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STOCKS | Trader Shifts to 3x Leveraged Long Position in NVDA After $4.4 Million Loss on SKHX
Binance News - A trader has shifted to a leveraged long position in NVDA after losing $4.4 million on SKHX and failing to profit from two previous long trades. According to Foresight News, Lookonchain monitoring shows the address opened a 3x leveraged long position and bought 96,251 xyz:NVDA.
GEOPOLITICS | India, New Zealand to Form Strategic Partnership Including Maritime Security
Binance News - India and New Zealand plan to elevate their relationship to a “strategic partnership,” including cooperation on maritime security, as both seek closer trade and security ties, according to Bloomberg.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Safety Systems Lead to Depart Amid Restructuring
Binance News - OpenAI’s head of safety systems, Johannes Heidecke, has told his team this week that he will leave the company. According to Jin10, the departure comes as OpenAI restructures with the core goal of merging its safety division with its research division. An internal memo said OpenAI Chief Research Officer Mark Chen stated that the safety team will move under Research Vice President and integration lead Mia Glaese. The memo said Glaese will also serve as Vice President of Research and Safety. ...
STOCKS | China Satellite ETFs Jump as One Fund Sees About $292 Million in Net Subscriptions
Binance News - China’s A-share commercial space sector surged on July 10, lifting multiple satellite-themed ETFs. According to Jin10, satellite ETFs posted broad gains by the close: GF Satellite ETF, Fullgoal Satellite ETF, and Southern General Aviation ETF each rose more than 8%, while E Fund Satellite ETF, Penghua Satellite ETF, and China Merchants Satellite ETF gained more than 7%. The report also cited the latest ETF subscription data showing inflows into the theme. Wind data showed that Yongying Satellite ETF recorded net subscriptions ...
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed, Trump Discuss US-Iran Talks in Phone Call
Binance News - Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump early on July 11, discussing the status of U.S.-Iran negotiations, according to Jiemian News. Saudi Arabia said the leaders also reviewed bilateral cooperation and the regional situation, stressing the importance of ensuring maritime navigation security and protecting sea lanes, and voicing support for efforts that contribute to regional security and stability. Trump said in a social media post on July 10 (U.S. Eastern time) that the U.S. had agreed to Iran’s proposal to continue talks, but that a ceasefire had ...
Demand Boosts Lithium Hexafluorophosphate Profitability as Prices Briefly Top 160,000 Yuan per Ton
Binance News - China's domestic lithium hexafluorophosphate market ended its earlier loss-making production phase in 2026 as demand strengthened, with prices briefly breaking above 160,000 yuan per ton. According to Jin10, although overall prices in the first half of the year rose sharply and then pulled back, profitability across the sector has improved significantly. Recently, several listed companies, including Tinci Materials and Do-Fluoride Chemicals, issued positive earnings guidance. The report said the market currently holds bullish expectations for the future supply-and-demand balance of lithium hexafluorophosphate.
CleanSpark Buys 454 Bitcoin on July 7, Boosting Holdings to 13,924 BTC
Binance News - Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark bought 454 BTC on July 7 at an average price of about $64,000, raising its bitcoin reserves to 13,924 BTC. According to Odaily, the company said its BTC holdings were valued at about $880 million. Odaily also reported that publicly listed mining companies collectively sold more than 32,000 BTC in the first quarter of 2026. Marathon sold more than 20,800 BTC, with the proceeds used for debt repayment and expansion. ...
Eric Balchunas Says About 20 More ETF Filings Were Submitted, Bringing Total to Over 500
Binance News - Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said on X that about 20 additional ETF applications were recently submitted, including several international ETFs and emerging market factor ETFs. According to Odaily, Balchunas said there are now about 350 ETFs that have been filed and 180 ETFs already listed, bringing the total to more than 500. Balchunas described the scale as “Shock and Awe.”
PRECIOUS METALS | Largest Silver ETF iShares Silver Trust Holdings Unchanged at 14,871.51 Tons
Binance News - Holdings in the world’s largest silver ETF, iShares Silver Trust, were unchanged from the previous trading day. According to Jin10, the fund’s current holdings stood at 14,871.51 tons.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall by 3.199 Tons to 1,002.449 Tons
Binance News - SPDR Gold Trust, described as the world’s largest gold ETF, reported a decline in its gold holdings from the previous day. According to Jin10, the fund’s holdings fell by 3.199 tons, bringing total holdings to 1,002.449 tons.
Kpler: Ships Transiting Hormuz Strait Fell to 22 on July 9
Binance News - The number of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz area fell to 22 on July 9 from 30 a day earlier, marking a second consecutive daily decline in traffic, according to Jiemian News. International market services firm Kpler said the figures include both commercial and non-commercial vessels, with commercial traffic slightly higher than non-commercial, and cited renewed escalation in U.S.-Iran military tensions as weighing on confidence that diplomacy could stabilize the situation in the near term.
Shenzhen Weidu Technology Files ChiNext IPO, Seeks 1.39 Billion Yuan
Binance News - Shenzhen Weidu Technology Co., a maker of optical communications testing equipment, has filed a draft prospectus for a ChiNext IPO and plans to raise 1.39 billion yuan, according to Jiemian News. The company reported revenue rising from 78 million yuan in 2023 to 312 million yuan in 2025, and said its 2023-2025 revenue CAGR was 99.49%; net profit increased from 11.1296 million yuan to 97.3483 million yuan in 2025. The prospectus shows the company paid a cash dividend of 11 million yuan in 2025 after no cash dividends in 2023-2024; controlling shareholder Zhou Qi controls 85.14% of the company and would receive about 9.3654 million yuan based on that ...
STOCKS | Trump Says Micron Plans $250 Billion U.S. Investment to Make Memory Chips
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said Micron is accelerating spending in the United States and plans to invest $250 billion to manufacture memory chips domestically. According to Jin10, Trump wrote on a social media platform that the move is part of bringing manufacturing back to the United States and securing supply chains, and that it would create thousands of high-quality jobs across the country. Trump also reposted remarks attributed to Micron Technology CEO Sanjay Mehrotra. Mehrotra said that last week he told Trump that, due to Trump’s leadership and ...
Iran Source Denies Reports of New Iran-US Talks Next Week
Binance News - A source close to Iran’s negotiating team denied reports that Iran and the United States will hold a new round of talks next week, calling the claims “false” and without factual basis, according to Jiemian News. The person also rejected reports that preparations for “Islamabad talks” had been finalized and that technical-level meetings would continue next week, saying any new developments would be released only through official Iranian channels. The report said some media outlets linked to the U.S. had suggested negotiations and technical consultations would continue, after U.S. President Donald Trump made harsh remarks a day earlier about the funeral of Iran’s late supreme ...
CME FedWatch: 66.3% Chance Fed Holds Rates in July; 33.7% Odds of 25 bp Hike
Binance News - CME’s FedWatch tool puts the probability that the U.S. Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged at its July meeting at 66.3%, with a 33.7% chance of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike, according to Jiemian News. For the September meeting, FedWatch shows a 31% probability of no change, a 51.1% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike, and an 18% probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point increase.
DirecTV, E.W. Scripps Reach Deal to Restore 54 Local Stations
Binance News - DirecTV and E.W. Scripps Co. reached a new distribution agreement that restores 54 local stations for customers of the satellite-TV service, according to Bloomberg.
Ethereum's Post-Merge Energy Use Estimated at 7.87 GWh Annually, Report Says
Binance News - Ethereum now consumes about 7.87 GWh of electricity per year following The Merge, according to an estimate from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance. According to NS3.AI, the report put Ethereum’s annual emissions at about 2.37 ktCO₂e, representing a decline of roughly 99.98%. The report also estimated that sustainable energy accounts for 56.4% of the electricity used by the Ethereum network.
MGM Resorts in Deal Talks With Barry Diller’s People Inc., WSJ Reports
Binance News - MGM Resorts International is engaged in deal talks with Barry Diller’s People Inc. after Diller offered to acquire the part of the casino company he doesn’t already own, according to Bloomberg, citing the Wall Street Journal.
Gensler Says Big Deals Signal a ‘High-Valuation Market’
Binance News - Gary Gensler, former SEC chair and a professor at MIT Sloan School of Management, said a wave of large transactions is a sign of a “high-valuation market,” according to Bloomberg. Speaking on Bloomberg’s “The Close,” Gensler pointed to the return of IPO activity, including SK Hynix raising $26.5 billion in what he described as the largest foreign debut in the US, as well as Google’s $85 billion capital raise and SpaceX going public.
WORLD CUP | Courtois Says He Could Have Continued After Thigh Injury in Belgium Loss to Spain
Binance News - Thibaut Courtois said he felt he could have continued playing after sustaining a thigh injury during Belgium’s World Cup 2026 quarter-final defeat to Spain, but was substituted in the 70th minute for Senne Lammens, according to Yahoo Sports. Courtois said he first felt the issue on a long kick early in the second half and was mainly affected when kicking long, adding that coach Rudi Garcia chose to make the change to have a goalkeeper “100%.” Courtois backed Lammens after a late mistake helped lead to Mikel Merino’s match-winning goal that eliminated Belgium. Spain will face France in the semi-finals in Dallas on Tuesday.
Elliott Investment Management Builds Stake in CCC Intelligent Solutions
Binance News - Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management has built a large stake in car-insurance software provider CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc., which has been exploring a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
Circle Wins OCC National Trust Charter, Beating Ripple and Paxos to Federal Approval
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Circle just got something no stablecoin issuer has ever had. The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency handed… Read the original on Circle Wins OCC National Trust Charter, Beating Ripple and Paxos to Federal Approval. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Tencent is set to become Manus’s largest shareholder
Cryptopolitan - China is pushing Manus toward a new group of owners after telling Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) to reverse its $2 billion purchase of the AI agent startup. As per the Financial Times, Tencent Holdings (HKEX: 0700) will hold the maximum stake, but not more than 50 percent. It means that Manus will remain an independent...
STOCKS | SK Hynix US Debut Bets AI Can Smooth Chip Industry Cycles
Binance News - South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix Inc. completed the largest US public listing by a foreign company on record, and its shares jumped 13% in their first day of trading, according to Bloomberg. The debut is being framed as a bet that demand tied to artificial intelligence can help break the semiconductor industry’s traditional boom-and-bust cycle.
EURC’s Record Network Growth Could Signal a Major Shift in Europe’s Crypto Economy
CryptoPotato - EURC's biggest-ever surge in addresses and wallets highlights rising interest in regulated euro stablecoins.
The Digital Euro Moves Forward: EU Parliament Clears Path for Key Interinstitutional Negotiations
Bitcoin.com - With 426 votes in favor, the European Parliament has approved moving to the next stage to launch and implement the digital euro in the eurozone. Now, the parliament will have to negotiate with member states and agree on a common proposal for the unified digital currency. Digital Euro Advances To Negotiation Phase Europe is a […]
WORLD CUP | Guehi and Rice Train Ahead of England Quarter-Final With Norway in Miami
Binance News - Marc Guehi and Declan Rice trained with England ahead of their World Cup quarter-final with Norway in Miami, boosting Thomas Tuchel’s options after concerns over Guehi’s reported hamstring issue and Rice’s stomach bug following last weekend’s win in Mexico, according to Yahoo Sports. Reece James also trained as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury and is expected to be available, while Jordan Henderson missed the session as he begins recovery from wrist surgery after a fall during celebrations at the Estadio Azteca and is with the squad in a supporting role.
OpenAI Back in Another Legal War Weeks After Beating Elon Musk
BeInCrypto - Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ex-employees of stealing trade secrets for rival AI hardware, weeks after its Musk court win. The post OpenAI Back in Another Legal War Weeks After Beating Elon Musk appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Holtec Nuclear Files for US IPO Amid Nuclear Sector Listing Wave
Binance News - Holtec Nuclear Corp. filed for a US initial public offering, becoming the latest nuclear energy services company to pursue a listing as the sector seeks to capitalize on data centers’ growing power demands, according to Bloomberg.
U.S. Official: Iran Must Respond or Face a “Not a Good Day”
Binance News - A U.S. official said Iran needed to make a statement by tomorrow or face consequences. According to Jin10, Axios cited the official as saying, “If tomorrow they (Iran) do not make a relevant statement, then tomorrow will not be a good day for them.”
Meta Chief Data Officer Says Agentic Commerce Is the "Next Tier of Business"
Binance News - Meta Chief Data Officer Alex Schultz said agentic commerce could become the “next tier of business” for the company, according to CoinDesk, as Meta builds business agents and leans on stablecoins for payments. Schultz said Meta has “over a million weekly active businesses with Meta agents” and argued stablecoins are assumed inside Meta, while broader adoption is the harder challenge. He said Meta’s approach to financial services is partnership and integrating regulated third-party stablecoins, not issuing its own, after Libra/Diem was abandoned in 2022.
Bitcoin Pushes Against $59,000 as Traders Watch Supply, ETFs, and Government Wallets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin hit $59,000 and basically stopped. Traders aren’t sure if that’s a floor or a ceiling. The $59,000 to $60,000… Read the original on Bitcoin Pushes Against $59,000 as Traders Watch Supply, ETFs, and Government Wallets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
WORLD CUP | England Beat Mexico 3-2 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals Despite Quansah Red Card
Binance News - England survived a Mexico fightback to win 3-2 on Sunday at the Azteca Stadium and book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals, despite playing most of the second half with 10 men after Jarell Quansah was sent off following a VAR review. Jude Bellingham scored twice in a minute to put England ahead, Julian Quinones pulled one back before halftime, and Harry Kane restored a two-goal lead with a penalty after Raul Rangel fouled Anthony Gordon; Raul Jimenez later scored a penalty after VAR confirmed Kane fouled Brian Gutierrez, according to Yahoo Sports. The match was delayed by one hour due to adverse weather conditions around the ...
U.S. Senior Official Expects Iran to Announce No Transit Fees in the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - A U.S. senior official said Iran was expected to announce that it would waive transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz and pledge not to open fire on vessels. According to Jin10, the official described the move as an expected announcement by Iran, without providing further details.
Kraken to overhaul app with AI investing assistant
CoinTelegraph - The redesigned app will use AI to recommend trades and tailor investing tools around users' financial goals as Kraken expands into broader financial services.
WORLD CUP | Merino’s Late Goal Lifts Spain Past Belgium 2-1 Into Semifinals vs. France
Binance News - Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute after Belgium substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens spilled a routine shot, lifting Spain to a 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal win over Belgium and into the semifinals. Spain will face France on Tuesday, according to Yahoo Sports. Spain opened the scoring in the 30th minute when Fabian Ruiz finished a rebound after Thibaut Courtois saved Dani Olmo’s shot, but Belgium equalized in the 41st on a header by Charles De Ketelaere. Courtois left the match injured after being replaced by Lammens, while Belgium captain Youri Tielemans was scratched during warmups and Amadou Onana was already out with a torn knee ligament.
U.S. Official: U.S. Seeks Iran Pledge to Stop Firing on Ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - A senior U.S. official said the United States has asked Iran to issue a public statement pledging to stop firing on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and to confirm that all shipping routes remain open. According to Jin10, the official said the U.S. request includes an explicit commitment to cease attacks on ships transiting the strait and an affirmation that maritime corridors are fully open.
Senate Democrats call for hearings into Trump’s ties to crypto amid CLARITY Act discussions
CoinTelegraph - Five senators called for committee hearings to investigate US President Donald Trump’s policies potentially being influenced by crypto funding from United Arab Emirates-linked and other entities.
Lighter to Burn 15.5 Million LIT in First Revenue-Funded Supply Cut
Binance News - Lighter said it will carry out its first revenue-funded LIT token burn, removing about 15.5 million tokens, or 6.3% of circulating supply. According to BeInCrypto, the perpetuals exchange repurchased the Lighter Infrastructure Token (LIT) with trading revenue through the end of Q2 2026 under a late-June tokenomics overhaul that routes buybacks into permanent supply cuts. Lighter said it will publish the Ethereum transaction hash once the burn settles on-chain and will move repurchased LIT to an Ethereum burn address, or burn undistributed tokens it calls economically equivalent.
WORLD CUP | Courtois in Tears After Leg Injury Forces Him Off vs. Spain in Belgium Quarterfinal
Binance News - Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was left in tears after he was forced off with a leg injury in Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final against Spain, according to Yahoo Sports. The Real Madrid keeper went down in the 70th minute and was replaced by Manchester United’s Senne Lammens, who made his World Cup debut. Courtois, 34, has played at the previous four World Cups.
Senate Democrats Seek Hearings on President Donald Trump's Crypto Income Disclosures
Binance News - Senate Democrats have requested congressional hearings into U.S. President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency holdings after disclosures showed more than $1.2 billion in crypto-related income last year. According to NS3.AI, the lawmakers said the disclosures raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest, foreign influence, and Trump’s role in shaping crypto policy. The request comes as the Clarity Act remains stalled, with Democrats pointing to unresolved ethics provisions that would target Trump’s crypto ventures.
Democrats Call for Senate Hearings on Trump's Massive Crypto Profits
Decrypt - Top Democrats on key Senate committees demanded inquiries into the more than $1.2 billion that President Trump made on crypto last year.
Bitcoin Climbs to $64,450 as Bitmine Nears 5% of Ethereum Supply
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin hit $64,450 this week, up 3.5%, even as corporate selling and geopolitical noise rattled traders. Not a clean week.… Read the original on Bitcoin Climbs to $64,450 as Bitmine Nears 5% of Ethereum Supply. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
Binance News - Bloomberg reported that Apple Inc. sued OpenAI for trade secret theft, accusing the AI startup and its hardware chief of engaging in a coordinated campaign to steal information about upcoming products. Apple said in a suit filed Friday in the Northern District of California that OpenAI encouraged employees to share information, components, drawings and other materials related to upcoming products, as part of efforts to develop its own suite of devices. The litigation also named Tang Tan, OpenAI's chief hardware officer, who was previously Apple's vice president of product design leading iPhone, smartwatch and AirPods development. According to the lawsuit, more than 400 former Apple ...
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Says Tehran Did Not Reject Mediators’ Request for Talks
Binance News - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei said Iran, based on what he described as a responsible position, did not reject a request from regional mediators to visit Iran and hold talks on the latest developments. According to Jin10, Baghaei said Iran did not turn down the mediators’ request to travel to Iran and discuss recent events.
Iran Says It Is Determined To Ensure Maritime Traffic Safety In The Strait Of Hormuz
Binance News - Iran said it was determined to ensure the safety of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jin10, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei said Iran would continue cooperating with Oman.
Iran Says It Conveyed Its Position to Qatar Delegation Visiting Mashhad
Binance News - Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei said a Qatari delegation visited Mashhad, Iran. According to Jin10, Baghaei said Iran had conveyed its views and position to the delegation.
Men’s Wearhouse Owner Tailored Brands Files Publicly for US IPO
Binance News - Tailored Brands Inc., the menswear company that owns Men’s Wearhouse, filed publicly for an initial public offering as it moves toward a return to US public markets, according to Bloomberg.
NYC Finds Legionnaires’ Bacteria in 31 Upper East Side Buildings
Binance News - New York City officials identified 31 buildings with Legionnaires’ bacteria in Manhattan’s Upper East Side as they narrowed in on the source of an outbreak that has infected at least 46 people and hospitalized 22, according to Bloomberg.
UBS expects upbeat summer earnings for senior housing REITs; raises targets on American Healthcare REIT and Welltower
Binance News - According to CNBC, UBS analyst Michael Goldsmith said senior housing and skilled nursing REITs should deliver favorable financial results this summer, citing muted supply growth, demographic tailwinds and an active acquisitions backdrop. He said occupancy neared 90% in the second quarter based on NIC MAP data, and noted UBS has buy ratings on American Healthcare REIT, CareTrust REIT, Omega Healthcare Investors and Welltower. Goldsmith raised his price target on American Healthcare REIT to $63 from $60, implying 17% upside from Thursday’s close, and said the company recently raised about $700 million of equity to fund an awarded SHOP pipeline exceeding ...
Backpack launches 24/7 U.S. Equities
Cryptopolitan - Crypto wallet and exchange, Backpack, has launched 24/7 trading for international investors, allowing the buying and selling of real U.S. shares, starting with SpaceX (SPCX), Micron Technology (MU), and SanDisk (SNDK). Now traders outside the U.S. who previously had to wait for Wall Street’s opening bell, or settle for derivative products, can have American stocks...
Speculators Raise Net Short Position in CBOT 10-Year U.S. Treasury Futures, CFTC Says
Binance News - Speculators increased their net short position in CBOT U.S. 10-year Treasury futures by 5,371 contracts to 814,262 contracts for the week ending July 7. According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) also said speculators reduced their net short position in CBOT U.S. 2-year Treasury futures by 26,573 contracts to 1,261,008 contracts.
PRECIOUS METALS | CFTC Data Show COMEX Gold Net Long Positions Fell to 114,854 Contracts
Binance News - COMEX gold, silver, and copper speculators reduced their net long positions in the latest reporting week. According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said that in the week ending July 7, COMEX gold speculators cut net long positions by 1,964 contracts to 114,854. The CFTC said COMEX silver speculators reduced net long positions by 616 contracts to 12,131. The CFTC said COMEX copper speculators reduced net long positions by 970 contracts to 60,397.
WORLD CUP | Tielemans Out Injured as Belgium Make Late Change for Quarter-Final vs Spain
Binance News - Belgium made a last-minute change to their starting XI for their World Cup quarter-final against Spain after captain Youri Tielemans was forced out with an injury and replaced by Club Brugge midfielder Hans Vanaken 12 minutes before kick-off, according to Yahoo Sports. Belgium said Tielemans was hurt during the warm-up, with the injury reported as a hamstring issue. Tielemans had been set to start alongside Nicolas Raskin in midfield. Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku returned to the lineup after being left out of the win over co-hosts USA, while Spain reached the quarter-finals by beating Portugal. The winner in Los Angeles will face France after Didier Deschamps’ side beat ...
U.S., Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar to Hold Four-Way Call, Source Says
Binance News - A source said the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar will hold a four-way call. According to Jin10, information from the Saudi side on the night of July 10 cited the source as saying the call would take place. The report said none of the parties involved had confirmed the information as of now.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi to Lead Delegation to Oman for Strait of Hormuz Talks, Iranian Media Reports
Binance News - Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi will lead a delegation to visit Oman on Saturday for talks on the Strait of Hormuz and bilateral relations. According to Jin10, the report cited the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
Marc Andreessen Tapped to Co-Lead Fed AI Task Force Under Chair Kevin Warsh
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Federal Reserve just made a pretty unusual hire. Marc Andreessen, co-founder of venture capital giant a16z, has been appointed… Read the original on Marc Andreessen Tapped to Co-Lead Fed AI Task Force Under Chair Kevin Warsh. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Iran’s Supreme Leader Is Isolated
Binance News - U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said Iran’s supreme leader has become isolated. According to Jin10, Bessent said the United States will continue applying pressure to cut off Iran’s leadership from links to the global financial system.
Iran May Be Rebuilding Parts of Nuclear Facilities, Satellite Images Show
Binance News - Satellite images indicate that Iran may be rebuilding parts of its nuclear facilities. According to Jin10, CNN reported the assessment based on the satellite imagery.
Prediction markets are transforming into aggressive derivatives platforms
Cryptopolitan - World, a Chainlink-powered prediction market launched in the Phantom wallet on Solana on July 1, said recently that it is moving to Robinhood Chain. The move shifts the project from Solana’s crypto-focused users to Robinhood’s roughly 28 million customers, prompting some users to accuse it of using Solana to gain attention before leaving. After more...
SPYB Reaching a New All-Time High, Increase of 0.29% in 24 Hours
Binance News - On Jul 10, 2026, 18:35 PM(UTC). according to Binance Market Data, SPYB has achieved a new all-time high, trading at 754.97 USDT. The 24-hour increase of 0.29%
OKX, MetaMask back GenLayer's Internet Court launch
Cryptopolitan - GenLayer Foundation and a cohort of crypto firms, including MetaMask, OKX, Matter Labs’ ZKsync and 0G Labs have backed the launch of Internet Court, an open standard that handles escrow funds and settles contract disputes for AI agents. What is Internet Court for AI agents? According to GenLayer, Internet Court is a standard to connect...
BHP Weighs Sale of Chile Desalination Plant, Power Lines
Binance News - BHP Group is exploring the sale of a desalination plant in Chile along with its electricity transmission assets, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. The move would extend BHP’s strategy of monetizing infrastructure as the world’s biggest miner concentrates capital on its core copper business.
Xbox CEO Joins Fed AI Jobs Task Force Days After Announcing 3,200 Layoffs
Decrypt - Asha Sharma will advise the Federal Reserve on AI’s impact on jobs and productivity as Xbox undergoes the biggest restructuring in its history.
Brent Net Long Positions Fall While Diesel Net Long Positions Rise, ICE Says
Binance News - Brent crude speculators’ net long positions fell by 547 contracts to 55,087 for the week ended July 7. According to Jin10, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) said diesel speculators’ net long positions rose by 11,634 contracts to 69,486 over the same period.
SK Hynix CEO Expects Memory-Chip Shortage to Persist Beyond 2030
Binance News - SK Hynix Inc. Chief Executive Officer Kwak Noh-Jung said memory-chip shortages disrupting computer, automotive and device markets will probably persist beyond 2030, according to Bloomberg.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Agrees to Advance Bilateral Cooperation Agenda Set During Iranian President Pezeshkian’s Recent Visit
Binance News - Pakistan’s prime minister said he agreed to advance the bilateral cooperation agenda that was determined during Iranian President Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Pakistan. According to Jin10, the prime minister made the statement while referring to the agenda set during Pezeshkian’s trip.
WORLD CUP | Haaland, Heggem Help Norway Reach World Cup Quarterfinals for First Time
Binance News - Erling Haaland and Torbjorn Heggem have helped Norway reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, setting up a match against England in Miami on Saturday, according to Yahoo Sports. Haaland has scored seven goals in the tournament, including both in a 2-1 last-16 win over Brazil, while defender Heggem has been a key part of Norway’s run.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Calls Iran's President, Urges Restraint and Diplomacy
Binance News - Pakistan's prime minister said he spoke by phone with Iran's president and emphasized restraint, dialogue, and diplomacy to safeguard regional peace. According to Jin10, the prime minister said these steps were needed to maintain peace in the region.
WORLD CUP | Three Barcelona Stars Start for Spain vs Belgium as Pedri Is Benched
Binance News - Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named a starting lineup featuring three Barcelona players for the quarterfinal against Belgium, with Pedri left out and replaced by Fabian Ruiz alongside Rodri in midfield, according to Yahoo Sports. Dani Olmo was set to continue as the attacking midfielder, Lamine Yamal kept his place on the right, and Pau Cubarsi started in defense; Barcelona teammates Ferran Torres, Gavi, Eric Garcia and Joan Garcia were listed among the substitutes.
Industrial City Fire Reported in Iran’s Lorestan Province, Iranian Media Says
Binance News - A fire broke out at an industrial city in Lorestan Province in western Iran, local officials confirmed. According to Jin10, the report was cited from Iran’s Mehr News Agency.
Empery Digital sells 1,400 Bitcoin, raising $87 million to fund AI pivot
Cryptopolitan - Empery Digital (NASDAQ: EMPD) sold 1,400 Bitcoins from the stash it built throughout 2025 at an average of $62,200 a coin, raising about $87.1 million to invest in AI data centers and pay down debt. The Nasdaq-listed company started the sale in May and is now left holding 1,514 BTC. Why did Empery Digital sell...
Kalshi vs Polymarket 2026: Fees, Markets & US Legality
Cryptopolitan - Two years ago the choice in the prediction market space was pretty straightforward. Polymarket was the crypto-native platform Americans weren’t meant to touch while Kalshi was the regulated US exchange that played by the book. Fast forward to today and there are multiple other prediction market platforms like Rothera, Predictdotfun, Opinion, Limitless etc that are...
Nasdaq President Says SK Hynix ADR Listing Is Boosting Foreign IPO Pipeline
Binance News - Nasdaq President Nelson Griggs said SK Hynix’s record-breaking ADR listing is already drawing interest from other foreign companies that may consider US listings, according to Bloomberg. Griggs also said JPMorgan Chase struck the right balance on pricing for the SK Hynix deal. He spoke with Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow in New York at Nasdaq.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker: Tehran Ready for “Full Defense” if U.S. Reneges on Memorandum of Understanding
Binance News - Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran was prepared to carry out “full defense” if the United States reneged on a memorandum of understanding. According to Jin10, Ghalibaf said Iran would respond with “full defense” should the U.S. side abandon the memorandum of understanding.
New York Fed GDP Nowcast Sees U.S. Second-Quarter GDP Growth at 2.73%
Binance News - The New York Fed's GDP Nowcast model forecast U.S. GDP growth of 2.73% in the second quarter, down from a previous estimate of 2.74%. According to Jin10, the update reflects a slight downward revision in the model's projected growth rate.
WORLD CUP | Haaland Tries to Shift Pressure to England Ahead of Norway Round of 16 Matchup
Binance News - Erling Haaland said England should carry “every single pressure” ahead of Norway’s World Cup Round of 16 match against the Three Lions in Miami on Saturday (5 p.m. ET; Fox), with England ranked fourth in FIFA’s rankings and Norway 19th. Norway reached the knockout stage after beating Côte d’Ivoire and Brazil, and Haaland entered the match second in the Golden Boot race with seven goals while Martin Ødegaard was tied for third in assists with three, according to Yahoo Sports. Haaland, who was born in Leeds and plays for Manchester City, called the England matchup “super special.” The winner will face either Lionel Messi and ...
Iraq Sets Basrah Medium Crude Official Selling Price for Asia at $6.50 a Barrel Discount to Oman/Dubai Average
Binance News - Iraq’s state oil company said Iraq set the official selling price for Basrah Medium crude sold to Asia in August at a discount of $6.50 per barrel to the average of Oman and Dubai. According to Jin10, the pricing applies to Basrah Medium crude shipments to Asia for August sales.
U.S. Treasury Sells $22 Billion in 30-Year Bonds at 5.058% High Yield, Strongest Since 2007
Binance News - The U.S. Treasury sold $22 billion of 30-year bonds at a 5.058% high yield on July 9, marking the strongest 30-year Treasury auction yield since 2007. According to NS3.AI, indirect bidders took nearly 78% of the supply, based on auction data. In related market moves, Bitcoin traded near $64,362 on Friday, while gold slipped to around $4,111 per ounce.
Hong Kong Requires Crypto Platforms to Stop Using One-Time Passwords for Logins by July 8, 2027
Binance News - Hong Kong crypto platforms must stop using one-time passwords (OTPs) for client logins and device registration by July 8, 2027. According to NS3.AI, a July 9 circular said OTPs do not meet the phishing-resistant authentication standard for those two processes. The circular leaves other uses of OTPs unchanged. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said firms can be held accountable for client losses when inadequate measures fail to prevent large-scale ...
Schlegel Reaffirms SNB’s Greater Willingness to Intervene in FX Markets
Binance News - Swiss National Bank President Martin Schlegel reiterated policymakers’ stance on the franc and reaffirmed the central bank’s increased willingness to intervene in foreign-exchange markets, according to Bloomberg. Schlegel also said the outlook for consumer prices was unchanged since June’s interest-rate meeting.
India Gold Discounts Widen to $19 as China Buying Streak Hits 20 Months
Binance News - Indian jewelers cut gold prices by as much as $19 an ounce this week as sharp volatility curbed retail buying. In contrast, the People’s Bank of China added 480,000 ounces of gold in June for a 20th straight month of purchases, according to BeInCrypto, lifting holdings to roughly 2,346 tonnes. Hong Kong launched a central clearing system for gold on July 7 and revived dollar-denominated futures trading, with volumes on the new contracts hitting a record high, more than double the previous peak set in 2022.
AI | US Plans to Ease Export Curbs on UAE, Opening Door for AI Chip Sales
Binance News - The Trump administration plans to ease export restrictions on the United Arab Emirates, clearing the way for the Gulf state to buy a wider range of advanced technologies, including commercial satellites and semiconductors used for artificial intelligence, according to Bloomberg.
Eurasian Resources Group Owners Consider Breakup to Split Assets
Binance News - The owners of Eurasian Resources Group are considering splitting the mining group into two businesses, in an overhaul that would separate its Kazakh and international operations, according to Bloomberg.
Hong Kong gives crypto platforms one year to ditch one-time passwords or cover user losses
CryptoSlate - The SFC wants phishing-resistant login and device binding by July 8, 2027, while monitoring and response duties apply immediately. The post Hong Kong gives crypto platforms one year to ditch one-time passwords or cover user losses appeared first on CryptoSlate.
U.S. Military Says No Operational Changes After Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over
Binance News - A U.S. Central Command spokesperson said there were no operational updates after U.S. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran was over. According to Jin10, U.S. Central Command spokesperson Tim Hawkins said that after Trump announced the end of the ceasefire with Iran, there was currently “no operational update.” Trump wrote on a social media platform that the United States had clearly informed Iran that “the ceasefire is over.” ...
India Gold Discounts Widen to $19 as China Buying Streak Hits 20 Months
BeInCrypto - India's gold discounts widen to $19 as volatility slows demand while China extends its 20-month buying streak. The post India Gold Discounts Widen to $19 as China Buying Streak Hits 20 Months appeared first on BeInCrypto.
CSRC Seeks Clarifications on Warburg Pincus Unit’s Planned Capital Injection Into Zhongou Fund
Binance News - China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) on July 10 published feedback on Zhongou Fund Management’s application to change a major shareholder, raising five questions about Warburg Pincus’ Asia-Pacific asset management unit, Huaping Asia Pacific Asset Management, and its planned additional capital injection into Zhongou Fund, according to Jiemian News. The CSRC asked the investor to explain whether its positioning and licensing status have changed since it first took a stake; provide asset proof that its shareholders will inject funds to ensure payment obligations; clarify discrepancies in credit-rating results cited by the credit-certification issuer despite Warburg Pincus Group’s rating being unchanged since 2021; submit original ranking data ...
Deciphering a Russian Oligarch
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WORLD CUP | Vinicius Apologizes After Brazil’s World Cup Exit
Binance News - Vinicius Jr. apologized on social media after Brazil were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 loss to Norway in the Round of 16, according to Yahoo Sports. The Real Madrid winger said the “feeling of frustration is overwhelming” and added that Brazil had a team “strong enough to go much further.” Vinicius scored four goals and added one assist while playing in all five of Brazil’s matches at the tournament.
Fed Reaffirms Price-Stability Pledge in Semiannual Monetary Policy Report
Binance News - Federal Reserve policymakers reiterated their commitment to deliver price stability even as inflation remains well above the central bank’s 2% target, according to Bloomberg. The pledge was included in the Fed’s semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress, released Friday in Washington.
Beta Technologies completes first flights in U.S. eVTOL pilot program, transports organs for United Therapeutics
Binance News - According to CNBC, Beta Technologies said it completed its first test flights under the U.S. government’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) pilot program, transporting manufactured organs for United Therapeutics between airports in Maryland and Virginia over about 253 nautical miles. The Amazon-backed company said its eVTOL aircraft is expected to achieve certification in 2028, while its conventional takeoff and landing aircraft is on track for 2027. Beta’s shares have lost about half their value since its initial public offering in November, while Joby and Archer Aviation shares are down by over a third this year and Vertical Aerospace has lost 68% of its value.
Parasite Linked to Severe Diarrhea Spreads to 31 States, CDC Says
Binance News - A parasite outbreak tied to sudden, severe diarrhea has spread across 31 US states, with nearly 850 people infected and more than 1,500 additional cases under review, according to Bloomberg, citing the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Professors warn S&P 500’s forward P/E of 21 may mask unusually optimistic earnings forecasts
Binance News - According to CNBC, the S&P 500 is trading at about 21 times expected earnings over the next 12 months versus a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of about 28, a gap that FactSet data shows is rarely this wide outside market extremes such as 2000. NYU Stern finance professor Aswath Damodaran said the difference between the two ratios reflects the gap between last-12-month earnings and next-12-month expected earnings, while Ohio State University finance professor Itzhak Ben-David said the spread is effectively a measure of expected earnings growth and leaves valuations dependent on companies delivering unusually strong profit gains. Ben-David said median real growth in trailing S&P 500 earnings per share has been about 8% a year since 1989 and that growth at the level implied by ...
SK Hynix ADRs Begin Trading on Nasdaq After $26.5 Billion Offering
Binance News - SK Hynix’s American depositary receipts (ADRs) began trading on Nasdaq on Friday after being priced at $149 per ADR on Thursday, raising about $26.5 billion, according to Ming Pao. The ADRs opened at $170 on Friday, up 14% from the offering price. Compared with SK Hynix’s Korea-listed shares, which closed at 2.18 million won on Friday (about $1,450 per ADR, with each ADR representing 0.1 ordinary share), the ADRs traded at a 17% premium.
Argentina Corn Output Forecast Raised to 63 Million Tons for 2025/2026, U.S. Department of Agriculture Says
Binance News - The U.S. Department of Agriculture raised its forecast for Argentina's 2025/2026 corn production to 63 million tons from 61 million tons, compared with a market expectation of 61.58 million tons. According to Jin10, the agency kept its forecast for Brazil's 2025/2026 corn production unchanged at 138 million tons, versus a market expectation of 138.24 million tons.
Another Publicly Traded Company Just Cut Bitcoin Holdings by 48%
BeInCrypto - Empery Digital sold 1,400 BTC, cutting its Bitcoin holdings 48% to repay debt and fund a pivot to AI data centers. The post Another Publicly Traded Company Just Cut Bitcoin Holdings by 48% appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Thornburg's Di Zhou Sees Memory Supercycle as SK Hynix ADRs Signal Gains
Binance News - SK Hynix’s US debut got off to a strong start, with its ADRs indicated to open above the offering price, according to Bloomberg. Di Zhou, a portfolio manager at Thornburg Investment Management, said the market is in a “memory supercycle,” adding that fundamentals are very strong and calling SK Hynix one of the highest-quality pure-play memory companies globally.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Keeps Argentina and Brazil 2025/2026 Soybean Output Forecasts Unchanged
Binance News - The U.S. Department of Agriculture kept its soybean production forecasts for Argentina and Brazil for the 2025/2026 marketing year unchanged. According to Jin10, the USDA maintained its forecast for Argentina’s 2025/2026 soybean output at 50 million metric tons, compared with a market expectation of 50.08 million metric tons. The USDA also kept its forecast for Brazil’s 2025/2026 soybean output at 180 million metric tons, versus a market expectation of 180.328 million metric tons.
Russia’S June CPI Rises 0.87% Month Over Month, 6.02% Year Over Year
Binance News - Russia’s statistics agency said Russia’s consumer price index rose 0.87% in June from the previous month, versus an expected increase of 0.8%. According to Jin10, the CPI rose 6.02% year over year, compared with an expected increase of 6.0%.