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Larry Fink sees Bitcoin bull run; ETFs add $368M; Morgan Stanley expands crypto trading.
Bitcoin reclaiming its $69,000 holder cost basis could open XRP’s path to $1.26
CryptoSlate - Glassnode has identified Bitcoin's short-term holder cost basis near $69,000 as the market's next major recovery test, potentially affecting the outcome for altcoins such as XRP. Reclaiming that level would give the current rebound real room to run, and the firm's own July 15 report frames it as the point where recent buyers move back […] The post Bitcoin reclaiming its $69,000 holder cost basis could open XRP’s path to $1.26 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Aims to Eclipse Economic Value of Planet Earth
DailyHODL - Elon Musk outlines ambitious targets for SpaceX to exceed global GDP through advanced energy harnessing and space industries. The post Elon Musk Says SpaceX Aims to Eclipse Economic Value of Planet Earth appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Larry Fink Points to Leverage Washout as Case for 12-Month Bitcoin Bull Run
99Bitcoins - BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says crypto's deleveraging created stability, backing a bullish 12-month Bitcoin outlook as BTC trades near $60,000. The post Larry Fink Points to Leverage Washout as Case for 12-Month Bitcoin Bull Run appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Bitcoin Tests $63K as Long-Term Holders Keep Selling at a Loss
Decrypt - Some two-thirds of the coins moving onto exchanges are long-term holders taking losses, as a macro risk-off drags on Bitcoin’s price.
Bitcoin Steady While Nikkei Dives 4%
Trustnodes - The Japanese stock index, Nikkei 225, is down 4% as a tech sell off in semiconductors and the AI trade deepens with TSMC down 7%.
PI eyes rebound as Open Interest rises and oversold conditions deepen
CoinJournal - Key takeaways Pi Network (PI) is showing signs of recovery after several days of consolidation and easing selling pressure. Rising Open Interest suggests speculative traders are positioning for a potential rebound. The upcoming Stellar Protocol v25 mainnet upgrade and improving market sentiment could support PI’s recovery. Pi Network (PI) posted modest gains on Friday after […] The post PI eyes rebound as Open Interest rises and oversold conditions deepen appeared first on CoinJournal.
DOGE Is Permissionless: Community Rejects Claims of Official Ownership
U.Today - Dogecoin contributor reaffirms its decentralized roots with a timely reminder. Dogecoin contributor reaffirms its decentralized roots with a timely reminder.
Morgan Stanley Completes E*Trade Crypto Rollout With 50 Basis Point Fees: Here’s What Clients Get
Bitcoin.com - Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade finished rolling out spot bitcoin, ether and solana trading to U.S. clients on July 16, undercutting rivals with a 50-basis-point fee as Wall Street’s crypto race accelerates. What’s on Offer The completed rollout means eligible E*Trade clients can buy, sell and hold the three largest non-stablecoin digital assets inside the same interface […]
Playbook for WEEX Cup 2026: Data Intelligence, Predictive Insight, and $1M in Community Rewards
BeInCrypto - Every World Cup produces a moment nobody saw coming. This year, WEEX, a world leading crypto exchange, gave its community three ways to get ahead of it: a live prediction data report with Foregate, a $1,000,000 Dice Rush campaign, and an interview with football legend Michael Owen that ended up predicting the tournament’s biggest upset The post Playbook for WEEX Cup 2026: Data Intelligence, Predictive Insight, and $1M in Community Rewards appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Best Prediction Markets in 2026: The Complete Guide
CryptoPotato - Prediction markets have become one of the fastest-growing trading sectors, and they attract everyone from institutions to retail crypto traders.
Crypto.com Hits $20B Valuation After $400M Citadel Securities Investment
Decrypt - The market maker's stake marks Crypto.com's first institutional funding round, as Wall Street deepens its push into crypto.
White House reshares CIA director post as China-tech stakes reach the Fed
Cryptopolitan - The White House on Friday amplified a post from CIA Director John Ratcliffe to its followers, the latest sign of how Washington’s messaging on technological rivalry with China can bleed into trade policy, inflation, and the interest-rate bets that move crypto markets. Any government response to intelligence about that rivalry carries a long tail. Tariffs...
Leonidas Pitches New Bitcoin Client Built Around DOG Mode Transaction Feature
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Leonidas wants to blow up the status quo. The Bitcoin advocate has put forward a formal proposal for an entirely… Read the original on Leonidas Pitches New Bitcoin Client Built Around DOG Mode Transaction Feature. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin at Turning Point: 700% XRP Predictor Explains Why $61,000 Matters
U.Today - XRP rally prophet DonAlt says Bitcoin is at a turning point, making $61,000 the main line in the sand. XRP rally prophet DonAlt says Bitcoin is at a turning point, making $61,000 the main line in the sand.
Elon Musk Quietly Buys Billion-Dollar Energy Firm in Florida To Power AI Needs
DailyHODL - Elon Musk acquired APR Energy through regulatory filings without fanfare to bolster power supply for expanding AI operations. The post Elon Musk Quietly Buys Billion-Dollar Energy Firm in Florida To Power AI Needs appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Morgan Stanley Opens Spot Crypto Trading to E*TRADE Clients via Zero Hash
CoinPaprika - Morgan Stanley completed the rollout of spot Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading on its E*TRADE platform for eligible clients. Trades run through digital asset firm Zero Hash at a fee of 50 basis points.
Bybit Snaps Up NOBI to Reach Indonesia’s 21 Million Crypto Users
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bybit just bought its way into Indonesia. The exchange acquired local platform NOBI, planting its flag in one of Asia’s… Read the original on Bybit Snaps Up NOBI to Reach Indonesia’s 21 Million Crypto Users. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ultra-Rich Americans Grab Record Share of National Income As Top 0.00001% Captures 12% of All Wealth Generation: Report
DailyHODL - The wealthiest sliver of Americans now commands an unprecedented share of the nation's income. The post Ultra-Rich Americans Grab Record Share of National Income As Top 0.00001% Captures 12% of All Wealth Generation: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Kalshi’s Daily Crypto Contract Volume Hits Record $217.98 Million
Cryptopolitan - Kalshi’s crypto event contracts saw the largest single day volume record this week on July 15. Data from Artemis shows that on Wednesday, the prediction market platform notched up $217.98 million within this category. Volume across the crypto contracts on the platform have been on a steady climb ever since May and if you go...
Bitcoin ETFs add $368M in three-day buying streak
CoinTelegraph - US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $79.2 million on Thursday, lifting their three-day inflow total to about $368 million as Bitcoin attempted a price recovery.
Trump Praised Over 20 Companies on Truth Social After Buying Their Stock, CNN Finds
BeInCrypto - President Donald Trump bought stock in 21 companies within a week before posting favorable Truth Social messages about them, a CNN investigation found. He made at least 44 purchases. The findings sharpen questions about whether the president holds a conflict of interest through his trading. 44 Trades, 21 Companies, A Key Pattern in Trump’s Truth The post Trump Praised Over 20 Companies on Truth Social After Buying Their Stock, CNN Finds appeared first on BeInCrypto.
MegaETH Kills Mega Mafia Accelerator After 20 Teams Raise $80 Million
TheCurrencyAnalytics - MegaETH has shut down its Mega Mafia accelerator. Two cohorts ran, 20 teams got funded, and together they pulled in… Read the original on MegaETH Kills Mega Mafia Accelerator After 20 Teams Raise $80 Million. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Zoomex Predict World: Turning Crypto Markets, Sports, and Global Events Into Live, Tradable Predictions
BeInCrypto - Football and crypto have been circling each other for years through sponsorships, fan tokens, and NFT collectibles. Zoomex has taken a more direct route by connecting the two markets together, letting users trade on match outcomes with the same tools they already use to trade crypto. The result is Zoomex Predict World, a prediction market The post Zoomex Predict World: Turning Crypto Markets, Sports, and Global Events Into Live, Tradable Predictions appeared first on BeInCrypto.
How to Maximize Your Edge in Zoomex Trading Competitions
BeInCrypto - Trading competitions reward more than raw luck. They reward traders who understand exactly how a leaderboard formula works and who build their execution around it. Zoomex has run a series of high-profile competitions in 2026, from the 2026 Zero-Cost Trading Competition with its combined $600,000 USDT prize pool, to the World Cup-themed Footballmania campaign built The post How to Maximize Your Edge in Zoomex Trading Competitions appeared first on BeInCrypto.
T. Rowe Price Bets Its Crypto Debut on Active Management, Not Indexing
CoinPaprika - T. Rowe Price launched the TKNZ Active Crypto ETF on 16 July 2026, the first actively managed multi-token spot crypto fund. The product holds Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and other tokens on NYSE Arca.
Suno’s Leaked Code Shows Thousands of Hours Pulled from Deezer, YouTube, and Pond5
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Suno got exposed. A leaked source code dump has pulled back the curtain on how the AI music startup actually… Read the original on Suno’s Leaked Code Shows Thousands of Hours Pulled from Deezer, YouTube, and Pond5. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ordinals advocate Leonidas proposes new Bitcoin client: ‘$DOG Mode’
CoinTelegraph - “Over time the economic incentives will drive $DOG Mode’s adoption and force Bitcoin Core to stop gatekeeping and allow these completely valid transactions,” said Leonidas.
Bitcoin Climbs 6% in a Week But Geopolitical Cracks Could End the Rally Fast
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Bitcoin is up 6% over the past week. That’s not a typo. After weeks of going basically nowhere,… Read the original on Bitcoin Climbs 6% in a Week But Geopolitical Cracks Could End the Rally Fast. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
He Still Has Two Password Guesses Left Before $840 Million Deletes Itself Forever
Bitcoin.com - Programmer Stefan Thomas has just two password attempts left to unlock an IronKey USB drive holding the private keys to 7,002 Bitcoin he received in 2011 for making a “What is Bitcoin?” video. The device is designed to permanently lock and delete its contents after 10 wrong tries, and Thomas has already used eight, with […]
Polygon Cuts 150 Jobs After Paying $250 Million for Coinme and Sequence
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Polygon is laying off 150 people. The cuts come straight out of the company’s decision to absorb Coinme and Sequence,… Read the original on Polygon Cuts 150 Jobs After Paying $250 Million for Coinme and Sequence. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto exchange Bybit launches in Indonesia after NOBI acquisition
CoinTelegraph - The launch gives Bybit a locally operated platform in one of Asia’s largest crypto markets, home to more than 21 million crypto exchange users.
Circle and BIND Group Partner to Bring Institutional USDC Access to Argentina
Bitcoin.com - The company will provide access to USDC financial services through BEN, its regulated and licensed VASP, in compliance with national standards. The move is part of an expansion push across Latam, with a special focus on Argentina, where USDC is popular. Circle announces Strategic Institutional Alliance with BIND Group Crypto companies are now seeking to […]
Crash to $30K or Jump to $100K: 3 AIs Speculate What Is More Likely for BTC in 2026
CryptoPotato - The answer was unanimous.
Kimi-K3 Hits 1,679 Points and Undercuts Claude Fable 5 by 70% on Price
TheCurrencyAnalytics - China’s Moonshot AI just took the top spot in Arena’s web coding rankings. Kimi-K3 scored 1,679 points, beating Claude Fable… Read the original on Kimi-K3 Hits 1,679 Points and Undercuts Claude Fable 5 by 70% on Price. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
U.S. Central Command Says It Has Completed Latest Major Strike on Iran
Binance News - U.S. Central Command said it has completed its latest round of major strikes on Iran. According to Jin10, the statement did not provide further details.
STOCKS | Zhipu Falls 12.14% At Hong Kong Open After ARR Report
Binance News - Hong Kong stocks opened with Zhipu down 12.14%. According to Odaily, market reports earlier said Zhipu's annual recurring revenue reached $1 billion as of July 2026, and the company had not responded.
Kevin Warsh Says Fed Does Not Want to Be in the Bailout Business for Crypto
Binance News - Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said the Fed does not want to be in the bailout business, including for crypto. According to NS3.AI, Warsh made the comment at a July 14 U.S. House Financial Services Committee hearing. Warsh did not clearly commit that the Fed would never support stablecoins or crypto markets during a run.
STOCKS | Montage Technology Falls More Than 6% at the Open in A Shares and Hong Kong
Binance News - Montage Technology opened more than 6% lower in China A shares, and its Hong Kong-listed shares fell 6.1%. According to Jin10, the stock weakness was seen in both markets.
GEOPOLITICS | Modi Adviser Urges India to Seek More Chinese Investment, Trade
Binance News - An adviser to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged India to deepen economic ties with Beijing by allowing more Chinese investment and reassessing regional trade pacts, according to Bloomberg. The adviser said shifting geopolitics have made the US a less dependable partner for India.
Dollar Climbs After Dallas Fed’s Logan Backs Modestly Higher Rates
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The dollar got a lift Thursday. Lorie Logan, president of the Dallas Federal Reserve, said interest rates may need to… Read the original on Dollar Climbs After Dallas Fed’s Logan Backs Modestly Higher Rates. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Stocks Open Mixed as Hang Seng Index Rises 0.06%
Binance News - Hong Kong stocks opened mixed, with the Hang Seng Index up 0.06% and the Hang Seng Tech Index down 0.05%. According to Jin10, Zhipu (02513.HK) opened down 12.14%, while Joinn Laboratories (06127.HK) fell 1.16%.
GEOPOLITICS | Srinivasan Seeks Meeting With Anwar Office After Raid
Binance News - Investor Balaji Srinivasan requested a meeting with the office of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim after immigration officers raided his startup school in Forest City, a mega-development in Johor, according to Bloomberg. The request came days after the raid in the southern Malaysian state, the report said.
18 Fund Houses To File Active ETF Registration Applications With China's CSRC
Binance News - China's onshore active ETF market is moving closer to launch. From July 16 to 17, 18 fund houses including E Fund, China Asset Management, Huatai-PineBridge, J.P. Morgan, Harvest, and China Universal Asset Management will formally submit product registration applications for active ETFs to China's securities regulator, according to 36Kr. Industry participants said the products could receive approval soon, marking another major innovation for China's public fund industry.
Counterpoint Forecasts GenAI Phones Will Reach 45% of Global Shipments in 2026
Binance News - Counterpoint Research said on June 22 that smartphones with generative AI features are expected to account for 45% of global shipments in 2026 and 52% in 2027, according to 36Kr. Market researchers said major smartphone brands are accelerating AI phone rollouts as on-device AI models move into handsets. The report also said AI phone-related stocks have drawn heavy institutional attention, with 18 shares rated by at least five institutions. Lens Technology, Avary Holding and iFlytek received ratings from 20, 16 and 15 institutions, respectively.
STOCKS | China’s Yuan Central Parity Weaker Against Dollar, Stronger Versus Euro and Pound
Binance News - China’s interbank foreign exchange market set the yuan central parity rate at 6.7934 per U.S. dollar on July 17, 2026, up 25 points. According to Jin10, the yuan central parity rate was also set at 7.7631 per euro, down 59 points; 0.86648 per Hong Kong dollar, up 1.8 points; 9.1414 per British pound, down 289 points; 4.7463 per Australian dollar, up 17 points; 4.8310 per Canadian dollar, up 74 points; 4.1811 per 100 Japanese yen, down 4 points; 11.5295 per Russian ruble, up 773 points; 3.9623 per New Zealand dollar, up 36 points; 0.60059 per Malaysian ringgit, down 8.3 points; 8.3928 per Swiss franc, down 244 points; and 5.2568 per Singapore dollar, down 20 points.
U.S. imposes new 25% tariffs on Brazil
Cryptopolitan - The United States will place a 25% tariff on thousands of Brazilian imports starting July 22, and Brazil has promised to retaliate if this happens. This escalates a dispute in which Washington singled out Brazil’s Pix payment network as an unfair trade practice. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the new tariffs imposed late on...
Tata Electronics to Make India’s First Chip Wafers on Older Technology
Binance News - Tata Electronics Pvt. is preparing to make India’s first semiconductor wafers using older technology than it originally expected, according to Bloomberg. The shift underscores the challenges India faces in trying to build a domestic chip industry from scratch.
Polymarket Elon Musk Tweet Market Sees Sharp Swing in 140-159 Submarket
Binance News - The “yes” odds in Polymarket’s Elon Musk tweet prediction event submarket “140-159” fell sharply from 38.5% one hour earlier to 23.5%, a 15 percentage point swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move suggests the market is reacting to a sudden news event.
AI TRENDS | Zhipu ARR Reaches $1 Billion After Fifteenfold Growth in Six Months
Binance News - Zhipu's ARR reached $1 billion as of July 2026, according to multiple independent sources. According to Jin10, Zhipu (02513.HK) did not respond to the information. Over the past year, AI coding and video generation models have become the most profitable AI sectors globally. Abroad, Anthropic's Claude Code reached $1 billion in ARR only six months after release, and this cash-generating product lifted Anthropic's overall valuation to $1 trillion in May 2026, above OpenAI.
Wall Street can now pay to get Trump’s Truth posts about markets before everyone else
Cryptopolitan - Wall Street gods will now be able to pay for faster access to Trump’s Truth Social posts. You know, the ones he use to manipulate oil, stock, and crypto markets all at once. Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ: DJT) said Thursday that it plans to launch Truth API, a paid data feed that sends...
Cardone Capital CEO Says Firm Added 10.5 Bitcoin in July
Binance News - Real estate investment firm Cardone Capital added 10.5 bitcoin through July cash flow, according to Chief Executive Grant Cardone. According to Odaily, Cardone said the firm's real estate-bitcoin hybrid strategy now holds more than 2,700 bitcoin.
Cardone Capital Adds 10.5 Bitcoin, Raises Hybrid Real Estate-Bitcoin Holdings Above 2,700 BTC
Binance News - Cardone Capital Chief Executive Grant Cardone said the firm added 10.5 bitcoins using cash flow, bringing its real estate-Bitcoin hybrid strategy holdings to more than 2,700 BTC. According to ChainCatcher, the company did not disclose any additional details about the purchase.
STOCKS | China Futures Open Mixed as Palladium and Shanghai Silver Fall
Binance News - China's main futures contracts opened mixed in early trading, with palladium falling nearly 4% and Shanghai silver dropping more than 3%. According to Jin10, platinum and soda ash fell more than 2%, while lithium carbonate rose more than 2%. Shanghai lead and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) gained more than 1%.
Quantum computing is creating a boom in one of the world’s most rarest metals
Cryptopolitan - Quantum computing is starting to pull rubidium out of obscurity. The metal is produced in tiny amounts, yet new hardware plans could make it far more valuable to technology companies, governments, and defense contractors. Supply remains narrow because rubidium is rarely mined alone and usually comes from mineral processing streams. Market Research Future estimates global...
Netflix says GenAI touched 300 titles as investors focus on margins
Cryptopolitan - In its quarterly report issued on Thursday, Netflix managed to beat analysts’ forecasts on earnings per share but missed expectations for revenue, causing its share price to fall by 6% after hours, despite having risen by 30% over the past 12 months. Nestled within the shareholder letter was the announcement that would determine how the...
STOCKS | Micron and SanDisk Fall 4% in After-Hours Trading, SK Hynix ADR Rises 0.4%
Binance News - Micron Technology (MU.O) and SanDisk (SNDK.O) fell 4% in U.S. after-hours trading, while SK Hynix ADR (SKHY.O) rose 0.4%. According to Jin10, the moves were seen in overnight trading.
U.S. Stocks Fall As Treasury Yields Rise And Gold Dragon Index Hits 1-Month High
Binance News - U.S. Treasury yields rose and Treasury spread moves were mixed, while the Gold Dragon Index extended gains for a second day to a one-month high and U.S. stocks fell, according to Ming Pao reported. U.S. military strikes on Iran continued for several days, shipping volumes through the Strait of Hormuz kept declining, and U.S. President Donald Trump was due to deliver a nationwide address later. U.S. June retail sales growth also slowed, and two Federal Reserve regional presidents warned about overheating inflation.
STOCKS | China Hongqiao Tops Southbound Holdings Gains, Southern Hang Seng Tech Leads Cuts
Binance News - Data compiled from Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's disclosure website on Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect holdings showed that on the previous day, with a holding date of July 16, 2026, China Hongqiao (1378) saw the largest increase in holdings, up 38.212 million shares, while Southern Hang Seng Tech (3033) saw the largest reduction, down 131 million shares, according to Ming Pao reported.
$40 Million Bitcoin Investment Firm Orange Juice Launched by Lyn Alden and Jeff Booth
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Forty million dollars on the table. Lyn Alden, a macroeconomist closely followed by the crypto world, has launched Orange Juice… Read the original on $40 Million Bitcoin Investment Firm Orange Juice Launched by Lyn Alden and Jeff Booth. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
FCA Pulls 1,200 Car Finance Ads as Joint Taskforce Targets CMC Misconduct
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Britain’s financial watchdog has yanked or rewritten 1,200 misleading car finance advertisements since January 2024. The crackdown isn’t slowing down.… Read the original on FCA Pulls 1,200 Car Finance Ads as Joint Taskforce Targets CMC Misconduct. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Kioxia Shares Fall 10% as Market Cap Halves From June Peak
Binance News - Kioxia shares extended their morning decline to 10% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with the company's market value now about half of its June peak. According to Jin10, the stock's early losses widened during morning trading.
Korea Urged To Build Social Consensus For AI-Led Growth
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea needs to address the economic and social fallout from AI-driven growth as the government pushes to make the country a top artificial intelligence powerhouse. The article said the Lee Jae Myung administration is pursuing three major projects, including semiconductor and data center hubs, while a global statement by experts warned that AI could become radically more powerful over the next 10 years, transform economies faster than the Industrial Revolution and displace large numbers of jobs. The piece said the Korean government hosted a two-day forum earlier this week on social issues and AI technological innovation, and argued that companies and ...
Polymarket Mets Option Jumps to 88.75% in Phillies Matchup Market
Binance News - The New York Mets option in Polymarket's New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies market surged to 88.75% from 58.65% an hour earlier, a 30.1 percentage point move. According to ChainCatcher, the sharp swing may reflect the impact of breaking news.
Google adds app links to AI Mode and selfie avatars to Vids
Cryptopolitan - Google integrated its AI Mode search into external apps on Thursday. It also allowed users of its Vids tool to create video avatars from a selfie.
Boeing and Airbus Seek Large Narrow-Body Orders From SMBC Aviation Capital
Binance News - On July 16 local time, sources said Boeing and Airbus are both seeking large orders for their popular narrow-body jets from aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital. According to 36Kr, Boeing is in advanced talks with the lessor for about 100 737 Max aircraft, while Airbus is also in discussions with SMBC over its A320neo model in an effort to secure a similar-size order commitment.
Brazil CVM Rules for Ecopetrol Unit's Appeal on Tender Offer
Binance News - Colombian state oil company Ecopetrol S.A. said Brazil's securities regulator, the CVM, ruled in favor of its subsidiary Ecopetrol Investimentos do Brasil in an administrative appeal over a public tender offer. According to 36Kr, the CVM's July 14 board meeting upheld the appeal, ending the suspension previously imposed on the offer. Ecopetrol Investimentos has until July 22 to revise and reissue the offer documents, including setting a new auction date.
ITC investigates Samsung and four others over memory-chip patents
Cryptopolitan - The US International Trade Commission launched an investigation into whether Samsung and four other tech companies are infringing Netlist's memory-chip patents.
Nadella criticizes Anthropic’s Fable limits as Microsoft pushes AI control
Cryptopolitan - Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told a Wednesday meeting of engineers working on the company’s Copilot AI software that Anthropic’s limits on requests submitted to its high-end Fable model “don’t make sense,” per remarks provided to CNBC. Nadella zeroed in on the model’s rejection pattern. “If you use Fable, when it refuses for any random thing,...
Bernstein Raises 2026 Gold Price Target To $4,533 Per Ounce
Binance News - Bernstein raised its 2026 gold price target to $4,533 per ounce, citing central banks' ongoing reserve diversification and expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise rates only once or twice over the next year. According to ChainCatcher, the forecast reflects Bernstein's view that official-sector buying and a limited rate-hike cycle could support gold prices.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Heads for Weekly Loss as Hormuz Strikes Raise Fed-Hike Bets
Binance News - Gold was on track for its biggest weekly decline since early June as renewed hostilities in the Middle East lifted bets that the US Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates to curb inflation, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Thai Stocks Rebound as Funds Bet on Political Stability
Binance News - Thai stocks have regained favor as investors bet an Anutin Charnvirakul-led government will end years of political turbulence and draw foreign capital inflows, according to Bloomberg. The move has pushed Thai shares from the worst to the best performer among markets, with funds now eyeing further gains.
STOCKS | Grupo Carso Buys Stake in Mexican Oil Field From TotalEnergies
Binance News - Carlos Slim’s Grupo Carso SAB agreed to buy a stake in a Gulf of Mexico offshore field from TotalEnergies SE, according to Bloomberg. The deal is the latest move by Latin America’s richest person to expand his portfolio of Mexican oil and gas assets.
Fred Hu says China's finance sector is its weakness in U.S. rivalry
Binance News - According to CNBC, Primavera Capital Group Chairman and CEO Fred Hu said China's financial system is the country's main weakness in its rivalry with the United States, rather than AI, semiconductors or tariffs. Speaking in Singapore last week, Hu said Beijing's private equity firms still depend heavily on U.S. fundraising, while Chinese regulators have tightened controls on capital flows and Washington has restricted American investment in sensitive Chinese technologies.
U.S. House Republicans Advance $95 Billion Budget Plan
Binance News - U.S. congressional Republicans continued to advance a $95 billion budget plan on Thursday to meet the demands of U.S. President Donald Trump, including new defense funding for a war against Iran, agricultural aid, and a broad overhaul of voting rules before the November midterm elections. According to Jin10, the Republican-controlled U.S. House Budget Committee approved the budget resolution on Thursday, clearing the way for a possible House floor vote as early as next week. If passed, it would pave the way for a special budget reconciliation bill that could clear the Senate with a simple majority rather than the 60 votes required for most legislation.
Citadel Securities invests $400M in Crypto.com at $20B valuation
CoinTelegraph - Crypto exchanges have increasingly positioned themselves as bridges between digital asset markets and traditional finance.
Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson: Welcomes More Economic Momentum, But Opposes Rising Unemployment
Binance News - Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said he would welcome more economic momentum, but opposed a rise in unemployment. According to Jin10, Jefferson made the remarks in comments on the economy.
Filing by Chinese luggage maker pegs DeepSeek's value near $52 billion
Cryptopolitan - Anhui Korun, a Chinese travel luggage manufacturer, disclosed a public price for DeepSeek for the first time in a regulatory filing. The total comes to ~$51.82 billion. The Hangzhou AI startup has never stated how much outside investors will pay for a piece of it. Anhui Korun disclosed on July 16 that a fund it...
LeBron James Says He Will Play for Another NBA Team
Binance News - According to CNBC, LeBron James said he will play for another NBA team after telling the Los Angeles Lakers that he would become a free agent. At the CNBC Sport x Boardroom Game Plan Summit in New York City, James also said he would not keep people waiting much longer, and he discussed his long-running relationship with Nike, which began in 2003 with a 7-year, $90 million endorsement contract and later expanded into a lifetime deal in 2015. James said Nike needs to reconnect with its roots and its sense of style, while Fanatics founder and CEO Michael Rubin said in a separate session that building what Nike has built is nearly impossible and that the company must remain both big and cool.
AI | China’s AI Rise Boosts Xi’s Global Influence, Raises Security Alarm
Binance News - China’s advancing AI models are giving President Xi Jinping bragging rights and a stronger claim to help shape global rules for the technology, according to Bloomberg. The rise is also intensifying security concerns in Washington and Beijing, as the models’ growing power becomes a strategic issue for both sides.
Microsoft's Nadella criticizes Anthropic's Fable request limits
Binance News - According to CNBC, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told employees that Anthropic's restrictions on requests to its high-end Fable artificial intelligence model do not make sense. Nadella said the model's refusals for some requests were overly editorially controlled and added that the setup made no economic sense. The remarks came as Microsoft said in November it would make a $5 billion investment in Anthropic, while Anthropic agreed to spend $30 billion on Microsoft's Azure cloud. Microsoft also has drawn on Anthropic's models in its Copilot and Foundry products, and it said in April that it had more than 20 million paid seats for the work-focused Copilot.
Citadel Securities commits $400M to Crypto.com at $10B valuation
Cryptopolitan - Citadel Securities has invested $400 million in the crypto exchange platform, Crypto.com. This is the first time the crypto exchange has raised outside money in a decade. This deal places the crypto platform at a $20 billion valuation. The deal was announced on Thursday, July 16, 2026, and it represents a strategic investment by one...
GEOPOLITICS | States Seek Details on DOJ Settlement With Live Nation
Binance News - A group of states suing Live Nation Entertainment Inc. over alleged monopolization of the live entertainment industry is asking a federal judge to let them seek details of the US Justice Department’s secretive March settlement with the company, according to Bloomberg. The states said they have “significant concerns” the deal is not in the public interest.
Kimi-K3 Tops Arena Frontend Code Leaderboard, Beating Claude Fable 5
Binance News - China’s Moonshot AI said Kimi-K3 is now the top model on Arena’s Frontend Code leaderboard, overtaking Claude Fable 5 with 1,679 points versus 1,631. The model won six of seven coding categories and undercuts Claude Fable 5 on price, according to BeInCrypto, at $3 per million input tokens and $15 for output versus Arena’s $10 and $50. Moonshot will also release Kimi-K3’s full model weights by July 27.
Iranian Media Says Most of Erbil, Iraq, Is Without Power
Binance News - According to Fars News Agency, Iraqi sources said most areas of Erbil, Iraq, are without power. According to Jin10, the report said the outage has affected most of the city.
CME FedWatch Shows 88.8% Chance of July Rate Hold
Binance News - CME FedWatch shows an 88.8% probability that the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged in July, with an 11.2% chance of a 25-basis-point hike. According to ChainCatcher, the probability of no change by September is 48.8%, while the chances of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike and a 50-basis-point hike stand at 46.2% and 5.1%, respectively.
STOCKS | Josh Gottheimer Introduces Bill Requiring Age Checks for Online Betting and Prediction Markets
Binance News - U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer and eight cosponsors have introduced a bipartisan bill that would require online sports betting platforms and prediction markets to verify users’ ages before logging in, placing bets, or trading. According to Odaily, the measure is titled the Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act and applies to online gambling and prediction markets. Gottheimer’s office said the technology would read facial structure and patterns to estimate a user’s age without storing identity or personal biometric information. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology classifies age estimation as facial analysis rather than identity recognition. ...
WORLD CUP | France Assess William Saliba Back Injury After Spain Semi-Final Defeat
Binance News - Arsenal will assess William Saliba’s back injury after his World Cup duty ends, according to Yahoo Sports. The France centre-back was forced off after 30 minutes in France’s semi-final defeat to Spain, and surgery is among the options the club will consider when he returns to London.
Strategy’s 843,775 Bitcoin Stake Sits on $9.9 Billion Loss as Saylor Holds $3 Billion Cash
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy Inc. stopped buying Bitcoin. That’s the headline nobody expected from the company that made aggressive BTC accumulation its entire… Read the original on Strategy’s 843,775 Bitcoin Stake Sits on $9.9 Billion Loss as Saylor Holds $3 Billion Cash. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
FDA to Warn Against Taco Bell Lettuce in 5 States Over Parasite
Binance News - US regulators are set to warn that lettuce served by Taco Bell is linked to a parasite outbreak that has sickened thousands in Michigan and nearby states, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. The warning covers five states and ties the fast-food chain’s lettuce to the outbreak, which has affected thousands of people.
China Giant EVs Strain Roads, Cut Fuel Tax Revenue
Binance News - China’s new generation of supersized electric vehicles, some more than 5 meters long and weighing three tons, are straining the country’s roads while reducing fuel-tax revenue used for maintenance, according to Bloomberg. The report says the shift to larger EVs is leaving the government with less money for repairs even as the vehicles put greater pressure on infrastructure.
U.S. Military Boards Tanker in the Gulf of Oman
Binance News - The U.S. Central Command said the U.S. Marine Corps' 11th Expeditionary Unit boarded a tanker in the Gulf of Oman on July 16. According to Jin10, the U.S. military has forced three merchant ships trying to break the blockade to change course, rendered one noncompliant vessel unable to sail, and boarded one vessel to ensure full compliance with the U.S. maritime blockade on Iran. It added that the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters remain open and free, except for vessels attempting to break the U.S. blockade.
Xryma Eyes Euronext Paris Debut With 110 Million Shares and No Capital Raise
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Xryma is heading to Paris. The Cyprus-based payments and banktech group is set to list on Euronext Paris on July… Read the original on Xryma Eyes Euronext Paris Debut With 110 Million Shares and No Capital Raise. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Australia Ends 50% Crypto Capital Gains Tax Discount From 1 July 2027
Binance News - Australia has passed the Treasury Laws Amendment Act, ending the 50% capital gains tax discount for crypto assets on 1 July 2027. According to NS3.AI, the new system will replace the discount with cost-base indexation and a minimum 30% tax rate on capital gains. Gains accrued before 1 July 2027 will generally remain protected under transition rules.
AI TRENDS | Grok 4.5 Launches on Grok Build, Cursor, and SpaceX AI Console
Binance News - Grok 4.5 has launched on Grok Build, Cursor, and SpaceX AI Console. According to Jin10, the update was announced without further details.
Leaks Reveal Suno Fed Thousands of Hours of Deezer, YouTube and Pond5 Data Into Its AI
Decrypt - Source code leaked reveals how substantial portions of Suno’s training library were assembled.
U.S. Military Strikes in Iran Kill One, Injure Eight, Source Says
Binance News - The U.S. military attack on a residential area in Iran's Bandar Abbas has left one person dead and eight injured. According to Jin10, a bridge in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan, near Hamil Port, was also struck that night. Reports said the driver of a private car was killed in the attack.
Trump teleprompter operator made $100K betting on Kalshi markets tied to speeches: ABC
CoinTelegraph - According to ABC News, federal regulators are investigating whether the longtime White House staffer used nonpublic information to profit from event contracts tied to President Donald Trump’s speeches.
White House Teleprompter Operator Accused of Making $100,000 on Trump Speech Bets
Binance News - A White House teleprompter operator is being investigated over allegations he used inside information to place bets on President Donald Trump’s speeches and make nearly $100,000, according to BBC. Gabriel Perez, who had worked at the White House since 2016, is accused of betting on words Trump would use during major public addresses, including the State of the Union speech. The trades were made on Kalshi, a prediction markets platform that lets users bet on real-world events. Kalshi said it reported the activity to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and froze Mr Perez’s account before any profits could be withdrawn. The company said it noticed unusual betting on “mention ...
Vitol in Talks to Sell Shale Unit VTX Energy Partners to Carnelian, EnCap
Binance News - Vitol Group is in late-stage talks to sell its shale oil venture VTX Energy Partners LLC to Carnelian Energy Capital and EnCap Investments, according to Bloomberg. The proposed deal would mark a pullback for Vitol in U.S. upstream oil and gas production.
Iranian Media Says U.S. Strikes Bridge in Iranian Port City of Khamir
Binance News - According to Jin10, Fars News said the U.S. struck a bridge in the Iranian port city of Khamir.