
CoinTelegraph - The FTX Recovery Trust and company have distributed about $10 billion since the exchange filed for bankruptcy in November 2022, leaving users cut off from their funds.
Numerai Completes Third Strategic NMR Purchase, Bringing Yearly Repurchases to $3.2 Million
Binance News - Numerai completed its third strategic NMR purchase, buying $1.2 million on the open market and bringing total repurchases over the past year to $3.2 million. According to NS3.AI, the buyback is intended to support Numerai's staking system. The company said it now manages approximately $700 million in assets.
Numerai Completes Third Strategic NMR Buyback, Bringing Total Repurchases to $3.2 Million
DailyHODL - San Francisco, CA, 17th July 2026, Chainwire The post Numerai Completes Third Strategic NMR Buyback, Bringing Total Repurchases to $3.2 Million appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Farmhouse FMHS Buys One Additional Bitcoin, Holdings Rise to 12.209 BTC
Binance News - BitcoinTreasuries.NET said on X that publicly listed company Farmhouse FMHS purchased one additional Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 12.209 BTC. According to Odaily, the company now holds 12.209 Bitcoin in total.
Taylor Farms Pulls Mexico-Sourced Iceberg Lettuce After Parasite Outbreak
Binance News - Taylor Farms is removing all iceberg lettuce in the US sourced from central Mexico after a farm there was linked to a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak that has sickened thousands in Michigan and nearby states, Bloomberg reported.
GEOPOLITICS | FIFA Expects World Cup Final to Proceed Despite Wildfire Smoke
Binance News - FIFA does not plan to move Sunday’s World Cup final despite wildfire smoke from Canada worsening air quality in the New York area, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. The decision suggests the match will go ahead as scheduled even as conditions deteriorate.
WORLD CUP | Tuchel Urges England to Finish Strong Against France
Binance News - Thomas Tuchel has called on England to end the World Cup strongly after their semi-final defeat by Argentina, with the bronze-medal match against France to follow on Saturday in Miami, according to Yahoo Sports. England returned to their base in Kansas City after Wednesday’s loss for two final training sessions, and Tuchel is understood to have told the squad to put the disappointment behind them and finish the tournament on a high. If England beat France to claim third place, it would be their best men’s World Cup finish since 1966.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Say Operation Responds to U.S. Strikes on Infrastructure
Binance News - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the operation was a response to earlier U.S. strikes on Iranian bridges and other infrastructure. According to Jin10, they also said that if the United States continues attacking Iranian targets, Iran will expand attacks on U.S. industrial, technology, and artificial intelligence assets in the Middle East.
Sherritt Bondholders Back Rival Refinancing Proposal
Binance News - Bondholders of troubled miner Sherritt International Corp. said a group of “credible” investors has put together a refinancing plan that competes with an offer from an ally of US President Donald Trump, according to Bloomberg.
Hedge Funds Add Bullish Brent Oil Bets at Fastest Pace in Almost a Decade
Binance News - Hedge funds increased bullish bets on Brent oil at the fastest pace in almost a decade as fighting between Iran and the US escalated, according to Bloomberg. The move comes as investors scale back expectations for a sustained recovery in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Galaxy lands 15-year Texas Tech stadium naming rights deal
CoinTelegraph - Galaxy Digital will rename Texas Tech’s football stadium under a 15-year agreement, expanding its West Texas presence as the state attracts growing crypto investment.
WORLD CUP | France Set to Appoint Zidane as Deschamps Successor
Binance News - France are set to appoint Zinedine Zidane as manager after Didier Deschamps’ successful reign ends, with the French Football Federation expected to confirm the move this month, according to Yahoo Sports. Deschamps will first oversee France’s 2026 World Cup third-place play-off against England this weekend before handing over to Zidane, who has already finalised his coaching staff and is expected to take charge of the national team.
Trump Endorses Darline Graham Nordone In South Carolina Senate Special Election
Binance News - According to Axios, President Trump endorsed Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, in the special election to replace him as the GOP candidate on the November ballot in South Carolina. Nordone Graham has not publicly confirmed whether she will run, but Trump said in a Truth Social post that he asked her to run in the special Republican primary on Aug. 11, 2026, and said he would give her his "Complete and Total Endorsement" if she accepts. The winner of November's election will serve until January 2033, while Nordone Graham was sworn in earlier this week to fill her brother's seat for the remainder of the current term, which ends Jan. 3, 2027.
STOCKS | Trump Says TSMC Will Invest Another $100 Billion in Arizona Chip Plants
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said TSMC announced it will reinvest $100 billion in its semiconductor manufacturing plants in Arizona. According to Jin10, that brings TSMC's total investment in U.S. factory construction to a record $265 billion. Trump said his trade policies and trade agreements are delivering on what he promised across cars, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and the broader economy. He added that the Trump administration is bringing advanced manufacturing back to the United States, describing it as the "American Golden Age" and inviting all companies to build factories in the U.S.
CFTC: CBOT 10-Year Treasury Futures Speculators Raise Net Shorts, 2-Year Net Shorts Fall
Binance News - U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission data showed that, as of the week ended July 14, speculators in CBOT U.S. 10-year Treasury futures increased net short positions by 17,413 contracts to 831,675 contracts. According to Jin10, speculators in CBOT U.S. 2-year Treasury futures reduced net short positions by 103,531 contracts to 1,157,477 contracts.
Consensys unknowingly outsourced developer work to North Korean
CoinTelegraph - Through an introduction with a “reputable third-party service provider,“ the company took on a developer who, as part of an investigation, was revealed to be tied to North Korea.
Bolivia Weighs USDT Payments as Dollar Shortage Drives Demand
Binance News - Bolivia is considering a regulatory framework that would recognize Tether’s USDT as a payment currency, as the country faces a shortage of U.S. dollars and rising demand for dollar-denominated alternatives. According to Cointelegraph, Economy and Public Finance Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza said the proposal would allow USDT to circulate alongside the boliviano and the U.S. dollar for payments and savings. The plan is still under review and would include anti-money laundering safeguards, as Bolivia remains on the Financial Action Task Force’s gray list. The initiative follows the lifting of the country’s crypto ban in 2024 and the new administration’s pledge to expand access to digital asset services. The proposal comes after pressure on foreign exchange ...
PRECIOUS METALS | CFTC: COMEX Gold Speculators Raise Net Longs to 119,147 Contracts
Binance News - U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission data showed that, for the week ended July 14, COMEX gold speculators increased net long positions by 4,294 contracts to 119,147. According to Jin10, COMEX silver speculators cut net long positions by 1,755 contracts to 10,377, while COMEX copper speculators increased net long positions by 1,536 contracts to 61,932.
WORLD CUP | Spain, Argentina Meet In 2026 Final Sunday At MetLife Stadium
Binance News - Spain and Argentina will meet in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, according to Yahoo Sports. The match starts at 3 p.m. ET, which is 4 p.m. in Buenos Aires and 8 p.m. in Madrid. Argentina reached the final by winning Group J and beating Algeria, Austria and Jordan before surviving a knockout run that included extra-time wins over Cape Verde and Switzerland, a late comeback against Egypt and a semifinal victory over England. Lionel Messi has scored in each of Argentina’s first five matches and leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals. Spain won Group H after an opening draw with Cape Verde and wins over Saudi Arabia and Uruguay, then ...
FTX to Begin Nearly $900 Million Creditor Distribution at Month-End
Binance News - BeInCrypto reported that FTX will pay creditors about $900 million on July 31 in its fifth distribution, with most creditors recovering more than 100% of their claims. The payout follows FTX's court-approved bankruptcy plan. International customers get 9% more, reaching 105% of their claim. US customers get 5% more, also hitting 105%. Other creditor groups reach 103%, while the smallest accounts receive a full 120%. Four earlier rounds have already paid about $10 billion since 2025, including a ...
Citadel Securities backs two rival crypto exchanges with $600 million as both chase the same Wall Street prize
CryptoSlate - Crypto.com and Kraken are pursuing the same tokenized-market expansion, while only one has disclosed Citadel’s operational role. The post Citadel Securities backs two rival crypto exchanges with $600 million as both chase the same Wall Street prize appeared first on CryptoSlate.
U.S. Defense Department Reports 13 More U.S. Troops Injured in Iran Operation
Binance News - The U.S. Defense Department said its latest data show that 13 more U.S. service members have been injured in operations against Iran since Monday, including 10 Army soldiers and three Navy sailors. According to Jin10, the specific time and location of the injuries have not yet been disclosed.
AI TRENDS | SpaceX Talks to Provide Computing Power for Pentagon AI Initiative
Binance News - SpaceX is in talks to provide computing power for the Pentagon's artificial intelligence push. According to Jin10, the report said the company is discussing support for the plan.
Iraq, Syria sign deal to rebuild oil pipeline bypassing Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to CNBC, Iraq and Syria signed an agreement on Friday to rebuild an oil pipeline that would provide an alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz. The deal was inked at a Chamber of Commerce summit in Washington, D.C., on U.S. investment in Iraq, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright presiding over the signing by Basra Oil Company CEO Bassem Abdul Karim Nasr and Syrian Petroleum Company CEO Youssef Qablawi. The pipeline runs from Kirkuk in northern Iraq to Syria's Mediterranean coast and has a nameplate capacity of 700,000 barrels per day, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. It has been closed since it was damaged during the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. Iraq's oil production fell more than 50% to about 1.9 million barrels per day in June from ...
Brewdog Founder Faces Data Complaints Over Buyback Bid
Binance News - Brewdog co-founder James Watt is facing complaints to the UK data watchdog after he reportedly contacted former shareholders while trying to regain control of the Scottish craft brewer, according to BBC. The Information Commissioner's Office said it is assessing information following the complaints. Earlier this year, Tilray acquired Brewdog in a deal worth about £33m after the company collapsed with debts of more than £500m, leaving shares held by about 200,000 crowdfunding investors worthless. Tilray bought Brewdog's brand, intellectual property, UK breweries and 11 bars, while Watt has launched a buyback bid through his new beer firm, Second Best, claiming 43,000 equity punk investors backed the plan.
Airstrike Hits Iranian Kurdish Opposition Camp in Iraq's Kurdistan Region
Binance News - An airstrike hit a camp belonging to an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in Tasluja, Sulaimaniyah province, in Iraq's northern Kurdistan Region on the evening of the 17th local time. According to Jin10, no further details were provided in the report.
WORLD CUP | Udinese To Host Barcelona And Nottingham Forest On August 8
Binance News - Udinese will host Barcelona and Nottingham Forest in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup on August 8 at the Bluenergy Stadium, according to Yahoo Sports. The one-off competition will feature three 45-minute matches: Udinese vs. Nottingham Forest at 20.00 local time (19.00 in the UK), Barcelona vs. Nottingham Forest, and Udinese vs. Barcelona. If a game is tied at full time, it will go straight to a penalty shootout.
Argentina–Spain World Cup Final Contract Tops $1.27 Billion on Kalshi
Binance News - The Argentina–Spain World Cup final contract has surpassed $1.27 billion in Kalshi trading volume. According to NS3.AI, total trading across World Cup contracts exceeded $25 billion as of Tuesday morning.
SpaceX Signs Starlink Agreement to Operate in Iraq, Iraqi State Media Says
Binance News - Iraq has signed an agreement with SpaceX to allow Starlink to operate in the country. According to Jin10, Iraqi state media said the deal permits the service to begin operations in Iraq.