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Bitcoin remains resilient amid CPI shocks; EU crypto regulations advance; US moves $297M in seized crypto.
Bitcoin Weathered 4 CPI Shocks in 2026: June’s Print Lands Today
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin traders are on high alert ahead of the June US Consumer Price Index release on July 14, with BTC trading near $62,000 after months of sharp volatility. Past inflation prints triggered double-digit swings, and the June report could decide the market’s next big move. CPI Data and Bitcoin: A Pattern of Violent Swings The The post Bitcoin Weathered 4 CPI Shocks in 2026: June’s Print Lands Today appeared first on BeInCrypto.
MiCAR is Turning European Crypto Payments Into a Licensed Market
BeInCrypto - Europe’s crypto market is large enough for licensing to change the competitive map. Chainalysis said regional crypto volumes recovered to a monthly peak of $234 billion in December 2024, while Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and other major European markets each received hundreds of billions of dollars in crypto value between July 2024 and June 2025. The post MiCAR is Turning European Crypto Payments Into a Licensed Market appeared first on BeInCrypto.
The Crypto Law That Could Change Everything Has Three Weeks to Pass, or Die
Bitcoin.com - With the Senate back in session July 13, the CLARITY Act now has about 25 calendar days before the August 7 summer recess to clear a 60-vote floor threshold, and only Sens. Ruben Gallego and Angela Alsobrooks are locked in as Democratic supporters. Democrats’ alarm over President Trump’s disclosed $1.4 billion in 2025 crypto-linked income […]
White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt to report for military training: Report
CoinTelegraph - Witt’s departure comes during a critical moment for the CLARITY Act, with deputy director Harry Jung expected to assume his responsibilities.
4 in 5 Americans Expect US-Iran War to Drag On, Survey Finds
BeInCrypto - A new poll shows 79% of Americans bracing for a long US war with Iran. This comes as President Donald Trump told Congress that military action resumed on July 7, a move that frees the military for 60 more days without congressional approval. The shift lands months before November’s midterms, where pump prices could cost The post 4 in 5 Americans Expect US-Iran War to Drag On, Survey Finds appeared first on BeInCrypto.
US government moves $297M in seized Bitcoin, Ether to Coinbase Prime
CoinTelegraph - The transfers have raised questions over Trump’s Bitcoin reserve pledge, though deposits to Coinbase Prime do not confirm an impending sale.
Kalshi Pro Terminal Targets Quant Funds With $178 Billion Annualized Volume
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Kalshi just launched a Pro Terminal. It’s built for active traders and institutional desks — and the numbers behind it… Read the original on Kalshi Pro Terminal Targets Quant Funds With $178 Billion Annualized Volume. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Kalshi Takes Tribal Sovereignty Fight to Ninth Circuit Over Sports Markets
Bitcoin.com - Three California tribes have asked the Ninth Circuit to revive their bid to block Kalshi’s sports event contracts on tribal lands. The appeal opens a new front in the prediction market’s regulatory fight: whether its federal exchange status can shield it from tribal governments invoking federal Indian gaming law. Tribal case tests a different Kalshi […]
South Korea Turns More Bullish on Economy as Chip Boom Rolls On
Binance News - South Korea’s government said it is more bullish on the economy than the International Monetary Fund’s recent assessment, arguing an artificial intelligence-driven semiconductor boom will continue to outweigh the impact of the Middle East conflict, according to Bloomberg.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Stock and Bond Portfolio Grew at Least Fourfold Since End of 2024, Disclosure Shows
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure shows his stock and bond portfolio increased by at least fourfold since the end of 2024, rising from a range of $225 million to $608 million to a range of $703 million to $2.6 billion. According to Foresight News, the report cited Reuters as the source of the disclosure details. Several digital asset experts said the figures suggest that while Trump has strongly promoted crypto-related projects, his personal wealth management appears more oriented toward traditional financial assets. ...
Smart Money Trader’s Long Positions in SK Hynix-Linked Contracts Post Over $2.09 Million Unrealized Loss
Binance News - A smart money trader identified as “Yu Yu and m” has recorded more than $2.09 million in unrealized losses from long positions in SK Hynix-related perpetual contracts, ranking first on the past three days’ loss leaderboard. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the monitoring was reported on July 14 by on-chain analyst Ai Yi (@ai_9684xtpa). Data showed the trader held 7,462.68 SKHX with an average entry price of $1,477.89, posting an unrealized loss of $1.95 million. The trader also held 25,733.63 SKHY with an average entry price of $157.22, with an unrealized loss of $137,000. ...
SpaceX Successfully Deploys 27 Starlink Satellites
Binance News - SpaceX said it successfully deployed 27 Starlink satellites. According to Jin10, the company reported the deployment as completed.
South Korea Forecasts 2026 GDP Growth at 3.0%, Up From Prior 2.0%
Binance News - South Korea's Ministry of Finance raised its forecast for 2026 GDP growth to 3.0% from a previous expectation of 2.0%. According to Jin10, the ministry said the updated projection is higher than its earlier outlook.
STOCKS | SK Hynix Shares Fall in Seoul After Wall Street AI Memory Rout
Binance News - SK Hynix Inc. shares fell in Seoul after a rout on Wall Street, reflecting heightened caution among investors following this year’s unprecedented rally in global chipmaker stocks, according to Bloomberg.
China Reported 247.61 Million Tons of Crude Oil Imports in January–June
Binance News - China reported that it imported 247.61 million tons of crude oil in January–June. According to Jin10, the data was released by China’s General Administration of Customs.
China's June Exports Rise 27% Year Over Year in U.S. Dollar Terms
Binance News - China's exports rose 27% year over year in June when measured in U.S. dollar terms. According to Jin10, the result compared with a market expectation of 18.20% and a previous reading of 19.40%.
China’s June Trade Surplus Widens to $125.62 Billion
Binance News - China’s trade surplus in June was $125.62 billion. According to Jin10, the result compared with a market expectation of $120.6 billion and a previous reading of $105.43 billion.
SanDisk Shares Slide 12.63% as Analysts Reaffirm or Raise Targets
Binance News - SanDisk (SNDK) fell 12.63% Monday, July 13, and slid further after hours as a broad selloff hit memory and chip stocks. Several Wall Street analysts still raised or reaffirmed their price targets on the company despite the drop, according to BeInCrypto. Citigroup reiterated a $2,500 target and a buy rating, while Evercore ISI raised its target to $3,100 from $1,400 and kept an Outperform rating. Bernstein lifted its target to $3,000 from $1,700. Stocktwits showed “extremely bullish” retail sentiment on SNDK.
Tata Power Weighs $450 Million Offshore-Unit-Backed Loan
Binance News - Tata Power Co. is in talks with banks to raise at least $450 million overseas for regular business operations, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
STOCKS | Leveraged Chip Bets Backfire in Korea as Biggest ETF Falls 45%
Binance News - Leveraged products tracking major South Korean chip stocks are tumbling, raising the risk of steep losses for the country’s retail investors who use the tools to seek amplified returns, according to Bloomberg. The biggest ETF tied to the trade has fallen 45%.
US Government Sends $297 Million in Seized Crypto to Coinbase in One Day
BeInCrypto - The US government moved $297 million in seized Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase Prime in two transfers Monday. Here's what the pattern shows. The post US Government Sends $297 Million in Seized Crypto to Coinbase in One Day appeared first on BeInCrypto.
STOCKS | Ark Invest Adds SpaceX and Block Shares, Ark Invest Tracker Data Show
Binance News - Ark Invest increased its holdings of SpaceX and Block shares yesterday, according to Ark Invest Tracker data. According to Foresight News, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest bought 153,249 shares of SpaceX and 71,618 shares of Block.
Brent Rises 2% to $85 as US Strikes Iran Again and Missiles Hit Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to CNBC, the U.S. launched strikes against Iran for a third consecutive night on President Donald Trump’s orders, after Iranian missiles hit two Emirati oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and triggered air-raid warnings across the Gulf. U.S. Central Command said the strikes would continue to impose costs on Iranian forces and reduce Tehran’s ability to attack shipping in the strait; the action followed Trump’s order to reinstate a blockade on Iran in the waterway Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET and his proposal of a 20% toll for ships transiting the strait. The UAE Defense Ministry said tankers Mombasa and AI Bahiyah were struck by two Iranian cruise missiles in the strait’s southern lane inside Omani territorial waters, killing one Indian ...
China's Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing Bourses Implement Trading-Mechanism Rule Package on July 6
Binance News - China's Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing stock exchanges rolled out a package of trading-mechanism optimization rules on July 6, including expanded after-hours fixed-price trading, adjusted daily price limits for the main-board ST segment, and switching Shanghai-listed fund closing-session continuous auction to call auction, according to 36Kr. The package also included supporting measures for ChiNext market makers alongside block-trade timing optimization, and adjustments to the block-trade price range for Beijing Stock Exchange stocks that have no daily price limits. After one week of operation, the market showed clearer structural shifts, including a notable rebound in ST-segment turnover, higher week-on-week block-trade volume across the market, and a sharp expansion in ...
Japan’s Katayama Floats Adding JGBs to Tax-Free Accounts, Flags GPIF Review
Binance News - Japan’s finance minister Katayama floated adding Japanese government bonds (JGBs) to a tax-free investment program for individuals and said the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) will adjust its holdings if needed, according to Bloomberg. The comments come as officials step up efforts to draw cash into domestic markets while the yen trades near 40-year lows.
Strategy Extends Dividend Coverage Beyond 20 Months With Larger Cash Buffer
Bitcoin.com - Strategy’s U.S. dollar reserve now covers 20.4 months of dividends after the company increased the balance to $3 billion, extending the duration of its liquidity supporting preferred securities. The $450 Million Expansion Behind Strategy’s 20-Month Dividend Cushion Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) disclosed on July 13 that its USD Reserve now provides 20.4 months of dividend […]
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Gold Touches $4,010 an Ounce, Up 0.20% Intraday
Binance News - Spot gold rose to touch $4,010 per ounce. According to Jin10, the metal was up 0.20% on the day.
Akasa Air Seeks 10.5 Billion Rupees in Funding as Iran War Lifts Costs
Binance News - Akasa Air is seeking to raise 10.5 billion rupees ($110 million) through a mix of equity and debt, people familiar with the matter said, as India’s youngest airline looks to shore up funding amid higher costs tied to the Iran war, according to Bloomberg.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Say They Struck Jufair Base Sites In Bahrain
Binance News - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they carried out strikes on facilities at the Jufair base in Bahrain. According to Jin10, the targets included an armory, a satellite communications center, and a U.S. military dormitory building.
Brent Tops $85 as Rate-Hike Bets Rise Ahead of CPI: Markets Wrap
Binance News - Brent crude topped $85 a barrel as oil extended gains and US Treasuries held onto losses after the standoff between the US and Iran intensified, according to Bloomberg. The escalation raised concerns that potential supply disruptions could reignite inflation and bolster the case for higher interest rates ahead of CPI data.
WORLD CUP | Deschamps Says Mbappé Is '100%' for France's Semifinal vs. Spain
Binance News - France coach Didier Deschamps said Kylian Mbappé is “100%” and poised to play Tuesday against Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, according to Yahoo Sports. Mbappé left France’s quarterfinal win over Morocco in the 77th minute last week with what he called a minor ankle injury, and Deschamps said the forward “feels good” after reports he had discomfort and trained separately early in a session open to media.
Billionaire Birla to Buy Shell’s Indian Renewables Unit
Binance News - A unit of billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla’s conglomerate agreed to buy Shell Plc’s renewable energy assets in India for an enterprise value of 172 billion rupees ($1.8 billion), according to Bloomberg.
Global Smartphone Shipments Fell 4% Year Over Year in the Second Quarter of 2026, Omdia Says
Binance News - Global smartphone shipments fell 4% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, according to a report by market research firm Omdia. According to Jin10, Omdia said a prolonged memory crisis raised component costs and contributed to the continued decline in global smartphone shipments. By brand, compared with the second quarter of 2025, Samsung and Apple gained market share despite the broader downturn, with their shipment shares rising by 2 percentage points and 4 percentage points, respectively. Omdia analyst Runar Bjorhovde said rising memory costs hit phones priced at $400 ...
Dongfang Jincheng Expects Bond Market to Stay Firm in a Range-Bound Pattern This Week
Binance News - China's bond market is expected to remain relatively firm while fluctuating within a range this week, Dongfang Jincheng said in a research report. According to Jin10, Dongfang Jincheng said a series of June financial, trade, and macroeconomic data would be released in the near term. It expects second-quarter GDP growth to be around 4.4%, describing the broader economy as showing a K-shaped divergence, with external demand stronger than domestic demand and new drivers stronger than old ones, while the core issue of weak domestic-demand recovery has not been fundamentally resolved. ...
JCB to Pilot USDC Payments at a Tokyo Store This Year
Binance News - JCB has partnered with a Circle-affiliated company to test USDC payments at a Tokyo retail location popular with foreign tourists within this year, with plans to assess a broader rollout to additional franchise merchants. According to ChainCatcher, the pilot is intended to reduce the need for tourists to exchange currency and to lower payment processing fees. JCB has previously tested in-person stablecoin payments involving USDC and JPYC with firms including Digital Garage and Resona Holdings. ...
STOCKS | A-Share Brain-Computer Interface Stocks Open Higher as Leaguer Sci-Tech Hits Limit Up
Binance News - A-share brain-computer interface concept stocks were active at the market open. According to Jin10, Leaguer Sci-Tech hit the daily limit up, while Xiangyu Medical rose more than 10%. Lifang Pharmaceutical, Beiyikang, and Meihou Medical were also among the top gainers.
CLARITY Act gains second law enforcement endorsement before Senate push
CoinTelegraph - The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association expressed support for the CLARITY Act but urged changes to the legislation’s language.
STOCKS | China Airline Shares Trail Cathay by Nearly 50 Points as Earnings Outlook Weakens
Binance News - Shares of China’s major airlines have lagged Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. by nearly 50 percentage points this year as analysts expect weaker profits to persist amid lackluster domestic travel demand, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | China Stock Index Futures Open Mixed in Morning Session
Binance News - China's stock index futures opened mixed in the morning session. According to Jin10, the CSI 300 stock index futures (IF) main contract rose 0.16%, the SSE 50 stock index futures (IH) main contract fell 0.11%, the CSI 500 stock index futures (IC) main contract gained 0.11%, and the CSI 1000 stock index futures (IM) main contract increased 0.23%.
SocGen Sees $76 Billion of JGB Buying If GPIF Rebalances Assets
Binance News - Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund could buy as much as ¥12.3 trillion ($76 billion) of additional Japanese government bonds without changing its asset allocation mix, Societe Generale SA said, according to Bloomberg. The bank said the potential purchases could support Japan’s debt market.
Shenzhen Existing-Home Transactions Hit Nearly Six-Year High in Early July
Binance News - Shenzhen’s existing-home transactions continued to rise in early July, with various types of homebuying demand steadily being released. According to Jin10, monitoring data from the Shenzhen Beike Research Institute showed that from July 1 to July 12, the number of existing-home contract signings at Beike Shenzhen partner stores rose 20% from the same period last year, marking the highest level for the same period in nearly six years. The institute said that in previous years, July typically brought a phased cooling in the property market due to hot and rainy weather, children traveling during summer vacation, and a wait-and-see attitude among buyers. This year, ...
Japan’s Katayama Says GPIF Will Adjust Portfolio if Needed
Binance News - Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund will adjust its portfolio allocations if needed, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said, according to Bloomberg.
Iran's IRGC Navy: Cooperation With Aggressive Enemy Would Delay Strait of Hormuz Transit
Binance News - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy issued a statement warning against cooperation with what it described as an aggressive enemy. According to Jin10, Iranian media Tasnim reported that the IRGC Navy said working with an aggressor that had come from far away to violate the rights and interests of people in the region, and insisting on passing through mined waters, would bring only regret and losses. The statement said such actions would delay passage through the Strait of Hormuz and trigger a global energy crisis.
Jordan Air Base Hit by Missile Strike After Explosion, Iranian Media Reports
Binance News - A violent explosion occurred at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in eastern Jordan, Iranian media reported. According to Jin10, the report cited Arab sources as saying the country’s military targets were hit by a missile strike.
Strategy Index Ranks Fidelity Highest for Bitcoin Service Adoption Among 25 Global Institutions
Binance News - Strategy has released a new “Bitcoin bank” index measuring how widely major global institutions have adopted Bitcoin-related services, with Fidelity ranking first at 71%. According to ChainCatcher, BNY ranked second at 46%, followed by Goldman Sachs at 45%, while JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup each scored 43%. The index evaluates 25 leading global institutions across Bitcoin-related activity in trading, custody, digital asset products, financing, and corporate participation. Overall adoption across the group was 32%. ...
Oxford Starts First Human Trial of Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine as Congo Outbreak Continues
Binance News - The University of Oxford has begun the world’s first human clinical trial of a vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, according to Bloomberg. The trial comes as an outbreak in central Africa continues and has killed more than 700 people.
Australia Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly as Price Pressures Ease
Binance News - Australia’s consumer confidence gauge edged up in July as worries about higher fuel prices and rising interest rates moderated, according to Bloomberg. Households nonetheless remained downbeat about prospects for the broader economy.
Whale Opens 15x Leveraged Brent Crude Long Position Worth Nearly $2.6 Million
Binance News - A whale has opened a new 15x leveraged long position in Brent crude oil, with the position valued at nearly $2.6 million. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the activity was monitored by Onchain Lens on July 14. The report noted that the same whale has an overall loss of $2.49 million on Hyperliquid.
Telegram’s Core Domain t.me Placed on serverHold Status, Disrupting t.me Links
Binance News - Telegram’s core domain, t.me, has been placed in serverHold status by the .me domain registry, which would remove the domain from the global DNS system and make links starting with t.me/ temporarily inaccessible. According to Odaily, International Cyber Digest said in a post on X that the status change means the domain would be removed from DNS worldwide. Domain records show the change occurred today. Telegram, the .me domain registry, and its backend operator, Identity Digital, have not issued public statements about the matter.
Humanoid robot startup LimX Dynamics raises $200 million in pre-IPO round, valued at 15 billion yuan
Binance News - According to CNBC, humanoid robot startup LimX Dynamics said it raised $200 million in a pre-IPO funding round that valued the company at 15 billion yuan ($2.21 billion). Founder Will Zhang said the company is preparing for an IPO, likely in Hong Kong, and is in a confidential review phase; the round included investors such as Stone Venture, GGG and Redstone VC, along with Lens Technology, IDG Capital, WestSummit Capital, Nio Capital and Hefei Binhu Industry Development Group.
UKMTO: Tanker Hit by Unknown Projectile Near Oman; Crew Safe
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Reuters, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) office said on Tuesday, July 14, that a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile about 40 nautical miles northeast of Qalhat, Oman. UKMTO said the incident was reported at 9:04 p.m. UTC on July 13 (5:04 a.m. Singapore time on July 14). The tanker’s captain reported the projectile struck the starboard side of the engine room; all crew were safe and no environmental pollution was reported. The United Arab Emirates said the same day that two UAE national tankers in the Strait of Hormuz were attacked by two Iranian cruise missiles, killing one Indian crew member and injuring eight others, including four seriously.
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Rises to 4.630%, Japan 30-Year Yield Falls to 3.890%
Binance News - U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rose 2.0 basis points to 4.630%. According to Jin10, Japan's 30-year government bond yield fell 1.5 basis points to 3.890%.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Silver Falls 1% Intraday to $57.07 an Ounce
Binance News - Spot silver fell 1.00% intraday to $57.07 per ounce. According to Jin10, WTI crude oil rose more than 2.00% intraday to $79.36 per barrel.
Oil Extends Rally After Trump Reimposes Blockade on Iranian Ships
Binance News - Oil extended gains after surging almost 10% on Monday, after US President Donald Trump reimposed a blockade on Iranian ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and demanded payment for all other cargo moving through the waterway, according to Bloomberg.
PRECIOUS METALS | Genesis, Vault to Merge, Creating Australia’s Third-Largest Gold Producer
Binance News - Genesis Minerals Ltd. and Vault Minerals Ltd. will merge to create Australia’s third-largest gold producer, according to Bloomberg. The deal follows Regis Resources Ltd. saying it would not counter Genesis’s bid and withdrawing from the process a day earlier.
GEOPOLITICS | Venezuela Merges Foreign Policy, Trade Ministries Under US Ambassador Plasencia
Binance News - Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez merged the government’s foreign policy and international trade ministries into a single office headed by Caracas’s ambassador to the US, Félix Plasencia, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | South Korea’s KOSPI Opens Up 21.79 Points to 6,828.72
Binance News - South Korea’s KOSPI index opened higher on Tuesday, July 14. According to Jin10, the index rose 21.79 points, up 0.32%, to 6,828.72 at the open.
Singapore's Second-Quarter GDP Growth Beats Expectations at 5.7%
Binance News - Singapore's second-quarter GDP grew 5.7% year over year, compared with an expected 5.5%. According to Jin10, the prior reading was revised to 6.3% from 6.00%.
Seidler Equity Explores Sale of Stake in 139-Year-Old Baseball Gear Maker Rawlings
Binance News - Seidler Equity Partners is exploring a sale of its stake in Rawlings Sporting Goods Co., the 139-year-old maker of baseball apparel and equipment, according to Bloomberg. The private equity firm is weighing the move as investor demand for sports-related investments increases, Bloomberg reported.
Iranian Media: U.S. Shelling Hits Multiple Areas in Omidiyeh, Khuzestan Province
Binance News - Multiple areas in Omidiyeh in Iran's southwestern Khuzestan Province were hit by U.S. shelling. According to Jin10, the report was cited from Iran's Mehr News Agency.
Oil Extends Gains as Asian Stocks Set to Fall on US-Iran Standoff
Binance News - Oil extended gains and Asian stocks were set to track Wall Street lower as the standoff between the US and Iran intensified, raising concerns that disruptions to energy supplies could accelerate inflation, according to Bloomberg.
Cramer says oil spike drove rotation as WTI jumps 9.4% above $78 and Brent rises 9.6% over $83
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said Monday that a jump in oil prices triggered a familiar stock-market rotation after President Donald Trump announced he was reinstating a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 9.4% to settle above $78 a barrel and Brent climbed 9.6% to just over $83; Cramer said investors moved into stocks that tend to benefit from higher gasoline prices and sold shares more exposed to rising fuel costs. He highlighted refiners as potential winners and named Valero Energy as his top pick, with the stock up about 5% Monday, and also pointed to Dow Inc. and Mosaic, whose shares rose more than 4% and nearly 4%, respectively. He added that discount and off-price retailers can hold up as consumers trade down, ...
British Retailers Get a Boost From World Cup and Sunny Weather
Binance News - A heat wave and the World Cup prompted Britons to spend more on pints of beer, clothing and electronics in June, potentially boosting economic activity, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | India Large Caps Seen Rebounding as Foreign Investors Return
Binance News - India’s beaten-down large-cap stocks are set to narrow their underperformance versus smaller peers as foreign investors return, supported by an improving earnings outlook and attractive valuations, according to strategists, Bloomberg reported.
UK Industry Urges PM to Shift Green Energy Levies to General Taxation
Binance News - UK business groups urged the prime minister to move billions of pounds of green levies off electricity bills and into general taxation, arguing high energy costs are undermining the country’s economic performance, according to Bloomberg.
SpaceX Shares Shed $1.1 Trillion From Peak as Burry Eyes Short
TheCurrencyAnalytics - SpaceX stock is now trading below $140. That’s a brutal fall from where it was just weeks ago, and the… Read the original on SpaceX Shares Shed $1.1 Trillion From Peak as Burry Eyes Short. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Retail Investors Hold 66.1% of Bitcoin Supply, Bitwise Data Shows
Binance News - Individual investors hold 66.1% of the total Bitcoin supply, according to data cited by Bitwise. According to NS3.AI, the figures indicate that retail holders account for the majority of Bitcoin ownership. The data also shows corporations hold 7.8% of Bitcoin supply. Investment funds and ETFs hold 7.2%, according to the same dataset.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Releases GPT-5.6 Prompting Guide After Tests Show Lean System Prompts Lift Scores 10%–15%
Binance News - OpenAI has published a prompting guide for GPT-5.6 after internal coding-agent tests found that leaner system prompts improved evaluation scores by roughly 10%–15%. According to NS3.AI, the guide introduces guidance on Programmatic Tool Calling and adds the text.verbosity API parameter. The update follows OpenAI’s internal testing focused on coding-agent performance, where reducing system-prompt length was associated with higher eval results.
Trump Backed Saudi Strike on Sanaa Airport as Houthis Hit Abha Airport, Axios Says
Binance News - According to Axios, President Trump gave Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman his support for a Saudi military strike against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, citing U.S. officials. Axios said Saudi Arabia notified Trump in advance and sought his backing; the two spoke by phone Friday after Saudi officials raised concerns with the U.S., including meetings between the Saudi ambassador in Washington and Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a call between Rubio and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The Saudi military bombed Sanaa airport on Monday as an Iran-linked Mahan Air plane returned from Iran with a Houthi delegation, forcing the aircraft to divert to Al Hudaydah; a U.S. official alleged the plane carried weapons, missile parts and military experts. ...
New Zealand Business Confidence Recovered in Q2 as Iran War Subsided
Binance News - New Zealand business confidence recovered in the second quarter as a tentative US-Iran peace deal helped push down fuel prices, according to Bloomberg, citing a survey.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Gold Holdings Hold Steady at 1,002.449 Tons
Binance News - SPDR Gold Trust, described as the world’s largest gold ETF, reported holdings of 1,002.449 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day. According to Jin10, the fund’s position remained flat compared with the prior session.
WORLD CUP | Deschamps Calls Spain Favorites vs France in 2026 Semi-Final in Dallas
Binance News - France coach Didier Deschamps said Spain are the favorites for the World Cup 2026 semi-final against France and predicted a “spectacular” match in Dallas, according to Yahoo Sports. Deschamps cited Spain’s form since a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde and noted they have conceded one goal, while France have won all their games and scored five more goals. Deschamps said Kylian Mbappe, who has eight goals at the tournament, trained after icing his ankle following the quarter-final win over Morocco. He also said midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is available again after a groin problem, though Deschamps indicated the Real Madrid player is not fully recovered.
WORLD CUP | Kane Says England "Completely Together" Before Semi-Final vs. Argentina
Binance News - England captain Harry Kane said the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina after Jude Bellingham questioned Thomas Tuchel's assessment of England's performance against Norway, according to Yahoo Sports. England reached the final four with a 2-1 win against Norway in Miami on Saturday and will play Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday (20:00 BST), after the defending champions beat Switzerland 3-1. Tuchel said after the Norway match that England "got lucky" and he was "not happy" with the performance, while Bellingham responded: "Yeah, well, whatever." Kane said the camp is not divided and defended Bellingham's reaction. The winner ...
Two UAE Oil Tankers Hit by Two Iranian Cruise Missiles South of Strait of Hormuz, Defense Ministry Says
Binance News - Two oil tankers from the United Arab Emirates were attacked by two Iranian cruise missiles south of the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE Ministry of Defense said. According to Jin10, the ministry said the attack occurred in Oman's territorial waters.
Trump’s Crypto Fortune Puts Conflict-of-Interest Rules at Center of Market Structure Bill
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Democrats are pushing hard on ethics. President Trump’s crypto holdings — substantial by any measure — have become the flashpoint… Read the original on Trump’s Crypto Fortune Puts Conflict-of-Interest Rules at Center of Market Structure Bill. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Miners Cadillac Mines, Amapa Minerals File for Canada IPOs
Binance News - Cadillac Mines Corp. and Amapa Minerals Holdings Inc. filed for initial public offerings, adding to signs that Canada’s IPO market is rebounding as the pace of listings starts to pick up, according to Bloomberg.
Missile Strike Hits Base of Iranian Kurdish Opposition Group East of Erbil, Iraq
Binance News - A missile strike hit a base belonging to an Iranian Kurdish opposition organization east of Erbil in Iraq. According to Jin10, security sources said the base was struck by missiles.
Most Americans Expect Prolonged U.S. Military Involvement in Iran, Poll Finds
Binance News - Most Americans believe U.S. military involvement in Iran will last for a long time. According to Jin10, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 79% of Americans held this view.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says a Deal With Iran Is Possible
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed it was possible to reach an agreement with Iran. According to Jin10, Trump made the remarks when asked about Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says He Will Weaken Iran’s Offensive Capabilities
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he would weaken Iran’s offensive capabilities. According to Jin10, Trump made the remarks in comments about Iran.
WTI Crude Opens Flat at $77.75 a Barrel
Binance News - WTI crude oil opened steady on Tuesday, trading at $77.75 per barrel. According to Jin10, the price was unchanged at the open.
New Mountain Capital CEO Klinsky: AI SaaSpocalypse Is Overstated
Binance News - Steve Klinsky, founder and CEO of New Mountain Capital, said fears of an “AI SaaSpocalypse” are being overstated, according to Bloomberg. Discussing private markets, Klinsky said recent redemption requests were mainly from retail investors in credit funds and did not materially affect institutional investor appetite. He added that institutional investors he described as “smarter” are increasingly moving into credit to take advantage of lower prices.
Two Explosions Reported on Iran's Kish Island, State TV Says
Binance News - Two explosions were heard on Iran's Kish Island. According to Jin10, Iranian state television reported that two sounds of explosions were heard on the island.
Explosion Heard in Iran's Southern Port of Abbas, State TV Reports
Binance News - An explosion was heard in Iran's southern Port of Abbas, Iranian state television reported. According to Jin10, the report did not provide further details.
Argentina IPO Pipeline Expands as YPF SA Power Unit Files for US Listing
Binance News - The power-generation unit of Argentina’s state-run energy firm YPF SA has filed for a US initial public offering, adding to a growing pipeline of Argentine companies seeking New York listings, according to Bloomberg.
WORLD CUP | England's Nico O'Reilly Relishes Chance to Face Lionel Messi in Semi-Final
Binance News - England left-back Nico O'Reilly said he is relishing the chance to face Lionel Messi in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. England reached the last four with a 2-1 win against Norway in Miami on Saturday and will play Argentina in Atlanta after the defending champions beat Switzerland 3-1, according to Yahoo Sports. The report said it will be the first time Messi has faced England, and O'Reilly has never played against him at club level. England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford warned against focusing only on Messi, while the winner will face either France or Spain in the World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, 19 ...
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Increases Cash Reserve by $450,000,000, Goes Third Consecutive Week Without Buying Any Bitcoin
DailyHODL - The Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) has now gone three consecutive weeks without buying any BTC. On Monday, Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor announced the company increased its US dollar reserve by $450 million over the past week but opted not to buy any new Bitcoin. Over the two weeks prior, the firm sold a total […] The post Michael Saylor’s Strategy Increases Cash Reserve by $450,000,000, Goes Third Consecutive Week Without Buying Any Bitcoin appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Claude's Personality Changes Depending on the Model—And the Language You Speak
Decrypt - According to new Anthropic research, Claude consistently expresses different values across models and languages.
Riyadh Air in Talks With Airbus, Boeing for More Widebody Jets
Binance News - Riyadh Air is in talks with Airbus SE and Boeing Co. to lock in additional widebody aircraft after a long-awaited start to operations, according to Bloomberg.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says the U.S. Will Destroy Pickaxe Mountain in Iran
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would destroy Pickaxe Mountain in Iran. According to Jin10, Trump made the remark while speaking about Iran.
Gondor Unveils Gondor v1 Margin Account Backed by Polymarket Portfolios, With Public Launch Expected in September
Binance News - Gondor has unveiled Gondor v1, a margin account designed to let users borrow against their entire Polymarket portfolio. According to NS3.AI, the product is expected to launch publicly in September following a private testing phase that starts next week. Gondor said its beta product attracted more than 150,000 waitlist sign-ups.
NYMEX WTI and Brent Futures Settle Up More Than 9%
Binance News - WTI and Brent crude futures posted gains of more than 9% at the close. According to Jin10, as of the close on the 13th, the New York Mercantile Exchange light sweet crude oil futures contract for August delivery rose $6.73 to settle at $78.14 a barrel, up 9.42%. The London Brent crude oil futures contract for September delivery rose $7.29 to settle at $83.30 a barrel, up 9.59%.
Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Plans to Retire, WSJ Reports
Binance News - Brown-Forman Corp. Chief Executive Officer Lawson Whiting is planning to retire, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, according to Bloomberg.
US States Sue to Block $110bn Paramount-Warner Bros Merger
Binance News - A coalition of a dozen US states led by California has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the proposed $110bn (£85bn) merger between Paramount and Warner Bros, arguing it would stifle competition and raise consumer prices, according to BBC. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the deal would harm audiences and could lead to higher prices, lower quality and less content.The states asked the companies to pause the transaction pending judicial review and said they could seek a temporary restraining order if they do not comply. The complaint argues the combined company would account for over a quarter of major film releases and, alongside Disney, Universal and Sony, four conglomerates would control 86% of that market. The BBC said the US Department of Justice approved the merger in ...
Franklin Crypto CIO Says Crypto Prices Are Disconnected From Fundamentals
Binance News - Franklin Crypto CIO Seth Ginns said crypto prices are “disconnected” from fundamentals even as institutional adoption accelerates. In an interview on CoinDesk’s Public Keys, according to CoinDesk, Ginns said the convergence of traditional finance and crypto is gaining momentum despite a prolonged market slump. Ginns said Franklin Crypto is building a fundamental crypto investment platform after Franklin Templeton acquired 250 Digital, and cited Robinhood’s blockchain initiative, tokenized money market funds, tokenized equities and stablecoin adoption as drivers. He also pointed to an upcoming Senate vote on ...
Democratic Opposition to Clarity Act Grows in Crypto Bill's Do-or-Die Final Weeks
Decrypt - Democrats are mounting a final case against the Clarity Act centered on its lack of language restricting Trump's sprawling crypto fortune.
Chipotle to open first Mexico restaurant Thursday in Monterrey area
Binance News - According to CNBC, Chipotle said it will open its first restaurant in Mexico on Thursday in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, as part of its partnership with restaurant group Alsea. The company said the opening is the start of a broader rollout in Mexico, including an expansion into Mexico City in 2027, and noted it plans to open an additional 350 to 370 new restaurants this year. Chipotle said it selected the Monterrey metropolitan area for its economy and growth, and that the new location will offer the same menu as its U.S. restaurants; the chain operates more than 4,100 stores worldwide.
U.S. President Donald Trump: We Will Strike Iran Hard Tonight And Tomorrow
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would strike Iran hard tonight and tomorrow. According to Jin10, Trump made the remark in comments about Iran.
Chipotle Tests Expansion in Mexico With Bowls and Burritos
Binance News - Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is expanding into Mexico, betting its US brand can sell Mexican-inspired bowls and burritos to local consumers, according to Bloomberg.
Kraken launches debit card for UK and Europe users
Cryptopolitan - Kraken has announced that it would start issuing its recently launched debit card to eligible customers in the UK and the EEA, letting them spend crypto and cash balances straight from their Kraken accounts and earn up to 2% cashback. The Kraken Card runs on Mastercard’s network, which Kraken says reaches more than 200 countries...