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MSTR's 42% return boosts Bitcoin confidence; whale accumulation hints at price rise; XRP's institutional potential grows.
Strategy Says MSTR Delivered 42% Annualized Return Since Bitcoin Standard, Even as Its Treasury Sits Underwater
Bitcoin.com - Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) says its stock has returned 42% annualized since the company adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset in August 2020, outpacing bitcoin itself, the Magnificent Seven and the S&P 500. A Long-Term Bet, Restated Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor’s company touted its multiyear stock performance this week, telling followers that […]
Ripple’s XRP Could Hit $100T if Institutions Use It as Collateral: Analyst
CryptoPotato - The analyst compared XRP with gold, arguing that lasting value comes from being held as collateral rather than constantly exchanged.
Bybit Introduces Finloop’s FUIDL backed by an AAA-rated Money Market Fund
DailyHODL - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29th July 2026, Chainwire The post Bybit Introduces Finloop’s FUIDL backed by an AAA-rated Money Market Fund appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
CLARITY Act Loses Its Window as Senate Turns Elsewhere
CoinPaprika - The U.S. Senate has postponed floor action on the crypto CLARITY Act, with leadership steering limited time toward nominations and a Russia sanctions bill. A vote now looks unlikely before the chamber's 8 August summer recess.
Humanoid robots have become America’s newest front in the tech war with China
Cryptopolitan - America has turned humanoid robots into the newest battleground in its tech conflict with China. The Trump administration has blocked new Chinese humanoid machines, four-legged models, and connected inverters from the U.S. market. According to Reuters, officials allegedly say the rules aim to keep equipment that could be hacked, watched, or shut down abroad away...
Trump teleprompter operator accused over Kalshi bets leaves government: AP
CoinTelegraph - Gabriel Perez, who was accused of profiting from Kalshi bets tied to President Donald Trump’s speeches, is no longer employed by the federal government.
AmericanFortress Says Every Crypto Wallet Can Be Made Quantum Safe Without Anyone Moving Their Coins
Cryptopolitan - Quantum computing has been Crypto’s slow moving problem for years now. Everyone is in agreement that the threat itself is not in dispute. If a large enough quantum computer gets built, the math protecting wallets stops working. What is in dispute is how to move hundreds of millions of wallets to new addresses before that...
Trader Walks Away With $2.2 Million After SK Hynix Perp Crash
BeInCrypto - A trader realized a $2.2 million gain during this week’s SK Hynix liquidation incident on Hyperliquid. Trade.xyz, the team that operates the market, will now cover losses tied to the same event. It maintains that the oracle systems performed as specified. Trader Banks $2.2 Million While 960 Accounts Get Liquidated According to Arkham, the trader, The post Trader Walks Away With $2.2 Million After SK Hynix Perp Crash appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Whale Activity Hints at Accumulation as Prices Edge Higher
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Whale wallets show signs of measured movement as Bitcoin holds near $64,438 and Ethereum climbs to $1,916, hinting at accumulation… Read the original on Whale Activity Hints at Accumulation as Prices Edge Higher. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
MARA CEO Says AI Delivers More Revenue From Power Than Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin.com - MARA CEO Fred Thiel says scarce electricity can produce far higher returns when directed to artificial intelligence than to bitcoin mining. The company still plans to mine bitcoin where low-cost or surplus energy makes the economics attractive. MARA Rethinks Its Power Portfolio as AI Margins Outpace Bitcoin Mining Power, not mining machines, is becoming the […]
The Most Unpredictable FOMC Meeting in Years Is Here: What Bitcoin Investors Should Know
CryptoPotato - Here's why today's meeting is quite historic and how it can impact crypto markets.
Trump Unveils 21,000 Securities Trades Worth at Least $858,000,000 in First Year Back as US President
DailyHODL - Trump’s investment advisers executed more than 21,000 securities trades in his first year back in office, expanding his holdings to at least $858 million across about 1,600 companies. The post Trump Unveils 21,000 Securities Trades Worth at Least $858,000,000 in First Year Back as US President appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Russia Places Telegram Founder Pavel Durov on International Wanted List
Binance News - Russian authorities have placed Telegram founder Pavel Durov on an international wanted list as they escalate a criminal case accusing him of facilitating terrorist activity. According to Cointelegraph, Russia’s Federal Security Service said on Wednesday that it charged Durov with facilitating terrorist activity and issued an international warrant for his arrest, according to local news agency Interfax. The FSB alleged that Telegram failed to remove channels, chats and bots used by Ukrainian intelligence services, terrorist groups and extremist organizations to coordinate attacks, recruit operatives and carry out cyber fraud. The case marks a further step in the dispute between Russian authorities and the messaging platform’s founder, who has previously denied ...
Telegram founder Pavel Durov internationally wanted, Russia’s FSB says
CoinTelegraph - Russia’s FSB says Telegram founder Pavel Durov faces a terrorism-related charge and an international arrest warrant, while a separate French case remains open.
Binance Spot Will List 10 bStocks Trading Pairs and Open Spot Algo Trading Bot Services
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, Binance Exchange will open trading and enable Spot Algo Trading Bots services for 10 bStocks trading pairs on Binance Spot, expanding the available trading choices for eligible users. The pairs scheduled to open at 2026-07-29 12:00 (UTC) are AAPLB/USDT, AMATB/USDT, AMZNB/USDT, BEB/USDT, DELLB/USDT, FLNCB/USDT, GSB/USDT, PYPLB/USDT, SMHB/USDT and SOXSB/USDT. The announcement identifies the bStocks as Apple (AAPLB), Applied Materials (AMATB), Amazon (AMZNB), Bloom Energy (BEB), Dell (DELLB), Fluence Energy (FLNCB), Goldman Sachs (GSB), PayPal (PYPLB), VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMHB) and Direxion Semiconductor Bear 3X ETF (SOXSB). Binance also said users will be able to trade bStocks against BTC, USDT and other tokens ...
POSCO International Signs Rare Earth Supply MOU With Australia's Meteoric Resources
Binance News - According to Yonhap, POSCO International said Wednesday it signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian miner Meteoric Resources to secure a stable supply of rare earth raw materials and build an integrated supply chain. Under the agreement, POSCO International will discuss commercial terms for buying rare earth materials from a Brazilian mine operated by Meteoric Resources and the possible acquisition of an equity stake in the company. POSCO Group Chairman Chang In-hwa said the deal would combine the group’s rare earth value chain with Brazil’s rare earth reserves to support future growth and help stabilize the domestic supply chain for key materials used in the future mobility industry. POSCO Group has already expanded in global markets through supply ...
HTX’s First TradFi “Trade to Earn” Campaign Unleashes New Trading Momentum: Rewards Exceed $23,000, Fee Savings Reach 1.8 Billion $HTX
BeInCrypto - Recently, HTX’s first-ever TradFi “Trade to Earn” campaign concluded successfully. The campaign leveraged innovative gameplay – “24/7 mining” and “up to 110% fee rebates” – to ignite significant trading enthusiasm for traditional finance assets within the crypto market. HTX’s official data reveals impressive results: the campaign generated a total trading volume of 63.37 million USDT, The post HTX’s First TradFi “Trade to Earn” Campaign Unleashes New Trading Momentum: Rewards Exceed $23,000, Fee Savings Reach 1.8 Billion $HTX appeared first on BeInCrypto.
STOCKS | Reckitt Sales Beat Forecasts on Strong Dettol Demand in China
Binance News - Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc said sales rose more than expected as demand for cleaning and hygiene products strengthened in key markets including China and India, according to Bloomberg. The company cited strong Dettol demand in China as part of the sales boost.
STOCKS | A-Share Stock CXMT Surges 11.7% as Turnover Reaches 40 Billion Yuan
Binance News - A-share stock CXMT's turnover reached 40 billion yuan, and the stock was up 11.7%. According to Odaily, its total market value exceeded 3.51 trillion yuan.
Glencore Traders Post $3.3 Billion First-Half Profit
Binance News - Glencore Plc said its trading team generated about $3.3 billion in first-half profit, leaving the commodities group on track for one of its best years ever, according to Bloomberg. The result underscores the strength of Glencore’s trading operations in the period.
STOCKS | South Korea's Finance Minister Apologizes for Launching Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs Without Prudence
Binance News - South Korea's KOSPI had a volatile session on Wednesday, at one point falling 12% before narrowing its loss to about 8%. According to Jin10, South Korea's Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol apologized for launching single-stock leveraged ETFs without careful consideration, and said the government was internally studying market-stabilization measures and could further adjust rules for single-stock leveraged ETFs to address market volatility.
Chinese Broad-Based ETFs See Heavy Trading as Several Funds Top 10 Billion Yuan
Binance News - Broad-based ETFs in China saw significantly heavier trading again on the day, with the Science and Technology Innovation 50 ETF by China Asset Management and the ChiNext ETF by E Fund each recording turnover of more than 10 billion yuan. According to Odaily, the Southern CSI 1000 ETF and the Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300 ETF each came close to 5 billion yuan in turnover. Since July, the Science and Technology Innovation 50 ETF by China Asset Management has recorded cumulative net subscriptions of 34.8 billion yuan, while the Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300 ETF has recorded 29.5 billion yuan and the E Fund ChiNext ETF has recorded 29.3 billion yuan.
FIFA Plans $20 Billion World Cup Stake Sale
Binance News - FIFA plans to sell up to a 21% stake in a new World Cup subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise, targeting a $20 billion valuation and about $4.2 billion in immediate cash from private investors. According to BeInCrypto, UEFA condemned the plan within hours, while FIFA said the outline was confirmed the same day; Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Eternal is reportedly negotiating to lead the purchase, and JPMorgan Chase is advising the sale.
GEOPOLITICS | UAE Pushes Ahead With Persian Gulf LNG Exports Despite Tensions
Binance News - Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. is continuing liquefied natural gas exports from its Persian Gulf plant despite renewed regional hostilities that are prompting producers to reduce visible traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg. The move highlights the UAE producer’s effort to keep shipments flowing even as tensions in the area remain elevated.
China Smartphone Shipments Fall 16.6% In June
Binance News - China's smartphone shipments fell 16.6% year on year to 17.149 million units in June, according to a notice from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, a unit under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Bloomberg reported. From January to June, smartphone shipments totaled 126 million units, down 3% from a year earlier. June 5G handset shipments declined 12.1% year on year to 16.201 million units.
Dan Bin Says He Bought the Dip After SK Hynix ETF Fell 25.72%
Binance News - Investor Dan Bin said on social media that he would buy during the pullback and had already used up his remaining cash. According to ChainCatcher, he previously said a 2x leveraged long SK Hynix ETF had fallen 25.72%, noting that leveraged products can amplify both gains and risks and should be used with caution. Dan Bin said SK Hynix has become one of the companies marking this stage of the AI rally. He added that the short-term direction of the market should become clear soon under the current pace of adjustment, while only companies with sustained supply-demand improvement and steadily better profitability can endure through cycles over the long term.
Standard Chartered Says The Fed Has No Urgent Need To Raise Rates
Binance News - According to Jin10, Standard Chartered Global Head of G10 FX Research and North America Macro Strategy Steve Englander said in a report that the bank sees no urgent need for the Federal Reserve to raise rates on Wednesday. By the September meeting, the Fed will have more data to guide its decision, including two more labor reports, CPI, and retail sales figures, but it is still unclear whether they will have a more meaningful impact on demand or core inflation. In the decision to keep rates unchanged, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh may face two to four dissenting votes.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Wavers Ahead of Fed Rate Decision as Mideast Tensions Rise
Binance News - Gold was little changed ahead of a closely watched US Federal Reserve interest-rate decision due later Wednesday, according to Bloomberg. The metal also came under pressure as fighting escalated in the Middle East after a brief lull.
129,396 ZEC Moved to Zcash's Ironwood Shielded Pool
Binance News - According to official information, 129,396 ZEC have been migrated to the Ironwood shielded pool, which is worth more than $60 million at current prices. According to ChainCatcher, Ironwood is Zcash's latest shielded pool and has completed formal verification and supports independent audits.
Sweden's Preliminary Q2 GDP Rose 2.8% Year-Over-Year, 1.4% Quarter-Over-Quarter
Binance News - According to Jin10, Sweden's statistics office said preliminary GDP in the second quarter rose 2.8% year over year and 1.4% from the previous quarter.
German June Import Prices Rise 6.1% Year Over Year, Above Forecast
Binance News - According to Jin10, Germany's Federal Statistical Office said June import prices rose 6.1% from a year earlier, compared with market expectations for a 6.0% increase. Import prices fell 0.7% from the previous month, matching market expectations for a 0.7% decline.
Japan's 30-Year Bond Yield Falls 6 Basis Points to 3.92%
Binance News - Japan's 30-year government bond yield fell 6 basis points to 3.92%.
Bas Kooijman: Oil Prices Are Key to Fed Rate Expectations
Binance News - DHF Capital S.A. economist Bas Kooijman said in a report that oil price trends have become a key driver of U.S. Treasury yields and market expectations for the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path. According to Jin10, he said the outlook could change with developments in the Middle East and oil prices, adding that further sustained declines in oil prices could intensify pressure for slowing inflation and curb expectations for monetary tightening, while renewed escalation could revive inflation worries and push up U.S. Treasury yields.
STOCKS | Danone Sales Rise on High-Protein, Medical Nutrition Demand
Binance News - Danone SA said second-quarter sales climbed as demand rose for its high-protein yogurts and fortified drinks for elderly and ill consumers, according to Bloomberg. The company cited strength in its medical nutrition and high-protein offerings as a driver of the increase.
Markets Eye Swiss ZEW, Fed Rate Decision, and Major Earnings
Binance News - Key financial data and events to watch today include Switzerland's July ZEW investor confidence index at 4:00 PM, the U.K.'s June bank mortgage approvals at 4:30 PM, and U.S. EIA crude oil, Cushing crude oil, and strategic petroleum reserve inventory data for the week ended July 24 at 10:30 PM. According to ChainCatcher, the Bank of Canada will release minutes from its monetary policy meeting at 1:30 AM the next day, followed by the Federal Reserve's FOMC interest-rate decision at 2:00 AM and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's news conference at 2:30 AM. At 4:00 AM the next day, Meta, Microsoft, Qualcomm, and ARM are scheduled to ...
Digital Currency Group's Fortitude Completes 12-Megawatt Nebraska Mining Facility
Binance News - Digital Currency Group-owned Zcash miner Fortitude said its new 12-megawatt mining facility in Grand Island, Nebraska has completed construction and electrical testing and is ready for commercial operations. According to Foresight News, the company said its own power portfolio has expanded to seven sites and more than 60 megawatts. Fortitude said direct cash costs for Zcash mining could fall from about $70 per coin to about $40 per coin if equipment deployment goes smoothly and power, network, and market conditions remain stable. Zcash was trading at about $489 per coin at the time of the report. ...
STOCKS | Rémy Cointreau Sales Beat Estimates on Strong Asia Cognac Demand
Binance News - Rémy Cointreau SA said fiscal first-quarter organic sales growth was stronger than expected as demand for Cognac in Asia helped offset weakness in its other spirits products, according to Bloomberg. The French drinks maker said Asia demand supported the Cognac business even as other spirits categories lagged.
Alibaba Cloud Adapts Kimi3 to Zhenwu M890 Supernode Instance
Binance News - Alibaba Cloud said on July 28 that its Zhenwu M890 supernode instance has been adapted to Moonshot AI's Kimi3 model, making it the first supernode in China to run a nearly 3 trillion-parameter model. After the adaptation, first-token latency fell by about 35%, and Qwen AI Platform and Alibaba Cloud Bailian will also provide Kimi3 model APIs, according to Jiemian News. Changjiang Securities said global large-model call volume rose sharply in the first half of 2026, with token consumption expanding exponentially and supporting lighter-asset models such as compute leasing and token operations; it also said Tencent, Alibaba and ByteDance are making fast progress in AI Agent development. As of 1:17 p.m. on July 29, 2026, the CSI Hong Kong Connect Internet Index rose 2.57%, while the ...
Seoul Foreign Visitor Spending Jumps 56.8% in First Half
Binance News - According to Yonhap, the number of foreign visitors to Seoul rose 21.3% from a year earlier to 8.23 million in the January-June period, while their credit card spending in the city jumped 56.8% to 5.62 trillion won ($3.9 billion), both record highs for the first half. The city government said shopping accounted for the biggest share of foreign card spending at 46.4%, followed by medical and wellness at 24.4%. Spending at large shopping malls climbed 73.2% to 1.22 trillion won from 706.3 billion won, medical tourism spending gained 63.3% to 908.4 billion won from 556.3 billion won, and outlays on dining and beauty products rose 54.5% and 40%, respectively. The city government plans to expand night tourism content in the second half to draw visitors during evening hours ...
Eni Group Second-Quarter Output Rises Above Company Consensus
Binance News - Eni Group reported second-quarter production of 1.79 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, above the company-provided consensus estimate of 1.74 million barrels of oil equivalent per day. According to Jin10, the figure beat the company's consensus forecast.
Eni Reports Second-Quarter Adjusted Net Profit of 2.33 Billion Euros
Binance News - Eni reported second-quarter adjusted net profit of 2.33 billion euros, above the company's consensus estimate of 2.09 billion euros. According to Jin10, second-quarter adjusted EBIT for the exploration and production division was 4.77 billion euros.
Citadel Bets On A Fed Rate Hike Wednesday As Bitcoin Analysts Call A Hold
Binance News - Citadel’s macro team said Wednesday’s expected Fed move is not about the data but about Warsh’s best chance to make a surprise matter before the market stops being surprised. The call comes as bitcoin analysts expect the central bank to hold, according to CoinDesk, setting up a sharp split on the policy outcome.
Mediolanum International Funds: Fed Signals Are Somewhat Ambiguous
Binance News - According to Jin10, Daniel Loughney, head of fixed income at Mediolanum International Funds, said in a report that the Federal Reserve's current signals are somewhat ambiguous. He said the market interpreted Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks at his first FOMC meeting as hawkish, shifting expectations from rate cuts to rate hikes, and added that rate hikes are unreasonable. Mediolanum said Warsh's stance at the last meeting was neither hawkish nor dovish.
STOCKS | Cheung Kong Infrastructure's Northumbrian Water Wins U.K. Water Company Award
Binance News - Cheung Kong Infrastructure said its subsidiary Northumbrian Water won the top Water Company of the Year honour at the Water Industry Awards, which recognize outstanding U.K. water companies, according to Ming Pao. The award was presented at a recent ceremony for the U.K. water industry.
Hong Kong Insurance Body Says Travel Cover May Apply After Kumamoto Quake
Binance News - A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28 afternoon, and the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers reminded travelers that travel insurance generally may cover trip delays, trip cancellations, early termination of journeys, and injuries or death caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes, according to Ming Pao. The group said the actual scope of protection depends on the terms of each individual policy.
Legrand Lifts Outlook as Clients Pour Billions Into Data Centers
Binance News - Legrand SA boosted its sales guidance as customers continue to pour billions into data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to Bloomberg. The French electrical equipment maker said the stronger outlook reflects sustained demand tied to AI-related spending.
NASA Official Visits Seoul To Discuss Lunar Base Plan And Space Partnership
Binance News - According to Yonhap, a senior NASA official visited Seoul on Wednesday to outline the U.S. space agency's plan to build a lunar surface base as part of its Artemis program. Carlos Garcia-Galan, executive for NASA's Moon Base program, said the effort aims to establish an operational home base for astronauts and support future crewed missions to Mars. NASA said the project will run through 2032 and beyond and will be carried out in three phases, with the first phase focused on sending robots, drones and other exploration equipment to the moon to study the lunar surface by 2029. The agency is also preparing for Artemis 3, a crewed low-Earth orbit demonstration ...
Russian Forces Strike Two Ships Carrying Weapons to Odesa Port, Defense Ministry Says
Binance News - Russia's Defense Ministry said Russian forces struck two ships transporting weapons to Ukraine's Odesa port. According to ChainCatcher, no further details were provided.
Nexo Says MiCAR Gives Clients a Clear Standard for Platform Trust
Bitcoin.com - Nexo has restructured its operations in the European Economic Area to meet the European Union (EU)’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) standards by using two regulated German partners rather than obtaining a direct single license. Uninterrupted Service Across European Markets Digital asset wealth platform Nexo has updated its European Economic Area (EEA) operating structure to […]
BASF to Launch €1 Billion Buyback After Coatings Sale
Binance News - BASF SE will launch a share buyback program of as much as €1 billion next month and plans to significantly reduce net debt after selling its Coatings business, according to Bloomberg. The move is part of a broader restructuring at Europe’s largest chemicals maker and will return cash to shareholders.
Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust Lists on NYSE Arca as Spot ETH ETFs Reach 11
Binance News - Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust began trading on NYSE Arca on July 28 U.S. Eastern Time, bringing the number of listed spot ETH ETFs to 11. According to ChainCatcher, the fund recorded $5.15 million in net inflows on its first day, $19.03 million in trading volume, and $6.18 million in net assets. BlackRock's ETHB had the largest single-day net inflow among spot Ethereum ETFs yesterday, with $5.91 million, bringing its cumulative net inflows to $529 million. Total spot Ethereum ETF net assets stood at $10.5 billion, with a net asset ratio of 4.53% and cumulative net inflows of $11.21 billion.
COMMODITIES | Iron Ore Rebounds After Three-Day Slide as Port Wage Talks Stall
Binance News - Iron ore rebounded after three straight days of declines as wage talks at BHP's Port Hedland stalled again and the shadow of a work stoppage has not yet faded. According to Jin10, the sentiment was also lifted by a rebound in oil prices, while labor-management negotiations at the global key supply hub continued to intensify.
STOCKS | Standard Chartered Group Rises 5% in Hong Kong Trading
Binance News - Standard Chartered Group (02888.HK) rose 5% in Hong Kong trading. According to Jin10, the stock gained 5%.
Ex-Westpac Chief Economist Bill Evans Dies After Cancer Battle
Binance News - Bill Evans, Westpac Banking Corp.'s former chief economist, has died after a battle with cancer, according to a statement from his family.
STOCKS | Standard Chartered Rebounds More Than 2% After First-Half Results Beat Expectations
Binance News - Standard Chartered Group (02888.HK) reversed earlier losses and rose more than 2% after its first-half results beat expectations and it announced a new share buyback. According to Jin10, the move came after the company also unveiled another round of share repurchases.
Liverpool valuation hits $6 billion as American investors expand into English soccer
Binance News - According to CNBC, Fenway Sports Group is in talks to sell a significant minority stake in Liverpool Football Club to a syndicate led by British-Indian entrepreneur Amit Bhatia, in a deal believed to value the club at $6 billion. The article said American ownership now extends to 11 of the 20 current Premier League sides, while Swansea City has also drawn investment from Snoop Dogg. Deloitte said just eight Premier League clubs reported an operating profit in the 2024/25 season, and the league recorded combined pre-tax losses of £948 million ($1.26 billion).
South Korea Launches Public-Private AI Data Center Alliance
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's science ministry launched a public-private alliance on Wednesday to promote cooperation on the construction of massive artificial intelligence data centers. The platform is part of the government's June-announced "three megaprojects" initiative, which includes building a massive AI data center with 18.4-gigawatt capacity. The ministry said the alliance will support the full value chain for AI data centers, including cloud technology, energy supply, cooling solutions and regulatory efforts to help expand the ecosystem. It will also set up a special task force to devise strategies for exporting South Korea's AI data center technologies to major countries such as the United Arab Emirates. The launch ceremony in central Seoul ...
Ionic Digital Jumps 26% on Nasdaq Debut, Hits $2.8 Billion Market Cap
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ionic Digital went public. Shares climbed 26% on day one, closing at $62.90 on the Nasdaq. The company — a… Read the original on Ionic Digital Jumps 26% on Nasdaq Debut, Hits $2.8 Billion Market Cap. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Standard Chartered Q2 Pretax Profit Rises 2%, Starts $1 Billion Buyback
Binance News - Standard Chartered said second-quarter profit before tax rose 2% year on year to $2.334 billion for the six months ended June 30, and it will pay an interim ordinary dividend of 20.4 cents per share, up 66% from a year earlier, according to Ming Pao. The bank also immediately launched a further $1 billion share buyback plan.
Manulife Hong Kong And Macau Appoints Tong Ka-Lai As Chief Distribution Officer
Binance News - Manulife Hong Kong and Macau has appointed Tong Ka-Lai as chief distribution officer, effective immediately, replacing Chan Hung-Chin, who had earlier resigned from the company, according to Ming Pao. The announcement said Tong will take over the role with immediate effect.
Iranian Official: U.S. and Saudi Arabia Are Pressuring Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Plan
Binance News - According to Jin10, Reuters reported that a senior Iranian official said the United States and Saudi Arabia are trying to pressure Oman to implement what he described as an unrealistic plan concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
Polymarket Odds For U.S.-Iran Peace Talks By August 7 Fall To 9%
Binance News - Polymarket’s probability for U.S.-Iran peace talks before August 7 fell to 9%, down 14% over the past 24 hours. According to Odaily, the event will be settled based on whether representatives from both sides begin the next round of formal high-level peace talks before 11:59 p.m. ET on the specified date. The settlement requires an in-person diplomatic meeting or round of talks involving senior representatives from both countries, with participants acting in an official capacity and authorized by their governments. Talks conducted through a mediator, coordinator, or intermediary may also qualify, as long as senior representatives from both the United States and Iran take part in the ...
UBS Wealth Management Adds $36 Billion in Net New Assets in Q2
Binance News - UBS said its global wealth management business added $36 billion in net new assets in the second quarter, driven mainly by strong inflows in Switzerland, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific (APAC). According to Jin10, UBS reported the figure and said the inflows came from those regions.
A 17th-Century Shipwreck Full of Moroccan Gold Baffled Divers for 30 Years. They Finally Cracked It
Bitcoin.com - A shipwreck discovered in 1995 in Salcombe Bay off England’s south coast left divers and researchers with more than 400 gold coins but no confirmed identity for decades. In June 2026, a nearly 30-year effort by the British Museum, Bournemouth University, and the South West Maritime Archaeology Group identified it as the Dutch trader Dom […]
UBS Continues $3 Billion Share Buyback Plan, Targets Completion by End of Q2 2027
Binance News - According to Jin10, UBS said it will continue a $3 billion share buyback plan and aims to complete it by the end of the second quarter of 2027.
AirTrunk Secures $2.3 Billion Green Loan for Malaysia Data Center
Binance News - Blackstone Inc.-owned AirTrunk has secured a $2.3 billion green loan from 30 lenders for a new data center in Malaysia, its largest financing to date for a single asset, according to Bloomberg. The deal underscores continued lender appetite for large-scale digital infrastructure projects and marks AirTrunk’s biggest one-asset financing so far.
Benchmark Partner Chetan Puttagunta Questions Anthropic's Call for Tighter AI Distillation Rules
Binance News - Benchmark partner Chetan Puttagunta said on X that Anthropic's public call for tighter regulation of AI model distillation was confusing. According to Odaily, he said Anthropic is valued at about $1 trillion and has substantial technical and financial resources, so a large-scale distillation attack should be relatively easy to identify and track. Puttagunta added that if Anthropic chooses to restrict such activity, the main cost may be giving up some API revenue. He said the only apparent cost would be reduced revenue from related API business. Anthropic and other AI companies have been focused on model ...
STOCKS | Vantage Data Centers Mulls Malaysia Sale at $2 Billion Value
Binance News - Vantage Data Centers is considering selling its Malaysia assets at a value of about $2 billion, according to Bloomberg. The data center operator is backed by US alternative asset manager DigitalBridge Group Inc., people with knowledge of the matter said. The potential sale would add to a wave of data center deals as demand for cloud and AI infrastructure remains strong.
GEOPOLITICS | Manchester Mayoral Vote to Gauge Andy Burnham's Standing
Binance News - Manchester’s mayoral vote will give Andy Burnham an early test of his leadership in his home base, according to Bloomberg. The result is being watched as a gauge of his standing in the UK political landscape.
Zama CEO Says GPU Benchmark Reaches 1,000 Confidential Transfers Per Second
Binance News - Zama CEO Rand Hindi said on X on Monday that the company has reached a benchmark of 1,000 confidential transfers per second on GPUs, up from 0.2 per second in its first demonstration at ETHcc in 2022. According to ChainCatcher, Hindi said the cost of running an FHE node is about $0.000004 per ERC7984 transaction, lower than zero-knowledge proofs, but the comparison has not been independently verified. The benchmark has not been activated on any mainnet, uses company-reported data, and did not include disclosed testing methods. Zama plans to go live by year-end. ...
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Codex Product Lead Tibo Says All ChatGPT Work and Codex User Usage Limits Have Been Reset
Binance News - OpenAI Codex product lead Tibo said all ChatGPT Work and Codex user usage limits have been reset. According to Jin10, the reset has already been completed.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Codex Product Lead Tibo Says Five-Hour Usage Limit Will Be Restored Tomorrow
Binance News - OpenAI Codex product lead Tibo said the five-hour usage limit will be restored tomorrow. According to Jin10, the restriction had previously been suspended during the investigation.
STOCKS | MSCI Asia Pacific Index Falls 2%
Binance News - According to Jin10, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 2%.
Rio Tinto Pledges Cost Cuts, Asset Sales After Profit Jumps
Binance News - Rio Tinto Group said it will step up efforts to cut costs and generate cash by boosting productivity and selling non-core assets after first-half profit jumped on strong commodity prices, according to Bloomberg. The miner said the strategy is aimed at improving efficiency and strengthening its balance sheet as commodity markets remain supportive.
24 Public Fund Firms Join 75 Private Placements, Taking 38.005 Billion Yuan of Allocations
Binance News - According to data from PaiPaiWang, 24 public fund firms had participated in 75 private placements by July 28, 2026, with total allocations of 38.005 billion yuan since the start of the year, up 173.42% from the same period in 2025, according to 36Kr.
Shipping Data Show Tuesday Vessel Traffic Through the Bab el-Mandeb Hit a One-Week High
Binance News - According to Kpler shipping data, 37 cargo ships passed through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Tuesday, the highest number since July 19, while only a few vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz. Of the ships that used the strait, 20 entered and 17 departed. No VLCCs or LNG carriers were among them. Among the outbound vessels were three Aframax tankers carrying crude oil: Aisopos and Gustav, each carrying more than 750,000 barrels of crude, headed for the Gulf of Aden, while Karachi, carrying about 430,000 barrels of crude, headed for Pakistan. Among the inbound vessels, two were carrying petrochemical products: Velos Aquarius transported 345,000 barrels of methyl tert-butyl ether to areas west of Suez, while Sea Ambition carried nearly 93,000 barrels of chemicals to ...
South Korea's FSC Plans Consolidated Digital Asset Basic Act With Ruling Party
Binance News - South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) reportedly plans to draft a consolidated Digital Asset Basic Act with the ruling Democratic Party, creating a government-backed proposal for stablecoins and the wider cryptocurrency market after months of delays. The move would bring several disputed issues into one framework as lawmakers continue negotiations over the country’s second-stage crypto legislation. According to Cointelegraph, the FSC informed the National Assembly ahead of a policy briefing that it intends to introduce a consolidated bill covering stablecoin issuance and circulation, digital asset business rules, exchange entry requirements, disclosures, internal controls, and system-resilience standards. ...
IRGC Says It Seized 3 Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - Jiemian News reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said on July 29 that it continued to maintain “full control” of the Strait of Hormuz and had struck and intercepted three “violating” oil tankers hours earlier. The IRGC said the vessels ignored warnings and kept sailing on an unsafe and illegal route, and that they were hit and intercepted.
Axin Semiconductor Raises Nearly 1 Billion Yuan in B+ Round
Binance News - Axin Semiconductor has completed a B+ funding round that brought its total financing to nearly 1 billion yuan, with investors including Guoxin Fund, Kunpeng Capital, GL Ventures, Yizhuang State-owned Investment, Saimi Fund, CICC Capital, Zhongxin Group, Suke Investment, Wuchuang Investment, Huagong Investment, Shenyan Ventures, Hefei Hi-tech Investment, and Optics Valley Financial Holdings. Existing shareholders including SCVC, Yangtze Capital, China Merchants Securities and Huawosi also increased their stakes, according to Jiemian News. The company said the new capital will support the buildout of large-scale manufacturing, delivery, service and support systems, and help accelerate work on advanced process technologies, advanced packaging and ...
STOCKS | Sixth Street, SK Telecom, GIC Said to Vie for Bain's Bridge
Binance News - Investment firm Sixth Street Partners, South Korea's SK Telecom Co. and Singapore state investor GIC are among bidders for a significant stake in Southeast Asia's Bridge Data Centres, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. The potential sale involves Bain Capital's Bridge Data Centres stake.
Binance Will Adjust Tick Sizes for 7 USDⓈ-M Perpetual Futures Contracts
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the exchange will adjust the tick size, or minimum change in unit price, for several USDⓈ-M Perpetual Futures Contracts at 2026-07-30 06:30 (UTC). The update is intended to increase market liquidity and improve users’ trading experience, while Binance said it will not affect USDⓈ-M Futures trading operations. The change also applies to tick size values used via API, and API users can check the latest contract information through GET /fapi/v1/exchangeInfo. Binance said the update will not affect existing orders, and orders placed before the change will continue to be matched using the original tick size after the adjustment takes effect. ...
Polymarket Boston Red Sox Option Swings From 54.5% to 26.5%
Binance News - Catcher Predict reported that the win probability for the Boston Red Sox option in Polymarket's "Boston Red Sox vs. Athletics" market fell sharply from 54.5% one hour ago to 26.5% at present. According to ChainCatcher, the move marks a 28 percentage point swing and may reflect the impact of breaking news.
Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner Ionic Digital gains 26% in Nasdaq debut
CoinTelegraph - The Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure company closed at $62.90, giving it a market capitalization of about $2.8 billion after its direct listing.
Emirates Crypto Payments Go Live for UAE Residents Buying Flights
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Zhongji Innolight Chairman Proposes RMB 4 Billion-RMB 8 Billion A-Share Buyback
Binance News - Zhongji Innolight (3308), which is due to list tomorrow, said its chairman has proposed using RMB 4 billion to RMB 8 billion to buy back A shares. The repurchased A shares will be used at an appropriate future time for equity incentives or an employee shareholding plan, according to Ming Pao.
Bitcoin Miner Ionic Climbs 25% On Nasdaq Debut, Joining Hut 8’s AI Shift
BeInCrypto - Ionic Digital stock climbed 25% on its Nasdaq debut as the Celsius-born bitcoin miner leans further into AI leasing. The post Bitcoin Miner Ionic Climbs 25% On Nasdaq Debut, Joining Hut 8’s AI Shift appeared first on BeInCrypto.
AUSTRALIAN CPI Gives RBA Room to Hold, IFM Investors’ Alex Joiner Says
Binance News - According to Jin10, IFM Investors chief economist Alex Joiner said Australia’s second-quarter CPI data did not contain danger signals for an August rate hike, but trimmed mean inflation remained above the top of the 2% to 3% target range. He added that the data gave the Reserve Bank of Australia room to hold and watch how inflation evolves over the next few quarters, rather than evidence that any easing in inflation has resumed. Joiner said the next move is not locked in as a rate cut, and the RBA’s tightening bias remains credible.
OpenAI's ChatGPT Is Nearing 1 Billion Weekly Active Users
Binance News - OpenAI's ChatGPT is about to surpass 1 billion weekly active users, according to 36Kr, after the company had originally aimed to reach that milestone by the end of last year. The target is now roughly seven months behind schedule, but ChatGPT has still become one of the fastest-growing internet products, reaching the scale in less than four years. A company spokesperson declined to comment.
Seagate Posts Beat-And-Raise Quarterly Results as Large-Capacity Storage Demand Grows
Binance News - Seagate Technology reported quarterly results that beat Wall Street expectations after the U.S. market close on Tuesday. CEO Dave Mosley said the results confirm strong and growing demand in the large-capacity storage market, and added that customers have not shortened their long-term planning horizons; several vendors have instead asked to extend planning through 2029 and beyond, according to 36Kr.
PRECIOUS METALS | Hong Kong Gold Imports Hit Decade High Before Clearing Launch
Binance News - Hong Kong’s gold imports jumped in June to the highest level since late 2014, as buyers prepared for the city’s newly launched clearing system and demand from mainland China stayed firm, according to Bloomberg. The inflow underscores a pickup in activity ahead of the clearing launch, with Hong Kong’s role as a regional gold hub drawing more metal into the city.
China's EV Charging Infrastructure Reaches 23.057 Million Units by End-June
Binance News - China's National Energy Administration said China had 23.057 million electric vehicle charging facilities and charging guns at the end of June 2026, up 43.2% year on year. Public charging facilities totaled 5.009 million, up 22.3%, with installed power of 247 million kW and average power per gun of about 49.35 kW. Private charging facilities reached 18.048 million, up 50.4%, and registered electricity capacity for private chargers was 155 million kVA, according to Jiemian News. The report also said Ping An New Energy Vehicle ETF (515700) rose to 2.1 yuan as of 10:18 on July 29, 2026, while its tracked China Securities New Energy Vehicle ...
Japan Tax Panel Chair Reiterates 1% Food Tax Proposal
Binance News - Japan should cut the sales tax on food and drinks to 1% and use cash handouts to offset the remaining 1 percentage point, according to Bloomberg. The chair of a cross-party panel on the issue reiterated the proposal after the group failed to reach a consensus.
STOCKS | South Korean Stocks Fall 6% as Finance Minister Says Market-Stabilizing Measures Are Under Review
Binance News - South Korea's KOSPI fell 6%. According to Jin10, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on Wednesday that the government is internally reviewing market-stabilizing measures, and that further adjustments to rules for leveraged single-stock ETFs are possible to address market volatility.
STOCKS | Asian Stocks Extend Losses on AI Worries, Oil Gains
Binance News - Asian stocks fell as investors sold chip shares on growing skepticism over returns from massive artificial intelligence spending, while oil rose and Treasuries declined after fighting erupted in the Middle East, according to Bloomberg. The moves added to pressure on regional equities as traders rotated away from semiconductors.
Heng Fa Optical Major Shareholder Sells 29.59% Stake
Binance News - Heng Fa Optical (1134) said major shareholder Tip Fong Holdings Limited has transferred a total of 147 million company shares, or about 29.59% of its issued share capital, to an independent third party, according to Ming Pao. The company said the share transfer was completed on July 24, and Tip Fong no longer holds any interest in the company. Tip Fong is owned 2% by non-executive director Chan Yin Wah, and 49% each by executive directors Kwok Kwan Fai and Kwok Kwan Yue.
JD.com Rises To 41st In Fortune Global 500
Binance News - Fortune's 2026 Global 500 ranking placed JD.com at 41st, up three places from last year, according to Ming Pao. The company has appeared on the list for 11 consecutive years and ranked first among mainland private enterprises for a third straight year. JD.com was also the Chinese private company with the largest workforce in the Fortune Global 500. As of end-2025, its total headcount exceeded 900,000, and human resources spending reached RMB 157.2 billion.
STOCKS | ASMPT Interim Profit Jumps 168% To HK$583 Million
Binance News - ASMPT (0522) said interim profit rose 168% to HK$583 million, with profit from continuing operations of HK$741 million and a loss from discontinued operations of HK$158 million, according to Ming Pao. Second-quarter profit increased 147% to HK$332 million. Profit from continuing operations was HK$420 million, while discontinued operations recorded a loss of HK$85.57 million. The company declared an interim dividend of HK$0.97 per share.
STOCKS | Yonghe Medical Expects First-Half Profit To Rise More Than 150.9%
Binance News - Yonghe Medical (2279) said it expects interim profit to rise by no less than 150.9% to more than RMB 70 million, with revenue up by at least 10%, according to Ming Pao.
STOCKS | CLSA's Rana Sees Hynix Earnings Improve After Q2 Miss
Binance News - Sanjeev Rana, head of research at CLSA Securities Korea, said Hynix’s earnings miss in the second quarter reflected a weak product mix and expects sequential earnings improvement, according to Bloomberg. KB Financial Group Global Investment Strategist Peter Kim also discussed the underlying trends behind the selloff in AI stocks.
STOCKS | Indian IT Stocks Rebound as AI Trade Weakens
Binance News - India’s IT shares are staging a comeback as the global AI trade loses momentum, with the Nifty IT Index’s correlation with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index falling to its lowest level since 2018, according to Bloomberg. The move suggests Indian software exporters are trading more on their own fundamentals than on the direction of U.S. chip stocks.