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Bitcoin rallies past $60K; ETFs see $4.51B outflow; Ripple's developments boost global payments.

Ripple Spotlights 8 Key RLUSD Developments Shaping Global Payments Push

Bitcoin.com - RLUSD is gaining broader institutional traction as Ripple highlights eight developments across payments, infrastructure, and global access. Mastercard support, Japanese approval, and new regional integrations show the stablecoin’s expanding role. 8 Developments Reflect RLUSD’s Expanding Role Across Markets and Infrastructure Interest in Ripple USD (RLUSD) continues to build as the stablecoin adds new connections across […]

Bitcoin Clears $60,000 as Traders Call a July Relief Rally Their Base Case

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin punched back above $60,000 at the start of July. Not quietly — with enough force to pull traders out… Read the original on Bitcoin Clears $60,000 as Traders Call a July Relief Rally Their Base Case. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Brent Crude Oil Erases Entire War Premium, Falls 40% to Pre-War Levels

BeInCrypto - Brent crude oil has erased its entire war premium, falling 40% from its March peak to test key pre-war support near $72. The post Brent Crude Oil Erases Entire War Premium, Falls 40% to Pre-War Levels appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Adin Ross Hits 9,990x Max Win on Rainbet Slot During World Cup Stream

Bitcoin.com - Kick streamer Adin Ross landed the top multiplier on a World Cup-themed crypto-casino slot during a stream on Rainbet, the latest high-profile influencer wager to circulate as the tournament drives football-themed gambling content. A max-win clip rides World Cup interest Adin Ross triggered the top 9,990x multiplier on BGaming’s “Lucky Pack: 2026 Cup” slot during […]

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $4.51 Billion in June as Institutions Chase AI Stocks

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin ETFs just had their worst month ever. Investors pulled $4.51 billion out of these funds in June alone, capping… Read the original on Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $4.51 Billion in June as Institutions Chase AI Stocks. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Venice AI Valued at $1 Billion as Erik Voorhees Makes the Case for Private ChatGPT Rivals

Decrypt - Venice reached a $1 billion valuation as founder Erik Voorhees argued AI companies should protect users' conversations.

Circle CEO says Open USD must break USDC’s network effect before its 140 backers matter

CryptoSlate - Allaire says the stablecoin fight will hinge on liquidity, integrations and regulated usage once OUSD goes live. The post Circle CEO says Open USD must break USDC’s network effect before its 140 backers matter appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Farside Warns Strategy’s 12% STRC Dividend Plan Could Weaken Investor Confidence

Bitcoin.com - Farside Investors says Strategy’s STRC preferred product carries structural risks tied to its discretionary coupon and price-stability mechanism. The critique lands as Strategy shifts toward active balance-sheet management, including a dollar reserve, preferred buybacks, and possible bitcoin sales. Strategy Shifts Bitcoin Strategy as Farside Challenges STRC Price Support Model Strategy’s move to create a Digital […]

LongCat-2.0: The Stealth AI Model That Was Quietly Topping OpenRouter All Along

Decrypt - The 1.6 trillion-parameter mixture-of-experts model spent two months disguised as "Owl Alpha" before Meituan claimed it—and it undercuts GPT-5.5 and Claude Sonnet 5 on price by a wide margin.

Liquid Mercury Completes MiCA Disclosure for MERC, Enabling Trading Admission Across the EU

DailyHODL - Chicago, United States, 1st July 2026, Chainwire The post Liquid Mercury Completes MiCA Disclosure for MERC, Enabling Trading Admission Across the EU appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

XRP and BTC Among Coins Targeted in New Malware Campaign

U.Today - WARNING: Cybersecurity researchers at McAfee have uncovered "Silent Swap," a highly sophisticated malware campaign that forcibly sideloads a fake "Google Notes" extension into Chromium browsers. WARNING: Cybersecurity researchers at McAfee have uncovered "Silent Swap," a highly sophisticated malware campaign that forcibly sideloads a fake "Google Notes" extension into Chromium browsers.

Dragonfly Leads $65M Bet on Erik Voorhees’ Venice AI as Startup Reaches Unicorn Status

Bitcoin.com - Venice AI, the privacy-focused artificial intelligence (AI) platform founded by bitcoin advocate Erik Voorhees, closed a $65 million Series A round at a $1 billion post-money valuation. Crypto venture firm Dragonfly led the round. Coinbase Ventures, North Island Ventures, Archetype, Morgan Creek Digital, and Liquid 2 Ventures also participated. The July 1 announcement marks Venice’s […]

Democrat backed by Ripple co-founder’s PAC wins Colorado primary

CoinTelegraph - Colorado’s Democratic and Republican primaries finished on Tuesday, with at least one candidate supported by $1 million from a crypto-aligned PAC going to the November general election.

Polymarket Bettors Set 54% Odds on a Fed Rate Hike This Year After Warsh’s Debut

Bitcoin.com - Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told central bankers in Sintra, Portugal, on July 1 that prices are too high and reaffirmed the Fed’s commitment to a 2% inflation target. At present, prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket place the likelihood of a 2026 rate hike at 53% to 54%. Warsh spoke on a panel alongside European […]

UN's First AI Safety Panel Says Scientists Can't Rule Out 'Catastrophic Harm'

Decrypt - A 40-scientist panel found that AI capabilities are outrunning both scientific understanding and government oversight.

BitMine, Sharplink and Joe Lubin Accelerate Wall Street Ethereum Push With Nonprofit Launch

Decrypt - Ethereum Institutional will serve as a point of contact for financial institutions seeking to get more involved with on-chain infrastructure.

This US Stock Skyrocketed 70% in June Amid the AI Data Center Pivot

BeInCrypto - FuelCell Energy stock skyrocketed nearly 70% in June. Shares now trade near $36.25, powered by a decisive pivot toward the AI data center power market. The move made FCEL one of the best-performing US stocks of the month. The rally reshaped how Wall Street values fuel-cell companies serving the booming buildout of AI infrastructure. Why The post This US Stock Skyrocketed 70% in June Amid the AI Data Center Pivot appeared first on BeInCrypto.

XRPL Secures Key Transaction Feature

U.Today - The XRP Ledger (XRPL) developer community is buzzing following the successful return of the highly anticipated "Batch" amendment. The XRP Ledger (XRPL) developer community is buzzing following the successful return of the highly anticipated "Batch" amendment.

Streamex Is Making Digital Gold Accessible

DailyHODL - Florida, United States, 1st July 2026, Chainwire The post Streamex Is Making Digital Gold Accessible appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Ripple Locks Away 70% of July Unlock: Why Exactly 300 Million XRP Were Released

U.Today - Ripple locked 700 million XRP back in escrow, capping its July release at $319 million to match tight market capacity. Ripple locked 700 million XRP back in escrow, capping its July release at $319 million to match tight market capacity.

Crypto and Prediction-Market ETFs Push the SEC to Rethink Its Rulebook

CoinPaprika - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission opened a 60-day public comment period on 30 June 2026 to review rules for novel exchange-traded funds. The request targets funds holding crypto and other non-traditional assets.

Anchorage Digital brings off-exchange settlement to Binance

CoinTelegraph - The integration addresses one of the biggest obstacles keeping institutional capital on the sidelines of crypto markets: exchange counterparty risk.

Bitcoin price returns to $60K as US dollar strength rejects weekly high

CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin started July with a bang, rallying above $60,000 as traders predict a relief rally as the “base case” throughout the month.

Republican Senators Target Foreign AI Threats With New Security Bill After GENIUS Act

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Two Republican senators dropped a new bill last week. It’s aimed squarely at shielding American artificial intelligence technologies from foreign… Read the original on Republican Senators Target Foreign AI Threats With New Security Bill After GENIUS Act. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Ethereum backers launch nonprofit to lead institutional adoption efforts

CoinTelegraph - Backed by Joe Lubin, BitMine and SharpLink, the independent organization will serve as a liaison for financial institutions exploring Ethereum as competition for institutional capital heats up.

Ahead of NYSE Listing, Securitize Exec Says DeFi Can Break Wall Street's Grip on Stock Lending

Decrypt - Securitize President Brett Redfearn argues that tokenization will bring crypto's core benefit of disintermediation to retail investors.

The Fed’s independence is a legal fiction

Atlas21 - The SCOTUS rulings of 29 June 2026 on independent agencies reveal that the American central bank has always been, in practice, an appendage of executive power: the problem is architectural, not personal. The post The Fed’s independence is a legal fiction appeared first on Atlas21.

Anthropic Bringing Claude Fable 5 Back Online as US Lifts Export Controls

Decrypt - The Trump administration reversed its shutdown order after weeks of talks, with Anthropic tying Fable 5's return to a new safety classifier and other moves.

Bitcoin Nears $60,000 as Fed Chair Warsh Flags AI’s Growing Economic Weight

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin pushed toward $60,000 this week, riding a wave of cautious optimism after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh spoke about… Read the original on Bitcoin Nears $60,000 as Fed Chair Warsh Flags AI’s Growing Economic Weight. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

EFF maps the data collected by age verification in the UK

Atlas21 - The UK's Online Safety Act requires platforms to identify their users: behind every age check lies a surveillance system with opaque rules on data collection, access and retention. The post EFF maps the data collected by age verification in the UK appeared first on Atlas21.

Renewal

Trustnodes - It's summer of 2026 and renewal may be in the air as bitcoin and politics starts to adjust to shifting tides.

Winklevoss Twins Sell $60 Million of Bitcoin

U.Today - The Winklevoss twins have made huge Bitcoin deposits into a major crypto exchange in a suspected attempt to sell and take profit while Bitcoin struggles to recover. The Winklevoss twins have made huge Bitcoin deposits into a major crypto exchange in a suspected attempt to sell and take profit while Bitcoin struggles to recover.

Tom Lee Welcomes New Ethereum NPO: Why Biggest ETH Treasuries Back This Alliance

U.Today - Tom Lee links his Ethereum treasury firm, Bitmine, to the new non-profit alliance. Tom Lee links his Ethereum treasury firm, Bitmine, to the new non-profit alliance.

Citi Slashes Bitcoin Target to $82K

U.Today - Wall Street giant Citi has slashed its 12-month Bitcoin price target to $82,000 and its Ethereum target to $2,200. Wall Street giant Citi has slashed its 12-month Bitcoin price target to $82,000 and its Ethereum target to $2,200.

Bitcoin Standard Treasury postpones merger vote with Cantor Equity to July 10

Cryptopolitan - Instead of a shareholder vote on July 2, Adam Back will now have to wait until at least July 10 before his Bitcoin Standard Treasury (BSTR) can decide to advance its merger with Cantor Equity Partners. The third postponement in just a couple of weeks is the latest fork in the road for Back, whose...

Open USD Backed by Visa, Mastercard, and Google Targets USDC and USDT

TheCurrencyAnalytics - A new stablecoin just walked into the room. Open USD has launched with backing from Visa, Mastercard, and Google —… Read the original on Open USD Backed by Visa, Mastercard, and Google Targets USDC and USDT. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Ripple News and XRP Price Update Today: July 1

CryptoPotato - A closer look at the latest and most important developments surrounding Ripple and XRP.

Trump Can Now Fire SEC and CFTC Chiefs After Supreme Court Reversal

CoinPaprika - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on 29 June 2026 that the president can fire commissioners at independent agencies at will. The decision exposes the SEC and CFTC, crypto's main regulators, to direct White House control.

Circle CEO touts USDC's network advantage as OUSD emerges

CoinTelegraph - Bernstein said OUSD could become the strongest new challenger to the Circle-Tether duopoly, while flagging unresolved questions around governance, operations and revenue sharing.

Last-minute MiCA approvals mark end of EU transition period

CoinTelegraph - A final wave of MiCA approvals expanded Europe's roster of licensed crypto firms as the transitional period came to a close.

Australia’s new crypto transfer rules to make exchange withdrawals pass through identity checks

CryptoSlate - From July 1, AUSTRAC’s virtual-asset transfer rules change what exchanges ask before crypto moves. The post Australia’s new crypto transfer rules to make exchange withdrawals pass through identity checks appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Trump’s $6.5 Billion Disclosure Includes Over $1 Billion in Crypto

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Donald Trump has just made his financial disclosure public. The total reported: $6.5 billion, including more than a billion in… Read the original on Trump’s $6.5 Billion Disclosure Includes Over $1 Billion in Crypto. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

MetaMask Money Account: Earn 4% Yield and Spend via Mastercard

99Bitcoins - MetaMask's new Money Account pays up to 4% variable APY on mUSD stablecoin balances while letting users spend at Mastercard merchants without leaving the app. The post MetaMask Money Account: Earn 4% Yield and Spend via Mastercard appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

SEC Opens 60-Day Comment Period to Reshape Novel ETF Rules

99Bitcoins - The SEC's 60-day comment period on novel ETF regulation targets crypto assets, event contracts, and leveraged strategies — here's what it means for investors. The post SEC Opens 60-Day Comment Period to Reshape Novel ETF Rules appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Bitcoin Holds $59K and Ethereum Stays Flat as MiCA’s 4,938 ETH Stake Move Draws Attention

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin is still sitting at $59,000. Ethereum’s barely moved. And somehow, the day MiCA’s full enforcement kicked in turned out… Read the original on Bitcoin Holds $59K and Ethereum Stays Flat as MiCA’s 4,938 ETH Stake Move Draws Attention. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Crypto enters Q3 with thinner liquidity but less leverage after Q2 reset: Talos

CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin and Ether open interest fell sharply after $8.35 billion in long liquidations, while ETF outflows, weaker Strategy purchases and declining market depth reduced liquidity.

Venga lands rare MiCA license as EU moves ahead with leaner crypto space

Cryptopolitan - Venga has received authorization from Spain’s Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) to operate as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), joining a limited group of firms approved under the bloc’s new regulatory framework. The authorization comes just weeks before the end of MiCA’s transitional period on...

Ripple President Reveals What's Next for XRP in Global Payments Race

U.Today - Ripple president predicts future of payment with focus on XRPL, XRP and RLUSD. Ripple president predicts future of payment with focus on XRPL, XRP and RLUSD.

1,700 Binance UK Customers Sue the Exchange for £150M

99Bitcoins - Nearly 1,700 British investors filed a £150M High Court claim against Binance and CZ over alleged unauthorised sale of crypto derivatives to UK retail users. The post 1,700 Binance UK Customers Sue the Exchange for £150M appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Bitcoin ETFs lose record $4.5B in June, eclipsing Strategy's $1.25B raise

CoinTelegraph - US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged a record $4.5 billion in June outflows, pushing year-to-date totals to $5.5 billion, signaling an unprecedented pace of withdrawals.

Binance Keeps EU Withdrawals Open as MiCA Reshapes Crypto Rules

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Binance wants its European users to know one thing clearly: your funds aren’t going anywhere. The exchange moved quickly to… Read the original on Binance Keeps EU Withdrawals Open as MiCA Reshapes Crypto Rules. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

UK Regulator Softens Landmark Crypto Rules in New Policy Adjustment

DailyHODL - The UK’s top financial regulator has eased elements of its landmark cryptocurrency rules, providing relief to firms navigating the new compliance landscape. The Financial Conduct Authority announced adjustments to its cryptoasset regime, scaling back certain requirements that had drawn significant industry pushback, reports the Financial Times. The changes aim to balance investor protection with fostering […] The post UK Regulator Softens Landmark Crypto Rules in New Policy Adjustment appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Strategy Overhaul Puts MSTR Buybacks and Bitcoin Sales on the Table

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy is moving fast. The company launched a capital restructuring plan aimed squarely at killing off what investors have been… Read the original on Strategy Overhaul Puts MSTR Buybacks and Bitcoin Sales on the Table. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Netflix Director Carl Rinsch Gets 30 Months for Buying Dogecoin With Production Money

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Carl Rinsch is going to prison. The director behind “47 Ronin” got sentenced to 30 months for taking money Netflix… Read the original on Netflix Director Carl Rinsch Gets 30 Months for Buying Dogecoin With Production Money. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Anthropic to bring back Fable 5 as US lifts export controls

CoinTelegraph - Claude Fable 5 will be redeployed with a new set of classifiers designed to identify and block a broader range of cybersecurity-related tasks.

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.

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.

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.

Director of ‘47 Ronin’ 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 ...

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. ...

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 ...