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Bitcoin long-term holder metrics hit record highs; ETH poised for rise; Grayscale boosts XRP's status.
SBI Funds IPO Anchor Book Said to Be 20 Times Subscribed
Binance News - The anchor book for SBI Funds Management Ltd.’s initial public offering was subscribed more than 20 times, drawing investors including Capital Group, BlackRock, Fidelity Investments and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, according to Bloomberg. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and GIC also participated, people familiar with the matter said.
STOCKS | Periscope Analytics Sees 30% to 35% Short-Term Valuation Premium for SK Hynix ADRs
Binance News - SK Hynix’s newly listed American depositary receipts (ADRs) could trade at a valuation premium in the near term, Periscope Analytics analyst Brian Freitas said in a report. According to Jin10, Freitas expected the ADRs’ valuation premium to be between 30% and 35% over the very short term, before narrowing as passive buying interest in the U.S.-listed securities remains limited. SK Hynix raised $26.5 billion in its U.S. offering and made a strong Nasdaq debut last Friday, with its ADRs closing up nearly 13%. ...
GEOPOLITICS | US Warns Americans Against Travel to Congo After Second Aid Worker Infected With Ebola
Binance News - The US advised its citizens to avoid all travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo because of Ebola after a second American aid worker was infected while responding to the country’s escalating outbreak, according to Bloomberg.
China Expands Strategic Mineral Toolkit With New Investment Firm
Binance News - China has set up a new Beijing-backed mining investment vehicle aimed at strengthening its control of overseas resources, according to Bloomberg. The move comes as China pushes back against US and European efforts to curb its dominance of the strategic mineral supply chain.
Tom Lee: Ethereum Is Near a Bottom and Poised to Rise
Binance News - Tom Lee said Ethereum (ETH) is near a bottom and positioned to rise, arguing its recent behavior aligns with how stocks traded after 1987. According to NS3.AI, Lee pointed to several macro factors he expects to shape 2026, including U.S. monetary policy and the Clarity Act. He also cited AI-related fear of missing out (FOMO) and weak performance in the financial sector as additional drivers in his 2026 outlook.
Kung Fu Female Football Tops 500 Million Yuan at the Box Office
Binance News - Kung Fu Female Football has surpassed 500 million yuan in box office revenue, with Future Capital Investment Management listed as a main producer. According to NS3.AI, the film’s total investment is approximately 380 million RMB, excluding promotion and distribution costs.
Goldman Sachs: Expanded Pipeline Capacity Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz Could Pressure $76-Per-Barrel Long-Term Assumption
Binance News - Goldman Sachs said that if pipeline transport capacity that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz is expanded in the future, it would pose downside risk to its long-term price assumption of $76 per barrel. According to Jin10, the bank said the expansion of such bypass capacity could weigh on that long-term pricing baseline.
4 Things That Could Impact Crypto Markets This Week
CryptoPotato - A busy week lies ahead on the US economic calendar with a raft of inflation data, while tensions are mounting again in the Middle East.
Goldman Sachs Forecasts Pipeline Capacity Gains Through End-2028
Binance News - Goldman Sachs forecast that effective pipeline transportation capacity in the oil market will rise by 3.8 million barrels per day by the end of 2027. According to Jin10, Goldman Sachs also said the cumulative increase is expected to reach 7.3 million barrels per day by the end of 2028.
STOCKS | Goldman Sachs Keeps Overweight Call on A-Shares, Recommends Positioning in Hong Kong Internet Leaders
Binance News - Goldman Sachs said it is maintaining an overweight stance on China’s A-share market and recommended gradually positioning in high-quality internet leaders listed in Hong Kong. According to Jin10, Goldman Sachs said market divergence has been extreme this year, with A-share “hard tech” significantly outperforming Hong Kong-listed internet stocks. The bank judged that the overall AI sector in A-shares does not show signs of a bubble, but said valuations in some sub-sectors such as semiconductors are relatively high and investors should watch for risks tied to overly concentrated trading. ...
Vardanyan pleads guilty in $15M Ryuk ransomware campaign
Cryptopolitan - According to federal prosecutors, Vardanyan entered a guilty plea to aiding in the operation of a Ryuk ransomware campaign that stole BTC from US businesses.
Smartphone Storage Configurations Diverge as Component Costs Rise, Omdia Says
Binance News - Smartphone makers are further scaling back their entry-level product lineups and shifting their portfolios toward mid- to high-end models with higher profit margins as rising memory costs increase financial pressure. According to Jin10, Omdia said that to meet consumers’ rising performance expectations for premium devices and to support higher retail prices, high-end and flagship smartphones are continuing to increase their storage configurations. Jusy Hong, a senior research manager at Omdia, said this differentiated product ...
Nippon Paint Offers $8.6 Billion for Akzo Nobel’s Paint Business
Binance News - Nippon Paint Holdings Co. has made an offer of $8.6 billion for Akzo Nobel NV’s decorative paints business within the past month, according to Bloomberg.
Newsom Budget ‘Kneecapped’ Hollywood Tax Credit, Lawmakers Say
Binance News - A California business tax credit cap aimed at saving $4 billion could drive away film and television production, according to a letter signed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers calling for a quick fix to the budget signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Bloomberg reported.
Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Metrics Hit Record Highs as 17.7% of Supply Sits Unmoved for Over 10 Years
Binance News - Alex Thorn said four Bitcoin long-term holder metrics reached all-time highs. According to NS3.AI, Bitcoin that has not moved in over 10 years reached 17.7% of total supply.
Tom Lee Says 2026 Focus Includes U.S. Monetary Policy, Clarity Act, and AI FOMO at WebX 2026
Binance News - Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee said key macro issues to watch in 2026 include U.S. monetary policy, the Clarity Act, AI-driven fear of missing out and the capital it draws, and unusually weak performance in the financial sector compared with other industries. According to Odaily, Lee made the remarks in Tokyo on July 13 during a WebX 2026 event hosted by Coinpost, where he delivered a speech titled “Ethereum: The Cure for the Wealth Uncanny Valley.” Lee compared Ethereum’s price trend with the S&P 500 and said Ethereum ...
Grayscale Puts XRP in Global Payments Bracket, Separating It From Speculative Crypto
TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP got a notable nod from Grayscale. The asset manager’s categorization framework slots XRP as a key payments asset —… Read the original on Grayscale Puts XRP in Global Payments Bracket, Separating It From Speculative Crypto. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bond Yields Fell in the First Half of 2026, Pressuring Returns on Fixed-Income Wealth Products
Binance News - China's bond market posted a choppy but steadily rising trend in the first half of 2026, with yields on government bonds fluctuating lower and credit spreads generally narrowing. According to Jin10, the move came as China's central bank maintained a moderately accommodative stance, liquidity conditions stayed ample, domestic demand remained weak, and an ongoing shortage of investable assets persisted. In government bonds, the 10-year China government bond yield rose to an intrayear high of about 1.9% in early January before retreating. By late June, ...
Hyundai Motor Workers Strike Over Bonuses, Robot Job Security
Binance News - Hyundai Motor Co. workers began a three-day partial strike on Monday as their union demands bigger bonuses following landmark deals at semiconductor companies and seeks guarantees jobs won’t be lost to AI and robots, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Pop Mart Shares Rise as Much as 4.5% to HK$157.5
Binance News - Pop Mart (9992) shares were in demand in morning trading, rising as much as 4.5% to a high of HK$157.5, according to Ming Pao. The stock was last at HK$156.1, up 3.58%.
STOCKS | Goldman Sees Improving Outlook for H-Share Software Stocks in Coming Months
Binance News - Goldman Sachs said its models show H-share software stocks may see performance improve in the coming months, according to Ming Pao. The bank said the sector could narrow its gap with A-share hard-tech segments across fundamentals, valuations and liquidity, Bloomberg reported.
Solo Miner Using Bitaxe Device Finds Bitcoin Block 957382 via Public Pool
Binance News - An independent home miner found Bitcoin block 957382 using a handheld Bitaxe device connected through Public Pool, receiving the full block reward of 3.1382 BTC. According to ChainCatcher, the payout included a 3.125 BTC block subsidy and about 0.0132 BTC in transaction fees. The miner’s device averaged 995.2 GH/s and submitted the winning share after running for about eight hours. ...
AI TRENDS | Musk Says Grok 4.5 Outperforms Fable in Some Software Development Benchmarks
Binance News - Elon Musk said on X that Grok 4.5 performed better than Fable in some software development benchmark tests. According to Odaily, Musk added that Fable is already a strong model.
Apple Reportedly Raises Foldable IPhone Production Target to About 10 Million Units
Binance News - A foreign media report said Apple has told suppliers to prepare to produce about 10 million foldable iPhones this year, up from a previous forecast of 7 million to 8 million units. According to Jin10, the report also said Apple asked supply-chain manufacturers to reserve component capacity in the second half of 2026 that could support production of 80 million iPhones, including the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the company’s first foldable iPhone. The report said Apple’s total iPhone output in 2026 is expected to exceed 220 million units. ...
U.S. Central Command Says It Launched New Precision Strikes on Iran
Binance News - The U.S. Central Command said it launched a new round of precision strikes against Iran at local time on July 12, hitting dozens of targets across multiple locations. According to Jin10, the Strait of Hormuz is an important maritime route for global trade, and Iran does not control the strait.
Kevin Warsh Faces First Major Decision on Whether to Reverse Last Year’s Fed Rate Cuts
Binance News - Kevin Warsh’s first major decision as Federal Reserve chair is whether to reverse last year’s rate-cutting moves. According to Jin10, a column by Nick Timiraos said Warsh chaired his first meeting as Fed chair last month, when policymakers unanimously decided to keep interest rates unchanged. The article said reaching consensus was easy at the time because there was little appetite within the committee to take action. The piece said maintaining that consensus could become more difficult in the coming weeks. Some of Warsh’s colleagues have grown more concerned about ...
Bitcoin’s Lottery Jackpot: Solo Home Miner Wins $200,000 With a $150 Mining Device
Bitcoin.com - A hobbyist running a single Bitaxe device just won Bitcoin’s biggest lottery. On July 9, 2026, at approximately 03:30 UTC, a solo miner using a palm-sized Bitaxe device mined block 957382 through Public Pool, claiming the full 3.1382 BTC block reward. That includes the 3.125 BTC subsidy plus roughly 0.0132 BTC in transaction fees, worth […]
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Say Navy Disabled Systems on Two Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said its navy took action last night to stop two vessels that were endangering shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jin10, the navy halted the two vessels by shutting down their systems, and said the ships were in violation.
SK Hynix Shares Shed 10% in Seoul Amid Broad Asian Rout
BeInCrypto - SK Hynix stock saw a double-digit decline in Seoul on Monday, after the memory chipmaker’s notable Nasdaq debut, as a broad selloff hit Asian equities. The pullback tracked a wider retreat across Asian markets, as renewed US strikes on Iran and a contested Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher. SK Hynix Nasdaq Debut Meets The post SK Hynix Shares Shed 10% in Seoul Amid Broad Asian Rout appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Tom Lee Says ETH/BTC Breakout Signals Crypto’s Big Comeback
BeInCrypto - Tom Lee flags a rising ETH/BTC ratio as a crypto revival signal, but the data shows a more modest picture. The post Tom Lee Says ETH/BTC Breakout Signals Crypto’s Big Comeback appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Iran's IRGC: Retaliatory Operations Are Still Ongoing
Binance News - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its retaliatory operations were still ongoing. According to Jin10, the IRGC stated that the retaliation was continuing.
Eric Trump Co-Founded American Bitcoin Shares Fall Over 95% From Peak, Bloomberg Reports
Binance News - Shares of American Bitcoin, co-founded by Eric Trump, have fallen more than 95% from their peak, wiping out over $600 million in market value over the past 10 months for his roughly 6% stake, Bloomberg reported. According to ChainCatcher, the company carried out a 1-for-15 reverse stock split this week to maintain its Nasdaq listing eligibility, and the stock hit a record low on Wednesday. American Bitcoin has continued its bitcoin mining and accumulation strategy, adding 500 BTC on Monday and bringing its holdings to more than 8,000 BTC. ...
STOCKS | Korea Exchange Activates Sell-Side Sidecar After Kospi Falls More Than 5%
Binance News - Korea Exchange activated a sell-side sidecar after the Kospi index fell by more than 5%, following the index crossing the threshold that triggers the mechanism. According to NS3.AI, the sell-side sidecar was initiated when the Kospi moved beyond the more-than-5% decline level. The report did not provide a separate cause for the index’s drop.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Delivers Video Opening Address at WebX 2026 in Tokyo
Binance News - Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a video opening address at WebX 2026 in Tokyo on July 13. According to Odaily, Takaichi congratulated organizers on the event and said Web3, described as a next-generation internet ecosystem based on blockchain technology, is advancing in social implementation and attracting participants from around the world. Takaichi said she had heard the conference drew about 15,000 attendees and described it as Asia’s largest Web3 event. She said many startups participated ...
AI TRENDS | Claude Extends Claude Fable 5 Subscription by Seven Days to July 19
Binance News - Claude said it has extended the subscription period for Claude Fable 5 by another seven days, moving it to July 19. According to Foresight News, the report also said OpenAI has temporarily removed Codex’s five-hour usage limit for an unspecified period. The report said Claude has repeatedly delayed switching Claude Fable 5 to a pay-as-you-go model due to ongoing tight computing capacity. It added that some users shared screenshots showing high credit bills and proof of subscription cancellations, and said they would switch to OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 ...
Treasury Two-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 2025 as Oil Rises
Binance News - The US Treasury two-year yield climbed to its highest level in more than 16 months as renewed tensions in Iran pushed up oil prices, fanning speculation the Federal Reserve will tighten policy to keep inflation in check, according to Bloomberg.
US to Raise Mexico Sugar Imports to 1.15 Million Metric Tons
Binance News - The US Department of Agriculture estimates it will import as much as 1.15 million metric tons of Mexican sugar in the 2026-2027 period, according to Bloomberg, citing a statement posted on X by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
STOCKS | SK Hynix Shares Fall in Seoul After Much-Hyped US Trading Debut
Binance News - SK Hynix Inc. shares declined in Seoul on Monday after the memory chipmaker’s highly anticipated US trading debut, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | ChiNext Index Turns Higher After Early Dip
Binance News - The ChiNext Index rose in early trading after initially moving lower. According to Jin10, the index had fallen as much as 0.89% shortly after the market opened before rebounding into positive territory.
Ethereum Whale Opens 13,708 ETH Short After Rally, EmberCN Reports
Binance News - An anonymous ETH/BTC whale opened a short position of 13,708 ETH worth $25 million following a recent Ethereum rally. According to NS3.AI, EmberCN reported the position had an average entry price of 0.02855 BTC.
Energy And Chemical Futures Extend Gains; SC Crude Oil Rises More Than 3%
Binance News - Energy and chemical futures continued to climb, with gains in the main contracts widening. According to Jin10, the most-active SC crude oil contract rose more than 3% to 483 yuan per barrel. Fuel oil was up nearly 5%, pure benzene gained more than 4%, and styrene (EB) rose more than 3%. Ethylene glycol (EG) and butadiene rubber were both up nearly 4%.
STOCKS | Report: TSMC Starts Mass Production of 2-Nanometer Chips, With Google as First Smartphone Customer
Binance News - TSMC has started mass production of 2-nanometer chips, and Google has become the first customer for its 2-nanometer smartphone chips. According to Jin10, Google will launch a new smartphone in mid-August, about one month earlier than Apple.
Prediction Markets Lead Crypto Funding by Average Deal Size in 2026, Data Show
Binance News - Data show that prediction markets had the largest average single financing amount in the crypto industry in 2026, with an average of $118 million per funding round. According to Odaily, exchanges ranked second with an average of $76.2 million per round. The data also showed that blockchain and compliance recorded average single financing amounts of $47.8 million and $29.4 million per round, respectively.
STOCKS | Orient Securities: Long-Term Bonds Remain Core Assets for Insurers
Binance News - Long-term bonds remain a core allocation on the asset side for insurance funds, with allocation pace jointly determined by absolute yields and term premiums. According to Jin10, Orient Securities said in an insurance industry research report that insurers’ bond allocation has shifted from simply extending duration to optimizing structure. The report said persistently low interest rates have continued to compress coupon income and reinvestment yields, and that extending duration can only delay a downward shift in the yield center. The report said that in 2025, net investment yields at major listed insurers ...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says He Wants Community Projects Built With GPT-5.6 Sol
Binance News - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he hopes to see the community build projects using GPT-5.6 Sol. According to Odaily, Altman wrote on X that he will give a special gift from the OpenAI archives to the developer who creates what he described as the “coolest work.”
AI TRENDS | JPMorgan Raises Zhipu Target Price to HK$2,400 After $4 Billion Share Placement
Binance News - JPMorgan raised its target price for Zhipu (02513.HK) by 20% to HK$2,400, marking the second increase within a week. According to Jin10, the bank said Zhipu’s latest fundraising plan would support revenue growth. Analysts including Olivia Xu wrote in a research note that the new funds from a $4 billion equity placement could ease supply bottlenecks in computing-power services and support follow-on spending on model training. JPMorgan said additional inference computing resources were expected to be ...
U.S. President Donald Trump Says His Approval Rating Is 59%
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said his approval rating was 59%. According to Jin10, Trump also said inflation was falling and that oil and gas prices were declining.
Fuel Oil and European Container Freight Futures Rise Over 3% in Early Trading
Binance News - China’s major domestic futures contracts were mixed at the open of morning trading. According to Jin10, fuel oil and European container freight futures rose more than 3%. Liquefied petroleum gas, butadiene rubber, pure benzene, asphalt, low-sulfur fuel oil, and SC crude oil futures gained more than 2%. On the downside, Shanghai silver futures fell nearly 2%.
Whale Swaps 13,708 ETH for 393.4 BTC, Shorts ETH/BTC at 0.02855
Binance News - A whale focused on ETH/BTC ratio trading swapped 13,708 ETH for 393.4 BTC about 30 minutes before the report, executing the trade at an exchange rate of 0.02855 and shorting the ETH/BTC ratio. According to Odaily, on-chain analyst Yu Jin said the ETH/BTC exchange rate recently rebounded from 0.02524 to 0.02855. Yu Jin described the trader as coin-margined, meaning that if the exchange rate declines, the trader could swap back into more ETH. Over the past six months, the whale has increased holdings by 6,475 ETH through multiple ratio trades.
GEOPOLITICS | US Says It Carried Out New Round of Strikes Against Iran
Binance News - The US released videos from unidentified locations and said its forces completed a third round of strikes against Iran, according to Bloomberg. The strikes prompted retaliatory attacks from Tehran.
Brent Crude Jumps 4% Intraday to $79 a Barrel, WTI Rises Nearly 4%
Binance News - Brent crude oil surged 4.00% intraday to $79 per barrel. According to Jin10, WTI crude oil rose nearly 4%.
Apple To Launch Standard M6 Chip, Skip M6 Pro And M6 Max
Binance News - Apple plans to release a standard M6 chip but will not roll out higher-end M6 Pro and M6 Max variants, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, 36Kr reported. Gurman said the shift from Apple’s usual cadence is tied to AI: Apple had planned a major upgrade to neural-network processing for the M7 series, but ultimately viewed those improvements as important enough to accelerate the next-generation launch rather than complete the full M6 lineup.
EU Commission Draft Proposes Policies and Financing to Cut Oil and Gas Reliance
Binance News - The European Commission is preparing a package of policies and financing measures aimed at reducing the European Union's dependence on oil and natural gas and accelerating the electrification of the EU economy, according to 36Kr. A draft proposal said the Commission plans to formally publish the package on July 17. The draft also sets a goal for at least a certain share of the EU's total energy consumption to come from electricity by 2040, though it does not specify the percentage as the proposal is still being developed. The plan would include measures to speed the shift from gasoline and diesel cars to electric vehicles, promote electric heat pumps to replace gas boilers in homes, and ...
China FOF Funds Post 4.22% Average YTD Return as of July 10, Wind Data Show
Binance News - Fund-of-funds (FOF) products in China posted an average year-to-date return of 4.22% as of July 10, 2026, with a median return of 2.76%, according to Wind data cited by 36Kr. While the overall FOF market remained in positive territory, performance dispersion among products widened. Several FOF fund managers said the AI industry trend is continuing and technology growth remains a key market theme, but as the market enters an earnings-validation phase they prefer multi-asset and multi-strategy allocations to control drawdowns while capturing structural opportunities, 36Kr reported.
Oil Futures Jump Over 3% on Supply Worries From Ongoing U.S.-Iran Conflict
Binance News - International crude oil futures rose sharply after trading opened for the new week on June 12, gaining more than 3% as the ongoing military conflict between the United States and Iran fueled concerns about global oil supply, according to 36Kr.
CSI AAA Sci-Tech Innovation Bond ETFs Overtake CSI 300 ETFs in Total AUM as of July 10
Binance News - ETFs tracking the CSI AAA Sci-Tech Innovation Bond Index surpassed ETFs tracking the CSI 300 Index in total assets under management as of July 10, becoming the largest index by tracked ETF scale in the market, according to 36Kr. The report said sci-tech innovation bond ETFs have expanded significantly since launch, supported by relatively steady returns, duration characteristics suited to market conditions, and improved supply-demand dynamics. It added that benchmark market-making credit bond ETFs also saw rising scale, helping push total bond ETF assets close to RMB 900 billion. The report noted that after bond ETFs were included as eligible high-quality collateral for pledge-style bond ...
NNB Nutrition Raises Nearly RMB 200 Million Led by China Life Equity Investment
Binance News - Nanjing-based NNB Nutrition has completed a financing round of nearly RMB 200 million, led by China Life Equity Investment, with existing shareholder Mingxi Capital participating, according to 36Kr. The company said proceeds will be used for product R&D and construction of a new factory, marking its second fundraising of more than RMB 100 million within six months. NNB Nutrition develops dietary supplement ingredients and said it has launched more than 40 proprietary ingredients, with a pipeline of over 100 projects spanning sports nutrition, weight management, cognitive health and anti-aging. It said it serves more than 600 end brands including Nestle, Unilever and ...
Michael Saylor Sees Bitcoin as the World’s Reserve Asset by 2036
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Michael Saylor isn’t hedging. Strategy’s Executive Chairman wants Bitcoin to be the backbone of global finance — not a speculative… Read the original on Michael Saylor Sees Bitcoin as the World’s Reserve Asset by 2036. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Iranian Media: U.S. Airstrike on Iran’s Mahshahr Port Kills One, Injures Four
Binance News - A U.S. airstrike on Iran’s Mahshahr Port in the country’s southwest killed one person and injured four others. According to Jin10, the report was attributed to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
STOCKS | Basic Semiconductor Says Some Product Prices May Rise by Up to 25%
Binance News - Basic Semiconductor (9971) said it expects to raise prices for some products by no more than 25%, according to Ming Pao. The company said specific adjustments will be determined based on factors including product category, order size, cooperation model, market region and commercial arrangements between both parties, and will be implemented with relevant customers in an orderly manner.
Tom Lee Says ETH/BTC Ratio Signals Crypto Recovery Ahead of WebX 2026 Speech
Binance News - Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee said in a post on X that he will deliver a speech on the “wealth uncanny valley” at WebX 2026 today. According to Odaily, Lee also said attention should be paid to the ETH/BTC ratio, which he described as a signal of a cryptocurrency recovery.
Tom Lee: Ethereum Is Undervalued at Around $300 Billion
Binance News - Tom Lee said Ethereum is “grossly undervalued” at around $300 billion and argued the network could grow substantially as more traditional assets move onto blockchains. According to NS3.AI, Lee said Ethereum could become a $1 trillion to $5 trillion network in the next few years as traditional assets become digitized on blockchains. Lee’s comments frame Ethereum’s current valuation as disconnected from its potential role in tokenizing real-world assets, suggesting that broader adoption ...
STOCKS | InnoLight Says Second-Quarter Gross Margin Is Expected to Remain Stable
Binance News - InnoLight said its gross margin in the second quarter was expected to remain stable and would not see a significant decline due to factors such as tight material supply and rising material prices. According to Jin10, the company said on July 12 that materials were expected to ease to varying degrees in the second half of this year, and that it had made ample preparations for materials, which should lead to marginal improvement in the second half. The company said it was confident it could keep its gross margin stable in the ...
STOCKS | InnoLight Says 1.6T Demand Remains Strong, With Structural Shifts
Binance News - InnoLight responded to market concerns about a potential delay in demand for 1.6T products. According to Jin10, the company said on July 12 that overall industry demand for 1.6T in 2027 remained strong and was unchanged from its previously expected volume range, while the number of customers had increased. The company added that industry demand growth for 800G in 2027 was more significant than previously expected. From the perspective of overall customer demand, it said it had not seen any decline in demand. ...
STOCKS | CITIC Securities Says It Still Favors U.S. Tech Stocks as AI Adoption Rises
Binance News - CITIC Securities said it still favors the U.S. technology theme, citing rising AI adoption by U.S. companies and long-term trends in corporate technology investment. According to Jin10, a CITIC Securities research note said that as AI becomes more widely used, end users do not always choose the most compute-intensive or highest-performing models, and are often constrained by token-budget financial limits. The note said strong performance in computing-power hardware in the second ...
STOCKS | Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Opens Up 0.17% at 8,821.10
Binance News - Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index opened higher on Monday, July 13, rising 15.10 points, or 0.17%, to 8,821.10. According to Jin10, the move marked a positive start to the session for the benchmark index.
Seasonal Selling May End Philippine Peso Rally, Strategists Say
Binance News - The Philippine peso’s relief rally after the initial US-Iran ceasefire is likely to be short-lived, with seasonal selling expected to push the currency to new record lows, strategists said, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | CCB Tops Stock Connect Net Buying; Sinopec Sees Biggest Net Selling
Binance News - Data compiled from HKEX Disclosure of Interests Stock Connect shareholding records showed that on July 11, 2026, China Construction Bank (0939) recorded the largest increase in holdings, up 39.586 million shares, according to Ming Pao. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp (Sinopec) (0386) saw the largest reduction in holdings, down 134 million shares.
AI TRENDS | Etched Raises $800 Million to Develop AI Inference Chips Targeting Nvidia
Binance News - Etched, an AI inference chip startup founded by a Harvard dropout, has raised $800 million in funding and said it is targeting Nvidia. According to PANews, the company plans to deliver its first chip this summer and is betting that chips optimized for the Transformer architecture can reshape the industry.
Noxa Reportedly Generated $7.66 Million in Fees on a CEX Over the Past Week
Binance News - Noxa generated about $7.66 million in fee revenue over the past seven days on a centralized exchange (CEX), according to monitoring data. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the activity was observed on Robinhood. The report also noted that the Noxa team previously issued the NOXA token on DBK Chain, a network launched by DeBank in 2025, but the token has since shown little active performance. ...
USDT and USDC Shed $10B in Supply Since May Peak
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Stablecoin supply is shrinking. Fast. Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) together shed roughly $10 billion from the peak they… Read the original on USDT and USDC Shed $10B in Supply Since May Peak. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | InnoLight Denies Rumors of Weak Second-Quarter Results and Stock Price Suppression
Binance News - InnoLight said it was clarifying market rumors about the company and its industry, including claims that its second-quarter performance was far below expectations and that it was deliberately suppressing its share price. According to Jin10, the company said the rumor about second-quarter results had no basis and had caused panic among investors. It said it has not yet released an earnings forecast or its interim report, but added that it remains very confident about its operating performance for the first half of 2026 and about industry demand. ...
Japan’s 10-Year Government Bond Yield Falls 2.5 Basis Points to 2.735%
Binance News - Japan’s 10-year government bond yield fell 2.5 basis points to 2.735%. According to Jin10, the decline brought the benchmark yield to 2.735%.
Four U.S. States Sue Meta Over Allegedly Addictive Algorithms; EU Warns of DSA Penalties
Binance News - Four U.S. states have jointly sued Meta, alleging the company used addictive algorithms to steer minors toward excessive use and concealed negative impacts on teenagers' mental health, seeking up to $1.4 trillion in damages; a total of 29 U.S. states have filed related lawsuits, according to 36Kr. Separately, the European Commission issued a preliminary report under the Digital Services Act demanding Meta change potentially addictive design features such as autoplay and infinite scroll, or face fines of up to 6% of its global annual revenue. Meta denied the allegations and said it will continue to fight the claims.
TCS builds bench of 8,900 AI engineers
Cryptopolitan - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) plans to deploy up to 8,900 engineers who will work directly with clients.
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Predictions: How BTC Could Become a Global Digital Capital Asset by 2036
Bitcoin.com - Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor says bitcoin could evolve into a global digital capital asset by 2036, becoming a foundation for reserve capital, institutional collateral, and high-value settlement while powering a new generation of financial products built on a stable base protocol. Saylor Sees Major Changes Coming by 2036 Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman […]
Oil Rises, US Stock Futures Fall After US Launches New Strikes on Iran
Binance News - Oil climbed and US equity-index futures dipped after the US launched another round of strikes against Iran, according to Bloomberg, as conflicting claims about the status of the Strait of Hormuz added to uncertainty.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Falls as US-Iran Strikes Lift Oil, Boost Rate-Hike Expectations
Binance News - Gold declined after the US and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, pushing energy prices higher and reviving expectations for interest-rate hikes to curb inflation, according to Bloomberg.
Robinhood L2 sparks ETH optimism, Saylor 'muddies waters.' Hodler's Digest, July 5-12, 2026
CoinTelegraph - Even Ethereum's critics believe Robinhood Chain is bullish for ETH. Nigel Farage and Donald Trump become embroiled in crypto related scandals, and more.
OpenAI, Meta and SpaceXAI at war to make enterprise AI dramatically cheaper
Cryptopolitan - There is fierce competition among OpenAI, Meta Platforms ($META), and SpaceXAI (NASDAQ: SPCX) on prices of enterprise AI, not just the scores for the models. They launched their latest models this week, promising improved performance but reduced prices to win the corporate scrutiny. This year, some firms had their employees work with AI all day...
Fed Rate Hold Seen at 62.1% in July, CME FedWatch Data Shows
Binance News - The CME FedWatch tool put the probability of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged in July at 62.1%. According to Jin10, the tool showed a 37.9% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate hike by July. For September, the CME FedWatch tool showed a 26.4% probability that the Federal Reserve would keep rates unchanged. It also showed a 51.8% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike by September and a 21.8% probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point hike by September.
Analysts push back on Musk's space computing timeline
Cryptopolitan - SpaceX's AI returns over the coming years will not come from outer space. According to Wall Street analysts, the money is coming from Earth data centers.
Bitcoin’s Recovery Gains Momentum, Putting July Off to a Strong Start
CryptoPotato - Market conditions are still extremely bearish despite recent positive developments, so every rebound will be treated as a bear-market recovery, not a trend reversal.
Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global Payments Narrative
Bitcoin.com - Grayscale identified XRP as a “global payments” asset, placing the crypto token among digital assets the firm associates with specific financial and technological functions. Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global Payments Narrative Crypto asset manager Grayscale highlighted XRP’s role in global payments as part of a framework that categorizes digital assets by […]
Nancy Mace, Henry McMaster floated as possible candidates after Sen. Lindsey Graham dies
Binance News - According to CNBC, Rep. Nancy Mace and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster are among the first names being discussed as potential candidates to fill the seat vacated by Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly over the weekend while seeking reelection. A person familiar with Mace’s thinking said she is strongly considering a run and would release polling on Monday. South Carolina law requires McMaster to hold a special primary election on Aug. 11 to replace Graham on the November ballot, with the filing period opening July 21; the governor also has authority to appoint someone to fill the current vacancy. President Donald Trump said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he has ...
Sen. Mitch McConnell says fall left him briefly unconscious; remains out of Senate after June 14 hospitalization
Binance News - According to CNBC, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he suffered a fall last month that left him briefly unconscious and resulted in a hospital stay, leading to a multi-week absence from the Senate after he was hospitalized on June 14. McConnell, 84, said doctors confirmed he did not break any bones or suffer a concussion, and that he did not have a heart attack, stroke, tumors or hemorrhages; he also said he had a mild case of pneumonia while hospitalized. He said he remains fit to serve but will not return to the Senate floor to vote yet on doctors’ advice, and noted he stepped down as Senate GOP leader at the start of this Congress, with Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., taking over. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear had requested an update on McConnell’s health and fitness to ...
Stock futures dip; Brent rises 3% to $78.44 after U.S.-Iran strikes
Binance News - According to CNBC, U.S. stock futures edged lower Sunday night, with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures down 88 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 futures off 0.2%, and Nasdaq-100 futures lower by 0.3%, as traders weighed escalating Middle East tensions and a heavy week of earnings. Iran and the U.S. traded airstrikes over the weekend, with Tehran saying it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, a claim President Donald Trump disputed on Sunday; Trump on Saturday ordered airstrikes against Iran after Iran attacked a commercial ship transiting the strait. In early trading, Brent futures rose 3% to $78.44 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate futures gained more than 3% to $73.92. Major banks including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Citigroup and ...
WTI Crude Touches $73 a Barrel in Early Monday Trading, Up 2.49%
Binance News - WTI crude oil rose to $73 per barrel in early trading on Monday. According to Jin10, the price was up 2.49% on the day.
Three Explosions Reported in Jask City, Iran’s Hormozgan Province, Iranian Media Says
Binance News - Three explosions were reported in Jask City in Iran’s Hormozgan Province. According to Jin10, Iran’s Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) said three blasts were heard in the city.
Explosions Reported Again in Southern Iran, Iranian Media Says
Binance News - Explosions were reported again in southern Iran. According to Jin10, Iran’s Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) said explosions were heard in southern Iran.
Berkshire is badly trailing the S&P 500 in 2026
Cryptopolitan - Warren Buffett’s grip on Wall Street looks less secure in 2026 because Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, NYSE: BRK.B) is badly trailing the market. The company’s Class B stock is down 1.8% this year, while the S&P 500 has gained 10.7%. Once dividends are counted, the index is up 11.4%. That puts Berkshire behind by 12.4...
Report: AI, Warsh, and Geopolitics Break Bitcoin Correlation With Stocks and Gold
CryptoPotato - Shifting expectations around Fed policy have repeatedly redirected capital between crypto, commodities, and technology stocks.
AI Ad Tools Cut Production Time to 20 Minutes for TikTok and YouTube Brands
TheCurrencyAnalytics - One product photo. Three tools. Twenty minutes. That’s basically all it takes now to put a polished sales video on… Read the original on AI Ad Tools Cut Production Time to 20 Minutes for TikTok and YouTube Brands. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
U.S. Central Command Denies Iran Claim That Three U.S. Troops Were Killed in Kuwait
Binance News - U.S. Central Command said Iran’s claim that three U.S. service members were killed in Kuwait due to an Iranian attack was false. According to Jin10, U.S. Central Command stated that there were no reports of U.S. military casualties in the region and that all personnel had been confirmed safe.
Federal monitor says UAW President Shawn Fain retaliated against top officer, misused authority
Binance News - According to CNBC, the federally appointed monitor overseeing the United Auto Workers said in a report released Thursday that union President Shawn Fain retaliated against top officer Rich Boyer and improperly used his authority, including actions that could benefit Fain’s fiancée and her sister. Monitor Neil Barofsky said some evidence could warrant discipline but he deferred any decision pending further review, with the report coming ahead of a UAW leadership election in which Fain is seeking a second four-year term. Fain said Barofsky’s reports were politically motivated and tied the timing to a dispute in 2024 over the union executive board’s call for a ceasefire in Gaza, while a spokesperson for Jenner & Block, Barofsky’s law firm, defended his conduct. ...
Japan wants GPIF to raise alternative investments from 1.7% toward 5%
Cryptopolitan - Japan is preparing to let the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) put far more money outside regular stock and bond markets, according to Reuters and Nikkei on Sunday. GPIF, the world’s biggest pension fund, managed about $1.8 trillion and held only 1.7% of its portfolio in alternative investments in March. Officials want that share to...
Quiver Quantitative Says Its Hypothetical Nancy Pelosi Strategy Has Compounded Nearly 21% Annually Since May 2014
Binance News - Quiver Quantitative said its hypothetical “Nancy Pelosi strategy” compounded at nearly 21% per year from May 2014 through mid-July 2026. According to NS3.AI, the comparison highlights how the strategy’s long-term annualized performance stacks up against other well-known investment vehicles. Quiver Quantitative also cited the ARK Innovation ETF’s performance, saying the fund has returned about 13.4% on an annualized basis since its launch in October 2014. In addition, the update noted that ARK bought shares of Circle one day before ...
Top Tesla Investor Says Saylor Is Destroying Bitcoin
U.Today - Prominent wealth manager and top Tesla investor Ross Gerber has launched a scathing attack against Michael Saylor. Prominent wealth manager and top Tesla investor Ross Gerber has launched a scathing attack against Michael Saylor.
Gold Prices Slide as Iran Tensions Erase Weak US Jobs Report Rally Gains
Bitcoin.com - Gold fell 1.6% and silver dropped 4.3% this past week as a fragile U.S. jobs report and a fresh U.S.-Iran flare-up pulled precious metals in opposite directions within days of each other. Spot gold started the week near $4,175 an ounce. Futures pushed as high as $4,215.50 on Monday after the Bureau of Labor Statistics […]
Fidelity’s Timmer Spots Bitcoin Near a Power Law Floor With No Catalyst in Sight
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin is sitting near a support level Fidelity has tracked for over a decade. And the firm’s Director of Global… Read the original on Fidelity’s Timmer Spots Bitcoin Near a Power Law Floor With No Catalyst in Sight. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.