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Bitcoin ETFs attract $222M, while whales sell 49K BTC, raising concerns over price stability.
Samsung, Dunamu, and other Korean firms have denied a formal role in the Open USD alliance
Cryptopolitan - Several South Korean companies listed among the partners in Open USD have come out to deny a formal role in the alliance. Open USD was announced on June 30th, listing 140-plus partners, including financial heavyweights such as Visa, Stripe, Mastercard, American Express, BlackRock, and Coinbase, among others. Thirteen Korean firms appeared on the list, including...
First Law Enforcement Group Backs CLARITY Act as Lummis Continues to Press for July Senate Vote
Bitcoin.com - The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives has become the first major law enforcement group to endorse the Clarity Act, handing the crypto bill fresh momentum as Senator Cynthia Lummis pushes for a Senate floor vote this month. The bill needs 60 votes to pass. An Unexpected Ally The National Organization of Black Law […]
Bitcoin whales send 49,000 BTC to exchanges as $60K rebound shows signs of weakness
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin’s recovery above $60,000 is facing a fresh test from exchange-flow and derivatives data after large holders moved one of the year’s largest daily BTC inflows onto trading platforms during the latest selloff. Data from CryptoSlate showed that the flagship digital asset was trading at $61,528 at press time, after dropping below $58,000 earlier in […] The post Bitcoin whales send 49,000 BTC to exchanges as $60K rebound shows signs of weakness appeared first on CryptoSlate.
EU crypto rulebook faces enforcement challenge as MiCA transition ends
CoinTelegraph - Lawyers and industry executives expect EU regulators to enforce MiCA differently as unauthorized crypto companies are required to wind down operations.
Ripple Co-Founder Backs Crypto Exchange Founded by US Senator's Son
U.Today - Ripple co-founder and Democratic megadonor Chris Larsen has joined a roster of elite angel investors backing a new financial startup founded by Theo Gillibrand. Ripple co-founder and Democratic megadonor Chris Larsen has joined a roster of elite angel investors backing a new financial startup founded by Theo Gillibrand.
Bitcoin Options Traders Stay Cautious Even as Prices Bounce Back
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin bounced. Traders didn’t buy it — not really. As of July 3, 2026, options markets are flashing a pretty… Read the original on Bitcoin Options Traders Stay Cautious Even as Prices Bounce Back. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Russia's crypto law arrives two months late, enforcement set for September 1
Cryptopolitan - Russia’s delayed cryptocurrency law is now expected to enter into force on the first day of September, a couple of months later than originally planned. Additional rules necessary to fully legalize coin transactions will be introduced by November, and the first regulated crypto operations should begin in early 2027. Russian ‘digital currency’ law delayed by...
Upbit says it only expressed interest in future OUSD participation
CoinTelegraph - Upbit said it only expressed interest in potentially joining the OpenStandard ecosystem in the future, as several South Korean firms distanced themselves from the OUSD initiative.
Farage Reported to UK Standards Watchdog Over Alleged Crypto Lobbying
Decrypt - A Labour MP says the Reform leader pressed the Bank of England on policy that could enrich his biggest donor, a major Tether investor.
Binance ETH Withdrawals Hit 3-Year High as Riot Stages Another 500 BTC for Possible Sale
Bitcoin.com - Crypto’s largest exchange logged more than 166,000 ether withdrawal transactions in a single day, a three-year record, just as bitcoin miner Riot Platforms moved 500 BTC worth $30.72 million into NYDIG custody. A Record Day for Ether Withdrawals Binance processed more than 166,000 ether withdrawal transactions in a single day, the highest count in over […]
India eyes spot in space race as Skyroot prepares for the country's first private launch
Cryptopolitan - Skyroot Aerospace, a billion dollar startup based in Hyderabad is about to launch the first privately developed orbital rocket ever from Indian soil. Between July 12 and August 4, 2026, its Vikram-1 rocket will be launching from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The flight is called Mission Aagaman (meaning “the arrival” in Sanskrit)....
45,000 Polymarket Markets Recorded Zero Trading Volume, CNBC Analysis Shows
BeInCrypto - Roughly 70% of all closed markets on Polymarket recorded under $10,000 in reported trading volume between 2021 and the end of May 2026, a CNBC analysis found. The findings land as prediction markets post surging volume, driven by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That gap shows how a small group of marquee contracts, rather than The post 45,000 Polymarket Markets Recorded Zero Trading Volume, CNBC Analysis Shows appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin ETFs Pull in $221.7 Million in a Single Day, Biggest Haul Since May
TheCurrencyAnalytics - US spot Bitcoin ETFs just had their best day in months. A single trading session brought in $221.7 million in… Read the original on Bitcoin ETFs Pull in $221.7 Million in a Single Day, Biggest Haul Since May. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Railroad Firm Sending $265,000,000 to Ohio Residents Over Train Derailment
DailyHODL - A railroad company is now sending payments from a $265 million settlement fund to residents impacted by a catastrophic train derailment in Ohio. The lawsuit targeted the railroad for the February 3rd, 2023, derailment of a train and the subsequent controlled burn of vinyl chloride-laden railcars. Plaintiffs accused the railroad of negligence in track maintenance […] The post Railroad Firm Sending $265,000,000 to Ohio Residents Over Train Derailment appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
XRP Volume Surges 21%: 3 Potential Triggers
U.Today - XRP secures a substantial volume surge that might become a foundation for a proper recovery. XRP secures a substantial volume surge that might become a foundation for a proper recovery.
Bitcoin ETFs Draw In $222M, Snapping 10-Day Losing Streak
Decrypt - Thursday's inflows ended a run that drained $2.7 billion, but analysts warn one green day isn't necessarily a trend reversal.
Zcash’s Ironwood upgrade faces possible delay over infrastructure readiness
CoinTelegraph - Shielded Labs said exchanges, mining pools and wallets may need more time to complete Zcash’s Z3 software migration and safely prepare for Ironwood.
How Much Gold Is Hiding in the World Cup Trophy — and Why It’s Worth More Than Ever
BeInCrypto - Gold's rally above $4,100 lifts the World Cup trophy's melt value to $713,000, LSEG data shows. See what drives the surge. The post How Much Gold Is Hiding in the World Cup Trophy — and Why It’s Worth More Than Ever appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin rally hinges on whether the Fed buys into the weak jobs report after bad miss
CryptoSlate - June payrolls missed badly, and traders read it as the rate-cut catalyst Bitcoin needed. Payrolls rose by just 57,000, against an estimate of 110,000. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also cut the prior two months by a combined 74,000, April down 31,000, and May down 43,000. Unemployment fell to 4.2%, and wages held at 3.5% […] The post Bitcoin rally hinges on whether the Fed buys into the weak jobs report after bad miss appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ethereum Withdrawals on Binance Hit 3-Year High
U.Today - Binance has just recorded the highest level of Ethereum withdrawals seen since 2023, flashing a crucial buy signal as ETH eyes a potential recovery. Binance has just recorded the highest level of Ethereum withdrawals seen since 2023, flashing a crucial buy signal as ETH eyes a potential recovery.
Bitcoin whale wallets keep selling, mounting pressure on BTC’s price trajectory
Cryptopolitan - Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau seized a third batch of 500 Bitcoin from drug trafficker Clifton Collins on July 2–3, bringing this year's total state-linked recovery to 1,500 BTC, spotted first by Lookonchain before official confirmation landed.
Ireland’s CAB Seizes 500 Bitcoin Worth $31 Million from Cannabis Dealer’s 12-Wallet Network
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau cracked open another dormant Bitcoin wallet. The wallet held 500 BTC — worth roughly $31 million… Read the original on Ireland’s CAB Seizes 500 Bitcoin Worth $31 Million from Cannabis Dealer’s 12-Wallet Network. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Wall Street’s AI race gets another $22M boost
Cryptopolitan - The New York-based LinqAlpha raised a Series A financing of $22 million on July 2 to expand its platform for AI agents for institutional investors, which puts it in line with numerous other venture capital firms adding to the inflow of money into companies that are utilizing large language models (LLMs) to perform financial research...
New York Payroll Firm Handing $162,000,000 To Workers In Wage Settlement
DailyHODL - A New York-based firm is preparing to pay workers a total of $162 million in a proposed class action settlement. Public Partnerships LLC agreed to the proposed $162 million settlement in Calderon et al. v. Public Partnerships LLC, according to court filings. The lawsuit was launched because the firm, which handles payroll and benefits for […] The post New York Payroll Firm Handing $162,000,000 To Workers In Wage Settlement appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Saylor Takes ‘Digital Credit’ Pitch to Goldman Sachs as Strategy’s Bitcoin-Backed Lending Tops $11 Billion
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor used a Goldman Sachs digital-assets conference in London to argue that bitcoin’s next phase is “digital credit,” a market he says has swelled past $11 billion in a year. His firm, Strategy, now holds 847,363 BTC. Saylor Brings Bitcoin to Goldman’s Table Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), used a […]
The digital ruble and the digital euro are the same prison with different walls
Atlas21 - Moscow and Frankfurt speak different languages but are building the same architecture: programmability, transaction surveillance, abolition of monetary privacy. The post The digital ruble and the digital euro are the same prison with different walls appeared first on Atlas21.
XRP Roadmap to $1.25: Why New SuperTrend Signal Could Spark 14% Rally
U.Today - XRP builds a base at $1.08 as analyst Ali Martinez flags a rare SuperTrend buy signal mapping a 14% rally toward the $1.25 target. XRP builds a base at $1.08 as analyst Ali Martinez flags a rare SuperTrend buy signal mapping a 14% rally toward the $1.25 target.
Ethereum Gains an Institutional Front Door Backed by BitMine and Lubin
CoinPaprika - Ethereum Institutional launched on 1 July 2026 as an independent nonprofit backed by BitMine, SharpLink, and co-founder Joe Lubin. It aims to give banks and asset managers a neutral point of contact for Ethereum.
Russia to roll out the digital ruble at scale by September
Atlas21 - The Bank of Russia's timeline moves the digital ruble from pilot to national monetary infrastructure, with direct implications for the control of individual payment flows. The post Russia to roll out the digital ruble at scale by September appeared first on Atlas21.
Irish authorities seize another 500 Bitcoin, bringing 2026 total to 1,500 BTC
CoinTelegraph - Irish authorities recovered 500 Bitcoin in criminal proceeds, bringing the total seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau to about $92 million in BTC for 2026.
Bitget Launches Crypto Industry’s First Ever US Stock Options Trading
BeInCrypto - Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched US stock options, giving users direct access to trade options on leading US-listed companies. This makes Bitget the only major crypto exchange currently offering US stock options alongside crypto and CFD markets covering gold, forex, commodities and indices. Active features include long call and long put The post Bitget Launches Crypto Industry’s First Ever US Stock Options Trading appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen Shares H1 2026 Remarks Highlight Company’s Strategy
BeInCrypto - Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has published CEO Gracy Chen’s mid-year address, outlining the company’s long-term vision for a more connected financial system powered by tokenization, artificial intelligence, and universal market access. The leadership’s insights come as trading behavior continues to evolve beyond crypto alone. During the first half of 2026 the platform The post Bitget CEO Gracy Chen Shares H1 2026 Remarks Highlight Company’s Strategy appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Ethereum Key Levels Guide Weekend Position Management
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Heading into the weekend, traders are focused on key technical levels for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Support and resistance zones around… Read the original on Bitcoin Ethereum Key Levels Guide Weekend Position Management. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Prediction Markets Reveal Odds for FIFA’s Mystery ‘Super-Mega Top Global Artist’
BeInCrypto - Prediction markets price the secret star for the FIFA World Cup halftime show as Infantino teases a super-mega artist. The post Prediction Markets Reveal Odds for FIFA’s Mystery ‘Super-Mega Top Global Artist’ appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Fidelity Warns Bitcoin Faces Key Test
U.Today - Flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching a critical technical junction near its long-term algorithmic floor. Flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching a critical technical junction near its long-term algorithmic floor.
Ireland’s CAB Cracks Third Bitcoin Wallet, Recovers $31 Million From Cannabis Grower
Bitcoin.com - Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) reportedly pulled another 500 bitcoin out of a decade-dormant wallet this week, bringing its 2026 recovery total from a single cannabis dealer’s stash to 1,500 BTC, worth more than $92 million at current prices. The bureau, working with Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre, has now accessed three of 12 wallets tied […]
These 12-Sided Roman Bronze Objects Have Kept Their Secret Since 1739
Bitcoin.com - First discovered in 1739, more than 100 Gallo-Roman dodecahedrons have since turned up, largely across the northwestern provinces of the Roman Empire. The hollow bronze pieces, built with 12 pentagonal faces and small spheres at each vertex, still have no agreed-upon purpose despite decades of research and dozens of competing theories. Archaeologists keep pulling the […]
US dominates Polymarket political bets despite geoblock: Report
CoinTelegraph - New data from Allium suggests that US users are bypassing geoblocks to bet on markets offered on Polymarket’s global platform.
Strategy will be ‘less important’ in Bitcoin after STRC incident: Bitwise
CoinTelegraph - Bitwise’s Matt Hougan said Strategy's STRC offer of high yields and low volatility was always a questionable fit for buying Bitcoin, as the cryptocurrency offers neither.
BitMine Chair Tom Lee Expects ETH/BTC Ratio to Rise Through 2026
Binance News - BitMine Chairman Tom Lee said the ETH/BTC exchange rate has “sufficient reasons” to strengthen in the second half of 2026 and is likely to keep rising throughout 2026. According to ChainCatcher, Lee attributed the outlook to growing market attention on Ethereum’s “money” narrative and cited three catalysts: continued stablecoin growth, a wave of asset tokenization, and an increase in new forks and projects in the Ethereum ecosystem. He said these factors are reinforcing Ethereum’s store-of-value ...
STOCKS | Hong Kong Stocks Open Higher as Kuaishou Jumps After Capitalization Update
Binance News - Hong Kong stocks opened higher, with the Hang Seng Index up 0.81% and the Hang Seng Tech Index up 0.76%. According to Jin10, Kuaishou Technology (01024.HK) rose 6.24% at the open after the company announced the previous day that it would split off Kling for independent capitalization, and investors agreed to inject $3 billion into Kling.
Japan’s Finance Minister Says She Will Pursue Fiscal Policy to Maintain Market Confidence
Binance News - Japan’s Finance Minister Satuki Katayama said she would work to implement fiscal policy to win market trust as Japanese government bond yields rise. According to Jin10, Katayama made the remarks while discussing the increase in Japanese government bond yields.
Hang Seng Index Futures Open Up 0.62% at 23,178 Points
Binance News - Hang Seng Index futures opened the day session up 0.62% at 23,178 points, with a premium of 132 points. According to Jin10, the contract was trading 132 points above the underlying index level.
CITIC Securities: Average Praseodymium-Neodymium Oxide Price Rose 73.6% in H1 2026
Binance News - The average price of praseodymium-neodymium oxide in the first half of 2026 was 731,000 yuan per tonne, up 73.6% year on year, according to a CITIC Securities research note cited by 36Kr. On the supply side, the report said imports and recycled supply fell notably, while enforcement of China’s rare earth management policies has tightened, keeping supply constrained. On the demand side, it said output of new energy vehicles and robots increased from the prior period and export orders grew strongly; it also noted Tesla is nearing mass production of its robots. CITIC Securities expects rare earth demand to continue rising and forecasts that from 2026 the global rare earth supply-demand gap will keep widening, providing long-term support for prices.
CITIC Securities: Meituan Trained 1T-Parameter Model on 50,000-Card Domestic Compute Cluster; DeepSeek V4 to Add Peak-Off-Peak Pricing
Binance News - A CITIC Securities research note said Meituan on June 30 released its first trillion-parameter model trained and run end-to-end for inference on a 50,000-card domestic computing-power cluster, according to 36Kr. The note said China-made computing systems are moving from inference capability toward full training capability. CITIC Securities also said that after the official release of DeepSeek V4 in mid-July, the model will introduce a peak-and-off-peak pricing mechanism under which peak-time API call prices will double, while supply constraints for domestic computing power are still tightening. The brokerage said visibility on ...
Xunce Signs HK$784 Million Share Placement at HK$107.70 Per Share
Binance News - Xunce announced that it signed a share placement agreement with a placing agent after trading hours on July 2, 2026, agreeing to place shares at HK$107.70 per share, according to 36Kr. Assuming all placement shares are fully placed, the gross proceeds are expected to total about HK$784 million, with net proceeds of about HK$771 million. The company said it plans to use the funds to strengthen end-to-end AI data infrastructure, expand deployment of cross-industry commercialized and scalable solutions, pursue overseas deployments through a customer-oriented international strategy, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.
STOCKS | Hong Kong ADRs Rise 89 Points as U.S. Stocks Advance
Binance News - Hong Kong stock ADRs rose 89 points, or 0.39%, to 23,144 as U.S. stocks moved higher, according to Ming Pao. The front-month Hang Seng Index futures gained 10 points to 23,061, with a 6-point premium.
Trump Allies Renew Push to Reshape Fed After Supreme Court Ruling, Bloomberg Says
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump and his allies are renewing efforts to reshape the Federal Reserve after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week thwarted Trump’s attempt to dismiss Fed Governor Cook, according to Ming Pao, citing Bloomberg.
Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Reportedly Invests in Derivatives Exchange Founded by Sen. Gillibrand’s Son
Binance News - Ripple co-founder and executive chairman Chris Larsen has reportedly invested in American Perpetuals Exchange Corp. (APEC), a derivatives trading platform founded by Theodore Gillibrand, the son of New York State Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. According to Foresight News, Cointelegraph reported that APEC has raised $30 million, with most investors contributing between $5,000 and $10,000. Larsen’s investment amount was not disclosed. The report noted that Senator Gillibrand previously said lawmakers and ...
PRECIOUS METALS | Palladium Rises Over 4% as Most China Futures Main Contracts Open Higher
Binance News - Most main futures contracts in China opened higher in early trading, with more gainers than losers. According to Jin10, palladium rose more than 4%. Lithium carbonate and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) gained more than 3%. Platinum, Shanghai silver, and methanol rose more than 2%, while asphalt and Shanghai gold climbed nearly 2%. On the downside, alumina and polysilicon fell nearly 2%. Iron ore declined more than 1%, and palm oil slipped nearly 1%.
STOCKS | FTSE China A50 Index Futures Open Up 0.19%
Binance News - FTSE China A50 index futures opened up 0.19%. According to Jin10, the contract rose 0.19% at the open.
AI TRENDS | Everbright Securities: Meta Tests External Compute Leasing While Maintaining AI Computing Expansion Plan
Binance News - Meta is testing external compute leasing, according to a recent research report from Everbright Securities. According to Odaily, the report said Meta’s underlying rationale for moving into cloud computing is to create new monetization channels for its large AI infrastructure investments. The report added that cloud computing is viewed as a relatively fast and clear way to recoup substantial upfront spending and improve current returns, and that external monetization capability has become a cash-flow support for Meta to continue expanding AI investment. ...
STOCKS | Northbound Holdings: CSPC Pharma Up 40.046 Million Shares
Binance News - Data compiled from HKEX Disclosure of Interests records for Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect showed that the biggest increase in holdings on July 2, 2026 was in CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (1093), up 40.046 million shares, according to Ming Pao. The largest reduction was in CSOP Hang Seng TECH (3033), down 415 million shares.
Bitget Introduces U.S. Stock Options, Aiming to Transform Experience for 125 Million Users
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Crypto platforms take a significant risk when they venture into traditional markets. Bitget has crossed this threshold by launching trading… Read the original on Bitget Introduces U.S. Stock Options, Aiming to Transform Experience for 125 Million Users. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
CICC Says U.S. Dollar Index May Return to a Weaker Trading Range
Binance News - CICC said the U.S. dollar index may move back into a weaker trading range after the latest market adjustment. According to Jin10, a CICC research note said markets have been in a continuous adjustment since June. It said the U.S. dollar index rose and broke above the upper bound of its trading range over the past year, while global capital market indices that are more influenced by AI-related momentum and U.S. dollar liquidity generally pulled back. The note added that U.S. equities also saw a style rotation, with more defensive sectors gaining the upper hand. ...
U.S. President Donald Trump Says Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Faces a Somewhat Hostile Committee
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has a committee that is somewhat hostile. According to Odaily, Trump described Warsh as a great person and said Warsh must do what he has to do.
STOCKS | Shenzhen Stock Exchange Adds Dajin Heavy Industry to Hong Kong Stock Connect List
Binance News - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange said it has added Dajin Heavy Industry to the list of eligible securities under Hong Kong Stock Connect, effective July 3. According to Jin10, the update involves the Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s Hong Kong Stock Connect eligible securities roster.
AI TRENDS | Citic Securities Sees Clearer Domestic Computing Power Demand as Supply Constraints Tighten
Binance News - Citic Securities said China’s domestic computing power theme has become clearer, and leading companies’ performance may accelerate. According to Jin10, a Citic Securities research note said Meituan released its first trillion-parameter model on June 30, 2026, completing end-to-end training and inference on a domestic computing power cluster with 50,000 cards. The note said domestic computing power systems have now expanded from inference capabilities to training capabilities. The report also said that after the official release of DeepSeek V4 in mid-July, ...
CITIC Securities Says U.S. Rate-Hike Expectations Still Have Room to Ease
Binance News - A CITIC Securities research note said U.S. market pricing for interest-rate hikes still has room to be revised down. According to Jin10, CITIC Securities said the U.S. unemployment rate was 4.2% in June 2026, below expectations, and the increase in nonfarm payrolls was also below expectations. The firm said the leisure and hospitality sector, which was a main contributor in May, became a drag on the June nonfarm payroll data. However, it noted that non-seasonally adjusted employment in the sector was still rising, and that ...
Binance Returns to Philippines via BlockShoals as SEC Sandbox Covers 90-Day Integration
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Binance is back in the Philippines. Not through a direct license, but through a local company called BlockShoals Technologies Inc.,… Read the original on Binance Returns to Philippines via BlockShoals as SEC Sandbox Covers 90-Day Integration. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Chinese Mutual Funds Put RMB 33.62 Billion Into 69 A-Share Private Placements, Up 208% Yoy
Binance News - In the first half of 2026, 23 Chinese mutual fund managers participated in 69 A-share private placements, with total allocated investment reaching RMB 33.623 billion as of June 25, 2026, up 207.99% from RMB 10.917 billion a year earlier, according to 36Kr. Based on June 25 closing prices, 19 of the 23 managers had unrealized gains, representing 82.61% of participants. Total unrealized gains from these placements were RMB 8.261 billion, implying an overall floating profit ratio of 24.57%.
Huatai Securities Forecasts Global Chipmakers Capex to Reach $341.7B by 2028
Binance News - Huatai Securities forecast that global semiconductor manufacturers capital expenditure will reach $341.7 billion in 2028, up 103.3% from $168.1 billion in 2025, according to 36Kr. The brokerage said the capex upgrade would feed through to equipment demand, projecting the global wafer fab equipment (WFE) market will hit $241.4 billion in 2028, about 108% higher than 2025. Huatai also projected the global back-end semiconductor equipment market will reach about $38.3 billion in 2028, up 136.9% from $16.16 billion in 2025. By downstream demand, it ranked growth as memory (+150%) ahead of foundry (+91.4%).
Chip Industry Group Urges US to Avoid Moves That Distort Memory Market
Binance News - A semiconductor industry group warned the Trump administration that government efforts to address the global memory chip shortage by influencing prices or production capacity could worsen a historic supply squeeze driven by the artificial intelligence boom, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | South Korea’s KOSPI Opens Up 1.41% at 7,755.59
Binance News - South Korea’s KOSPI index opened higher on July 3 (Friday), rising 107.5 points, or 1.41%, to 7,755.59. According to Jin10, Samsung Electronics rose more than 2%, while SK Hynix gained 1%.
Investors Sought $15.6 Billion in Private-Credit Fund Withdrawals in the Second Quarter
Binance News - Investors requested $15.6 billion in withdrawals from private-credit funds in the second quarter, but fund managers returned only $5.9 billion. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X, highlighting the gap between redemption requests and the amount paid back by managers. The figures indicate that investors sought significantly more liquidity than private-credit fund managers provided during the period.
AI TRENDS | Global Semiconductor Equipment Market Could Double by 2028, Report Says
Binance News - CITIC Securities forecast that the global semiconductor equipment market could roughly double by 2028 compared with 2025, based on compiled data on capital spending and growth expectations across the industry. According to Jin10, the research report said its estimates were based on statistics covering capital expenditure at 31 global semiconductor manufacturers and growth expectations at 25 semiconductor equipment companies. The report forecast that global semiconductor manufacturers’ capital expenditure could reach $341.7 billion in 2028, up 103.3% from $168.1 billion in ...
CFTC Chair Selig calls Illinois crypto tax a threat to Chicago's financial legacy
Cryptopolitan - CFTC Chairman Michael Selig has accused Illinois lawmakers of putting Chicago’s future as a global financial center at risk with its first-of-its-kind state tax on digital asset transactions. Selig has accused the state of moving in the opposite direction of the federal government, pointing out that the government is working towards creating a regulatory framework...
Why Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Thinks Strategy’s Bitcoin Era Is Fading
CryptoPotato - Strategy's importance to Bitcoin is likely to diminish next cycle as institutional investors emerge as the market's dominant buyers.
CITIC Securities: Focus on Growth and Import Substitution Opportunities in China’s Powder and Fluoropolymer Materials
Binance News - CITIC Securities said it is watching the growth pace of domestic Chinese targets in powder materials and fluoropolymer materials, as well as opportunities from faster import substitution. According to Jin10, the firm said AI-driven inflation has reached the materials segment, where targets are more dispersed and many leading companies are in Japan. It added that since the second half of 2025, bilateral relations have shown signs of accelerating tension. CITIC Securities said supply-side “de-Japanization” and demand-side AI ...
AI TRENDS | BOE A Says It Formed Micro LED Optical Interconnect And Glass-Substrate CPO R&D Team
Binance News - BOE A said it has set up a project team focused on Micro LED optical interconnect systems and glass-substrate CPO technology to accelerate research and development. According to Jin10, the company said during an institutional survey on July 2 that its long-term technology accumulation in the display industry, glass-substrate processing capabilities, and large-scale intelligent manufacturing capacity will support its R&D in optical interconnect technology and glass-substrate CPO technology. ...
John Doe 33 Steps Into Court to Fight $200 Billion Bitcoin Claim Tied to Satoshi’s Wallets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A mystery figure has walked into one of the most bizarre crypto legal fights in recent memory. Someone calling himself… Read the original on John Doe 33 Steps Into Court to Fight $200 Billion Bitcoin Claim Tied to Satoshi’s Wallets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Microsoft To Invest $2.5 Billion to Launch Microsoft Frontier Company for Enterprise AI Deployment
Binance News - Microsoft is investing $2.5 billion to set up a new business unit focused on helping enterprise customers deploy artificial intelligence technologies, according to 36Kr. The unit, called Microsoft Frontier Company, will integrate about 6,000 engineers, technical consultants and sales staff, who will be stationed directly inside client companies to provide services.
Australia’s June S&P Global Composite PMI Final Reading Rises To 50.4
Binance News - Australia’s final S&P Global Composite PMI reading for June was 50.4, up from a previous reading of 49.8. According to Jin10, the figure was reported as the final value for the month.
JPMorgan Warns Strategy May Sell Up to $1.25 Billion in Bitcoin Under New Policy
Binance News - JPMorgan said Strategy may sell up to $1.25 billion in Bitcoin under its new sales policy. According to NS3.AI, Strategy said the option could strengthen its balance sheet and help fund preferred dividends across the coming months. JPMorgan added that Strategy remains the largest Bitcoin buyer globally and reported the company holds 847,363 BTC.
US Treasury Hits 100+ Crypto Addresses Tied to ISIS-K in $1.4M Sanctions Push
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The US Treasury just sanctioned more than 100 cryptocurrency addresses connected to ISIS-K. Transactions across those addresses topped $1.4 million.… Read the original on US Treasury Hits 100+ Crypto Addresses Tied to ISIS-K in $1.4M Sanctions Push. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI | Trump Says AI Needs Guardrails, but Wants Minimal Restrictions
Binance News - US President Donald Trump said he sees a need for some standards on artificial intelligence, but wants “as little as possible” in terms of restrictions, citing concerns that burdensome rules could hamper US companies competing with China, according to Bloomberg.
Australia Sees A$38 Billion Boost to Export Income From Iran War
Binance News - Australia forecast an A$38 billion ($26 billion) lift in export income as commodity and energy prices rise because of the war in Iran, according to Bloomberg.
Chris Larsen Reportedly Backed APEC After Derivatives Platform Raised $30 Million
Binance News - Chris Larsen reportedly backed APEC, a derivatives platform founded by Theodore Gillibrand that raised $30 million. According to NS3.AI, Theodore Gillibrand is the son of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who is involved in ethics negotiations related to the CLARITY Act. A spokesperson said Senator Gillibrand had no involvement in her son’s business.
Trump Questions Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin, Defends Crypto-Related Earnings Disclosure
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump questioned whether Bitcoin should be taxed like a traditional investment, arguing it has evolved into a form of money and that everyday purchases should not trigger capital gains tax. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews before departing on Air Force One late July 2 into July 3, Trump also defended his annual financial disclosure showing substantial crypto-related earnings, saying his children run his businesses and professional managers oversee investments. He called crypto “a big deal,” praised the stock market, and said U.S. growth could exceed 4%.
AI TRENDS | Trump Says AI Investment Will Surpass the Late-1990s Internet Boom
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said AI investment was bigger than the internet buildout in the late 1990s, adding that total capital spending aligned with that view. According to Jin10, citing CNBC, Trump made the remarks on Thursday. The report cited Goldman Sachs estimates from 2025 saying AI capital spending would need to reach $700 billion by 2026 to match peak telecom buildout spending in the late 1990s. It also cited Goldman Sachs forecasts made in May that AI capital spending would reach $765 billion this year and that annual spending ...
Ripple co-founder backs venture launched by US senator's son: Report
CoinTelegraph - While engaged in negotiations over ethics in a crypto market structure bill in Congress, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said she had “no involvement” in her son’s derivatives exchange, backed by at least one industry figure.
U.S. President Donald Trump Praises Dell
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump praised Dell. According to Jin10, Trump also commended the company.
U.S. President Trump Calls Micron Technology a “Hot Company”
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said Micron Technology is a “hot company” and described it as being run by a “great person.” According to Jin10, Trump made the remarks while commenting on Micron Technology.
Prediction Market Trading Volume Nears 5% of Crypto Spot Volume
Binance News - Prediction market trading volume is approaching 5% of total cryptocurrency spot market volume. According to NS3.AI, The Block’s analysis found that prediction markets’ share has roughly doubled each quarter since December 2025. The data points to a rapid increase in prediction market activity relative to the broader crypto spot market over that period.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says Musk May Donate SpaceX Stock to a “Trump Account”
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed Elon Musk would donate SpaceX (SPCX.O) stock to a “Trump account.” According to Jin10, Trump did not provide further details in the statement.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says U.S. Has Militarily Defeated Iran
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has completely defeated Iran militarily. According to Jin10, Trump said Iran still has some missiles remaining and that the United States could destroy all of them.
WORLD CUP | USMNT-Bosnia Round of 32 match draws 24.429M viewers on Fox Sports
Binance News - Fox Sports said 24.429 million viewers watched the United States men’s national team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, setting a USMNT viewership record. The broadcast peaked at 31.883 million viewers between 9:45 and 10 p.m. ET, and Fox said it was the most-watched English-language telecast of a soccer game in U.S. history, according to Yahoo Sports. The U.S. won 2-0 despite a late red card to Folarin Balogun, who scored the opener and will miss the Round of 16 match on Monday. The U.S. will face Belgium in the Round of 16.
U.S. President Donald Trump Reiterates Plan to Use Iranian Funds to Buy U.S. Food
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated a plan to use Iranian funds to purchase U.S. food. According to Jin10, Trump restated the plan without providing additional details.
Saudi Arabia Floods Hormuz With Oil While Bitcoin Tops $61,500 and Gold Holds $4,000
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Saudi Arabia’s decision to ramp up oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz poses a fascinating paradox: What happened WTI… Read the original on Saudi Arabia Floods Hormuz With Oil While Bitcoin Tops $61,500 and Gold Holds $4,000. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says Iran Has No Navy or Air Force
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has no navy and no air force. According to Jin10, Trump made the remarks without providing additional details.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says Iran Situation Is About Denuclearization, Not War
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the situation involving Iran concerns denuclearization rather than war. According to Jin10, Trump said the United States remains focused on eliminating the nuclear threat.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says He Thinks He Will Get Along With Iran’s New Leadership
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he thinks he will get along well with Iran’s new leadership. According to Jin10, Trump made the remarks without providing further details.
OpenAI Offers US Government a $42 Billion Slice of Itself: Report
Decrypt - Sam Altman is pitching a 5% equity stake in OpenAI for the U.S. government—and reportedly wants every major AI company to do the same.
WORLD CUP | Rodri plays 90 as Spain beat Austria 3-0 to reach last 16
Binance News - Rodri played the full 90 minutes as Spain beat Austria 3-0 to reach the World Cup last 16, according to Yahoo Sports. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the 36th minute from a Marc Cucurella cross, Pedro Porro made it 2-0 in the 66th from an Álex Baena delivery, and Oyarzabal added his second in the 89th after a through-ball from Cucurella. Spain will face either Portugal or Croatia in the round of 16.
Fourth of July Cookout Costs Rise 4%, Stew Leonard's CEO Says
Binance News - Stew Leonard Jr., president and CEO of Stew Leonard's grocery stores, said the average cost of an Independence Day meal for 10 rose 4% to $73.82, according to Bloomberg. He said beef was the main driver, with meat prices rising to $2.75 from $2.50 amid a 75-year low in cattle herd sizes and strong demand for protein.
GEOPOLITICS | Canada, Philippines Plan to Sign Trade Deal This Year, Expand Defense Ties
Binance News - Canada and the Philippines plan to finalize a free trade agreement this year and signed accords to deepen cooperation on energy, defense, labor and migration, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday, according to Bloomberg.
U.S. President Trump Says He Can Remove Fed Governor Cook by Winning Court Case
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he could make Fed Governor Lisa Cook leave by winning a court case, after the Supreme Court rejected a request related to dismissing Cook. According to Jin10, Trump said, “We can get her to leave by winning the case.”
U.S. President Donald Trump Says U.S. GDP Should Be Between 12% and 13%
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. GDP should be between 12% and 13%. According to Jin10, Trump made the remark without providing additional details or a specific time frame.
AI | Crusoe in Talks to Raise About $3 Billion in Funding Round
Binance News - Crusoe is in talks to raise about $3 billion in a funding round that may triple the data center startup’s valuation, according to Bloomberg. Crusoe has contracts to supply AI computing power for customers including Meta Platforms Inc. and Oracle Corp., people familiar with the situation said.
Kleinman Says World Cup Spending Accelerated Municipal Bond Issuance
Binance News - Municipal bonds helped 11 US World Cup host cities fund upgrades to transportation hubs and airports and enhance security, according to Bloomberg. Margot Kleinman, head of municipal research and a portfolio manager at Nuveen, discussed the World Cup-related municipal spending on Bloomberg Real Yield with Scarlet Fu.