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SpaceX focuses on AI; Circle benefits from MiCA; Trump gains $1B in crypto amid market decline.

New Federal Data Reveals Donald Trump Holds $50 Million in Bitcoin in Cold Wallet

CryptoPotato - A federal filing revealed that Trump holds more than $50 million in Bitcoin, though the disclosure's highest reporting category suggests even more.

SpaceX Is ‘Much More Of An AI Play,’ Wedbush’s Dan Ives Says

BeInCrypto - Wedbush initiated SpaceX coverage with an Outperform rating, with analyst Dan Ives calling it an AI infrastructure play. The post SpaceX Is ‘Much More Of An AI Play,’ Wedbush’s Dan Ives Says appeared first on BeInCrypto.

AI | Vertiv Opens Malaysia Factory to Supply Power Gear for AI Data Centers

Binance News - Vertiv Holdings Co. opened a factory in Malaysia, highlighting the rapid pace of AI infrastructure buildout in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Bloomberg.

Anthropic Says Fable 5 to Launch Globally on Claude Platform Tomorrow

Binance News - Anthropic said Fable 5 will roll out globally on its Claude platform tomorrow, according to 36Kr. The company said it will continue coordinating with the US government to expand access to the Mythos 5 model under its “Glasswing” program so more US-based and international partners can obtain usage permissions. Anthropic also said it will re-enable Fable 5 access on AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Foundry as soon as possible. Pro, Max, Team and Select Enterprise users will be able to access Fable 5, with usage capped at up to 50% per week through July 7, 2026.

Trump Clears $1 Billion in Crypto Gains While the Market Tanked

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Donald Trump made more than $1 billion from cryptocurrency. That’s the headline number buried inside his 2025 financial disclosure —… Read the original on Trump Clears $1 Billion in Crypto Gains While the Market Tanked. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Omdia: US PC Shipments Fell 7% YoY to 15.8 Million Units in Q1 2026

Binance News - Omdia data showed US PC shipments (excluding tablets) fell 7.0% year on year to 15.8 million units in Q1 2026, marking the biggest YoY decline since Q3 2023, according to 36Kr. Omdia attributed the downturn to sharp increases in PC memory and storage prices that constrained supply and raised costs, as well as a pull-forward in demand after the Windows 11 upgrade cycle ended, which led to a notable short-term drop in commercial demand. It also cited a base effect: shipments were elevated in Q1 2025 as enterprises stocked up ahead of expected tariffs, while in Q1 2026 channel inventory build was limited and mainly tied to anticipated memory price increases.

BOE’s Bailey Says Oil Shock Frustrates Policy With Economy Weak

Binance News - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said the BOE was on track to cut UK interest rates twice this year because of concerns about weak growth before the outbreak of the US-Iran war pushed up inflation, according to Bloomberg.

Anthropic to Restore U.S. Access to Claude Fable 5, Polymarket Odds Rise to 97%

Binance News - A Polymarket contract on whether Claude Fable 5 will be restored for U.S. customers before July 1 rose to 97%, up 71% over the past 24 hours. According to Odaily, the data was tracked by the PPP prediction market monitoring tool. Anthropic previously suspended global access to Claude Fable 5 several days after releasing the model on June 9, following U.S. government export controls imposed on national security grounds. Odaily reported that Anthropic has been notified that the U.S. Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, and that the ...

KKR, SK Inc. Form Korea Renewable Energy Venture Valued at 2 Trillion Won

Binance News - SK Inc. and KKR & Co. are launching a Korea-focused renewable energy joint venture valued at 2 trillion won ($1.3 billion), the companies said in a press release, according to Bloomberg.

Circle Emerges as MiCA’s Quiet Winner While USDT Exits Europe

BeInCrypto - As MiCA delists USDT across the EU today, Circle's USDC and EURC keep their listings, and BNY just backed USDC too. The post Circle Emerges as MiCA’s Quiet Winner While USDT Exits Europe appeared first on BeInCrypto.

PRECIOUS METALS | China Gold Jewelry Prices Little Changed, Quoted Around 1,203-1,213 Yuan Per Gram

Binance News - Domestic gold jewelry prices in China were little changed from the previous day. According to Jin10, a comparison of prices across multiple brands showed quotes generally clustered around 1,203 to 1,213 yuan per gram.

Anthropic launches Claude science for research purposes

Cryptopolitan - Anthropic has announced the release of Claude Science, a research environment that consolidates multiple scientific databases, tools, and visualization capabilities into a single platform for scientists and researchers. Anthropic announced the product at its “The Briefing: AI for Science” event on June 30, where the company explained Claude Science was not a new AI model....

STOCKS | Serenity Says Sivers Semiconductors Completes 700 Million Swedish Krona Capital Raise

Binance News - Sivers Semiconductors (SIVE) has completed a 700 million Swedish krona capital increase financing round, according to a post on X by Serenity. According to Odaily, Serenity said the round was subscribed by multiple times and the company slightly increased the size from its original plan. Serenity said the proceeds will mainly be used to expand production capacity for indium phosphide (InP) lasers and optical amplifiers, and to support capacity ramp-up under a fab-light model. Serenity said the financing may indicate SIVE has reached a key inflection point ...

Iran Refuses to Meet US Envoys Kushner and Witkoff in Doha as Oil Rises

Binance News - Iran refused to meet US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in Doha on Tuesday June 30, dimming ceasefire hopes in the ongoing war and lifting oil prices. Qatar’s prime minister met the Americans instead, according to BeInCrypto, while Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Hormuz mine clearance falls under June’s memorandum of understanding (MoU) and needs no outside help. Brent crude peaked at $74.75 a barrel Tuesday before settling to $73.29 early Wednesday. Alex Vatanka of the Middle East Institute said Iranian officials want visible progress on the June 17 MoU first, including unfreezing Iranian funds and ending hostilities in Lebanon.

‘47 Ronin’ director who gambled Netflix funds on crypto gets 30 months

CoinTelegraph - Carl Rinsch will serve two and a half years in prison for taking money meant for a Netflix show to buy Dogecoin, stocks and luxury goods.

AI | Japan Investment Corp.'s Hata Sees Rising Capital Demand as Japan Focuses on Physical AI

Binance News - Japan Investment Corporation Senior Managing Director Yuka Hata said demand for capital is growing as Japan shifts its focus toward physical AI and deep technologies, according to Bloomberg. Hata added that Japan’s labor shortages have increased the need for AI-driven solutions, making the sector a key investment priority for JIC.

Glenmede Expects U.S. June Unemployment Rate to Hold at 4.3%

Binance News - Glenmede’s investment strategy leaders said investors should expect the U.S. unemployment rate in June to remain unchanged at 4.3%, with nonfarm payrolls rising by about 87,000. According to ChainCatcher, the forecast was provided by Jason Pride, head of investment strategy, and Michael Reynolds, vice president of investment strategy at the private wealth management and investment firm. They said the projected job growth would be lower than May’s 172,000 increase, but would still represent a solid outcome given what they described as a labor ...

Wells Fargo Says U.S. Labor Demand Has Been Largely Steady With No Clear Reacceleration

Binance News - Wells Fargo’s economics team said U.S. labor market conditions have continued to stabilize after a low point in 2025, but recent data did not show a clear reacceleration in labor demand. According to Jin10, the team said initial jobless claims have remained low, and employment PMI readings from regional Federal Reserve banks indicated hiring activity picked up slightly in June. However, the economists noted that other recent indicators have softened. Since spring, job postings and ADP weekly hiring measures have declined, while small ...

Sharplink Adds 10,000 ETH as Corporate Treasury Grows to 886,725 Ether

Bitcoin.com - Sharplink bought another 10,000 ETH, lifting total holdings to 886,725 ETH as it continues to build one of the largest corporate ether treasuries. The company also repurchased more than 2.1 million shares, tying its capital strategy to growth in ETH per share. Sharplink Ties Share Buybacks to ETH Treasury in Long-Term Capital Strategy Sharplink has […]

Japan Tankan Shows Large Non-Manufacturers’ Sentiment at Highest Since 1991

Binance News - Japan’s Tankan survey showed the sentiment index for large non-manufacturing firms reached its highest level since 1991, alongside strengthening inflation expectations. According to Jin10, the report indicated that inflation expectations continued to firm even as companies faced ongoing cost pressures. The survey also suggested corporate willingness to invest remained steady. Market participants have increasingly anticipated that the Bank of Japan will accelerate the pace of policy normalization.

Palm Oil Futures Fall for Second Day as Indonesia Implements B50 Biodiesel Policy

Binance News - Malaysian palm oil futures have fallen for a second consecutive day as Indonesia’s new B50 biodiesel policy took effect today. According to Jin10, the edible oils market is facing mixed drivers, with expectations of higher production and rising inventories competing with anticipated output reductions linked to El Nino. Jin10 said the opposing forces have intensified a tug-of-war between bulls and bears, leaving the broader oils market at a critical juncture.

Daiwa Securities Expects Japan Business Sentiment to Improve Further

Binance News - Daiwa Securities economist Yutaro Suzuki said Japan’s business sentiment may become more optimistic than indicated by the Bank of Japan’s Tankan survey. According to Jin10, Suzuki said the Tankan suggested business sentiment would worsen over the next three months, but he argued the latest survey was unlikely to fully reflect the impact of peace talks between the United States and Iran. Citing a Bank of Japan official, the report said about 70% of respondents submitted their answers before the agreement was announced. ...

Iran Snubs US Envoys in Doha, Dimming Ceasefire Hopes as Oil Rises

BeInCrypto - Iran refused to meet US envoys in Doha, and oil prices rose as fading ceasefire hopes rattled energy markets. The post Iran Snubs US Envoys in Doha, Dimming Ceasefire Hopes as Oil Rises appeared first on BeInCrypto.

China Manufacturing Posts Best Quarter Since 2020, Private Survey Shows

Binance News - China’s manufacturing sector capped its strongest quarter in almost six years, a private survey showed, even as growth eased slightly in June, according to Bloomberg. The gauge suggested the underlying economy remains fragile.

AI TRENDS | Anthropic to Develop Framework for Assessing AI Jailbreak Severity With Partners

Binance News - Anthropic said it will work with Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and other Glasswing partners to develop a framework for evaluating the severity of AI jailbreaks. According to Jin10, the company said the effort will focus on creating an assessment framework for how serious AI jailbreaks are.

Anthropic Says It Will Expand Access to Mythos 5 Under Glasswing Program

Binance News - Anthropic said it will continue coordinating with the U.S. government to broaden access to its Mythos 5 model under the Glasswing program. According to Jin10, the company said the expanded scope would allow more U.S.-based and international partners to obtain permission to use the model.

AI TRENDS | Anthropic Says It Will Restore Access to Fable 5 on AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Foundry

Binance News - Anthropic said it will re-enable access to Fable 5 as soon as possible on AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Foundry. According to Jin10, the company did not provide a specific timeline or further details.

Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Transit Rules Have Changed As Ship Traffic Rebounds

Binance News - Iran said the rules governing passage through the Strait of Hormuz have changed, with a proposed “transit fee” being avoided while an “environmental service fee” is becoming the legal framework for a new post-war rule. According to Jin10, 51 ships transited on June 30, with traffic recovering somewhat from weekend lows.

Foreign Buying of Indian Bonds Hits Record After Tax Break

Binance News - Foreign inflows into Indian bonds that are open to unrestricted global investment hit a record monthly level after the government scrapped taxes on foreign investors, according to Bloomberg.

Goldman Sachs Forecasts Oil Market Surplus Could Exceed 3 Million Barrels a Day Next Year

Binance News - Goldman Sachs said global crude oil supply would be released again as transit through the Strait of Hormuz resumes. According to Jin10, the bank said that even if countries begin replenishing their strategic petroleum reserves, those purchases would only partially offset the additional supply. Goldman Sachs forecast that the oil market’s daily surplus next year could exceed 3 million barrels.

Data Show 95 Private Fund Firms Ranked Among Top Holders of 106 Newly Launched ETFs in H1 2026

Binance News - ETFs are increasingly being allocated by private fund managers, with data from Simuwang showing that as of June 30, 2026, products under 95 private fund firms appeared among the top 10 holders of 106 ETFs launched in the first half of the year, holding a combined 1.214 billion units. A total of 44 ETFs were heavily allocated by private funds, with private-fund holdings of at least 10 million units each; 11 of those ETFs had private-fund holdings of at least 30 million units. By product, private funds held 51.90 million units of Southern Asset Management’s STAR Market AI ETF, 48.8989 million units of GF Fund’s Securities ETF, and 42.9680 million units of ChinaAMC’s Home Appliances ETF, according to 36Kr.

Wedbush Initiates Coverage of SpaceX With Outperform Rating and $190 Target Price

Binance News - Wedbush initiated coverage of SpaceX (SPCX.O) with an “outperform” rating and a target price of $190. According to Jin10, Wedbush issued the rating and target price in its first coverage report on the company.

South Korean Won Slides Toward Weakest Since 2009 as Foreigners Sell Kospi for Eighth Straight Day

Binance News - According to Bloomberg, South Korea's won slid toward its weakest level since the global financial crisis, leading a retreat in Asian currencies, as the dollar strengthened and overseas investors sold local equities. The won declined as much as 0.6% to 1,559.10 per dollar after depreciating to 1,562.20 last month — a level last seen in March 2009. Overseas investors sold a net 1.46 trillion won ($938 million) of stocks in the Kospi index on Wednesday, set for an eighth straight day of outflows. "The dollar's strength is such that a fresh low for the won would not be surprising," said Moon Dawoon, an economist at Korea Investment & Securities Co. in Seoul. "If it does break through, it will be difficult to identify the next ...

India Proprietary Traders Brace for RBI Funding Squeeze

Binance News - India’s proprietary trading firms are bracing for a funding squeeze from the Reserve Bank of India that could pressure returns from strategies including cash-futures arbitrage, options market making and index arbitrage, according to Bloomberg.

UK crypto investors sue Binance, Changpeng Zhao for $200M

CoinTelegraph - One Binance customer said he lost the equivalent of more than $132,000 from the crypto exchange’s derivatives offerings before restrictions were imposed on Binance.

Citi Forecasts Higher European Gas Prices in the Second Half of 2026

Binance News - Citi forecast that average TTF natural gas prices in the second half of 2026 will be 36.5 euros per megawatt-hour. According to Jin10, Citi also projected JKM liquefied natural gas at $13.5 per million British thermal units and U.S. Henry Hub natural gas at $3.2 per million British thermal units for the same period.

Circle Removed From Several Russell Growth Indexes in Annual Reconstitution

Binance News - Circle (CRCL) has been removed from multiple major Russell Growth Indexes as part of the latest Annual Reconstitution. According to Odaily, the adjustment covers five key Russell Growth indexes, including the Russell 1000 and Russell 3000, which are tracked by many institutional investors and passive funds. U.S. stock market data showed CRCL closed down 17.55% in the previous session, last reported at $62.63.

Address 0x268 Buys 9,876.38 ETH and Stakes It as wstETH

Binance News - An address starting with 0x268 made its first purchase of 9,876.38 ETH about 11 hours ago and then staked the holdings into wstETH. According to Foresight News, the transaction was tracked by @ai_9684xtpa. The monitoring data said the ETH was bought at an average price of $1,559.82.

China Factory Activity Expands Less Than Expected in June, Survey Shows

Binance News - China’s manufacturing activity grew less than expected in June, according to Bloomberg. The survey result contrasted with an official gauge that showed an uptick, partly due to export strength.

Goldman Sachs Flags Oil Surplus as Iran War Impact Fades, Hormuz Traffic Recovers

Binance News - The global oil market is set to swing back into oversupply as the impact of the Iran war fades and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz recovers, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Bloomberg reported.

Xi’an ESM Materials Sales Set Up With RMB 5 Million Registered Capital

Binance News - Xi’an ESM Materials Sales Co., Ltd. has been established with registered capital of RMB 5 million and legal representative Liu Huanping, according to 36Kr. Tianyancha information shows the company’s business scope includes sales of electronic specialty materials, semiconductor device specialty equipment, metal materials, and computer hardware and auxiliary equipment, as well as new materials technology promotion services and goods import and export. The new entity is wholly owned by Xi’an ESM Materials Technology Co., Ltd.

State Power Investment Corp Takes Stake in Shanghai Lianhe Rihuan Energy Tech

Binance News - Shanghai Lianhe Rihuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd. has added State Power Investment Corp (SPIC) as a shareholder and increased its registered capital to about RMB 730 million from about RMB 190 million, a rise of roughly 285%, according to 36Kr. The company was founded in December 2018 and is legally represented by Ye Yuanwei. Its business scope includes energy technology and new materials technology development, technology transfer and consulting, technical services, and engineering management services. It is now jointly held by Shanghai Lianhe Investment Co., Ltd., Shanghai Rihuan Technology Investment Co., Ltd., and SPIC.

Binance Stocks Will Enable Whole-Share Limit Orders for BSP During Regular Trading Hours

Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, Binance Stocks will allow users to place whole-share regular trading hours limit orders for BSP stocks starting from 2026-07-01 09:05 (UTC), as the platform seeks to expand trading choices and adjust the user trading experience. Order Handling and Market Opening: Binance said that, based on historical Nasdaq behavior for high-profile IPOs, the BSP symbol is not expected to open at the usual 13:30 (UTC). The initial price discovery phase typically lasts for several hours, during which orders are queued and will not be executed until the market is officially open for BSP. Prior to the opening cross, only limit orders are ...

Crude Oil 2608 Falls 2.01% Intraday to 452.8 Yuan per Barrel

Binance News - Crude Oil 2608 weakened in intraday trading, with losses widening to 2.01% and the latest price at 452.8 yuan per barrel. According to Jin10, turnover was about 21.7 billion yuan, open interest increased by nearly 1,300 lots during the session, and market volatility picked up.

AI TRENDS | Samsung Electronics Outlines 2nm Process and AI Semiconductor Partnerships at SAFE Forum 2026

Binance News - Samsung Electronics held its SAFE Forum 2026 in Seoul, where it presented its next-generation 2nm process, design-technology co-optimization (DTCO) methods, a high-performance SRAM roadmap, and its strategy for expanding cooperation in South Korea’s AI semiconductor ecosystem and advancing foundry technologies. According to Odaily, Samsung said it will use the SAFE Forum to strengthen communication with customers and partners, and to reinforce its platform role in South Korea’s system semiconductor industry beyond foundry manufacturing. South Korean AI fabless company Rebellions said it has developed the REBEL100 ...

Sixth Street, KKR to Provide BridgeBio $1 Billion in Preferred Equity

Binance News - Sixth Street Partners and KKR & Co. have agreed to provide $1 billion of preferred equity to biotechnology company BridgeBio Pharma Inc., according to Bloomberg, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Yuan Rally Bets Fade as Options Traders Turn Bullish on Dollar

Binance News - Bullish bets on the Chinese yuan are fading, with options traders unwinding one of the year’s most crowded trades after the Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot, according to Bloomberg.

GEOPOLITICS | Philippine Church Group Protests for Second Day, Disrupting Manila

Binance News - An influential religious group continued its protest for a second day on Wednesday in support of a senator allied with Vice President Sara Duterte, again slowing traffic on Manila’s main highway, according to Bloomberg.

Iran War Drives Big Swings in China’s Petrochemicals Trade

Binance News - The war in Iran has reshaped China’s petrochemicals trade, enabling Chinese plants to reduce a glut of key building blocks used in plastics, rubber and textiles by increasing exports, according to Bloomberg.

Yageo to Raise Capacitor Prices Across Product Lines Starting July 1

Binance News - Yageo has told customers it will raise prices across its full range of capacitor solutions starting July 1, in what industry sources described as the company’s broadest price increase in recent years. According to ChainCatcher, Taiwan’s Economic Daily News reported the increase will cover MLCCs, aluminum electrolytic capacitors, tantalum capacitors, and polymer aluminum capacitors. Industry participants said the move reflects continued increases in global manufacturing costs tied to geopolitics, energy, raw materials, and international freight rates. ...

STOCKS | China Fluorochemical Stocks Rise Early, Sanmei Shares Hit Limit-Up

Binance News - China’s A-share fluorochemical sector rose in early trading, with Sanmei Shares hitting its daily limit-up. According to Jin10, Haohua Technology, Unigroup Guolian, Jinshi Resources, Yonghe Co., and Weihua New Materials also moved higher.

Kotak Mahindra Capital Reclaims Top Spot in India ECM League Table

Binance News - Kotak Mahindra Capital Co. reclaimed the No. 1 position in India’s equity capital markets league table for the first half of the year, according to Bloomberg. The move puts Kotak in position to lead a year expected to feature the country’s largest-ever initial public offerings in the pipeline.

Australia’S Seasonally Adjusted Building Permits Fell 1.1% Month Over Month In May

Binance News - Australia’s seasonally adjusted building permits fell 1.1% month over month in May. According to Jin10, the result compared with a market expectation of a 2% increase and a previous reading of -3.40%.

STOCKS | Uber-Backed Bike Firm Lime, Investors Raise $174 Million in IPO

Binance News - Neutron Holdings Inc., better known as Lime, and some of its shareholders raised $174 million in a US initial public offering that priced at the midpoint of the marketed range, according to Bloomberg.

Xiaomi EV Deliveries Stay Above 30,000 Units in June 2026

Binance News - Xiaomi Auto said its vehicle deliveries remained above 30,000 units in June 2026. According to Jin10, the company stated that deliveries continued to exceed the 30,000-unit level during the month.

China Sets Yuan Midpoint at 6.8067 per Dollar

Binance News - China’s interbank foreign exchange market set the yuan’s central parity rate at 6.8067 per U.S. dollar on July 1, 2026, down 42 points from the previous fixing, indicating yuan appreciation. According to Jin10, the euro/yuan midpoint was set at 7.7574, down 97 points; the Hong Kong dollar/yuan at 0.86784, down 7.1 points; and the pound/yuan at 9.0076, down 69 points. The Australian dollar/yuan midpoint was set at 4.6987, up 183 points, while the Canadian dollar/yuan was set at 4.7842, down 5 points. The 100 Japanese yen/yuan ...

Mbappe’s 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Odds Rise to 42% on Predict.fun

Binance News - Kylian Mbappe’s implied probability of winning the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup rose to 42% on predict.fun after briefly reaching 50% earlier in the morning. According to Odaily, Mbappe’s odds were up 16 percentage points over the past 24 hours, placing him second behind Lionel Messi at 47%. Erling Haaland and Harry Kane were tied for third at 5% each. Odaily also reported that in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, France beat Sweden 3-0, with Mbappe scoring two goals. His tournament total reached six ...

U.S. Stocks Rise as Jobs Data Shows Steady Labor Demand; Iran-U.S. Doha Talks Watched

Binance News - U.S. stocks closed higher after the latest U.S. employment data pointed to steady labor demand, while markets also watched a new round of Iran-U.S. peace talks in Doha, according to Ming Pao. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 136 points, or 0.27%, to 52,319. The S&P 500 gained 58 points, or 0.8%, to 7,499. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 393 points, or 1.53%, to 26,213. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index added 0.64% to 5,847.

Coles Says It’s in Talks to Buy Greencross From TPG Capital

Binance News - Coles Group Ltd. said it’s in talks to buy pet store and veterinary business Greencross Pet Wellness Co. from TPG Capital, Bloomberg reported. The potential deal could be valued at as much as A$4 billion ($2.8 billion).

Huang Liping Appointed Chairman of Shenzhen Metro Group

Binance News - Shenzhen Metro Group said in a June 30 announcement that Huang Liping has been appointed chairman of Shenzhen Metro Group Co., Ltd., and has been removed from his role as general manager, according to 36Kr. The chairman position had been vacant since former chairman Xin Jie stepped down in April 2026.

Galaxy Securities: China’s Insurance Premium Income Fell 1.49% YoY in May 2026

Binance News - China’s insurance industry generated RMB 457.8 billion in original insurance premium income in May 2026, down 1.49% year on year, with Galaxy Securities attributing the decline partly to a high base a year earlier driven by “rush-to-buy” sales, according to 36Kr. Life and health insurance premiums totaled RMB 343.3 billion, down 2.12%, including life insurance premiums of RMB 259.9 billion (-2.78%), health insurance premiums of RMB 75.8 billion (+0.07%), and accident insurance premiums of RMB 7.5 billion (-0.91%). Property insurance premiums came in at RMB 114.6 billion, up 0.46%, with auto insurance premiums at RMB 75.3 billion (flat) and non-auto premiums at RMB 39.3 billion (+1.34%).

Jardine Matheson Hires Ex-Indonesia Investment Authority CIO as Indonesia Country Head

Binance News - Jardine Matheson Holdings has hired Christopher Ganis, formerly chief investment officer at sovereign wealth fund Indonesia Investment Authority, as its Indonesia country head, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.

AI TRENDS | AMD Launches Versal Premium Gen2 MoP SoC With Up to 32GB On-Package LPDDR5X

Binance News - AMD has announced the Versal Premium Gen2 MoP adaptive system-on-chip (SoC), its first Versal product to use an on-package memory architecture. According to Jin10, the chip integrates up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory within a single package and supports bandwidth of up to 288GB/s, aiming to balance size and performance compared with traditional onboard or discrete LPDDR5X designs. AMD said the Versal Gen2 MoP integrates up to four LPDDR5X chips in the package, enabling up to 32GB capacity, speeds of up to 9000MT/s, and bandwidth of up to 288GB/s. The company said this approach can reduce board area by more than 60% ...

New Wallet Withdraws 9,876 ETH From a CEX and Stakes Entire Amount

Binance News - A newly created wallet withdrew 9,876 ETH from a CEX (centralized exchange) and then staked the entire amount. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the transfer was tracked by Lookonchain and was reported on July 1.

STOCKS | FTSE China A50 Index Futures Open Up 0.14%

Binance News - FTSE China A50 index futures opened 0.14% higher. According to Jin10, the move was reported at the market open.

AI TRENDS | Japan Manufacturing Posts Strongest Quarterly Performance in Over 12 Years, PMI Survey Shows

Binance News - Japan’s manufacturing sector recorded its strongest quarterly performance in more than 12 years in June, supported by improved demand and rising output. According to Jin10, S&P Global Market Intelligence Deputy Director Annabel Fiddes said the latest PMI survey showed factories continued to expand production at a solid pace as customer demand improved again. Overall new business growth was the fastest in nearly four and a half years, with strong demand linked to AI-related technologies and semiconductors. Fiddes noted that growth was also driven, at least in part, by stockpiling ...

Mexico vs. Ecuador Round of 16 Match Odds Show Mexico Leading on Predict.fun

Binance News - Mexico is listed as the leading outcome in a Predict.fun market for the World Cup Round of 16 match against Ecuador, with a 44% win probability. According to Odaily, the market shows a 34% probability of a draw and a 24% probability of an Ecuador win, and it applies only to the result within the first 90 minutes of regular time, including stoppage time. The match is scheduled for 9:00 (UTC+8) today. Odaily reported that Mexico went unbeaten in the group stage, winning all three ...

Uber-Backed Lime Prices IPO at $25 a Share

Binance News - Neutron Holdings Inc., better known as Lime, priced its initial public offering at $25 per share, the midpoint of the marketed range, according to Bloomberg, citing a person familiar with the matter.

FG Nexus Sells 51,145 ETH for $109.4 Million After Buying 50,770 ETH for $196 Million

Binance News - FG Nexus sold 51,145 ETH for $109.4 million after previously buying 50,770 ETH for $196 million. According to NS3.AI, Lookonchain monitoring indicated the transactions resulted in a total loss of $86.6 million.

XRP Gains From RLUSD Growth as $900M Trading Boom Deepens Liquidity, Evernorth Says

Bitcoin.com - XRP continues to strengthen its position as the core settlement asset as RLUSD activity accelerates, amplifying its role in facilitating trades and drawing increasing attention and demand toward the asset itself, according to Evernorth, an XRP treasury company. XRP Ledger Growth Accelerates as RLUSD Supply Expands Ripple USD (RLUSD)’s growth on the XRP Ledger is […]

Polymarket Odds Shift on LeBron James’ Next Team After Report He Told Lakers He Will Leave

Binance News - Polymarket odds on where LeBron James will play next season shifted sharply after an ESPN report said he told the Los Angeles Lakers he will leave. According to Odaily, in a multi-option Polymarket market on James’ next team, the probability of him staying with the Lakers fell to 1%, down more than 50% over the past 24 hours. The probability of James joining the Golden State Warriors rose to 48%, up 18% over the past 24 hours. The probability of him joining the Cleveland Cavaliers increased to 26%, up 16% over the same period, while the probability of him ...

Vimeo Parent Bending Spoons, Backers Raise $1.68 Billion in IPO

Binance News - Bending Spoons SpA, the parent of Vimeo, and some of its backers raised $1.68 billion in a US initial public offering priced above a marketed range, according to Bloomberg. The company is known for acquiring struggling software businesses.

S. Korea Exports Stay Strong in June as AI Boom Lifts Chip Demand

Binance News - South Korea’s exports extended their strong run in June, underscoring the durability of the semiconductor boom supporting growth, according to Bloomberg.

AI | US Lifts Foreign Access Restrictions on Anthropic’s Fable 5 Model

Binance News - The US government removed foreign access restrictions on Anthropic PBC’s Fable 5 artificial intelligence model, according to Bloomberg.

Whale Sells 2,468 ETH After Five-Month Inactivity, Realizing Loss

Binance News - A whale wallet deposited 2,468 ETH to a CEX (centralized exchange) after five months of inactivity and completed a sale on July 1. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the transfer was made to a CEX and the ETH was sold after the deposit. The wallet originally acquired the same 2,468 ETH at a cost of about $8.21 million. The sale resulted in a cumulative loss of roughly $4.33 million.

U.S. Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5

Binance News - The U.S. Commerce Department lifted export controls on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 on June 30, enabling a restoration of full global access starting July 1. According to BeInCrypto, the controls were imposed on June 12—three days after the models launched on June 9—citing national security concerns reportedly tied to potential model jailbreaks, prompting Anthropic to suspend access for foreign nationals and take the models offline across Claude.ai, its API, AWS Bedrock, and other partner platforms. Anthropic said it will begin restoring access and share an update soon.

Huatai Securities: China’s Electronic-Grade Hydrofluoric Acid Prices Rise 19% and 17% From Start of 2026

Binance News - Huatai Securities said domestic UP/UPS-grade electronic-grade hydrofluoric acid was priced at 7,885 yuan/ton and 8,750 yuan/ton on June 29, up 19% and 17% from the start of 2026, according to Baichuan Yingfu, 36Kr reported. Huatai attributed the increase partly to higher upstream costs, including sulfuric acid and fluorite, and said demand drivers such as AI computing capacity expansion and semiconductor manufacturing upgrades also provided support. On the supply side, Huatai said effective global capacity for G5-grade products is tight and dominated by Japanese companies, while several Chinese producers are gradually expanding capacity and downstream certification advantages, leaving room for higher localization. The brokerage said large-scale substitution of domestically ...

STOCKS | Asian Stocks Rise After US Tech Gains, Yen Steady

Binance News - Asian equities rose Wednesday after US tech shares gained, following a quarter in which stocks capped their best performance in 17 years, according to Bloomberg. A rally in chipmakers and signs of US economic resilience helped lift sentiment and fueled optimism about corporate earnings.

CITIC Securities Says PBOC Overnight Reverse Repo Signals Continued Accommodative Stance

Binance News - China’s central bank has conducted its first overnight reverse repo operation, which CITIC Securities said underscored a clear commitment to maintaining an accommodative liquidity environment. According to Jin10, CITIC Securities said the move was more significant as a policy signal than for its immediate market impact, and it did not change the policy-rate role of the existing seven-day reverse repo rate. The report said the new tool was designed to address a maturity mismatch between the seven-day policy rate and market trading that is dominated by overnight ...

US Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Models

BeInCrypto - The United States just lifted export controls on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5. The Commerce Department cleared both models on June 30, paving the way for a swift restoration of full global access starting July 1. The resolution ends nearly three weeks of tense negotiations between Anthropic and the White House. What the The post US Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Models appeared first on BeInCrypto.

STOCKS | ASX Wins RBA, Regulator Backing to Reset Transformation Program

Binance News - ASX Ltd. received confirmation from regulators and the central bank to reset the bourse’s transformation agenda after a probe found years of risk and compliance failures that could have negative consequences for Australia’s markets, according to Bloomberg.

STOCKS | US Stocks Rise as S&P 500, Nasdaq Post Best Quarter Since 2020

Binance News - US stocks advanced Tuesday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq capped their best quarter since 2020 while investors parsed the latest economic data, according to Bloomberg.

STOCKS | Trump Financial Report Says He Bought at Least $100,001 of Palantir Stock

Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2025 financial report said he bought at least $100,001 worth of Palantir (PLTR.N) stock. According to Jin10, the report stated that the purchase amount was at least $100,001.

STOCKS | South Korea’s KOSPI Opens Up 1.66% at 8,617.27

Binance News - South Korea’s KOSPI index opened higher on July 1 (Wednesday), rising 140.79 points, or 1.66%, to 8,617.27. According to Jin10, the move was recorded at the market open.

South Korea’s June Preliminary Trade Balance Hits $36.15 Billion

Binance News - South Korea’s preliminary trade balance for June was $36.15 billion, compared with an expected $32.58 billion. According to Jin10, the prior trade balance figure was revised to $27.04 billion from $26.95 billion.

Strive CEO Seeks Feedback on Pausing SATA Preferred Stock Issuance After Short Interest Rises

Binance News - Strive CEO Matt Cole said he has asked the market for feedback on whether the company should temporarily halt issuance of SATA preferred stock. According to NS3.AI, Cole cited a rise in SATA short interest of about one million shares over the past 30 days, alongside higher stock lending costs. SATA closed at $91.05 on June 30 after hitting an all-time low of $80.50 on June 26.

Japan Large Manufacturers’ Confidence Rises to Highest Since 2018

Binance News - Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers rose to the highest level since 2018 and inflation expectations climbed, supporting the Bank of Japan’s stance to keep raising interest rates, according to Bloomberg.

South Korea’s June Imports Rise 30.1% Year on Year, Above Expectations

Binance News - South Korea’s imports rose 30.1% year on year in June, exceeding the expected 26.3%. According to Jin10, the prior reading was revised to 20.7% from 20.8%.

Takaichi Targets $6.8 Trillion Nominal GDP for Japan by Fiscal 2040

Binance News - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi set a goal for Japan’s economy to reach $6.8 trillion in nominal gross domestic product by the fiscal year starting in April 2040, according to Bloomberg. Takaichi said she aims for domestic private-sector capital investment to account for about a fifth of the total as part of her push for a stronger economy.

Japan Tankan Large Enterprises’ Capital Spending Index Rises to 11.5 in Q2

Binance News - Japan’s second-quarter Tankan diffusion index for capital spending among large enterprises across all industries came in at 11.5, compared with a market expectation of 10.50 and a previous reading of 3.30. According to Jin10, the release showed the index increased from the prior figure.

Japan’s Q2 Tankan Small Manufacturers’ Sentiment Index Rises to 9

Binance News - Japan’s Tankan diffusion index for small manufacturers’ business conditions came in at 9 in the second quarter. According to Jin10, the reading was above the expected 4 and higher than the previous 7.

U.S. President Trump Reviewed Plans for Full-Scale War on Iran but Chose to Continue Talks

Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump reviewed briefings on options for launching a full-scale war against Iran but chose to continue pursuing negotiations. According to Jin10, The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump had been presented with a plan for a comprehensive military campaign against Iran and decided to maintain a negotiating approach instead.

AI TRENDS | U.S. Commerce Secretary Says Government Approved Anthropic’s Fable 5 After Review

Binance News - U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick said the department worked closely with Anthropic to analyze and review the AI model Fable 5. According to Jin10, Lutnick said the approval of Fable 5 was intended to ensure policy coordination across U.S. government departments and to strengthen the United States’ leadership in artificial intelligence.

Oaktree Capital-Backed ITG Raises $312.2 Million in US IPO

Binance News - Digital infrastructure services firm ITG Inc., backed by Oaktree Capital, raised $312.2 million in a US initial public offering after pricing its shares below a marketed range, according to Bloomberg.

STOCKS | Microsoft Plans New Round of Layoffs Affecting Thousands of Jobs

Binance News - Microsoft is planning a new round of layoffs that will affect thousands of positions. According to Jin10, the planned job cuts would impact several thousand roles.

UK CMA Consults on Letting Developers Steer Users to Payments Outside Apple and Google App Stores

Binance News - The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Tuesday launched a public consultation proposing to allow app developers to direct users to payment channels outside Apple’s and Google’s app stores, aiming to reduce fees and boost competition, according to 36Kr. The CMA said Apple currently fully bans developers in the UK from steering users around its in-app payment system, while Google previously imposed certain restrictions. The proposed measures would remove these limits and allow developers to communicate external payment options directly to users.

U.S. senators seek to block foreign adversaries from AI technology in new bill

Binance News - Senators Tim Scott and Bill Hagerty introduced a bill that would expand the U.S. Commerce Department’s authority to block transactions involving AI and related technology tied to foreign adversary countries. The proposal would let Commerce stop deals involving technology “designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied” by entities owned, controlled, or directed by such countries, according to CoinDesk, and would codify an assistant secretary role overseeing information and communications technology supply chains. The bill also seeks to maintain public access to open-source AI software.