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Bitcoin-backed loans launch in Japan; SEC eyes crypto rules; Standard Chartered bullish on BTC.
MiCA licensing only the beginning as crypto custodians face scrutiny
CoinTelegraph - A MiCA license allows crypto firms to operate in the EU, but the ESMA’s review will test whether custodians can meet the required security and resilience standards.
Strategy Bitcoin Sales 'Mostly Noise,' Standard Chartered Says, Holding $100K BTC Call
Decrypt - The bank argues that the treasury giant's Bitcoin sales are a short-term distraction, reiterating its $100,000 year-end price target.
Tesla Stock Chart Pattern Points to $759 — a 92% Move From Here
BeInCrypto - Tesla stock coils between a cup and handle and a triangle. A breakout above $470 could unlock a $759 TSLA target. The post Tesla Stock Chart Pattern Points to $759 — a 92% Move From Here appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Japan Is Repeating a Rare Policy Experiment That Rocked UK, Turkey, and US Markets
BeInCrypto - Japan's policy split pits BOJ tightening against rising government spending, a mix that rocked the UK and Turkey. The post Japan Is Repeating a Rare Policy Experiment That Rocked UK, Turkey, and US Markets appeared first on BeInCrypto.
BlackRock Moves 8,700 Ethereum to Coinbase: Why Traders Are Watching
U.Today - Institutional activity around Ethereum remains a focus for traders anticipating a recovery in Q3. Institutional activity around Ethereum remains a focus for traders anticipating a recovery in Q3.
WebX 2026 Adds Speakers and Sponsors Ahead of July Conference
BeInCrypto - WebX 2026, a Web3 conference operated by CoinPost, has confirmed new speakers and sponsors ahead of its return to Tokyo on July 13-14 at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, with sessions on stablecoins, AI and digital asset regulation. Last year’s edition welcomed more than 14,000 attendees from over 90 countries and hosted more than 170 The post WebX 2026 Adds Speakers and Sponsors Ahead of July Conference appeared first on BeInCrypto.
SEC could start writing crypto rules before the Senate votes on CLARITY
CryptoSlate - The agenda puts issuers, broker-dealers, and trading venues on separate NPRM tracks while the Senate races Aug. 7. The post SEC could start writing crypto rules before the Senate votes on CLARITY appeared first on CryptoSlate.
SEC Prepares Rule to Let Crypto Startups Raise $75M Without Registering
CoinPaprika - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission plans to propose a rule called Regulation Crypto as soon as July 2026 to ease fundraising for crypto startups. The plan sets registration exemptions letting projects raise up to $75 million and a safe harbor for decentralizing issuers.
MARA Shares Jump 13% After 2 GW Texas Power Deal for AI and Bitcoin Growth
Bitcoin.com - MARA Holdings has agreed to acquire a large powered land site in Texas, giving it access to up to 2 GW of power capacity by 2028. The company plans to develop the site into a digital infrastructure campus for high-performance computing and flexible workloads, including bitcoin mining. MARA to Acquire 1,200-Acre Texas Campus With 2 […]
Revolut X Integrates AI Assistants for Crypto Trading
cryptoDNES - Revolut X launches AI integration, allowing users to analyze markets and prepare crypto trades via natural language while maintaining human oversight. The post Revolut X Integrates AI Assistants for Crypto Trading appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Circle Stock Climbs 15% in Pre-Market After Final OCC Approval
BeInCrypto - Circle stock climbed over 14% in pre-market after the USDC issuer won final OCC approval for a national trust bank. The post Circle Stock Climbs 15% in Pre-Market After Final OCC Approval appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Metaplanet green lights Bitcoin digital credit study with JPYC, Progmat
Cryptopolitan - Metaplanet (TYO: 3350), Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has started a joint study with three partners into Bitcoin-backed credit instruments. The Bitcoin treasury company made this known via its X account, releasing a “Notice of Commencement of a Joint Study in the Digital Credit Domain Utilizing $BTC, $JPYC, and Security Tokens.” The study groups Metaplanet...
Cryptoquant CEO Tells Bitcoin Holders to “Hang in There” And That “Bullish Opium Is Coming”
Bitcoin.com - Cryptoquant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju told bitcoin holders that “some bullish Bitcoin opium is coming in the next few months,” urging investors to endure the bear market just a little while longer. A Statement of Hope The head of the onchain analytics firm delivered the message in his signature aphoristic style, writing on […]
Japanese lender launches Bitcoin-backed loans of up to $6.2M
CoinTelegraph - CRYL is offering Bitcoin-backed loans to individuals and businesses as Japanese firms explore broader uses for BTC in lending and credit markets.
Malaysia's Anwar to deploy PMX AI, an avatar trained on his own speeches
Cryptopolitan - Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is launching an AI avatar of himself called PMX AI that renews licenses, processes payments and answers questions in his voice. Anwar will become among the first sitting national leaders to hand over routine public jobs to an artificial likeness. Malaysia welcomes new AI Prime Minister In Malaysia’s quest to...
XRP Is Back: Rare Reversal Appears on Market
U.Today - The cryptocurrency market is finally being revitalized as larger players like XRP bounce back and enter the recovery. The cryptocurrency market is finally being revitalized as larger players like XRP bounce back and enter the recovery.
Ethereum approaches $1,800 as bulls test key resistance
CoinJournal - Key takeaways Ethereum (ETH) is extending its recovery, trading near $1,800, a key technical resistance level. Despite improving momentum, ETH remains below its 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day EMAs, keeping the broader trend cautious. Technical indicators, including the RSI and MACD, suggest bullish momentum is strengthening. Ethereum price nears $1,800 as recovery momentum builds Ethereum (ETH) […] The post Ethereum approaches $1,800 as bulls test key resistance appeared first on CoinJournal.
EU Parliament Backs Chat Scanning Law but Leaves Encrypted Apps Alone Until 2028
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The European Parliament just voted to let tech companies scan private messages for abusive content. Big move. But there’s a… Read the original on EU Parliament Backs Chat Scanning Law but Leaves Encrypted Apps Alone Until 2028. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
'What an Amazing Coincidence': Ripple CTO Emeritus Reacts to Multi-Million XRP Deal
U.Today - David Schwartz reacts to Ripple CEO's $30 million Kansas Jayhawks deal as XRP forms a critical bearish flag pattern. David Schwartz reacts to Ripple CEO's $30 million Kansas Jayhawks deal as XRP forms a critical bearish flag pattern.
Metaplanet explores Bitcoin-backed digital credit with JPYC in Japan
CoinTelegraph - Metaplanet said it is studying Bitcoin-backed digital credit products in Japan with JPYC and Progmat, but no product has been launched.
North Carolina imposes 6% tax on CFTC-regulated prediction markets
Cryptopolitan - North Carolina was the first state to codify the federal jurisdiction over prediction markets into its statutes, allowing Kalshi and Polymarket to operate legally as long as the two prediction market firms are registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This is very important as it provides a model for all the trading platforms...
Iowa IT Worker Wins $2 Million in Mega Millions, Retires the Next Day
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Debra Bickle didn’t wait. The 69-year-old IT worker from Waterloo, Iowa, matched five numbers in the June 5 Mega Millions… Read the original on Iowa IT Worker Wins $2 Million in Mega Millions, Retires the Next Day. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin returns to $64.3K with new 3-week BTC price highs imminent
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin bulls faced "crucial resistance" at $65,000 next as BTC price action diverged from oil and US dollar strength.
Michael Saylor ‘Feels Invigorated’ by Bitcoin’s Mission: Here’s What He Says Is Coming
Bitcoin.com - Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor says he feels “invigorated” by bitcoin’s mission as the world moves toward a digital monetary revolution, a doubling-down that comes with bitcoin near $64,000, down roughly 11% this year. Continued Optimism Despite Shaky Macros Saylor’s comment extends a run of pronouncements in which the executive chairman has recast […]
A $293 billion fight over Satoshi’s Bitcoin just got a lot more complicated
CryptoSlate - A lawsuit seeking legal ownership of long-dormant Bitcoin addresses, including wallets tied by researchers to Bitcoin’s earliest mining era, has narrowed after the plaintiffs dropped 44 defendants that moved funds after the case was filed. The July 7 voluntary discontinuance removes only a small slice of the 39,069 wallets targeted by the case. But the […] The post A $293 billion fight over Satoshi’s Bitcoin just got a lot more complicated appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Elon Musk Bets SpaceX Will Outvalue Earth, SPCX Says Not Yet
BeInCrypto - Elon Musk once again captured investor attention with a blunt claim on X. He said SpaceX “will be worth more than the rest of Earth” if the company accomplishes its long-term goals. Here is what Musk means, how the market values SpaceX today, and why the vision matters. What Musk’s Bold SpaceX Claim Actually Means The post Elon Musk Bets SpaceX Will Outvalue Earth, SPCX Says Not Yet appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ex-SWIFT Chief Kills XRP Integration Talk, Backs GPI as Network’s Real Bet
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Tom Zschach said it plainly. No XRP. Not now, not in the pipeline. The former Chief Innovation Officer at SWIFT… Read the original on Ex-SWIFT Chief Kills XRP Integration Talk, Backs GPI as Network’s Real Bet. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
VI3NNA Declaration 2026 Calls for European Digital Asset Infrastructure
BeInCrypto - The VI3NNA Congress has published the VI3NNA Declaration 2026, a position paper urging Europe to build its own digital asset infrastructure. Industry representatives, regulators and academic partners developed the document following the inaugural VI3NNA Congress, held in Vienna in May. Representatives from digital assets, blockchain, artificial intelligence and regulation took part in the process, supported The post VI3NNA Declaration 2026 Calls for European Digital Asset Infrastructure appeared first on BeInCrypto.
New CLARITY Act Draft Could Land Next Week as Senate Faces 60-Vote Test
Bitcoin.com - Lawmakers may unveil a merged version of the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act next week, potentially, with Senate floor action eyed for July 20. A Development That Could Change a Lot The new draft would fuse the versions produced by the Senate Banking and Agriculture Committees into a single text. Reporters following the effort […]
Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Weekend Technical Tests
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Heading into the weekend, attention turns to key technical levels for Bitcoin and Ethereum as traders assess support and resistance… Read the original on Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Weekend Technical Tests. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Circle Prosecutors in Wisconsin and New York Push Hard on USDC Frozen Fund Cases
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Circle is in serious legal trouble. Prosecutors in Wisconsin and New York are going after the USDC issuer, accusing the… Read the original on Circle Prosecutors in Wisconsin and New York Push Hard on USDC Frozen Fund Cases. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Debra Bickle Retires at 69 After Matching 5 Mega Millions Numbers for $2 Million Prize
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Debra Bickle didn’t win the jackpot. But she retired anyway. The 69-year-old IT worker from Waterloo, Iowa matched… Read the original on Debra Bickle Retires at 69 After Matching 5 Mega Millions Numbers for $2 Million Prize. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
An Iowa It Worker, 69, Won $2 Million in Mega Millions and Retired Immediately
Bitcoin.com - Debra Bickle, a 69-year-old IT worker in Waterloo, Iowa, matched the first five Mega Millions numbers on June 5, earning $2 million while missing the $368 million jackpot by one number. She retired immediately instead of waiting until year’s end, and says the money will go toward home renovations and helping cover her grandchildren’s education. […]
Polymarket Files for US Margin Trading Rights as Kalshi Leads the Way
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Polymarket wants in. The prediction market platform has filed applications to offer regulated margin trading in the United States, a… Read the original on Polymarket Files for US Margin Trading Rights as Kalshi Leads the Way. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
SK Hynix Raises $26.5 Billion in Largest-Ever US IPO by a Foreign Firm
Binance News - Bloomberg reported that SK Hynix Inc. raised $26.5 billion in its American depositary receipt offering, as the South Korean memory chipmaker powered through volatility to deliver the largest ever US first-time share sale by a foreign company.The company sold 177.9 million ADRs for $149 each, according to a statement confirming an earlier Bloomberg News report. Each ADR is equivalent to a tenth of a Seoul-traded common share.At $26.5 billion, the offering tops Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.'s US debut to become the third biggest listing in history, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The sale ended more than seven times oversubscribed, with interest approaching $200 billion in demand.SK Hynix priced the listing at about a 3% premium to Thursday's closing price for ...
Zcash targets July 28 launch for Ironwood network upgrade
CoinTelegraph - Zcash’s next upgrade will replace the once-compromised Orchard pool and may offer clues about whether counterfeit tokens were created via a recent bug.
New Hampshire council rejects $100 million Bitcoin-backed bond in 3-2 vote
Cryptopolitan - New Hampshire’s Executive Council on July 8 cast a 3-2 vote to block a $100 million municipal bond that would have been secured by Bitcoin, ending a program promoted by Governor Kelly Ayotte and finance officials as the first initiative of its kind in the country. The vote halted the approach that the New Hampshire...
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT 5.6 models after US government review
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI has released its GPT-5.6 family after the US government completed a security review that had impeded the rollout of the model. The Trump administration had requested federal agencies to review the model for potential security risks. Enterprise and individual users who purchase AI by the token will find this news relevant, as OpenAI is...
Bitdeer Stock Jumps 14% as $36 Million Nevada Plant Targets SEALMINER Output
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitdeer shares jumped 14% in a single session. The catalyst was a straightforward one — the company said it’s building… Read the original on Bitdeer Stock Jumps 14% as $36 Million Nevada Plant Targets SEALMINER Output. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 Family in Three Variants: Sol, Terra and Luna
Binance News - TechCrunch reported that OpenAI unveiled its newest family of models on Thursday, introducing GPT-5.6 in three variants: Sol, the workhorse; Terra, an intermediate option; and Luna, the budget-friendly option.CEO Sam Altman said the new models are orders of magnitude more efficient and cost-effective than previous versions, telling CNBC that Sol is 54% more token efficient on AI coding tasks. OpenAI calls 5.6 its strongest cybersecurity model yet, achieving frontier performance with significantly fewer tokens.The Trump administration previously sought to restrict the model's rollout over misuse concerns. GPT-5.6 supports defensive activities including threat modeling, code review and patching, and blue teaming.OpenAI also released ChatGPT Work, a workplace ...
Fed Chair Warsh Names Leaders for Five New Policy Task Forces
Binance News - Bloomberg reported that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced the leadership of five task forces to examine the central bank's approach to key aspects of policymaking, with an eye toward potentially enacting sweeping changes.The task forces will look at the Fed's communications strategy, $6.7 trillion balance sheet, use of existing data sources, productivity and jobs, and inflation frameworks. Warsh, who became Fed chief in May, entered the job having called for regime change at the central bank.Warsh said each task force will carefully consider whether policymakers' means, methods, analytical tools and policy approaches can be improved upon, with the goal of ensuring the Fed is best positioned to achieve its objectives.He tapped former Bank of England ...
North Carolina Budget Sets 6% Tax on Prediction Markets Starting January 1, 2027
Binance News - North Carolina has signed a budget that adopts a distinct regulatory approach for prediction market platforms. According to Odaily, starting January 1, 2027, the state will impose a 6% tax on net transaction fee revenue from prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, while not requiring them to obtain a state license, effectively recognizing the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s federal regulatory authority. Odaily reported that North Carolina is the first state to acknowledge the ...
South Korea’s Foreign Exchange Authority Says Longer USD-KRW Trading Hours Expand Market Stabilization Capacity
Binance News - South Korea’s foreign exchange authority said the extension of trading hours in the U.S. dollar–South Korean won market will further expand the room to respond in order to stabilize the foreign exchange market. According to Jin10, the authority said the longer trading window would broaden the scope for maintaining stability in the foreign exchange market.
South Korea’s Foreign Exchange Authority: USD-KRW Market Still Misaligned With Economic Fundamentals
Binance News - South Korea’s foreign exchange authority said the U.S. dollar to South Korean won market still does not align with economic fundamentals. According to Jin10, the authority made the comment without providing further details.
South Korea’s FX Authority Expects Exporters’ Dollar Holdings to Enter Market via FX Forwards
Binance News - South Korea’s foreign exchange authority said foreign exchange market supply-and-demand dynamics were expected to change in the second half of 2026. According to Jin10, the authority expected exporters’ U.S. dollar holdings to flow into the market through foreign exchange forward contracts.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Optical Communications Stocks Rise, Yangtze Optical Fibre Up Over 12%
Binance News - Hong Kong-listed optical communications stocks rose in volatile trading, led by Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (06869.HK), which was up more than 12%. According to Jin10, Cambridge Technology (06166.HK) rose more than 9%, Hua Hong Hong Li (01347.HK) gained more than 7%, and Haiguang Xinzhen (01191.HK) was up more than 4%.
Goldman Sachs Limits Staff Prediction Bets to Sports, Entertainment
Binance News - Goldman Sachs told employees to limit prediction market activity to sports and entertainment to reduce compliance risks tied to elections, interest rates and other market-moving events. According to BeInCrypto, the policy was issued in an internal memo that warned repeated violations could lead to termination, the Financial Times reported. Kalshi and Polymarket have faced insider trading scrutiny, including Lookonchain flagging three wallets that netted more than $630,000 betting on Nicolás Maduro’s removal hours before his capture, and a Nobel Peace Prize leak probe after successful wagers on the eventual winner. Kalshi is pursuing a $40 billion ...
SK Hynix Nasdaq IPO Underwriters Could Earn More Than $140 Million in Fees
Binance News - Investment banks working on SK Hynix's planned U.S. listing could earn more than $100 million in commissions, as the South Korean chipmaker with a market value above $1 trillion prepares to list on Nasdaq, 36Kr reported. Two people familiar with the deal said underwriters including Goldman Sachs and Citigroup could share a total fee pool exceeding $140 million. The fees are expected to include a base underwriting fee equal to 0.5% of the total funds raised, plus a separate performance-based incentive bonus paid by SK Hynix, the sources said.
MiniMax Raises HK$16 Billion in New Funding Round, Deal Upsized to Over $2 Billion
Binance News - MiniMax has completed a new funding round worth HK$16 billion, with participation from multiple international sovereign wealth funds, long-only funds, Chinese institutions and multi-strategy funds across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the U.S., according to 36Kr. The transaction drew more than 100 institutional investors and was covered about seven times; the initial issuance size was about $1.8 billion and was ultimately increased to more than $2 billion due to demand.
STOCKS | Contemporary Amperex Technology Shares Fall in Mainland China and Hong Kong
Binance News - Contemporary Amperex Technology shares fell in both mainland China and Hong Kong trading. According to Jin10, Contemporary Amperex Technology’s A-shares dropped more than 3%, while its Hong Kong-listed shares (03750.HK) fell more than 1%.
Japan Urges Pension Funds to Boost Domestic Investing; Yen Gains
Binance News - Japan is seeking to encourage pension funds, including the Government Pension Investment Fund, to increase investment in domestic financial assets, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said, according to Bloomberg. The yen gained.
STOCKS | China Stock Indexes Mixed at the Open on July 10
Binance News - China's major stock indexes were mixed at the open on July 10. According to Jin10, the Shanghai Composite Index opened down 5.05 points, or 0.13%, at 4,031.54. The Shenzhen Component Index opened up 81.68 points, or 0.53%, at 15,480.41. The CSI 300 Index opened up 11.22 points, or 0.23%, at 4,887.54. The ChiNext Index opened up 23.68 points, or 0.59%, at 4,041.86. The STAR 50 Index opened up 4.35 points, or 0.2%, at 2,190.18.
Polymarket Seeks NFA Futures Commission Merchant License as It Pursues Non-Fully Collateralized Trading
Binance News - Polymarket applied on July 3 through Coming Home GBA LLC for a futures commission merchant license with the National Futures Association. According to NS3.AI, Polymarket must also obtain approval from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to amend its rulebook to allow non-fully collateralized trading. The application and the required regulatory approval are part of the steps Polymarket would need to take to move forward with the proposed trading structure.
RBI Faces $100 Billion Challenge After Record Currency Defense
Binance News - The Reserve Bank of India has built one of the world’s largest bearish dollar positions over the past two years to support a persistently weak rupee, and now faces the challenge of unwinding it without destabilizing currency markets, according to Bloomberg. The position amounts to about $100 billion, Bloomberg reported.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Stocks Open Higher as Hang Seng Gains 0.76%
Binance News - Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Friday. According to Jin10, the Hang Seng Index rose 183.26 points, up 0.76%, to 24,213.44 at the open. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 58.95 points, up 1.25%, to 4,790.51. The China Enterprises Index increased 68.01 points, up 0.85%, to 8,065.3. The Red Chip Index added 21.9 points, up 0.57%, to 3,846.01.
STOCKS | Hang Seng Index Futures Open Up 0.85% at 24,180 in Day Session
Binance News - Hang Seng Index futures opened 0.85% higher in the day session at 24,180 points. According to Jin10, the contract traded at a premium of 150 points.
China Sets Yuan Fixing at 6.7989 per Dollar for July 10, 2026
Binance News - China’s interbank foreign exchange market set the yuan’s central parity rate at 6.7989 per U.S. dollar, down 47 pips. According to Jin10, the euro/yuan fixing was 7.7712, up 16 pips; the Hong Kong dollar/yuan was 0.86754, down 3.7 pips; and the pound/yuan was 9.1157, up 59 pips. The Australian dollar/yuan was 4.7173, up 23 pips; the Canadian dollar/yuan was 4.7970, down 29 pips; and the 100 Japanese yen/yuan was 4.1876, up 13 pips. ...
Ark Invest Buys 217,896 Circle Shares and Sells 85,319 Robinhood Shares
Binance News - Ark Invest bought 217,896 shares of Circle on Thursday, a purchase valued at about $13.7 million. According to ChainCatcher, Circle’s stock (CRCL) fell 1.65% on the day to $63.01. Ark Invest also sold 85,319 shares of Robinhood, a transaction valued at about $9.8 million. According to ChainCatcher, Robinhood’s stock (HOOD) rose 1.39% on the day to ...
Senate Draft of CLARITY Act Merger Could Be Released Next Week, Sources Say
Binance News - A merged draft of the CLARITY Act could be released as early as next week, and the U.S. Senate is expected to move forward with consideration during the week of July 20, sources said. According to Foresight News, the information was reported by CoinDesk, citing people familiar with the matter. The merged draft was negotiated jointly by the Senate Banking Committee and the Senate Agriculture Committee. It adds more than 70 pages of new content and strengthens consumer protection provisions. ...
Japan to Test-Launch Reusable Rocket Prototype as It Seeks to Cut Costs
Binance News - Japan's space agency will launch a reusable rocket prototype on Saturday as it works to reduce launch costs and respond to SpaceX-related technology. According to Jin10, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will conduct the RV-X rocket test flight at its Noshiro Rocket Testing Center in Noshiro, Akita Prefecture. The launch had been planned for March this year but was postponed due to severe weather and equipment failures. ...
Galaxy Securities: China’s July PPI Likely to Mark a Near-Term Peak
Binance News - Galaxy Securities said it expects China’s July producer price index (PPI) year-on-year reading to be a near-term high, citing easing support from the petrochemical chain as crude oil prices return close to pre-conflict levels and upstream price gains failing to pass through to downstream demand, according to Jiemian News. The brokerage said the PPI-CPI gap is still widening, suggesting weak transmission to end demand and limited ability for companies to pass costs on to consumers. It flagged three factors to watch: U.S.-Iran geopolitical developments and their impact on global oil prices; knock-on effects from El Niño on commodities such as sugar, wheat, rubber and palm oil and on China’s thermal coal prices via hydropower output and thermal power demand; and the ...
China’s 15th Five-Year Carbon Peak Plan Targets 30% NEV Share by 2030
Binance News - China released its “15th Five-Year” carbon peaking action plan on July 9, setting a target for new energy vehicles (NEVs) to account for 30% of the vehicle fleet by 2030 and for NEVs used in commercial operations to reach a 25% share, according to Jiemian News. The report said NEVs made up about 12% of China’s total vehicle fleet by the end of 2025.
Japan’s Finance Minister Satuki Katayama Calls to Speed Up Talks on Expanding Household JGB Products
Binance News - Japan’s Finance Minister Satuki Katayama said she hoped discussions would be accelerated on expanding Japan government bond products aimed at households. According to Jin10, Katayama expressed a desire to move faster on the debate over increasing the scale of such household-focused JGB offerings.
Japan’s 10-Year Government Bond Yield Falls 3 Basis Points to 2.845%
Binance News - Japan’s 10-year government bond yield fell 3 basis points to 2.845%. According to Jin10, the yield moved down to 2.845%.
CFTC Vacancies Complicate Progress on the Clarity Act
Binance News - Vacancies at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have emerged as a hurdle for advancing the Clarity Act, with only Republican Chairman Michael Selig currently serving out of five commissioner seats. According to NS3.AI, the White House said it requested nominee lists for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the CFTC from Democrats but did not receive a response. Democrats have previously criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing that he was attempting to consolidate control over the CFTC.
CICC: China’s June PPI Growth Accelerates to 4.1% as CPI Falls 0.3% MoM
Binance News - China’s producer price index (PPI) turned from rising to falling on a month-on-month basis in June, while its year-on-year increase widened to 4.1% from 3.9% in May, helped by a low base a year earlier, China International Capital Corp (CICC) said, according to Jiemian News. CICC attributed the monthly decline mainly to the petrochemical chain, citing the impact of falling international oil prices. CICC said the consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.3% month-on-month in June and eased to 1.0% year-on-year, as prices for items such as gasoline and gold jewelry retreated, while core inflation also softened slightly. It added that ...
CITIC Securities: AI Demand Is Driving a Global Nuclear Power Revival
Binance News - CITIC Securities said AI-driven electricity demand is triggering a broad revival in the global nuclear power industry, and that China’s nuclear sector has entered a phase of routine project approvals and a peak in construction activity, according to Jiemian News. The brokerage said advanced reactors are a key high-growth direction, and that small modular reactors could become an optimal solution for powering data centers and one of the best options for exporting power capacity overseas; it added that this could lead to a valuation re-rating for nuclear-related stocks. CITIC Securities recommended focusing on companies supplying nuclear island equipment, valves, special materials and main coolant pumps.
Japan’s Economy Minister Says Exchange Rates Are Driven by Multiple Factors
Binance News - Japan’s economy minister, Minoru Kiuchi, said exchange rates are determined by multiple factors. According to Jin10, he said those factors include interest rate differentials, differences between Japan’s inflation rate and those of other countries, and current account dynamics.
White House Defends Trump Administration’s CFTC Nomination Approach in Letter to Senate Leaders
Binance News - The White House sent a letter to bipartisan Senate leaders responding to Democratic criticism that the Trump administration has refused to appoint commissioners to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to Odaily, the CFTC currently has only one serving commissioner, Republican Chair Michael Selig, out of five commissioner seats. The letter said the White House sought a list of potential nominees for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the CFTC from Democrats but did not receive a response, and it accused Democrats of obstructing nominations. ...
STOCKS | Minimax-W Plans Placement of 35.6 Million New Class A Shares at HK$268 Each
Binance News - Minimax-W (00100.HK) said it plans to place 35.6 million new Class A shares at a placing price of HK$268.00 per share, representing a 9.89% discount. According to Odaily, the company disclosed the plan in a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 10. Minimax-W expects the placement to raise about HK$9.54 billion in proceeds.
Japan's Economy Minister Says Wholesale Price Gains Reflect Higher Oil Prices
Binance News - Japan's economy minister Kiuchi said wholesale price increases reflected the recent rise in oil prices. According to Jin10, Kiuchi added that consumer inflation had risen at a moderate pace.
STOCKS | Nikkei 225 Opens Up 0.78% at 68,271.91, Rising 528.06 Points
Binance News - The Nikkei 225 index opened 528.06 points higher, up 0.78%, at 68,271.91. According to Jin10, the move was reported for the market open on July 10 (Friday).
Anthropic Appoints Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke to Long-Term Benefit Trust
Binance News - AI company Anthropic said on July 9 that it has appointed former US Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke to its Long-Term Benefit Trust, the body that oversees the company’s long-term mission to develop AI safely and responsibly and ensure the technology benefits society over the long run, according to Jiemian News. Anthropic said Bernanke will advise the company as it assesses AI’s impact on the economy, jobs and society, drawing on his experience in economics, financial-crisis research and macro policy. Bernanke served as Fed chair from 2006 to 2014 and won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2022.
Zuckerberg Says Meta Weighs Renting Out Some AI Compute Amid Tight Supply
Binance News - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on July 9 that the company needs as much computing power as possible, but is considering whether renting out part of its AI infrastructure to external customers could create more value as AI compute remains in short supply, according to Jiemian News. In an interview, Zuckerberg said market bids for compute are currently very high and that in some cases it could be more economical to lease capacity rather than keep it for internal use, or to explore similar transactions. He added that opportunities to develop a cloud business “always exist” and Meta could pursue it whenever it chooses, following earlier reports that Meta is ...
US Officials Say Diplomacy Still Underway to Ease US-Iran Tensions
Binance News - A US official said diplomatic efforts are still ongoing to ease tensions behind the US-Iran conflict, while the US has deliberately paused after strikes to avoid escalation and leave room for talks, according to Jiemian News. Multiple officials said the US was prepared to launch strikes on Iran later that night if necessary, but was still letting diplomacy lead. On the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier deployed in the Arabian Sea, crew members loaded weapons onto fighter jets and pilots conducted drills in preparation for potential strikes, the report said. The carrier’s captain told thousands of personnel on board that tensions were rising and they should remain ...
Fed Sets Up Five Working Groups to Review Policy Tools and Framework
Binance News - The U.S. Federal Reserve said on July 9 that it has established five working groups to assess and improve how it conducts monetary policy, including its implementation methods, analytical tools and policy framework, according to Jiemian News. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said the U.S. economy has changed significantly over the past generation and that the current environment is shifting faster, and the groups will conduct evidence-based reviews to help the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) better achieve its goals of stable prices and maximum employment. The five groups will focus on policy communications, balance sheet policy, ...
Japan’s June Corporate Goods Price Index Rose 7.1% Year Over Year
Binance News - Japan’s corporate goods price index rose 7.1% year over year in June. According to Jin10, the reading compared with a market expectation of 6.80% and a previous value of 6.30%.
STOCKS | Huatai Securities: A-Share Nonferrous Leaders May Have Room to Rebound After Valuation Compression
Binance News - Huatai Securities said a sharp decline in leading A-share nonferrous stocks mainly reflected valuation compression rather than damage to earnings per share. According to Jin10, a Huatai Securities research note said that as of July 6, the iFind consensus expectation for 2026 EPS for the relevant companies had been revised upward over the past nearly 180 days, indicating solid profit expectations, while the sector’s oversold conditions may have been driven by valuation compression. The note said that as of July 3, the PE-TTM percentiles since 2020 for the CSI ...
Southbound Funds Net Buy Nearly HK$25 Billion in Two Days, Boosting Hong Kong Tech Shares
Binance News - Southbound funds sharply increased purchases of Hong Kong stocks this week, with inflows concentrated in heavyweight technology names, as the Hang Seng Tech Index rebounded after a June pullback, Jiemian News reported. Choice data showed southbound investors recorded net buys of HK$14.2 billion on July 8 and HK$9.83 billion on July 9, for a combined net inflow of nearly HK$25 billion over the two trading days. Separately, Choice estimates that Hong Kong tech-themed ETFs have seen net inflows of RMB 7.494 billion since the start of July.
Oman, Iran Foreign Ministers Call for De-Escalation and Free Navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call on July 9 to discuss the latest developments in the regional situation, according to Jiemian News. The two sides agreed on the need to stop military escalation and to pursue a peaceful resolution through political and diplomatic channels while taking into account the interests of all parties. They also said freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz should be safeguarded in line with international law to ensure smooth passage for commercial vessels and stable energy supplies.
GEOPOLITICS | Tsleil-Waututh Nation Challenges Vancouver Dredging Plan for Oil Tankers
Binance News - The Tsleil-Waututh Nation is challenging a plan by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority in British Columbia to dredge under the Second Narrows Bridge to accommodate fuller oil tankers shipping crude from the Trans Mountain Corp. pipeline, according to Bloomberg.
Peru Holds Key Rate at 4.25% for 10th Straight Month
Binance News - Peru’s central bank held its key interest rate at 4.25% for a 10th straight month on Thursday, betting that a recent uptick in inflation will prove temporary, according to Bloomberg.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Holds Steady as Traders Weigh Mideast Fighting, Rate Outlook
Binance News - Gold was little changed as investors weighed renewed fighting in the Middle East and the prospect of interest-rate hikes to combat stubborn inflation, according to Bloomberg.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Executive Fidji Simo to Resign, Become Part-Time Adviser
Binance News - An OpenAI executive, Fidji Simo, will resign and later serve as a part-time adviser to the company. According to Jin10, The Wall Street Journal reported that Simo will step down from her role and transition to a part-time advisory position at OpenAI.
Analyst Sees Upside for ETH Ahead of Glamsterdam Upgrade
CryptoPotato - Rising spot activity alongside falling leverage suggests long-term buyers may be replacing speculative traders.
Boeing 737 Certification Expected Later This Month for Second-To-Last Variant
Binance News - Federal regulators are expected to certify the second-to-last version of Boeing’s 737 series later this month. According to Jin10, the information was reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Gates Heir’s Shopping App Phia Took Credit for Sales It Didn’t Drive
Binance News - Phia, an advertising startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates, daughter of billionaire Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, took credit for sales it didn’t drive, Bloomberg reported. The company bills itself as a “personal shopping assistant” that helps users find the lowest prices on a broad range of clothes and fashion accessories.
Two Killed in Shooting in Mashhad, Iran
Binance News - A shooting in the northeastern Iranian holy city of Mashhad left two people dead. According to Jin10, Iranian sources said early on July 10 that the incident occurred in western Mashhad, and the cause of the shooting and the identities of the victims had not been confirmed. An Iranian official said two people were killed. The report also said that on July 9, a burial ceremony for Iran's late supreme ...
Fed Rate Hold Seen as Most Likely Outcome for July, CME FedWatch Shows
Binance News - CME FedWatch data showed a 74.9% probability that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged in July, and a 25.1% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate hike. According to Jin10, the tool put the probability of rates remaining unchanged by September at 35.7%, with a 51.1% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike and a 13.1% probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point hike.
PRECIOUS METALS | Bernstein Raises 2026 Gold Targets to $4,375 an Ounce for H2
Binance News - Bernstein raised its 2026 gold price outlook, setting a second-half target of $4,375 per ounce and a full-year target of $4,533 per ounce. According to Jin10, the firm said continued central-bank gold buying and a high likelihood that the Federal Reserve will not raise rates over the next 12 months would be key factors supporting gold prices. Bernstein said the Fed may raise rates at most only one to two times, and that pressure from gold ETF outflows would also be limited. The firm noted that rising real interest rates in the second quarter of 2026 had ...
STOCKS | Tanger CEO Cites ‘Incredible Traffic’ Linked to World Cup
Binance News - Tanger Inc. is seeing near-record results as strong summer traffic boosts performance, with shares up 18.28% year to date, according to Bloomberg. Chief Executive Officer Stephen Yalof said the company is seeing “incredible traffic” tied to the World Cup in an interview on Bloomberg Television’s “The Close” with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld.
Iran May Be Considering New Plan to Assassinate Trump, Report Says
Binance News - Israel has provided the United States with new intelligence indicating that Iran may be considering a new plan to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Jin10, The Wall Street Journal cited people familiar with the matter as saying Israel shared the intelligence with U.S. officials.
Coinbase chief legal officer to transition to advisory role on July 31
CoinTelegraph - The soon-to-be former chief legal officer did not announce the details of his next move but said that he would continue working with the Board of Coinbase National Trust Company.
U.S. Officials Say Technical Talks With Iran Continue
Binance News - U.S. officials said technical-level negotiations with Iran were continuing and that the United States remained committed to seeking a solution. According to Jin10, the officials also said Iran must not possess nuclear weapons.
U.S. Central Command Says Iran Does Not Control the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - U.S. Central Command said Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jin10, the U.S. military has been helping ensure safe navigation through the key international trade route since early May, and more than 800 merchant ships and 380 million barrels of crude oil have successfully passed through the strait.
Marathon Digital Buys 2-Gigawatt Texas Site, Shares Spike 15% on AI Pivot
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Most Emerging-Market Currencies Rise as Investors Show ‘Headline Fatigue’
Binance News - Most emerging-market currencies edged higher on Thursday, led by the Colombian peso, as investors played down the scope of resumed hostilities between the US and Iran, according to Bloomberg. Oil slumped during the session.
Grayscale's CFO Exits After 7 Years With Crypto Asset Manager
Binance News - Grayscale chief financial officer Edward McGee has stepped down after seven years, effective July 2, and the firm named Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim co-chief financial officers. According to CoinDesk, McGee resigned for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the company. Masci will also serve as principal financial and accounting officer and join the board of managers. The exit follows managing director and head of distribution and partnerships John Hoffman leaving for Ondo Finance, as Grayscale has paused plans for a U.S. IPO amid market conditions.
Polymarket Seeks License to Offer Margin Trading Legally in US
Binance News - Polymarket is seeking regulatory approval to offer margin trading legally in the US, a move that would allow users to place event bets with less capital upfront, according to Bloomberg. The prediction market platform is pursuing the license as it looks to attract more sophisticated traders.
STOCKS | Bitdeer Shares Rise 14.1% After Announcing $36 Million Nevada Manufacturing Facility
Binance News - Bitdeer shares rose 14.1% to $14.33 after the company announced a $36 million manufacturing facility in Nevada. According to NS3.AI, the facility will assemble SEALMINER Bitcoin mining machines. Bitdeer said commercial production is expected to begin by the end of the year.