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Bitdeer invests $36M in US factory; Zcash upgrade on July 28; NH council rejects Bitcoin bond.
Polymarket Files for US Margin Trading Rights as Kalshi Leads the Way
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Polymarket wants in. The prediction market platform has filed applications to offer regulated margin trading in the United States, a… Read the original on Polymarket Files for US Margin Trading Rights as Kalshi Leads the Way. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitdeer Invests $36 Million in First US Sealminer Factory as Bitcoin Mining Margins Stay Tight
Bitcoin.com - Bitdeer has begun construction on a $36 million electronics manufacturing facility in Sparks, Nevada, its first U.S. assembly site for Sealminer machines. Bitdeer Targets 10,000 Monthly Sealminer Units With New $36 Million Nevada Factory Bitdeer is moving ahead with a major U.S. manufacturing push, breaking ground on a $36 million advanced electronics facility in Sparks, […]
Zcash targets July 28 launch for Ironwood network upgrade
CoinTelegraph - Zcash’s next upgrade will replace the once-compromised Orchard pool and may offer clues about whether counterfeit tokens were created via a recent bug.
New Hampshire council rejects $100 million Bitcoin-backed bond in 3-2 vote
Cryptopolitan - New Hampshire’s Executive Council on July 8 cast a 3-2 vote to block a $100 million municipal bond that would have been secured by Bitcoin, ending a program promoted by Governor Kelly Ayotte and finance officials as the first initiative of its kind in the country. The vote halted the approach that the New Hampshire...
The US-Iran Ceasefire Was an Illusion. Markets are Paying the Price
BeInCrypto - The 60-day United States-Iran ceasefire should never have been interpreted as a genuine peace agreement. It represented a tactical pause in hostilities over the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz. The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding temporarily eased immediate military tensions, partially reopened the shipping corridor, and briefly reassured markets. Yet the fundamental political, military, and economic The post The US-Iran Ceasefire Was an Illusion. Markets are Paying the Price appeared first on BeInCrypto.
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT 5.6 models after US government review
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI has released its GPT-5.6 family after the US government completed a security review that had impeded the rollout of the model. The Trump administration had requested federal agencies to review the model for potential security risks. Enterprise and individual users who purchase AI by the token will find this news relevant, as OpenAI is...
Bitdeer Stock Jumps 14% as $36 Million Nevada Plant Targets SEALMINER Output
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitdeer shares jumped 14% in a single session. The catalyst was a straightforward one — the company said it’s building… Read the original on Bitdeer Stock Jumps 14% as $36 Million Nevada Plant Targets SEALMINER Output. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
North Carolina Budget Sets 6% Tax on Prediction Markets Starting January 1, 2027
Binance News - North Carolina has signed a budget that adopts a distinct regulatory approach for prediction market platforms. According to Odaily, starting January 1, 2027, the state will impose a 6% tax on net transaction fee revenue from prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, while not requiring them to obtain a state license, effectively recognizing the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s federal regulatory authority. Odaily reported that North Carolina is the first state to acknowledge the ...
South Korea’s Foreign Exchange Authority Says Longer USD-KRW Trading Hours Expand Market Stabilization Capacity
Binance News - South Korea’s foreign exchange authority said the extension of trading hours in the U.S. dollar–South Korean won market will further expand the room to respond in order to stabilize the foreign exchange market. According to Jin10, the authority said the longer trading window would broaden the scope for maintaining stability in the foreign exchange market.
South Korea’s Foreign Exchange Authority: USD-KRW Market Still Misaligned With Economic Fundamentals
Binance News - South Korea’s foreign exchange authority said the U.S. dollar to South Korean won market still does not align with economic fundamentals. According to Jin10, the authority made the comment without providing further details.
South Korea’s FX Authority Expects Exporters’ Dollar Holdings to Enter Market via FX Forwards
Binance News - South Korea’s foreign exchange authority said foreign exchange market supply-and-demand dynamics were expected to change in the second half of 2026. According to Jin10, the authority expected exporters’ U.S. dollar holdings to flow into the market through foreign exchange forward contracts.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Optical Communications Stocks Rise, Yangtze Optical Fibre Up Over 12%
Binance News - Hong Kong-listed optical communications stocks rose in volatile trading, led by Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (06869.HK), which was up more than 12%. According to Jin10, Cambridge Technology (06166.HK) rose more than 9%, Hua Hong Hong Li (01347.HK) gained more than 7%, and Haiguang Xinzhen (01191.HK) was up more than 4%.
Goldman Sachs Limits Staff Prediction Bets to Sports, Entertainment
Binance News - Goldman Sachs told employees to limit prediction market activity to sports and entertainment to reduce compliance risks tied to elections, interest rates and other market-moving events. According to BeInCrypto, the policy was issued in an internal memo that warned repeated violations could lead to termination, the Financial Times reported. Kalshi and Polymarket have faced insider trading scrutiny, including Lookonchain flagging three wallets that netted more than $630,000 betting on Nicolás Maduro’s removal hours before his capture, and a Nobel Peace Prize leak probe after successful wagers on the eventual winner. Kalshi is pursuing a $40 billion ...
SK Hynix Nasdaq IPO Underwriters Could Earn More Than $140 Million in Fees
Binance News - Investment banks working on SK Hynix's planned U.S. listing could earn more than $100 million in commissions, as the South Korean chipmaker with a market value above $1 trillion prepares to list on Nasdaq, 36Kr reported. Two people familiar with the deal said underwriters including Goldman Sachs and Citigroup could share a total fee pool exceeding $140 million. The fees are expected to include a base underwriting fee equal to 0.5% of the total funds raised, plus a separate performance-based incentive bonus paid by SK Hynix, the sources said.
MiniMax Raises HK$16 Billion in New Funding Round, Deal Upsized to Over $2 Billion
Binance News - MiniMax has completed a new funding round worth HK$16 billion, with participation from multiple international sovereign wealth funds, long-only funds, Chinese institutions and multi-strategy funds across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the U.S., according to 36Kr. The transaction drew more than 100 institutional investors and was covered about seven times; the initial issuance size was about $1.8 billion and was ultimately increased to more than $2 billion due to demand.
STOCKS | Contemporary Amperex Technology Shares Fall in Mainland China and Hong Kong
Binance News - Contemporary Amperex Technology shares fell in both mainland China and Hong Kong trading. According to Jin10, Contemporary Amperex Technology’s A-shares dropped more than 3%, while its Hong Kong-listed shares (03750.HK) fell more than 1%.
Japan Urges Pension Funds to Boost Domestic Investing; Yen Gains
Binance News - Japan is seeking to encourage pension funds, including the Government Pension Investment Fund, to increase investment in domestic financial assets, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said, according to Bloomberg. The yen gained.
STOCKS | China Stock Indexes Mixed at the Open on July 10
Binance News - China's major stock indexes were mixed at the open on July 10. According to Jin10, the Shanghai Composite Index opened down 5.05 points, or 0.13%, at 4,031.54. The Shenzhen Component Index opened up 81.68 points, or 0.53%, at 15,480.41. The CSI 300 Index opened up 11.22 points, or 0.23%, at 4,887.54. The ChiNext Index opened up 23.68 points, or 0.59%, at 4,041.86. The STAR 50 Index opened up 4.35 points, or 0.2%, at 2,190.18.
Trump Requested Democratic SEC Candidates, but No Names Arrived, White House Says
Bitcoin.com - A White House letter dated July 9 says President Donald Trump sought Democratic candidates for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vacancies before Senate Democrats accused the administration of leaving bipartisan seats open across independent agencies. White House Rejects the Charge of Empty Democratic Seats The White House pushed back against Senate Democrats’ criticism, arguing that […]
Polymarket Seeks NFA Futures Commission Merchant License as It Pursues Non-Fully Collateralized Trading
Binance News - Polymarket applied on July 3 through Coming Home GBA LLC for a futures commission merchant license with the National Futures Association. According to NS3.AI, Polymarket must also obtain approval from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to amend its rulebook to allow non-fully collateralized trading. The application and the required regulatory approval are part of the steps Polymarket would need to take to move forward with the proposed trading structure.
RBI Faces $100 Billion Challenge After Record Currency Defense
Binance News - The Reserve Bank of India has built one of the world’s largest bearish dollar positions over the past two years to support a persistently weak rupee, and now faces the challenge of unwinding it without destabilizing currency markets, according to Bloomberg. The position amounts to about $100 billion, Bloomberg reported.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Stocks Open Higher as Hang Seng Gains 0.76%
Binance News - Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Friday. According to Jin10, the Hang Seng Index rose 183.26 points, up 0.76%, to 24,213.44 at the open. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 58.95 points, up 1.25%, to 4,790.51. The China Enterprises Index increased 68.01 points, up 0.85%, to 8,065.3. The Red Chip Index added 21.9 points, up 0.57%, to 3,846.01.
Goldman Sachs Limits, but Doesn’t Stop, Employees Using Kalshi and Polymarket
BeInCrypto - Goldman Sachs told employees to restrict prediction market bets to sports and entertainment, citing compliance risks tied to Kalshi and Polymarket. The post Goldman Sachs Limits, but Doesn’t Stop, Employees Using Kalshi and Polymarket appeared first on BeInCrypto.
STOCKS | Hang Seng Index Futures Open Up 0.85% at 24,180 in Day Session
Binance News - Hang Seng Index futures opened 0.85% higher in the day session at 24,180 points. According to Jin10, the contract traded at a premium of 150 points.
China Sets Yuan Fixing at 6.7989 per Dollar for July 10, 2026
Binance News - China’s interbank foreign exchange market set the yuan’s central parity rate at 6.7989 per U.S. dollar, down 47 pips. According to Jin10, the euro/yuan fixing was 7.7712, up 16 pips; the Hong Kong dollar/yuan was 0.86754, down 3.7 pips; and the pound/yuan was 9.1157, up 59 pips. The Australian dollar/yuan was 4.7173, up 23 pips; the Canadian dollar/yuan was 4.7970, down 29 pips; and the 100 Japanese yen/yuan was 4.1876, up 13 pips. ...
Ark Invest Buys 217,896 Circle Shares and Sells 85,319 Robinhood Shares
Binance News - Ark Invest bought 217,896 shares of Circle on Thursday, a purchase valued at about $13.7 million. According to ChainCatcher, Circle’s stock (CRCL) fell 1.65% on the day to $63.01. Ark Invest also sold 85,319 shares of Robinhood, a transaction valued at about $9.8 million. According to ChainCatcher, Robinhood’s stock (HOOD) rose 1.39% on the day to ...
SK Hynix Lists on Nasdaq Today at $149: What to Expect
BeInCrypto - SK Hynix debuts on the Nasdaq today at $149 per ADS, in the largest-ever US listing by a foreign company. The post SK Hynix Lists on Nasdaq Today at $149: What to Expect appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Senate Draft of CLARITY Act Merger Could Be Released Next Week, Sources Say
Binance News - A merged draft of the CLARITY Act could be released as early as next week, and the U.S. Senate is expected to move forward with consideration during the week of July 20, sources said. According to Foresight News, the information was reported by CoinDesk, citing people familiar with the matter. The merged draft was negotiated jointly by the Senate Banking Committee and the Senate Agriculture Committee. It adds more than 70 pages of new content and strengthens consumer protection provisions. ...
Japan to Test-Launch Reusable Rocket Prototype as It Seeks to Cut Costs
Binance News - Japan's space agency will launch a reusable rocket prototype on Saturday as it works to reduce launch costs and respond to SpaceX-related technology. According to Jin10, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will conduct the RV-X rocket test flight at its Noshiro Rocket Testing Center in Noshiro, Akita Prefecture. The launch had been planned for March this year but was postponed due to severe weather and equipment failures. ...
Galaxy Securities: China’s July PPI Likely to Mark a Near-Term Peak
Binance News - Galaxy Securities said it expects China’s July producer price index (PPI) year-on-year reading to be a near-term high, citing easing support from the petrochemical chain as crude oil prices return close to pre-conflict levels and upstream price gains failing to pass through to downstream demand, according to Jiemian News. The brokerage said the PPI-CPI gap is still widening, suggesting weak transmission to end demand and limited ability for companies to pass costs on to consumers. It flagged three factors to watch: U.S.-Iran geopolitical developments and their impact on global oil prices; knock-on effects from El Niño on commodities such as sugar, wheat, rubber and palm oil and on China’s thermal coal prices via hydropower output and thermal power demand; and the ...
China’s 15th Five-Year Carbon Peak Plan Targets 30% NEV Share by 2030
Binance News - China released its “15th Five-Year” carbon peaking action plan on July 9, setting a target for new energy vehicles (NEVs) to account for 30% of the vehicle fleet by 2030 and for NEVs used in commercial operations to reach a 25% share, according to Jiemian News. The report said NEVs made up about 12% of China’s total vehicle fleet by the end of 2025.
Japan’s Finance Minister Satuki Katayama Calls to Speed Up Talks on Expanding Household JGB Products
Binance News - Japan’s Finance Minister Satuki Katayama said she hoped discussions would be accelerated on expanding Japan government bond products aimed at households. According to Jin10, Katayama expressed a desire to move faster on the debate over increasing the scale of such household-focused JGB offerings.
Japan’s 10-Year Government Bond Yield Falls 3 Basis Points to 2.845%
Binance News - Japan’s 10-year government bond yield fell 3 basis points to 2.845%. According to Jin10, the yield moved down to 2.845%.
CFTC Vacancies Complicate Progress on the Clarity Act
Binance News - Vacancies at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have emerged as a hurdle for advancing the Clarity Act, with only Republican Chairman Michael Selig currently serving out of five commissioner seats. According to NS3.AI, the White House said it requested nominee lists for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the CFTC from Democrats but did not receive a response. Democrats have previously criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing that he was attempting to consolidate control over the CFTC.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Could Be Worth More Than Everything Else on Earth if Goals Are Met
Bitcoin.com - Elon Musk said SpaceX could one day be worth more than the rest of Earth if the company achieves its goals, shifting a debate over a reported Anthropic, xAI, and SpaceX deal toward the company’s long-term ambitions. Why Did Musk Defend SpaceX’s Scale Against AI Deal Criticism? SpaceX CEO Elon Musk responded after X user […]
CICC: China’s June PPI Growth Accelerates to 4.1% as CPI Falls 0.3% MoM
Binance News - China’s producer price index (PPI) turned from rising to falling on a month-on-month basis in June, while its year-on-year increase widened to 4.1% from 3.9% in May, helped by a low base a year earlier, China International Capital Corp (CICC) said, according to Jiemian News. CICC attributed the monthly decline mainly to the petrochemical chain, citing the impact of falling international oil prices. CICC said the consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.3% month-on-month in June and eased to 1.0% year-on-year, as prices for items such as gasoline and gold jewelry retreated, while core inflation also softened slightly. It added that ...
CITIC Securities: AI Demand Is Driving a Global Nuclear Power Revival
Binance News - CITIC Securities said AI-driven electricity demand is triggering a broad revival in the global nuclear power industry, and that China’s nuclear sector has entered a phase of routine project approvals and a peak in construction activity, according to Jiemian News. The brokerage said advanced reactors are a key high-growth direction, and that small modular reactors could become an optimal solution for powering data centers and one of the best options for exporting power capacity overseas; it added that this could lead to a valuation re-rating for nuclear-related stocks. CITIC Securities recommended focusing on companies supplying nuclear island equipment, valves, special materials and main coolant pumps.
Japan’s Economy Minister Says Exchange Rates Are Driven by Multiple Factors
Binance News - Japan’s economy minister, Minoru Kiuchi, said exchange rates are determined by multiple factors. According to Jin10, he said those factors include interest rate differentials, differences between Japan’s inflation rate and those of other countries, and current account dynamics.
White House Defends Trump Administration’s CFTC Nomination Approach in Letter to Senate Leaders
Binance News - The White House sent a letter to bipartisan Senate leaders responding to Democratic criticism that the Trump administration has refused to appoint commissioners to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to Odaily, the CFTC currently has only one serving commissioner, Republican Chair Michael Selig, out of five commissioner seats. The letter said the White House sought a list of potential nominees for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the CFTC from Democrats but did not receive a response, and it accused Democrats of obstructing nominations. ...
STOCKS | Minimax-W Plans Placement of 35.6 Million New Class A Shares at HK$268 Each
Binance News - Minimax-W (00100.HK) said it plans to place 35.6 million new Class A shares at a placing price of HK$268.00 per share, representing a 9.89% discount. According to Odaily, the company disclosed the plan in a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 10. Minimax-W expects the placement to raise about HK$9.54 billion in proceeds.
Japan's Economy Minister Says Wholesale Price Gains Reflect Higher Oil Prices
Binance News - Japan's economy minister Kiuchi said wholesale price increases reflected the recent rise in oil prices. According to Jin10, Kiuchi added that consumer inflation had risen at a moderate pace.
STOCKS | Nikkei 225 Opens Up 0.78% at 68,271.91, Rising 528.06 Points
Binance News - The Nikkei 225 index opened 528.06 points higher, up 0.78%, at 68,271.91. According to Jin10, the move was reported for the market open on July 10 (Friday).
Anthropic Appoints Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke to Long-Term Benefit Trust
Binance News - AI company Anthropic said on July 9 that it has appointed former US Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke to its Long-Term Benefit Trust, the body that oversees the company’s long-term mission to develop AI safely and responsibly and ensure the technology benefits society over the long run, according to Jiemian News. Anthropic said Bernanke will advise the company as it assesses AI’s impact on the economy, jobs and society, drawing on his experience in economics, financial-crisis research and macro policy. Bernanke served as Fed chair from 2006 to 2014 and won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2022.
Zuckerberg Says Meta Weighs Renting Out Some AI Compute Amid Tight Supply
Binance News - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on July 9 that the company needs as much computing power as possible, but is considering whether renting out part of its AI infrastructure to external customers could create more value as AI compute remains in short supply, according to Jiemian News. In an interview, Zuckerberg said market bids for compute are currently very high and that in some cases it could be more economical to lease capacity rather than keep it for internal use, or to explore similar transactions. He added that opportunities to develop a cloud business “always exist” and Meta could pursue it whenever it chooses, following earlier reports that Meta is ...
US Officials Say Diplomacy Still Underway to Ease US-Iran Tensions
Binance News - A US official said diplomatic efforts are still ongoing to ease tensions behind the US-Iran conflict, while the US has deliberately paused after strikes to avoid escalation and leave room for talks, according to Jiemian News. Multiple officials said the US was prepared to launch strikes on Iran later that night if necessary, but was still letting diplomacy lead. On the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier deployed in the Arabian Sea, crew members loaded weapons onto fighter jets and pilots conducted drills in preparation for potential strikes, the report said. The carrier’s captain told thousands of personnel on board that tensions were rising and they should remain ...
Fed Sets Up Five Working Groups to Review Policy Tools and Framework
Binance News - The U.S. Federal Reserve said on July 9 that it has established five working groups to assess and improve how it conducts monetary policy, including its implementation methods, analytical tools and policy framework, according to Jiemian News. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said the U.S. economy has changed significantly over the past generation and that the current environment is shifting faster, and the groups will conduct evidence-based reviews to help the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) better achieve its goals of stable prices and maximum employment. The five groups will focus on policy communications, balance sheet policy, ...
Japan’s June Corporate Goods Price Index Rose 7.1% Year Over Year
Binance News - Japan’s corporate goods price index rose 7.1% year over year in June. According to Jin10, the reading compared with a market expectation of 6.80% and a previous value of 6.30%.
US Lawmaker Pushes Crypto Developer Protections as Senate Weighs CLARITY Act
Bitcoin.com - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden urged Senate leaders to preserve legal protections for non-custodial blockchain developers in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, drawing crypto policy support while leaving his final vote on the bill uncertain. Why Is Wyden Pushing to Preserve Developer Protections? U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) sent a letter on July 8 to […]
STOCKS | Huatai Securities: A-Share Nonferrous Leaders May Have Room to Rebound After Valuation Compression
Binance News - Huatai Securities said a sharp decline in leading A-share nonferrous stocks mainly reflected valuation compression rather than damage to earnings per share. According to Jin10, a Huatai Securities research note said that as of July 6, the iFind consensus expectation for 2026 EPS for the relevant companies had been revised upward over the past nearly 180 days, indicating solid profit expectations, while the sector’s oversold conditions may have been driven by valuation compression. The note said that as of July 3, the PE-TTM percentiles since 2020 for the CSI ...
Southbound Funds Net Buy Nearly HK$25 Billion in Two Days, Boosting Hong Kong Tech Shares
Binance News - Southbound funds sharply increased purchases of Hong Kong stocks this week, with inflows concentrated in heavyweight technology names, as the Hang Seng Tech Index rebounded after a June pullback, Jiemian News reported. Choice data showed southbound investors recorded net buys of HK$14.2 billion on July 8 and HK$9.83 billion on July 9, for a combined net inflow of nearly HK$25 billion over the two trading days. Separately, Choice estimates that Hong Kong tech-themed ETFs have seen net inflows of RMB 7.494 billion since the start of July.
Oman, Iran Foreign Ministers Call for De-Escalation and Free Navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call on July 9 to discuss the latest developments in the regional situation, according to Jiemian News. The two sides agreed on the need to stop military escalation and to pursue a peaceful resolution through political and diplomatic channels while taking into account the interests of all parties. They also said freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz should be safeguarded in line with international law to ensure smooth passage for commercial vessels and stable energy supplies.
GEOPOLITICS | Tsleil-Waututh Nation Challenges Vancouver Dredging Plan for Oil Tankers
Binance News - The Tsleil-Waututh Nation is challenging a plan by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority in British Columbia to dredge under the Second Narrows Bridge to accommodate fuller oil tankers shipping crude from the Trans Mountain Corp. pipeline, according to Bloomberg.
Peru Holds Key Rate at 4.25% for 10th Straight Month
Binance News - Peru’s central bank held its key interest rate at 4.25% for a 10th straight month on Thursday, betting that a recent uptick in inflation will prove temporary, according to Bloomberg.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Holds Steady as Traders Weigh Mideast Fighting, Rate Outlook
Binance News - Gold was little changed as investors weighed renewed fighting in the Middle East and the prospect of interest-rate hikes to combat stubborn inflation, according to Bloomberg.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Executive Fidji Simo to Resign, Become Part-Time Adviser
Binance News - An OpenAI executive, Fidji Simo, will resign and later serve as a part-time adviser to the company. According to Jin10, The Wall Street Journal reported that Simo will step down from her role and transition to a part-time advisory position at OpenAI.
Analyst Sees Upside for ETH Ahead of Glamsterdam Upgrade
CryptoPotato - Rising spot activity alongside falling leverage suggests long-term buyers may be replacing speculative traders.
Boeing 737 Certification Expected Later This Month for Second-To-Last Variant
Binance News - Federal regulators are expected to certify the second-to-last version of Boeing’s 737 series later this month. According to Jin10, the information was reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Gates Heir’s Shopping App Phia Took Credit for Sales It Didn’t Drive
Binance News - Phia, an advertising startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates, daughter of billionaire Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, took credit for sales it didn’t drive, Bloomberg reported. The company bills itself as a “personal shopping assistant” that helps users find the lowest prices on a broad range of clothes and fashion accessories.
North Carolina Sides With Federal Preemption, Taxing Prediction Markets 6% While Sportsbooks Pay 23%
Bitcoin.com - North Carolina has broken with the wave of states fighting prediction markets in court, using its new budget to tax platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket at 6% while explicitly declining to regulate them – a posture that effectively recognizes federal authority over the sector even as other states sue to assert their own. Sportsbooks in […]
Two Killed in Shooting in Mashhad, Iran
Binance News - A shooting in the northeastern Iranian holy city of Mashhad left two people dead. According to Jin10, Iranian sources said early on July 10 that the incident occurred in western Mashhad, and the cause of the shooting and the identities of the victims had not been confirmed. An Iranian official said two people were killed. The report also said that on July 9, a burial ceremony for Iran's late supreme ...
SK Hynix Raises $26.5 Billion in Largest-Ever US IPO by a Foreign Firm
Binance News - Bloomberg reported that SK Hynix Inc. raised $26.5 billion in its American depositary receipt offering, as the South Korean memory chipmaker powered through volatility to deliver the largest ever US first-time share sale by a foreign company. The company sold 177.9 million ADRs for $149 each, according to a statement confirming an earlier Bloomberg News report. Each ADR is equivalent to a tenth of a Seoul-traded common share. At $26.5 billion, the offering tops Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.'s US debut to become the third biggest listing in history, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The sale ended more than seven times oversubscribed, with interest ...
Fed Rate Hold Seen as Most Likely Outcome for July, CME FedWatch Shows
Binance News - CME FedWatch data showed a 74.9% probability that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged in July, and a 25.1% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate hike. According to Jin10, the tool put the probability of rates remaining unchanged by September at 35.7%, with a 51.1% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike and a 13.1% probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point hike.
PRECIOUS METALS | Bernstein Raises 2026 Gold Targets to $4,375 an Ounce for H2
Binance News - Bernstein raised its 2026 gold price outlook, setting a second-half target of $4,375 per ounce and a full-year target of $4,533 per ounce. According to Jin10, the firm said continued central-bank gold buying and a high likelihood that the Federal Reserve will not raise rates over the next 12 months would be key factors supporting gold prices. Bernstein said the Fed may raise rates at most only one to two times, and that pressure from gold ETF outflows would also be limited. The firm noted that rising real interest rates in the second quarter of 2026 had ...
STOCKS | Tanger CEO Cites ‘Incredible Traffic’ Linked to World Cup
Binance News - Tanger Inc. is seeing near-record results as strong summer traffic boosts performance, with shares up 18.28% year to date, according to Bloomberg. Chief Executive Officer Stephen Yalof said the company is seeing “incredible traffic” tied to the World Cup in an interview on Bloomberg Television’s “The Close” with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld.
Iran May Be Considering New Plan to Assassinate Trump, Report Says
Binance News - Israel has provided the United States with new intelligence indicating that Iran may be considering a new plan to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Jin10, The Wall Street Journal cited people familiar with the matter as saying Israel shared the intelligence with U.S. officials.
Coinbase chief legal officer to transition to advisory role on July 31
CoinTelegraph - The soon-to-be former chief legal officer did not announce the details of his next move but said that he would continue working with the Board of Coinbase National Trust Company.
U.S. Officials Say Technical Talks With Iran Continue
Binance News - U.S. officials said technical-level negotiations with Iran were continuing and that the United States remained committed to seeking a solution. According to Jin10, the officials also said Iran must not possess nuclear weapons.
Binance CEO Says MiCA Is Backfiring as EU Users Move Beyond Regulators’ Reach
BeInCrypto - Binance co-CEO Richard Teng says 70% of exiting EU users chose self-custody after MiCA, beyond regulators' reach. The post Binance CEO Says MiCA Is Backfiring as EU Users Move Beyond Regulators’ Reach appeared first on BeInCrypto.
U.S. Central Command Says Iran Does Not Control the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - U.S. Central Command said Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jin10, the U.S. military has been helping ensure safe navigation through the key international trade route since early May, and more than 800 merchant ships and 380 million barrels of crude oil have successfully passed through the strait.
Marathon Digital Buys 2-Gigawatt Texas Site, Shares Spike 15% on AI Pivot
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Marathon Digital just made a big move. The Bitcoin mining company picked up a site in Texas packing up to… Read the original on Marathon Digital Buys 2-Gigawatt Texas Site, Shares Spike 15% on AI Pivot. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Most Emerging-Market Currencies Rise as Investors Show ‘Headline Fatigue’
Binance News - Most emerging-market currencies edged higher on Thursday, led by the Colombian peso, as investors played down the scope of resumed hostilities between the US and Iran, according to Bloomberg. Oil slumped during the session.
Grayscale's CFO Exits After 7 Years With Crypto Asset Manager
Binance News - Grayscale chief financial officer Edward McGee has stepped down after seven years, effective July 2, and the firm named Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim co-chief financial officers. According to CoinDesk, McGee resigned for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the company. Masci will also serve as principal financial and accounting officer and join the board of managers. The exit follows managing director and head of distribution and partnerships John Hoffman leaving for Ondo Finance, as Grayscale has paused plans for a U.S. IPO amid market conditions.
Polymarket Seeks License to Offer Margin Trading Legally in US
Binance News - Polymarket is seeking regulatory approval to offer margin trading legally in the US, a move that would allow users to place event bets with less capital upfront, according to Bloomberg. The prediction market platform is pursuing the license as it looks to attract more sophisticated traders.
STOCKS | Bitdeer Shares Rise 14.1% After Announcing $36 Million Nevada Manufacturing Facility
Binance News - Bitdeer shares rose 14.1% to $14.33 after the company announced a $36 million manufacturing facility in Nevada. According to NS3.AI, the facility will assemble SEALMINER Bitcoin mining machines. Bitdeer said commercial production is expected to begin by the end of the year.
Commerce Secretary Lutnick Urges Samsung, SK Hynix to Expand US Memory Output
Binance News - Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called on Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. to step up efforts to expand memory chip production in the US, Bloomberg reported. Lutnick said boosting US output would help address a global shortage of components critical to the development of artificial intelligence.
XRP Keeps Plunging Against Bitcoin
U.Today - The Ripple-linked XRP token continues its multi-month slide against Bitcoin (BTC), hovering at 0.00001735 BTC. The Ripple-linked XRP token continues its multi-month slide against Bitcoin (BTC), hovering at 0.00001735 BTC.
Bitdeer stock jumps 14% as company expands US mining hardware production
CoinTelegraph - Bitdeer shares rallied after the company announced a $36 million Nevada manufacturing facility that will produce its SEALMINER Bitcoin mining machines and expand its hardware business.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Says Microsoft Will Offer GPT-5.6 Service to Microsoft 365 Customers via API
Binance News - Microsoft will offer a GPT-5.6 service to Microsoft 365 customers through API calls to OpenAI models. According to Jin10, OpenAI said Microsoft will access its models via an API to roll out the GPT-5.6 service for Microsoft 365 customers.
SK Hynix is preparing a major US listing that could raise about $28 billion
Cryptopolitan - South Korean semiconductor company SK Hynix (KRX: 000660) will list itself on Nasdaq via an offering which may hit almost $28 billion, making SK Hynix close to one of the largest-ever initial public offerings in the market. SK Hynix plans to sell 177.9 million American depositary receipts, while investor subscriptions for the IPO have already...
New Hampshire rejects $100M Bitcoin-backed bond after public finance hearing
CryptoSlate - The July 8 council hearing will show whether BTC collateral can move from credit design into a government approval process. The post New Hampshire rejects $100M Bitcoin-backed bond after public finance hearing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
U.S. President Donald Trump Spoke With Netanyahu About Iran Situation, Israeli Prime Minister’s Office Says
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to discuss the situation involving Iran. According to Jin10, the report cited Axios and said the information came from Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office.
White House says it received no Democratic response related to SEC, CFTC vacancies
CoinTelegraph - Both US financial regulators are understaffed at the leadership level and lacking Democratic commissioners, with no announcement from President Donald Trump on filling the roles.
See Amazon Concessions as Buying Opportunity, CreditSights’ Griffiths Says
Binance News - Amazon.com Inc. bond concessions created by the company’s latest debt sale look like a buying opportunity, Zachary Griffiths, head of US IG & macro strategy at CreditSights, said on Bloomberg Real Yield. Amazon borrowed $25 billion in an eight-part offering that drew about $62 billion in peak investor demand, about half the orders it attracted for its prior $37 billion deal in March. The offering is adding pressure to the broader tech space, with the sector among the worst performers in the US high-grade secondary market, according to Bloomberg.
U.S. Officials Say No New U.S. Strikes on Iran in Past Hour
Binance News - U.S. officials said the United States had not launched a new round of attacks on Iran in the past hour. According to Jin10, CNN reported the statement from U.S. officials.
Strategy Authorizes $1 Billion Preferred Stock Buyback, Citing Potential Bitcoin Monetization Funding
Binance News - Strategy authorized a $1 billion buyback of its preferred stock and said it may finance the repurchase through a $1.25 billion Bitcoin monetization program. According to NS3.AI, the company is also adjusting terms tied to its preferred offering as it manages pricing and dividend levels. Strategy raised STRC’s annualized dividend to 12% on June 29. STRC traded in the mid-to-high $80 range this week, which remains below Strategy’s long-term target range of $99 to $100. The company did not provide additional details in the update on the timing or ...
US CLO ETFs Top $50 Billion in Total Assets
Binance News - US exchange-traded funds that buy and sell collateralized loan obligations now collectively manage more than $50 billion in assets after crossing that threshold last week, according to estimates by Bank of America, Bloomberg reported. Gretchen Lam, CEO of Octagon Credit Investors, discussed the market on “Bloomberg Real Yield” with Katie Greifeld.
Debate Grows Over Strategy Using Bitcoin Sales to Fund STRC Buybacks
Bitcoin.com - Strategy raised the dividend on its flagship preferred stock to 12% in late June, but the security is still changing hands well below the $100 price the company says it wants investors to see. STRC, Strategy’s Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock, traded in the mid-to-high $80s this week, with some sessions dipping […]
SpaceX Added to Value-Oriented Indexes, Fidelity and FTSE Russell Say
Binance News - SpaceX has been added to several value-oriented indexes, Fidelity and FTSE Russell said, according to Bloomberg.
METAB Reaching a New All-Time High, Increase of 4.51% in 24 Hours
Binance News - On Jul 09, 2026, 19:34 PM(UTC). according to Binance Market Data, METAB has achieved a new all-time high, trading at 628 USDT. The 24-hour increase of 4.51%
Trader spent $24 million on QQQ call spread betting Nasdaq-100 hits record by month-end
Binance News - According to CNBC, a trader spent $24 million on a three-part call spread in the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF on Thursday that would require the Nasdaq-100 index to reach an all-time high by the end of this month. The position included a $30 million purchase of 28,000 736-strike calls expiring July 31 and the sale of $6 million of a 730/740-strike call spread expiring the same date, lifting the breakeven to about $750, less than $2 above QQQ’s early-June high; the Nasdaq 100 has been effectively flat since May 14 and last made a high on June 3. Of the $1.6 billion in QQQ options traded Thursday, $944 million was tied to calls, while data indicated roughly equal numbers of puts and calls were bought and sold. Elsewhere, a trader bought 2,000 deep in-the-money 500-strike calls on the ...
SK Hynix’s $26.5 Billion Listing Revives Asia Route to US Market
Binance News - SK Hynix Inc.’s $26.5 billion US share sale is set to boost an ailing listing route that was once essential for Asian companies seeking access to US markets, according to Bloomberg. Wall Street is betting that strong investor demand tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure will spur other Asian firms to pursue similar US listings.
Grok 4.5 undercuts Claude Opus on price but trails it at the top
Cryptopolitan - SpaceXAI recently released a new version of its AI chatbot called Grok 4.5. This is a coding-focused model that Elon Musk pitched as an “Opus-class” rival to Anthropic’s Claude at a fraction of the cost. Considering the rising cost of AI usage, engineering teams are now prioritizing price per completed task over peak intelligence. Does...
Oil Falls as Traders Expect US-Iran Conflict Will Stay Contained
Binance News - Oil fell as traders priced in a limited US-Iran conflict, easing initial concerns that energy infrastructure would come under attack again, according to Bloomberg.
Jersey City Faces Reckoning After 15% Tax Hike, Bloomberg Reports
Binance News - Jersey City is facing financial strain after a 15% tax hike, after decades of attracting tens of thousands of new residents as apartment towers rose along the Hudson River waterfront across from Manhattan, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg’s Nic Querolo discussed the situation with Katie Greifeld on “Bloomberg Real Yield.”
WORLD CUP | Cubarsi Defends Pedri and Lamine Yamal Ahead of Spain’s Quarterfinal vs Belgium
Binance News - Spain defender Pau Cubarsi defended Barcelona teammates Pedri and Lamine Yamal amid criticism as Spain prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium, saying Yamal’s impact goes beyond goals and assists and calling him “the best” at pushing opponents back, according to Yahoo Sports. Cubarsi said Spain’s aim remains to win the World Cup, praised the team’s collective defending with La Roja yet to concede a goal at the tournament, and also backed Ferran Torres despite his lack of goals, citing Torres’ value in Spain’s match against Portugal.
Fed Chair Warsh Names Leaders for Five New Policy Task Forces
Binance News - Bloomberg reported that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced the leadership of five task forces to examine the central bank's approach to key aspects of policymaking, with an eye toward potentially enacting sweeping changes. The task forces will look at the Fed's communications strategy, $6.7 trillion balance sheet, use of existing data sources, productivity and jobs, and inflation frameworks. Warsh, who became Fed chief in May, entered the job having called for regime change at the central bank. Warsh said each task force will carefully consider whether policymakers' means, methods, analytical tools and policy approaches can be improved upon, with the ...
Meta enters AI for developers race with new Muse Spark model
Cryptopolitan - Meta released Muse Spark 1.1 on Thursday and made it open to US developers through a new Meta Model API, creating direct competition with OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. The model is available immediately in Thinking mode inside the Meta AI app and on the Meta AI website. Developers who want to plug it into their...
Privy Launches Global Fiat Onramps for Card-Based Crypto Purchases via Single Integration
Binance News - Privy has launched global fiat onramps that allow developers to add card-based cryptocurrency purchases to their apps through a single integration. According to NS3.AI, Stripe will provide payment processing, identity verification, and compliance services for users in the U.S. and EU. For users outside those regions, Privy said it will route transactions through other providers across more than 100 additional countries.
STRC Offers Over 28% Upside if It Returns to Par, but Shares Keep Sliding
Binance News - STRC by Strategy was trading below $86 per share despite offering more than 28% upside potential if it returns to its $100 par value and continues paying dividends over the next year. According to NS3.AI, the security was paying a 12% annualized dividend based on the $100 par value, even as investors continued to sell. Michael Saylor disclosed on July 6 that Strategy sold 3,588 BTC to fund the dividend payments.
Iran Investigates Explosions in Bushehr and Jagadak, Governor Says
Binance News - Iran is investigating the cause of explosions in Bushehr and Jagadak, the governor of Iran's Bushehr province said. According to Jin10, Al Jazeera reported that the governor said authorities were examining whether the incidents were triggered by an air defense system or by enemy projectiles.