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CZ endorses DCA for Bitcoin; Goldman Sachs maintains bullish MiniMax outlook; Coinbase invests in quantum security.

CZ Says DCA Is the Best Entry Strategy for Long-Term Holding

Binance News - In a post on X, Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) reposted his previous question asking whether the best entry point for long-term holding is during a bull or bear market, and answered with a single word: DCA. CZ added that those unfamiliar with the term should look it up, noting that one cannot get rich without knowing some basic financial terms.

Goldman Sachs Reiterates Buy Rating On MiniMax, Sets HK$860 Target Price

Binance News - Goldman Sachs said MiniMax-W's multimodal strategy is a key differentiator and that its H3 model is in the final stage before launch and is expected to debut soon, according to 36Kr. The bank said founder and CEO Yan Junjie told analysts that MiniMax will focus on optimizing each model's cost performance, noting that its M3 model is already processing trillions of tokens a day and that open-platform/API revenue has reached a healthy gross margin level. Goldman Sachs said it maintains a buy rating on MiniMax and a target price of HK$860, and expects the upcoming M3 Pro, slated for September to October, to offer significant cost efficiency and ultimately help the company reach a high double-digit gross margin.

UBS Upgrades China Reinsurance To Buy, Raises Target Price To HK$1.75

Binance News - UBS upgraded China Reinsurance from Neutral to Buy and lifted its target price from HK$1.70 to HK$1.75, according to 36Kr. The bank said it expects first-half after-tax net profit to rise 10% year on year to RMB 6.9 billion, driven by broad growth in insurance service performance rather than investment income. UBS also raised its 2026 to 2028 earnings per share forecasts by 8%, 13% and 7% to RMB 0.30, RMB 0.34 and RMB 0.35, respectively. It estimated first-half property and casualty reinsurance premium income rose 2% year on year, with domestic premiums up 3% on a higher non-motor business mix and overseas premiums broadly flat.

Barrick Evacuates Chile Workers by Helicopter After Storm

Binance News - Barrick Mining Corp. said it safely evacuated workers stranded at its Barriales camp in northern Chile by helicopter after severe storms blocked road access, according to Bloomberg. The company said the weather cut off the camp’s road access before the evacuation.

NPS, Other Pension Funds Turn Net Buyers of South Korean Shares in July

Binance News - According to Yonhap, pension funds including the National Pension Service (NPS) became net buyers of South Korean equities in July for the first time this year, purchasing a net 68.4 billion won ($46.8 million) of shares on the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) through July 24, Korea Exchange data showed. The move followed six straight months of net selling, and pension funds were net buyers on 11 of the first 17 trading sessions in July. SK hynix drew the biggest net purchase at 425.8 billion won, followed by SK Innovation at 224.7 billion won and S-Oil at 174.4 billion won, while SK Square, Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Samsung Life Insurance were among the stocks they sold. Analysts said pension funds were likely to remain net buyers through the end of July, even ...

STOCKS | CXMT Set to List on Shanghai's STAR Market After $9.8 Billion IPO

Binance News - CXMT is set to list on Shanghai's STAR Market tomorrow after raising 66.6 billion yuan, about $9.8 billion, in its IPO. According to NS3.AI, its online tranche was 212 times oversubscribed, with individual investors submitting about 9.4 million applications.

Korean Tech Executives Visit Nvidia Headquarters

Binance News - According to Korean media, Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee, Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung, and Naver founder and chairman Lee Hae-jin previously visited Nvidia's Silicon Valley headquarters and met with CEO Jensen Huang. Nvidia did not disclose the specific details or agenda of the meeting.

Arthur Hayes Receives 644.723 ETH From FalconX Amid Ongoing ETH Purchases

Binance News - On-chain analyst Ai Yi said Arthur Hayes received 644.723 ETH from FalconX eight hours ago, with the amount matching the USDC he deposited three days earlier, indicating a likely purchase. According to Odaily, Hayes has bought a total of 3,914.84 ETH through major market makers and exchanges since July 15 at an average price of $1,908.86, and is currently down $113,000.

Arthur Hayes Receives 644.723 ETH From FalconX, Suggesting Purchase Activity

Binance News - Arthur Hayes received 644.723 ETH from FalconX 8 hours ago, matching the USDC amount he deposited 3 days earlier and likely indicating a purchase, according to monitoring by @ai_9684xtpa. According to Foresight News, since July 15 he has accumulated 3,914.84 ETH through major market makers and exchanges at an average price of $1,908.86, leaving him with an unrealized loss of $113,000.

STOCKS | Korean Retail Investors Net-Buy 695 Trillion Won of ETFs in 2026

Binance News - Korean retail investors have net-bought 69.5 trillion won of ETFs so far in 2026, accounting for 63.2% of the 109.9 trillion won in net buying in the KOSPI market. According to Odaily, retail investors continued using ETFs to invest despite a recent correction in the Korean stock market. Net ETF purchases totaled 33 trillion won in the first quarter and 28.9 trillion won in the second quarter, with more than 1 trillion won added in the third quarter so far this month. Over the past month from June 23 to July 23, covered call and monthly dividend ETFs drew about 2 trillion won in net retail inflows, while semiconductor, space technology and AI-related growth ETFs saw net ...

Netanyahu to Give Trump New Iran Military, Nuclear Intelligence on July 28

Binance News - According to Israeli sources, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his U.S. visit team plan to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on July 28 and hand over the latest intelligence on Iran's military and nuclear programs, Jiemian News reported. The intelligence reportedly accuses Iran of accelerating its nuclear weapons development. An Israeli senior official said the chance of a U.S.-Iran agreement is "very slim" and that an escalation of the conflict is "inevitable."

STOCKS | Musk Jokes About Being a “Former Trillionaire” After Wealth Sinks

Binance News - Tesla shares fell nearly 20% this week to $313.03 per share, their biggest weekly drop since 2022, while SpaceX closed at $115.07 per share, the lowest level since the company’s IPO last month. According to Jin10, Bloomberg Billionaires Index data showed Elon Musk’s personal wealth evaporated by about $130 billion in just five trading days, and Musk joked on social media that he was a “former trillionaire.”

Kalshi Sends Netflix Cease-And-Desist Letter Over Prediction Market Documentary Trailer

Binance News - Prediction market operator Kalshi sent Netflix a cease-and-desist letter on July 24, accusing the trailer for its new documentary, "Instadocs: The Prediction Games," of defamation. According to Odaily, Kalshi asked Netflix to remove the trailer and issue a public correction before the film's premiere on July 26. Kalshi said the trailer used a fabricated trading receipt that suggested the company allowed Nevada sports betting and violated a state court order. The company said the receipt date shown in the footage was May 16, 2025, and that the phone interface displayed "crop," which it said did not match its platform style. ...

Alphabet Raises Capex Outlook as Investors Weigh AI Spending

Binance News - According to CNBC, Wall Street’s focus on artificial intelligence spending intensified after Alphabet reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings, said Google Cloud revenue rose 82% year over year, and lifted its 2026 capital expenditures outlook to between $195 billion and $205 billion. Shares of the Google parent fell 7% on Thursday as investors also noted that management signaled spending would rise again in 2027. Intel posted its strongest quarterly revenue growth since 2011 and said data center revenue jumped 59%, but its shares ended the week down nearly 8%. Healthcare also produced notable news, with Eli Lilly reporting encouraging late-stage data for its next-generation obesity drug retatrutide, while Johnson & Johnson said the FDA approved its ...

STOCKS | KAMA Says South Korea's Auto Exports Rose 2.1% in First Half

Binance News - According to Jin10, the Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA) said South Korea's auto exports in the first half of this year rose 2.1% from a year earlier to 1.441 million vehicles. The share of eco-friendly vehicle exports increased from 30.0% in the same period last year to 37.0%.

SK Hynix Seen Posting Record Q2 Operating Profit on HBM Demand

Binance News - According to Yonhap, SK Hynix Inc. is expected to report an all-time high second-quarter operating profit of 64.1 trillion won ($43.7 billion), supported by its leading position in the high bandwidth memory (HBM) market during an artificial intelligence-led semiconductor upcycle. Yonhap Infomax, based on forecasts from 14 local brokerages, put April-June sales at 84.1 trillion won and operating profit at 64.1 trillion won, which would top the company’s previous annual operating profit record of 47.2 trillion won in 2025. The operating margin is forecast at about 75% to 77%, compared with 75% in the first quarter. The estimate comes after Samsung Electronics Co. earlier this month projected a record quarterly operating profit of 89.4 trillion won, and if SK ...

Coinbase Bets $15 Million on Bitcoin’s Quantum-Resistant Future

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Quantum computing isn’t going to break Bitcoin tomorrow. But Coinbase isn’t waiting around to find out when it will. The… Read the original on Coinbase Bets $15 Million on Bitcoin’s Quantum-Resistant Future. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

GEOPOLITICS | Iraq to Sign Syria Oil Pipeline Agreement

Binance News - Iraq will sign an agreement with Syria on building pipelines to link oil production sites to global export markets via the Mediterranean, according to a statement. Bloomberg reported the planned deal, which would connect Iraqi crude flows to the Mediterranean route.

A Quantum Computer Could One Day Break Crypto Security — Coinbase Is Preparing Now

Bitcoin.com - Coinbase is warning that the crypto industry needs to prepare for a post-quantum future, developing post-quantum custody technology while contributing engineers and funding to network security efforts. The company says uncertainty remains over when quantum computers could threaten digital assets, making early preparation essential. Coinbase Warns Crypto’s Protection Could Eventually Break Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: […]

Michael Burry Increases Short Positions in Micron, Nvidia, Caterpillar, and SOXX

Binance News - Investment tracking account Michael Burry Stock Tracker disclosed on X that Michael Burry increased short positions in Micron Technology (MU), Nvidia (NVDA), Caterpillar (CAT), and the Semiconductor ETF (SOXX). According to Odaily, the latest filing also showed increased long positions in Flutter (FLUT), DraftKings (DKNG), and Molina Healthcare (MOH), while short positions in Tesla (TSLA), Palantir (PLTR), and the Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ) were unchanged.

TRON USDT Supply Tops $90 Billion in Second Quarter

Binance News - TRON’s USDT supply has exceeded $90 billion, and on-chain USDT on the network reached about $89 billion in the second quarter, a record high that accounted for 47% of total USDT supply. According to Odaily, TRON’s share of the total stablecoin market cap rose from 27.3% in March to 28.7%, while the share of USDT transfers below $1,000 on its native issuance chain increased from 43% to 52%. In the second quarter of 2026, TRON’s daily active users averaged 3.5 million, up from 3.2 million in the first quarter. As of June 30, about 93% of TRON stablecoin transfer volume was peer-to-peer transfers, the highest share among tracked chains. ...

Lee Calls for Wider South Korea-U.S. Cooperation in Tech and Startups

Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Saturday that South Korea and the United States should broaden their partnership beyond the longstanding security alliance to cover technology, innovation and startups. Speaking at a meeting in San Francisco with venture capitalists investing in Silicon Valley, Lee said combining U.S. venture capital networks and South Korea's technology and manufacturing strengths could produce new global innovators such as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.

Crypto Advocates Contact Congress 1 Million Times as CLARITY Act Pressure Builds

Bitcoin.com - Stand With Crypto is highlighting nearly 1 million contacts with Congress as Fidelity, Goldman Sachs, and a 382,000-member police organization press senators to advance digital asset legislation before the August recess. Grassroots Network Renews Pressure on Congress Stand With Crypto, a U.S. crypto advocacy organization that says it has around 3 million registered advocates, reiterated […]

Polymarket Nationals -1.5 Option Swings to 75.5% in Arizona Diamondbacks Matchup

Binance News - Polymarket’s submarket for the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals game saw the Washington Nationals option in the -1.5 spread market surge from 33.5% an hour earlier to 75.5%, a 42% move. According to ChainCatcher, the sharp swing was flagged by Catcher Predict monitoring, which noted that related breaking news may have affected the market.

Lee Jae Myung Says AI Era Offers New Opportunity For South Korea

Binance News - According to Yonhap, President Lee Jae Myung said the emergence of the artificial intelligence era gives South Korea a fresh opening and vowed to turn the country from a follower into a global leader. Speaking to South Korean residents in San Francisco during a two-day visit focused on boosting AI investment and cooperation with global tech firms, Lee said South Korea should become an indispensable country that others believe they cannot do without. He said a series of business deals and partnership agreements reached a day earlier between U.S.-based tech companies including Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic and South Korean firms such as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix would total ...

Toronto Blue Jays Option Jumps to 95.5% on Polymarket Event Market

Binance News - Catcher Predict monitoring showed the Toronto Blue Jays option in Polymarket’s Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox event market surged from 49.5% one hour earlier to 95.5%, a 46% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the sharp move may reflect the impact of related breaking news.

Trump Family’s Deal-Making Surges in Second Term

Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a New York Times interview earlier this year that he barred his family from doing business during his first term, but “nobody appreciated me.” The comment came amid questions over the Trump family’s large-scale money-making over the past year. During his first term, Trump had restricted the family business from pursuing new overseas deals to avoid potential conflicts of interest. In his second term, however, the Trump family appears to have become more open about its pursuit of profits, with the investment scale and returns of Trump-branded groups and related projects surging sharply within just one year.

U.S. Central Command Stops Mozambique-Flagged Tanker Lavine in the Gulf of Oman

Binance News - U.S. Central Command said it carried out measures on July 24 in the Gulf of Oman that halted the Mozambique-flagged tanker Lavine. According to Jin10, the ship's crew repeatedly tried to violate the blockade and ignored repeated warnings, and the vessel is no longer heading to Iran.

U.S. Central Command: Maritime Blockade Against Iran Remains Fully Enforced

Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Central Command said the U.S. maritime blockade against Iran remains fully enforced. As of July 25, it had forced 12 merchant ships attempting to break the blockade to change course, disabled the navigation capability of two noncompliant vessels, and boarded two ships to ensure full compliance.

Michael Saylor Publishes 953-Hour Leadership Curriculum Culminating in Bitcoin

Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor shared a 953-hour reading curriculum outlining the ideas that shaped his views on leadership, markets, technology, and Bitcoin, giving followers a roadmap to the intellectual framework behind his long-term investment philosophy. Saylor Explains Why He Published the Curriculum Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor published the curriculum on July 25 on […]

Iranian Media Says Multiple Explosions and a Large Fire Hit Iraq's Jambur Oil Field

Binance News - According to Jin10, Iraqi sources said several powerful explosions occurred at the Jambur oil field in Iraq's Kirkuk province and triggered a large-scale fire.

Robinhood in talks with Crypto.com over prediction markets: WSJ

CoinTelegraph - While prediction market companies in the US continue to face legal battles between state and federal authorities, Robinhood is reportedly considering expanding its services.

Fidelity Joins 2026 Senate Push to Pass CLARITY Act With Crypto Coalition

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Fidelity wants the Senate to move. The financial giant has added its name to a growing push urging Congress to… Read the original on Fidelity Joins 2026 Senate Push to Pass CLARITY Act With Crypto Coalition. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Kalshi Sends Netflix Cease-And-Desist Over Prediction Market Documentary Trailer

Binance News - Kalshi sent Netflix a cease-and-desist letter on July 24 over a trailer for a prediction market documentary. According to NS3.AI, Kalshi alleged that the trailer used a fake trade slip and implied Nevada sports betting activity. Netflix denied fabricating the footage.

Top 5 Trump News That Moved Markets This Week

BeInCrypto - Donald Trump’s threats against Iran and a new wave of tariffs dominated financial markets between July 19 and July 25. Oil prices climbed as geopolitical risks increased. Meanwhile, trade measures targeting dozens of economies raised fresh concerns about inflation, corporate costs and interest rates. Here are the five Trump developments that mattered most for markets The post Top 5 Trump News That Moved Markets This Week appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Polymarket NIP Option Odds Swing Sharply in StarLadder StarSeries Qualifier Market

Binance News - Catcher Predict reported that the win probability for the NIP option in Polymarket’s submarket "Map 3 Rounds Handicap: NIP (-3.5) vs Heroic (+3.5)" fell sharply. According to ChainCatcher, the odds dropped from 90.5% one hour earlier to 50% in the "Counter-Strike: NIP vs Heroic (BO3) - StarLadder StarSeries European Qualifier Play-In" event, a 40.5% swing. The report said related breaking news may have affected the market.

AI TRENDS | OpenAI Codex Developer Thomas Ricouard Praises Blender Scene Built With 5.6 Sol

Binance News - OpenAI Codex developer Thomas Ricouard said he adjusted 5.6 Sol to slightly improve geometric accuracy and material detail, and the result was surprising. According to Jin10, he said the scene was built entirely in Blender, can be freely manipulated and explored, and can continuously generate stylish still images.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Spokesperson Says Israel Knows What Would Happen if War Resumes

Binance News - Iran's Revolutionary Guards spokesperson said Israel knows what would happen if it returns to war and Iran focuses its forces on it.

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

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

U.S. appeals court blocks Trump mail-in voting order in 23 states

Binance News - According to CNBC, a federal appeals court declined to let President Donald Trump's administration enforce his executive order tightening mail-in voting rules in 23 states ahead of November elections that will decide control of Congress. The Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Justice Department's bid to lift an injunction won by several Democratic-led states on June 25, and the judges said the states had to respond to the order now because of approaching deadlines tied to the September and November elections.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Spokesperson: Current Conflict Is Not a Full-Scale War

Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Revolutionary Guards spokesperson said the current conflict is not a full-scale war, but a response to U.S. aggression.

Wise Resubmits OCC Charter Bid Under GENIUS Act After AML Rejection

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

Polymarket Submarket Jumps to 90% on Karmine Corp vs. Movistar KOI Match

Binance News - A Polymarket submarket tied to the LoL regular-season match between Karmine Corp and Movistar KOI saw the probability of the "yes" option for both teams killing a dragon surge from 50% an hour earlier to 90%, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move represented a 40 percentage point swing and was flagged as being affected by breaking news.

Polymarket Kansas City Royals Option Jumps to 69.5% Amid Sharp Swing

Binance News - A Polymarket submarket tied to the Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers event saw the Kansas City Royals option rise sharply from 24.5% an hour ago to 69.5%, a 45% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move may reflect the impact of related breaking news.

U.S. President Donald Trump Says He Would Consider Restoring Full-Scale War If He Does Not Get 100% of What He Wants

Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he would absolutely consider restoring full-scale war if the U.S. does not get 100% of what it wants from Iran. According to Jin10, he also said European allies are lucky to have a friend like him.

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

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

Arda6951 Becomes Top Unrealized Profit Holder Across HIP-3 Markets

Binance News - Trader Arda6951 is no longer the largest unrealized profit holder in the HIP-3 market for BRENTOIL after recent gains in the token. According to Odaily, Arda6951 increased its BRENTOIL short position to 233,000 tokens from 168,000 and is now the top unrealized profit holder across all HIP-3 markets due to a SKHYNIX position. Arda6951 holds 8% of open interest in SKHYNIX, with an unrealized profit of $3.66 million and funding fee income of $1.23 million. The trader’s total historical profit is $936,000, after recovering from a $10.1 million drawdown on May 14.

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

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

Kpler Pushes Strait Of Hormuz Reopening Outlook To 2027

Binance News - Kpler has pushed its expectation for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz into 2027, raising the risk of sustained higher oil prices. According to BeInCrypto, Kpler director of commodity research Matt Smith said there is no endgame in sight after five months of conflict, while flows through the strait have slowed and US strikes on Iranian targets continue. Smith also said Brent has risen about 40% and refined fuels are under greater pressure.

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

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

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

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

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Spokesperson: 11 U.S. Fighter Jets and Helicopters Destroyed in 15 Days of Fighting

Binance News - According to Jin10, an Iranian Revolutionary Guard spokesperson said 11 U.S. fighter jets and helicopters were destroyed in 15 days of fighting.

Ethereum Market on Polymarket Prices 17% Chance of $3,000 in 2026

Binance News - A Polymarket market with nearly $9 million in volume priced Ethereum reaching $3,000 in 2026 at 17%. According to NS3.AI, the same market gave Ethereum an 83% chance of reaching $2,000 and a 56% chance of reaching $2,500. The pricing reflects the market's current view on Ethereum's possible path in 2026.

Iran's Oil Ministry Says It Sold $11.5 Billion in Oil During the War, $6.5 Billion During the Ceasefire

Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Oil Ministry said it sold $11.5 billion of oil during the war and $6.5 billion during the ceasefire.

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

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

Polymarket UFC Fight Night Bonfim vs. Sola Over Option Swings to 50%

Binance News - Catcher Predict monitoring showed the "Over" option in Polymarket's "O/U 1.5 rounds" submarket for the "UFC Fight Night Bonfim vs. Sola" event rose sharply from 25% one hour earlier to 50%, a 25% jump. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a sudden shift in the prediction market and may have been influenced by breaking news.

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

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

Wise Expected to Shift OCC Charter Strategy After Denial

Binance News - Wise is expected to shift its OCC charter strategy to a GENIUS Act framework after the agency denied its national trust bank application. According to NS3.AI, William Blair said Wise is likely not to change its position on payment stablecoins. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency cited concerns tied to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism compliance, along with risks related to illicit finance activity. The denial prompted expectations that Wise will adjust its approach under the GENIUS Act framework.

Trump Administration Imposes New Tariffs Of Up To 12.5% On 60 Trading Partners

Binance News - According to Axios, the Trump administration announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, with the duties set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday as a temporary tariff program expires. The U.S. Trade Representative launched the underlying investigation in March under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, and concluded in June that trading partners had failed to effectively block goods made with forced labor. Under the new structure, countries that have banned forced labor but are not effectively enforcing it will face a 10% tariff, while other nations' goods will be hit with a 12.5% rate. A senior administration official said India qualified for the lower rate after adopting measures prohibiting trade in forced-labor goods. Oil and gas, ...

Wise to resubmit US charter application under GENIUS Act

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

Bitdeer Bitcoin Mining Output Hits Record 990 BTC in June

Binance News - Bitdeer mined 990 BTC in June, a record monthly high, according to Bitcoin News. According to ChainCatcher, the figure was up 7.5% from May and was five times the level of June 2025.

Guterres Makes First UN Chief Visit to Syria in 17 Years

Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Reuters, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made the first visit by a UN top leader to Syria in 17 years and said the situation around the Golan Heights was “completely unacceptable.” In Damascus, Guterres met Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani at a joint news conference on Saturday, July 25, and voiced deep concern over border security. Shaibani reiterated Syria’s demand that Israeli forces “immediately and unconditionally withdraw” from the UN patrol buffer zone they entered and occupied in 2024, saying the move would help restore peace and stability. During the trip, Syrian President Sharaa received Guterres at the presidential palace, where they discussed Syria’s situation and postwar ...

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Intercepts Four Vessels In Strait Of Hormuz

Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing AFP, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its naval forces intercepted four vessels attempting to cross the southern waters of the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, firing warning shots and forcing them to change course. The Guard said in a statement on Saturday, July 25, that the ships were stopped after trying to pass through an illegal and unsafe route, and added that all four later changed direction. The statement came as tensions in Middle East waters remained high, with Iran in recent weeks repeatedly targeting merchant ships and tankers sailing along Oman’s coastline. Maritime security agency UK Maritime Trade Operations said an incident involving a tanker and military forces occurred in the Gulf of Oman ...

Syrian Bus Crash Kills 35, Injures 30 on Deir al-Zor-Damascus Highway

Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Reuters and SANA, two buses collided on the highway between Deir al-Zor and Damascus in Syria on Saturday, July 25, killing 35 people and injuring 30. One of the buses was carrying members of Syria's Interior Ministry, while the other was a civilian passenger bus. The Defense Ministry used helicopters to evacuate the injured and transport the bodies of the dead from Palmyra airport to a military hospital in Homs. Foreign Minister Shibani offered condolences to the victims' families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Fidelity Digital Assets: Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Supply Hits Record Near 15 Million BTC

Binance News - Fidelity Digital Assets said Bitcoin long-term holder supply has reached an all-time high near 15 million BTC, a level it views as a sign of conviction. The asset manager said nearly 40% of that cohort sits at an unrealized loss, while on-chain metrics are approaching past-cycle bottom levels, according to BeInCrypto, and research analyst Zack Wainwright said the data remain consistent with a potential market low. Benjamin Cowen separately said the fourth-quarter bottoming window is his base case.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Massachusetts Senate targets crypto ATMs after $6.8M in losses

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

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

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

Charles Hoskinson Warns Bitcoin Must Evolve for Quantum Age

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

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

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

Advisors say crypto can diversify portfolios, but only in small allocations

Binance News - According to CNBC, nearly half of crypto investors — 45% — said diversification is their main reason for holding digital assets, according to an Urban Institute report published this month. The report said 27% believe crypto is the future, 11% expect to make more money in crypto than in other investments, and 5% do not trust the U.S. dollar. Financial advisors and market analysts said cryptocurrency can play a diversification role in a portfolio, but only if investors understand its volatility and do not rely on it as their sole hedge. Veronica Willis of Wells Fargo Investment Institute said digital assets have a 0.2 correlation with the ...

Kuwait Petroleum signs $16 billion pipeline leaseback deal with Blackstone, Brookfield, KKR

Binance News - According to CNBC, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation signed a $16 billion deal to lease and lease back its crude oil pipeline network with a consortium of Blackstone, Brookfield Asset Management and KKR. KPC said it was the largest foreign direct investment in Kuwait's history and that the transaction, called Project Peregrine, involves a 20.5-year lease-and-leaseback joint venture with Kuwait Oil Company, which will retain a 51% stake and full operational control. The deal covers 13 pipelines spanning about 320 kilometers, and KPC said it is expected to generate $7.85 billion in upfront proceeds at closing to support capital expenditure plans.

Iranian Official: Fordow Site Is “Currently Empty”

Binance News - A senior Iranian security official told Iran News Television that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to attack Iran's Fordow site to create a political achievement for himself, but said that attacking an empty warehouse would only serve to spread false information and would be of no practical use. According to Jin10, the official said any attack on Fordow would be doomed to fail because the facility's fortifications are extremely strong and, more importantly, the site is currently empty. The official also said Iran would respond to the action in a different way and that it would not be limited to large-scale military action.

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

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

Maine Democrats pick Senate nominee after Platner exit

Binance News - According to CNBC, Maine Democrats are set to choose a new U.S. Senate nominee on Saturday to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins after Graham Platner quit the race following a sexual assault allegation. Former state Senate President Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger from northern Maine, has emerged as the favorite, with his campaign saying more than 480 of the 601 delegates expected at the Bangor convention are committed to support him. Platner won the Democratic primary in June but dropped out after a former girlfriend accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021; he denied the allegation. Collins, who is seeking a sixth term, has described Jackson as too ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fidelity joins push for Senate passage of CLARITY Act

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

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

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

Big Win for XRP Ledger as Mastercard Payment Standard Goes Live

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SpaceX Starship Deploys Starlink Satellites in Post-IPO Test

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

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

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

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

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

Worldcoin Multisig Transfers 36.94 Million WLD to Two New Addresses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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