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Ethereum's top wallets reveal exchange control; Saylor critiques BIP-110; Bitcoin faces $66K test.
Ethereum’s 12 Biggest Wallets Expose 6 Exchanges Controlling 6.6 Million ETH
Bitcoin.com - Ethereum’s largest wallets hold more than 82% of the supply tracked across the network’s top 12 addresses, according to onchain data reviewed by Bitcoin.com News. The list spans staking infrastructure, a token wrapping contract, five exchange wallets, two layer two (L2) bridges, and one address unlabeled on Etherscan but identified through Arkham Intelligence. Together, they […]
Saylor turns up heat with ‘110 reasons’ why BIP-110 is a bad idea
CoinTelegraph - The man in control of the biggest Bitcoin corporate treasury said he shares the objectives but disagrees about the remedy detailed in the proposed temporary fork.
North Korea-Linked Contractor Had MetaMask Code Access for Over a Month
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A North Korea-linked contractor got inside MetaMask’s codebase. Not for a day. For roughly a month — from March 9… Read the original on North Korea-Linked Contractor Had MetaMask Code Access for Over a Month. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
US Corporate Insiders Sell Record $77,600,000,000 in Stock During First Half of 2026
DailyHODL - Corporate insiders have offloaded a massive volume of shares in the opening months of 2026. The post US Corporate Insiders Sell Record $77,600,000,000 in Stock During First Half of 2026 appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Ethereum to $2,163 Roadmap: Analyzing Double Bottom Pattern Found by Aksel Kibar
U.Today - Ethereum clears its $1,842 neckline targeting $2,163, but veteran analyst Aksel Kibar warns retail buyers to wait for a $2,000 breakout. Ethereum clears its $1,842 neckline targeting $2,163, but veteran analyst Aksel Kibar warns retail buyers to wait for a $2,000 breakout.
Michael Saylor Hints at Next Move for Strategy’s Bitcoin
cryptoDNES - Strategy CEO Michael Saylor sparks speculation with a 'What's next?' post following the company's record cash build-up and recent Bitcoin sales. The post Michael Saylor Hints at Next Move for Strategy’s Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Here’s the Most Likely BTC Scenario for Next Week
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin continues to recover from its June capitulation but remains trapped beneath a major resistance cluster. Although buyers have managed to defend higher lows on the lower timeframe, the market is still approaching a critical confluence that could determine whether the recovery extends or transitions into another rejection. BTC Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On […]
Robinhood Roars, Coinbase Reorgs, and Ethereum Rakes in $1,538 – Week in Review
Bitcoin.com - This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Bitcoin pushed up into $65K resistance early in […]
SBI Holdings Completes Majority Acquisition of Singapore's Coinhako
CoinPaprika - SBI Holdings has completed a majority-stake acquisition of Singapore crypto exchange Coinhako after clearance from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The deal, made through subsidiary SBI Ventures Asset, makes Coinhako a consolidated subsidiary of the Japanese financial group.
Moonshot AI Plans Hong Kong IPO After Kimi K3 Model Debut
BeInCrypto - Moonshot AI is preparing a Hong Kong IPO within six months, seeking a $30 billion valuation after its Kimi K3 debut. The post Moonshot AI Plans Hong Kong IPO After Kimi K3 Model Debut appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin sellers are tiring but weak demand leaves an 18% fall to $52,900 in play
CryptoSlate - Cooling holder losses support a higher low, but weak spot demand leaves Bitcoin below its first major recovery test near $69,000. The post Bitcoin sellers are tiring but weak demand leaves an 18% fall to $52,900 in play appeared first on CryptoSlate.
California YouTube TV Subscribers Receiving Payments From $7,500,000 Settlement
DailyHODL - California YouTube TV subscribers may receive about $92 each from a $7.5 million settlement with Google and YouTube over automatic renewal law violations. The post California YouTube TV Subscribers Receiving Payments From $7,500,000 Settlement appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitcoin rallied on cheaper gas while Americans expect rents to surge 8.3%
CryptoSlate - There's a question buried in this week's US economic data that sounds simple but is surprisingly hard to answer: when Americans spend more money, does that mean they're buying more, or just paying more for the same stuff? Those are completely different things, and it's important to tell them apart. If people are buying more, […] The post Bitcoin rallied on cheaper gas while Americans expect rents to surge 8.3% appeared first on CryptoSlate.
ETA’s Jason Oxman Sees Wave of Bitcoin-Payment Startup Deals Coming
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Jason Oxman wants the payments industry to move. The Electronic Transactions Association CEO is pushing members to take Bitcoin seriously… Read the original on ETA’s Jason Oxman Sees Wave of Bitcoin-Payment Startup Deals Coming. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
US Court Seizes XRP and Bitcoin Portfolios Worth $8.3 Million From Cyber Negotiator
U.Today - A ransom negotiator loses his luxury Florida villas and $8.3 million crypto portfolio, including XRP and Bitcoin, following a major federal court seizure. A ransom negotiator loses his luxury Florida villas and $8.3 million crypto portfolio, including XRP and Bitcoin, following a major federal court seizure.
Upbit parent Dunamu faces South Korean regulator sanctions process: Report
CoinTelegraph - Korea’s Virtual Asset User Protection Act lacks explicit sanctions provisions for hacking and similar incidents, clouding the scope of penalties facing the Upbit operator Dunamu.
Wall Street’s $128 billion private credit exposure is starting to look harder to contain
CryptoSlate - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told analysts in April that the roughly $1.8 trillion private credit market doesn't pose a systemic risk. “You have to have very large losses in private credit before, at least it looks like, banks are going to get hit,” he said. He made that comment the same week executives at […] The post Wall Street’s $128 billion private credit exposure is starting to look harder to contain appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Drake Eyes $5 Million Crypto Payout in Spain Vs Argentina World Cup Final
BeInCrypto - Drake could win $5.1 million if Argentina beats Spain in the World Cup final, risking $1.5 million in USDT. The post Drake Eyes $5 Million Crypto Payout in Spain Vs Argentina World Cup Final appeared first on BeInCrypto.
The Target Is Pix: Why the US Is Imposing Unprecedented Tariffs Over Brazil’s Free Payment System
Bitcoin.com - The decision, applied under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, was taken by the USTR after a year-long investigation that found certain circumstances in Brazil, including Pix payments, were “unreasonable” and burdened or restricted “the commerce of American farmers, workers, innovators, and exporters.” USTR Applies 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods with Pix Payments […]
Community Pulse Reveals Cautious Weekend Crypto Discussions
TheCurrencyAnalytics - This weekend the crypto community pulse shows measured conversations across Twitter and Telegram. Traders are parsing modest price movements rather… Read the original on Community Pulse Reveals Cautious Weekend Crypto Discussions. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto Might Be Recognized in Home Loan Applications
U.Today - The Republican lawmaker is once again pushing her American Homeowner Crypto Modernization Act, arguing mortgage rules should recognize verified digital asset holdings. The Republican lawmaker is once again pushing her American Homeowner Crypto Modernization Act, arguing mortgage rules should recognize verified digital asset holdings.
Polygon Pivots to Payments Strategy with New Job Cuts
cryptoDNES - Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron announces restructuring to focus on the Open Money Stack following a record $9.12B in stablecoin volume. The post Polygon Pivots to Payments Strategy with New Job Cuts appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Michael Saylor Lists 100 Reasons to Oppose BIP 110
Binance News - Strategy founder Michael Saylor published a long post on July 18 listing 100 reasons to oppose BIP 110. According to Odaily, he said the proposal would use Bitcoin consensus rules to restrict a category of controversial but currently valid transactions and would amount to governance intervention over use cases.BIP 110, formally called "Reduced Data Temporary Softfork," was listed as complete on GitHub on June 25, 2026. It is designed to run for about one year and adds seven consensus restrictions, including an 83-byte limit on OP_RETURN outputs, 256-byte caps on some payload and witness items, and limits on certain Taproot-related structures.Saylor said BIP 110 uses a 55% miner signaling threshold, below the 95% threshold in the standard BIP 9 process, and removes ...
Moonshot AI Tells Investors It's Preparing for Hong Kong IPO in as Early as Six Months
Binance News - Bloomberg reported that Moonshot AI has told investors it's preparing to list in as early as six months, seeking to tap capital markets after its latest model upended industry perceptions of China's capabilities and sent global tech stocks reeling. The Chinese AI pioneer has distributed a shareholder resolution to investors seeking backing for a Hong Kong listing, people familiar with the matter said. The notification process indicates an IPO could happen within the next half year. Moonshot is wrapping a fundraising round that may value the three-year-old startup at more than $30 billion. The company judged the time was right after ...
Glassnode Analyst Sees Bitcoin Facing Key $66,000 Test After Rebound
Binance News - Glassnode lead research analyst CryptoVizArt said a short-term holder cost-basis heatmap shows fresh coin transfer to new buyers in the $62,000 to $65,000 range during Bitcoin's rebound from $57,000. According to ChainCatcher, he said the pattern cuts both ways: aggressive buying could establish a new cost base and support another move toward $66,000 or higher, but the accumulation also concentrated near the end of the local rebound. If Bitcoin fails to break above $66,000, the risk of a short-term top would rise. He said $66,000 is the key level for distinguishing between the two outcomes in the near term.
Zcash Launches Zakura Full Node Ahead of zcashd End of Life
Binance News - Zcash has launched a new full node called Zakura, which is maintained by a team independent of the Zcash Foundation. According to Odaily, the client is a trimmed fast-sync fork of Zebra and remains compatible with the legacy zcashd client, which will reach end of life on July 18. Zakura is part of Zcash's scaling work alongside Project Tachyon and private information retrieval research. The project aims to increase network throughput by reducing validation data and removing wallet performance bottlenecks. Zakura also supports the Ironwood (NU6.3) upgrade, set to activate on July 28. ...
Israel Official: U.S. Rejected Request to Directly Join Iran War
Binance News - An Israeli official said the United States rejected Israel's request to directly participate in the war against Iran. According to Jin10, the official gave no further details.
STOCKS | India Private Lenders Bet on Corporate Loan Revival
Binance News - India’s top private banks are banking on a sustained pickup in lending after posting healthy first-quarter fiscal-year results, according to Bloomberg. The lenders are seeing more companies shift away from pricier bond-market borrowing toward cheaper loans, a trend they expect to support growth.
Singapore Considers Hedge Fund Tax Cuts to Boost Competitiveness
Binance News - Singapore’s Monetary Authority has held talks with investment firms on reducing taxes for fund managers as it seeks to stay competitive and retain talent, according to Bloomberg. The Financial Times reported the discussions as part of the city-state’s push to strengthen its position as a financial hub.
GEOPOLITICS | Jingye Reserves Legal Rights Over UK Steel Nationalization
Binance News - Jingye Steel Co. said it has reserved all legal rights, including international arbitration, over the UK government's nationalization of British Steel, according to Bloomberg. The statement follows the government's move to take control of the company.
South Africa Economy Hit as Migrants Leave Jobs Empty
Binance News - A South African app that connects households with domestic workers is under strain, delivery drivers are leaving and a key textile hub has lost workers as anti-migrant protests push tens of thousands of people out of the country, according to Bloomberg. The labor exodus is sending fresh shocks through an already weakened economy.
Nine in 10 South Koreans Back Tougher Penalties for Core Technology Leaks
Binance News - According to Yonhap, a Korea Enterprises Federation poll found that 92.5% of respondents said overseas leakage of core technologies in key industries, including semiconductors, poses a serious threat to South Korea's economy, and 90.7% supported stronger penalties. The survey of 1,000 adults aged 19 and older also found 5.3% wanted current penalties kept in place and 3.2% favored easing them. The federation said South Korea should review domestic and overseas research and revise related policies to reflect public sentiment. It said detected cases of overseas core technology leaks rose to 33 in 2025 from nine in 2021, while total ...
ETH Whale Pension-Usdt.Eth Holds 50,000 ETH Short With $8.31 Million Unrealized Loss
Binance News - Onchain Lens reported that the whale pension-usdt.eth is holding a 50,000 ETH short position valued at about $93.3 million, with an unrealized loss of roughly $8.31 million. According to ChainCatcher, the address has recorded cumulative historical profits of $35.6 million.
SOUTH KOREA FSC Plans AI-Based Virtual Asset Supervision System After 30 Trading Cases Referred
Binance News - South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to build an AI-based virtual asset supervision system after referring more than 30 unfair trading cases to judicial authorities. The move follows the agency's completion of investigations into about 40 unfair trading cases since the Virtual Asset User Protection Act took effect. According to NS3.AI, South Korean regulators have also transferred 25 suspects to judicial authorities.
Whale Increases Bitcoin Long Position to 1,660 BTC
Binance News - A whale has continued to add to a Bitcoin long position, which has reached 1,660 BTC with a liquidation price of $63,123. According to ChainCatcher, the position is now worth $107 million.
Reflect Orbital Wins U.S. Approval for Test Satellite Using Radio Spectrum
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing ABC, U.S. startup Reflect Orbital plans to send large mirrors into space to reflect sunlight back to the ground after sunset and charge solar farms, cities or event organizers for the service. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission recently approved the company’s first test satellite to use radio spectrum, bringing the “selling sunlight” concept closer to reality. Under the company’s plan, the mirrors would be made of ultra-thin aluminized film and operate in low Earth orbit at about 625 kilometers above the ground. Reflect Orbital says the first test satellite is expected to create only a weak, ...
Hungary's Sulyok Signs Amendment Ending Presidency Early
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing BBC, Hungary's President Tamás Sulyok signed a constitutional amendment on Saturday, July 18, that will end his term early, and parliamentary speaker Forsthoffer will serve as acting president from Monday, July 20. The amendment must also be signed within five days of parliamentary passage, and Sulyok did so before the deadline, meaning his presidency will end at midnight on Sunday. The amendment follows a political shift in April, when Péter Magyar's center-right Tisza Party won the general election and secured a two-thirds majority in parliament, defeating former Prime Minister Viktor Orban after 16 ...
Lummis Pushes CLARITY Act as Congress Eyes 50-State Digital Asset Rules
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Senator Cynthia Lummis wants a fight. She’s pushing hard for the CLARITY Act, a piece of legislation she says could… Read the original on Lummis Pushes CLARITY Act as Congress Eyes 50-State Digital Asset Rules. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
South Korea Plans Won Borrowing Measures to Promote Wider Currency Use
Binance News - South Korea plans to let foreign financial institutions borrow Korean Won through temporary overdrafts and use Korean Won-denominated bonds as collateral. According to NS3.AI, the measures are designed to encourage broader use of the Korean Won. South Korea also extended Dollar/Korean Won market trading to a 24-hour system starting July 6.
Two New Wallets Sell 72 BTC and Open 20x Leveraged ETH Long Position
Binance News - BlockBeats reported on July 19 that two newly created wallets sold 72 BTC. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the wallets then opened a 20x leveraged long position in 12,000 ETH.
U.S. Central Command Completes Eighth Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran
Binance News - U.S. Central Command said it completed another round of strikes on Iran at 11:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on July 18 under orders from the commander in chief. According to Jin10, the strikes were part of the eighth consecutive night of air attacks. Central Command said its forces hit Iran's military coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, maritime combat capabilities, and missile and drone storage sites to continue weakening Iran's military capabilities. It also targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces after they attacked U.S. service members in Jordan on July 17. ...
CITIC Securities Signs Framework Deal With Optics Valley Financial Holdings
Binance News - On July 17, CITIC Securities signed a framework cooperation agreement with Optics Valley Financial Holdings Group, a state-owned enterprise in Wuhan's East Lake High-tech Zone, according to 36Kr. The two sides will focus on Optics Valley's leading industries and emerging sectors, and will work together on project screening, local incubation, and investment support. They also plan to build a full life-cycle capital market service system for companies, covering domestic and overseas IPOs, equity refinancing, bond issuance, mergers and restructurings, equity investment, and the setup of industrial funds. The agreement is intended to support listed reserve companies, specialized and sophisticated enterprises, and other business entities as the zone seeks to ...
Michael Saylor Says Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Is Inevitable
Binance News - Michael Saylor said corporate ownership of Bitcoin (BTC) is inevitable, arguing that companies provide the legal efficiency, transparency, creditworthiness, scale, resilience and continuity needed for BTC to succeed as global money. According to BeInCrypto, the Strategy chairman made the case in a July 18 post on X, saying corporate adoption is necessary and welcome for Bitcoin’s long-term path. The article also noted broader institutional Bitcoin accumulation, with Bitcoin near $63,900 on Saturday, up roughly 1.4% over 24 hours.
GEOPOLITICS | South Korea to Ease FX Rules for Foreigners
Binance News - South Korea laid out a detailed plan to make the won freely tradable among foreigners, its boldest step yet to liberalize the foreign-exchange market and move the currency closer to full convertibility, according to Bloomberg. The proposal is aimed at making it easier for foreigners to trade the won.
Industry Minister Kim To Visit U.S. For Shipbuilding Center Ceremony, With Coupang Talks In Focus
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan will visit the United States this week to attend the opening ceremony of the Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center on Thursday local time, with discussions on bilateral shipbuilding cooperation expected to be on the agenda. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is also expected to attend. The trip comes as Seoul faces continued complaints from Washington over the probe into a massive data leak at U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coupang Inc., which has become a source of friction between the allies. South Korean officials said Kim could use the visit to explain Seoul's position after a House Judiciary ...
South Korea Unveils Road Map to Internationalize Korean Won
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's finance ministry unveiled a road map on Sunday to improve access to the Korean won and advance its internationalization, with the goal of making it a freely convertible currency. The plan calls for completing offshore won transaction and settlement systems, removing institutional restrictions and easing foreign exchange rules and market practices as Seoul seeks to build on the recent launch of a 24-hour foreign exchange market. The ministry said foreigners still face structural hurdles to using the won overseas, including the lack of offshore infrastructure, requirements to open ...
Michael Saylor Calls Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Necessary and Inevitable
BeInCrypto - Michael Saylor says corporations are essential for Bitcoin to succeed as global money, citing efficiency, scale, and trust. The post Michael Saylor Calls Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Necessary and Inevitable appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Iranian Media: U.S. Forces Shell Area Southeast Of Ahvaz
Binance News - Iranian media reported that U.S. forces shelled the Al-Falahiya area southeast of Ahvaz, the capital of Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran. According to Jin10, the report said the strike hit the area southeast of Ahvaz.
Iranian Media Reports New U.S. Airstrikes on Qeshm Island
Binance News - Iranian media reports that the United States launched a new round of airstrikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. According to Jin10, at least two explosions were heard in parts of the island, and emergency rescue, security, and operations teams have been sent to the scene to determine the strike location and assess any casualties or property damage.
WORLD CUP | England Win Bronze As Rice Hails Team Progress
Binance News - England beat France 6-4 in Miami to finish third at the World Cup and claim a bronze medal, their best finish since winning the trophy in 1966, according to Yahoo Sports. Stand-in captain Declan Rice said major tournament success is "close" after the victory, while manager Thomas Tuchel said the team must still close the gap to elite nations.
Iranian Media Says 5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Sarand in Khuzestan Province
Binance News - A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Sarand in Iran's Khuzestan province a few minutes ago at a depth of 12 kilometers. According to Jin10, the report came from the University of Tehran's Seismological Center and was cited by IRNA.
Polymarket Enzo Fernandez Shot-on-Target Odds Jump to 35.5%
Binance News - Polymarket's "Enzo Fernandez: 2+ Shots on Target" yes option in the Spain vs. Argentina player performance market swung sharply, rising from 8% one hour earlier to 35.5% at the time of monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move represented a 27.5 percentage point increase, and related breaking news may have affected the odds.
Iranian Media Says U.S. Military Targeted Site Near Shadegan in Khuzestan Province
Binance News - Iranian media said the U.S. military targeted a location near Shadegan in Iran's southwestern Khuzestan province. According to Jin10, the report cited local officials as saying the site was near Shadegan.
CFTC Chair Mike Selig Says U.S. Has Become 'Global Crypto Capital'
Binance News - CFTC Chair Mike Selig said the United States has become the "global crypto capital" one year after the GENIUS Act became law. According to ChainCatcher, he credited U.S. President Donald Trump and Senator Bill Hagerty for leadership that helped achieve the goal.
Iranian Military Says It Struck U.S. Military Assets at Two Bases in Kuwait
Binance News - Iranian state television said Iran carried out strikes against U.S. military assets at two bases in Kuwait. According to Jin10, the report cited the Iranian military as the source of the claim.
Samsung Electronics To Unveil Foldables And Smart Glasses At Galaxy Unpacked
Binance News - According to Yonhap, Samsung Electronics Co. is expected to unveil new products, including foldable smartphones and smart glasses, at its Galaxy Unpacked event in London this week. The company will hold the event under the theme "A New Shape Unfolds" on Wednesday (Britain time), and industry watchers expect it to introduce a premium book-style foldable smartphone tentatively called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra for the first time. Samsung has typically revealed the standard Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip models at Unpacked events, but this year it is expected to add an Ultra version to the Fold lineup. Industry sources said the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to ...
Iranian Armed Forces Threaten 'Devastating Retaliation' Against U.S. Actions
Binance News - Iranian Armed Forces Central Headquarters commander Ali Abdollahi said the forces will deliver a "devastating retaliation" to any U.S. "barbaric actions." According to Jin10, Iranian media reported on July 19 that Abdollahi warned the United States that any greed, bullying, or barbaric actions would face a "resolute and devastating response" from the Iranian armed forces.
U.S. Economic Data, Earnings Season, and ECB Decision Top Next Week's Market Agenda
Binance News - Gold, the U.S. dollar, crude oil, and U.S. stocks were the main market focus in a week of mixed performance. According to PANews, there will be no major U.S. data releases next week that could affect the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting, while earnings season will accelerate as dozens of companies report second-quarter results. Key events next week include the Conference Board's U.S. leading index for June at 22:00 on Monday, the ADP employment change for the week ended July 4 at 20:15 on Tuesday, and earnings after the U.S. market close on Wednesday from Alphabet, Tesla, AT&T, IBM, and Texas Instruments. ...
CLARITY Act Still Awaits Senate Progress a Year After House Passage
Binance News - House lawmakers held a hearing at New York's Federal Hall National Memorial on July 17 to discuss how the CLARITY Act could establish clearer rules for the digital asset market. According to Odaily, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said nearly 80 Democrats and Republicans voted for the CLARITY Act, but the Senate has not made measurable progress.The hearing included representatives from Nova Labs, Bullish, WisdomTree, and Coin Center. House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill said that even if GENIUS and dollar-backed stablecoin laws are in place, the digital asset ecosystem still lacks the rules needed to support its operation. Senator Cynthia Lummis said on July 14 that the Senate version of the CLARITY Act was ready and that the bill text would be released within days.
Meta in Talks to Lease Data Center Capacity to Anthropic, Deal May Reach USD 10 Billion
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing CNN, Meta is in talks with AI startup Anthropic to lease part of its data center computing power for training and running AI models, with the potential deal reportedly worth as much as USD 10 billion, or about SGD 12.9 billion. The sources said the talks are still in an early stage, while a separate source earlier said the deal could reach USD 10 billion over two years, though CNN's source said the specific figure circulating now remains speculative. Meta and Anthropic both declined to comment. Meta has been investing heavily in data centers, AI chips and servers, and expects capital expenditures this year to reach USD 125 billion to USD 145 billion. The company announced in April that it would cut about 10% of staff, or around 8,000 ...
Missile Strikes Hit Multiple Sites on Iran's Qeshm Island
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao, multiple locations on Iran's southern Qeshm Island were hit by missile attacks on Sunday, July 19. Iranian media reported explosions in several parts of the island, and residents said three to five missiles struck Qeshm Island. There were no reports of civilian casualties or damage to infrastructure. Iranian media also reported several explosions earlier in the day near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island. Qeshm Island is in southern Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and faces Bandar Abbas across the water, making it a strategic position guarding the entrance to the Persian Gulf.
Polymarket Pittsburgh Pirates Win Odds Surge to 87.5%
Binance News - Prediction market Polymarket showed sharp volatility in the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians event, with the Pittsburgh Pirates option rising to 87.5% from 63.5% an hour earlier. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflects a 24% swing in the market and may be linked to breaking news developments.
Pentagon Rushes F-16 and F-35 Fighters to the Middle East as U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise
Binance News - The Pentagon is accelerating the deployment of fighter jets to the Middle East, including U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters. According to Jin10, the deployments include F-16s from the U.S. Air Force's 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany and F-35s from the U.S. Air Force's 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath in the United Kingdom. Several aerial refueling tankers are also heading to the Middle East. The Air and Space Forces magazine website said the move shows the war could expand as the U.S. President Donald Trump administration seeks to pressure Iran into ...
SK Hynix ADRs Trade at Over 25% Premium Ahead of July 29 Conversion Opening
Binance News - Serenity said SK Hynix ADRs are trading at a premium of more than 25% compared with the company’s Korean domestic shares. According to NS3.AI, the ADR conversion mechanism will officially open on July 29, a development that could create arbitrage conditions.
Polymarket UFC Fight Night KO/TKO Market Sees Sharp Swing
Binance News - The Polymarket submarket for whether the UFC Fight Night matchup between Kamaru Usman and Dricus du Plessis will be won by KO/TKO saw the probability of “Yes” fall sharply to 37% from 62.5% one hour earlier, a 25.5-point drop. According to ChainCatcher, Catcher Predict monitoring showed the swing was driven by recent breaking news affecting the event.
Samsung Group Brand Value Rises To $97.4 Billion, Ranks Eighth Globally
Binance News - According to Yonhap, Samsung Group's brand value reached $97.4 billion this year, up 8.9% from $89.4 billion a year earlier, according to Brand Finance, a global brand valuation consultancy. Samsung slipped one spot to eighth among major global technology companies but remained the only South Korean brand in the top 10. SK hynix Inc. ranked 28th, up one place from the previous year. LG Group fell eight spots to 44th, Coupang Inc. ranked 49th after slipping one spot, and Naver Corp. rose five places to 95th. Brand Finance said the United States accounted for 46 of the top 100 brands, followed by China with 25 and Japan with nine, ...
South Korea's Unemployed College Graduates Hit Five-Year High In Q2
Binance News - According to Yonhap, the number of unemployed college graduates in South Korea rose to a five-year high in the second quarter as the job market for young adults tightened. The number of people with a bachelor's degree or higher who were out of work reached 481,000 in the April-June period, up 39,000 from a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Data and Statistics. That was the highest second-quarter level since 2021, when 521,000 graduates were unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic. People in their 20s and 30s made up 64.2% of all unemployed college graduates, or 309,000. An official at the data ministry said the higher unemployment rate indicated the labor market was affected by the Middle East crisis in the second quarter. Total unemployment stood at 855,000 in ...
WORLD CUP | Timbers Set To Hire Former Leicester Boss Martí Cifuentes
Binance News - Portland Timbers have reportedly chosen former Leicester manager Martí Cifuentes as their next head coach, according to Yahoo Sports reported and The Athletic's Tom Bogert. The MLS club are expected to complete the handoff from interim manager Jack Cassidy after Cifuentes receives his visa, with Cassidy having taken over after Phil Neville's departure in the spring. The Timbers sit 11th in the West after conceding 29 goals in 14 games, and they beat Seattle Sounders 5-1 on Thursday under Cassidy.
All 20,000 Free Football Trial Vouchers Have Been Claimed in Round 5
Binance News - Binance Wallet announced on X that Round 5 has concluded after all 20,000 Free Football Trial Vouchers were claimed. The update stated that the full allocation was distributed and that no vouchers remained available. The announcement did not include additional details about eligibility, timing, or any follow-up steps. It also did not provide information on whether another round would be offered or when any future voucher activity might begin. The message was brief and focused on the status of the campaign, confirming that participation reached the full limit. Binance Wallet did not add further terms, conditions, or technical information in the post. No external links, promotional ...
Foreign Investors Net Sellers of South Korean Stocks, Buyers of ETFs This Month
Binance News - According to Yonhap, foreign investors were net sellers on South Korea's stock markets this month but remained net buyers of exchange-traded funds as volatility picked up. The Korea Exchange said foreigners offloaded a net 12.1 trillion won ($8.12 billion) on the main bourse and 338.1 billion won on the tech-heavy secondary market through Thursday, while buying 593.7 billion won worth of ETFs. KODEX Leverage, which tracks twice the daily performance of the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), drew the largest foreign inflow at 195 billion won, followed by KODEX 200 with 180.6 billion won. Foreigners also sold single-stock leveraged ETFs, including 79 billion won worth of the SK hynix product managed by Samsung Asset Management Co. and 46.4 billion ...
AP: 16 U.S. Soldiers Have Died, More Than 430 Wounded Since War With Iran Began
Binance News - According to AP, 16 U.S. soldiers have died and more than 430 have been wounded since war with Iran broke out last February.
Dongguan Securities Posts 820 Million Yuan First-Half Net Profit, Up More Than 70%
Binance News - Dongguan Securities, which is waiting in China's IPO queue, reported unaudited first-half net profit of 820 million yuan, up more than 70% year on year, according to 36Kr. Jinlong shares said the brokerage's stronger earnings have also provided key support for its own turnaround in net profit excluding non-recurring items. There are now four brokerages in China's IPO queue: Dongguan Securities, Cashi Securities, Hualong Securities and Bohai Securities.
Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan: Trump Destroyed Two Key Diplomatic Achievements
Binance News - Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said Trump, despite claiming to seek peace, has undermined two diplomatic agreements involving Iran. According to Jin10, Moghadam wrote on social media that Trump destroyed two major achievements in modern diplomatic history while continuing to talk about peace. He said Trump destroyed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, 473 days after taking office in 2018. He added that Trump also destroyed the Islamabad memorandum of understanding less than 20 days after it was signed, by arbitrarily interpreting the agreement and acting out of malice.
Moonshot’s Kimi K3 Pressures US Chip Stocks
Binance News - China’s Moonshot released Kimi K3 on Thursday, saying the open model matches Anthropic’s Claude Fable and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6. The Alibaba-backed startup says Kimi K3 has 2.8 trillion parameters and will be free to download from July 27, according to BeInCrypto, while US chip stocks slid and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 12.5% this week, its worst week in over 15 months.
Kyiv Hit By Multiple Explosions As Ukraine-Russia Strikes Escalate
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing AFP, multiple explosions were heard in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, early on Sunday, July 19, after the Ukrainian air force warned that ballistic missiles were heading toward the city. Kyiv's military administration said a residential building in the Shevchenkivskyi district was hit and a shopping and entertainment center in the Dniprovskyi district was also attacked, with no casualties reported so far. Before the latest strike, Ukraine on Saturday sent explosive-laden drones to attack e-commerce warehouses in Russia's Moscow and Tambov regions, killing eight people and causing fires. That same day, Russian forces struck several ...
World Cup Day 33: Saka's Hat-Trick Seals Bronze in Miami Goalfest
Binance News - England claimed their best World Cup finish since 1966, surviving a ferocious France fightback to win a chaotic 6-4 third-place thriller that set a record for the highest-scoring bronze medal match in tournament history. England 6–4 France Declan Rice set the tone inside three minutes, charging forward to lash home the opener before turning provider for Ezri Konsa's headed finish from a corner in the 18th minute. Bukayo Saka then struck twice before the break — benefiting from incisive through balls that repeatedly split the French defence — as England raced to a 4-0 halftime lead that seemed insurmountable. Didier Deschamps, in his final match as France coach after 14 years at the helm, ...
Polymarket's Valorant G2 Esports vs. 100 Thieves Map 3 Over 21.5 Probability Rises to 90%
Binance News - Polymarket's submarket for the Valorant matchup between G2 Esports and 100 Thieves saw sharp movement in the Map 3 total rounds over/under 21.5 market, with the over option rising from 50% one hour earlier to 90%. According to ChainCatcher, the move represented a 40 percentage-point swing in the probability estimate.
AWS Confirms Billing Console Display Bug Showed Trillion-Dollar Estimates
Binance News - Amazon Web Services confirmed a display bug caused some customer bill estimates to appear in the trillions, with a few reaching quadrillions of dollars; the issue affected the Billing Console’s estimate tools, not actual invoices. According to BeInCrypto, AWS said an initial rollback attempt did not fix the error immediately and that corrected figures should appear soon, with no action required from customers.
South Korea's GDP Per Capita Seen Rising 7.6% in 2026 to About $39,000
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's GDP per capita is projected to rise 7.6% from a year earlier in 2026 to about $39,000, marking the biggest annual increase in five years as exports led by memory chips remain robust. The estimate puts GDP per capita at $39,164 this year, up $2,750 from the previous year, based on financial authorities' data and the government's revised nominal GDP growth forecast of 12.3% for this year. The calculation uses nominal GDP of 2,676.7 trillion won ($1,796 billion) in 2025, which was projected to reach 3,005.9 trillion won in 2026, and divides that by a population of 51.6 million. The forecast also assumes an average ...
ZODL Founder Josh Swihart Marks Zcashd Retirement at Block 3,417,100
Binance News - ZODL founder Josh Swihart posted a message marking the planned end of maintenance for zcashd, Zcash's original official node software, at block height 3,417,100. According to PANews, Swihart said the Zcash network continues to run without interruption on Zebra and Zakura, which are modern Rust node implementations, and that the Zallet wallet has replaced the zcashd wallet. He added that while blocks continue to be produced, the original software that powered Zcash has officially retired after 10 years of continuous operation. ...
STOCKS | Korea’s AI-Heavy Market Sets the Tone for Global Stocks
Binance News - Fund managers in London, New York and Tokyo are now checking South Korean stocks before trading gets underway, according to Bloomberg. The market’s heavy exposure to artificial intelligence names has made it a key early signal for global equities.
WORLD CUP | England Beat France 6-4 In Miami
Binance News - England beat France 6-4 in Miami as Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick, Jude Bellingham added a late goal and Kylian Mbappe struck twice in a dramatic third-place play-off, according to Yahoo Sports. Declan Rice scored the opener and set up Ezri Konsa’s header, while Marcus Rashford and Eberechi Eze also contributed in a match that saw France rally from four goals down before England held on.
Canadian wildfire smoke to clear Northeast before World Cup final, meteorologists say
Binance News - According to CNBC, smoke from Canadian wildfires that blanketed the Northeast is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area before the World Cup final on Sunday as thunderstorms move through, while air quality warnings remain in effect across much of the United States. President Donald Trump blamed Canada for the smoke, threatened tariffs in response, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford called that stance unacceptable and shortsighted. Meteorologists said the storm front should push the thickest smoke out of New York City and most of the Northeast, with only faint haze possibly lingering. Air quality in East Rutherford is forecast to improve from unhealthy for ...
Polymarket Tampa Bay Rays Option Rises to 71.5% After Sharp Swing
Binance News - Polymarket’s Tampa Bay Rays option in the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox market jumped from 48.5% one hour earlier to 71.5%, a 23% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move was flagged by Catcher Predict monitoring, which said related breaking news may have affected the market.
WORLD CUP | Mbappé Ties Messi For All-Time World Cup Goals Record
Binance News - Kylian Mbappé scored his ninth goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in France’s World Cup third-place game against England on Saturday, moving ahead of Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race and tying him for the most goals in World Cup history with 21, according to Yahoo Sports. France trailed 4-0 at halftime before Mbappé finished Dayot Upamecano’s pass in the 48th minute. Mbappé has now scored in seven of France’s eight matches in the tournament and has recorded at least one goal contribution in every game.
AI TRENDS | Dean Ball Says Kimi K3 Matches Top Public Models in Agent Coding
Binance News - Former White House AI policy official and OpenAI Head of Strategy for the Future Dean Ball said Kimi K3 is a very strong model. According to Jin10, he added that its performance cannot be simply attributed to distillation or similar techniques. In agent coding scenarios, Ball said it appears to be largely comparable to the best public models in the first quarter of 2026.
WORLD CUP | Rice Makes His Mark as England Captain in Rout Over France
Binance News - Declan Rice scored once and set up two goals as England built a 4-0 lead against France in their World Cup third-place match, with Thomas Tuchel resting captain and leading scorer Harry Kane and giving Rice the armband, according to Yahoo Sports. Rice opened the scoring after 2:14, his first World Cup goal and eighth for England, before heading in two assists from corners, including one for Ezri Konsa. Bukayo Saka added two goals for England, and the match marked Didier Deschamps’ final game in charge of France.
Lionel Messi Odds Surge in Polymarket World Cup Golden Boot Market
Binance News - Polymarket’s submarket for Lionel Messi in the World Cup Golden Boot market saw the probability of the “Yes” option swing sharply from 52.05% one hour earlier to 67.3%, a 15.25% increase. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflects a sudden change in market sentiment tied to related breaking news.
WORLD CUP | Norway International Mathilde Harviken Signs for Aston Villa
Binance News - Norway international Mathilde Harviken has joined Aston Villa from Juventus as the Women’s Super League club’s latest summer signing, according to Yahoo Sports. The 24-year-old defender made more than 80 appearances for Rosenborg, won the Norwegian Cup in 2023, and later made almost 50 appearances for Juventus, where she won domestic trophies and played in the Champions League. Harviken made her senior Norway debut in 2022 and has represented her country at the 2023 World Cup and EURO 2025.
Iranian Government: Foreign Minister Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Discuss Latest Regional Developments
Binance News - Iran's government said Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein discussed the latest regional developments after U.S. military attacks on Iran, repeated U.S. violations of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, and Iran's response to the related actions. According to Jin10, the discussion covered the aftermath of the attacks as well as Iran's measures in response.
Prediction Markets Hit $113.8 Billion in Q2 as Kalshi Grabs 58.9% Share
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WORLD CUP | Hibernian’s Cadden Out For Malisheva Tie, McGrath Could Return
Binance News - Hibernian wide man Nicky Cadden will miss Thursday's season opener against Malisheva in Kosovo in the Conference League second qualifying round, while midfielder Jamie McGrath could recover in time, according to Yahoo Sports reported. Head coach David Gray said Cadden and McGrath are his only injury concerns after Saturday's 2-1 win over Brondby at Easter Road in their final pre-season friendly. Gray said Cadden could be out for a few weeks with a calf issue, while McGrath is hoped to return in days rather than weeks.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Hold Call on Middle East Situation
Binance News - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a phone call to discuss the Middle East situation and bilateral cooperation. According to Jin10, the two sides talked about regional developments and ways to strengthen cooperation between Iran and Iraq.
Bitcoin Derivatives Volume Climbs as Traders Brace for Fed Rate Decision
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Chicago Cubs Spread Odds Surge on Polymarket
Binance News - The Chicago Cubs option in Polymarket's Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs spread -1.5 submarket rose sharply to 87.5% from 70.5% one hour earlier, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 17% swing in the prediction market and was noted amid the impact of breaking news.
Polymarket France-England Score Market Reaches $121 Million
Binance News - Polymarket’s France vs. England score prediction market is among the platform’s most actively traded events, with cumulative funds reaching $121 million. According to ChainCatcher, the most favored outcome is "other score," which currently has an implied win probability of about 14.5%.
ECB Expected to Hold Rates, Keep September Hike Option Open
Binance News - The European Central Bank is likely to skip a second interest-rate increase in the coming week while leaving the door open to a move in September, according to Bloomberg.
Bitcoin Hits $63,900 as Strait of Hormuz Closure Rattles Weekend Markets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin traded near $62,900 on Friday, then clawed back to roughly $63,900 by early Saturday — and it’s been pretty… Read the original on Bitcoin Hits $63,900 as Strait of Hormuz Closure Rattles Weekend Markets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
EU and Gulf States Call on Iran to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open
Binance News - According to Saudi state television, the European Union and Gulf countries called on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open unconditionally, for free, and permanently.
Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan: The United States Has No Intention of Advancing an Agreement
Binance News - The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan said the United States violated a memorandum before the 60-day period after signing it had even expired. According to Jin10, he said this showed Washington had no determination, willingness, or real intention to help any agreement succeed. He added that the U.S. did not truly care about peace and stability, and that such remarks were nothing more than empty words. The ambassador said the United States' fundamental aim was to create instability, whether without an agreement, within an agreement framework, or through the agreement itself.