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Over 40 countries commit to Bitcoin; UK investors sue Binance for $200M; long-term holders hit record highs.
Coinbase Institutional Head: ‘Over 40 Countries Commit to Buying Bitcoin’
Bitcoin.com - Coinbase Head of Institutional Strategy John D’Agostino told CNBC viewers this week that more than 40 countries have committed to bitcoin in some form for their national balance sheets. D’Agostino made the comments during a late June appearance widely clipped and shared on X on June 30. He described sovereign interest in bitcoin as a […]
UK Investors Sue Binance for $200 Million in Losses They Chased With Leverage
BeInCrypto - A $200 million UK lawsuit against Binance and CZ reignites the debate over who pays for crypto trading losses. The post UK Investors Sue Binance for $200 Million in Losses They Chased With Leverage appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Binance, Changpeng Zhao Sued for $200M by British Investors: Reuters
Decrypt - Crypto exchange Binance and its founder were sued for nearly $200 million in a new lawsuit filed in the United Kingdom.
Schneider Electric buys Cognite for $3.1 billion
Cryptopolitan - The Norwegian industrial AI software company Cognite will be purchased by Schneider Electric. The $3.1B deal is Norway's biggest software and AI exit to date.
Binance Expands bStocks Offering and Adds Microsoft, Meta and More
BeInCrypto - Binance just expanded its bStocks offering, its tokenized versions of selected US stocks. The exchange now supports Microsoft, Meta, Palantir, Lumentum, and the Invesco QQQ Trust as tokenized 1:1 US securities. The move arrives as bStocks crossed $100 million in assets only two weeks after launch. The push reshapes how global crypto users access frontier The post Binance Expands bStocks Offering and Adds Microsoft, Meta and More appeared first on BeInCrypto.
SEC seeks public comment on regulating next generation of ETFs
CoinTelegraph - The request from the US agency seeks feedback on how emerging ETF structures and investment strategies should be regulated as issuers roll out increasingly specialized products.
SEC Opens 27-Question Review of Novel ETFs, Puts Crypto Products in Focus
Bitcoin.com - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked the public on June 30, 2026, to weigh in on how it regulates exchange-traded funds built around crypto assets, event contracts, and other nontraditional holdings. SEC Opens Review With 27 Questions The agency published Release No. 33-11426, a formal request for comment that poses 27 questions but […]
Anthropic and OpenAI Take Their AI War Into Scientific Research
BeInCrypto - Anthropic launched Claude Science as OpenAI released GeneBench-Pro, opening a new AI race in scientific research. The post Anthropic and OpenAI Take Their AI War Into Scientific Research appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Netflix Director Gets 30 Months After $11M Dogecoin Bet Derails Sci-Fi Series
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Carl Rinsch is going to prison. The director behind “47 Ronin” got sentenced to 30 months after a federal court… Read the original on Netflix Director Gets 30 Months After $11M Dogecoin Bet Derails Sci-Fi Series. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Flare Targets XRPL Expansion With July 6 Vote on Songbird Confidential Compute Rollout
Bitcoin.com - Flare Network has scheduled a community governance vote from July 6 to July 13 to deploy Flare confidential compute on its Songbird canary network. Enhancing Cross-Chain Consensus Blockchain platform Flare has scheduled a community governance vote to deploy Flare Confidential Compute (FCC) on its Songbird canary network. The voting period will run from July 6 […]
AWS bets $1 billion on engineers who build AI systems inside client teams
Cryptopolitan - Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pouring $1 billion into a new unit that drops thousands of AI engineers straight into enterprise teams.
Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Hit Record Accumulation as Klippsten Eyes Market Floor
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Long-term Bitcoin holders are sitting on more coins than ever. Cory Klippsten of Swan thinks that’s a big deal —… Read the original on Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Hit Record Accumulation as Klippsten Eyes Market Floor. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI’s power crunch turns Bitcoin miners’ grid access into an asset
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin miners have the power sites AI companies need, but turning old mining campuses into real data center revenue is no easy pivot.
Crypto companies have spent $189M so far on 2026 US election cycle: Report
CoinTelegraph - The crypto industry, big tech and gambling interest groups are betting big on politicians in the 2026 primaries and elections, with almost $300 million shelled out so far.
Benchmark Backs Strategy’s Bitcoin Push with $570 Per Share Target
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Benchmark just put a number on it. The firm set a $570 per share price target for Strategy, backing the… Read the original on Benchmark Backs Strategy’s Bitcoin Push with $570 Per Share Target. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Machi Big Brother resorts to selling Bored Apes as his losses exceeds $80 million
Cryptopolitan - Machi Big Brother just got rekt yet again with his total losses now exceeding $80 million. A few hours ago, Machi was liquidated for $341K trading a leveraged ETH long position on Hyperliquid on Tuesday. The popular Bored Ape collector lost exactly 220 ETH. Before then, Machi had closed two ETH long positions at a...
Securitize Hits NYSE as SECZ With $400M Raise and BlackRock’s BUIDL Behind It
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Securitize is going public. The tokenization firm starts trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SECZ on… Read the original on Securitize Hits NYSE as SECZ With $400M Raise and BlackRock’s BUIDL Behind It. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
TD Cowen Slashes Strategy Price Target, Citing Ongoing Bitcoin Weakness
Decrypt - Strategy's stock price started sliding again on Tuesday, one day after breaking a nine-day losing streak.
'Only the First Round': Legendary Trader Peter Brandt Reacts to Potential $1.25 Billion Bitcoin Sale
U.Today - Peter Brandt predicts that Michael Saylor’s new framework could spark a massive Bitcoin supply cascade, not limited to $1.25 billion. Peter Brandt predicts that Michael Saylor’s new framework could spark a massive Bitcoin supply cascade, not limited to $1.25 billion.
China’s Open-Source AI Push Puts Crypto and Tech Investors on Edge
TheCurrencyAnalytics - China is moving fast. The country’s laboratories are pouring resources into open-source artificial intelligence, and the push is accelerating in… Read the original on China’s Open-Source AI Push Puts Crypto and Tech Investors on Edge. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
REAL launches confidential layer to expand institutional RWA adoption
CoinJournal - REAL launches private execution layer for RWA institutions. ZKsync tech enables confidential on-chain settlement via Ethereum. Platform aims to bridge the privacy gap in institutional blockchain use. REAL has introduced a confidential execution layer designed to support regulated financial institutions operating in tokenized real-world asset (RWA) markets, addressing one of the key barriers to broader […] The post REAL launches confidential layer to expand institutional RWA adoption appeared first on CoinJournal.
Crypto Wallet MetaMask Launches Yield-Paying Money Account on Monad
Decrypt - MetaMask is packaging stablecoin yield, payments, and trading into a single self-custody account as crypto firms compete to make digital dollars more useful.
'Like a Car in Reverse': Canaccord Slams Saylor's Strategy
U.Today - Wall Street is rapidly souring on Strategy’s highly leveraged Bitcoin accumulation strategy. Wall Street is rapidly souring on Strategy’s highly leveraged Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
Ionic Digital Eyes Nasdaq Direct Listing as It Bets on AI Computing
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ionic Digital wants out of the Bitcoin mining box. The company — born from the wreckage of Celsius Network —… Read the original on Ionic Digital Eyes Nasdaq Direct Listing as It Bets on AI Computing. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
OKX launches AI marketplace for autonomous agent economy
CoinTelegraph - OKX launched a beta marketplace for the agentic economy, enabling AI agents to autonomously find work and collaborate with other agents.
Apple ships iOS 26.5.2 with about 30 security fixes
Cryptopolitan - With nearly thirty security updates focused on WebKit and web-related technologies, Apple released iOS 26.5.2 on Sunday.
Strategy's new plan divides industry observers even as MSTR, STRC climb
CoinTelegraph - Strategy’s new Bitcoin capital framework draws Wall Street backing from Benchmark with a $570 per share target even as traders question long-term demand risk.
Chile revokes Plusspay crypto license over Tren de Aragua money laundering links
Cryptopolitan - The cryptocurrency platform, Plusspay, has had its registration revoked by Chilean regulators after investigators tied the company to a laundering operation run by Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua. With the registration canceled, Plusspay has been stripped of any ability to serve clients in the country. It is also expected to return all deposits to...
Swan's Cory Klippsten sees record Bitcoin holder supply revealing early bottom
CoinTelegraph - The record Bitcoin supply held by long-term holders may suggest that the crypto market bottom will come early, according to Swan’s Cory Klippsten.
Strategy Authorizes $1.25Bn BTC Sale in New Monetization Plan
99Bitcoins - Strategy's new Bitcoin Monetization Program authorizes up to $1.25B in sales as mNAV falls below 1 for the first time, signaling a shift in Saylor's playbook. The post Strategy Authorizes $1.25Bn BTC Sale in New Monetization Plan appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Crypto Trading Prop Firm vs. Traditional Prop Firm: What has Changed for Traders in 2026
CryptoPotato - Proprietary trading grew up around forex and futures. The funded-account model that most traders know today – a one-time evaluation fee, a profit target, strict drawdown limits, and a majority share of profits – was originally built for currency pairs, indices, and futures contracts traded with familiar market structures. Crypto arrived later, and for years, […]
Morning Minute: A Change of Strategy
Decrypt - Michael Saylor's Strategy is rolling out some major changes to how it handles Bitcoin going forward. And so far, the market likes it.
Binance Faces MiCA Authorization Crunch as ESMA Tightens EU Crypto Rules
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Europe’s top securities watchdog just drew a hard line. The European Securities and Markets Authority told crypto firms operating across… Read the original on Binance Faces MiCA Authorization Crunch as ESMA Tightens EU Crypto Rules. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Binance Lists Microsoft and Meta Stocks Amid $347 Billion RWA Surge
U.Today - Binance expands TradFi shift by listing tokenized Microsoft and Meta stocks as RWA perps volume explodes to $347 billion. Binance expands TradFi shift by listing tokenized Microsoft and Meta stocks as RWA perps volume explodes to $347 billion.
PRECIOUS METALS | Shanghai Futures Exchange Adjusts Gold Futures Limits And Margin Requirements
Binance News - The Shanghai Futures Exchange said it will adjust daily price limits and trading margin requirements for several futures contracts starting from settlement after the close on July 2, 2026. According to Jin10, the exchange’s notice covered gold, copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, alumina, nickel, and stainless steel futures. For gold futures contracts AU2607, AU2608, AU2609, AU2610, AU2612, AU2702, and AU2704, the daily price limit was set at 14%. The hedging margin requirement was set at 15%, and the general position margin requirement was set at 16%. ...
STOCKS | S&P 500 Futures Extend Gains to 0.2% at Intraday High
Binance News - S&P 500 index futures extended gains to 0.2%, reaching an intraday high. According to Jin10, the move marked the session’s peak for the futures contract.
Capital Advisors CEO Says July ‘Power Rally’ Incoming For Stocks – Here’s Why
DailyHODL - Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, says a “power rally” is coming for stocks in July, driven by falling oil prices and softening inflation data. Hatfield tells Fox Business he expects crude oil, which he says is headed toward $60 after dropping below $70, to help produce negative month-over-month CPI prints in July and […] The post Capital Advisors CEO Says July ‘Power Rally’ Incoming For Stocks – Here’s Why appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
PRECIOUS METALS | Juhe Materials Says Precious Metals Costs Are A Major Part Of Production Expenses
Binance News - Juhe Materials issued an abnormal trading announcement after its shares posted a cumulative price deviation of more than 30% over three consecutive trading days on June 26, 2026, June 29, 2026, and June 30, 2026. According to Jin10, the company said the main raw material for its photovoltaic conductive silver paste is the precious metal silver, and precious metals procurement costs account for a relatively high share of its product production costs. Juhe Materials said silver prices are influenced by multiple factors, including ...
SK Hynix Files for Nasdaq Listing to Raise Up to 45 Trillion Won via ADRs
Binance News - SK Hynix said on June 24 that it has filed an application to list on Nasdaq and plans to raise up to 45 trillion won through an American depositary receipt (ADR) offering. According to Odaily, the ADRs are scheduled to list in July, and the proceeds will be used to build factories in South Korea and purchase extreme ultraviolet (EUV) equipment.
California Signs Deal With Anthropic for 50% Discount on Claude for Agencies
Binance News - California signed a first-of-its-kind agreement with Anthropic giving state agencies, cities, and counties access to its Claude assistant at a 50% discount. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deal on June 29, according to BeInCrypto, adding free workforce training, technical assistance, and workflow support from Anthropic developers. Access will be offered via the California Department of Technology’s new Statewide Information Technology Shared Services portal. Newsom said the initiative targets efficiency, not headcount cuts, and follows his executive order directing agencies to plan for automation-driven layoffs.
Billionaire Dangote Begins Talks on Tanzania Infrastructure Investment
Binance News - Africa’s richest person Aliko Dangote has started discussions with the Tanzanian government about investing in several major infrastructure projects in the East African nation, according to Bloomberg.
FCA Finalizes Landmark Crypto Rules to Make UK a 'Global Hub'
Decrypt - The UK regulator has published its final rulebook for crypto firms ahead of a mandatory regime coming into force in late 2027.
WORLD CUP | Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland coach after group-stage exit
Binance News - Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland head coach after the Scots failed to get out of a World Cup group containing Brazil, Morocco and Haiti, according to Yahoo Sports. The 62-year-old told players at their hotel in Charlotte on Saturday night that he was ending his seven-year stint, despite having recently signed a new four-year contract. Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour, who missed the tournament with a knee injury suffered in a warm-up win over Curacao, posted a tribute calling Clarke “more than just a manager,” while Lewis Ferguson and goalkeeper Craig Gordon also paid tribute on social media.
STOCKS | China’s Optical and Optoelectronics Shares Lead A-Share Gains
Binance News - China’s A-share optical and optoelectronics sector led the market higher, with multiple stocks posting sharp gains. According to Jin10, Hanbo Hi-Tech rose more than 16%, while Lianjian Optoelectronics and Liande Equipment previously hit the 20% daily limit. TCL Technology and Aoto Electronics closed at their daily limit-up levels. BOE A shares briefly touched the limit-up and reached their highest level since February 2008. ...
STOCKS | Bernstein Raises Sandisk Price Target to $3,000
Binance News - Bernstein raised its price target for Sandisk (SNDK.O) to $3,000 from $1,700. According to Odaily, the firm issued the updated target in a brief note.
STOCKS | Sturgeon Aquaculture Shares Jump Over 40% in Hong Kong Debut
Binance News - Sturgeon Aquaculture Technology (06715.HK), known as Hong Kong’s first “caviar stock,” rose more than 40% intraday on its first day of trading. According to Jin10, the company’s IPO was subscribed more than 2,100 times. The shares were priced at HK$75.5 each, and the stock closed up 37% in grey-market trading the previous day.
Samsung Electronics Accelerates 1.4nm Process R&D and Deepens Cooperation With Applied Materials and Lam Research
Binance News - Samsung Electronics is accelerating research and development of its 1.4-nanometer (SF1.4) process node and is expanding cooperation with key semiconductor equipment suppliers. According to Jin10, South Korean media outlet The Bell reported on June 26 (local time) that Samsung has resumed faster development work on the SF1.4 node. The process had previously been planned for mass production in 2027, but the timeline was delayed to 2029 after a shift in priorities within Samsung’s foundry business. ...
AI TRENDS | Meituan Releases LongCat-2.0 Trillion-Parameter Model and Plans to Open-Source It
Binance News - Meituan has released its next-generation trillion-parameter large language model, LongCat-2.0, and said it will be open-sourced. According to Jin10, the model’s pretraining dataset exceeded 30T tokens and covered Chinese, English, multiple languages, and code. Meituan said the LongCat team addressed challenges in large-scale training using domestic computing power, including hardware failures, communication issues, memory pressure, and numerical fluctuations. The company said it focused on stability, correctness, and efficiency. ...
STOCKS | Hong Kong Optical Communications Stocks Rise, HGC Tech Up Over 5%
Binance News - Hong Kong-listed optical communications stocks moved higher, led by gains in several sector names. According to Jin10, HGC Tech (01191.HK) rose more than 5%, while Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (06869.HK) gained more than 6%. Lens Technology (06613.HK) and Sunny Optical Technology (02382.HK) also advanced.
Abu Dhabi Proposes New Oil-Pricing System to Mirror Wider Market
Binance News - Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. is proposing a new pricing methodology for crude sales to term customers, people with direct knowledge of the matter said, in a move aimed at aligning more closely with wider regional trading norms, according to Bloomberg.
AI TRENDS | BIS Warns AI Boom Reversal Could Threaten Global Financial Stability
Binance News - The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) warned that global financial stability could come under pressure if the current AI boom reverses. According to NS3.AI, the BIS pointed to debt-fueled spending on AI data centers, opaque financing structures, and exposure through private credit as key sources of uncertainty. The report highlighted that heavy borrowing tied to rapid buildouts could amplify risks if expectations for AI-related growth weaken. It also flagged limited transparency around how some projects are financed, which could make it harder for markets and regulators to assess vulnerabilities. ...
Plane That Hit Beijing Tower Nearly Collided With Hainan Air Jet
Binance News - A Hainan Airlines jet narrowly avoided a collision with a rogue light aircraft that later crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, according to Bloomberg, citing public flight-tracking data.
ANZ Says New Zealand Business Confidence Rose in June as Fuel Prices Fell
Binance News - New Zealand business confidence improved in June, supported by signs of U.S.-Iran reconciliation and lower fuel prices. According to Jin10, ANZ Bank New Zealand said on Tuesday that its June business confidence index rose to 36.6 from 10 in May, marking the highest level since February and well above April’s -10.6. A measure of firms’ own activity also increased, rising to 36.9 from 25.6. ANZ said the improvement in sentiment suggested economic growth this year might ...
STOCKS | Dida Chuxing Shares Jump Over 80% After Tongcheng Travel Announces Cash Offer
Binance News - Dida Chuxing shares surged more than 80% in early trading in Hong Kong after Tongcheng Travel announced a voluntary conditional cash offer to acquire the company. According to Jin10, Tongcheng Travel said it would make the offer through its wholly owned subsidiary eLong, Inc. The joint announcement said five major shareholders of Dida Chuxing signed irrevocable undertakings to accept the offer for shares representing about 53.70% of Dida Chuxing’s issued share capital. ...
AEON Expands to Zambia With Airtel Money and MTN Mobile Money Integration
Binance News - AEON, an AI agent settlement protocol, said it has expanded into Zambia by integrating with local mobile wallets Airtel Money and MTN Mobile Money to enable real-time fiat settlement between crypto assets and the Zambian kwacha. According to ChainCatcher, AEON said it now supports crypto-to-fiat settlement in Zambia through these mobile money rails. The company said it covers more than 50 million merchants globally and that the Zambia integration targets access for over 70% of local e-wallet users. ...
Qatar Says $6 Billion in Frozen Iranian Funds Has Not Been Transferred to Iran
Binance News - A spokesperson for Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds has not been transferred to Iran. According to Odaily, the spokesperson said the funds are governed by a 2023 agreement and are designated for the purchase of humanitarian goods.
MiCA Pressure Sends European Crypto Founders Flocking to Dubai’s Fast-Track Licensing
TheCurrencyAnalytics - European crypto founders are moving. Not slowly, not quietly — fast, and in real numbers, toward Dubai. Irina Heaver, a… Read the original on MiCA Pressure Sends European Crypto Founders Flocking to Dubai’s Fast-Track Licensing. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
WORLD CUP | England defender Tino Livramento has surgery after withdrawing from squad
Binance News - England defender Tino Livramento has undergone a minor surgical procedure after a calf injury forced him to withdraw from the World Cup squad, Newcastle United confirmed. Livramento was replaced by Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah and is expected to return during pre-season, according to Yahoo Sports.
Shell Nears $1 Billion Sale of South Africa Fuel Stations to Adnoc Unit
Binance News - Shell Plc is nearing the sale of its fuel stations in South Africa to a unit of Abu Dhabi’s biggest oil company in a deal valued at about $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
Strategy’s Digital Credit Framework Lifts SATA Above $91 in Pre-Market Trading, BitcoinTreasuries.NET Says
Binance News - Pre-market trading has opened, with SATA rebounding above $91 and STRC holding above $82, according to a post by BitcoinTreasuries.NET on X. According to Odaily, the post said the rebound was driven by Strategy’s new digital credit framework.
Ares Leads $100 Million Investment in Premier Lacrosse League
Binance News - The Premier Lacrosse League raised $100 million from a group of investors led by Ares Management Corp. and Alibaba Group co-founder Joe Tsai, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Fairwood Chairman Lo Hoi-Yeung Steps Back, Hands Over to Son Lo Fai-Shing
Binance News - Fairwood Holdings (0052) said chairman Lo Hoi-Yeung stepped down from executive director to non-executive director starting in April last year, handing over leadership to his son and vice chairman Lo Fai-Shing, according to Ming Pao. The report said Lo Fai-Shing personally wrote the management outlook and acknowledgements in Fairwood’s results materials this year, and he co-hosted the results briefing with CEO Li Pik-Kei.
STOCKS | UBTECH to Hold 2026 Global Launch on June 30, Unveil Mass-Production Humanoid Robot U1
Binance News - Shenzhen-based robot maker UBTECH (9880) said it will hold its 2026 global launch event on June 30 and will unveil U1, which it described as the world’s first full-size ultra-bionic humanoid robot that can be mass-produced, according to Ming Pao. UBTECH said orders for U1 have exceeded 13,361 units.
Chile Regulator Revokes Plusspay Registration Over Alleged Links to Tren de Aragua
Binance News - Chile’s Financial Market Commission (CMF) has revoked the registration of crypto platform Plusspay after an investigation found alleged ties to the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua and claims the platform was used to provide the group with financial support. According to ChainCatcher, CMF also removed other entities, including Pixeltec and Iuinvest, from eligibility to provide services in the Chilean market for failing to submit complete information on time as required under the Fintech Law. ...
Iraq’s SOMO Offers Discounts on Basra Crude Shipments to the Gulf
Binance News - Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) has offered significant discounts to long-term contract buyers for Basra crude shipments to the Gulf region in July. According to Jin10, the information was contained in documents detailing SOMO’s pricing terms for these deliveries.
Taijin New Energy Shares Surge After IPO as Investors Focus on AI-Related Copper Foil Equipment
Binance News - Taijin New Energy (688813.SH) held its 2025 annual general meeting on June 29, its first AGM since listing on March 31, 2026, with institutional and retail shareholders focusing on high-end copper foil equipment, AI supply-chain orders and the pace of capacity ramp-up, according to Jiemian News. Wind data show the stock was priced at 26.28 yuan per share in its IPO and closed at 49.47 yuan on its first trading day; it later rose to an intraday high of 249.44 yuan on June 25 and ended June 29 at 211.99 yuan. The company said it sells copper-foil production equipment and consumables rather than producing PCB or copper foil itself, and noted that customer and ...
RBA Minutes Say It Remains Ready to Raise Rates if Needed
Binance News - The Reserve Bank of Australia’s minutes from its June meeting said monetary policy needed to remain restrictive to remove excess demand in the economy. According to Jin10, the minutes were finalized before Brent crude prices fell by more than 10% over the previous week, creating a disconnect between the document’s hawkish tone and current market moves. Markets were pricing only about 10 basis points of additional tightening by year-end, while pricing about 17 basis points of easing by 2027. ...
GEOPOLITICS | India Plans to Cut Reliance on Middle East Oil After War Shock
Binance News - India’s state oil refiners plan to reduce their reliance on the Middle East after the supply shock of the Iran war and will lean more on alternative options, including spot-market purchases, according to Bloomberg.
Equirus Said to Weigh Fundraising at $600 Million Valuation
Binance News - Equirus Capital Pvt is considering raising as much as $60 million in a funding round at a valuation of about $600 million, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.
RBA Minutes Say It Is Meaningful to Use Scope From Prior Rate Hikes to Assess the Economy
Binance News - The Reserve Bank of Australia’s meeting minutes said it considered it meaningful to use the scope created by previous interest-rate increases to assess economic performance. According to Jin10, the minutes stated that using the room provided by earlier rate hikes would help evaluate how the economy is performing.
Bitcoin’s -0.90 Correlation with USD/JPY Rattles Carry Trade Assumptions
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin is doing something weird. Over the past 52 weeks, it’s been running a -0.90 correlation with the USD/JPY currency… Read the original on Bitcoin’s -0.90 Correlation with USD/JPY Rattles Carry Trade Assumptions. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
'47 Ronin' Director Gets 30 Months for Spending Netflix's $11M on Dogecoin
Decrypt - Carl Rinsch gambled Netflix's $11 million on stock options and Dogecoin, then spent the winnings on luxury cars and watches.
Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner Ionic Digital seeks Nasdaq direct listing amid AI pivot
CoinTelegraph - The Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner is seeking a Nasdaq direct listing as it repurposes mining infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing workloads.
Bitcoin’s $60,000 test is not over after Strategy’s $2.5B STRC backstop
CryptoSlate - Strategy's preferred stack and Bitcoin's price are facing two separate tests this week, and only one of them has been resolved. The company's Digital Credit Capital Framework centers on a $2.55 billion dollar-denominated reserve, a revised STRC dividend policy, $2 billion in combined buybacks, and a board-authorized BTC monetization program. MSTR rose roughly 6% in […] The post Bitcoin’s $60,000 test is not over after Strategy’s $2.5B STRC backstop appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Boosts US Dollar Reserves, Unveils ‘Bitcoin Monetization Program’
DailyHODL - Michael Saylor’s Strategy has increased its USD Reserve to $2.55 billion and unveiled a new Bitcoin (BTC) Monetization Program as part of a broader capital framework. The Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin treasury company says the $2.55 billion reserve, which includes expected proceeds from its at-the-market share program, covers approximately 17.4 months of its roughly $1.76 billion in annual […] The post Michael Saylor’s Strategy Boosts US Dollar Reserves, Unveils ‘Bitcoin Monetization Program’ appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitcoin Holds $60,000 by a Thread as Futures Volume Dries Up
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin can’t catch a break. The cryptocurrency has been grinding around the $60,000 mark for several sessions now, and the… Read the original on Bitcoin Holds $60,000 by a Thread as Futures Volume Dries Up. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
SCOTUS: warrant required for geofence location data
Atlas21 - The US Supreme Court extends the Fourth Amendment to location history held by third parties: law enforcement access now requires prior judicial authorisation. The post SCOTUS: warrant required for geofence location data appeared first on Atlas21.
FCA Targets Wholesale Market Confusion With Three Consumer Duty Fixes
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The FCA is moving to clean up its Consumer Duty rules. The regulator put out a consultation on changes aimed… Read the original on FCA Targets Wholesale Market Confusion With Three Consumer Duty Fixes. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Galaxy Sees Coin-Flip Odds for the CLARITY Act as Senate Time Runs Short
CoinPaprika - Galaxy Research lowered its odds of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 to 50%, down from 60% earlier in June. The firm cited a tightening Senate calendar, not concerns about the bill itself.
Australia’s crypto travel rule is coming into effect: Here’s what's changing
CoinTelegraph - From July, crypto exchanges operating in Australia will prompt for additional information on all outgoing and incoming transfers.
Kalshi Hits $10 Billion Weekly Volume as World Cup Drives Prediction Market Boom
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Kalshi just crossed $10 billion in weekly notional volume. First time ever. The milestone landed during the FIFA World Cup,… Read the original on Kalshi Hits $10 Billion Weekly Volume as World Cup Drives Prediction Market Boom. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRPL Crypto Credit Primitive Enters Key Voting Phase
U.Today - The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is poised to enter a new phase focused on financing value as its proposed native Lending Protocol officially enters the validator voting phase. The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is poised to enter a new phase focused on financing value as its proposed native Lending Protocol officially enters the validator voting phase.
Cathie Wood’s ARK adds $43.5M in crypto stocks amid market dip
CoinTelegraph - ARK Invest's biggest crypto stock purchases over the past three trading days were Coinbase and Circle, whose shares have fallen 17% and 27.6%, respectively, over the past month.
Bitmine lifts Ether holdings to 5.7M as it joins Russell 1000
CoinTelegraph - Bitmine purchased about $43 million worth of Ether last week as it entered the Russell 1000 Index, bringing it closer to its goal of owning 5% of ETH’s supply.
Crypto Analyst Challenges Ripple’s CEO Take on Strategy: ‘Two Giants, Same Model’
CryptoPotato - Merlijn says Garlinghouse should not be attacking Saylor since Ripple funds itself by selling XRP from escrow every month.
UK Crypto Firms Face February 2027 FCA Authorization Cutoff
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The clock is ticking. The Financial Conduct Authority has locked in a February 2027 deadline for cryptocurrency firms operating in… Read the original on UK Crypto Firms Face February 2027 FCA Authorization Cutoff. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
U.S. And Iran Differ Over Memorandum Interpretation on Strait Of Hormuz, Analyst Says
Binance News - A maritime security analyst said the United States and Iran have diverging interpretations of a memorandum of understanding, with the gap most evident in arrangements for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jin10, Al Jazeera cited maritime security analyst Alexandru Hudisteanu as saying the two sides’ readings are “misaligned,” with Iran favoring a strict, clause-by-clause interpretation while the United States emphasizes the broader spirit of the agreement. The analysis said Iran wants the current arrangement to be established as a ...
China PMI Shows Relatively Constructive June Picture, BofA Says
Binance News - China’s factory and non-manufacturing activity fared better than expected in June, according to Bloomberg. BofA’s Helen Qiao said supply-side factors have been “pretty resilient for some time,” but the key question is demand, including consumption and investment.
Indonesia Biofuel Push Seen Straining Producers and Tightening Palm Oil Markets
Binance News - Indonesia’s rollout of a palm-diesel blend is expected to push the country’s biofuel producers to their limits and tighten global palm oil supplies by diverting output away from export markets, according to Bloomberg.
Adjacent Completes $2.5 Million Pre-Seed Funding Round With Night Capital and VanEck Participation
Binance News - Adjacent, a project building a prediction market index, has completed a $2.5 million pre-seed funding round. According to Foresight News, participants in the round included Night Capital, VanEck, UFO Holdings, Maven 11, and DCG. The report said the specific amount raised has not been disclosed.
Argentina’s April Economic Activity Index Rises 1.6% Year on Year, Missing Expectations
Binance News - Argentina’s economic activity index rose 1.6% year on year in April, below market expectations for a 2.2% increase. According to Jin10, the April reading came in weaker than the expected 2.2% growth rate.
Lagarde Says Calling June Rate Hike an “Insurance” Increase Is Inaccurate
Binance News - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said it is not accurate to describe the June interest rate increase as an “insurance” hike. According to Jin10, Lagarde made the remark while addressing how the June rate move should be characterized.
WORLD CUP | Cody Gakpo scores 72nd-minute winner as Netherlands lead Morocco in Round of 32
Binance News - Cody Gakpo scored in the 72nd minute to put the Netherlands ahead of Morocco in their World Cup Round of 32 match on Monday, then collapsed in visible emotion after the goal, according to Yahoo Sports. The Liverpool forward finished after a desperation lay-off from a fouled Crysencio Summerville, blasting past Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. Yahoo Sports reported Gakpo’s partner, Noa van der Bij, announced earlier this week that they lost a baby son during her pregnancy, and Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said the team had supported him.
STOCKS | Eli Lilly and Regeneron Join FDA’s New Pilot Program
Binance News - Eli Lilly (LLY.N) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN.O) have become among the first companies selected for a new pilot program run by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. According to Jin10, CNBC reported that the two drugmakers were included in the initial group admitted to the FDA’s new trial initiative.
Supreme Court Lets Trump Fire SEC and CFTC Commissioners, Shaking 91-Year Precedent
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WORLD CUP | Paraguay declares holiday after upsetting Germany on penalties in last-32
Binance News - Paraguay President Santiago Pena declared a national holiday for Tuesday, 30 June, after Paraguay beat Germany in the World Cup last-32, according to Yahoo Sports. Julio Enciso headed Paraguay in front before Kai Havertz equalised, and a Jonathan Tah extra-time header for Germany was ruled out after a VAR review. Paraguay won the penalty shootout when Jose Canale beat Manuel Neuer, despite missing two earlier chances to clinch it. Paraguay will face either France or Sweden in the last-16 in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Indonesian Bonds Draw $1.2 Billion as Higher Yields Lure Funds
Binance News - Indonesian bonds are on track for their biggest monthly inflow in more than a year, as higher yields attract foreign investors and help support the rupiah, according to Bloomberg.
China Said to Discourage Firms From High-Interest Offshore Funding, Bloomberg Reports
Binance News - China’s government is discouraging companies from raising funds overseas at higher interest rates as it seeks to curb risks among local borrowers carrying more than $100 billion in offshore debt, according to Ming Pao, citing a Bloomberg report.
Iran Says It Told Oman to Redraw Shipping Lanes in the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - Iran’s deputy foreign minister said Iran has informed Oman that shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz need to be redrawn. According to Jin10, the deputy foreign minister said the two sides will hold technical talks on the issue.