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BitMine Chair Tom Lee Expects ETH/BTC Ratio to Rise Through 2026
Binance News - BitMine Chairman Tom Lee said the ETH/BTC exchange rate has “sufficient reasons” to strengthen in the second half of 2026 and is likely to keep rising throughout 2026. According to ChainCatcher, Lee attributed the outlook to growing market attention on Ethereum’s “money” narrative and cited three catalysts: continued stablecoin growth, a wave of asset tokenization, and an increase in new forks and projects in the Ethereum ecosystem. He said these factors are reinforcing Ethereum’s store-of-value ...
STOCKS | Hong Kong Stocks Open Higher as Kuaishou Jumps After Capitalization Update
Binance News - Hong Kong stocks opened higher, with the Hang Seng Index up 0.81% and the Hang Seng Tech Index up 0.76%. According to Jin10, Kuaishou Technology (01024.HK) rose 6.24% at the open after the company announced the previous day that it would split off Kling for independent capitalization, and investors agreed to inject $3 billion into Kling.
Japan’s Finance Minister Says She Will Pursue Fiscal Policy to Maintain Market Confidence
Binance News - Japan’s Finance Minister Satuki Katayama said she would work to implement fiscal policy to win market trust as Japanese government bond yields rise. According to Jin10, Katayama made the remarks while discussing the increase in Japanese government bond yields.
Hang Seng Index Futures Open Up 0.62% at 23,178 Points
Binance News - Hang Seng Index futures opened the day session up 0.62% at 23,178 points, with a premium of 132 points. According to Jin10, the contract was trading 132 points above the underlying index level.
CITIC Securities: Average Praseodymium-Neodymium Oxide Price Rose 73.6% in H1 2026
Binance News - The average price of praseodymium-neodymium oxide in the first half of 2026 was 731,000 yuan per tonne, up 73.6% year on year, according to a CITIC Securities research note cited by 36Kr. On the supply side, the report said imports and recycled supply fell notably, while enforcement of China’s rare earth management policies has tightened, keeping supply constrained. On the demand side, it said output of new energy vehicles and robots increased from the prior period and export orders grew strongly; it also noted Tesla is nearing mass production of its robots. CITIC Securities expects rare earth demand to continue rising and forecasts that from 2026 the global rare earth supply-demand gap will keep widening, providing long-term support for prices.
CITIC Securities: Meituan Trained 1T-Parameter Model on 50,000-Card Domestic Compute Cluster; DeepSeek V4 to Add Peak-Off-Peak Pricing
Binance News - A CITIC Securities research note said Meituan on June 30 released its first trillion-parameter model trained and run end-to-end for inference on a 50,000-card domestic computing-power cluster, according to 36Kr. The note said China-made computing systems are moving from inference capability toward full training capability. CITIC Securities also said that after the official release of DeepSeek V4 in mid-July, the model will introduce a peak-and-off-peak pricing mechanism under which peak-time API call prices will double, while supply constraints for domestic computing power are still tightening. The brokerage said visibility on ...
Xunce Signs HK$784 Million Share Placement at HK$107.70 Per Share
Binance News - Xunce announced that it signed a share placement agreement with a placing agent after trading hours on July 2, 2026, agreeing to place shares at HK$107.70 per share, according to 36Kr. Assuming all placement shares are fully placed, the gross proceeds are expected to total about HK$784 million, with net proceeds of about HK$771 million. The company said it plans to use the funds to strengthen end-to-end AI data infrastructure, expand deployment of cross-industry commercialized and scalable solutions, pursue overseas deployments through a customer-oriented international strategy, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.
STOCKS | Hong Kong ADRs Rise 89 Points as U.S. Stocks Advance
Binance News - Hong Kong stock ADRs rose 89 points, or 0.39%, to 23,144 as U.S. stocks moved higher, according to Ming Pao. The front-month Hang Seng Index futures gained 10 points to 23,061, with a 6-point premium.
Trump Allies Renew Push to Reshape Fed After Supreme Court Ruling, Bloomberg Says
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump and his allies are renewing efforts to reshape the Federal Reserve after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week thwarted Trump’s attempt to dismiss Fed Governor Cook, according to Ming Pao, citing Bloomberg.
Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Reportedly Invests in Derivatives Exchange Founded by Sen. Gillibrand’s Son
Binance News - Ripple co-founder and executive chairman Chris Larsen has reportedly invested in American Perpetuals Exchange Corp. (APEC), a derivatives trading platform founded by Theodore Gillibrand, the son of New York State Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. According to Foresight News, Cointelegraph reported that APEC has raised $30 million, with most investors contributing between $5,000 and $10,000. Larsen’s investment amount was not disclosed. The report noted that Senator Gillibrand previously said lawmakers and ...
PRECIOUS METALS | Palladium Rises Over 4% as Most China Futures Main Contracts Open Higher
Binance News - Most main futures contracts in China opened higher in early trading, with more gainers than losers. According to Jin10, palladium rose more than 4%. Lithium carbonate and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) gained more than 3%. Platinum, Shanghai silver, and methanol rose more than 2%, while asphalt and Shanghai gold climbed nearly 2%. On the downside, alumina and polysilicon fell nearly 2%. Iron ore declined more than 1%, and palm oil slipped nearly 1%.
STOCKS | FTSE China A50 Index Futures Open Up 0.19%
Binance News - FTSE China A50 index futures opened up 0.19%. According to Jin10, the contract rose 0.19% at the open.
AI TRENDS | Everbright Securities: Meta Tests External Compute Leasing While Maintaining AI Computing Expansion Plan
Binance News - Meta is testing external compute leasing, according to a recent research report from Everbright Securities. According to Odaily, the report said Meta’s underlying rationale for moving into cloud computing is to create new monetization channels for its large AI infrastructure investments. The report added that cloud computing is viewed as a relatively fast and clear way to recoup substantial upfront spending and improve current returns, and that external monetization capability has become a cash-flow support for Meta to continue expanding AI investment. ...
STOCKS | Northbound Holdings: CSPC Pharma Up 40.046 Million Shares; Southbound Cuts 415 Million in 3033
Binance News - Data compiled from HKEX Disclosure of Interests records for Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect showed that the biggest increase in holdings on July 2, 2026 was in CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (1093), up 40.046 million shares, according to Ming Pao. The largest reduction was in Southbound Hang Seng Tech (3033), down 415 million shares.
Bitget Introduces U.S. Stock Options, Aiming to Transform Experience for 125 Million Users
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Crypto platforms take a significant risk when they venture into traditional markets. Bitget has crossed this threshold by launching trading… Read the original on Bitget Introduces U.S. Stock Options, Aiming to Transform Experience for 125 Million Users. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Why Bitcoin Jumped towards $62,000 and What Could Carry It to $70,000
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin jumped towards $62,000 on weak US jobs data, dovish Fed signals, and heavy short liquidations. Is $70,000 next? The post Why Bitcoin Jumped towards $62,000 and What Could Carry It to $70,000 appeared first on BeInCrypto.
CICC Says U.S. Dollar Index May Return to a Weaker Trading Range
Binance News - CICC said the U.S. dollar index may move back into a weaker trading range after the latest market adjustment. According to Jin10, a CICC research note said markets have been in a continuous adjustment since June. It said the U.S. dollar index rose and broke above the upper bound of its trading range over the past year, while global capital market indices that are more influenced by AI-related momentum and U.S. dollar liquidity generally pulled back. The note added that U.S. equities also saw a style rotation, with more defensive sectors gaining the upper hand. ...
Lummis Fires Back at Warren, Says CLARITY Act Has 16+ Illicit Finance Safeguards
Bitcoin.com - Senator Cynthia Lummis said the CLARITY Act contains more than 16 illicit finance safeguards, pushing back against claims that the legislation would create loopholes for money laundering and sanctions evasion. Lummis Says CLARITY Act Contains More Than 16 Anti-Money Laundering Safeguards U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) pushed back against criticism of the Digital Asset Market […]
U.S. President Donald Trump Says Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Faces a Somewhat Hostile Committee
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has a committee that is somewhat hostile. According to Odaily, Trump described Warsh as a great person and said Warsh must do what he has to do.
STOCKS | Shenzhen Stock Exchange Adds Dajin Heavy Industry to Hong Kong Stock Connect List
Binance News - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange said it has added Dajin Heavy Industry to the list of eligible securities under Hong Kong Stock Connect, effective July 3. According to Jin10, the update involves the Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s Hong Kong Stock Connect eligible securities roster.
AI TRENDS | Citic Securities Sees Clearer Domestic Computing Power Demand as Supply Constraints Tighten
Binance News - Citic Securities said China’s domestic computing power theme has become clearer, and leading companies’ performance may accelerate. According to Jin10, a Citic Securities research note said Meituan released its first trillion-parameter model on June 30, 2026, completing end-to-end training and inference on a domestic computing power cluster with 50,000 cards. The note said domestic computing power systems have now expanded from inference capabilities to training capabilities. The report also said that after the official release of DeepSeek V4 in mid-July, ...
CITIC Securities Says U.S. Rate-Hike Expectations Still Have Room to Ease
Binance News - A CITIC Securities research note said U.S. market pricing for interest-rate hikes still has room to be revised down. According to Jin10, CITIC Securities said the U.S. unemployment rate was 4.2% in June 2026, below expectations, and the increase in nonfarm payrolls was also below expectations. The firm said the leisure and hospitality sector, which was a main contributor in May, became a drag on the June nonfarm payroll data. However, it noted that non-seasonally adjusted employment in the sector was still rising, and that ...
Binance Returns to Philippines via BlockShoals as SEC Sandbox Covers 90-Day Integration
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Binance is back in the Philippines. Not through a direct license, but through a local company called BlockShoals Technologies Inc.,… Read the original on Binance Returns to Philippines via BlockShoals as SEC Sandbox Covers 90-Day Integration. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Chinese Mutual Funds Put RMB 33.62 Billion Into 69 A-Share Private Placements, Up 208% Yoy
Binance News - In the first half of 2026, 23 Chinese mutual fund managers participated in 69 A-share private placements, with total allocated investment reaching RMB 33.623 billion as of June 25, 2026, up 207.99% from RMB 10.917 billion a year earlier, according to 36Kr. Based on June 25 closing prices, 19 of the 23 managers had unrealized gains, representing 82.61% of participants. Total unrealized gains from these placements were RMB 8.261 billion, implying an overall floating profit ratio of 24.57%.
Huatai Securities Forecasts Global Chipmakers Capex to Reach $341.7B by 2028
Binance News - Huatai Securities forecast that global semiconductor manufacturers capital expenditure will reach $341.7 billion in 2028, up 103.3% from $168.1 billion in 2025, according to 36Kr. The brokerage said the capex upgrade would feed through to equipment demand, projecting the global wafer fab equipment (WFE) market will hit $241.4 billion in 2028, about 108% higher than 2025. Huatai also projected the global back-end semiconductor equipment market will reach about $38.3 billion in 2028, up 136.9% from $16.16 billion in 2025. By downstream demand, it ranked growth as memory (+150%) ahead of foundry (+91.4%).
Chip Industry Group Urges US to Avoid Moves That Distort Memory Market
Binance News - A semiconductor industry group warned the Trump administration that government efforts to address the global memory chip shortage by influencing prices or production capacity could worsen a historic supply squeeze driven by the artificial intelligence boom, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | South Korea’s KOSPI Opens Up 1.41% at 7,755.59
Binance News - South Korea’s KOSPI index opened higher on July 3 (Friday), rising 107.5 points, or 1.41%, to 7,755.59. According to Jin10, Samsung Electronics rose more than 2%, while SK Hynix gained 1%.
Investors Sought $15.6 Billion in Private-Credit Fund Withdrawals in the Second Quarter
Binance News - Investors requested $15.6 billion in withdrawals from private-credit funds in the second quarter, but fund managers returned only $5.9 billion. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X, highlighting the gap between redemption requests and the amount paid back by managers. The figures indicate that investors sought significantly more liquidity than private-credit fund managers provided during the period.
AI TRENDS | Global Semiconductor Equipment Market Could Double by 2028, Report Says
Binance News - CITIC Securities forecast that the global semiconductor equipment market could roughly double by 2028 compared with 2025, based on compiled data on capital spending and growth expectations across the industry. According to Jin10, the research report said its estimates were based on statistics covering capital expenditure at 31 global semiconductor manufacturers and growth expectations at 25 semiconductor equipment companies. The report forecast that global semiconductor manufacturers’ capital expenditure could reach $341.7 billion in 2028, up 103.3% from $168.1 billion in ...
CFTC Chair Selig calls Illinois crypto tax a threat to Chicago's financial legacy
Cryptopolitan - CFTC Chairman Michael Selig has accused Illinois lawmakers of putting Chicago’s future as a global financial center at risk with its first-of-its-kind state tax on digital asset transactions. Selig has accused the state of moving in the opposite direction of the federal government, pointing out that the government is working towards creating a regulatory framework...
Why Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Thinks Strategy’s Bitcoin Era Is Fading
CryptoPotato - Strategy's importance to Bitcoin is likely to diminish next cycle as institutional investors emerge as the market's dominant buyers.
CITIC Securities: Focus on Growth and Import Substitution Opportunities in China’s Powder and Fluoropolymer Materials
Binance News - CITIC Securities said it is watching the growth pace of domestic Chinese targets in powder materials and fluoropolymer materials, as well as opportunities from faster import substitution. According to Jin10, the firm said AI-driven inflation has reached the materials segment, where targets are more dispersed and many leading companies are in Japan. It added that since the second half of 2025, bilateral relations have shown signs of accelerating tension. CITIC Securities said supply-side “de-Japanization” and demand-side AI ...
AI TRENDS | BOE A Says It Formed Micro LED Optical Interconnect And Glass-Substrate CPO R&D Team
Binance News - BOE A said it has set up a project team focused on Micro LED optical interconnect systems and glass-substrate CPO technology to accelerate research and development. According to Jin10, the company said during an institutional survey on July 2 that its long-term technology accumulation in the display industry, glass-substrate processing capabilities, and large-scale intelligent manufacturing capacity will support its R&D in optical interconnect technology and glass-substrate CPO technology. ...
Senate Urged to Vote on CLARITY Act Before August Recess as Lawmakers Return July 13
Bitcoin.com - The Senate faces mounting pressure to act on the CLARITY Act before its August recess, and failure to advance it now could stall years of bipartisan work while leaving the crypto industry in regulatory limbo. Limited July Schedule Raises Urgency for Floor Vote Efforts to pass a federal crypto market-structure bill have entered a critical […]
John Doe 33 Steps Into Court to Fight $200 Billion Bitcoin Claim Tied to Satoshi’s Wallets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A mystery figure has walked into one of the most bizarre crypto legal fights in recent memory. Someone calling himself… Read the original on John Doe 33 Steps Into Court to Fight $200 Billion Bitcoin Claim Tied to Satoshi’s Wallets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Microsoft To Invest $2.5 Billion to Launch Microsoft Frontier Company for Enterprise AI Deployment
Binance News - Microsoft is investing $2.5 billion to set up a new business unit focused on helping enterprise customers deploy artificial intelligence technologies, according to 36Kr. The unit, called Microsoft Frontier Company, will integrate about 6,000 engineers, technical consultants and sales staff, who will be stationed directly inside client companies to provide services.
Australia’s June S&P Global Composite PMI Final Reading Rises To 50.4
Binance News - Australia’s final S&P Global Composite PMI reading for June was 50.4, up from a previous reading of 49.8. According to Jin10, the figure was reported as the final value for the month.
JPMorgan Warns Strategy May Sell Up to $1.25 Billion in Bitcoin Under New Policy
Binance News - JPMorgan said Strategy may sell up to $1.25 billion in Bitcoin under its new sales policy. According to NS3.AI, Strategy said the option could strengthen its balance sheet and help fund preferred dividends across the coming months. JPMorgan added that Strategy remains the largest Bitcoin buyer globally and reported the company holds 847,363 BTC.
US Treasury Hits 100+ Crypto Addresses Tied to ISIS-K in $1.4M Sanctions Push
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The US Treasury just sanctioned more than 100 cryptocurrency addresses connected to ISIS-K. Transactions across those addresses topped $1.4 million.… Read the original on US Treasury Hits 100+ Crypto Addresses Tied to ISIS-K in $1.4M Sanctions Push. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI | Trump Says AI Needs Guardrails, but Wants Minimal Restrictions
Binance News - US President Donald Trump said he sees a need for some standards on artificial intelligence, but wants “as little as possible” in terms of restrictions, citing concerns that burdensome rules could hamper US companies competing with China, according to Bloomberg.
JPMorgan Sounds the Alarm on MicroStrategy’s New Bitcoin Sales Policy
BeInCrypto - JPMorgan warned that MicroStrategy’s new Bitcoin sales policy adds unnecessary risk to the crypto market. The Michael Saylor-led firm may sell up to $1.25 billion in Bitcoin to fund preferred dividends across the coming months. The warning arrives as Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) loses ground on both its common and preferred stock across broader financial markets. The post JPMorgan Sounds the Alarm on MicroStrategy’s New Bitcoin Sales Policy appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Australia Sees A$38 Billion Boost to Export Income From Iran War
Binance News - Australia forecast an A$38 billion ($26 billion) lift in export income as commodity and energy prices rise because of the war in Iran, according to Bloomberg.
Chris Larsen Reportedly Backed APEC After Derivatives Platform Raised $30 Million
Binance News - Chris Larsen reportedly backed APEC, a derivatives platform founded by Theodore Gillibrand that raised $30 million. According to NS3.AI, Theodore Gillibrand is the son of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who is involved in ethics negotiations related to the CLARITY Act. A spokesperson said Senator Gillibrand had no involvement in her son’s business.
Trump Questions Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin, Defends Crypto-Related Earnings Disclosure
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump questioned whether Bitcoin should be taxed like a traditional investment, arguing it has evolved into a form of money and that everyday purchases should not trigger capital gains tax. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews before departing on Air Force One late July 2 into July 3, Trump also defended his annual financial disclosure showing substantial crypto-related earnings, saying his children run his businesses and professional managers oversee investments. He called crypto “a big deal,” praised the stock market, and said U.S. growth could exceed 4%.
AI TRENDS | Trump Says AI Investment Will Surpass the Late-1990s Internet Boom
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said AI investment was bigger than the internet buildout in the late 1990s, adding that total capital spending aligned with that view. According to Jin10, citing CNBC, Trump made the remarks on Thursday. The report cited Goldman Sachs estimates from 2025 saying AI capital spending would need to reach $700 billion by 2026 to match peak telecom buildout spending in the late 1990s. It also cited Goldman Sachs forecasts made in May that AI capital spending would reach $765 billion this year and that annual spending ...
Ripple co-founder backs venture launched by US senator's son: Report
CoinTelegraph - While engaged in negotiations over ethics in a crypto market structure bill in Congress, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said she had “no involvement” in her son’s derivatives exchange, backed by at least one industry figure.
U.S. President Donald Trump Praises Dell
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump praised Dell. According to Jin10, Trump also commended the company.
U.S. President Trump Calls Micron Technology a “Hot Company”
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said Micron Technology is a “hot company” and described it as being run by a “great person.” According to Jin10, Trump made the remarks while commenting on Micron Technology.
Prediction Market Trading Volume Nears 5% of Crypto Spot Volume
Binance News - Prediction market trading volume is approaching 5% of total cryptocurrency spot market volume. According to NS3.AI, The Block’s analysis found that prediction markets’ share has roughly doubled each quarter since December 2025. The data points to a rapid increase in prediction market activity relative to the broader crypto spot market over that period.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says Musk May Donate SpaceX Stock to a “Trump Account”
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed Elon Musk would donate SpaceX (SPCX.O) stock to a “Trump account.” According to Jin10, Trump did not provide further details in the statement.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says U.S. Has Militarily Defeated Iran
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has completely defeated Iran militarily. According to Jin10, Trump said Iran still has some missiles remaining and that the United States could destroy all of them.
WORLD CUP | USMNT-Bosnia Round of 32 match draws 24.429M viewers on Fox Sports
Binance News - Fox Sports said 24.429 million viewers watched the United States men’s national team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, setting a USMNT viewership record. The broadcast peaked at 31.883 million viewers between 9:45 and 10 p.m. ET, and Fox said it was the most-watched English-language telecast of a soccer game in U.S. history, according to Yahoo Sports. The U.S. won 2-0 despite a late red card to Folarin Balogun, who scored the opener and will miss the Round of 16 match on Monday. The U.S. will face Belgium in the Round of 16.
U.S. President Donald Trump Reiterates Plan to Use Iranian Funds to Buy U.S. Food
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated a plan to use Iranian funds to purchase U.S. food. According to Jin10, Trump restated the plan without providing additional details.
Saudi Arabia Floods Hormuz With Oil While Bitcoin Tops $61,500 and Gold Holds $4,000
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Saudi Arabia’s decision to ramp up oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz poses a fascinating paradox: What happened WTI… Read the original on Saudi Arabia Floods Hormuz With Oil While Bitcoin Tops $61,500 and Gold Holds $4,000. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says Iran Has No Navy or Air Force
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has no navy and no air force. According to Jin10, Trump made the remarks without providing additional details.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says Iran Situation Is About Denuclearization, Not War
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the situation involving Iran concerns denuclearization rather than war. According to Jin10, Trump said the United States remains focused on eliminating the nuclear threat.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says He Thinks He Will Get Along With Iran’s New Leadership
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he thinks he will get along well with Iran’s new leadership. According to Jin10, Trump made the remarks without providing further details.
OpenAI Offers US Government a $42 Billion Slice of Itself: Report
Decrypt - Sam Altman is pitching a 5% equity stake in OpenAI for the U.S. government—and reportedly wants every major AI company to do the same.
Trump Defends Crypto Fortune, Says Bitcoin Shouldn’t Be Taxed Like Stocks
BeInCrypto - President Donald Trump renewed his pro-crypto message by questioning whether Bitcoin should be taxed like a traditional investment while defending his financial disclosure, which revealed substantial crypto-related earnings. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews before departing on Air Force One late July 2 into July 3, Trump also praised the stock market, reaffirmed support The post Trump Defends Crypto Fortune, Says Bitcoin Shouldn’t Be Taxed Like Stocks appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Metaplanet Buys 2,823 Bitcoins for $225M as Treasury Reaches 43,000 BTC Holdings
Bitcoin.com - Metaplanet purchased 2,823 bitcoin during Q2 2026 for $225 million at an average price of $78,872 per bitcoin. This grew its total treasury to 43,000 BTC, with an aggregate lifetime cost basis of $4.09 billion. Treasury Growth and Portfolio Value Japanese listed bitcoin treasury, Metaplanet Inc., announced on July 1 that it purchased 2,823 bitcoins […]
WORLD CUP | Rodri plays 90 as Spain beat Austria 3-0 to reach last 16
Binance News - Rodri played the full 90 minutes as Spain beat Austria 3-0 to reach the World Cup last 16, according to Yahoo Sports. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the 36th minute from a Marc Cucurella cross, Pedro Porro made it 2-0 in the 66th from an Álex Baena delivery, and Oyarzabal added his second in the 89th after a through-ball from Cucurella. Spain will face either Portugal or Croatia in the round of 16.
Fourth of July Cookout Costs Rise 4%, Stew Leonard's CEO Says
Binance News - Stew Leonard Jr., president and CEO of Stew Leonard's grocery stores, said the average cost of an Independence Day meal for 10 rose 4% to $73.82, according to Bloomberg. He said beef was the main driver, with meat prices rising to $2.75 from $2.50 amid a 75-year low in cattle herd sizes and strong demand for protein.
GEOPOLITICS | Canada, Philippines Plan to Sign Trade Deal This Year, Expand Defense Ties
Binance News - Canada and the Philippines plan to finalize a free trade agreement this year and signed accords to deepen cooperation on energy, defense, labor and migration, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday, according to Bloomberg.
U.S. President Trump Says He Can Remove Fed Governor Cook by Winning Court Case
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he could make Fed Governor Lisa Cook leave by winning a court case, after the Supreme Court rejected a request related to dismissing Cook. According to Jin10, Trump said, “We can get her to leave by winning the case.”
U.S. President Donald Trump Says U.S. GDP Should Be Between 12% and 13%
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. GDP should be between 12% and 13%. According to Jin10, Trump made the remark without providing additional details or a specific time frame.
AI | Crusoe in Talks to Raise About $3 Billion in Funding Round
Binance News - Crusoe is in talks to raise about $3 billion in a funding round that may triple the data center startup’s valuation, according to Bloomberg. Crusoe has contracts to supply AI computing power for customers including Meta Platforms Inc. and Oracle Corp., people familiar with the situation said.
Kleinman Says World Cup Spending Accelerated Municipal Bond Issuance
Binance News - Municipal bonds helped 11 US World Cup host cities fund upgrades to transportation hubs and airports and enhance security, according to Bloomberg. Margot Kleinman, head of municipal research and a portfolio manager at Nuveen, discussed the World Cup-related municipal spending on Bloomberg Real Yield with Scarlet Fu.
Families Seek Affordable Summer Fun as Costs Rise, Sky Zone CEO Says
Binance News - Sky Zone CEO Dave Hoffman said the trampoline park company is offering membership deals aimed at helping parents manage summer entertainment costs as families feel squeezed by higher prices, according to Bloomberg. Hoffman said Sky Zone is focused on prioritizing “active and social play” for kids as they navigate a more online world after Covid.
South Korea’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise To $427.36 Billion In June
Binance News - South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $427.36 billion in June from $426.99 billion previously. According to Jin10, the prior reading was $426.99 billion.
Treasury Department Sanctions Over 130 ISIS-Affiliated Crypto Wallets on Tron
Decrypt - More than 130 Tron wallets connected with a Central Asian ISIS affiliate were sanctioned by the U.S. government, with funds frozen by Tether.
GEOPOLITICS | ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ Stirs Bad Blood With Rhode Island Homeowners
Binance News - A Rhode Island tax increase on second homes is drawing pushback from homeowners who say it could strain their finances, not just wealthy residents such as Taylor Swift, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg News reporter Greg Ryan said some residents with family properties are worried about the impact, as other cities and states consider higher taxes on second homes, including a proposed pied-a-terre tax in New York City by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Anthropic is exploring a custom AI chip and wants Samsung to make it
Cryptopolitan - Anthropic is creating its own AI chip and is in talks with Samsung Electronics (KS:005930) regarding its production. This has further increased pressure on NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), which currently holds around 74 percent share in the AI chip market. The discussions are concerning Samsung’s 2-nanometer manufacturing process as well as the company’s packaging segment, which is...
STOCKS | UBS Sees Tech Resilience Despite Meta Pivot Speculation
Binance News - UBS’s Nadia Lovell said the tech sector remains resilient despite recent volatility tied to speculation about a strategic pivot by Meta, according to Bloomberg. Lovell said concerns that hyperscalers may have overbuilt cloud capacity without matching monetization could be eased if excess capacity is offloaded, which she views as constructive for capital efficiency and margins over time. She added that cloud demand remains strong, citing robust cloud revenue growth among hyperscalers and rising US enterprise adoption. Despite a selloff in some cloud-related stocks, Lovell said capital expenditure plans for this year and ...
WORLD CUP | Spain vs Austria: official line-ups for Round of 32
Binance News - Spain made two changes for its World Cup Round of 32 match against Ralf Rangnick’s Austria, with Pedro Porro and Dani Olmo coming in for Marcos Llorente and Mikel Merino, and Lamine Yamal starting in attack. The game kicks off in Los Angeles at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST), and the winner will face either Portugal or Croatia in the Round of 16, according to Yahoo Sports. Spain’s XI is Simon; Pedro Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri, Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Oyarzabal, Baena. Austria’s XI is A Schlager; Posch, Lienhart, Alaba, Mwene; Seiwald, X Schlager; Laimer, Schmid, Sabitzer; Arnautovic.
SBI Crypto Pulls the Plug on Bitcoin Pool as 20,412 PH/s Hunts for a New Home
Bitcoin.com - SBI Crypto is shutting down its bitcoin mining pool, closing out more than five years of operation on July 31, 2026. The company launched the pool in March 2021 as part of SBI Holdings’ push into digital assets. Today it sits between the 10th and 11th largest Bitcoin mining pool by hashrate, controlling 20,412.11 PH/s. […]
AI TRENDS | Meta CTO Says Initial Review Found No Employee Data Used in AI Training
Binance News - Meta Platforms CTO said an initial review of a mouse-tracking data security incident found that the company’s AI training did not include any employee data. According to Jin10, the CTO described the finding as preliminary and did not provide further details.
Spotify Asks Kalshi, Polymarket to Remove Logo After Song Chart Rigging
Binance News - Spotify asked Kalshi and Polymarket to remove its logo and clarify that neither company has a partnership with the streaming service after it identified users manipulating rankings tied to prediction-market bets, according to Bloomberg.
Bitcoin Jumps Over 4% Past $62,000 After Weak U.S. Jobs Report Dims Rate Hike Odds
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin broke above $62,000 on Friday, gaining more than 4% after a badly missed U.S. jobs report threw cold water… Read the original on Bitcoin Jumps Over 4% Past $62,000 After Weak U.S. Jobs Report Dims Rate Hike Odds. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Meta CTO Says Mouse-Tracking Software Was Reviewed Before Release
Binance News - Meta Platforms CTO said the company’s mouse-tracking software underwent reviews covering privacy, legal, and other aspects before it was released. According to Jin10, the CTO made the statement in response to questions about the software’s pre-release checks.
AI TRENDS | Meta CEO Expects More Benefits From AI Investment Within 3–6 Months
Binance News - Meta Platforms CEO said the company is expected to feel more benefits from its artificial intelligence investments over the next three to six months. According to Jin10, the CEO said Meta Platforms is expected to experience additional gains from its AI investment within that three-to-six-month timeframe.
GEOPOLITICS | Ramaphosa Urges Funding for $1.5 Billion Ebola Aid Pledges
Binance News - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged African leaders and international partners to follow through on $1.5 billion in pledged assistance to fight Ebola, according to Bloomberg.
Dow Extends Gains to More Than 1% as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Narrow Losses
Binance News - The Dow extended its gains to more than 1%, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq narrowed their declines. According to Jin10, the S&P 500 was down 0.12% and the Nasdaq was down 0.89%.
WORLD CUP | England to face Mexico after beating DR Congo in round of 32
Binance News - England set up a World Cup last-16 meeting with Mexico after beating DR Congo in the round of 32. England are due to arrive in Mexico City on Friday and will train there rather than at their base in Kansas City to meet FIFA’s requirement for a part-open session the day before the match, which kicks off Sunday (01:00 BST Monday). England are taking precautions to protect players’ sleep after Ecuador complained to FIFA about noisy Mexico supporters outside their hotel in Mexico City, and staff will offer natural sleep remedies or white-noise machines. Coach Thomas Tuchel said England will be at a disadvantage because they cannot ...
WORLD CUP | Neymar returns off bench as Brazil top Group C; England and Spain hit by injuries
Binance News - Neymar made his first appearance of the 2026 World Cup off the bench in Brazil’s final Group C game against Scotland after a calf injury, and Brazil topped the group, according to Yahoo Sports. England have been without Reece James for their last two matches and are assessing Declan Rice after he came off with back pain against DR Congo, while Spain’s Nico Williams (groin) and Yeremy Pino (collarbone sprain) suffered setbacks against Uruguay; Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is also a doubt after a knee problem in a 1-1 draw with Iran.
AI Researchers Got Chatbots to Share Cocaine Recipes Using This One Wild Trick
Decrypt - Researchers say a new jailbreak technique tricked AI models into treating attacker-written text as their own reasoning, bypassing safety guardrails and exposing a deeper security flaw.
Euroclear Sues in Brussels to Block Moscow Court Ruling on $232 Billion in Russian Assets
Bitcoin.com - Euroclear, one of the largest European clearinghouses, argues that the trial it faced in Russia, where courts ordered it to release nearly $232 billion in blocked assets, was unfair. Euroclear fears that some of its assets in international jurisdictions might be affected. Euroclear Introduces Lawsuit Against the Central Bank of Russia in $231.5 Billion Showdown […]
Invesco’s Brill Criticizes SpaceX Bond for ‘Very Sloppy’ Secondary Trading
Binance News - Invesco Advisers Inc.’s head of investment-grade credit for North America, Brill, criticized SpaceX’s inaugural bond sale on Thursday, calling its secondary market performance “very sloppy,” according to Bloomberg.
Illinois to Impose 0.2% Crypto Transaction Tax Starting January 2027
Binance News - Illinois has passed legislation that would levy a 0.2% tax on cryptocurrency transactions, drawing criticism from CFTC Chair Michael Selig. According to NS3.AI, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Digital Asset Tax Act as part of the state’s FY2027 budget planning last month. The measure is scheduled to take effect in January 2027.
Hamburger Costs Up 14% From Last July 4, Wells Fargo Says
Binance News - Hamburger costs are up 14% from last July 4, according to Wells Fargo. Robin Wenzel, head of the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, discussed the bank’s BBQ report on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily. The report said a party of 10 is expected to cost an average of $161, with ribs highlighted as a prime protein choice, and pointed to rising food costs for families across the US, Bloomberg reported.
Tesla Says Three-Row Model Y SUV Now Available to US Customers
Binance News - Tesla Inc. said a three-row version of the Model Y SUV is now available to consumers in the US, expanding its top-selling vehicle, according to Bloomberg.
JPMorgan Must Keep Paying Charlie Javice’s Legal Fees, Delaware Judge Rules
Binance News - A Delaware judge ruled JPMorgan Chase & Co. must continue paying Charlie Javice’s legal bills after finding the bank failed to show her $74 million in fees were clearly excessive, according to Bloomberg.
Sullivan & Cromwell Launches Germany Litigation Practice With Two Frankfurt Hires
Binance News - Sullivan & Cromwell is launching a litigation practice in Germany after hiring two prominent commercial lawyers in Frankfurt, according to Bloomberg. The new practice is intended to complement the firm’s dealmaking and stock-listing services.
XRP Ledger Needs 80% Validator Consensus to Unlock Institutional Credit Layer
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ripple wants to turn the XRP Ledger into a full credit infrastructure. Two proposed amendments — XLS-65 and XLS-66 —… Read the original on XRP Ledger Needs 80% Validator Consensus to Unlock Institutional Credit Layer. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Russia Signals Sept. 1 Digital Ruble Launch With Transition Period Until July 2027
Binance News - Russia’s central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina said the country is ready for a Sept. 1 launch of the digital ruble. According to NS3.AI, the comments indicate the central bank is prepared to begin rolling out the central bank digital currency on that date. Bank of Russia first deputy governor Vladimir Chistyukhin said the enabling law for the digital ruble will be enacted on Sept. 1. He added that the rollout will include a transition period lasting until July 2027.
Kevin Warsh’s First Week as Fed Chair Focused on Staff Meetings
Binance News - Kevin Warsh’s calendar for his first week in office as Federal Reserve chairman was largely filled with internal staff meetings, according to Bloomberg. The schedule included a handful of other engagements, including breakfast with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
STOCKS | O’Reilly Said to Make Cash Bid for Genuine Parts’ Auto-Parts Unit
Binance News - Genuine Parts Co. has attracted a cash bid for its auto-parts arm from O’Reilly Automotive Inc. as it seeks to refocus on its industrials business, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.
Wavespace Says Its Self-Custodial Bitcoin Debit Card Is MiCA-Compliant in the Eurozone
Binance News - Wavespace said its self-custodial Bitcoin debit card is compliant with the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework in the Eurozone. According to NS3.AI, the card uses Nostr Wallet Connect to draw sats from a user’s self-hosted Lightning node when spending requires a top-up. Eivydas Račkauskas said 70% of payments on the platform use the Lightning Network.
Screwworm’s Return to US Livestock Sets Up Years-Long Fight
Binance News - The New World screwworm has returned to US livestock for the first time in about 50 years, setting up what could be a years-long effort to contain the parasitic fly, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg’s Ilena Peng reported the outbreak could affect beef prices and described how the US Department of Agriculture is responding.
Polygon posts record 743M transactions in strong Q2 2026 showing
Cryptopolitan - Polygon just closed the second quarter of 2026 with 743 million transactions, breaking the network’s all-time record with a 160% increase from the same period last year. The news was confirmed by Blockworks and Polygon team member Abhinav Sharma earlier today. Payments infrastructure driving the numbers The milestone summarizes a successful quarter for Polygon after...
Meta CEO Says 2026 Department Restructuring Could Have Been Handled More Smoothly
Binance News - Meta Platforms (META.O) CEO said the company’s 2026 departmental restructuring could have been handled more smoothly. According to Jin10, the CEO described the reorganization as something that “could have been dealt with more neatly.”