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Draper regrets missing Coinbase; BlackRock bullish on Bitcoin; US sends $288M to Coinbase, raising reserve concerns.
Tim Draper Admits ‘Ouch’ Moment After Passing on Coinbase — His Son Saw a Crypto Fortune in the Making
Bitcoin.com - Tim Draper says he passed on Coinbase after underestimating how quickly retail crypto adoption would arrive, but his son invested early and helped turn a rejected opportunity into one of the venture capitalist’s biggest wins. Tim Draper Saw Coinbase’s Potential — But Misjudged When Crypto Would Arrive Tim Draper, the veteran venture capitalist behind Draper […]
FCA Cuts £128M in Annual Costs for UK Asset Managers Through Reporting Overhaul
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority wants to save asset managers £128 million a year. It’s a big number, and the… Read the original on FCA Cuts £128M in Annual Costs for UK Asset Managers Through Reporting Overhaul. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink ‘Very Bullish’ on Markets as Bitcoin Stabilizes
Bitcoin.com - Blackrock CEO Larry Fink said he is bullish on markets, citing early gains from technology-driven margin expansion. He also said the washout of excessive leverage has left bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market more stable. Why Larry Fink Is Bullish on Markets Larry Fink, CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, said in a […]
Kalshi traders price 88% chance of $4 US gas by July end
Cryptopolitan - Kalshi traders now price the odds of the US national average gas price exceeding $4 per gallon by the end of July at 88%, per CNBC’s Wednesday market tracking. The same contract sat at 56% two days ago. Traders also give a 64% chance that the average crosses $4.10 and less than 5% odds of...
Strategy CEO says Bitcoin buys depend on STRC rebound
Cryptopolitan - Phong Le, CEO of Strategy CEO, said on Tuesday that it is not planning to start purchasing bitcoin until its Stretch preferred stock reaches the $100 mark. It will re-evaluate its debt risk position only when the price of Bitcoin drops to $8,000. The statements are important not only for Strategy investors but also for...
Alberta and Quebec formalize AI coordination, one week after Meta and Claude deals in Alberta
Cryptopolitan - Quebec and Alberta signed a five-year memorandum of understanding on July 14 to collaborate on deploying artificial intelligence in public administration. France-Élaine Duranceau, Quebec’s minister of cybersecurity and digital technology, and Nate Glubish, Alberta’s minister of technology and innovation, announced the agreement alongside Jean Boulet, Quebec’s minister responsible for Canadian relations. The agreement entails the...
Quickswap Adopts Orbs Layer 3 Perps Stack After 81.8% Vote, Challenging CEX Execution
Bitcoin.com - Quickswap is integrating Orbs’ perps as its default perpetual futures infrastructure across all supported blockchain networks. A New Era for Decentralized Derivatives Quickswap has adopted Orbs’ Perpetual Hub Ultra 2.0 as its default infrastructure for perpetual futures trading across all supported chains, following a community governance vote that saw 81.8% of QUICK token holders back […]
Kraken Pro Launches API Partner Program Targeting Algorithmic Trading Desks
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Kraken Pro just made a move that’s going to matter to a very specific crowd — developers building algorithmic trading… Read the original on Kraken Pro Launches API Partner Program Targeting Algorithmic Trading Desks. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Researchers have engineered an enzyme called CMLase that removes a common age-related protein modification
Cryptopolitan - Scientists have cracked open one of the most neglected corners of aging research, proving in principle that a certain molecular damage that accelerates biological aging is reversible. Researchers at Revel Pharmaceuticals, working with Calico and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, have been able to create an enzyme that strips advanced glycation end products...
Xiaomi humanoids hit 98% success rate on factory tasks
Cryptopolitan - Tech giant Xiaomi has revealed that its humanoid robots have hit 98% success rate, closing the gap with human workers, after four months of factory work and tuning. Xiaomi deployed the robots inside its car production facility in March. In the trial, the robots were tasked with picking screw nuts and fastening them to points...
Brian Armstrong Asks if Bitcoin Bottom Is In, Crypto Community Can’t Agree
CryptoPotato - Armstrong's poll shows how uncertain traders are, with the Bitcoin community offering no clear consensus on whether the bottom is in or not.
Circle faces challenges today, as the company navigates significant market fluctuations. Meanwhile
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Circle’s Market Challenges Circle, known for its stablecoin USDC, is encountering difficulties amid changing market dynamics. Recent developments have impacted… Read the original on Circle faces challenges today, as the company navigates significant market fluctuations. Meanwhile. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
BlackRock CEO Weighs In on Bitcoin Price Action
U.Today - BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says Bitcoin’s leverage problem has largely been resolved after a major market shakeout. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says Bitcoin’s leverage problem has largely been resolved after a major market shakeout.
Meet Bonsai: The First 27B AI Model That Fits on Your Phone
Decrypt - PrismML's Bonsai 27B runs full reasoning AI on an iPhone for free. We tested it, and it's as impressive as it sounds.
US government sends $288M to Coinbase putting Bitcoin reserve rules into question
CryptoSlate - The transfer highlights unresolved custody rules, while the public evidence identifies a deposit rather than a government sale. The post US government sends $288M to Coinbase putting Bitcoin reserve rules into question appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Trump Praises CEOs of JPMorgan Chase, Boeing, and General Dynamics
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump praised the CEOs of JPMorgan Chase, Boeing, and General Dynamics. According to Jin10, the remarks were made.
China approves Apple Intelligence after two years
Cryptopolitan - China has given the green light for Apple’s AI service to be used on iPhones, removing the final major obstacle that had prevented the company from introducing its artificial intelligence features to millions of users across the country. On Wednesday, China’s internet regulator announced that Apple Intelligence has officially completed its registration and is authorized...
Revolut receives in-principle approval from UAE authorities for crypto services
CoinTelegraph - Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority approved the London-headquartered fintech company for broker-dealer, management and investment, and exchange services in the UAE.
Trump: U.S. Could Eliminate Iran's Revolutionary Guards Like ISIS if No Deal
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said that the United States may eliminate Iran's Revolutionary Guards like ISIS if a solution cannot be reached with them. According to Jin10, this was reported by NewsNation.
Three Explosions Heard in Iran's Chabahar, Iranian Media Reports
Binance News - According to Jin10, three explosions were heard in Chabahar, Iran, as reported by Iran's Mehr News Agency.
U.S. President Donald Trump: Pausing Rate Hikes Is Better Than Raising Rates
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump stated that pausing interest rate hikes is better than raising rates. According to Jin10, Trump made the remark without providing further details or context.
Donald Trump: Oil Prices Will Fluctuate for a Period
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said oil prices will fluctuate for a period. According to Jin10, Trump made the remark.
Kuwait Intercepts 4 Cruise Missiles, 21 Drones From Iran, Military Says
Binance News - Kuwait's armed forces intercepted four cruise missiles and 21 drones originating from Iran on Wednesday, according to a statement from Kuwaiti authorities. According to Jin10, the interception occurred on the same day.
Kuwait Defense Ministry: Iran's 'Aggressive Actions' Targeted Multiple Facilities, Causing Property Damage
Binance News - Kuwait's Defense Ministry spokesperson stated that Iran's "aggressive actions" targeted multiple important facilities, resulting in property damage but no casualties. According to Jin10, the statement was issued by the Kuwaiti Defense Ministry.
WORLD CUP | Endrick Aims to Stay at Real Madrid After Brazil Exit
Binance News - Brazilian teenager Endrick is preparing to return to Real Madrid this season after a loan spell at Lyon, determined to establish himself in the first team rather than go out on another temporary move, according to Yahoo Sports. The 19-year-old, who was not used regularly by manager Carlo Ancelotti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and missed a key chance in Brazil's Round of 16 loss to Norway, hopes to compete for a regular role at the Santiago Bernabeu. AS Roma are monitoring his situation, but their interest would only materialize if a loan deal became possible.
WORLD CUP | Joe Hart Defends Bellingham After Tuchel Exchange
Binance News - Joe Hart defended Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel after a "naughty" question led to the England star publicly hitting back at his manager following their World Cup quarter-final win over Norway, according to Yahoo Sports. Tuchel said he was "not happy with the performance" after the 2-1 extra-time victory in Miami, prompting Bellingham to respond "Yeah, well, whatever" when informed of the remarks. Hart, speaking ahead of England's semi-final against Argentina, criticized the line of questioning as unfair.
JD Vance Says Trump Administration Mishandled Epstein Files Release
Binance News - According to Axios, Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration "mishandled" last year's release of the Epstein files during an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience." Vance told Rogan on the episode that premiered Wednesday that the administration "absolutely screwed up the comms of the Epstein files." He said then-Attorney General Pam Bondi's claim about having binders of documents on her desk made "people mistrust the entire effort" and added that she overstated "what we had and what we didn't have." Vance said the U.S. should have released the documents as quickly as possible, acknowledging that redactions to victims would require time. The vice president said investigators collected 6 million documents, with about 3 million having ...
U.S. Strikes on Iran Strengthen Options for Further Escalation, Officials Say
Binance News - According to Jin10, three U.S. officials stated that recent U.S. strikes on Iran are strengthening Washington's options for further escalation.
Federal Reserve: Economic Activity Grows Slightly to Modestly in Most Districts
Binance News - The Federal Reserve reported that economic activity expanded at a slight to modest pace in 11 of its 12 districts from late May through June. According to NS3.AI, prices generally continued to rise at a modest pace, with the overall rate of increase similar to or slightly slower than in the prior reporting period.
South Korea Moves to Put Digital Assets Inside Its National Asset Management System
TheCurrencyAnalytics - South Korea’s Ministry of Economy wants to fold digital assets and intellectual property into the country’s official state asset management… Read the original on South Korea Moves to Put Digital Assets Inside Its National Asset Management System. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Apple Raises AppleCare+ Prices for Mac and iPad by $0.50 Monthly, $5 Annually
Binance News - Apple has increased AppleCare+ service prices for Mac and iPad. According to Jin10, the monthly plan fee rose by 50 cents and the annual plan by $5. The price hike only affects new users.
Longtime Amazon Web Services Executive Dave Brown to Depart After Nearly 19 Years
Binance News - According to CNBC, a longtime executive in Amazon's cloud unit is leaving the tech giant after nearly 19 years. Dave Brown, a senior vice president in Amazon Web Services (AWS), plans to depart at the end of this month for a new role outside of the company, AWS CEO Matt Garman wrote in a note to staffers. Brown will be replaced by Dave Treadwell, a top executive in Amazon's e-commerce division. Brown joined AWS in its infancy and was a member of the early team that assembled its core EC2 service in South Africa in the 2000s. More recently, his responsibilities expanded to include AWS' compute and machine learning services, such as its Bedrock and SageMaker offerings. He is also part of Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's S-team. In a separate memo, Brown said it felt like the right ...
PRECIOUS METALS | Shanghai Gold Futures Edge Up 0.03%, Silver Falls 1.43%
Binance News - According to Jin10, as of the 2:30 (UTC+8) close, the Shanghai gold futures主力 contract settled up 0.03% at 887 yuan per gram. The Shanghai silver futures主力 contract fell 1.43% to 14,184 yuan per kilogram. The Shanghai crude oil futures主力 contract edged down 0.02% to 518 yuan per barrel.
WORLD CUP | Trossard Completes Permanent Transfer to Besiktas
Binance News - Leandro Trossard has completed a permanent transfer from Arsenal to Besiktas, according to Yahoo Sports. The Belgium international, who featured for his country at this summer's World Cup, helped Arsenal reach the quarter-finals before a 2-1 defeat by Spain last Friday.
U.S. Crude Oil Futures Settle at $79.60, Up 0.33%
Binance News - U.S. crude oil futures settled at $79.60 per barrel, up 26 cents, or 0.33%.
UK Labour Leadership Candidate Andy Burnham Vows 'Straight-Talking' Approach With Trump
Binance News - UK Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham stated he would deal with U.S. President Donald Trump in a "frank and direct" manner if he becomes prime minister, aiming to maintain stable U.K.-U.S. relations through his personal style. According to Jin10, Burnham said the U.K. should respect the U.S. presidency and bilateral ties but would also clearly express its stance when disagreements arise, while communicating "according to Trump's style." Trump has previously criticized Burnham as "extremely liberal" and downplayed his political influence. Burnham is expected to be elected Labour leader unopposed on Thursday and succeed Keir Starmer as U.K. prime minister next Monday. Current U.K.-U.S. relations face pressure due to the Iran issue and stalled trade ...
Revolut receives in-principle approval to offer crypto services in the UAE
Cryptopolitan - Revolut has officially gotten past the first regulatory hurdle to offer crypto services in the United Arab Emirates. The fintech announced to its customers on Wednesday that Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has granted in-principle approval for its Virtual Assets Service Provider licence. This opens a path to regulated crypto trading in the Arab...
Grayscale Renames Bitcoin Miners ETF to Track AI Computing Index, Seyffart Says
Binance News - Grayscale is changing the name and investment strategy of its Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF. According to NS3.AI, James Seyffart said the ETF will track a Computing Index focused on AI infrastructure. Seyffart noted that the change broadens the ETF's scope to include AI and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure firms.
US Senator blasts AG pick for ‘dismantling’ crypto unit, Trump’s CZ pardon
CoinTelegraph - President Donald Trump’s pick for US Attorney General faced criticism from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on his approach to crypto enforcement and the pardon of former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao.
WORLD CUP | Argentina and England Name Surprise Sides for Semi-Final
Binance News - Argentina and England have named surprise lineups for their World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday in Atlanta, according to Yahoo Sports. England coach Thomas Tuchel brought in Reece James and Djed Spence in defense, while Argentina's Lionel Scaloni included Giuliano Simeone in attack, dropping Rodrigo De Paul from midfield. The winner will face Spain in the final on Sunday in New York; the loser will play France in the third-place match on Saturday in Miami.
Ethereum Foundation’s 2026 Reshuffling Puts Scaling Bets and New Blood at the Helm
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Ethereum Foundation is in the middle of a real shakeup. Several key figures have left the organization, new leaders… Read the original on Ethereum Foundation’s 2026 Reshuffling Puts Scaling Bets and New Blood at the Helm. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
U.S. Vice President Vance: We Will Respond When Iran Commits Violent Acts
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Vice President Vance stated regarding Iran that when they commit violent acts, the U.S. will respond.
South Korea Plans to Include Crypto in National Asset Basic Act Covering 1,400 Trillion Won
Binance News - South Korea plans to include cryptocurrency under a proposed National Asset Basic Act that would govern about 1,400 trillion won in state holdings. According to NS3.AI, the Ministry of Economy and Finance unveiled the plan on July 15 during a policy briefing in Seoul. The government also plans to tokenize state real estate and launch a 2027 pilot for tokenized government bonds linked to Bank of Korea CBDC infrastructure.
Iran's Parliament Speaker: Armed Forces Have Full Operational Freedom to Respond to Enemy Aggression
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the country's armed forces always have complete operational freedom to respond to enemy aggression.
Fed Governor Cook: Methods Exist to Fill Data Gaps Due to Insufficient Government Survey Data Collection
Binance News - According to Jin10, Fed Governor Lisa Cook stated that due to insufficient recovery of government survey data, the Federal Reserve still has some methods to "fill data gaps."
Iran Parliament Speaker: No Reason to Adhere to MoU If No Benefits
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that if Iran cannot benefit from a memorandum of understanding, there is no reason to adhere to such a memorandum.
Iran's Parliament Speaker: We Have No Choice but to Rely on Our Own Strength to Become Powerful
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the country has no choice but to rely on its own strength to become powerful.
WORLD CUP | England Fans Prepare for Semi-Final Against Argentina
Binance News - England fans are preparing for the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, with pubs expected to pour an extra six million pints and major screenings taking place across the country, according to Yahoo Sports. The match kicks off at 8pm BST in Atlanta, with the winner facing Spain in the final on Sunday.
Iran's Parliament Speaker: Iran Must Also Use Diplomacy and Negotiation to Achieve and Protect National Interests
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran must also utilize diplomacy and negotiation to achieve and safeguard its national interests.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf: Iran Never Sought War, but Must Be Ready for Combat
Binance News - Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf stated that Iran has never sought war and does not want war, but must always be prepared for combat and persevere to safeguard national security and interests. According to Jin10, Qalibaf emphasized the need to remain steadfast in defense of the country's security and interests.
Fed Governor Cook: Recent CPI and PPI Data Only Cover One Month, Not a Trend
Binance News - According to Jin10, Fed Governor Lisa Cook stated that the recent CPI and PPI data only cover one month, which does not constitute a trend.
Fed Governor Cook: Current Monetary Policy Slightly Restrictive, FOMC Can Take More Time to Observe Data
Binance News - According to Jin10, Fed Governor Lisa Cook stated that current monetary policy is slightly restrictive, and the Federal Open Market Committee can take more time to observe data to confirm this.
Arthur Hayes Receives 646 ETH From Galaxy Digital, Transfers 1.25M USDC to FalconX
Binance News - Arthur Hayes has received 646.33 ETH from Galaxy Digital, according to Onchain Lens monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, minutes earlier, Hayes transferred 1.25 million USDC to FalconX, which may be part of the same settlement process.
Arthur Hayes Receives 646 ETH From Galaxy Digital, Transfers 1.25M USDC to FalconX
Binance News - Arthur Hayes received 646.33 ETH from Galaxy Digital, according to Onchain Lens monitoring. According to Odaily, minutes earlier, he transferred 1.25 million USDC to FalconX, which may be part of the same settlement process.
AI TRENDS | Fed Governor Lisa Cook: AI Tools Offer Significant Opportunities for Small Businesses
Binance News - According to Jin10, Fed Governor Lisa Cook stated that artificial intelligence tools present significant opportunities for small businesses.
Fed Governor Cook: AI Development Is Reducing Costs of Investing in Small Businesses
Binance News - According to Jin10, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook stated that as artificial intelligence develops, the cost of investing in small businesses is decreasing.
Fed Governor Lisa Cook: Fed Must Maintain Independence
Binance News - Fed Governor Lisa Cook stated that the Federal Reserve must maintain its independence in order to fulfill its duties. According to Jin10, Cook made the remarks.
Fed Governor Lisa Cook: Will Continue to Act Based on Data, Not Politics, After Supreme Court Ruling
Binance News - According to Jin10, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook stated that following the Supreme Court's ruling, she will continue to perform her duties based on data rather than political considerations.
AI TRENDS | Kevin Warsh: AI Capital Expenditures Can Be Repurposed if Performance Disappoints
Binance News - Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh stated that most AI-related capital expenditures can be repurposed if AI performance falls short of expectations. According to NS3.AI, Warsh also noted that data centers are already influencing demand in the economy.
EthSystems Launches as For-Profit Company With Backing From Consensys CEO, Bitmine, SharpLink
Binance News - EthSystems has launched as a for-profit company after spinning out of the Ethereum Foundation. According to NS3.AI, the company is backed by Consensys CEO Joe Lubin, Bitmine, and SharpLink. The team stated that EthSystems will help regulated institutions use Ethereum without exposing sensitive financial details.
BitMine Pivots to Ethereum Staking, Eyes 5% Global Supply
cryptoDNES - BitMine reports $46.5M in revenue as it shifts from mining to Ethereum staking, now holding 4.8% of the total ETH supply via its MAVAN platform. The post BitMine Pivots to Ethereum Staking, Eyes 5% Global Supply appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Japan Cuts Its 55% Crypto Tax to 20% and Reclassifies Digital Assets
CoinPaprika - Japan's parliament passed amendments reclassifying cryptocurrencies as financial products under securities law. The measure cuts the top crypto tax rate from about 55% to a flat 20% and raises penalties for unregistered operators.
Open USD Revenue-Sharing Model Takes Aim at Circle’s USDC Profit Engine
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A new stablecoin consortium is coming for Circle’s lunch. Open USD plans to launch in 2026 with a revenue-sharing model… Read the original on Open USD Revenue-Sharing Model Takes Aim at Circle’s USDC Profit Engine. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin miner CleanSpark signed a $6.6B AI lease before securing the $2.1B required to build it
CryptoSlate - The 175 MW contract creates a long revenue path while funding terms remain undisclosed and missed milestones may reduce rent or end the lease. The post Bitcoin miner CleanSpark signed a $6.6B AI lease before securing the $2.1B required to build it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Volvo Tests Proprietary Cryptocurrency
U.Today - The Volvo Group is exploring how blockchain could streamline its global supply chain, with a senior executive revealing that the company has tested a proprietary cryptocurrency. The Volvo Group is exploring how blockchain could streamline its global supply chain, with a senior executive revealing that the company has tested a proprietary cryptocurrency.
Michael Saylor Pumps Cash Reserves Instead of Bitcoin: This Could Be Why
U.Today - Michael Saylor suspends weekly Bitcoin purchases in a surprising move that saw the firm expand its U.S. dollar reserves instead. Michael Saylor suspends weekly Bitcoin purchases in a surprising move that saw the firm expand its U.S. dollar reserves instead.
Musk ties full X open-source release to a security review
Cryptopolitan - Elon Musk has announced that X will publish its entire codebase once the company finishes checking it for security vulnerabilities. The CEO wants outside reviewers to confirm that the released code is the same code running in production. Musk is promising a level of scrutiny no major social platform has offered in order to provide...
Card Giants Back x402 as 75 Million AI Payments Settle Just $24M in a Month
CoinPaprika - The Linux Foundation launched the x402 Foundation on 14 July 2026, with 40 companies including Visa, Mastercard and Ripple governing the open payment protocol. The standard lets AI agents pay each other directly in stablecoins over the web.
Trump’s $1 Gold Coin Is Coming for America’s 250th Birthday
BeInCrypto - The US Mint begins striking a $1 Trump gold coin for America's 250th anniversary as legal questions swirl. The post Trump’s $1 Gold Coin Is Coming for America’s 250th Birthday appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Trump Converted Crypto Profits Into Stocks and Bonds, New Filings Reveal
DailyHODL - Former President Trump reinvested cryptocurrency gains into traditional stocks and bonds. Financial disclosures detail the diversification move. The post Trump Converted Crypto Profits Into Stocks and Bonds, New Filings Reveal appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
ChatGPT Now Pulls Kalshi World Cup Odds Into Live Search Results
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Kalshi’s prediction market forecasts are going straight into ChatGPT. OpenAI confirmed the integration, making Kalshi the first prediction market platform… Read the original on ChatGPT Now Pulls Kalshi World Cup Odds Into Live Search Results. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
BlackRock Hits $15 Trillion Record While Its Crypto Arm Shrinks 20%
BeInCrypto - BlackRock posts record $15.34 trillion AUM in Q2 2026 while its crypto arm shrinks 20% on $3.1 billion outflows. The post BlackRock Hits $15 Trillion Record While Its Crypto Arm Shrinks 20% appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Mistral debuts Robostral Navigate, a single-camera robot navigation model
Cryptopolitan - The French AI giant, Mistral AI, released the 8-billion-parameter Robostral Navigate model on July 14, marking the debut physical AI launch by the largest AI player local to the European continent. With the launch, the Paris-based firm has expanded from the open-weight language model lane into producing systems that move robots through unfamiliar buildings using...
How EU and UK crypto platforms are already building your 2027 tax report
CryptoSlate - The first recipient depends on your provider’s reporting nexus, while tax residence shapes any onward exchange. The post How EU and UK crypto platforms are already building your 2027 tax report appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Japan passes crypto law, cutting tax to 20% and opening the door to ETFs
Cryptopolitan - Japan’s House of Councillors have passed a law that reclassifies crypto as a financial product and replaces the high tax rate with a flat 20%. This law creates the legal groundwork for domestic crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Some Japanese retail traders, exchanges, and asset managers are already lining up to launch ETF products. What has...
Coinbase AI Now Handles Work of 1,200 Developers, Witoff Says
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Coinbase just crossed a threshold that most tech companies only talk about. Rob Witoff, the exchange’s platform head, said AI… Read the original on Coinbase AI Now Handles Work of 1,200 Developers, Witoff Says. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Morning Minute: Crypto Rips on Cool CPI
Decrypt - Circle has a rough day. Pump.fun pumps on first major unlock. And Robinhood Chain sees its first big rotation.
Travel App Paying $35,000,000 in Settlement Over Alleged Hidden Fees
DailyHODL - Hopper and related companies are accused of deceiving consumers with hidden fees and misleading claims about pricing and service benefits in their travel booking apps. The companies operating Hopper travel apps agreed to pay $35 million and accept prohibitions on future misrepresentations to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allegations. The FTC alleges that Hopper unfairly […] The post Travel App Paying $35,000,000 in Settlement Over Alleged Hidden Fees appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Nearly $140 Million Bitcoin Purchase: BlackRock Repeats Bullish Move
U.Today - BlackRock makes its first Bitcoin purchase of the week as Bitcoin saw a brief price rally, resurging to $65,000 as demand intensified. BlackRock makes its first Bitcoin purchase of the week as Bitcoin saw a brief price rally, resurging to $65,000 as demand intensified.
Team Behind Ethereum's Institutional Privacy Push Spins Out For-Profit Firm EthSystems
Decrypt - The startup's backers, including Bitmine and Joe Lubin, are betting institutions need a privacy layer before running money on a public chain.
Circle’s $1.4 Billion Coinbase Bill Eats Half of USDC Revenue
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Circle paid out $1.4 billion in distribution costs tied to Coinbase last year. That’s not a rounding error — it’s… Read the original on Circle’s $1.4 Billion Coinbase Bill Eats Half of USDC Revenue. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Japan passes crypto overhaul to bring digital assets under financial rules
CoinTelegraph - Japan’s revised Financial Instruments and Exchange Act introduces crypto insider trading rules, tougher penalties and new oversight requirements for crypto businesses.
South Korea to bring digital assets under new state asset management system
CoinTelegraph - South Korea’s Economy Ministry plans to include digital assets and intellectual property under the country’s new state-asset management framework.
'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 with warnings of a 2022 bear-market rerun for the rest of 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.