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Galaxy cuts Clarity Act odds to 50%, while Coinbase and Kraken target EU users amid MiCA.
Galaxy Slashes Clarity Act's 2026 Odds to 50% as Senate Time Runs Short
Decrypt - The digital asset firm cut its odds of the market structure bill passing this year to a coin toss, pointing to a shrinking Senate calendar.
Coinbase, Kraken and OKX move to swoop up EU users affected by MiCA restrictions
CoinTelegraph - Several exchanges that have already been authorized by EU regulators are attempting to bring in users from companies unlicensed under the Markets in Crypto-Assets rules, offering transfer bonuses and prizes.
White House Meets Law Enforcement Over Crypto’s Clarity Act Illicit-Finance Provisions
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The White House is set to sit down with law enforcement groups over their objections to the illicit-finance sections of… Read the original on White House Meets Law Enforcement Over Crypto’s Clarity Act Illicit-Finance Provisions. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
What states can still do to crypto after GENIUS and CLARITY
CryptoSlate - Illinois just became the first state to tax crypto by the transaction. The new 0.2% levy hits nearly every trade, transfer, or custody service an exchange runs for an Illinois resident, and it takes effect January 1, 2027. Governor JB Pritzker signed the Digital Asset Tax Act in mid-June, tucked inside a $55.9 billion budget. […] The post What states can still do to crypto after GENIUS and CLARITY appeared first on CryptoSlate.
California Strikes Deal With Anthropic to Bring Claude AI to State Agencies
Decrypt - Anthropic’s agreement makes Claude the first AI tool available to all state agencies and local governments, at half price.
Bitmine Raises Ethereum Holdings to 5.70 Million ETH, Reaching 94% of 5% Supply Goal
Bitcoin.com - Bitmine now holds 5.70 million ETH, accounting for about 4.7% of ethereum’s total supply, bringing it close to its stated goal of holding 5%. The company also joined the Russell 1000 and began trading its preferred stock on the NYSE under BMNP. Bitmine Stakes 4.88 Million ETH as Annualized Rewards Reach Projected $211 Million Bitmine […]
Zano Hard Fork 6 Targets Block 3,833,000 and a Broader Exchange Footprint
Bitcoin.com - Zano has set block 3,833,000 as the on-chain activation height for Hard Fork 6, expected to go live between Aug. 25 and 27, 2026, giving network participants a concrete deadline to prepare for one of the project’s most consequential upgrades. What Hard Fork 6 Adds The centerpiece of HF6 is Gateway Addresses, a new account-based […]
Strategy Plays Defense, Tech Firms Push for CLARITY, And More — Weekly Recap
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor looked back on Strategy’s 2022 bitcoin crisis as proof the company could survive extreme stress, while more than 1,200 tech firms pushed the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act. XRP then showed signs of changing exchange behavior as withdrawals outpaced deposits, Satoshi’s famous lost-coin quote resurfaced amid renewed scarcity debate, and Elon Musk’s […]
One Sequencer Bug Froze Base Twice in Two Days
CoinPaprika - Coinbase's layer-2 network Base halted block production twice in two days, with outages lasting 116 minutes and 20 minutes. A post-mortem traced both failures to a single sequencer bug that left stale journal state after a transaction validation error.
Strategy launches $2 billion in buybacks and Bitcoin selling program to shore up preferred stock
Cryptopolitan - Strategy has announced a pivot in how it will manage capital moving forward, with sales of Bitcoin, stock buybacks up to $2 billion in its own securities, and raising dividends on its troubled STRC preferred shares to 12%, all on the table according to its 8-K filing with the SEC on Sunday. The pivot comes...
Galaxy Research Cuts CLARITY Act Passage Odds to 50% as Senate Calendar Tightens
BeInCrypto - Galaxy Research cut its CLARITY Act 2026 passage odds to 50% as the Senate calendar narrows before the August recess. The post Galaxy Research Cuts CLARITY Act Passage Odds to 50% as Senate Calendar Tightens appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitmine Nears 5% Ethereum Supply Goal with Massive Purchase
cryptoDNES - Bitmine Technologies now holds 5.7 million ETH, worth $8.9 billion, representing 4.7% of Ethereum's total supply after its latest acquisition. The post Bitmine Nears 5% Ethereum Supply Goal with Massive Purchase appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Report: Kiwoom Securities Eyes Bithumb Stake as Korea’s TradFi-Crypto Merger Picks up Speed
Bitcoin.com - South Korea’s Kiwoom Securities is reportedly in early negotiations to buy a stake in Bithumb through a private placement of new shares, adding a major brokerage to the list of traditional financial (TradFi) firms moving into domestic crypto infrastructure. Chosunbiz first reported the discussions on Monday. Under the proposed structure, Bithumb would issue fresh shares […]
The 52% Coincidence: Bitcoin and Silver Are Bleeding in Near-Perfect Sync
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin and silver both trade about 52% below record highs, with matching chart structures and broken momentum signals. The post The 52% Coincidence: Bitcoin and Silver Are Bleeding in Near-Perfect Sync appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ripple Price Analysis: Calm Before the Storm for XRP as Decision Time Arrives
CryptoPotato - XRP is still under heavy selling pressure, mirroring the broader crypto market. Both its USDT and BTC pairs continue to trade within clear downtrend structures. While the dollar pair is testing a major demand zone, the BTC pair is also hovering just above an important support level, leaving the market at a key decision point. […]
Bitcoin Nears $60,000 as Traders Hold Their Breath
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin is priced at $59,800 this Monday, marking a 0.6% increase over 24 hours. It’s not quite $60,000, but everyone… Read the original on Bitcoin Nears $60,000 as Traders Hold Their Breath. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin treasury investors are turning on companies diluting them to keep buying
CryptoSlate - On June 22, Strategy sold $335.5 million of its own common stock, set aside roughly $300 million of it in cash to bring its reserve up to $1.4 billion, and bought a total of 520 Bitcoin with what was left. So the company that wrote the entire corporate Bitcoin playbook spent the bulk of a […] The post Bitcoin treasury investors are turning on companies diluting them to keep buying appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Kiwoom is looking to acquire a stake in Bithumb
Cryptopolitan - South Korean financial services company Kiwoom Securities is currently in talks to acquire a stake in Bithumb, the country’s second-largest crypto exchange. The deal will be fulfilled through a third-party allotment of newly issued shares, under which Kiwoom would acquire new shares issued by Bithumb. However, the exact stake and investment are yet to be...
Private Transfers via API: Reduced Traceability for Crypto Products
BeInCrypto - Crypto products usually treat transfers as an execution problem. The interface has to show the route, estimate fees, handle limits, match networks and wallet formats, and keep the user informed after funds are sent. These details shape whether users trust the flow while value is moving. But delivery is no longer the only product question. The post Private Transfers via API: Reduced Traceability for Crypto Products appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Polymarket Eyes Japan by 2030 as Miraima Hits 1 Million Users on Points Model
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Japan isn’t opening its doors to Polymarket or Kalshi anytime soon. Strict gambling laws keep both platforms locked out —… Read the original on Polymarket Eyes Japan by 2030 as Miraima Hits 1 Million Users on Points Model. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Zoomex X Space Recap With Didi Hamann and the World Cup Trading Panel
BeInCrypto - Zoomex hosted the second episode of its World Cup Edition X Space as part of the Zoomex World Cup Impact Pledge, bringing together Champions League winner Didi Hamann and three traders: Mario from Forex Trading & Investing, Crank, and Joseph. Fernando Aranda hosted the session, which ran across World Cup analysis, the German squad debate, The post Zoomex X Space Recap With Didi Hamann and the World Cup Trading Panel appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Arthur Hayes Bets $2.2 Million on SYN, Backing Hypercall to Challenge Deribit
Bitcoin.com - BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has bought about $2.2 million of synapse (SYN), throwing his weight behind an onchain options exchange he says could take on Deribit within the Hyperliquid ecosystem. A $2.2 Million Vote of Confidence Arthur Hayes, the co-founder and former chief executive of derivatives exchange BitMEX, has placed a fresh bet on the […]
Strategy unveils capital framework to preserve Bitcoin exposure, pay dividends
CoinTelegraph - Michael Saylor’s Strategy unveiled a capital framework allowing Bitcoin sales to fund dividends, a $2.55 billion reserve and buybacks while raising STRC payout to 12%.
Strategy Unveils New Framework and $1.25B Bitcoin Sale Option
cryptoDNES - Strategy introduces a new capital framework including a $2.55B cash reserve, stock buybacks, and a potential $1.25B Bitcoin sale program. The post Strategy Unveils New Framework and $1.25B Bitcoin Sale Option appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Strategy Could Sell Up to $1.25B of Bitcoin Under 'Digital Credit Capital Framework'
Decrypt - The Bitcoin treasury firm has approved a framework for "active capital management," its Chair Michael Saylor said in a statement.
Polymarket’s $3.3B World Cup boom exposes the longshot trap inside prediction markets
CryptoSlate - Prediction markets are drawing one of their largest sports audiences yet from the World Cup, but the surge is creating an unusual picture beneath the headline numbers. World Cup-linked contracts on Polymarket have generated more than $3.3 billion in trading volume, a level that puts the tournament well ahead of this year’s Super Bowl, which […] The post Polymarket’s $3.3B World Cup boom exposes the longshot trap inside prediction markets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
BitMEX clears upper management roles as CFO, CEO, growth head leave roles
Cryptopolitan - BitMEX made the unprecedented move of replacing three of its top executives in one fell swoop when it let its chief executive (CEO) Stephan Lutz, chief financial officer (CFO) Ina Steiner, and chief growth officer Raphael Polansky exit the building all at once. Peter Wilkinson, the man who used to hold the role of BitMEX’s...
MicroStrategy Stops Just Hoarding Bitcoin — Now It Will Manage It Like Smart Money
BeInCrypto - MicroStrategy announced a Digital Credit Capital Framework on June 29, 2026, that equips the company to treat Bitcoin as a flexible capital resource rather than a static holding. The plan centers on a $1.25 billion Bitcoin monetization program and $2 billion in repurchase authorizations across its preferred securities and common stock. This marks a deliberate The post MicroStrategy Stops Just Hoarding Bitcoin — Now It Will Manage It Like Smart Money appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Saylor’s Strategy Responds to Critics With New Plan to Protect BTC Exposure
CryptoPotato - Michael Saylor hinted on X yesterday that a new BTC purchase will be announced today. However, it was something different.
South Korea unveils $1 trillion chip and AI plan as regional rivals pour billions into the race
Cryptopolitan - South Korea has announced that it is lining up about $1 trillion to invest in semiconductor manufacturing, AI data centers, and robotics infrastructure across the country. The country’s president, Lee Jae-myung, stated that the investment is essential for South Korea to keep pace with its neighbors who are already spending heavily on the same technologies....
Bitcoin Faces $75K Rally or $55K Crash as July Pressure Builds
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin is walking a tightrope right now. The market is split between traders betting on a July surge toward $75,000… Read the original on Bitcoin Faces $75K Rally or $55K Crash as July Pressure Builds. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Morning Minute: Bitcoin Headed for Rare Back-to-Back Quarterly Loss
Decrypt - Another $1.79B in ETF outflows last week certainly isn't helping—but if history repeats, there is reason for hope.
Devs affected by the sunsetting of USDH will receive $10 million in grants
Cryptopolitan - Hyperliquid Foundation will allocate $10 million in grants to developers affected by the sunsetting of its native stablecoin, USDH, in favor of USDC. The news came on Sunday, weeks after the Foundation had unstaked 250,001 HYPE, worth $16.9 million, from its grants wallet. Three days ago, 250,001 hyperliquid:native worth $16,993,317.97 was unstaked from the grants...
U.S. and Iran Agree to Stop Shooting — Warsh Speaks Tuesday, Jobs Data Wednesday, MiCA Goes Live
Binance News - According to CoinMarketCap data, the global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.07T, down by 0.12% over the last 24 hours.Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $58,900 and $60,457 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $59,935, down by 0.36%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include ACT, 币安人生, and RIF, up by 51%, 32%, and 16%, respectively.U.S. and Iran Agree to Stop Shooting — Warsh Speaks Tuesday, Jobs Data Wednesday, MiCA Goes LiveThe US and Iran agreed to halt mutual attacks and head to Doha Tuesday to resolve the Hormuz dispute — the most concrete de-escalation step since the MOU was signed. Equities rallied. Bitcoin barely moved at $59,700, with long-term holders quietly moving ...
Prediction-market operational consolidation could spur M&A wave: Bernstein
CoinTelegraph - Bernstein says platforms are bringing exchange, clearing and brokerage infrastructure in-house, setting up potential deals while increasing antitrust and regulatory risks.
CLARITY Act chances of passage this year falls to 50% after Trump’s new demands
CryptoSlate - The CLARITY Act, the crypto industry’s most important bill in Congress, is running out of time. The bill, which would establish federal rules for the crypto industry, is increasingly at risk of slipping deeper into the 2026 election year amid renewed partisan fights and a new demand from President Donald Trump that has made an […] The post CLARITY Act chances of passage this year falls to 50% after Trump’s new demands appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Yuma Launches Institutional Bittensor Fund for TAO and AI Subnets
CoinPaprika - Yuma, an investment firm backed by Digital Currency Group, launched the Yuma Total Market Fund on 27 June 2026. The fund gives institutions diversified exposure to Bittensor's TAO token and its AI-focused subnet tokens through a single vehicle.
Market News Today: US Storage and Optical Communications Stocks Rise in Pre-Market — Micron Up 2.16%, Corning Gains 3.77%
Binance News - US storage and optical communications stocks posted broad pre-market gains on June 29, according to market data, adding to the constructive AI infrastructure signal from South Korea's 800 trillion won semiconductor investment pledge announced earlier in the session. Storage stocks — broad gains across the sector Micron Technology rose 2.16%, Western Digital gained 2.48%, SanDisk climbed 1.59%, and Seagate Technology added 1.55%. The uniform strength across all four major storage names suggests sector-level demand rather than company-specific news — consistent with the narrative that South Korea's DRAM production doubling commitment from Samsung and SK Hynix is being read as positive for the ...
Bitcoin News: Bitcoin Is Showing Its First Real Bottoming Signal — But One Signal Is Not the Same as a Bottom
Binance News - Bitcoin's UTXO block profit/loss ratio has fallen into a range that has historically appeared during market bottoming phases — the first clear sign of deeper market clearing in the current cycle, according to crypto analyst Moreno. The signal is real and historically significant. It is also insufficient on its own. For a structural bottom to be confirmed rather than a temporary oversold condition, the 365-day moving average of this ratio needs to decline significantly further — a process that implies more time and potentially more price pressure before the current bear market phase genuinely ends. What the UTXO Profit/Loss Ratio Is Actually Measuring The Bitcoin UTXO block profit/loss ratio measures what proportion of unspent ...
Ukraine Takes $8.3M in Seized Crypto Under State Management in a First
Decrypt - Over 8.3 million USDT seized from an alleged hacking ring has been moved to a wallet held by Ukraine's asset-recovery agency, ARMA.
AI | Samsung, SK Hynix at Center of South Korea's AI Drive
Binance News - South Korea is orchestrating investments of at least $880 billion from companies including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix into infrastructure it called essential to surviving the AI era, according to Bloomberg.
Nigerian Government Seeks Advisers for Planned Eurobond Offering
Binance News - Nigeria invited expressions of interest from advisers for a planned Eurobond sale, its first since a November issuance drew five times more demand than the amount on offer, according to Bloomberg.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Held Back by Real Rates and Strong Dollar, Analysts See Long-Term Bull Trend
Binance News - Gold has been pressured by higher real interest rates and a stronger U.S. dollar, analysts said. According to Jin10, analysts described the past five months of weakness as a mid-term correction rather than a reversal, and said the longer-term bull market structure remained intact. They added that, under ideal conditions, gold could point toward $4,600.
STOCKS | Regina Miracle International FY Profit Attributable to Owners Rises 53.9%
Binance News - Regina Miracle International (2199) reported profit attributable to owners of about HK$283 million for the year ended March 31, up 53.9% year on year, according to Ming Pao. Basic and diluted earnings per share were 23.1 cents. The board proposed a final dividend of 5.3 cents per share, bringing full-year dividend to 11 cents per share including the interim dividend.
AI TRENDS | Apple Considers Using 1.4nm Process for Flagship Smartphone SoC as Early as 2028
Binance News - Apple is considering adopting 1.4-nanometer process technology for its flagship smartphone system-on-a-chip (SoC) as early as 2028. According to Jin10, the report said this could mean the lifecycle of flagship chips manufactured using a 2-nanometer process may be only about two years.
Kongsberg CEO Says Firm Weighs M&A as Missile Demand Surges
Binance News - Kongsberg Gruppen is weighing mergers and acquisitions as a growth tool amid unprecedented interest in its weapons, according to Bloomberg. Chief Executive Officer Eirik Lie said the Norwegian defense company is considering M&A as demand for missiles surges.
El Salvador’s IMF Deal Tests Its Bitcoin Reserve Strategy
99Bitcoins - El Salvador holds 7,696 BTC worth $460M, but its IMF zero-ceiling rule puts sovereign Bitcoin accumulation under serious scrutiny at the next review. The post El Salvador’s IMF Deal Tests Its Bitcoin Reserve Strategy appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
STOCKS | Nomura Raises Lenovo Target Price to HK$35 and Reiterates Buy Rating
Binance News - Nomura Securities raised its target price for Lenovo Group (00992.HK) to HK$35 from HK$16 and reiterated its buy rating. According to Jin10, Nomura based the new target on a valuation of 20 times its forecast earnings per share for fiscal 2027, and said the target implies 46% upside. Nomura noted that in its previous Lenovo report published in May, it had already highlighted that momentum in the company’s general-purpose server business could exceed expectations by a wide margin. ...
Comcast Plans Spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky Into Separate Public Company
Binance News - Comcast Corp. said it plans to split its media and technology businesses, spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky into a separate publicly traded company, according to Bloomberg.
Ethlabs Outlines Funding Plans and Early Focus Areas After First Week
Binance News - Ethlabs, an independent nonprofit research and development organization backed by treasury firms including BitMine, responded to frequently asked questions one week after its formation. According to Foresight News, Ethlabs said it has not disclosed a specific fundraising amount, but stated that existing funding commitments can support operations for 2–3 years, including hiring. Ethlabs said it plans to continue raising funds rather than treating fundraising as a one-time effort. It added that its community round remains open and that it ...
STOCKS | Nasdaq Speeds Up Inclusion Process for Large IPOs, JPMorgan Estimates $4.3 Billion in Passive Buying
Binance News - Nasdaq has accelerated its mechanism for including large initial public offerings, with SpaceX cited as a representative case, bringing forward passive allocation demand. According to Jin10, JPMorgan estimated that index fund rebalancing would generate about $4.3 billion in additional passive buying.
BTC price RSI prints key 2026 signal: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin prepped an "interesting" RSI divergence into the Q2 and June candle close as analysis compared $60,000 to the $30,000 mark in the 2022 bear market.
HP bets big on OpenAI to transform enterprise operations
Cryptopolitan - HP Inc. and OpenAI entered into a strategic agreement on June 28. They launched the Frontier platform throughout HP’s worldwide presence, which is just another example of how major businesses throughout the world are wagering that the use of AI will alter the entire fabric of how large businesses operate. This partnership will put OpenAI’s...
STOCKS | Hong Kong Biotech Stocks Rise as Duality Biotherapeutics Jumps Over 20%
Binance News - Hong Kong-listed biotech shares rose, led by Duality Biotherapeutics-B (02617.HK), which climbed more than 20%. According to Jin10, Hua Medicine (02552.HK) gained more than 7%, while XtalPi Holdings (02228.HK) and Joinn Laboratories (06127.HK) also moved higher.
China Robotics Startups Valued Above $2.9 Billion in Funding Rounds
Binance News - Two Chinese robotics startups were valued at more than $2.9 billion in recent funding rounds, signaling continued investor interest in the sector, according to Bloomberg. The financings also support China’s push to compete with US robotics players including Tesla Inc. and Figure AI Inc.
STOCKS | A-Share Controllable Nuclear Fusion Stocks Rise at the Open
Binance News - China’s A-share controllable nuclear fusion sector strengthened at the market open, with several related stocks posting sharp gains. According to Jin10, Orient Tantalum Industry and Jiemai Technology hit new intraday highs. Baili Electric, Snowman Group, Lianchuang Optoelectronics, China Nuclear Technology, and Hailu Heavy Industry rose by the daily limit. Western Superconducting gained more than 15%, while Hahan Huatong, Changfu Shares, and Sinomach Heavy Equipment also advanced.
STOCKS | HKTVmall Founder Ricky Wong Raises HK Technology Venture Stake to 46.55%
Binance News - Ricky Wong Wai-kay increased his stake in HK Technology Venture Co (1137) to 46.55% from 46.29% through purchases on June 24, 25 and 26, according to Ming Pao. Equity disclosure filings showed Wong bought 355,000 shares, 775,000 shares and 867,000 shares on the three days at average prices of HK$1.0792, HK$1.08 and HK$1.08, respectively.
STOCKS | Lenovo Group Shares Fall More Than 6% in Early Hong Kong Trading
Binance News - Lenovo Group shares fell more than 6% in early trading in Hong Kong. According to Jin10, the stock declined quickly shortly after the market opened.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Auto Stocks Rise Early, Led by Nio and XPeng Gains
Binance News - Hong Kong-listed auto stocks strengthened in early trading, with several major names posting gains. According to Jin10, Nio Inc. (09866.HK) rose more than 3%, while XPeng Inc. (09868.HK) gained more than 2%. Geely Automobile Holdings (00175.HK) and Leapmotor (09863.HK) also moved higher.
China Government Bond Futures Open Higher Across Key Tenors
Binance News - China’s government bond futures opened higher in morning trading. According to Jin10, the most-active 2-year contract (TS) rose 0.02%, the most-active 5-year contract (TF) gained 0.07%, the most-active 10-year contract (T) increased 0.13%, and the most-active 30-year contract (TL) climbed 0.29%.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Robot-Related Shares Rise Early, Horizon Robotics Up Over 8%
Binance News - Hong Kong-listed robot-related shares strengthened in early trading, with Horizon Robotics (09660.HK) rising more than 8% and Midea Group (00300.HK) gaining more than 4%. According to Jin10, Beijing 51World (06651.HK) and SenseTime (00020.HK) also moved higher alongside the sector.
Binance Will Add 4 Spot Trading Pairs and Trading Bots for RE and XPL
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the exchange will open spot trading for four new pairs—RE/U, RE/USD1, XPL/U, and XPL/USD1—at 2026-06-30 08:00 (UTC). Binance also said it will enable Trading Bots services at the same time for these pairs through Spot Algo Orders. The update is intended to expand trading choices on Binance Spot and add automated trading support for the newly added markets. According to the announcement from Binance, the exchange will introduce a zero-fee promotion for eligible users on U spot and margin trading pairs, applying zero maker fees on RE/U and XPL/U (spot and margin, if applicable). The ...
AirTrunk Said to Near Confidential Filing for Singapore REIT IPO
Binance News - Blackstone Inc.-backed data center operator AirTrunk is close to filing confidentially for an initial public offering of a real estate investment trust in Singapore, according to people with knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg reported.
STOCKS | JPMorgan’s Matejka Turns Most Bullish on Europe Stocks With New Target
Binance News - JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategist Mislav Matejka has doubled down on his call for European stocks, becoming the most bullish forecaster tracked by Bloomberg, according to Bloomberg. Matejka previously predicted that declines in European equities, which were hammered by the Iran war, would be short-lived.
STOCKS | Haiguang Xinzhen Shares Jump 75.35% at Hong Kong Trading Debut
Binance News - Haiguang Xinzhen (01191.HK) opened up 75.35% at HK$199.9 in Hong Kong trading. According to Jin10, the stock had closed up 86.84% in grey-market trading in the previous session.
New MiCA regime in Europe, U.S. jobs report for June: Crypto Week Ahead
Binance News - The week starting June 29 will be watched for the rollout of Europe’s new MiCA regime and the U.S. jobs report for June, according to CoinDesk. The developments are among the key events on the crypto calendar in the coming days.
Zymeworks Said to Near $929 Million Deal for Theravance
Binance News - Zymeworks Inc. is in advanced talks to acquire Theravance Biopharma Inc. for $929 million, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. Zymeworks is a Vancouver-based biotechnology company.
Chinese Asset Managers Review Bond Holdings as AAA Ratings Face Scrutiny
Binance News - Chinese asset managers are reviewing their bond holdings to identify issuers at risk of rating downgrades after regulators stepped up efforts to curb the over-concentration of AAA ratings, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.
PRECIOUS METALS | Shanghai Silver and Platinum Rise Over 2% as Most China Futures Open Higher
Binance News - China’s most-traded domestic futures contracts opened mostly higher in early trading, with gains led by precious metals. According to Jin10, Shanghai silver and platinum futures rose more than 2% at the open. Shanghai zinc, live hog, Shanghai tin, cast aluminum, Shanghai gold, and red date futures were each up more than 1%. On the downside, synthetic rubber futures fell more than 2%. SC crude oil, fuel oil, eggs, No. 20 rubber, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) futures declined more than 1%, while soda ash and styrene (EB) were down nearly 1%.
STOCKS | Melco Chairman Lawrence Ho Meets Kazakhstan PM to Discuss Alatau New City Tourism Projects
Binance News - Melco International Development (0200) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) chairman Lawrence Ho met Kazakhstan Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov to discuss potential cooperation on tourism infrastructure projects linked to the development of Alatau New City, according to Ming Pao. The report, citing Azerbaijan’s Trend News Agency and a Kazakhstan government press release, said the statement did not disclose when the meeting took place and did not specify whether any casino development was included.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Short-Selling Turnover Falls 1.91% to HK$58.806 Billion
Binance News - Hong Kong market short-selling turnover fell 1.91% from the previous session to HK$58.806 billion, according to Ming Pao. Short-selling as a share of total market turnover rose to 18.64% from 17.52% a day earlier, marking the highest close since June 24, when it stood at 22.17%.
Metaplanet’s Dylan LeClair Says Firm Aims to Hold 1% of Bitcoin Network
Binance News - Metaplanet’s Dylan LeClair said the company’s long-term goal is to accumulate a 1% share of the Bitcoin network and become a Japan-based full-stack financial platform. According to Odaily, BitcoinTreasuries.NET said in a post on X that LeClair outlined the target. The post also said Metaplanet plans to buy an additional 169,823 BTC.
Godiva Japan Lenders Said to Agree on Nine-Month Loan Extension
Binance News - Lenders to Godiva Japan Inc. agreed to extend by nine months the maturity of about ¥75 billion ($463 million) in loans to the struggling luxury chocolate maker, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.
ECB’s Kazaks Says No Need for Multiple Rate Hikes in Rushed Way
Binance News - European Central Bank Governing Council member Martins Kazaks said the ECB doesn’t need to raise borrowing costs several times quickly, according to Bloomberg. Kazaks made the comments in an interview with Econostream Media.
Polymarket User ChinesePro Bets on Brazil Not Winning in Brazil vs. Japan 2026 World Cup Match
Binance News - A Polymarket account known as ChinesePro bought positions totaling $168,000 on Brazil not winning in the prediction event for the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between Brazil and Japan. According to Odaily, the account has total profits of more than $620,000 and used the address 0x37e053beabee77acc15e641dfe8e395b2b2d024e. The position was opened at an average price of $0.42, with 399,993.5 shares purchased. The market is limited to the match result within the first 90 minutes of regular time, including stoppage time. ...
EIB Pledges Record €3 Billion Loan to Airbus for Technology Development
Binance News - The European Investment Bank will provide a record €3 billion ($3.4 billion) loan to Airbus SE for technology development, according to Bloomberg. The financing comes as the European Union pushes plans to bolster its technological sovereignty amid intensifying competition from the US and China.
Manulife Names Lam Pui Greater China Chief Marketing Officer; Ma Man-yee Hong Kong and Macau CMO
Binance News - Manulife said it has appointed Lam Pui as chief marketing officer for Greater China and Ma Man-yee as chief marketing officer for Hong Kong and Macau, according to Ming Pao. Both appointments will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Australia’s ACCC to Monitor Fuel Prices as Part of Fuel Excise Is Restored
Binance News - Australia’s competition regulator will monitor fuel prices and market conduct as part of the fuel excise is partially restored. According to Jin10, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will track fuel pricing and related market behavior following the partial reinstatement of the fuel consumption tax.
Zach Pandl Expects Strategy to Raise STRC Dividend Rate Instead of Selling $3 Billion in Bitcoin
Binance News - Zach Pandl, Grayscale’s head of research, said he hopes Strategy will sell at least $3 billion in Bitcoin to cover most of its cash obligations for the next two years. According to NS3.AI, Pandl said he instead expects a 50-basis-point increase to STRC’s dividend rate. Strategy’s latest 8-K filing reported that the company bought 520 BTC for $34.9 million between June 15 and June 21.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Criticizes Strategy's Funding Model While Staying Bullish on Bitcoin
Binance News - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said he remains bullish on Bitcoin but argued that Strategy's funding model has harmed the broader crypto market. According to NS3.AI, Garlinghouse said the long-term value of digital assets should be driven by real-world usefulness rather than financial engineering. The report also cited CryptoQuant as saying Strategy should pause its Bitcoin purchases and rebuild its cash reserves.
Galaxy cuts CLARITY Act odds to 50% as Senate floor time narrows
CoinTelegraph - Galaxy cut its 2026 CLARITY Act odds to 50%, warning that Senate floor time is running out before the August recess.
Three Things Crypto Investors Should Watch This Week
CryptoPotato - A short but busy week lies ahead on the US economic calendar, while markets need to digest the re-escalation of military action in the Middle East.
Dubai’s VARA Hits 50 Licensed Crypto Firms With 11 Still Not Operational
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Dubai just hit a number that matters. The emirate’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority — VARA — has issued its 50th… Read the original on Dubai’s VARA Hits 50 Licensed Crypto Firms With 11 Still Not Operational. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ledn Removes Non-Bitcoin Crypto From All Products, The Bitcoin Historian Says
Binance News - Crypto lending firm Ledn has removed cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin from all of its products, shifting to a Bitcoin-only strategy, according to a post by The Bitcoin Historian. According to ChainCatcher, Ledn described the move as a strategic change intended to align its business with what it called Bitcoin’s core principles.
ByteDance Denies Plans to Use Baidu-Backed Kunlunxin AI Chips, Report Says
Binance News - ByteDance has no intention of cooperating with Baidu-backed AI chip unit Kunlunxin at present, a person close to the matter told Yicai on today. According to ChainCatcher, the response follows earlier market talk that Kunlunxin was planning a Hong Kong listing, that Tencent had become a customer, and that ByteDance was considering adopting its AI chips. The person close to the matter specifically denied that ByteDance currently plans to work with Kunlunxin.
India’s Local USDT Supply Shortage Pushes Premium Above 8.5% After Enforcement Actions
Binance News - A shortage of stablecoins such as USDT in India has driven local market prices to a premium of more than 8.5%, following regulatory enforcement actions that disrupted supply. According to ChainCatcher, Economictimes reported that Indian law enforcement targeted entities providing crypto foreign-exchange services, cutting off remittance channels commonly used by overseas Indians. The report said the disruption reduced USDT availability in India, leaving local trading prices noticeably above international parity levels.
TRON Accounts Reach 390.24 Million as Transactions Top 14.5 Billion, Tronscan Data Shows
Binance News - TRON’s total activated accounts reached 390,243,569, surpassing 390 million, according to Tronscan data. According to ChainCatcher, the metric represents the total number of activated account addresses on the TRON network. The data also showed TRON’s total transaction count exceeded 14.5 billion. Tronscan figures cited in the report said the network’s total value locked (TVL) was above $25.4 billion, while the total on-chain stablecoin market capitalization exceeded $90.4 billion. Separately, TRON said its official brand mascot was updated on June 23, ...
AI Rollout in Germany Pitched as €300 Billion Answer to Worker Shortage
Binance News - A German push to roll out artificial intelligence is being framed as a potential €300 billion fix for the country’s worker shortage, according to Bloomberg. At a made-to-order homebuilder in northwest Germany, processing more than 250 invoices a week previously took the equivalent of four working days; after introducing AI last year, the task now takes about half as long.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Shares Jump Over 2% as U.S. Futures Rise on Iran-U.S. De-Escalation Report
Binance News - Hong Kong stocks rose more than 2% and the three major indexes posted their biggest gains in three weeks, after a report said Iran and the U.S. agreed to stop attacking each other ahead of talks this week, easing concerns that a Middle East ceasefire process could be derailed, according to Ming Pao. Asian markets were mixed. Japan stocks and South Korea’s KOSPI fell, while South Korea’s KOSDAQ rose more than 7%. China A-shares were mixed, and Taiwan stocks rose more than 1%. In Hong Kong, three newly listed stocks surged: Hygon Chip (1191) rose 45.53%, ...
CAYE Raises Nearly RMB400 Million in Series B Led by Meituan Longzhu
Binance News - Commercial fully automatic coffee machine brand CAYE (Kaye Technology) has completed a nearly RMB400 million Series B financing round led by existing investor Meituan Longzhu, with participation from Borui Capital, Hillhouse Ventures and Suzhou Venture Capital, according to 36Kr. The company said this is the largest single financing deal to date in China’s commercial fully automatic coffee machine segment. Founded in December 2022, CAYE develops its in-house “Bionic Barista” system and said its machines have entered boutique and chain coffee stores, including well-known domestic coffee chains, while expanding overseas to more than 80 ...
PBOC Deputy Governor Zhu Hexin Meets Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser
Binance News - Zhu Hexin, a deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and head of China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), met visiting Citigroup board chair and CEO Jane Fraser on June 26, 2026, according to 36Kr. The two sides discussed the international economic and financial situation, opportunities in China’s economic development, and deepening communication and cooperation. SAFE deputy head Li Hongyan also attended the meeting.
Volkswagen Plans to End Bosch Partnership on Autonomous Driving, Report Says
Binance News - Volkswagen plans to terminate its autonomous-driving cooperation with auto supplier Bosch as part of broader cost-cutting and competitiveness efforts, according to 36Kr. A joint statement from Bosch and VW software unit Cariad said they do not comment on market rumors. The report, citing internal sources, said the project failed to meet expectations after around €1.5 billion ($1.71 billion) in investment, and an internal assessment found the technology is currently not competitive. The cooperation is expected to end under the contract’s terms, and Volkswagen plans to source the relevant hardware and software from a new partner, with a contract targeted to be signed before September.
Greentown Sets Up Hangzhou Zhenyi Real Estate Developer With RMB 1.02 Billion Capital
Binance News - Hangzhou Zhenyi Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. was recently established with registered capital of RMB 1.02 billion, according to 36Kr. Tianyancha data shows the company’s legal representative is Yu Xianghui, and its business scope includes real estate development and operations as well as property management. The company is wholly owned by Greentown Real Estate Group Co., Ltd.
China Resources Power Sets Up Yuxi New Energy Unit With RMB 42.91 Million Capital
Binance News - China Resources New Energy (Yuxi) Co., Ltd. was recently established with registered capital of RMB 42.91 million, according to 36Kr. Tianyancha information shows the company’s legal representative is Liu Furen, and its business scope includes power generation, power transmission, and power supply and distribution. The new entity is wholly owned by China Resources Power New Energy Investment Co., Ltd.
Binance Will Offer a 7-Day USDT Flexible Bonus APR Promotion for First-Time Depositors
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the platform will run a limited-time promotion offering eligible users a 20% Bonus Tiered APR for seven days when subscribing to USDT Flexible Products, in addition to Real-Time APR rewards. The Promotion Period is 2026-06-29 00:00:00 (UTC) to 2026-07-19 23:59:59 (UTC). The offer is limited to users who have never completed a deposit via Crypto Deposit or Fiat Deposit, or purchased crypto via P2P Buy or the Buy Crypto page before 2026-06-29 00:00 (UTC), and who complete identity verification. The campaign is not available to users in the European Economic Area countries. Eligibility and Reward Details: Binance said users can qualify by completing a ...
Matt Maley And John Roque Say Bitcoin Is Testing Key Technical Levels Near $60,000
Binance News - Bitcoin is approaching key technical levels, according to Miller Tabak strategist Matt Maley and 22V Research technical strategist John Roque. According to Odaily, Maley said that if Bitcoin falls further from around $60,000, it could worsen negative investor sentiment. He added that while Wall Street firms continue investing in digital assets, retail investors—previously a major driver of crypto gains—have shifted attention to high-growth AI and technology stocks. Maley also cited notable recent outflows from Bitcoin ETFs as a sign of ...
China’s June LNG Imports Seen Flat From a Year Earlier, Kpler Says
Binance News - China’s imports of liquefied natural gas are expected to be flat from a year earlier in June, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Kpler, as the nation boosts buying due to lower domestic gas production and as summer cooling demand peaks, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | DigitalX Plans Up to A$3 Million Share Buyback From July 13 to December 31, 2026
Binance News - Australian crypto asset manager DigitalX said it plans to spend about A$3 million to buy back up to 120.36 million shares. According to Foresight News, the company said its board believes the current share price does not reflect the intrinsic value of its assets. DigitalX expects the buyback program to run from July 13, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
Iranian Official Says Iran Did Not Take Part in Sunday Talks
Binance News - An Iranian official said Iran did not participate in technical talks scheduled for Sunday. According to Jin10, Iran’s state television reported that the official cited recent attack incidents and unmet conditions as the reasons for Iran’s absence.
GM-Backed Self-Driving Firm Momenta Seeks $752 Million in Hong Kong IPO
Binance News - Autonomous-driving firm Momenta Global Ltd. has started taking investor orders for its Hong Kong initial public offering to raise HK$5.9 billion ($752 million), according to Bloomberg. The GM-backed company is seeking to capitalize on a multiyear high for share sales in the city, Bloomberg reported.