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Bitcoin surges to $100K as BlackRock buys $81M BTC; Ripple secures EU license; Trump warns on crypto leadership.
Bitwise CEO: Bitcoin Wants to Go Higher
U.Today - Bitcoin has demonstrated notable market resilience, staging a swift recovery after a sharp intraday plunge triggered by news that Michael Saylor’s firm. Bitcoin has demonstrated notable market resilience, staging a swift recovery after a sharp intraday plunge triggered by news that Michael Saylor’s firm.
FCA’s Mills Review Puts 11 Million UK Adults at the Heart of AI Finance Shift
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The FCA dropped a major report last week. Sheldon Mills, the regulator’s executive director, led what’s now being called the… Read the original on FCA’s Mills Review Puts 11 Million UK Adults at the Heart of AI Finance Shift. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Hits Highest Price in Weeks as Bernstein Analysts Maintain 'Ambitious' $150K Target
Decrypt - The financial firm admitted Bitcoin's retrace has been painful, but still holds a lofty year-end price prediction for the top crypto asset.
Trump-backed American Bitcoin buys 500 BTC for $30M as Saylor offloads
Cryptopolitan - American Bitcoin has bought 500 BTC for more than $30 million, lifting its treasury to around 8,000 BTC. Also, Strive continues to add to its own stack, while Michael Saylor’s Strategy just informed regulators it has sold 3,588 Bitcoin to fund dividend payments. A few weeks ago, Strategy, which is the largest corporate holder of...
Ripple secures full MiCA license for crypto services across Europe
CoinTelegraph - The Luxembourg approval completes the company's MiCA licensing process, enabling it to provide regulated crypto-asset services across the European Economic Area.
Buterin Puts Quantum Safety at the Heart of Ethereum's 'Lean' Roadmap
CoinPaprika - Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin named quantum resistance, scalability and privacy as top priorities in a new "Lean Ethereum" roadmap. The upgrades are planned to roll out over the next three to four years.
Coinbase's AI System Hallucinated a World Cup Result Before the Match Even Started
Decrypt - Coinbase said it updated its systems after an AI-generated alert incorrectly reported the outcome of the Norway-Brazil match before kickoff.
XRP Supply Shrinks on Binance
U.Today - Liquid supply dynamics for Ripple's native token, XRP, are tightening significantly on major trading platforms. Liquid supply dynamics for Ripple's native token, XRP, are tightening significantly on major trading platforms.
Strategy Sells 3,588 Bitcoin for $216M While Sitting on a $2.55B Reserve
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy just sold a chunk of Bitcoin. Not a small one, either — 3,588 coins, converted to $216 million in… Read the original on Strategy Sells 3,588 Bitcoin for $216M While Sitting on a $2.55B Reserve. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Trump Warns China Would Seize Crypto Lead if US Steps Back From Industry
Bitcoin.com - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States has no choice but to lead the crypto industry, warning that China would take the lead if America stepped back. “ Crypto is the same thing,” Trump remarked, referring to comparisons with artificial intelligence. “If we didn’t do it, China would do it. It’s […]
Bitmine announces $74M Ether buys as chair says ‘greater chances of Clarity Act passage’
CoinTelegraph - Bitmine's big buy contrasts with crypto treasury peer Strategy, which reported selling millions of dollars worth of its Bitcoin holdings on Monday.
Microsoft cuts 4800 jobs, lays off more than 2% of its workforce
Cryptopolitan - Tech giant Microsoft has confirmed that it is eliminating around 4,800 roles, which is about 2.1% of its global workforce. The job cuts land the hardest on its Xbox gaming and commercial sales teams, the company told staff on Monday. The layoffs were confirmed in an internal memo from Amy Coleman, Microsoft’s chief people officer....
Bitcoin needs trillions to go parabolic again as ETF demand fades
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin’s next major rally may depend less on whether investors still believe in the asset than on whether enough large balance sheets are willing to fund the trade. Fresh analysis from CryptoQuant Chief Executive Ki Young Ju shows that the world’s largest cryptocurrency has grown into a market too large to move with the same […] The post Bitcoin needs trillions to go parabolic again as ETF demand fades appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin Surges Back to $63,739 as BlackRock Absorbs $81 Million Worth of BTC in Minutes
U.Today - BlackRock pulls off a major Bitcoin U-turn, buying $81 million in BTC on Coinbase Prime to absorb market fear. BlackRock pulls off a major Bitcoin U-turn, buying $81 million in BTC on Coinbase Prime to absorb market fear.
Tom Lee's Bitmine buys 42,197 ETH worth $74m
Cryptopolitan - Bitmine Immersion Technologies added 42,197 ETH to its treasury last week for about $74 million, lifting the company’s Ethereum holdings to 5.74 million ETH and moving the company even closer to reaching its stated goal of owning 5% of all ETH in circulation. The new ETH purchase, disclosed in a Monday briefing on July 6,...
TeraWulf shares rise after $19B Anthropic AI lease, JV sale
CoinTelegraph - The Bitcoin miner signed a 20-year AI infrastructure lease with Anthropic and sold its majority stake in a separate AI data center joint venture.
Bitmine Holds 5.74 Million Ether While Sitting on a $9 Billion Paper Loss
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitmine is close. Real close. The company has stacked 5.74 million ETH and is now within striking distance of its… Read the original on Bitmine Holds 5.74 Million Ether While Sitting on a $9 Billion Paper Loss. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Saylor's Strategy sold 3,588 Bitcoin worth $216 million as it moved to bolster liquidity and fund dividends.
Cryptopolitan - Bitcoin whale Strategy (MSTR) last week sold 3,588 Bitcoins for $216 million from June 29 to July 5, 2026, with the cash used for payments related to its preferred stock and to replenish some of its dollar reserves. The company did not buy any shares through its repurchase plans during that same period, according to...
How Bitcoin Survived Its Biggest Miner Walkout
CryptoPotato - The episode highlights Bitcoin's ability to adapt when economic conditions force significant changes in miner participation.
Ripple Secures EU MiCA License via Luxembourg Regulator
cryptoDNES - Ripple earns a full MiCA CASP license from Luxembourg's CSSF, enabling crypto services across 30 EEA countries following the end of the transition period. The post Ripple Secures EU MiCA License via Luxembourg Regulator appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
POTUS Says Bitcoin Could Join Trump Accounts, Calls Himself a ‘Big Crypto Guy’
BeInCrypto - Trump says Bitcoin could join Trump Accounts, calling himself a big crypto guy as US-China competition drives his agenda. The post POTUS Says Bitcoin Could Join Trump Accounts, Calls Himself a ‘Big Crypto Guy’ appeared first on BeInCrypto.
42,197 ETH Acquired as Bitmine Builds $11.1B Crypto Treasury While Strategy Sells
Bitcoin.com - Institutional crypto investors received two sharply different capital allocation signals Monday as Bitmine Immersion Technologies expanded its ethereum treasury while Strategy disclosed a rare bitcoin sale to fund preferred stock dividend payments. Strategy Breaks With Its Bitcoin Accumulation Playbook Earlier in the day, Strategy announced it sold 3,588 BTC for approximately $216 million, marking its […]
Apple extends chip deal with Broadcom till 2031
Cryptopolitan - Broadcom will continue to supply Apple with its custom silicon till 2031 under the new long-term agreements agreed by the the two companies on Monday, locking in one of the chipmaker’s biggest revenue streams for the rest of the decade. The chipmaker’s shares surged by almost 4% in premarket trading after the news, according to...
Bitcoin miner bottom signal now depends on who survives weak mining profits
CryptoSlate - Rare bottom-zone readings are drawing attention, but low hashprice will decide which operators can keep hashing. The post Bitcoin miner bottom signal now depends on who survives weak mining profits appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitmine Eyes Final 0.2% of Ethereum Supply to Complete 'Alchemy' Strategy
U.Today - Bitmine closes in on 5% Ethereum supply target with 5.74 million ETH, despite a $9 billion paper loss. Bitmine closes in on 5% Ethereum supply target with 5.74 million ETH, despite a $9 billion paper loss.
Bitcoin price falls up to 4% on Strategy BTC sale as trader sees Summer 2022 repeat
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin wiped out much of its latest gains thanks to a market reaction to Strategy's 3,600 BTC sell-off, but analysis eyed a potential buy announcement in the coming days.
Trump’s ‘Buy Dell’ Remark Ignites Stock Rally
BeInCrypto - Dell stock jumped after Trump urged Americans to buy a Dell, but rich valuation and thin margins could stall the rally. The post Trump’s ‘Buy Dell’ Remark Ignites Stock Rally appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Mining Stocks Jump After TeraWulf Signs $19 Billion Lease With Anthropic
Decrypt - TeraWulf's 20-year lease deal with Anthropic is expected to generate $19 billion in revenue—and major Bitcoin mining stocks are surging.
Elon Musk Says Space Is ‘the Only Way to Scale’ AI as SpaceX Chases 1 Gigawatt in Orbit by 2027
Bitcoin.com - Musk reiterated today that orbital data centers are the endgame for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, as SpaceX races to build satellites that would deliver 1 gigawatt (GW) of space-based compute per year by late 2027. “Space is the Only Way to Scale at Scale” He first declared the same earlier in February, when his AI […]
Aave's Monad Market Passes $100 Million in Deposits After Two Days
CoinPaprika - Aave's new lending market on the Monad blockchain passed $100 million in deposits on 4 July, two days after its 2 July launch. The market drew $75 million within its first 24 hours.
BitTorrent finally sets BTT buyback and burn in motion for Q3 2026
Cryptopolitan - BitTorrent announced early Monday that the project will formally launch buybacks and burn its BTT token, starting from the third quarter of this year. According to the announcement, BitTorrent will be directing virtually every revenue from its decentralized services into buying its own tokens once every quarter. BitTorrent clarified that the funds for the program...
Prediction Markets Traded Nearly $460M on Mexico-England as World Cup Odds Swung From Red Card to Certainty
Bitcoin.com - Prediction-market traders moved nearly $460 million combined across Kalshi and Polymarket on England’s 3-2 round-of-16 win over Mexico. Seen as one of the best matches of the World Cup so far, the two-goal swings, the red card, and the dueling penalties whipsawed England’s win probability before it settled at 100%. The handle on this single […]
'Let's Go': Ripple UK CEO Cheers European Milestone That Could Benefit XRP
U.Today - Ripple UK CEO celebrates big win that could benefit XRP, RLUSD stablecoin. Ripple UK CEO celebrates big win that could benefit XRP, RLUSD stablecoin.
Ripple’s Luxembourg MiCA License Upgrade Opens 30-Country EEA Access
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ripple just cleared a major regulatory hurdle in Europe. The company upgraded its Luxembourg license to achieve full compliance with… Read the original on Ripple’s Luxembourg MiCA License Upgrade Opens 30-Country EEA Access. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRP Gets Major Institutional Boost as Ripple Becomes Fully MiCA Compliant
Bitcoin.com - XRP’s institutional outlook is strengthening after Ripple received full Crypto Asset Service Provider authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, giving Ripple regulated access across the 30-country European Economic Area. Why Ripple’s European Approval Strengthens XRP’s Setup Ripple’s newly secured Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license reduces regulatory fragmentation across Europe, replacing […]
Bitmine Buys Another 42K ETH as 5% Supply Goal Comes Within Reach
CryptoPotato - Tom Lee also weighed in on the potential impact of the CLARITY Act on the crypto market, and ETH in particular.
Strategy sells 3,588 Bitcoin for $216M to fund dividends, keeps $2.55B reserve intact
CoinTelegraph - Strategy sold $216 million in Bitcoin to fund its dividend payments, as wealth manager Bernstein maintained its year-end Bitcoin price target of $150,000.
Ethereum 'Reinventing Itself' With Biggest Overhaul Since the Merge: Vitalik Buterin
Decrypt - Nearly every core piece of the protocol will be rebuilt over three to four years, with quantum safety and privacy moved front and center.
MicroStrategy Sells Bitcoin to Fund Digital Credit Dividends
cryptoDNES - MicroStrategy sells 3,588 BTC to pay dividends on digital credit securities, maintaining its status as the top corporate Bitcoin holder. The post MicroStrategy Sells Bitcoin to Fund Digital Credit Dividends appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Strategy Sells $216M in Bitcoin for Dividends Under 'BTC Monetization Program'
Decrypt - The Bitcoin treasury giant sold $216 million worth of Bitcoin to cover preferred payouts, as an $8.3 billion quarterly loss piled up.
Wedbush’s Dan Ives Predicts One Stock Group Will ‘Significantly Outperform’ in Second Half of 2026
DailyHODL - Wedbush managing director and senior equity research analyst Dan Ives believes one lagging group of stocks will surprise investors in the next six months. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Ives says that while many investors have taken their eyes off the Magnificent 7 due to their massive AI spending, he believes that the hyperscalers […] The post Wedbush’s Dan Ives Predicts One Stock Group Will ‘Significantly Outperform’ in Second Half of 2026 appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
XRP Predicted to Hit $1.3 in July: Kalshi
U.Today - Traders on Kalshi have predicted that XRP has a chance of reclaiming $1.3 before this month runs out, suggesting there might be another price breakout ahead. Traders on Kalshi have predicted that XRP has a chance of reclaiming $1.3 before this month runs out, suggesting there might be another price breakout ahead.
Morning Minute: Crypto Surges Over Holiday Weekend
Decrypt - The ETF flows finally flip. Trump defends his billion-dollar crypto payday. And a rare set of signals says a bottom may be forming.
MicroStrategy Sold 7x More Bitcoin Than Reports Suggested
BeInCrypto - MicroStrategy appears to have reduced its Bitcoin holdings by 3,588 BTC over the past week, a figure significantly larger than earlier market speculation centered on a rumored 491 BTC transfer. The change, reflected on the company’s Bitcoin treasury dashboard, has reignited debate over the firm’s evolving treasury strategy and whether its long-standing buy-and-hold approach is The post MicroStrategy Sold 7x More Bitcoin Than Reports Suggested appeared first on BeInCrypto.
BlackRock’s 2% Bitcoin cap has a hidden impact – advisors may have to sell during rallies
CryptoSlate - BlackRock's 1% to 2% Bitcoin allocation range reads as a bullish nod to advisor adoption, but it also works as a boundary. Once Bitcoin is included in a model portfolio, its upside runs through rebalancing bands, tax location, and sometimes a loan that keeps the position intact. BlackRock Investment Institute frames 1% to 2% as […] The post BlackRock’s 2% Bitcoin cap has a hidden impact – advisors may have to sell during rallies appeared first on CryptoSlate.
South Korea to hear Polymarket's defense before deciding on a block
Cryptopolitan - South Korea’s media regulator, the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC), is considering banning Polymarket in the country, but it will let the company argue its case before deciding. The main issue is whether or not the crypto prediction market breaks South Korea’s gambling laws. South Korean law bans nearly all gambling except state-run channels like...
Germany’s 2027 Budget Targets the Crypto Tax Exemption
BeInCrypto - Germany's 2027 budget framework targets the crypto tax exemption, putting tax-free gains after one year at risk. The post Germany’s 2027 Budget Targets the Crypto Tax Exemption appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin News Today: Dave Portnoy Vows to Hold BTC to Zero After $100K Buy
99Bitcoins - Barstool's Dave Portnoy is down 37% on bitcoin bought at $100K and says he'll ride the position to zero rather than sell again. The post Bitcoin News Today: Dave Portnoy Vows to Hold BTC to Zero After $100K Buy appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Ethereum begins new week on strong footing as bulls target key breakout levels
CoinJournal - Key takeaways Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP started the week holding onto last week’s strong gains. Ethereum is approaching its 50-day EMA near $1,806, a key hurdle for extending its recovery. Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) began the week on a constructive note after surging over 6%, 13% and 10% in the previous week. […] The post Ethereum begins new week on strong footing as bulls target key breakout levels appeared first on CoinJournal.
South Korea drafts rules for court-ordered crypto seizures
Cryptopolitan - South Korea, where more than 16 million people—roughly one-third of the population—hold cryptocurrency accounts, is in the process of formulating one of the tightest judicial frameworks anywhere when it comes to seizing digital assets for satisfying civil debts. The country’s Supreme Court published proposed amendments to the Rules of Civil Execution on July 2, opening...
$60.4K Becomes 'most important area': Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin saw its highest levels in nearly two weeks at the weekly close, but bulls needed a push beyond $65,000 for real trend inflection, said the latest BTC price analysis.
New UK Election Funding Rules Could Hit Reform's Crypto Billionaire Donors
Decrypt - The crackdown on overseas cash comes after billionaire Tether investor and Reform donor Christopher Harborne registered to vote in the UK.
Ripple Achieves Breakthrough in Europe With Key License
U.Today - Ripple has secured full authorization for its Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator. Ripple has secured full authorization for its Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator.
South Korea Court Sets New Rules for Crypto Asset Seizures
cryptoDNES - South Korea's Supreme Court introduces unified rules for seizing and liquidating crypto assets in civil cases, treating digital tokens like bank accounts. The post South Korea Court Sets New Rules for Crypto Asset Seizures appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
MicroStrategy Orange Dot Chart Signals Another Bitcoin Buy on July 7
99Bitcoins - Saylor's 'Bitcoin is Digital Energy' post and orange-dot chart signal a Monday SEC filing disclosing Strategy's latest BTC purchase. The post MicroStrategy Orange Dot Chart Signals Another Bitcoin Buy on July 7 appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Deribit and SignalPlus Launch The Island Trading Competition With Up to $600,000 USDC in Prizes
DailyHODL - Panama City, Panama, 6th July 2026, Chainwire The post Deribit and SignalPlus Launch The Island Trading Competition With Up to $600,000 USDC in Prizes appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitcoin Developer Dashir: 'It's Too Late to Cancel BIP110'
U.Today - Bitcoin developer Luke Dashjr has shut down the idea of withdrawing a highly controversial network upgrade proposal known as BIP-110. Bitcoin developer Luke Dashjr has shut down the idea of withdrawing a highly controversial network upgrade proposal known as BIP-110.
Weekend Crypto Markets Stay Flat as New Week Begins
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Over the weekend crypto markets displayed quiet stability rather than sharp swings. Bitcoin held around the $63,031 mark while Ethereum… Read the original on Weekend Crypto Markets Stay Flat as New Week Begins. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Vitalik’s new Lean Ethereum plan puts ETH’s Wall Street pitch on a 4 year clock
CryptoSlate - The roadmap gives institutions a stronger settlement story, but also a clearer checklist for doubt. The post Vitalik’s new Lean Ethereum plan puts ETH’s Wall Street pitch on a 4 year clock appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Esports World Cup Brings 2,000 Players and 640 Million Viewers to Paris
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The numbers are hard to ignore. Esports revenue is on track to hit $5.1 billion, and the global audience watching… Read the original on Esports World Cup Brings 2,000 Players and 640 Million Viewers to Paris. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Price Hit a 2-Week Peak, but Bigger Tests Lie Ahead
CryptoPotato - Here are the next major obstacles on BTC's path forward.
Bitcoin Climbs to $63,700 as Fed Minutes and Jobs Data Loom Large
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin hit $63,700 Monday morning, capping a 2.7% weekend gain that has traders watching a packed week of U.S. economic… Read the original on Bitcoin Climbs to $63,700 as Fed Minutes and Jobs Data Loom Large. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
CLARITY Act Back in Play as Senate Readies Final Text This Week
CoinPaprika - The US Senate is expected to release the final text of the CLARITY Act this week, after the Banking Committee advanced the crypto market structure bill on 14 May 2026. A floor vote is now expected after lawmakers return from recess on 13 July.
3 Things That Could Impact Crypto Markets This Week
CryptoPotato - There are no major market-shaking reports due this week, which is largely dominated by more labor market data.
SpaceX Reports 260 Starlink Satellites Burned Up on Re-Entry From December 2025 to May 2026
Binance News - SpaceX said 260 Starlink satellites burned up during re-entry between December 2025 and May 2026, exceeding the 218 satellites that came down in the prior six-month period. According to NS3.AI, SpaceX also reported a disposal reliability rate above 99 percent.
GEOPOLITICS | Investors Urge EU to Keep Opposing Arctic Oil and Gas Expansion
Binance News - Six institutional investors joined a call urging the European Union to maintain its opposition to further Arctic oil and gas expansion, according to Bloomberg. The investors said the EU needs to continue committing to its green transition.
Portugal vs. Spain Round of 16 Match Odds Show Spain Favored in predict.fun Market
Binance News - A predict.fun market for the World Cup Round of 16 match between Portugal and Spain listed Spain with a 51% win probability, a 27% chance of a draw, and a 24% chance of a Portugal win. According to Odaily, the market applies only to the result within the first 90 minutes of regular time, including stoppage time. The match is scheduled for 3:00 (UTC+8) tomorrow. The report noted that Portugal has several attacking players, including ...
STOCKS | Stocks Fall as Tech Rebound Loses Steam; Dollar Rises
Binance News - Stocks retreated as a rebound in semiconductor and technology shares lost steam, renewing concerns about the durability of the AI-driven rally, according to Bloomberg. The dollar strengthened.
PRECIOUS METALS | Copper, Aluminum Rise as Expectations for Fed Rate Hike Fade
Binance News - Copper rose for a third day and aluminum extended a rebound from a four-month low, supported by fading expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates, according to Bloomberg.
AI TRENDS | Moore Threads Completes Adaptation for Meituan’s Open-Sourced LongCat-2.0 Model
Binance News - Meituan announced on July 6 that its next-generation trillion-parameter large model, LongCat-2.0, was open-sourced. According to Jin10, Moore Threads said it has completed adaptation work for the model based on its MTT S5000 AI training-and-inference integrated full-function GPU computing card and the MUSA software stack. Moore Threads said the adaptation covered end-to-end steps including model loading, launching the inference engine, optimization of key operators, deployment verification, and accuracy validation. The company said this enables ...
WORLD CUP | Henderson Hurt After Falling Over Hoardings Celebrating England’s 3-2 Win Over Mexico
Binance News - Jordan Henderson suffered an arm injury after falling over advertising hoardings while celebrating England’s 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, according to Yahoo Sports. Jude Bellingham scored twice as England led 2-0 at halftime, but Jarell Quansah was sent off in the second half before England held on with 10 men; Henderson was treated by medics and carried to the dressing room on a stretcher.
STOCKS | Citi Raises TSMC Target Price to 3,800 New Taiwan Dollars
Binance News - Citi raised its target price for TSMC to 3,800 New Taiwan dollars from 2,875 New Taiwan dollars. According to Jin10, the firm announced the target-price increase without providing additional details in the report.
Thailand Expects Overall CPI to Rise Further, Commerce Ministry Says
Binance News - Thailand’s Commerce Ministry said it expected the country’s overall consumer price index (CPI) to rise further. According to Jin10, the ministry described the outlook as an additional increase in Thailand’s overall CPI.
AI TRENDS | Micron Starts Expansion of Hiroshima Plant to Boost Advanced Memory Output
Binance News - Micron Technology on Saturday began expanding its plant in Hiroshima, Japan, to further increase capacity for advanced memory chips to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence computing hardware, according to Ming Pao.
Goldman Sachs lifts USD/JPY forecasts to 162 in 3 months, 165 in 12 months; says yen intervention would be temporary
Binance News - According to CNBC, Goldman Sachs turned more bearish on the Japanese yen and raised its USD/JPY forecasts to 162 in three months, 163 in six months and 165 in 12 months, from 160, 158 and 155, respectively, saying any Japanese market intervention to support the currency would likely have only a temporary impact. The bank’s revised outlook follows the yen falling to its weakest level against the dollar in four decades last week, keeping Japan’s Ministry of Finance in focus as investors watch for possible intervention. Goldman cited a macro backdrop of higher-for-longer U.S. yields, low recession risk, fiscal concerns and only gradual Bank of Japan hikes, and said it expects USD/JPY to resume climbing after any intervention unless there is an unexpected negative ...
STOCKS | Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Reassess Timeline for Hybrid Bonding in Next-Generation HBM
Binance News - Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are re-evaluating when to adopt hybrid bonding technology for next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM), South Korean media reported. According to Odaily, the expected rollout may be delayed further than previously anticipated because demand has eased for thinner HBM designs and improved heat dissipation performance. The two companies are also developing new cooling approaches, including HPB and iHBM, and plan to apply them to HBM5 products. ...
TrendForce: Q3 2026 DRAM Contract Prices Seen Up 13%-18%, NAND Up 10%-15%
Binance News - Traditional DRAM contract prices are forecast to rise 13% to 18% quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter of 2026, while NAND flash contract prices are expected to increase 10% to 15%, according to a latest TrendForce report. The report said demand from AI inference systems and hyperscale data centers remains strong, keeping DRAM and NAND supply constrained as memory makers continue shifting capacity toward higher-margin server products, further squeezing consumer memory output. Nomura Securities said the key issue in the global memory industry remains a severe supply shortage and that AI-driven structural demand growth has not yet ...
Masked Thieves Steal Jewelry Worth Up to EUR 4 Million From Lalique Museum in France
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing AFP, masked thieves broke into the Lalique Museum in Wingen-sur-Moder in northeastern France at around 5:30 a.m. on July 5, forcing open a door and smashing six display cases in the jewelry gallery to steal about 20 pieces. A source said losses are still being assessed but could total several million euros, likely close to EUR 4 million (about SGD 5.91 million). Another source close to the investigation said the stolen items were crystal pieces without gemstones and could not be melted down. The museum said on its website it will close for several days following the theft, and investigators are analyzing surveillance footage after an alarm sounded but a cleaner arrived before the security company completed its check and then called ...
AI | ByteDance, Alibaba Pull AI Companion Features as Beijing Tightens Rules
Binance News - ByteDance Ltd. and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. are shutting down features that let users build and chat with AI companions as they prepare for new Chinese regulations governing human interactions with artificial intelligence, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Mirae Asset Securities Weighs Compensation for Unallocated SpaceX IPO Orders
Binance News - Mirae Asset Securities is considering compensating individual investors who subscribed to SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO) but did not receive allocations, with compensation calculated as accrued interest at an annualized 10% for the period their funds were frozen, according to Ming Pao, citing The Chosun Ilbo and a Mirae Asset Securities source. The total compensation amount is expected to be about 1.4 billion won.
WORLD CUP | England Beat Mexico 3-2 in Mexico City to Reach Quarterfinals
Binance News - England reached the quarterfinals with a 3-2 win over Mexico in Mexico City on Sunday, according to Yahoo Sports. Jude Bellingham scored twice (36th minute and less than two minutes later) before Julián Quiñones pulled one back before halftime. England went down to 10 men when defender Jarell Quansah was shown a straight red card after VAR reviewed a tackle on Jesús Gallardo, but Harry Kane converted a 60th-minute penalty after Raúl Rangel fouled Anthony Gordon to make it 3-1 and score his sixth goal of the World Cup. Mexico closed the gap when Raúl Jiménez scored a penalty following a VAR review after Kane collided with Brian Gutiérrez, but England held on through 11 minutes of stoppage time, with Jordan Pickford making three saves.
Goldman Cuts Yen Forecast to 165 Per Dollar, Likes Carry Trades
Binance News - Goldman Sachs Group Inc. sees the yen weakening to 165 per dollar in a year’s time, driven in part by Japan’s interest rate differentials with the US, according to Bloomberg.
Asian Shares Fall as Chip Rally Fades, Dollar Edges Higher
Binance News - Asian equities swung to a loss and US stock futures pared gains as a rebound in regional semiconductor and technology stocks lost momentum, according to Bloomberg. The dollar strengthened.
WORLD CUP | Kane Registers Unwanted World Cup Record Against Mexico
Binance News - Harry Kane registered an unwanted World Cup record against Mexico after scoring a penalty and then conceding a penalty in the same game, according to Yahoo Sports. Kane converted from the spot on Sunday to make it 3-1, but later gave away a penalty when he kicked Brian Guiterriez in the box, allowing Mexico to cut the score to 3-2; Yahoo Sports said Kane is the first player on record to score and concede a penalty in the same World Cup match.
AI TRENDS | South Korea’s Finance Ministry Says It Will Speed AI Adoption in Services Sector
Binance News - South Korea’s Finance Ministry said it will push regulatory reforms to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in the services sector to strengthen competitiveness. According to Jin10, the ministry said on Monday that Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol discussed specific measures with relevant departments. The services sector accounts for 60% of South Korea’s GDP, and its growth is critical to the overall economy. Koo said the services sector is undergoing a profound AI-driven transformation, ...
Lockheed Martin leads race to buy Ultra Maritime in roughly $3.5 billion deal, CNBC says
Binance News - According to CNBC, Lockheed Martin is leading the race to buy naval defense group Ultra Maritime in a deal valued at roughly $3.5 billion, citing sources. Guggenheim and JPMorgan are advising on the sell side, and Ultra Maritime is owned by private equity firm Advent International and specializes in anti-submarine technology, including radar and electronic warfare systems and torpedo defense countermeasures. A Financial Times report last week said talks were ongoing and a deal could be announced as early as this week.
Lighter CEO Vladimir Novakovski Says He Joined the CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee
Binance News - Lighter founder and CEO Vladimir Novakovski said in a post on X that he has become a member of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Innovation Advisory Committee. According to Odaily, Novakovski wrote that he is proud to have built Lighter in the United States from the beginning and said he started contributing this year by joining the committee. Odaily added that the Innovation Advisory Committee was established to provide advice to the CFTC on complex issues at the intersection of technology, law, ...
STOCKS | Far East Consortium Sells Yau Ma Tei Student Housing Property for HK$750 Million
Binance News - Far East Consortium International (0035) said it has signed a sale and purchase agreement with JD Fabulous, a unit of JD.com (9618), to sell 100% of the issued share capital of Jet Colour Ltd for HK$750 million, according to Ming Pao. The company said Jet Colour holds a property in Yau Ma Tei that has been converted into a student dormitory. The property was formerly the Silka Seaview Hotel, and its guest rooms have been undergoing conversion into student accommodation units, with full conversion expected to be completed in the second half of this year.
Deribit and Signalplus Launch 5-Week Trading Contest With 600,000 USDC at Stake
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Registration is live. Deribit and analytics firm Signalplus have kicked off sign-ups for “The Island,” a five-week trading competition that… Read the original on Deribit and Signalplus Launch 5-Week Trading Contest With 600,000 USDC at Stake. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
WORLD CUP | England Defender Jarell Quansah Sent Off in Last-16 Match vs. Mexico
Binance News - England defender Jarell Quansah was sent off in the second half of a last-16 match against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca after a VAR review, according to Yahoo Sports. Referee Alireza Faghani showed Quansah a straight red card for violent conduct after replays showed his sliding tackle on Mexico’s Jesus Gallardo went over the ball and made contact with studs on Gallardo’s leg. England led 2-1 after a Jude Bellingham first-half double; Thomas Tuchel replaced Bukayo Saka with John Stones, and Harry Kane and Raul Jimenez later traded penalty goals as the score moved to 3-2.
STOCKS | China’s Stock Market Remains in a Long-Buying Window, Guotai Haitong Strategist Says
Binance News - Guotai Haitong chief strategy analyst Fang Yi said China’s stock market remained in a window favorable for long positioning. According to Jin10, Fang wrote in a research note that recent fluctuations in China’s market over the past two days did not warrant concern and that the broader trend still pointed to an important long-buying window. Fang said U.S. core inflation had been flat and international oil prices had fallen back to $60–$70 per barrel, which he said indicated U.S. inflation data would show a visible decline in July and August. He added that constraints on ...
Bitplanet Signs MOU With Antalpha to Deploy 15 Billion Won in Bitcoin Mining Equipment
Binance News - South Korean bitcoin treasury company Bitplanet has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nasdaq-listed Antalpha and its partners to introduce 15 billion won worth of bitcoin mining equipment and begin full-scale mining operations starting this month. According to Foresight News, the report said mined bitcoin will be recognized as operating income and managed as a long-term financial asset. Under the plan, first-phase equipment is expected to produce more than 7 BTC per month and over 80 BTC per year, depending on equipment utilization and ...
Michael Saylor Posts Bitcoin Tracker Update as Strategy Signals Potential Disclosure Pattern
Binance News - Strategy founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor posted an update related to the company’s Bitcoin Tracker, writing, “Bitcoin is Digital Energy.” According to Odaily, based on a prior pattern, Strategy typically discloses additional Bitcoin purchases the day after Saylor publishes related updates.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Silver Falls 0.61% Intraday to $62 per Ounce
Binance News - Spot silver fell to $62 per ounce, down 0.61% on the day. According to Jin10, the price moved lower and touched $62 per ounce during intraday trading.
US Beef Exports to China May Rise as Rivals Use Up Quotas
Binance News - China’s decision to renew import licenses for hundreds of US meat plants has yet to revive US beef exports to China, but prospects for increased shipments in the second half of the year are improving as rival suppliers exhaust their quotas, according to Bloomberg.
SK Hynix Launches $28 Billion Nasdaq ADR Listing
Binance News - Reuters reported that South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix will launch a US listing on Monday to raise about $28 billion, capitalizing on the global AI boom with one of the world's largest new share sales. The company will sell 17.79 million new shares in the form of Nasdaq depository receipts, with 10 ADRs representing one common share. The price range is due to be revealed Monday based on SK Hynix's Seoul trading price, with the final price set Thursday before trading starts Friday. SK Hynix's share price was down 4% at 2,327,000 won on Monday, but the stock is up about 273% this year. SK Hynix said proceeds will be used to build chip factories in South Korea and buy chipmaking equipment including an ASML extreme ultraviolet scanner. ...
UK Lawmaker Burnham Says He Would Not Call an Early Election if He Becomes Prime Minister
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Bloomberg, UK lawmaker Andy Burnham said on Reddit on July 3 that he would not call an early general election if he succeeds Keir Starmer as prime minister. Starmer announced his resignation in late June, and Burnham is the only declared candidate so far in this month’s Labour Party leadership contest. Burnham said he would stick to Labour’s 2024 election platform, including maintaining the state pension “triple lock.” He also said he would push for stronger public control over services such as water, potentially ranging from tougher regulation to nationalization, and seek closer ties with the European ...
STOCKS | Link REIT Appoints Neil Andrew Slater as CEO, Effective March 1, 2027
Binance News - Link REIT (0823) said it has appointed Neil Andrew Slater as an executive director and chief executive officer, effective March 1, 2027, according to Ming Pao. Slater will also serve as a member of the Finance and Investment Committee and as an authorized representative of Link REIT.
Meituan Open-Sources 1.6T-Parameter LongCat-2.0 AI Model
Binance News - Meituan on July 6 open-sourced its LongCat-2.0 large language model with 1.6 trillion total parameters and an average activation of about 48 billion, according to Jiemian News. The company said the model introduces LongCat sparse attention and N-gram Embedding to improve long-context processing efficiency and token-level representations, and uses dynamic activation to enhance code understanding, generation and execution performance. The open-source release includes multiple precision versions, including BF16, FP8 and INT8, and Meituan said it will also release inference optimizations tailored for domestic Chinese computing platforms.
Australia and Fiji Sign New Defense Pact Covering Mutual Defense Cooperation
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing AFP, Australia and Fiji signed a new defense alliance agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral ties as China’s influence in the South Pacific grows. The pact, called “Ocean of Peace,” makes Fiji one of Australia’s few treaty allies and sets out cooperation on “mutual defense.” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the agreement with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during a visit to Suva, and Australia’s foreign ministry said the alliance reinforces both countries’ commitment to a peaceful, prosperous and secure region.