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Bitcoin near cycle bottom; Paradigm raises $1.2B for AI; Flexa expands crypto payments in Europe.
China’s ChangXin launches $4.3B memory IPO into an AI-driven chip boom
Cryptopolitan - ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is about to open subscription for its Shanghai IPO worth about 29.5 billion yuan (approximately 4.33 billion dollars) on July 16. This is significant not only because CXMT is the largest DRAM producer in China, but also because investors can use this event to evaluate the potential of the company in...
Crypto VC Paradigm raises $1.2B to push into AI
CoinTelegraph - Crypto venture firm Paradigm is widening its investment gaze toward AI and other frontier industries with its latest fund.
Flexa Expands Crypto Payments Across 37 European Markets
Bitcoin.com - Flexa has expanded its regulated payments platform across Europe, allowing merchants, institutions, and developers throughout the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) to accept crypto payments and process payouts. The expansion adds 37 countries and territories with euro settlement through SEPA. How Does Flexa’s European Expansion Change Digital Asset Payments? Flexa’s European expansion, announced July 8, […]
Crypto could benefit if Fed steps in to backstop US stock market: Analysts
CoinTelegraph - The size and scope of the US stock market “gives policymakers a strong incentive to backstop major drawdowns,” said Bitget Wallet COO, Alvin Kan.
SpaceX Stock Falls 35% From Peak Even After Nasdaq-100 Inclusion
BeInCrypto - SpaceX stock trades 35% below its peak after Nasdaq-100 inclusion, as index buying failed to offset heavy selling. The post SpaceX Stock Falls 35% From Peak Even After Nasdaq-100 Inclusion appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Democrat Wyden sides with crypto industry over BRCA as it becomes Clarity Act's make-or-break fight
Cryptopolitan - Sen. Ron Wyden, the Oregon Democrat sent a letter this week to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer. His ask: keep Section 604 in future drafts of the Clarity Act. The disputed section is the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, known as BRCA. BRCA began as its own bill. It later...
OpenAI rolls out full-duplex GPT-Live voice to ChatGPT consumer users
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI began rolling out a rebuilt voice mode to ChatGPT consumer users on Wednesday, replacing Advanced Voice Mode with two models, GPT-Live-1 and GPT-Live-1 mini, that can hear a user and respond at the same time. The update will be made available to free and paid consumer accounts and comes one day prior to the launch of...
Coinbase UK License Marks Major Step Toward Bringing ‘Everything Exchange’ to Life
Bitcoin.com - Coinbase said it has obtained UK authorization to provide investment services, allowing the crypto exchange to offer equities and derivatives alongside crypto through a single platform and login. Why Coinbase’s UK License Changes the Platform Crypto exchange Coinbase’s UK authorization follows its receipt of UK investment services authorization under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive […]
Damaged Manhattan Tower Owner to Reconstruct 15 Floors After Evacuation
Binance News - The developer behind a Midtown Manhattan tower that was evacuated over structural concerns Tuesday said it plans to fix the issue, including reconstructing 15 floors added during the building’s conversion into apartments, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Nikkei 225 Opens Up 0.47% at 67,131.94
Binance News - The Nikkei 225 index opened 312.89 points higher, up 0.47%, at 67,131.94 on Thursday, July 9. According to Jin10, the index started the session with those gains at the open.
Europe Route Container Freight Index Futures Slide Over 40% From June 11 Peak
Binance News - Europe route container freight index futures in China have fallen sharply after a strong rally, with the benchmark contract dropping from an intraday high of 4,096 points on June 11 to an intraday low of 2,412 points on July 7—down more than 40% over the period, according to Jiemian News. Industry participants cited earlier gains driven by geopolitical tensions, capacity disruptions, higher fuel and insurance costs, and front-loaded peak-season shipments, while the pullback was attributed to easing geopolitical risk at the margin, new cabin-rate quotes from shipping lines coming in below market expectations, the end of a shipping wave linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and some capacity spillover. Looking to the second half of the year, they said trading ...
Meta to build $13 billion AI data center in Alberta, its first in Canada
Cryptopolitan - Meta will build a 1-gigawatt AI data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta, the company’s first in Canada and, by its own account, its largest outside the United States. Meta puts the investment at more than CAD $13 billion, or roughly $9.2 billion in US dollars. The company confirmed the project on Wednesday, July 8, at...
UN Chief Guterres Urges US and Iran to De-escalate After Renewed Hostilities
Binance News - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was “shocked” by renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran and called for de-escalation, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on July 8, 2026, according to Jiemian News. Dujarric warned that diplomatic gains risk being derailed and that a return to full-scale confrontation would have “catastrophic consequences” for people in the region, international peace and security, and the global economy. He said Guterres urged maximum restraint, immediate steps to cool tensions, full compliance with international law, and an urgent resumption of negotiations to resolve the issue through diplomacy.
Iran Says US Strikes Hit Hormozgan Port, Killing Two Fishermen
Binance News - Iranian sources said the US military continued attacks on port facilities in Iran’s Hormozgan province on July 8, with a nighttime missile strike killing two fishermen and injuring two others who were taken to hospital, according to Jiemian News. Early on July 8, explosions were reported in multiple areas in southern Iran, and the US Central Command later said it had completed a new round of strikes on Iran, marking the first such action since June 27-28; the US side had no immediate comment on the reported fisherman casualties.
AI | Westpac Pushes Staff Toward ‘Sensible’ AI Model Use to Manage Costs
Binance News - Westpac Banking Corp. is stepping up efforts to monitor artificial intelligence costs by tracking AI tokens across the firm and steering simpler tasks to cheaper models, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Foreign Investors Were Net Sellers of Japanese Stocks in the Week Ended July 3
Binance News - Foreign investors recorded net purchases of Japanese stocks of -22.2 billion yen in the week ended July 3. According to Jin10, the previous figure was revised to -1.8175 trillion yen from -1.8165 trillion yen.
Pentagon Urges Latin American Countries to Raise Defense Spending Toward 3.5% of GDP
Binance News - The U.S. Department of Defense is pressuring Latin American countries to increase security spending to combat organized crime. According to Jin10, at the biennial Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas held in Peru this week, the U.S. delegation urged countries to raise their defense budgets. The delegation called on governments to lift defense spending to close to 3.5% of gross domestic product (GDP), saying this would bring them in line with levels seen in some countries in other parts of the world. U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby said it was crucial to increase ...
Mistral AI to launch robotic model in physical AI push
Cryptopolitan - AI company Mistral AI unveiled an 8-billion-parameter model, called Robostral Navigate, that steers robots with a single camera on Wednesday, marking the French company’s first move into physical A. The launch is intended to challenge the sensor-heavy navigation systems used across warehouses and factories. Mistral AI builds novel navigation system with AI The Paris-based startup,...
Luxshare to Start Hong Kong Trading After Raising HK$24.3 Billion in 2026’s Biggest Listing
Binance News - Apple Inc. supplier Luxshare Precision Industry Co. is set to begin trading in Hong Kong on Thursday after raising HK$24.3 billion ($3.1 billion) in the city’s biggest listing this year so far, according to Bloomberg.
Shanghai Crude Oil Futures Rise 4.3% in Night Session; Gold and Silver Fall
Binance News - Shanghai International Energy Exchange crude oil futures rose 4.3% in night trading to 475.2 yuan per barrel, according to Jiemian News. The most-active Shanghai gold contract fell 1.47% to 892 yuan per gram, while the most-active Shanghai silver contract slid 3.88% to 14,260 yuan per kilogram.
Livermore China ADR Leaders Index Rises 3.38%; Alibaba Jumps Over 11%
Binance News - The Livermore China ADR Leaders Index closed up 3.38%, with widely held U.S.-listed Chinese stocks broadly higher, according to Jiemian News. Alibaba rose more than 11%, iQIYI gained more than 5%, Baidu and JD.com climbed more than 4%, and PDD Holdings and Bilibili advanced more than 2%.
AI | Malaysia Likely to Hold Policy Rate, Signal Possible Hike Later This Year
Binance News - Malaysia will likely keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday and signal a possible hike later this year as the artificial intelligence boom lifts economic growth faster than expected, according to Bloomberg.
AI TRENDS | Positron Talks Two-Stage Funding Round of About $750 Million, Valuation Seen Up to $5 Billion
Binance News - Positron is in talks over a two-stage fundraising round that aims to raise about $750 million, according to a foreign media report citing people familiar with the matter. According to Jin10, the artificial intelligence chip startup focuses on developing energy-efficient inference chips used to run AI models, and is one of several companies seeking to challenge Nvidia. The report said the first stage of the round is expected to value the company at $3.5 billion, while the second stage could value it at about $5 billion. If the ...
Bain Capital Sold Its Entire Stake in Kioxia, David Gross Says
Binance News - Bain Capital has sold its entire stake in flash memory chipmaker Kioxia, Bain Managing Partner David Gross said, according to Bloomberg. The exit closes a chapter on a deal that reshaped Japan’s technology and investment landscape, Gross said in an interview with Bloomberg TV’s Shery Ahn in Tokyo.
U.K. RICS House Price Balance Falls to -33 in Three Months to June
Binance News - The U.K. RICS house price balance for the three months to June came in at -33. According to Jin10, the market consensus expectation was -30. The prior reading was revised to -34 from -35.00.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says He Is Iran’s “Top Assassination Target” and Will Fly on an Older Air Force One
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he is Iran’s “top assassination target” and addressed questions about why he was not returning on a new Air Force One. According to Jin10, NewsNation reported that when Trump was asked at a press conference whether his decision not to take the new Air Force One was related to potential threats from Iran, he repeatedly said he was a target. He said, “I am the number one target on Iran’s assassination list.” He added, “I do not care, because I am doing my job,” and said he would rather be “number one on TikTok,” but that he was “number one” on the list of people to be killed. ...
Ken Griffin Says He Would Back Marco Rubio Over JD Vance in 2028 GOP Primary
Binance News - According to Axios, Republican megadonor Ken Griffin said at a private conference Wednesday that he would support Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance in a potential 2028 Republican presidential primary matchup. Axios reported Griffin made the remarks during a Q&A at the Allen & Company conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, after being asked by New York Times columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin; Griffin cited his past support for Rubio, including donations during Rubio’s 2016 presidential run. Axios noted Griffin gave more than $100 million in 2024 and was the fifth-biggest donor in the cycle, while Rubio has said he would defer to Vance if the vice president runs in 2028.
STOCKS | Samsung, SK Hynix and Leveraged ETFs Account for Over 70% of Korea Trading
Binance News - Retail demand for leveraged exchange-traded funds in South Korea has surged, with those products and the two chipmaker stocks they track — Samsung and SK Hynix — now making up more than 70% of trading value in the country’s $4.3 trillion market, according to Bloomberg.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Gold Holdings Hold Steady at 1,002.508 Tons
Binance News - SPDR Gold Trust, described as the world’s largest gold ETF, reported holdings of 1,002.508 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day. According to Jin10, the fund’s position remained flat compared with the prior session.
Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer Calls Bitcoin Near Cycle Bottom Alongside Gold
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Jurrien Timmer thinks Bitcoin has hit its floor. The Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments said Bitcoin is at… Read the original on Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer Calls Bitcoin Near Cycle Bottom Alongside Gold. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
The New Grok 4.5 Is Out. Elon Musk Says It Competes With Last Year's Claude Opus
Decrypt - SpaceXAI's new coding model is cheaper and faster than Anthropic and OpenAI's flagships—and by Musk's own account, at least one generation behind them.
Harley-Davidson Credit Ratings Cut to Junk by S&P
Binance News - S&P Global Ratings cut Harley-Davidson Inc.’s credit ratings to junk status on Wednesday, citing the company’s strategy to start selling lower-cost motorcycles to boost revenue, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | SK Hynix US Offering More Than Seven Times Oversubscribed
Binance News - Bloomberg reported that SK Hynix Inc.'s US listing is more than seven times oversubscribed, according to people familiar with the matter, as the South Korean memory chipmaker prepares to price its offering Thursday. The sale of 177.9 million American depositary receipts has attracted demand from global long-only funds, technology sector-focused funds, sovereign wealth funds and Asia-focused global investors, the people said. Each ADR equals one-tenth of a common share. Based on Wednesday's Seoul closing price of 2.076 million won ($1,380), the offering would raise about $24.5 billion, according to Bloomberg calculations. That size would rank among the largest-ever US debuts by a foreign company, ...
Edison Gets Mixed Rulings on Bid to Spread Blame for LA Wildfire
Binance News - A judge rejected Southern California Edison’s attempt to shift blame to Los Angeles County for allegedly failing to ensure timely evacuation alerts that the company says could have saved most of the 19 people who died in a massive wildfire last year, according to Bloomberg.
Iran's Shah Airport Terminal and Runway Hit by Explosion, Iranian Media Reports
Binance News - An explosion hit the terminal and runway at Iran's Shah Airport, local sources said. According to Jin10, Iran's Press TV cited local reports describing blasts at the airport's terminal building and runway.
BlackRock Trimmed AI-Linked Stocks, CIO Rick Rieder Says
Binance News - BlackRock has pulled back on AI stocks most directly tied to the AI boom, Global Fixed Income CIO Rick Rieder said Wednesday, calling it a rebalancing rather than a reversal. According to BeInCrypto, Rieder told CNBC the firm trimmed positions in companies whose earnings depend most heavily on the AI buildout and also cut a notable slice of overall equity exposure. He said BlackRock may redeploy into cheaper AI beneficiaries such as power producers, industrials and infrastructure tied to data center spending. BlackRock reported record $13.9 trillion in AUM as of March 31.
Cango Launches EcoHash After Buying 50 Exahash of Bitmain Rigs and Selling 6,451 Bitcoin
Binance News - Cango has launched EcoHash after acquiring about 50 exahash of Bitmain mining rigs and entering Bitcoin mining, while also shifting its focus toward AI inference at smaller, distributed sites rather than large AI training campuses. According to NS3.AI, the company sold 6,451 Bitcoin for around $442 million as part of an effort to sharply reduce its long-term debt. The company’s EcoHash launch follows its move into mining capacity through the Bitmain rig acquisition. Cango said its AI strategy is aimed at inference workloads deployed across smaller locations, contrasting with centralized training-focused data center campuses. ...
Federal Reserve July Rate Hold Seen at 69%, CME FedWatch Data Shows
Binance News - The CME FedWatch tool put the probability that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged in July at 69.0%. According to Jin10, the tool showed a 31.0% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate hike by July. For September, the CME FedWatch tool showed a 31.1% probability that the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged. It also showed a 51.9% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike by September and a 17.0% probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point hike by September.
Explosion Heard in Shahr City in Southeastern Iran, Iranian Media Reports
Binance News - An explosion was heard in Shahr City in southeastern Iran. According to Jin10, Mehr News Agency reported the sound of an explosion coming from the city.
SEC’s 2026 Agenda Has 38 Items, But Crypto and IPOs Are the Headliners
CryptoPotato - A proposed safe harbor could give early crypto projects more flexibility while building tokenized products.
MNTN CEO Doubts Meta Can Compete in Cloud Infrastructure
Binance News - Mark Douglas, CEO of ad tech company MNTN, said he is skeptical about Meta Platforms Inc.’s reported ambitions to expand beyond advertising into cloud infrastructure, according to Bloomberg. Douglas cited high switching costs for customers using established providers such as Amazon’s AWS and Google Cloud, and said Meta lacks excess AI infrastructure capacity to monetize.
Bitcoin Trades Near $62,000 as CryptoQuant Bull Score Index Stays at 20
Binance News - Bitcoin traded near $62,000 today after rebounding to $64,000 from last week’s $57,700 bear-market low. According to NS3.AI, CryptoQuant’s Weekly Crypto Report said the Bull Score Index remains at 20, below the 60 level associated with a sustainable bull market.
Iranian Media: Two of Three Power Lines in Chabahar Restored
Binance News - Two of the three power lines in Chabahar have resumed operation, and the third line is expected to be restored soon. According to Jin10, the report was attributed to the Iranian Students News Agency.
U.S. Strikes Damage Parts of Iran's Chabahar Port Area, Press TV Reports
Binance News - Parts of Iran's Chabahar port area were damaged after U.S. strikes, Iranian media reported. According to Jin10, Iran's Press TV said the strikes affected the Chabahar port zone, with partial damage reported at Shahid Beheshti Port, Kalantari Port, and a maritime traffic control tower.
Perpetuals.com explores buying Trump-linked AI Financial's Canadian unit
Cryptopolitan - Perpetuals.com Ltd (Nasdaq: PDC) has signed a non-binding term sheet to explore buying the Trump-linked fintech, Alt5 Sigma Canada, Inc. The fintech company was known as ALT5 Sigma Corporation until April. If the deal closes, it could be worth up to $15 million and function as a lifeline for the company that has warned it...
GrainCorp Urges Australia to Adopt National Biofuel Mandates After Iran War
Binance News - GrainCorp Ltd. is calling for Australia to adopt national biofuel mandates to strengthen energy security after months of uncertainty from the Iran war, according to Bloomberg. The company said the conflict sent shockwaves through Australia’s economy.
Oil Jumps to Two-Week High as US Extends Strikes on Iran Into Second Night
Binance News - Oil climbed to a two-week high after renewed US attacks on Iran extended into a second night, raising concerns about crude flows from a key energy-producing region, according to Bloomberg. US President Donald Trump said the interim peace deal is a “dead letter,” adding to market unease.
STOCKS | Eli Lilly Expects $2.8 Billion Pretax Charge in Second Quarter of 2026 From Acquired R&D Projects
Binance News - Eli Lilly said it expects a $2.8 billion pretax charge in the second quarter of 2026 related to research and development projects acquired through an acquisition. According to Jin10, the company said the charge would be equivalent to an impact of $3.02 per share.
U.S. Navy Says U.S. Has Deployed at Least 19 Warships Near Iran
Binance News - The U.S. Navy said the U.S. military had deployed at least 19 warships near Iran as of Wednesday. According to Jin10, the information was reported by CNN.
BofA grants OpenAI $520 million loan,ahead of IPO
Cryptopolitan - The Bank of America has offered a $520 million credit line to OpenAI, with the ChatGPT maker preparing to go public in an IPO. This move pulls one of Wall Street’s largest institutions deeper into the business of financing AI. This hands the Bank of America a foothold in what could become one of the...
SEC Small Business IPO Meeting July 21 Puts Capital Access Rules Under Review
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Small businesses are about to get a seat at the table. The SEC’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee meets… Read the original on SEC Small Business IPO Meeting July 21 Puts Capital Access Rules Under Review. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Says Iran Cannot Accept U.S. Request on Strait of Hormuz Route
Binance News - Iran’s deputy foreign minister said the United States has asked to restore the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz in a way that does not comply with a memorandum of understanding. According to Jin10, the official said Iran cannot accept the request and added that recent hostile actions by the United States will be met with a response.
Emerging-Market Currencies Slide After US Launches New Iran Strikes
Binance News - Most emerging-market currencies weakened on Wednesday after the US launched a new wave of strikes against Iran, renewing fears of a prolonged conflict and supporting oil prices, according to Bloomberg. The moves followed US threats to reimpose an oil embargo.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Says It Will Expand Cooperation With the U.S. Government and Allies on Key Defense
Binance News - OpenAI said it will expand cooperation with the U.S. government and its allies in key defense areas. According to Jin10, the company described the plan as an expansion of collaboration involving critical defense work.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Releases National Security Principles Document
Binance News - OpenAI released a national security principles document. According to Jin10, OpenAI published the document outlining its national security principles.
Paradigm Raises $1.2 Billion Fund as Crypto VC Pushes Further Into AI
Decrypt - The investment firm said its fourth fund will back AI, robotics, and crypto startups as it broadens beyond digital assets.
GEOPOLITICS | CSIS’s Will Todman: Economic Costs Make US-Iran ‘All-Out War’ Unlikely
Binance News - Will Todman, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), said a low-level conflict with outbursts from both the US and Iran is more likely than an “all-out” war because the economic costs to both countries are too great, according to Bloomberg. Todman said Iran is “very keen” to keep control over the Strait of Hormuz as an economic and strategic negotiating tool.
Malaysia raids lead to seizure of 75,578 crypto mining rigs
Cryptopolitan - Malaysian police have arrested 629 people and taken back 75,578 crypto mining machines in more than 3,000 raids since 2022.
Citigroup Forecasts Brent Crude to Average $75 a Barrel in the Third Quarter of 2026
Binance News - Citigroup maintained its baseline view and forecast that Brent crude oil would average $75 per barrel in the third quarter of 2026. According to Jin10, the bank did not provide additional details in the report.
Iranian Revolutionary Guards Sites Targeted in Larger Wednesday Strikes, U.S. Official Says
Binance News - A U.S. official said the scale of the strike operation on Wednesday in local time was larger than attacks in previous days. According to Jin10, Axios reported that the targets included coastal radar operated by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, anti-ship missile positions, and air defense systems.
Levi Strauss raises guidance and dividend after Q2 earnings and revenue beat
Binance News - According to CNBC, Levi Strauss beat Wall Street estimates in its second fiscal quarter and raised its full-year outlook and dividend. The company now expects full-year adjusted earnings per share of $1.46 to $1.52, up from $1.42 to $1.48, and forecasts sales growth of 7% to 7.5%, up from 5.5% to 6.5%. Levi reported adjusted earnings of 28 cents per share on revenue of $1.56 billion, versus LSEG estimates of 24 cents and $1.52 billion. Net income for the quarter ended May 31 rose to $87.3 million, or 22 cents per share, from $67 million, or 17 cents per share, a year earlier, while sales increased about 8% from $1.45 billion.
Fed Minutes Show Split on Rate Hikes as Committee Holds at 3.50%–3.75%
Binance News - Federal Reserve minutes released July 8 showed officials unanimously held rates at 3.50% to 3.75% at the June 16-17 meeting, but were divided on whether another hike is needed this year and flagged inflation risks tied to artificial intelligence spending. According to BeInCrypto, the meeting was Chair Kevin Warsh’s first, and the minutes cited tariff pass-through, Middle East energy costs, and AI-driven demand for tech, data centers and electricity as key inflation pressures. Nine of 19 officials penciled in at least one rate hike before end-2026, while Fed staff raised inflation forecasts for 2026 and 2027. Bitcoin (BTC) traded ...
Meta Data Center in Alberta to Use Power Supplied With Pembina Pipeline, Official Says
Binance News - An Alberta provincial official said Meta Platforms' new data center will receive its power supply through cooperation with Pembina Pipeline and will not affect the stability of the local power grid. According to Jin10, the official said the arrangement would not undermine local grid reliability.
US Senate Has 20 Working Days to Pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The clock is already running. The US Senate returns to session next week with just 20 working days left to… Read the original on US Senate Has 20 Working Days to Pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Iran's Sirik Island Air Defense System Activated, Iranian Media Says
Binance News - Iranian media reported that the air defense system on Iran's Sirik Island has been activated. According to Jin10, the report was attributed to Iranian media.
Blackstone’s QTS Seeks $2 Billion US Loan for Data Center-Backed Deal
Binance News - QTS Realty Trust LLC is seeking to raise $2 billion in the US loan market in a data center-backed deal to repay debt tied to its US facilities and fund dividends to Blackstone Inc., according to Bloomberg.
AI TRENDS | Meta Executive Says Canada Data Center Will Use Natural Gas, Offset With Renewable Investments
Binance News - A Meta Platforms executive said the company’s data center in Canada will be powered by natural gas, while the impact will be offset through investments in renewable energy. According to Jin10, the executive said the facility will use natural gas for electricity supply and that Meta plans to counterbalance the resulting impact via renewable energy investments.
STOCKS | Target Reorganizes Strategy Team as Turnaround Gains Traction
Binance News - Target Corp. is reorganizing its strategy team as it works to simplify the company’s structure and improve efficiency under new Chief Executive Officer Michael Fiddelke, according to Bloomberg.
Sonos Cuts Top Design and Product Executives in Recent Layoffs
Binance News - Sonos Inc. has pushed out some of its top design and product management executives as part of job cuts in recent weeks, raising questions about the company’s ability to develop breakthrough products beyond its short-term hardware road map of safe bets, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | US Stocks Pare Iran War-Driven Losses as Dip Buyers Emerge
Binance News - US equities nearly erased earlier losses after fears of a US-Iran war escalation pushed energy prices higher, according to Bloomberg.
Top India Asset Manager SBI Funds Management Sets Price Range for $1.22 Billion IPO
Binance News - SBI Funds Management Ltd.’s biggest investors are seeking to raise as much as 116.9 billion rupees ($1.22 billion) in an initial public offering after setting a price range, in what’s expected to be India’s first billion-dollar IPO of the year, according to Bloomberg.
AI TRENDS | Meta Announces C$13 Billion Data Center Project in Alberta, Canada
Binance News - Meta Platforms announced it will build a data center in Alberta, Canada, with an investment value of C$13 billion. According to Jin10, the data center will be located in Sturgeon County, Alberta, and will have an installed capacity of 1 gigawatt. Meta said the project will be its first data center to be built in Canada.
Block Agrees to Pay $45 Million to Settle Cash App False Advertising Claims
Binance News - Block agreed to pay $45 million to settle claims from regulators in most U.S. states alleging false advertising related to Cash App. According to NS3.AI, regulators said Cash App promoted bank-like protections. Regulators involved included the New York Attorney General's Office. Block said it did not admit legal liability or wrongdoing as part of the settlement.
Bitcoin Mining Pools in 2026: Hashrate Consolidation Is Creating a Two-Tier Market — and Smaller Miners Are Feeling It
CryptoSlate - The Bitcoin mining industry in 2026 looks very different from what it did just a few years ago. Post-halving pressure, rising network difficulty, and margin compression have reshaped the competitive landscape — and nowhere is that more visible than in the mining pool market. According to data from miningpoolstats.stream (as of June 23, 2026), just […] The post Bitcoin Mining Pools in 2026: Hashrate Consolidation Is Creating a Two-Tier Market — and Smaller Miners Are Feeling It appeared first on CryptoSlate.
XRP Trades Near $1.08 After Late-June Leverage Washout
Binance News - XRP traded near $1.08 following a late-June leverage washout, with its market value around $67 billion. According to NS3.AI, Coinglass data showed about $2.25 billion in 24-hour futures volume versus roughly $402 million in spot volume.
Fidelity: Bitcoin at 'Very Bottom' With Gold
U.Today - Fidelity Investments' Director of Global Macro, Jurrien Timmer, has revealed a dramatic mid-year shakeup in global markets. Fidelity Investments' Director of Global Macro, Jurrien Timmer, has revealed a dramatic mid-year shakeup in global markets.
Iraq Agrees to Stop Providing Dollar Liquidity to Iran-Backed Militias, Report Says
Binance News - Iraq has agreed to a U.S. request to stop providing dollar liquidity to Iran-backed militia groups. According to Jin10, The Wall Street Journal reported the agreement.
XRP cleaned out leverage, now ETF demand has to prove itself
CryptoSlate - The washout reduced forced-selling risk, but spot volume and ETF creations still need to carry the next move. The post XRP cleaned out leverage, now ETF demand has to prove itself appeared first on CryptoSlate.
U.S. Consumer Credit Falls $180 Million in May
Binance News - U.S. consumer credit fell by $180 million in May. According to Jin10, the market expectation was an increase of $17.1 billion, and the prior reading was revised to $20.82 billion from $20.733 billion.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Seeks to Ease Rising Iran-U.S. Tensions, Sources Say
Binance News - Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has been engaging with Iranian counterparts in an effort to ease escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. According to Jin10, sources said Munir is in contact with the Iranian side as part of attempts to reduce the growing strain between Iran and the U.S.
GEOPOLITICS | Miller: Strait of Hormuz Is Iran’s ‘New Nuclear Weapon’
Binance News - Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, said Iran will go to “extreme lengths” to ensure it exercises some control over the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg. Miller made the comments in an interview on Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power” discussing the recent escalation in the Middle East.
AI TRENDS | xAI Says Grok 4.5 Not Yet Available in the European Union, Launch Expected in Mid-July
Binance News - xAI said Grok 4.5 has not yet launched in the European Union and is not connected to any xAI products under SpaceX, nor is it available in the API console. According to Jin10, xAI expects to roll out an available service in the European Union in mid-July.
U.S. Vice President Vance: Trump Still Has Multiple Options to Respond to Iran
Binance News - U.S. Vice President Vance said U.S. President Donald Trump still retains multiple options for responding to Iran. According to Jin10, Vance did not provide further details on what those options would be.
U.S. Vice President Vance: The U.S. Will Respond If Iran Fires on U.S. Ships
Binance News - U.S. Vice President Vance said the United States would respond if Iran fired on U.S. ships. According to Jin10, Vance said, regarding Iran, that if they opened fire on U.S. vessels, the United States would retaliate.
STOCKS | S&P 500 Falls 0.7% as Oil Jumps on Renewed U.S.-Iran Tensions
Binance News - U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions lifted oil prices and revived inflation concerns. According to NS3.AI, the S&P 500 slipped 0.7%, while market attention shifted away from Federal Reserve meeting minutes amid the geopolitical developments. WTI crude rose above $75, and Brent crude jumped 8% toward $80 after U.S. President Donald Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire over. Separately, the International Monetary Fund cut its 2026 global growth forecast ...
Iran Says It Discussed Strait Of Hormuz Incident With Qatar By Phone
Binance News - Iran's Foreign Ministry said Iran and Qatar held a phone call to discuss an incident in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jin10, Iran emphasized the need to continue communication and coordination to prevent regional tensions from escalating.
AI TRENDS | Fed Minutes Say AI Continued to Lift Real Investment in Data Centers, High-Tech Equipment, and Software
Binance News - Federal Reserve minutes from the June meeting said existing indicators showed real GDP growth in the second quarter remained at a solid pace. According to Jin10, the minutes said real private domestic final purchases, which include personal consumption expenditures and private fixed investment and are often viewed as better reflecting underlying economic fundamentals than real GDP, rebounded in the second quarter, with growth even exceeding GDP. The minutes said real consumption spending was strong, and that expansion in the artificial intelligence sector continued to boost real investment spending on ...
Kazakhstan Targets Crypto Hub Status with New Presidential Decree
cryptoDNES - President Tokayev signs a decree to integrate stablecoins into Kazakhstan's payment system, offering tax incentives and new rules for crypto mining. The post Kazakhstan Targets Crypto Hub Status with New Presidential Decree appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Bitcoin ETFs 'Turning a Corner' After Record Bleed Hits $8 Billion
Decrypt - Investors had backed away from Bitcoin since mid-May.
Fed Minutes Say It Is Time to Consider Major Changes to Post-Meeting Statement
Binance News - Federal Reserve meeting minutes said policymakers still expected real GDP to maintain solid growth for the rest of 2026 and described the labor market as stable. According to Jin10, the minutes said multiple employment indicators suggested the labor market remained steady and did not appear to be a source of inflation pressure. The minutes noted that the statement issued on June 17 was shorter than releases after recent meetings, which the report said signaled that Kevin Warsh was about ...
Record US Fuel Exports Strain Domestic Stockpiles as US-Iran Conflict Reintensifies
Binance News - Record-high US exports of diesel, propane and other fuels are tightening commercial stockpiles from the Gulf Coast to the Eastern Seaboard amid surging overseas demand, according to Bloomberg. The strain on domestic reserves comes as the US-Iran conflict reintensifies, helping push energy prices higher.
Brazil’s Origem Energia Said to Seek $2.5 Billion Valuation
Binance News - Origem Energia SA is targeting an enterprise value of $2 billion to $2.5 billion as the Brazilian natural gas and oil company explores strategic alternatives to raise capital, according to Bloomberg.
Bitcoin Reacts As Fed Minutes Reveal Split on Rate Hikes
BeInCrypto - The Federal Reserve released minutes from its June 16-17 meeting on July 8, showing a divided committee that unanimously held rates steady at 3.50% to 3.75% while flagging inflation risks tied to artificial intelligence spending. The meeting was Chair Kevin Warsh’s first since taking over the Fed. All 12 voting members backed the hold, though The post Bitcoin Reacts As Fed Minutes Reveal Split on Rate Hikes appeared first on BeInCrypto.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Gold Little Changed After Fed Minutes Release
Binance News - Spot gold was little changed after the release of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes. According to Jin10, spot gold showed limited movement following the publication of the minutes.
Fed Minutes Show ‘a Few’ Officials Saw Case for June Rate Hike
Binance News - Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent policy meeting showed “a few” officials said there was a case for raising interest rates in June, though they ultimately supported the decision to leave rates on hold, according to Bloomberg.
All Fed Participants Backed Holding the Current Target Rate Range Steady, Minutes Show
Binance News - All participants supported keeping the current target range for the federal funds rate unchanged, according to the meeting minutes. According to Jin10, some participants said a rate increase could be necessary, but they still supported maintaining the current rate range at this meeting.
Paradigm launches $1.2 billion AI fund, moves beyond digital assets
Cryptopolitan - Top crypto VC firm, Paradigm, has finalized a $1.2 billion fund to back AI and robotics startups. This will be the very first time the venture firm will move beyond digital assets since it launched in 2018. The firm stated that the move does not mean it has ceased its crypto operations, however, it shows...
AI TRENDS | SpaceX AI and Cursor Release Grok 4.5 Model for Legal and Financial Use Cases
Binance News - SpaceX AI released a new artificial intelligence model called Grok 4.5, developed in collaboration with AI coding startup Cursor. According to Jin10, the model is intended to narrow the gap with competitors such as Anthropic and OpenAI. Grok 4.5 is designed to handle complex, long-running tasks, including software engineering, legal work, and financial services, and it also adds enhanced cybersecurity capabilities. ...
STOCKS | Nasdaq Turns Higher, Up 0.1% After Falling More Than 1% Earlier
Binance News - The Nasdaq turned higher and was up 0.1% after falling more than 1% earlier. According to Jin10, the index had previously been down by more than 1% before reversing into gains.
GEOPOLITICS | Judge Orders Release of $5 Million to E. Jean Carroll in Trump Case
Binance News - A judge ordered the release of $5 million to New York writer E. Jean Carroll in her sexual-abuse lawsuit against US President Donald Trump, rejecting Trump’s request to delay the payout while he asks the Supreme Court to reconsider his appeal of the verdict, according to Bloomberg.