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Bitcoin sees accumulation as whale activity rises; Stripe bids $53B for PayPal amid shifting crypto sentiment.
'The O.C. Star' Lobbies Against Major Crypto Bill
U.Today - Actor and outspoken cryptocurrency critic Ben McKenzie has taken his campaign against the digital asset industry to Capitol Hill. Actor and outspoken cryptocurrency critic Ben McKenzie has taken his campaign against the digital asset industry to Capitol Hill.
Only 300 Million XRP Traded in 24 Hours: XRP Ledger's Core Gets Thinner Rapidly
U.Today - XRP is not gaining the traction needed for a bullish recovery, despite the relatively recovering cryptocurrency market. XRP is not gaining the traction needed for a bullish recovery, despite the relatively recovering cryptocurrency market.
Bitcoin gets new $80K August target: Watch these BTC price levels next
CoinTelegraph - BTC price upside predictions include $68,000 within two weeks and up to $80,000 next month, contrasting warnings of a 2022 bear-market rerun for the rest of 2026.
Cryptopolitan Report: Saylor Sold Bitcoin & A Third Of Our Readers Say Nothing Has Changed
Cryptopolitan - Where This Actually Started Digital asset treasuries are a mainstay in the crypto space these days but long before this title was established, there was only one company doing it. Strategy, then called Microstrategy, made its first Bitcoin purchase in August 2020. Founder and chairman of Strategy, Michael Saylor, has since turned the mid-sized enterprise...
Coinbase Runs 95% AI-Written Code While Keeping Humans in Charge
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Coinbase just dropped a number that’s hard to ignore. Over 95% of its code is now written with AI assistance… Read the original on Coinbase Runs 95% AI-Written Code While Keeping Humans in Charge. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
PayPal receives $53B takeover offer from Stripe, Advent: Report
Cryptopolitan - Stripe and Advent reportedly made an offer to acquire PayPal for more than $53 billion, which may be regarded as one of the biggest acquisitions in the payment industry’s history. According to a report by Reuters, the proposal has set the value of PayPal at $60.50 per share, with about $50 billion to be covered...
Stripe and Advent Offer $53 Billion for Paypal: Here’s What It Means for Crypto Payments
Bitcoin.com - Payments processor Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have offered to buy Paypal for more than $53 billion, a 28% premium to Tuesday’s close. A deal would unite two of the most aggressive stablecoin players in fintech. A Massive Bid For the Payments Giant Reuters reported the exclusive earlier today, citing sources familiar with […]
Kalshi Caught Between CFTC Demands and Michigan Order in Prediction Market Squeeze
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Kalshi is in a tough spot. The prediction market platform is fighting regulatory pressure from two directions at once —… Read the original on Kalshi Caught Between CFTC Demands and Michigan Order in Prediction Market Squeeze. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Stripe, Advent offer $53B to acquire PayPal: Report
CoinTelegraph - Stripe and Advent reportedly offered to buy PayPal for $53 billion, at a 28% premium compared to the company’s Tuesday closing price.
What Washed-Out Crypto Sentiment Means for Bitcoin’s Next Move
BeInCrypto - Crypto social volume dropped to 41,800 daily comments in July, its second-lowest reading since October 2024, as market chatter thinned across major platforms. Trading activity has cooled alongside the silence. Top-cap crypto volumes are fading toward their weakest average levels in two years, pointing to softer spot demand and cautious positioning. Why Crypto Interest Has The post What Washed-Out Crypto Sentiment Means for Bitcoin’s Next Move appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Whale Activity Points to Bitcoin Accumulation on Price Gains
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Whale wallets have shown notable movement in recent sessions, with transfers indicating a shift toward accumulation rather than distribution. The… Read the original on Whale Activity Points to Bitcoin Accumulation on Price Gains. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
PayPal Draws $53 Billion Takeover Bid From Stripe and Advent
BeInCrypto - Stripe has teamed up with private equity firm Advent International to make a play for one of its oldest rivals, PayPal. The two submitted a joint bid of $60.50 per share, a 28% premium to PayPal’s closing share price of $47.37 on Tuesday, which the company has so far left unanswered. Why PayPal Became a The post PayPal Draws $53 Billion Takeover Bid From Stripe and Advent appeared first on BeInCrypto.
AlphaX Rolls Out Global Zero-Fee Trading Initiative Across TradFi and Crypto Markets
BeInCrypto - AlphaX, a high-performance on-chain trading exchange committed to delivering a simplified, efficient, and reliable trading experience, today unveiled the global launch of its Zero-Fee Trading Initiative, extending fee-free trading across TradFi perpetual futures, crypto spot, and crypto futures markets. This limited-time zero-fee framework enables all market makers and takers in eligible regions to trade a The post AlphaX Rolls Out Global Zero-Fee Trading Initiative Across TradFi and Crypto Markets appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Zoomex Monthly Transparency Report: June 2026
BeInCrypto - June was a month of contrasts for Zoomex. While broader crypto markets absorbed one of the sharpest macro shocks of the year, the platform kept shipping, a full Prediction Market launch, an expanded World Cup campaign calendar, a run of tokenized equity products, and a five part charity initiative built around its Formula 1 and The post Zoomex Monthly Transparency Report: June 2026 appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Japan's Largest Card Network Taps Circle to Bring USDC to 40 Million Merchants
CoinPaprika - JCB, Japan's largest card network, signed a memorandum of understanding with Circle on 14 July 2026 to explore USDC stablecoin payments. The partnership targets cross-border treasury transfers and in-store payments across JCB's merchant network.
Taiwan Lawmaker Puts Bitcoin Reserve Odds at 80% in Five Years: Here’s His Roadmap
Bitcoin.com - Taiwanese legislator Dr. Ko Ju-chun says there is “roughly an 80% chance” Taiwan establishes a strategic bitcoin reserve within five years if political conditions align and close to 100% within ten. Ushering in Serious Change Dr. Ko, an at-large member of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan and vice co-chair of the legislature’s US-Taiwan Caucus, has emerged as […]
CT3 Announces Dedicated Storage Contracts to Expand Decentralized Storage Infrastructure
DailyHODL - London, United Kingdom, 15th July 2026, Chainwire The post CT3 Announces Dedicated Storage Contracts to Expand Decentralized Storage Infrastructure appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $424 Million in One Day as Investor Confidence Wobbles
TheCurrencyAnalytics - US spot Bitcoin ETFs just took a serious hit. A single-day outflow of $424.66 million landed in July, snapping what… Read the original on Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $424 Million in One Day as Investor Confidence Wobbles. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Binance to List 10 bStocks Trading Pairs With Zero Maker Fee Promotion
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the exchange will open trading and enable Spot Algo Trading Bots services for ten bStocks tokenized securities pairs on Binance Spot. The new trading pairs include AAOIB/USDT, ARMB/USDT, AVGOB/USDT, BABAB/USDT, HOODB/USDT, IBMB/USDT, MRVLB/USDT, NOKB/USDT, RKLBB/USDT, and TSMB/USDT. Trading for these pairs is scheduled to begin at 2026-07-15 13:30 (UTC). To incentivize trading, Binance will offer zero maker fees for all ten bStocks trading pairs during a promotional period running from the listing time until 2026-08-31 23:59 (UTC). The bStocks represent tokenized versions of shares in ...
Iranian Official: Over 260 Injured in U.S. Airstrikes on Iran Since July 7
Binance News - An Iranian official reported that U.S. airstrikes on Iran have injured more than 260 people since July 7. According to Jin10, Hossein Kermanpour, head of public relations at Iran's Ministry of Health, stated on social media on July 15 that the U.S. airstrikes on Iran since July 7 have caused over 260 injuries.
South Korea's KOSPI Surges Over 8% as Foreign Buying Doubles
Binance News - South Korea's KOSPI index surged more than 8% during intraday trading on Wednesday, as the Seoul stock market reclaimed the 7,000-point level amid rising risk appetite and increased foreign buying. According to Odaily, foreign investors recorded net purchases of 2.4 trillion won worth of stocks as of 2:30 p.m. local time, more than double the nearly 1 trillion won net buying seen the previous day. Institutional investors added 180 billion won in net purchases, though at a slower pace than Tuesday. Retail investors were the only net sellers, offloading nearly 2.5 trillion won in stocks.
WORLD CUP | Tuchel Backs Bellingham Ahead of Semi-Final vs Argentina
Binance News - Thomas Tuchel has dismissed any rift with Jude Bellingham ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, according to Yahoo Sports. The England head coach held a clear-the-air meeting with the squad after Bellingham appeared to dismiss Tuchel's criticism of the team's quarter-final win over Norway with a "whatever" response. Tuchel said he spoke to the whole team to move forward and praised Bellingham as a "world-class player" who scored twice against Norway. The semi-final is set for Wednesday in Atlanta.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: Foreign Exchange and Interest Rates Influenced by Multiple Factors
Binance News - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that foreign exchange and interest rates are influenced by multiple factors, such as U.S. interest rates and economic indicators. According to Jin10, this was the comment made by the prime minister.
London BTC Company Discovers Gold at Nevada's BlackStar Project, Grades 16.23 g/t Gold and 50.5 g/t Silver
Binance News - London BTC Company announced a gold discovery at the BlackStar project in Nevada. According to Jin10, the discovery returned gold grades of 16.23 grams per ton and silver grades of 50.5 grams per ton.
Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran Reportedly Plan to Exit Uniqlo's U Series After Ten Years
Binance News - According to 36Kr, citing fashion journalist Lauren Sherman, Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran plan to exit Uniqlo's U series, with the fall/winter 2026 collection likely their last. Fast Retailing has reduced its stake in Lemaire's namesake brand. Lemaire brand sales grew tenfold between 2019 and 2024 to exceed €100 million, and are projected to reach €160 million in 2026. The U series, launched in 2016, has been a key design lab for Uniqlo, with estimated annual retail sales of $900 million to $1 billion, accounting for about 5% of Uniqlo's 2025 fiscal year revenue. The potential departure comes as Uniqlo shifts its growth focus to Europe and North America. Both Lemaire and Fast Retailing declined to comment.
South Korea May Raise Margin Requirements for Leveraged Chip ETFs Fivefold
Binance News - South Korean authorities may increase margin requirements for leveraged chip exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by up to five times, according to a local media report. According to Odaily, the potential adjustment targets leveraged ETFs focused on the semiconductor sector.
Iran War Cost Estimated at $30B by Pentagon, Up to $100B by Internal U.S. Estimates, NBC Reports
Binance News - According to NBC News, the U.S. Department of Defense publicly estimated the cost of the Iran war at approximately $30 billion. However, internal U.S. estimates place the total cost between $80 billion and $100 billion. According to Jin10, the figures were based on public estimates from the Pentagon and internal assessments.
Japan Petroleum Association: U.S. Crude Oil an Option for Japan's Future Supply Diversification
Binance News - According to Jin10, the president of the Japan Petroleum Association stated that U.S. crude oil is one option for diversifying Japan's future oil supply.
DeepSeek Nears $500M ARR, Targets Shanghai STAR Market Listing Next Year
Binance News - DeepSeek's annualized recurring revenue (ARR) is reportedly approaching $500 million. According to NS3.AI, the company has raised $7.4 billion in funding and is planning to list on the Shanghai STAR Market next year.
DeepSeek's Annualized Revenue Reaches $400–$500 Million, V4 API Gross Margin Over 50%
Binance News - DeepSeek recently achieved an annualized revenue of $400 million to $500 million, primarily from enterprise and developer API calls. According to ChainCatcher, the V4 API gross margin exceeds 50%.
South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance Drafts Asset Management Law for Crypto
Binance News - South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance is drafting a basic asset management law for state-owned assets. According to Odaily, the legislation aims to regulate new asset classes, including cryptocurrencies.
WORLD CUP | Deschamps to End France Tenure After Third-Place Play-Off
Binance News - Didier Deschamps will conclude his 14-year tenure as France manager in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off, following a 2-0 semi-final defeat to Spain, according to Yahoo Sports. Deschamps, who won the World Cup as both a player (1998) and manager (2018), set a record for most World Cup games managed (26) in the loss. He confirmed in January 2025 he would step down after the tournament. France managed only 10 shots in the match, their lowest total in a World Cup, with an expected goals of 0.3. Deschamps' farewell game will be against the loser of England vs. Argentina in Miami on Saturday at 22:00 BST.
TeraWulf Shares Fall 7.08% as New York Governor Signs Executive Order Pausing Data Center Permits
Binance News - TeraWulf shares declined by 7.08% following an executive order from New York Governor Kathy Hochul that halts new large-scale data center permits. According to NS3.AI, the pause may last up to one year while the Department of Public Service develops a Generic Environmental Impact Statement framework. The company stated that planning for Lake Hawkeye remains unaffected and that Lake Mariner is already operational.
Kalshi says CFTC, Michigan orders leave it in ‘impossible position’
CoinTelegraph - “We are disappointed by this decision and believe it is unfair to Kalshi,” the company’s legal counsel said on X.
South Korea's Crypto Tax Repeal Petition Stalls as Tax Service Prepares for Implementation
Binance News - A petition seeking to repeal South Korea's cryptocurrency tax, which garnered over 50,000 signatures, has stalled in the National Assembly. According to NS3.AI, the National Tax Service is moving forward with preparations, including forming a dedicated team and developing a transaction analysis system ahead of the planned tax implementation next year.
China's June PPI Falls Month-on-Month After Eight Months of Gains, NBS Says
Binance News - China's Producer Price Index (PPI) turned negative month-on-month in June after eight consecutive months of gains, primarily due to the pass-through effect of falling international crude oil prices, according to Wang Guanhua, spokesperson for China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), at a press conference on Wednesday. Wang said the average international crude oil price dropped 18.6% month-on-month in June, based on World Bank data, which significantly weakened domestic prices in the petroleum and chemical sectors. He added that PPI is expected to maintain stable operation in the second half of the year, supported by rising demand for computing power from AI integration and improved market competition order. Looking ahead, Wen Bin, chief economist at China Minsheng ...
Americans Have Been Paying Less for Bitcoin Than the Rest of the World for 50 Straight Days
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin has traded at a discount on Coinbase versus Binance for 50 straight days, with the Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index still negative as of July 7-8, the longest streak on record. The latest reading of -0.0742% shows BTC slightly cheaper on the U.S. exchange, a sign of weaker American demand that has coincided with roughly […]
BitMine Revenue Jumps 22x Even as It Posts $9 Billion Net Loss
BeInCrypto - BitMine Immersion Technologies posted revenue of $46.5 million in the three months ended May 31, a 22x jump from a year earlier, even as a $9.1 billion nine-month net loss dominated its latest filing. The loss stems almost entirely from a non-cash markdown on the company’s Ethereum (ETH) holdings. Underneath it, BitMine’s staking business scaled The post BitMine Revenue Jumps 22x Even as It Posts $9 Billion Net Loss appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Kalshi Launches GPU Computing Forward Curve Based on Prediction Market Prices
Binance News - According to Foresight News, prediction market exchange Kalshi has released a GPU computing forward curve based on prediction market prices, as reported by Bloomberg. The forward curve currently supports NVIDIA B200, H200, and A100 chips. Kalshi Chief Risk Officer Udesh Jha stated that the forward curve is generated algorithmically from weekly and monthly event contracts related to computing power costs, covering up to one year, and can be used to launch derivatives such as futures and options. The report noted that as demand for computing power continues to grow for AI model training and operation, computing capacity is increasingly becoming a ...
Europe Accelerates Drone Investment as Defense Spending Shifts Toward Autonomous Systems
Binance News - According to CNBC, Europe is rapidly increasing investment in drone technology as a central component of future defense strategy, with a series of announcements over the past two weeks highlighting the shift. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance would become "drone-ready" and that allies would invest more than $40 billion in counter-drone capabilities over the next five years, noting drones have "fundamentally altered" modern warfare. The U.K. committed £5 billion ($6.7 billion) to a "UK drone transformation" program under its Defence Investment Plan published in late June. Germany moved to procure 50,000 drones for Ukraine through a 90-million-euro order placed by defense software company Auterion and Ukrainian drone maker Skyfall with a ...
Intel to Use ASML's Next-Generation Lithography Machines for Some Panther Lake Laptop Chips
Binance News - Intel has decided to use ASML's high-end equipment to produce some of its flagship Panther Lake laptop chips, according to Jin10. ASML announced on Tuesday that Intel began trials in 2024 and has started using ASML's next-generation high numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet lithography machines. The machines, which cost approximately $400 million each—double the price of standard EUV lithography tools—transfer circuit patterns onto wafers to help produce some Panther Lake processors. Integrating the equipment into the production process is also technically challenging. Intel is using the high numerical aperture machines to test specific layers of the chips, which will help both Intel and ASML collect data and optimize the equipment.
Ark rebalances into Circle and Block, trims Robinhood in $14 million reshuffle
Cryptopolitan - On Tuesday (July 14), Ark Invest, managed by Cathie Wood, invested around $13.9 million in Circle Internet Group and also acquired approximately $1.52 million in Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc., while decreasing its stake in Robinhood by about $3.15 million. For investors in Ark’s exchange-traded funds (ETFs), this decision is not seen as a call on...
ASML Reports Q2 Revenue of €9.33 Billion, Beating Estimates
Binance News - ASML reported second-quarter revenue of €9.33 billion, surpassing the IBES estimate of €8.86 billion. According to Odaily, the figure exceeded market expectations.
UBS: European Investors Remain Confident in China's AI Sector
Binance News - According to Jin10, UBS China Equity Strategy Research Head Wang Zonghao stated that European investors maintain strong confidence in China's AI sector. Following a week-long meeting with European investors, Wang noted that despite the summer break, interest in Chinese stocks remains high, with AI being a key discussion topic. While some AI tech stocks have declined in recent weeks and some investors have taken profits amid volatility, confidence in the AI tech sector remains firm. Investors are primarily focusing on themes related to China's localization and domestic capital expenditure, as well as sector leaders with reasonable valuations. Compared to previous surveys, investors' understanding of China's AI tech supply chain has broadened, but UBS believes ...
Iran's Revolutionary Guards: U.S. Military Installations in Kuwait Destroyed
Binance News - Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated that U.S. military satellite communication centers, missile and air defense radars, Patriot air defense systems, logistics facilities at U.S. bases, and HIMARS launchers located in Kuwait have been destroyed. According to Jin10, the statement did not provide further details on the timing or method of the attacks.
Whale Opens 5x Leveraged Long Position on ChangXin Memory, Holds $75.4M Portfolio
Binance News - According to Odaily, a whale holding $75.4 million in assets has opened a 5x leveraged long position on ChangXin Memory tokens at a price of $6, with a position size of 20,000 tokens valued at $164,000. The whale is currently up $44,000 on the trade. Additionally, the whale has placed limit orders in the $5.8 to $7.2 range to increase its long position in ChangXin Memory.
Japan's Tertiary Activity Index Rises 1.1% in May, Beating Expectations
Binance News - Japan's tertiary industry activity index rose 1.1% in May on a monthly basis, according to Jin10. This exceeded the market expectation of 0.40%, while the previous month's reading was revised to 1.30%.
U.S. Strikes Iranian Wheat Silo in Hoveyzeh, Iranian Media Reports
Binance News - The United States attacked a wheat storage silo in Hoveyzeh, Iran, early Wednesday morning, according to Iran's IRIB news agency.
DeepSeek May File for IPO This Year as It Weighs Fresh Fundraising
BeInCrypto - Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has begun preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) and has also opened early talks with new investors for another funding round. The moves come only weeks after DeepSeek closed its first external round, signaling that investors are aggressively chasing top Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) plays. DeepSeek Eyes IPO Filing This The post DeepSeek May File for IPO This Year as It Weighs Fresh Fundraising appeared first on BeInCrypto.
NIO Becomes Strategic Investor in ChangXin Technology, Commits 158 Million Yuan
Binance News - NIO has become a strategic investor in ChangXin Technology, committing to subscribe 158 million yuan with an 18-month lock-up period, according to 36Kr. The two companies will cooperate on existing automotive-grade LPDDR4X and LPDDR5X products, aiming to build a stable and mutually trusting strategic supply relationship.
Oracle Leads Competition to Provide Top-Secret Cloud Services to Japan
Binance News - Oracle is leading the competition to sell top-secret cloud services to Japan, according to the Financial Times. According to Jin10, U.S. officials consider such services crucial for ensuring secure intelligence sharing between Tokyo and its allies. Seven people familiar with the matter said the Texas-based company is ahead of Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and Google in the bidding process to provide "air-gapped" cloud services.
South Korea Caps Online Stock Loans at 1 Billion Won per Borrower
Binance News - South Korean regulators have capped online stock loans for a single borrower at 1 billion won. According to NS3.AI, data from the Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Service showed that online investment-linked stock loan balances reached 898.3 billion won at the end of June. The Financial Supervisory Service will limit new monthly stock loans to 30% of the previous month's new linked loans starting August 16.
UK Government Imposes Social Media Curfew for Teens Aged 16-17
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing AFP, the UK government announced on Tuesday, July 14, that it will impose a social media "curfew" for 16- and 17-year-olds, barring them from using platforms such as Instagram and Facebook between midnight and 6 a.m. daily. The move follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer's previous announcement banning social media for children under 16. The government also plans to set addictive features like infinite scrolling to disabled by default for users aged 16-17, though users can adjust these settings. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said the government must protect teens from addictive features to help them sleep, focus on school, and spend time with family. Additional measures include regulating AI chatbots and requiring users under 18 ...
BYD: Can Surpass Toyota in Global Sales Even Without US Market
Binance News - According to Jin10, a senior executive at BYD (01211.HK) stated that the company can surpass Toyota to become the global sales champion even without entering the U.S. market.
BitRing Rebrands Fitness, AI, and Web3 Ecosystem as BRT.Fit
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, BitRing has announced a gradual brand upgrade, unifying its fitness, AI, and Web3 ecosystem under the new global brand "BRT.Fit." The official announcement states that following this brand adjustment, the "BitRing" name will be retained as a dedicated smart ring brand, continuing to focus on wearable hardware and health technology innovation. The company indicated that this brand upgrade marks a new phase in the project's global expansion.
Why Strategy’s Tiny 32 BTC Sale Changed How Investors View Corporate Bitcoin Buying
CryptoPotato - Corporate treasury demand still supports Bitcoin, but Strategy's balance sheet now matters more than headline BTC purchase announcements.
STOCKS | Hanmi Semiconductor Surges Over 28% on Record Sales, AI Demand
Binance News - Hanmi Semiconductor shares surged over 28%. According to Jin10, the rally was driven by the company's better-than-expected second-quarter results and a boost in investor confidence in AI semiconductor stocks after the U.S. consumer price index (CPI) came in below expectations. The company reported a consolidated operating profit of 130.3 billion won for the second quarter, up 51.0% year-on-year, beating the market consensus of 121.0 billion won by about 8%. Its operating margin reached 51.9%, surpassing the 50% mark for the first time in a single quarter and setting a record high. Revenue for the quarter was 251.1 billion won, up 39.5% year-on-year, the highest quarterly sales since the company's founding.
Stripe and Advent International Bid $60.50 Per Share to Acquire PayPal
Binance News - Payment company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have jointly submitted a takeover offer to PayPal, according to Odaily. The bid is priced at $60.50 per share, valuing PayPal at over $53 billion, representing a premium of approximately 28% over PayPal's closing price on Tuesday. The offer was submitted earlier this month and is backed by approximately $50 billion in committed bank financing. Stripe and Advent had preliminary contact in early April. PayPal has not yet responded to the offer, and the parties are seeking to reach an agreement by the end of this month. Under the proposal, Stripe and Advent would jointly hold PayPal, each owning a 50% stake, rather than splitting the company.
Japanese Retail Investors' Net Short Dollar Bets Hit Record High Since 2008
Binance News - Japanese retail investors' bearish sentiment on the U.S. dollar intensified last month, with net short positions surging to the highest level in nearly 20 years. According to Jin10, data from the Japan Financial Futures Association showed that net short dollar positions held by Japanese retail investors increased more than fourfold from the previous month to 2.79 trillion yen (approximately $17.2 billion), the highest since records began in late 2008. Japanese retail investors dominate spot foreign exchange trading in Tokyo, and their positioning may influence the effectiveness of government intervention to support the yen. With these investors already heavily betting on a weaker dollar, if the government sells dollars and buys yen, the impact may be less than in the past. ...
AI TRENDS | South Korea’s FSC Plans to Expand Public Growth Fund to 200 Trillion Won
Binance News - South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) plans to expand the operating size of its Public Growth Fund from 150 trillion won to 200 trillion won and broaden its investment scope to include sectors such as aerospace. According to Odaily, a policy briefing said the FSC will raise the fund’s annual operating scale to 40 trillion won from 30 trillion won. The briefing said the fund’s total operating scale over the next five years is expected to reach 200 trillion won. Support targets will be expanded beyond 12 major high-tech industries currently ...
XRP Gains Institutional Momentum as SBI Expands Finance Infrastructure in Japan
Bitcoin.com - XRP is at the center of a new institutional finance initiative in Japan after SBI Digital Finance and Doppler Finance formed a strategic partnership, extending Doppler’s collaboration with SBI Group companies beyond an earlier XRP yield and tokenization initiative. Why Is Japan Becoming a Focal Point for Institutional XRP Finance? Doppler Finance, a tokenized capital […]
Jordan Says It Intercepted Three Ballistic Missiles Entering Its Airspace From Iran
Binance News - Jordan's military said its air defense systems intercepted and shot down three ballistic missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iran early Wednesday. According to Jin10, the military described the missiles as coming from Iran into Jordan's airspace.
China's NBS: Economy Stayed Within a Reasonable Range in the First Half
Binance News - China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said China's economy operated within a reasonable range in the first half of the year, with new quality productive forces being fostered and high-quality development improving, according to 36Kr. The NBS also warned that external instability and uncertainty remain elevated, while China faces a pronounced imbalance of strong supply and weak demand, meaning the foundation for an economic recovery still needs to be consolidated.
China's NBS: Intellectual Property Product Investment Rose 9.4% in H1, Share of Fixed-Asset Investment Hit 13.8%
Binance News - Investment in intellectual property products in China rose 9.4% year on year in the first half of 2026, accelerating by 1.5 percentage points from the first quarter, according to 36Kr. The share of intellectual property product investment in total fixed-asset investment reached 13.8%, up 1.4 percentage points from the first quarter, Wang Guanhua, spokesperson for China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said at a State Council Information Office press briefing on July 15.
Shenzhen Zhichuangxin Microelectronics Raises Pre-A Round, Plans OpenHarmony and RISC-V Partnership With Kaihong Digital
Binance News - Shenzhen Zhichuangxin Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (Zhichuangxin) has completed a Pre-A funding round, with participation from TusStar Venture Capital, an industry fund initiated by Shenzhen Kaihong Digital Industry Development Co., Ltd. (Kaihong Digital), Zhuhai Zhengling Group, and Yingguang Technology, according to 36Kr. After the round, Zhichuangxin and Kaihong Digital plan a strategic partnership focused on integrating OpenHarmony with open-source RISC-V to build a "dual open-source" hardware-software ecosystem and accelerate deployment in scenarios such as smart terminals. Founded in 2022 by former Alibaba T-Head executive Chen ...
Anthropic's cemetery ad draws mockery from Altman and tech workers
Cryptopolitan - Anthropic aired a commercial over the weekend that begins with a burning house. Later, the location resurfaces in a cemetery with numerous headstones.
MoonPay Joins x402 Foundation Board
Binance News - MoonPay has joined the x402 Foundation as a board member. According to Foresight News, MoonPay announced its participation in the foundation and said it will serve on the board.
Goldman Sachs Sees Brent Crude Possibly Exceeding $110 a Barrel in the Fourth Quarter of 2026
Binance News - Goldman Sachs said Brent crude prices could rise above $110 per barrel in the fourth quarter of 2026 if the recovery in exports from the Gulf region remains stalled and the rebound in production is delayed.
Trump Holds Situation Room Meeting on Wider Iran Offensive
Binance News - According to Axios, President Trump held a Situation Room meeting Tuesday to discuss plans for a major offensive in Iran that sources said would be broader than the current U.S. strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. Axios reported the U.S. military carried out strikes in the strait area and along Iran’s southern coast for a fourth straight day, targeting air defenses and radar systems, anti-ship missile positions, and drone launch sites, while U.S. officials said the goal was to degrade Iran’s ability to attack ships transiting the strait. Iran continued retaliatory missile and drone launches at U.S. bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, and a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports took effect Tuesday afternoon; U.S. officials also said the military coordinated the transit ...
AI TRENDS | China Merchants Securities: Electronic Fiberglass Cloth Is in a Super Cycle, With Growth Drivers Shifting to Earnings
Binance News - China Merchants Securities said the current rally in electronic fiberglass cloth is a high-prosperity cycle jointly driven by a surge in AI industry demand and orderly supply. According to Jin10, the brokerage said trading has moved from a phase dominated by price increases caused by cloth shortages to a stage focused on whether price gains can exceed expectations and how long the upcycle can last, which it said will respectively determine companies’ earnings per share and valuations. China Merchants Securities said the electronic fiberglass cloth industry still ...
MEXC Logs 7.1 Billion USDT in SpaceX Futures as CEO Vugar Usi Reshapes the Exchange
TheCurrencyAnalytics - MEXC just dropped its Q2 2026 report, and the numbers are big. SpaceX futures alone hit 7.1 billion USDT in… Read the original on MEXC Logs 7.1 Billion USDT in SpaceX Futures as CEO Vugar Usi Reshapes the Exchange. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Iran-Aligned Iraqi Militia Kataib Hezbollah Warns It Will Respond to Any "New War" Against Iran
Binance News - An Iran-aligned Iraqi paramilitary group, Kataib Hezbollah, warned that it would respond if an adversary launches a “new war” against Iran. According to Jin10, the statement was attributed to Al Jazeera. The report said Kataib Hezbollah described itself as prepared to respond in the event of such an escalation.
Arch CTO Himanshu Sahay Says Bitcoin Validates Rules, Not Motives, as BIP-110 Rift Deepens
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor’s description of BIP‑110 as dangerous has deepened rifts within the Bitcoin community, leading Arch co‑founder Himanshu Sahay to urge a measured, fact‑based review of the proposal. A Fault Line in Bitcoin Philosophy Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor’s argument pushing back against BIP-110 has stepped directly into one of the most polarizing philosophical fault […]
DBS Group Targets S$1 Trillion in Wealth Management Assets by 2030
Binance News - DBS Group is seeking to more than double its wealth management assets to about S$1 trillion by 2030 as it accelerates expansion in Asian markets. According to Jin10, foreign media reported that the bank plans to add at least 600 employees and open 18 new wealth management centers in its core markets of Singapore and Hong Kong. DBS Group said its S$1 trillion target reflects an ambition to rank among large global asset managers alongside institutions such as UBS Group, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan that manage more than $1 trillion in client assets. ...
Xbox Workers Stunned After 3,200 Job Cuts, About 20% of Staff
Binance News - Xbox is cutting about 3,200 jobs, an estimated 20% of its workforce, with around 1,600 roles going immediately and the remaining 1,600 over the next 12 months, according to BBC. The layoffs follow a memo from Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma saying she planned to “reset the business”, and Xbox leadership said the “painful” cuts are intended to focus resources on its biggest franchises, including Fallout. The BBC said affected staff included workers at Xbox-owned ZeniMax Online Studios and Bethesda-linked studios such as ID Software, where former employees said nearly 100 staff were laid off. Xbox told the BBC reports that ...
WORLD CUP | England Face Argentina in World Cup Semi-Final at Atlanta Stadium
Binance News - England will play Argentina in the World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday at 20:00 BST, with Thomas Tuchel’s side aiming to reach the country’s first men’s World Cup final since winning in 1966. Yahoo Sports reported that the winner will face Spain in Sunday’s World Cup final.
Messi Leads 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Odds at 59% on Predict.fun
Binance News - Messi’s probability of winning the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot rose to 59% on predict.fun, moving him ahead of Kylian Mbappe, according to monitoring by the PPP prediction market tool. According to Odaily, the probability increased by 25% over the past 24 hours, while Mbappe’s odds fell to 32%, down 24% over the same period; Harry Kane was third at 9%. Odaily reported that France lost 0–2 to Spain and was eliminated earlier today. As of now, Mbappe and Messi lead the scoring chart with eight goals each, while Erling Haaland has seven goals and is no longer in contention for the Golden Boot. ...
England vs. Argentina World Cup Semifinal Market Implies 35% Win Probability for England
Binance News - A prediction market event for the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina showed implied probabilities of 35% for an England win, 33% for a draw, and 32% for an Argentina win. According to Odaily, the market is limited to the match result within the first 90 minutes of regular time, including stoppage time. The semifinal match is scheduled for 3:00 (UTC+8) tomorrow.
South Korean Asset Managers Discuss Raising Minimum Deposits for Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs
Binance News - South Korea’s Financial Investment Association said CEOs from 10 major asset management firms discussed investor protection measures for launching single-stock leveraged ETFs, including raising minimum deposit requirements and spreading rebalancing trades across the trading day. According to Odaily, a statement from the association said participants agreed it is necessary to increase the minimum deposit required to invest in such leveraged products from the current level of 10 million won. To reduce the market impact of daily rebalancing trades that are concentrated ...
PBOC Sets Yuan Midpoint at 6.7910 per Dollar, Up 80 Pips
Binance News - China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), set the yuan's daily midpoint at 6.7910 per U.S. dollar, up 80 pips from the previous trading day's 6.7990, according to 36Kr. The prior session's official close was 6.7779, and the offshore yuan last closed at 6.7730.
China's Second-Quarter GDP Rose 0.9% Quarter on Quarter
Binance News - China's GDP rose 0.9% quarter on quarter in the second quarter. According to Jin10, the result matched the 0.9% expectation and compared with a prior reading of 1.30%.
U.S.-Iran Options Narrow After Another Hormuz Clash
Binance News - Both the United States and Iran are facing fewer and fewer options after another conflict erupted around the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump wants to end the war before the midterm elections, while Iran is trying to use pressure on shipping to wear down U.S. resolve. The report described the situation as a contest centered on time, costs, and political endurance.
China's Industrial Output Growth Accelerated to 5.3% Year Over Year in June
Binance News - China's industrial output rose 5.3% year over year in June. According to Jin10, the result compared with a market expectation of 4.7% and a prior reading of 4.50%.
Apple opens new Siri AI to public beta testers with iOS 27
Cryptopolitan - Owners of iPhones can now test Apple's redesigned Siri without a developer account. On Monday, Apple released the public beta of iOS 27.
Iranian Military Says It Carried Out A Second Strike On U.S. Facilities At Azraq Base In Jordan
Binance News - Iran's military said it carried out a second strike targeting U.S. military facilities at the Azraq base in Jordan. According to Jin10, the statement described the operation as Iran's second attack against U.S. facilities located at the Azraq base.
China to Release Second-Quarter GDP and June Activity Data Shortly
Binance News - China is set to publish its second-quarter GDP year-on-year figure, as well as June year-on-year growth for value-added industrial output above the designated size and total retail sales of consumer goods. According to Jin10, the data were scheduled to be released in about 10 minutes.
South Korea Plans to Complete Measures by Early Next Year to Join MSCI, Finance Minister Says
Binance News - South Korea’s finance minister said the government plans to have all measures in place by early next year so the country can be included in MSCI. According to Jin10, the finance minister did not provide further details on what measures would be implemented or a specific timeline beyond early next year.
DeepMind’s Hassabis Bets AGI Will Hit Harder Than Electricity Ever Did
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Bitmine Reports $45.7 Million in Quarterly Ether Staking Revenue After MAVAN Launch
Binance News - Bitmine Immersion Technologies reported $45.7 million in Ether staking and validation revenue last quarter following the launch of its MAVAN initiative in March. According to NS3.AI, the company said staking revenue accounted for 98% of total revenue for the three months ended May 31, citing Bitmine’s latest 10-Q filing. Tom Lee said projected ETH staking rewards would reach $284 million on an annualized basis once MAVAN and its staking partners fully stake Bitmine’s ETH holdings.
Shenhao Technology Plans Up to 2 Billion Yuan Server Purchases for Computing-Power Leasing
Binance News - Shenhao Technology (300853.SZ) said it and its subsidiaries plan to buy servers from multiple suppliers, with total contract value expected to be no more than 2 billion yuan, mainly for computing-power leasing services, according to Jiemian News. The company reported 2025 revenue of 312 million yuan and an attributable net loss of 194 million yuan, with net assets of 669 million yuan at year-end. Shenhao Technology said the purchases will be funded through its own funds and self-raised financing, with the latter coming from credit lines from banks and other financial institutions. As of end-2025, the company had 260 million yuan in cash and cash equivalents and a 58.11% asset-liability ratio; the ratio was ...
Langxun Technology’s Shenzhen Main Board IPO Application Accepted; Seeks $903 Million
Binance News - Hangzhou Langxun Technology Co., a third-party integrated circuit testing company, said its Shenzhen main board IPO application has been accepted by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, with GF Securities as sponsor, and it plans to raise 6.517 billion yuan ($903 million) for four projects including expanded chip-testing capacity and a headquarters R&D building, according to Jiemian News. The company reported revenue rose to 2.064 billion yuan in 2025 from 536 million yuan in 2023, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased to 620 million yuan from 99 million yuan. Customer concentration also increased, with the top five customers accounting for 93.75%, 96.55% and 98.22% of revenue in 2023-2025; its largest customer contributed 92.57% in 2025. Langxun’s R&D ...
Circle Partners With Grupo BIND to Offer USDC Services to Institutional Clients in Argentina
Binance News - Circle co-founder Jeremy Allaire said the company has partnered with Argentina’s financial infrastructure and banking platform Grupo BIND to provide USDC services to institutional clients in Argentina. According to Odaily, Allaire shared the update in a post on X. Allaire said the partnership is intended to support the development of USDC/ARS liquidity in the Argentine market.
Spain Says 13 Killed in Andalusia Wildfire, Including 12 Foreign Nationals
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing AFP, Spanish officials said Tuesday, July 14, that 13 people died in a wildfire in Spain’s southern Andalusia region, including 12 foreign nationals, after autopsies were completed. The victims included seven Britons, three Belgians, one French national and one American, with the remaining victim a Spanish citizen; officials said eight were women and five were men, all adults. The fire broke out Thursday, July 9, in Almeria province in southeastern Spain and spread rapidly amid strong winds and extreme heat, burning about 7,000 hectares; authorities said the blaze was sparked when a cable fell onto a road. The fire has been brought under control and residents have been returning home since Sunday.
STOCKS | China Stock Index Futures Open Higher in Morning Session
Binance News - China stock index futures opened higher in the morning session. According to Jin10, the CSI 300 stock index futures (IF) main contract rose 0.31%, the SSE 50 stock index futures (IH) main contract rose 0.39%, the CSI 500 stock index futures (IC) main contract rose 0.80%, and the CSI 1000 stock index futures (IM) main contract rose 0.84%.
XRP FOMO Rises as Crypto Sentiment Turns Bullish Despite Price Dip
Bitcoin.com - XRP-related sentiment has reached a five-week high, according to Santiment’s analysis, as bullish commentary accelerates despite price weakness. Market participants are showing increased optimism while payments-related developments continue to shape discussions around XRP’s future opportunity. XRP FOMO Rises as Investors Focus on a Bigger Payments Opportunity XRP sentiment has shifted sharply as bullish commentary around […]
STOCKS | Mainland China A-Share Market Opens Mixed, With ChiNext Up 0.74%
Binance News - Mainland China’s A-share market opened mixed, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.09%, the Shenzhen Component Index up 0.31%, and the ChiNext Index up 0.74%. According to Jin10, concept stocks tied to lab-grown diamonds and memory chips led gains early in the session.
STOCKS | Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300 ETF Rises to No. 2 by Assets, Trailing the Leader by 406 Million Yuan
Binance News - Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300 ETF rose to second place in the market by assets under management, trailing the top-ranked fund by 406 million yuan. According to Jin10, as of July 14, Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300 ETF had assets of 89.506 billion yuan, up 2.623 billion yuan from July 13, and it surpassed Huaan Gold ETF to become the No. 2 ETF by size. The No. 1 ETF by assets remained Yinhuari Li A, with the latest assets of 89.912 billion yuan, which was 406 million yuan higher than Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300 ETF. ...
Bitmine generated $46M from Ethereum staking last quarter
CoinTelegraph - Ethereum staking generated 98% of Bitmine’s revenue last quarter as the company’s pivot from Bitcoin mining gained momentum following its March validator launch.
STOCKS | InnoCare Pharma-B Places 13.6 Million Shares at HK$34.69, Raising HK$466 Million
Binance News - InnoCare Pharma-B (2595) placed 13.6 million shares at HK$34.69 each, a discount of about 9.71% to the previous day’s price, according to Ming Pao. The new shares represent 3.54% of the company’s enlarged share capital. Net proceeds are expected to be about HK$466 million.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Warns GPT-5.6 Sol May Face Near-Term “Hiccups”
Binance News - According to Axios, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Tuesday that the company’s new GPT-5.6 Sol model could face near-term “hiccups” as demand surges, writing on X that the model’s “growth is insane” and that scaling may be challenging despite “heroic work” by the inference team. Axios reported that OpenAI launched its GPT-5.6 models to the public last week after debuting the product in June and delaying full public access at the request of the Trump administration; the model, like Anthropic’s Fable 5, was reviewed by the U.S. government for advanced cybersecurity capabilities.