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Japanese mining pool shuts down as mega-miners dominate; Bitcoin ETFs face $5.3B deficit; Coldcard loss hits $70M.
Japan, US Plot Yen Rescue as Speculators Face Reckoning
Bitcoin.com - Japan and the United States are preparing to unveil a joint policy as early as next week to stop speculators from driving the Japanese yen to fresh multi-decade lows. Japan Strikes First, Buying Nearly $59 Billion in a Day The move follows a dramatic week of currency action. On July 30, Japan’s Ministry of Finance […]
A major Japanese Bitcoin mining pool just pulled the plug on its Bitcoin service just as 3 mega-miners claimed 60% of the network
CryptoSlate - The leaders were already dominant before the cutoff, and aggregate data do not identify a destination for SBI’s lost pool hashrate. The post A major Japanese Bitcoin mining pool just pulled the plug on its Bitcoin service just as 3 mega-miners claimed 60% of the network appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Louisiana just armed crypto ATM users with a legal cheat code to demand full refunds from unlicensed operators
CryptoSlate - Act 482 takes effect Aug. 1, while clearly disclosed document requests can reset the 90-day payment clock. The post Louisiana just armed crypto ATM users with a legal cheat code to demand full refunds from unlicensed operators appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Coinbase Exec ‘Relentlessly Optimistic’ on CLARITY Act Odds
Bitcoin.com - Coinbase Head of Institutional Strategy John D’Agostino says he remains “relentlessly optimistic” the CLARITY Act passes, even as Wall Street odds-makers put the bill’s chances well below 50%. A Coinbase Exec’s Case for Optimism D’Agostino, Coinbase’s Head of Institutional Strategy, told reporters he is confident the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, or CLARITY Act, will […]
Bitcoin ETFs Pull $172.4 Million in July but Face $5.3 Billion Year-to-Date Hole
TheCurrencyAnalytics - US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs scraped together a net inflow of $172.4 million in July. Not a blowout number. But it… Read the original on Bitcoin ETFs Pull $172.4 Million in July but Face $5.3 Billion Year-to-Date Hole. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Analyst Blasts Strategy After CEO Signals New Priority Beyond Bitcoin
CryptoPotato - Strategy's CEO warned on Friday that the company might sell up to $5 billion in BTC.
Galaxy Research Puts Coldcard Bitcoin Loss at $70.2M Across 1,196 Wallets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Galaxy Research, the research arm of crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital, tracked down 1,196 Coldcard wallet addresses that bled out… Read the original on Galaxy Research Puts Coldcard Bitcoin Loss at $70.2M Across 1,196 Wallets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto PAC pours another $1M into Michigan House race
CoinTelegraph - Michigan incumbent Shri Thanedar’s re-election bid against other Democratic candidates is getting more about crypto with an infusion of ads funded by an industry-aligned PAC.
South Korea's smaller crypto exchanges chase finance deals as volume halves
Cryptopolitan - After first-half trading turnover fell 54.6% from a year earlier, South Korea’s five won-based crypto exchanges are rebuilding their businesses around bank and brokerage partnerships, institutional services and regulatory cleanup. Due to trading volume being down by 55%, exchanges are changing their business models to survive. What is happening to South Korea’s crypto market? The...
The More Americans Know About AI, the Less They Like It: Gallup
Decrypt - Gallup says Americans are growing more skeptical of artificial intelligence, with rising concerns about job losses, businesses' use of the technology, and the technology’s growing impact.
MicroStrategy Post-Earnings CLARITY Act Push Could Add New Catalyst for Its Stock
BeInCrypto - Strategy backed the CLARITY Act a day after Q2 results, giving MSTR stock a regulatory catalyst beyond earnings. The post MicroStrategy Post-Earnings CLARITY Act Push Could Add New Catalyst for Its Stock appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Claude AI User Conversations Surface Publicly via Google Searches
DailyHODL - Anthropic's Claude AI shared chat links have been indexed by Google, exposing private user interactions. The incident stems from the platform's share feature and raises privacy concerns. The post Claude AI User Conversations Surface Publicly via Google Searches appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
ECB Digital Euro App Targets All Users With Accessibility Push Beyond EU Law
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The European Central Bank is going further than the law requires. Its digital euro app will surpass the accessibility standards… Read the original on ECB Digital Euro App Targets All Users With Accessibility Push Beyond EU Law. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Chamath Palihapitiya backs harnesses and applications in AI investing guide
Cryptopolitan - Investor Chamath Palihapitiya has published a map of where he expects money to move through the AI market on X, telling his followers that the fastest cash sits in power and data-center real estate. However, he also stated that the durable margins will belong to “harnesses” and the applications built on top of them. Where...
Ripple CTO Emeritus Hints He Is Still Deeply Involved With XRP
U.Today - Ripple CTO emeritus quietly shuts down XRP retirement speculation. Ripple CTO emeritus quietly shuts down XRP retirement speculation.
New York Sues Kalshi for $36 Billion, Calls Prediction Markets 'Gambling, Plain and Simple'
CoinPaprika - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul sued prediction market Kalshi on 31 July 2026, alleging it runs an unlicensed gambling operation. The state seeks about $36 billion, restitution, and a court order stopping the platform.
XRP Ledger’s xrpld 3.3.0 Brings Back 2 Security-Pulled Features With Fixes
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The XRP Ledger is getting a significant software push. Version xrpld 3.3.0 is due out next week, carrying five amendments… Read the original on XRP Ledger’s xrpld 3.3.0 Brings Back 2 Security-Pulled Features With Fixes. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
South Korea’s 22% Crypto Tax Crashes Trading Volume
BeInCrypto - South Korea confirmed a 22% crypto tax starting in 2027, just as trading volume across its five main exchanges collapsed nearly 55% during the first half of the year. The timing raises an uncomfortable question about taxing a market that is already shrinking fast. How the 22% Crypto Tax Will Work Other income is a The post South Korea’s 22% Crypto Tax Crashes Trading Volume appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Coldcard Bitcoin loss estimate rises to $70M after Galaxy analysis
CoinTelegraph - Galaxy Research identified 1,196 addresses that lost 1,082.65 Bitcoin in a 41-minute window, expanding the estimated scope of the Coldcard wallet incident.
Coinbase Sinks 5% After-Hours as Trading and Subscription Revenue Both Miss
CoinPaprika - Coinbase reported second-quarter revenue of $1.22 billion, below the $1.29 billion analysts expected. Transaction and subscription revenue both fell short, and the stock dropped about 5% in after-hours trading.
$70 Million Gone in 40 Minutes: CZ Weighs in on Coldcard Fallout
BeInCrypto - A Coldcard firmware bug let thieves rebuild seeds and drain $70 million in BTC. CZ says no wallet is fully safe. The post $70 Million Gone in 40 Minutes: CZ Weighs in on Coldcard Fallout appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Celestia Enables Sovereign Rollups With New Data Availability Upgrade
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Celestia rolled out an upgrade this week that lets developers launch sovereign rollups with independent data availability layers. The release… Read the original on Celestia Enables Sovereign Rollups With New Data Availability Upgrade. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin ETFs end July in the green despite late-month selling
CoinTelegraph - Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $172.4 million in July inflows but remained $5.3 billion negative year to date after heavy withdrawals in May and June.
US Treasury Buys Yen in Rare Forex Move as Currency Pressure Mounts
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The US Treasury stepped into the foreign exchange market and bought Japanese yen. It’s a rare move — the kind… Read the original on US Treasury Buys Yen in Rare Forex Move as Currency Pressure Mounts. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Four Years of Red: Why XRP Finally Has Bull Chance This August
U.Today - XRP held $1.06 at July close, setting up a decisive Q3 battle to snap its four-year streak of August losses. XRP held $1.06 at July close, setting up a decisive Q3 battle to snap its four-year streak of August losses.
Hedge Funds Add Bullish Oil Bets at Fastest Pace Since March
Binance News - Hedge funds boosted bullish wagers on US oil at the fastest pace since March, as supply disruptions from Iran to the Red and Black Seas are set to lift demand for American crude, Bloomberg reported. Money managers raised their net-long positions on West Texas Intermediate by 21,402 lots to 108,307 in the week ended July 28, the biggest jump in about four months, according to weekly CFTC data on futures and options. Speculators now hold their most bullish stance on US oil since mid-June.The increase was driven not only by the Iran war but also by renewed attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants on Saudi crude shipments through the Red Sea, an increasingly important export route as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist, according to Bloomberg. Fresh attacks on tankers at the ...
Amazon Hikes 2026 Capex to $220 Billion as Higher Memory Costs and AI Demand Bite
Binance News - Amazon reported better-than-expected second-quarter revenue and its fastest cloud growth since 2021, and lifted its 2026 capital spending forecast to $220 billion from $200 billion, CNBC reported. The stock jumped more than 10% in extended trading. Adjusted earnings came in at $1.97 a share on revenue of $200.61 billion, both topping estimates, while Amazon Web Services revenue expanded 37% year over year to $42.2 billion, trouncing Wall Street's expectation of 31% growth. CEO Andy Jassy said rising memory prices pushed the capex estimate higher.Jassy said the spending spree is unlikely to abate soon, noting that even at $220 billion Amazon will still lack enough capacity to meet demand in 2026 and 2027, and called demand already booked for 2028 "striking," ...
XRP Ledger set for major v3.3.0 upgrade with five powerful new features
Cryptopolitan - XRP Ledger's upcoming v3.3.0 upgrade introduces five new features to improve tokenization and institutional finance.
Arthur Hayes sells ETH at a $241K loss as crypto market slides
Cryptopolitan - Arthur Hayes disposed of 2,364.38 ETH for 4.3 million USDC last Friday, according to tracking platform Lookonchain, resulting in a possible loss of $241,000. The sale happened as the price of crypto, in general, was on the decline with the whole cryptocurrency market falling by about 2 percent within the past 24 hours. Arthur Hayes(@CryptoHayes)...
OpenAI May Delay IPO Plans Until Next Year, Sources Say
Binance News - OpenAI may delay its initial public offering plans until next year, according to people familiar with the matter. According to Odaily, the company had previously hoped to complete an IPO before Anthropic. A week after Anthropic filed for a public listing, OpenAI also submitted listing paperwork, but it has not set a specific timetable and said it was too early to go public. The company said some strategic goals are easier to pursue as a private company. Several people familiar with the matter said some of OpenAI’s major investors ...
Apple Shares Fall 7.35% as Q3 FY2026 Results Top Estimates but Revenue Guidance Misses
Binance News - Apple's shares fell 7.35% on Friday, wiping nearly $360 billion off its market value in a single day, after the company released its fiscal third-quarter 2026 results Thursday after the U.S. market close, according to Jiemian News. The earnings report showed revenue and earnings per share beat market expectations, but analysts said weaker services revenue and lower-than-expected guidance for the next quarter pressured the stock. The report said rising prices for core components such as memory forced Apple to raise prices on some flagship products, which may hurt sales growth.
Taohuxue Says 6 Institutional Investors Hold 74.68% of A Shares as of July 31
Binance News - Taohuxue (920262.BJ) said in its 2026 half-year report, published on July 31, 2026, that six institutional investors had disclosed holdings of its A shares totaling 61.9395 million shares, or 74.68% of the company's total share capital, according to Jiemian News. The investors include Suzhou Yingbao Investment, Suzhou Huzhijin Investment Management Partnership (Limited Partnership), Taohuxue Silk's 2024 employee shareholding plan, Taohuxue Silk's repurchase securities account, China Merchants Bank's Jiashi Beijing Stock Exchange Select Two-Year Regular Open Mixed Fund, and Shanghai Zhengda Asset Management's Zhengda Quantitative Value Private Securities Investment Fund. The combined institutional ownership ratio rose 2.36 percentage points from the previous ...
STOCKS | Xiaomi Auto Deliveries Exceed 30,000 in July 2026
Binance News - According to Jin10, Xiaomi Auto said its deliveries continued to exceed 30,000 units in July 2026.
GM wants its own AI layer after shipping Gemini to cars
Cryptopolitan - General Motors will launch its own in-vehicle artificial intelligence assistant later this year, designed to reach further into the car than the Google Gemini system it started deploying in the spring, per CNBC. Anna Santos, GM’s director of product management of voice and AI/machine learning, said the assistant “combines conversational AI with GM vehicle knowledge...
Polymarket Philadelphia Phillies Odds Jump to 62.5%
Binance News - Polymarket odds for the Philadelphia Phillies option in the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Baltimore Orioles market rose sharply to 62.5% from 47.5% one hour earlier, a 15% move. According to ChainCatcher, the swing was being monitored by Catcher Predict, which noted that related breaking news may have influenced the change.
Reuters Photo Shows Bessent Considering $5 Billion to $10 Billion Japanese Yen Purchase
Binance News - A Reuters photo taken at a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on July 31 showed a note on U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent's notepad listing a to-do item that appeared to consider a U.S. purchase of $5 billion to $10 billion worth of Japanese yen, according to Jiemian News. The report said the U.S. Treasury Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether it had intervened to support the yen. Earlier that day, people familiar with the matter told media that the U.S. Treasury, through the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, had informed several banks it could intervene in the yen market later that day. Japan's government ...
DoorDash faces congressional scrutiny over Kimi AI deployment
Cryptopolitan - House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar and Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino sent DoorDash co-founder and chief executive Tony Xu a letter on Friday requesting information and documents on how the company evaluates and deploys Chinese-developed AI. The request grew out of a post on X by DoorDash founder Andy Fang describing...
FED TRENDS | Fed Governor Alberto G. Musalem Says He Favors a Rate Hike
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Financial Times reported that Fed Governor Alberto G. Musalem said he tends to support a rate hike.
SOUTH KOREA July Trade Balance Preliminary at $30.32 Billion, Above Forecast
Binance News - South Korea's preliminary trade balance for July was $30.32 billion, compared with a forecast of $29.59 billion and a prior value revised from $36.149 billion to $36.088 billion. According to Jin10, the prior figure was revised to $36.088 billion from $36.149 billion.
Arthur Hayes Deposits 2,364.38 ETH and Receives 4.3 Million USDC at a Loss
Binance News - Arthur Hayes deposited 2,364.38 ETH into Cumberland and Galaxy Digital over the past two hours and received 4.3 million USDC in return. According to Odaily, he sold the ETH at $1,821, resulting in a loss of $241,000, or 5.3%. He previously bought 7,213 ETH at about $1,923 each.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall by 0.856 Tons
Binance News - SPDR Gold Trust holdings fell by 0.856 tons from the previous day to 1007.015 tons. According to Jin10, the current holdings amount to 1007.015 tons.
COMEX Gold Falls 1.41% to $4,107.2 an Ounce, Still Up 2.1% in July
Binance News - COMEX gold futures fell 1.41% to $4,107.2 an ounce, while silver futures dropped 2.27% to $57.97 an ounce, according to Jiemian News. Gold rose 1.26% for the week and gained 2.1% in July; silver fell nearly 1% for the week and declined 1.82% in July.
Wall Street Week: Warsh, EU Merger Rules and Robotic Surgery
Binance News - Harvard professor and former Obama economic adviser Jason Furman discusses the Fed rate decision and the challenges facing Chairman Kevin Warsh, according to Bloomberg. The program also looks at the European Union rewriting merger rules to help create tech giants that can compete with America, and at Johnson & Johnson's push into the fast-growing robotic surgery race years behind its rivals.
Google pulls Google Earth AI image tool a day after launch
Cryptopolitan - Google has removed a new Google Earth feature after roughly a day of operation because disinformation researchers warned that it allowed anyone to drop convincing fake scenes onto Google’s own satellite imagery. The feature was heavily criticized with several professionals calling for it to be removed. Google attempted to implement safeguards that would allow it...
Bessent Pushes Senate on Clarity Act as Bitcoin Holds Steady Through the Gridlock
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Scott Bessent didn’t send a quiet memo. The Treasury Secretary went straight to X, posting a public call… Read the original on Bessent Pushes Senate on Clarity Act as Bitcoin Holds Steady Through the Gridlock. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Indian Firms Plan Fresh Price Hikes as Commodity Costs Rise
Binance News - India’s largest consumer companies are preparing to raise prices on products from toothpaste to tires and paint ahead of the festival season and for the second straight quarter, according to Bloomberg. The planned increases come as the prolonged Middle East conflict pushes up commodity costs and threatens to keep inflation elevated.
Sherritt Rejects Early Board Vote Amid Trump Ally Talks
Binance News - Sherritt International Corp. rejected its largest investor’s request for a special meeting to let shareholders vote on replacing its chairman and another board director, according to Bloomberg. The move comes as the Canadian miner faces scrutiny over discussions with an ally of US President Donald Trump.
Snapchat Joins Fight Against 'AI Slop' on Spotlight Feed
Binance News - Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, said on Friday it will stop recommending wholly AI-generated videos in its Spotlight feed and will prioritise authentic, human-made content, according to BBC. The company is joining YouTube, LinkedIn and Substack in steps to curb fake writing, images and videos made entirely with AI tools. Snap said it will still recommend AI-enhanced or AI-edited content, and is not banning all AI use on the platform. It described wholly AI-generated content as typically low-quality and repetitive, and said users generally do not want to see it.
Strategy’s Michael Saylor Says Cash and Bitcoin Could Coexist in Future Capital Mix
Binance News - Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said on the company’s second-quarter earnings call that the firm may adopt a capital strategy combining cash and BTC in the future. He said that the best way to buy the most Bitcoin may not be to buy the most Bitcoin immediately. According to Odaily, TD Cowen and Benchmark both maintained buy ratings on Strategy after the call. The two firms said management’s main goal is now to bring the STRC preferred stock price back near par so it can resume functioning as a financing tool. TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza said the most important takeaway from the call was management’s focus on STRC. Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer said Saylor and his ...
Strategy and Michael Saylor Back Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
Binance News - Strategy Inc. and Michael Saylor publicly supported the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on July 31. According to Odaily, Strategy said the bill would provide a framework for digital asset market growth, institutional participation, consumer protection, and individuals’ rights to hold and control digital assets. Michael Saylor said he supports bipartisan efforts to advance the CLARITY Act to establish clear, durable rules that protect property rights, promote innovation, and strengthen U.S. capital markets. The Senate bill would divide crypto regulatory duties between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the ...
US Stocks Rally To End Turbulent Month
Binance News - Bloomberg Television’s "The Close" on July 31, 2026, featured a guest lineup including UBS Head of US Rates Strategy Phoebe White, Chevron CFO Eimear Bonner and Illumina CEO Jacob Thaysen, according to Bloomberg. The program also listed Glide Identity Founder and CEO Eran Haggiag, Verizon Business Senior VP and Chief Product Officer Scott Lawrence, Rosenblatt Securities Senior Research Analyst and Managing Director Barton Crockett, Wells Fargo Investment Institute Global Asset Allocation Strategist Veronica Willis, First Founder and CEO Libby Leffler, Most Valuable Promotions co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, Most Valuable Promotions CEO and Board Member John ...
Jeanine Pirro Moves To Dismiss Indictment Against Olympic Canoeist David Hearn
Binance News - According to CNBC, U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. Jeanine Pirro on Friday moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with vandalizing the Reflecting Pool of the Lincoln Memorial. In a court filing, Pirro wrote that damage to the pool's sealant was the result of a flawed installation.
New York State Retirement Fund Reports Holding 16,377 Shares of Strive ASST
Binance News - BitcoinTreasuries.NET said on X that the New York State Retirement Fund, which manages $295 billion in assets, reported holding 16,377 shares of Bitcoin treasury company Strive ASST, valued at $182,000. According to Odaily, the fund is the third-largest pension fund in the United States.
Boomerang Kids Weigh on Expenses and Retirement Savings
Binance News - Young American adults living with their parents are back near Covid-lockdown highs, and the trend is pressuring household finances, according to Bloomberg. A Thrivent survey found half of parents supporting an adult child say it is affecting their finances, while one in five say they would cut retirement savings if needed.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Warns of Wider Strait Closures
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian media outlet Fars News reported that the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said the U.S. regime's continued naval blockade and incitement of war would not only further block the Strait of Hormuz, but also close other straits and transport routes. Global economic, energy markets, and U.S. voters would pay the price.
AI | Zitron Says Investors Are Buying a Lie on AI Spending
Binance News - EZ Primary Research CEO Ed Zitron offered a skeptical view of the artificial intelligence boom after earnings this week from Microsoft and Amazon showed aggressive AI spending plans, according to Bloomberg. Zitron said investors are assuming capital spending is building infrastructure for broad AI demand, when it is instead supporting OpenAI and Anthropic, which he called unprofitable and unsustainable companies.
Luxury Real Estate Firm Serhant Expands Into Texas
Binance News - Luxury real estate firm Serhant is expanding into Texas as the state’s job growth and entrepreneurial base fuel luxury housing demand, according to Bloomberg. CEO and Founder Ryan Serhant said Texas has more than 3.5 million startups and small businesses and more Fortune 500 headquarters than any other state. He added that Texas recorded $25 billion in residential sales above $1 million over the past year.
K-Shaped U.S. Economy Divergence Widening, Clarida Says
Binance News - Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida, now a global economic adviser for Pimco, said the U.S. has a so-called K-shaped economy, with the gap between its two branches widening over the past six to seven years, according to Bloomberg. Clarida made the remarks on Bloomberg Money in an interview with Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu.
Hyperscale Data Sells 100 Bitcoins, Sets Up Bitcoin-Backed Credit Line
Binance News - Hyperscale Data sold 100 bitcoins and established a bitcoin-backed credit line to fund AI infrastructure. According to ChainCatcher, Bitcoin News reported the update on X.
Hyperscale Data Sells 100 Bitcoin and Sets Up Bitcoin-Backed Credit Line for AI Infrastructure
Binance News - Bitcoin News said on X that Hyperscale Data sold 100 bitcoin and established a bitcoin-backed credit line. According to Odaily, the funds will be used to finance AI infrastructure.
Super PAC Adds $700,000 to Ogles Primary Fight
Binance News - According to Axios, the clean-energy aligned super PAC Invest in Tomorrow Coalition is spending an additional $700,000 in paid media on behalf of Rep. Andy Ogles' GOP primary challenge in Tennessee during the final week of the race, bringing its total spending to $1.3 million as of Wednesday. The group commissioned a Tusk Strategies poll of 400 likely Republican primary voters from July 26 to 28 that showed Ogles at 37% and challenger Charlie Hatcher at 33%, with a margin of error of plus or minus 5 percentage points. Ogles said in a statement that he is being targeted by left-wing liberals from California, while ITC chair Tom Matzzie said the campaign is meant to show that politicians who oppose clean energy do so at their own political peril. Hatcher is backed by ...
Trump Says He Could Withdraw Todd Blanche Nomination Until GOP Critics Leave Office
Binance News - According to Axios, President Donald Trump said Thursday he would have "no objection" to temporarily withdrawing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination until Republican Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and John Cornyn of Texas are out of office next January. Trump said Blanche would "remain, in any event, as Acting," while Cornyn said he wanted a written guarantee that the administration's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" was dead. The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on Blanche's nomination Wednesday night after the two Republicans opposed advancing it, and a single "no" vote from either senator would block the nomination from moving to the full Senate. Cornyn said on X that Trump was mistaken if he thought concerns about the settlement ...
White House Says Trump Approves Four-Year Tariff Quota on Imported Quartz Surface Products
Binance News - The White House said U.S. President Donald Trump has determined that a tariff quota on imported quartz surface products for the next four years is appropriate. According to ChainCatcher, the announcement did not provide additional details on the scope or implementation of the measure.
U.S. and Israel Prepare to Strike Iran Energy Targets as Soon as This Weekend, CBS Says
Binance News - According to CBS, the United States and Israel are preparing to bomb Iran's energy-related targets as soon as this weekend.
AI | Illumina CEO Discusses Earnings, Genomic Medicine Opportunities
Binance News - Illumina Chief Executive Officer Jacob Thaysen discussed the company's earnings, genomic medicine opportunities and the potential for artificial intelligence in life sciences on "Bloomberg The Close," according to Bloomberg. The segment did not include a new product launch, deal or other standalone market event beyond Thaysen's comments.
Houthi Forces Say They Will Continue Blocking Saudi Ships
Binance News - Yemen's Houthi forces said they will continue their blockade operations against Saudi Arabia and will intercept its vessels wherever possible as long as conditions allow. According to ChainCatcher, the statement did not provide further details on the scope or timing of the action.
Amgen Reports Theft of Patient Data in Cyber Incident
Binance News - Amgen Inc. said a cyber incident led to the theft of patient information and proprietary data stored on cloud servers, according to Bloomberg. The company disclosed the breach in a filing Friday, making it the latest large health-care company to report a data theft.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Says Policymakers Are Considering Fewer Policy Meetings
Binance News - Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said the Federal Reserve is considering reducing the frequency of its policy meetings. According to ChainCatcher, Warsh made the remarks in comments reported by Jin10.
Wall Street Rushes to Raise Amazon Targets After 15% Post-Earnings Stock Surge
BeInCrypto - Analysts raised Amazon price targets to as high as $400 after AWS growth of 37% drove a 15% single day surge. The post Wall Street Rushes to Raise Amazon Targets After 15% Post-Earnings Stock Surge appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Qualcomm Selling Shareholder May Resell Up to 17,826,566 Shares
Binance News - According to Jin10, SEC filing documents showed that Qualcomm's selling shareholder may resell up to 17,826,566 shares through Modular Acquisition Intermediary.
Polymarket BBL Esports Map Handicap Odds Jump to 90%
Binance News - Catcher Predict reported that the win probability for BBL Esports in Polymarket’s submarket on the Valorant match between BBL Esports and Gentle Mates in the VCT EMEA Alpha Group surged from 50% an hour ago to 90%. According to ChainCatcher, the move occurred in the submarket for Map 3 spread betting, BBL Esports (-2.5) versus Gentle Mates (+2.5), with the shift representing a 40% increase.
Higher-For-Longer Rates Boost Appeal of Short-Term Fixed Income
Binance News - According to CNBC, traders are increasingly pricing in a higher-for-longer interest-rate backdrop, and that has lifted interest in short-term fixed income after the Federal Reserve kept its target rate in a range of 3.5% to 3.75% on Wednesday. The 10-year Treasury yield touched its highest level since January 2025 on Friday, while the 30-year bond yield rose to its highest since July 2007. Fed funds futures trading points to a 65% chance of a rate hike at the central bank's September meeting, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool. Rebecca Venter, senior fixed income client portfolio manager at Vanguard, said long-term investors should look at the two-year to seven-year part of the curve ...
George Santos to Pay Over $35,000 in Kalshi Settlement
Binance News - Former Congressman George Santos agreed to pay more than $35,000 to settle allegations that he manipulated a wager on prediction market platform Kalshi over whether he would attend the 2026 State of the Union, according to Bloomberg. The settlement resolves claims tied to the trade on the event contract.
STOCKS | US Stocks Rally to End Turbulent Month as Amazon Jumps 15%
Binance News - US stocks rose on Friday, with Amazon.com Inc. jumping 15% after strong results and lifting a broad group of companies tied to enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, according to Bloomberg. The advance helped the market end a turbulent month on a firmer note, with gains spreading beyond Amazon to other AI-linked names.
S&P Global Confirms Luxembourg's AAA/A-1+ Rating; Outlook Stable
Binance News - S&P Global confirmed Luxembourg's AAA/A-1+ rating and kept the outlook stable. According to Jin10, the rating agency also maintained the outlook at stable.
STOCKS | Brazil Exchange Feeds Go Blank for More Than Three Hours
Binance News - Traders in Sao Paulo’s financial district were left scrambling Friday morning after feeds from Brazil’s main exchange stayed blank for more than three hours past the opening bell, according to Bloomberg. The outage left market participants trying to determine why the exchange was not providing data well after trading was supposed to start.
AI Music Company Suno Loses Copyright Case in Germany
Decrypt - The decision requires AI companies to license copyrighted music used to train models and generate songs, marking another legal win for music rights holders in Europe.
Momentum ETFs Rebound As Investors Brace For Busy Week Of Jobs And Earnings
Binance News - According to CNBC, momentum stocks staged a sharp rebound Thursday and the iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM) rose 5.5% before adding another 1.1% on Friday, even though it is still on pace for one of its worst months ever, down nearly 12% in July. Technical analyst Rob Ginsberg of Wolfe Research said the next few days will be crucial, warning that a stall and reversal would show the trade is not yet out of danger. Investors are also awaiting a packed week of economic data and earnings, including July nonfarm payrolls, which FactSet consensus estimates show rising by 87,500 after 57,000 the previous month, with the unemployment rate seen edging up to 4.3% from 4.2%. RBC Capital Markets strategist Lori Calvasina reiterated her 8,150 S&P 500 price target and said ...
Democrats Hate Crypto More Than Oil Companies and Data Centers, Poll Shows
U.Today - A newly surfaced poll circulated among Senate Democrats shows that 84% of Democratic primary voters view crypto-backed candidates unfavorably. A newly surfaced poll circulated among Senate Democrats shows that 84% of Democratic primary voters view crypto-backed candidates unfavorably.
STOCKS | CFTC: S&P 500 CME Net Longs Rise by 12,702 Contracts for Fund Managers
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said that for the week ended July 28, equity fund managers increased net long positions in the CME S&P 500 by 12,702 contracts to 939,115. Equity fund speculators cut net short positions in the CME S&P 500 by 28,795 contracts to 287,277.
CFTC: Speculators Cut Net Shorts in CBOT U.S. 10-Year Treasury Futures
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said that for the week ended July 28, speculators reduced net short positions in CBOT U.S. 10-year Treasury futures by 3,587 contracts to 876,119 contracts. They also cut net short positions in CBOT U.S. ultra-long Treasury futures by 642 contracts to 320,708 contracts.
US 2-Year and 5-Year Treasury Futures Short Positions Fall
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said that as of the week ending July 28, speculators cut net short positions in CBOT U.S. 2-year Treasury futures by 30,023 contracts to 1,124,574 contracts. Speculators also cut net short positions in CBOT U.S. 5-year Treasury futures by 126,929 contracts to 1,146,400 contracts.
Colombia to Build $4 Billion in Reserves as Peso Hits 7-Year High
Binance News - Colombia launched a program to accumulate as much as $4 billion in international reserves as it seeks to weaken the peso from a seven-year high, according to Bloomberg. The move comes after the currency strengthened to its strongest level in seven years.
STOCKS | Tech Stocks Lift Wall Street as July Ends
Binance News - Several technology heavyweights powered U.S. stocks higher in the final stretch of July as strong earnings outweighed inflation worries that have shaken the bond market, according to Bloomberg. The move came as investors continued to focus on profit results from major tech names rather than pressure from rising bond yields.
PRECIOUS METALS | CFTC: COMEX Gold, Silver, and Copper Speculators Cut Net Longs
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said that for the week ended July 28, COMEX gold speculators cut net long positions by 3,258 contracts to 120,328, COMEX silver speculators cut net long positions by 1,614 contracts to 8,387, and COMEX copper speculators cut net long positions by 7,195 contracts to 66,490.
WTI Net Long Positions Rise to 106,507, CFTC Says
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said oil speculators increased net long positions in WTI by 28,159 contracts to 106,507 for the week ended July 28.
AI | Big Tech Holds $2.4 Trillion in Data Center Spending Commitments
Binance News - The four largest players in the data center race have committed nearly $2.4 trillion in spending over the coming years as they build out AI infrastructure, Bloomberg reported. The figure underscores the scale of investment still flowing into chips, servers and data centers tied to the AI boom.
3 Earnings Misses Later, Wall Street Will Not Give Up on Coinbase Stock
BeInCrypto - Analysts cut Coinbase stock price targets after a third straight miss, yet most still tell clients to buy COIN. The post 3 Earnings Misses Later, Wall Street Will Not Give Up on Coinbase Stock appeared first on BeInCrypto.
AI | Lux Capital's Shakir Sees Next AI Boom in Health Care, Robotics
Binance News - Lux Capital Partner Deena Shakir said the next wave of AI innovation will center on trust, partnerships and vertical applications such as health care and robotics, rather than only more powerful foundation models, according to Bloomberg. She said recent disclosures from Anthropic and OpenAI have shifted the AI debate from model capabilities to real-world deployment and security. Shakir made the comments on Bloomberg Tech.
BitMine-Linked Wallet Buys 10,460 ETH Through FalconX
Binance News - A wallet believed to belong to BitMine bought 10,460 ETH through FalconX, according to Onchain Lens. According to Odaily, the purchase was valued at about $19.48 million. BitMine holds more than 4.8% of ETH supply and is the world’s largest publicly listed Ethereum treasury.
STOCKS | Cui Dongshu Says First-Half Total Lithium Battery Demand Rose 53%
Binance News - Cui Dongshu said first-half 2026 total lithium battery demand reached 1.0689 trillion kWh, up 53% year on year. According to Jin10, he said industry growth has shifted from being driven mainly by new-energy vehicles to a new pattern supported by energy storage, overseas exports, and commercial vehicles.
Allspring's Noah Wise Sees Opportunity in Short-Term Treasurys, U.S. Credit And Latin America
Binance News - According to CNBC, Allspring Global Investments' Noah Wise said bond investors should focus on the front end of the yield curve and favor short-term Treasurys over longer-duration bonds. The firm's head of global macro strategy and senior portfolio manager said markets were pricing in a couple of Fed hikes over the next couple of years, making yields above 4% with relatively low risk attractive ahead of Wednesday's Fed decision on interest rates. Wise also said he likes U.S. credit, including investment-grade and high-yield debt, more than European credit at this time. He added that emerging markets offer opportunities as well, especially in Latin America, where he said yields ...
GEOPOLITICS | US Says It Was Not Involved in Redirecting Pakistan-Bound LNG Tanker
Binance News - The US said it had no role in redirecting the first Qatari liquefied natural gas shipment to transit the Strait of Hormuz in more than three weeks, according to Bloomberg. The tanker had been bound for Pakistan.
Billionaire Ken Griffin’s Citadel Swoops In on AI Portfolio of Hedge Fund That Just Suffered Deep Losses: Report
DailyHODL - Situational Awareness offloaded most public equity holdings to Citadel amid heavy AI investment losses while retaining private stakes like Anthropic. The post Billionaire Ken Griffin’s Citadel Swoops In on AI Portfolio of Hedge Fund That Just Suffered Deep Losses: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Couche-Tard CEO Expects Shareholder Pressure on Żabka Bid
Binance News - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Chief Executive Officer says he expects some Żabka Group SA shareholders to push for a higher price on the Canadian company’s $8.7 billion takeover offer, but he remains confident the deal will close, according to Bloomberg.
Experts: Quantum Money Could Supplant Bitcoin's Consensus
Binance News - Stefano Gogioso and Daniela Herrmann told the latest BeInCrypto Experts Council that quantum money could become the final form of digital cash, using physics to make value impossible to forge. According to BeInCrypto, Gogioso said consensus is “the last middleman,” arguing that quantum systems could remove trust in intermediaries, networks and global ledgers while offering unforgeability based on the no-cloning theorem. Herrmann said quantum money is not available yet, but could emerge as chips advance.
BlackRock Bitcoin Buying Rebounds As ETF Investors Stay 22% Underwater
Binance News - BlackRock clients net bought $273.2 million of BTC over two days after selling $63.6 million earlier in the week, with the figures matching the firm’s reported fund creations and redemptions, according to BeInCrypto, and the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) nearly matched the entire US spot Bitcoin ETF market’s weekly inflows. The average U.S. Bitcoin ETF buyer remains down 22% since launch, with total unrealized losses reaching $16.33 billion on July 20.
Enbridge Delays Canada Pipeline Expansion to Focus on U.S. Growth
Binance News - Enbridge Inc. has delayed its planned expansion of oil export pipelines out of Canada as it waits for governments to finalize policy plans and for producers to commit to higher oil sands output, Bloomberg reported. The move underscores the company’s shift toward U.S. growth opportunities.
The Good And The Bad Of Perps, According To Crypto Traders
Binance News - Crypto traders say perpetual futures, or perps, dominate because of deep liquidity, low fees and strong margin efficiency, but funding rates remain the main hidden cost. According to CoinDesk, traders including STS Digital’s Lucas Krenn and independent trader Kenneth Ong said perps are often the only practical derivatives market for altcoins, while dated futures are thin and less efficient. They also warned that funding can become unquantifiable and unhedgeable over time, and that exchange margin models, not perps alone, drive liquidation risk.
Sony and Marvel's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Tops $72 Million in Preview Ticket Sales
Binance News - According to CNBC, Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has taken in $72 million in preview ticket sales, the highest total for any domestic film in Hollywood history. The figure tops 2019's "Avengers: Endgame," which collected $60 million before its opening weekend. Box office analyst Paul Dergarabedian said demand for the film is "nothing short of astonishing" and noted that more than $70 million in pre-shows is unprecedented. The film is expected to gross about $270 million domestically over its debut weekend, with some analysts projecting even more. The article said ScreenX had generated $1.8 million in domestic Thursday ticket sales and was expected to reach $4 million by the end of the weekend, while 4DX had brought in about $1.3 million and was set to hit ...