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Bitcoin faces volatility near $64K as market dynamics shift and regulatory pressures mount.

Report: Kalshi Accuses Netflix of Defamation Over Trailer for New Prediction Markets Film

Bitcoin.com - Prediction market operator Kalshi sent Netflix a cease and desist letter on July 24, 2026, accusing the streaming company of defamation over the trailer for its upcoming documentary “Instadocs: The Prediction Games.” The document didn’t stay under wraps for long. CNN and The Hollywood Reporter were among the outlets that obtained it directly. Kalshi wants […]

Wise Resubmits OCC Charter Bid Under GENIUS Act After AML Rejection

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Wise is going back to the drawing board. The cross-border payments company plans to file a new national trust bank… Read the original on Wise Resubmits OCC Charter Bid Under GENIUS Act After AML Rejection. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

François Garcin sues MARA for €11M over unpaid Exaion fees

Cryptopolitan - François Garcin, the executive that MARA Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) hired to build its European business and win French sign-off to buy EDF’s Exaion, has sued the company in a New York federal court. Garcin filed a 40-page complaint, claiming more than €11 million in unpaid fees. The case was filed in the Southern District of...

Bitcoin Hovers Near $63,800 as Sellers Fight Buyers for Control

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin dropped to $64,000 this week, sliding back toward a support zone that’s been on analysts’ radar for a while… Read the original on Bitcoin Hovers Near $63,800 as Sellers Fight Buyers for Control. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Bitcoin advocacy group to join US State Department’s ‘digital freedom’ program

CoinTelegraph - The Bitcoin Policy Institute and three partner organizations will be able to send employees to work alongside State Department officials to address issues including digital freedom.

MARA Faces U.S. Court Over Concealed Bitcoin Mining in France

TheCurrencyAnalytics - MARA has a major problem. A lawsuit filed on July 22 in the federal court of the Southern District of… Read the original on MARA Faces U.S. Court Over Concealed Bitcoin Mining in France. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Succeeds, but SPCX Stock Barely Moves, Still Trading at Just $115

Bitcoin.com - SpaceX completed its 13th test flight on July 24, deploying 20 next-generation Starlink satellites and achieving its smoothest ocean splashdown yet. Despite the success, shares of the firm (Nasdaq: SPCX) barely budged, still trading roughly 15% below their June IPO price. A Mostly Clean Test, With One Failure SpaceX launched Starship atop its Super Heavy […]

Polymarket Bettors Give Ethereum Just a 17% Shot at Reaching $3,000 in 2026

Bitcoin.com - Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are staking millions of dollars on where ethereum’s price lands before the end of 2026, with the market split almost evenly on whether the token hits $1,000 or $3,000 first. Ethereum traded near $1,860 on Saturday, July 25, down from a recent high above $1,950 reached earlier in the week. […]

Strategy needs to monetize BTC after buying time with digital credit framework, Galaxy Research

Cryptopolitan - Alex Thorn, the head of firmwide research at Galaxy Research, shared Galaxy’s analysis on X, adding his voice to the debate regarding Strategy’s newly announced Digital Credit Capital Framework. The new rules have sparked a debate about whether or not they will solve the company’s capital-structure problems or simply delay them. How does Strategy’s new...

Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC’s Rally Could Be a Bull Trap as Sub-$60K Target Remains

CryptoPotato - Bitcoin is consolidating just above the $60K region after a volatile first half of 2026 that saw the asset collapse from its January highs near $96K. The recent rebound off the June lows has restored some short-term optimism, but the price is now stalling directly beneath a heavy confluence of moving-average resistance. Whether this becomes […]

Wise to resubmit US charter application under GENIUS Act

CoinTelegraph - The OCC denied the UK company’s application this week citing AML/CFT risks, despite approving similar charters for digital asset companies in the last year.

Ethereum Traders are Giving Up Again. The Last Two Times ETH Rallied

BeInCrypto - Ethereum (ETH) social commentary has turned very bearish for the third time in a month, according to Santiment. Two previous low readings preceded price rebounds. The reading comes as ETH trades near $1,854 and spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) demand strengthens. Santiment treats crowd pessimism as a contrarian marker. Why Ethereum’s Bearish Sentiment Matters Santiment tracked The post Ethereum Traders are Giving Up Again. The Last Two Times ETH Rallied appeared first on BeInCrypto.

'New Definition of Pre-Rich,' Binance's CZ Reacts as Elon Musk Exits Trillionaire Club

U.Today - Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao has joined SpaceX founder Elon Musk in jokingly mocking his exit from the trillionaire club after the stock began to fall. Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao has joined SpaceX founder Elon Musk in jokingly mocking his exit from the trillionaire club after the stock began to fall.

Ether Funds Pull Nearly as Much Cash as Bitcoin ETFs Despite 8x Asset Gap

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ether funds are on a run. Over the past three weeks, they’ve pulled in capital nearly matching what Bitcoin ETFs… Read the original on Ether Funds Pull Nearly as Much Cash as Bitcoin ETFs Despite 8x Asset Gap. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

US Senate has 4 days to save CLARITY Act as odds fall to 30% – Galaxy Digital says

CryptoSlate - Galaxy Digital said the Senate has four working days to save the CLARITY Act, as it cut passage odds to 30%. In a July 24 note to clients, the crypto investment firm lowered its estimate for CLARITY Act chances this year from 50%, saying lawmakers need a deal by July 30 to leave enough time […] The post US Senate has 4 days to save CLARITY Act as odds fall to 30% – Galaxy Digital says appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Massachusetts Senate targets crypto ATMs after $6.8M in losses

Cryptopolitan - Massachusetts Senate voted to ban crypto ATMs after the FBI logged $6.8 million in kiosk scam losses statewide in 2025.

'Law Enforcement Wants CLARITY Passed,' Coinbase's CLO Asks if Senate Wants the Same

U.Today - Coinbase's CLO, Paul Grewal, is curious if the Senate is genuinely supportive of the CLARITY Act getting passed as a major law enforcement group shows support. Coinbase's CLO, Paul Grewal, is curious if the Senate is genuinely supportive of the CLARITY Act getting passed as a major law enforcement group shows support.

Charles Hoskinson Warns Bitcoin Must Evolve for Quantum Age

cryptoDNES - Charles Hoskinson warns that Bitcoin's rigid governance could be a liability if quantum computing forces a shift to new security standards. The post Charles Hoskinson Warns Bitcoin Must Evolve for Quantum Age appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

Crypto ETF Recap: Ethereum Still Outpaces Bitcoin, but Cracks Are Emerging

CryptoPotato - Over $100 million entered the funds tracking the altcoin in the past week.

Bitcoin is now fighting the ECB’s €51.8 billion bond wall for a shrinking pool of capital

CryptoSlate - Bitcoin traded around $64,000 on July 25 after changing hands near $65,000 around the ECB’s July 23 decision as the central bank kept rates unchanged, its bond portfolios continued shrinking, and euro-area banks tightened access to business and housing credit. The ECB kept its three key interest rates unchanged, leaving the deposit facility rate at […] The post Bitcoin is now fighting the ECB’s €51.8 billion bond wall for a shrinking pool of capital appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Binance Data Shows How Crypto is Using AI Stocks to Attract Gen Z Investors

BeInCrypto - Nvidia (NVDA) is the most common first stock trade among the youngest and smallest equity accounts on Binance. The stock took 20% of first trades, according to a Binance Research report. The finding covers a segment that Binance labels Next Gen Users. These are Gen Z customers in emerging markets holding under $2,000 in equity The post Binance Data Shows How Crypto is Using AI Stocks to Attract Gen Z Investors appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Bitcoin Stalls Near $64K as BlackRock’s IBIT Bleeds $202 Million in a Single Day

TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Bitcoin can’t seem to make up its mind. The price has been bouncing around just under $64,000 —… Read the original on Bitcoin Stalls Near $64K as BlackRock’s IBIT Bleeds $202 Million in a Single Day. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Ripple Gives RLUSD Two Boosts as Monthly Transfer Volume Falls 25%

CoinPaprika - Ripple launched Ripple Mint, an automated platform for institutions to mint, redeem and bridge its RLUSD stablecoin, and invested in compliance firm Notabene. The moves came as RLUSD monthly transfer volume fell about 25%, from roughly $14.6 billion to $11 billion.

$7 Trillion Wall Street Giant is Watching This Key Bitcoin Metric

BeInCrypto - Fidelity Digital Assets says the supply of Bitcoin (BTC) held by long-term investors has reached an all-time high. Research analyst Zack Wainwright treats that cohort as one of the clearest reads on investor conviction. Fidelity says the long-term holder data appear consistent with on-chain metrics that are approaching past-cycle bottom levels. Why Fidelity Watches This The post $7 Trillion Wall Street Giant is Watching This Key Bitcoin Metric appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Fidelity joins push for Senate passage of CLARITY Act

CoinTelegraph - Fidelity called on the US Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, joining industry groups and crypto firms pushing for market structure legislation.

XRP Spot Demand Hits June Highs While Derivatives Traders Stay Cautious Near $1.12

TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP is trading between $1.10 and $1.12. Down roughly 2% over the past day, the coin can’t seem to catch… Read the original on XRP Spot Demand Hits June Highs While Derivatives Traders Stay Cautious Near $1.12. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Big Win for XRP Ledger as Mastercard Payment Standard Goes Live

U.Today - Mastercard standard arrives on the XRP Ledger for Agent Payments. Mastercard standard arrives on the XRP Ledger for Agent Payments.

Samsung’s $200B AI bet raises the stakes for Nvidia suppliers

Cryptopolitan - Samsung Electronics and Broadcom have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in order to strengthen their collaboration in the fields of memory, foundry manufacturing and advanced packaging. They expect to spend more than $200 billion as a result of their partnership till 2030. The agreement comes at a time when many AI chipmakers are...

Strive SATA Shares Climb Back to $97 After June’s $83 Floor

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strive’s SATA preferred shares are sitting near $97 right now. That’s pretty much back to their $100 par value after… Read the original on Strive SATA Shares Climb Back to $97 After June’s $83 Floor. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Crypto Industry Fuels US Growth With $55,000,000,000 Boost and Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs: Report

DailyHODL - The crypto sector is projected to add substantial value to the American economy through job creation and spending in key industries. The post Crypto Industry Fuels US Growth With $55,000,000,000 Boost and Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

WEEX Named Most Secure Crypto Exchange at CoinGape Web3 Innovation Awards 2026

BeInCrypto - Global cryptocurrency exchange WEEX has been named Most Secure Crypto Exchange at the CoinGape Web3 Innovation Awards 2026, recognizing the platform’s Proof of Reserves system, 1,000 BTC Protection Fund, and broader approach to safeguarding user assets. WEEX’s security framework centers on public verifiability rather than institutional trust alone — publishing on-chain wallet addresses, reserve ratios, The post WEEX Named Most Secure Crypto Exchange at CoinGape Web3 Innovation Awards 2026 appeared first on BeInCrypto.

JPMorgan Bets on AI-Managed Crypto ETFs as Wall Street Circles the Sector

TheCurrencyAnalytics - JPMorgan Chase wants in on AI-driven crypto ETFs. The bank is pushing to fold machine learning directly into how it… Read the original on JPMorgan Bets on AI-Managed Crypto ETFs as Wall Street Circles the Sector. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Michigan Funeral Director Embezzles Over $1.1 Million From Prepaid Funeral Plans of Vulnerable Residents

DailyHODL - A Michigan funeral director stole more than $1.1 million from 204 victims by mishandling prepaid funeral funds over a decade. He pleaded no contest to dozens of felonies and received a prison sentence with a restitution order. The post Michigan Funeral Director Embezzles Over $1.1 Million From Prepaid Funeral Plans of Vulnerable Residents appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

SpaceX Starship Deploys Starlink Satellites in Post-IPO Test

Binance News - Bloomberg reported that SpaceX's Starship deployed upgraded Starlink satellites and returned to Earth largely unscathed, advancing Elon Musk's plans to scale his rocket business into an AI and satellite communications empire.Starship lifted off from SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas at 5:51 p.m. local time on Friday, perched atop its Super Heavy booster. The test completed its major objectives despite a small glitch when the booster landed in the Gulf of Mexico without lighting all its engines as planned, leading to a faster-than-expected splashdown. The improvement marked progress from the last flight when the booster spun out of control.While in space, Starship deployed 20 Starlink satellites as employees chanted "USA, USA." The satellites successfully ...

PIBOT takes the wheel on a South Korean warship trial

Cryptopolitan - South Korea's Navy tested KAIST's humanoid robot PIBOT as a ship's helmsman for the first time.

Pantera Capital anchors World's $52.5 million WLD raise

Cryptopolitan - World raised $52.5 million in a WLD token sale led by Pantera Capital, with tokens locked for a year.

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Nears $400 Million Mark in Just Three Months

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF now boasts over $391 million in assets. Launched in April on the NYSE Arca, the fund… Read the original on Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Nears $400 Million Mark in Just Three Months. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Nvidia commits $500 billion to SK Group as the global AI buildout accelerates

Cryptopolitan - Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, has revealed a partnership deal worth around $500 billion with SK Group of South Korea which may become the largest commitment in the field of AI infrastructure so far. Huang announced the amount of deal during the meeting with President of South Korea Lee Jae Myung in San Francisco,...

Bitcoin’s quantum debate turns into a governance fight over BIP-361

Cryptopolitan - A draft plan developed to protect Bitcoin against future quantum computing advancements has turned the debate in a different direction. The discussion is no longer related to cryptography, but governance. Is a system that was set up to resist changes capable of agreeing on an important upgrade before it is imperative? This week, the issue...

Enjoy Bitcoin’s Rally Now, but Brace for a Painful August: Analyst

CryptoPotato - Will history repeat in August with another leg down?

EU Sanctions Hit HTX Among 18 Crypto Entities Tied to Russia Violations

TheCurrencyAnalytics - The European Union just added HTX exchange to its official Russia sanctions list. HTX sits among 18 entities the EU… Read the original on EU Sanctions Hit HTX Among 18 Crypto Entities Tied to Russia Violations. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Worldcoin Multisig Transfers 36.94 Million WLD to Two New Addresses

Binance News - Worldcoin's multisig address transferred 36.94 million WLD, worth $13.84 million, to two new addresses 9 hours ago. According to Odaily, the upstream address actually received 60 million WLD and has transferred out only 36.94 million WLD so far. The receiving addresses have not transferred or sold the tokens.

Worldcoin Multisig Transfers $13.84 Million in WLD to Two New Addresses

Binance News - Worldcoin's multisig address transferred WLD worth $13.84 million to two new addresses nine hours ago. According to ChainCatcher, the upstream address actually received 60 million WLD and has so far transferred out 36.94 million WLD, while the recipient addresses have not moved or sold the tokens.

Fidelity Public Policy Urges U.S. Senate to Pass CLARITY Act

Binance News - Fidelity Public Policy, part of Fidelity Investments with $7.1 trillion in assets under management, urged the U.S. Senate on July 24 to pass the CLARITY Act. According to NS3.AI, the bill would establish a federal regulatory framework for digital asset markets. Negotiations are centered on ethics restrictions, stablecoin rewards, and how oversight responsibilities would be divided between the SEC and the CFTC.

Volkswagen First-Half Net Profit Falls More Than 30%, May Cut Around 50,000 Jobs

Binance News - Volkswagen Group said its first-half 2026 after-tax profit fell more than 30% year on year, citing U.S. tariffs and intensifying global competition. The company also said full-year 2026 revenue is now expected to come in below its previous forecast, according to 36Kr. Group CEO Oliver Blume said Volkswagen may cut around 50,000 jobs worldwide to meet its cost-reduction target, though the final scale still needs further assessment.

Nvidia, South Korean Tech Chiefs Discuss AI Cooperation in San Francisco

Binance News - According to Yonhap, top executives from Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group and Naver met with Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Jensen Huang on Friday at the U.S. chipmaker's headquarters in San Francisco to discuss cooperation in artificial intelligence and other areas. Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung and Naver founder Lee Hae-jin visited Nvidia's headquarters, while Huang also met SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won on Thursday to broaden business ties. The meetings came as the South Korean business leaders accompanied President Lee Jae Myung, who was visiting to promote South Korea's AI vision and business ...

U.S. Central Command Says Navy Disabled Tanker Headed for Iran in Oman Gulf

Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Xinhua, U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces opened fire on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, July 24, and disabled the vessel while it was sailing toward Iran. Central Command spokesman Hawkins told U.S. media that the tanker violated the U.S. maritime blockade on Iran, tried at least four times to break through the blockade, and that the crew repeatedly ignored warnings and refused to cooperate. U.S. forces then fired at the tanker’s engine room, leaving it unable to continue sailing. Since the U.S. resumed the maritime blockade on Iran on July 14, this was the second commercial vessel hit by U.S. forces and rendered incapable of navigation. The U.S. also forced 12 other ships to change course.

Ark Invest Buys 5,264 BitMine Shares

Binance News - Cathie Wood's Ark Invest increased its BitMine holdings by 5,264 shares yesterday. According to Foresight News, the purchase was worth about $83,000.

AI TRENDS | Musk Says Grok 4.6 Launches in Two Weeks, Grok 4.7 in Four Weeks

Binance News - Elon Musk said Grok 4.6 will be released in two weeks and Grok 4.7 will be released in four weeks. According to Odaily, Musk made the announcement in a post.

SpaceX at $100 Would Implies No AI Value, Morgan Stanley Says

Binance News - Bloomberg reported that the selloff in SpaceX shares has driven the stock near a level implying investors are assigning no value to its AI business, according to Morgan Stanley analysts.SpaceX has had a rocky trading debut after its record $86 billion IPO in mid-June. Shares initially surged nearly 50% in the first three sessions but have tumbled since, touching a low of $110.85, or 18% below the IPO price, earlier this week.Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas wrote that the current disconnect between increasingly bearish investor sentiment and largely unchanged fundamentals creates an attractive entry point. Jonas has a $300 price target, with more than 50% ascribed to SpaceX's AI segment.Jonas said many investors expect the stock to fall further to $100 when a lockup on shares ...

The Boring Company Seeks New Funding at About $20 Billion Valuation

Binance News - The Boring Company, the tunnel-building company founded by Elon Musk, is seeking new funding that would value it at about $20 billion. According to ChainCatcher, the company was founded in 2016 and develops underground transportation tunnel technology aimed at easing urban traffic congestion. It currently operates the Vegas Loop project in Las Vegas and plans to expand underground transit networks to more U.S. cities.

NVIDIA and SK Group Launch More Than $500 Billion AI Plan

Binance News - NVIDIA said on Friday that it will work with South Korea's SK Group on an AI plan worth more than $500 billion, covering large-scale AI data center construction and next-generation memory technology. According to Odaily, the plan includes a long-term partnership with SK Hynix to secure next-generation memory supply for NVIDIA and to co-develop high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI training, AI agents, and physical AI applications. SK Telecom plans to build a 2-gigawatt AI data center that will use NVIDIA's Vera Rubin chips and SK Hynix's HBM4 high-bandwidth memory. The first facility is expected to begin operations in 2027.

PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Stay Unchanged at 1,009.298 Tons

Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold ETF, held 1,009.298 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day.

Hayden Says Crypto Users May Choose 5% Yield Over 0.000005%

Binance News - Uniswap founder Hayden said on X that if cryptocurrency is allowed to exist, there is a risk that users may choose to use it and earn a 5% yield instead of 0.000005%. According to Odaily, he later said this should be treated as a new reason to oppose clear regulation.

Polymarket Tampa Bay Rays Spread Option Jumps to 91.5%

Binance News - The probability for the Tampa Bay Rays option in Polymarket’s “Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays” submarket “Spread -1.5” surged from 36.5% one hour ago to 91.5%, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move represented a 55% swing and was noted as a sudden shift potentially affected by breaking news.

AI TRENDS | SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won Says Anthropic Has Decided to Develop Its Own "Computing Power"

Binance News - According to Jin10, SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won said Anthropic has decided to develop its own "computing power".

Young Singaporeans Take on Second Jobs in AI Era

Binance News - Young Singaporeans are increasingly taking on second jobs as one paycheck no longer covers expenses in Singapore’s AI age, according to Bloomberg. Adele Lee, a 32-year-old personal assistant at a financial advisory firm, also sells second-hand clothes through TikTok livestreams three evenings a week, answering viewers’ questions and packing orders after each broadcast. The piece says the trend reflects pressure on younger workers in Singapore rather than a specific policy or company announcement.

Nvidia to Invest $1 Billion in Naver, Expand SK Group Accord

Binance News - Nvidia Corp. will invest $1 billion in Naver Corp. to help finance an artificial intelligence data center under construction in South Korea, according to Bloomberg. The deal adds to a flurry of agreements by the chipmaker, the world’s most valuable company, as it expands its ties with South Korea’s tech sector.

Hong Kong Property Market Rebounds as Mainland Buyers Drive 2026 Gains

Binance News - Hong Kong’s property market rebounded in the first half of 2026, with 49,955 building-sale registrations totaling HK$410.289 billion, the highest transaction count for a first half since 2021 and the highest value in four and a half years, according to Jiemian News. Mainland buyers were a key force: Hong Kong-based China Resources? Actually source says Centaline Property: 9,776 registrations and HK$107.1 billion in transactions, both record highs for the period, with average spending of HK$10.97 million per buyer. Centaline said mainland buyers accounted for 4,704 first-home transactions worth HK$61.45 billion, up 25% and 22% year on year, and 5,072 second-hand home deals ...

Changxin Memory Expected to IPO on Shanghai STAR Market on June 27

Binance News - Changxin Memory is expected to IPO on the Shanghai STAR Market on June 27, according to trade.xyz. According to NS3.AI, the Changxin Memory perpetual market discovery boundary will adjust to 50% at 23:00 UTC on July 26.

BitMEX’s $270M Insurance Fund Has No Clear Owner as September Closure Nears

TheCurrencyAnalytics - BitMEX is shutting down in September. And a $270 million insurance fund sitting on its books has no disclosed destination.… Read the original on BitMEX’s $270M Insurance Fund Has No Clear Owner as September Closure Nears. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen's Hodeidah

Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Xinhua and Reuters, the Saudi Arabia-led coalition said on Saturday (July 25) that it carried out strikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen's Hodeidah province in response to recent Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. The coalition said the strikes were aimed at military targets directly linked to the Houthi maritime threat, not Hodeidah port, which remained open, while airport flights were also unaffected. The coalition said it would continue to take all necessary action to protect shipping safety and safeguard Saudi Arabia's national interests, and would respond if the Houthis continued hostile acts. Al Masirah TV, which is ...

Dodgers' Polymarket Odds Jump to 49.5% in First 5 Innings Spread Market

Binance News - The probability of the Los Angeles Dodgers option in Polymarket's submarket for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets event rose sharply in the first five innings spread -1.5 market, climbing from 33% one hour ago to 49.5% now, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflects a 16.5 percentage point swing in the prediction market.

Charles Hoskinson Says Quantum Computing Could Test Bitcoin Governance

Binance News - Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said quantum computing could become a major test of Bitcoin's governance. According to ChainCatcher, he said BTC could lose its position as the world's largest crypto asset if the network cannot coordinate the necessary upgrades. Hoskinson said Bitcoin's problem is that it is "frozen in time," making any change very difficult. He added that early disappointment with Bitcoin's lack of flexibility was one reason Ethereum was created.

AI TRENDS | Charles Hoskinson Says Quantum Computing Could Test Bitcoin Governance

Binance News - Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said quantum computing could become a major test of Bitcoin’s governance. According to Odaily, he said Bitcoin may lose its position as the world’s largest crypto asset if the network cannot coordinate the upgrades needed. Hoskinson said Bitcoin is “frozen in time” and that any changes are very difficult to make. He added that early frustration with Bitcoin’s lack of flexibility was one reason Ethereum was created.

Builder Code Revenue Exceeds $90 Million, Led by Phantom and BasedOneX

Binance News - HyperliquidNews posted on X that Builder Code’s total revenue has now exceeded $90 million. According to Odaily, the main contributors include Phantom with $23.7 million, BasedOneX with $15.2 million, and MetaMask with $8.1 million.

House Republicans Pass $95 Billion Reconciliation Framework 216-214

Binance News - According to Axios, House Republicans narrowly approved a budget framework 216-214 on Wednesday to begin work on a planned $95 billion reconciliation package. The measure was opposed by Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Warren Davidson of Ohio, all Democrats, and GOP-turned-independent Rep. Kevin Kiley of California. The package includes $73 billion for the Iran war, $12 billion in farm aid and a $10 billion fund to encourage states to adopt parts of the SAVE America Act. Lawmakers remain concerned about the lack of spending offsets and disagreements over enforcement provisions for the election bill, while President Trump and ...

Capital Group's SMALLCAP World Fund Increases Strive ASST Stake to 2.93 Million Shares

Binance News - Capital Group's SMALLCAP World Fund increased its stake in Bitcoin treasury company Strive ASST and now holds 2.93 million shares worth $33.62 million. According to NS3.AI, the fund added 481,772 shares valued at $5.52 million. BitcoinTreasuries.NET said the purchase lifted the fund's position further, while Capital Group manages $3.3 trillion in assets.

SushiSwap Builder Code Tops 24-Hour Revenue With Only 9 Users

Binance News - SushiSwap Builder Code ranked first in revenue over the past 24 hours, according to HyperliquidNews monitoring. According to Odaily, it had only 9 users, and the highest fee payer spent more than $34,700 in developer fees, accounting for 96.4% of total developer fee revenue. The second-largest fee payer spent more than $1,280, and the two users traded bitcoin:native, accounting for 99.99% of 24-hour trading volume and revenue.

CME FedWatch Shows 62.1% Chance of No Rate Change in July

Binance News - CME FedWatch data showed a 62.1% probability that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged in July, while the probability of a 25-basis-point hike stood at 37.9%. According to ChainCatcher, by September the probability of no rate change was 15.1%, while the odds of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike were 56.2% and the probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point hike was 28.7%.

Airlines to Get Up to $5.7 Billion in Altimeter Rebates

Binance News - Airlines and other aircraft operators will receive up to $5.7 billion in rebates to help cover the cost of installing altimeters that can withstand 5G interference, according to Bloomberg. The money is tied to the US government's planned auction of valuable spectrum for wireless services next year.

NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Roll Tops Early Estimates

Binance News - New York City’s initial pied-à-terre tax roll covers more than 31,000 properties, far above early estimates, according to Bloomberg reported. The city Finance Department published the data Friday on homes that may be subject to the new tax on second residences.

Waymo Plans Standalone App Launches In Austin And Atlanta In January 2028

Binance News - According to CNBC, Waymo told Uber that it plans to launch its own app in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028 while continuing its existing deployment with Uber. An Uber spokesperson said hundreds of Waymo robotaxis will remain available through Uber in both cities at least through May 2028, when the current contract ends, and that Uber will be able to add other autonomous vehicles to its platform there. Waymo said riders need more choice in how they use the technology. Uber shares fell more than 4% after the report that Waymo had internal discussions about whether to split from Uber amid tensions between the companies.

Big Tech Earnings Week Ends With Intel And ServiceNow As Standouts

Binance News - Big tech earnings week ended with most stocks lower even after several companies beat estimates, as markets punished heavy AI spending. Intel and ServiceNow were the only names to finish stronger, while Tesla and Alphabet led the losers. According to BeInCrypto, the clearest winners and losers were split by price action, money flow, options positioning and analyst revisions, after megacap stocks shed as much as $800 billion in one day.

Sharks' Polymarket Match-Winner Odds Jump to 65.5% in BLAST Bounty Qualifier

Binance News - Polymarket's submarket for the Counter-Strike match Sharks vs. FURIA in the BLAST Bounty qualifier saw the Sharks option surge from 27.5% one hour earlier to 65.5%, a 38% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move came amid a reported impact from breaking news.

Drone Warfare Pushes Energy Security To The Forefront

Binance News - According to Axios, the wars in Iran and Ukraine show how cheap, mass drone attacks can disrupt energy supplies by striking refineries, oil tankers and other critical infrastructure. Ukraine has used drones to hit Russian refineries and crude infrastructure around the Black Sea, while Iran has used drones to target shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz and other regional energy sites, including Qatar's main LNG export hub. Analysts quoted by Axios said the trend is forcing policymakers and companies to rethink protections for power grids, pipelines and LNG ports. Gregory Brew of the Eurasia Group said any energy infrastructure in an area where conflict is ...

Intel Beats Revenue Forecasts by $1.7B, Yet Stock Falls 11%

Binance News - Intel reported revenue of $16.1 billion, beating analyst estimates by $1.7 billion and posting its best growth in more than fifteen years, but the shares still fell 11% after the results. According to BeInCrypto, AMD also dropped 5.5% despite positive news of its own, while sector weakness and cautious market sentiment weighed on chip stocks. Intel’s data center and AI unit rose 59% to $6.3 billion, and adjusted earnings were 42 cents a share.

Strive's SATA Preferred Shares Rebound Toward $100 Par Value

Binance News - Strive’s SATA preferred shares rebounded from $83.30 to about $97, according to Yahoo Finance data. According to NS3.AI, SATA is designed to stay near its $100 par value through a variable dividend rate. Samson Mow said SATA’s recovery could help support confidence in Strategy’s STRC.

Strive’s SATA Preferred Shares Rebound Near Par as Bitcoin Treasury Demand Holds

Binance News - Strive’s SATA preferred shares have rebounded from a June low of $83.30 to about $97, recovering most of the selloff and moving back within roughly 3% of their $100 par value, according to Yahoo Finance data. The recovery follows a period of pressure on preferred-share products tied to Bitcoin treasury strategies, a segment that has drawn growing attention as companies seek new ways to fund Bitcoin accumulation without issuing additional common shares. Strive introduced SATA in November 2025 as part of its plan to expand its Bitcoin treasury through preferred equity. The variable-rate perpetual preferred stock is designed to trade near its $100 par value by adjusting its dividend rate, giving Strive a capital-raising tool tied to its Bitcoin (BTC) treasury ...

Lee Jae Myung Seeks Anthropic's Attention For South Korea's AI Sector

Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Dario Amodei, chief executive officer of U.S. AI company Anthropic PBC, in San Francisco and asked for the company's special attention to South Korea's AI sector. Lee said South Korea plans to sharply increase investment in AI and wants Anthropic's investment and contributions, while Amodei said he expects broad cooperation with South Korea and sees potential for collaboration in areas including data centers. He also said Anthropic and South Korea's science ministry will sign a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in AI security and the cyber industry. Lee was set to meet later in the day with executives from three other global tech companies, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia CEO Jensen ...

Coinbase's Armstrong Reacts to Nvidia CEO's Very First Tweet

U.Today - Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has thrown his support behind NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s push for open-weight AI models. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has thrown his support behind NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s push for open-weight AI models.

CFTC Warns Prediction Markets Over Self-Certified Boilerplate Contracts

Binance News - The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is slowing prediction markets' use of self-certifying boilerplate contracts that could cover many different events, according to Bloomberg. The warning targets a practice the agency says may be too broad for the underlying markets.

Strategy Publishes BTC Floor ARR Metric for Bitcoin Coverage

Binance News - Strategy published a BTC Floor ARR metric showing Bitcoin could decline at a constant annual rate of -11.34% before modeled coverage falls below 1.0x. According to NS3.AI, the metric does not set a fixed Bitcoin price trigger, covenant threshold, or immediate liquidation event. Strategy said that a move below the BTC Floor ARR may require consideration of restructuring obligations.

Intel Beat Earnings by $1.7 Billion and Fell 11% as Cramer Turned Bullish

BeInCrypto - Intel beat forecasts by $1.7 billion and still lost 11%. Oil, rates, and chip selling explain it better. The post Intel Beat Earnings by $1.7 Billion and Fell 11% as Cramer Turned Bullish appeared first on BeInCrypto.

AI TRENDS | U.S. State Department Launches Freedom Tech Excellence Program With Bitcoin Policy Institute, Palantir

Binance News - The U.S. State Department is launching the Freedom Tech Excellence Program with the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Palantir Technologies as founding partners. According to NS3.AI, the program will focus on digital freedom issues including online surveillance, encryption, AI governance, and free expression online.

STOCKS | Nasdaq 100 Falls as Oil Spike and AI Jitters Hit Tech

Binance News - The Nasdaq 100 Index tumbled Friday, ending its first back-to-back weekly loss since late March as an oil-price spike and a selloff in tech stocks weighed on the benchmark, according to Bloomberg. The decline hit companies that had surged on the back of the AI investment boom.

STOCKS | Wall Street Bulls Face $100 Oil, Tariffs and AI Angst

Binance News - Wall Street investors are confronting a rare mix of market threats, including the prospect of $100 oil, tariffs and AI-related anxiety, according to Bloomberg. The source says every bull market has its recurring villains, and this week traders had to deal with oil shocks, inflation, rising bond yields and trade wars at the same time.

SCORES | Strait of Hormuz Traffic Falls, Bab el-Mandeb Rebounds

Binance News - According to market sources, Kpler said vessel traffic across two key Middle East sea lanes diverged on July 23, with traffic through the Strait of Hormuz falling sharply while traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait rose. Kpler data showed six vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on July 23, down 60% from the previous day, while 49 vessels transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, including four ships that sailed dark with automatic identification systems turned off.

STOCKS | House Passes Stop Insider Trading Act in 232-198 Vote

Binance News - The US House passed the Stop Insider Trading Act in a 232-198 vote and sent the bill to the Senate. According to NS3.AI, the measure would bar members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from buying publicly traded stocks. Representative Bryan Steil said existing stockholders would have to give seven days’ notice before selling shares. Senator Elizabeth Warren said the bill contains major loopholes.

Oil Prices Swing as Supply Disruptions Hit Four Global Fronts

Binance News - Brent futures surged past $100 a barrel as the conflict in the Middle East widened and Ukraine struck Russian infrastructure, according to Bloomberg. The moves came as supply disruptions emerged across four global fronts, adding to volatility in oil markets.

US Cattle Herd Grows Slightly as Ranchers May Start Rebuilding

Binance News - The US cattle herd increased modestly from a year earlier, a possible sign ranchers are beginning to retain more animals after a historic shortage, according to Bloomberg. The move suggests a gradual rebuilding phase may be under way, though the increase was only slight.

AI capex surge widens tech credit spreads as investors demand higher yields

Binance News - According to CNBC, investors are growing more uneasy about the capital required to fund the AI buildout, and credit spreads are widening for Google, Amazon and Meta as bond investors seek higher compensation. Yields rose this week after Alphabet lifted its capex forecast, while Mizuho said capex increases are testing investor limits and that hyperscalers are on track to spend more on capex than they generate in free cash flow by next year. Oracle's 5-year credit default swap is trading at a multi-year high, Barclays analyst Andrew Keches said it is being used as a hedge on AI capex and broader data-center spending, and S&P Global downgraded Oracle to BBB-. Meta is also looking to finance its $12 billion Texas data center, with pricing expected to be finalized early next ...

Iranian Media Reports Saudi Airstrike on Yemen's Hodeidah Port

Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian media Fars News said Arab sources reported that Saudi Arabia carried out an airstrike on Yemen's Hodeidah port.

House passes bill on lawmakers using insider information for stock trading

CoinTelegraph - According to Senator Elizabeth Warren, the House bill “won’t solve the problem“ of insider trading in Congress as lawmakers will still be allowed to own and sell stocks.

After Twenty One Exit, Jack Mallers Says Bitcoin Taught Him Hard Lessons

CryptoPotato - Rather than predicting prices, Maller argued Bitcoin's toughest periods are what keep the network and its participants honest.

House Passes Measure To Rein In Trump’s Military Campaign In Iran

Binance News - According to Axios, the House on Thursday passed a resolution directing President Trump to end hostilities in Iran, voting 214-208 on a largely symbolic measure that does not carry the force of law. Four Republicans — Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio and Thomas Massie of Kentucky — joined every Democrat in support. The vote was Congress' second successful rebuke of Trump's Iran war effort; the House passed a similar resolution in June with the same four Republicans on board. Axios said momentum for another war powers vote grew after three U.S. troops were killed in the region over the weekend. The Senate is set to consider a similar measure on Thursday, though it faces a difficult path.

Karmine Corp Odds Swing Sharply on Polymarket LEC Match Market

Binance News - Polymarket odds for the submarket "Game Handicap: KC (-1.5) vs Team Vitality (+1.5)" in the "LoL: Team Vitality vs Karmine Corp - LEC Regular Season" event have seen sharp volatility, with the "Karmine Corp" option falling from 67.5% one hour ago to 47.5% currently. According to ChainCatcher, the move represents a 20 percentage point swing and may reflect the impact of sudden news.