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Canton launches decentralized app layer; Asia's wealthy buy crypto; Lido cuts Ethereum validators.
Zcash Miner Fortitude Powers Up Nebraska Facility as It Eyes Public Listing
Decrypt - The Digital Currency Group-owned Zcash miner brought its first greenfield site online as it looks to lower mining costs and advance plans to become a public company.
Canton’s Decentralized App Layer Launches, Backed by $1M+ Foundation Grant
DailyHODL - New York, United States, 28th July 2026, Chainwire The post Canton’s Decentralized App Layer Launches, Backed by $1M+ Foundation Grant appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Ripple Developer Clears Up Misconception About XRP Ledger Feature Usage
U.Today - RippleX software developer shares why upcoming XRPL features may quietly power more activity. RippleX software developer shares why upcoming XRPL features may quietly power more activity.
Asia’s wealthy aren’t selling crypto, but they’re buying this instead
Cryptopolitan - The digital assets sector isn’t receiving much interest from wealthy asset holders across Asia. While high-net-worth clients in Malaysia and Singapore are still holding onto crypto assets in their portfolios, they are directing new funds towards gold, bank deposits, or alternative financial investments. Cryptocurrency investment funds have suffered their highest outflows of 2026 at the...
Americans Increasingly Admit to Shoplifting, Targeting Walmart, Amazon Fresh, Family Dollar and Kroger: Survey
DailyHODL - A LendingTree poll shows 30% of U.S. adults shoplifted in 2026, mainly for food and necessities due to affordability issues. The figure rose from 24% two years earlier amid ongoing economic strain. The post Americans Increasingly Admit to Shoplifting, Targeting Walmart, Amazon Fresh, Family Dollar and Kroger: Survey appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Lido upgrade aims to slash Ethereum’s validator count by one-third
CoinTelegraph - Lido launched Curated Module v2, an upgrade that could reduce Ethereum’s validator count by one-third by consolidating validators and introducing new operator rules.
Bitmine Holds 5.79 Million Ether Worth $11.8 Billion as ETH/BTC Ratio Hits 3-Month High
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitmine Immersion Technologies just bought nearly 10,000 ETH in a single week. That brings its total Ether stack to 5.79… Read the original on Bitmine Holds 5.79 Million Ether Worth $11.8 Billion as ETH/BTC Ratio Hits 3-Month High. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Cross River Backs X Money With FDIC Accounts and Visa Cards Across 40 States
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Cross River Bank is powering X Money. The fintech lender is providing the core banking infrastructure behind Elon Musk’s push… Read the original on Cross River Backs X Money With FDIC Accounts and Visa Cards Across 40 States. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | European Major Stock Indexes Open Higher on July 28
Binance News - Germany's DAX 30 opened up 78.13 points, or 0.31%, at 25,502.54 on July 28 (Tuesday). According to Jin10, the FTSE 100 opened up 7.41 points, or 0.07%, at 10,789.16; the CAC 40 rose 49.44 points, or 0.59%, to 8,455.50; the Euro Stoxx 50 gained 17.64 points, or 0.28%, to 6,299.85; Spain's IBEX 35 advanced 135.44 points, or 0.69%, to 19,876.74; and Italy's FTSE MIB climbed 134.05 points, or 0.26%, to 52,189.00.
Barclays Q2 Pretax Profit Rises to £3.25 Billion; Lifts 2026 Revenue Target
Binance News - Barclays reported second-quarter pretax profit of £3.25 billion, total income of £8.34 billion and net interest income of £3.92 billion on July 28, according to Jiemian News. The bank said return on tangible equity was 16.1% and its common equity tier 1 capital ratio stood at 14.3%. Fixed income, currencies and commodities revenue came in at £1.47 billion, equities revenue at £1.26 billion and investment banking fees at £747 million. For the first half, Barclays paid an interim dividend of £0.059 per share, up from £0.030 a year earlier, and announced a £2.3 billion capital distribution plan that includes a £1 billion share buyback. The bank also raised its 2026 ...
Citadel Sees Surprise Fed Rate Hike as Odds Hit 37.9%
BeInCrypto - Citadel Securities expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates on Wednesday. The firm’s case centers on a quarter-point increase, against a market consensus favoring a hold. Frank Flight, the firm’s head of macro strategy, laid out the case in a client note. He argued that traders have not fully priced the hawkish turn at The post Citadel Sees Surprise Fed Rate Hike as Odds Hit 37.9% appeared first on BeInCrypto.
French Consumer Confidence Rises to Highest Since March
Binance News - French consumer confidence rose more than expected in July to the highest level since March, recovering some ground lost since the start of the Iran war, according to Bloomberg.
Nvidia Relinquishes Largest U.S. Company Title to Apple as AI Chip Stocks Slide
DailyHODL - Nvidia's shares dropped sharply, allowing Apple to reclaim the top spot among U.S. companies by market value amid broad declines in AI semiconductor stocks. The post Nvidia Relinquishes Largest U.S. Company Title to Apple as AI Chip Stocks Slide appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Yemen Government Says Houthis May Control Bab el-Mandeb Amid Tensions
Binance News - Yemen's government said the Houthis may "follow Iran's example" and try to control the Bab el-Mandeb, one of the Middle East's key energy transport routes, while Yemen's government said it is prepared for a possible escalation. According to Jin10, Yemen's incoming Foreign Minister Afra Juba told reporters at the Yemeni embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that the Houthis were trying to control the Bab el-Mandeb by following Iran's strategy in the Strait of Hormuz. The Houthis said the Bab el-Mandeb has not been closed and that the recently announced maritime blockade measures are "only aimed at Saudi Arabia."
Spain's Unemployment Rate Falls to 9.87% in the Second Quarter
Binance News - Spain's unemployment rate was 9.87% in the second quarter, down from 10.83% previously. According to Jin10, the figure compares with the prior reading of 10.83%.
Lido Moves 8 Million ETH to Cut Ethereum's Validator Count by a Third
CoinPaprika - Lido began migrating more than 8 million ETH, worth about $16 billion, onto new high-capacity validators on 27 July 2026. The Curated Module V2 upgrade moves validators to a standard that holds up to 2,048 ETH each, replacing many smaller 32-ETH validators.
Pentagon Official Says US Drone Industry Still in Early, Difficult Stage
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Reuters, Travis Metz, deputy director and chief operating officer of the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), said on Monday, July 27, that US efforts to build a domestic drone industry remain at the very earliest and most difficult stage. Metz, who has led the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program since last fall, said Ukraine is expected to produce 6 million to 7 million small first-person-view attack drones this year, or about 500,000 a month, while the Pentagon’s $1.1 billion drone program has placed cumulative orders of just under 200,000 units through February next year. He said new rules requiring military drones to be made with US parts have made it even harder to scale output, and that the revised supply-chain framework ...
Stable Daily Transactions Exceed 1 Million as RPC Mempools Reach Capacity
Binance News - Stable said its daily transaction volume surpassed 1 million, marking an all-time high. According to Foresight News, the stablecoin payment layer-1 blockchain also said transaction volume rose more than 700% over the past two days, causing some RPC mempools to reach capacity limits. The team said the network is still operating normally and continues producing blocks. It added that it is expanding RPC capacity.
Crossing Intelligence Considers Hong Kong IPO, Eyes Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars
Binance News - Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that mainland robot maker Crossing Intelligence is considering a Hong Kong initial public offering to tap investor enthusiasm for the sector. The company has held preliminary talks with potential advisers about the IPO, which could raise hundreds of millions of dollars, according to Ming Pao. Representatives for Crossing Intelligence did not respond to requests for comment.
Bitcoin Slides Under $64,000 Again as $100 Million Liquidated in an Hour
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin fell back under $64,000 on July 28 as roughly $100 million in leveraged positions were wiped out across the crypto market inside 60 minutes, marking the third time this week traders have been flushed out around that level. Bitcoin’s Third Break Below $64,000 This Week The $64,000 level has become a battleground of sorts […]
Elon Musk Says He Plans To Give Away Nearly His Entire Fortune
Binance News - Elon Musk said he plans to give away nearly his entire fortune after Nobel Prize-winning economist Daron Acemoglu challenged him to back his AI claims with money. According to BeInCrypto, Acemoglu proposed Musk donate his roughly $1 trillion fortune to charity no later than 2036, with an impartial body choosing the charities. Musk replied on X: “I am actually going to do something along these lines!” He gave no timeline, amount or charitable vehicle. Musk’s wealth has also been falling, with Forbes putting his net worth at $695.7 billion on July 27.
TANKERS REROUTE TO EGYPT AS HOUTHI THREATS DISRUPT RED SEA TRADE
Binance News - According to Jin10, empty supertankers are heading to Egypt's Mediterranean port of Sidi Kerir to load Saudi crude as Houthi threats disrupt Red Sea trade, while observable vessel traffic at a key Saudi Red Sea export hub is declining. Ship-tracking data show that at least eight very large crude carriers have listed Sidi Kerir as their destination and are due to arrive over the next few weeks through mid-August. After the Iran-backed Houthis attacked a ship in the Red Sea last week, Saudi Aramco has been increasing the volume of oil supplied through the Egyptian port. On Tuesday morning, no tankers were seen docking at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu, although some vessels may have switched off transponders to load cargoes without being monitored.
Man Group Assets Hit Record High After Strong First Half
Binance News - Man Group Plc assets rose to an all-time high in the first half of the year as clients poured money into the firm’s long-only investment strategies and strong performance gains fueled growth, according to Bloomberg. The company said the asset increase was driven by both inflows and investment performance.
Xiaomi Registers Trademark Linked to Pengcheng
Binance News - According to Jin10, Tianyancha intellectual property information shows that Xiaomi Technology Co., Ltd. has applied to register multiple trademarks for "SKYNOMAD" and "Pengcheng," covering international classes including transport equipment, machinery, and communications services. Some of the trademarks have already been registered.
Iran Would Not Control the Strait of Hormuz Alone Under Proposal, Reuters Says
Binance News - According to Reuters, Gulf-region sources said Iran would not control the Strait of Hormuz alone under the proposal.
STOCKS | Philips CEO Flags Rising Cost Pressure for Medical Scanners
Binance News - Royal Philips NV warned that rising cost pressures are squeezing profitability at its medical imaging business, which makes CT, ultrasound and MRI scanners, according to Bloomberg. The Dutch company said the pressures are affecting a unit that supplies equipment used in hospitals and clinics.
SpaceX SPCX Nears First Earnings As August Unlock Looms
Binance News - SpaceX stock (SPCX) closed near $115 last week, about 15% below its $135 June 12 debut price. The move leaves IPO buyers underwater, according to BeInCrypto, and comes ahead of SpaceX’s first earnings report on August 4 and a large share unlock on August 6. About 911.5 million shares could become tradable after results, while a second 455.8 million-share batch will not unlock unless the stock closes 30% above the IPO price on five of 10 days ending on the earnings date.
Oman Proposes Joint Regional Mechanism to Manage Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - Gulf sources said Oman has proposed a common regional mechanism for managing the Strait of Hormuz and collecting voluntary fees. According to Odaily, the proposal is based on the Strait of Malacca model, under which parties that use the waterway would contribute voluntarily to navigation safety, environmental protection, and search-and-rescue operations. The proposal has received regional support, and Iran would not control the Strait of Hormuz alone under the plan.
AI TRENDS | AIW3 Raises $5 Million in Pre-TGE Funding Round
Binance News - AIW3, a Web3 AaaS platform, has completed a $5 million Pre-TGE funding round led by Hundreds Capital, with participation from Kirin Capital and Crestwave Capital. According to Foresight News, 0G Labs also made a strategic investment.
Nvidia falls on OpenAI backstop talks as Apple regains top market value
Binance News - According to CNBC, Nvidia fell more than 5% after the group was confirmed to be in talks with OpenAI on a $250 billion backstop for AI infrastructure plans. The drop cut Nvidia's market value to just below $4.8 trillion, allowing Apple to reclaim the title of the world's most valuable company at $4.95 trillion. In Asia, Samsung and SK Hynix led a 10% decline in South Korea's Kospi, which has now fallen about 45% from its June highs, while circuit breakers were triggered again and the Nikkei also dropped sharply. French luxury group LVMH reported 3% second-quarter sales growth, helped by strong U.S. demand, even as sales and spending slowed in Europe and China. Oil prices extended losses as the pause in fighting and continued U.S.-Iran negotiations boosted hopes for further ...
STOCKS | Unilever Lifts Outlook as Emerging Markets Boost Dove, Rexona Sales
Binance News - Unilever Plc raised its outlook after sales rose more than expected, with consumer demand in key markets including India and Indonesia driving growth in Dove soap and Rexona deodorants, according to Bloomberg. The company said the gains in emerging markets helped lift the performance of the personal-care brands.
Tata Power Eyes First Nuclear Plant by 2032
Binance News - Tata Power Co. expects to build its first nuclear plant as early as 2032 after India ended a decades-old state monopoly in atomic power, according to Bloomberg. The move is part of India’s effort to bolster energy security while decarbonizing.
New York AG Letitia James Takes On Federal Crypto Bill Over 500 Million in State Losses
TheCurrencyAnalytics - New York Attorney General Letitia James went to Washington and basically told Congress to back off. In testimony before the… Read the original on New York AG Letitia James Takes On Federal Crypto Bill Over 500 Million in State Losses. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
South Korea, Brazil Space Agencies Sign MOU To Expand Cooperation
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding to broaden cooperation between their space agencies, according to the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA). The agreement on the peaceful use of space follows the South Korea-Brazil summit in Seoul in February and is KASA's first with a Latin American country. The two sides plan to work together on launch authorization regulations, space industry development and satellite information sharing. Brazil is viewed as an important player in space transportation because it operates the Alcantara Space Center, the launch site closest to the equator. South Korean startup Innospace, which develops hybrid space rockets, has used Alcantara as its main launch site. The agreement came alongside President Lee ...
Phyrex Says U.S. Investors Are Chasing Stock Highs With Rising Leverage
Binance News - Crypto KOL Phyrex said on X that U.S. investors are chasing stock market highs with increasingly high leverage. According to ChainCatcher, net credit balances at U.S. brokerage accounts fell by about $70 billion in June to negative $1.061 trillion, a record low, while margin debt rose by about $86 billion to $1.53 trillion, marking a third straight monthly increase and a new record. Phyrex said the deterioration in net credit balances suggests smaller cash buffers and greater reliance on borrowing to hold stock positions. He added that leverage is widespread across the U.S. brokerage system. In rising markets, higher share prices can lift account equity and unlock more borrowing capacity, ...
BlackRock Backs CLARITY Act as Tom Lee Predicts Programmable Money Revolution
CryptoPotato - Fundstrat’s Tom Lee believes the passage of the CLARITY Act in the United States will supercharge crypto.
Binance co-founder CZ backs crypto license passporting across ASEAN
CoinTelegraph - Binance co-founder CZ backed crypto license passporting across ASEAN to simplify approvals, reduce compliance costs and encourage competition.
Binance Spot Will List U/USD Trading Pair and Launch Trading Bot Services
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the exchange will open trading for the U/USD spot trading pair and enable Trading Bots services for the pair at 2026-07-30 08:00 (UTC). The update is aimed at expanding the list of trading choices available on Binance Spot and improving users’ trading experience. The newly added services include Spot Algo Orders for U/USD, with both features scheduled to begin at the same time. USD is identified in the notice as a fiat currency and not a digital currency. The announcement also states that access to the new trading pair will depend on eligibility based on the user’s country or region of residence, and users must complete account verification before participating in trading. The notice further says that the list of restricted ...
South Korea To Spell Out No Nuclear Weapons Pledge In Submarine Bill
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Yonhap, the South Korean government will explicitly state in a special bill on nuclear-powered submarine construction that it will not develop, produce or possess nuclear weapons. It will be the first time South Korean domestic law has formally written in the “no nuclear weapons” principle, aimed at easing international concerns that Seoul may use the submarine project to pursue nuclear arms. A government source said on Tuesday, July 28, that the Ministry of National Defense will soon seek public 의견 on the special bill for the acquisition, operation and safety management of nuclear-powered submarines. The bill sets out five basic principles for the project, including no development, production or possession of nuclear weapons, ...
Japan Poll Shows 84% Back Female Emperor
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Nikkei and Tokyo TV, a latest nationwide poll in Japan found that 84% of respondents support allowing a woman to serve as emperor, highlighting a mismatch between public opinion and the Japanese parliament's July 17 decision to amend the Imperial House Law without permitting a female emperor. The poll found 59% said female imperial family members and their maternal-line descendants should be eligible, while 25% said female members should be eligible but maternal-line descendants should not. Another 8% said neither female imperial family members nor their descendants should be allowed to serve as emperor. The amended law keeps the male-only, patrilineal succession rule first set out in 1889, and also establishes an adoption system ...
Guoke Superconductor Raises Over 100 Million Yuan in New Funding Round
Binance News - High-temperature superconducting materials supplier Guoke Superconductor said on July 28 that it has completed a new funding round of more than 100 million yuan, led by Guoke Venture Capital. Existing shareholders including Zhongguancun Capital, Shunxi Fund, Dingfeng and the Tsinghua University Alumni Seed Fund also participated, along with Dongheng Petroleum, Beijing Kechuang Yizhuang Direct Investment Fund, Orient Securities, Zhongke Shenguang, Zhongying Venture Capital and Nazhen Investment, according to Jiemian News. The company said the proceeds will be used to improve the performance of iron-based high-temperature superconducting materials, build a pilot line and ramp up capacity, expand downstream application verification, and add talent for core positions. Guoke ...
HSBC Chief People Officer to Move From London to Hong Kong
Binance News - HSBC Holdings Plc’s group chief people and governance officer plans to relocate from London to Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter. The move would add to HSBC’s senior ranks in the Asian financial hub, Bloomberg reported.
Insight Investment: Investors May Consider Adding Short-Dated U.S. Treasury Duration
Binance News - Brendan Murphy, head of North American fixed income at Insight Investment, said investors could consider increasing front-end duration exposure on the U.S. Treasury yield curve. According to Jin10, Murphy said the firm expects the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged for an extended period, and the next final rate move may actually be a cut. He said now may be a good time to consider fixed-income allocations, including adding front-end duration exposure. Murphy also said a prolonged Iran conflict would increase market uncertainty, while the Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday could include dissenting votes in favor of rate hikes. He added that ...
Natixis Analyst Says Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Unlikely to Challenge Consensus at Second Policy Meeting
Binance News - Natixis Investment Management Global Market Strategy Head Mabrouk Chetouane said in a report that Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is unlikely to challenge the current consensus at his second monetary policy meeting. According to Odaily, Chetouane said Warsh is unlikely to be tempted to raise rates by 25 basis points, even as bringing inflation back to target by year-end now appears nearly impossible. Chetouane added that Warsh would not want to tighten monetary conditions in a way that risks disrupting the slow but steady improvement in the labor market, which has continued for weeks. Analysts widely expect the Federal Reserve to hold rates steady on Wednesday, while money markets are pricing in a 38% chance ...
Anthony Willis Says Fed Faces More Pressure to Tighten Policy
Binance News - Anthony Willis, senior economist at Titan Investment, said in a report that U.S. inflation remains well above target while the economy and labor market remain resilient, increasing pressure on Federal Reserve policymakers to tighten policy. According to Odaily, Willis said policymakers may be willing to temporarily ignore the effects of the recent oil price surge until the impact on inflation becomes clearer. He also said the broader direction is clear and that the Federal Reserve is taking a more hawkish stance under Warsh's leadership. Markets currently price a 38% chance of a rate hike on Wednesday and have fully priced in the possibility ...
STOCKS | India Software Stocks Set for Record Monthly Outperformance vs. Global Chipmakers
Binance News - India’s software stocks are on track for their biggest monthly outperformance versus global chipmakers, according to Bloomberg. The move suggests investors are rotating out of the artificial intelligence trade and into beaten-down information technology names.
Uphold Cuts 85 Jobs and Bets the Company on Enterprise Crypto APIs
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Uphold just slashed 17% of its global workforce. That’s roughly 85 employees and contractors, gone — and the company isn’t… Read the original on Uphold Cuts 85 Jobs and Bets the Company on Enterprise Crypto APIs. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Citi Hires Three FX Options Traders From BofA, BNP
Binance News - Citigroup Inc. has appointed three senior traders to its foreign-exchange options team as trading activity accelerates, according to Bloomberg. The hires include traders from Bank of America and BNP Paribas.
China's NDRC Sets 15th Five-Year Plan Measures to Upgrade China-Europe Rail Freight
Binance News - At a special news briefing on July 28, officials from China's National Development and Reform Commission said the 15th Five-Year Plan period will focus on improving China-Europe freight train operations, expanding diversified and resilient transport corridors, and supporting higher-quality development of the service, according to Jiemian News. Officials said China will continue to optimize the trains' operating model, improve customs clearance convenience, strengthen end-to-end schedule stability, expand the scope of scheduled services, and improve links among different transport modes. Liang Linchong, director of the commission's Department of Opening-up, said China will better coordinate rail, road, sea and air transport, open new multimodal routes, build ...
Satya Nadella Says Firms That Give Up AI Data Control Won't Remain Firms
Binance News - Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said companies that give up control of their AI data and metadata risk “outsourcing” their thinking and may no longer remain firms, according to BeInCrypto, in comments tied to a July 12 blog post on the “reverse information paradox.” He said firms should retain metadata from every model interaction and keep the harness, context and memory separate from any single model so they can use several models and stay in control if one disappears. Nadella also said AI may require new buyer protections, beyond patents, copyrights and trademarks.
Dangote Heirs Back Plan to Donate One-Third of Wealth to Charity
Binance News - Halima Dangote said her father, Africa’s richest person Aliko Dangote, plans to leave one-third of his wealth to charity, according to Bloomberg. The remarks indicate support from the billionaire’s heirs for the succession plan, which would direct a large share of his fortune to philanthropic causes.
Safran Raises Full-Year Guidance on Strong Civil Engine Demand
Binance News - Safran SA raised its full-year guidance after strong demand for civil engine parts pushed its margin to a record, according to Bloomberg. The company said the buoyant civil engine market helped drive the better outlook.
Japan Core CPI Rises 2.7% in June
Binance News - Japan's core CPI excluding special factors rose 2.7% year on year in June, unchanged from 2.7% in May. According to Jin10, Japan's core-core CPI excluding special factors increased 2.0% year on year in June, compared with 2.1% in May.
Mercedes Cuts Revenue Outlook on Weaker China Demand
Binance News - Mercedes-Benz Group AG lowered its full-year guidance as weaker demand in China weighs on sales, according to Bloomberg. The automaker said a prolonged property slump in China is hurting consumer sentiment and curbing demand for luxury vehicles.
Safran Raises 2026 Revenue Growth Outlook to Mid-Teens
Binance News - Safran raised its 2026 revenue growth outlook to mid-teens growth from low to mid-teens growth. According to Jin10, it also raised its 2026 recurring operating profit outlook to 6.4 billion euros to 6.5 billion euros from 6.1 billion euros to 6.2 billion euros.
STOCKS | Safran Reports Higher-Than-Expected First-Half Revenue and Operating Profit
Binance News - Safran reported adjusted revenue of 17.57 billion euros for the first half of 2026, above market expectations of 17.47 billion euros. According to Jin10, adjusted recurring operating profit for the first half was 3.24 billion euros, above market expectations of 3.06 billion euros, and adjusted net profit was 1.92 billion euros.
Polymarket Account Buys $196,000 Position on Fed Rate Move After July Meeting
Binance News - A new Polymarket account bought a $196,000 position that the Federal Reserve will not raise rates by 25 basis points after its July meeting, with an entry price of 72.5 cents. According to Odaily, the event will be resolved based on the Federal Reserve’s statement after the July FOMC meeting and the change in the upper limit of the federal funds target rate versus before the meeting. If the rate change does not match an existing option, it will be rounded up to the nearest 25 basis points for settlement. If no related statement is released before the end of the next scheduled meeting, the event will settle as unchanged. The Federal Reserve’s July FOMC meeting is scheduled for July 28 to ...
Microsoft CEO Says Firms That Skip This Step Stop Being Firms
BeInCrypto - Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says any firm that gives up control of its AI data will not remain a firm. The remarks extend a July 12 blog post where Nadella described what he calls the reverse information paradox. Companies, he argued, pay for intelligence twice: first with money, then with proprietary knowledge. Why Microsoft CEO The post Microsoft CEO Says Firms That Skip This Step Stop Being Firms appeared first on BeInCrypto.
ZuriQ Raises $25.5 Million Seed Round for Quantum Chip Architecture
Binance News - ZuriQ said it has completed a $25.5 million seed round. According to ChainCatcher, the ETH Zurich spinout is developing a new quantum chip architecture that it says is more scalable than existing approaches and could help accelerate the scaling of quantum computing.
Mastercard Upgrades Virtual Card Platform With New Controls, Single API
Binance News - Mastercard has upgraded its Mastercard In Control virtual card number platform with new features, including stronger virtual card controls and a single API to connect to its expanding network of embedded payments partners. The company said the update is designed to help enterprises, financial institutions and platforms improve payment process management efficiency and flexibility, according to Ming Pao.
AI Memory Stocks on Rocky Ground: 3 Reasons SK Hynix Fell 13%
BeInCrypto - SK Hynix fell 13% as Nvidia's OpenAI bet, China's CXMT listing, and AI capex doubts hit chip stocks. The post AI Memory Stocks on Rocky Ground: 3 Reasons SK Hynix Fell 13% appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ocean Infinity Spent 151 Days at Sea Hunting MH370. In 2026 It Came Back Empty Again
Bitcoin.com - Ocean Infinity says it has now spent 151 days at sea searching for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 since joining the hunt in 2018, mapping more than 140,000 square kilometers of seafloor before leaving the latest search area on January 23, 2026. Malaysia’s AAIB told families on March 8, 2026, that the renewed March 2025 to […]
Pictet Wealth Management: Market May Be Overpricing Fed Rate-Hike Odds
Binance News - Pictet Wealth Management said the market is currently pricing an unusually high probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike. According to Jin10, senior U.S. economist Xiao Cui said current market pricing appears too high, and added that the latest U.S. inflation data and comments from Federal Reserve officials have reinforced expectations that the Fed will keep rates unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% this week. Cui said officials continue to view inflation as the more important policy risk, leaving the door open to tightening as early as September. She also said Logan and Hammack may vote for a 25-basis-point rate hike, and Kashkari may join them.
AI to Help UK Statistics Bureau Ease Budget Crunch
Binance News - Britain’s statistics bureau is hoping artificial intelligence will help ease an upcoming budget crunch tied to delays in launching a new labor market survey, according to Bloomberg. The agency’s push comes as its data operations face pressure from the postponed rollout.
Saudi Aramco Considers New Asia Crude Pricing Formula to Reflect Red Sea Detour Costs
Binance News - Three people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday that Saudi Aramco is considering a new pricing mechanism for crude loaded at Egypt's Sidi Kerir port and shipped to Asia to reflect higher transport costs from longer voyages caused by Red Sea export diversions. According to Jin10, Saudi Aramco had not immediately responded.
SOON Says July 12 Security Incident Caused No User Fund Loss
Binance News - Solana Optimistic Network said its investigation and recovery work for a security incident discovered on July 12 has been completed, with no vulnerabilities found in the SOON protocol, sequencer, or user-facing smart contracts. According to ChainCatcher, the incident did not involve any loss of user funds. The project said the issue originated from a security problem in its off-chain operational environment. A third-party security firm, BlockSec, found that an external attacker gained unauthorized access through a misconfigured service and later entered parts of the internal environment because of insufficient access ...
Vinted Eyes US Expansion After Europe Resale Growth
Binance News - Vinted, the resale marketplace valued at €8 billion, is preparing to target the US after gaining traction in Europe, according to Bloomberg. The company has helped shake up Europe’s €500 billion fashion industry, and now wants to bring that model to the US market.
Ethereum Could Hit $20K as Multi-Year BTC Base Completes: Analyst
CryptoPotato - Some traders dismissed the ambitious forecast, while others argued a five-figure ETH price is far from unrealistic.
TCMG, Mengyang Pharmaceutical Complete $3 Million U.S. Licensing Deal for Shengbai Oral Liquid
Binance News - TCMG and Mengyang Pharmaceutical said on July 21 that they have completed a cross-border licensing deal for Shengbai Oral Liquid, with TCMG getting exclusive U.S. marketing rights for 20 years and Mengyang retaining ownership, intellectual property, development and manufacturing rights. The deal is worth up to $3 million, including a one-time nonrefundable upfront payment of $225,000 and later commercial milestone payments, according to Jiemian News. TCMG founder Gao Yuan said the payments were tied to Mengyang Pharmaceutical's long-term exclusive supply arrangement. Mengyang chairman Zhang Min said Shengbai has completed the relevant U.S. filings for dietary supplements, and ...
Shanghai Bio-Pharma Private Equity Fund Founded With 1.5 Billion Yuan Capital
Binance News - Shanghai Shanshi Biopharmaceutical Industry Private Equity Fund Partnership (LP) was established on July 27 with registered capital of 1.5 billion yuan, according to Jiemian News. Its executive partners are Shanghai Shanshi Capital Management Co. and Shanghai Shanshi Biopharmaceutical Management Consulting Co., and its business scope covers private-fund equity investment, investment management and asset management. Partnership records show the fund was jointly invested in by Shanghai State-Owned Capital Operation Pilot Biopharmaceutical Private Investment Fund Partnership (LP), Shanghai Pharma Co. and Junshi Biosciences Co., among others.
PRECIOUS METALS | Citi Sees Short-Term Gold Target at $4,500
Binance News - Citi said its base case shows India’s gold imports will remain weak in the third quarter, even though the third quarter is historically a seasonal stocking season. According to Jin10, the bank still set its 0- to 3-month short-term gold target at $4,500. The bank said the target assumes easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and a less hawkish Federal Reserve; it also said short-term risks remain, including a major re-escalation, AI-driven de-risking, and a continued hawkish stance from the Fed.
Binance Wallet Adds CXMT to Perpetuals With Up to 20x Leverage
Binance News - Binance Wallet announced on X that $CXMT is now live on Binance Wallet Perpetuals. The token can be traded with up to 20x leverage. The announcement states that leverage can amplify both profits and losses, and it advises traders to conduct their own research on liquidation risk, manage position size carefully, and avoid trading with funds they cannot afford to lose.
Strategy Opens the Door to Bitcoin Sales—Michael Saylor Explains Why It Makes Sense
Bitcoin.com - Strategy expects future bitcoin sales to help finance preferred stock repurchases, extending a funding strategy the company has already used while targeting disciplined buybacks of STRC and more stable trading in the preferred stock. Why Saylor Anticipates More Bitcoin Sales Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), revealed on July 27 in an […]
Shenzhen’s Cross-Border RMB Settlement Rises 37.9% in First Half
Binance News - Shenzhen's cross-border RMB settlement reached 3.8 trillion yuan in the first half of 2026, up 37.9% year on year, and remained third in China by scale. According to Jin10, at a first-half 2026 news briefing held by the Shenzhen branch of the People's Bank of China and the Shenzhen office of China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), Shenzhen's cross-border RMB receipts and payments for goods trade totaled 836.4 billion yuan in the first half, up 50.2% year on year, accounting for 31% of foreign and domestic currency receipts and payments, nearly 5 percentage points higher than a year earlier.
Boston Red Sox Probability Jumps on Polymarket Event
Binance News - Polymarket’s "Boston Red Sox vs. Athletics" submarket saw the "Boston Red Sox" option’s implied win probability surge from 54.5% one hour earlier to 91.5%, a 37% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move was tracked by Catcher Predict monitoring and may reflect the impact of a sudden news event.
Crypto Funding Deals Fall Sharply in July, Blockworks Research Data Show
Binance News - Crypto investment and financing deals declined sharply, with only 44 announced in July. According to Foresight News, Blockworks Research data showed that 41 of the deals were financing rounds, two were mergers and acquisitions, and one was debt financing.
El Niño Could Drive 2027 Global Temperatures 1.7 C Above Pre-Industrial Levels
Binance News - Climate scientists and official agencies have warned that a strengthening El Niño, combined with human-caused warming, is triggering extreme weather in multiple regions, according to Jiemian News. Berkeley Earth climate scientist Zeke Hausfather said the current El Niño may become the strongest in 150 years, while the article said global average temperature in 2027 could rise 1.7 C above pre-industrial levels, breaching the 1.5 C threshold under the Paris Agreement. The World Meteorological Organization said in a report earlier this month that multi-model forecasts show sea-surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific will rise significantly, with El Niño expected to keep ...
Hang Seng Biotechnology Index Falls 0.71% as Science Corp Wins EU Sales Approval for Retinal Chip
Binance News - As of 10:34 on July 28, 2026, the Hang Seng Biotechnology Index was down 0.71%, with constituents moving unevenly: JD Health rose 0.90%, CSPC Pharmaceutical Group gained 0.72% and Sino Biopharmaceutical advanced 0.40%, while Insilico Medicine fell 6.16%, MicroPort Robot-B dropped 3.17% and QuantumPharm fell 2.79%. China Universal Hang Seng Biotech ETF (159892) declined 0.41%, according to Jiemian News. The CSI STAR Market Biopharmaceutical Index fell 2.30%, and China Universal STAR Market Biopharmaceutical ETF (588130) dropped 2.06%. Jiemian News also said U.S. startup Science Corp. received approval on July 28 to sell in the European Union ...
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: Market Explanation Is Needed to Avoid Speculative Trading in Japanese Government Bonds
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said market participants must be fully informed to avoid speculative trading in the Japanese government bond market.
GEOPOLITICS | Philippines Intervened to Defend Peso, BSP Governor Says
Binance News - The Philippine central bank intervened in a small way last week to defend the peso as the currency weakened to a record low, according to Bloomberg. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona said the action was limited, without giving further details.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Codex Product Head Tibo Says Codex and ChatGPT Work Paid User Limits Have Been Reset
Binance News - OpenAI Codex product head Tibo said all usage limits for Codex and ChatGPT Work paid users have been reset. According to Jin10, he made the statement on the reset of usage limits.
Binance Wallet Adds CXMT to Perpetuals With Up to 20x Leverage
Binance News - Binance Wallet announced on X that $CXMT is now live on Binance Wallet Perpetuals, with trading available at up to 20x leverage. The announcement states that users can begin trading the asset on the platform immediately. No additional trading conditions, market details, or launch timing were provided in the post. The notice also included a risk warning, saying leverage can amplify both profits and losses. It advised users to do their own research on liquidation risk, manage position size carefully, and never trade with funds they cannot afford to lose. The post did not include any further information about CXMT, ...
Microsoft’s MAI-Cyber-1-Flash Hits 95.95% on CyberGym, Halves Rivals’ Costs
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Can a cybersecurity AI actually be cheaper and better at the same time? Microsoft is betting the answer is yes.… Read the original on Microsoft’s MAI-Cyber-1-Flash Hits 95.95% on CyberGym, Halves Rivals’ Costs. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitmine Stock Pops 13% as ETH Treasury Bet Pays Off on Wall Street
BeInCrypto - Bitmine's stock jumped 13% as its Ethereum treasury strategy and buybacks win over Wall Street investors. The post Bitmine Stock Pops 13% as ETH Treasury Bet Pays Off on Wall Street appeared first on BeInCrypto.
China's NDRC Says China-Europe Freight Trains Cut AC Shipping Time to 15 Days
Binance News - China's National Development and Reform Commission held a special press briefing on China-Europe freight trains on July 28. Liang Linchong, head of the NDRC's Department of Opening-Up, said the rail service has become an important bridge for international trade and economic ties, with cargo categories covering more than 50,000 varieties across 53 major groups. He added that in June, amid a European heat wave, Chinese air conditioners sold out locally, and makers including Midea and Gree switched from sea freight to China-Europe freight trains, cutting transit time from about 40 days to around 15 days, according to 36Kr.
Longxin Borch Signs 4.5 Billion Yuan Long-Term Supply Deal
Binance News - Longxin Borch said its controlling subsidiary, Longxinsheng Wuhan, signed a long-term cooperation agreement with an existing customer, under which sales are expected to total about 4.5 billion yuan, excluding tax, through December 31, 2030. The amount equals about 178% of the company’s audited 2025 revenue, according to Jiemian News. The company said the deal covers a package of fiber-optic cable-related products, and it will procure the products in batches based on the customer’s actual orders before delivery.
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama Says Communication With Bond Market Is Needed Before Budget Drafting
Binance News - Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said communication with Japan's government bond market is necessary before budget drafting, but that has not yet been done. According to Jin10, she made the remark in response to the budget process.
Goldman Sachs Hires Former Citi Managing Director Dai Kitatani in Japan
Binance News - According to Jin10, market sources said Goldman Sachs (GS.N) hired former Citigroup managing director Dai Kitatani in Japan. Kitatani has joined Goldman Sachs' Tokyo investment banking division as managing director and head of Japan credit business.
South Korea To Toughen Penalties For Overcharging In Tourism Sector
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea will impose tougher penalties for overcharging in the accommodation and restaurant sectors starting next month as part of efforts to promote tourism. The Cabinet approved revisions to the Enforcement Decree of the Tourism Promotion Act, and the changes will take effect Aug. 4, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economy. Under the revised rules, operators of hanok stays that fail to post or follow price lists will face a five-day business suspension for a first violation, instead of a warning. Urban foreign tourist homestays, which were previously not required to post or comply with price lists, will also come under the new ...
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Falls as Traders Weigh US Rate-Hike Prospects
Binance News - Gold declined ahead of a potentially divisive US interest-rate decision later this week, as a fragile pause in Middle East hostilities eased inflation concerns, according to Bloomberg. The move came as traders weighed the outlook for a possible rate hike and its implications for bullion.
SOUTH KOREA | Seoul Apartment Jeonse Prices Top 700 Million Won for First Time
Binance News - According to Newsis, the average jeonse price for apartments in Seoul in South Korea has surpassed 700 million won for the first time due to a shortage of available homes and rapid price gains. According to Jin10, KB Real Estate's July nationwide housing price survey showed the average jeonse price for Seoul apartments stood at 704.58 million won as of the 13th, up 1.2% from the previous month and the highest level since related data began in June 2011. The survey also showed Seoul's jeonse price outlook index for this month at 136.1, remaining above 130 since April. According to Jin10, the Bank of Korea's housing price outlook index for this month also rose to 127, its highest level ...
SecondFi Streamlines In-App Wallet Claims Submission After Security Incident
Binance News - Cardano wallet service provider SecondFi said it has added a simplified wallet claims submission process in its app. According to Foresight News, users can now submit wallet claims directly in the application, and those who already filed claims through customer service do not need to take further action. SecondFi previously said in an update on a recent security incident that it had identified the root cause as its native Cardano Web wallet generation software, with the impact limited to that component. The company estimated the incident affected about 16 million ADA.
STOCKS | Chow Tai Seng Says Terminal Gold Jewelry Operations Have Remained Stable Recently
Binance News - According to Jin10, Chow Tai Seng said in a conference call that falling gold prices are relatively favorable for sales of weight-based gold jewelry, and that if sales volume stabilizes and rebounds, it will also strongly support sales revenue. The company said terminal gold jewelry operations have remained stable recently.
AI Robotics Company Enigma Raises $71 Million Seed Round
Binance News - AI robotics company Enigma has raised a $71 million seed round led by Index Ventures and Ribbit Capital, with participation from Conviction Partners and individual investors from OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepMind, xAI, Cognition, and Wiz. According to ChainCatcher, the company said the funding will be used to expand its research and engineering teams, improve compute infrastructure, and increase real-world deployments. Enigma was founded 11 months ago and said the round is one of the largest seed financings in physical AI. The company said it has developed more than 100 in-house robot systems and operates in California and Israel, while also opening ...
X Money Rolls Out Service to U.S. Premium and Premium+ Subscribers
Binance News - X Money said its service has been launched for U.S. Premium and Premium+ subscribers. According to Foresight News, the payment system announced the rollout on X.
Strategy Raises $544.5 Million in MSTR Shares While Buying Back STRC Preferred Stock
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy pulled off a notable two-sided financial move last week — selling a big chunk of its common stock while… Read the original on Strategy Raises $544.5 Million in MSTR Shares While Buying Back STRC Preferred Stock. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
BYD Adds Electric Mini Car in Japan Challenge
Binance News - China’s BYD Co. is adding a tiny electric vehicle to its lineup in Japan, targeting a segment dominated by domestic automakers, according to Bloomberg. The move puts BYD into Japan’s key mini-car market as it seeks to compete more directly with local rivals.
Specter Questions Claims That Kimchi Profited Over $40 Million From TRUMP
Binance News - On-chain analyst Specter said wallets linked to the promotional influencer kimchi were involved in multiple token launches, bundled trading, and rug pulls. According to Foresight News, the analysis found the wallet cluster often bought tokens within minutes of deployment and later sold them at higher prices. Examples cited include STAR, which was bought for 2.96 SOL within the same minute of its deployment on May 30, 2024, and later sold for about $45,600; DADDY ANSEM, which was bought for 4.94 SOL two minutes after deployment on June 11 and later sold for about $14,600; and MUVA, which was bought for 2.9 SOL one minute after deployment on June 26 and later sold for about $53,000. Specter ...
Korea Securities Depository Handles 53,129 Trillion Won In H1 Capital Market Funds
Binance News - According to Yonhap, the Korea Securities Depository (KSD) said the amount of securities settlements and other capital market-related funds it handled in South Korea rose about 18% in the first half of the year, helped by a stock market rally. KSD processed 53,129 trillion won ($36.13 trillion) in January-June, up 17.7% from a year earlier. The total included stock and bond settlements as well as other funds tied to KSD's business, with securities transaction settlements accounting for 49,792 trillion won of the sum. The daily average amount of funds processed by KSD came to 442 trillion won, up 15% from a year earlier.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Brain-Computer Interface Stocks Rise, Nanjing Panda Electronics Gains Over 9%
Binance News - Hong Kong brain-computer interface concept stocks rose in volatile trading, with Nanjing Panda Electronics Co., Ltd. (00553.HK) up more than 9%, while BrainAurora-B (06681.HK) and MicroPort NeuroTech (02172.HK) gained more than 4%. According to Jin10, the stocks moved higher in Hong Kong trading.