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Lummis Pushes CLARITY Act as Congress Eyes 50-State Digital Asset Rules
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Senator Cynthia Lummis wants a fight. She’s pushing hard for the CLARITY Act, a piece of legislation she says could… Read the original on Lummis Pushes CLARITY Act as Congress Eyes 50-State Digital Asset Rules. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
CLARITY Act Delivers 3 Key Benefits for Developers, Investors, and Markets, Senator Says
Bitcoin.com - U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis highlighted three key benefits of the CLARITY Act, arguing that the legislation would form part of a broader digital asset framework while strengthening consumer protections and clarifying federal oversight. Can the CLARITY Act Deliver the 3 Benefits Lummis Stated? The CLARITY Act sits at the center of Congress’ efforts to establish […]
CITIC Securities Signs Framework Deal With Optics Valley Financial Holdings
Binance News - On July 17, CITIC Securities signed a framework cooperation agreement with Optics Valley Financial Holdings Group, a state-owned enterprise in Wuhan's East Lake High-tech Zone, according to 36Kr. The two sides will focus on Optics Valley's leading industries and emerging sectors, and will work together on project screening, local incubation, and investment support. They also plan to build a full life-cycle capital market service system for companies, covering domestic and overseas IPOs, equity refinancing, bond issuance, mergers and restructurings, equity investment, and the setup of industrial funds. The agreement is intended to support listed reserve companies, specialized and sophisticated enterprises, and other business entities as the zone seeks to ...
Michael Saylor Says Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Is Inevitable
Binance News - Michael Saylor said corporate ownership of Bitcoin (BTC) is inevitable, arguing that companies provide the legal efficiency, transparency, creditworthiness, scale, resilience and continuity needed for BTC to succeed as global money. According to BeInCrypto, the Strategy chairman made the case in a July 18 post on X, saying corporate adoption is necessary and welcome for Bitcoin’s long-term path. The article also noted broader institutional Bitcoin accumulation, with Bitcoin near $63,900 on Saturday, up roughly 1.4% over 24 hours.
GEOPOLITICS | South Korea to Ease FX Rules for Foreigners
Binance News - South Korea laid out a detailed plan to make the won freely tradable among foreigners, its boldest step yet to liberalize the foreign-exchange market and move the currency closer to full convertibility, according to Bloomberg. The proposal is aimed at making it easier for foreigners to trade the won.
Industry Minister Kim To Visit U.S. For Shipbuilding Center Ceremony, With Coupang Talks In Focus
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan will visit the United States this week to attend the opening ceremony of the Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center on Thursday local time, with discussions on bilateral shipbuilding cooperation expected to be on the agenda. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is also expected to attend. The trip comes as Seoul faces continued complaints from Washington over the probe into a massive data leak at U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coupang Inc., which has become a source of friction between the allies. South Korean officials said Kim could use the visit to explain Seoul's position after a House Judiciary ...
South Korea Unveils Road Map to Internationalize Korean Won
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's finance ministry unveiled a road map on Sunday to improve access to the Korean won and advance its internationalization, with the goal of making it a freely convertible currency. The plan calls for completing offshore won transaction and settlement systems, removing institutional restrictions and easing foreign exchange rules and market practices as Seoul seeks to build on the recent launch of a 24-hour foreign exchange market. The ministry said foreigners still face structural hurdles to using the won overseas, including the lack of offshore infrastructure, requirements to open ...
Michael Saylor Calls Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Necessary and Inevitable
BeInCrypto - Michael Saylor says corporations are essential for Bitcoin to succeed as global money, citing efficiency, scale, and trust. The post Michael Saylor Calls Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Necessary and Inevitable appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Iranian Media: U.S. Forces Shell Area Southeast Of Ahvaz
Binance News - Iranian media reported that U.S. forces shelled the Al-Falahiya area southeast of Ahvaz, the capital of Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran. According to Jin10, the report said the strike hit the area southeast of Ahvaz.
Iranian Media Reports New U.S. Airstrikes on Qeshm Island
Binance News - Iranian media reports that the United States launched a new round of airstrikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. According to Jin10, at least two explosions were heard in parts of the island, and emergency rescue, security, and operations teams have been sent to the scene to determine the strike location and assess any casualties or property damage.
WORLD CUP | England Win Bronze As Rice Hails Team Progress
Binance News - England beat France 6-4 in Miami to finish third at the World Cup and claim a bronze medal, their best finish since winning the trophy in 1966, according to Yahoo Sports. Stand-in captain Declan Rice said major tournament success is "close" after the victory, while manager Thomas Tuchel said the team must still close the gap to elite nations.
Iranian Media Says 5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Sarand in Khuzestan Province
Binance News - A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Sarand in Iran's Khuzestan province a few minutes ago at a depth of 12 kilometers. According to Jin10, the report came from the University of Tehran's Seismological Center and was cited by IRNA.
Polymarket Enzo Fernandez Shot-on-Target Odds Jump to 35.5%
Binance News - Polymarket's "Enzo Fernandez: 2+ Shots on Target" yes option in the Spain vs. Argentina player performance market swung sharply, rising from 8% one hour earlier to 35.5% at the time of monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move represented a 27.5 percentage point increase, and related breaking news may have affected the odds.
Iranian Media Says U.S. Military Targeted Site Near Shadegan in Khuzestan Province
Binance News - Iranian media said the U.S. military targeted a location near Shadegan in Iran's southwestern Khuzestan province. According to Jin10, the report cited local officials as saying the site was near Shadegan.
CFTC Chair Mike Selig Says U.S. Has Become 'Global Crypto Capital'
Binance News - CFTC Chair Mike Selig said the United States has become the "global crypto capital" one year after the GENIUS Act became law. According to ChainCatcher, he credited U.S. President Donald Trump and Senator Bill Hagerty for leadership that helped achieve the goal.
Iranian Military Says It Struck U.S. Military Assets at Two Bases in Kuwait
Binance News - Iranian state television said Iran carried out strikes against U.S. military assets at two bases in Kuwait. According to Jin10, the report cited the Iranian military as the source of the claim.
Samsung Electronics To Unveil Foldables And Smart Glasses At Galaxy Unpacked
Binance News - According to Yonhap, Samsung Electronics Co. is expected to unveil new products, including foldable smartphones and smart glasses, at its Galaxy Unpacked event in London this week. The company will hold the event under the theme "A New Shape Unfolds" on Wednesday (Britain time), and industry watchers expect it to introduce a premium book-style foldable smartphone tentatively called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra for the first time. Samsung has typically revealed the standard Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip models at Unpacked events, but this year it is expected to add an Ultra version to the Fold lineup. Industry sources said the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to ...
Iranian Armed Forces Threaten 'Devastating Retaliation' Against U.S. Actions
Binance News - Iranian Armed Forces Central Headquarters commander Ali Abdollahi said the forces will deliver a "devastating retaliation" to any U.S. "barbaric actions." According to Jin10, Iranian media reported on July 19 that Abdollahi warned the United States that any greed, bullying, or barbaric actions would face a "resolute and devastating response" from the Iranian armed forces.
U.S. Economic Data, Earnings Season, and ECB Decision Top Next Week's Market Agenda
Binance News - Gold, the U.S. dollar, crude oil, and U.S. stocks were the main market focus in a week of mixed performance. According to PANews, there will be no major U.S. data releases next week that could affect the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting, while earnings season will accelerate as dozens of companies report second-quarter results. Key events next week include the Conference Board's U.S. leading index for June at 22:00 on Monday, the ADP employment change for the week ended July 4 at 20:15 on Tuesday, and earnings after the U.S. market close on Wednesday from Alphabet, Tesla, AT&T, IBM, and Texas Instruments. ...
Meta in Talks to Lease Data Center Capacity to Anthropic, Deal May Reach USD 10 Billion
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing CNN, Meta is in talks with AI startup Anthropic to lease part of its data center computing power for training and running AI models, with the potential deal reportedly worth as much as USD 10 billion, or about SGD 12.9 billion. The sources said the talks are still in an early stage, while a separate source earlier said the deal could reach USD 10 billion over two years, though CNN's source said the specific figure circulating now remains speculative. Meta and Anthropic both declined to comment. Meta has been investing heavily in data centers, AI chips and servers, and expects capital expenditures this year to reach USD 125 billion to USD 145 billion. The company announced in April that it would cut about 10% of staff, or around 8,000 ...
Missile Strikes Hit Multiple Sites on Iran's Qeshm Island
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao, multiple locations on Iran's southern Qeshm Island were hit by missile attacks on Sunday, July 19. Iranian media reported explosions in several parts of the island, and residents said three to five missiles struck Qeshm Island. There were no reports of civilian casualties or damage to infrastructure. Iranian media also reported several explosions earlier in the day near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island. Qeshm Island is in southern Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and faces Bandar Abbas across the water, making it a strategic position guarding the entrance to the Persian Gulf.
Polymarket Pittsburgh Pirates Win Odds Surge to 87.5%
Binance News - Prediction market Polymarket showed sharp volatility in the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians event, with the Pittsburgh Pirates option rising to 87.5% from 63.5% an hour earlier. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflects a 24% swing in the market and may be linked to breaking news developments.
Pentagon Rushes F-16 and F-35 Fighters to the Middle East as U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise
Binance News - The Pentagon is accelerating the deployment of fighter jets to the Middle East, including U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters. According to Jin10, the deployments include F-16s from the U.S. Air Force's 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany and F-35s from the U.S. Air Force's 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath in the United Kingdom. Several aerial refueling tankers are also heading to the Middle East. The Air and Space Forces magazine website said the move shows the war could expand as the U.S. President Donald Trump administration seeks to pressure Iran into ...
SK Hynix ADRs Trade at Over 25% Premium Ahead of July 29 Conversion Opening
Binance News - Serenity said SK Hynix ADRs are trading at a premium of more than 25% compared with the company’s Korean domestic shares. According to NS3.AI, the ADR conversion mechanism will officially open on July 29, a development that could create arbitrage conditions.
Polymarket UFC Fight Night KO/TKO Market Sees Sharp Swing
Binance News - The Polymarket submarket for whether the UFC Fight Night matchup between Kamaru Usman and Dricus du Plessis will be won by KO/TKO saw the probability of “Yes” fall sharply to 37% from 62.5% one hour earlier, a 25.5-point drop. According to ChainCatcher, Catcher Predict monitoring showed the swing was driven by recent breaking news affecting the event.
Samsung Group Brand Value Rises To $97.4 Billion, Ranks Eighth Globally
Binance News - According to Yonhap, Samsung Group's brand value reached $97.4 billion this year, up 8.9% from $89.4 billion a year earlier, according to Brand Finance, a global brand valuation consultancy. Samsung slipped one spot to eighth among major global technology companies but remained the only South Korean brand in the top 10. SK hynix Inc. ranked 28th, up one place from the previous year. LG Group fell eight spots to 44th, Coupang Inc. ranked 49th after slipping one spot, and Naver Corp. rose five places to 95th. Brand Finance said the United States accounted for 46 of the top 100 brands, followed by China with 25 and Japan with nine, ...
South Korea's Unemployed College Graduates Hit Five-Year High In Q2
Binance News - According to Yonhap, the number of unemployed college graduates in South Korea rose to a five-year high in the second quarter as the job market for young adults tightened. The number of people with a bachelor's degree or higher who were out of work reached 481,000 in the April-June period, up 39,000 from a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Data and Statistics. That was the highest second-quarter level since 2021, when 521,000 graduates were unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic. People in their 20s and 30s made up 64.2% of all unemployed college graduates, or 309,000. An official at the data ministry said the higher unemployment rate indicated the labor market was affected by the Middle East crisis in the second quarter. Total unemployment stood at 855,000 in ...
WORLD CUP | Timbers Set To Hire Former Leicester Boss Martí Cifuentes
Binance News - Portland Timbers have reportedly chosen former Leicester manager Martí Cifuentes as their next head coach, according to Yahoo Sports reported and The Athletic's Tom Bogert. The MLS club are expected to complete the handoff from interim manager Jack Cassidy after Cifuentes receives his visa, with Cassidy having taken over after Phil Neville's departure in the spring. The Timbers sit 11th in the West after conceding 29 goals in 14 games, and they beat Seattle Sounders 5-1 on Thursday under Cassidy.
Ripple’s CLARITY Act Campaign Returns as Senate Democrats Challenge Crypto Bill
Bitcoin.com - Ripple returned its CLARITY truck to Washington, D.C., as several Senate Democrats challenged the CLARITY Act’s current version, putting needed crossover support at risk over concerns about presidential financial conflicts of interest, anti-fraud standards, and safeguards against market manipulation. Can Ripple’s CLARITY Act Campaign Shift the Senate Debate? Ripple announced on July 14 that its […]
All 20,000 Free Football Trial Vouchers Have Been Claimed in Round 5
Binance News - Binance Wallet announced on X that Round 5 has concluded after all 20,000 Free Football Trial Vouchers were claimed. The update stated that the full allocation was distributed and that no vouchers remained available. The announcement did not include additional details about eligibility, timing, or any follow-up steps. It also did not provide information on whether another round would be offered or when any future voucher activity might begin. The message was brief and focused on the status of the campaign, confirming that participation reached the full limit. Binance Wallet did not add further terms, conditions, or technical information in the post. No external links, promotional ...
Foreign Investors Net Sellers of South Korean Stocks, Buyers of ETFs This Month
Binance News - According to Yonhap, foreign investors were net sellers on South Korea's stock markets this month but remained net buyers of exchange-traded funds as volatility picked up. The Korea Exchange said foreigners offloaded a net 12.1 trillion won ($8.12 billion) on the main bourse and 338.1 billion won on the tech-heavy secondary market through Thursday, while buying 593.7 billion won worth of ETFs. KODEX Leverage, which tracks twice the daily performance of the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), drew the largest foreign inflow at 195 billion won, followed by KODEX 200 with 180.6 billion won. Foreigners also sold single-stock leveraged ETFs, including 79 billion won worth of the SK hynix product managed by Samsung Asset Management Co. and 46.4 billion ...
AP: 16 U.S. Soldiers Have Died, More Than 430 Wounded Since War With Iran Began
Binance News - According to AP, 16 U.S. soldiers have died and more than 430 have been wounded since war with Iran broke out last February.
Dongguan Securities Posts 820 Million Yuan First-Half Net Profit, Up More Than 70%
Binance News - Dongguan Securities, which is waiting in China's IPO queue, reported unaudited first-half net profit of 820 million yuan, up more than 70% year on year, according to 36Kr. Jinlong shares said the brokerage's stronger earnings have also provided key support for its own turnaround in net profit excluding non-recurring items. There are now four brokerages in China's IPO queue: Dongguan Securities, Cashi Securities, Hualong Securities and Bohai Securities.
Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan: Trump Destroyed Two Key Diplomatic Achievements
Binance News - Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said Trump, despite claiming to seek peace, has undermined two diplomatic agreements involving Iran. According to Jin10, Moghadam wrote on social media that Trump destroyed two major achievements in modern diplomatic history while continuing to talk about peace. He said Trump destroyed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, 473 days after taking office in 2018. He added that Trump also destroyed the Islamabad memorandum of understanding less than 20 days after it was signed, by arbitrarily interpreting the agreement and acting out of malice.
Moonshot’s Kimi K3 Pressures US Chip Stocks
Binance News - China’s Moonshot released Kimi K3 on Thursday, saying the open model matches Anthropic’s Claude Fable and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6. The Alibaba-backed startup says Kimi K3 has 2.8 trillion parameters and will be free to download from July 27, according to BeInCrypto, while US chip stocks slid and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 12.5% this week, its worst week in over 15 months.
CLARITY Act Still Awaits Senate Progress a Year After House Passage
Binance News - House lawmakers held a hearing at New York's Federal Hall National Memorial on July 17 to discuss how the CLARITY Act could establish clearer rules for the digital asset market. According to Odaily, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said nearly 80 Democrats and Republicans voted for the CLARITY Act, but the Senate has not made measurable progress. The hearing included representatives from Nova Labs, Bullish, WisdomTree, and Coin Center. House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill said that even if GENIUS and dollar-backed stablecoin laws are in place, the digital asset ecosystem still lacks the rules needed to support its operation. Senator Cynthia ...
Kyiv Hit By Multiple Explosions As Ukraine-Russia Strikes Escalate
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing AFP, multiple explosions were heard in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, early on Sunday, July 19, after the Ukrainian air force warned that ballistic missiles were heading toward the city. Kyiv's military administration said a residential building in the Shevchenkivskyi district was hit and a shopping and entertainment center in the Dniprovskyi district was also attacked, with no casualties reported so far. Before the latest strike, Ukraine on Saturday sent explosive-laden drones to attack e-commerce warehouses in Russia's Moscow and Tambov regions, killing eight people and causing fires. That same day, Russian forces struck several ...
World Cup Day 33: Saka's Hat-Trick Seals Bronze in Miami Goalfest
Binance News - England claimed their best World Cup finish since 1966, surviving a ferocious France fightback to win a chaotic 6-4 third-place thriller that set a record for the highest-scoring bronze medal match in tournament history. England 6–4 France Declan Rice set the tone inside three minutes, charging forward to lash home the opener before turning provider for Ezri Konsa's headed finish from a corner in the 18th minute. Bukayo Saka then struck twice before the break — benefiting from incisive through balls that repeatedly split the French defence — as England raced to a 4-0 halftime lead that seemed insurmountable. Didier Deschamps, in his final match as France coach after 14 years at the helm, ...
Polymarket's Valorant G2 Esports vs. 100 Thieves Map 3 Over 21.5 Probability Rises to 90%
Binance News - Polymarket's submarket for the Valorant matchup between G2 Esports and 100 Thieves saw sharp movement in the Map 3 total rounds over/under 21.5 market, with the over option rising from 50% one hour earlier to 90%. According to ChainCatcher, the move represented a 40 percentage-point swing in the probability estimate.
AWS Confirms Billing Console Display Bug Showed Trillion-Dollar Estimates
Binance News - Amazon Web Services confirmed a display bug caused some customer bill estimates to appear in the trillions, with a few reaching quadrillions of dollars; the issue affected the Billing Console’s estimate tools, not actual invoices. According to BeInCrypto, AWS said an initial rollback attempt did not fix the error immediately and that corrected figures should appear soon, with no action required from customers.
South Korea's GDP Per Capita Seen Rising 7.6% in 2026 to About $39,000
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's GDP per capita is projected to rise 7.6% from a year earlier in 2026 to about $39,000, marking the biggest annual increase in five years as exports led by memory chips remain robust. The estimate puts GDP per capita at $39,164 this year, up $2,750 from the previous year, based on financial authorities' data and the government's revised nominal GDP growth forecast of 12.3% for this year. The calculation uses nominal GDP of 2,676.7 trillion won ($1,796 billion) in 2025, which was projected to reach 3,005.9 trillion won in 2026, and divides that by a population of 51.6 million. The forecast also assumes an average ...
ZODL Founder Josh Swihart Marks Zcashd Retirement at Block 3,417,100
Binance News - ZODL founder Josh Swihart posted a message marking the planned end of maintenance for zcashd, Zcash's original official node software, at block height 3,417,100. According to PANews, Swihart said the Zcash network continues to run without interruption on Zebra and Zakura, which are modern Rust node implementations, and that the Zallet wallet has replaced the zcashd wallet. He added that while blocks continue to be produced, the original software that powered Zcash has officially retired after 10 years of continuous operation. ...
STOCKS | Korea’s AI-Heavy Market Sets the Tone for Global Stocks
Binance News - Fund managers in London, New York and Tokyo are now checking South Korean stocks before trading gets underway, according to Bloomberg. The market’s heavy exposure to artificial intelligence names has made it a key early signal for global equities.
Michael Saylor Says Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Is ‘Necessary, Inevitable and Welcome’
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor says bitcoin cannot achieve global monetary status without corporate adoption. Public companies now hold more than 1.26 million BTC, while Strategy’s financing model shows how bitcoin is being used as both a reserve asset and a source of liquidity. Saylor’s Corporate Bitcoin Thesis Meets a Concentrated Market Corporate adoption could help bitcoin develop […]
WORLD CUP | England Beat France 6-4 In Miami
Binance News - England beat France 6-4 in Miami as Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick, Jude Bellingham added a late goal and Kylian Mbappe struck twice in a dramatic third-place play-off, according to Yahoo Sports. Declan Rice scored the opener and set up Ezri Konsa’s header, while Marcus Rashford and Eberechi Eze also contributed in a match that saw France rally from four goals down before England held on.
One Year Later, CLARITY Act Remains Stuck in Senate as Crypto Rules Stall
Bitcoin.com - One year after bipartisan House passage, a Federal Hall hearing renewed the push for the CLARITY Act, underscoring Washington’s failure to turn support for digital asset innovation into a functioning regulatory framework as Senate action remains uncertain. One Year Later, the CLARITY Act Remains Unfinished One year after the House passed the CLARITY Act, the […]
Canadian wildfire smoke to clear Northeast before World Cup final, meteorologists say
Binance News - According to CNBC, smoke from Canadian wildfires that blanketed the Northeast is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area before the World Cup final on Sunday as thunderstorms move through, while air quality warnings remain in effect across much of the United States. President Donald Trump blamed Canada for the smoke, threatened tariffs in response, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford called that stance unacceptable and shortsighted. Meteorologists said the storm front should push the thickest smoke out of New York City and most of the Northeast, with only faint haze possibly lingering. Air quality in East Rutherford is forecast to improve from unhealthy for ...
Polymarket Tampa Bay Rays Option Rises to 71.5% After Sharp Swing
Binance News - Polymarket’s Tampa Bay Rays option in the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox market jumped from 48.5% one hour earlier to 71.5%, a 23% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move was flagged by Catcher Predict monitoring, which said related breaking news may have affected the market.
France Orders ISPs to Block Polymarket After French Traffic Surges to 578,000 Visits
Bitcoin.com - France’s national gaming regulator has ordered internet service providers to completely block access to the crypto-based prediction site Polymarket. Polymarket Traffic from French IP Addresses Surges France’s national gaming regulator announced Friday it has ordered internet service providers to completely block access to Polymarket, escalating a crackdown on the prediction platform over fears of rampant […]
WORLD CUP | Mbappé Ties Messi For All-Time World Cup Goals Record
Binance News - Kylian Mbappé scored his ninth goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in France’s World Cup third-place game against England on Saturday, moving ahead of Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race and tying him for the most goals in World Cup history with 21, according to Yahoo Sports. France trailed 4-0 at halftime before Mbappé finished Dayot Upamecano’s pass in the 48th minute. Mbappé has now scored in seven of France’s eight matches in the tournament and has recorded at least one goal contribution in every game.
AI TRENDS | Dean Ball Says Kimi K3 Matches Top Public Models in Agent Coding
Binance News - Former White House AI policy official and OpenAI Head of Strategy for the Future Dean Ball said Kimi K3 is a very strong model. According to Jin10, he added that its performance cannot be simply attributed to distillation or similar techniques. In agent coding scenarios, Ball said it appears to be largely comparable to the best public models in the first quarter of 2026.
WORLD CUP | Rice Makes His Mark as England Captain in Rout Over France
Binance News - Declan Rice scored once and set up two goals as England built a 4-0 lead against France in their World Cup third-place match, with Thomas Tuchel resting captain and leading scorer Harry Kane and giving Rice the armband, according to Yahoo Sports. Rice opened the scoring after 2:14, his first World Cup goal and eighth for England, before heading in two assists from corners, including one for Ezri Konsa. Bukayo Saka added two goals for England, and the match marked Didier Deschamps’ final game in charge of France.
Lionel Messi Odds Surge in Polymarket World Cup Golden Boot Market
Binance News - Polymarket’s submarket for Lionel Messi in the World Cup Golden Boot market saw the probability of the “Yes” option swing sharply from 52.05% one hour earlier to 67.3%, a 15.25% increase. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflects a sudden change in market sentiment tied to related breaking news.
WORLD CUP | Norway International Mathilde Harviken Signs for Aston Villa
Binance News - Norway international Mathilde Harviken has joined Aston Villa from Juventus as the Women’s Super League club’s latest summer signing, according to Yahoo Sports. The 24-year-old defender made more than 80 appearances for Rosenborg, won the Norwegian Cup in 2023, and later made almost 50 appearances for Juventus, where she won domestic trophies and played in the Champions League. Harviken made her senior Norway debut in 2022 and has represented her country at the 2023 World Cup and EURO 2025.
Iranian Government: Foreign Minister Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Discuss Latest Regional Developments
Binance News - Iran's government said Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein discussed the latest regional developments after U.S. military attacks on Iran, repeated U.S. violations of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, and Iran's response to the related actions. According to Jin10, the discussion covered the aftermath of the attacks as well as Iran's measures in response.
Prediction Markets Hit $113.8 Billion in Q2 as Kalshi Grabs 58.9% Share
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Prediction markets had a massive quarter. Notional volume hit $113.8 billion in Q2 2026, up 48.7% from Q1. June alone… Read the original on Prediction Markets Hit $113.8 Billion in Q2 as Kalshi Grabs 58.9% Share. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
FTX Plans to Pay Creditors $900 Million as Fifth Distribution Starts on July 31
Bitcoin.com - FTX Trading Ltd. and the FTX Recovery Trust will send roughly $900 million to creditors starting July 31, 2026, marking the estate’s fifth major distribution since the exchange’s 2022 collapse. The payout covers eligible holders of allowed claims in the Convenience and Non-Convenience Classes who met requirements by the June 16 Record Date. Bitgo, Kraken […]
WORLD CUP | Hibernian’s Cadden Out For Malisheva Tie, McGrath Could Return
Binance News - Hibernian wide man Nicky Cadden will miss Thursday's season opener against Malisheva in Kosovo in the Conference League second qualifying round, while midfielder Jamie McGrath could recover in time, according to Yahoo Sports reported. Head coach David Gray said Cadden and McGrath are his only injury concerns after Saturday's 2-1 win over Brondby at Easter Road in their final pre-season friendly. Gray said Cadden could be out for a few weeks with a calf issue, while McGrath is hoped to return in days rather than weeks.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Hold Call on Middle East Situation
Binance News - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a phone call to discuss the Middle East situation and bilateral cooperation. According to Jin10, the two sides talked about regional developments and ways to strengthen cooperation between Iran and Iraq.
Bitcoin Derivatives Volume Climbs as Traders Brace for Fed Rate Decision
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin’s derivatives markets are heating up fast. Institutional investors are piling into short-term positions ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting,… Read the original on Bitcoin Derivatives Volume Climbs as Traders Brace for Fed Rate Decision. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Chicago Cubs Spread Odds Surge on Polymarket
Binance News - The Chicago Cubs option in Polymarket's Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs spread -1.5 submarket rose sharply to 87.5% from 70.5% one hour earlier, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 17% swing in the prediction market and was noted amid the impact of breaking news.
Billionaire Investor Just Revealed the AI Bet That Could Pay Off Big in 5 Years
BeInCrypto - Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warned that the sky-high valuations of premium AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic face a massive structural threat. The alarm arrives amid growing investor skepticism, as both leaders compared today’s AI frenzy to the dot-com crash and past crypto bubbles. Why Kamath Would Short Every AI The post Billionaire Investor Just Revealed the AI Bet That Could Pay Off Big in 5 Years appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Polymarket France-England Score Market Reaches $121 Million
Binance News - Polymarket’s France vs. England score prediction market is among the platform’s most actively traded events, with cumulative funds reaching $121 million. According to ChainCatcher, the most favored outcome is "other score," which currently has an implied win probability of about 14.5%.
ECB Expected to Hold Rates, Keep September Hike Option Open
Binance News - The European Central Bank is likely to skip a second interest-rate increase in the coming week while leaving the door open to a move in September, according to Bloomberg.
Bitcoin Hits $63,900 as Strait of Hormuz Closure Rattles Weekend Markets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin traded near $62,900 on Friday, then clawed back to roughly $63,900 by early Saturday — and it’s been pretty… Read the original on Bitcoin Hits $63,900 as Strait of Hormuz Closure Rattles Weekend Markets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
EU and Gulf States Call on Iran to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open
Binance News - According to Saudi state television, the European Union and Gulf countries called on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open unconditionally, for free, and permanently.
Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan: The United States Has No Intention of Advancing an Agreement
Binance News - The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan said the United States violated a memorandum before the 60-day period after signing it had even expired. According to Jin10, he said this showed Washington had no determination, willingness, or real intention to help any agreement succeed. He added that the U.S. did not truly care about peace and stability, and that such remarks were nothing more than empty words. The ambassador said the United States' fundamental aim was to create instability, whether without an agreement, within an agreement framework, or through the agreement itself.
Michael Saylor Lists 100 Reasons to Oppose BIP 110
Binance News - Strategy founder Michael Saylor published a long post on July 18 listing 100 reasons to oppose BIP 110. According to Odaily, he said the proposal would use Bitcoin consensus rules to restrict a category of controversial but currently valid transactions and would amount to governance intervention over use cases. BIP 110, formally called "Reduced Data Temporary Softfork," was listed as complete on GitHub on June 25, 2026. It is designed to run for about one year and adds seven consensus restrictions, including an 83-byte limit on OP_RETURN outputs, 256-byte caps on some payload and witness items, and limits on certain Taproot-related structures. ...
Saylor Rejects BIP 110, Warns Softfork Threatens Bitcoin’s Neutral Rules
Bitcoin.com - Strategy founder Michael Saylor published a lengthy essay Saturday rejecting BIP 110, a proposed Bitcoin softfork that would temporarily restrict several types of transactions carrying non-payment data. Saylor’s essay lists 100 numbered arguments against the proposal, which he says amounts to using Bitcoin’s consensus rules to discourage a disputed but currently valid category of transactions. […]
Whale Buys $82,561 in Polymarket France vs. England More Market
Binance News - On-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict showed a large capital movement on prediction market Polymarket. According to ChainCatcher, a whale placed a single $82,561 buy order in the France vs. England - More Market event on the "winning team" outcome, giving the contract an implied win probability of 68% at the latest transaction price.
LIVE: Bitcoin reclaims $65,000 as Iran escalates tension by killing two U.S. troops in Jordan
Cryptopolitan - Two U.S. service members were killed, one remains missing, and several others were wounded during an Iranian missile and drone attack on a Jordanian air base. The deaths are the first caused by direct Iranian fire since the war began, while four evacuated troops have already left the hospital. Bitcoin climbed back above $65,000 on...
Sports Events Push Prediction Market Trading to Record Highs in June
CryptoPotato - Polymarket rival, Kalshi, grew its prediction market share in Q2.
U.S. Central Command Says U.S. Forces Redirected 5 Merchant Ships in Iran Maritime Blockade Operation
Binance News - U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces continued to strictly enforce the ongoing maritime blockade against Iran. According to Jin10, as of July 18, U.S. Central Command had diverted 5 merchant ships and rendered 1 vessel immobile.
Abra Nears Order for Embraer E2 Jets
Binance News - Abra Group, the parent of Brazil’s Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes SA, is close to placing an order for Embraer SA E2 jets, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
Ethereum Price Analysis: $2K Dream Remains on the Table as ETH Defends Key Levels
CryptoPotato - Ethereum remains trapped below a major higher-timeframe resistance cluster despite recovering strongly from its June lows. The recent rejection near local highs has pushed the asset back into an important support zone, while the price is approaching a technical decision point that should determine whether buyers can extend the recovery toward higher resistance or whether […]
Walmart Removes Four Bagged Lettuce Salads as Recall Expands
Binance News - Walmart Inc. has pulled four bagged iceberg lettuce salad products made by Taylor Farms as recalls tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak widen, according to Bloomberg. The move comes as cases linked to the outbreak continue to rise.
WORLD CUP | Spain's Final Training Session Cancelled Before World Cup Final
Binance News - Spain’s final training session before the World Cup final was cancelled after heavy thunderstorms hit New York and New Jersey on Saturday, according to Yahoo Sports. Luis de la Fuente’s side were due to train at the Melanie Lane training ground in New Jersey, but the session was first suspended and then called off. About five miles away in Morristown, Argentina were later able to train after a 45-minute delay. Spain and defending champions Argentina will meet in Sunday’s final at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
China’s Xpeng brings budget Tesla rival to Europe with robots and flying cars
Cryptopolitan - Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng flew into Munich this week with more than just a new car. The company used the European launch of its L03 SUV to tell the world it is building robots and flying cars too. The launch event was branded a “Physical AI” event, a term Xpeng uses to describe its...
CLO Profit Squeeze Spurs Infighting
Binance News - A once-lucrative corner of Wall Street fixed income has deteriorated so sharply that investors are heading for the exits and arguing over who is to blame, according to Bloomberg. The source says vanishing collateralized loan obligation profits are behind the dispute.
U.S. Sends More Refueling Planes to Israel Ahead of Possible Iran Escalation
Binance News - According to Axios, the Trump administration has told Israel it is sending dozens more refueling planes to the country as President Donald Trump weighs a broader military offensive against Iran. U.S. and Israeli officials said Trump is considering options that include strikes on Iranian infrastructure, additional attacks on nuclear facilities and a possible bombing of the Pickaxe Mountain site, while the U.S. military carried out strikes on Iranian targets for a fifth straight day on Thursday and hit at least seven bridges near Bandar Abbas. Israeli officials said about 30 U.S. refueling planes are already stationed at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv and Ramon Airport in southern Israel, and Washington wants to send several dozen more in coming days. ...
AI Super PAC Spending Is Ramping Up Ahead of Midterms
Binance News - According to Axios, AI-focused super PACs are entering the midterms with millions of dollars in the bank, and Federal Election Commission filings show more spending may be ahead. Leading the Future, a pro-AI industry super PAC backed by tech executives and investors, ended the second quarter with $31 million after transferring $20 million to affiliated groups, including $10 million each to Think Big PAC and American Mission PAC. On the other side, Public First PAC reported about $494,000 in cash on hand, while the Republican-focused Defending Our Values PAC ended the quarter with nearly $315,000 and the newly launched Guardrails Alliance reported nearly $400,000. Public First Action, the affiliated 501(c)(4) that received $20 million from ...
Two U.S. Service Members Killed In Iranian Missile Strike On Jordan Air Base
Binance News - According to Axios, two U.S. service members were killed and others wounded when Iranian ballistic missiles hit the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan on Saturday. Military officials said at least two missiles struck the base, which hosts U.S. troops and fighter jets, and the deaths bring the total number of U.S. service members killed in the war to 16.
STOCKS | Adidas Wins With Messi, Lamine Yamal at World Cup Final
Binance News - Adidas gets a marketing lift from the World Cup final, with Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal on opposite sides and both Argentina and Spain sponsored by the German sportswear company, according to Bloomberg. The matchup leaves Nike and Puma without a team in the final, giving Adidas a rare showcase for two of football's biggest stars.
Bitcoin Rebounds Near $63,900 as Strait of Hormuz Tanker Crossings Fall
Binance News - Bitcoin traded near $62,900 on Friday afternoon before recovering to around $63,900 by early Saturday. According to NS3.AI, the Strait of Hormuz normally carries 20.9 million barrels of oil per day, but tanker crossings have fallen to near-record lows. Brent crude settled at $85.97 on July 17, according to Trading Economics. Bitcoin remains open for trading while oil futures, Treasury markets, and US equities are closed for the weekend.
DOG Mode Opens Bitcoin Governance Fight
Binance News - Bitcoin developer Leonidas’ alternative client DOG Mode is challenging Bitcoin Core’s default relay policies, reopening debate over censorship, free markets and who governs the network. According to CoinDesk, DOG Mode does not change Bitcoin’s consensus rules; it targets the settings that determine which valid transactions node software forwards, a move that could widen mempool fragmentation and make non-standard transactions easier to relay.
OKX Europe Adds One-Way USDT-to-USDC Conversion Under MiCA Rules
CoinPaprika - OKX Europe launched a one-way feature that converts deposited USDT into MiCA-compliant USDC across 30 EU and European Economic Area countries. Tether has not obtained MiCA authorisation, prompting European platforms to limit support for the largest stablecoin.
IBM Warns of Weak Second Quarter as AI Spending Rotates to Cybersecurity
Binance News - According to CNBC, IBM said Tuesday that second-quarter results would disappoint, sending its shares down 25% for their worst day on record and leaving the stock down more than 26% for the week. Chief Executive Arvind Krishna said customers are shifting technology budgets toward cybersecurity, hardware and AI tokens, reducing spending on traditional software and consulting and pushing some large deals into later quarters. The report triggered gains in cybersecurity names including CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks, while software stocks such as Salesforce and ServiceNow fell. The piece also said investors rotated out of some semiconductor names and into hyperscalers, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF falling nearly 9% for the week as ASML raised its full-year ...
David Sacks warns on US AI lead as China's Kimi K3 tops coding arena
Cryptopolitan - Kimi-K3 has claimed top spot on a closely watched coding leaderboard. Kimi-K3 is a Chinese-built AI model, and this has prompted David Sacks, President Trump’s former AI czar, to believe that American AI labs are being hindered by US rules. Moonshot AI built Kimi-K3, and the AI model became number one on July 16. It...
WORLD CUP | Roma Bid €46M For West Ham Forward Summerville
Binance News - Roma have made a formal €46 million offer to West Ham for Crysencio Summerville, and the Dutch winger has already given his agreement to the club, according to Yahoo Sports reported. Roma are now waiting for West Ham’s response before moving on to finalising personal terms with the player. The bid comes despite Gian Piero Gasperini’s earlier wage-cap comments, after the Roma coach said the club had set a salary ceiling.
Iran's Supreme Leader Says the U.S. Must Face a Lesson It Will Never Forget
Binance News - Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said the United States, by insisting on starting a war and preparing to bear heavier costs and greater humiliation, should know that the Iranian people and the resistance front have prepared a lesson for it that it will never forget. According to Jin10, he made the remarks in response to the U.S. stance on escalating conflict.
Iran's Supreme Leader Says U.S. President Donald Trump's Signature Is Worthless
Binance News - Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said the United States has repeatedly violated relevant agreements, proving once again that the signature of U.S. President Donald Trump is worthless and lacks credibility. According to Jin10, he added that bullying, hegemony, and barbaric acts are inseparable parts of the American ideology and way of acting.
France and Germany Seek European Military Software Alternative to Reduce Dependence on Palantir
Binance News - France and Germany said on Friday they will study developing a Europe-controlled military software alternative to replace software provided by U.S. company Palantir. According to Jin10, France's domestic intelligence agency announced in June that it would end its contract with Palantir, while Germany's intelligence agency chose the French alternative ChapsVision. After talks between French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the two countries said in a joint statement that they will study the development of European-controlled digital infrastructure to promote data sovereignty and will consider their capabilities in data-centric security, ...
Iran's Hormozgan Province Warns Residents to Avoid Unnecessary Road Travel
Binance News - The Hormozgan provincial government warned residents to avoid unnecessary travel on roads and transport corridors until further notice due to the possibility of another attack by the enemy. According to Jin10, the government said people should travel only when necessary and avoid intercity roads and areas at risk.
Dana White says Power Slap could rival the UFC
Binance News - According to CNBC, UFC President and CEO Dana White said Power Slap could become as big as the UFC, citing heavy social media traction, sponsor interest and global reach. White said the sport has produced the most viewed YouTube short ever in sports on Power Slap and the most viewed post ever in sports on TikTok, while Socialpruf said it generated 1.88 billion impressions over the past year, nearly 40 million likes and $48 million in earned media value. White also said Power Slap has secured more sponsors in its first two years than the UFC had in 10 years. He added that Zuffa Boxing, which held its first event in January, is a better short-term bet than Power Slap because boxing has been broken for a long time.
Fanatics expects more than 200,000 attendees at Fanatics Fest in New York
Binance News - According to CNBC, Fanatics founder and CEO Michael Rubin said the company expects more than 200,000 people to attend Fanatics Fest over its four-day run in New York City. Rubin said Fanatics now has more than 150 million customers across its sports-focused businesses and that the company is on track to approach $14 billion in revenue this year. He also said Fanatics raised $700 million in its last public funding round in December 2022 at a valuation of $31 billion, and said the company is not pursuing ticketing or live sports broadcasting.
Rain May Ease Smoke Ahead of World Cup Final in New York and Washington
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Bloomberg, New York and Washington are expected to get heavy rain that could improve air quality worsened by Canadian wildfires, making conditions feel more comfortable when the World Cup final is held on Sunday, July 19. New York City is forecast to see rain and thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon and evening, which may help reduce the severe haze pollution expected around the Spain-Argentina final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday. A senior forecast officer at the U.S. Weather Prediction Center, Hurley, said air quality in the northern Midwest will remain very poor on Saturday even as ...
$1.6 Billion In Crypto Liquidity Sat Idle In DEX Pools
Binance News - About $1.6 billion in liquidity deposited across major decentralized exchanges was not being used to its full potential in the first half of 2026, with roughly $542 million a week sitting outside active trading ranges, according to a new study. According to CoinDesk, the research by Dune, commissioned by 1inch, found the idle capital earned no fees and provided no market depth across Uniswap, PancakeSwap and Aerodrome pools. Dune said the out-of-range share was mostly 25% to 35% and estimated affected providers may be missing about $150 million in annual fees.
France vs. England Scheduled for July 19 at 05:00 UTC+8
Binance News - PPP listed an upcoming match schedule featuring France against England at 05:00 UTC+8 on July 19. According to Odaily, the schedule is being updated in real time.
GPT-5.6 vs Fable 5 Review: Which One You Pick Depends on These Factors
Decrypt - OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol or Anthropic's Claude Fable 5: Which one is right for you? The answer depends on your needs. Here's our review.
POLYMARKET | Allezpapa Holds $260,000 French Win Position in France-England World Cup Event
Binance News - PPP monitoring showed that the address Allezpapa, which made $1.9 million in profit over one week, is holding a $260,000 position on France winning in regular time in a Polymarket World Cup event against England. According to Odaily, the address is 0xe549581668a5751c1972d3ad2d1991d900bd2d54.