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Bitcoin miners gain 16% lifeline; long-term holders buy dip as $52K target looms amid AI lure.

MiCA and FCA Rules Push European Crypto Firms Toward Mergers Over Licenses

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Europe’s crypto sector is shifting fast. The cost of compliance with the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation — MiCA —… Read the original on MiCA and FCA Rules Push European Crypto Firms Toward Mergers Over Licenses. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Crypto’s Only Growing Sector Runs on Gold and Equities

BeInCrypto - Tokenized assets grew 267% between June 2025 and June 2026, the only crypto sector to add market value, while the rest of the market declined. The gain came from new issuance rather than rising prices. Gold tokens and equity tokens accounted for almost all of the expansion. Gold Supply On Chain Doubled While Prices Rose The post Crypto’s Only Growing Sector Runs on Gold and Equities appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Here’s What Tesla Did With Its Bitcoin Holdings in Q2 2026

CryptoPotato - Did the company followed the current trend of reducing its BTC exposure?

EIF’s Megawatt Verdict: Not Every Bitcoin Mine Is Ready for AI

Bitcoin.com - At the inaugural Energy Investors Forum (EIF) in Dallas on July 23, the AI boom looked less like a software story than an enormous energy-infrastructure buildout. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocksbridge Consulting curating the latest news in energy, compute, infrastructure, and data analysis from The Energy Mag. The […]

Bitcoin is about to give miners a 16% lifeline, but $19 billion in AI deals is luring them away anyway

CryptoSlate - Bitcoin could lower mining difficulty by roughly 16% when its next adjustment arrives around July 26, handing the machines that remain online a considerably larger expected share of the network’s rewards while doing almost nothing to resolve the expensive power contracts, debt obligations and strategic pressures pushing some of the industry’s largest companies away from […] The post Bitcoin is about to give miners a 16% lifeline, but $19 billion in AI deals is luring them away anyway appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Robert Kiyosaki Shares a Key Revelation on Gold, Bitcoin and Ethereum

BeInCrypto - Robert Kiyosaki warned followers about surging US national debt, now near $39.6 trillion, naming gold, Bitcoin, and Ethereum as core holdings in his personal defense strategy. The author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad” frames the choice bluntly, though skeptics question his long-standing collapse forecasts. The Hard Asset Strategy Kiyosaki Has Built Since 1965 Hard assets The post Robert Kiyosaki Shares a Key Revelation on Gold, Bitcoin and Ethereum appeared first on BeInCrypto.

CZ: Crypto Investors Cannot Get Rich Without Knowing These Three Letters

U.Today - Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has reminded crypto investors that one of the simplest investing strategies is also one of the most important to understand. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has reminded crypto investors that one of the simplest investing strategies is also one of the most important to understand.

BitMart’s 4,500-User Exodus Begins as BMX Crashes 70% Before August Cutoff

TheCurrencyAnalytics - BitMart is shutting down. The exchange announced it will end all cryptocurrency trading on August 26, 2026, and fully close… Read the original on BitMart’s 4,500-User Exodus Begins as BMX Crashes 70% Before August Cutoff. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Community Pulse Highlights Retail Focus on Weekend Gainers

TheCurrencyAnalytics - This weekend the crypto community is buzzing with narratives around selective altcoin strength and whether retail traders are rotating into… Read the original on Community Pulse Highlights Retail Focus on Weekend Gainers. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Why Mass Automated Outreach Is Burning Web3 Partnerships—and What to Do Instead

Bitcoin.com - Modern business development runs on messaging apps like Telegram, yet teams still waste time copy‑pasting deal details into external CRM dashboards—a broken workflow that leads to data gaps and privacy exposure. Sean Assaf explains how embedding AI‑powered CRM capabilities directly inside Telegram is eliminating the need for traditional SaaS dashboards while preserving user data privacy. […]

IRGC Says It Controls 240,000 Square Kilometers in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz

Binance News - On the 26th, Iranian authorities, citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said the IRGC Navy is maintaining control over about 240,000 square kilometers of waters in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz through continuous patrols and monitoring. According to Odaily, the IRGC said any vessel that does not accept and follow Iran's rules cannot pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC also said U.S. forces once tried to alter a ship's course but retreated after warning shots from Iran. It added that in the past 24 hours, six vessels were forced to anchor and comply with Iranian instructions after receiving IRGC warnings.

Saudi Aramco Shares Fall 1% in Early Trading

Binance News - Saudi Aramco shares fell 1% in early trading. According to Jin10, the stock was down 1% in the morning session.

White House Says U.S. President Donald Trump Keeps All Options Open on Iran

Binance News - The White House denied a New York Times report that said U.S. President Donald Trump had temporarily shelved plans to significantly escalate military strikes on Iran. According to Odaily, White House communications director Steven Cheung said Trump has made clear that he prefers to resolve the issue through diplomacy, but will keep all options open if Iran continues acting in the Strait of Hormuz or continues targeting U.S. allies.

NIP Holds 56% Win Probability Over LNG in predict.fun LPL Matchup

Binance News - PPP prediction market data showed that in the predict.fun event for "LPL Third Stage NIP vs. LNG," NIP's chance of beating LNG was 56%. According to Odaily, the LPL third stage match between LNG and NIP is scheduled for 3 p.m. Beijing time today and will be played in a best-of-three format. NIP was placed in the top group in the second stage but later lost that position and fell into the nirvana group, while LNG failed to reach the top group. The two teams will meet directly in the opening round of the third stage.

Iranian Parliament Committees Review Draft Bill on the Strait of Hormuz

Binance News - According to Al Jazeera, citing Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee is reviewing a draft bill on managing the Strait of Hormuz with the judiciary, economic, and civil affairs subcommittees. The draft has not been publicly released, but officials previously said it is intended to establish Iran's sovereignty over the waterway and propose fees for ships passing through it. Iranian Parliament Deputy Speaker Ali Nikzad said in May that the draft stipulates Israeli ships are "absolutely not allowed" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while ships from "hostile countries" would not receive transit permits unless compensation is paid for war-related losses.

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Buy the Dip as $52,000 Historical Target Looms

TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Long-term Bitcoin holders are buying. Aggressively. Even as the price bleeds and realized losses hit record levels, this… Read the original on Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Buy the Dip as $52,000 Historical Target Looms. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Iranian Army Spokesman Says War Could Expand If U.S. Continues Airstrikes

Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian army spokesman Amir Al-Akraminia said the geographic scope of the war would further expand if the United States, under the influence of the Israeli regime, insists on continuing the war and airstrikes.

Nvidia urges Washington to keep AI open as Huang calms investors

Cryptopolitan - Nvidia’s Jensen Huang told Washington to keep AI open and told Wall Street the boom is far from over. All while running the most indispensable company in AI. Jensen Huang made his first post ever on X on July 24. He used it to back a letter called “Open Weights and American AI Leadership,” which...

Iranian Military Says It Is Prepared for Possible Airstrikes or Ground Operations

Binance News - Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson Shekarchi said the current situation facing the United States is chaotic and unfavorable, and that Washington has failed to achieve its stated goals in the Strait of Hormuz and in weakening Iran. According to Jin10, Shekarchi said the United States is now seeking a new strategy and does not rule out withdrawing from the war, but that would depend on whether Israel agrees. He also said that with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visiting the United States, Iran may face scenarios such as airstrikes or ground military operations, and that the United States would be more vulnerable in a ground war. Shekarchi said Iran is fully prepared for all possible scenarios.

CLARITY Act Has a 30% Shot at Passing With Four Days Left

TheCurrencyAnalytics - The clock is running out. The CLARITY Act — one of the most consequential crypto bills the U.S. Senate has… Read the original on CLARITY Act Has a 30% Shot at Passing With Four Days Left. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

El Salvador's First-Half 2026 Crypto Remittances Total $35.4 Million

Binance News - El Salvador received more than $5 billion in overseas remittances in the first half of 2026, while only $35.4 million was settled through cryptocurrency channels, according to central bank data. According to Odaily, the crypto share accounted for about 0.7% of total remittances. That was up 39.1% from $25.4 million in the same period of 2025, but banks and traditional remittance companies still held more than 84% of the market. Since El Salvador passed its Bitcoin law in 2021, the government had hoped to ...

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Says Strait of Hormuz Navigation Unchanged

Binance News - Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that navigation conditions in the Strait of Hormuz have not changed. According to Jin10, the remark came in response to a question about the strait's current situation.

5 Years After the Bitcoin Law, Crypto Accounts for Just 0.7% of El Salvador’s $5B Remittance Market

Bitcoin.com - The Central Bank of El Salvador reported that cryptocurrency remittances failed to reach up to 1% of all volumes received during the first half of 2026. Only $35.4 million out of the over $5 billion received by Salvadorans was settled using digital currencies between January and June 2026. Crypto Remittances Fail to Gain Traction in […]

Iran's Foreign Ministry Holds Technical Talks With Oman on the Strait of Hormuz

Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Ministry said Iran and Oman held technical talks on the Strait of Hormuz. The two sides exchanged views on common principles and operating mechanisms for managing safe navigation in the strait while respecting the sovereign rights of both coastal states.

Cocoa Prices Ease as Lindt, Barry Callebaut and Nestlé Turn to Premium Products and Social Media

Binance News - According to CNBC, cocoa prices are easing after a record rally, but Lindt, Barry Callebaut and Nestlé are leaning on premium products and social media-driven launches to win back shoppers rather than cutting prices. Cocoa futures were last at $5,327 per metric ton, down 34% over the past year after touching almost $12,000 at the end of 2024. Lindt said Monday that groupwide price increases of 11.8% helped push chocolate sales volumes down 7.5% in the first half of the year. Group CEO Adalbert Lechner said record cocoa prices forced unprecedented industrywide increases, while geopolitical uncertainty, inflation, weak consumer sentiment and lower ...

Nvidia and Seoul National University Set Up Joint AI Research Center in South Korea

Binance News - Nvidia announced on July 25 that it is working with Seoul National University to establish the Nvidia AI Technology Center (NVAITC). According to Jin10, the two sides plan to use the center to focus on AI research, expert training, and education programs, with joint research covering foundation models, accelerated computing, physical AI, and scientific AI. They will also explore ways to build computing infrastructure to support large-scale AI research and plan to use Nvidia's open AI model, NVIDIA Nemotron, and its world foundation model, Cosmos, in related research.

AI TRENDS | Lee Jae-yong and OpenAI Hold Talks on AI and Semiconductors

Binance News - According to Korean media, Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong met OpenAI founder Sam Altman at OpenAI's headquarters in San Francisco to discuss cooperation in artificial intelligence and semiconductors. OpenAI said on July 26 that the meeting took place on the morning of July 25 local time at its San Francisco headquarters, but it did not disclose the specific content or agenda of the talks.

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

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

Physicists Recreated the Way a Spinning Black Hole Leaks Energy, on a Tabletop

Bitcoin.com - Researchers at the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center have shown that a stationary tabletop circuit can amplify electromagnetic waves by mimicking the energy-extraction physics associated with rotating black holes. The ring-shaped network of rapidly modulated electronic resonators produced 7.8 dB of gain without any moving parts, and the results were published July 8 in Nature […]

Wise to Resubmit US Charter Application Under GENIUS Act After OCC Rejection

Binance News - Cointelegraph reported that payments company Wise plans to resubmit its application for a national trust bank charter with the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency under a GENIUS Act framework, after the OCC denied its initial application this week citing AML and CFT risks.Wise said in a Thursday notice that it plans to submit a new application under the GENIUS Act, the legislation signed into law in July 2025 to regulate payment stablecoins in the United States. Investment banking group William Blair said Wise will likely not shift its position on payment stablecoins with the new application despite being denied a charter on Tuesday.William Blair said Wise is focused on lowering the cost of cross-border transactions, agnostic of the rail.The OCC said in its ...

SK Hynix Seen Posting Record Q2 Operating Profit on HBM Demand

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

AI TRENDS | OpenAI Product Lead Tibo Says ChatGPT Work Active Users Surpass Codex

Binance News - OpenAI product lead Tibo said ChatGPT Work’s active user count has officially surpassed Codex. According to Jin10, that is the only detail provided.

Brian Armstrong sounds alarm as Coinbase prepares for Bitcoin quantum security

Cryptopolitan - Bitcoin quantum security moved to the forefront after Coinbase unveiled a detailed plan to prepare Bitcoin infrastructure for future advances in quantum computing. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said quantum computing does not pose an immediate threat to Bitcoin. However, Armstrong stated that preparation must begin well before machines become powerful enough to challenge existing cryptography....

Top 10 Publicly Traded Firms by BTC Holdings Reveal a Million-Bitcoin Power Bloc

Bitcoin.com - Ten public companies now hold more than 1 million bitcoin between them, and the gap between the winners and losers on Wall Street has never been wider. In 2026, Saylor’s Strategy Still Holds a Significant Lead Strategy, the company Michael Saylor built into the world’s largest corporate bitcoin holder, still sits alone at the top […]

AI TRENDS | Nvidia Open-Weight Model Letter Signatories Double to 50 as Google Joins

Binance News - On July 24, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang posted on social media and shared a letter titled "Open Weights and American AI Leadership," calling for the development of open-weight artificial intelligence models. According to Jin10, the original letter had 25 signatories, and the list has since doubled to 50, with OpenAI, Google, AMD, Cisco, Cloudflare, GitHub, Block and Ollama among the 25 additions. Anthropic and Amazon were not included in any version of the list.

AI TRENDS | Cathie Wood Says Tesla and SpaceX Are Her Top AI Stocks

Binance News - ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood said Tesla and SpaceX are her most favored AI stocks in an interview. According to Odaily, she said investors are underestimating the companies' business opportunities in Robotaxi, Optimus humanoid robots, frontier AI models and orbital data centers. Wood said these areas each represent opportunities worth trillions of dollars.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barrick Evacuates Chile Workers by Helicopter After Storm

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

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

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

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

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

Korean Tech Executives Visit Nvidia Headquarters

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

Arthur Hayes Receives 644.723 ETH From FalconX Amid Ongoing ETH Purchases

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

Arthur Hayes Receives 644.723 ETH From FalconX, Suggesting Purchase Activity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alphabet Raises Capex Outlook as Investors Weigh AI Spending

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

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

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

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

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

GEOPOLITICS | Iraq to Sign Syria Oil Pipeline Agreement

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

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

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

TRON USDT Supply Tops $90 Billion in Second Quarter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump Family’s Deal-Making Surges in Second Term

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Top 5 Trump News That Moved Markets This Week

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

Polymarket NIP Option Odds Swing Sharply in StarLadder StarSeries Qualifier Market

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wise Resubmits OCC Charter Bid Under GENIUS Act After AML Rejection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arda6951 Becomes Top Unrealized Profit Holder Across HIP-3 Markets

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

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

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

Kpler Pushes Strait Of Hormuz Reopening Outlook To 2027

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wise to resubmit US charter application under GENIUS Act

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

Bitdeer Bitcoin Mining Output Hits Record 990 BTC in June

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

Guterres Makes First UN Chief Visit to Syria in 17 Years

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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