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Swyftx secures license for crypto payments; SEC targets crypto rules; New Hampshire eyes $100M Bitcoin bond.
Swyftx eyes crypto payments after securing Australian license
CoinTelegraph - Swyftx interim co-CEO Andrea Yuen says the company "won’t be a pure crypto spot exchange in future,” after it secured a license allowing it to offer payment services.
MediaFuse Rolls Out TechnologyWire, Bringing Tech Press Releases to Both Search Engines and AI Systems
DailyHODL - MediaFuse, the company that runs the crypto and tech-focused press release service Chainwire, is moving into the wider technology industry with the launch of TechnologyWire. The new distribution network is built specifically for tech-sector announcements and forms part of MediaFuse’s growing distribution network, which includes Chainwire, CyberNewsWire, GamingWire and FinanceWire. MediaFuse CEO Nadav Dakner says […] The post MediaFuse Rolls Out TechnologyWire, Bringing Tech Press Releases to Both Search Engines and AI Systems appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
SEC targets July for first formal crypto rule under Atkins
Cryptopolitan - US Securities and Exchange Commission’s 2026 Regulatory Agenda is scheduled to release its first crypto rule proposal in the month of July under the chairmanship of Paul Atkins. Known as Regulation Crypto, the rule would exempt early-stage crypto projects from securities registration for up to four years, permit capped fundraising, and establish a safe harbor...
Trump Administration Approves Rollout of OpenAI’s GPT-5.6
BeInCrypto - The Trump administration cleared a broad OpenAI GPT-5.6 rollout, Axios reports, as OpenAI floats a 5% government equity stake. The post Trump Administration Approves Rollout of OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 appeared first on BeInCrypto.
A $15 Billion Plan Would Put a Floating City of 50,000 in International Waters
Bitcoin.com - First sketched in the 1990s by engineer Norman Nixon, the Freedom Ship is being pitched again by Freedom Cruise Line International as a self-contained floating city in international waters. The plan calls for housing 50,000 permanent residents and running largely independent of ports, with nuclear power and an estimated $15 billion build that proponents say […]
Bitcoin’s August 2026 Dual Forks Put 4,500-Word BIP-110 Debate Front and Center
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Two forks. One month away. And the Bitcoin community can’t agree on much. August 2026 is shaping up to be… Read the original on Bitcoin’s August 2026 Dual Forks Put 4,500-Word BIP-110 Debate Front and Center. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Meta’s Muse Image pulls public Instagram photos into AI unless users opt out
Cryptopolitan - On July 7, Meta unveiled Muse Image, which is the first independent image generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL). The new image generation capabilities are already incorporated into the Meta AI app, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Facebook and Messenger will gain the same feature in the coming weeks. Interestingly, a new default setting will enable...
Kraken Wins $22 Million Arbitration Award Against Audit Firm Mazars
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Kraken got $22 million. The crypto exchange walked away from arbitration with a significant award against Mazars, the accounting firm… Read the original on Kraken Wins $22 Million Arbitration Award Against Audit Firm Mazars. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Binance Hiring General Manager for West Africa Business Development Role
Bitcoin.com - Binance is hiring a remote General Manager for West Africa to lead business development, regulatory coordination, stakeholder engagement, and operations within its Africa business development team. Why Binance Is Combining Growth and Regulation in One Role Binance Africa shared on X on July 6 that it opened a General Manager position for West Africa. The […]
Why Crinetics Stock Doubled After Vertex’s $10 Billion Buyout
BeInCrypto - Crinetics stock nearly doubled after Vertex agreed to buy it for $10 billion. Here's what's behind the deal, in plain English. The post Why Crinetics Stock Doubled After Vertex’s $10 Billion Buyout appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Markets Wait on Fed Minutes: What to Expect from Today’s Release
BeInCrypto - Fed releases June meeting minutes Wednesday, but Warsh's silence leaves investors guessing on a hike path. The post Markets Wait on Fed Minutes: What to Expect from Today’s Release appeared first on BeInCrypto.
New Hampshire Eyes $100M Bitcoin Bond Deal Needing Governor Ayotte’s Sign-Off
TheCurrencyAnalytics - New Hampshire lawmakers sat down this week to hash out something pretty unusual: a $100 million bond proposal backed not… Read the original on New Hampshire Eyes $100M Bitcoin Bond Deal Needing Governor Ayotte’s Sign-Off. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Ondo Perps Reports $100 Million Trading Volume Within 24 Hours of Public Test Launch
Binance News - Ondo Perps said it recorded $100 million in trading volume within 24 hours of launching its public test, with thousands of traders participating since the test began. According to Foresight News, the platform is built on Ondo Finance technology and is described as the first to let users use tokenized stock and ETF holdings directly as collateral for perpetual futures. The service is offered to non-U.S. investors and provides leverage of up to 20x. It includes exposure to assets such as TSLA (Tesla), NVDA (Nvidia), and AAPL (Apple).
Oil Price Rise Pushes Up Asia-Pacific Government Bond Yields as U.S.-Iran Tensions Reignite
Binance News - Asia-Pacific government bond prices fell as oil prices rose. According to Jin10, two strategists at OCBC Group Research said in a research note that the latest rise in oil prices “reminds people that inflation risks, expectations of tighter central banks, and pressure on terms of trade could quickly re-emerge.” The strategists said the oil-price increase came as concerns resurfaced over renewed U.S.-Iran tensions after Washington revoked waivers for Iranian oil sales following attacks on three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. ...
Jim Rickards Asked Robert Kiyosaki to Read One Manuscript, Then His View of Global Finance Changed
Bitcoin.com - Robert Kiyosaki said his view of global finance shifted after one early look at a manuscript shared by Jim Rickards, prompting a stark warning about trust, assets, and the future of money. Why Did One Manuscript Change Robert Kiyosaki’s View? Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the best-selling personal finance book Rich Dad Poor Dad, said […]
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Holds Steady After Fresh US Strikes in Iran Cloud Rate Outlook
Binance News - Gold traded in a narrow range as investors looked for clues on the Federal Reserve’s outlook for interest rates, according to Bloomberg. Renewed US airstrikes on Iran added to concerns that energy prices and inflation could rise again, complicating the rate outlook.
STOCKS | China A-Share Indexes Open Higher
Binance News - China's A-share market opened higher. According to Jin10, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.16% at the open, the Shenzhen Component Index gained 0.29%, and the ChiNext Index climbed 0.52%.
S&P Dow Jones Puts Turkey on Watchlist for Possible Frontier-Market Cut
Binance News - S&P Dow Jones Indices put Turkey on a watchlist for a potential cut to its frontier-market status, according to Bloomberg. The move follows a similar warning from MSCI Inc. about possible downgrades.
Starbucks India Rival Blue Tokai Targets Tripling Store Count in Four Years
Binance News - Blue Tokai, a specialty coffee roaster and one of Starbucks Corp.’s strongest competitors in India, aims to more than triple its store network over the next four years, betting on a booming market even as competition intensifies, according to Bloomberg.
Justin Sun Says BitTorrent Has Completed the BTTC Bridge Sunset Program
Binance News - Justin Sun said the BitTorrent team has completed the BTTC Bridge Sunset Program, ending the BTTC cross-chain bridge. According to ChainCatcher, Sun wrote on X that the team will shift its focus toward decentralized AI and maintaining the BitTorrent decentralized protocol. Sun added that funds remain safe and that users can continue depositing and withdrawing funds related to the BTTC Bridge through cooperating centralized exchanges.
Ethereum Nears $2,000 as Bitmine Buys ETH and Robinhood Launches Layer 2
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ether is closing in on $2,000. Two separate catalysts hit the market in quick succession — Bitmine bought a significant… Read the original on Ethereum Nears $2,000 as Bitmine Buys ETH and Robinhood Launches Layer 2. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ethereum Foundation Developer Relations Member Sophia Dew Says This Week Is Her Last Full-Time Week
Binance News - Ethereum Foundation developer relations member Sophia Dew said this week will be her final week working full time for the Ethereum Foundation. According to Foresight News, Dew announced the decision in a social media post. Dew said she has been active in the Ethereum ecosystem over the past four years. She added that she remains optimistic about Ethereum’s future, describing it as one of the most powerful and closely connected ecosystems to date.
Snapmaker Completes 1 Billion Yuan Funding Round
Binance News - Snapmaker, a consumer 3D-printing company, has completed a new funding round totaling 1 billion yuan. According to Jin10, the round was led by Cathay Capital, with participation from TAL Education Group’s strategic investment arm. Existing shareholders also increased their commitments, including Meituan’s strategic investment arm, Meituan Longzhu, Hillhouse Ventures, and Shunwei Capital, among others. Gaohu Capital served as the exclusive financial adviser. The report said this was one of the largest single consumer-hardware financings since 2025, and the ...
SpaceX Seeks FCC Approval for 100,000-Satellite Gen3 Constellation
Binance News - SpaceX has formally applied this week for approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch and operate a third-generation (Gen3) satellite constellation comprising 100,000 satellites, according to Jiemian News. The filing said the Gen3 system would be deployed across two thin, tightly stacked orbital shells, with nominal altitudes of 323 to 327.5 kilometers and 473 to 477.5 kilometers. SpaceX described the constellation as a communications infrastructure designed to support very low-latency, multi-gigabit symmetric uplink and downlink throughput for government, enterprise and consumer users, as well as billions of AI-driven devices.
CITIC Securities: Meta Compute Leasing Plan Not a Sign of AI Compute Oversupply
Binance News - CITIC Securities said news that Meta Platforms is considering leasing out part of its computing capacity has reignited market concerns about an AI compute glut, contributing to sharp volatility in tech stocks, according to Jiemian News. The brokerage said the selloff also reflects worries that have built up in recent months, including cash-flow pressure at cloud providers, uncertainty over the sustainability of upstream price increases, slowing capex growth and crowded AI trades. CITIC Securities argued Meta’s move is mainly aimed at improving utilization of older existing compute assets and does not conflict with its continued ...
GEOPOLITICS | Oil Rises, Asian Stocks Steady After US Strikes Iran
Binance News - Oil prices rose and Asian stocks were little changed as investors weighed the implications of renewed geopolitical tensions for energy supplies and broader risk assets, according to Bloomberg.
SK Hynix Turns Higher Intraday After Falling as Much as 5%
Binance News - SK Hynix reversed course to trade higher during the session after earlier falling as much as 5%. According to Odaily, the stock turned positive intraday following the earlier decline.
Parataxis Ethereum Buys 1,050 ETH, Raising Holdings to 10,449 ETH
Binance News - Parataxis Ethereum said it purchased an additional 1,050 ETH, bringing its total Ethereum holdings to 10,449 ETH. According to NS3.AI, the KOSDAQ-listed company said the latest purchase maintains Parataxis Ethereum’s position as Asia’s largest corporate holder of ETH. The company also said it ranks as the 13th largest corporate holder globally based on its total ETH holdings.
Xiaomi Auto Names New Product Line Skynomad
Binance News - Xiaomi Auto announced that its new product series will be named Skynomad. According to Jin10, Xiaomi Auto’s official Weibo account posted a poster themed “Skynomad,” explaining that “Sky” refers to the sky and “Nomad” refers to a nomad. The poster also displayed the Xiaomi brand logo.
Saudi Aramco Cuts August Arab Light Crude Prices for Asia as Brent Slides
Binance News - Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer, sharply cut its official selling price for August Arab Light crude to the Asian market on July 6 to attract Asian buyers, as geopolitical risk concerns eased and Brent crude fell, 36Kr reported. The report said the Strait of Hormuz has gradually resumed navigation, while international thermal coal prices have returned to pre-conflict levels. Several international institutions were cited as bearish on oil prices in the second half of the year, with Citi forecasting Brent could fall to $60 a barrel by year-end.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Chief Futurist Joshua Achiam Says He Will Leave the Company This Month
Binance News - OpenAI Chief Futurist Joshua Achiam said he will leave the company this month after nearly nine years there. According to Jin10, Achiam wrote on social media that he will depart the company where he has worked for almost nine years.
$12 Trillion Vanguard Signals Deeper Crypto Push With New Head of Digital Assets Position
Bitcoin.com - Vanguard, which manages about $12 trillion in global assets under management, is recruiting a senior executive to oversee digital assets within its Personal Wealth division, signaling a reassessment of how the firm develops, governs, and delivers digital asset capabilities for clients. Why Is Vanguard Building a Digital Assets Roadmap Now? Vanguard’s July 6 job posting […]
China Tungsten Stocks Swing as 65% Wolframite Concentrate Falls to 455,000 Yuan per Tonne
Binance News - Shares of China-listed tungsten companies have seen sharp volatility as tungsten concentrate prices pulled back, with the Wind Tungsten Mining Index down 4.84% at the July 7 close after a 6.73% drop in the previous session, according to Jiemian News. China Tungsten Online data showed that 65% wolframite concentrate was priced at 455,000 yuan per standard tonne on July 7, down 56.7% from its recent high and 1.1% lower than at the start of the year; some companies have also cut long-term contract product quotes for the first half of July.
CITIC Securities Sees Q2 Net Profit Up 31% QoQ for Sample Coal Miners
Binance News - CITIC Securities forecasts that net profit for the coal-listed companies in its tracked sample rose about 31% quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter of 2026, and increased about 19% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, with coking coal and anthracite producers expected to show greater earnings elasticity, according to Jiemian News. The brokerage said coal prices have eased in the short term but it expects seasonal demand to support price gains, and projects the supply-demand balance to keep improving in the third quarter amid supply contraction, which it said would be positive for coal prices and further sequential earnings growth in the sector.
Zhongtai Securities: Tech Still the Key Theme as July Earnings Windows Open
Binance News - Zhongtai Securities said the disclosure window for July interim earnings pre-announcements and results from major overseas companies is approaching, and it expects more short-term opportunities in equity markets that could improve overall profitability for investors, according to Jiemian News. The brokerage said market leadership could broaden within the tech theme while non-tech sectors may see a bottoming recovery in parallel. Zhongtai Securities added that the tech rally is not yet over. Its multi-asset team said it modeled major cloud providers’ capital expenditure against the total market capitalization of tech hardware, and found that pricing of core ...
Netflix, Disney and YouTube Eye U.S. Rights for 2030 and 2034 World Cups
Binance News - Netflix, Disney and YouTube are interested in bidding with Fox for U.S. broadcast rights to the 2030 and 2034 FIFA World Cups, and Amazon and Apple may also join the process, according to Jiemian News. People familiar with the matter said FIFA is expected to begin negotiations with potential media partners within the next three months. In earlier preliminary talks this year, FIFA told media companies that U.S.-market English- and Spanish-language rights are likely to be sold as a single package, rather than separately as in past tournaments including the 2026 World Cup. Executives at media companies are said to be budgeting $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion per tournament for the combined U.S. rights package.
Coffee Trader ECOM Seeks to Expand Specialty Weather Insurance for Vietnam Growers
Binance News - Major coffee trader ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. is pushing for a fivefold increase in the number of growers covered by its specialty weather insurance in Vietnam, where the industry depends on thousands of smallholder farmers increasingly exposed to climate risk, according to Bloomberg.
PRECIOUS METALS | Japanese Government Bonds Fall as Oil Prices Rise and Yields Climb
Binance News - Japanese government bonds fell in early Tokyo trading, tracking an overnight decline in U.S. Treasury prices. According to Jin10, the latest rise in oil prices may be weighing on Japanese government bond prices, as it could intensify inflation in Japan and prompt the Bank of Japan to accelerate its pace of interest-rate hikes. A Nomura foreign exchange research analyst said a strong 30-year government bond auction on Tuesday failed to push Japanese government bond yields lower. The analyst added that the government may need to provide clear guidance on the market impact of its fiscal policy to restore investor demand for long-term ...
Thailand Targets Heat-Weary Europeans With Rainy-Season Travel, Air Conditioner Exports
Binance News - Thailand is marketing rainy-season vacations to Europeans as hotter weather boosts demand for cooling, while also exporting more air conditioners, according to Bloomberg.
Australian Dock Workers Seek 28-Hour Week in DP World AI Talks
Binance News - Australian dock workers are demanding a 28-hour workweek with no loss of pay as port operator DP World seeks to expand the use of artificial intelligence and automation at its terminals, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | CICC Sees Upside in Express Delivery and Tanker Shipping, Watches Airline Cost Relief
Binance News - CICC said China’s transportation sector fell 16.5% in the first half of 2026, underperforming the broader market by 24.0 percentage points. According to Jin10, a CICC research note said performance diverged across sub-sectors, with oil tanker shipping outperforming the broader market by 30.6 percentage points, while other segments lagged. CICC said airlines underperformed the broader market by 39.2 percentage points as oil prices rose in the second quarter. Dividend-oriented roads, railways, and ports underperformed by 24.5 percentage points and 20.1 percentage points, ...
SpaceX AI Plan May Launch New Model on Cursor Platform as Early as Wednesday
Binance News - SpaceX’s AI plan may launch a new model on the Cursor platform as early as Wednesday. According to Odaily, the rollout could take place as soon as Wednesday via the Cursor platform.
SK Hynix Shares Set to Begin Nasdaq Trading on July 10 Under Ticker SKHYV
Binance News - SK Hynix is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on July 10 under a pre-issuance trading format, using the ticker symbol SKHYV. According to Odaily, the ticker is expected to change to SKHY on July 13, when trading is set to shift to the regular format. All settlements for pre-issuance trades are expected to take place on July 14.
CITIC Securities CICC: Container Freight Rates Seen Peaking Then Easing in H2 2026
Binance News - A research note by China Securities Co., Ltd. (CITIC Securities) and China International Capital Corp. (CICC) said the container shipping market saw stronger-than-expected gains in both volumes and prices in the first half of 2026, while freight rates are expected to peak at elevated levels and then decline in the second half, according to Jiemian News. The note cited near-term downside pressure from easing Middle East tensions, falling oil prices and a post-frontloading demand gap, while saying the medium- to long-term rate “center” may remain relatively high. It added that supply-side pressure could rise as large numbers of new vessels are delivered from 2027 to 2029, with the pace of Red Sea route normalization a key variable, and warned that ...
Iran Says U.S. Strike in Southern Sirik Injures Several; President Pezeshkian Leaves Iraq
Binance News - Iran said on July 8 local time that a U.S. military strike on Sirik in southern Iran injured several people, according to Jiemian News. The report said Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who had arrived in Najaf, Iraq, hours earlier, has left Iraq and is heading back to Tehran.
China’s NFRA Data: 2,332 Insurer Branches Exited Market in H1 2026
Binance News - Data from China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) financial license disclosures show that 2,332 insurance company branch institutions exited the market in the first half of 2026, while only 21 new insurer branches were approved for establishment, for a net reduction of 2,311, according to Jiemian News. Interviewees cited insurers’ cost-cutting and efficiency drives, faster digital transformation, and ongoing channel restructuring as key reasons for shrinking offline branch networks, and said the trend of branch closures, mergers and optimization is expected to continue.
JPMorgan Analyst Flags Hurdles to Potential Tesla-SpaceX Merger, Sets Tesla Target at $475
Binance News - JPMorgan analyst Rajat Gupta said speculation about a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX may be underestimating obstacles that could block a deal, according to Jiemian News. Gupta said a combination could allow CEO Elon Musk to align the two companies’ vision, mission and engineering leadership, with shared AI ambitions potentially serving as a strategic link. However, he cited potential hurdles including multi-jurisdiction regulatory approvals, governance and voting-right symmetry, and perceptions that the transaction would be a SpaceX-led acquisition rather than a merger of equals. JPMorgan said that if a deal were to occur, the most likely structure would be a SpaceX-led, all-stock acquisition of Tesla, which Gupta said could help bridge valuation differences ...
Japan’s May Current Account Surplus Misses Expectations
Binance News - Japan’s seasonally unadjusted current account surplus was 396.83 billion yen in May, compared with an expected 412.13 billion yen. According to Jin10, the previous reading was 390.78 billion yen.
Southern Iran Returns to Normal in Several Areas, Report Says
Binance News - Several areas in southern Iran have returned to normal, Iranian sources said. According to Jin10, Iranian sources said on July 8 (local time) that the situation in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Qeshm Island was normal.
U.S. Official Says Trump Approved Iran Strike Plan During NATO Summit in Turkey
Binance News - A U.S. official said U.S. President Donald Trump approved a plan for strikes against Iran while attending a NATO summit in Turkey and ordered it to be carried out today. According to Jin10, the official said it remains unclear how long the strike operation will last.
WORLD CUP | Switzerland Beat Colombia 4-3 on Penalties to Reach Quarterfinals
Binance News - Ruben Vargas converted his penalty as Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday, according to Yahoo Sports. Davinson Sanchez hit the crossbar with his attempt for Colombia, and Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saved a penalty by Cucho Hernandez. Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, after Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 earlier in the day. Switzerland were without injured midfielder Johan Manzambi, who was hurt in training on Monday, while Vargas came off the bench in stoppage time at ...
Japan Government May Revise Monetary Policy Wording in Annual Plan
Binance News - Japan’s government may tweak a reference to monetary policy in its annual policy agenda to avoid giving the appearance it is putting pressure on the central bank, according to Bloomberg, citing the Asahi newspaper.
Nigel Farage Resigns as MP Over Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Donor Ties
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Farage is out. The Reform UK leader announced his resignation as a Member of Parliament during a livestream on social… Read the original on Nigel Farage Resigns as MP Over Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Donor Ties. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Anthropic to Lease 16-Story Manhattan Office, Plans to Double New York Staff to 1,000
Binance News - U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic said on July 7 that it will lease a 16-story office building at 330 Hudson Street in Manhattan, and plans to double its New York headcount to 1,000 this year, according to Jiemian News. The company said its New York office was already its largest location outside its San Francisco headquarters before the expansion.
Shanghai Crude Futures Rise 2.82% to 451.8 Yuan/Barrel in Night Session
Binance News - Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) crude oil futures rose 2.82% in night trading to 451.8 yuan per barrel, according to Jiemian News. The most-active Shanghai gold contract gained 0.08% to 906 yuan per gram, while the most-active Shanghai silver contract fell 0.70% to 14,855 yuan per kilogram.
Samsung Starts Mass Production of Storage Drives for Nvidia’s Vera Rubin
Binance News - Samsung Electronics Co. has begun mass production of its most advanced data center storage drive that is set for use in Nvidia Corp.’s upcoming Vera Rubin platform, according to Bloomberg.
WORLD CUP | England Reach Quarterfinals After 3-2 Win Over Mexico Despite Playing With 10 Men
Binance News - England advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after battling past Mexico 3-2 in Mexico City despite playing most of the second half with 10 men, according to Yahoo Sports. England will face Norway in the last eight in Miami on Saturday, 11 July at 22:00 BST after Norway beat Brazil 2-1 in the last 16; Norway striker Erling Haaland has seven goals, level with France's Kylian Mbappe and Argentina's Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race.
UK Hiring Stabilizes as Outlook Brightens, Recruiters Say
Binance News - UK hiring is showing signs of stabilizing as the outlook improves after a slump linked to the conflict in the Middle East, according to a survey watched by Bank of England rate setters, Bloomberg reported.
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth Plans First Israel Visit, Sources Say
Binance News - U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth is planning to visit Israel on Wednesday for the first trip of his tenure, according to people familiar with the matter. According to Jin10, CNN cited three informed sources as saying it was unclear whether the plan would be affected after the United States launched a new round of airstrikes on Iran. The sources said Hegseth was expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Katz. They said the purpose of the visit was to ease Israeli concerns that the United States might sell F-35 stealth ...
Temasek-Backed Foundation Healthcare Set to Start Trading in Singapore Wednesday
Binance News - Foundation Healthcare Holdings Ltd is set to begin trading Wednesday in Singapore after an initial public offering that was the city-state’s largest of the year so far outside real estate investment trusts, according to Bloomberg.
Iranian State TV: U.S. Central Command Strikes Targets Trump Said Were Destroyed Four Months Ago
Binance News - U.S. Central Command is striking targets that U.S. President Donald Trump claimed had already been destroyed four months ago, Iran's Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported. According to Jin10, IRIB said this means one side is lying.
Samsung to Hold Galaxy Unpacked on July 22 Ahead of Apple’s First Foldable
Binance News - Samsung Electronics Co. will host its next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, when it is expected to unveil a Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a shorter, wider design resembling Apple Inc.’s planned folding iPhone, according to Bloomberg.
Several Injured at Sirik Commercial Port After Shrapnel From an "Enemy Shell," Iranian State Media Reports
Binance News - Several people were injured at the Sirik commercial port after being hit by shrapnel from an "enemy shell." According to Jin10, Iranian state media reported the incident and said the injuries were caused by fragments from the shell.
WORLD CUP | Switzerland Reach World Cup Quarterfinals for First Time in Over 70 Years
Binance News - Switzerland reached the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in over 70 years after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalty kicks following a 0-0 draw after regulation and extra time, according to Yahoo Sports. Ruben Vargas converted Switzerland’s fifth penalty in the shootout.
Kraken Seeks $22 Million from Mazars After Abrupt Audit Withdrawal
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Kraken wants its money. Through its parent company Payward, the exchange has asked the Delaware Court of Chancery to issue… Read the original on Kraken Seeks $22 Million from Mazars After Abrupt Audit Withdrawal. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Prediction Markets Price Platner’s Maine Senate Exit as All but Certain by Late July
Bitcoin.com - Prediction-market traders now see the withdrawal of Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner as close to inevitable within weeks, after a new allegation triggered a collapse in Democratic support. Contracts on Polymarket and Kalshi rapidly repriced his exit, the seat’s partisan odds, and even his likely replacement – each in a matter of hours. How […]
AI TRENDS | Anthropic Removes Hidden Tracking Markers From Claude Code After Researcher Findings
Binance News - Anthropic has removed hidden tracking markers from Claude Code after researchers identified undisclosed signals that could be used to identify some users. According to NS3.AI, researcher Thariq Shihipar said the markers were part of a March experiment aimed at addressing account abuse by unauthorized resellers and potential distillation attacks. The company removed the markers following the findings.
SBI Holdings Backs EDX Markets With $76 Million, Fuels OCC Trust Charter Bid
Bitcoin.com - EDX Markets closed a $76 million Series C funding round led by SBI Holdings, the Chicago-based crypto exchange operator announced Tuesday. The latest round adds a major Japanese financial backer to EDX’s cap table as the firm pushes deeper into institutional digital asset infrastructure. EDX operates an institution-only trading venue paired with a central clearinghouse, […]
Stock futures little changed as Middle East tensions lift WTI above $72 a barrel
Binance News - According to CNBC, U.S. stock futures were near flat Tuesday, with Dow futures down 9 points and S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each off about 0.1%, as investors weighed rising Middle East tensions and higher oil prices ahead of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s June meeting due at 2 p.m. ET. U.S. Central Command said the U.S. began a “series of powerful strikes” against Iran on Tuesday evening after attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while the Treasury Department revoked a license that permitted Iran to sell its oil globally; West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up more than 2% to top $72 a barrel. In Tuesday’s regular session, the Dow fell more than 100 points after touching a fresh intraday record, the S&P 500 slipped 0.5% and ...
WTI Crude Opens 0.3% Higher After U.S. Military Says It Began Strikes on Iran
Binance News - WTI crude opened 0.3% higher on Wednesday after the U.S. military said it had begun a series of strikes on Iran. According to Jin10, the move followed the U.S. military statement that the strikes had started.
SEC's Long-Promised Crypto Safe Harbor to Be Introduced as Soon as This Month
Decrypt - The SEC updated its agenda to indicate that a key crypto rulemaking is slated to be released for public comment in July.
Radar Chat Merges Bitcoin Lightning Payments Into an Encrypted Messenger
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin payments have always had a friction problem. Radar Chat wants to fix that — by making sending sats feel… Read the original on Radar Chat Merges Bitcoin Lightning Payments Into an Encrypted Messenger. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
GEOPOLITICS | US Strikes Iran, Revokes Oil Waiver in New Threats to Ceasefire
Binance News - Bloomberg reported that the US carried out a new round of strikes in Iran targeting more than 80 sites and revoked a waiver allowing new sales of its oil, further imperiling a peace agreement after a series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. American forces struck Iranian air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats. US Central Command described the strikes as an immediate response to Tehran's latest attacks on commercial vessels. The US military said the latest American attacks had been concluded. Kuwaiti air ...
The Top 8 Crypto Exchanges by Reserves; Binance Holds a $130.1B War Chest
Bitcoin.com - Binance controls more crypto than any other exchange currently operating on earth, holding $130.1 billion in digital assets tracked across onchain wallets by Arkham Intelligence. That figure puts Binance well ahead of the next nine exchanges combined in some categories, according to portfolio data pulled from Arkham’s blockchain analytics platform. The rankings, logged on July […]
SEC crypto rule changes are high on its 2026 agenda
CoinTelegraph - The financial regulator’s agenda included proposed rule changes related to crypto broker-dealers, digital assets on national securities exchanges and potential safe harbors.
Kalshi traders price roughly 50-50 odds Nasdaq-100 ends 2026 above 30,000
Binance News - According to CNBC, prediction market platform Kalshi showed traders assigning about 50-50 odds that the Nasdaq-100 will close 2026 above 30,000, after the index rose about 18% in 2026 and first crossed 30,000 in late May; as of midday trading Tuesday it was about 1% below that level. CNBC said another Kalshi contract implied 40% odds the Nasdaq-100’s 2026 high ends up above 32,000, versus an intraday high so far this year of 30,762 reached on June 3, while traders put about a 27% chance on the index climbing above 33,000 by year-end. CNBC also reported that UBS said it expects the broader market rally to continue in the second half of 2026, with the possibility that technology is no longer the leader, and noted the Nasdaq-100 added SpaceX as its newest member on ...
Payward asks Delaware court to enforce $22M award against Kraken's ex-auditor
Cryptopolitan - Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, has asked the Delaware Court of Chancery to enter final judgment against Mazars USA, moving to collect a $22 million arbitration award it won against the accounting firm that quit its audit in late 2023. A confidential arbitration, decided by a retired judge, produced the award. Kraken...
New Hampshire Bitcoin Bond Nears Final Vote, But There is a Catch
BeInCrypto - New Hampshire's Executive Council votes on a $100 million Bitcoin bond as research flags a likely liquidation trigger. The post New Hampshire Bitcoin Bond Nears Final Vote, But There is a Catch appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Iran Says It Will Take Any Measures It Deems Necessary to Protect Its Interests and National Security
Binance News - Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Iran will take any measures it considers necessary to safeguard its interests and national security. According to Jin10, the ministry stated that Iran would act to protect its own interests and national security.
Iran Says U.S. Government Responsible for Consequences of Violating Islamabad Memorandum
Binance News - Iran's Foreign Ministry said Iran believes the U.S. government should be responsible for the consequences caused by violating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding on ending the war. According to Jin10, the ministry described the memorandum as an agreement aimed at ending the war and said the violation led to consequences for which the U.S. government should be held accountable.
Iranian Media: Six Missiles Hit Tahroui Wharf Area in Sirik, Southern Iran
Binance News - Six missiles hit the Tahroui wharf area in Sirik in southern Iran, Iranian media reported. According to Jin10, the report said the missiles struck the dock area.
SnowCloud Aims to Run Resort Operations via iPhone
Binance News - SnowCloud is working to move resort customer relations, including sales and guest information, onto a single platform that can be used via iPhone, according to Bloomberg. Joe Hession, SnowCloud’s CEO and co-founder, and Doug Pierini, CEO of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, discussed the effort. Pierini said his resort uses SnowCloud and that it has enhanced guest experiences as guests increasingly expect to be able to buy anywhere they can use their phone.
U.S. Central Command Says U.S. Military Has Begun A Series Of Powerful Strikes On Iran
Binance News - The U.S. Central Command said the U.S. military had begun a series of powerful strikes against Iran. According to Jin10, the statement described the strikes as a series of powerful attacks.
U.S. Central Command Says Iran’s Aggressive Actions Are Unjustified and Violate Ceasefire Agreement
Binance News - U.S. Central Command said Iran’s displayed aggressive actions were unjustified, dangerous, and clearly violated the ceasefire agreement. According to Jin10, U.S. Central Command described Iran’s behavior as having no justification and said it was dangerous and a clear breach of the ceasefire agreement.
Multiple Explosions Reported in Sirik, a Southern Iranian Port City
Binance News - Multiple explosions occurred in Sirik, a port city in southern Iran. According to Jin10, Iran's Press TV reported the incidents.
Ether climbs toward $2K as Bitmine buys ETH, Robinhood L2 boost
CoinTelegraph - ETH charts a path toward $2,000 as TradFi adoption, DAT buying and a long-awaited network upgrade boost investor interest.
AI data centers push Rush Belt manufacturers power costs to record levels
Cryptopolitan - Manufacturers across the US industrial heartland are taking up record electricity costs as AI data centers crowd onto the same regional grid, with one Ohio brickmaker watching a single monthly charge climb from $1,600 to $12,000, according to a Reuters review of energy data and interviews with about a dozen firms. This rising cost is...
Oil Wildcatters Pursue Venezuela Deals Despite Quakes
Binance News - Independent oil producers are seeking deals to tap Venezuela’s petroleum reserves, moving faster than major oil companies even as the country faces earthquakes, according to Bloomberg.
Michael Saylor's Strategy Ramps Up Bitcoin Sales, Shedding 3,588 BTC to Fund Dividends
CoinPaprika - Strategy sold 3,588 bitcoin for about $216 million in the week ended 5 July 2026. The proceeds funded distributions on its preferred stock and refilled its dollar reserve.
AI Is Changing the Workplace and Universities Aren’t Keeping Up, Study Warns
Decrypt - A University of Manchester researcher says schools should move beyond AI cheating concerns and prepare graduates for workplaces increasingly shaped by automation.
New Hampshire lawmakers to hold hearing on $100M Bitcoin bonds
CoinTelegraph - The proposed bonds to be backed by cryptocurrency still need approval from New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte and the state’s five-member executive council.
U.S. API Crude Oil Imports Rise to 159,000 Barrels in Week Ending July 3
Binance News - U.S. API crude oil imports totaled 159,000 barrels in the week ending July 3. According to Jin10, the previous reading was -180,000 barrels.
U.S. API Crude Oil Inventories Fall 399,000 Barrels in Week Ended July 3
Binance News - U.S. crude oil inventories tracked by the American Petroleum Institute fell by 399,000 barrels in the week ended July 3. According to Jin10, the market expectation was for a decline of 1.5 million barrels, compared with the prior reading of a 6.072 million-barrel draw.
U.S. Dollar Index Rises 0.17% to 101.023 on July 8
Binance News - The U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the dollar against six major currencies, rose 0.17% on July 8 to close at 101.023 by the end of the New York trading session. According to ChainCatcher, citing a Jin10 report, the euro fell to $1.1419 from $1.1443 in the previous session, while the British pound slipped to $1.3363 from $1.3395. The dollar weakened against the Japanese yen to 161.94 from 162.06, but strengthened versus the Swiss franc to 0.8076 from 0.805. ...
Market Strategist Flags High Earnings Bar as AI Concentration Skews Growth
Binance News - JPMorgan Asset Management global market strategist Jordan Jackson said elevated expectations heading into earnings season could be challenging, with results heavily influenced by AI-driven concentration in technology, according to Bloomberg. Jackson cited projections for S&P 500 earnings growth of more than 20% for the quarter, but said excluding technology sectors would cut the estimate to about 11%, which he described as solid double-digit expansion.
Bitcoin rally now depends on one Fed document coming Wednesday
CryptoSlate - The Federal Reserve publishes the minutes of its June 16–17 meeting on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET, and the release will either validate Bitcoin's week-long recovery or pull out its foundation. Traders bought the rebound on a single macro assumption: a weakening US labor market limits how long the central bank can stay hawkish. The […] The post Bitcoin rally now depends on one Fed document coming Wednesday appeared first on CryptoSlate.
WORLD CUP | USMNT’s 4-1 Loss to Belgium Draws 30 Million Viewers, Fox Says
Binance News - Fox said 30 million people watched the United States men’s national team lose 4-1 to Belgium in Seattle on Monday night, setting an all-time U.S. record for a soccer telecast; the audience peaked at just under 37 million. Belgium’s win at a sold-out Lumen Field in Seattle sent them to the quarterfinals and eliminated the U.S., which had won its group and a knockout-stage game for the first time since 2002, according to Yahoo Sports.
STOCKS | Chip Stocks Slide After Big Run as Oil Prices Jump
Binance News - Chipmakers led a pullback on Wall Street after a blistering run, as investors questioned whether massive artificial-intelligence spending will justify lofty valuations, according to Bloomberg. Oil prices jumped, helping push bond yields higher.
Trivariate Research: S&P 500 could top 8,000 on tech earnings; Micron seen at $1,500-$1,600
Binance News - According to CNBC, Trivariate Research founder Adam Parker said the S&P 500 could surpass 8,000 based on projected earnings power from Micron and other technology stocks, citing a consensus 2027 earnings-per-share outlook of $401 and a 20-times forward P/E multiple that implies 8,020. Parker said a 22-times multiple using Trivariate’s EPS estimate of about $386 would put the index at 8,492, and he expects technology to drive the gains, with the sector projected to account for about 59% of earnings expansion over the next two years. Parker also said Micron’s shares could rise into a range of $1,500 to $1,600 per share, adding that earnings could top out between mid 2028 and late 2029 at levels higher than Wall Street expects and that structural AI demand could ...
Canada Offers Teck Up to C$400 Million to Expand Strategic Metals Output
Binance News - The Canadian government said it would contribute as much as C$400 million ($282 million) to Teck Resources Ltd.’s plans to boost metals output from a key refinery, according to Bloomberg. The deal could help ensure Canada receives a portion of future supply of germanium, antimony and gallium.